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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-07-23
NEW CENSUS BUREAU FIGURES
One Indiana County Shows Decrease,
While Another Gains Nearly
20 Per Cent

Washington, July 19.-Preliminary
population figures were announced by
the census bureau as follows:
Wells county, Ind, 1920 population
2O.5O9; decrease since 1910 1909, or
S5 per cent.
vanderburg county, Ind. 1920 popu-
lation 92,293; increase since 1910 a.
S55, or 1872 per cent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-07-23
Had Him Sized Up.

Roberts mother warned him to be
careful not to offend the new boy who
had a few days before moved into the
fat in the rear, she saying: HE is a
bad fighter" Robert replied: i've
tried him already. He has more bluff
in him than the real stuff
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-07-23
SETS A new DIVORCE MARK
Chicago Judge Grants 453 DEGREES in
Two Weeks-Believed
Record.

Chicago, July 19.-What is believed
to be record in the granting of di-
vorce DEGREES was established by
Judge Frank Johnston, Jr Of the cir
cult court. After being divorce
Judge" for two weeks he signed his
four hundred and fifty-third decree.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
HOUSE SEEKS Way
TO AID SOLDIERS
Many Bonus Schemes Pro-
posed, but None Has Yet
Met With Approval
EXPECT LEGION TO
SHOW THE WAY

WASHINGTON. Feb. i3-The an
nouncement Of the American Legion
that IL would force Congress to a clear
cut decision on the proposals for COM
pensating veterans OF the world war
served yesterday 10 bring into the fore
ground a situation which leaders OF
The House have been facing for two
months. There are now before the
House many bills providing schemes
for rewarding the ex-soldlers, but as
yet the leaders OF the House have not
arrived at scheme by which to han
die them.
Proposals 10 appoint a special COM
mlttee which should either have juris-
idction over bills OF that character or
which should act in an advisory ca
pacity were discussed at a meeting OF
the steering committee yesterday. ac-
cord'ng 10 Frank w Mondell. OF Wy
omlng, chairman Of the committee and
floor leader. Neither seemed TO meet
the situation, he said.
Mr.. MOnden said; Possibly the
American Legion can give us practi-
cal scheme whereby we can arrive at
the end desired" The American Le-
glon proposes a. bond issue Of $780,
100000 % compensate the veterans OF
the world war and will open its cam
psign in Washington on Monday. when
Franklin D'Ol'er, OF Philadelphia, pres
ident OF the Organization, Is expected
20 arrive here.
But the necessity OF economy In or
der to avoid another bond issue was
the thing most greatly stressed in the
met'ng OF the steering committee this
morning Mr.. Mondell said 1t was their
hope to effect a saving Of si.250OOO,0OO
i'm order TO meet in some measure a
deficit OF s3O0O,OOOOO0, which has
been staring Congress In the face.
II reiterate what ! have frequently
said" said Mr. Mondell In speaking Of
the proposal for a new bond issue.
I'VE have had solemn warning from
the highest financial sources that any
INCREASE OF indebtedness necessitating
the issue. Of additional certificates WIN
be attended by the most serious fnan-
cial consequences; that an attempt to
issue bonds TO cover increased and ad-
dit'Onal expenditures will probably ne
cessitate an interest rate Of 6 per cent,
would reduce the market value Of pres
ent federal securities at least 10 10
per cent and endanger the specie basis
OF our country"
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
CITY FOLK BUY
MANY IRISH BONDS

