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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-26

The real balm of Gilead is the dried
juice of a low shrub which grows in
Syria. 1t is very valuable and scarce,
for the amount Of balm yielded by one
shrub never exceeds sixty drops day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-26

The weight OF the human brain Is
said to double In the first nine months
of life an dtreble before the end of the
third year, after which the rate Of in
crease Is much slower,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-26
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY.

Toronto University bestowed an Lib.
D. degree on Prince of Wales.
Senate Foreign Relations Commit
tee agreed to numerous amendments to
Peace Treaty.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-08-26

The eyes of the birds that fly by
night as usually nearly double the
size Of those that 90 abroad by day,
, 1920-09-03

IT is hereby brought to public no
i tice that the Government has,
this date, authorized Rev. JAMES
AUGUSTUS AGAARD to perform
civil-religious functions in the Mu-
nicipality Of St. Croix-
Government Of the Virgin Islands OF
the United States, st. Croix, II August
G. C. TIMMONS.
Government Secretary.
, 1920-09-03

pARTIES who placed watches for re
pair with my deceased husband
JOSEPH NILES. are kindly requested
to make cl i'm for their return within
the expiration of the present month at
ter which all unclaimed watches will be
offered for sale at public auction.
Christiansted, St. Croix, VI. Septem
Der LIST 1920.
ALICE NILES.
, 1920-09-03
LABOR CONQUERS EVERY
THING.
Laborers of all classes to March in
Large Parade September 9th at
P. M. Century Brass Band to Lead
Parade.

At the Public Labor Day Celebration
on September 9th, it is eX Ilected that
every available space will be occupied
Negroes from all parts Of the country.
ought to attend.
TEE of the FEDERATION of LABOR,
who are EMPLOYED and their friends to
ask their employers for a half day, 5othat
thew will be able to report for the march
inq promptly at | o'clock. All the mem
bers am friends are asked 10 do that, so
that we will form a band Of United Wage
Farmers. A band Of all Negroes will head
the Parade each Lewiston will march un-
der their respective banners.
The parade will start from NO. III
Queen Street go north turn Queen Street,
King Street, turn East Hill Street Prln-
co's Street turn Queen Cross Street, hos
pital Street from thence 20 the oval where
the addresses will be delivered.
Speakers are:
REV P. Petersen, REV. H. H. HENRY,
Bird Vice President, MISS Theresa DANIEL
1st Mr.. JAMES ROBERTS
REV. KHAN
There will be others.
At intervals the Century Brass Band
will render some lively pieces. Get ready
for the Jolly time coming home We tramp
'T Wy90)RKlNG PEOPLES COMMITTEE
FEDERAL LABOR UNION No. 1881.
A. +. If l..
Chairman, Mr., Morris Z. Davis
Particulars of the BLACK STAR Line
will be explained according 10 cable by the
chairman Mr.. NJ. f. Davis all Interested
Negroes must attend to learn OF hat great
Negro movement.
We are ranch with nearly all the Bri
fish Island a yoke that will be never Orok-
on thorefore let their cause be our cause
and their cry our cry, All for one and
One for All.
". ?. c. f. /. No. 1851 A. f of L.
Hgrdjd please copy
, 1920-09-03
The New ST. CCf00iixx Savings Bank,

MS there was no quorum at the 39th An
81 nual General Meeting OF the l3ew St.
III Croix Savings Bank advertised to be
held on FRIDAY the Goth inst, the Mem
hers are hereby notified that a meeting
viii he held on FRIDAY THE BIRD OF
SEPTFMBER 1920 at A O'CLOCK 2. NJ.
at the Office of the Institution at which
meeting a statement Of the transactions
for the fiscal year ending 3lst March
last will be produced and the election
of Trustees take place.
Christiansted, ST. Croix, 2lst August
1920.
BY Order.
r. j. STRIDIRON,
Accountant
, 1920-09-03

