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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
COUNTY COtItT PROCEEDINGS.

W. l.. Lathrum presents certificate
of disability and is released of poll
tax.
Ordered that l.. d. Allen be per-
mittcd TO vote in Union township in
stead of Boone township.
Philip killman ct III presents a
petition for change of road in CLARK
township. Ordered to survey road
at expense of petitioners.
l.. W. Hcnslcy granted school
loan for $500.
Andrew Caldwell ordered trans
mittcd to Wash Mancar's and kept
at the rate Of SIS per quarter.
Road petition of jesse Webb, ct
II for change of road in FIX Creek
township examined and road ordc'-
ct surveyed At expense of petitioners
Geo. w. Gregory granted school
fund loan of $500.
Change OF road in Wood town
ship commencing at Absher's store
is accepted.
Comm ssiono.s in MacOmb road
Gistl let, A. NJ Brotcmarklc and S.
A. Binlcy appointed.
Proposed change in public road
in Union township pctitioncd by AL
bert Snow ct al ordered surveyed
at expense of petitioners.
NJ. II. Williams granted school
fund loaE OF $500.
John Adamson granted school
fund loan of $50.
Chas. A. Young granted school
fund loan of 5000.
Warrants Issued.
Sam Ryan, support, $1,000.
S. o. Skinner. road work, $105.
Henry Price, load work. $3.50.
Don C~ottengim, road work, I G3
IIarvc Hcnslcy. road work, $4,000
lIaIvc Eaton. road work. $S6.50
John Smith. road work. $500.
John Adams, salary as ovorsccr.
hired help, $4i.55.
Charles Moody, suppn't. $15.00.
b. T. Latimcr. county physician,
$4,000.
Cccil Cooley keeping Caldwell,
$500.
j. W. Oliver, o]vcrscer, $13.40.
N\"Ill.hlI ,,,IIt f,,. NF.rInN,
Harison and supplies, $52.50.
Charley England, keeping gam
Eic Caldwell, $500.
DR.. n. A. Mnrrell. waiting on
county farm patients, $40.
j. w. Jackson, salary, $2O0.
Jick Bane, salary. $260.G7.
Ellie Jones, salary. Sill.
II. Russell, work on road en-
CINE, 500
Geo. p. Thomas, services on board
of equalization. $50.
John N. Pryo:', ST., taking court
to Deep Ford. $500.
e. NJ. Hutsell, making list of tax
payers, $15.
NJ. VI. Williams. road work, $35.
II. F.. Frink, right of way. $40.
Frank Pope, road supplies, Sal.
S. II. Webb, .'Oad work, $3.50.
w. NJ. Scott, ovcrsccr salary and
hired help, $14'.79.
VIM. Cottcngim, 4 days on board
of equalization and three days on
road, $500.
John w. Garner. 4 days on board
OF equalization and 2 trips with car,
$4,000.
John A. Hensley, 4 days on board
of equalization and l day and mile
age on road. $1,000.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
SAM 4. SHELTON ANNOUNCES
As CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS

The announcement columns of
the Mirror this week contains the
rame of Sam A. Shelton, of Marsh
field. as q candidate for congress-
man. subject TO the action OF the Re-
publican voters OF the 10th congress
sional district al the primary Au-
gust 3.
The Marshfield Mail says:
Sam Shelton is the logical man
for cons-ess OF this d strict. He was
nominated BY the congressional
committee last election. He had
only a short time in which to can
yass the district. but was so nearly
successful that il was conceded by
his opponent for two days that h.
had been elected. We believe that
If nominated and given time to
canvass the district he can be elect
I'd by a good majority.
This is an agricultural district
and Mr.. Shelton having been reared
on 'tlta fam and having farmed
himself until he vas about 80 years
% age, and also ever since being
interested in farming. gives him a
knowledge Of what the district
reeds.
He also taught school for several
years. which gives him an insight to
the needs Of the school OF our coun-
Try. While teaching he studied Law
and becoming Interested in politics
he was elected circuit clerk Of this
county. He continued to study law
ard at the close of his term as clerk
he took the examination and was
admitted to the bar. Since that
time he has held several positions OF
trust, the last being that Of prose
cutting attorney.
In the issue of January Sth the
Mail says editoriaIly Of Mr.. Shelton
The Mail believes no bette MAJ
Ives than Sam Shelton. We have
known him for more than % years
as an honest, conscientious Chris
tan gentleman. Clean to the corr
and beyond reproach, he should b!
ell means be the next member of thu
national house from this district
Webstc' county voters should &c
behind him to tlG man.
Having made the race last yea
IN short notice by the committee
from this district and having s.
nearly wiped out the strong Demo
cratic majority in the district, he i
entitled Il the undivided support o
The Republican party this year.
. IF nominated and elected Nj
!, Shelton will devote his entire tim
10 the needs Of his district and hi
country. He stands for American
ism and is the sort Of man needle
| IN the house Of representatives dur
ing the trying times Of rccOnstruC
ton, and warning against the Bol
sieyists and |. w. VS.. He sen
! Lis sons to war though he could no
80 himself. He sacrificed Of hi
time and money during the dreadc'
months of war. We cOnfidentl
except a Republican rcpresentativ
IN the house from the 18th distriC
The next election and Mr.. Shelto
is the man of the hour"
Al a meeting Of the Webste
County Central Republican Comm.
tee held the first week in January
Of this year, Mr.. Shelton was en-
dorscd by that body and resolution
were adopted supporting his candi
dacy which was being urged upOl
him by his friends all Owe: th" dis
tr,ct. The resolutions follow:
Resolved: That we, the Rcpub
lican County Central Committee o
Wright County, Missouri, In con
sidcration Of the high esteem whicl
we have and hold for our fellow
citizen and townsman Hon. 8. A
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13

