davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-06

were put on the Pauper roll at $500
per month each.
Ann Barnes was dropped from the
Pauper roll, John Perryman was in
creased from $500 to $500 per
month.
l. B. Small, T. c., made final report
of tax collections for the year 1919
and 1920. Amount of insolvent taxes
shows $356.76.
There being no further business
the Board adjourned.
Bills Ordered Paid by the Board
Paving Fund
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-06

published by the Municipal League of Georgia.
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Bennies' Notebook

I wasent Supposed TO so to the
movies eny more this week on ac-
count Of having bin too mutch lately,
and today pop was smoaking with
his feet up and I was looking at him.
and / sed, Pop.
Did heer my name mentioned? !?
sed pop.
Meening wat did I wunt. and l
'sed. There's a movie erround at the
Little Grand called The Hidden Foot
ana Sid Hunt is going to ring the
bell eny minnit now and ask me IL
l can go erround to see It with him.
Wei. the anser to that is No, there's
nothing difficlt about that as far as
can see, sed pop, and | sed, But
gosh. G, pop. Its one OF the best
movies there is.
Who sed so? sed pop. and I sed.
Nobody sed so, ! was reeding the
advertisements under the doors. don't
You bleeve in avvertizements, pop?
Not to that ixtent. sed pop. Meen-
ing to the ixtent of leeving me go to
see The Hidden Foot, and sed, Well
G. gosh. pop, there's a lady in II
jumps off of a train into a river to
keep frum getting cawt in a reck.
1t does her CRATE credit, I'm sure.
but IL that's all the educational value
1t has / CESS you can afford to miss
it, sed pop.
No sir, pop, 1t has mutch more
educational value than that, pop,
sed.
sutch as wats sed pop.
A hole skool berns down In 1t.
sed.
Help, ade. sucker. surrender. sed
pop. Meening was a better arguer
than he was. and Jest then Sid Hunt
rang the bell to find out II could
go, wich ] could.
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THE TEXAS PRIMARY

Whether Joseph Weldon Bailey wins the
subernatorial nomination in Texas or not he
has already staged comeback that proves
him still an important factor in the politics OF
the Lone Star state.
Few people outside of Texas believed that
Railey would make a dgnified showing in the
primary voting We suspect that comparatively
few people In Texas contemplated such a thing
Yet he leads field of four very substantially
IN tho early returns and shows for the runner
up In the second election even II he falls short
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or maintain n consistent attitude in the eyes
Of his friends
on tho other hand. a democrat who believes
In tho preservation OF American Independence.
the restoration OF Jeffersonian principles and
stands opposed TO HIS nation being involved In
the super state which will shear 1t OF much of
Its sovereignty and involve ~ In every national
quarrel throughout the length and breadth OF
the earth. must Of necessity support Senator
Harding. who By his partys past attitude the
league issue, Its platform declaration and his
own uncauivocaI oommittal, In pledged to end
tho war by Congressional resolution. ignore the
lsngue association. preserve American inde
rcGdcnco at all c'rts and In a deliberate and
reflective manner Atf'rd the conecience Of tho
wnsd an opportunity 20 express itself for the
preservation Of peace without involving the
United states h0iolers;y ia European qua srrels
4, be sure 1t can he urged tbit Mr.. Cox. even
~ elected. cannot possibly u" expected to force
tho league on tho American senate. But that
does not alter the fact that he is pledged 20 do
precisely that, that he Ia sworn TO the interna-
tional dream OF him whom he has but recently
recognized as his chief. by IN, past record Of
his party, It's platform declaration and his own
solemn committal to deliver what Nr. Wilson
has promised"
We trust we have boon able to present tho
matter In such that our correspondent.
and those who feel as ho does about the gravity
O. the situation. wIll b. enabled To ace their
cuty clearly. Fos We arc at crisis IN our
national history when electors must be governed
Ly a sense Of duty to iheir country instead OF
PARTISAN prejudice.
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A PERIOD OF ANXIETY
CHAPTER LXXIX