Elk S. S. GeOgiana Weems
FAMLY BEEF,
PICKLED TONGUE,
POLLOCK, POTATOES,
ONIONS, PEANUTS.
RICE, PEAS ard BEAMS,
TABLE BUTTER in ! Id. tin. and
loose weight,
GLOSTER and SWISS CHEESE.
SARDLNES in Olive Oil.
CHOICE SALMON ID. tin.
TUNA FISH.
MARIE BISCUITS.
GINGER SNAPS,
MIXED CAKES,
FIG NEWTON BISCUITS,
LUNCH BISCUITS,
MACARONI and VERMICELLI in pks.
RASPBERRY & STRAWBERRY JAM.
BAKING POWDER,
CORN STARCH, CORN FLAKES,
PEARL BARLEY in packs,
CAMPBELL'S SOUP.
PORTED NEAT,
CORNED BEEF,
VIENNA SA USAGE,
HAMBURGER STEAK,
OCTAGAN, LENOX and GITANA
SOAP.
Christiansted 31st August 1920.
NJ. A. PRETTO.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
U,S.D0LLARS
 DOUBLE VALUE
 GREEK B0(JRS'E;

ATHENS, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) ).-Reports are being circulated that supporters of eX-Premier Veni- zelos are planning a coup de etat to prevent his defeat.
 The military minister is said to have told Venizelos that he would be held responsible for any bloodshed.
 On the bourse, when it became known that Venizelos was defeated, the United States dollar doubled in value.
 Premier Rhallis and three of the members of his cabinet took the oath of office today. Rhallis demanded that the regents resign and that other members of the cabinet take the oath before Queen Mother Olga.
 Ex-Premier Venizelos left the, city today on a yacht, escorted by Brit ish Warship.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
I, ], COOLIDGE
 DIES TODAY IN
 BOSTON HOME

BOSTON, Nov IS (by Associated Press) Thomas J. Coolidge, eX-min ister to France and eX-president of the Santa Fe and o. R. & N rail roads, died at his home here today.
 Thomas Jefferson Coolidge was born in Boston, August 26, 1881. He began his business life as a member of the firm of Gardiner & Coolidge, East India merchants afterwards be- coming president of the Santa Fe and o. R. & N. railways, as we'll as being a director of several large companies, notably the Old Colony Trust Com pany, the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company and the Amos keag Manufacturing Company.
 He was a member of the Pan-Amer ican Congress in 1SS9 tax commits sioner in 1892, and in the latter year entered the diplomatic service as min ister to France. In 1889 he was a member of the joint high commission to settle disputes between the United States and Great Britain.
 His philanthrophic gifts were many, including the physical research labora- tory to Harvard and the library build ing at Manchester, Mass.
 He was married in 1852 to Hetty Sullivan Appleton, and is survived by one son, Thomas J. Coolidge Jr.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
LIVE SQUARE
 AND PLAINLY
 SAYS HARDING

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. IS (by As- sociated Press).-Plain living and square dealing were invoked by Pres ident-elect Harding, speaking here to- day, as the nations strongest reli- ances during the period of after-war readjustment'
 Whatever discouragements and re- verses there have been will be only temporary, he declared
 Plenty of ships available contained assurance for industrial development with southern countries, he said, and expressed the hope that the ties of commercial relations with Latin America will be strengthened.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
FIRST WITNESS
 TESTIFIES AT
 IRISH HEARING

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS (by Asso- ciated Press) ).-Dris Morgan of Thurles, Ireland, the first witness be- fore the committee of one hundred Investigating the Irish question, testi- fled today about constabulary raids on Thurles after a constable had been shot. He said ten houses were riddled with bullets. When he was arrested he was on his way to attend meet ing of the town council. He was told there was no charge against him, but his arrest followed at government or ders
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
W0RKMEN TRY TO TAKE OVER
 BIG FACTORY

PARIS, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) Shots were exchanged today when WOrkmen and Sympathizers again attempted to storm the Bleroit factory, which is being guarded by several hundred police.
 A policeman and two workers were wounded during the shoot.
 The dismissed workmen warned the company they would take charge of the plant and operate it for the ben' eft of the workers when the plant was shut down, throwing 2,000 men out of work.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
ASKS FARMERS TO HANG ONTO
 FARM PRODUCE

CHICAGO, Nov. IS (by Associated Press ) Advice to farmers to curtail production and wait for price adjust ments were given today by J. R. How ard president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and c. w. Hunt, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
 Howard said "prices are frightfully low and all farm products have de- clined from 15 to 100 per cent. When other commodities decline in propor tion we should go ahead with produc- tion.'
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
TWO BILLIONS SPENT WITH NO
 ACCOUNTING

