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The citizen., 1920-09-16
RED BOB" OF BEREA

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Cumberland foothills and the broad
reaches Of the Kentucky BLUE Grass.
It's population consists of boys and
girls from the mountains about,
teachers of the college and a few
business men. Once the town was
described as three miles long, one
rod wide and knee-deep. But that
was yesterday. 1t still is long, but
now the Dixie Highway runs straight
through it.
"a county agent drew me there.
An enthusiast who in late years mas
adopted Berea for his home, James
T. Brown, of Ohio, persistently had
written that Berea possessed a
miracle man" in the person of one
Robert F. Spence, county agent for
Rockcastle and Southern Madison
counties, Kentucky.
But Spence is no miracle man.
He's just a young fellow who came
out of the mountains of Laurel
county. Kentucky. studied at Berea
and for the past six years has been
doing a mans work among the peo-
pie of his own blood.
"'Red Bob,' the mountain folk call
him. The cognomen stands for
something of a creed in his work
He goes through the mountains Of
Rockcastle crying: "Paint the county
red!" He puts the slogan on his
cards, across his letterheads. And
he has just about put it across Rock
castle county.
"Now, folks, he said. just between
ourselves, what's Rockcastle known
for? Nothing in particular. The
biggest business we have is the sale
Of rock for ballast and limestone for
grinding before it goes TO improve
the soils Of other counties farms.
We're doing a big mining business.
Let's quit shipping rocks. Let's stop
mining our land. Let's raise stock!
Bob knew his people as few men
The citizen., 1920-09-16

achievement Of national unity for
world service upon the plane Of our
highest ideals and means the extern
sion Of our ideals, the extension and
deepening Of the community spirit,
a mutual recognition of the worth
Of all men and women" This is the
spirit which pervades the Gabbard
home-it is a real Community
House" and through the wise lead
ing guidance of Mr.. and Mrs. Cab
bard and the helpfulness Of their two
charming daughters, a real work Of
Americanization is being quietly
done. So quietly, in fact, that the
citizens Of Middletown do not realize
what is being accomplished.
Social gatherings for the boys and
girls are held there every few weeks
and several times a year there are
meetings for the fathers and moth
ers: the little folks are not forgotten
and frequently there is something
for them. Lincoln day celebration
IS for all the people and at that
time they have an interesting pro-
gram and some out Of town speaker,
there is a wonderful Halloween party
for the young folks when, in front
Of balzing logs in the fire place in
the large living room, all sorts Of
games are played. At all
Of these social gatherings the home
is thrown open and a cordial and
gracious welcome Is extended to all
who core.
When asked Low many girls were
enrolled this summer, Mrs. Gabbard
"Seventy-fve and l could
have had three times that many II
| could have managed them" Now
the girls and mothers too are ask
ing for classes in our domestic lines
and already plans are on foot for the
extension of the work this fall.
-Middletown News
The citizen., 1920-09-16
THE STUDENTS PAGE

Our plans for the second page of
The Citizen this year are larger than
last year. We propose to give each
department of the school one column
of space each week. The English
teachers in each department are
promising to cooperate with US to
make it a great success. The stu
dents will furnish the news items and
the short articles and the teacher
will approve them before they come
to us. The Citizen will keep your
parents informed about the happen
ings of every department Of the
school.
The managing editor has had one
years experience with The Citizen
and its relation to the students. He
wishes to thank the student body for
the interest and cooperation last year,
and is determined to make it a bet
ter student paper than ever before.
We shall appreciate your prompt sub
scription to the paper. We can use
a few more agents. See the manag-
ing editor about it.
The citizen., 1920-09-16
Woman Notary Named.

