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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-08
Just Wait on.

"Win you tell your sister the young
millionaire she met at the beach Is
here?'7
"Sl,e knows It. She says a patlen,
winter Is no loser. and she saw you
waiting on table today"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-08

Bronson-Did you enjoy your dnugh,
ter's commencement essayl
W0odson-Yes; only It kind of dis.
cournges me to think of what I've got
to tnlk up to when conversation starts
In the family circle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-08
Food Menopollst.

-ThIs ought to make life easy from
now on" remarked Noah as the ark
landed
ITO what do you refcr," inquired
Jnphet.
"our monopoly Of eggs. butter. milk.
beet. ct cetera. with not a soul on
earth TO s,nrt an investigation"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-08

At playing cards ] feel compelled
To say I've earned no glory.
But OH. the lovely hands I've held
In q conservatory.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-08
He knew,

"Did Mr.. and Mrs. Henpeck accept
the cOmpromisei"
Yes: they agreed to it with one
voice."
-Ah! see. Mrs. Henpeck's voice
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-08
Vice Xsn.

when the town doctor began 4.
practice ON me be said ! was all In
How were You when he finishedy'
"AH out"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-08
Advance.

Myrtle-Is she up in societyf
Marion-Yes; she used to 10 her
hair, and now she colts II.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-05-08

Kldder-There are two things thu,
never attract much attention.
Katherine-What are they7
Kidder-A man at his own wedding
md musician ut women's reception,
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
RALEIGH ESTABLISHES
Community CENTER
FOR COLORED PEOPLE
(By Associated Negro Pressl

RALEIGH, N. c., March "a = The
colored community center has been
established at the First Congrega-
tional church, corner Of South and
Manly streets, where rooms have been
fitted up with provisions for show
ers and other conveniences. 1t is
proposed to consider plans for the en-
largement Of this work so that it may
touch every colored community in
Raleigh. A well organized vocational
school, a play ground, under trained
supervision, lecture courses on the
care of babies and other subjects of
prime Importance, including cooking,
sewing, cleaning, beautifying the
premises, first aid, balanced meals
and general sanitation are among
contemplated plans.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27

Switzerland, working on new grand
opera which he will call "Mareike Of
Rymwegen."
The composer of "The Merry, Wild
ow" and The Count of Luxembourg"
Franz Lehar, announces that he is
working on three musical comedies at
the same time. Oscar Strauss, well
Known in America for The Waltz
Dream" will produce his new work,
which he is now finishing in Berlin,
next autumn. 1t is called THE Last
Waltz"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
COFFIN PRICES RISE
AS DEATHS INCREASE

New York, March 12.-Simultane-
ously with the rise in the city's death
rate from influenza and pneumonia,
the National Casket company of Long
Island City notified undertakers that
the price of coffins is to advance
again. Health Commissioner Cope
land said he could not see any excuse
for another increase at this time and
he has asked the federal authorities
to find out if there is any profteering
being done.
This makes me mad clear through .
Dr. Copeland said to the newspaper
men.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
GEORGIANS BUY SITE
FOR COLORED BRANCH
OF CARNEGIE LIBRARY
(By Assoeiated Negro Press


ATLANTA, Ca, March "a = The
Southwest corner of Auburn avenue
and Hilliard street has been selected
as the site for the proposed Negro
branch Of the Carnegie library in
Atlanta, and the transaction was
closed, by City Attorney James L.
Mayson, acting for the city and w.
w. Gaines, president of the Carnegie
library board Of trustees, acting for
the library.
The lot. which is located in a prin-
cipal section Of the Negro district,
front so feet on Auburn avenue and
rs feet on Hilliard street and was
purchased ty the city from Jacob
Buchanan at cost of $4,000.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27

ut seems to me there is no excuse
for raise in price and l shall turn
the matter over to the federal authori-
ties for investigation, because it has
been reported to me by undertakers
that they have been assured caskets
would be cheaper and it is commonly
believed all the commodities used in
the manufacture of caskets reached
the peak long ago.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27

Wall street was thrown into state
of decentralization Monday and many
hundreds Of thousands of0dollars were
lost and won within a few minutes
when news agencies which serve the
district misstated the decision of the
United States supreme court in the
stock tax case and declared stock div
idends were taxable
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
SsSgSgSgsgSg

