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The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04
ARvkDA BOY RECEIVES
4: ALASKAN AIR LETTER

Ths first ntinsntal letter
ever received in Arvada carried by
aeroplane from Alaska to New York
reached here last Thursday and was
received by Rupert Kslso from
Madam M. T. Hoffman. a prominent
business woman Of Ruby. Alaska,
and a very dear friend Of the Kslso
family. While the letter IL nearly
two months old It must be remember
ed that the flight was . trail one,
simply trail blazer, and sped was
not sought. Nevertheless. good time
was made.
Following ID the letter In full:
Ruby, Alaska. Aug. IS. 1920
Dear Rupert.
I am sending you 4 letter BY aero
plane, this will be ono Of the first
to be taken out that way ~ no doubt
you know four planes stopped here
on their way from New York to
Nome.
We have had . great time. Tho
actual travelling time from New York
to here was about 4S hours, some
speed.
Tell mother I recsived the cap
and It Ia fine.
I hope you are well BY this time,
with love to all,
AUNT MATTE.
This will bs mailed at some place
in the States. Writs me what time
you receive II.
n. 7. H.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Another cut Of 8 cents per pound
has been made on all Bcefsteaks, and
most all other meats at the New
Meat Market. This makes = rcduc-
ton Of 10 cents per pound in the
past two weeks.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Next Thursday. Nov. II viii b
celebrated all over the civilized
world ~ Armistics Day. An busi-
ness viii be suspended On that day
and liberty loving people viii Join
hands on the occasion. Business
|he~sss IN Arvode haNU Assa1o6 "
close all day. ~
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Fremont Grange will give n card
party and Oyster supper In the
Grange Hall next Tuesday night
November 9th. The public general
" are invited.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

There will be . special meeting Of
the Jefferson county Farm Bureau
Executive Committee held At Golden
next Saturday afternoon. Matters
vital to tho Farm Bureau organ'xa-
ton will be discussed and decided.
Those interested in Farm Bureau
work arc especially invited To attend.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

County Agent McCaskill Will hold
q poultry cullinx denomination At
Dick Minges place one-hslf mile
west Of Arvada Wednesday night,
Nov. 10th. Everybody interested In
this work Ii invited.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

While We bow TO the decision Of
the majority In the late election, We
cannot refrain from extending sin.
cere thanks TO our many friends In
both parties for their loyal support
Tuesday.
EDGAR H. WATSON.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

While having . little brotAsrly
scrap In the early morning Wsdnes-
day little Darrell Brumags threw .
heavy shoe at his bsothsr Hilton,
breaking . small bons In his left
arm just below the elbow.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Mrs. 8. Z. Wright. Mrs, J. B. Joy
and Miss r. Kennedy Of Busna Vista
were quests Of Mrs.. Geo. n. Walker
At delightful luncheon Last Wsdnss-
day. HF
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Rev. w. F. Cole. the pastor Of the
Baptist church has been too busy
this week getting settled to announce
his subject for next Sunday, how
ever he will have something worth
while. 30 do not fail to hear him.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Mrs. C. D. Witt returned Friday
from = few days pleasant visit with
her daughter. Mrs. Lady At Parker.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04
Goodrich Rubber Week starts
Monday the 9Th, mt Grccnspoon's.
Baotist Church

Sunday School 0:4b A. NJ.
Morning Scr. icc-i1 o'clock.
B. Y. r. ". nt $3.50 p. M.
Prcnching Service mt 1880 p. N.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, even
ing mt 7:30.
Everyone welcome TO these ser.
vices.
REV. w. r. COLE. Pastor
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04
Chvjssjsn Science

ChVSstten Science
Christian Science services are he)F
Sunday morning mt West First and
Adelaide Strccts. nj II o'clock.
Sunday School Mt $3.50.
Wednesday meetings At 3 o'clock
.. m. Every ono IL welcome.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

GOODRICH RUBBER WEAR
None better. Sold exclusively at
Crssnspoon's.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

We want to thank the good Dem.
ocratic voters of Precinct 30 for
their excellent support on election
day. While we were defeated, in
fact swamped in nation, state and
county, we have just cause to rejoice
at Precinct 30 has the honor OF
elccting the only Democratic in JEFF
ferson county, Senator" Crowley
Of Griffith.
CORA DAVIS,
f. b. BAXTER.
Committeeman
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04
POULTRY cULLlNc

