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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-08-20
TIMES Is HARD.

A business man. wanted a boy, and
he advertised for one, directing APP
plicants to reply in their own hand
writing. One youth replied with a
pencil scrawl in these terms:
"Dere sir seen your add and j
wood like your job. 1 a,nt got no
foxes and I got to hussel. It betes hel
how hard times is
The story goes that the boy got the
job and made good. which is as II
should have been. But aside from
that, the yarn suggests a comparison.
The people in this state who had
been trying to put Socialism over
through the Socialist party, and had
made a fizzle Of it. adohted other
methods. They presented their doc
trfnes in another form, and started
organization among the. farmers
for the purpose Of. accomplishing
something which they declared would
be distinctly beneficial to the farmers
Their frs. demand was for money
They got tho norc:y Then they w;l,.i
ed 9 money. They got THAT. They
obtained money through League men,
berships, Consumers Stores certifi.t
Gates, Service Bureau notes, endorses
nients, and in every other way that
they could devise to use either tho
cash or the credit Of the farmers.
And still there was not money
enough to 30 around. The more mon.
ey III farmers paid in the more rap
idly did the need of money seem to de-
veloR, and at every meeting where the
supporters of the Townley movement
werN gathered to listen to the exhort-
atoms Of the Tawnleys and the Brin-
tons And all the rest Of the gang. tho
changes were runs on the sentiment
crudeiy but effectively expressed ".
the boy OF the story: ut betes hell
how hard times L."
The modest six dollars each for
which the farmers were asked at the
beginning has become, a mere basa.
telle. No such insignificant UNI
would now be considered. THAT nnere<
~ opened the way for the real de-
mand to express itself. The situation
has come to resemble one OF those
crooked gambling games in which the,
vtcti mis- persuaded that he has won
a Conditional prize, the condition
being that he keep on putting up more
money, doubling his bet every time
the dice + shaken. The doubling
process is continued until the victim
has atAked all his money, and then he
lie frozen out.
A socialist movement without the
plea Of hard times .and the constant
demand for more money would not be
a Socialist movement at all.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-08-20
ladies' asked Carol what kind Of pow
der she used, and however she got her
hair UP in tAst most marvellous man

ladies asked Carol what kind Of pow
DEF she used, and however she got her
hair UP In th2t most marvellous man
ner. SE
And Carol decided It was not going
to be such a burden after all, and
thought perhaps she might make q
regular pillar In time.
When, as she later met the elder
ones Of the church., and was inyari-
Ably greeted with a smiling, How is
our little Methodist today she Bit
Eterly swallowed her grief and
ed with Z brightness all assumed:
Turned Presbyterian, thank
But to David she saAd:~
e, i did seriously and reliGiouslys ask
the. t4knsers without disgracing my;
self. and I am just a teeny bit disan-
pointed because He went back on nae
In such a crisis AZ
But David, wise minister and able
EXPONENT OF his faith. said quickly:
He didn't go back on you, Carol.
# was the best, kind OF an introduce
ton. and He stood by you right
through. They were more afraid 81
You than you. were of them. You
might. have been stiff and reserved,
and they. would have been cold ana
self-conscieus, and it would have
been shastiy for every one. But your
break broke the ice right off, You
were perfectly natural"
"t1um-yes-natural enoueh,S
suppose. But 1t wasn't dtsnified. and
Why DO y1uSsuppose L have been prac2
lticing dignity these last, ten years ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-08-20
WAS THE MONEY THEN?

enc OF the reasons advanced for
thes creation Of the Bank of North
Dakota, a that the farmers of the
statesneedef more money with which
to carry on their operations. and that
the banking law as framed would
keep more funds in the state to be
available for the use of farmers in the
form of short time loans with which
to finance their operations. The reg
ular banks. it was alleged, were in
the habit of sending their funds out
OF the state with which to aid in the
operations Of big business, antagonis-
TIC to the farmers, and that steps
must be taken to counteract this. It
y explained to the farmers that
when they had a bank of their own.
owned by themselves as citizens Of the
state, in. which all public funds must
be deposited. vast sums which OF her
wise would have gone to the eastern
cities would be retained in North Da-
kota.sto be loaned to farmers as their
Z needsarose
The law was enacted, and large
sums were deposited in the states
bank. But whom the farmers needed
money last spring for the purchase or
seeed and for other purposes incl
dental to their calling, where were
the public funds Of the state. Were
thsy loaned to the farmers? Were
they available for this purpose.
Hardy Mr.. Waters, ME- Brinton,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-08-20
CHAPTER I.
THE BEGINNING.

