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Alma record., 1920-03-18

.minating the war without deciG-
i've outcome
But the most humiliating incident
of all was the fiasco at Versailles,
when British diplomacy won signal
victories over the American spokes-
men President Wilson agreed to a
Treaty which would involve the
United States in a League of Nations
in which Great Britain would have
six votes to Americas one, and
which would have the power to limit
armaments, bring economic pressure
TO bear upon various nations, place
new interpretation on the Monroe
Doctrine or abrogate it entirely,
make American domestic problems
such as the tariff and immigration,
subject for League determination,
and require the United States to
furnish money, soldiers and other re-
sources to guarantee the territorial
integrity of practically all the other
civilized nations of the globe. All
this was what President Wilson al
luded TO as the supreme sacrifice
which he wanted the United States
20 make, but which the British Am
bassador has declared the
Allies can not expect. President
Wilson made supreme concessions
from which the nation has been saved
by patriotic and courageous Repub-
lican Senators. So far as the credit
of American diplomacy has been
saved, it has been saved in the Sen
ate and not in the White House.
Everybody familiar with recent
history remembers the long list of
from the White House
boasting of the diplomatic triumphs'
which were claimed to have been
achieved from time to time in our
dealings with both Mexico and Ger
many. Looking back over the record,
where. in all that time, is there one
achievement that can now be pointed
to with pride and now claimed as a
diplomatic victory?"
Alma record., 1920-03-18

1t is time to begin thinking doing something for the
housing OF the people who want to Alma but
place TO I'VE Iakng about hasn't helped thinking about
helps little but the thing think enough to
go at 1t and do real construction work
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MAKES STATEMENT
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not feel authorized to speculate with
the stockholders money
This last report by the federal
trade commission was made for the
years l9l7-l9l8. For that year we
paid SS,l7 per ton for beets. This
year we have paid $3.50. A further
statement is made that there has
t'peen no increase in manufacturing
since that time. Every business man
and every farmer knowns that this
is absolutely untrue All kinds of
service as well as the various ma
terials entering into the manufacture
OF sugar have advanced very mater
iallly.
Another extravagant statement is
the cost of producing an acre of
beets, which is so apparent to every
grower that / will not attempt to dis
cuss 1t, except to say that since the
building of the first beet sugar fact
ory, in Michigan, and long before |
had any idea that would be inter-
ested in the manufacture of beet
sugar. have grown beets on my
own farm, beginning at s4.OO per ton
and receiving $3.50 per ton this
year. Further that | have kent
books and know eractly what | am
doing, and the average indicates this
Is the best paying crop I have ever
raised.
They tell the grower, the socalled
leaders, who make the statements
themselves that they have been COM
pared to running brook that the
price of beets would never have been
advanced except on account of the
Growers association, or threat of
forming an association. This state
ment is absolutely untrue. As have
already stated the price has advanced
from S4.OO to $3.50 per ton, and
none of this advance is on account of
the association. In fact, we never
heard Of the association until a few
years ago.
The statement is also made that
the agitation over price, etc. can in
no possible way effect the price of
N0N' w NAN VIII not 20
INTO the detail concerning this state
ment. 1t must be apparent to every
person to whom the statement is
made and everybody knows what
they would have paid during the past
three years, if no beet sugar had
been manufactured in this country.
However, this is matter for the
grower and ] have no fault to find
with any farmer who refuses to con-
tract for the growing of beets un-
less In his opinion it is profitable to
do So
Those who have been growing
beets for years are thoroughly famil-
lars with the terms and conditions of
the contract. They are also famil-
lar with the cost Of producing beets.
Most of them keeps books and they
know the cost. as presented to them
Is not correct, also that the average
proht ttaklng it one year with
another) exceeds the profit on any
other crop and instead of taking
from the value of the land as re-
ported. it improves it, This latter
generally on account of cultivation of
weeds"
Alma record., 1920-03-18
NOTICE
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON
CLDN.

