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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-19

eyeS-yesT"
And then the man behind the desk
grunted again.
Come to the show tonight" he
added. Here are tickets. Let her
see what she thinks of it. and come
here tomorrow at two"
Now, had never been to "a show"
before in my life. l had been to the
movie in Monroe. But to sit in the
very front row and watch a regular
show behind the footlights, with
scenery and calcium and spotlights
and dancing and singing and-and
almost no clothes, but such gorgeous
ness and loneliness that | could do
nothing but gasp-that was a new
experience, and one l shall never
forget.
Whenever the lights went down
pinched myself to see if | was dream
ing. You will be up there on the
stage" | kept saying over and over
in my mind. How will you ever
live through itr'
Il will be earning my living" in
rushed the thought. "There is moth
ing shocking in earning it by wear
ing pretty clothes and walking about
behind those footlights.. 1t gives
people pleasure and will do me no
HARM"
AS the curtain fell | turned to find
Friend Lady staring at me solemnly.
She instantly smiled, banishing the
solemn look.
"How-what do you think of the
Follies?" she asked.
81 think" / answered, they're a
way to earn living-for a little
while"
You're a good kid she said, look
ing pleased.
| wonder what she meant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-19

&AHuM3G6 nleGusS
Recipe
Z cups of sifted pas
Try -four. 4 level
teaspoons Calumet
Baking Powder, L
level teaspoon Of
salt, 2 rounding
tablespoons of but.
ter or lard, " cup
of milk. " cup %
water. Then mixiu
che regular way.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-19

nice stockings and l hoped he would
look at my feet.
He didn't.
"Take off your hat" was what he
said after the Glow do?"
| never felt so thankful in all my
life that my hair curls naturally.
Ziegfeld grunted.
Then l heard Friend Lady laugh
and say, "Pretty, isn't she? Nice
smile, nice chin. nice hair, and real
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-19

Come in and look at these Suites
and be convinced of your opportun-
ity. We defy competition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-19

MAY the Preest Saesgrl America from the quiet
0bscuy Of backwoods Wisconsin village the heart of hectic
landing backstage Zegfed
first the Eoes then the Midnight Foc Edith May Ueuenbeg
porn Monroe Wis., lived there all the
She had meyer seen syseraper; had been eater
MOTEL or Pullman car Then suddenly she the National sag
Beauty Contest whskd
zegds shows and Mayfower movies This her
es her cousin who accompanied her riend Lady,
writer helped her
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-19

Druggist in U. S. II
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
er if Relief Does Not Come
Within Two Minutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-19
THAN
WHISKEY FOR
COLDS AND FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspiron-
al, Medicated With Lsatest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by Euro
pean and American Ar-ll,7
Surgeons to Cut Sho-t q
Cold and Prevent Compli
cations.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

sonal property valued at $4,000 and
yields and annual income Of s66o.
The administrator furnished bond in
the sum of s16,6T0.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

A. G. Wilhoit and family leave Sa-
lem, "Wednesday, for Los Angeles.
where they will make their home.
Mr.. Wilhoit was formerly an employe
of the Charles K. Spaulding Logging
company.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20
iAII around Town

their regular classes, at Cotillion hall
Wednesday night A masquerade
dance for her senior pupils, on Feb
ruary is, and plans are being for
warded to make it a success.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Cottage street Preceding the pro-
gram a short game Of questions, to
be answered in musical numbers. was
enjoyed. following which a number of
solos and duets were given by Mar
garet Doughton, Bertha Ann Bullock,
Margery Hewett, Kenneth Hewett.
Marie Paine. Blanche Haekett. Lii
lian Lyman and Edna Kugel. Miss
Irma Keefer. a fourth year progress
sive pupil of Mrs. Darby, was invited
to play for the entertainment of the
pupils and visitors and gave THE
Rustling of Spring by Sinding and
Waltz in A Flat by Chopin in her
usual brilliant style. The evening
closed with a blackboard drill.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Hutchinson, 1045
North Church street, returned Mon
day from Portland having motored to
the metropolis to see General Per-
shing during his brief visit there.
While in Portland Mr. Hutchason at
tended a luncheon at Hotel Portland
in honor of General Mesrop N. Ago
petian. the Armenian commander who
fought with General Allenby in the
campaign in the oily Land during the
late war, and who was present at the
triumphant entry of the British army
into Jerusalem.
! Although epidemics of Spanish in
fluenza are reported current in east
ern states DR.. r. Pomeroy, city health
officer, Tuesday said that there are
no cases in Salem that have come to
his knowledge. That there might not
be a recurrence of the disease here
he urged every precaution against it,
and advised that the slightest indica-
ton of the disease be given immedi-
ate attention.
The last will and testament of Her
man Tiarks, sometimes known as
| ''Tarks" or 'Tiarcks', has been ad-
mitted to probate. Edward Tiarks has
been appointed administrator in an
order signed by Judge Bushey, H.
Tasto, H. Neiderkrome and Robert
! Gillich being named as appraisers.
The estate consists of real and per-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