During the last couple Of weeks
various Farm Bureau communities
have held poultry culling demonstra-
tions to acquaint the poultry keepers
and particularly the owners Of farm
flocks with methods Of rogueing out
on culling nonproducine hens. That
culling chickens pays 10 vouched for
by men who run the chicken business
~ . part Of the farm business or as
a business in itself. The profession
al poultryman would stay in busi-
ness but very short time il he did
not use some method Of selection.
The waste in the chicken business
on the ordinary farm is appalling
II one just stops to consider q few
minutes. There are in Jefferson
county at least one thousand flocks,
large and small Of chickens and TAX
ing the average percent Of culls as
has been found in about 20 demon
strations. to be about 20 to 25 per
cent one can readily see where JEFF
ferson county 10 losing a consider
able bunch Of money in breeding
and raising this type Of hens. To
put Il in figures. estimating the
average flock Of 25 hens and . -
per cent culls which has been found
to be very conservative. this county
Is keeping at least 5000 hens that do
not begin to pay for their room and
board. At $500 per year cost this
amounts to something like $4,000.
At ten demonstrations held in the
last two weeks total Of over 900
hens have been culled and out Of
this 800, 1873 were thrown out and
branded ~ culls.
The County Agent was assisted in
this work BY Miss Allen who has
just been engaged by the Agricul-
tural College - . poultry specialist.
These demonstrations were attend
ed by 113 people and q majority
promised 70 Gull their own flockx
of the worst hens.
Eight to ten more demonstrations
are to be held in various communi-
ties in the county, In the next two
or three weeks, where there ID an
interest In culling chickens.
J. C. MukH IL installing one Of the
latest styles Of Lands sole sewing
machines In his repair shop this
week. Heretofore Mr.. Munel done
this work by hand but now he ID
! equipped Just - good ~ the city
sheps for this class Of high grade
1a - i. A
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Y The frame school building recently
purchased by =. n. Harris 10 now
on wheels on Wsdsworth avenue and
will b moved 70 the Harris ranch
west Of town.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

In memory Of our dear Father.
who passed away one year ago the
fourth Of November.
Long are the days and dreary
Since you went away,
Closer the way to Heaven.
Sweeter the thoughts today.
OF that wonderous meeting,
Somewhere. sometime, someplacs'
When we shall all be gathered
And all shall see his face.
Then we shall know our loved ones
Then we shall understand,
All in the love Of our Savior
In that glad and happy land.
Daughters,
MRS. JESSIE +. PRINDLE.
MRS. FANNIE SPELLMAN,
MRS. OTIS w. MURPHY,
MRS. JOHN w. STERN.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Elmore arrived
Wednesday from esibsrt for . short
visit with their daughters Mn. A. c.
Queen and Mzs. J. 8. Flanagan and
their families
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

We sss now prepared to do oil
kinds Of first class Job printing st
eeaapnab1s prices.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

Subscribe for the Arvada Enterprise
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

GOODRICH RUBBER WEAR
None better. Sold exclusively At
Crssnspoon's.
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

sub,eribe for the Arvaaa Entsrpr,s,
The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-04

arding, SOL; Cox,l37; In Doubt, g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28
Shipping News