~ ALL WI1OM IL MA 0ON-
Germ:
You are hereby notified that the
following resolution has been duly
adopted by the sCity Commission Of
the City of Alma and that said
City Commission will be i'm session at
its Chambers in the City Hall in said
City of Alma, on Tuesday, the 2Oth
day of April. 1920, at 8 o'clock p. m.
of said day, at which time the said
City Commission will hear any OBJ
Jections that may have been filed in
the Office Of the City Clerk relative
to vacating, abolishing and setting
aside of all the streets, avenues and
alleys, in what is known as the "Old
Playground Plat" Addition to the
City Of Alma, Michigan, according to
the original plat thereof now on file
in the Office of the Register of Deeds
for Gratiot county, Michigan, and
which said streets, avenues and alleys
were heretofore dedicated 10 the use
of the public, except such as are
part of Block 20, in said "Old Fair
ground Plat" Addition. aforesaid;
and you are hereby further notified
that any person may file his or her
objections thereto with the said City
Clerk. at any time prior 10 said Goth
Alma record., 1920-03-18

The who lives for himself alone ultimately find that
ne has lived for unworthy has done in
the world has not counted for anything while Service
the thing that for most.
Alma record., 1920-03-18
THE II. G.. OF l..

hls caption looks familiar suspicious doesn't
But you may read with reasonable degree because
we are not gong to talk about the High Living as YOU
probably concluded at first glance said about the
hgh cost OF living and the has been said higher has
scared u most people unable anything subject
that would sound well in polite society.
But as Post said in advertising the There's
reason and that brings to the Interpretation caption
to this article which stands for the High Loang and
accounts large the
overworked combination.
Everywhere there tendency to work shorter hours do
mnd more increase production The Goa
miners have demanded six hour day paw the
makers OF clothing have demanded foryfour hour week
dollar and half hour the makers of
and all commodities making similar demands in
stance increased and production America
oatng on the Job when should be working
cause we through reconstruction
not only decreasing production oafng
ing nation of spendthrs wasting like drunken
sailors Pleasure at price be ambition
This loang, spending wasting and rotous living cannot 90
on forever There must be halt time return to
honest hard work and genuine thrift will facing
situation similar to that existing Russia today must
quit enVyng and the idle rich the principles
OF honest labor ntelgenty directed disaster come
The cost of living going be lowered stop loaf
ng breeds discomfort and discomfort breeds
this condition inevitably leads Boshevism anarchy
Nothing but honest hard work will America from dis
aster and the recognize this
oafng the will conditions become
living be reduced to point where will confronted with
the caption the H. c. of L. Solomon purpored have been
old bird and he had it sized about right he said
prudent orseeth the evil pepareth on
and punished"
Alma record., 1920-03-18

IL Allied ships sunk by Sub U-35.
ldlehour next Thursday and Friday.
adv.
Alma record., 1920-03-18

Germany wants to have little rumpus and kill off
of her quarresome Bosheviks they permission
1t may give the German people little their own dirty
medicine.
Alma record., 1920-03-18

Press dispatches from London the warning that
Americans who touring in Europe rough travelling
Well they ought to- Americans who can't find anything
esng In this country their attention
tour should get hard os when they go abroad ee
America First good slogan and will rapid traveller
long time to all in America that seeing Besides
Will be advantageous to America avoid spending much
tourist money abroad AS % suffering from exports
of gold r
Alma record., 1920-03-18

not willing to do share of work the world
should not reward for II
not worth much to else.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01
MORE FACTS ABOUT THE AMER fcAN LEGION ORGANIZATION

