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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
W00DL0TS SAVE COAL

Many farms are we'll equipped
for supplying the fuel which In
needed for cooking purposes and
thus saving coal. A large per
centage OF these farms contain
timber which has received little
or no attention. Most OF these
areas would yield an abundance
of hrewood and yet leave the
woodlots I'm even better condi-
ton than before the cutting was
mnde. The removal OF dead. de
cayIng or otherwise defective
material from the woodlot
would not only serve as n source
OF fuel, but would leave the re.
naming timber In better condl-
ton for increased growth.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
Latest In Short Wrap Fastens at
the Back.
EmInentiy Cory Garment and Especial.
Iy Becoming 70 Girls, Paris Cor.
respondent Says.

The new furs are ideally becoming.
Never have we had more picturesque
and wearable models shown I'm the
best atelIers. writes Paris fashion
correspondent. All the famous dress
makers and tallors OF Paris are now
showing what may be called fancy
furs:" that Is TO say. fur garments
which are designed and treated rs
velvet or silk might be.
For long wraps the barrel outline
prevails. And IL Is really very becom-
Ing when correctly worn. We have
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
ADDS TO WORK-BASKET LID
Convenience Provides Place for Vari.
Gus Articles Needed by Woman
Who SeWs.

The sketch shows a good and useful
way of fitting up the lid of a work
basket. Any shape or size can be
treated in this manner.
To carry out the suggestion. cut 4
piece of stiff card to fit the lid of the
basket in the way shown, and cover it
with pale pink satin or sateen or some
other color if preferred. Across the
upper part band of broad elastic is
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
VALUE OF MELILOTUS PLANT
Heretofore Regarded as Weed and
Nuisance is Now Hailed as I'M
portant Farm Crop.

Sweet clover, otherwise known as
melilotus or bee clover, has been COM
monty regarded as Il weed and a
nuisance. but experiments made by
practical farmers 10 determine its
adaptability 10 various climates, its
feeding value and its effect upon the
soil. have shown IL TO be an important
farm crop.
Ii thrives in great extremes of tenn
perature and grows readily in soils
too poor for alfalfa and where other
grasses failed 10 produce n crop.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
Easv Life of a Mayor.

lawyer. who was mayor OF n
Western town. had as n visitor I'm his
home a small nephew who was great
admirer of his uncle. After having
leased all day TO 60 10 the office TO see
Uncle Nat he was told that when Uncle
Nat had completed his work that he
might 90 down and come home with
him. Whereupon little John said /:
"Why. Uncle Nat don't work, he just
sits and reads"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09

Mrs. Newedd-John. we'll have TO
have speaking tube from the dining
room TO the kitchen.
Newedd-Why?
Mrs. Newedd-Well. must get some
way of talking TO the cook without
having her throw dishes at me.-Bos-
ton Evening Transcript.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
Ladybirds.

Don't worry about trying to get rid
OF ladybirds. They are great bene-
factors to gardeners, on account of the
fact that they lay their eggs in the
midst of the plant lice on vegetation.
AS soon as the eggs are Matched, the
baby ladybirds promptly fall upon the
lice, gobble them up, and SO preserve
the plants.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
INCREASE INCOME FROM LAND
When Saved and Applied TO Soil
Manure Is Valuable Waste Prod
uct-Aids Fertility.

Farm manure is valuable waste
product when saved and applied 10
the soil. Richer soils are needed TO
produce larger crops and at less cost.
More barnyard manure will enrich the
soil and thus increase the income frou
the farm.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
HIGH VALUE OF BUTTERMILK
Until Recently h Was Considered
Waste in Creamery Business
Now in Demand.

Years ago buttermilk was consid-
cred waste in the creamery business
and thousands of pounds of IL were
poured into sewers. More recently its
great value has been discovered as
human and animal food. both as whole
butterinilk and i'm such forms rs but
termilk cheese. condensed buttermilk
and powdered buttermilk.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
q War Sufferer.

