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Evening star., 1920-08-22

ter Miss Regina German. are spend
ing the remainder of the summer at
Leonardtown. Md
Capt and Mrs. Louis \. Duffey Of
Rraddock Heights spent the week end
at Virginia Beach where their little
son and Mrs Duffey'S parents, Rev.
T.. V. REGISTER and Mrs. REGISTER,
are spending the month of August.
Evening star., 1920-08-22

When friendly Arabs meet thelt
is almost grotesaue. Tor
they shake hands seven or -.
times. and sometimes repeatedly MSS
each her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS!
Daily Talks uh Thinking Phiadepians Subjects They
KnO1U Best

"R"irrring to tn" So-caCd barbar0uS ma
tionS. he says: What in these nations we
50" by experience doth not only exceed all
the pictures whcrrwith licrnti"l< pocSy hath
proudly unpublished the Golden Age. 1t is
a nation that hath no kind Of traffic. no
Knowledge of letters, no name of magistrate
nor of political priority. no uH" of service.
oi riches or of poverty. no occupation but
Idle. no respect of kindred but common. no
apparel but natural. no measuring of lands,
no use OF wine. corn or metal. The very
words that import lying. faI>rhood. treason,
IiSSlmu alton. covctouSnCSS. envy. dctrac
them: How disSonNnt would he find his
imaginary commonwealth from this pcrfcc
tiun?'
I'm winning the prize offered by the
Academy of Dion on the question whether
IN" progress of tn" arts and sciences had
contributed to the corruption or to the puri
h'atlon OF iif"f Rousseau wrote One can
not reflect on the ways of life without find
ing pleasure in recalling the image of its
first Simplicity
1T is natural that certain conditions
arising out of the progress of science should
max" gentle souls anxious for what is to
come science Is power. and aS no man can
commit the sins he is impotcnt to commit,
th"r" Is certain safeguard in ignorance.
yet must man go on gathering unto himself
knowledge with all its pOww for harm, and
no warning gesture Of the fearful can STAY
him.
But | am dreaming a dream and one
should not forget how tn laugh the while.
Yes, know. the stars are rather big for
our littl" hands TO play with, even as all
Natur" once played with us.
"AH tim" went on that Nature which
had nrrn so cruel and capriciouS became
through mans science, more and more his
slave. Greek slav" called to his frI-
lows: why raIl y" upon the gods? Ye
have hands; wipe your own nose
Jet us dream then and laugh with Acsop
at his frog. 1t is certain thnt nnitbcr n,'r
laughter nor our dreams can hurt our worldly
wise n"ighbor very much, and if we 90 tho
tOilSom" way toward the conquest we IrcNIn
Of, h" or one that comes after may some time
look hnrk on US and say, Yes, that was
progress - - '
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reports Of the cabinet officers, have almost
adopted his plan

The annual message Of the type prepared
by Grant and Hayes has gone out of fashion.
Roosevelt delivered himself of long homiles.
If he referred to the reports Of the cabinet
officers, it was to urge Congress in most
emphatic language to adopt their recon-
mCndations.
President Wilson's first address to Con-
gross, delivered at the opening of the special
session in April. 1913, was devoted cxclu
sively to the subject of the tariff. lie at
tackled the policy of protection as it was
applied and demanded that we abolish every
thing that bore the scmblanCe of privilege
and put our business men and producers
under the stimulation Of constant necessity
to be efficient, economical and CntcrpriSing,
masters of competitive supremacy, better
workers and merchants than any in the
world. The address recalled ClcvCland's
precedent. breaking prOnounCcmCnt.
But it may be said that this was not an
annual communication. Mr.. Wilson $
first annual" address to Congress, at the
opening of its regular session in December,
specifically refers the legislators to the re-
ports of the cabinet officers. and then pro
cccds to discuss the Mexican situation, the
need for new banking and currency laws.
provision for rural credits. the revision of
the antitrust laws, the conditions in the
Philippines, Porto Rico and Alaska. and the
need for an employers liability law for the
protection of railroad workers. lie made
affirmative recommendations on all these
subjects while saying nothing about the state
of the union.
His succeeding addresses have been of
like character. And it is morally certain
that he will deliver himself tomorrow of
another message or address, us the case
may be. which is built after the new fashion.
Whatever it contains it will be read with
care, both to discover the extent to which
IN" mind of the President has recovered its
virllity and to learn just how he has ud
Justod himself to the conditions with which
he is confronted at home and abroad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