NEW YORK, Nov. IS (by Associ- ated Press) John Gillen. assistant to eX-Chairman Payne of the shipping board, continuing his testimony be- fore the senatorial Investigating com mittee late yesterday, said that up to August, 1919, when Alonzo Twee- dale was made treasurer, no record existed showing how the board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation ex- pended two and d half billion dollars.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
RAISING FUNDS FOR
 RELIEF OF CHINESE

MANILA, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Manila has started a movement to raise approximately $1O0,000 for the relief of the famine sufferers in the four provinces in China where crops have been a failure for two years and 20,000,000 people are in danger of starving.
 The Chinese population of Manila is more than 15,000 and officials of the Chamber of Commerce believe they can easily raise $10O,O00 here
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
MOST SOLDIERS IN HOSPITALS
 WERE CASSED

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS (by Asso- ciated Press) More than 31 per cent of the American soldiers admitted to hospitals overseas during the war were gassed, according to a statement issued by the chemical warfare ser vice. The total of soldiers alone was 70,552, of whom 1,221 died. to prepare gas defense in the event of another war
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
Harding Undecided On Mexican Visit
VANDERBILT REPORTS AMERICANS ARE HELD
 IN JAILS OF MOSCOW

STOCKHOLM, Nov. IS (by Associ- ated Press) ).-Washington D. Wander from Moscow, says six Americans are now in prison in Moscow and eleven others are detained in houses and hotels. Vanderlip said it is claimed some of those held are interested in the counter revolutionary party in Russia
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
MISS RANKIN IS
 SECRETARY TO . C0NSU N E R 5

HELENA, Mont, Nov. IS (by Asso- ciated Press). .- Jeanette Rankin, who was elected to congress from Montana four years ago as the first woman member of that body, and who met defeat two years ago when she aspired to beconHeg United States pointed field secretay of the Ma tonal Consumers f@ague, of which Secretary of War Baker is the presi- dent. n r
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
FARMERS WILL STRIKE TO COMBAT FALLING
 PRICE OF PRODUCTS

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. IS (by Associated PreSS). - The National Farmers Union has sent out a call for a nation wide producers strike to combat falling prices of farm products and a reduction of production in the future is threatened unless prices are fairly readjusted."
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
DIRECTORS SELECTED
 BY MINING CONGRESS

DENVER, Nov IS (by Associated Press Directors of the Ameridan Mining Congress were elected today as follows: J. s. Douglas, Bisbee, Ariz; Robert Linton, New York; w. L. Loring, San Francisco; Carl Scholz Charleston, w. Va, and Hugh Spirk Terre Haute, Ind.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
TWO GEORGIA NEGROES TAKEN FROM SHERIFF
 AND KILLED BY MOB

DOUGLAS, Ga., Nov. IS (by Asso- ciated Press).-Two negroes, one of whom is accused of killing Perley Harper, a planter, were shot by a mob who overpowered the sheriff and his deputies when they were attempt ing to get the negroes to another town.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
SHIRT FACTORY CLOSED
 BY UNSETTLED MARKET

TROY. N. Y., Nov. IS (by Associ- ated Press) As soon as few orders now in are filled the short factories of the George P Ide Company will be closed indefinitely, that company an- nounced today. Unsettled conditions of the market and lack of business are the causes given for the shut down.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
ALL COMMODITIES DROP
 BUR HOUSEFURNISHINCS

WASHINGTON, Nov IS (by Asso- ciated Press) Price studies by the department of labor show marked de- clines in October in virtually all items entering into the cost of living except house furnishing. Clothing dropped IS per cent below the figures reported for 1919. and the cost of farm products fell off 21 per cent.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
MINER FOUND
 MURDERED IN
 LONELY CABIN

TACOMA Nov. IS (by Associated Press) Victor Swanson, 50, rancher and pioneer miner was found mur- dered in his cabin in Sauk canyon, 20 miles from Ellensburg. The bunk on which Anderson's body was lying was riddled with bullets and the cabin was wrecked.
 Swanson formerly lived at Anchor age.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
CHINESE REBEL LEADER
 ESCAPES FROM LEGATION

PEKING, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) General Hsu Shu Ching, ex- commander of the Chinese forces in Mongolia and leader of the Anfu ele- ment which opposed the government, has escaped from the Japanese lega- tion here, where he took refuge
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
BRITAIN CONSIDERING
 RUSS TRADE TREATY

