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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
They Have the stars Measure

After a campaign of unparalleled
bitterness, the Kansas City election
resulted in the reelection of James
Cowgirl by a majority conceded by
the Kansas City Star, Cowgill's oppo-
nent, to be In excess Of 1000. The
Star makes the usual charges of frsud
and intimidation. Having proclaimed
this all through the campaign, it was
to be expected il would seek to justify
its claims by the result. But the peo-
pie OF Kansas City have evidently the
measure Of the Star.-Henry County
Democrat.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

cause another way has been found to
40 the same business, and the change
indicates not that the doctors were
fooled and so fooled the people, but
that medical science is making pro-
gress, and is finding more certain and
more convenient ways of doing things.
Perhaps if disinfection during the
course of sickness had not been de-
veloped fumigation woould remain
the rule. with the addition of abund-
ant quantities of fresh air and sun
light and a scrupulous degree of
cleanliness the virtues of which are
appreciated more and more by the
physicians.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

seems to have cast its spell over the
Republicans of Georgia who followed
along the same line in their state con-
vcution last week. The inspiration
was there for behind locked doors"
the gop convention of that state chose
instructed delegates while a faction
bent upon sending uninstructed dele
gates pounded, kicked, and battered
lat the doors demanding participation
in the proceedings. Wherein every
one who has followed the course of
political events during any number
Of past presidential campaigns will
recognize history repeating itself.
Such has been standard practice since
the discovery was first made that cash
would get republican delegates in the
south whose votes in the convention
counted equally with any others.
But the consciousness is rapidly de-
vcloping throughout the country that
this is a cancer spot in the republican
party of which the party must rid it,
self If it would continue to be of SER
vice. In the Atlanta convention two
hours before the time appointed, a
faction controlled in the interests of
General Wood, call their meeting to
order, shut out all but their own sup
porters and elect and instruct their
delegates.
such methods stand in hideous con-
trast to the plea for 100 per cent
Americanism which is the burden of
General Woods campaign addresses.
Fortunate would it be both for Gen
eral Wood and the republican party
if the general would refuse the sup
port Of delegates chosen by such
methods. In such a decision there
is an opportunity for seyice to his
country far greater than he will ever
have if he enters the White House
/ through the corrupt influences now
working in his behalf
| The great American conscience Is
awakening to a protest against the
assaults Of money against the foun-
dations OF democracy. 1t is good pol
itics, good sense and good American
ism to keep clean from this taint.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
WILL PAY FOR YOUR BREAD

We raise a great amount OF wheat
in the Platte Purchase-our neigh
boring states which make up the
wheat belt raise vast deal--but
your bread next winter Is going to
cost you still more dearly for the fed
eral department OF agriculture says
so-and has the figures for it.
The department reports show that
the fall acreage sown was SS,377. 900,
as compared with 52.30l,000 in the
fall Of 1913. This alone might not
have made much difference, since the
acreage was still 100000 above the
average for ten years. The great
slump in the estimate is on account
Of the deterioration Of the crop
through the winter. and while we
harvested 731.636.0O0 bushels last
summer. we can harvest only 4s3,-
10000 bushels the coming summer.
That Is a difference of 34S,46s, 900
bushels and it is tremendous, We
will appreciate it fully when we are
buying bread year hence.
1t is all due to the fickleness of
nature. The winter, instead OF pro-
tecting and nourishing the precious
crop. as it often does. kept abusing
it with exposure. freezing. drouth and
winds, so that in the principal winter
wheat states OF Kansas, Illinois. Mis-
souri,, Indiana and Ohio the condition
of the crop ranges from 50 to. 7s per
cent of normal compared with 1913
per cent last year and a ten-year av-
erage of Sal. This means great acre
lage abandonment, and in the south
ern part of the belt this process has
already begun, the field being plowed
up and drilled to oats or barley.
Compensation in an increased pro-
duction OF spring wheat can hardly
he expected. There would have to be
an euOrmo Gus increase in the area Of
spring wheat sown, and this would
/ he big task even IL the supply Of
farm labor were abundant, but farm
ers continue to report that it is not,
and also continue to say that they
cannot avail themselves OF what there
is because it cannot be secured at
prices that would leave a margin OF
profit in operating expenses. Hence
the acreage everywhere tends to run
more to forage crops and less to grain
crops that promise larger gross re-
turn but require more intensive and
expensive cultivation.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