Donald had been very i'll, and
was peevish and ailing for some
time. was completely worn out
with nursing him, loss of sleep and
the care OF little George. Mother
came out and took George with
her. hoping to relieve me.
realize now that during this
time l was fretful and cross, my
nerves were strained to the utmost,
and magnified every untoward
circumstance.
Don't wait dinner for me to-
night" Bob said as he left the
house about week after Donald
had been pronounced out OF danger,
IT am going over to see MISS
Riggs
why. Bob. you wouldn't leave
me now would you?"
why not? Why shouldn't l
keep my engagement? Donald Is
ing else to keep me-"
But I shall be 80 lonely! ! an
SO tired and worn out"
Nonsense. II you are tired. GO
TO bed. II you are lonely have
Mrs. BALDWIN come IN ana spenu
the evening with you"
You'll be back to night?"
mo, she Is going to put us up
FOR the night so that we will have
time 10 discuss the manuscript"
I'VE! who else Is going?'
Kendall, OF course!"
I might have known It was he
who got you to leave me! oh. how
l dislike that mani"
John had absolutely nothing to
do with my going. / am going be-
cause l want TO, and because II
gives me the relaxation I need af-
ter my work in the office"
"I should think 1t would be jus.
az much relaxation 10 stay at home
with me and read in your own lib
rary as to go and spend the evening
reading somewhere else. Why In
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THE DUTY OF CITIZENSHIP

The World Ia In receipt of the following
query from Judge Frank e. Curry. prominent
Tulsa attorney and former democratic member
Of the state legislature from this county:
''seriously. what do you think ones duty
Is to supporting national political
party this year under these circumstances
to-wit: Always a blown In the bottle re-
publican but now an equally blown the
bottle nations Lacquer: Or. taking the
converse. a democratic from birth, rearing.
environment practice In fact just cannot
see how a republican has any chance 20 go
to heaven--but staunch anti-nations-
ieasuer. This seems to be the whole and
only issue"
The citizen with a correct conception of
American politics and proper sense OF duty to
his country viii not hesitate. For to such there
Is no such thing party obligation to any
political organization beyond that point where
Its principles and pledges cease to square with
his own conviction and purposes In matters OF
vital concern to his nation.
Not only can a citizen retain his favorite
party label and vote the opposition ticket but
there exists at all times and on all citizens the
obligation to do so from time to time if he is
TO function a patriot. In 1912 hundreds OF
thousands OF republicans voted for Wilson and
Marshall, because that was justified In the
circumstances. II is nothing to boast OF now
To be sure. We cite the incident as proof OF
our contention that voting the opposition ticket
does not constitute crime and does not take
one from the party OF his choice. For these
hundreds OF Thousands OF republicans are stin
In the republican party, independent ~ always
aad they have with them an equal number OF
democrats who see in the preservation of the
republic the paramount issue In this campaign
We agree with our correspondent that the
league question is the paramount issue In this
campaign. though not quite "ail there is to
g." This being true we may with propriety
and possibly some benefit inquire into his
problem. What should n blown in the hottie
republican do II he finds himself sincerely
attached TO the International dream of Mr..
Wilson?
There cnn be no doubt about that. Logic
Joins her voice to reason in the matter. The
league being the paramount issue In this cam
paign. and the democratic candidate being fore.
sworn to ratify II and commit the nation 10 It's
terms without any reservation impairing the
obligations OF the United States to It's allles,
such republican should actively and ardentl,
support Mr. Cox. Indeed he can do nothinl
else and preserve either his own self respec
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The Horoscope
The stars incline but do no, compel
MONDAY. July 20. 1920.
(copyrisbt 1890. By the Moclwe Nespsrer Syndicate

