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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25
THE DISEASE OF INTENSITY
By DR.. Frank Crane

1t is good to be in earnest. But the dan
ger to intensity is that it is likely to make
us narrow.
+ Everything in this mundane sphere has it's
drawbacks. Cows have lumpy jaw, horses
pink eye, hogs cholera, men appendicitis,
every organism has it's peculiar disease. AS
the poet says:
"Fleas have other f1eas to bite em,
And on ad inf1nitum."
Hence, AS aforesaid, intensity often runs
to narroWness.
Whoever knows all about something rarely
knows much of anything else. Experiences
is bought at the price of all-aroundness.
/ know man who understands everything
about automobiles, and can fix any gas engine
in creation with pair of nippers and screw
dryer; and he couldn't tell you whether Bot
icelli is the name of a cheese or violin.
Some women are so virtuous, in the COM
monty accepted meaning of the term, that
there is but One Virtue, that they are petty,
mean and unbearable in all other ways.
So there are men so temperate they are
offensive, and so honest they indecent.
There is a diseased patriotism, which in
its single aim to be loyal, becomes selfish,
intolerant and hateful
Sometimes religious conviction is so in
tense that it gives no helpful light and heat,
but just burns !
often think of that motto of Socrates,
Nothing too much
And of the Frenchmans quip, "Our vices
are virtues carried to excess
| Of course, on the contrary, there are those
so broad they are exceeding thin, so gentle
they are mushy, and tolerant they are
quite willing to discuss the advfsability of
burning up an orphan asylum
Once President Grant removed a postmaster
from Office in North Carolina. When the SEN
ator from that state demonstrated at this
interference with his perquisites, and asked
the President why he removed the man, Grant
replied: ooh, he was too unanimous"
The fact is that life is very much like walk
ing a rail of the railroad; it is hard to keep
ones balance.
What everybody needs is little Of some
thing else. Efficiency generally lacks par
allax.
This narrowness has many names and
shapes. We call it selfishness, intolerance,
bigotry, fanatcism. 1t undoubtedly smells
as sweet by one name another.
Youth is impatient with age and old peo-
pie are harsh with young; religionists de-
nounce scientists and the latter pooh-pooh
right back at them; alas that everything en-
| thusiasm must have it's seamy side, and that
men fighting for a noble cause must use the
same bitterness, violence and intolerance
other men use in fighting for lust and loot!
Copyright, 1920, by Frank Crane.)
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25

with any discretion or judgment that he may
have possessed" and that the whole discus
sion "has resolved itself into a political at
tack upon the present authorities"
AS for what might have happened ii the
Sims advice had been followed from the be-
ginning, this sis quite beyond the mind OF
man, to say" declares the MILWAUKEE
JOURNAL Und.). "Our. naval participation
in the war; says the ARIZONA REPUBL1-
CAN (Ind. Prog.) twas not vital. The Brit
ish navy had proved itself to be sufficient.
There were no naval operations since some
time before our entrance into the war that
would have given opportunity to our capital
ships We probably could have done no
more toward ending the war quickly if we
had had every American batteship and
cruiser in European waters from the spring
of 1917" Further, the NEW ORLEANS
STATES Dem) attacks Admiral Sims
statement that if the Navy Department had
taken his advice from the beginning as to
conveys it could have put 100000 men in
France by March, 1918, before the German
drive began, forced Germany's surrender
July 1 instead of November II, and saved
100000 lives and S15, OO0,0O0,OOO treas
ure.'
eff we had tried to do what Admiral Sims
now says he wanted" says the STATES
1--WE would have put in France by March l
an army of 100000, the bulk of it entire
ly green and only fit for cannon fodder; and
if this army had been put behind the front
to support the British and French when the
tremendous German drive began on March
1, the chances are that instead of SOC, 900 al
lied lives being saved, several times as many
Americans as were killed in the war would
have been sacrificed and the war prolonged
year longer than it was
The CHARLESTON NEWS AND COU-
RIER (Dem.) comment son the effort of
Admiral Sims" sympathizers g. to get
Mr.. Hoover to say that the navy depart
ment did not come in strongly enough" but
Every properly and correctly Mr.. Hoover re-
piled that he did not consider himself COM
petent to testify regarding technical naval
and military matters. With respect to the
navy departments course he said he sup
posed everything was done that could be-"
"It is a safe assumption, at least" con-
eludes the KNOXVILLE SENTINEL lind.
Dem) "that the naval authorities did what
they believed to be for the best We
are at loss to understand the use for Ad-
miral Sims thrilling post-mortem as to what
might have happened and whats narrowly
escaped happening, but didn't"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25
Urban and Rural Groyth.