A move TO compel employment Of
only union labor on building work
throughout the city was launched at
a meeting last night OF the Building
Trades Council. composed OF delegates
from labor organizations involved. The
meeting was held In Painters Hall, No.
col Market street.
Notice has already been served on To-
cal contractors by Carpenters Union,
Local No. 526, that on and after May
its members will only work on jobs
where the rest Of the workmen carry
cards OF the council. other building
labor organizations are expected to take
similar action.
Considerable dlssension over luris-
dlctional disputes Is given as the reason
for the intended adoption OF the propo-
sition and II is contended that only by
solidarity OF this sort can disagree.
ments be averted. Several thousand
workmen in Wilmington are afecped.
According TO member OF the coun-
Gil. "closed jobs" have solved many
problems for contractors outside VIII
minglon, II IS said that preference IS
shown for a solid union job because
II ensures speedy buildins and elimin-
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
Breaks Your Vitality-Leaves
You Helpless When Ex-
posed to Other
Germs
THESE ARE
DANGEROUS DAYS
If in Doubt About Your
Blood Take Pepto-Man-
gan, Famous Red
Blood Builder

n YOU are Just recovering from a night
with the Flu It will be weeks before
you're really out OF danger.
Your blood has exhausted its strength
1t is in no condition 10 fight on other
disease germs II may be exposed TO-.
That is why doctors advise staying
away from crowds as long as possible.
You can help your blood get back It's
strength-its stability TO fght OF dis
ease-by taking that splendid tonic
PeptO-M -Mangan.
The famous blood builder will supply
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Get Pepto- -Mangan today. II may be
had at any drug store In either liquid
or tablet form. Make your own choice
as 10 liquid or tablet. They are exactly
the same in medicinal value. Take
which ever your prefer.
But be sure you get the genuine
Ask for Guides" and
be sure that the name is on the pack
ge.-(Advertisement.)
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
SUFFRAGISTS TO GIVE
NEW FORM OF D. s. c.

When the National American Woman
Suffrage Association holds its ffty-nrst
annual convention in Chicago, February
~ to is, formal recognition OF the rec
ords OF suffrage workers will be made
in the presentation OF Distinguished
Service Certificates.
Each State Is authorized TO make a
list Of its honored dead sun agists. and
living suffragists. who have given signal
service The certificates will be given,
also, to all living State presidents who
have served for five years; 10 any MEM
ber Of a state board or president OF o
town, city or county board, who ha.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE
nR. III. g. ALEXANpER DEAD.

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conghs.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
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This on Is conceded 20 be the most pene.
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Evening journal., 1920-02-13

served ten years; to those who have
given extraordinary service OF legis-
lative, financial educational or organiz-
ing nature; TO living governors, legls-
lators or other men who have given
special service 10 the cause.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13

PRINCESS ANNE, Nd. Feb. i3.-Dr.
Harvey G. Alexander, 30 years old, a
member OF the Board OF Education Of
Somerset county, died at his home at
Deals Island last night. from pneumonia
with which he was stricken a week ago.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
AN TOO EARLY? WE'LL SAY So

LONDON, Feb. i3--A man who made
his wife go walking with him every
morning st o'clock for % years was
adjudged guilty OF cruelty and ms
spouse granted divorce.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13

ates stoppages that hold up compile
tlon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20


gives their play next Saturday even
ing and all are trying with might and
main to make it the best.
The freshman class tested milk
last Thursday and found a record
breaker Jersey in our burg. Also
Judged some Poland China swine
From reports, this burg is ahead IN
breaking state records.
Prof. and Mrs. Steele spent Satur-
day in Keokuk viewing the great
power house and scenery of the dam
across the Father of Waters. The
patrons here do not want he and his
charming little wife to get too well
acquainted in Iowa as this great
state wants the best Of teachers and
Missouri must be shown that we need
the best of instructors, too.
Mrs. S. A. Taylor came to the drug
store Saturday and helped the new
proprietor with the rush. The schooi
children were delighted to greet her.
She has a welcome smile and encour-
aging words for all.
The friends of Mr.. Barneybach SUI
prised him on his birthday and the
evening was enjoyed by feasting and
games. The surprise was SO great he
has not recovered from the shock,
yet hoping another such birthday
comes within a shorter time than u
year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20