II there were no fool men and wo-
men to buy these $40 silk shirts and
$40 silk stockings and $40 shoes there
would soon be no $50 shirts. shoes or
hose. A fellow don't have to know
much to know that when demand lets
up supply ceases. Just as long 90
there are so many dam fools in the
world there are going to be sharpers
to fleece them OF their money. II has
certainly been demonstrated that tho
average man and woman don't know
what to do with money when they
have it-Milan Standard.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
REAL "AMERICANIZATTON" OF
FOREIGNERS

livery day we read long and elab-
generate INTO drivel' relative TO what
should be done to Americanize and
make sood citiz'ns OF the foreign ele-
meht Which IS now with u.s. or that is
coming L" our shores. The real spirit
ana proper procedure and sterling
principles are truly laid down by the
splendid pastoral letter recently issued
BY Inc CalhoHo arehbishops and bish-
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

of charity. Since many of their fail
ings are the consequence Of treatment
from which they suffered in their
home lands, our attitude and action
toward them should, for that very
reason. be all the more sympathetic
and helpful"
And as many of their failings are
the consequence of treatment from
which they suffered in their home
lands" is it not also true that some
of their faiiings are the consequence
of the treatment they have had in
this country?
Many OF them have been exploited,
segregated, kept apart from the Warm
current of American life. set off as
"hunkles" and "dagoes" and foreign
ers," and denied the human associa-
tions they needed to make them AM
orleans in spirit and understanding
and purpose. What wonder, then,
that in them the forces of disruption
and confusion have found the soil for
discomfort, misunderstanding, COM
motion, unrest and even revolt?
Any American should be able to
read in this situation the lesson he
and his country should learn. and
that is that whatever form Ameri-
Icanization work may take the soul
Of it must rise In that Christian SYM
pathy which considers in them the
possibilities for good rather than the
present defects"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
Kind Words for Judge Mayer

There seems to be a good crop OF
Democratic candidates for Governor.
Judge Charles II. Mayer of st. Joseph
has entered the race from northwest
Missouri and has strong support in
all northwest Missouri counties He is
an able man and the people in this
part Of the state believe he would
make an exceptionally good Cover
nor. He is also strongly supported
over the state generally and has an
excellent chance to land the nomlna-
tion and election.--Worth Co. Times
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
WILL TELL YOU If YOU ARE
EDUCATED
; the educated man?

who is the educated man?
a professor OF the University OF
Chicago attempts to answer this ques-
ton by asking many more.
II you can answer these questions
OF his in the affirmative you can lay
claim to being the really educated
man.
Has education made you public spir-
tied?
Has It made you brother to the
weak?
Have you learned how to make
friends and keep them7
Do you know what It means to be
a friend yourself?
Can you look an honest man or a
pure woman in the eye?
Do you see anything to love in a
little childT
VIII a lonely dog follow you on the
street?
Can you be high minded and hap
py in the drudgeries of lifet
Do you think that washing dishes
and hoeing corn is Just as compat-
ible with high thinking as playing the
plano or golf2
Are you good for anything your
self?
Can you be happy alone7
Can you look into a mud puddle by
the wayside and see a clear sky7
Can you see anything In the puddle
but mud?
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
The Church Having Troubles