! 'u'h 30 0Ne eii Tamnpieo. Knua Second
DAM. Tredrikshaven, Michael J.. En-
biercos tGk), Norfolk.
Doris ODD, Cienfuegos; skandsrborg
,Dnn). Copenhagen; Fehoa. Orange, Texas
Laurel. New York; West Elcasco' Newport
News; CrIsheld, Savannah, senino,e
Anconia: Rocheli >Br). L"hdon; Jo!ilng
DAM. Copenhasen; Deep% @ter, Genoa 11,,t :
erwindals OBJ New f sas, ann'',2 Oh
II. Lucia: schooner Kenwood. st. Georges;
Steamer Western Mall, Rotterdam Corie
CBr). Queenstown Laurel. Gulf ports /;
Coastwise, Newport News Borglu (Dan),
Buenos Ayres; Manchurian Prince BD,
Buenos Ayes. Belfort. Crst obai, -Auatral-
port OBJ. Townsville. Australia.
PHILADELPHIA, April 2I-Arrivsd :;
n b. Santore haiQuiri; Oscoda, New York
Wynooche. New York; Lake Gravslla. New
Arthur. towing barge Shenango; Persian
Jacksonville and Savannah. Reedy Island.
Dol. April s7-passed down from Phliadel :
(Span>, Manchester; Strathlorne tBr),
Havre verbanIa tBr). Liverpool via Avon
mouth; Mongolian Prince u,r), New York
PORT ARTHUR. Tex, April s7-Arryed
Strs Gulf Trade, Tampico Chestnut HiI !,
Philadelphia tug Pan-American with
PENSACOLA, Fla, April c7--Arrivcd Str
Lake Strymon, Aquailla schr Impressive
url, Matanzas; barge Iberia. Havana 60
PORT TAMPA. April 27-ArriNed: Stl
Concordia (Br). Glasgow. Sailed; ST.
Bancroft. Charleston mot previously: tug
Bassord with barge Colonel Moore, Tam
pico.
PORT EADs. April a7--Arrived: Str
Alvarado, Cuba; Chinampa, Tampico; Lake
singara cardenas Cubs; Metapan, BoGa'
del Toro Omoa (Hond), Port Cortez; Phi
das Ur) Brazil; Ramon de l.arrnag'
fBr), Galveston; Saramacca Tela. Sallsd
Strs a { Bedford New York. Cavour (Br)
Buenos Ayres via Montcvideo.
PORTLAND, Me. April 27-Sailed: Str
Craiggrownic. Norfolk, North Wind. Nor
folk; Lake Buckeye. Stockton Spring
san FRANCISCO, April e7-Arrlved
! Str Wilheimna, Honolulu. Sailed: str
Manos, Honolulu. Siberia Maru Jap), Yo
kohanla: City OF Para. Havana.
W Kastalia (Rr), Tampa; coperas' Antiiia
/ Sailed Schr Mabel Neuvitas.
TAMPA. April 81 Arrived: Schrs Emil
r Northunl. Sasua la Grande; Nellie
| Matnnzas: Herald. Cardenas; NainNani
tBr), Honduras Sailed Schrs Fannie an
| Fay, cabanas, Lady Shea (Br). Sasua |
| Grande.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28
Sail Saturday
AMERICAS PORTS

a nhnTM n.id';,ri Apr %s1 Arrvsa St..
Thstlemore ORB, Liverpool, Athol ,BrD,
brisbane via BOSTON, Lake Groesn, New
York Relnier tReD, Nov York. Cleared:
s'rs Fort Morgan tNorp. Port Maria .
Teitcre. FELTON,. Sailed Strs Runa (Nor).
Norfolk, Lake Catherine Cienfuegos
tlahatonl<a Tampic,o, Agsersund dam.
Lake Ennis, Boston; Shimbu Maru tJap)
Kobe. etc, via Galveston: Iackawanna
Valley. for -----, Schr Harry q. Deer
CAPE HENRY. Va, April 21-rssssd
Philadelphia: Lord ormonde (Br>, AMt-
werp; Port Antonio tNorD rela.
Pablo ORD. Port Limon: Fordonian. New
York from Halifax tin tow; Lake Wilson,
Matanzas. Cuba Atlantus, Norfolk Shcron.
Norfolk; Kershaw. Norfolk Lake I.emando,
DO; Canopie ssr9, Me9,egr a,1 g , rnr,s
Strs Macknaw tBr), London; West Jsleta
Portland, cowan. Norfolk; Northern King.
Baltimore. Dundee.
cARLHS Sws1, April s7sailse S,sz
(Be!g). Dunkiriz: Josiah Macy. Whining
ton.
chanes y 1larwood. ramoico; $ , Hunt
New York Sailed: Strs William
Palmer. Baltimore; Lake Tulare. savan-
nah; Panuco Tamp'co' Fourth Alabama
IACKsoNV1IAE. April 27-,Arrived.
st.s Danviils Baltimore' Howard. PhiIas
dclphia via savannah; Apache; New York
West View, Charleston. Sailed: Strs Cor
ridijk tDulch) Rotterdam.
MOBILE Ala. April 27---sailcd: strs
Shaumm. Huenos Ayres Via Pensacola and
| Port Arthur: o r Waring Baton Rouge
William Ison, Tampico, schr Virginia
NEW ORLEANS. April 27.-Cleared
| steamers Carriage. Bocas del Toro VIZ
! Cristobai; Kennebec, Valparaiso anC
Chilean; ports via Colombia. Ecuador
| Peru and Panama Canal: Knigh Temp!ar
| usr>. Yokohama ana Kobe, Japan, via
Panama Canal and Honolulu; Macori'
NSr), Nuevitas Cuba; Texas (Fr), Havre
! France.
NEWPORT NEWS. April 27.--Arrivet
Steamers Austraiport (Brl. New York
Cornishman Nr). Norfolk; Crown o
Navarro. tBD, London; Devonier tBelg)
phiiadeiph.a J. 2; o'Neil phiiadelpha
| Manhattan (Br). Charleston: Mincric IBr)
! Leith. National Bridge. Wilmington, y c.
Newton lBr>. New YORK; Ovington .(Br)
| Plymouth; Rockaway Park. Boston. West
mount. Now York Sailed: Steamer
Australport (Er), Norfolk: British Mar
uuis (B). London: Crown of Navarr.
tBr), Barba rdos; Henrik Ibsen lNor)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28
Boom ~ All Newspaper Ta
SaYs the Governor

