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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-30
Cox Visits Wounded
/ War Veterans While
! Party Leaders Wait

Y NEW YORK. August 3O.-More
8han $50 wounded war veterans shook
hands here yesterday with Gov. James
nj Cox, who made a dozen or more
political allies wait two hours at his
hotel while he visited the Polytechnic
of the democratic presidential candi-
dates stay here had been scheduled
for him far in advance, and some
OF Gov. Cox's advisers counseled
against taking so much time away
from political conferences.
Let them wait" the governor said
announcing his intention of visiting
every one of the soldiers in the hos
pital. IF it will cheer them to meet
. me they won't be disappointed"
And he made good his promise.
>Going from ward to ward. he chat
ted a moment with each of the in
Nalids. who, dressed in pajamas and
bathrobes and displaying bandages
and crutchs, included men in every
stage of convalescence.
On the roof of the hospital the gov
ernor posed for, photographs sur
rounded by patients, nurses and ply
: eicians.
VIII start for "Western 'FRONT.'
ION September 2 1 start for my
western 'front.'" he told one group.
"What I do there will be in emula-
ton of what you did on the western
front in France-that is, clean 'em
up
On the roof, the candidate, with
twenty or more of the boys. had to
wait while a camera man adjusted
his focus.
lie doesn't shoot as fast as the
Germans, does he?" the governor
asked.
'Pu say he don't" chorused the
boys. stretching bedworn limbs or
giving an unconscious vince of
"Reminiscences in grim testimony to
the truth of the governors jest.
Three veterans from the governors
home state were favored with longer
chats with the democratic leader.
I They were Edward NJ. Hall of Gin
cinnati. Cecil Smith of Columbus and
w. c. Maikowski of Akron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-30
REPUBLICAN BOOK
NEARLY COMPLETE
Volume Which Caused Fire
in Campaign Will Be
Distributed Soon.

NEW YORK, August 80 (by the
Associated Press).-The republican,
campaign book, entitled Repub-
licanism of Nineteen Twenty, is about
ready for distribution, it is announced
by its editor, Frank Hendrick, a New
York lawyer. His part of the work
occupies fifty-one of the 273 pagea
The book is to be distributed to news
ers, he said, and is expected to mini
mize research work on the national
issues in the campaign.
The volume has been referred to
by democratic critics as Boss
Barnes Book" with the intimation
campaign funds. According to Mr..
Hendrick, William Barnes of Albany,
the republican state leader, has moth
ing to do with the writing or the
obtaining of contributors.
Barnes Picture First.
Mr.. Barnes picture appears as the
first illustration, under the heading.
Eminent New York Republicans of
1920" and there is no other mention
of him.
"The contributions to the expense
of the book were made by men who
desired that such a volume be pre-
scented to the public during the cam
paign as a supplement- to the enorts
of political committees" Mr.. Hen
dricks declares in the announcement.
while William Barnes has spon-
sored the book and his name has been
an assurance to the eminent men who
have contributed money and articles,
vet Mr.. Barnes has had no personal
knowledge of the sources of contri-
buttons"
Many Leaders Contribute.
Those contributing articles include
former Senator Albert ]. Beverage.
Elihu Root, Albert Bushnell Hart,
Gov. Coolidge of Massachusetts, Rep-
resentatiye Simeon d. Tess of Ohio,
Lawrence Y. Sherman, BENJAMIN B.
Odell, Chauncey NJ. Depew, supreme
Court Justice William r. Day, Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood and Arthur
Twining Hadley, president of Yale
University.
PLAYING the regular disc records, a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-30

The government of Holland will es-
tabliSh an aerial mail service between
that country and England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-30

BLACK sATIN-This is
the famous Black Satin
Duchess, one of the finest.
1t comes in the 36-inch width
and'is one of the favored fall
fabrics. A heavy, firm quail
1ty that will not slip or ruff
good value at 90 20
$3.50. At, yard. ~A'O>
WASHABLE SATIN
White, pink and light blue;
extra fine for tailored
blouses, negliges and all man
ner of intimate wear. Tubs
without discoloring. Sc in.
wide; good weight and
lustrous finish.
Form erly $500. q %
AT, yard. ~A'A>
GEORGETTE CREPE
Our standard quality-4O in.
wide. Just now Georgettes
are in great demand and here
they are at the lowest price
quoted in recent years. A
fine strong quality, in Is
colors, including, black and
w hite. A $500 q 20
value, yard. 80. ~A'O>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-30