Raleigh. y. C.-Goyernor Thomas
W. Beckett performed his first official
act under the nineteenth amendment
To the Federal constitution when he ap-
pointed Mrs. Nolan Knight. Of Ashe-
Vile, 10 be a Notary Public. Mrs.
Knight was appointed by Governor
Craig in January, 1915, and the North
Carolina Supreme Court decided that
the appointment of Il women was un-
constitutional.
The citizen., 1920-09-16

could. He knew that II ever a noun
taineer bought a COW IL was sure TO
be a red one. The people liked red
COWS. In knowing this Bob Spence
gained ten years on any other man
from outside of the mountains who
might attempt a similar campaign.
Tell you what, he said; let's raise
red cattle. We need lots Of good
hogs-let's raise red ones. II you
say so, let's make Rockcastle famous
for red stock. Let's paint the county
redl
THAT idea caught hold and grew.
Red cattle and red hogs began TO
make their appearance in the noun
tains. where scrubs had ruled To-
day sixty-fve percent Of the hogs Of
Rockcastle are red-Durocs. During
the past two years the county has
brought in seventeen registered
Shorthorn bulls; il now has sixty
seven head Of pure-bred, registered
Shorthorns, all told.
THE idea took; no doubt about IL.
OF the ninety-one barns in Red Bob's
territory, last year thirty-seven were
painted red. Goodness only knows
how many farm gates have been
coated with that color. Bob doesn't
know. know I saw a lot Of them
when we were out together. And the
silos that are coming in since he
started his campaign invariably are
painted red. Back in 1914, when Bob
first began his work, Rockcastle had
a total Of five silos; now there are
twenty-three. He showed me one
built by a man and his wife.
"0ne carload of ground limestone
was used in Spence's territory in
1914; last year fifty-four cars.
-Four years ago Spence started
what he calls his Junior Agricultural
Club Convention. The convention is
an assembling Of sie mountain clubs,
boys and girls, two days each year
in Berea. The college furnishes
their meals and quarters free.
"The first year, Spence had one
hundred and fifty of these boys and
girls in Berea; next year there were
ls4. Last year 254 came. Out Of
this number, twenty-seven came
back TO Berea to school. Seven Of
ihese did not have a penny for their
expenses beyond what they had made
from their club work.
$50 it goes. They're coming in
from the mountains, as Red Bob
Spence reaches them, and are getting
rom Berea what is theirs by every
nalienable right.
Il wonder how many Of these boys
md girls actually went back to the
after they left Berea. l
,sked President DR.. William ]. Hutch
ms. He did not know.
"'But,' he said, 7 don't believe a
very large percent Of them go back.
Their perspectives have broadened
The old life is a struggle, you knowl'
mo matter where they go they
AIRY their blood with them. That
5 the good thing about II all. In
his day of rawlings by malcontcnt
liens whom we have admitted, pro-
ected and then seen attack the very
principles of liberty under which they
iave prospered, il is good to know
hat from the hills about us there
s flowing a steady stream Of Ameri-
an blood"
The citizen., 1920-09-16

Prof. Edward X. Cook, a former
student Of Berea, who is now prin-
cipal of the public schools at Kente-
MIA, KY, came to Berea early this
week, as his custom is, and brought
a number of students to be enrolled
One of his teachers, Miss Hyden,
came also to place her sister in school.
Mr.. Cook tells US that he and Mrs.
Cook are happy at the arrival of
little son on August 81. They have
named him William Allan. Mrs
Cook will be remembered as Myrtle
Farley.
The citizen., 1920-09-16

H. J. Christopher and Miss Alice
Christopher of Berea College received
a telegram announcing the sudden
death of their sister, Ethel, at the
Homeopathic Hospital, Boston, Mass.
She was married in July of this
year to W. L. North, Of Boston, and
may be remembered as visiting Bsrea
two years ago.
The citizen., 1920-09-16
General College News

The editor of the Alumni Associa-
ton column has been kept so busy
with the work Of enrolling students
ths he has had no time to prepare
copy for his columns. We must,
therefore, omit IL this week.
The citizen., 1920-09-16
Your Opportunity

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the common branches for B.Ped.
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College English Of years is designed
expect teach through College
general education for those who cannot further
in school.
combined with literary SUBJ
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Printing Baksmithng, Painting and Commerce For young
Home Science Sewing Nursing Bookkeeping and Senog
raphy.
FOUNDATION SCHOOI-Genera education in the
branches for students Of mental ability above Is Of
who have been deprived the advantages early education
MUsICCabnet Organ Piano. Singing Theory, Band and
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very low cost
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21
CO1TONS-Resent Premature
Offerings of Nouelty Goods

