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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
The Cotton Situation.

CENDING a Texas committee to Mexico to investigate
the effects the pink boil weev in the Lsguna district
win be Of educational value but unless Texas prevail
the United States government to do someth1ng OF
what real value viii the Investigation beg
Mexico has offered to cooperate with the United States
She has intmated her willingness to abandon cotton
growing infested regions that menace the American
cotton crop provided the difference in cotton profits and
the profits from other crops grown IN the place Of cotton
would be made up by the cotton interests Of this country
It alone the cotton crop Of Texas that Is at stake
but the cotton crop Of the entire south So long the
boil weev remains in the Lsguna district Texas cotton
vii Be IN danger Of contamination and quarantine.
The cost Of doing away with cotton in the Lag dis
trct would not be burdensome If spread the entire
growing industry the United States and graduated
cording to proximity to the danger zone.
The price American cotton would bring in Mexico, being
OF better grade and having less competition from Me1
can cotton would almost not entirely offset this cost
It therefore the American government and not only
Texas should investigate the cotton situation in Mex
leo and find a remedy
Fl Paso property is valued at $1,000 for each nhabi-
tant.
WHAT'S become of the hotel clerk Who wanted to see
the marriage license?
Point Isabel got the map the result Of the cleo
ton, anyhow.
We mon the truth. not only By The reason but
also By The heart.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
Short SnatCheS
From EUe1y1Chere

You can say one thing for party
loyalty. Il saves one the annoyance
OF thinking-Baltimore sun.
IN that Haytien PROBE. instead Of
telling il TO the marines. they viii
tell It on the marines.-Florida Times
Union
II gave AN age" says one woman.
Neither Of the men in the registra-
tion booth looked at me like a record
ing angel"
The way the farmers are cussing
the bankers is sufficient evidence that
the farmers owe the bankers money
Columbia rs. c. Record.
a reporter on an Irish newspaper
can hang around the undertaking es-
adjustments and get practically all
OF the news.-Florida Metropolis.
The prohibiticnists are making
headway in England, we hear. The
historic struggle win now be between
St George and the Flagon.-New
York Evening Post.
Putting Shoes on Pre-War Basis
Headline. Putting shoes on him Is
all right. but old Pre-War Basis has
likely forgotten how 10 walk by this
time--Nashville Tenneesan.
The meals you eat here make you
think OF home" advertise a restaur-
ant. Well, don't the meals you eat in
any restaurant-in one way or the
otherl-Providence Tribune.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

yourself as TO the exact dimensions.
II his head seems widest at the top
tell him the car is goOd-looking; II
widest at the lower part, say u looks
rood. II your buyer is a blond. speak
70 him IN a business way inquire
into his bank balance. or ask him
confidentially whether or not his
home is mortgaged- Any question or
this sort viii convince him. To get
the favorable attention Of a brunei,
in his hand. ask him TO picture him
self changing a tire some summer
night on a road which lies along tho
ocean beach while a 1ul moon shines
overhead. II your man Is wide
headed. do not try TO force the sale
that there is no objection 10 his pur-
chasing the car. r. on the contrary
he is narroVT-headed. he can be pushed
into buying. Tell him he either buys
the car at your price or you leave
Immediately.
at is also OF great Importance to
determine the general outline Of your
buyers profile. Hold a piece Of paper
against his head and draw around
the features II the results show you
that he is convex. give him nothing
but facts in your sales-talk- Tell him
that several OF your customers have
sold their cars secondhand at twice
their original value (for curiosities),
and that the speed records Of the ma
chine can't be equalled (as jokes. In
case the profile is c0ncave, be theO-
retical. Explain 70 him that, as far
as you can see. the machine ought 10
get through az least one season To
a round-headed man you must speak
in q reckless manner. Such a type
has a gambling instinct Convince
him that the chances are ten TO one
he'll be killed before he has driven
a week. Dare him to buy the car.
The fat man must be spoken 10 in
terms Of comfort. Point out 10 him
that by opening the door OF the car,
he viii be able 20 lie on the seat at
full length with his feet extended,
while he Is being driven TO work.
During the sales-talk keep watch OF
your buyers posture. Be sure that
he stands straight, and do not allow
him 10 keep his hands in his pockets.
fThis position may be prevented by
placing your hands IN his pockets.)
II all these methods fail 70 make a
sale. you may rest assured that the
man has no money, and consequently
is not worthy q your valuable time"
''Tn all fairness to American car
rierss the traveller should appreciate
that even under the new railroad
rates. he pays less FOR passenger
transportation IN this country than
abroad and the service is in many
respects superior" said c. y. Agnew.
Z Conditions which contribute TO the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
Bedtime