tory over Republicanism were slight. Add
ing together the party totals in the three
counties, il Is revealed that the excess of
Democratic votes was but 21S0.
\ stout spirit is needed to derive satsfac-
tion from these figures. BCrks. Sullivan
and Elk counties, formerly Democratic
stronghodS. turned iconoclnstic. forSworc
their old allegiance and lined up in the Re.
publican columns.
Pennsylvania. following the most remark
able landslide in its history. is fast assum-
ing the aspect Of II place without minoritiCs.
1t /, prrmisSibc to wonder whether an un.
Champoned cause can be right.
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with the passing of the coal pasScr,s as
II result Of the introduction of oil a. lurt
on steamships, picturesque feature o., OF
TRANSATLANTIC travel will hCnceforth lNr
only in literature. Weird and wondSrlu,
stories, few Of them exaggerated, have Deen %
told of men working their passage in stokri
holds; and the regulars, for the most par pns
little Welshmen from Cardiff made strIk.
ing picture as they dumped the heavy G"nSS
Of clnkcrS over the lee side at the end Gs
their watch and later washed and drlcd tnC'i,
grimy faces aud torsos with sweat raSs
that later served ns neckerchicfs till st, snlIt,
were donned Immediately before Tor ane'
"scoff."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Irockton, Mass, supplies shoes for the
world, but fifty Of its children are unable to
attend school because they are unshod;;
What's the matter with the towns li3ard
of Trade? The price of fifty pairs of shoes
would be cheap to kill a piece of publicity
like that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Secretary Daniels has rescindcd an
order made in 1905 for simplified spelling in
the navy. 1t is with pleasure that we record
III" latest of the sccrctary's great con.
Structivr measures. When he is "througA'
he wants TO be Through" not "thru."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Uncle Sam will do credit to himself by
extending credit to Europe. Nor will such
an act be pure altrusm. Call it rather en-
lightcncd self interest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

A mail plane has Travelled from Chi.
Cago to New York in five and half hours.
This gives Mr.. BuresOn an awful lot of time
TO vast" between the aviation field and the
DOStOffiCC
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

There is little comfort for the vets IL
the fact that only one sixth of the physi-
clans Of New York state have applied for
permits to prescribe liquor. But the
strongest excuse for prohibition continues
to be the saloons that fight it..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

~ THE whole. after the days experience
Oof the Mayors good faith toward the
public aud his directors evident ability to
max" good his promises, ON" could wish TINT
ono of his cabinet and an uppointre was the
director Of public rdurntion.
Mr.. CRATE might find scope for his marked
energy in valuug property with Il mind nj
leisure for the tax rate if he let some one
else mind school.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

The fact that Republican Vice PrCs.
dent elect mourns the passing of state rights
is simply another indication that the old
party lines have disappeared
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
A Now Yorker who recovered an o

\ New Yorker who recovered an over.
coat which had been stolen from him doeSn
know whether to be glad or not The coat
was traced to its owner by letter It con
tanned; but tn" letter was one his wife hIu
given him to mail and which he forgot ~
the ov"rcoat worth the explanations he VIII
have 10 makcf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

When one politician says of another,
III" is good man. but" the butt sig.
niticS that he may be the goat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

The President and his secretary arc to
write books when they leave the Whit"
House. Both are ready to give their enc
mics all the chances in the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

When Jack Frost joins the party the
front y oh conference will adjourn to the
front larlOr in Marion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

The assessors are at least demonstrating
how not to do it.
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Talk of a fund to aid Brindell suggests
the thought that workingmen are as loyal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Socialism has received n severe blow in
New York. Socialist legislators are to be
allowed to take their seats without a fight
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1t looks as though Greece would have
TO pay dearly for her baubles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

1t isn't always easy to bring home the
bacon at sixty y-fve cents pound.
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1t would appear that D'Annunzio's war
refuses to function.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Looking regretfully at D'Annunzo Italy
decides that she will first try choking him
with butter.
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SHORT CUTS

The chariot of progress is now run by
gnsOlinC.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Nineteen twenty has broken all records
as u crime year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Fight hate with food" urges Herbert
Hoover. 'Tis a slogan that makes for world
peace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

The pocket nerve is the nerve most sus
| ccptibe to woes that never happen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

TT STRUCK me that the Mayor and his
l. cabinet were fully awake to the fact that
they had in that great gathering of women
new political force of great potential value
because it was vitality interested in the rc.
suits of their laborS from the viewpoint of
the mothers of the race, not as pedestal
ladies',
As though to illustrate it and confirm il
now aud again, one could hear the voice of
a chld'in the great room. One mother near
me had sleeping baby in her arms
Nothing that was discussed but was peril
nent to that little Child's future.
In fact, | found myself listening to the
directors reports with that child, and all
the others that had been left at home or
were at school, in my mind
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