IoIN q NtoH Correspondent
ALBANY, Apri! Ex-Governor Smiths
name will not be added to the list OF
potential candidates for the Demo
cratic Presidential nomination: He
says so himself
at is al! newspaper salk," was the
Governors reply when asked to-day if
there was no foundation to the rumors
circulated that his Presidential boom
will be launched in Albany next week
at q meeting of the New York State
delegates to the Democratic National
Convention.
"The whole matter is ridiculous" he
continued ITO become a Presidential
candidate is far from my mind, and I
am convinced the meeting here next
week will not give any consideration to
Pres idental candidates"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28
HIGH WATER
ARRIVED YESTERDAY

Note.-Thc above figures are stahua'"
time and no, New York State time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28
FOREIGN PORTS


Departures for New York
Antwerp--S Auburn, Medina. ~ iran
is
T'crnambuco s S Avare
Rio do Janciro-$ : Sudbury, Cap Nord
Avonmouth--S : Ncrcntia.
Iamburg-~S S Ecrmoor.
IlalifaN~-S g challenger, Rosalind, Pa
Iuco,
Calcutta S Santa Malta.
Colo,nbo-S IIurleric.
Ifavre-S S 1eopoldina.
81 Michaels~--S S Muskcgor, Rayway.
Iisbon--.S s Okcsa.
LA Flata-S \ Vauhau.
Belfast s $ castle Point.
i.onaon--S : Nolun}nia.
Santos s = Plutarrh
Gibraltar = $ Montrose.
Arrivals from New Work.
Nllboa-S s Dauebrog
,'hristiania s : Eanenfiord
!a,re- $ 5 Walsula
Shanghai : : West Elecaion.
NoufuhrWasser~- = Mexico.
Sa~,arunp = $ clan MacgulowAy,
IT Johua- : West Celoron.
La Pallicc---S s C,ucriliy.
punkirl<-S = Norwich city.
Antwerp-.S = Courageous.
MONTENEGRO $ GlenetiNr.
Kobe : : Tuscan Prince.
pernamhuco : : MaurU.
Null-S = NJ Dunstan.
Cherhourg--S Philadelphia.
Movilc : :, Columbia.
Shiclds--S = Lake Ferrona.
Panama Canal. trstrbal- IS IuWari
sanios~S : Wes, Arenal. Bront".
raliao--S $ santa Rosa.
Gibraltar-S $ Iuxpalile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28
Traps Own Son as Burglar

NEW ORLEANS, April 27.-Zorcas-
ire Hyver, a private detective, accom-
panied by a city policeman, lay in wait
early to-day at printing office for a
suspected robhcr. The intruder soon
appeared, was seized and when light
was flashed in his face was recognized
as the detectives son.
Pleas for mercy were unavailing, and
the son was taken to Jail by his
father
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28
Arrivals from New Work
Army Orders
Hororably Discharge

From The 7ribu0cs Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON. April 21.--Armv orders
ssled io-daY follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28