Some scientist says that our biz
yards are due to the fact that the
other planets have gotten awry Of
mother earth; too many of them have
passed on one side of her and are
pelting her with all their furies.
suppose that means that the classic
Music Of the Spheres" has become
''jazzed."
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
EUROPE AT WORK ON
NEW OPERA MUSIC

Berlin Strikes, famInel and coal
shortage are having no effect on the
composers of middle Europe, who are
all hard at work turning out new mu-
sic. Eugen d'Albert is in Lucerne,
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27

and with impulsive courage fairly
shot question at him. Were you try
ing to Dlackmail my father?"
Some people might have called it
something worse" he replied easily
and he was thinking: "She's beauti-
ful-beautiful! This must be the sort
men go crazy over. The sort men do
things for
"What were you doing?" she in
sisted.
"Why so inquisitive?" he countered.
She looked annoyed. "W-would you
mind telling me your name?" she
asked, and dug her nails into her
Continued on Page y
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27

A fat man weighing 66S pounds, re-
duced to 44O by activity in laundry
Let all the men with fat wives take
note and take hope.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
IN poLAND,s FAILURE.

EFT is Americas duty in friendship to Poland
against the disastrous Imperialism OF her govern
ment Whenever there is excitement in eastern Europe
is usually because another Polish adventure in mlitar
ism is afoot Poland is becoming the new Prussia OF
Europe Domlneerng sabre rattlng to be he ami
bitlon OF her most conspicuous public men.
America has long sympathzed with Poland II was the
nssience this countrs representatives at the peace
conference gained for Poland her Baltic port OF entry
at Danzg Without Americas aid. Poland would still be
parttoned among Russia Germany and Austro-Hungary.
Free Poland stirred Americas imagination But Amer
lea approve the Germanzed spirit which has grown
in Warsaw since the Poles given their independence
The latest OF Polands mad adventures Is ending disas-
trously The belief Of the Polish that 1t could sue
cessully Russia after the European had
failed TO destroy Russias renewed military strength
has met with It's predicted failure After spectacular
dash into Ukraine and the capture OF Ken the ukranlan
capital the Poles have had 10 abandon the city and
treat toward their territory.
They reported to have committed many acts OF
vandalism including The destruction Of the KEN cathedral
Whether these reports Of sayagery true there
never any legitimate for the Ukraine campaign II
was purely raid for territory and power It has
s further delayed the opening Of Russas grain ports
to the world II has needessy added to the suffering OF
eastern Europe
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
LABOR ISN'T RED.

A iAlN American Labor has spoken for Americanism.
n and against Bolshevism.
The A. OF L. has refused to paint itself with the
OF radical extremists.
The A. F. OF L. at its Montreal convention set its foot
down squarey and heavily upon all those bolshevisc
lsms'-the soviet form Of government. the Communist
party the anarchist the W. w, and the One Big Union
Laborin America, at least is conservative It bankers
not TO follow the rainbow Of extreme radicallsm into
unploneered paths or>across uncharted seas.
American labor is opposed TO class government
Unonsm is plenty good enough for American Labor.
Unionism practced and preached in A. f. OF L. halls
has won more for American labor in month than Boil
sheysm has for Russian labor in all the months
Lenne and Trotzky turned things upside down at Pero
grad
Thus, from purely selfish viewpoint, unionlsm pays
better than Bolshevism. For the public and the nation
it is infinitely better The majority OF the A. f. OF L.
convention delegates recognized both OF these facts.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
@FIsH. OR cur BATTiv

TLENEN OF The twelve volunteer fire companies In VIII
~ mington threaten TO quit unless the city increases
their annual appropriations substantially.
We do not apprehend that the threat carries with the
suggestion that the volunteers win leave Wilmingonans
and property at the mercy Of flames but rather that
It is notice TO the city that must decide to support
the volunteer companies adequately make arrangements
to Obtain IRE protection from some other source.
In this connection it should not be forgotten that at tn,
last regular OF the Legislature, senator James
Robertson OF this city introduced measure which suhse
quenly became known Senate BIN 99 It entitled
AN act authorizing the Council OF Wilmington to take
over the Fire Department Of Wilmington paid Fire
Department"
That home rule measure was referred to the Senate
committee Municipal Corporations Subsequently i
reported favoraby and passed When the bin reach
ed the House. it was killed
II that measure had passed the House. City Coun-
Gil would be in position today to cope with the situa-
ton which confronts It, As Is It helpless for the
time belng but must "nsh cut bait" and that, too
quickly Il must make adequate appropriations TO the
companies take decisive and practical steps
looking to The establishment OF a paid department
II are 70 have a paid department mutually agree
able arrangement must be made with the volunteers "a
continue the present system Of protection until that PAID
department be brought into being It is unihlnkab
that either Council the volunteers will leave oui
community without fire protection, for single day
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
LAYTON LODGE az YEARS OLD.