The Guest-It's awful to think of
the suffering caused by the war.
The Porter-I'll say so. Take me.
f'instance / was. in vaudeville with
a swell monologue in German dialect,
but 1 couldn't get bookin' during the
war an had 20 take this job.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09

forms number of small loops, into
which scissors, bodkins, packets of
needles, etc., can be slipped and held
in place.
Across the lower part a pocket is
sewn on, also made of sateen and
gathered into a tiny frill at the edge.
When complete, this article can be
easily fastened in position on the in
ner side of the lid of the work-basket,
with a few stitches run through the
corners and in and out of the wicker
work
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
LIKE FANCY FURS

II kollnsky Il used with telling ef.
feet. The use Of slipper satin. how.
ever. Is something new. II will bc
rather expensive. and can be used only
In making the higher priced hats. De-
spite this fact II Is expected to
meet the demands or women who In
sist on having something different
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09

Mrs. Golden Tells How lt
May be Passed in Safety
and Comfort.


ak years OF age hno
had all the symp-
tens incidenttothat
change-heat fash
es, nervousness, and
was In a general run
down condition, 50
il was hard for mo
to do my work.
Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound was recom-
mended TO me as the
best remedy for my
frrt,kfoo ubseh -
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
BETTER CROPS NEXT SEASON
Farmer Should Plow Under Vegetable
Matter 10 Enrich Soil-Humus
Is Ind spensable.

Every pound OF vegetable matter
turned now will be a pound more for
better crops next year. Humus is in
dispensable 10 fertile soil. Those who
pillow early and turn under vegetable
waiter will be storing up fertility.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
The Suuuestion-

The Suggestion.
"Your dog reminds me Of my hus-
band"
''In what way?"
HE growls with such enjoyment
when he has a bone to pick"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09

The prices OF cotton and linen have
been doubled by the war. Lengthen
their service by using Red Cross Ball
Blue In the laundry. All grocers. DC.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
Suitable.

How badly that laundry article is
written" "Well, that Is q subject IL
is natural 10 mangle."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
--latest" In BIouses-

Short. loose blouses reaching about
four inches below the waistline are .
fad In Paris.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09

Life is a riddle. We can't guess 1t /;
therefore we must give 1t up.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1920-01-09
important to Mothers

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
Bears the ~ u-
Signature of &<Azz3x
In Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
PUBLIC SCHOOL
 CLOSED FRIDAY

The l9l9-20 term of the Nome public school ended Friday, May 2s. Owin, to the time usually devoted to prepara> tions for closing exercises having been taken up by the clock purchase enter tainment last month, the usual closing ceremonies were omitted this year Eighty fire pupils attended the schoo! during the term.
 A number of the teaching staff will leave for the outside on the Spring boats. Those contemplating departure are Miss. Bishop. Mrs Kinney and Miss. Orr the principal, who has been granted leave of absence by the school Board. The teachers remaining will be Miss. Grantham, Mss. Mnnehan and Miss Moore. Up to the presen. the School Board has not taken up the question of securing he faculty for next year. Miss Helen Brunne1 has passed the Territorial teachers exam ination and may be among those em- ployed here next term. Following is the list of pupils who graduated.
 Marion Bachelder. Barbara HaerinG. Carrie Johnson. Emmett Kelly. Donald Lyle. Emily Polet and Kristie sather.
 The following pupils attained the highest overnges in the various grades. First grade: Per Peterson, second grade: Bessie Brunner, third grade' Frances Ross. fourth grade: Esther Breeding. fifth grade; Caroline Larsen Eixth grade: Cora Evans. seventh grade; Ada Arthurs. eighth grade; Car rde Johnson and Emily rolet and High School. Con Kelly.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
American League
NOME BOY TO ENTER
 WEST POINT

Pete Slthcr, son of Mir. and Mrs. Peter Sather of this city, has success fully passed the required examination for admission to the West Point Mili- tary Academy and will be enrolled as a cadet on July l. according to Il teie. gram reaching the young mans par ents last week. Young Sath"r w.ls re- commended for appointment " Deia- gate Grigsby last year. The youn- man is known to almost everyone here. having resided in the city with his parents since his small boy days. He is a lad of sterling character and is earnest and industrious. hence theec is no doubt that he will become 2 cap- able student and an excellent ofli-.r Of our future army. The best wishes Of all Nomeites will go with -him in his new career.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
LOST RIVER MINE
 TEMPORARILY CLOSED DOWN