The interchurch world movement Is
having troubles of its own. Like the
league of natiops it has taken in too
much territory. The evangelists and
the regulars it seems cannot dwell to-
gether in harmony on this earth.
Whether they can in the next we have
no means OF determining. Not until
the days Of the millennium can all the
churches lie down together lion and
lamb like.-Moberly Democrat
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Now that the migratory bird act Is
by the highest tribunal in the land
declared to be constitutional, the pot
hunters should govern themselves ac-
cordingly and obey the law, which is
a just and wise one. In this section
Game Warden Wheeler is keeping his
eyes open, and when there is a viola
ton, the violator will know that he
will be apprehended and punished.
The people in general should CO.
operate with Warden Wheeler and he
will do the rest.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
Saving Wood VS.. Pant Seats

A report from Holland says the ex-
Of trousers while engaged in his daily
task Of saving wood, and that now he
has them patched. Very interesting.
II true, but we are bit curious as to
how saving wood had such disastrous
effect on the seat of his trousers. He
must have taken his resting spells on
splintered chunks of sawed wood
Glasgow Missourian
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
This Editors sensible Advice

1t rs about time for many OF tho
folks in Greenfield to get their hands
in their pockets. when some one COM
es around soliciting for help for
something. and keep their hands in
their pockets till they have time and
opportunity to determine the merits
OF the cause that is being begged for.
and when that Is done. then determine
who should pay.-Dade Co. Advocate
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
Borah Exposed the Gang

Exposure by Republican senators OF
the Wood -Lowden attempt to buy up
delegates to the Chicago convention.
and the row that followed is provid-
ing much amusement and some cam
paign material. The Republicans US
ually manage to do their quarreling
privately. but this time Bora.h lost his
temper and turned the light on the
whole dirty mess-Glassow Missouri
ian.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
And VIII Never Win Again

Kansas City went democratic in
spite of all the SANDER and abuse OF
this wonderfully progressive city by
the Star and Times of that city. If
so called high class citizens of that
city ever expect to win in Kansas City
they will have to get the Star to take
the other side. 1t has not won an
election in twenty years-Moberly
Democrat.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

A workman who wears overalls, in
letter published in local newspa-
per. suggests that the better class
forego the overall stunt and stick to
their old clothes in place OF donning
denim. AS the clothing profiteers
promptly raise the price of overalla
three fold as soon as clubs are form
ed. possibly the workman Is not far
from right.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
Plenty of Them Here

About half the weak mindedness
and peculiarities'' Of some people is
nothing but downright meanness.
We know a man that can hardly
speak to the people at home and he
is said to be a little nutty. but he can
go away from home and be as nice as
pie.-Platte Co. Landmark.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

1t seems as II that controversy be-
tween the farmers in the south part
of the county who want cross country
roads, and the county good roads ad-
visory board who want only main
roads, will never down. but on the
contrary is daily growing more vio-
lent.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

The outlaw switchmen strike cost
the country millions of dollars, and
did no good to any one. The switch
men who struck are worse off in many
instances than before. After awhile
labor Will learn not TO listen tossgita-
tors.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

The way that the newly inaugural
ed republican mayor is taking hold of
the democrats-to assist them out
of appointive offices-indicates that'his
old time hand has not forgotten its
cunning
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
Can't Bogin Too Soon

ting up the price of footwear will be
complaining by and by because people
have formed the habit OF having their
shabby old shoes repaired.-Worth
County Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
Or Hank Ford Gas

Detroit's new type street car may be
all that is claimed for it, but opinion
probably will remain suspended until
It is demonstrated that the mysterious
power that propels it is not hot air
st. Louis Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Tho democratic members of the
board OF public works resigned as
soon as Mayor Marshall took the reins
in hand. They knew what was COM
ing--for the democrats.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

The way that that Albus gang"
have the Square Dealers sewed up
would delight the heart OF a water
bag manufacturer. The gang is on
top--and staying there.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
just FfIed-That's AM

Nodaway county has a candidate for
congress from this district, DIR. John
LeGrand Baker. the Maryville eye
man. having filed as a Republican
candidate for the place.-Hopkins
Journal.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

