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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30

SpokesmanReview said editorially
The growth of community centers
in the United States has been So
cial feature of the past decade. They
tend to restore the old neighborli-
ness of American life that had been
so swamped by the immense develop
ment of cities and the rush and en-
tanglement of modern society that
the saying that "a great crowd is a
great solitude" has been strength,
| ened. They have spread from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, probably re-
ceiving as much attention in the
west as in the east.
Pullman swings into line with the
movement through its chamber of
commerce approving the proposal to
establish a center and authorizing it's
agents to proceed as quickly as FEAST
bic with translating intention into
achievement. The fourfold service
expected to be rendered by the Pull
man center comprises headquarters
for the farmers of the Pullman dis
trict headquarters for the physical
development of the residents of Pull
man, headquarters for civic gather
ings and union of all public activi-
ties of the Pullman community.
For an agricultural center like
Pullman such an institution as the
community center is as helpful a
servant of the public as anything
The Spokesman-Review can think of.
Great advantages of many kinds ac-
crue to the community from devel-
opment of the civic center The ex-
perience of other communities with
community centers indicates that
this at Pullman can be operated sue
cessfully.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30
ME FACTS ABOUT OUR GOV
EMINENT

Tot for years has there been such
lent unrest as exists in the world
gay. Even the casual reader OF
daily newspaper sees that the
lid is sick and needs a doctor.
way to social health is through
awakened interest in the affairs
pur government and an increased
ling of our responsibility in its
fare and administration. Not
i'll we understand the magnitude
efficiency of the United States
Iernment do we feel the respect
| it and the pride in participating
II that it deserves.
1t the present moment, in spite of
Jour unrest, the United States is
ssst favored of the worlds ma
We have enjoyed a century
half of the government of the
pie, for the people, by the peo-
+ 1t is not perfect, but it is the
INCEST, most substantial and most
'Fient government in the world to-
he First National bank is con-
plating the free distribution
Png its friends and patrons of a
les of highly illustrated articles on
government of the United States.
articles, although written in
lular form, will be of real educa-
lal value. They are to be mailed
kctly to the homes of this com
hitys&ithout charge. The plan is
Keeping with the new idea that
Fy progressive financial institu.
\ owes broader service to its
immunity. The modern bank is nc
ger only a place where money is
2osited at one window and drawn
knother. 1t is rather a center oil
Btructive and helpful information
which any one may bring his fl.
3cial problems with some conf
Zee of finding a solution for them
hese stories are designed to show
benefits that each of US derives
a the service of the government
~ have been brought up to the
cute, and however well informed
reader may be he is sure to fine
ething new in them. They hav,
articular appeal to new citizens
igners and school children, al
as furnishing interesting and in
ctive reading to practically every
The community is sure to ben
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30
CIVIC COOPERATION

Five or six different matters OIL
immunity Importance were present
! before the chamber OF commerce
- Tuesday for consideration. Each
+ the different matters is vital to
be interests of the people of the
immunity, problems in the solu-
IN of which every person of the
immunity should have a voice.
svre chamber is functioning admir-
1v ne a clearing house for all these
oblems, and is handling all of
an in a satisfactory way. But the
,rI, falls on the shoulders of a
men who are willing to serve on
nmittees and give freely of their
ne in the interests of the public
,od. Every one of the problems
resented Tuesday could have been
,ndled through a well appointed
immunity center, the same or bet
results could have been secured
the work incidental to the solu-
N of the problems would have been
,trbuted among a greater number
people. Men, women and chill
IN Would have their part to play
all big matters of civic Importance,
i the entire community would
We a voice in the proceedings.
The chamber of commerce is do
a remarkable work, it's accom-
Ishments have gained wide recog-
lion, the organization is pointed
/ as the most successful of its kind
the Northwest, yet the men who
willing to give freely of their
be and ability should not be over
kded with duties. With the es-
blishment of the proposed COM
hnity center many of these prob
hs could be. handled, yet the ex-
Ilent Swork of the chamber need
j be impaired an iota. There is
lnty of work for both organiza-
ms.
Picture the possibilities for civic
I'D through cooperation between
community center, the chamber
3 commerce. and the city council
sh a combination would bring ev-
organization in the community,
Try person in the community into
pct contact with the problems. All
bid take an interest and a part in
fr solution. A brilliant future for
city and the adjacent country
id not be denied.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30
THE FORUM

Under this head will be pub
lished communications upon
any subject of general interest
to the community. The arti-
cles should be brief-not over
500 words, unless dealing with
matters of great Importance
must be free from personals
ties, and must be signed by the
writer. The Herald is not re-
sponsible for any opinions
which may be advanced by con-
tributors to this department
and reserves the right to de-
termine whether or not contri-
buttons are suitable for publ
cation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30
MOVEMENT OF THE WHEAT
CROP