premature offerings of novelty cot
tons for the spring Of 1921, now being
made by few converters, are being
resented by several members of the
Jobbing fraternity who supply the
smaller retailers throughout the coun.
try. Normally such goods have heen
offered in June or JULY Of The ~ vesr ~" nra
ffed!ng &c that in which @cy were used.
IN the last two years. because of the
ue!ays IN production, the openings on
noveltles were advanced to April and
May Many members Of the trade feel
mat the new developments that have
taken place within the last month make
SUN M. carrier openings unnecessary.
Inc resentment against the abnor-
mally early openings for next spring il
shared by some of the larger con-
who declare that they have not
yet bought their gray goods for the
SpTlng season of next year.
Inc chief difficulty in tho wav of
contracting for business so far ahead.
IN the opinion Of leading jobbers. lies
IN the financial situation rather than
~ ~ the uncertainties of the market
Inc goods offered are approximately
loo per cent higher in price than the
coming spring merchandise, IF the ioh-
Der intends to carry his normal amonn+
OF merchandise this necessitates an in
vestment OF twice the capital he laid
out last year. All through the trada
there is a disposition to base merchan.
dlse operations on a dollar and cent?
OASIS and to restrict buying TO the
same amount that was eXpended las+
year. '"0S
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21
ferman Cotton
Trade Working
On Is p. C.. Basis
lack of Coal and Credit Ham
rcrs Revival of Industry:
Couatry Has 9,332,5l8
Spindles; 1; FranceLags,T Too

Tue German cotton industry 10 to-tay
working at 25 to 80 per cent Of its nor
NAL pace. and the textile industry, 10 .
whole, 80 to 10 Per cent Of normal. ac-
scording to statistics prepared by A. q.
E / dagedorn. member Of tho New York
Cotton Exchange. Moreover. he is au-
shority for the statement that since the
lifting Of tho blockade and up to Feb
ruary Of this year there were imported
into Germany via Bremen 1ee, 700 bales.
against 1.450,o 600 for the same period in
1918. The main difficulties that con-
front the German textile industry, Mr..
hagedorn points out, are securing coal
and means OF financing the purchase Of
raw material
Referring to France. tho broker says,
The position Of France as q factor in
the manufacture Of cotton has been
greatly enhanced. compared to pre.war
times. France has to-day, including
Alsace. 9,291.450 cotton spindles and
16S.25S cotton power looms. 1t is fig-
ured that France could use 1880
bales year."
Excluding establishments lost to
France through the cession Of Alsace-
Lorraine, Germany has 124 cotton spin.
cotton spinning establishments. $685.
bl8 spindles, 900 cotton weaving estab-
lishments and 240,746 power looms. Be-
fore the war Germany's annual con-
sumption of cotton reached 1887, ,780
bales. Of which 80 per cent was Ameri-
can cotton.
After recalling that before the war
there were 100000 cotton spindles in
Russia, Poland, Austria and Italy, Mr..
Hagedorn says: "It will thus be seen
that 100000 spindles approximately arc
located in the zone OF the recent war,
and It is In these countries that the
most acute shortage of raw material
prevails. 1t is sN'e to say that mini
mum Of 100000 bales Of American
cotton would be required during the
next six months for the manufacturers
of these countries, in order to give
them full capacity supply, and allowing
for the use of cotton of other growths,
as has been the case heretofore.
"In connection with the French spin
ming industry and with reference to it's
raw material requirements, it is peril
nent to note that France has up to this
time taken less than 100000 bales of
American cotton since the first day Of
last August"
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21
Few Siberian Gems Arrive
Local Dealers Unable to Import
Stones Because of EMBARGO

Little hope Of getting any gems from
Siberia In the regular course Of bust
ness is held out by John A. Embry, for
mer United States Consul at Omsk,
Siberia, who was visitor in the Jew
elry trade Saturday. Gems that do
come from that country, he said, must
be brought by tourists, refugees and
smugglers, and not from regular i'm
porters.
According to Mr.. Embry, 1t will be
some time before American importers
will be able to resume their trade in
regular way with those producing pre-
cious stones in Siberia, first, because of
the general decentralization that has
followed the upset in political and eco
nomic conditions there, and, second.
because the Soviet government, which
controls Siberia, has forbidden the ex-
port of gems of any kind. This, in
the opinion of Mr.. Embry, will put
quietus on any regular trading for
some time to come.
OF course, he explained, considerable
amounts of gems are coming through
in what might be termed IRREGULAR"
channels, namely, through refugees
who are slipping out Of the country and
taking gems with them. In fact, he
said, there is little doubt that many
refugees have put their wealth in gems.
but large part of them know nothing
about the value Of the stones that they
carry, and do not know whether they
have bought bargains or have been
badly cheated.
Such stones are to be picked up oc-
cassionally in Vladivostok, but, Mr..
Embry stated, the Japanese gem deal
er is already on the ground there
and. stands first chance OF getting any
such gems that may be Of real value
to the industry to-day,
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21
SlLKS-Wholesale and
Retail Seasons Closer Together