I TNCLlE WIGGILT LONGEARS, the
u bunny rabbit gentleman was one
day hopping past the hollow stump
school where the lady mouse teacher
taught the animal children, when he
heard Miss Mouse saying
Attention. children, Hold your
nsedlesl Thread your needles. Aim
your needless SeEl
.a "Welll Weui That sounds just like
when soldiers are practicing their
drill lessons" said Uncle Wlggily 20
himself. 7 wonder II the lady mouse
teacher IS going to have the children
shoot2 Though she spoke OF needles
Maybe she IS going 70 stick the FUZZY
FOX or the Woozie Wolf ] had bet
ter 90 IN and see IL can help."
Thinking his pink nose to make
himself as brave as possible Uncle
WigEily went in the hollow stump
school and he vas delighted 70 see
there no Woozie Wolf nor FuZzie + OK
Instead he saw the lady mouse teacher
perched on her little platform. with a
needle and thread IN her paw. and In
the paws OF claws or wings o. the
animal girls and boys we're also
needles with long trains OF thread
"Oh. good morning. Uncle WigEIlyF
squeaked the lady mouse teacher.
you are just in time TO see Us prac-
tice our sewing drill, and perhaps you
would like 70 take q lesson yourself
"Ahemi' spoke Uncle WigEiiy, sort
OF solemn Ike I didn't Know tna'
animal men, or boys. seWed-
well. an teaching my pupils "a
sew" said the lady mouse teacher. and
then Uncle Wiggily noticed that sam
mic Lfttletail, the rabbit Johnnie and
Billie Bushytail, the squirrels Jackie
and Peetie Bow Wow, the DOGS, and
even Jimmie WibbleWobbler the duck
EnH anna1ne ard HnranH
1T is just as needful for boy 20
know how 20 do a little sewing as 10 is
a glrl." said the lady mouse i have
an extra needle and thread Uncle
WigFily. and perhaps You would Ike
TO take a sewing lesson
Il should be delightedl' spoke the
bunny rabbit gentleman Then put
ting his tail silk hat on the tin pan
which was filled with dried peas, be-
ing. in fact, the piano used IN the
hollow stump school, Uncle Wiggily
took his needle and thread
Attention, children called the
lady mouse teacher Hold your
needless Thread your needless Aim
your needlesi Sew
And with that the animal boys and
girls began their sewing lesson. and
so did Uncle Wiggily- They had
little pieces Of cloth each with hole
IN. and this hole they must mend or
dam. SO III no longer showed.
OF course the girl rabbits, like Susie
Littletail. the rabbit Lulu and Alice
Wibblewobble. the ducks, and Dottie
Flufftan. the lamb. did much better
at. sewing than the boy chaps Uncle
Wiggily sort Of puckered the piece OF
cloth where he darned the hole, and
SO aid Billie Wagtail, the goat
But Of course we don't expect the
boys, or Uncle Wiggily, 70 do as well
as the girls" said the lady mouse
teacher with a smile. IF they only
learn how 70 sew on a button or fix
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

animal boys and girls loved the bunny
rabbit gentleman
Come with ne. Uncle Wisgily.7 or
dered the Fuzzy Fox Come 20 ny
den-"
'.Noi stay where you arsi" sudden
" cried Sammie Littletail, the boy
rabbit, standing up at his seat. with
his needle and thread in one paw.
Fuzzy Fox.
who tells me to stapg' sneered the
i dol" cried Sammie. Come on
fellows and girlsl" he shouted wen
save Uncle Wiggilyi Attention. Take
the thread out Of your needless Aim
yer needless Stick them at the Fox.
yes. stick them at the foxi" cried
the other animal boys and girls.
At the bad animal they rushed, each
one with a long sharp. shining needle
And the lady mouse rushed with her
needle. too. And when the Fuzzy Fox
saw all the sharp. shiny points aimed
at him he just tucked his tail be-
tween his legs and jumped out OF the
window.
This is no place for me. when IN
Gle WiEgily takes a sewing lesson-
/ hoWied the fox, ar he ran away. 50
he didn't get the bunny after all And
% the sunshine doesn't flicker in the
looking glass and tickle the roses on
the carpet so they sneeze of their
leaves. III tell you next about Uncle
WiEFily and Nurse James dress
Copyright, 1880. by the Mcclure News
] paper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
Pan-Amencans.