4 very lnterestlng program was
presented at the forty-third ami
yersary Of j. w. Layton Lodge, No.
Is, A: F. and A. NJ, Thursday even
ing. The address Of welcome was de-
J vered by John L. Hubert. The his
tory Of the lodge was read by G.. J.
Holiday. This was followed by a
paper on the history Of Layton Home,
principal address OF the evening was
delivered by the Rev DR.. w. A.
Credit, president Of Downingtown
Industrial School. nr. COnwell Ban
ton, in behalf OF the lodge. thanked
DR.. Credit for his mastery address.
Or. F. T. Jamison was master OF
ceremonies. A reception and banquet
followed.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
nIs1Inn IEEr S3In9I-

EASTON. Md, June i9-The estate
of the Rt. Rev. William Forbes Adams
Bishop OF Easton. was before the Or
phans' Court this week for distribu-
ton 40, 80, &c
The estate amounts TO s3i Ooi %,
and is distributed as follows Miss
Louise Adams and Miss Pauline
Adams. his two daughters, each Sl0,-
200; his son, Wilmer Adams, S3,4oe-
I5S; Charles Adams, his gr9pdson
s2 5O6 %: : and 10 Mrs. Mary Ndamsl
widow Of son. Sii253ii; % tl'
children OF a deceased daughter Mrs
Addison Wilson. each Sio69so. Ihest
children are Alice Wilson Goldsno.,rr-
ough, William A. and Joseph a. VIII
son.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
GEORGE w. PERKINS

VNJ ITH the death OF George w Perkins. OF New York
w in Connecticut sanltarium yesterday, man who
had been for many years commanding figure in the
away.
Mr.. Perkins 1rst came into prominence official
and OF the upbuders Of the New York Life 1nsur-
ance Company. Subsequently he taken in by j.
Pierpont Morgan partner in the big banking house
Of j. p. Morgan and Company. In both the insurance
company and the banking nrm, Mr. Perkins recog-
nzed universally supplying the master nina in many
transactions OF mammoth and delicate nature
He lost many old friends and gained few ones Of
value when in 1912 he deserted the Republican party
and became chairman OF the executive committee the
Bull Moose National Committee
During much Of the war period Mr. Perkins chair
man Of the National War Work Council Of the Y NJ A
and member Of the executive committee OF the
United War Work Campaign.
He will be missed in many quarters in which his
sruclive interest has asserted itself for many years
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
With the PdrGgrdpheS

Those who live in modern flats have little room to com,
plan.-Columba Record.
Let European nations attend TO the affairs OF Europe
and especially those which in nowse affect us-Fort
Wayne News.
Secretary Daniels objects 10 naval organization that
will make the holder Of his onlce rubber stamp But
never mind movement is afoo 20 get rid Of lot OF
rubber stamps in Wsshington.-N Minneapolis Tribune
Looking deeply into the situation about 20 per cent Of
Republican chances this year consist Of the probability OF
the Democrats playing the fool And can say on the
l. that our party has always been regarded an expert
at that game.-Houston Post.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
MEXICO UNRUFFLED.

n some minds it believed the Republican platform
would rub the Mexican fur in the wrong direction,
that The possibility Of Republican election victory might
widen the breach between this country and the republic
south OF The Rio Grsnde.
II the breach wldened the widening, appears must
be done by those who live north OF the border.
For, in President Huertas eyes, "Mr. Harding per-
feet gentleman"
And General Obregon, power behind the Mexican gov
ernment, believes "a Republican policy toward Mexico
viii be dictated in the last analysis, by American public
opinion, and confident the American people desire u
live In peace with Mexico"
It is to be hoped General ohregons prediction is veri
ned.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
FATHER SAVES SON
WHILE MOTHER FAINTS
Special to The Evening Journal

