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those who pay from 10 to 50 cents a
day, according to the means Of the
parents, and those who are given
everything free Of charge because
they cannot pay.
Food Scientifically Cooked.
"All the children's food is carefully
and scientifically prepared and extra
bottles are given the mothers or
fathers for the bottle babies during
the night
"The best proof Of any work IL the
results 30 tar exhibited. and we sub
init the pictures OF little Billy Jones'
before and after residence at the
Neighborhood House.
As the financial budget OF the
day nursery Is entirely separate from
that Of the Neighborhood House, the
committee in charge is hard at work
raising funds for the equipment and
running expenses of a model day
nursery: With the proceeds of
benefit performance NJ when We're
Young" to he held Monday night. No
vember s, at the Belasco Theater. for
which they are selling tickets. they
hope to realize enough to launch the
project and raise enough by sub
scriptions to sustain the enterprise.
The committee is headed by Mrs.
John w. Thompson. 1920 Sheridan
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cou1d not bear the entire burden her.
self and keep up her war work as
well.
Reopen Day Nursery.
Now the time seems ripe to re-
open this day nursery with a COM
petent matron in charge, and Mrs.
Nelegh and DIR: French, aided By a
group of young matrons from the
northwest. are forming an advisory
and financial committee.
Already applications are pouring in
A mother IS III IN the hospital. and
the distracted father OF three tiny
children is trying to solve the prob
lem Of being in two places at one time
his home and his place of business
We take his children, battle them.
clothe them. give them medical atten-
ton and the proper food for the entire
day.
HE leaves them in the morning and
takes them home at night. Or a
deserted mother, forced to work to
earn a living. brings her child to US
for the day. happy for the alterna-
tive to locking II IN her empty room.
Children of school or kindergarten
age are sent to school and come to us
for luncheon and supervised play in
the afternoon.
There are two classes of children:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-11-03
BENEFIT PLANNED
FOR DAY NURSERY
when We're Young" Will Be
Given at BeIasco Theater
Next Monday.

Nineteen years ago, in Southwest
Washington. the seed was planted:
it may not have been larger than
grain of mustard. but 1t has grown.
and grown into a beautiful spreading
tree. sheltering men and women
under it's broad protecting branches.
And now Rock-a-Bye Baby on the
Tree Top is planned"
So reads an explanation issued to.
day in behalf of the day nursery OF
Neighborhood House in connection
with the benefit performance OF
when We're Young to be given at
the Belasco Theater next MONDAY
evening.
The statement continues:
I'm 1898 Mrs. Alice Clifford Barney
purchased the houses and gave the
free use OF them as clubs. Tnree
years later Mr. and Mrs. ]. 2. s.
Neleigh took charge OF the work, anu
from that time to the present Neigh,
borhood House has been known ana
blessed for the splendid: comprehen-
siye success as a social and indus
trial settlement.
Addition In Made.
TN 1912 Miss Ellen A. Vinton added
four more houses to Mrs. Barney,s
house (Which was purchased IN iSoe,
when the original quarters were given
up), and the work has grown IN
scope and results.
"When Mrs. Neleigh came to Wash>
ington in 1906 she found conditions
very different from those OF today:
1.-THE problem that appealed to her
above all was that of saving the
ba bies. She learned that twenty-sx
out of every 1000 babies did not live
to grow up to useful manhood and
womanhood The mothers We're un-
oducoted and resentful of advice, and
distrustful of medicine. 1t was
day of open wells, unenforced health
laws, midwives and superstition.
"Babies were fed cabbage water
decayed vegetables tsold southwest
at bargain prices when turned down
in uniced cans at the corner grocery
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DESCRIPTION
MONEY BACK

