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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-09-02
OBITUARY
Wilber

When death removes from the ac-
tivities of life one who is full of
years, while keenest sorrow may fill
the hearts of friends at the occur
ence, it will seem that an all-per-
vadlng law of nature has been but
fulfilled, and memory serves to soft
en- grief and hasten resignation. But
when the young are removed by the
unsparing hand of death, those for
whom childhood has but closed and
the morning of life, brilliant with
hope and anticipation, lies just ahead,
it seems that some great tragedy has
interposed to thwart the natural or
der of things, ana while fond memoir
les may serve TO comfort the dear
ones who have 1een bereft, it can
never heal the aching void within
their hearts. A bereavement of this
kind came to Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Viii.
ber and family, when their daughter
Miss Louisa, passed away at Big Rap
ids, Aug. IA, 1920. Miss Wilber was
born in Thetford Township, March
16, 1902. After attending the dis
trict school she entered Saginaw High
School, where she remained for some
time, and at the time of her death
was enrolled as a student at the
Ferris Instituted in preparation for a
teachers life certificate, which un-
doubtedly would have been granted
her this summer by the Ypsilanti
State Normal College, had not illness
intervened. She was a charming and
cultured girl, loved and respected by
all who knew her, whose untimely
death will occasion deepest sorrow.
She had made brilliant record as
student at the Ferris Institute and
during her illness received the most
devoted attentions, like unto those of
a father, from its president and
founder, EX-Gov. Ferris. Her illness
dated from the latter part Of May,
last, when she contracted scarlet
fever. Complications necessitating
three mastoid operations followed
this disease, and finally spinal men,
ngitis became manifest, causing her
death on the date above stated. Fun
eral services, which were very largely
attended, were held from the family
home, Monday, August 16, and the
remains were laid at rest in Thetford
Center cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-09-02

Homer Catlin Thorsby was born
in Montrose Township, June 8, 1888,
When he was II years Of age, the
family moved to Sanford, Mich,
which was his home until 1915, when
they moved to Atlas Township. 1t
was from there Homer went to Camp
Custer in February, 1918, being as
signed to Bait. A, 329th Field Artill-
cry. He left for France the last of
July, 1918, arriving there the first
of August. He died in France Octo-
Der II, 1918, of bronchial pneumonia.
The body was shipped 20 Hoboken, N.
j., and from there to Clio, where it
arrived August 18, 1920. Funeral
services were held at the cemetery in
Pine Run, Rev. Dibley officiating,
where the body was inferred beside
his mother, who passed away in Feb
ruary, 1915. Homer is survived by
his father, d. w. Thorsby, four broth
ers and two sisters, the latter being
Clair, of Hibbing, MINI; Edwin, of
Ransomville, n. Y, Mrs. Leo Hall, of
Atlas; David, Cheslea and Sara at
hama
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
can LOADING.

a~AR loading figures, Including the Delaware district
" compiled by the commission on car service OF the
American Railroad Association show large increases over
last year in spite Of outlaw strikes
For u weeks from March q to June r. reports show
sg6ls5 cars Of freight loaded compared with
927 for INC corresponding period by the same rail-
roads in 1919
one Of the leading factors in shortages Of food fuel
and building materials has been the muchy abused car
shortage Because there weren't at the mine coal
could not be hauled Lack OF kept food locked up
in storage houses. farms and in elevators. Building
materials could not be transported because there were
no cars.
The results Scarcity Of food in large consuming CEN
ters insufficient fuel for homes and factories; and az
abnormal drop in house building which will continue
the house shortage and high rent difficulties through
another winter.
The answer shippers and railroad men insisted wa
more cars"
But there another answer. It was; Load an'
unload cars faster; keep EN- moving
The latter answer being the more quickly put int
eoutlon, is the winning one.
Cars are being delayed less than before. They ar
not being held up at ether end long as they were
The shipper gets his output into the car and away al
quickly possible.
The eonsignee unoads without unnecessary delay
BY doing this they virtually buli cars over night
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
SUMMER PEAK OF INFANT MORTALITY.