For every purpose for which 4
Eminent is usually applied the mod
crn remedy, Liquid BronzOnc. viii
do the work more quickly, moro
thoroughly and more pleasantly
Price SOC, GO, and $1.2O. Sold by
Fuson Drug Company.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13

The Republican state convention
at Kansas CITY last week adopted a
dry plank. introduced by Rev. Guy
W. Holmes OF Joplin, formerly pas
ter Of the Mansfield NJ. r.. church.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
METHODIST CHURCH.

Preaching services every Sd
Sunday morning and evening.
Rev. r.. f. PralI, Pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday at
Gas am. J.p. Reynolds, Supt
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
SULPHUR DRIES Up
P|MPLES AND RASH
Says Sulphur is OlickeHt to Clean
Up An Ugly Skin

Any breaking out of the skin on
ace, neck, arms or body is overcome
quickest by applying Mentho-Sui~
rhur. The pinpies seem to dry
gilt up and 80 away, declares a
otcd skin specialist.
Nothing has even been found to
IKE TIE place Of sulphur as a pinple
move 1t is harmless and mex
,%cnsive. Just ask any druggist for a
mall jar of Mentho- Sulphur and use
ike cold cream.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP N0STRlLS
Tells How TO Get Quick Relief
from Head Colds. It's Splendid!

In one minute your clogged ~nostrils
will open, the air passages of your head
will clear aud you can breathe freely.
No more hawking, snuflling, blowing,
headache, dryness. No struggling for
breath at night, your cold or catarrh
will be gone.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little of this fragrant, antiseptic,
healing cream in your nostrils. 1t pen
etrates through every air passage of the
head, soothcs the infiamed or swollen
mucous membrane and relief comes in.
stantly.
It's Just fine. Don't stay stuffeu.up
with a cold or nasty. c~atarrh-Relief
comes 80 quickly.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Bible school at 9:45 a. N. every sun
day. D. H. Kay, Superintendent.
Preaching every second Sunday.
Rev. Oscar Wright, Pastor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
PRESBY.
TERRAIN CHURCH,

Preaching every 4th Sunday.
Rev. John r. Younger, Pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday a,
, AS a.. III. G. w. Freeman, Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday school every Sunday at
9:45 a. m. G. a. Stephens, Supt.
Preaching I'd and 4th Sundays.
Rev. T. b. Ritzinger, Pastor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
@@
East Bound.

No.101-Passenger 9;55p.m.
No.24l-LDcal freight HOO a. IN.
Nc. 103-Passenger 9.3- am.
West Bound.
No. l02-PaSsenger 5:2o I'm
Local freight HOO am.
No. l04-Passenger 6:3S pm.
L. F. LIVINGSTON, Agent
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
Sale

: | will sell at public auction at
the livery stable in Norwood
north side of track commencing
at | p. m.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For ASSESSOR.