The total resources Of the city are
$109,077.07, according to the annual
report of the city recorder for 1919,
submitted to the city council and ap-
proved by them at their meeting
Monday night. The total liabilities
are; $513,050, and the total property
owned by the city is $9S6,500.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

A street oiler, loaned to Yamhill
county for use in Monmouth last sum-
mer, was sold to Yamhill county for
1925 by the city council, meeting
Monday night. The sale followed an
offer of a representative of the coun-
ty to make an agreeable settlement
for the oiler
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Basket SOCIAL given by the Neigh
bors Of Woodcraft and Woodmen of
the World at their hall, Friday night,
Jan. 2S, 1920. 19s
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20
....******** . /. y = = y !
j nRRENT EVENTS

,7-24-Home Products
and Thrift week; .,,oss mems
| ,uueheOn at Commercial ''uO'
Noon. 80. sixth Annual
usrion 'a County Corn SHOW
! vsIIey vs Motor Co. tractor T.oe, oe,
sian Ian, 21. : Business Mems
7 ,,srue meeting, s p M COM
mar Ian. 21.-Meeting OF liter
: :. section of Salem Art lea
suI, Ian. 22-woman's Repubii-
.,n club meets in CONNER
! ! ca cial club, $3.50 p, M
: u Ian. 27-2S-state meeting'
: National Farm Loan assoeia-
Z ton.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

All persons interested in art, music.
and literature, are invited to do SO.
The Willamette university glee club
gave a successful concert in Jeffer-
son last Friday night, and another in.
Monroe on Saturday night, This week
they Will go to Chemawa and Athena,
and the latter part of next week viii
start on a trip thru eastern Oregon
and southern Washington. giving
Twelve or fourteen concerts. The club
is stronger than ever this year. hay-
Ing large number of last years men
ana several who have returned from
Uncle. SANS service The reorganized
quartet is especially pleasing.
Members of the Turner Christian
church were entertained at the home
of Rev. and Mrs R. L. Putnam. of the
Court street Christian church. Friday
evening. Mr. Putnam breaches at the
furner church every Sunday after
noon' The affair was in the form of a
birthday social, the anniversary of six
III v. ne mouse
was prettily decorated, green fern be-
ing used in abundance. The Sunday
school presented Rev. and Mrs. Put
nam with beautiful jardeniere. About
40 persons motored from Turner to az
tend.
Following the funeral services. at the
First Methodist church at Turner sat
urday' Mrs. Irene Hillory was laid to
rest in the Twin Oak cemetery. Rev.
Aubrey Clark conducted the service
Mrs, Hillory died at Brownsville
Thursday. Besides her husband she Is
survived by one son, Lloyd, of Browns
vile; two sisters, Mrs. Cary McQuinn
OF Portland and Mrs. Emma Howell or
Portland, and five brothers, o. P. Cor
nellus of Turner, Eber L. Cornelius of
Eugene, o. j. Cornelius of Speto.
Wash, Green Cornelius of Colfax
Wash, and w. G. Cornelius of Pun
man, Wash.
Friday afternoon of last week an
informal recital was given by eight
or Mrs Bertha Junk Darby's young
er pupils, at the studio, 679 North
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Dance Moose hall Wednesday
night. 1S*
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

