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The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
MTOLD story OF
PLYMOUTH ROCK



Tic Manufacturer Record in a
roecnt article on the three hundredth
..aiyetxary Of the landing at Ply
.eouth Rock, said among other things:
m mnny things pertaining to ma
ti==s1 welfare Massachusetts has been
pre eminent lender The spirit Of
- Pilgrims which has found express
sian thru The centuries in the life of
fhnf state and IF much of New Eng
i1nd was shown ii the founding of
Harvard College within eighteen years
from thu time when the Mayfiower,
wikh its colony of 100 people, reached
TIE barren. inhospitable, icebound
nkorea Of Maasachusetts When it is
remembered that during the first win
ter half III the colony died, and that
IT, others had To face the hardships
x "a unsettled land, endangered con-
xi4ntly BY contests with the Indians,
forced 10 build huts with inadequate
tools and create and develop sufficient
agriculture to feed themselves, it is
narveI that these people were ever
able within e1ghtcen years to give
consideration to educational work, and
~ IA expression Of their enthusiasm
fm education WAS given in the found
~ Of Harvard
These sentiments may not have been
- 4nimatinK spirit that prompted
MISs Louise Uurham and the other
tnocherx and pupils of the Central
S<&ool on Tuesday afternoon to give
- entertainment IN the Presbyterian
cfrurch. colnmemorating the three hun
AZ. ef the landing OF
- PILGRIMS, But it is fact that
k61coforth those pupils who had part
ii t1c Gnfertainment and those who
xG1k parents 1nd friends were only
i1lcke1ted 1u<ctafors, will have a keen
a. realisation Of the contribution of
II RiIexims TO the thought, the NOR
81 energy, the intellectual happiness
"a the spiritual hope and consolida-
tin az mankind.
The entertainment, begun by all
Sin4ine America" gave a graphic
history Of the Pilgrims, starting with
zI<el1es III England showing the strug>
e1e for religious liberty, and then on
fkxu tho scenes ia Holland, on board
4h1 May(oWer. the landing in the har-
bor On this aide. the landing on the
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The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
Earl Culp Is Held

Earl Culp, the young man arrested
charged with the burglary Of S. l.
Woods store, waived examination
When arraigned before Justice S. III.
smith Thursday morning and was
bound over to await action by the next
grand Jury. Bond was fixed at $500
which Culp could not furnish and he
vas returned 10 the cunty jail.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
WAR ON WHEAT
FUTURES URGED
Legislation TO Curb Pure Gambling
in Grain Asked by Federal Commits
sion-To Stop mports-Unrest
Cause of Price Slump.

Washington, Dec. 20.--The presi-
dent is without power under existing
law ito shut out wheat importers" but
has apparently certain powers under
the Lever act to stop future trading, /"
the federal trade commission says in
a special report to President Wilson
made public today at the White House.
The commission says that while
evidence is not available that future
trading is responsible for the decline
in wheat prices, it does not appear
that future trading in wheat as at
present operating is q useful service
to the grain trade"
1t suggests, however, that if a reg
ulatory action is to be employed. the
kuestion can be considered by con-
gress and that legislation mot con-
nected with war powers be enacted. /"
The commission tells the preident
that because of the failure of the Chi
cago board of trade to cooperate ii
was unable to obtain necessary infor-
nation as to whether there had been
large transactions in wheat futures of
manlpulative character.
Seven Specific Causes.
As to the concentrated purchases
OF wheat in this country by foreign
governments which have undertaken
to regulate at home flour prices ir-
respective of the price in wheat, the
commission declares that if these pur.
chases are to continue "the desirability
of the United States meeting them
thru selling organization should be
carefully considered.
he commission report is is based on
an investigation of the wheat stu
alton which the preident requested it
70 make last October after Governor
henry j. Allen OF Kansas and others
had urged him to bar Canadian wheat
lmportations and take such action as
was necessary to stabilize the rapidly
declining wheat market.
Declaring the decline of wheat ap,
pear to be 'sin part due to country
wide and worldwide conditions" the
commission assigns seven specific
causes:
The outlook for an increased world
supply; concentrated buying by for
eign governments last spring and
slack purchases later; s'unprecedent-
ed importations from Canada, follow
ing an unprecedented yield and
discount in rate of exchange" the
record breaking yield of corn in this
country; the slackening of demand for
flour; the general tendency to decline
IN many commodities and the change
IN credits, with resulting aversion of
distributors OF grain to accommodating
usual stocks
Canadian Competition.
Discussing the barring of Canadian
wheat. the commission says it is
questionable whether such a pro-
ceeding would have the effect its ad-
vocates expect, because the United
States and Canada both have sur
pluses to export and will meet each
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23