Special TO The Evening Journal.
SEAFORD, Del. June i9.-John
Kelley, Jr., who came here with his
parents from Bivalve, Md, to work
In one Of the canneries, was saved
from death by drowning by his
father on Thursday. The boy
and his parents were making their
in and the day being warm, John de-
oided to cool OF by going in swim
ming. He dived or the boat in about
10 feet OF water and soon became
overcome. His mother tainted while
the father brought the lad to shore
unconscious.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
CHILDREN ENJOY
SUMMER VACATION

With a shout that could be heard
for squares, school childcen Ieft their
studies yesterday afternoon and
boiled from the various school build
ngs, the day marking the beginning
OF the summer vacation period. From
now until next September the chill
dren. will be allowed freedom from
their studies and bright and early
Today the kiddies started TO enjoy
themselves on parties, fishing and
swimming and In other amusements.
Exercises were held in all OF the
Graded schools in the afternoon to
celebrate promotions.
Graduation exercises at The VIII
mington High School will take place
at o'clock next "Wednesday evening.
The graduating class numbers about
90 The complete program has not
yet been announced Comm ncement
exercises at Howard High School
will be held Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
GOMPERS AGAIN
A.F. OF L. PRESIDENT

MONTREAL, June i9-The Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor again .ex-
pressed its confidence in the leader
Shin of Samuel Gompers, its veteran
president when IL reelected him yes
ierday for the thirty-ninth time at
its fOrtieth annual convention here
and returned to ofilce his entire ad-
ministratIVVe cabinet.
His election was virtually unani-
nous. The only delegate who voted
against him was James A. Dugan, OF
the Seattle Central Labor Council
leader Of the progressive wing OF
the federation.
The delegates gave the elderly la
Dor leader a tremendous ovation when
he declared. 81 accept the call TO
duty and | will obey" He was much
affected by the demonstration.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
O. ms of Thought

This is not the open season for the corkscrews
.--s
How mushy tender love letter sounds when scad in
court.
:-=-.
Beng perfect bore doesn't ausur well for doing turn
In vaudeville.
-:-.-.
Be dreamer II you will, but get up and hustle when
the alarm clock goes.
:-+.-.
The world is full OF tainted money but though few
people mind the odor.
.-.-.-.
fool and his money parted, but It's different
with a lazy boy and his warm bad.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
U. S. TO SELL FARM NITRATE.

EASTON. Md. June i9.-Talbot
farmers may secure nitrate OF soda
from the War Department for use on
their farms, according to County
Agent Walls Full particulars can be
had from him. The price quoted Is
release 100000 tons.
No sales Will be made after Septem-
Der 20.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
THAT sINcLE-TnlcK MIND.

n RESIDENT WILSON once asserted that he is a man
L with a singe-track mind"
Just now that single track TO lead only TO the
spot where his pet un-Amercan hobby the League
or Nations covenant lies dtched
He is attempting through beated interview, to make
the League OF Nations covenant he desires IT, nation
al issue In the approachng campaign. Republicans will
welcome such a test They know, almost all Americans
know. that the sentiment in this is overwhelmingly
against the covenant as President Wilson transmitted it
to the Senate
They know that his most recent uterance in favor
OF the covenant has made liiue if any change in Amer-
lean sentiment
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
RorARIANs AND THEIR WORK.

HNANY Wilmington Rotarians viii go to Atlantic City
IVA on Monday to attend the International Convention
OF Rotary Clubs
Our cty'has such vlre club that the delegation from
here should make highly favorable impression upon the
delegates from other parts OF the world and assist in the
highly important work OF strengthening worldwide good
fellowship and promoting progress in all countries.
While many features Of the international Convention
will be humorous, and ridiculous they viii have
underlying them purposes serious that they VIII chal
lenge respect wherever they are known.
Rotary Club exists for the good OF the community in
which operates In place has that fact been made
more fully manifest than in our city
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
D'JEvER MEET I'M?