~ RATIFYING as census increases are
u generally considered by the towns
and cities to which they apply, the
Columbus Enquirer-Sun sensibly remarks
that if our centers of population grow at the
expense of our farms, sit will not be long
before we shall be shown that such growth
is not as profitable as it would be otherwise
The city must have something in the coun-
porous without the city, but the city cannot
be as great as it would be unless farms are
yielding their abundance"
Urban and industrial development, which
commonly go together cannot be too rapid
if there is corresponding advancement on
the rural side. The trouble and danger
come from lack of balance and co-function-
ing between these two great provinces of en-
deavor. A progressive town, with market
for diversified crops and citizenry duly ap-
preciative of the value of good roads, good
asset to the country about. 1t is from such
towns, indeed, that much of our agricultural
progress has drawn it's chief incentive md
sustainment. But when the town is mainly
a sapper of rural strength, offering little Or
no service and showing no neighborliness in
return, its growth in population profits the
common interests nothing. In fact, this is
not so much growth as it is swelling. 1t
is congestion of quantity at the expense
Of quality, an unhealthy misadiustment of
production and consumption, forerunner
OF Ill to things urban as we'll as rural
In Georgia We are in the main happily
free from such conditions. Our farms and
smaller communities still predominant in
population, while our towns and cities as
q rule are cordially concerned in the welfare
and upbu1ldlng of the surrounding country
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25
Georgia. S Waxing Prosperity

II the course of i well warranted tribute
to the resources of Fulton's fertile neigh
n Dor Just across the Chattahooehee, the
Cobl County Times remarks that while the
farmers of that region are enjoying the largest
prosperity of their lives, they have not yet
scratched the surface of the stores of wealth
which lie in their SOIL" For,
with purebred stock upon their pas
lures with the best seeds and with up-to-
date methods of farming, the can pack
the banks of the county with their profits.
And they don't have to depend on cotton
for this prosperity. Corn, wheat and live
stock thrive COO we'll in Cobb for us to
trust to the uncertainties OF the cotton
crop and the activities of the boil Weev1l
and worm Vegetables, strawberries, fruits
can be sold at excellent Lrices.'
While Cobb county has it's particular ad-
vantages and is distinctly one of the garden
spots of the South, the general conditions
which the Times has described prevail in the
greater part of Georgia, making the State a
veritable empire of agricultural opportunity.
UnquestiOnably, too, the rich veins OF soil
treasure which weave their network from the
mountains to the sea are yet hardly more than
touched. 1t is only of late years that science
has been given a fair chance to show what
she can do by way of developing these re-
sources and diversifying their products. The
letters of an all-cotton system have but recent
~ Deen STRUCK OH, ana the states WonufOuS
possibilities in inimal hUsbandry but recently
realized. The progress of the last decade in
these fields, heartening as it is, marks mere
beginning of the achievements that are to be.
No longer q land of single crop, and that
a preeariously uncertain one; no longer a land
dependent upon distant markets fol food SUP
ply and upon crude or Anticipated methods for
solving it's soil problems and developing it's
soil wealth. but land of multiple harvests.
filling the four seasons with plenty, and of all
the aid and quickening which science can
giye,-Georgia will wax in prosperity as never
before and in serviceabIeness tc America and
the world. {.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25
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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25