When Sheriff Thornton returns from
trip to Missouri, he will find a new
iy cleaned Office awaiting him in the
court house. Custodian Brooks and
Miss irene Thornton successfully com
pleted the task Of Office cleaning Tues
day. The cleaning wasn't done. they
say as result of the recent sanitary
survey, or because the spring like
weather brought thoughts Of house
cleaning. but chiefly to express the
Christmas spirit Ia an official var
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
JOHNSON" HAD CLOSE CALL.
Borrowed Boat, Capsized, Yelled
for Help and Got 1t.

An attempt to navigate the flooded
Ouachita river in a Borrowed" boat
is said to have come near resulting fa-
tally for a timber worker known only
as Johnson. According to report that
came to Mena Wednesday from the vi
cinity of Ink, Johnson was rescued
from a prospective watery grave by
Bossy Cross and others, who had been
Informed of the mans plight and had
dragged him from the river with the
aid OF rope. Johnson is said to have
the river. Near the mouth Of Carter's
creek the boat capsized and Johnson
managed to get into the limb of tree
but could not reach shore. Persons
who heard his cries for help could not
reach him. and they telephoned to per-
sons living on the other side Of the
river, and the rescue followed.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
BUT TRY TO BUY A HALF SOLE
Prices Of Green Hides So Low the
Market Is About Dead

Low prices of green hides have dis
eouraged local shippers to the extent
mat put few are being sent out from
Mena this winter. There is little OF
no demand and many stoekraisers are
10y potherlng to save hides. One
uIahnis man. who was not satisfied
nith !, local prices for hides, is said to
nave shipped TO Kansas City, and his
t2tai return on good cowhide Is said
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
POLK SUPPLIES THE TREES.
Cen Mgr. c. Il. Johnston OF X q q
Secures Greenerv Here

Polk county win provide the Christ
mas trees for the home of General
Manager G. e. Johnston of the Kansas
City Southern railroad. The osfic;a1
passed thru Mena Monday and IN a. s.'
cordance with a previous agreen, on emf M
cnoice lot OF Christmas evergreens
waited his arrival at the depot. hav-
ing peen provided by H. l.. Tonkinson
clerk at the roadmaster's office. The
trees selected were placed on Mana
ger Johnston's private car and were
taken to his home in Kansas Citv'
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
{sHIEKS GREET THEIR KING.
I roWds Almost Delirious With 10,
n Athens.

IN Athens.
Atbens. Dec. Constantine OF
Greece, removed from the throne by
|aetion ok TIE alIied powers in 1917
N CHIlNu UQEK py the recent pieb-
zzeiEA ID ree0nae his former status
arrived IL Athens today He came
INTO the city by train and was re-
eeived 1T the Place de la Concorde.
Those who greeted the returning
monarch included Queen Mother OF
II, fho regent, and Pricess Anas-
4<<i&s Wifo 0f Prince Christopher.
Constantine train steamed into
|he EAur1on station, about one hun
fcd Y4rds from the Place de la Con-
stxdo, without ostentation and with
The ref0rnin9 monarch like an ordin-
-afY traveller constantine, however
<laa greeted b. the cheering of thous.
4nd4 of persons who had been await
i4< hls arrival since Q o'clock in the
a ! carriaRe drawn by six horses
with 0Qtriderz and followed by troops
4 procession with Constantine at its
Ae4d started Tor the stadium. The
crowd 5IonR the route evinced the
xrs4test eo<husiasm, frequently
6z<ok1nE out a bounds and rushing ur
and Iis1ifK t6e Harness of the horses
<!Eaz1n& k|1e royal equipage. Wild
lIx WIS hard along the entire
<|e 6[zc95 the people being al
4e|Iz nth joy.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23

Wanted--Sn1Gss farm near No..
send me. a correct description a.
what you have for sale. Willie =
cioyes. Coalton, Ok.,-Adv. 52-st
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23

sestores vitality and energy by purifying aud an.
.s,a.ne the blood You can econ feel IN srrsz.rrf
saina. 'nyicn+aiire gaget Price eoe.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23

"a vii Succeed TO Place
81 fke New Year.