Reports from the West coast an no,mce that the Lost River tin mine has closed down pending reorganiza tion of tha affairs of the company of which J F. Halptn of New York is managing head. From such meagcr Information as can be obtained it is understood that the affairs of the com pany are in excellent posture and the suspension in no way indicates an abandonment of, the mine. The re- organization. it is Aid, Will have the effect of placing the company on an even more stable basis than before and will probably mean wide exten- sion of activities in the future. Op- erations will be resumed shortly after the opening of navigation.
 It is also understood that the com pany will bring in a crew of hard rock miners from the outside to as- sist In future developments.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
D'ANNUNZlO TROOPS
 REPORTED AGAIN ; ,e ON WARPATH

Paris. May 29-The troops of Cab. !felle D'Annunsio have again started a forayeinto the Jugo Slav section of the upper Dalmatian coast, according to reports reaching the government.
 DAnnunzio troops after having oc- cupied the village of Cavaliana and threatening to seize Sussak in the Plume region, are continuing to ad vance from Plume. accord'~ ~g to lnfor nation received by the Foreign Office from Belgrade this morning. Ire dis patch says the Jugo SIavs :.re prepar- Ing military measures to ,esis; D. AnnunZio.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
FLAMES DEvouR
 MINERS ooMociLE


 D. Chris, tNsibubE. well known miner, became I victim Of ,tho fire demon Tuesday when the double tent struo- tnrc forming his abode on Monument creek was totally destroyed by fiames while he was engaged in cooking a meal. Ncibuhr. who is looking after the properties of the Columbia Mining Company in the Monument section started his repast but left the tent for q few minutes during the culinary process. On returning he found the structure in flames. By quick work he Was able to rescue most of his supply of provisions before the flames reached them.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
BREAKUP UNUSUALLY LATE

The unusual lateness of the Spring in the statement that local small crafts were plying the waters of Ber- ing Sea one year ago today. One year ago Tuesday (NIay 25) the schooner Jewel Guard was launched and sailed for St Lawrence Island an1 St Michael under charter to fur trader halbor at the time but the vessel en- countered no difficulty in reaching the island. despite that the ice last year at any time si.ce whites comc b tha peninsula.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
WILSON PRAISES VIRGINIA
 CONVENTION PLATFORM

Washington, May 29--The platform adopted by the Virginia democrats was endorsed by President Wilson today as fin full accord with my own views. especially the statement which sets forth the attitude of the party on the League of Nations" The president added, These are the clear cut, un- eduivocal principles of men who know low to save their country and mln- kind."
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29

night between Governor Allen. Kansas, and Gompers. said Gompers on Kansas new industrial law. There is but one ground upon which any justification may be assumed to tie men to their jobs and to make strikes unlawful and that Is the confession that our republi- can institutions and our democracy have now ceased"
 Allen replied. We have not taken away from any man his divine right to quit work but we have taken from Mir Gompers hls divine right to order a man to quit work"
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
AMERICAN BANKS ALLEGED HACKERS
 SUGAR HOLOUP

New York. May 29--Following the disclosure of the executive commission engaged in the investigation of profit eering that American banks have loan cd Cuban concerns q quarter of bil- lion dollars to enable them to hold their control over tho Cuban sugar supply, thereby preventing 'fc Cuban sugar being thrown cn the market. it is predicted today tt.at the wholesale eight cents.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
BIG DECLINE IN FUR PRICES

Conclusive information of n heavy decline in the outside fur markets is contained in telegrams reaching local fur buyers from their outside connec- tions during the past week. In fact it appears that the bottom has virtual ly dropped out of the fur business, as the Northwestern fur sale scheduled for June 9th has been indefinitely postponed according to a wire reach ing Joe Felkels representative here during the past few days. The mes. sage referred to is from the West Coast Grocery Company of Tacoma, under whose auspices the sale is held. and reads as follows:
 "On account of depressed fur mar ket 25 to 50 per cent decline and present lack of demand. have postpon- ed sale scheduled June 9th indefinitely. Will akrange sale soon as stable mar. ket exists, which we anticipate will be by fall"
 Another wire to Felkel from San Francisco fur house confirms tho drop in prices and the unstable sta;e of the market. From other sources 1t Is learned that one buyer who represents a large eastern house has received in- structions to buy no furs at any price.
 A majority of the local buyers have been expecting break in the market for some time and several express' sur prise that the boom lasted as long as it did. During the past year prices have been boosted to heights far be- yond anything ever known in the his- tory of the fur trude
 During the past winter for instance. from SIS to 3s5 wah offered for extra choice red and white fox pelts. an ad- vance of from fifteen to twenty five dollars over the previous winters prices. Practically all other drcas furs advanced in the same ratio. even the humble inuskmt. usualiy sold for a few cents In thss locality. advancing to g and over in the local market. The reaction has now Tt in and the prospects are that furs VIII bs rela- lively very cheap hero during the sum mer.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
Believed Wilson Attitude Will Cause
 Trouble