ElNDING his audience sincerely interested
i in all the things he was, the Mayor
always speaking in the third person. but
never Ov"rStrpping tho mark by the editorial
''wr'-thcn Informed his hearers what he
was not: for instance, member of the
Board of.EduratiUn. or one of the asSrsSOrs
Of taxes. The last two bits of information
must have been very disappointing to two
thirds of his fellow citizens in that assembly.
since if he is Shorn of power IN these two
directions Mr.. GratZ. who is both assessor
aud head of the Board Of EducatiOn holds
an almost portcntOus baanC" Of power
do not know if Mr.. GrntH was sccubIc by
the guests of the Mayor, aS ! had to leave
after Mr. Cav"n. director of public works,
and DR.. FurbuSh. director Of public health.
had mad" their admirable and comprehensive
reports and before the other director, were
introduced. | know that committee of
women has tried to see or to communicate
with Mr.. Crate relative to the u>r uf the
school buildings for community purpoSrS but
he will neither SEQ nor hear them.
1t would hr an interesting question
whether this attitude is due to his Ignorance
Of their very r"nsunub" wishes in the mat.
ter or IA misupprch"nsion of his own powers
as a trusto" Of til" peoples property.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Tn a remote little village In the Adiron-
L dacks it once fell to the lot of II woman
] know to teach the men and boys proper
manners toward the women and girls of the
little place.
BY some Colonial tradition now lost, 1t
was not the custom among the men to b"
polite TO their women. They had lost any
sCmbancc of u greeting on the street, and
they never took off their hats.
After much probing the woman who had
Undertaken the job discovered that the men
and boys did not understand the significance
of removing the hat while greeting woman.
They thought such an attention subs"rvient
and. even silly. II was aS foolish to them aS
knr"ling down to king would seem to
most Americans.
After a good dcnl OF amusing propaganda
the women got it into their stubborn, preJu,
diced heads that il was not because n girl
was pretty or II woman was good or worthy
or thought herself impOrtant---t was that
nil women were in sense the potential
mothers Of the race. and as such deserved
tn" respect and homage of their men. f.VcrH
man because Of his own mother took OF his
hat to her sex
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

rTIIE Mayor seemed relieved, thought, to
/ further vcntilnte his views on the
hampcring provisions of the civil service
laws in the matter of getting rid of an un-
desirable official.
1t was like getting n mistake on a monthly
bill corrected in the department of accounts
nt department store. The machinery is
meant to do. not to undo.
lie was also glad to throw light on the
success he had had in baking the ShySter
lawyers who have gathered in harv"NtS from
damages against the city because of aCci-
dents due. or claimed to be- due. from ILL
paved streets. H." gay" very pretty
acknowledgment to his predecessor. Mayor
Blankcnburg, for the ear" and particularly
he showed in signing COntrartS-or rather.
in studying contracts and seeing to their
correctness hcfOr" signing. Indeed. the
present Mayor gave MS to understand that
the tradition Of Mr.. Blankcnburg's prObity
in this respect. aS well as others, was still
sacred in the departments.
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AS ONE WOMAN SEES 1T
Woman and Her Pedestal Expertly
Discussed Following a Straight
Talk on Politics by the Mayor
and His Directors
BY SARAH ID. LONyRIE
TTNITAT was a very good idea Of Mrs. g

VNIIAT was a very good idea Of Mrs. George
l. Dunnings and Mayor Moore's, that con
ference between the executives of the city
and the organized political women of the
city
1t let in light on number of hitherto
darkencd corners. | should say the Mayor
and his directors saw light, and the open
minded among the women saw light thnt ls'
they saw he difficulties of the political situa-
ton of the city government, as well as the
opportunities in a somewhat clearer medium
than heretofore.
The reason | know that the Mayor and
his directors saw light is that they talked
business. They just wadcd in and gave
facts without palaver. AS some one re-
marked they talked across, not over or
down. Which was n relief, for most OF the
women who were there were persons OF
affairs, who were not there to be compi-
mcntcd or to compliment.
THE pedestal about Which, we used to hear
l. so much, and which the fearful minded
among the antis set up as kind of altar
before which they were wont to Groom ana
to lament Cassandrawisc. has evidently been
removed to the scrap heap of the centuries.
Never again will any early Victorian figure
have to pose swcctly and complacentiy
upon it.
1t did II good deal of harm in its day
that pedestal, 1t deceived Il lot of persons.
There was kind of man that enjoyed p ac-
ing women on il and then going of ana Tor
getting them. There was a kind of womnn
who rather fancied herself on it. 1t gave
her nm advantage with some men over other
women.
Men were always threatening to stop Civ.
ing women seats in cars if they dared get
off of it, but, impatient souls that they are,
they could not wait for women to actually
take up the dare before they tried out the
penalty. They stopped giving women seats
in cars whether they stayed on or got off the
pedestal. if they felt too tired to rise or
could look the other way. or did not know
the woman
The Home news., 1920-09-17
SALVATION HOME SERVICE