Back and forth, back and forth,
over the net. spun the little white
ball, driven by the quick, sufe5 strokes
Iof the players. There was no sound
save he bounding Of the bali against
the racquets, and the thud OF rubber
soles on the hard grounds Then-a
sudden Twill Of 4 supple wrist, and
"Deuce"sfcried the girl, triumph.
antly brandishing her racquet in the
air. 81
The man on the other side ..of. this
net laughed as he gathered IN , the
36alls 46fssA new serve. II
Back and forth, Back and forth
once more-close to the nett away
back TO the line, now to the right,
now to the left-and then
A out, l am beating you, Ra11kEid,'
warned the girl, leaping lightly into
the air to catch the ball he tossed
her. E
Here is a beauty she said, as the
ball spun: away from, her racquet.
q two white-clad. 3ninnble figures
Ash4kk.from side to side Of the court.
He sDrang Into the air to meet her
corner but she caught it with 4 6Ack-
ward gesture still he was ready f6r
1T cutting it low across the nst-yes,
she was there, she got it-but the
stroke was hard--and the ball was
light.
"wae itsgood?. she gasped, clasping
the racquet in both hands and fitting
~dangerousay forward on tiptoe to
Good enough-and your game"
With one accord they ran forward
to the net, pausing q second to glance
about enquiringly, and then, one im-
pulse, guiding, kissed each other
iec~statically.
''The very first time I have beaten
you,s David A. exulted the girl. tIsnyt
~eyerything 9glorious?' she demanded,
Just glorious" came 1he ready
answer, with all Of mature man
Hoods response to gfrlish youth.
iClasping the slender hands more
tightly, he added, laughinE;;And ]
kiss the fingers that defeated me.
"Oh, David the buoyant voice
dropped to reverent- whisper. II
love youl love you-1I am just
Careful, Carol, remensber the
rnanse, he cautioned Eaily.
Bot this Is honeymooning, and the
manse hasn't gIootned on myssshorison
yet. I'll be careful whensd get i'm
stalled. A am really q Methodist vet.
and Methodists { expected 81 shout
into u manse, aad the honeyInooIssis
ended. I'll Just say. I sam very fond f
you,1 Mr.. Duke. - The voice lenEth-
Tened into prtm&Afd Frosy. ys~olennnity.
but our honeyMoon isn't to end.
Didn't ys promise that hat itSshouid -
Ssof cohrse II wtll. SIC dtnrplsd
arrn that still SAcircled her sf1ould4tas.
issC1H cOj1faA. AZ NtiiytsSS Sfle MAMMALIAN 6Ar
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-08-20
CAprER III.

CHAPTER III.
The Introduction of Mrs. David
Arnold Duke. nee Methodist, to the
members Of herr husbands Presby-
terrain flock, was. for the most mart.
consunnmated with grace and dignity.
Only one untoward incident fingered
In her memory to cloud her lovely
face with annoyance. u.
In honor of his very first honey
moon, hence his first opportunity TO,
escort a beautiful and bilshing bride
to the coy little manse he had SO.
ception, The Reverend David indulged
In the unwonted luxury ofsa taxicab.
sAnd happy in the consciousness Of be-
Ing absolutely correct as to detail,
they were driven slowly down the
shaded avenues of the
Heights, one of the many charming
suburbs Of st. Louis-awarel Of the
scrutiny Of interested eyes from the
Being born and bred In the minis
try, Carol acquitted herself properly
before the public eye. But once In
side the. guarding doors of the dar9
hHg manse, secure from the con-
witness of even the least Of
\ fold, she danced and SANG and. ex-
h very young, and very
= ia1, mus 10 to find EXPRESSION. s:@t
Their first dinner insthe- manse was
more OF a. social triumph than a cul-
mary success. The coffee asNnectar.
though a trifle foverbniled. The gravy
was sweet as honey, but rather in
clined to be lumpy. And the steak
tasted like fried chicken, though
Carol had peppered.it twice and salt.
ed IT not at all. It wasn't her fault,
shakers in her s.~.perfectly irresistibfeS
Kitchen cabinet were exactly alike4x-
ana was she to know she was
getting the am one twice?
anyhow, although they started&very
properly with plates on sopposite sides
round table. y the time they
# spss IS ] d is their ens iss were Just
gan the meal. ana III 1aiad dishSs
were 90 close together sstK1t haif the
time tf1ey, ate from one and shalfs the
time from the other. And when sit
wa al over, they pnsheA the dishes
back and claspsd tfefraHNSlids pro-
natecu6nsly togAther andSssfAlked With
youthful passion so1 atWhAf they.sWere
Isottlg. q %, md owwondsrfu thsif;
opyoftgnit fnr5 servtcsIN4al andSNhAt
the Mves yof the nice. hue no doubt
sprosy manperA, Al how Desperately
they loved each other And ltWas
soinsg sto slast fcreyer md ever and!
] thSyvsre ~ Everybride
at.a EyAfygroor1. T~heirS%hearts sank
:and! tho 1nAnse - more gorgeous
thsla my mansion ID SaFfh. and III
~ wpril 80 good and sWeet. M,
they o01dnI rOostblyf exersmekDsany
Kind IA MiatAkAxorg b1uxdefs@l6fyi0ye
$500 99l6tng themi-AA-and could pure
love ale6d lskrAys :
1ay5a 10 lsok.d II III watck
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-08-20
"You are happy, aren't you, sweet