The following rooming houses and
hotels were named in the list the city
treasurer was instructed Monday
night by the council to issue licensas
to: Hotel Bligh, White House, Glen,
Eldridge, Kenilworth, Riverview,
Washington, Salem Lodging house,
oregon Hotel, Richmond, Klinger and
Cottle.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Anderson Brown and the Capital
National bank, the two leading basket
ball teams in the Commercial league,
win play Monday night in the Y. NJ
c. A. Hauser Brothers and the Unit
ed States National bank teams will
play the second game of the evening
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

After final review by County
Judge Bushey, the Helen Howard es-
tate has been settled and closed and
w. M. Brown, the administrator, has
been discharged from his position Of
trust. Richard Howard, 80, is the
sole heir of the estate.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Glen Purvine, who is taking a spe-
cial course in tractor and gas engine
work at the Oregon Agricultural col
lege, was the week end guest of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Purvine,
1909 Fifth street. He was accompan-
led by Caryl Carson, a student at the
college.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Final account has been filed by F..
L. Blackerby in the Mary e. Blacker-
by estate. County Judge Bushey has
designated February "a as the date
for final review of the affairs ofethe
estate. Receipts of $1295.16 are noted
in the report which notes disburse-
ments of $9O3.S7 and credits bal
ance of $391.29.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

You must see that wonderful film,
Keep the Boy on the Farm" now
showing at the Bligh. 17*
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Keep the Boy on the Farm" is
Lin that answers that great boy ques-
lion. At the Bligh. 17*
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

The purchase of 1000 feet of 21
inch hose, 200 feet of " inch hose
and 200 feet Of ga inch hose has been
purchased by the city for the fire de-
partment, according to a report made
to the city council Monday night by
the fire and water committee. The
purchase was approved by the coun-
cil
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Hear Hlscha Lhevinne, pianist, and
tstelle Gray, violinist, world famed
artists at First Christian church,
Wed. Jan. 21st Admission 75c. 17*
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

The body of Vera Savage, who died
mere Monday, was shipped Monday
night by the Terwilliger establishment
" Willamina, where the funeral serv-
ices and burial will be held. Miss Saw
ase was 10 years of age.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Don't forget to see Bishops display
|uf Oregon made goods, starting Mon
|day Jan. 10 until Sat, Jan. "a. 1S"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Charles L. Ogle, a realty broker Of
FWOOdburn, was transacting business
lm the Capital city Tuesday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

considerable excitement resulted
nOm chimney blaze, early Monday
r'ening at the home Of Mrs. Sam
aasuen corner of Cottage and Ferry
'useS' When the fire department
- summoned to extinguish the blaze
~ damage was done.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Mrs +. A. Greenwood is here from
|Bolder Colo, for a several weeks Wis
Iit at the home Of Mrs. John Darby.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Friends of Mrs, William H. Prunk
will be pleased to learn that she has
recovered from her recent illness, and
is enjoying a visit at the home of Mrs.
Byron f. Brunk, 1880 Pine street.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

= '''m OF excellent merit, keen in
s,.s.. .'ss' ana great benefit to boys and
ss.su's' ssl Keep the Boy on the Farm, .
-A'~iag at the Bligh. ia
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

all persons interested in art. music.
and literature, are invited to do SO.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Friday afternoon of last week an
informal recital was given by eight
or Mrs. Bertha Junk Darby's young
er pupils, at the studio, 679 North
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Dance Moose hall Wednesday
|night 1S@
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

|. Parish of Crook county was a
Business visitor in Salem Monday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

/ n, ~ H.. = Shields, administrator of
tn,, wary / Hensel estate has filed
|sst,,. account in the matter of the
su,.s,, s, receipts of s1849.2S and dis
/ rAe bala~s s ol slO4S.S5 are shown.
|fnsl 's,snce .s..lD of s2s5,SS is involved in
|euss, settlement !. hearing for which re-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