"a ELANAREANs should take oognlzance Of the fact
~ that the summer peak" OF infant deaths is now
beginning The conditions responsible for this peak are
described a @; studies Of infant mortality made
by the Childrens Bureau OF the U. s. Department Of
Labor in six industrial cities.
In Manchester, n H.. more babies died from CASTRO
intestinal diseases than from any other cause the rate
being SO per 1000 babies born alive In August more
deaths occurred these diseases than occurred in
any other month from all combined. Two-thirds
Of the babies Manchester born to forelgn-born
mothers two-nfths to mothers who could not speak
English. over one-sixth TO nterate mothers, Nearly
half Of them in families where the fathers earn
ings totaed less than $3.50 year and over two-fths
were to mothers who ganfully employed during
the year following the babys birth Mothers who
worked away from home in most cases obliged 70
their babies and did not understand the mpor-
lance Of and cleanliness in giving artificial 1000
only seldom did mother report tlat she modified the
babys milk.
In Johnstown Pa. Waterbury Conn. and New Bed
ford Mass where similar conditions prevailed, the IN
mortality rates for diseases q The digestive system
were 80 a and rs, respectively
In Saginaw Mich, and Brookon, Mass, where the
proportion Of foreign born terate and sainfuy en-
poyed mothers comparatively low, and incomes
more nearly adequate artificial feeding when resorted
TO was more scientific The infant mortality rates from
intestinal diseases were only and i2 respect
lively
These reports emphasize the Importance Of family IN
come and better domestic and municipal sanitation bu'
they Indicate also The need Of teaching mothers how
20 take care Of babies.
The lowest rates for each OF these cities were ior
breas-fed children so that mothers should be taught
nrss Of all to their babies. But. as several o.
the reports point out, the difference In rates for inc
artinolally fed of different nationality and eoononne
aroups Is almost striking IS the difference IN rates
between the breast and the articially fed due to th
care or lack Of care used in preparing the food
Babies who perish because their mothers do not know
how to take care Of them thus pling up the tall bac'
monument Of summer deaths be saved II baby heatt
oenters system Of visiting nurses, and other iorn
or educational work established The infant morei
iy rate In cities where those have been trie'
has been markedly reduced.
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MONDAY, JULY i2, 1920
ro0n nAY.

"a gI.AyVAREANs should not lose sight Of the fact
A1 that July IS will mark the second anniversary Of
the great offensive In May, 1918 Foch look command
o the Allied troops
We knew he was quietly making his plans Some Of
us were impatient but the greatest strategist the
world has produced knew what he was about
Germany like a great snake coillng Itself AROUND
Europe and many felt that whcns again started to-
Paris she would be prepared for any emergency
The preparation Of forty years to count for Moth
ing in four months and whyG Not because the Allies
were heaping victory vctory-not because the out
look dark for Germany-but because Foch was IN
supreme command.
10 the people Of the world ,those days in early July
looked black and threatening. Yet Foch, when asked
what ne thousht Of the situation said: u like my part
better and we all Ike hts part better. and may Amer
lea always play the role which she serenely say
is the better part
The 18th Of July was a glorious and solemn day for
civilization; solemn because It to hind US to inter
ests other than own; impose obligations because
others had done much for us.
They had borne the brnt Of the lighting and we were
20 reap more than share OF peace and prosperity
We were 20 have more Of our sons returned to u
because France and England had protected the wor
and had protected the United States
Let ms never forget that
We have not paid our debt to France, and as eaci
succeeding 18TH day Of July around let us witt
one accord Foch the greatest Of generals wht
preserved humanity to each Of u.s.
AS those in chauge Of the American celebration say
il does not seem very big thing to blow whistles ant
wave flags and call the 18th Of July Foch Day. but It hat
deep spiritual sig ncance II will sho the world tina
the motto deeply imprinted in our hearts is Les w
for,ea on the day OF the armistee with tears in thei
eyes everyone embraced everyone in Paris With tear
In our es let us on the 18th Of July look into our boys
faces and thank for Foeh, who said in an interview
with Colonel House that he accepted the armistce be
cause he could not willingly sacrifice the life ora sinsl
Of his men,
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
SUSSEX AND ROTATION.