FOR ASSESSOR.
The Mirror is authorized to an
nounce
". S. GRIFFITH
of Wood Township as a candidate for
of Wright county, subject to
the will of the Republican voters at
the August primary.
FOR ASSESSOR.
The Mirror is authorized to an
nounce
CHARLES. &. SANDERS
of Hart Township as a candidate for
Of Wright county. subject
10 the will Of the Republican voters
at the August primary.
FnR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
The Mirror is authorized to announce
JOHN T. POPE
of Hart Township as a candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney Of Wright county
subject to the will Of the Republican
at the August primary
FOR SHERIFF
The Mirror is authorized 10
JOE II. DENNIS
OF Pleasant Valley Township As a can
didate tor Sheriff OF Wright county,
subject 10 the will OF the Republican
voter al the August primary
FOR COUNTY JUDGE SOUTH
DISTRICT
The Mirror is author zed 10 an
JOHN a. HENSLEY
of Pleasant Valley Township as 4
candidate for County Judge South
District Of Wright County, subject
10 the Will of the Republican voters
1T the August primary.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
OZARK SOUTHERN

Daily Except Sunday
Leave Mansfield ...... Gas a. 10,
Arrive Ava........... 500 a. II.
Leave Ava............ s:OOa. In.
Arrive Manstield..... $50 a. IN.
Daily
Leave Mdnsfeld..... 1000 a. N.
(After arrival Of Frisco train 1C3)
Arrive Ava ..........11:30 a. n.
Leave 800 p. IN,
Arrive Manstield..... 800 p. II.
FRED GROVER, Clerk
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13

w. C. McMillin of West Plains
was here last week. o.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13

the writ of ccrtiOrari in the cas- of
John Cass Sullivan of Mountain
Grove VS. Frisco Railroad Company
and that judgment has now become
final.-Hartvillc Democrat.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
Saturday., May Is

. Head of Cattle milk cows
. giving milk / HoIstein,c calf by
side; / Jersey, l brindle, calf by
side; 1 heifer 3 years old, 2 year.
ling calves.
Mare 3 years old.
Terms All sums of $40 and I'M
der, cash; on all sums over $780,
months time will be given on bank
able note bearing s per cent interest
from date No goods to be remov'
ed until terms have been complied
with.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13

az Marshfield as q candidate for con-
Sressman n:om the 18th district,
subject to the will OF the Republican
voters al the August primary.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
For Congressman.
!. ! SHELTON

Ths Mirror is authorized To an
ItOunce
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13

Miss Maude Reynolds was in
Springfield Monday.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
|. B.. Wicks

Col. Roy X. Dennis, Auctioneer.
J VI, Eyau, Clerk
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13

The Mirror is authorized to an
nounce
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13

of Wood Township as a candidate for
of Wright county, subject to
the will Of the Republican voters at
the August primary.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1920-05-13
FOR ASSESSOR.

The Mirror is authorized to an
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

Nellie Peterson. Twenty four guests
attended. The evening was spent in
music and games and in viewing the
elaborate and beautiful trosseau OF
the coming bride. Miss Peterson re-
ceived a profusion of lovely and use
full gifts. The evening was conclud-
ed with a buffet supper.
Mr.. Morris Christensen and Mr..
and Mrs. w. J. Merrill left this week
for Los Angeles where Mr.. Christen-
sen and Mr.. Merrill will represent
the U. A. c. in series OF debates
with the Pomona College OF Los An
geles.
Mrs. Russell Hartle left this morn
ing for Salt Lake City. where Cap
tain Hartle will join her as soon as
school is out here and they will then
90 to San Diego for the summer.
q y
On Friday evening OF last week
the Theta girls entertained at din
ner for Mr.. Clyde Worley and Mr..
Jorgenson. The table was
graced with q centerpieee OF roses.
. q . Q
Today the members Of the Sorosis
will entertain with a mothers tea.
at the Chapter house from 8 until 6.
Spring flowers will be used in decor
ating and the mothers and a few
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

friends Of the girls viii be the
euests: - - = = 49, =; =. !
At the Beta Delta Chapter house
Gu Thursday evening the Book Low
ers club were entertained with Ma
Tory Turner as hostess. The program
was given by Miss Lois Vernon who
reviewed the works of Joseph Con-
rad. At the conclusion refreshments
were served.
On wednesday evening Mr.. Henry
Oberhansley who has recently re-
turned from school at Ames. Iowa,
was entertained at dinner at the
Theta House. Mrs. Bernice Parkin-
son OF Franklin was also guest. 4
On Friday evening of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Thompson enter
tsined with an attractively arranged
card party. Cut flowers were about
the rooms. Delicious refreshments
were served. Twelve guests attend
ed.
Mrs. B. H. Alexander and little
son Of Idaho Falls are visiting hcre
this week. the guests Of Mrs. Alex
ander's mother. Mrs. Carrie Thomas.
. . Q .
Mr.. Roy Builen left this week for
= . . .
Miss Gladys Smith spent few
days Of this week at Salt Lake City.
y . . .tsb
On Wednesday evening Mr.. Angus
Vaughan was entertained at dinner
at the rPactice house.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01
NORTH CACHE HIGH
SCHOOL NEWS NOTES