An action to collect certain notes
was reviewed by jury, Monday, in the
case of j. A. Lincoln against o. d.
Miles. After hearing the various phas-
es of the matter In question, the jury
returned a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff ]. A. Lincoln, awarding judg-
ment against the defendant for
s451.s5 for the first cause of action
and 1902 in the second cause for suit.
The trial Of John P. Murphy against
j. d. Ewing, set for Monday in Judge
Unruh's court, was postponed indefi-
nitely because of the occupation of
the attorney for the defendant in cir
cult court. Mr. Ewing is being sued
by Mr.. Murphy who alleges that Ewing
is illegally claiming 10 acres Of land.
Mr.. Ewing claims that he has a 100
year lease on the property, but this is
denied by Mr. Murphy.
The literary section Of the Salem
Art league will meet Wednesday eve
ming at 1880 in the public library. The
subject of the meeting win be choos-
ing the theme and gathering the ma
terial for the short story. Officials OF
the league wish 1t impressed upon the
public that it is not too late to take
out membership in the league, ana
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Isithoutt = ,l,l, Frazier of Gervais escaped
AnsNarI. injury Monday, when his au-
& #sest on cs rSuck a street car going
usr va. S.Ia Saemeketa street. Mr.. Fra
sasiitsd Irving VI ing south on Capitol, and
, bis f,n,, ~ police that it was entire
a,ary Ssai isult The automobile was
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Nsl. ai' and Mrs. Frank Davey have as
/ y ~ pl.a guests Mr. and Mrs. j. D. Weir
|g.i. a''llerVllle, Iowa. Mr.. and Mrs.
ar ,,l,s. als enroute to California, and
NM. 'sl'lng old friends in Oregon
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Asars ,,In' Ins Boy on the Farm" is a
seally tSa u,,a worth seeing by all, es-
'ns farmer. AT the Blign. II.
y .sD,as SalDh ! White will entertain
ma sss',a 'sansing pupils with in
- dancing party following
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-01-20

Mr. and Mrs, A. M. Clough, 1929
Broadway spent Tuesday in Candy
where they attended the funeral of
Albert Smell, uncle to Mrs. Clough.
Mr. Smell died at his home in Candy
Sunday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-26

VIII require more than an "cducat!ona,
cam paign ON the part OF the Shipping
hoard TO break the conspiracy on the bart
OF northern ports agains, the port OF Nor
lotk' Despite The fact that Northern ports
ale contested anu SHIPPERS could save hun
u.eus Oh mics OF railroad haul. the word
went forth after the signing OF Tho armi.,icn
that Norfolk was 10 be closed II" ana I;,,,a
mas been left undono to accomplish that re-.
soh' Given square deal, and Norfolk viii
!" one OF the greatest, If not the creates,
ports on the Atlantic seaboard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-26
From Other Viewpoints
American business Nccdx Closer Fedora
ton.
BY HARRY WHEELER.

The primary Obligation OF American bust
ness Is further and better organ!za ton, lead
ing M TO q definite and II continuous and CON
st'uct!vc purpose in cooperation with the
government in It's legislative and executive
departments in the making and enforcement
OF laws md regulations affecting the economic
and social life OF this country.
Trades and professions and lines Of bust
ness are organized but until eight years ago
these organizations were unfcdcratcd or
related. and result Influences that were
desirable 10 exercise In connection with gov
crnmcntal activities were exercised by widely
scattered units and not BY federated or
centra! vo!cinS of opinion.
Local organization. matter how strong.
vii! not influence the public mind public
authority IS VIII a federated voice that speaks
after due elaboration the Judgments and opin-
IONS Of the business men Of the country.
The federation Of American business became
effective by slow processes from eight years
ago down to now. 1t is the strongest
federation Of units that exists anywhere in
the world. It has the greatest numerical
strength in organizations IL has the great
"st numerical strength in constituency of those
organizations and II has the greatest hnan-
cial support Of any business federation any
where.
Tha' is rather good accomplishment in
eight years time from u standing start and
Win no influences other than those thu, were
created by that very efficient aud seif-sacri-
hc:ng body Of men who from year year
directors OF the Chamber Of Commerce o! the
United states have Travelled by night and day
across this country. leaving their own bust
ness 'nnuinerable times and for great lengths
OF time in order to serve the general interest
The post obligation OF American bust
less Is 10 use that federation. No associa-
ton Is using II 10 the extent that il should he
Lscd. and In our failure to IL de-
nying ourselves the opportunity for influence
and information which would
Ran!Hat!ons well, and serve individual
members even better for business has its OBJ
lga'ions 10 carry on" intclligcnty and con-
struct!veIy In this post period
It's Obligation to carry on Is not TO as
sumo thai every Law that is proposed. every
h'iI mat is introduced. every regulation that
rs declared is something 10 be shot at and
hat w
get ns nowhere in these days any more than
II has In thn past.
the fact that legislation is introduced that
seems 10 US TO be bearing down hard upon
cur anairs would probably evidence our care
!"ssnesS or inactivity or lack of concantra ion
IN the days before that legislation reached a
stage that II became dangerous and through
mat careiessness. and lack OF ronccntra ion
We nave suddenly been confronted with con-
d!iion which do not like.
We are apt to complain OF restraints That
J.: an Amer custom Wc don't like them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-26
SEEN ON THE SIDE
III HENRY EDWARD WARNER