within a reasonable length of time, if
you find the instrument is not as repre-
sented in every way. This applies to
out-of- town buyers as we'll.
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store. And every one was perfectly
happy because there was no vision
of better conditions. Then along
came Mrs. Neleigh and with her DR..
William French,
Admiration and Gratitude.
DR. French, who was first asso
ciated with Mrs. Neleigh in this work,
has won admiration and gratitude for
his work with the BABY hospital at
Rock Creek Park. which he has had
charge of for three years, and his
as assoc ha l. vim a rs i nf ~ 81
staff. He has been unceasing in his
efforts to improve the health Of babies
in Washington. and build up a strong,
healthy city of the future, pausing
only for few years while he served
abroad under the Rockefeller Foun-
daion in Paris. bringing home a
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Legion of Honor cross and other
medals from the French government
for his wonderful work among the
babies of Paris and the clinics estab-
lished for the relief of mothers.
When Dr. French and Mrs. Nelegh
began their visits to Southw est
Washington they could not go as SO
cial workers and physicians because
the prejudice of the people would not
accord them a welcome. They called
as friends, but managed to help and
advise in such a way that in three
years the infant mortality was cut In
half. An infants and children's dis
pensary and roof garden were estab-
lished at Neighborhood House. In l!VS.
These and the day nursery were
given up during the war because Dr
French and the nurse in charge were
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well known names as Mrs. Claude
Langiais, Mrs. Arthur Brown, Mrs.
William D. Chandler, Mrs. C. Ash
mead Fuller. Miss Jamie Hearin, Mrs.
Lawrence Baker. Mrs. Robert M.
Hinckley. Mrs. Paul de Hof Reed,
Mrs. John Smaliwood, Miss Adelaide
Pearce. Mrs Newbold Noyes and Mrs.
Philip Kauffmann.
with tn help Of a generous pub
lie. which always listens sympa-
thetically to the appeal Of little chill
dren, these young women hope to
build up an Organization true to the
standards Of the Neigh borhood House,
which will remodel frail little UNDER
nourished babies Of the crowded city
into healthy, happy, little citizens and
voters for the future"
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will for short time make. you liberal
offer on your Upright Piano in exchange
for q Player-Piano. In writing state
make, age, case and condition.
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ARREST LETTER WRITER.

NEW YORK. November 3.-Depart-
ment of Justice agents have ar
rested Albert Bailin of Brooklyn on
charge of having sent a letter to
the postmaster of New York threat
ening to kill him and blow
up the Weolworth building unless
all political and industrial prisoners
are freed" He was held in 5000
bail.
Agents of the Department of Jus
tice said they believe Bailin wrot e
the letter IN hope of getting a job
with the government by exposing"
a fake plot.
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Piles Cured in 8 to II Days.
Druggists refund money II PAZO OINTMENTfa fails
to cure Itching, Blind. Bleeding Protridin &
Piles. Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you
ran get restfnl sleep after first application. co..
advertisement
Arizona republican., 1920-10-10

out how it Is that Kid Gleason says managing the White Sox is the hardest job in the country" Its not" says I. What is. then" says he. Wheeling, West Virginia" says I.
  "Have you noticed the difference between the new dollar and dime?" says he.
 "is there a difference?" says I. Yes" says he, ninety cents"
  And what" says I, twas the largest river fin America before the Mississippi was discovercd2"
 The Ohio, I guess" says he. You're wrong" says I: "the Missis- sippi was the longest even before La salle waded into it."
 "Yes." says he, "but long before then everybody in the world heard a rooster crow"
 "Not just one rooster" says I. "Yes. one rooster" says he Not everybody in the world heard him crow?" says I. Everybody at the same time" says
Arizona republican., 1920-10-10
FROM.
MUK,s
zE@zzz2 rH0M --L.
 TIE MGxDEV1 RLZE
Hp Lillian PGSch0I D0p

Bridget, bring clean" he began. The cook brought the roast. She was a sight to behold.
 Her hands were black, face sooty. greasy apron enfolded her. He eyed her, but dared no word. Good cooks are scarce.
 But he took it out on Sonny. Go wash your face!" he roared. And get behind your ears. Change that filthy blouse March!" Sonny howled. He did it very well. He dug dirty fists in his eyes. Ma said needn't" he beloved. Dad looked at Ma astounded. She nodded. Boys feel better so. His feelings must have an outlet. Eat your dinner" But he couldn't. The plates and knives were sticky. Forks had morning egg In the tines. Food sickened him. He snorted. He stalked out to his den. Chunks of mud were in his chair. Cobwebs draped walls and pictures. He took up his pipe for solace. It was filled brimful with dust. He swore and called his wife. She came, smiling through tears. Light came. He grinned shepishly. "Swearwords soil your lips 'I don't love dirt she said. She kissed the naughty lips. I'll try-damned hard!" he vowed. He kept it, too.
 Isn't it odd?
 Men folks will offend your ears. They hate you to offend their eyes.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-10