She turned herself slowly in his
arm and lifted p%uckering lips to his.
Hey, wake up. are you playing
tennis, or staging Shakespeare? We
want the court * you don't need it,
Mr.. and Mrs. Duke, honeymooners,
gazed speechlessly at the group OF
young men standing motionless forty
feet away, then Carol wheeled about
and ran swiftly across the yelvety
grass, over the hill and out of sight,
her husband in close pursuit.
sOnce she paused.!a7sfrt ASit..la ssf III
NIf the mhnsers could have seen us
tHenSa. she calculated, within awe aih
her voice. $3.50
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
AUTO BUS LINES TO
 TAKE PLACE OF TROLLIES

So quickly has the idea of substitut. ing motor bus lines for trolley exten. sions spread throughout the country that the notorious bureau recently es. tablished by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber company has been flooded with requests from traction companies in all parts of the United States for in formation concerning their operation
 Created for this purpose, the bureau supervised by R. w. Baldwin, manager of the notorious division of the com pany's truck tire department, is SUD- plying free, data on methods of col lecting fares, types of busses, ventila- tion, heating, schedules, methods of cleaning and operation costs.
 Convinced by it's own pioneer work in motor bus transportation that the pay-as-you-enter bus will be a great factor in solving the problem of the in- adequate trolley service existing throughout the country, the company decided to give anyone interested the benefit of the data compiled from the operation of its own bus lines, in a praise-worthy attempt to help munich palities solve pressing transportation problems.
 New bus lines are being established in many sections of the country. Street car companies are trying out the mo- tor bus as substitute for trolley ex- tensions that are improbable and are establishing lines into new suburban territory that needs service but pre- viously could only be reached by trol- ley extensions that would call for heavy investments for franchises and equipment. Many inquiries are being received by the bureau from cities that are too small to have a street car sys- tenn, but must have means of trans portation.
 The 60-passenger, double-deck bus, with upper deck encased in glass is the
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
WOMEN VOTERS LESS THAN
 MEN BY 2,5O0,O00

Ballots cast by women in the com- ing presidential election will fall short of the potential mems vote by over g. 500,000, provided the suffrage amend ment is ratified and state registration laws enacted in time to permit women all over the country to participate, ac- cording to estimates by the national woman's party.
 With the 1910 census as basis, the woman's party estimates the number of men eligible to vote at 29,577 ,690, and the possible woman voters at 26,- SS3, ,566. In 1916, however, the actual vote cast for ali various presidential candidates was 18,52S, ,743, emitting ballots thrown out for cause, which leaves over 100000 possible votes unregistered. If as large proportion of the men voters remain indifferent in the coming election, women politi- cal leaders here say that the eager ness of women to exercise their newly acquired privilege may more than off, set the disparity in numbers between the sexes.
 In five of the states, moreover, women of voting age outnumber the men. Massachusetts has the greatest preponderance of women voters with 5S,264 more women than men. North Carolina is next with women's majority of 15,2S8 and South Caro- lima with 10,307 is third. In Rhode Island women of voting age outnum-- Der the men by 3196 and in Maryland by 1922.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
DO YOUR KISSING NIGHTS,
 GERMS ON JOB IN MORNING

