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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
Meet Ethyl and
Methyl Alcohol

also known as grain alcohol. The
formula is G, H, Oh.
Methylated spirit, or industrial alec.
hol, is made of ninety parts of ordi.
nary alcohol and ten parts of wood
aleohol-methyl alcohol.
Source Of Wood Alcohol.
Wood alcohol is obtained by the dry
distillation of wood. The common
method Of obtaining this is to take
cordwood which has been seasoned for
about, two years-beech, maple, and
birch are best-place it in iron or steel
retorts over a slow fire. The intensity
of the fire is gradually increased as the
dlstillatiOn progresses, until at the end
of from twelve to eighteen hours moth
ing remains in the retort but charcoal.
The distilhte is passed through a
condenser, and the liquid thus gath
cred is allowed to set in tanks until
the greater part of the tarry matter
In 1t has subsidized. The lighter part is
then drawn off and saturated with
slaked lime to fix the acetic acid. 1t
Is then distilled a second time and the
distillate sent to the refineries as wood
alcohol. Sawdust or any woody fiber
or %cellulose a be used in place of
cordwood.
Wood alcohol, either In its pure form
or as an Ingredient of Industrial alco-
hol, is a poison, and has a selective
action upon the optic nerve, In which
1t often induces a condition Of perma-
nent atrophy which results in total
blindness.
Denatured Alcohol.
For some purposes Completely de-
natured alcohol" Is made by adding to
industrial alcohol a little benzine or
pyridine to spoil the taste and render
offensive. Denatured alcohol may
be made more cheaply than ordinary
alcohol by using cheaper materials,
such as any starchy vegetable sub
stance, or 9 waste %byproduct, as the
poorest grade of molasses or the waste
Of a canning factory.
1T is probable that a good deal of
wood alcohol that is being distrib-
uted as a beverage is the result of the
attempts of amateurs to make ordinary
alcohol. In their ignorance they use
vegetable substances such as potato
Feelings, and, by using too intense a
and making the distlllation with
out having first allowed fermentation
% take place, produce methyl or wood
alcohol instead" said ]. I'll. Nusbaum
1 chemist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

of Kentucky, in speaking of a pro-
posed adjournment of congress, is
quoted by the Congressional Record,
In part as follows:
Mr.. Thomas. And that would
bring a change of living conditions
from cold-storage junk and Indifferent
cooking to the fresh, pure food and
good cooking of the countryside. Con-
gress could there mingle with the
thrifty sons and fair daughters of the
soil and breathe the insniratinn of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

debt, and important increases in all
taxes to bring the revenues up to the
annual budget, estimated to require
q ,OOO,0O0,0OO to 25,0O0,0O0,O0O francs.
1t is not expected that any internal
financial arrangement can exert more
than a moral influence on the value
of the franc abroad, and this may be
said to be the, object of the greatest
anxiety In official circles.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
KILLS PAIN
IN 5 MINUTES
Agony OF rheumatism and Gout, Neus
ralsia, Lumbago, Chest Colds and
sore Throat Ended In Half the
Time II Takes Other Remedies.

Mustarine won't blister-it is always
S fesby Ior use-it,s granduother's old
rasnlo1ea mustard plaster with other
up-to-date pain killers added.
Inc best and quickest remedy In the
world for l%aneness. sore muscles, stIff
h cramps IN leg, earache, backache,
begy's Mustarine-ask for It by name.
Is made Of real. honest, yellow mus
tard-not cheap substitutes. Use it freely
70 draw the pain from those sore feet
frosted feet. Ask for and get Mustarine
always in the yellow box.
y. g. Wells e Cn. L. Rnu NJ
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
Owl, Protected by
Law, Disturbs Law

Chelsea, Mass.-Residents in
the vicinity of Chelsea have
been disturbed nights by an ac-
tive but elusive screech owl.
The little marauder starts in his
disturbance between 8 and 10
o'clock. The police have been
asked to capture the bird. Dur
ing the day the owl fits from
one chimney to another in an
effort to escape capture. The
police have given an alibi that
it is against the game laws to
shoot the owl.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

cuticura soothes itching Scalp
On retiring gently rub spots of dan.
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint.
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have a clear skin and soft, white
hands.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