Washington. May 29--Wilson's en- dorsement of the Virginia democratic platform advocating prompt ratifica- ton of the peace treaty, without res ervations which would impair it's cs- senital integrity. is looked upon in gen. enal today as a forerunner of pos . sible clash over his attitude regarding the national platform to be adopted at San Francisco.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
HOUSE SUSTA|NS
 WILSON'S PEACE . RESOLUTION VETO

Washington. May 2s-The Knox peace resolution was killed today by the refusal of the House of Represen- tatives to override President Wilson veto.
 A majority of the House We're in favor of passing the resolution over the presidents head but the measure failed to receive the two thirds vote required to- carry it over the presidcn- tial veto.
 Action was taken on the resolut: on
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
b0lSHEv|k| SEEKING TO SELL STOLEN
 GOLD IN ENGLAND

London, May 29-'Prcmier Lloyd Bolsheviki Minister Of Trade and Com- mence this week."' says the London Times today. "Kraskinaw.ll propose st the meeting" says the newspaper, ito put ingots of stolen god stamped with the seal of the old Russian gov ernment on the English market"
 The Times adds that By receiving gold stolen by the Soviets. We would
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29

be virtually recognizing the Soviet government.
 The Daily Mail also continents on the report that Lloyd George would permit the import of Russian gold, thus implying recognition of Soviet Russia in similar vein
 The journal says: Soviet gold bears the stain of human blood. Any con- sessions made to the Soviet govern- ment would be worthless.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
LAPS AND RUSS CEASE
 SIBERIAN HosTiLITIEs

London. May 29-Hostilities be- tween the Russians and Japanese in Si- beria ceased during the middle part of May, according to Reuter- dispatch from Vladivostols.
 The dispatch reports the arrival of the Russian and Japanese armistice commissioners at the town of Klaba- rovsk. formerly the cNhter of the flght4 Ing between the Russians and Japanese armies.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
sMAIL sLAze CREATES / ss FIRE SCARE

For the second time in two weeks. the Pioneer Igloo was the scene of small roof fire Friday afternoon. The flrs department responded to call fsuln Box s2 and found on arrival at tho IGloo that blaze had broken out among the shingles at almost the iden- ttcai tpot whore a similar blaze occur a one week ago last Sunday. The dSmes were quenched with hand chem icels by the fire boys and a number q voiuatssfs.
 lh both csaes the fire was locate h ciose proximity to . snoke hue and the impeeUion prsvailes that the hue ' teo elose to tho woodwork. which ispatss when the pine becames over hsAfsd. It h understood that thc Pspassrs will mako aitssations. there y svsrsoniae the present danserous eeedltim.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
PACIFIC FLEET COMMANDER
 COMING TO ALASKA

Los Angeles. May 2s-Admiral Hugh Podman, commander of the Pa cif1c Fleet announced today that six visit Alaskan waters during the coming sumunar and that he will accompany the detachment to make inspectidlt or the Alaskan harbors and other naval facilities
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
ALAskA's FUTURE
 AssuREp-REoFIELD

Seattle. May 29-Fonner Secretary Redfield,' who Is now in Seattle said in an interview today that in spite of all efforts so far made in her behalf Alaska has not yet had fair chance to develop.
 Alaska is not merely a territory" Redfield said. ''it Is q great, rich em- pire and it's future is assured.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
YUKON FAST BREAKING UP