A. FFoRTS are being made by prominent New Castle
- county Democrats 70 force abandonment Of the
cdtme party practice Of rotating from county TO coun-
ty the nomination for governor.
TIE Democratic candidate for four years ago
was James H. Hughes, Of Kent county. He was de-
feated
Under party usage the candidate this year should come
from Sussex county which already has several favorite
sons In the field; but comes the suggestion from
New Castle county That Sussex shall forego Its rights
party usage sheve those favorte and per
init New Castle county to the candidate. Be
hind that suggestion the thought that Ezekiel Cooper
or some other New Castle county Democrat Of promi
nenoe would be able TO make much bigger showing
IN the poll in November than would any man SUSSEX
county possibly could offer.
The trouble is that Sussex Democrats not,
rule political philanthropss They feel that they ca
produce timber for any Office from the President 9
the United States down to assessor tax collector
Even many OF the frends and well-vishers Of MI
Cooper are not sanguine that Sussex will surrender
rights in the matter II is not the Sussex way.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
aTHE WONDER MAN.n

Georges Carpenters photoplay
production "The Wonder Man" and
Larry Semon's comedy, school Days
are the two parts OF the program that
Is to be shown at the Queen Theatre
beginning today.
1.-THE Wonder Man" is a drama or
American society. The ability of
Carpenter as an actor will prove a
great surprise to thousands of people
all over this country who will see
him. Based on an intriguing story Il
love and mystery, in which Carpen-
tier is given opportunity TO display
mis- capacity as boxer. a sportsman
and as a gentleman, THE Wonder
Man" should prove a big hit with
everyone in Wilmington.
Included in the picture is a boxing
bout, with men of national and inter-
national prominence forming the au-
dience At the time the boxing scene
was taken more than 1000 persons
packed the studio This realistic
scene, said to be the most perfect OF
its kind ever filmed in the history OF
the screen, shows Carpenter in the
ring for the flrst time this side OF the
Atlantic He fights four fast rounds
with Robert Barrat a champion
/ fighter. Barrat received a clean cut
4 knockout-and 1t was not movie
knockout either,
Larry Semons comedy "Schoo'
\ Days" Is a laughable farce on the
days OF childhood with all the
acrobatie fun Of the comedian
brought into rapid play.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
With the ParGgrGphers

No country will ever want 10 get into war with the
Aiiltonian.
Mfr Burleson asks appropriation for million dol
lars to pay claims for lost mail Rather indictment OF
his own administration OF postal afas-Dogan (o) Re-
publican.
Senator Harding stands our square on questions which
deeply concern the sovereignty and welfare OF the United
states and he stands equally square all the fmdamen-
Tribune.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
An EMINENTLY FITTING CELEBRATION.

MM EMBERs OF the comsregaton Of st. Stephens Lu-
IVA heran Church in this city are doing emnently
fitting thing in preparing to celebrate, formally and
yhoe-heartedly in the New Century Club this eve
ming he tNenty-Afth anniversary Of the pastorae
OF the Rev. Frederick Doerr
During the quarter Of a century that Mr.. poerr mas
been the spiritual leader Of the congregation he has
endeared himself to many persons in community by
his charming personality and his unreritng Efforts TO
conserve and promote the public welfare.
We felicitate the congregation upon having such a
pastor and the pastor upon having suoh congregation
May they live long and prosper.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
THE GIRL FROM OUTSIDE,

Today is the first day or The Cold
wyn week at the Strand. and the
opening show is one of exceptional
merit. "The Girl From Outside" is
from the story by Rex Beach, which
was published under the name OF
The Wag Lady" 1t Is a talk of the
frozen North. Of Alaska Of a whole
some little girl, who, friendless and
alone Is cast among men who know
no code OF Aonor How her good lit
fuence broGght the man in them TO
the surface makes you realize that
the most hardened criminal can be
his better self under uplifting influ-
ence.
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Ct ms Of Thought

He serves his party who the country BEST
r. B. Hayes.
:-:=-.
The fool that eats till he Is sick must fast TN he is
wel-Thornbury.
s--@.
They never alone that accompanied with noble
tsoashts--Sr Philip Sidney.
-.-.-.
The saddest thing that befals soul Is when II loses
faith in God and womans-Aexander Smith.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12

last named town. The party came
in automobiles and trolley cars.
Brandywine Springs Park Is daily
entertaining hundreds of excusionisS
from Philadelphia and other placeN
who come here on the Wilson Line
boats and the two resorts are being
patronized by more excursionsts than
any two parks in this section OF the
country.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
nnRRERS RI.nW SAFE.