wired wireless" is a system Of guiding radio currents by means of
a wire currents travel through the air alongside the wire, which guides
lhem 70 their destination, it was explained. The method eliminates one
au O. the ordinary radio which sends the messages broadcast in all direc.
lions Under the Squier method the wave currents STAY close TO the wire
thus insuring reliability and secrecy.
Enc high frequency current travels along the wire, but not in it. passng
through the ether as do radio waves, with the difference that instead of he
Ing difused it travels in a path of which the wire serves as CORE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

says: There are many famous trees.
For example, there is Liberty tree on
the campus of st. Johns college at
Annapolis under which a treaty with
the Indians vas signed in 1852. The
experts tell us this tree is close to 800
years old. We all know of the VIII
liam Penn Treaty tree, beneath which
Washington took command Of the con-
tinental army. At Oberlin is the elm
on the corner Of the campus under
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

Foot Caught In Rail, Woman Dies.
Pittsburgh.-Her foot wedged tightly
between the rail and a plank, at a rail-
road crossing, Mrs. John Forbes. sixty
five, Of this city, was struck and In
stantly killed By q fast Hnin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
BULLY!
If Bilious. Constipated
or Headachy. take
"Cascarets"

Feel grandl Clean up insidei Your
system is filled with liver and bowel
poison which keeps your skin sallow,
your stomach upset, your head foggy
and aching. Your meals are turning
into poison and you can not feel right.
Don't stay bilious or constipated. Feel
splendidly always by taking Cascarets
occasionally. They act without grip
ing or inconvenience. They never sick
en- you like Calomel, Salts, Oil or
nasty, harsh Pills. They cost so little
too-Cascarets work while you sleep.
ADV.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

things:
1t Is the desire of the war depart
ment that polo should be one of the
games to be encouraged and devel-
oped throughout the army. To accom-
plish the aims for which this game is
fostered in the service, namely, the
development of Craftsmanship, skill
and daring on the part of officers and
enlisted men, commanding officers will
utilize all means at their command
to further the interests of this sport.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
Fall Into Hydransea Bush Fatal.

New York.-Phoen'8 Miller, eleven
years old, fell into q ~hydrangea bush.
A broken stem Of the plant went
through q nostril and penetrated the
brain, killing the bay Instantly,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
Cold Storage Junk VS.. Cooking Of the Countryside

OCCASIONALLY some carping critic ventures the opinion that a good deal
~ OF bunk" Is perpetrated on the floors of congress. Maybe these critics
do not know the difference between bunk" and oratory for home consumpton
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
wired WireIess"-a Everybody Talking at Once

DERFECTIoN of a method of wired wireless" by means of which at fewest
4 ten and possibly 80 conversations may be carried o. simultaneously by
means OF a single wire by persons thousands of miles apart will soon be IN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
EARDanaSETNl
at the CAPITAL
~ W1NM8
Make Your Entry Now for the "Who's Who in Trees"

WAsHINGToN-A hall of fame for trees" has been inaugurated by the
" American Forestry association for the recognition of famous trees and
the location of the largest shade tree in the United States. Charles Lathrop
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29
Army Is to Play Polo, the Next Thing to Real War

II APPEARS that the army is going in for polo. Polo is quite a game: It ia
q about the nearest thing to war obtainable in times of eac The war de-
parmenta authorizes publication of a announcement by the office If the chief
of STAFF, which says among other
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

Some silence may be golden, but
most Of 1t Is ironical.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

There is nothing more uncertain than
q Jul thing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

Lots of men are liars who never even
tried to catch fish.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-01-29

Nearly every proposition looks a sure
winner-on paper.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
BASKET BALL
GAME TO-DAY
VI. S. c. ". Team Meets Ole Miss Six
On College Campus This
Afternoon.

The first intercollegiate basket
bali game that has been played in
Columbus in several seasons will be
staged this afternoon at A o'clock on
the College campus.
It will be between the NJ. S. c. W,
Varsity team and the University of
Mississippi six.
Much interest is centered in the
contest as there has always existed
keen spirit of rivalry between the
basket ball teams Of these two in
stitutions.
Both teams are said to be unusually
strong and close and exciting game
is anticipated. The game will be call
ed at 4 o'clock and the admission will
be 35 cents.
Columbians are extended a most
cordial invitation to attend. The
Alumnae Of the college is extended a
special invitation to witness the
game, and special seats will be reserv-
ed for them in the grandstand.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
FRENCH HONOR
CAPTAIN KAYE

