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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11
Needn't Economic.

"Is your daughter going to make her
debut this season, Mrs. COmeup?'
mo, ma'am; we amt so nara
pushed yet that we have to have any
thing homemade
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11
Swiss Use Glass Weights.

In Switzerland goods are weighed
with glass weights. In fact in various
parts of Europe glass is taking the
place of wood and iron in many Oil"
rectionS.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11
Poor Peck!

Friends your brother still the
level-headed, sensible fellow he used
to he?
Peck-Yes. he's still bachelor
Boston Transcript.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11
No Leisure for Animadversion.

You never mention the high cost OF
living any more" TOO busy to taiN
about it! Hustling for the price y
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11

IF all we had to do TO get rich is
TO buy oil stock none of rs would nave
to work.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11
Earns the Name.

"There goes a man who claims to
be a benefactor of the human race
"What has he dOne?
Invented a nOiseless piano
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11
Behind the lies.

"What horsepower h;I on in TINS
establishment" Don't use any
horses, mister. We've got motors.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11

isfy beyond doubt that PE-RU-NA fswhat you need
PERUNA purchased anywhere in tablet or liquid or
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11

Memphis.--The plan for raising
5000 200 to finish, equip and furnish
the Methodist hospital, now in course
Of construction in this city was ap.
proyed at meeting of the board or
trustees of the institution.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-03-11

phis.-The chamber of COM
merchants and manufacturers
n will tender a dinner to Mem
avelers on April 10, at the Hotel
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22
FAIRBANKS PICKS THEORDORE
ROBERTS FOR ROLE OF
CANDY
Distinguished Actor Plays His
Original Part In Screen Ver-
sion of "AriZOna"

Douglas Fairbanks is proving him
self to be the Ego get 'em" fellow.
First, he announced that arrange
ments had been completed to film
"Aizona." He followed this alb
solute surprise with the statement
that the part of "Canby" was to be
played by Theodore Roberts, the dis
tinguished character actor, who Great
ed the same role in the original stage
version in New York eighteen years
ago. Those who know "Arizona"
and Mr.. Roberts will aver that no
better selection could have been
made.
Candy has a peculiar philosophy,
applying to women, which he sums
up in one of his speeches:
Colonel Bonham, l have been
in this ranch business a long time.
I've broke a good many colts in my
time. I've broke lots to go doubles
too, lots of 'em. When you first
yoke 'em up, they just whip-saw
this way and that way. They amt
never been layin' ag'in the tugs at
the same time. Then / give 'em the
gaff, an after they've run them
selves near to standstill, point 'em
home. Sometimes l have to do it
more than once, but eventually they
pulls together, like the wheelers in
a band wagon. Humanity is like
horses especially females.
James P. Hogan was appointed
technical director by Douglas Fair
banks, and with the assistance of a
special scene plot of "Arizona" sup
piled by Augustus Thomas, the au-
thor, an elaborate production was
insured. It will be shown at the
Royal theatre next Monday The pho
Biography was in charge of Hugh
Carlyle, McClung and Glen Mac
Williams who jointly have photo
graphed all the Fairbanks produc-
tions.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22
AROUND ABOUT ARIZONA
A Collection of Interesting Items
Culled From Exchanges.

douglas International, Feb. 49,
Robert Mackay, the we'll known and
popular road contractor, is in the
city today, coming from Ajo, where
he recently began work on 22-mile
contract out of Ajo in the direction
of Tucson. He said this morning
that he had completed the grade on
three miles of his contract and will
begin surfacing it within the next
few days. Mr.. Mackay yet has seven
miles to construct in this county be-
tween Silver Creek bridge and Ber-
nardino station. He is now making
his home in Tucson, where he has
rented comfortable residence.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22
miami Silver Belt. Feb. 18l

miami Silver Belt, Feb. 49,
The new concrete steps on Indian
Hill have been thrown open to the
public traffic. This improvement IS
much appreciated by residents of
that section of the town The cleo
t., lights installed in tn ce ter ami
top of the steps are functioning and
light up the stairway we'll at night.
One lady resident of Indian Hill
has suggested that the town coun-
Gil should install phonograph with
jazz music records for continuous
playing at the top of the steps. Her
idea is that residents of Indian Hill
will find it much easier to climb the
lis steps in the stairway, if they
have the accompaniment of little
jazz music.
1t is hard to satisfy some folks.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22

