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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
U. S. Dry Goods Lower In Norway

v. s. Dry Goods Lower In Norway
Christiana American representa-
tives are trying TO repurchase dry
goods and wearing apparel bought from
the United States from 1918 TO 1920
for re-export TO the United States,
as the prices of these commodities is
so per cent lower than those now pre-
yailing in the American markets. I'M
mediately after the war Norway was
flooded with American dry goods and
wearing apparel and Norwegian firms
placeA large order in America for fur
Their delivery
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
May Lend 100000 in Auto None


Atlanta.-Measure will be taken as
soon as Governor Dorsey returns to
the city to put out at interest some
one million dollars of automobile IL
cense taxes now in the state treas
ury, according to w. ]. Speer, state
treasurer, who indicated that he in
tends 20 confer with Governor Dorsey
and the state highway engineer as
soon as the governor returns. The
lending of this money will not hamper
the operations Of the state highway
commission which has control of the
money for roadbuilding purposes. The
money will be loaned on time certifi-
Gates, and no loan will be made for
longer than ninety days, and then only
on gilt edge security. 1t is hoped to
obtain four and half and five per
cent interest.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
Recognition Denied king OF SYRIA,

Recognition Denied liking OF Syria"
London. The British and French
governments have notified Prince Fei-
sal, son of the king of Hedjaz, that
they cannot recognize the validity of
the decision of the Damascus congress,
which proclaimed him king of Syria.
Premier Lloyd.George made this state
ment in the house of commons in
answer to a question.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
sylvester To Vote On Paving Bonds

Sylvester.-At a recent meeting OF
the mayor and council of Sylvester an
election was called for April Il, at
which time the voters of the city will
be given an opportunity to say wheth-
err Sylvester will issue $4,000 of paw
ing bonds. In case bonds carry, it is
proposed to do 100000 worth of
street paving. The paving will prob
ably be of Kentucky rock asphalt, and
will cover about fourteen blocks.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
Abduction Charged To Detectives

Nashville, Tenn.-The Davidson
county grand jury returned indict-
ments against City Detectives Walter
Reese. George Redmond, Gus Kiger
and Earl Kiger, and Patrolman H. H.
Bills. charging them with the abduc-
ton on November 10 last OF j. B.
Lawson, visiting official of the street
railway employees association. Three
sets of indictments were returned. One
charged the officials with oppression
and another charged them with mali
eious threats.s
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
naa+h Of Menrn Laid

Death Of Negro LAID to WOOD HIcohoI
Atlanta-Neal Reid, negro, appar-
emily about AZ years old, was found
dead by Detectives Doyle and Brown in
the dwelling at 423 Richardson street.
In the room with the body was found
a bottle containing a substance which
the officers believe to be wood alco-
hol, and which the negro is said to
have been drinking. A coroner's in
quest will be held to determine the
exact cause of the death
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
New Mexican Revolt May Soon Come

New Mexican Revolt May Soon Come
Douglas, Ariz.-The most formida
BILE revolution yet launched in Mexico
Is due to break about July 1, with
General Obregon, once Carranzas lead
Ing soldier, heading it, according to
information received by the Fall in
vestigation committee.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
Floyd House To Be Torn Down

TiOyo F7ouSe ~ DC 'olH OoW"
Macon.-Work of razing the old
Floyd house, which before the war be-
tween the states was Macon's most
prominent hotel, patronized by the
elite of the city and state, will begin
within the next few days, the property
having recently been acquired by a
realty concern which will build mod.
ern stores on the site.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
S. E. Passenger Association Reformed

Atlanta.-The Southeastern Passen-
ger Association, dissolved when the
government took control of the rail
roads, was reorganized at meeting
here of executive heads of railroads in
the Southeast. W. H. Howard, of At
lanta, who was chairman before the
government control, was reelected
chairman. No question Of rates or
other policies were discussed.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26
$4,000 Apartment House To Be But

S3U,UOO Apartment House To Be Butt
Atlanta.-Another apartment has
been added to the long list of others
to be built in Atlanta when a per-
nit was obtained by Mrs. B. H. Barr
for the erection at 513 North Boule-
ward of an apartment house to cost
100000 The building will be two sto-
ries, of brick veneer construction, and
will contain eight apartments.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1920-03-26