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WAYlAND, MO-

The grim reaper Death has In
vaded another home and taken wife
and mother. Mrs. Chas. Henshaw
passed away Sunday morning. She
leaves husband, two sons, mother.
two sisters, a brother and host of
friends to mourn her loss She was
known as Margaret by her intimate
friends, was kind and affectionate in
disposition. Her loved ones have the
sympathy of ALL
Mrs. Villa Rutherford went to
Kansas. City Saturday night to meet
her aged mother who is on her way
from Texas to make an extended
visit.
Banker Fore, wife and two sons at
tended the funeral of David Laps1ey
at Kahoka last Tuesday.
DR.. A. R. Black came in Tuesday
evening from Carthage, H.
= Mr. Chas Winklenan attended the
leyee meeting at Alexandria last Sat
nrday, and met boyhood friends and
neighbors as well as viewing the
swollen river.
The gold rainy season so far gives
many the blues" Now if they took
time to listen, the birds are warbling
tie sweetest of songs and give hope
for warmer and sunshiny days.
!. George Barnett was a Keokuk shop
Per last Saturday.
The high school is in a fever OF
excitement as the graduating class
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20

Bolm is an artist wen known, not
only to all lovers of the dance, but
to all who are interested In the PIC
torial magazines, such as Vogue
Vanity Fair, theatre magazines, etc.
for almost every issue this great
artist may be found adjoining suca
pages. He is one Of that great schooi
Of Russian dancers whose art has pc
come in a sense traditional. lor
many years he was the leading maze
danger Of the Imperial Ballet in Pee-
rograd While still a mere lad ne
undertook to tour Europe with thes
first company OF Russian dancers 10:
make such tour; his company ~:
GLIDING the now famous Pavolva'
then quite unknown to fame OUTSIDE
of Russia. There is no question bue
that Bo,m is not only the LEADING
dancer in this country today, bu.
probably the greatest producer as
we'll @
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20

mouse play, 1.-THE Admirable erich
ton Cecil B. DeMille, producer of
this latest Paramount-Artcraft picture,
coming to the Grand theatre today
for three days, arranged to film this
IpaN of the action on Santa Cruz island
in the Pacific ocean, just off the Cali
I fornia coast. But a tropical island
was needed. This did not worry the
resourceful director, who had great
/ loads of foliage and tropical plants
! transplanted, SO that the American
island resembled a spot in the South
J! seas This is but one example of the
lavish scale upon which Barrie's play
has been adapted to the screen,
! though the delightfully."- human touch
I of the distinguished dramatist has
been fully retained.
Three shows daily, one matinee at
1880; evenings at and 8.
| Hippodrome.
| David Wars Griffith has harked
| back to the actual history of Cali
! fornia in the memorable days of 1S49
| to secure his hero for his new Para
mount Aircraft picture, Scarlet
Days" which is coming to the Hippo
drome theatre for two days com
tmenc1ng tonight
In the years when stage coaches
were the only means of travel on the
Pacific coast and the quickest ana
straightest shot was usually the pest
man, bandit by the name OF Joaquin
Murietta used to roam the highways.
He vas q sort of American Robin
Hood, for he would rob the, rich ana
give aims to the poor, always treated
NJ though a
terror to every sheriff in California.
was a slave to his little Mexican
sweetheart. He was a Mexican OF
good family who hated the Gringoes
and literally went ON the warpath
against them. He finally ended his
life in a wild flight from posse by
riding a broncho bareback over
precipice.
: Also latest Pathe News. No advance
in price.
Colonial.
The question of how FAR Tram
will run after it leaves the rails and
inst what a coach will Withstand
when an express crashes through
decayed bridge is answered in The
Irpeernaut" which will be shown at
the Colonial theater tonight only
The climax of this picture is
mammoth wreck scene staged at
great expense. In the first place
location finders had TO find an abap.
doned road that fitted the description
written in the script When the loca-
ton, was found, negotiations had to
be entered into to secure the use OF
it for the purpose of destroying the
bridge. A locomotive and several
coaches had to be purchased outright.
1t is in such scenes as this that
Ralph Ince shines. He arranged every
detail in such thorough manner
that there was not mishap.
A scene like this cannot be, re.
hearsed. Once the wreck occurs 1t
is. an end to it as far as that particu-
lar location is concerned and so there
can be no mistakes. The record must |
be final
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20

shires and told OF the English origin
of the stock and of it's importation
ito America in 1925 by man named
Mckay who brought the Hampshirss
to Massachusetts
Mr. Stone said that Georgia was
fast rivalling Iowa as a hog produc-
ing state and that it was now fourth
in pork production.
Fl. G. Brown is president of the
association, E. b. Crane, vice presi-
dent, Harvey Beach, secretary, and
Roy Lowenberg, treasurer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20
To Select site.