(Arizona Republican, Feb. 49,
A handsome edifice costing at least
100000 is to be erected by the con-
gregation of the Central Methodist
church at the corner of Central ave-
nue. and Pierce street, site of two
and one-half lots having been pur-
chased at that location.
The old historic building at the
corner of Central avenue and Pierce
street has been sold and possession
is to be given the church on July l..
In the interests of the new church
which is to be built in Phoenix,
Bishop H. M. DuBose of Berkeley,
California, made a visit to this city
Tuesday. After a splendid turkey
dinner served by the ladies of the
Central Methodist church Tuesday
evening, several talks were made by
the heads of the various depart
ments outlining the present needs for
a larger and better equipment to
meet the growing demands that now
rested upon the church.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22

Washburn's Famous Colored Min
strels at Lyric Theatre, Nogales,
February 26-27-28th., Matinee for
ladies and children at 2 p. M, Feb
ruary 9th.
Big street parade and band concert
every day.
The Clifton Era said of this show.
A large audience at the Garrick
last night witnessed the Washburn's
Minstrels. They give a high class and
clean performance. Their opening
was a fine scenic production, the
Festival of Flowers. A beautiful
stage setting. All of their costumes
were the finest silks and satins. The
end men were certainly funny. The
jokes were new to us anyway. The
singing and dancing was good. The
olio or vaudeville part that followed
the first part was very clever. Jim
Wise (from Georgia by telegraph)
the leading Comedian in a bright
and new monologue, was fine. jim
my Stewart with his one string fid-
die was a riot. Watts Brothers bill
ed as acrobats supreme, surely fill
ed the bill. A very clever perform
ance, johnson and Johnson, Crosby
and Crosby and several other clever
acts closed the olio. Then came the
closing bill, entitled the Pullman
Porter. A very funny act. Take it
all the way through, it was the best
minsterl show that has visited Cliff
ton since the new house opened.
The Burlington Haw-Eye, of Bur-
lington, Iwoa, has this to say about
strels gavethe Washburn's Minstrels
Washburn's famous colored Min
strels gave two performances here,
playing to good houses. 1t is made
up of Colored People who travel in
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22

conditions generally, production r9-
ing ahead and shipping begins as
socn rs roads will permit.
W. H. I,arkin, of the tufa fra oi
Monahan & Larkin, operating quar-
ries in Kirkland valley, visited the
city yesterday on business and re-
ported new machinery installed re-
Gently as in action, the product in the
rough going to Los Angeles for
building. The demand is greater than
can be supplied, and the undertaking
is a success.
o. W. Blickenstaff, manager of the
|. & ]. Mining company, operating
silver mine in Copper Basin district,
visited the city yesterday and report
ed building of the new wagon road of
two miles in length from the Iona
Prieta to his camp, as nearly COM
pleted and moving of building and
machinery would begin today. This
roadway has been constructed from
private funds SOLELY and his COM
pany has not asked cent from the
county, although heavy expenditures
have been and are to be made. Of
the mine showing Mr.. Blickenstaff
is very much pleased.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22
WASHBuRNS M|NSTRELS COMING

their own steel Pullman car, and the
company wears a prosperous appear
ance. The band is as jazzy as the
times demand and the performance
is very creditable one. There are
some good singers and the company
is especially strong in comedians,
several of whom are above the aver
age and are familiar figures on the
vaudeville stage. There is one OF
the tallest men ever seen In MIN
strels performance, and he is good
all round man. Several of the dam
GERS are above the average, and all
are good There are some acts in
the Olio, that are known the world
over.
Prices for the Washburn's are 75c,
$1OO an $1.50 plus war tax. Matinee
75c plus war tax, and seat in the
house.
Tickets now on sale at the Bordei
News Agency, Montezuma Hotel, OF
Mrs. John G. Howard, 25th Infantry
Camp.
Soldiers! Canteen Checks good,
25th Infantry Exchange.
Do not miss big street parade and
band concert.
The following telegram was re-
ceived last night.
Bowie, Arizona.
Mrs. John G. Howard.
Lyric Theatre Nogales, Arizona.
Paper expressed today, show Doug
las Wednesday, Waiting to hear from
railroad about reaching Nogales,
Trying to get them to run special, if
not will have to make Nogaless Fri.
day and Saturday. Will advise as
soon as l hear, so you will have cor
rect dates.
J. w. Brownlee.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22
(Arizona Republican, Feb. 19.)