Jhe marked tendency of the retail
and wholesale seasons in silk Goods to g,
approximate each other is rrowin~
stronger. At present many factors in
the trade are referring to the parallel
ing OF consumer demand upon the re-
taller, and the retailer demand upon
the wholesaler or manufacturer. Taf-
fetas and satin faced goods are leading
all other silk fabrics in both retail and
wholesale sales. The demand for these
materials is purely seasonal. it,. is
pointed out, and in no section Of the
trade is there a strong call for fabrics
that are identified with other seasons.
Many manufacturers are bepinnino
to believe that the long distance buv,
ing in the silk trade is passing ont
permanently and that the new method
OF purchasing goods for immediate
use will continue after the necessity
for it has passed.
The financial situation, according to
some manufacturers, is playing a large
part in eliminating the ordering Of
goods for delivery many months in ad-
vance. With tight money facing all
factors in the trade, from the retailer
to the manufacturer, no one Of them
desires to tie up capital in goods that
will not be used for several months to
come. The trend toward orders for de-
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21

s fritz :ss, sso ..ss ::ssas' ~, ssSs;s SSs
tras. Ii @77ao: firsts. s5@ssc, seconds. 500
$50: state dairy tubs. finest, es@ssc; sood sd
to prime 60086c; common TO- fair. e6g
sso: ",n rsnovated satrs. $50; ar'ts 1sms7a: szg
ladls& current make. firsts. 440lbc: SEQ
onds. 4o@41o: iower grades aSQasMc;
packing stock, current mako, No. !, 40h
@41c; No. 2, 3003sho, lower gradcA 80
Cheese-Receipts wore 1.7%B boxeA state.
whole milk. held flats speoialA lb. 2eM
l4@i7o; twins. held specials whites. 20
@ss0 @bes 00e5sa e9aa as9sGs sa
sradsa is@s7o: Wisconsin. whole mix.
so0slMo; double daisies held. 20 @ slci
young Americas. held, sa@3sc; fresh, %
specials, 1s@2ic; fresh specials. l7@1sc;
lo@12c; lower grades, ..wsc.
Eggs-Receipts were 2a.s4s cases. Fresh
ass sss5s: 4:ss s9Ss5S
onds, .45@47c: dirties. No. i. 440lsc; No.
2 and poorer, 41ap 4sc: checks. good to
choice. dry, 5000; goose eggs. prime.
dozen sl:25@1.so; duck eggs nearby.
ern and prime Southern. 7o@7ac: far
Southern. so@s5o; State. Pennsylvania and
nearby Western, henncry whites, extras,
5Sc; frsts to extra f1rsts. b<057c, gathered
whites firsts to extra flrsts. b4057c: West
Coast whites extra nrsts, ssc: frsts. $40
55c; small. Petalurha, 4704Sc: other sec
tions 45D47c; other Western and Southern.
gathered whites, 49@56c: State, Pennsyl-
yania and nearby, hennery browns. extras.
ors, extras. 5o051c: nrsts to extra nrsts.
47h 6491ko.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21
LEATHER-Fe,c
.SeaLskin Bags 4p0il0bIe