Playing the regular disc records, a
photograph has been invented thar
weighs but four pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-30

history.
Palette de Soie-A very
fashionable, rich black silk
with a dull chamois finish;
especially adapted to the
making of hi G h gra d e
dresses. 1t is of a superior
quality, and comes SO inches
wide; ordinarily a
$3.50 value. At, $3.50
yard ............
IMPERIAL S ATIN-36
inches wide; an unusual quail
ity of high-grade dress satin;
very soft, lustrous finish.
Offered in all d sira BILE
shades, both light and dark,
with plenty of navy and
bla ck. A $3.50
value. Special, a 50 30
yard ............
BLACK TAFFETA-36
inches wide; beautiful, high
luster chiffon finish, and an
excellent weight and quality
for fashionable fall dresses
Grapes perfectly. A quality
that usually sells at $3.50;
special While it 81 20
lasts, yard. ...... A'o)
The Holly chieftain., 1920-06-10

Mr.. Burbepile is now able to do
some farming and says it seems fine
to be at work again.
Mrs George Lutt and family and
Mrs. L.. j.. Gurley and family were
visiting in Holly Friday.
Mrs. Harley Hupp and little daugh-
ter Joy, and Mrs. VIM. Riddle were
visiting in Holly Thursday.
Frank Burbepile has been rebuild
ing the south fence on the old Phil
buck place which he has rented.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Long were in
Holly Tuesday. Mr.. Long has as
usual q large watermelon patch plant
ed.
w. II. Riddle has purchased a new
windmill which he will put up this
week on his place. Mr.. Riddle is one
of the most progressive farmers in
this community and his neatly ar
ranged place is proof of the fact.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-06-10
! E*4x4s&t4t { : : . . atss . I
WEBB wARBLEs
s&44444s4444*4444, -,
Special to the Chieftaia.

Special to the Chieftain.
Lawn Parks called to see E. C.
Adams Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elof Paulson was a
Holly visitor Saturday.
Hugh Russell and family were
Holly visitors Saturday.
Hugh Russell finished listing Sat
urday over on the Walton place.
John Hill and Harry Carter were
repairing their Fords last week.
Arthur Mcclure has been working
for Mr.. Hugh Russell the past week.
OlinA Brooks and Arthur Hill are
farming Mr.. Brooks place this year.
Harry Steward and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Stew
ard.
Mrs. Oarsen Taylor spent Wednes-
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
~. w. Hill.
Mrs. Arhur Hill visited last week
at her husbands parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Hill. fh
Mrs. e. G. Adams and Mrs. Arthur
MCGUIRE called on Mrs. Elof Paulson
Wednesday evening.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-06-10

Mrs E. C. Adams and Mrs. Arthur
MCGUIRE and little daughter spent
Wednesday at the J. w. Hill home.
Mrs. Gilbert Webb and two daugh-
ters, Bernice and Virginia. called on
Mrs. Arthur MCGUIRE Saturday aft
ernoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Rodgers and
family spent Sunday at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Steward.
Oarsen Taylor's father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, have gone
west looking for a location. They
are expected back now any time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Williams who
went to California last fall from this
neighborhood. are the proud parents
Of a IL IA pound boy, born June 2.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-06-10
To Fight Insect With It's Parasite

The agents OF the United States De-
partment of Agriculture sent to Cuba
for the purpose Of gathering para
sites of the sugar-cane moth borer
are accomplishing good results. The
parasites are now being received at
Brownsville. Tex, for distribution in
the cane fields of that region. where
sugar cane natures earlier than it
does in the Louisiana fields. A little
later consignments Of parasites will
be sent to the Louisiana fields and
to other places where sugar cane is
growing.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-06-10
Hayine season Opens

1t was reported In Lamar yesterday
that the haying season begun in the
Center Farm neighborhood It. must
be time for the rest of the farmers
to think about cutting the alfalfa II
they intend to keep up with Center
Farm.-Lamar Daily News, Saturday.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-06-10

ing in Holly Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Roy Clark we're trad
ing IN Holly Saturday.
Mrs. sSflas Stanley visited a few
days with friends In Holly last week
Mrs. J. Howell and children visit.
ed with Mrs. e. Scholl Sunday after
The Holly chieftain., 1920-06-10

nE and family were trad noon.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-11-18
Red Cross Drive