MONDAY, july 26, 1870.
tooprisbt 1890 BY III, Mocws Sespsrer syudl>isl
Uncertainty marks this days
rule. according to sstrology. AL
though the Sun, Venus and Neptune
are in benefic aspect. Saturn IA
strongly adverse.
Newspapers mad magazines should
greatly benefit from some new state
OF affairs, which may later prove TO
be the result of deception and In
trigue.
Danger from a planetary direction
that seems to stimulate misrepre-
sentation and evil report is prognos-
ticated.
Greed for prominence and fame
as well as money and power will
he augmented by this rule OF the
stars.
This should be a fortunate sway
for those whJ seek to better their
financial status and should be es-
pecially favorable to women.
IL is fairly lucky wedding day,
but It is better to marry a young
husband than an old one when Sat-
urn is in sinister sway.
Women have the prognostication
OF great advancement and also of
sues are at stake.
They should be successful during
this planetary government In ma
terial ambitions.
Again there is sign read as
threatening to those who depend on
the products OF the earth. Farm
ers may be disappointed. There ap-
pears to be indication of a possible
plague Of insects In addition to other
troubles.
The west now comes under a gov
ernment of the stars that may cause
a falling off in business enterprise.
| Merchants and manufacturers may
| meet anxieties in the course Of their
| transactions.
Shrinkage In the volume of trade
| may be apparent. but the seers fore
| tell that abnormal conditions will
! obtain, owing to some manipula-
tion OF interests.
Relations with Japan will be much
discussed from this time on and may
| affect some financial interests.
Persons whose birthdate II Is have
| gather a quiet year before them. but
they should be aware of false
friends.
Children born on this day have
the augury of much incident and
| change in their lives. These subjects
| of Leo have the Sun as their prin-
| cipal ruler.
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No matter how beautiful and altruistic the
labor leaders couch their demand for shorter
hours and Increased wages II will remain an
unaiterabie fact that the returns OF labor have
pavcr been and can mover be nxed ~ . matter
OF right. but only on basis Of production.
The value Of money itself is based on the service
money renders In providing the necessities and
luxuries for mankind. II may not be q pleas
ant task to dispei the dreams OF the acaeemi-
clans. but It is q necessary service. Labor pays
its own wages and capital earns It own divi-
dends.
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The contest between the warning factions OF
democracy In this county is a fine thing. II
In convincing proof that democracy is not will
ing to accept the alignment nor indorse the
actions OF It's present ruling clique. And 1t is
decent elements of a political organization
fsres boldly forth to challenge, and defeat, II
need be. the official ruling clique that has made
hard and fast with the lawless element no fear
need be entertained OF popular government
Tho iawless, criminal element is enabled to rule
because OF the old-tme fear OF the opposition
winning. The flet is that tho decent element
OF the electorate is always In the considerable
majority when 1t acts'together. And when the
decent element OF a partisan organization re-
fuses 70 fex the knee to the machines warn
ing II you don't stop the opposition will
wln,' the doom of the machine element is
sounded. What the people of every community
want is responsive, efficient. economical gov
ernment Nor is It particularly concerned as
to the name OF the party that gives it, All
citizens OF this communty---this state-know
that the democratic party has completely brok-
en- down as an effective governing agency be-
cause OF the machine which turns loose crimi-
mails. plays with them, them. accepts money
from them for favors extended, and looks TO
them and not the honorable section of the
electorate for maJorties nt the polls As one
very decent and honorable democrat put It (and
he is candidate for office now). II am perfectly
willing to trade the boulevard vote for the
alley vote" The alley vote is controlling the
democratic party In the state. That is the in
toierable situation.
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Margaret CARROTS
Husband On
By JANE PHELPS