Each state constitutes Department oe the AmeHican Legion and has dir ection of alf Posts within it's area. Each Department has Department Commander, a Department Adjutant, a Department Executive Committee and such other offices as. the Depart ment may determine.
 Post officers are determined by the various state organizations.
 The organization is thoroughly democratic. From the Sergeant-at- Arms of the smallest Post to the Ma. tional Commander, every Legion off cial in the organization is chosen by a majorty vote of the members or their duly elected representatives.
 Formation of Posts Any fifteen ex-service persons eli gible to membership can form Post on application to the Department Commander in which the Post is to be located Any ex-service person disiring to enroll in the Legion who does not know of fost in his com munity should write the Department Commander.
 National Convention
 The National Convention is the law making body, the administrative authority being vested in the Ma tional Executive Committee, between conventions.
 The National Convention elects the National Commander, five National Vice Commanders and 9. NatinnH, Chaplain. The National Commander appoints the National Adjutant. The Executive Committee appoints the National Treasurer and such officials and standing committees as may be : necessary.
 The executive Committee is com posed of the National Commander. and Vice-Commanders in office, and one representative and alternate from each Department. to be elected as such Department shall determine
 Finances
 The American Les-on is financed h' membership dues, and from such other sources as may be approved by the National Executive Committee, as provided by. the constitution.
 The Minneapolis Convention last year fixed the annual National dues for the fiscal year 1920, at one dollar member. this to cover the cost of maintainine headquarters and pub fishing the American Legion Weekly. 4 recent TullHS DdS TeuuCou lho M" tional Dues for the balance of the current year to seventy five cents. Policies
 The American Legion has gone on record as favoring the following poi cies:
 Americanzation: That relief tc civilian population of countries now or lately our enemies oe extended on ly through agencies incorporated by Congress.
 That all foreign langcage papers be required to furnish true and cor rect translation properly sworn to the Postmaster General of the United
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01
LAW AND ORDER

For, God and Country, the ex, service men and women have associ- ated themselves together in the Amer ican Legion to. among. other noble and worthy purposes emaintain Law and Order-to inculcate sense of individual obligation to the communi- ty, State and Natioh-to make right the master of might. It often be- comes necessary in measuring up to the principles for which this organi- zation stands. to cross the paths and wills of class of beings whose ac- tivities in a community made it i'm perative the words quoted be incor- porated in the preamble of the Con- stitution of the American Legion.
 On Sept. ', 1920 well known pro prietor of one of the many gambling houses in Morenci was following his usual vocation of life as a public parasite, ably assisted by well or ganized corterie of cappers, lOokouts .cnd doormen. During the course of the nights play it is alleged, there appeared at. the inner door of this resort a man who calmly requested of those present the immediate and peaceful donation of the games stakes towards the support of the un- invited guest. The transfer of funds was completed; the guest went on
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

and public performances of German and Austrian performers.
 That all American Indians who served in the war be given full rights of citizenship, provided they did not attempt to evade full and complete performance of such service
 That the Governments Thrift Savings and Investment campaign be heartily supported.
 That the immigration policy be re vised along the lines of adaptability of alien races for American citizen ship.
 That the socalled "Gentlemans' agreement with Japan be abrogated
 That foreign-born Japanese be for ever barred from American citizen ship.
 That no child born to parents in eligible to citizensn:p be granted citizenship in this country.
 That every public and private school be required to devote at least ten minutes of each day to patriotic exercises and that the American Flag be raised over each school during the day weather permitting.
 That all aliens tried, convicted or interned as enemies of our Govern ment be deported.
 That all other Aliens advocating the overthrow of our Government By force or violence he tried and if pos sible convicted and deported
 That a course in citizenship be made 9 part of the curriculum O: every school in the country.
 ' hat the Department of justice be changed from a passive, evidence col lecting organization to militant and active group of workers whose find ings shall Be forcefully acted upon.
 That all aliens who withdrew ap- piication for American citizenship be- cause of Americas participation in the war be deported.
 That list of names of all persons { granted exemption from the selective service laws on the grounds of alien age be compiled and published foI the B11re-u of Naturalization. That all aliens in the United States be required to -Iearn the American language and that, all instruction in the. elementary, public and private schools be in the American. Language That tke War Department recall all honorabie discharges granted tc concientious obiectors and that legis Iationg be enacted providing for thei, prompt punishment.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01
The American Legion Lloyd 6. Hill Post