started. Reconstruction of upper DOT ton of Strawberry hill in northern DOT ton contemplated to start soon. Roads all over county in fair shape.
 Maricopa County Prescott-W -Wickenburg road good, Black Canyon slow from New river north. Florence. new state highway to forks at Superior.
 Coast-Parker and Blythe ferries running. Tempe bridge open for light vehicles.
 Mohave County All main roads in fair condition ex- cept Old Trails National highway from Crozier to Blackberry, and Oatman to Topock. Drivers must be careful in crossing washes.
 Navajo County Holbrook- Winslow road good on north side of railroad St. Johns road good except for short stretch of sand in petrified forest. Best road to Fort Apache Black mesa; telegraph road under improvement.
 Pima County
 All main roads in the county in good shape; balance fair. Federal road to Mt. Lemon is completed.
 Pinai County
 Mountain roads in good condition, valley roads dusty and rough Flor ence-Casa Grande road bad due to re- construction; take desert roads be- tween these two points
 Santa Cruz County Several storms last week; roads
Arizona republican., 1920-10-10
SWEARING Vs. PROFANITY

SWEARING VS. PROFANITY My neighbor has fine husband. He's a kind father and all that. But he WILL swear. At least SHE calls it swearing. He doesn't-says he's not profane.
 That's taking Gods name in vain. Plain damn is not profanity. It's merely a harmless expletive." His ultra good wife sniffs. You make it harmful explosive" Emphasis. my dear" says Husband. Raise 1t to the superlative degree. Positive, dear-that's you. Comparative, darn-that's Sonny. Superlative, damn-that's Dad" She tried flattery. Your lips are lovely, clear -cut. But swearwoIds soil them" He kissed her with them. Soils in your Puritan eye, dear. Feelings got to have an outlet" She tried the Golden Rule on him. Do as you'd be done by. Suppose I swore all the timer" Her sample was a rank failure. The naughty word cholxed her. She decided to try another tack. Sonny was in on it, also the cook. One evening Dad come home tired. Wifey met him smiling at the door. He kissed a smudge on her cheek. "Dirty-face!" he reproved. Ben helping Bridget, Girly?" He sat down at table.
 The cloth was soiled and spotted. He unfolded his napkin. It was all coffe stains.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-10
HIGHWAYS WEATHER BULLETIN
 RiNnr Crnnnir.

HIGHWAYS WEATHER BULLETIN
 River Crossings Sacaron-There is no water in the Gila and the crossing Is good.
 Apache County All roads in good condition.
 Cochise County All main roads good condition and being improved.
 Coconino County Roads generally good. Showers causing some mud over short stretches, but net delaying travel.
 Graham County County roads in fair condition.
 Greenlee County All roads in good condition, slight damage caused by recent rains re- paired.
 GiIa County Construction of Payson- Green val ley road started, four miles completed. road north of Roosevelt
Arizona republican., 1920-10-10
SOCH O H7E:I.lS S]zE3
By O. 10. JOYFUL

"Squire.' says I. "why is this the best time to study the book of na- ture?'
 Because autumn turns the leaves" says he.
 Right you are" says l. But can you tell me what makes more noise than pig under a fence7"
 Two" says he.
 ''Now." says !. here's a puzling problem: Brown has five children. and half arc boys"
 Sos the other half" says he.
 You are improving in arithmetic" says I.
 Yes" says he. but I can't fIEure
Arizona republican., 1920-10-10

washed out in several places through out county.
 Yavapai County Roads generally in fair condition.
 Yuma County Ehrenberg ferry open to traffic. Road in good condition.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-10

he.
 Impossible" says I.
 But 1t was done" says he. "When?" says I. When Noah's rooster crowed in the ark" says he.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-09-30

Mrs. J. y. Rogers, of Morgantown. is
here for a short visit with her sister.
Mrs. S. Il. Fleming.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gamer. of Re
we're, were guests of the formers par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis j.. Ayers over
Sunday.
Miles w. Stump, prominent farmer
of Sycamore, was in town Friday at
tending to business matters
J.. :. Peninger of Henrietta. was n
caller at our office one day last week.
Mr.. Peninger will teach the Ehon
school this winter.
The annual conference of the NJ. e.
Church was held ill., Moundsville this
week. Rev. ~ Z. Parsons was return
ed to the NJ. Zion circuit.
Lee Westfall and a. j. Yoak. excel
lent citizens of Pleasant Hill. were
welcome callers at the Chronicle of
flee Thursday. They found the Limo
type very interesting machine.
j. II. MarlOwe, of Milestone. was Eere
several days last week doing some
plumbing for DR.. Ray G. Morturd. He
is master plumber and his services
will 10 doubt be in great demand when
the water works are finally installed.
p. NJ. Woodford, formerly a residen!
of Mt. Zion, but now living at Mt.
part of last week for q visit with old
friends and to attend to some business
matters. He is engaged in farming
and is well pleased with his Iocaation.
The many friends of Miss Thelma
Bower, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
w. Bower, of Brooksville, who has been
I'm a Parkersburg hospital for some
time receiving Esedical treatment. will
be glad to know that she is steadily
improving.
We are in receipt of a communication
from Mrs. y. ID. Lynn, formerly Mrs.
Klipstine, of Big Springs, setting forth
at length the beauties and advantages
of the town in which she now resides
Springer, n. M. On account of its
length, we are unable to publish it this
week, but will do so next week.
John w. YOak. a prominent and sue
cesful teacher of Sheridan district, was
caller here Saturday. h had con
tracted to teach school on Cabin
Creek. kanawha county, when a strike
among Tire carpenters who were build
Ing his school house was called, and he
gave mp that proposition and came
home to teach the Bro6ksvillc school.
The patrons of the latter school are
glad to have him back, as he is first.
class teacher.
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Registrars at Work