There was a time a few years ago
when on every fence and sign board
near this city could be read "Turpen-
tine cents a pint-Pimbley's. With
turpentine now wholesaling at sl.97
per gallon. the signs are no longer in
evidence.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

II there exists a gop mayor any
where who can dispose OF a demo-
cratic appointive office holder. quick
or than Mayor Marshall this paper
wants his picture.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
This Is Hard on the skunk

An automobile party coming over
from the Cape Tuesday night, experi-
enced a thrill of terror in running over
some object on the Three-Mile Hill
whose dying odor led to the fear that
It was a cigarette fiend. But 1t prov
ed TO be only a skunk.--Jackson CASH
Book.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
A Hard Combination to Buck

The many friends here of Mayor
Whitsell Of ST. Joseph deeply regret
his defeat for reelection. A subsi-
died press and unlimited money is a
mighty hard combination to run up
against.-Clarksda Journal.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Ex-Principal Hobart of Benton high
school will probably sit down and do
a vast amount OF hard thinking before
he again essays to furnish ammuni-
tion with which to get another man
fred. In this case his bomb exploded
in his own hand and "fired" him out
of a good job-beside making his
head ache badly.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
And Considerable OF a Pnrt

The New Jersey Legislature has
passed a law iegalizing beer and the
governor has signed 1t, The only OBJ
stacle now in the way is the annoying
United States.-Kansas City Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Despite the adverse weather con-
ditions the spring music festival was
a decided success both from an artis-
tic and financial standpoint. The
enterprising business men of the city
who sponsored and financed it are
entitled to great credit for the splen-
did success.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Roy Rush. democratic president of
the board of health, asked Mayor
Marshall what his reason was for
asking him for his resignation. That's
easy-and Rush should never have
asked such a question. Marshall
wants it for a gop.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
Il Helps Shupp Along

Brother Shupp should tip his hat
to some OF the fool vets. who have
injected the prohibition issue into
the state political fight 1t only gives
the Anu-Saloon League life for an
other season.-BoonyiIie Advertiser.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

pens at the time to have more liquid
capital. it will not make any differ
ence, but as an estate is let go piece
by piece, it indicates that it is being
cut up and the number of landholders
increasing, which is wholesome sign
in any country.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

The way that "moonshine" Is now
being made over this section of the
country would not indicate that the
really dry" spell is here.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

ton. II is easy to be a big man
abroad for a time, but you can't fool
the home folks unless you are white
all the way through. Demo-
crat
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
OF Course! OF Coursei

But of course the japanese only
mean to keep Vladivostok temporari-
they return Shantung to China--Kan-
sas City Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Not only is Kansas City known as a
night robber resort. but It is now de-
veloping into one of the greatest day
light robber towns of the country.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

1t can hardly be possible that the
wind generated here In the Square
Deal" and "Albus and his boys' row
did all of that damage in Mississippi
Tuesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
Have Learned That Much

Denmark's political disturbance Is
not wholly without its educational re-
suit. The world has learned what
the rigsdag is.--Kansas Ciy Post.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

The public schools of st. Jose phi
must be kept free from scandals and
whisperings of scandals. The sum
mary way in which the board dispos-
ed of Principal Hobart who sought to
defame supt. Thalmsn "a a saIutary
lesson.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

st. Joseph's ball team started off in
the pennant race this week in the
lead. Keep up the work and repeat
the triumph of last year.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
What the Missouri
Editors Are Saying


The latest popular French song;
The Watch on (the right bank of the
Rhine.-St. Louis Times.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

II you are in doubt as to what con-
stitutes real monkey-and-parrot-
time. attend the gop congressional
convention next week.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

are invited to note the fact that on
Tuesday this firm declared a dividend
OF 40 per cent
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

The police are still after the auto
mobile speed maniscs. 1t is to be
hoped that they will keep up the good
work.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24
ILkE UNTO THE SQUARE DEAL
HERE