LONDON, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) Premier Lloyd George stated in the house of commons today that the cabinet had decided the draft of an agreement on trade with Russia. Lloyd George said he hoped the draft would be ready to submit to the gov ernment in few days.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
SPECIES FROM BYC0NE DAYS
 NOV EXTINCT

MILWAUKEE, Nov. IS (by Asso, ciated Press) A bottle of dark beer and one of light beer with plate of large pretzels, have been placed in a glass case in the Milwaukee public museum.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
PRINTERS ON STRIKE
 IN SOUTH DAKOTA

ABERDEEN, s. D., Nov IS (by As sOciated Press) The printers on the American are on strike and the paper was issued this morning on a mimeo- graph. The paper contained six let ter size pages. The Associated Press operator stenciled the report as it came over the wire
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
STATE DEPARTMENT DENIES AGREEMENT
 MEXICAN SITUATION

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS (by Asso- ciated Press).-The state department today denied that the United States, Great Britain and France had entered into a treaty outlining the course of action in Mexico and South America, as alleged by Mexican newspapers.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
NEW YORK LABOR
 LEADER INDICTED

NEW YORK, Nov. IS (by Associ- ated Press) Robert P. Dorringel, president of the New York Building Trades Council, was indicted yester- day, charged with eXtortion. Bail of $100,000 was demanded, but was not furnished The extortion charges are alleged to aggregate million dollars.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
SCHOONER ON REEF
 IS TOTAL WRECK

MARSHFIlILD, Ore. Nov IS (by Associated PresS) The latest indi- cations are that the schooner Joan of Arc, which was wrecked on Rogue river reef Saturday, will be a total loss. Efforts are being made to sal wage the vessels cargo.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
MAY VISIT MEXICO

ABOARD HARDING'S TRAIN, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) Delayed). Senator Harding has not announced whether he will accept the invitation to visit Mexico on his trip in the south. He was greeted with crowds along the way but made no speeches.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
FACTIONS CLASH IN
 BELFAST RIOTINC

BELFAST, Nov. Is (by Associated Press) .-Rioting was renewed today when Nationalists attacked the Union ist quarters with stones. They were beaten off by women but returned with arms and broke the windows in the building.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
STEAM SCHOONER IS
 ASHORE OFF CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov IS (by As sOciated Press) The steam schooner Lindauera is ashore at Albion, Mendo- cino county, and is a total loss. The crew was rescued. The Lindauera was built in Aberdeen in 1901 and was 453 ton vessel.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
BLUE RIBBON AWARD
 AT STOCK EXPOSITION

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov IS (by As sociated Press). - The grand and senior awards for Holsten COWS at the stock exposition here was made to Mutual Clothile, the Segis- Walker COW owned by the Carnation Stock Farms at Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
WEST COAST STRUCK
 BY SEVERE STORM

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. IS (by As sociated Press). "A storm from the Aleutians has struck the Oregon and Washington coast with great force and shipping is in danger, according to weather bureau warning issued today.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
PRAISE HERoIsM OF TROOPS

ONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. IS (by Associated Press). -A Allied officers praise the heroism of General Wran- gelTs troops during the Crimean dis aster, who reported that white prison CTS, particularly officers, had been tor
 tured and murdered by the Bolsheviki.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
JAMAICA GINGER IS
 CHASED AS ALCOHOL.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS (by Asso- ciated Press) The internal revenue bureau has ordered that effective in 90 days Jamaica ginger shall be classed as an alcoholic preparation and subject to prohibition regulations.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
TRUSTY MAKES ESCAPE
 FROM M'NEIL ISLAND

TACOMA, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) Federal posses are searching for James E. Watson, who escaped yesterday from McNeil island Wat son was a trusty serving three-year term.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
ALL AMERICANS ESCAPED

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS (by Asso- ciated Press) All Americans on the Crimean peninsula in South Russia have safely evacuated, the state de- partment has been advised.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
FIRED ON WHITE FLAG

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS (by Asso ciated Press) - Lithuanian troops fired on members of the League of Nations control commission as they crossed No Mans Land while carry ing a white flag from General Zellgou skis lines to the Lithuanians. accord ing to a report received here.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
INSURANCE ADJUSTER
 DIES IN SPOKANE HOME

