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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-16

too much of the spirit of getting by,
of doing the least we can for the most
money. In all transactions in watch
we exchange goods or labor for mon
ey we think too much of what we are
getting out of it and too little of
what we are giving of value to the
other party in exchange. We take. too
little pride in giving value received
for what we get. Perhaps in our COM
plex industrial life that is not as pos
sible rs it was in more simple social
times, such conditions as seem still to
exist in Pierce, Neb., where the per-
sonality of the one who does the work
counts for more than it does in the
extremely impersonal relations of en-
ployer and employed in our large in
dustries. But, whatever the cause,
there is no real joy in labor that does
not have in it the element of pride in
the work for the works sake, and no
real joy in a dollar that does not rep
resent actual service for its acquisi-
ton. With service goes good will, and
good will makes a light heart. Wealth
cannot purchase joy, peace, content
ment, love and the joy of service. Who
has these is rich and he may we'll let
Others have wealth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-16
VELVET JOE'S 1920 ALMANAC

In his new almanac, Velvet Joe, the
genial philosopher, has collected a
rich fund of interesting information,
timely statistics, helpful suggestions,
with his own quaint, pointed comments
on life and things in general.
He has anticipated the Presidential
election this year with summary of
the popular and electoral vote for
President in 1916, which should settle
many an argument and provide am
munition for the political speaker.
For the motorist there is concise
Interpretation of the automobile laws
in all States, compiled by recog-
nized authority; for the agricultural
ist there is a three-years compare
tive chart of the leading crops of this
country, together with the acreage
and productive value OF farm farm lends
in other countries.
To help reduce the cost of living,
this almanac gives simple directions
for making various home products;
helpful hints to the housewife; and a
practical home garden chart, telling
what to plant, when to plant and how
to cultivate.
Anyone desiring a copy of Velvet
Joe's 1920 Almanac can secure it free
by writing to Velvet Joe, 4241 Folsom
Avenue, st. Louis Missouri.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-16

sound solution of the problem of in
dustrial unrest.
A policy of inaction by the present
Congress will go far to discredit the
fairest promises Chairman Hays and
his associate Organizers of victory
can possibly make. The best argu-
ment for Republican success in the
next national campaign would be fur
nished by constructive legislation by
the Republican Congress now in pow
err. Ratification of the peace treaty
under a non-partisan agreement COW
ering the few necessary reservations
would be a reassuring beginning
Chicago Daily News.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-16
Bryan Opposes Making
League Party Issue

solder until his day of opportunity
comes. After that he is either a hero
or coward. So with the party, OPP
portunities improved become stepping
stones to success; opportunities neg
lected are millstones about the par
TVS neck.
"The opportunities now offered are
as large as the nation and as wide as
the world. In this hour when we take
counsel together for the coming cam
paign, it is the duty of each member
of the party, as / take it, to present
the situation as he sees it, without
stopping to inquire whether his views
are shared by others. One cannot call
a mass meeting to determine what to
think. The theory of democracy is
that all think and give expression to
their thought and then conclusions are
reached by comparison Of views.
Important Opportunities
"Permit me, therefore, to present
the more important of these oppor-
tunities as l see them. The nations
are entering upon new era; old sys-
TENS are passing away; democracy is
dawning everywhere. Our nation lie
the only nation in a position to fur
nish the moral leadership required.
The nations of Europe are busy with
their own problems. Our people are
the only ones disinterested enough to
be trusted by all, and the Democratic
party is the party whose ideas best
fit it for the task of leadership in such
a work.
A Democratic President was the
spokesman of the United States in
holding out to war-worn world the
hope of universal peace, and he
brought back from Paris the covenant
of League of Nations that provides
means for settling international dis
putes without resort to force. He
did the best he could and succeeded
better than we had any right to ex-
pect, wien we remember that he
fought single-handed against the sell
fish interests of the world.
Permitted Endless Debate
The Republican party in control of
the Senate, instead Of ratifying at
once or promptly proposing changes
tliat it deemed necessary, has fddled
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-16

William J. Bryan, the principal
speaker at the jackson Day banquet,
said he did not think the Democratic
party should go before the country on
the League of Nations issue. He spoke
as follows:
Must Face Situation.
Conceding the right of the Republi-
can majority to dictate the Senate's
course, Bryan declared:
Our plan has been rejected, and we
must face the situation as it is. We
must either secure such compromises
as may be possible or present the is
sue to the country. The latter course
would mean a delay of at least four
teen months, and then success only in
case of our securing two-thirds ma
jority of the Senate.
We cannot afford, either as citizens
or as members of the party, to share
with the Republican party RESPONSE
bility for further delay; we cannot go
before the country on the issue that
such an appeal would present. A ma
jority of Congress can declare war.
Shall we make it more difficult to con-
clude treaty than to enter war?
Reviewing the past and surveying
a program for the future, Bryan said
he ventured to suggest "three new
propositions" They were:
Three New Propositions.
A national system of roads, extend
ing in every State, to be known as "a
national peace way" as utilitarian
project for binding the States to-
gether in commerce and intercourse,
but as memorial as well to the SOL
der dead. A national bulletin--not
newspaper, Bryan declared-to pre-
sent national issues under bipartisan
control.
The initiative and referendum,
which he declared the Democratic par
ty might well adopt as its "next great
reform"
Bryan's speech in full was as fol-
lows:
"Seldom has such an opportunity
Tor great service come to any party
IS now presents itself to our party.
But opportunity brings responsible
ty. Much is required of those to
whom much is given. A soldier is a
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-16
PROMISES-WHY
NOT APPLY THEM?