States
 That proper punishment be meted out to all slackers and to those who aided or abetted siacke1s.
 That any attempt at this time to resume relationship with German ac- tivities be condemned as well as the resumption of German operas, in struction in German in. the schools
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01
BOY SCOUTS

With the arrival Of Scout Master S. B. Binkley. formerly Y. N. c. A. Secretary and scout executive of Seattle, Wash. the Legion's Boy Scout movement started of with bang Scoutmaster Binkley arrived in Mo renci on Wednesday of this week, i'm .mediately taking over the active management xof the rocal troop. the Legion's committee having accom- plished s;a,g. permanent organization prio. to his arrival. Through the couEtesy ofahfr!g J. P. Hodgson; Man ager of the Phetps-6odge Sorp'n-Mo- renci 9 Branch, Temporary ,qaafters have been secured in the old r troop room of the Rink. These rooms are most suitable for Scout purposes, having been the headquarters of Go. NJ, 1st. Arizona Infantry .Hatera the 15Sth Infantry and still contain the lockers, furnishings etc. used by that organization. ,. <
 The troop will organize with a charter roll of sixteen members to be selected from applications already submitted Immediately these have qualified for the grade of tender foot the membership will be increas ed until a full troop is enrolled. The , first troop meeting will be held on October 1st. at which time the tenn porary troop officers will be elected, troop name selected anl such other details consummated as may be pecu- liar to tte boys organization. The scouts will take first hike on Satur day, the objective being Eagle creek. This outing, keenly anticipated by the boys, is the first of an extensive programme announcement Of which will be made later
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01
Church Notices

Morenci ChapeESunday school Sunday morning at 9:30-Preaching services at 10:45 a. m. and ,7:38 in the evening.
 MethodistLSunday school at 9:45 a m. Preaching serv.ces at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m, Epworth League at SIS p. m. Prayer meeting on Thurs day evening at 7:30.
 Christian Science ce-Hotel Morenci Sunday at II a. m. and 7:3o p m. Wednesday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01
Wedding. Bells

Wedding Bells
 Miss Alfreda Richards and MT. Paul Lawson Maloney of Tucson, Ariz., were joined in happy wedlock last Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Earl Cropp, at the home of the brides parents MT. anl Mrs. Charles T. Tonkin, Mrs. Maloney has lived in Morenci for several years and has always been a prime favorite with her associates. MT. Maloney is a young business of Tucson and is well known in Morenci for his sterling young man hood. MT. and Mrs. Ma loney left for their new home last Monday morning with unbounded good wishes for happy voyage on life's tourney
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

MT. Harry S. Bowman, republican nominee for Attorney General of New Mexico. arrived in Morenci Sunday evening fSr days visit with his brother. Joe s. Bowman. 7
 MT. Bowman with other candidates for state offices are on camnafen itinerary which covers their entire state He came to Lordsburg in ad- vance of his party in order that he might have this slight recreation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

his way. The gaming leach, consider ing the dignity of his profession low cred through this act of discourtesy towards those who were violating Chapter ten, section 319 of the penal code of the State Or Arizona, now seeks revenge and his methods of procedure seem to be in keeping with the type of manhood he repre- sents. Fearing the disastrocs results of which would follow his admission of the actual circumstances surrounding the Sep. Eth transaction, his com plaint was worked to exclude any reference to the game that was in operation and of those that were gam ing. It charges the unwelcome stranger relieved the complainant while in the lawful prosecution of his efforts to provide a livlihood, of a certain sum of lawful money of these United States.
 The Legion's obligation to uphold the Law, needs no amplification If there are found to be among us those who dagrantly faunt the gambling gauntlet in our faces, we consider it our duty to make. right the master of might; we insist it is our duty to place before our citizens the facts as they exist regardless of indivuals or antagonism in order that our well thinking peoples may too sense an individual obligation to the ccmmuni- ty'' in which they live; in order that they may feel it their duty to pull shoulder to shoulder with us for a more wholesome locality
 During the prosecution of any of fense The American Legion will neither attempt, through it's power, to evade the question nor will it ever give it's sanction to the protection of the guilty, but it will demand a most minute examination of these acts gainst the law; it will demand full and complete. investigation, q fair and impartial trial. in order that crime may not receive protectoln by the prosecution of crime
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