Captain Samuel Kaye, Of Columbus,
who served in the Aviation Corps Of
the American Expedtionary Forces in
France for approximately two years
in the war against Germany. has re-
ceived another decoration by the
French Government, which makes the
fourth time his gallantry has been
recognized. The latest decoration is
the Croix de Guerre with gold star,
This decoration is = double honor, the
gold star being added instead Of be-
slowing two medals. Heretofore,
Captain Kaye had received the dis
tinguished service cross with an oak
leaf, the oak leaf taking the place Of
second medal. It is indeed crafty
ing 10 note that citizen Of Columbus
has been so signally honored by
France for services rendered m the
reat world war.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
new SALARIES OF
COUNTY OFFICERS
LOwndes County Officers Get
Material Advance Under
New Law.

At the recent meeting of the Board
Of Supervisors of Lowndes County
the board fixed the salaries of the
several county officials in conformity
with the law lately enacted by the
Legislature relating to same.
Formerly the Board of Supervisors
fixed the salaries of the officers, and
lower same as they saw fit. Now
they have no say in the matter, but
must abide by the law of the State in
regard to the amount the officers and
their deputies are to receive,
The old salaries and the new sal
aries are given below:
Sheriff c. w. West, from $4,000 per
annum to $4,40O. Deputy Sheriff A.
II. Fitzpatrick, from 81 ,750 to $4,000.
Deputy Sheriff z. p. Goolsby, from
1925 to $3.50 month for time en-
ployed Deputy Sheriff W. H. Fore
man, from $500 a year to 1900
Chancery Clerk John j. Richards,
from $4,000 a year to $4,2j0. Deputy
Chancery Clerk II. l.. Bailey from
$1,000 a year to S2,125.
Circuit Clerk J. r. Stephenson
from $1,000 to S3,25O. Deputy Cir
cult Clerk, from 800 to $3.50 month
for time employed.
Tax Assessor B. G. Hull, from $2,-
$50 to $4,000. Formerly the tax as.
SCISSOR was allowed four deputies at
81 100 a year each Now he is allow
ed two deputies, one month each, at
1925 a month.
Prof. +. A. Stanley, superintendent
of education, formerly received 81
800 per annum. Now he will receive
$2,750
Mr.. S. w. Gardner, treasurer, useC
to get $25 a month for his services
Now he will receive $500 a year.
Members of the Board Of Supery
isors, who formerly were allowed
three dollars for each day they de
voted to the county's business, vii
now receive seven dollars a day,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
KNOW YOUR OWN CITY
DO YOU KNOW THAT?
: + + + = + i. 1. j. i. i. i. 1.

Today is the 1O5th day of the year.
Tomorrow is the interest date on
the Fourth Liberty Loan.
Columbus gas is about as weak as
man getting up from the ilIu'
We are living IN a fast age-the
Saturday Evening Post Is issued ON
Thursday.
The city league will open on Tues
day, June /, and not June 10 as preyi-
ously announced.
Columbus discovered America ana
that now America is beginning to dis
cover Columbus.
Friday there will be a thousand
visitors in Columbus, attending the
annual field day meet.
- X
College street and other sections
of the city were a maze Of dust and
dirt all day Sunday for lack Of sprink-
limo
The contract with the street sprink-
Ter provides that the streets must be
kept moist during the sprinkling sea
son.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
ANNOUNCEMENT YESTER-
DAY THAT SPECIAL
WILL BE PUT
ON.
RUN FROM OKOLONA
Will Arrive In Columbus About
IL O'CloclI-Big Crowd Are
Expected; Meet On Col
lege Campus.

Announcement was made yesterday
by the Mobile & Ohio Railroad off
cials that a special train would be
provided to handle the field day
crowds to Columbus, Friday, on the
occasion of the annual field meet of
the public schools Of this section of
the state.
The train will leave Okolona at Z
O'Clock on Friday morning, and it
should reach Columbus between 10
and 1O;30, in ample time for the
days events. 1t will return at IL
o'clock on Friday night
1t will be the first field meet Of
the schools of the southern section of
the Northeast Mississippi group of
counties, and between eight hundred
and one thousand students and other
visitors are expected TO come to Co
lumbus for the event.
Professor c. L. Crawley, one of the
officials of the association, and a
member Of the executive committee,
was advised yesterday that the
special train would be put on.
Indications are that a large attend
ance will characterize the first meet
since the dividing of the northeastern
counties into two groups.
Preliminary events Of the meet will
be held tomorrow afternoon at the S.
D. Lee High School These will be
literary events. Friday afternoon at
1880 the field and track events will
begin on the college campus. After
the track events a base ball game will
be played between Columbus anc
West Point mines on the Barrow
School campus.
Friday night, in the High School
Auditorium, the contests in Declama-
tion, Expression and Music will bC
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
TURTLE BACK FOR
CITY LEAGUERS
President kuykendall Grading Dia.
mOnd And viii Make Turtle
Back.

