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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25
The Housing Problem.

Washington's housing situation is so
serious that relief must be had in
some way very soon or thousands Of
people will be brought to the point
OF actual suffering. Already many
tenants have been notified that their
apartments and their houses, especial
ly the former, must be vacated at
once. They have practically no place
to go. There is shortage at this
time Of both apartments and single
dwellings that unfortunately cannot
be made good, even II the capital were
within a full year, by new
But, unfortunately, there
is a shortage Of capital. Money is
tight" The local financial institu-
tons are called upon for more cash
for loans than they can readily sup
ply. Attractive interest and dividend
rates have caused a heavy withdrawal
Of funds for investment, causing a
shortage Of cash for new building
projects, not only in Washington, but
in all other cities.
In this situation. the Washington
Real Estate Brokers' Association has
undertaken an immediate survey
which, it is hoped. will disclose the ac-
tual needs Of the city and possibly
point to remedy for the really grave
condition. It Is greatly to the interest
of the members of the association, the
realtors Of Washington, to supply the
demand for houses and apartments.
Their business depends upon transac-
apartments to be had transactions
cease.
Cooperative building and buying
have been undertaken, but this does
not materially, if at all, relieve the
situation. Cooperative apartment
buying merely transfers one set of
tenants in place Of another, leaving
those displaced seeking for accommo-
5ztions. Cooperative building is ham,
pered by the lack Of capital already
Indicated.
Even if by arrangement between the
financial institutions and the builders
and realtors work was started imme.
diately upon enough buildings to sup
ply the present demand the product in
apartments would not be available for
another year. The immediate prob
lem is how to find places to live. One
result Of this conditisa will probably
be a migration out Of the District
into the suburbs. which may. how.
ever, only shift the problem from this
location to another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

Chicago food experts are urging peo-
pie to carry their lunches instead Of
eating downtown. AZ a great center
for food distribution, Chicago may
properly be looked to Tor some vaiua-
BILE suggestions in sowing problems
which have arisen in connection with
a nations nourishment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

While Vice President Marshall
speals modestiy and sometimes fau-
VIGOROUSLY Of the once he II about to
relinautsh. he cannot divert attention
from tho Eact that his tenure Of the
position has been marked by a popu.
lar1ty that makes the distinction he
has enjoyed seem most enviabae.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pH1LASpER JOHNSON.
An Unkfnd wish,

AN UnkIn0 WIEN.
Oh, strident insect in the bough,
Your voice so fierce and shrill
We heard necessarily; and now
We think 1t should be still.
I hear your mocking laugh 50 low
Amid the serenade.
You say that noise which frets me so
BY your hind legs is made.
Defying the 8. P. c. A.,
I answer without shame
Ere next you come around this way
hope that you go lame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

Some questions which arouse great
controversy-for instance. "16 to L."
perpetual motion" and "how old is
Ann?"-are disposed Of only by being
forgotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

A vice presidential candidate may
proceed with enthusiastic industry as
to campaign speechmaking, knowing
that he may earn four years of COM
parative repose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

It 10 not likely that legal provision
can altogether DO away with the old
argument - to what constitutes q
state a good. substantial and tenant
able fepaaY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

Occasionally conscientious in
structor may find difficulty in deciding
precisely where education ceases and
propaganda begins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

Gov Cox evidently believes that a
man who expects to be President Of
the United States ought to accustom
himself to travel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

Approval Of the republican candidate
does not prevent Hiram johnson from
fearing that the present system of
nomination might lead to mistakes in
the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

A prohibition candidate frequently
has difficulty in feeling that he is run
ming for Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

When Henry Ford thinks It - time
for prices to come down he does not
restrict himself to mere prophecy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25
Well Infcfmed.