tho world you couldn't have been
content with your real estate busi-
ness | don't see!"
Bob's lips moved, he started to
say something, but hesitated. then
said:
Some day I want a serious talk
with you, Margaret. this can't go
what can't go on7"
"Nothing-that is, never mind
now"
But what is there to talk about
don't understand"
II know. and sometime I shall
try to make you. Now l must be
off. good bye, and go to bed early
You need the rest"
As he closed the door burst
into a passion Of tears. I was
really tired out. and he had gone
without even kNsing me good bye.
Conc TO stay over night. He had
not given me the usual morning
kiss nor the one in greeting at
night for some time; one day !
spoke OF II and he muttered some
thing about hypocrisy but he was
feeling cross that day so I paid no
attention to the excuse. Now ] re-
called 1t and wondered what 1t
meant.
At first thought I would take
his advice and ask Mrs Baldwin to
spend the evening with me. But as
I thought OF her keen insight. her
lack of faith In men. and the re-
marks she would surely make
anent Bob's absence, concluded I
would rather spend the evening
alone.
Bob had insisted that have a
second girl.
"You have too much care" he
had said when discussing Il. Those
two boys are a handful" and they
were. yet l had opposed another
maid on the grounds OF expense.
II can afford It all right" Bob
had answered my objections. 'If
couldn't l wouldn't have proposed
IT,"
I knew money meant nothing to
Bob, even tho he worked hard for
IT. He spent generously always
and now that we had a home all
paid for he seemed at times a little
reckless. Then, too, I often told
him / would rather have less 10 dc
with. and have him give up the
partnership in the publishing busi.
ness which had become my bets
noir.
But at last I had consented tc
employ a second maid. The house
was large. the work with two chill.
dren rather heavy. and Della wa,
1 a a
advertised. and as the day passed
| I had little time TO think OF Bob,
detection or what l considered
OF applicants.
AS | wanted a nurse girl prin'
cipally, one could trust to take
the children out, and TO care fol
them when both Della-who wa,
entirely trustworthy-and I wer,
away at the same time! was very
decided upon a red checked Irish
girl named Nellie She was Il
come the following morning
1t was about four o'clock wher
I engaged her, and a few minute,
later Mrs. Baldwin came in to see
how Donald was getting along.
Really she had been most kind. and
when she told mo that Mr. Baldwin
would not be home for dinner,
asked her TO remain and have a
bite with me. She was delighted
and accepted Immediately. put
Donald to bed for the night. then
we sat down 10 have a chat before
dinner.
wonder why II Is that some
people arouse distruct of others In
u.s. I never saw Mrs. Baldwin that
she did not make me uneasy over
Bob.
1 Tomorrow--Unweloome Advice.
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To The Public.

Effective July !. flve-minute car
service on the Kendall line between
the corner of Fifth and Cheyenne
and the end Of Hodge or Sast First
street; ten minute car service to
Kendall college.
Those cars on the Kendall line
running only as far as the end OF
Hodge or East First street desig-
mated on the routing sign as. 24oo
East First Tulsa street hallway Co.
I--Advt.
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THE pERsPIoACrrY OF THE BRETHREN

Whether they are using diving rod" are
equipped with mind reading powers
Just guessing" the perspicaoity OF the demo-
cratic brethren Ia marvellous.
Governor Cox before his presidential eandi-
dacy had entirely dried behind the ears. began
warning against tho wicked OF money by
the republicans Now comes the newly elected
democratic campaign manager and gives out
a statement In which he says the republicans
are planning to spend $4,000 a day In n
speaking staff alone.
When the cost OF the war ran up to a mil
lion dollars n day people quit worrying about
II. Nobody could get his mind wrapped
around figures of such dimensions. But
cording to Mr.. White. the democratic campaign
manager, tho wicked republicans who are
seeking to drive wisconsin and internationaiism
from hgih places contemplate spending almost
. much In their campaign.
It's cruelty. that's w'ot at 10!
But, let figure a moment. There are
counting only from August 1. " days OF the
campaign. Multiply $4,000 by % and you
will have the nominal sum OF s42 .3oo 900. But
the republicans. having a head start. are prob
ably spending at least sa25.ooo n day right
now. and win keep It up until August /. Add
that to the ts.aoo.ooo and you win have
&4aab,ooo. assuming that they win average
10 days at the reduced figure.
That's some campaign fund.
Tho figures fairly provo tho assininlty
OF Mr.. Chairman Moore. 1t also arouses a
curiosity an to what he is doing and intends
to do behind this utterly absurd smoke screen
he and his candidate are throwing out
Even II It should cost the sum stated to drive
the last vevtise of Wilson democracy from the
public service It would be money we'll spent.
The result would justify It and consequences
prove 1t a splendid investment But II won't
cost that much. Mr.. chal-nnn M"crc Is at
tempting to create the impression that the re-
publicans have difficult Job. But they haven't
It's the federal commissionaires that are up
against the real thing
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One Real Third PARTY.