(Arizona Republican, Feb. 19.)
Claiming that the health of his
wife and child demanded constant
medical attention so that they were
compelled to be absent from their
homestead. James E. Martin yester-
day filed his answer in the contest
proceeding brought against him in
the U. S. land office by Louis M.
Chirros. Chirros alleges that Martin
abandoned his homestead near Casa
Grande and that he failed to establish
his residence there.
The contestee, through his attor-
ney Stephen Rayburn, claims that he
established his residence on the home
stead in good faith. He claims that
he. cleared 20 acres and made I'M
provements, and only health condi-
tions made it necessary for him to go
to California where his wife and
child are under the care of a physi.
clan. He alleges that the contest
action was brought at the instance of
another for speculative purposes,
claiming that price had even been
set on the property if the entry was
cancelled. He gave the price as
$1,000
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22

RAGS WANTED-Will pay s
cents per pound for good clean rags.
Oasis office.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22
J. w. Brownlee.

description is as follows: Nineteen
or 20 years Of age, slender, weight
about 1876 pounds, smooth shaven,
brown hair, defect in one eye,
brown sweater, vest with leather
collar, large white hat, with cord
around the hat, height about 5
feet inches, wears army trench
shoes with hob nails and heel plates
on them. 1t is thought that he is
a deserter from the army.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22
miami Silver Belt, Feb. 1877

r. E. Jaycox, with his family are
today moving into the home vacated
by G. T. Smith on Buena Vista ter
race and he says that he is now a
full fledge Miamian.
Mr.. Jaycox is the new manager of
the Standard Oil Company in Miami,
having been transferred from Hol-
brook to succeed Mr.. C. T. Smith
who was sent to Douglas. Mr.. Jay
cox is competent manager and has
occupied some very important sta
tions with the Standard Oil Company
during the past few years.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22
miami Silver Belt, Feb. 49,

Deputy Sheriff E. Hamilton has
returned to Winkelman from a two
uay unsuccessful pursuit of a man
named Tom Brown, who is accused
OF recently having burgularized
several houses in Winkelman. He
was tracked as far as tht noun
talns in this direction, but the of
ficer finally lost the trail. The rob-
Der had stopped at ranch house
and according to statements from
one of the ranchmen he had in his
possession two open-faced gold
watches gold chain, a French
army gun and a short sword. His
The daily morning oasis., 1920-02-22

prescott Journal-Miner Feb. IT,
R. c. Houston, owner of desirably
rated silver mines in the Pine Flat
region of Upper Turkey creek, is in
the city on business pertaining to his
interests, and gives a good report of
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30
"BUNKERED" FILMED
IN SLEEPY HOLLOW

The big club house and golf links
II the famous Sleepy Hollow Country
club, at Scarborough, Westchester
county, New York. were used as the
locale II "Bunkered," the latest Para.
mountDrew comedy. n romance OF the
golf links, which will be shown at the
Princess, Saturday, April 3.
Mrs. Drew is seen in the comedy as
Polly. the character she made famous
in the celebrated comedies starring the
late Sidney Drew, her husband, and
herself In this brochure Polly Is the
sister of Jimmie Dexter, a golf cham
piou, and although he Is bitterly OPP
posed to women golfers, Polly is n
feminine champion herself. II is be-
,ause Of this that Jimmy ultimately
stars IN n matrimonial hazard with
unique results with Polly smiling as
lis self imposed troubles increase.
OF course everything comes out well,
lut there is many a smile until that
occurs. Donald Mcbride plays OPP
posite Mrs. Drew and there is an ex-
ceHent supporting cast.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30
WHERE THE ROMANS BUILT
cite Of Old City Of oIrta, Italy, De
serlbed az Place Of Mourn
full Grandeur.