Friendship.
l had two Friends: at least, thought
had two Frcnds-I do not know
II l had two OF only one.
They differed in their friendship So
Ono measured me by tarc and tret,
Profit anu loss. and one believed
That what had was nothing to
Some Little may have achieved.
Crc asked: How goes II with your bank
Your balance on the Road to Wealth?
How is your business? DO you think
You'll make million. granted health?"
One said: Il do net know you
Have gold not d not care. :.
But how are YOU. your Soul. your Mind?
Does thinking set you anywhere"
And these two Values save pause,
For one was value of my pelf
And ono was An intangible
Appra isemcnt OF my better Self.
And which of these who held me dear
Shall 1 hold close unto the end?
Come touch the goblet lie ! sip.
And shall touch your glass, Friend!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-26
COOPERATE OR PERISH,
MERRITT TELLS WORKERS
Counsel for League OF Industrial
h'Eht" Snys Employer md Fun
piOyce Must Work rorcthcr
IDv A.socIa,cdrtnrsl

CINCINNATI OHIO. June e5.-
Peter Gordon Merritt. associate coun-
sci of the League of Industrial Rights.
New York. speaking before emp. yers
and employees of Cincinnati indus
tries las, night. warned OF the diff
culttes which would bcset the nation
should employer and employee fan
TO come TO a definite understanding
with each other
Unless this nation learns the shirt
OF cooperation. II will PERISH no
said.
Both employer and employee. Mr..
Merritt said. must nc held rcspon-
sible in respecting the right OF soci.
city rs a whole
The trouble. he suggested was in
the failure to find proper leadership.
lie declared that IL men are ac-
corded right to organize men also
should be accorded the right not To
organize II they sec AZ,
AS remedy for labor difficulties. Mr..
Merritt advocated the Installation OF
relations departments in institutions
and workshops, and tho formation
OF shop committees and councils.
whereby constitution could DC ar
ranged which dealt with the en- :
rioycrs and the employee alike. and
where clean slase" could be pre-
scented by both sees
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-26
WILL EXHUME BODIES OF
u. S. SOLDIERS IN SCOTLAND
Remains OF $50 Americans VIII lie
Returned From Rocky Cairns
On Is!nnd OF IsIny
Inv ACCOMMODATIONS

=
PARIS. June 2S.-Exhumation Of
tho bodies OF +S3 American soldiers,
which were washed upon the rocky
shores Of the Island OF Isiay off the
Scottish Coast after the sinking Of
the transports Tuscania and O,ranto
in 1918. will be started July /, 1t was
announced here today.
The Scottish clan. which inhabits
the lonely spot. has taken the most
tender care of the graves and tho
chief had given a pledge that the
clan would look after the graves as
IT they were its own until the end OF
time. The chief pleaded that the
bodies be left on the island. but tho
relatives in many eases wished tho
return of the bodies and IL was do
cided by the graves registration serv-
ice 10 remove them all
The coast OF lslay is so steep and
rocky that the collins will have to be
carried down steep trails cut in the
rocks or lowered by ropes and tackles
to waiting barge. which will convey
,hem TO transport standing off
shore.