1--WE Of the few constructive notes sound
{ lea in the dreary aftermath of the
Treaty's wrecking is from the New
York Times, which declares: "The Senate,
we are sure, has learned much in these
months of strife. Certainly the President
must have learned something. Confronting as
do at this hour a great peril, let animosi-
ties be laid aside, let both departments of
the treaty-making power join in an effort
to put the Treaty and the League Covenant
into effect. Reservations there may be and
will be but to say that the great
instrument of liberty and peace cannot be
saved would be indeed counsel of despair,
unworthy of nation which cherished the as
piration of ending World War in way
to make it's repetition IMPOSSIBLE
This is an all-Worthy hope which the coun-
try shares and which can be realized if facts
are faced and wisely dealt with. The prin-
ciples and main structure of the Treaty can
yet be ratified so that America may take her
proper place among the upholders of inter-
national peace and justice. But this cannot
be accomplished by the President alone nor
by the Senate alone. 1t cannot be accomplish
ed by craftsmanship nor by unbending pride of
opinion. 1t can be accomplished only by an
earnest union of purpose on the part of the
President and the Senate to bring about a
reasonable settlement Had there been such
a union of purpose heretofore, the Treaty
would now be in effect; not indeed in pre-
cisely the form in which it came from Yer
sailles but in substance and essentials.
This is not an issue to be fought out by
stump speakers in a prolonged and bitterly
partisan campaign. 1t is an issue to be work
ed out in cool and patient cOunsels by men
more concerned over serving principle than
over carrying a point. If this spirit takes
charge of the situation, we may yet have a
Treaty worth while; otherwise we never
shall.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25

The German troops had a clash with the
workmen. That German army is deter
mined to beat omcbody.-Columbia State.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25

President. Ebert manifests one character
istic of the true democrat. lie holds on
tight to his job.-Chattanooga News.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25

The water supply has been cut off in Ber-
lin. Surprising that were to happen in the
United States!-DetrOit News.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25

French decree prohibits the expectation
of raw, green and dry hides and skins; raw
fur skins and prepared hides and skins of
horses, calves and heifers (vachette), tanned,
tawed or curried, except under special license
from the ministry of finance. Exception is
made with respect to foreign hides and skins
that are certified to have been imported with
a view to transportation.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25
The Treaty's Only Hope

1--WE Of the few constructive notes sound
4 y ed in the dreary aftermath of the
Treaty's wrecking is from the New
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25
The Tale OF the U-Boat.s

n 70 aspect of the war, during it's prog
GN ress was so shrouded in secrecy as
n that pertaining to U-boats, their num-
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25

II the course of well warranted tribute
to the resources of Fulton's fertile neigh
Dor just across the Chattahoochee, the
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25
Hold Your Liberty Bonds

= IBERTY bonds are not worth. intrin
sically. penny less today than they
were when their owners bought them
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-25

~ RATIFYING as census increases are
N generally considered by the towns
and cities to which thew aDOly the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-05-27
NO. 4o
SENIOR SPREAD.

The cast of Senior Glass of 1920
held one of the most elaborate spreads
ever held in our High school.
The cast met at a. m. and prac-
ticed the play until noon. At exact
ly 12 O'Clock they were invited to the
Domestic Science kitchen, where
places were laid for "a
There was no catastrophe except
Doris Cody persisted in shaking pep
per in Bills coffee, and Ruth Tami-
siea was badly splatteted when she
opened the cream.
Dodo, the Dazzling Daisy, pre- sided
over the kitchen, and with the help of
Mrs. Spiggot and other members of
the female part of cast, prepared the
most delicious lunch.
After lunch, the boys, under the
leadership of the Property Man, Tim
Ryan, went after the furniture for
the play. When they returned, the
practice started again, and lasted un-
til about o'clock that evening, and
has been going on successfully ever
since.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-05-27
Raccalaureate Sermon.

The Baccalaureate sermon to the
Senior class was held in the Christian
church, Sunday last. At 8 o'clock the
class filed down the center aisle of
the church. The sweet girl graduates
daintily dressed in gowns of various
colors, were followed by the boys of
the class, who wore smart tailored
blue suits. The first number on the
program was piano and saxaphone
duet, Traumeru, by Miss La Verne
Stout and Mrs. Guy Smith. Awake
Psallery ad Harp (Mc.) The open
ing chorus, was sung by the choir,
followed by hymn sung by the choir
and congregation. After the song,
Rev. Caul offered prayer. The next
number was vocal solo, "Im a Pill
GRIM" by Mr.. Hart. Rev. Price read
the Scripture lesson, which was fol-
lowed by selection, 81 Saw the Holy
City," by the choir.
Rev. Price then delivered the SER
mon, which was given in IS most able
manner. 1t was a sermon that the
graduating class not only appreciated
but will never forget.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-05-27
CINCINNATI ITEMS.