"0II 1uIsS1Iuou.
Have you maee up your mind how
you are going to voter
II have" replied Farmer Corntossel.
"And I want to remark in all friend
illness that there's no use Of your Of
ferfng any suggestionS. The board
ers sat around and talked politics all
the time. My life during the summer
has been nothing but a grand, con-
tinuous front porch campaign"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

New York is protesting against the
extravagance which leads people to be
50 careless in leaving dynamite lying
around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

TT HAS not been SO very long, from the
- viewpoint of the older inhabitants OF
B Washington that the horse drawn
hszaa street car was a familiar means OF
travel. But to the younger generation scene
such as depicted existed only in the realm
of the long, long ago.
The sketch shows old mo- ;" of the Washington
& Georgetown line, which made an occasional trip
up 9TH street, The inset is reproduction OF ticket
issued gratis by Lansburgh & Brother for ride from
their branch store 1920 Seventh street, to the big
double store at 4-4O6 Seventh street.
Conona of
navasvmenter Family Harris Co. Nc
The resemblance
~ ~ 49, Starting in the days Of co.
Think Of the miraculous strides lansbgh Brother
have been made TRANSFORMATION during pushing with
the past twenty yes-hm Washington with the Capital
electric car to automobile and aeropne
participating in its and
been rapid its people, treating them fairly and with
onan,o 90 rand that one would consequently being
"'o "e' eonue''oe
uie o'oe' = way " small this
notaDe oi
houses; following first nronor;ms nv strict maintenance of
Gated negnDonood
e Co., The HUB
Saks Co., Second National Bank The merchandguH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

Jud funkiHs says he hates to seem
otd,6ashionsd, bat he would iike to
meet ONE Of those back-number land
lords Who got nervous when tenant
threatened to move unless the nat was
newly papered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25
Futlity.

Futlity.
Nothing is made in vain," said the
ready-made Philosopher.
Maybe" answered Uncle Btu Bot
tletop. But wouldn't advise any
body around here to start a corkscrew
factory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25

A Psiak to BE Considered.
why don't you ask for the cheaper
cuts a meatr'
IT am afraid Of losing my social
standing with our butcher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-25
Campaign Funds,

Our contributions now We bring,
They are not small,
Tho roll call we are answering
The bank roll call,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

and downs. We know that there will
still be cattle kept on most farms in
this county. The number should va
ry according to the farm and it's
owner should be better prepared to
say how many better than any one
else. Now do you expect to continue
your present practice Of breeding to
scrub bull? We say that you are
levying a tax on your present cattle
business, and the future also, that
you can not afford. The man with one
COW and small farm can least afford
to raise scrub calf because he gen.
orally needs the increased income that
he will receive from a better calf
worse than any one else. We know
of no investment that is more certain
to pay a good dividend than a pure
bred bull for your neighborhood. Any
community that will start now to
definitely improve its cattle will reap
great returns in the future. Live
stock improvement is a continuous
thing that cannot be completed. Can
you look ahead and see the possibili-
ties to the fullest extent Of this line
of farming?
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16
CONTRACT. :

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned Directors of Undertake
Branch Drainage District No.,
Henderson County, Tennessee, will
receive sealed bids until noon April
Gath, 1920, for the construction of a
ditch or canal, established by law and
known as the Undertake Branch
Drainage District, the map and pro-
file and specifications being a part of
the record and open for inspection in
the office of the County Court Clerk
at the courthouse in Lexington, Tenn.
With each bid there will be requir-
ed to be deposited a certified check
for $4,000 to guarantee that bond
for the completion of the work will
be made. The right is reserved to re-
ject any and all bids.
This March 20, 1920.
L. B. JOHNSON,
N. r. OAKLEY,
J. H. GIBSON,
Directors.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

E. C. Kennedy gives us an interest
ing bit of news concerning hay
crop. He planted two acres of soy
beans on land that he rented from r.
II. Haney. The rows were spaced
about Is inches. Between them he
planted a row of peas. They were CIV
en- one cultivation. The peas did not
do much. The hay was baled. In or
der to pay one-fourth rent in was
weighed and the yield was found to
be 5562 pounds. Did it pay? When
alfalfa hay sells for the prevailing
price and that hay has few leaves on
it, what is good hay, properly cured,
worth? Mr.. Kennedy says that two
acres of soy beans planted on aver
age land will yield enough hay to feed
two mules and a mich COW. Can you
afford to kill grass to grow cotton to
buy grass? NO A THOUSAND
TINES.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