Mamie Mcclure my heart is anre
With love and devotion for you,
For what's it TO me II your ages
forty-three
\ If / can but eat Of your stew.
You've chlns 10 spare and you're some
shy Of hair
You are two hundred pounds by
your looks
And your little mustache--but ! think
OF your hash
And love you for how you can
cook.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19

Seven storms within six days have done much damage
In the fruit and tomato districts down the state. The
fruit growers and farmers earnestly hopeful that
the worst is and that the fruit and vegetables left
will have opportunity to mature and be sold at a
profit
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
1EAcnEnS sInIMER scHooL Am ms MnnK

WITH strong faculty and interesting special features
w announced for the Teachers Summer school, which
win open at Delaware College June 2s Il is not sur
prising that those who In charge of that important
educational enterprise anticipate that Delaware and
women will respond Loyalty TO The nations demand for
betier-trained public school teachers
We publish elsewhere In paper today compre-
hensNe statement relative 10 The plans for the summer
school It should be read by everyone hut more especial
ly by young men and young women who aspire 10 be-
come teachers and TO assist city. State and country
In solving The trained teacher shortage problem
Delaware College a splendid place for a summer out
ing which has attached to It such useful practical pur
that which underles the operations OF the schoo
for training teachers.
The school held last year successful and sup
piled much pleasure and instruction 10 those who at
tended it that the held this year should be even large
and more enjoyable and useful
We bespeak for It the sympathetic and intelligent In
leres OF all Delawareans who place proper value upo
liberal education.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
DISCUSS TERMINAL PLANS.

Colonel p. n. Johnston, Major
Walter +. Beyer and G W. T. Miller,
Of The United states Engineer De
partment, Informally called upon the
Board OF Harhor Commissioners yes
ierday to obtain information as to
how far the board has progressed
with the Wilmington terminal plans.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
pOSTpONF cIUB NTEEIING

owing to lack Of a quorum the
annual meeting the ltalian-American
Club. scheduled TO be held in the
n lChbOrhO0d House, 40 Lincoln
street. last nlsht. was postponed. The
meeting will be held in the near
future.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19

It is the plan Of City Council and the Board OF Police
Commissioners that there shall be an Increase In the
number OF Wilmington policemen and that the men shall
have an eighhour day In view OF the lack OF police
protection that has constituted menace to many sections
cf city for months the public heartily glad that an
agreement has been reached which will abae both
partmentaf and public discomfort
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
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|. H.. \ j Ii'''' I|I:,', I|''','' 4: \ |!

On one side OF the road was a
library, stocked from basement to at
tic with books. good books, knowE
edge-containing books.
And great crowds OF human beings
walked by.
A few OF them turned into the
library doors.
Fewer still set themselves 10 the
task OF culling the priceless gems
from out Of their printed pages.
But The great majority went on
their way.
Some indeed spoke Of the building;
called IL grand" and 'beausful,'
and magnificent
But most OF them didn't see II at
all.
on the other side Of the road, bit
farther away, was a great circus tent.
From within came the roar or ami
mails, the yelling OF crowds, and the
shrill cry Of the peanut vendor.
"Step right up this way and secure
your tickets, one dollar Onlyp
And there was a mad rush to ex-
change dollars for bits OF pasteboards.
And a wilder rush 10 press through the
opening Of the tent.
Thousands OF human beings piled
high around three rings as dumb
animals leaped, clowns danced, and
gymnasts performed feats Of daring.
"Some showr came from thousands
OF lips as human beings hustled for
the owl cars.
Maybe the fault lies in this:
They charge no admission at the
library door; they do charge at the
circus tent.
or this.
Tho library leads 10 the higher plane
Of knowledge; the circus takes one
to the level where the less one knows
the better he likes the shows.
n'JEXFR MEET I'M?
Evening journal., 1920-06-19
PURCHASES LODGE VOMFsTEAD

E. w. Parnell. superintendent OF
agents, Of The National Life Insurance
Company has purchased the Clark w.
Lodge homestead at GwinhuSst. This
property has been in the nands OF the
Lodge family over 100 years and is
now occupied by William A. Lodge.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19

America not only holds the record for quantity produc-
ion but has disianced all competitors quantity spend
Ing.
Evening journal., 1920-06-19

Bryan may nnd consolation in the reflection that the
folks who followed Moses cussed him once in a while
Evening journal., 1920-06-19

When the get into politics. most OF the political
bees viii be queen bees.