e E7 x{I[< <3I& NtW rear.
y j<f viii be Polk county's
a. o1 District Attorney
Nll<1 TIE new prosecuting at
t1IE96 &[a new Office January 1.
r@eeixe1 word Monday from
11!lQVn l4t "A was to be appointed
= <1s position "a deputy to the dis
IS HtkoE45< 4Ed would succeed At
<2<zl<x Il. 1rpett at the first of
q + The position is said
= the Mena attorney
4 on on his part. his
s. aE effort to land the
' : s <d fer Mr.. Stuart's
the local bar.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
On vnlt ann pultra
OUR CHRISTMAS WISH

81 NJ REQUIRES not the occasion Of
u N Christmas wifh ITS Joys, cheer and preya-
~ IL lent good pfIL to sense OF
lI the appreciation due patrons OF this paper
= In our hearts and minds gratitude and
q good thoughts for yoa during every dd, OF the
q year; but Christmas hdlIops our sentiments
d2 and makes their expression fitting and timely.
P Such as ne have accomplished and such
y8 good as may be taceable to efforts ponid
~ not have been possible withouf your sustaining
az poper and cooperation. tn any sense ne
81 have upheld beacon, you have supplied OIL
W for the lamp If ours mas been chariot,
~ YOURS has been the n1otfye eiemen which has
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- Al characters appealing TO or endeayOrrng
& to entertain the pubic. must be gwen certain
g. meed OF applause they exist Nth
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applause m fhe interest wliich readers
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n nord OF approval The prachcai help OF sub
SN scsfbers and advertisers has enabled US to
~ MAINTAIN publication standard; their enconr-
- agenrenf has furnished the degree of pleasure
u necessary incentive our daily tasks.
fN Ma, the SPIRIT OF Christmas pork for YOU
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s be enabled to get the same amount OF pleasure
& and benefit from these columns that ne have
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The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
Canadian Competition.

Discussing the barring of Canadian
wheat. the commission says it is
questionable whether such pro-
ceeding would have the effect its ad-
vocates expect, because the United
States and Canada both have sur
pluses to export and will meet each
other in competition, either here or in
Europe
The Mena weekly star., 1920-12-23
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-09-02
A Fau|uess Home for "Fau|uess" Bread
Equipped to Bake $4,000 Loaves Daily

Nolere III the entire Northwest eDen in cities n1anv
iro be found baking Institution Of
Minor Baker, second the cogny Or
proDding Perfect Bakery Coupled Nth capacity haze
corporaed Quality and Sanaon Or the latter Do Ue place the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-09-02

THE NEW HOME OF
"FAULTLESS BREAD"
Our retail department is now ready
to serve you. Here you will be able to
secure Quality bakery products "Di-
rect from the Oven"
YOU ARE INVITED
To Inspect Mis NsU LnsfhutioR.
Although the arrival of our show
cases has been delsyed s. we are never
theless quite ready to handle your bust
ness. Come in at your convenience
and inspect the entire plant factory
Of which Minot, we feel sure. will be
proud. Inspect the handling Of your
bread from the time it is 'set" until it
comes from the oven for you.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-09-02

The Minot Bakery is the
only Bakery in North or South Dakota
equipped with Electric Ovens. Our
pastry and fancy goods will all be
baked by electricity. From the street
you are able to inspect this depart
ment, every operation of which is done
right in our display window.
Our six large bread
ovens, with capacity of 10000 loaves
daily are in operation. Some idea Of
their size can be gained from the fact
it required six weeks to thoroughly
heat them.
Our automatic proofer is
one of few in the Northwest. Every
loaf of bread from this bakery is wrap
ped by machinery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-09-02

In the making Of bread in
this new bakery, accuracy will be fol-
lowed in every detail. All flour is care
fully sifted. Every ingredient that goes
into the bread is weighed or measured.
Guess work is unknown The temper
AZURE of the mixing room is always
calculated.
The quality of the prod
ucts that enter into the making Of
d ""Faultless" bread will always Be the
7same~the highest standard.
With the mac hin cry
which we have installed, the dough is
practically untouched By the hands
during the entire process.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-09-02