An exceptional opportunity is af.
forded to the farmers of the Pacific
Northwest by the present congested
condition of the railroads to dispose
OF their wheat crop promptly and to
advantage. The railroads of the
east and middle west have been Sc
choked with traffic during the last
crop year that an abnormally large
proportion of it remains on the farm,
and it cannot be out of the way be-
fore the new crop is harvested. Much
of the bank funds is tied up in loans
on this unshipped wheat, which thus
becomes responsible for the strin-
gency of the money market. Slow
movement of traffic generally has
had like effect.
This section is comparatively free
from these difficulties, and is in a
position to take advantage of them.
The old crop of wheat is about out
of the way and harvesting of a new
crop of at least 60,000,000 bushels
has begun. The railroads are not
crowded with traffic to any such de-
gree that they cannot move wheat
trains promptly. Ships are available
to carry the crop abroad.
All the conditions are propitious
for prompt sale and shipment of the
crop. The obstacles to movement of
the middle western and eastern crop
create an opportunity to sell the crop
of the Pacific Northwest in European
markets at prices which should turn
loose about $15O,0OO,OOO in the next
few months. The farmers would
then be enabled to pay their loans
and the banks would have funds to
finance manufacturing and general
business. Much employment would
be given to all branches of the ship
ping business at Portland. This sec
ton would close the year in fine
shape for another years business.
A line of action which would be
of advantage to all interests should
command the cooperation of all. II
the railroads provide cars, of which
there is no such famine as prevails
in the east, and if the farmers make
the most of the favorable market, il
can be done.-Oregonian
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30
eft from this distribution and every


home should have a complete set.
Never before have Americans
taken such an intense interest in
their government. The extension of
income taxes and the widespread
purchase of Liberty Bonds have made
us all financial partners in its well
fare. We all want to know more
about it and we have a right to
know. That is why the publication
of this material comes at precisely
the right moment and why it may be
expected to be so welcome. This
public interest in governmental af-
fairs is a healthy and natural inter
est. 1t will lead to increased knowl-
edge, more intelligent understand
ing and long strong stride ahead
We understand that it is the de-
sire to make this distribution as wide
as possible Some, however, are sure
to be overlooked and as the supply
Oh articles is necessarily limited, 1t is
suggested that everyone who wishes
to receive them call at the bank and
leave their names for inclusion in
the mailing list.
1t has been anticipated that many
will wish to keep each number of the
series of governmental articles as re-
ceived, as each will deal with diff
ferent department of the govern
ment For this purpose it is under
stood that there is available limit
ed number of beautiful containers,
one of which can be obtained by any
person desiring it by calling during
banking hours for it.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30

If the boys of the community were
asked to vote on the question of who
is the most popular man in the COM
munity it's safe bet that C. N. Cur
tbs, the efficient scoutmaster, would
get an overwhelming majority. And
when the boys say a man is their
idol it's a certainty that he is made
of the stuff that makes for the high
est class of citizenship.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30
KEEPING THE BOY ON THE FARM

One of the farmers most difficult
problems has been the keeping of the
| boy on the farm. 1t seems to be
human nature that as soon as a bog
arrives at the young manhood period
the city appeals very strongly to HIM
| All the while he is attending the
country school he hears all sorts of
stories about the good times folks
are having in the city. During the
summer vacation period his city
cousin comes out to spend a few
days on the farm and tells him all
about the amusements going on back
home and the conveniences he has in
the city of which the farm lad is de-
prived. All these rumors tend to
excite the curiosity of the country
lad and by the time he reaches about
20 years of age he has decided to
desert the farm, go to the city, en-
joy life and above all make lots OF
Up to this time he has spent air
his life on the farm. He has learned
the cultivation of the soil, the rota>
ton of crops and the million ana
one other things necessary to the
successful operation of the farm. His
value to the farmer can not be esti-
mated and oftentimes should the lad
depart for the city, it is necessary
| for the farmer to try and replace
him by some fellow who is inexper-
| fenced, which results in loss OF
time, production and money. Quite
often such action is detriment to
! the young man as well as to the
| farmer. For when he gets to the
city he finds that things are not
just as he had them pictured. He is
required to start in on a job at the
bottom and oftentimes before he has
worked his way up to responsible
position he becomes discouraged and
settles down to a very ordinary life
of meager means without the posi-
bilities of the Independent life which
were afforded him had he remained
on the farm.
Now the thing which has in most
cases taken the farm boy to the city
is the promise of more pleasure,
more comfort and more convenience
in his living condition as well as the
promise of more pay and better adj
vancement, Where conveniences OF
electric light and power, OF running
water and modern bath room and
labor saving devices of all kinds
have been installed on the farm il
is found that the boys are muci
more content to stay and carry on
the work for which their early train
ing has fitted them. A great many
farmers, heads of families in which
there are several boys, have realized
this and have given their farms these
modern conveniences. They have
been repaid by having their boy
stay with them instead of going tt
the city.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30