History repeats itself-eyen in poll
t,cs--and the Square Deal convention
held I'm St Joseph three weeks ago
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Galloway county Chas. NJ. Hays
home county refused to endorse him
for delegate to the national conven-
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Too bad that the Irregular" and
irregular delegates to the Joplin
convention did not go together.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

How did you like the way that
vention?
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Which wing of the local cops do
you belong TOT Better find out be-
fore next week. IL you do not.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Square dealed" any this week? ?-it
not, get ready for next week.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

The farmers of this section who are
a,wayE telling how cheap that they
csa uuv from Shears -Sawbuck & Co.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-04-24

Well. 1t is now Mayor Marshall In
fact.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-30
GOVERNOR ISSUES
TWO PROCLAMATIONS
Observance of Ar
mistice Day and of Red
Cross Sunday

SANTA FE. Oct. SO.-Proclamn.
lions declaing November II, Armis-
tice day. a legal holiday In New Nick.
leo. and Sunday. November IA, Rcd
Cross Sunday. have been issued to-
dry by Governor o. A. Larrazolo.
The former proclamation was is
sued In memory OF the day the last
shot In the world war waB fired and
'iG recognition OF the part hat our
country and our brave soldiers had
in securing the happy termination OF
the conflict"
Tho proclamation asks that the
flag be displayed on public. state
buildings and achoolhouses and that
the clergy throughout the state hold
special services for the occasion. II
asks the school children to hold spe-
cial exercises and the people to hold
public mee,ires in celebration of the
day.
Tho second proclamation asks tho
people TO new their subscriptions
to the led Cross: add new members
TO tho roll, and otherwise facilitate
the work OF the organization. II re-
vivws some OF the work done by the
lied Cross and upon the organizn-
tioE's record osks hat the Sunday be
observed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-30

on a law substituting nominating con-
ventions for primaries for all state Of
nces except governors. New Hamp-
shire will vote on questions OF levy
Ing a state income tax, granting the
governor right to veto items In Pp-
preparation bills and reducing the
size of the house of representatives.
New York voters will pass on a
proposed $i5 10000 bond issue.
North Carolina viii vote on n pro-
posed state income tax while North
Dakota will decide whether to grant
woman suffrage. Ohio has u refer
endum on an act providing for the
enforcement Of prohibition while
Oklahoma In to settle the question
OF regulating the practice OF mcdi-
cine.
In Oregon there will be a vote on
constitutional amendment. for COM
pulsory voting and registration and
an Initiative on an anti-compulsory
vaccination.
Six constitutional amendments are
proposed in South Dakota including
one to authorize the issue of SO, OOO,-
goo In bonds to provide bonuses FOR
soldiers, sailors and marines. Wash
lngton also Will vote ON n proposed
bonus for soldiers and on the question
OF increasing the salaries Of state
offices.
No state elections will be held nest
Tuesday In Maine, Maryland, MissS
issippi, New Jersey. nor Virginia.
Probably the banner state for the
number OF candidates for governor Is
Illinois, where 10 parties have named
candidates for that office, including
the democratic, republican. socialist.
socialist labor, farmer-labor. single
tax, prohibition, cooperative party OF
America. liberal party and Harding
Coolidge republican,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-30

The Al G.. Barnes circus. with hun
dreds OF wild animals OF every variety.
a great menagerie arrived here this
morning In three sections of a Great
circus freight train OF over fifty cars,
a rain fell during the morning hut
u did not keep crowds off the
streets to witncSn the parade.
The wild animal acts OF the Barnes
people are ~unequalled anywhere and
the stunts done by huge Bengal tigers.
thirty lions, cages fun OF leopards
and pumas and nanthers are said to
be indescrihably thrilling,
The afternoon performance was
started at . y. m. n the evening
show will begin promptly at eight
O'Clock, Svith the doors open at Z
o'clock.
One of the big cards carried by tho
Barnes show OF course IL Lotus"