Advices reaching the radio station say the ice broke at both Eagle and Tanana on the Yukon on May 2l. On the following day the river opened at Louden. The first break was reported from Dawson several days earlier. By May 24 the river was reported open from Lake Lebarge to Nulato
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
WILSON ORDERS RELEASE
 WOMAN POLITICAL PRISONER

Washington, Ma y29-The President today ordered the immediate relea SC from prison of Mrs Kate Richard Op har. one of the socalled political pris- oneIs''
 Mrs. Ophar was convicted of d vio- latim of the Espionage Act and has on since April 1918.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
FEARED aoLsHgvik PLANNING
 eERa,AN tNvAaioN

Tifiis, Transcaucasia. May 29--Thc feeling is growing in Transcauca sia that the Russian Bolsheviki are direct in9 their armies in thds section to- ward Persia. with the possible inten ton of invading that country. The Holsheviki. have concentrated upward of sixty thousand troops In the vicinity of RAku for no apparent purpose.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
WATER POWER DEVELOPMENT
 BILL PASSES SENATE

Washington. May 29-Ending q twelve year fight, the Senate today passed the Water Power Bill. aimed at broader utilization of the national water powetS.
 As the House of Representatives has already agreed on the measure, the bill now goes to the president.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
Government After ~
 Profitecrs
Sugar

New York. May % Nu;ncrous in- dcrnents have been rcturn"' hy the rrofitcers duping the period since the commencement of tho invrs' iGation of the Sugar Investigation Commission many of the local sugar dealers have been charging fifteen cenis q pound Profit on their sugar sale-.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
POLES AND CZECHS
 FIGHTING IN SILESIk

London, May 29-A message from Tehchen. Silesia, today states that civil war has broken out in that district be- tween the Poles and Czech.
 Accor6ing to the ncssar" the pulo.s and Czech population is in highly in fiSlmed state over political differences and several severe claslsce have taken place.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
WILL LIMIT SIZE OF
 REPUBLICAN DELEGATIONS

Chicago. May 29-There will be no roll of the National convention, ac- cording to Clrence E. Miller. acting secretary of the Republican National Convention Committee. The delega- tions will be limited to tte smallest number allowable. Miller says.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
NAVAL OiSBURSiNC
 OFFICER INDICTED

san Francisco. May ?9- Disbursing Officer Evan A. Powell hos been in- dicted by the federal grand jury here On an embezzlement charge.
 Powell is charged with smbezlins six thousand dollars of government funds while attached to tho battleship Idaho
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
IRISH SYMPATHY
 RESOLUTION REPORTED

Washington, May 2S-A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Amer ican public with the aIsperations of the Irish people for Q government of their own choice was favorably reported to- day by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
BRITISH 10 USE . et HARSH MEASURES
 IN IRELAND

London. May 29-Thc British mili- 'iary officials today took the most ser ious steps thnt have vt been made to meet the intzdcate situation in Ireland following attacks made upon the sol- dter barracks at l<illmallock where two
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
FRENCH FIGHT TURKS IN SYRIA

London. May 29-A French column has fought its way into Aintab. Syria and after heavy fighting succeeded in relieving the town from the Turks. 1t was officially announced today. The French troops suffered heavy casual ties.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
'6RIGSbY Fi6kTjN6
 NEW MARINE l. POLICY BILL

shipping and fostering American trade abroad.
 Delegate Grigsby claims that the bill will be seriously detrimental to Alaska in the degree that it will place the hands of two American company's to the exclusion of all others.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29

Washington, May 29-Alask.t's del
 actively engaged in q fight against the Merchant Marine Policy Bill. now be- fore the House. The bill is design ed to establish permanent govern mental merchant marine policy aimed at developing AInerican merchantiLe
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29

yesterday after fight with an armed mob.
 result of q conference between Lloyd George and the cabinet st night at which drastic action to COP. with the Irish disorders was decided upon.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29
WOOD DOUBTS BENEFIT
 OF PRIMARIES

Boston, May 2S-Dscussing the re- suits of the presidential preference rimalies today. General Leonard Wood said it is q question whether the cirect contact With the people afforded by the primaries was worth the ex- pense involved
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-29

Washington, May 29-Two hundred thousand dollars has been raised for the campaign of Johnson, Alexander Me- Cabe of California, one of Johnson's managers, testified.