Will H. Hays, chairman of the Re-
publican National Committee, has
made another of his felicitous "har-
money" speeches. He deprecated mis-
directed partisanship, fractional squab-
bling and personal egotism in leaders
clothed with brief authority, and he
ventured to assure the country that
the Republican party if placed in full
power next fall through the election of
a president and substantial congress
sional majority representing that par
ty, will restore prosperity and prog
ress.
Mr.. Hays was explicit. He virtually
outlined a platform for his party. He
favored, in his party's name, strict
economy, equal and just taxation, with
a thorough revision of the present war
revenue act, adequate regulation of
public utilities, protection of national
industry under the changed conditions
of commerce and trade and justice to
labor without undue interference with
the rights of employers.
These are excellent ideas and al
Turing promises. However, the ques-
ton which many Independents and
others ask is why should Mr.. Hays
platform be reserved for the next Re
publican Congress and the next Pres
ident--if Republican? Why should
not the present Congress, which is
Republican, stand on the same plat
form and endeavor in good faith to
embody it in legislation There is
nothing to prevent it from practicing
economy, from undertaking the much
needed revision of the war revenue
law, from offering the country a
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
A Court of Last Resort
BY RONALD S. O'NEILL.

What has become of the odtme people who would
shrink from law suit as they would from the plague?
casual peusa of the Rent Commissions docket conynceS
that few of them remain in Washington.
CHANGING the petitions that have been filed one
wonders there any tenants landlords in Washington
who have not beough the aid of this court in the settlement
.of their difficulties.
Many complaints are we'll grounded. For innumerablc
tenants and landlords the Rent Commission is blessing II
is filling and will continue to fill useful and beneficial posi-
ton in Wahngons housing situation But will be seriously
hampeed IN its work by the numerous petitions that have
been filed without serious thought without good reason
The Rent Commission, any court OF law should be
place of last resort in the settlement OF disputes What would
happen if accustomed to rush into ordinary law
with every petty Squabbe and pickering they encoun
tered in their everyday fe Washington alone would need
thousand udgesN Why should housing question be diff
ferent from any ohcr3
The spirit of COMPROMISE ever has been, is and al
ways will be the greatest Adjudication of the troubles and
auauelS of IS there not for it amid the trials OF
Washington landlords and tenants?
1t is nconcevabc in glancing the numerous petty
complaints before the commission that great share OF them
could not he amicably settled by the conendng parties they
"got together" in give and take" and honestly
and sincerely cndcavored to be FAIR toward each other
Too many landlords and tenants alike assume the ai-
tude of wanting find whether they get higher or
a lower rent Too many entirely leaving out OF the
question the Justice of the proposition
You cannot get something for nothing If you have
real grievance and have exhausted every means OF acap
adjusting the matter let the Rent Commission decide It, II
you are merely nouShing petty grievance try to tax
with the other party first Go to court AS last resort
and you will help Yourself and the community.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
BUY REAL
ESTATE NOW
INVESTMENTS FEATURE
BOSS & PHELPS SALE


w. T. Duvsll purchased the bushes
block At 1905 Fourteenth street from
w. Bladen Jackson during the pas
week. The sale was made by Boss 4
Phelps, the purchaser being repre-
scented by the Banes Realty Company
The building IL three stories high
with a store on the ground moor an,
apartments above. After improve
ments IL will be held by the purchaser
as an investment.
The two-famiIy apartment at i75:
willard street was purchased by Wal
ter J. REM from II. A. Gill Sor
through Boss & Phelps. Each apart.
ment contains fve rooms and bath
separate heating plants and all mod
ern conveniences.
Annie p. crsbb bought the three,
story brick home at hoe stree
from Mayetta s. Miller. The house Il
modern and contains ten rooms. Il
will be occupied by the purchaser.
Ethel NJ. Peter bought a home a.
1911 Rhode Island avenue from Al
phonso II. Winter. The house Is O.
brick. three stories high. and con.
tains ten rooms and bath. IL will b
occupied by the purchaser.
Prof. C. Meriwether sold his prop
erty at ll9 Thomas street TO Ethel N
Rutty.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
new LUMBER COMBINE
OF TREMENDOUS Size
Half. Billion-D Dollar Corporation Is
Formed by Wholesalers.
Rigid Code of Ethics.