=
Commissioner Estill will remain in
Des Moines today, perhaps the most
interesting act locally being the Sc
lection of a site for the new quarter
million-dollar Salvation Army build
ing, soon to be erected. No intima-
ton as to the possible, choice could
be obtained, the local officers refrain.
ing from making any statement. 1t
was intimated, however. that several
sites have been in mind for some
time, but Colonel Pebbles states Off
cial announcement will be made
probably within a few days. Com
missioner Estill will also inspect the
divisional activities in Des Moines
including the industrial and materni-
ty homes. He will go over the work
already accomplished toward organ.
izing the home service program for
1920 in this province. He will return
to Chicago probably tonight.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20
Sadie's Glass Eye.

CHICAGO, April 20.-Felix Mat
terra thought his wife's eyes were
beautiful Windows of the soul, y
he called them.
wife minus her left eye.
81 laid it down some place and
can't find il" Sadie, his wife, said.
Sadie told the court that Felix left
her when he learned that one of her
soul windows was real glass.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
Russian Ballet.

The box office will open tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock for sale OF
seats for the Adolph Bolm ballet and
the Little Symphony, which will be
seen at the Grand next Friday even
ing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20
LEE HAMPSHIRE
BREEDERS MEET
Constitution is Adopted and Plans arc
Made to Offer Pig Club
Prizes in This
County.

A meeting Of the Lee-County Hamp-
shire Swine Breeding association was
held last evening in the Tiffany room
of the Hotel Iowa. The constitution
was adopted and arrangements made
for the association to cooperate with
County Agent Miner of the farm
bureau for boys and girls pig clubs
with suitable prizeA
e. G. Stone was the clubs guest
and he spoke on the history Of Hamp-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20

the meetings will greatly strengthen
the morale of the army in this pro
vince The number of converts and
the volunteers for service was not
officially given out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-20
MOVING PICTURES

Grand.
In order to supply the locale for the
island scenes in Male and Female
founded on Sir James NJ. Barrie's ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MRS. JEBELES MAY RENT PROPERTY, IS
 RULING OF COURT

to rent the property at 2227 Second avenue, according to an order issued yesterday by Judge Hugh A. Locke Of the chanceIy division of the circuit court. This property was seized by the federal, county and city officers on February IS, 1919, on the grounds that the building was being used for the manufacture of 7Nauor in violation of the prohibition law.
 Under the order the building may be rented for such rental price and for such term as may be approved by the court. The rent will be paid into the registry of the court subject to the further orders of court at the final outcome of this litigation.
 It is pointed out that this building has remained vacant since February
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MISS BENNERS IGNORED
 IN GREENSBORO

Miss Helen Benners has been de- lightfully entertained ih Greensboro, where she is visiting relatives. The Greensboro News says:
 "On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Thomas Hamilton Jones of Greensboro gave a family tea in honor of her relatives, Mrs. J. s. Coles of Jacksonville. Fla, Mrs. F. A. Cobbs of Gadsden and Miss Helen Benners of Birmingham. Mrs. Jones is one of the most charming of hostesses and the opening of her sum mer home here is always hailed with delight by her numerous friends, for she is constantly adding to their pleas ure by her many delightful hospitali- ties. The lovely home was abloom with many flowers and was deliciously cool, from electric fans everywhere.
 Iced tea, sandwiches, cake and bonbons were served by Misses Mar garet Boardman, Rebecca Stickney, Augusta Tucker Lucy Pryor Stickney. Tie guests were Mrs. J. S Codes, Mrs. George Erwin, Mrs. F. A. Cobbs, Mrs. L. E. Sedge, Mrs. Cadwallader Erwin, Mrs H. G. Benners, Mrs. J. B. Stick ney, Mrs. F. L. Stickney, Mrs. Win ston Browne of Selma. Mrs. Thomas Bayne Locke of Texas, Miss Helen Benners of Birmingham Miss Ida Codes, Miss Vernon Erwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04