Kissing is unsanitary until sunshine and fresh air have sterilized the lips according to Dr. Lawson Brown, of Saranac Lake, who told the New York State Medical society at session of its convention, that "it's good thing for the human race that courting is done at night and in the late after noon."
 eve selected a pretty young woman with bad case of tuberculosis and had her kiss a sterile dish," said Dr. Brown, in telling of akissing test at Saranac. "We found the moring kiss es gave forth few germs, but those in the afternoon and evening were a pretty healthy risk"
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
MAY MOBILIZE MOTOR
 TRUCKS TO CARRY FOOD

Plans for organization for emer- gencies truck lines should the strike of railroad employees interfere with food transportation were considered by the council of national defense at a meeting in Washington, D. c.
 Herbert F. Shenton, acting secre- tary of the council declared that 45,- 900 government owned trucks could be mobilized for such service on short notice. Through the motor transpor- tation committee of the council, he said it would be possible to mobilize in addition to the government trucks, 100000 privately owned trucks.
 These, he said, would enable the country "to face with degree of equanimity almost any temporary fail ure of the roads,"
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
GET READY TO JOIN
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Joe P. Wilson, chairman of the fi- nance and auditing committee of the chamber of commerce, under instruc- tions from the board of directors of that body, has appointed "a commit tee to make an active campaign at an early date for membership" naming as the committee Del Strong, Edgar Whipple and Tom L. Rees.
 Springtime is always campaign time in securing memberships for the chamber of commerce. The member ships should be very easy to get this spring. The chamber of commerce is delivering the goods. It has done and is doing lot for the benefit of Flag staff, lot in promoting the growth of Flagstaff and in making conditions here much better for our citizens.
 Membership in the Flagstaff Cham Der of Commerce costs only $5 a year. This is a very nominal fee. In most Ncities the membership is many times greater than that
 In Los Angeles and in many other cities business concerns subscribe to memberships for each person employ ed by them. That is what the Arizona Central bank does here-subscribes for membership for each one of it's employees. That is the public spirited way af doing, and it is also the most equitable way, for it distributes the cost of maintaing the chamber of com merce more justly among the various business houses. It is likely the mem- bership committee will make their canvass for membership and renew als on that basis-a membership for each person connected with the insti- tuition.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
TwENTY-THIRD SLAM

The flivver is my car, shall not want another. It maketh me to lie down in wet places; it soileth my clothes; it leadeth me into deep waters. It lead eth me into paths of ridicule for it's namesake; it prepareth me for break down in the presence of mine enemies, yea, though run through the valley am lowed up the hill. l fear great evil when it is with me; it's rods and its engine discomfort me. It annoint- eth my face with oils, fs tank run meth over. Surely to goodness, if the thing follows me all the days of my life, I shah dwell in the house of the insane forever.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
TELLS WHY HE WAITED

A year ago a manufacturer en- gagged boy. For months there was nothing noticeable about the boy ex. cept that he never took his eyes off the work he was doing. A few weeks ago the manufacturer looked up to see the boy standing beside his desk.
 What do you want ?" he asked.
 Want my pay raised"
 What are you getting?"
 "Ten shillings a week."
 Well, how much do you think you are worth ?"
 Fifteen shillings."
 "You think so, do you?"
 "Yes, sir, an I've been thinkin' so for three weeks, but I've been so blamed busy I ain't had time to speak to you about it!"
 The boy got the raise.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
PUMP PACKING

The best packing for use in the wat. CT pump glands is either wicking, lead and graphite or waterproof asbestos If asbestos, loose twisted rope packing is used, soak thoroughly in cylinder oil and cover with fine flake graphite and coil the packing around the shaft in the direction of rotation of the gland nut when tightening it. If pack ing is too large squeeze it in wise, cut to size with snips or heavy scis- sors. The gland nuts should not be frightened more than necessary to pre-. vent leakage of the water. This should be done without the aid of wrench.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
NEW "DRY" IA POINTS GIVEN