- FvTvAI IN the southwest Of PanAmercan round tables
h viii help to bring the women of Mexico aid the United
states closer together The meetings Of the round table
VIII afford them opportunities to know the social and
domestic problems Of each country better When the
women Of two nations understand each other the welding
process is assisted First the ambassadors and ENJOYS
meet and formally exchange eourtesiss. Then come the
business and lecturers. Finally, the women exchange
visits and ideas
wear ago the Pan-American movement got well under
way over southern Texas and in California. But Mexico
was still uncertain. Now Mexico has stable govern
ment and ready for educational and social as vel as
political recognition The time is ripe TO strengthen the
ties that bind the two republics to each other.
In San Antonio Of women Spanish and Amen
can have formed club and have their own building They
are planning to organize IN Mexico Fl Paso should not
and VIII not lag
The university Of California has formed Pan-Amsri-
can round table among its students The university or
New Mexico is getting line to educate Spanish speaking
students about the United States and Americans about
Mexico with a similar club.
It costs little and does no harm for Us TO know our
nsighbors.
It's hard to tell whether the league meeting was a
christening wake.
Japan viii learn that California IS not Shautung
-O-
The answer to the question; Do women proPose2 IS
to be had IN the fact that bashfua men get married
-o-
Looks Ike president can't have cabinet any more
without a couple Of Texans IN It.
If the 18th amendment defined ntoxicants not only
the makers but the Antisaloon league would be
looking for work
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
Houston Visitor Says Streets Ought To Be Sprinkled
Examine Customers Head Before Irving to Sell auto

increased cost Of railroad operation
are worldwide. A comparison OF
first class fares and sleeping car
rates between certain foreign cities
and nearby cities similar distances
apart is interesting. The distance be-
tween London and GLASGOW is about
400 miles. just the distance between
Los Angeles and Stockton The rate
OF the former, however. is S2S-50 as
against $500 between the American
cities. From Manchester to Aberdeen
is about $50 miles. as far as It IS from
latter trip can be made for S1T.01.
while the former costs s26.29. SINH
lar differences can be observed in an
travel In this country as compared
with travel IN the European coun-
tries
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

gross black tale Of criminality and
treachery on the part Of some; Of
means used that humanity abhors;
OF violations Of every precept Of the
moral and ethical code Of mankind; Of
deeds Of shame.
A people brilliantly endowed, Of lus-
trous intelligence and sensitive spirit
uality, a long line Of poets and seers,
Of scientists and philosophers, Of wise
and creative human foroes-capable Of
the best, and Of the worst. Paradox
Of paradoxes, that after 5000 years
the result is as we see It.
Two important factors: (A) Loss Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

spirit among the people, and unwilling
ness to work; consequent whining, toll
erance Of chronic disorder, and resist
ance to any plan whatever for anchor
alton ireland has many privileges and
special adrantaCesl; OBJ Bad govern
ment imposed from outside by force
mistakenupolicy Of England
In Ireland, not in England, resides
the ability to solve the problem. Mill
tarv power viii not solve It; nothing
in the world but an aroused, and wise
" directed, moral force VIII solve 1t,
Tie Irish Notes VIII continue To-
morroW.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
: Stories For The Little Ones
UNCLE WIGGHYS SEWING II


a hole IN their stocking or sock.
they'll be doing very well
That's what I say" laughed Uncle
Wiggily- 7 never thought could
even thread q needle before But it
isn't as hard as thought
and Il isn't hard TO sew, once you
start 70 learn" said the lady mouse
Nov ven try sewing two pieces OF
cloth together. Uncle wisely You
may tear your handkerchief in two
some day and want 70 mend IT.
Attention. childrent Hold your
needles. thread your needless Aim
your needless Sew
And with that the animal boys and
girls began to sew together two
pieces OF cloth. The bunny rabbit
gentleman did very vel. too He Wa
lust wondering what Nurse Jane Fuz-
~ Wuzzy. his muskrat lady house
keeper, would say IL he told her he
could sew. when. all Of sudden the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