Only one successful third party has been
developed in this country since popular parties
began to be formed. The republican party
swallowed the whig party in 1886 because the
time was ripe for the emergence OF an out-and- :
out anti slavery organization. Tho ground had
been laid for IL by years OF sectional rivalry and
jealousy and by the economic necessity OF check
Ing the slave power. The progressive party of
1919 was not a third party In the true sense,
since IL represented only a temporary revolt
on a question OF party adminlstration.-New
York Tribune.
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The wasserman test may be all tina, II Is
cracked up TO he. but advice to tho city
fathers In to much common sense and
precious little authority In seeking to apply It
In Tulsa The high brow reforiners can be
slycn something else to play with. They will
enjoy II quite much without annoying the
ncighbors beyond the point OF endurance,
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Of securing the necessary majority Of all votes
cast in the first
Bailey Ia an avowed opponent Of Wilson
democracy---ss much Reed OF Missouri. The
primary returns In Texas should be scanned
very closely by Candidate Cox. who is running
for tho presidency on the platform Of What
Wilson promised I will deliver"
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Card OF Thanks.

We wish TO thank our many
friends and neighbors for the flora
offerings and many other kina re-
membranes at the funeral OF our
son and brother. who was drowned
near Sapulpa Sunday afternoon
July IL. The visitatlons and OFFER
ings OF many friends were greatly
appreciated in our recent bereave-
mentH. f. Koff and Family.
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We trust that all hands aboard the Resoiutc
have caught the message: America expects
every man to do his duty In the next race. We
all like Tom Lipton--but not enough to give
him that yacht trophy without an sye-to-eye
struggle.
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a Business Junkcr.

The public power OF the Hindenburgs and
Ludendorffs in Germany is called a small mat
ter beside that OF SHINES. a business Junker
replacing the military idols. II would be a
strange turn OF events though to conditions
possibly more easily dealt with. II Germany
has dethroned an emperor to bow to a boss and
u barrel-New York World.
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DdiIy Biblical Quotation
MONDAY. July 20. 1920.

MONDAY, JULY 20. 1920.
%. Now once on the end OF the world hath
he appeared TO put away sin By the sacrifice
OF himself Heb. 9:26.
SO great. 80 vast a sacrifice
May we'll my hope revive;
II Gods own Son thus hleeds and dies
The sinner sure may live.
We are bought with price; therefore
giorify God In your body ana IN your spun"
1 Cor. $40
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A farmer-labor party Is almost a contradc-
ton in terms The people have already made
up their minds that II will make hardly a ripple
on the surface OF our politics. What may come
man can foretell, but the present temper Of
Americans is dead against class" party. Few
will deny that this is a cheering sign OF the
times--New York Times.
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In three short and simple sentences Senator
Harding has displayed his comprehension Of
the trouble which afflicts the world today and
his understanding of the for II. If the
world is to be made safe for democracy dem
ocracy must get down to work and make itself
safe for the world.-New York Sun and Herald.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-26

We expect Senator Johnson was almost Al
much surprised at Senator Harding'a handling
of the league question as that gentleman was
when ho officially learned he was tho repub'
lican nominee.
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The disappointed +8-ers who propose to form
still another party might call II the 48th II
wouldn't be far off. numerically speaking
Springfield Republican.
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Huci Finn Is playing round the house.
Tom sawyer's whistling there.
And Pudd 'n'head stands by the pane some
thumbs prints to compare
The Jumping frog is In the yard and tender
hearts and true
sulI hover day an night around tho home
which Mark Twain knew.
oh, save them from the sordid hand OF
commerce and OF strife,
And keep that house a monument to all
the Joys of life.
There once the kindly writer lived and let
his spirit flow,
And gave the world those characters which
every age shall know;
There many loyal heart was born and
many smile began
Which went upon it's ripping round to
cheer his fellow-man.
And now that he has gone away. the house
he loved and knew
should shelter still the playful souls his
gentle spirit drew.
TOO many tender memories with tho home
abide
To let It go the common way along lfes
changing tide
Let grateful hearts support 1t now and
generous purses give
That Huckleberry Finn may always have a
place TO live,
Where Mark Twain lived and worked and
laughed and wept HIS bitter tears
| That spot should be his monument through
all the future years,
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Barometer of Public Opinion
Barnun Was Right.
And A7 Naritfea-

Third parties. like suckers, seem to be b,
svery minute.--Boston Transcript