A turtle back diamond will greet
the City League fans at the opening
game Of the league on Tuesday, June
lst.
President Kuykendall is having the
diamond on the Barrow Memorial
School grounds graded and the field
will have the grade and appearance
of the turtle back diamond which
made the Memphis field famous few
years ago.
Over two hundreds loads Of grade
material are being hauled to the
grounds and when the work is COM
plete the field will be one of the finest
in this section of the State.
Mr.. Gus Hauser, a civil engineer
is establishing the grades and the
diamond will be perfect in every re-
spect. The turtle back will turn
water rapidly and nothing but actual
raining will prevent games this sea
son.
Contracts are being let for screen
ing the windows in the school build
ing and soon grand stand and bleach
er seats will be under construction.
Everything will be tip top this sea-
son and the fans are preparing for a
great season
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
DID YOU KNOW THAT

An election was held yesterday?
Well therewas, but less than 800
voters knew it. Or rather less than
that number Of electors went to the
polls and exercised their right Of
suffrage.
It was the second primary to nom
mate a fourth school trustee, and
there were two candidates, Mr.. G. D.
Wood and Mr.. T, VI. Pullen.
At press time last night the ballots
had not been counted, and the result
was unknown.
The following officials quietly and
peacefully conducted the election Mr..
It. # Gunter, Mr.. j. K. RaHdIe and
Mr.. John Perkerson.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
FINE RESPONSE
SYRIAN RELIEF

Committees canyassing yesterday
for the Near East sufferers met with
cordial response, the uptown COM
mittees having reported contributions
amounting to $1,352.
Committees working in the suburbs
had not reported yesterday afternoon.
and ther are substantial funds TO
come trom various points in the
county.
Persons who have not been seen by
the committees. and who desire to
make contributions, should mail their
contributions to Mr. Willis Pope, the
treasurer, at the National Bank of
Commerce.
The campaign is being conducted by
Mr. T. T. Phillips and Mr.. Ira l..
Castor, joint ehairmcn.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
COLUMBUS WILL LOOSE
BEST TEACHERS UNLESS
ADEQUATE SALARIES
ARE PAID.
WARNING SOUNDED
DIR. ]. c. FAINT Addressed School
Board And City Council
Lays Situation Before
Them.

That the Columbus city schools will
face a most serious situation unless
adequate salaries for another session
are provided, was emphasized by DR..
]. G. FAINT, high school Inspector for
Mississippi, and head Of the Depart
ment Of Education at the University
Of Mississippi, in an address before an
informal meeting Of the City Council
ard School Roard Monday afternoon,
at the City Hall.
Dr. FAINT pointed out the acuteness
and seriousness of the school teacher
situation and warned Columbus that
unless adequate provision is made for
teachers here the city will suffer the
consequences.
Already three Of the best teachers
in the High School here have signed
contracts in schools in much smaller
towns than Columbus at materially
increased salaries, and unless ada
quate action is taken by the authori-
ties here il is feared that all Of the
best teachers in the public school
faculties will accept contracts in
other places.
Notable among those who will leave
the faculty here is Prof. j. C. Craw-
lie y, superintendent Of the High
School. He leaves his position here
which pays him salary Of $l610 to
accept the superintendency of the pub
lie schools at Philadelphia, Miss, at
salary Of $4,000.
Prof. FAINT stated that costs of
maintaining the schools of the coun-
try had advanced just as the costs in
other lines Of business and that if the
schools are to be maintained up to
their present standards of efficiency
the communities must recognize this
fact and make adequate provision for
the maintenance of the schools.
At the conclusion Of his address he
was asked to suggest a schedule of
salaries for school in Columbus, bas-
ed on his knowledge of conditions in
the State as state Inspector and on
the basis of salaries being paid in
other communities. He suggested the
following scale of salaries and stated
that they were minimum: Superin-
tendent, $4,000; High School Princi-
pal S2400; High School teachers,
$1,000 to $1,000; Elementary grades,
$1,000 to S140O
President Whitfield was present at
the meeting and in a brief address
warned the officials Of the seriousness
of the situation and told them unless
adequate provision in the way of
salaries is made in Columbus and in
any other school for that matter,
would suffer direct consequences. He
doubted if it would be possible for
many schools to secure teachers at
all in the event they lost their pres
ent teaching forces.
During the course Of his address
Prof. Fant paid high compliment to
the efficiency of the Columbus High
School Under the management and
direction Of Prof Meadows. He said
the High School here was one of the
fifteen in the State that affiliates with
the Southern Association of Colleges
and Universities, and that the school
stood in the first ranks of the High
Schools of the South.
/ The school trustees will meet to-
night for the purpose Of electing
teachers for the ensuing year.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14
CHANCERY COURT
NOW IN SESSION
APRIL TERM CONVENED ON
MONDAY AFTERNOON
AT , O'CLOCK.
GUYTON PRESIDING
Judge GuytOn Holding First
Term As Chancellor OF Sixth
District-Putting Brakes
On Divorces.