5000 Men Killed In The Leipsic Fight
Coblenz.-Three thousands persons
were killed in the fighting at Leipsic
before the government troops captur-
ed the town, according to statements
made by three American business men
who arrived from Leipsic, which place
thew recently left.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
sNnnpY SLnINk TAIks

snoopy skunk was telling Mr.. Ting
aling what he wanted TO have done
to his house. and the fairy landlord
didn't dare 10 contradict him.
Nor said snoopy, II haven't be-
gun. There are some more things
wish beside the lavender bedroom
and waXed stairs and the house turnrd
around"
There was wicked twinkle In his
eye as he talked, for he knew as we'll
as you and ! know, that Tingaling
was afraid OF him. although Nancy
and Nick were puzzled why % should
be so. The fairyman wasn't afraid
Of any other OF the animals. not even
being heightened the time Oscar
Owl swallowed him by mistake.
Snoopy put his hands in his pock-
cts. and his head on one side. and
balanced himself on his heels and
toes.
'Irs fine dsyr' he said squirting
at the sky
"Oh. MOI tt isn't" contradicted
Nick. ITS going 10 rain
Snoopy stopped rocking. whats
lhatR" he demanded sharply j say
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
YOU CAN'T BEAT
THE RAILROADS
Unused Tickets Are to Be
Redeemed After Aug.
20
WON'T HONOR
ROUND TRIPS

Persons deferring their vacations or
return home until August 26 or later
ehould bear in mind that the railroads
have established an increase OF 90
percent. in the price OF tickets, effect
i've IN that date.
This means not only that the prices
or one-way and OF round-trip tickets
will he One-nfih higher than now.
but also that the holder OF the re-
turn part Of a round-irip ticket on
the return journey. will have 10 nav
one-lfth more than the purchase
price.
In fact from an announcement is
sued by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
round-trip tickets will not he honored
al all for actual passage after August
%. but Will he redeemed.
The new rates are effective not only
on the Pennsylvania, but the Read
ing, r. & q. and all other railroads
Z In a circular issued by the Pennsy
describing the change the statement
Is made that one-way tickets sold
and dated prior 10 August 26. 1920
9 held by. passengers actually enrOute
at midnight August 1926. viii he hon
Ored 10 destination without add tional
charge. but II entirely unused and
= rendered for use commencing August
26 or thereafter, will not he honOred
for passage. but redeemed.
Commutation and other forms oi
Z tickets 10 be used within the month
OF Auust. or good for one month
will also be honored within their
limits II sold and dated August 1 or
before.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
BECKY

The saucily piquant name OF Becky
is too generally in usage to pass over
as a mere contraction OF Bebecca.
Becky is given baptish quite as fire.
quently as Rebecca and 10 Is not
usually regarded as a Jewish name.
70 comes however from the old He
brew word Rabak which means Ito
bind"
The Bible tells us that Isaac's wife.
who Is supposed 20 represent the
ideal OF noble Wifehood. was named
from This word with the idea Of sig
nifying the ilrmness OF the marriage
bond, but Rebecca was by no means
confined 10 biblical history. She has
named the herOines Of literature down
through the ages.
Sir Walter scott in his 'Ivanhoe'
calls the real heroine Of his story
the gentle and lOvable Jewess, Rebec'
ca. But Thackeray in his never-to
be-forgotten. Vanity Fair gives ui
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
TANTALIuNC PARROT CONE

CHESTER, Pa. Aug. t4.-Peter 1us-
sci. a sailor on an oil tanker at Mar
Gus Hook. is looking for his pet par
pot. which disappeared today, all be
cause of prohibition Nussel blameS
oil workers for the disappearance OF
the parrot While in Mexico some
months ago Yussel bought the parrot,
then a Hedging. and careful tutoring
gave the bird a vocabulary OF rough
cOrnered words and several pet
phrases. Annoyance was caused the
dock workers every time Nussers
boat made port. for the parrot would
sing out at regular intervals: MAKE
mine a whisky" The reiterated
phrase 50 worked on their nerves
that Yussel was warned 10 muzzle
the parrot He refused. and the
parrot suddenly disappeared.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