cess, has the cooperation of Mrs Webb Crawford, Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider, Mrs. Charles F. DeBardeleben and Mrs. Edward w. Barrett, who compose the committee for the new arrangements for the club. and these clever women have gone about the reorganization in the right manner, first employing an excellent cook-not a chef, but a real, old-fashioned cook-to prepare the meals, which will be bountiful as well as excellent.
 The engagement of Robertson's or chestra for the Wednesday evening dinner-dance is a delightful innova- tion, as this is one of the best best musical organiza tions in Birmingham always furnishing the latest and the most popular dance music.
 The dinnerdance this evening at the Roebuck Springs Club promises to be a very brilliant affair, and among those who have made reservations are MT. and Mrs. Henry Badham, Judge and Mrs. B. M. Allen, MT. and Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, MT. and Mrs. Lowell Yerkes, MT. and Mrs. Paul Chal- ifoux, Mir. Maxwell and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
Yassunl !!

not maptly linked with Joan of Arc. In these verses is mirrored the serene daunt- less spirit which que1led danger and alarms without terror and bewlderment within, shining like star over war s wrecks and tumult.
 But the story of the poem is worth knowing and has some additional inter- est for the people of Montgomery Let us hear it in the authors own words himself it will be noted, a native son of Alabama.
 It was in 1898. If I remember cor rectly,' wrote MT Moore, that I was on visit to my father, the>late Judge John Moore. of Marion Ala. While there 1 read in the paper that Emma Samson, then a widow, Mrs. Johnson, was living in Texas, in practically destitute condi- ton. The shame of this so touched me and actually maddened me-you know l came partly from fighting Irish stock that | resolved to write a poem that would pension her for life. I read care fully the incident of the Streight raid in an old Life of Forrest" the most ac- curate that l have ever seen, written by two of the staff officers whose names I have forgotten, but whose names you
 
 One of the incidents quoted in her exact words by the historian related that when the general dsmounted, Emma be- ing behind him. and slipped down in an oiG road to use his field glasses while the bullets were whisting around and had left her in a safe place in the road. she ran out, exposing herself, got in front of him, and said, Better get behind me, general, the bullets might hit you here"
 " Her very words, and the line itself was the very meter I was looking for to make swinging virle ballad. I dissect- ed the line, adopted the feet as the meter. and wrote the ballad accordingly, except when I changed it for variations. and strength. When the poem was finished, Hon. John H. Wallace, now state game warden of Alabama, and at that time a representative from the Huntsville dis trist, who had been working with me in this matter, and recited this ballad to him in the old Exchange hotel there. It fitted in with his ideas, and being poet himself, as we'll an orator and most intense patriot, he introduced a resolution in the legislature to give back to Emma Samson the $40 acres of land which the rebel legislature hao granted her after Ter heroic ride, and which the scalawag legislature had taken from her after the war When the bill came up MT. Wallace recited this poem with great effect-the bill was passed and $40 acres of land was granted her.
 '' One of the most cherished letters in my possession was one from her thank ing mo for, whai the balad had done for her, and telling me that it would make her comfortable the balance of her days
 The stirring lyric is a noble passage, both in the history o. Alabama and in the literature of the south. It follows herewith: 2
 "A BALLAD OF EMMA SAMSON" The courage of man is of breed and of
 bone,
 But that of maid is more; For blood is blood. and death is death,
 And grim is the battle gore; And the rose that blooms, though bls-
 tered
 By the sleet of an open sky Is fairer far than her sisters are
 Who sleep in the hothouse nigh.