You who live in Pullman recently privileged to witness
great music demonstration.
several weeks ago Marie Morrsey direct
comparison with the New Edison stood side nv e
Part of the time it the hearng-nart NJ
the time the New Edison Yet listened could not
tell the two apart. There nc difference.
The New Edison merely initiating the artist because
then would not have fooled was merev
mechanically reproducing the artists voce-ha too Won
could have detected The New Edison was actually RE-
CREATING the living voice of the artsrenderng you music
itself When music way both are nusic
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30

F. V. Roth has started work on a
large apartment house to accommo-
date 20 families. j. r. Stephenson
will add several apartments to the
second floor of his studio. Frank
Forman will built a new bungalow
Sounds like Pullman is going to solve
that housing problem as she has
solved all other big problems.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30
CITY OFFICIAL DIS
CUSSES FIRE EQUIPMENT

Editor Pullman Herald:
One would infer from reports
often expressed from organizations
and individuals that Pullman had no
fire protection from any source, Now
1 will give you an outline of what
we have in the way of fire fighting
equipment. First, we have two
carts down town equipped with 500
feet of first class hose to each cart,
and l will guarantee this hose to
stand 1T pounds water pressure
with closed nozzle without any leaks.
We also have a cart on Military hill,
one on College hill and one on Meth
odist hill, each equipped with $50
feet of first class hose. The last
carts mentioned are located as fol-
lows: The one on Military hill is
located on Webb avenue, 100 feet
east of State street; the one on Meth
odist hill is located on Water and
Alder street and the one on College
hill is on c. street by the water tower.
We have also four (4) chemical
tanks which are in the City hall at
all times and are always charged
and ready for use. The time the
First National block burned in 1917
we maintained a pressure of So
pounds with eight (S) streams play
ing on the fire for three hours with
out lowering the reservoir.
While it is true we should have a
fire truck and some other equipment
we are in greater need of place to
keep a truck, with steam heat and
when we have such equipment we
will have a man to handle the truck
and be there at all times. Our city
fathers see the need of these things
and have repeatedly talked of these
will permit this equipment will be
added We are in need of a CONNER
cial truck to help take care of our
street department but we are not
for it and 1 am sure
when we see our way clear it will
be purchased without delay. Our
pump should be on our lot by the
City hall and we should have an
auxiliary pump in connection, and a
heating plant and fuel bins, but it
takes time for all these improve
ments and the time is not far dis
tant when all these improvements
will be made. AS street commission
er am working the least force pos
sible in order to cut expenses and
believe l can truthfully say we are
getting along with less than one-half
the men of any town of the size of
Pullman in the state of Washington.
While our fire equipment is not
up to date l believe, if properly han
died, will serve our needs without
mourning any further obligations
upon the city at the present time,
and when l look back and see what
has been done and the way our city
is getting out Of debt we should only
speak praise of the way our city Of
ficials have handled the affairs of
the city.
If any one is skeptical about our
fire equipment l will gladly show
any committee and go with them to
see what we have.
All fire hydrants are tested fire.
quently and all hose carts are in
spected often, and everything is done
to keep the present equipment in
AL order.
Also in order that the water sup
ply does not run low we run the
pump about three hours in the fore
noon and from p. m. to 9 D. m,
or until the reservoir is full.
c. NJ. HOOPER,
Street and Water Superintendent.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30
DAILY BOOSTS PULLMAN MOVE

Pullman's plans for a community
center are meeting with the approval
not only of the citizens of Pullman
and the rural districts adjacent, bur
of the people of the Inland Empire.
Voicing its approval of the plan The
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30

Club work is designated especially
for the boy and girl; it satisfies the
desire to achieve and own and com
bines learning with doing.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30

Opening date for the first semes-
ter of the State College has been set
for September 20, 1920. Write to
the Registrar, Pullman, Washington,
for catalogue.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30

Join the farm bureau in your COM
munity, it stands for the best inter
ests of the farmer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-30

INsURANCE-Talk with Downen
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-26
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
BY Lee Pape.
DATES

Dates are wat keeps calendars frum
being useliss. II it wasent for the dates
there wouldent be enything left on a cal
lendar but q pickture of a gerl without
eny information. All calendars for the
same yeer are ixackly alike, so if you reed
one YOU know watts in them all.
Dates have their good points and
their bad points. Thus dates make his
terry one Of the hardest things to study
but on the other hand people that make
a lot of Engagements would get all mixed
up If there wasent eny dates.
Your 2 most important dates is the
date YOU was born on and the date YOU
die on, and yet somebody has to tell
you wat day you was born on and you
don't know weather to bleeve it or not,
and you never find out wat date you
die on.
Many dates get more important as
they get older Thus wen somebody
says 1892 the ferst thing you think of
is Columbiss discovering America, but
in 1902 everybody was proberly thinking
of sumthing intirely diffrent.
Some people never know wat date it
is, vile Others are always asking you
jest out of curiosity. This proves it takes
all sorts of people to make werld.
1t is always a good thing to start
a letter with the date for 2 reasons,
ferst, because whoever gets the letter
would proberly miss it If it wasent there,
and 2nd because then you have at leest
one line done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-26
SANDMAN STORY.
BY Mrs. F. A. Walker.
Copyright. 1919, by tho Mcclure News-
paper Syndicate. Now Yorx City.
THE BOAT RIDE.
Part III