IT'S a tine day. The suns out" But
it wasn't out any more than next
years r0sesl
Tingaling threw M his hands. 'Oh
Mr.. skunk. don't mind him, he pro
tested anxiously. He doesn't know
anything" pointing 10 Nick. ITS
beautiful day, most wonderful eX-
qulsiie day. MIR skunk"
"H'mr said snoopy eyeing him
suspiciously 1T isn't It's awful
How do you like my yellow potunia
bed?" he asked next.
"Yelloww exclaimed Nancy, for
getting Tingalings warning. They're
not yellow, they're pink"
"Oh, no. no, nor protested Tlnga-
ling. shes color blind. Mr. skunk
Always was Very sad Very sad, in
deed Your yellow petunias are
lovely. look like pure gold. do love
yellow petuniasw
'Hmw said snoopy. mot yellow
at ALL They are pinkW
Nobody knew what 10 say then
snoopy skunk was getting more i'm.
! possible every minute.
Copyright. 1920, n p. A.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
0ChiSLiR

Not kiss in i6 years Of married
life, complained Mrs. stephen Biggins,
Lost Angeles, Cal. IN her suit for
divorce.
Amy poor fool can kiss" AYERS
Mr.. Biggins, but IL takes a man to
keep away from temptation"
Arrested for hugging his wife :
That's what happened to C. C.. Polsen,
Evanston. Ill., The cops didn't know
she was his wife. and anyhow, a guy
amt got no business hugging his
wife out on the sidewalk" they
argued. But the judge differently.
Ralph Eugley, Rockland Ne. is the
champion apple-eater OF the u. s. A.
Says so himself. Got on the outside
OF 40 big apples one evening.
Took over a thousand people to eat
one cake at Holdredge. Neb.
But IL was no ordinary cake.
Frank Johnson ceFbrated his 35th
year IN business by treating the town
folk TO a cake measuring rs feet in
circumference, three feet in depth
and weighing 2O9i pounds.
This is the same Frank Johnson
who made famous the saying:
The only place ! know OF where
money Is made without advertising
is the United States mint"
After q years OF married life Mrs
Ida Pingree, Manchester, n. H., wants
a divorce, alleging her husband par
ticipated in a love affair with an
other woman p years ago.
There's a peach OF a Judge in Du-
bupue. la.
Other day when a young man was
before him on a speeding charge the
defense was that he was driving with
his sweetheart and when one is driv-
ing with ones sweetheart he has 10
keep one arm around her for driving
and that laaves only ONE arm
which tends toward non-watching OF
the speedometer. etc. etc.
Teach the young lady to drive. II
said the judge. "and then you can
put both arms round herr
Only charged 81 and costs for thai
advice. which is frightfully chear
these days when everything's so fear
fully high, isn't it,?
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
THE COLYJJM

My great-aunt visited a place where
plastic surgeons flx the face. beauty
doctors liar. Ssid she. II would be
young again; so 10 it, never mind the
pain" They tackled hide and hair.
Said thy, These dropping lids must
rise. they youthifled her rhcumy eyes.
unmindful OF her tears. and then amid
her frantic howls they smoothed and
tucked her wrinkled iowls behind her
ancient ears.
They caused her cuticle 10 peel
which made the old girls senses reel,
but still my aunt was game, they
went 10 work upon her head and
stained her hair a glowing red that
shone like lambent flame.
When auntie reached her home once
more, her poodle chased her from the
door and all around the place; her
children yelped when she came near
her spouse got stewed on home-made
beer. ne murmured. Wow, that face 7
My aunt sat down and walled. I'm
truth. there's nothing in this phoncy
youth where folks are In the know"
She rose and left that neighborhood
and now. by heck, she's making good
/ in BrOadway's biggest show
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

child can have a toy In other words
tho child who finds a ticket must
either quit hunting or assist some
other child In nndlng one. This Is
expected TO prove the most interest
lne event ever held at the park.
BY special request tomorrow after
noon and evening. Dorothy ID. Young
Mrs. James r. Henry viii sing THE
LOVcncst." from Mary
Brandywlne Springs Park VIII offcr
its usual long list Of attractions today
and tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
NOTUNWISETO
LOOK BACKWARD
Senator Harding's Reply
TO Democratic
Criticism
COL. ROOSEVELT
ON THE STUMP