The site on which tho city Of Cirta
stands rises sharply from the south
TO the north. II is terrible
height. Looking up from the little
footpsth running round the gorge at
distance Of q few hundred yards from
the bottom, the great rock looms up
like q most tragic fate. The mournful
grandeur Of the place Is In keeping
with the character OF Masinissa and
other stern and savage ehieftalns and
the uncompromislng times In which
they lived.
The gorge Of the Rummel Is mar
row. rarely more than some hundred
yards across, and straight. Trag
msnts Of Roman ruins still cling to la
precipltous sides wherever Judgment
can be found. Along the north side
the water has burrowed deep down
through q series Of caverns until II
reaches the Kasba. The Romans took
advantage of the natural arch thus
formed at the angle OF the tive sides,
using the arch as Its foundation 10
erect a magnificent bridge, known
here, as were the bridges at Toledo,
the Calceus Herculis near Biskra, and
elsewhere, as "El Kahtara," the
Bridge. It's ruins still remain.
Cyril Fletcher Grant. In '@Twlrt Sand
and Sea-"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30

for sale and while terms are easy. III
Pass county cannot sell bonds TO build
county roads, having received but one
bid, that for % per cent and with
strings to Il that precluded accept
ance. This company offers 30 take our
bonds at par. Finally. we know not
what the next nine years will bring
forth. Doubtless many people here
nine years ago said. II don't SEQ what
30 many people are coming TO Dem
ing for. II can't support what are
here already; yet the town has con-
tinued 90 grow. The next nine years
should add large percentage to the
present population. Should oil or some
unforeseen condition make city OF
Deming, the water question would be-
come very acute. This Is tie day OF
opportunity. Let us settle the question
now for all time by closing the deal
The villages all over America and
civilization own their own water
plants, 1t Is highly desirable, but to
the city it is imperative. Let us act
Alright by closing the deal now.
A CITIZEN in the Headlight.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30
VOTE FOR WILSON

Do you know
The government spent from 1917 t.
1920 36,s1S million dollars?
DO You know
The total appropriations from 1TSf
to 1917 were only 40 billions?
Do you know
From 1917 to 1920 the government
collected in taxes 1909 million dollars
and borrowed "a billion dollars?
Do you know
The government spent 100 million
dollars building port terminals al
Charleston, Norfolk and other places
from which not u single ship sailed
during the war;
DO you know
The government spent 20 million dol.
larsb uilding a terminal up the river
from Charleston which ships could not
reach because the river was too shall
low TO float them?
DO you know
The government spent 40 million
dollars building nitrate plants, but did
not pOrduce a pound OF nitrates for use
In the war?
Do you know
The government spent 100 million
dollars building powder plants, none OF
which produced a pound OF the powder
used in the war;
DO you know
The government spent 100 million
dollars on tanks, but that the first
American tank reached France after
the armisticei
Do you know
The government spent billion d.l-
lars ON shells, but that only 1900
American made shells reached cur
forces in France-abOut a ten-minute
supply?
Do you know
The government spent III million
dollars on gas, but that not a single
American made gas shell was fired by
the American forces in France?
Do you know
The government spent AIS million
dollars on guns, but that only seventy
two American made guns reached our
forces at the frOntg
Do you know
The government spent Z million
dollars on a naval training camp in
Virginia after the armistice was
simedi
Do you know
The government spent 20 million
dollars ON a powder plant at Nitro.
W. Va, and sold II for millions7
DO you know
The government spent 100 million
dollars for a nitrate plant at Muscle
Shoals, Ala, and that congress has
been asked for additional approprla-
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30
FAvORs BOND ISSUE

To the taxpayers OF Deming ths
matter OF the purchase Of the pres
ent water plant Is purely business
proposition. Other considerations may
enter In but will not influence the de.
cision- Shall we purchase or shall
we not? Is fire insurance god bust
ness proposition? Great business men
universally concede II is, and the re-
tail merchant that does not carry ade-
quate insurance finds his credit with
his wholesale houses materially i'm
paired. Deming met with one heavy
loss because of inadequate water sup
lply-perhaps numerous others-and
will be called upon, doubtless, to repeat
the experience an indefinite number OF
times during the next nine years.
Without renewal OF the franchise 10
the water company, we may rest as
sured that they win not replace the
present inadequate mains In the bust
ness district. or elsewhere, for period
OF nine years. A single fire could
easily cost the property owners many
times the entire present asking price
Of the water property-and II would
earn no dividends. The experience OF
the race has been condensed into the
proverb, ut Is better to be safe than
to be sorry" and surely II would be
better, even IL the city had to be taxed
to keep up the property, to have ade-
Quate protection for what we already
have invested than 10 haggle about the
matter Of price and hope that we may
at some future time be able 10 take adj
vantage of the necessity OF the water
company and secure its property at
price that will not be giving valued re-
celved. As matter Of fact, however,
as this Is a going concern and earning
from 10 to 20 per cent upon the invest
ment, il appeals TO the writer that II
is a vastly better opportunity than
most municipalities ever are offered to
acquire the assurance OF the first ne
cessity Of life In adequate quantity mt a
moderate price. Granting that the
change In rates will reduce net earn
ings somewhat does not alter the advls.
ability Of getting rid Of foreign cor
poration levying its own tribute upon
our people every hour Of the day. Den
yer labored for years 10 get possession
of her water system and finally paid
s14,OOOOO0 for a plant that cost ST.
100000. II memory be true, the fight
arose after the franchise expired. To
order the company 10 vacate the streets
meant suicide, for water Is essential.
To confiscate private property was IL
legal; 80 the battle ragged.
Let us secure our plant while 1t is
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30
CATTLE AND HORSE
GROWERS ASSN MEETS