The annual membership drive or
roll call vt the Red Gross began Oh Nov
18th AID closes New. 2stk. Ths saaus,
membership dues are Sl.o0 per year
md based Ola iss population shIs eoua.
~ should have 1000 nemhsrs. We be.
!ieve this number can be secured with
III active campaign on the part OF those
Interested IN Red Cross work.
We want TO solicit especially The
cooperation OF all teachers. ministers.
sunday school workers. ex-service men,
II fact oil who feel Interested in this
work. and ask that you get in touch
With your district chairman and assist
iim In putting over the quota for your
:espectiye districts,
The following district chairmen Ia 80
'een named to act in conjunction with
ne county organization
Washington. {. VI .Eismannter. ACr
Center district. - G.. Mathca 5.
'irantsvillc. quota 200.
Lee district. f.. w. Hall. Arnolds-
1urg. quota :25.
Sherman district Aldime Poll, :.
Russell. quota 200
''HSii"3H ulS'rNt. /. I. cam. HI.-
~nd. quota 100
Washington district. C.. II. Eisma n.
Ninnora, quota 20.
owing to the condition Of the roads
We cannot hope to have the public "a tn
erings that we could have had had the
drive come earlier In the season, but
this should not deter US from making il
success. Let every former member
renew his or her membership and also
feel that Ii is your duty to see that your
helghbor becomes a member. A little Of.
tort upon the part of everyone will put
us over
Other counties will do it, why not
ours?
Sincerely.
F. 8. HATHAWAY,
Chairman Fourth Roll Call
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No Work for County Court

There was very little work done by
the county court which met last week.
except its work as canvassers of the
election returns and recounting the
500 ballots cast I'm the recent election
Probably the court felt that it had
worked hard enough at that task to
earn Its two dollars per, but at any rate
there was little business transacted ex-
cept the allowance of many claims a.
gainst the various funds. 1t costs In
the neighborhOod of $500 to hold an
election these days, and the bills for
the recent one had to be paid Just the
same as II It had been a real honest.to-
goodness one.
An order was entered esta blishing q
change OF location OF road Oh Bear
Fork on the report of viewers A. II.
Allen, John Marlowe and Whit Stump.
L. y. Peninger was given certificate
LOT commission as notary public
Ira Hardman granted license to Cd.
crate a pool room in Grantsville.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-11-18
Treating Us Rough

The following Associated Press dis
patch indicates that the Republicans
are going To have little mercy on us un.
terrified for the next four years. Not
satisfied with giving us n sound drub
ing in the recent election. they have
now turned their attention to arreSting
Democratic speakers who made il hot
for them before the election
The article which follows is about
Hon. FINS Garrett. who spoke here in
the campaign:
Washington. Nov. 10-After spend
ing the night in precinct police sta.
ton, Representative Garrett. of Ten
nessee. was in police court this morn
Ing to answer charges of cOlliding and
operating an automobile while under
the influence Of liquor The congress
mans machine. the police charge
knocked down Miss Olive NJ. Schofold
OF this city. last night. at Scott Circle
resulting in compound fracture of hel
hip.
When the case was called il was
continued until November "a. pending
the outcome of the injuries TO Miss
Schofold. Garrett was released OF
$500 bond"
Probably the talented speaker was
only trying to drown his disappOint
ment, and in this he would be joined by
many of his Calhoun county friends Il
he will furnish information as Il
where he gets it.
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Ayers Happenings