''This is the log l told you about,
children" said Mrs. Turtle, then right off
quick she said; ooh, see that wild turkeyl'
Mr.. Fox turned to look and into the
log scrambled oil the chicks 30 that
when MIR. Fox turned back there was
not chick in sight as if the ground
had swallowed them up.
Mr.. Fox looked under the bushes,
behind the rocks and then he looked
at the log where Mrs. Turtle sat on the
ground beside it.
"You stupid old thing" she said.
II don't suppose you saw where they
went"
Then Mr.. Fox saw the open end of
the log and into it he poked his nose.
"Come out" he called, "or / will come
in there and eat you"
"Peep-peep," cried the frightened chicks
"Don't be scared" said Mrs. Turtle,
che cannot get in.'
$50 that is what you meant by what
you said when we came to this log, !"
said Mr.. Fox very angry; "you told
them to go lin there to escape from me;
l have good mind to eat you"
AS he said this Mr.. Fox put his nose
right close to Mrs. Turtles head in
very threatening manner; he gave a
cry and jumped, but he carried with
him on the end of his nose Mrs. Turtle
hanging on with all her strength Mr.
Fox shook and he shook, but still Mrs.
Turtle kept her hold and when she thought
he had been hurt enough to scare him she
let go and dropped to the ground on some
soft moss.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-26
DAILY ECONOMY CALENDAR
Copyright, 1915 by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate. New York City.
THE HOUSEWIVES HAND.

There was q time when many people
admired enormously fair white hand.
1t was looked upon as the emblem of
"a lady - Servants were cheap and
plentiful The over-population OF Europe
was still supplying US with enough female
help to make il possible for every woman
in moderate circumstances 10 have one
or two servants at least. At any rate few
women whose husbands wtre able and IN
dustrious had to do their own washing and
scrubblng The toil-worn hand indicated
actual poverty usually. Itswas the hand
of the woman who had no home of her
own but who had 10 do the hard work
in other women S kitchens 10 get her daily
bread.
But now the toil-worn hand. the hand
that is blaekened little by summer and
autumn's fruits, and bruised little, and
scratched a little, is more apt to belong
to the woman who has all those things
that most women really covet-a home of
her own. Machinery has so revolutionized
industry that the poorest paid and least
skilled factory worker can still get through
her daily tasks without staining or rough
ening her hands.
Meantime the housewife with a home of
her own has more and more Of the actual
work to do. In small towns and suburbs
some years ago the woman who had to
go to a card party with blackened hands
and finger nails was sometimes painfully
self conscious. Now In MANY small
town the women who are looked upon as
social leaders, wives of doctors and lawyers
and clergymen, substantial, useful people
in the community-these women may all
have hands that show toll And they
are not ashamed of them. They know
that it is one of the prices they have to
pay for having h ONE and keeping it in
these days when homes are at premium
and domestic help is becoming increasing
ly difficult to secure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-26

1t did not take Mr.. Fox long TO ge,
away from there. He forgot all about
the chicks and ran for home to look
in the mirror to see if any of his nose
was left.
Mrs. Turtle crawled back to the log
and told the chicks their enemy had
gone. "You better come out and run
home"
How they would have reached home
if Mr.. Dog had not happened along
just then will never be known.
Mrs. Turtle crawled under the log
when she saw Mr.. Dog coming and
whispered: Don't mention me to him
whatever you tell him for we are not
good friends"
"Well, runaway" said Mr.. Dog show
did you get in the woods? You are lucky
not to have met Mr.. Fox run along home.
Mr.. Dog kept back of them and hust-
led them along and before they knew it
there they were right by the barnyard
gate; it was only little way from where
they had been.
When Dicky Duck and the other
ducks saw the chicks again they asked,
if they wanted to go sailing the next d ay
but ell the chicks said was the barnyard
was the best place and that water had
no charm for them.
II told you they would get over it,
said Old Black Hen to Mrs. Hen one day
soon after; they are like alfother chicks"
But Mrs Hen shook her head, No:
something happened that day; they were
lost and Mr.. Dog brought them home"
she said. My chicks are different from
other chicks and / am sure they would
have tried to swim if something had not
stopped them"