SPOKANE, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) Henry Hall, for many years a prominent insurance adjuster in the northwest, died at his home here last night.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-11-18
LEAGUE GIVES
 POLAND JOB TO
 DEFEND DANZIC

BERNIE, Nov. IS (by Associated Press) ).-The league of Nations has decided to entrust Poland with the mandate of carrying out the military defense of Danzig.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-04-23
WOMEN UNION LABEL
LEAGUE EUCHRE

An event that is being looked for
ward to with much pleasure by the
euchre-playing lovers is the big
euchre to be given by the Women's
Union Label League on Thursday
afternoon and evening, May 6. The
affair is to be held at st. Anthony's
hall, South Eleventh street. The
afternoon game starts at o'clock and
the evening at 8 o'clock. Handsome
prizes will be given away and all are
invited to attend Here is chance
for the union men of the city to show
their appreciation of the good work
the ladies of this hustling league is
doing, by attending and boosting their
euchre
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-04-23
GEORGE TROY
Nominated for President OF
Eagles = Bonds Issue
Endorsed by Lodge

Butler Aerie ,Fraternal Order
Eagles, at the meeting held Monday
night, nominated officers for the en-
suing year as follows; George Troy,
worthy president; Charles Berk,
worthy vice president; M. ]. Coli
gan and George Carver, worthy chap
pain; William Wilmer, financial secre-
tary; Harry w Hetterich, recording
secretary; Henry f. Yordi, treasurer;
William Thomas and Harley Sanks,
inside guard; William Rickert and
Charles Huston, outside guard; Leslie
Hughes, trustee for three years; DR.
Henry Krone and DR.. C. T. Hull, aerie
physicians.
The Eagles, ever ready to boost any
thing for the good of the city, heart
lily endorsed the library and park
bonds and ask all members of the
lodge to get out and boost for both
issues on next Tuesday
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-04-23
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WOMEN'S LAW UPHELD

Austin, Texas.-The Texas 54-hour
law for women has been upheld by
the court of criminal appeals. The
case came before the court on appeal
by a Fort Worth restaurant owner
who was fined $75 for not providing
seats for women employees when not
actively engaged in work. The higher
court held the act constitutional, and
the decision win affect many similar
cases now pending.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-04-23
ID N A
FRENCH MINERS OUT

Lille, France. - Practically every
mine in Frances great coal fields is
idle because of strike of 100000 min
ers who are asking for living wage.
The strikers charge coal owners with
attempting tnullify the eight-hour
law by keeping wages at the starva-
tion point. The miners were paid
from 10 to 21 francs day, with go
per cent receiving IA trans or less.
The coal owners have offered 20 francs
with franc bonus. The men are
standing for 25 francs, with go cen
times (12 cents) bonus for each minor
child
IA "a m
A happy childhood makes for a use
ful manhood; who blesses a child's
life is himself blest by God.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-04-23
pa "a va
SECURE UNION SHOP

Augusta, Ga.-A union shop agree
ment has been secured by Painters
Union No. ITO, The 44-hour week is
established with pay for overtime and
minimum rate of 80 cents an hour
Chattanooga, Tenn. Organized
painters have raised wages from $500
day to Sc
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1920-04-10
Citation EN. of Finaf Account.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey, IS. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Joseph
BalteS, Decedent.
The state of Minnesota to All Whom
1t May Concern:
ON reading and filing the petition of
the representative of said estate, pray
ing that the Court fix time and place
for examining, adjusting and allowing
his Final Account. and for the assign
ment of the residue of said estate to
the persons thereto entitled
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested
in said matter be cited and required to
the 26th day of April, 1920. at 10
said matter can be heard. at the Pro-
bate Court Rooms in the Court House
in the City of St. Paul, in said County.
and show cause. if any they have, why
said petition should not be granted and
that this citation be served by publica-
ton thereof in The Catholic Bulletin
according to laws. and by mailing a
copy of this citation at least II days
before said day of hearing, to each of
the heirs, deTisees and legateeS of said
decedent whose names and addresses
appear from the files of this Court.
Witness the Judge of said Court this
26th day of March. A. =. 1920.
(Seal of Probate Court)
E. w. BAZILLE.
Judge of Probate.
Attest: F. w. Gosewisch,
Clerk of Probate.
julius A. Collier. Atty,
Shakopee, Mimi.