North Dakota's Largest, Most Completely
Equipped, Thoroughly Sanitary, Modern Bakery
Wholesale and Retail
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
FRATS ARE FlAYED
AS SNOB BREEDERS
Columbus Pastor Thinks They
Should Be Abolished BY
All Universities.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Nov. ia ten
dency toward materjalism and the
development OF selhshness constitute
the two great perils OF education. ae-
cording 20 the Rev. ii. M. LesouTd'
at Ohio state University.
"Materialism 10 either practical or
psychological. or both. and with IL
comes the peril that GOD may drop
out OF our world OF thuoght and ex-
periencc," declared Reverend Lee
Sourd.
get all the science you can and
IL you can see the working OF the
hand III God in and through II you
need have no fear OF materialism.
"Snobbishness IL developed In the
university largely through the fra
ternity.
mot that the fraternity spirit 10
one OF snobbishness. but II IL devei-
oped by men'of small mind and mar
row vision who use this great sys-
TEN OF social development for selfish
purposes,
with education Is apt to come q
desire TO dominate other people. with
prosperity and wealth as the goal
The method OF reaching the goal
apt to ignore the rights OF others.
This Is the philosophy OF q Ma
poleon or Nero who stops at moth
ing to gain his end.
1T Is only by service one becomes
great and his greatness Is gagged by
the greatness of his service"
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
PASTORS JOB OPEN
IF YOU ARE THERE"
'iust Have "lnteIIectuaI Punch"
and Be Good Mixer" Say
Specifications.

BOSTON, Nov is.-If you are a
mister OF the Gospel and looking
new pAstorale there's an open
e In your line at the Rugsies
rect Baptist Church.
since the resignation OF the Rev.
]. X Mcguire. r. r. G. s., the fathers
4 that church have been looking for
man TO fill the vacancy. Tho task
9 a difnoult one. for the person they
equire 10 q hard one to find. His re-
Iirements are manifold
First he must have the intellectual
,unch" with which to move the
carts and minds of his people.
Next the man who takes the place
must be a good mixer with all con-
ditions of men--and women.
Then. too. he must be an organizer
OF proved ability, capable OF man
aging the finances or the church and
them up.
Incidentally. he must be more or
less OF q diplomat. for among his
other duties will be that OF unsnarl-
ing social tangles and smoothing out
little differences between church So
and individual members OF the
He must have . good singing voice
and be able to use II in leading the
hymns.
He must be capable OF taking
charge of the Sunday school work
keeping that institution up to the
mark.
And. of course, he must be able TO
console the Borrowing. cheer up down.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
CRANK" PLEADS GUILTY;
LIFE TERM PROBABLE

YOUNGSTOWN. Pa. Nov. Is.-Aug-
ust Pasquale, self-styied 'the Crank"
yesterday before Judge Swartz In the
Montgomery county court, pleaded
guilty to kidnapping Blakely. the
rteen-months-old son OF George
coughiin. from the parents home. oil
June .. last and also pleaded guilty
to a charge OF murder in the second
degree.
The Crank" had stated that the
child twas smothered to death under
his tPesquafs) coat as II was being
taken from the Coughlin home to a
place where II was 70 have been kept
in hiding. pending efforts OF the
Crank" to extort ransom from the
parents for the return OF the child.
IL 10 expected that he will be given
q life sentence under the Pennsylva-
mia State law for KIDNAPPING. The
sentence will be imposed Saturday.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
Mems Wear Reduced
IS Fine Quality Items Taken From Our Own Stock and Greatly
Reduced for the Last Remnant Day Until After Christmas

81 Pieces Mems Medium weight Sh'cr
Gray Duofold Underwear-Woo and cotton
mixed, with inside Of soft finished white cot
ton; shirts, sizes 81. Sc. 40, ~, "A and AZ;
drawers, sizes 81, 81, So. IA and 4G. $22J
garment; were $3.50.
80 Pieces Mems Winter-wcight Stuttgar.
ter Underwear-Natura gray, shirts, sizes
Sc, 40, A and 46; drawers. sizes "a, Sc, rs,
40, AZ and As. $500 garment; were $3.50.
81 Mems Percale Neglige Shirts-White
grounds with neat and attractive stripes soft
cuffs sizes II, 10, 151, 16 and l61a. S1.J5
each: were $3.50.
rs Mems Colored Madras and Percale
Neglige Shirts-Detached cuffs; sizes IA, 14ia
and Is. S1.55 each; were $500 and $500.
Is Mems White Chcviot Sports Shirts
Collars. attached; pockets and single button
cuffs; sizes 1913 and 16 only. $l.55 each:
we're $3.50.
Al Mems Woven and Printed Madras
Neglige Shrs-Attractive striped patterns;
fast colors; sizes H. 14a, is, 16 and II.
$3.50 each, plus tax; were $500 and $3.50.
So Mems Pure Silk Knitted Four.in. Hand
Ties-Good colors and designs. $1.45 each;
we're $3.50 and $500.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
WIFE LEAVES HIM RICHES,
BUT HE mustn't REVIVED