He Just tucked his tail between his
legs and jumped out OF the window.
door Of the hollow stump. school was
pushed open. and IN bounced the Fuz-
y Fox.
"Oh. hol" growled the Fuzzy Fox.
with a rumble deep down in his
throat. -Ah. hal thought I'd find
you here, Uncle Wiggily, and I have.
I saw your paw marks in the snow
and I followed you right here 70 the
hollow stump school"
-0h, did you7" asked Uncle WigEily
in a sorrowful sort Of voice. as he held
his sharp needle in one paw. And
what do you want OF me7'
Il want you to come 20 my den.
There we shall have dinner together,
went on the fox. smacking his lips,
hungry like 1T is almost dinner
time" he went on. looking at the
clock. you may 80 on with your les
sons" he added 20 the lady mouse
teacher. 7 do not wish TO bother you.
or the animal boys and girls. All ]
want is Uncle Wiggily,"
The lady mouse teacher looked very
sad at hearing this. for she and the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
Lingering Flies

z
--HE a When bleak
nv head a-tsdng 1ep0se
couch repair they uose,
tickling plague Of bugs and flies things
should but when November
long desired the bng and the sngs Of insects make
gladly il chance
preach danos
there's to fan and suber With the dead Al things
Of
depart;
Copyright Matthew Adams WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

I'll PASO would make a better inn
precision on strangers Il it would
find some way Of making its
srreetE more attractive said C. T.
Boone Of Houston The only time
the dust IS ever laid on FL Paso
streets IS when g rains and that is
comparatively seldom The rest OF
the time. the dust and refuse is simply
blown about from one place 20 an
other and 81 makes the streets most
uaGiEhtlT as well as unsaui tary- For
the safeguarding OF public health
and for the sake Of general improve
meut I think the city would do well
70 provide some permanent methods
OF taking care Of its downtown
streets at least II Is the one flaw
I have been able TO find in my visits
here"
The first thing an automobile
salesman should do 10 his prospective
customer is 70 study the shape Of
his head" said Norman Walker.
steal silently upon him. remove his
hat. and with 2 tape measure satisfy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
SENATOR SAYS PACKERS
IN FOR MORE REGULATION

Washington. D. c., Nov 1l.-Senator
KENYON. Republican Of Iowa an
nounced he would attempt 20 obtain
action OF legislation 20 regulate the
packing industry soor after cougress
meets next month Regulatory bills
which were the basis Of extensive
hearings at the last session are pend
ing before the senate as unfinished
business
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
COUNTRY CLUB DANCES
MAY BE CUT IN NUMBER

Unless more members attend the
dances Of the automobile club at the
West Tsleta country club house, the
dances viii. be cut down TO one q
month. Members have been notified
OF this alternative by postcards sent
out Monday from the office OF the
secretary at the chamber Of commerce
The next dance Is tonight from
% 10.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

WE NEVER see q poor man IN tn
w hands O. his friends. Mrs. En-
Moots appeared before tn Shakespeare
Club, tday, an gave z short talk, as
she WIN feelin' vel.
copyriEbt. National Newspaper service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

A.-.ou Nebr is the old fashioned town where blood
hounds used track suspect and where the town
debating society meets in the barber shop.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

THE young laev across the way says
she certainly does hate TO see re-
Hgious prejudice injected into politics
and she was sony 70 hear the Monroe
doctrine diseased so much in the cam
paigu.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

No wonder the Mail Carrier Is get
ting further and further behind on his
trips every week, Is psrsimmons are
ripe and there are lots Of trees along
the road.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

Raj Barlow has been invited 10 take
his fiddle and 60 ever into the Calf
Ribs nsighborhood Saturday night to
a candy pulling. and he IS practising up
On z lot of rHeet funes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17
IRELAND
And The Irish
LEAVES FROM AN
OVERSEAS NOTEBOOK

The Oversees Notebook contains a
variety Of material gathered BY the editor
Of The Herald IN Europe during the war
and after. Excerpts viii be published in
this column daily during the next several
months Publication OF the Notes be-
gan October IS. Todly's instaiment con
tinues the Irish notes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

, Uncle Wlggilyl7 or
Fox Come 70 NY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-11-17

If the 18th amendment defined intoxicants not only
the booze makers but the Ansaloon league would be
locking for work
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-11

A special meeting of all the sports
men OF the county will be held at the
Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday
evening December 14th at 1880 p.
m. for the purpose Of receiving the
report of the steering committee and
effecting a Cache county fish and
game protective association. 1t is
desired that all the sportsmen be
present. Working collectively In the
form of an active organization much
can be accomplished to better the
fish and game conditions in the coun-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-11
Ne Made Eueenle Weep.