MARION. Ohio, Aus. ii.-To Cover
nor Cox's declaration that the Re
publican party stands on the skyline
OF a setting sun Senator Harding has
replied that III we may lookN back
ward 70 clear our vision we may look
forward more confidently"
"Call it reaction il you like" said
fhe Republican nominee in a speech
here, but we need the old standards
OF honesty, the lofty standards OF
fdelity.
III we are living in the past TO re-
call the wisdom Of Washington, the
equal rights OF Jefferson. the genius
OF Hamilton. the restoration OF Nc
-kinley or the awakening by Roosevelt,
] am happy 10 drink Of the past for
any inspiration for the morrow.
engineering is a scientific pursuit.
and / never knew an engineer who did
not turn his transit TO his backsight
10 make sure Of his line by which we
were 10 move on. Every hope Of life
Is OF tomorrow but the plory OF TO-
900 mOrrOWs was wrought in the
wisdom CLEANED on yeserday"
The speech delivered from the front
porch OF The Harding rfsld-nce 20
members Of the Ohio Republican
Editorial Association was a plea for
a return 10 the old-time morality and
FAIRNESS. If everyone concerned had
been "rigidly honest" he said. peace
might long since have been establish
ed and industrial and social unrest
quieted. He also advocated A forest
policy N insure an adequate domestic
supply OF timber 10 meet. among
other needs. the demand for print
paper pulp.
There was no direct reference TO the
Eeague OF Nations. but the candidate
revealed that he expected soon to ella
borate on his previous declarations
for an international understanding
that would not imperial American in
tegrity He indicated that the en-
largement Of his foreign policy would
De included In the speech he is 10
make early In September dealing
primarily with agricultural issues
Ine Minnesota State fair Is under con-
siderahon as the place where This adj.
dress viii be delivered.
COL. ROOSEVELT TO TAKE STUMP
CHICAGO. Aug. Announcement
was made Yesterday by senator Harry
:. New OF the speakers bureau OF the
Republican National Committee. that
Lieutenant-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
twould take the stumn for Senator
Harding, Republican nominee Tor
President. early in September.
Roosevelt will start in Chicago anc
cover virtually the same route now
being taken by Franklin d. Roosevelt
Democratic nominee for Vice-P -Presi-
dent.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
D'JEvER MEET IMP

There's only one mystery TO him,
There's nothing in him TO confuse
No matter what way you may viow
him
A lummox with feet like canoes.
In brains he is totally lacking
His figures as long as it's broad
He's graceful-like COWS tied in sack
ing.
But why did his folks call hin
Claude.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
niNEn rnIps POPLAR.

Large number Of saturday and sun
day pleasure seekers continue 90 make
the trip 20 Philadelphia and return on
the Wilson Line boats without leaV-
ing the boats and 10 Is the most pleas
ling. a. well as the cheapest trip Of
the kind which can be taken out of
Wilmington other pleasure seeker.
are finding that am excellent trip 4.
TO take the Wilson Line ferry tC
pennssrovc and then take the trolle,
10 Rivervicw Beach which Is dircctl,
! on the Delaware rive and one OF lh'
best amusement places In this section
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
AmnwsemnemtS
TOY HUNT At suFLIPOT

Hundreds OF cnlluren in Wilmington
are looking forward with interest To-
the toy hunt, which will be held al
Shellpot Park on next Tuesday. As
already stated tickets 90 the number
OF 80 and each good for a toy. some
of which are decidedly expensive. Will
be hidden in certain portion OF M
park The hunt for these tickets viii
begin az 1 D. m. and close az 3 p. M.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
0YThe
NA(rl[1PrlIll
"ONE noun BEFORF DAWN.


The famous romance of the North,
The Law Of the Yukon" has It's last
showings at the Majestic Theatre to-
day.
The deepest mystery tale OF the
month, zone Hour Before Dawn is
coming TO the Majestic tho first three
days Of next week. The production
features II. p. Warner. the famous
stage and screen star.
The story an concerns a murder
mat happf ned Just one hour hoflr
dawn. al that point IN the day when
the night has Just finished and the
day not quite started Nearly every
one in the tale Is suspected and The
mystery is as deep and dark as the
hour Of its ocucrrence.
The program has also Mr.. and Mrs
Carter de Haven's comedy. "A Mode
Husband"
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
FIRFwFN DEFER MEETING.