Mr. and Mrs. \. T. Ioak and son
Jim AID II. :. Richards motored
through to Clcndennin. Kanawha coun-
ty. last SUNDAY. Mrs. Yoak is taking
medical treatment i'm Charleston
Jesse Mason and family. OF near Az
erS. are moving away too. While Cal
houn il the loser. Parkersburg is tn,
gamer. We wonder what is taking 80
many al "ur good citizens To Wood
county. Good Roads. perhaps. Hurrah
'or the GOOD Roads Amendment
William Webb has returned from
Parker sburg aud is looking after bust
ness interests in this community.
Samuel Ayers. of Slate. Wood county
formerly one of CalhOun's best teach.
crS and citizens. has passed 70 the
Great Beyond. He died Shouting
praises His last words were. IN
soon have my crown" These words nre
q comfort 10 all
bernard and Leonard Richards were
visiting relativeR ut A. 4. Yoak's Sat.
nrsiny and sunday.
Airs. ZRiphia Stallmnn ca4t her flrst
ballot and took hcr first ride Ia au
automobile November Ind. She Is euly
80 years OF age. Good for Aunt ZeI-
phln.
Howard nrummage and family loft
on the 10th inst for their new home In
Wood county. few miles below Par.
l;ersburg
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with population of something like
LOU with splendid school building
III tull view of the purple mountains be
hind which the sun goes To rest i'm 81
glory such az the FASTENER never secs.
Here also is in course of construction
a new High school building which.
when completed. will cost not less than
Si5.OOO. This will give our city shcOoI
equipment equal to the best i'm the Iund
Our faculty is first class our students
having won first and second places i'm
the state oratorical and declamatorv
contest for this year our electric miami
furnishes Il continuous currant ada
luate dor our purposes and with orr
wafer ana sewer systems. gives us mod
erll homes with beautiful blue grass
lawns. The neat cement block churcb
situated near the center of the cit,,
serves the city. and il will soon need ia
bc enlarged. Judging from the attend
dhce at the morning service. The Cath
oilc church and school supply those of
mat faith. The Public Library VOL
comes those that desire to learn from
me printed pages of the best literature
me large community house with Spn-
clonS playground invites the weary to
rest. y movement is now on foot In
acquire Il public park and the Snnto
re X. *. has promised to buiId us q
NICE modern passenger depot This
VIII make Springer what she is fast
pecoming, u noticeable spOot ON tho
santa Fc between Chicago and the
coast. Our hotels Accommodate tbn trov.
eler on his way from New York to San
francisco aud intermediate points ms
they travel 10y auto. The State Reform
school for Boys with it's well kent
grounds adds to the beauty of The
place
About twenty business houses serve
me city and surrounding country Two
large wholesale ana retail firms arr iu
mis- number Three modern gnragcs
rake care OF the auto traffic i'm pleas
ing manner. The one elevator is i'm
adequate to handle the grain. so auotb.
or Is to he built This spring. The dr.,
ldnd farmers are increasing each Won,
ana are now a great factor i'm the suc.
cess of the community. The priuciuol
resources. however. come from thc xiv
large irrignting systems which sur
round the city Wheat oats. rye. alfalfa
ana sugar bcctS are the principal crops
WIN few large commercial apple or.
chardS. Pears. cherries and plums oro
also successfully grown. The average
crops from the irrigated land are onts
20 bushels wheat 30. rye 30 oIroro .
| To tons. pinto beans 200 lbs Sugar
beets are attracting much attention. ns
'h'r" are rumors Of n sugar factory to
he located here in the near future The
diE land average crops run about
wheat 20 bushels, oats 81. corn -. and
beans about 800 lbs The attractive fca
ture OF the dry land is the ease with
whrh II is farmcd One man handles
two or three hundred acres. The price
Of this land ranges from so to $50 or
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Bad habits lead children