Roswell, n. NJ, Mach 29.-The an.
nual convention OF the New Mexico
Cattle and Horse Growers Association
opened here today with an attendance
that passed all expectations.
Liept-Gov. B. +. Pankey, in an ad
dress this forenoon, urged n stronger
organization and pleaded with every
stockman In the state to belong TO the
association. He asked that more at.
tettion be paid to representation In
the state Legislature and pointed out
that the stockmen must take more in
terest in concerted action for the pro
lection Of the livestock industry.
Addresses were also made today by
C. NJ. 0Donel, vice-president OF the
American National Livestock Associa.
ton, and George II. Rommel of the bu.
reau OF animal industry.
The visitors were guests tonight at a
special entertainment given at the arm
DRY and later at an open air dance on
the street pavement.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30
CAUGHT CIGARETTE THIEVES

Ramon Ramarez. Robert Garcia and
Bud Nesbit, the latter n negro, are In
jail as the result OF attempting TO col.
lect money for cigarettes delivered 10
Jack Wright at the Silver avenue pool
hall, the cigarettes being stolen. Il Is
believed by the police, from Murray 4
Layne. The negro, who negotiated the
sale, escaped for the time, and was not
captured until last night while at.
tempting to get away on freight
train.
Mr.. Wright laid a trap for the al.
legged robbers, following the offer Of
the negro TO sell cigarettes worth $50
case for $50. Mr.. Wright negotiated
with the negro and had the police on
hand when the two Mexicans at
tempted TO collect the money the negro
remained on the street and escaped by
running through the Sunset hotel. Chief
of Police Kealy fired at one Of the
Mexieans, who halted instantly. The
shots caused near panic.
In Judge c. G. Rogers court this
morning the men were held to the
grand jury, bond being fixed at 1000
each.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30

CATHOLIC MISSION CLOSED

The Catholic mission closed Sunday
night with enthusiastic services. The
Rev. Father Joseph Garnet Is too mod
est a pastor to desire publicity, but he
did say that the meetings were n great
success and that he feels that all his
flock has received great spiritual
blessing from the work OF the Rev.
Father ii. ]. Swift of III Paso. All
the meetings were well attended.
Father Garnet Is soon to go to his old
home In France and the success OF the
mission ought to make him enjoy his
well-earned holiday.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30

Philadelphia, March pa dispatch
from Dover. Del, where the legislature
met in special session yesterday, says
ratification of the suffrage amendment
by Delaware seemed doomed unless
something unexpected develops to In
fluence members now apparently
against such action.
Failure of the Delaware legislature
to ratify the suffrage amendment will
probably mean that women will not
vote in the coming presidential pri-
maries and elections. Thirty-five
states only have ratified, while thirty
six are necessary to make the amend
ment law. No other state legisla-
lures are expected to be In session be-
fore the presidential elections, hence
upon Delaware hinges the hopes OF
the suffragists.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-03-30

Washington, March 29.-The execu-
tive committee Of the American Legion
tonight put up to congress the proposal
to pay adjusted compensation to for
mer service men and women at once
$3.50 for every day in service.
The action reversed n previous vote
by the committee which recorded 81
state representatives for the legisla-
tive committees plans for cash relief
at 81 a day, adopted as substitute
for the original proposal Of $50 a
month. The committees determination
TO boost relief followed general re-
view OF a composite bill which the
Legion will present to the house ways
and means committee Wednesday, in
Guiding privileged land settlement.
home building aid, and extension Of vo-
catIonal training.