County Clerk l.. l.. Terrell received
the new registration books on which TO
list the new women voters and sent the
same TO the various registrars early
this week.
The registrars are the Same ones that
that served in that capacity last May
They are required to begin listing the
women voters not later than October
LIST. The law compels them TO travel
from house to house and register the
women voters Heavy penalties are to
he placed upon said registrars in the
event they do not discharge their du-
ties If your registrars do not call
on you in the next week or two look
them up and see that your name il on
their lists. Otherwise YOU will lose
your vote.
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The Calhoun Chronicle
Thursday, Sept. 80, 1920
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Il. Il. Bennett, a first class resident
of Boogerhole, was attending to bust
ness affairs here Thursday.
Bank Examiner George Weekly was
here day or two this week checking
over the books of the local banks.
Rev Elias Yoak, Il former resident
of this place. but now of Newton, is
visiting his SON, Ira Yoak, of Pleasant
Fill, and other relatives, this weel,
We are requested TO announce that
there viii be Il pie supper and ice cream
festival at Broksville on Saturday. oct.
9th, for the benefit of the school
Airs. d. o. Chenoweth. of Nicut. re-
tnTned home the latter part of last
week. after p short visit with her sis
ter hrs. G. ~ Witt.
Sheriff Z, ]. Knots and Lorentz c.
Hamilton attended an all day meeting
OF the Rebekahs at Minnora Saturday.
= large crowd was present and several
speeches were made.
J. L. d. Brake went to Ellenboro.
Sunday, to meet his cousin, Newton
Brake, of Buckhannon, who accompan-
led him home and will be his guest for
a few days-Harrisville Gazette.
Dwight Shock, assistant road engin-
eer of Richie county, with headquar-
tiers at PennsBOro, was here n day or
two this week surveying the South
Side lots which are to be sold next
week
a number of Odd Fellows from this
place attended the funeral of Mart
Freed, of Leading Greek, Wednesday
Mr.. Freed died on Tuesday from the
effects of a paraIytic strokkc he suf-
fered some time ago. He Was about IS
years of age and Is survitcd l,y n
widow and no children.
Mrs. II. g. Hartman, chairman of the
Democratic Women's Committee. was
here the first of the week making ar
rangements TO get out big crowd of
women for the big rally to be held here
next Wednesday when Gov. Cornwell
and other distinguished men will ad.
dres the voters of this county. Mrs
fIardman is hard at work on her or.
ganization work with the women OF
this county and is getting things in
good shape for the approaching cleo
tlon
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~ TIE AMERICAN A
r. RED CROSS hi .M@
I!E PEACE THE @sM
! } .'yh the Soldiers %~

There remain in army hospitals
throughout the country more than &c.
oOC soldiers still being treated for
wounds received overseas. Red Cross
workers give them the same sort of
friendly aid-enly more of it-that was
given during the war. Furthermore,
the Red Cross is teaching these lads
occupations at which they can later
make living and is keeping In touch
with their home folks In order that NO
dependents may suffer for lack Of
funds
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-09-30

telling you that we believe you will
save money by bnying your car this
fall. Never in the history Of the Ford
car was II as cheap rs now quoted ex.
cept once, and that was when the ear
without starter was sold Cor $3.50. 90
I. o. b. Detroit. The same car Is now
$40 at Detroit.
We are having no difficulty in secur.
ing ears mt this time, but they will be
scarce If the present price continues.
BE wise and buy now.
Smith. Huffman & Hathaway.
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Fiduciary Notice

I have in my hands for settlement
the fiduciary account of Lydia Starch
or, Administrators of the estate of Ed
win Starcher, deceased
Given under my hand this 18th day
of September, 1920.
l.. l.. FerTpll,
Commissioner Of Accounts.
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srannon Knows the Law.