The managers of the oil enterprise
are sending force of statesmen into
the field to dispose of the stock that
remains llnsold. July Is is drawing
near, when the money must be re-
turned to subscribers if $4,000 has
not been raised for beginning work on
the first we'll. It has been remarked
that those who have been in the oil
fields of the southwest are more
ready to subscribe than those that
have long lived here and may be
benefited if oil is found under their
lands.
What is dearer to the heart of
boy than to wade in flood? Wading
in the same flood with fish running
about his feet, is the experience of
young Richard Wilson one day last
week, but the JOY was interrupted
when the fish would not hold still
but let him throw fork into his foot,
but he is reported as improved from
the injury.
Little Thelma Rawden was brought
home from an Omaha hospital last
Monday, and is doing nicely and max
ing a good recovery from the opera
ton for appendicitis. The friends
and neighbors showed their kindness
by defraying the hospital bill.
Mrs. Amanda McKeowen and chill
drn are spending few days in Coun-
Gil Bluffs and Omaha.
A bunch of Skinner stockholders
from this community went to Omaha
Tuesday morning to attend meet
ing of those interested in the COM
pany Among those noted were E.
i W. Scebold, Arthur E. Fisher and r.
w. Blackburn.
1 Miss Rita Coulthard departed Mon
day evening for Washington and An
apolis for a two weeks stay. She
will attend commencement exercises
at the Naval Academy.
/! Mrs. A. H. Cleaver has of late been
frequent goer to Omaha on account
of eye trouble, and may later have an
operation for relief.
The flood waters Of last week have
mostly subsided and two showers of
rain have helped clear vegetation of
the flood debris and many fields are
making recovery from damage.
i Mrs. Grace Hibbard entertained a
number of friends at her home last
Thursday, in honor of the birthday of
her husband, Henry Hibbard.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-05-27
MAGNOLIA ITEMS.

S. H. Leach of Magnolia has pur-
chased store in Council Bluffs, near
the postoffice, and has been busy in
voicing the past week.
Gerald and Louise Landon are sick
with the measles.
Chas. Niece and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Kurk of Logan were call
ing at Henry Unmack's Sunday.
There was bad storm near Mag
nolia Saturday evening, blowing down
a couple of buildings on Lewis Erik
on's farm. The storm also struck
about three miles south of Magnolia
on the old Girton place, blowing down
the chicken house and hurting Mrs.
Longer quite badly. She lives on the
place, and was taking care of her
chickens at the time.
Henry Cutters children are sick
with the measles.
Herman Voss was Council Bluffs
visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Niece and Mrs. Henry
Unmack were Valley callers Tuesday.
Most of the farmers near Magnolia
are through planting corn.
H. M. Wedmore has returned to
Magnolia, after a few days stay in
Woodbine, where he has been putting
up his merry -go-round, which he re-
Gently traded on home near Pisgah.
He will now travel with the Walter
Savage Carnival Co. as trainmaster.
Mrs. E. F. Landon of Magnolia was
a Valley caller Tuesday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-05-27
PROGRAM FOR MEMORIAL DAY
MAY 81, 1920.
MOrninp Prorram
Morning Program.