BOSTON. Nov. lS.--Unless William
Garrison Reed OF Brookline, alb
stains from matrimony In future. he
will receive none OF the dement's
which otherwise come 10 him under
the terms of the will left by his wife,
Mrs Mary c. Reed. The testament
which has been admitted to probate.
provides that so long az Reed remains
single and survives his children, he
shall enjoy the income Of trust
fund created by the document. He
also 10 to have the use of the family
furniture on the same terms. The
valued at $4,000.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18

"a Men's Cloth Golf and Outing Caps-In
figured and plsid patterns; good shapes; sizes
6 7-s, z, Z II and 7h. $l0o each; were
500 and $3.50.
- Suits Mems Pereale Pajsmas-Neat
striped patterns and fast colors; medium
and large sizes. $500 each; were $500.
Is Suits Mems Outing Flannel Pajamas-
Nest striped patterns; extra large sizes only.
$z.o0 each; were $3.75.
iOe Pairs Mems Holeproof Socks-Tan
only; sizes 91t, 10 and II. 25c pair; were 60c.
81 Pairs Mems Silk and Fiber Mixed
Soeks--With Isle double toes, heels and soles;
in black, navy, cordovan, tan and gray; sizes
81, 10, IL and 11h. 75e pair; were $125.
IS Mems Pure japanese Silk Handker-
chiefs-Hemstitched; large size; slightly ire
gular in weaves. 500 each; were $500.
IS Pieces Mems Winter.weight Elastic
ribbed BaIbriggan Underwear-Shirts, sizes
"a, SO, 40, AZ, and a.; drawers, sizes, 81,
80, 10 and n. Sis garment; were $500.
70 Pairs Mems White Kid Dress Gloves
Slightly soiled from display; sizes 7, ~, 8,
Sh and 81. S5c psr; were $2-25 and $3.50.
Meas Store, First floor.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18

"a Pairs Mems Cordovan Brogue High
Shoes-The finest quality and most
durable shoe. Sizes z, w, 8. and sh
IA; tn and A; 8, 6h, z, and 10 B;
81, 2 and 10 C; and 61s d.
$6.75 Pair; Were $500
70 Pairs Mems High.grade Cordovan
Brogue Oxfcrls-The shoe that young men
Of style are wearing. Sizes-7M, and
"A; z. TX and 81 A; 6, 6h, 7, 7k and
9 B; 5ts, s, 81 and C.
$S.75 Pair; Were $1,000
81 Pairs Mems High.grade Russia Calfskin
High Shoes-Dark tan color; narrow toed
English last with rubber heels. Sizes and
81 IA; ~, 8, 81, 9, on, 10, 1O1s and
II Al; 5h, 6M, Z, ~. 81, 9, on, 10, 1oh
10h c; 6, 6k. z, 81, Q, 9h, 10 and 10k D.
SITS Pair; Were $1,000
Mems Shoe Section, First floor.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18

dress ON Tho History OF o1s LiSAt-
ing at a meeting OF the Public
Utilities Group OF the City Club At
8 o'clock tonight at the clubhouse.
Farragut square.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18

cast. hunt iobs Tor the tohless and
never show his own encouragement
The salary In the past has been $4,000
a year and a house.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
Mems Shoes at Low Prices
For Fridays Remnant Sale

30 Pairs Mems High grade Tan Russia
Calfskin Shoes--Remainders of several differ
ent lines we arc closing out Sizes-9 and
10 IA; 6, 2, 7h, 81, and 10h b; 81,
6, 6h and 10 c; 81, 9H, 10 and II q.
$5.75 Pair; Were $1,000 to $500
25 Pairs Mems Gun Metal Calfslin High
Shoes-With rubber heels; sizes 6. 6E and
and IL D.
$5.75 Pair; Were $1,000
81 Pairs Mems Tan Boarded Calfskin Eng
lish Brogue Oxfords-Very popular last and
a good wearing quality. Sizes, 6h, and
7h B; 5, 6, 6k, Z, 7h, and 81 c;
5H, 6 and tx d.
$5.75 Pair; Were $1,000
20 Pairs Mems High.grade Spats--
Of English box cloth of the best grade; two
discontinued colors.
$3.50 Pair; Were $500
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
WHITWELl TO SPEAK.

George NJ. Whitwell. assist AIT
treasurer OF the Washington Gas
Light Company will deliver an ad-
The Washington times., 1920-11-18

THE COMBINATION SET,
known as No. 90. is:--Gillette
Razor. Shaving Brush, Shaving
Soap and ~ Shaving Edges az
doubie-ed6ed BIades).-All
compactly contained in a hand.
some Genuine Leather Case.
Razor triple silver plated. $3.50.