For Attorney General, the Demo-
cratic party is. presenting Edward A..
BrannoG of Weston, 500 of the late
much beloved and hoaored Judge Hen
~ Brannon, of the Supreme Court OF
Appeals. Mr.. BrannOn, however, has
won distinction on his own behalf, both
as lawyer and as a member Of the
state legislature.
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tllicates issued for any multiple
of $4,000. Money placed with us
can be withdrawn upon 60 days
notice.
Resources, 1,O11, 100000. Gov
erned by State Banking Laws.
Lend US your money and re-
ceive Z per cent interest.
jackson County Building
& Loan Association,
G. Fl. Wetzel. Secretary,
Ravenswood. w. Va.
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"Uncie Bob" Terrell. of Big Root
was pleasant visitor here Saturday.
Guy Bailey the genial Mt. Zion
smith. was greeting friends here Sat
urday.
Airing Stutler was called 10 Coxs
Mills the latter part OF last week by tho
serious illness of his grandmother.
Chapman Johnson a prominent resi-
dent of Henrietta, was business caller
in Grantsvhle Tuesday.
w. c. Wilson and III. Nj. McNIirIen
prominent citizens of Big Springs yere
EVANSVILLE visitors Saturday
S. II. Wilson, a substantial business
man of Russell was n prominent VIC.
1tor here Saturday.
AT meeting of the local Masonic
Lodge Saturday night the Fellowcrafts
uegree was conferrer on j. f. Richards
OF Big Springs. and Roscoe Mahanev
of Joker.
Mrs. Frank White, an aged and high
~ respected lady of near White Pine
died Sunday night after n PROLONGED
illness. She is survived by her hus-
Dand and several children. Funeral
services were conducted and burial
made in the Number Seven cemetery
tuesday. Rev. ID. y. Connolly ofIioiat
ing.
charles II. HOsey. who has been n
resident of Grantsville for the past few
years, has purchased property i'm Nor
gantOwn and built n residence thereon
lie will move to that city next week
We regret to lose Mr.. HOsey and his
excellent family frem our city. and
join their many friends in wishing
them success and happiness in their new
home
Postmaster Fred S. Hathaway is
making ready to move into the now
poSt-oiiicc room In the Peoples Banl,
building. The change will likely be
made the first Of the week. Mr.. Hath
away has the record of being one of the
best officials in the country and when
no gels into his new quarters will have
one Of the best and most handsome Of
fees in the state.
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Buy Your Ford Nov

Neither labor nor market conditions
Justify the low price on Ford cars.
Therefore we are perfectly honest In
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The Doe said $3.50"
GEE %Eaak ''2O~2O'

ON THE eye-sight card.
AND THEM wrote down.
"rwENTY.TWENTY.
THAT MEANS your eyes.
ARE SATISFACTORY"
AND J laughed and said.
~ CAN always see.
TwENTY-TWENrY. Doc.
MY CIGARETTES.
COST TWENTY cents.
FOR TWENTY smokes.
YOU BET your life.
THEY SATISFY. too"
1T doesn't take a 10000" eve to
4 see" the real value in Chester
tieid's exclusive blend of fine Turk
lsh and Domestic tobaccos. Your
taste tells you that their quality
- genuine-that the blend is dif-
ferent-th a t Chesterfelds do
satisfy"
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MONEY WANTED: We will
pay z per cent for money. Ger
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c1ACG q date.
WITH ThrE InSUrGnco Doctor.
FIRST HE poked me.
THEN rIckLEo my ribs.
HAD ME cough.
AND BREATHE and blow.
THEN He listened in.
WITH HIS little trumpet
AND MADE me run.
RIGHT IN one spot.
FOR FIVE minutes.
THEN LISTENED some more.
AND FIRST In ono eye.
AND THEN In the other.
He PLANTED his thumb.
AND MADE me read.
TIE RUSSIAN prayer.
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TOILET PREPARATIONS

Dental Creams. Faace Creams and
the Leading Face Powders. Many Tai
cum Powders such as may be found in
the best drug stores. We call your
attention to the fact that we bHy many
OF these from the manufacturers. and
keep them fresh on the shelves.