LAUREL, July i2-While Joseph r
Warrington, a well-to-do farmer and
his family were attending cfArcn
yesterday afternoon robbers eftNred
his home, blew open a fireproof 1de
and escaped with considerable body.
There is no clew TO the robbers
Identity.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12

Dr. Herbert X Watson Delaware state chemist has
testified in court that the buttermk sold In Whining
ton contains as three per cent Of alcohol Here
nne chance for radical dry" agent to insti
tule proceedings against the which produce Il aud
d attempt Ia prohibit the Of the fluid within ths
limits Of Delaware There is no telling where this dry
business IS going to end
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
"LI TING LANG. y

Playhouse patrons VIII have their
first opportunity TO see the famous
Jap star, Sessue Hayakawa. on the
screen OF the theatre today when he
will commence a three-day run on
his newest picture Iii Ting Lang"
This picture was just released Satur-
day for public exhibition and is be-
ing shown here probably before any
other city In the country.
Hayakawa is a popular actor. He
Evening journal., 1920-07-12

Secretary Tumulty says Of his chiefs recent photo
graphs that hey present the President accurately in
fine and active condition" Not very active" some pec-
pie suspect as the New York World reporter who in
teryeed Mr. Wilson the other day found necessary "a
report that the executives e5 limb is not completely
parayzed"
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
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"sCRATCH MY RACk.n .

Rupert Hughes funny story
Scratch My Back in film and Mack
.Sennett's latest satire, Fresh from
the City" are the two comedies that
will demand the laughs from the Ma
iestic audiences all of this week be-
ginning with today's showings.
The story has an unconventional
hero and heroine as we'll as plot
that goes out of the beaten track.
When 1t was made into the photoplay
and first shown in public. Scratch
My Back" proved an instant and in
fectious hit. Its principals are
Helene Chadwick and 7. Roy Barnes
Miss Chadwick is a player whose
popularity is steadily increasing Mr.
Barnes has his best fame previous Ia
Scratch My Back" in musical com
edies and vaudeville sketches.
Fresh From the City" Is a. tale 0
Oil and the many characters who haN
fallen under the rich-over-night find
The famous Sennett funny men anc
pretty girls appear in abundance.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
AnnWS@mn@mtS
EXCURHONISTS AT PARK

Shellpot and Brandywlne Springs
Parks are both coming into Increased
favor for picnic and excursion re-
sorts. On Saturday Shellpot Park en-
tertained the Sisuet Club OF Moore s
Norwood and Ridley Park and FIRST
Presbyterian Sunday school of the
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
eTHE RETURN OF DRAW EAGEN.''

William 5. Hart is again slated to
begin the week at the Rialto. His pic.
ture Is THE Return of Draw Eagen."
This is a success picture, a REISSUE
of a farmer hit made to be re-en-
ioyed by those who were especially
pleased by it.
Draw Egan is one of the famous
Westerners, fast disappearing from
the West of today, a man with a
steady hand and a quick trigger
finger. The West Of this photoplay
is the West of and shortly after the
great gold rush
Evening journal., 1920-07-12

Our Board Of Public Utility Commissioners win make
no nstake s. in decdins what rate Of fare the VIII
snington and Philadelphia Traction Company shall be
permitted charge It be guided by sound business
and not swayed by unbusincsske clap-trap from or
ganzed and unorsanized corporation haiers who as
rula have pte the way OF individual TO rec
ammend their opinions to serious consideration
Evening journal., 1920-07-12
Now ron GOOD STATE AND COUNTY TICKETS.