The Salvation Home Ser vice program for 1920 plans to erect in the state, possibly in Little Rock, a maternity Hospital and home for chill dren, also a home for the needy. In every county, boards have been appointed to find such cases and see that all needed help is given. This service embraces every phase of physical relief.
 To do this money must be had, each county has been al- lotted a certain amount, not very large however. Wood ruff County is asked for $2,500.00. The chairman for Woodruff county is Dr. T. B. Bradford of Cotton Plant. The local committee selected is: Vernon Huff, Chairman :; Dr. R. L. Fraser, w. P. Mus grove, c. P. Best, E.. T. Wher- ry, w. w. Raney.
 These gentlemen are to se- lect committees to advertise the drive and to collect the money-to be spent in Arkan- sas. This community is asked to raise $60O.00 The drive begins Oct. 4, for one week. This is a noble work and we believe Woodruff county will, as usual, go over the top.
The Home news., 1920-09-17
CITY MARSHAL GID
 CAPSHAW RESIGNS.

MT. Gid Capshaw who has served the Town of McCrory in an able and efficient manner as marshal the past year, has rendered his resigntion to the Town Council. His reason for dcing so is that he will soon leave for Alton, Texas, for an extended visit to his brother, F. D. Capshaw who is in fail il 9 health. MT. Capsbaw will probably spend a short vac a. ton at Denver, Col.
 Crime has been at a low ebb iii McCrory during the above gentleman's tenure of office and the editor, who is also mayor, doubly regrets his resignation. We join his friends in wishing him the best of success in his future undertakings.
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The Home news., 1920-09-17
NUMBER g
GREER SMITH

Again two of McCrory's most popular young people stole a march on their friends and were quietly married Saturday evening at nine o'clock at the Methodist par sonage. This time the con- tracing parties were Miss Hattie Lou Smith and MT. For rest Greer who were married September II, 1920, the Rev. Guy Murphy, pastor of the McCrory Methodist Church, officiating.
 The bride is a charming daughter of MT. and Mrs. T. A. Smith of McCrory. She is one of our best and most high ly respected young ladies. The groom is a young business man of excellent habits, the son of MT. and Mrs. T. w. Greer, and is associated with his father in the meat and grocery business in this city. We join their many friends in extend ing congratulations.
The Home news., 1920-09-17
NEW R. R. EMPLOYEES

MT. w. A. Culley, agent and operator, of Forrest City, and MT. Avis Gibson, Clerk, of Brookland, are now in charge of the Missouri Pacific station during the absence of MT. and Mrs. R. c. Thompson who are spending a months vacation touring Arizona and Cali fornia, and who will also visit New York City before re- turning to their duties here.
The Home news., 1920-09-17
TO MOTHERS

Come to church next Sun day, and every Sunday there after, and bring your little ones, they will be taken care of by our volunteer nurses, and you will be able to enjoy the services. You need have no fear, for your baby will be cared for during the church hour. Bring them to the church and you will be met at the door and relieved of your child. CLASS NO. 7 of the METH ODIST SU N D A Y SCHOOL.
The Home news., 1920-09-17
EXPERT SERVICE

Overhauling of light plants, rebuilding batteries, house wiring, installing generators, motors, electric water systems and modern plumbing. Go anywhere in the county. Write ELMO MELTON, Nc Crory, Ark. dv.9-10-4tp.
The Home news., 1920-09-17
WILL EXHIBIT PRODUCTS
 AT TRI-STATE. FAIR \

MT. L. w. Sturdivant, man. ager of the Sturdivant Seed Farms, was in Memphis this week Interviewing Frank D.. Fuller, secretary of the Fri State Fair, relative to an ex- hibit from the said farms. Mir. Sturdivant secured a large booth and will take a variety of select products to the big fair for exhibition.
The Home news., 1920-09-17

Masters Charles and John Irvine Burrow visited relatives in Little Rock last week.
 MT. l.. E. Pollett of Hickory Ridge was a business visitor here one day this week.
 Rev. Guy Murphy is spend ing this week at Hilton assist ing in a revival meeting.
 Mrs. E. w. Clancy re- turned home Friday from Vel don where she spent several days with her cousin, Mrs. R. H. Mcdonald.
 MT. Clayton White has ac- cepted a position at the Nc Crory Drug Go.
 MT. H. E. Wood has had Lally Light plant installed in his home. The plant was pur- chased of Riggs Brothers, To- al distributors and was in- stalled by MT. Elmo Melton.
The Home news., 1920-09-17
NOTICE

Rooms and board for sev- eral of our teachers are need ed for the coming term. We appeal to those who can fur nish these accommodations to notify G. G. McCrory, secre- tary, or c. T. Willis, superin- tendent, at once.
 Respectfully,
 BOARD OF EDUCATION.
 MT. H. D. Angus was a Little Rock visitor Thursday and Friday.