NEW "DRY" IA POINTS GIVEN
 Creating much amusement the fol- lowing suggested list of fourteen points" was read by Ole Nelson at the Rotary club meeting last Wednesday and was laughingly referred to the at tention of A. J. Finch, head of the Anti-Saloon league.
 1. That the name Brandywine, N. r., be changed to Coldwater, N. Y.
 2. That Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes," be made the national an- them.
 3. That all mention of the Bourbon kings be expunged from school books.
 4. That on account of being sug- gestive, rye bread be withdrawn from sale, by all bakeries.
 5. That no part of ship be refer red to as saloon, for the reason that such reference might raise false hopes.
 6. That all bars be removed from harbor entrances or be designated by some other names.
 z. That the word "port" be ex- punged from navigation charts and references.
 8. The use of alcohol lamps be for bidden by law.
 9. That the useless 5000 900 white jackets and aprons in this country be sent to the starving bolsheviki.
 z. That the word "still" be ex- punged from the American language and all dictionaries, and the word "quiet" substituted.
 II. That all mint be plowed under and vanilla beans planted.
 12. That any barber tantilizing . customer by using bay rum on hs hair be given ten years.
 13. That all pretzels shall be made straight, instead of bent in the old familiar style, to avoid reminiscence.
 IA. That men with the "foot-rail limp" shall not be allowed to march in any public parades.-Grand Junction Sentinel.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
: A SENATOR'S
 : SAVINGS ACCOUNT

Senator Ashurst, of Arizona, con- siders his most valuable investment a book whose fly leaves contain record of money which he has not spent fool ishly. The story of the book is this:
 When the senator first came to Washington he was approached by a plausible agent who persuaded him to give a photograph of himstlf and $125 in return for which he was to be fea- tured in an Encyclopedia of Great Men," After long time he received one volume of the encyclopedia, the only one he ever did receive. He found his photograph, sure enough, but it was neatly sandwiched between the likeness of a notorious Bowery bartender and the foxy face of pro- moter of wildcat" oil schemes.
 Now when the senator is solicited for funds for questionable investments he gently says mo-" then takes the precious encyclopedia from the safe and tells his stenographer the latest amount he has saved by refusing to spend it, and the sum is inscribed in the cherished book. The entries now total well above $8,000, and Mr. Ash urst expects the amount to be far greater as time goes by.
 Anybody might keep such a record to advantage, for the ordinary indi- vidual the lists need not be confined to wild cat speculations from which he has refrained. They could include all the simple, homely items wherein he was tempted to expenditure but ex- ercised self-control. Once started such an account should act as the best possible check upon foolish spending, and a fine incentive to further adven- lures in restraint.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
CARBURETOR FLOODING

Flooding of the carburetor is caused by several possible troubles. The needle valve may be held open or be leaking. Dirt may have collected on the seat of the valve, preventing it's closing. Imperfect or worn needle valve or seat. Mechanism stuck. A to heavy or leaking float, which would sink too deep, holding the needle valve open. Level too high. Loose spray nozzle.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
POPPING BACK

A backfire or slight popping back through the carburetor may usually be accepted as a sign of insufficient in take valve tappet clearance. When the intake does not close the burning charge escapes through the valve and ignites the incoming charge in the manifold. Loss of compression causes loss of power and the gas blown back deranges the carburetion momentar- ily
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23

latest type to appear in Chicago, indi- eating great progress in the develop ment of an industry that is still in it's infancy. Auto manufacturers have been quick to realize the growing need of business and are rapidly making standard types.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
BROKEN FUEL LINE

A break in the fuel line may be tenn
 porarily mended by a number of sim pie expedients. A bit of rubber tub ing slipped over the broken section will do the trick. Other possible emer- gency repairs may be made with raw potato, cork, generous application of soap or shellacked cloth and splints.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
IDENTIFIED

"This," smiled the fond young wife, as she passed plate of pudding to her husband, "is cottage pudding. l made it myself"
 The husband tasted it.
 "I'd know it was cottage pudding" he returned.
 "Would you?" she asked delighted.
 "Yes, can taste the plaster and the wall paper"
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
COLONEL WANTS THIS CoRREC

Col. A. F. Banta, who favored The Sun with the "true facts" as to the naming of Flagstaff, says he was door keeper in the session of 1881 in the council and member of the house from Apache county in 1883.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
COUNTY MAY RECORD
 DISCHARGES FREE OF COST

County Attorney F. M. Gold has been requested by the board of SUD- ervisors to see whether the county can legally record the discharges of our army and navy boys free of charge. The board hopes to be able to do this and it will be an extra inducement to service men to get their discharges recorded, something that they should not fail to do.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
MUST HAVE SOLD 1000

The Ford sale last Saturday con- ducted by the Social Service circle, netted the ladies over $30 for their charitable work.-Flagstaff Cor. AL buquerque Journal.