Members of Belden Post No. SO. G.
A. R., and Belden Relief Corps No.
230 will meet at K. of P. hall at $3.50
a. m.
The school children in charge of the
teachers, will assemble in front of the
Presbyterian church at 9:20 a. M, and
march to Erie street, where the Mo.
Valley band and soldiers of the late
World War will join, and lead the
march via Erie and Third streets to
the cemetery, starting at 10 a. m.
Automobiles to take the Post, Corps,
singers and Mayor and CITY Council
will assemble on each side of Erie
street, east of Fourth street, and will
start at 10:15 a. M, via Erie and
Third streets to the cemetery, where
the following program will take place:
Song-"America" by the Choir.
Service at the grave of the unknown
dead, by Belden Post.
Decorating of graves of deceased
comrades-by Post and school chill
dren.
Music by Mo. Valley band while
decorating graves, to close with Taps,
by member of band.
At the conclusion of these exer-
cises the regular parade will be dis
missed, all returning to city.
Afternoon Program.
Members of Post and Corps will
meet at K. of P. hall at 1:45 p. M, to
attend Memorial services at the Pres
byterian church, commencing at 2:30
p. M, with the following program:
Song-The Star Spangled Banner
Mrs. Smiths Chorus
Memorial Services, Belden Post No. SO
Prayer Rev. Sanaker
Song -----------------by Chorus
Observation-Disclosures Of the day
Song --------------------by Chorus
Address Rev. Caul
e
Taps member of Band
Benediction -------Rev. Van Dyke
A cordial invitation is extended to
soldiers Of the Civil War, Spanish
American War, and soldiers and sail
ors of the late World War. Also the
| Sons of Veterans and citizens of the
city and county, to join with us in
/, honoring the memory of the noble
dead, the defenders of our honor, and
our liberties, who died that the ma:
ton might live, and defending that
grand emblem, the Stars and Stripes
and made it possible for us to enjoy
the blessings and liberties of free
and united country, and honored on
land and sea, all over the world.
Marshal Of the day, Ed. Myers.
2. West and H. M. Silsby, Program
; Committee.
j. D. Brown, Commander.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-05-27
IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE REPORT

iMl> l>hGN l1N EN LGiAGUE NEfOhi
The League met in called session,
May %, to complete plans for the
Tree Memorial, so faithfully carried
out by Mrs. S. C. Graham, acting as
a committee of one.
Finding it to be too late this season
to plant trees, the donation of Hyd-
ranageas was planted at the City
Park entrance by the American Lee
gion Corps. as a token to our dead.
In September landscape architect
will outline the correct plan for trees
and shrubbery to be added to our
park, which is really a beautiful one,
and our city may well feel proud of
it,
A committee, with Mrs. S. C. Gra-
ham as chairman, will be glad to re-
ceive donations from everyone, be the
amount ever so small. The fund thus
raised will be placed on deposit to be
used next Spring. Let everyone feel
] it a real pleasure to give to this glor-
ious cause.
| Mrs. A. Edgecomb, chairman Of
the Rest Room committee, reported
plans in order, and Saturday, June
12, as opening day.
The ladies' room will serve light re-
freshments.
This follows the play to be given
June 7, 8 and 9. So keep the dates in
mind and remember that everyone is
cordially invited.
| Mrs. Geo. Conner, Sec.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-05-27
Good Times.

suppose no one has looked more in.
dustriously or III more places, for
good time than l have. Results have
been so meager that have concluded
that a good time is more or less O!
q phantom.-E. w. Howe's Monthly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-05-27
Tak.s MiI,iona Of Eoos.

According to the statisticians of the
food administration, 1t takes 22,O00,0OO
Eggs gear to clarity this country's
loup.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-01
Sure To Recover
 District Funds

Action for. the recovery of misap- propriated district funds was started by the First Taxing District of the City of Norwalk this morning, when the district filed suit in the Superior court against Giles Gregory, of Nor walk. Sherman Warehouse, of Wilton, administrator in the estate of the late Julia A. Morehouse. of Wilton, Ches- ter Selleck, of Norwalk, administra- tor in the estate of the late Henry Green, and the National Security company, of New York City.
 The legal action is the result of the alleged misappropriation of district funds by Sel1eck, when he was treas urer of the First Taxing District, of the City of Norwalk. Sel1eck recent ly completed a term in States prison. as the result of the trouble in which he implicated himself in this affair.
 In the complaint, it is claimed that Selleck was appointed administrator in the estate of Henry Green, late of Norwafk. on November 16. 1915. and s75.0oo bond was furnished for him by the National Security Com pany. Selleck was First District treasurer at the time, and was there for in control of the districts funds.
 It is further alleged, that Selleck, having misappropriated funds of the Green estate, took $13,558 from the district treasury, in order to square accounts in the Probate Court.