Dean Milton Bennion OF the uni-
versity of Utah visited the school on
Monday where he talked to the stu
dents concerning the outlook for
the teaching profession. He urged
students whose inclinations and cap
abilities led them toward teaching
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

outlook for suncient remuneration In
such service vas steadily growing
pore hopeful. The opportunity for
public service was the other point
upon which Mr.. Bennion dwelt at
some length. At present Utah Is EN-
ploying more than one thousand
teachers who are not properly quail
fled. This is due to the serious short
age Of teachers. A plan. is under way
by which schools are to be closed or
run on part time basis unless pro-
perly qualified teachers who can bs,
adequately paid can be secured. This
sep VIII be necessary in order that
the standards Of the teaching pro-
fession may be made an inducement
to those SELECTING . vocation and al
70 that II may Be brought to pro
per level Of afneiency.
The high school. Is an astn; for
t. prepare for such work because the
he University Of Utah Extsnsio, Di-
vision is conducting night classes In
the sugar factories At Lewiston and
Amalga. The sugar company has
arranged to give this work with a
view of increasing the efficiency Of
the employees Of the factory ant also
with view of opening up oppo "uni-
ties OF advancement for men who
might otherwise be unable to receive
the scholastic training which is PIE
requisite to such advancement. NJ.
Stoddard is in charge of the work al
Lewiston and Mr.. Kirkbride is worf-
ng at Amalga.
Friday has been given as the an
nual field day for the Stui,nt BJdy.
After the long interrupted cOrH e
the school year this day will be wei
come by the students.
The class in general science visited
the condensed milk factory on We'd
.nesday morning.
Material for the new school build
ling began arriving, during the week.
: The last issue OF the Maroon will
he handled by the senior class. Th"y
expect to have 1t ready during 20
first Of next week.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01
Society,

The marriage OF Miss Nellie Pet
e,ron and Mr.. Alvin Anderson was
soIemnized at the Logan temple on
Thursday. Following wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
tn brides mother, Mrs. VIM. Peter
son for the members of the imme-
date families. The rooms were dec
Grated with a profusion of large
white Gala lilies sent from Califor-
mia by Mr.. Grover Gill. The table
also had for it's centerpiece a cluster
of these same beautiful blossoms.
Covers were laid for fourteen. The
bride wore beautiful georgette
gown with hat and shoes to match.
Mr.. Anderson Is n prosperous young
farmer OF Millville and the young
couple will make their home at that
place.
Mrs. Mark Parkinson entertained
her sewing club on Tuesday evening.
There were twelve invited guests.
The rooms were delightfully."- decor
ated With red and white carnations.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Tke evening was spent In music and
sewing.
Miss Leone Jessop and Miss Bessie
Peterson entertained Monday even
ing At the home of Miss Peterson
with bride shower in honor of Miss
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

Miss Beatrice Nelson 10 spending
the week end In Pocatsllo visiting
with her. father and brother. ea' e
>I>> 49, .,A
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Kimball enter
tanned . sro6p Of their intimate
friends Thursday evening. The rooms
were decorated with clusters Of red
and white carnations and a profusion
OF potted ferns. A delicious supper
was served. following which the ev-
ening was spent In music and cards.
Fourteen guests attended.
. . .
On Saturday evening Of last weex
Miss Edith williams entertained at
a dancing party at the home Of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Will
liams The rooms were decorated
with effective groups of spring flow
ers. A delicious buffet luncheon was
served. Ten couples enjoyed the ev-
ening.
q q y .
On Friday evening the U. A. c.
club gave banquet at the
Murdoch hall in honor Of the visit
ing debators from Pomona College.
Los Angeles. Covers were laid for
fifteen.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01
Mrs. J. H. Turner Of Ogden spent
last week end as guest At the Beta
Delta House. ~ ~.s