Write to mother, and others, on a CORONA twill double the pleasure Phone MT. Murray, Blue 41" for latest Type.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01


 The Rebekahs, connected with the I o o F held their Anniversary on Monday evening Sept. 27th in their hall. A 'rattiing good time was en- joyed by all present. Games were participated in during the evening. Refreshments were of a high order and scored a.. success. The refresh ment Committee consisted of Miss Guineth Curnow, Miss. Maud Crist, chairman; Miss Katie Curnow, Miss Ura Rice, Miss Vera Hancock, and Miss Beatrice Written.
 Following the refreshments the en- tire company were invited to the hall below where a dance was enjoyed. This was the gift of Mrs. E. D. Cur now, their Noble Grand, and her friends, and proved to, be most pleasing feature of the evening. Mrs. Curnow is known to De royal good
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

The bridge leading from the. main road to the new high school building has been completed making it easier to get cars to the school garage
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

G. L. Davis, of Southern Kentucky, who has been visiting his brother, John Davis, for the past few weeks
 left here on Wednesday morning for his home. MT. Davis enjoyed his visit in the Hill City and will have many pleasant memories of his visit.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

MT Celir J. Bury and Miss Etha Masterson were married at Fl Paso, Texas Sept. 11th and after a short honeymoon which they spent in that vicinity they returned to Morenci where most hearty and cordial wei come awaited them.
 The congratulations of the entire community are extended MT and Mrs. Bury and best wishes for hap py and prosperous future. They have located in the Owen residence which will now be known as the Bury resi- dence.
 MT. Bury was for the past two years purchasing agent for the Phelps Dodge Corp. and for eight or more years connected with the Corporation in other departments.
 Mrs. Bury is also well known in Morenci, having been connected with the schools sfor some time. These young people are very popular here and can count their friends by their acquaintance.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01
The Morenci- Leader
Items of Local Int crest by Special Correspondent

entertainer and this gave opportunity for expression which her associates were glad to have. The music for this occasion was furnished by, and with the compliments of, MT and Mrs. Frank Martin.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

The vocational Department of the high school is kept busy these times At the present time some of the students are engaged in turning gears to be used in lathe.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

Engineer Logan Stillwell, of the Highway Commission Staff, was here on short visit on Tuesday in con sultatfon with Engineer Redd.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

this week attending a Democratic meeting.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-10-01

MT. and Mrs Charles Beck return ed Moday evening from their exten- sive trip in the east, where they spent the past month visiting friends. Nr. Beck is SupeEnendent of the Morenci Water Co.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-30
AND GOOD HIGHWAYS
Roads Built Two Thousand Years Ago
Are Still in Active Service
How Constructed.

Two thousand years ago the Romans
built roads. some Of which are still
in active service. These roads have
lasted through the centuries simply
because IF their massive construction.
The Romans built four successive
courses ~ layers on the ea~.h sub
grade. c~acefully prepared and drained.
First came the statumen or founla-
ton. then the rodus. next the nucleus.
and finally the pavimentum or wearing
surface, says II writer. The Statumen
consisted Of large flat stones. While the
iYO intervening courses were built Of
smaller stones Land i'm lime mortar.
To carry the chariot and %packhorse
traffic of Roman times. these roads
NPrP seemingly ridiculously heavy. vet
the wisdom of the builders was amply
demonstrated by the 500 years dur
ing which the Roman road system
formed the backbone Of the t%ranSDorta-
tion system Of what was the greatest
empire of All time.
We can learn n mighty profitable
lesson from the Romans. ard IL we
trkp the lesson to heart now. stHnd'nS
as we do on the threshold Of q new
highway ERA. we shall save ourselves
much pecuniary sorrow.