Because of the shortage Of sealskins
manufacturers Of leather pocketbooks
and handbags are refusing orders for
goods made Of this material. Buyers
on their way to European markets are
said to be visiting the local showrooms
In large numbers in search Of merchan-
disc for the coming vacation season
Leather goods manufacturers report
that with the sealskin bags practically
Off the market these buyers have been
placing orders for goatskin and cow
hide goods, which are more plentiful, IN
their stead.
BY the time the real vacation season
buying starts it Is g. scted that some
sealskin stock will be offered but with
the last seal catch much lower than
that Of other years the supply will
be small
Manufacturers declare that although
prices are constantly advancing the
demand for merchandise has not d.
mlnished. Several companies report
that they are far behind on delivery
OF orders. production being curtailed
by the bag makers strike, and in some
cases because sufficient high grade
leather could not be obtained to fiji
their requirements. The labor sitm.
alton at present is said to be in a bad
way.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21
JEWELRY-Large Clock
Company Advances Wn0os

employees Of large Connecticut
clock factory will start. within the
next few days, on an arrangement
whereby their working days will he
shortened and their wages increased
considerably. AS a result representa-
tlves OF that company are accepting
orders only on the condition that
prices be quoted at time of delivery
Ihese representatives do not know
DEFINITELY how much this wage increase
VIII amount to, but they estimate that
1T will be about 8 per cent.
For some time past clock manufac-
turers have been far behind on the
delivery Of orders. Some of the larg-
er concerns are said to be many months
behind their schedules. This means
that orders now in arrears will have to
be filled at prices prevailing at the
time the contracts were made, whereas
the cost of production will be increased
materially.
Retailers have not placed their
orders for fall. though it is generally
believed they have little stock left on
their shelves and will be in the mar
ket for supplies very shortly job
bers are now visiting the market and
are trying to place large orders on any
conditions named by manufacturers
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21
British Empire
May Produce All
Cotton 1t Needs

Sufficient raw cotton can be pro-
duced by the British Empire to satisfy
all British demands, according to
report made by the Empire Cotton
British Board Of Trade two years ago.
when the cotton shortage threatened
the life of the great British textile In
dustry. The report recommends the
financing Of necessary development
work through levies on cotton imports,
local revenues of the cotton growing
areas. and grants from the British
Treasury, according t, the London cor
resondent Of the Bankers Trust Com
pany, New York. Irrigation, drainage,
technical training and other develop
ment work on large scale will be nee
essary to carry out the program SUBJ
mitted by the committee.
"The principal areas under British
jurisdiction within which proper de-
velopment will make them capable Of
yielding the required increased pro-
"are mentioned as Egypt, the Sudan,
northern Nigeria, Uganda, Nyassaland,
northern Rhodesia, parts of South
Africa and Mesopotamia, which has
come under England's control as q re-
suit of the war.
"There are three main essentials to
the success of the proposed program,
dSSOIOlIS " Cuo COum4CC0o T6QOTCs
"(1) Acquisition of necessary knowl-
edge Concerning cotton culture) and
q supply of trained men to apply that
knowledge.
"(2) Establishment Of efficient ar
rangements for (a) controlling the
growing of cotton crops, and (b) mar
keting the crops when grown to secure
the best results for the growers.
"(3) Provision of necessary funds.
"rnQ 1tfno nanAN hot ~
be authorized to continue it's work for
FIVE years, with an annual grant Of
about $4,000 for expenses; that q
Central Research Institute be estab-
lished, preferably in Egypt, funds BE-
provided for establishing readerships
and research studentships in British
universities for scientific training of
experts in cotton culture; a bureau be
instituted for interchange and publica-
ton Of information.
strict government control over es-
eential matters relating to production
In cotton growing areas and establish
ment Of local growers associations are
also recommended. The existing Brit
ish Cotton Growers Association is
suggested as marketing agent. to
serve without profit.
Finances for the general program
should, the committee says. come from
the British treasury, local revenues
Of the cotton growing areas and from
tho cotton industry. The British gov
ernment, the report suggests, should
furnish the funds for the committees
staff and its operations, also grants or
guarantees to assist in the completion
OF public works such as railways, irri-
cation. harbor facilities and other nec-
essary development projects. About
100000 year for the promotion Of
tne work could be obtained without
hardship to the cottan industry by
lew Of six pence per 5oo-pound bale
Britain, the report adds. The imports
are shout 100000 bales annually.
The cotton manufacturers are sup
portang the recommendations, At a
recent special meeting of the Lam
eashire Master Cotton Spinners' Fed
eAs.on, In Manchester, resolutions
and tho proposed levv,s
New-York tribune., 1920-03-21
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