We found Fayette Holmes, Shady
Hill, tenant former, breaking
small field in which he expected to
plant soy beans and corn for his hogs.
Why can't more landlords and ten
ants form a partnership like this
one? 1t will make money for both
parties concerned. He told us about
his returns from his hogs last season.
He mentioned number of things
which were bought with the money
that he secured from the sale of his
hogs. OF course he kept enough for
his own use. Where hogs are grown
from year to year and a minimum
amount of feed in the form of tank
age, or some other protein feed, is
purchased there is no reason why it
viii not pay. There is no business
that will pay higher dividends each
year. All crops have their ups and
downs. So don't try to get in On the
ups and get out on the downs. You
will likely get in on the downs and
out on the ups.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

]. A. Henry grew IL acres of
sweet pottoes last year. He produced
about 500 bushels of marketable po-
tatos and sold the greater part of his
crop on the local market at from
$3.50 to $500 per bushel. He fed
about $50 bushels of seed, eating po-
toes and damaged ones to his mich
cows. He found them to be an excel
lent feed for this purpose. He also
began feeding vines to his stock
about the first Of September. He dug
these potatoes for the early market
in Lexington. He said that the vines
paid him enough to grow the potato
crop. We wish to emphasize this
point in the management Of Mr.. Hen
rvs crop. Shall we some day grow
sweet potatoes as feed for a mich
COW? The high prices of all feeds
is enough ocause US to consider this
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

The Lexington Sweet Potato Grow
ers' Association met on Saturday,
April 10th and transacted some i'm
portant business. All men who grew
sweet potatoes for the market will
find that it pays to have an associa-
ton. 1t is your duty to become a
member. The carload shipments this
year amounted to sS,127.65. This
does not include local shipments and
those that were consumed in Lexing-
ton and vicinity. Heretofore we have
imported Nancy Hall sweets for seed
and to eat Let US now attack some
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

Even as it was last Sunday, the
Henderson county part of the road
from Lexington to Jackson was bet
ter than in Madison. When we get
the great highway through Hender-
son county from East to West, there
will come to Lexington many people
and much trade that now goes to
Jackson.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

for apples they must be of good quail
ity and be graded. No merchant can
afford to buy a general mixture of
diseased fruit and pay much for it.
The writer has seen apples and
peaches grown in Henderson county
that would be creditable to any fruit
country that is famous for its high
quality. He has also seen that which
no one cared to buy, but because no
other was at hand some one would
buy it. Spraying costs little in COM
parison to the returns.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

Lyle Laws sprayed his apples last
year one time with self-boiled lime
sulphur and arsenic Of lead. He found
that it paid him well. He plans to re-
peat this same farm operation again
this season. A good wine-sap apple
tree should give you as good returns
per acre this year as an orange in
Florida. In order to get good prices
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

A successful farmer recently re-
marked that where livestock were not
grown on farm as a general propo-
sition in the course Of a large num-
Der Of years, that farm made very
little money.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

Calcium arsenic may be a substi-
tute for arsenate of lead for killing
all insects that chew. Do not wait
for the potato bugs to get on your po-
tatoes. They will be here.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16
of farming !.

We have already 90 members paid
in the American Legion. Why not
add your name to the list. Dues $500
per year. Connie Montgomery, Ad-
jutant.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

Shall we improve our cattle? We
hear farmers say they are going out
of the cattle business because it does
not. We suggest that you remember
that any type Of farming has its ups
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16
FINER FARMING.
(H. A. Powers.)