WASHINGTON. Aprl 21~Army orders
issued to-day follou.:
Honorably Discharged
Cleary IT. G. J., ar service
Henry, Capt. A. v, &. A.
Gray. 1t. j. w. eng
Malone, Capt r. j.. II. s A.
Hinck, Capt X. j., eng.
Allan. 1t. H. W, Med. G.
Dillon. LIT. f. j., Den. c.
Cotton, Capt. c. s., air service.
Rdpath, 1t r c.. Med. c.
Blakeslee, Ii. r. D., II. A.
MacNutt. 1t. }. s. San. G.
Walsh, Capt j. j., c. A.
Sturtz Ii. c. g.. +. a.
Fleming, Chaplain r. r. ir.
Hankey, Capt. D. G., Med. c.
Raborg, Capt. P G., cavalry.
Paine. 1t. A. G., infantry.
Quartermaster Corps
Moen. Maj. j. r., to Savannah.
skclie. 1T. c. H., to Fort Leavemworth.
o'Brien. 1t Col A., to Ho5okcn.
Medical Corps
Sosman, 1t. NJ. C.. to Fox Hills
Edwards. MAJ. G. NJ, to san Francisco.
Day, Capt. c.. to Fox Hills
RiGpa,h. 1t. F. c., to Fort Wright
Smith Capt. w. A.. to Coblcnz
Miscellaneous
Mccoy. Chaplain +. NJ, T. s. A.. TO Oteen.
Harrison, Capt. r. c., c. A, to San ]'ran-
cisco.
Ripley Maj. H. A. inf to Camp Furlone,
Strauss. Maj. H. A.. +. A.. to Chicago.
Johnson Capt. II. L., A. G. Dept, to San
Francisco.
Coles, Mag NJ. A., Judge Adv, 70 Fort
Sheridan.
Payne ID 1t. o. w, Vet G., to Fort Nc
Pherson. "
Howell, Maj. r. P. eng. TO Nashville
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28
Navy Orders

From The Tribune's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Navy orders
issued to-day are as follows:
Adkins, Bosn. l.. w. to command ~ { s
Triton.
Brewer, LIT. S. B., 10 L. s. s; Fox
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-28

TO co AND WHEN ~
Wednesday Mattass-' Scandal" seth 1t.
Theacr.
Wednesday Evonine-Drama-Iicnel Barry
more IN Tho Letter Of the Law" Maxine
Euiott's Theatre
Thursday Matinee--Giri Revue--I5o People
The Passing Show Winter Garden
Thursday Evenina-Gorgeous revival Of
.mFlorodcra Company OF IT'S. Century
Theatre.
Friday Evenne-Romance Martinique"
Eiringe Theatre.
Saturday Matinee hekespeare-sot'iern and
Maro~c III Twelfth Night" Shube,,
Theatre.
Saturday EvenIns-Muslcal Comeay-Ccrii
Lean In Look Who's Here" 44th 81,
Theatre
Sunday EsenlnJ--Star concerts al the Cen
Jury Theatre. Winter GARDEN, Lyric and
Central. Seats may be reserved IN
advance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-04-09
PUBLIC SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS
1O1 STATE STREET
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, starting at 1870 p.

SATURDAY, 1880 p m.
mention -
Auct
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-04-09
SALOON FIXTURES

dollar Saved is a Dollar Earn
ed" Buy practical used goods
at 430 Main and save money.
Big values in ladies' Easter
Hats.
USED ARMY MATERIAL FOR SALE
U. S. Army Khaki Cotton Shirts, re-
paired and washed, Grade A, $500 doz-
en- or each s1.00. U. S. Army Wool
Shirts, repaired and washed, Class AL,
$210o dozen or each $2.25; Glass A,
Brown Denim Overalls, with and with
out aprons. $50 per 100, $3.50 dozen or
each CSC. Khaki Cotton Brooches. lace
bottoms, Glass A, $3.50 dozen or per
pair $3.50; Glass B, $3.50 dozen or per
pair csc. Re-Dyed Overcoats, each
$14.95. Army Russet Shoes, new soles
Field and Hobnail Shoes. s27.oO dozen
or per pair $2.95. Army Wool Blankets,
Glass a. $3.50 each; Glass B, $3.50 each.
Army Tents. 16xt6 IT.. pyramidical, fine
condition, each $3.50 and $49.50. Off
GERS 9x9 TT. Wall Tents. khaki duck,
each $50 and $35.
ARMY OFFICERS NEW CLOTHING
The following are new goods of the
khaki cotton shirts, s27.oo dozen or
each $3.50. Olive drab wool sweaters,
$125o value. each 1895. Sleeveless wool
special s2.s5. Officers khaki water
proof mackinaws' $500 value, special
enameled lined. SIS value, special
s39 95; refrigerators. $500 value spe-
cial, $685.: refrigerators. $50 value
special s2s,s5. Officers $3.50 bedding
$795. Officers 5000 clothing rolls,
special $3.45. Write for complete price
list Terms cash with order. Include
postage if goods are to be shipped via
mo hoo
ARMY SALVAGE WAREHOUSE CO..
Greenville. South Carolina
CARPETS-For sale; two Brussels car
pets and few chairs. "a S. 22nd ST.
FOR SALE CHEAP stands Italian
honey bees, one 3o-ft. extension lad
der washing machine, cupboards and
dresser. Inquire 10 Maple St.
kiNDLING WOoD-For sale. Phone
We Buy, Sell or Trade for used
Watches also complete line of new
watches priced very low. Buy your
high grade specticles of us at about
half the usual price. c. E. Keever
1929 Main Street.
CANOE FOR SALE-1S-foot Muiien's
canoe. good condition. Call phone
1851.
SILK DRESS AND WAIsT-For sale.
and other clothing; this years style.
80 s. 18th ST.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED %
DON'T store your used furniture. Sell
1t to Townsend, who pays highest
prices 533 Main. Phone 1895. -
Furniture Wanted-We pay highest
prices for used goods, stoves etc.
Brammer & Foster, IT S. 9Th. Phone
1876.
CASH Paid for second hand clothing
Phone 1921. E.-' '#.- ..''l.F
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-30
FoRGERY--A LIGHT OCCUPATION.