The April term of Chancery Court
was opened on Monday morning by
Judge T. p, Guyton, chancellor, of
Kosciusko There were present the
chancellor, Sheriff C. W. West, Clerk
John J. Richards, and Deputy Clerk
H. L. Bailey.
No important matters have come
before the court up to the time of
going to press, only ordinary chan
Gerry cases having been disposed Of.
Judge Guyton says he is going to
"shut down on the granting of so
many divorces, especially to members
Of the black race He says, however,
that it is a matter Of history that
after all wars there has been Il lot of
matrimonial discord. Judge Guyton
will not undertake to overthrow pre-
cedents indiscriminately, but will so
conduct his court as to make it more
difficult to secure divorces than it has
been heretofore.
An important case will be tried to-
morrow, in which Mr. c, c. Day
brings suit against Messrs. c. F.
Shcrrod, Battle Bell, and G.. NJ. Flynn
for the recovery Of money paid for
timber on Sixteenth Section land The
timber was conveyed to Messrs. Sher-
rod, Bell, and Flynn by Mr., and Mrs.
j. T. Savage. Messrs. Sherrod, Bell,
and Flynn then sold to Mr.. c. C. Day,
who, in turn, sold to Mr. Hector. At
this juncture Monroe County step
ped in and claimed that the proceeds
of the sale belonged to the schools.
K The timber in question was on Sec
tion 16, Township l6, Range 18 W.,
part of which lies in Lowndes and
part in Monroe county.
This case does not represent a
breach Of faith on the part of any
, person or persons; it is more Of lack
Of understanding of the law relating
to Sixteenth Sections.
Messrs. Sturdivant, Owen & Gar
nett represent Messrs. Sherrod, Bell,
and Flynn. The case will be heard
tomorrow before Judge Guyton. The
outcome will be awaited with interest,
nasmuch as it will clear away any
technical legal fog that might hover
over Sixteenth Section matters.
Following are the DEGREES for Mon
day and Tuesday:
4 Grant Randolph VS.. Cora Randolph;
divorce; granted.
Josie Lou Gordon VS.. Marion Cor
don; divorce; granted.
Mrs Annie Dawkins VS.. John
Dawkins; divorce; granted.
Lille Hood House VS.. Marion
House; divorce; granted.
Mrs. Jennie +. Crawford VS.. Esker
Crawford; divorce; granted.
Mrs, r. A. Moss VS.. Raymond Moss;
divorce; granted.
Guardianship of Thomas L. Nichols
minor. Jno. J. Richards appointed as
guardian.
Guardianship of Wiley II. Johnston
minor. Jno. j. Richards appoited a:
guardian.
A. c. Campbell, administrator OF
the estate Of Ed. Campbell, deceased
Tx Parte proceeding; authority tC
make fifty per cent distribution Of
money
Guardianship Of johnson Alter, Jr.
minor Appointment Of Jno. j. Rich
ards as guardian.
Mrs. w. d. Levy vs.. Walter Levy
divorce; granted.
Dave Stephenson VS.. Emma Steph
enson; divorce; granted.
Estela Williams VS.. Freeman vii
liams; divorce; granted.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-04-14

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