II, &c >
On Friday evening OF last week q
: bridal shower was given for Miss
Nellie Peterson at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Anderson at Nibley,
with Mrs. Alpha Trotson and Mrs.
Henry Anderson as hostesses. Miss
Peterson received a real shower" Of
lovely and useful presents. A buffet
luncheon was served and the evening
spent in games and music. Those
present were the Misses Bessie and
Nellie Peterson and Sophia Riggs Of
Logan, Rula Morgan. Irma Morgan,
Melva Mauckley. Clara Anderson Of
Nibley, Leone Jessop OF Millville,
Mesdames Gordon Nielsen Of Hyrum.
John Mauckley. Andrew Trolson. Err
nest l.. Morgan. Alpha Troison. Err
nest Mauckiey. George Cummings.
August Iverson. A. L. Riggs and Hen
iry Anderson.
A number Of Logan's citizens went
to Salt Lake to hear Madame CALI
Curci at the Salt Lake tabernacle.
They report . most delightful oven
ing. Every seat was taken and .
great part Of the audience had to
stand. It Is difficult to state which
number Of the program pleased the
audience the most. but It II quite safe
to say the little group Of English
songs. among them "Just Song At
Twilight" annie Laurie" and
"Swanee River" were not the least
liked by any means. Among those
who heard her from this city were
Mr.. and Mrs. Weston Vernon. Mr.
and Mrs. B. @. Thatcher. the Misses
Sarah Huntsman, Adeline Barber
Evanseline Thomas and Mr.. Stanley
Prescott. t-.s2rt
'.G'.sh
On Wednesday evening at the B
Y. gymnasium the girls Of the Kap
"a M enjoyed novel entertainment
|It was . costume party and ,everyon,
"dressed up" The most antique fea
ture of the. evening. was the circul
with all the Wild animals represented
the clowns. aerobats. ETC.. A deliciou,
basket supVer was enjoyed I. embei
lished with the usual circus lee cream
cones. About two hundred girl
were In attendance. N $50 y
III 49, . .
| Mrs. John Lowry and Mrs. Leslie
OF Aanu have retrned to their homs
Thursday after a pleasant visit IL
this city. the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Norman Ruud. Mrs. Lowry and Mrs
Leslie are Mrs. Ruuds mother and
sister.
. . . Q
The Clio Circle met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. ]. H. LInford
~ hostess The program was given
by Mrs. l.. Sardoni and Mrs. w. e.
Carol who read group OF one act
plays by Herman Sudermann. ~
the conclusion OF the program, .ea
was served. Special guests OF the
Afternoon were Mesdames f. G.. Pct.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

Advertise in the Republican.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

This evening at the Practice house
DR.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Merrill viii on
terrain for all of the girls who have
taken work at the Practice house
this year. Some members OF the fac
ulty win also be special guests.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

Thursday evening at the B. Z. din
ing room the Pierian Literary society
hels their 4. Nesk1y.i fneettpg, ,'aiss
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

Among the most charming OF ie-
CT mt social events was the bridge and
five hundred luncheon given at The
Bluebird hall Thursday aftcrpoon
with Mesdames o. Guy Carbon. t;co.
Torgenson and Harry Parker az hos
tesses. Each table was graced with
fragrant cluster OF Cecile Brunner
roses. The prizes were given to Mrs
o. II. Bulge. Mrs. Leslie Naisbitt
and Mrs, Asa Bullen. About forty.
six guests attended.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-05-01

friends Of the girls win be the
erssts: - ~, y Z, '-% 80 =: ~
, 1920-04-22

pie trained at the clinics, will be on the
alert to discover the earliest trace and
exhibit more intelligence in looking af-
ter themselves. The birmingham exper-
iment has been the only one thus carried
out on a great scale, and if by the end of
the three years these encouraging results
will continue, such experiments will be-
come worldwide. After all, health is to a
great extent a purchasable commodity
and if the great nations of TIE world
would spend upon the public health
thirteenth part of what they expend on
warlike armament, the results would be
amazing in the extreme. Barbados Globe.
, 1920-04-22
INTERPLANETARY COMMUNlCA-
TON.

A mysterious interference with the
operation of the Marconi wireless instru-
ments has caused renewed interest in the
question of talking with our near neigh
bors on Mars or Venus. Reports state
that certain mysterious signals have
occurred simultaneously in London and
New York with equal intensity, indicat-
ing a distant origin.
Scientific authorities are quoted as
seriously considering the suggestion that
the Martians are trying to engage the
inhabitants Of earth in a confidential
chat, or that perhaps the supposedly
alive spirits of the dead are attempting
to send messages back.
The offer by the French Academy of
Sciences of a prize of 100, 900 francs
1920, 000) for the exchange of a sign be-
tween the earth and a heavenly body,
transfers the possibility of interplane-
tary communication from the field of
ridicule to that of interesting scientific
speculation. Any one thinking to COM
pete for this prize, however, should con
slider the estimate of DR.. Charles P.
Steinmetz that the plan might succeed
if the United States were to consolidate
into one plant all the electric power in
the country with towers a thousand or
more feet high. The cost of such an
attempt would doubtless be no less than
a billion dollars. The WGtchmGn MGgG-
zine.