NOW ron GOOD STATE AND COUNTY TICKETS.
- Ell AWARE Republicans have received the Harding
- Cooldge national ticket with every evidence OF
approval.
Ii is nov up to them to place in the field State and
county tickets which for quality and popularity, VIII
be IN keeping with the national ticket
That is a duty they TO the Republican national
organization and the party.
We have IN Delaware many coed Republicans With
so much material little dinlcuty Should be experienced
In nominating tickets which will be both representa-
tive and popular.
No man should be nominated for whom the party will
feel itself called upon TO apologize at any stage Of the
campaign.
Wilmington rural New Castle, Kent and Sussex eoun-
ties should exert effort TO produce such results
from their primaries and conventions.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12

possesses the inborn ability to act
and the exotic fascination of an East
ern or Oriental character. He as
sumes the title role OF Iii Ting Lang"
and appears as a Chinese prince,
student Of an American university
and popular member Of the best Of
American society.
Evening journal., 1920-07-12

grandmother, Mrs. Mahlon Ian
caster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Whitelock and
daughter, Of Philadelphia. were week
end visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. James
Bacon.
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DEpDY FOX sat AZ the foot Of the
N black birch tree and watched
the safe, snug little hollow into
which Baby Possum had scrambled
again. Reddy Fox had been 10 sure
that this tine Baby Possum was real
Iy coming down that, In spite Of him
self, he had smiled as he thought
how good that postum baby would
taste. Then Reddy Fox had pretend
ed TO 20 away. but he did not 20 far.
and now here he was back at the foot
of the tree
Reddy Fox sat and scratched one
ear as he tried to think Of some new
plan that would get Baby Postum
down on the ground. Every plan
he had tried 20 far had failed
Perhaps" said Reddy Fox TO him
self: perhaps IL go off and hide.
Baby Possum will grow tired OF stay
ing UP there and will come down.
believe I'll try It,"
Reddy pretended TO yAwn. Good
By. Baby Posumr' he called Il
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~Boo-hoo-hoo! All NTH All
hadn't run away from home. +"

shadow the Weasel win not find you.
because--well. Shadow the Weasel IL
very fond OF young postum He told
me 20 himself"
With that Reddy Fox got TO his
feet. stretched, yawned. and then
trotted off into the Green Forest.
Just az II he really meant to do as
he had said he would.
Baby Postum had joked his sharp
little face out OF the safe. snug little
hollow when Reddy Fox began 70
speak. and now his little. sharp,
black eyes watched Reddy Fox out OF
sight. Reddy never once turned his
head, and Baby Postum saw him
disappear behind thick young hem
lock tree.
II was very. very still in the Green
Forest. Baby Postum began to feel
lonesomer and lonesomer and lone.
somer. Lilo kept thinking Of Shadow
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So up the fairy landlord ioent, alone.
POOR Mr.. TINCALINC

Nancy and Nick started 10 follow
Ifngzitng upstairs. when he went 10
look for Chirk chipmunk. TO see
what on earth he meant by slanming
20 many bureau drawers But the
Little Green Shoes stopped them
right At the bottom and wouidn't
take another step.
So up the fairy landlord went
alone. He was worried. because II
vas rent day, you know. and be was
Afraid Chirk couldn't ind enough
0oney to pay him
Every step he took. the stairs
crraked and groaned miserabiy, but
Tsngaiing pretended not to notice
this. any more than he had the gag
ging doors and the bad wallpaper.
Up he went, up and up and up IN
the direction OF the drawer-slarn-
ming. but every new step tilted him
20. that finally he had to grab the
harisfer to keep himself from falling.
He was almost to the top. about
next TO the last step. ! think. when
there was q crash. and q smash and
. loud splintering sound. and TInsa-
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ling suddenly disappeared Altogether.
Il was plain what had happ~ned: the
step was too old and wobbly TO hold
him and had gone clear thru 20 the
cellar. taking the fairyman landlord
with H.
"oh. oh. OH. screamed the twins.
rushing around. and not knowing
what TO do. Wont somebody heipT'
wait "a minute" advised the Mag.
icsi Mushroom and surc enough.
the slamming above stopped and
Chirk stuck his head over the rail.
whats wronwy' no asked did
something dropy'
Yes. yes" cried Nick "xr. TinEa-
ling has fallen thru the stairs DO
help us 10 get him.
"All right" answered Chirk cheer
fully sliding down the banisters.
Hes probably In the cellar. II
haven't been able 20 use these stairs
for a year como Christmas"
So lighting n lantern the chip
munk and tho children went down
cellar to find poor Tinealing.
Copyright 1870. ~. r.. A.
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