even higher depending upon the loo.
ton improvements and nature of soil
Irrigated land prices range from $50
to 5000 When fHrmcd properly IL is
sure to produce crop and ono crop
often pays for the land. Two proSpcr-
Gus banks. One national and The other
state. bear evidence of the financial
success of our farmers.
II You are contemplating change i'm
location. il will 40 doubt be- to vour in,
terrSt To. investigate this part of tbc
country ] sincerely believe this to bc
the most healthy part of the United
states. ANA the hest part To- get ahead
financially. our climate due to tbc
mountains and elevation, is ideal. Win
terS are mild. summers long and cool
Very little feed is required through the
winter, as the grass cures i'm such a way
as to retain all its nutritious substance
and IS almost equal to grain for fatten.
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large part by the public health and
community welfare work of the Ameri-
can Red Cross. Almost all of the
$500 Red Cross chapters have some
rural sections in their territory. There
fore the Red Cross Rural Service.
Briefly. the purpose Of Rural Serv-
Ice Is TO assist people to get out of life
more health. wealth and happiness. In
this purpose public health instruction
and general educational progress of
Doth children and adults play q big
part.
Recreation is found to be one Of the
biggest needs in rural life. There is
lack OF sufficient play-life for the chill.
dren and social life for the adults.
Plcnics. pageants, debating clubs.
baseball leagues, comnunity singing
and other social events which bring
the people of surrounding communities
together have been organized and car.
RED on under the guidance of Red
cross rural workers to great adyan-
rage. In many Instances solving rec
reational problems and getting people
together proves to be the awakening
or the community to other conditions
which may be improved by united
action.
AS result OF community organize
ton, townships In which there had
been neither plans nor interest in
community progress have been organ
ized to work together with the unified
purpose of bringing their community
up to the most enlightened standa rtis.
Lecture and musical entertainment
courses have been started as q result
OF community meetings, as well as cir
culating libraries, Red Cross schools Of
instruction In Home Nursing, Care Of
the Sick and First Aid In the larger
towns the need for restrooms and pub
lie comfort stations is being met. Play
grounds for the children have been
established and recreationaI activities
worked out for the year.
In order that there may be concerted
erort In carrying on the programs of
the various welfare agencies In the
rural districts. Red Cross Rural Sery.
Ice helps the organizations already on
the ground. The main object OF the
service Is to lend a hand everyvhers
and take the lead only where neces-
sary.
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ing
Should YOU desire farm of any
size irrigated or dry or If Interested in
% range. fargo or small, any informa-
ton will bee chccrlmly given.
The annual rainfall here is obout
twenty inches elevation GOOO feet.
rainy seasons are in growing seasons.
June, July and August. at the time tho
crops most need &c. Dairying ms well "a
poultry and hog raising are among the
principal industries. and we have A
cheese factory now being constructed
J have never known anyone suffering
FROM lung trouble but what got wei Ina
This climate. in fact ] personally n few
people who came here ON stretchers
and who are entirely well today and
one would never suspect that they had
ever had weak lungs.
Yours very truly.
MRS. n. u. LYNN.
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Pass the camphor TO the Times of
flee. please.-The Marlinton Journal
Thanking our esteemed conte.il,0r
AIRY for his kindness. we reply that ",
would not choose any. Ever since on,
of our relatives came near Kicking th,
bucket from tooling with the camphoi
bottle. we have always been shy OF
that mixed drink
Il care not Tor the c2mphor lotion.
Nor for the wcaa inSipid wine:
Give me the good old hpll-broth
potion
Whiskey. and the world is mine"
Editor Dean. formerly on the Chron.
Gle staff. il responsible for the first
paragraph of the above. He is very
lttingly replied TO by Brother Price. OF
the Poca Times.
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Important Deal Closed

\ busilcsS deal OF considerable mag
hitpdc was closed here the first OF the
wc"', when new corporation. the
Gran.sylilr Garage X supply Co. tool;
ovri the business of the Smith. Hun
lnan hathaway garage and the farm
!m!In .ent and feed business of Hunt j
Mcdonald. the consideration for tho
iwo businesses ranging la the neigh.
porhooA az $1,000
!he !eT corporation H. composed OF
local susiher' men, it, Officers heing as
follows: r. ;. hathaway president
Tel Mcdonald, Vlcc-prCsidcnt II. VI
Hunt. general manager; w. j. Math-
.ws. secietary-trca Surcr. The new con
e"ri Will do Il general garage and liv-
cry business and handle all kinds OF
farm implements, feed fertilizer ere
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-11-18
SOME FORD FACTS

80 The Ford Motor Company guarantees the price
VIII not decline nor will there be any change in models
during the 1921 season We want to take care of all
our customers who expect to drive Ford next season
ana we are perfectly honest in telling you that we be-
heVe can save money by buying your car now
even you do not to before Spring At the
same time you are assured of having it when you want
IT, which will not be the if you wait until Spring
for delivery.
The Ford Motor Company built and Skinned drr
ing the month Of October 1O2 600 cars and We're not
able with this record production to take care Of their
orders this condition exists now what will il mean
when the Spring opens Let US take your order
Tor delivery as soon secure the car and we
Will store II until Spring without extra charge We
can assure you that the saving you will make on the
car Will more than pay the interest on your invest
ment We enuEnerate here a few of the statements
made by tho Ford Motor Company to support orr CON
tentIon that the price will be higher Read then, and
see what it means:
Loss to Ford Motor Co. at present price
On Touring Car S3O52
On Roadster 4436
On sedan 31.88
Factory operating at a loss of $I2OOOOOO
per day, and running six days and five
nights per week
The loss in taxes to the u. S. Government on
account Of the reduction in the price of
FOrds is -, SOC, 10000 per year.
In the face Of these facts is il not reasonable To
presume that the price will remain at the present
low level? T
If interested write wire or call on -. n ,.r.ou
and lets get together. We will not be able to supply
20" all with cars If we wait until Spring
TOURING CAR. $57s.O0
Roadster ............ $1,000
The GrantsviIle Garage & Supply Co.
- - By T. S. Hathaway
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The Place of Opportunity

In the fertile valley of the Cimarron
river, twenty miles from the foothills of
the Rocky Mountains fifty miles south
of the Colorado line In the state of Now
Mexico, lies the little city of Springer