81 have added the best implement a
man ever had on his farm to my list
of tools. 1t is two-horse corn
planter. Henry Wilson.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

problem. We are not ready to say
yet, but we believe that it is a prop
osition worth considering.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-04-16

other important crop for which we
are adapted.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
FROM RANDLE SMITHS DOCTOR

A. NJ. Curtis, attorney for Randle
Smith, received a lettec Tuesday
from DR.. j. C. Hughes, of Hoxie,
Ark, who was called to prescribe
for Randle Smith, at the home OF
his father, Kim Smith, in Walnut
Ridge, Ark, the day before his
sudden death. The doctor says in
his letter that he found Randle
Smith suffering from an liberated
tooth and told him to consult a
dentist. Mr.. Smith went to a dem
tist and had the tooth extracted and
felt better. After a second visit to
the dentist, the next morning, he re-
turned home apparently telling
very well. A few minutes before
he died his mother asked him the
time and he answered as usual and
then with a moan of pain fell over
dead. The physician was of the
opinion that clotted blood from the
addressed tooth choked an artery
to the heart and caused death-Hart-
vile Republican.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
$4,000 IN PREMIUMS.

Men with pure bred live stock of
which they are proud, are urged to
begin fitting them early this year for
the Ozark Stock Show to be held
again at Springfield OCTOBER 40,
The premium list will soon be avail
able for distribution. and according
to the manager, II. r. Nelson, will
contain much larger sums of premi-
um money in the various classes, As
much as $4,000 will be Offered for
p1emiuni money on sSme of the
most numerously represented breeds
with a total of $4,000 for all the
breeds and classes. Some unusual
amusement features will be offered
visitors this year. General Perish
ing's own band will be present all
week, through a special arrangement
with the War Department. This
will give many persons their first
opportunity of hearing a genuine
military band which has entertained,
thrilled and inspired dOughboys and
statesmen on two continents. In
addition Sweets singing band, q
troup of trick elephants and other
performers will furnish ample anu.
usement throughout each day for
those who 60 to exhibit or inspect the
Ozark's best efforts toward better
live stock.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
J.R.M Observation-Disclosures
~ Satisfaction Guaranteed
Phone Olathe Central
Address Macomb, Mo.
Route /, Box 40
FOR ROBBING BOX CARS.

Quite a little excitement was ere
ated here Friday morning when three
young men We're brought here by
Frisco railroad detectives charged
with robbing a Frisco freight a of
merchandise at Cedar Gap Thursday
night. City Marshal Roe Strong was
called into the case, and when the
boys we're arraigned before Justice
c. V. Ashwortl. two waived prelimi-
nary hearing and confessed to the
who was able to show that he had
robbery generating the third one
simply fallen in with the other two
and had no part in robbing the car.
He was released and went his way,
while the others, who gave their
ges as II and %, respectively
Springfield as their home. and Teed
and Breedlove as their names, were
committed to Jail at Hartville to
await their trial at the next term of
court, as they failed to give bond.
Prosecuting Attorney j.. w. Jackson
of Hartville represented the prose-
cution for the State, assited by n. j.
Craig for the railroad company.
Robbing box ears along the Frisco
between Springfield and Cedar Gap
has been going on for several years.
and when the boys emerged from the
re bbed car at Cedar Gap Thursday
night the Frisco detectives were on
hands and caught them with the
goods on them.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an eX-
animation for the County Of Wright
to be held at Mountain Grove on
the tenth of. July to fill the position OF
rural carrier at Mansfield, Mo-, and
vacancies that may later occur on
rural route from other pOstoffices
in the aforementioned county. The
examination will be open only to
citizens who are actually dOmiciled
in the territory of q post office In
the county and who meet the other
requirements set forth in Form No.
1877. Both men and women, III
qualified may enter this examinat-
ion but appointing officers have the
legal right to specify the sex desired
in requesting certificatiOn of eligi-
bles. Women will not be consider
ed for rural carrier appointments
Unless they aye the widows Of ex-
o.. 8. soldiers, sailors or marines or
tie wives of U. s. soldiers, sailors,
or marines who arc physically dis
qualified for examination by reason
Of injury received In the line of
military duty. Form No. 1877 and
application blanks may be obtained
II ON the offices mentioned above or
from the United States Civil Service
Commission Mt Washington, ID. G..
Applications should be forwarded
to the Commission at Washington
at the earliest practicable date.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
HARTVILLE CLUES TAKE UP
LEADER SAVE-PAPER DRIVE