A meeting Of the Fame Fire Com
pany. adjourned from Friday, August
6 until last night, TO take action on
renewing the oompanys contract TO
furnish fre-nghting service after the
expiration Of their present contract
on August 81. was again postponed
until Monday night, August p.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
BY Mildred Marshall

the equally memorable Becky Sharp.
II is probably safe TO assume that
all Beokys date from this period
Their number are legend and ac-
quaintance OF fhe name, aside from
us literary distinction. lnsures It's
perpeiuation.
Becky has a curious talismanic gem
u is the loadstone which is said Ia
bring her great happiness and many
friends. Saturday is her lucky day
and 6 her lucky number.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
METAL MESH BAGS

Gold and platinum mesh bags are
replacing the beaded bags in Paris
Some Of the handsomest styles show
designs of contrasting metals, such
as strands OF platinum woven into
a gold mesh bag.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
'sTHE TRUTH"

Tho present attraction at tho Queen
Theatre Is Violet Hcming's picture.
"The Cost" It's engagement icrmi-
mates after the last showing this
evening.
Madge Kennedy will open next
weeks bin with a ihree-day appear
ancc In her newest comedy. THE
Truth" The character OF the young
wife. who nhhed constantly. Is Just
as In mouudod for Miss konneiy's prf-
sentation Young wife Becky could
not tell the truth II she irhd A he
was told only by adding a little here
and there 10 make things appear more
romantic. The situations are neces-
sarily funny and Madge's amusing
personality Is the center Of all at
traction.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
aCIIpm-TUF COWpTNCHEn. y

Today Is the last day of Robert
Warwick's appearance al the Play
house 10 his picture, 1.-THE Tree OF
knowledge"
The FIRST of the two pictures book
cd for showing next week al the Play
house Is called cupid The Cow
puncher.~ VIII Rogers is It's star
The story is a tale N the real West
and Of a cowpunching cupid who was
forever promoting matches between
his fellow punchers and the girls of
The neighhorhood. When Cupid strike.
this human follower with his darts
poor cowpuncher did not have On,
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

Bryant Washhurn In III Pays 10
Advertise by Roi Cooper Mcgrue, Is
at the Strand today. It's paramount
artcraft puciure based on the comedy
Of that name which had such a sue
cess ON Broadway a few seasons ago.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
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courase to propose as he had told
others.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
ASkOVFair.
Sept. 18th, 1920
c. NJ. Jorgensen President

~ Iu. JOi kCiISCII II ICSIucIll
The exhibits as usual will be
IN and about our public school
building.
During the afternoon the
Askov Band will be on hand to
render music.
Refreshments of different
kinds will be served in the build
ing by the ladies' in charge of
that department. They will
serve coffee with or without
cake, ice cream, etc. The Askov
Drug e. Variety Store will have a
stand or the grounds where they
will sell ice cream cones. soft
drinks. cracker jack and all the
good, sweet stuff that money will
buy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19

Committee in charge Prof. J
Sorensen, chairman; Carl Madscn
and K. Pedersen.
The exhibitors NAV bring in
and in quantities as follows:
II potatoes.
s ear corn.
, heads Of cabbage.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19

Mr., Shima and friend of Mason
City, Iowa. visited at the Peter
home Thursday and Friday.
Signe. Elizabeth and Axcl
Swanson called at the August
Anderson home Sunday.
A tent meeting conducted by
c. A. Gabriel of Duluth. will
begin Saturday evening. Aug. q.
The tent will be pitched at the
eleven mile corner one mile
south Of the Danforth school
house. There will be three SER
vices on Sundays and services
each evening during the week.
Two Of Mr.. Chenevcrt's sis
tcrs and also his son. Frances. Of
Minneapolis. visited last week at
the Chencvert home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rupert Carlson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carlson
and liner spent Tuesday evening
at Andrew Olsons.
Willie and Amanda Swanson
called at the Lewis Erickson
home Sunday evening.
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Barta
were callers at the Pollock home
Friday.