An old singer living In England. N.
l.. Albani eye, recalls an incident
which indicates how heavily the late
Empress Eugene bore her many sor;
rows.
MANY years aso'I used to take my
holiday on Deeside." he writes the DAT
~ Telegraph. land once at least every
season was called to Balmoral to sing
before Queen Victoria. On one Of these
occasions the empress. who was on q
visit at the castle, came with the
queen TO hear me. believe that she
had not heard any music since the
denth Of the emperor. and had scarce
iy finished my Arst song when she
burst ont crying. The queen. on seeing
this. began to cry also, and I. too. FROM
sympathy, ! presume, with the two
great ladies. could hardly restrniD NJ,
tears. J. however. very soon recovered
my composure and was able TO con
tlnue my work."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-11

The fourth annual Red Cross roll
call for Logan and Cache county Ia
nearly completed. Reports from a
few outlying districts are still to
come in. From the reports already
in II appears that the roll call has
been fairly successful. The local Of
flee is anxious to get the funds all
in as soon as possible in order that
a complete report may be made to
Washington, ID. c. If you have not
paid your 1921 membership fee Of
800 kindly do SO soon. You can
leave II at Red Cross headquarters
in the post Office building or send It
to Secretary. Cache County Chapter,
American Red Cross, Post Office
Logan.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-11

The town Of Sheepshead Bay some
years ago entered into an arrange
ment with the borough Of Brooklyn
whereby the contents Of all the Brook
iyn ash barrels were delivered for IN.
filling IN NJ great swamp.
The refuse, reaching Sheepshead
Bay in large metal tanks, was carried
out into the swamp by specially con
structed trolleys ard dumped. In this
way some hundreds OF acres were con
verted into dry land.
The refuse contained so much vege
table and animal matter that almost
Immediately grass and sunfiowers be
gan TO grow on the surface Of the ma
terial. and by the end Of the second
year thrifty Italians had planted Nos
Of the area with cabbage and other
vegetables. The ash dump became 8
truck garden.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-11
ATTENTION BUSI-
NESS men

L
There Is an urgent need for a
course in physical education for the
business men. The athletic council OF
the Chamber of Commerce has made
the necessary arrangements for this
lcourse. Through the kindly cooper
alton of the City Board Of Education
Supt. Henry Peterson and the Off
cials Of the Logan High School. .
course in physical education will be
given every Monday and Thursday
evenings at 6 o'clock sharp. Coach
Jensen has consented to take charge
of the class and act as instructor.
| All you need is your gymnasium suit
and shoes. All kinds Of exercises to
build up the body physically, to low
or the waist line and increase the
chest line will be given. Those who
desire the more strenuous exercises
may have them. The exercises will
be given to fit every mans needs,
whether he is old or young. fat or
lean. II you feel old this course
will make you young. .M ~.
Most business men lead seden-
tary life and they above all should
take this course. Your life will be
ten years or more. Come
to the high school gymnasium next
Monday vening at o'clock and be
prepared to take the course. The
fee is nominal and IL made to cover
cost only. The course will continue
for six months. Here Is an oppor-
tunity for you to regain your lost
vigor.
Last year 4 similar course was
at the o.. A. c. but being
no far away many Of the business
men could not avail themselves Of the
The college authorities
were very generous in extending
the use Of their gymnasium and CO.
uipment to the business men.
Those who desire to take the
course should report to the secretary
Of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-11
Timber From Dead Trees.

Some prejudice exists against the
use Of timber cut from dead trees
says the American Forestry Maya.
zine. AS a matter OF fact when sound
dend trees are sawed into lumber. and
the weathered or charred outside Is
cut away. there Ia no method known
to the forest products laboratory b,
which the lumber can he distinguished
from that cut from live trees. except
that the lumber from dead trees ma,
BE- partly seasoned when sawed.