The Springfield Leaders Save
the Waste Paper" campaign conduct
ed through the grade schools here
during the last two months of the
Achool term which closed in May was
so successful that the plan will be
adopted by various towns through
out this section Of the state.
Mrs. C. l.. Wilson, Of Mansfield.
Mo-, was in the city yesterday to
make arrangements with the B.
Ka-chmer company to handle old
magazines and old newspapers that
are being collected by the members
of the Athenian club and the Domes-
Vic Science club at Ha.tville. Mrs.
Wilson said these clubs had already
COLLECTED a carload of waste paper.
Springfield Leader.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
JOE II. DENNIS FOR SHERIFF.

Under proper heading in this it,
sue will be found the name OF JOS
eph H. Dennis of Mansfield who Is
seeking the Republican nomination
for sheriff. Mr.. Dennis is fifty-one
years old and was born and reared
near Mansfield being a member OF
one of the Oldest and most widely
known families in this section. He
is q Christian gentleman and has
been for many years. He believes
in law enforcement and has been
identified with every movement for
civic righteousness since he became
a factor in his community. He Is a
etaunch Republican having served
his party as committeeman for four
teen years. Aside from attending
the national convention in. 1912 he
has never been honored by his party
and until now he has never sought
office.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
Increases For Postal Employees

The postofice employees at Mans
field now receive increased pay, as
a result of the postal bill passed by
congress, the increases going into
effect this morning.
Postmaster w. A. Black now re-
ceives $1,000 annually; Ernie N.
Crippen, carrier on Route /. 1920;
Frank Smalley. Rotue 2, $1,000: and
George II. Ayers, Route 3, 1880.
This bill carried no increase for
clerical allowance, but the postmas-
ter has succeeded in securing an adj
d"itional sum of 5000 from the de-
partment for this purpose.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
REVIVAL AT FAIRVIEW.

p. +. Robertson Of the Brethren
church, and ]. b Williams Of the
Baptist chW-ch. Of California, are
conducting a Union revival meeting
at Fairvicw. There will be all day
services Sunday. the 4th also a short
program in the afternoon. Every
body invited to come. Preaching
each evening until July 18th. Send
dates to p. i. Robertson. Route 2.
Mansfield, Mo.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-07-01
OBITUARY

Shortly after noon Saturday Ray
n;ond Alfred Cox, the S-year-old son
Of Lionel b. Cox and wife, of the
London neighborhood. died in the
city park. The child had been in
poor health and the parents had
brought il to Mansfield fO: medical
attention but death claimed the
child before the doctor was reached.
Rev. J. II. p. Pool conducted the
funeral services at IL o'clock Sun
day morning at Mission Temple. In
terment was in the Mission Temple
cemetery. The child is survived by
the parents, one brother and four
sisters.
Raymond Alfred Cox was born on
Nov. 2. 1917. and died June &c 1920,
aged 9 years. 6 months and 81 days.
He was the son Of Lionel and Anna
Cox. who were former members of
the Methodist church. He leaves.
to mourn his loss, a mother. father
BROTHER and four sisters. He was
buried at Mission Temple cemetery
The funeral was conducted by Rev,
II. p. Pool Sunday in the presence OF
a large congregation, who extended
a loving hand of friendship to the
bereaved family.
The body of Miss Franklin, daugh'
ter of Rev. NJ. Franklin, Of Hartville,
arrived here Saturday from Spring
field and was taken to Hartville fol-
burial. Decedent was principal OF
the lincoln. school at Springfield and
a graduate of the Tuskeegee Insti.
tute.