One of the standard stories ex-
pected by the news editors is that of
check forgery. Forgery Is profit
able criminal business. A writer in
one Of the most prominent periodi-
calls asserts that $50, 10000 Is a fair
estimate Of the annual harvest Of
the forgers and says he has inside
and authentic information Of the
truth Of the figures. Thirty million
dollars is a lot Of money.
Now why should this criminal
business" develop and grow to such
an extent and why DO 80 few of its
opponents find the inside Of peni-
tentiaries? Is it to be attributed to
the extreme ability of the forger?
Not by several rows Of appIetrees.
The ordinary forger who slips into
a town and takes away a hundred or
so as the result Of bis days work
isn't any smoother than any other
criminal of the 500 to $500 class.
One good reason why petty forgery
Is so common Is because 1t is so
comparatively safe. The reason it
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-30

10 comparatively safe y that the NO
tim 10 usually ready and anxious to
compound q felony in order to Get
his money back Another reason II
that prosecuting and executive au-
thority seems pretty generally will
Ing to get the money back II pos
sihls and let II and the forger 20 at
that.
That's the main reason why
forgery runs to $4,000, 900 annually
In the United States and why II Is
attracting skilful young criminals a.
profitable grit" with q minimum
of danger. The victim furnishes the
"tall money"
The two commonest felonies, so
the lawyers say, are perjury and
forgery. They say further that these
are the least prosecuted and
punished.
Perhaps the explanation lies there.
Forgery seems to be about the safest
felonious occupation of all. Yet
forger of the check variety Is only
one remove from a sneak thief and
lacks the courage Of a yegg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-30

own candidate. NswsDApsss that ars
sore at Kenyon and have reason 70
dislike Johnson will Of course strive
to make the most Of that petty Issue
against the Iowa senator.
The amusement issue watch win
DO brought to head In the Des
Moines M. Il. gathering II likely to
furnish fireworks. The debate viii
be worth hearing.
One reason that so little excite
ment arises from the governorship
situation IL that the public is con-
cinved that pretty good field
started In that event.
The right OF self determination IL
a fine thing but 1t scarcely extends
to children or to peoples whose world
status Is that Of children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-30
ANOTHER PRIVATE BANK"

It now develops that the departure
OF the cashier of the private bank"
at Hamburg was accompanied by the
disappearance of from $4,000 to
$780, 900.
The institution will make good all
losses to depositors. 1t is said that
the private fortune of President
Beale. father-in-law OF the default
ing cashier. is large and that the in
stitution is thoroughly able to stand
the loss.
However that does not answer the
question raised as to private banks"
The question remains 20 be answered
what II the shortage had been great
er than the private fortunes OF the
owners and the other question fol-
lows, why should any institution
carry the privilege Of a bank with
out undergoing the official super
vision that real banks must SUSTAIN"
A so-called private bank" may be
as solid as any state or federal bank.
Its officials may be as honest and
capable as other bankers. But, as
public institutions, asking public
trust and confidence, why should not
ali banks be subject 60 examination
in protection of the public?
The very word bank over the doors
and on the windows Of an institu-
ii on conveys and is intended to con-
vey security to every person who
passes to read it. Federal and state
banks under the laws have made the
meaning OF the word and every in
stitution permitted to use it should
be forced to conform to the safe
guards wisdom had placed about the
peoples deposits in state and ma
tional banking institutions. The pri-
vate bank should be leEislated out Of
existence in Iowa