The formation OF the American
Lumber Association, the largest
Wholesale lumber organization In tho
world was announced during the past
week. mi, -,
Approximately a half billion doi-
lars is behind the organization u
was stated. The association 10 com
posed OF leading wholesale lumber
dealers in all important eltles III th'
United States-many WIN seHlns
connections in all parts of the world.
The announced purposes OF the "r-
ganizstion are:
1. Standardization Of the buying
and distribution of the wholesa"
lumber business.
.. Enforcement of rigid code or
business ethics among lumber whoi"-
salers.
3. Systematic distribution so that
no part of the market shall cry In
vain for lumber while other paris
of the market are glutted' and
4. Devising of means Tor elimlht' =
ing the present enormous wastase III
the lumber industry.
Headquarters viii be established In
Chicago and operations Will begin
the latter part of March. l.. r. Put
man, of New Orleans, former Dire
tor Of advertising and trade extension
OF the Southern Pine Association, wine
made the announcement, mas bee7
named manager OF the association. J.
German. jr., head OF the GernisiN
Lumber Company, Pittsbuig h. Is pr
ident.
The new association is pattern"1
atter-the National Bureau or Who''
sale Lumber Distributors, formtn
during the war to serve the Govern
ments lumber needs. Putnam stated
The association 'is designed !"
perform a service for the world IN
peace that was performed for IN"
nation in war by the Natlonai bu-
resu of Wholesale Lumber Distriou'-
ers," said Putnam.
The association will have no part
in the naming OF lumber prices. Put
man stated. Prices will be fixed by
individual dealers as at present, he
said.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
RIGGS ESTATE HOMES
AMONG REALTY SALES
Properties in Various Sections Of
City Among Sales Made by
Hedges & Middleton.

Five homes at l020-2s Riggs place.
built some years ago by the RIGGS
estate and until recently held by
the estate as an investment. were
sold last week to a local investor
through the real estate Offices OF
Hedges & Middleton. The sale was
made for Harry A. Kite. The houses
all have a frontage OF twenty feet
and extend to a paved alley in the
rear.
The two-story modern home at 1888
willard street was sold through the
same office to John Tickell for 4.
Gablum. The house contains six
rooms and bath with hot-water heat
and electric lights. A Georgetown
home at 1905 Q street was sold for
the Bond Building Company TO Frank
A. o'NeiI.
! The property at 1925 Fifteenth
street was purchased by Sadye B.
Sigmund from DR.. Thomas A. Griffin.
This is one OF a row OF houses built
several years ago by Harry Ward
man. II contains six rooms and bath.
hot-wster heat, electric lights, a
breakfast and a sleeping porch and
all modern Improvements. The pur-
chaser will occupy II.
Thornton Carusi sold Ave houses at
210-21s Fifth street northeast 10 a
local investor.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
REALTYAVOCAT|ON,
SAYS il. WEAVER
Urges Establishment Of School
To Train Aspiring Realtors.
Would Raise Ethics.

The business of real estate is vo-
cation, and men should be trained for
II as they are for practice OF law. ac-
cording to John L. Weaver president
of the National Association or Real
Estate Boards.
Mr.. Weaver is urging throughout
the country the establishment OF
schools, wherein young men might De
trained in the complex problems con-
fronting real estate dealers. lie Is
anxious that the Washington associa-
lion takes steps toward founding the
initial school for this purpose
According TO tentative plans OF Mr..
Weaver, experts in the various lines
of real estate work, Including APP
praisals, loans, sales, negotiations
property management, Pd rentals.
would conduct courses OF lectures TO
.couaint the younger and inexperi-
enced men with these branches or the
profession.
The school would be patterned after
the Junior Banking Institutes con-
Quoted by the American Institute or
Banking. Mr.. Weaver viii present his
plan at the next meeting OF the wash
ington Real Estate Brokers' Associa-
ton, at which time it's adoption Will
be voted on.
The plan has met with favorable re-
sponses in. numerous cities throughout
the country. In addressing various
real estate boards during the past
several months, Mr.. Weaver has out
lined the idea and he has been as
sured of the hearty cooperation of
realtors throughout the country. He
is hopeful of establishing a chain OF
such schools during the coming few
months
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
PARISIANS HOMELESS!
100000 SEEKING
APARTMENTS.

Although approximately 10000
persons desire to rent apartments
and are living in hotels and lodG-
ings in this city. little building is
going on, according to the Era
Nouvelle. a recently established
newspaper. Virtually all the CON
struction in progress. it is said, is
confined TO moving picture houses.
stores, and sheds.
When the war began there were
about 1000 buildings being erect
ed and most of these were left un-
finished. In 1915 work on 1870 was
commenced, while in 1916 ground
was broken for zoo. During tho
year since the armisticc was sign
cd only ffty-one structures have
been started.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
SHANNON & LUCHS SELL
NORTHEAST PROPERTIES

The two-family apartment at 43i
Tennessee avenue northeast was sold
last week by Mabel Tip to James +.
Thomas. through tho real estate nrm
of shannon e. Luchs. The purchaser
will occupy ono OF the apartments.
Csstleman +. EosS purchased the
two story brick home at 50 . street
northeast from +. G. and Jean L. Fin
ney. Mr.. Boss will occupy the prop
crty
J. y. Halper purchased the home of
ID. W. Dyer at 449 Randolph street,
Tho home IL near the Soldiers Home
Park. 1t will be occupied BY the new
owner.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
Dol For Realtors Urged---New Building Flourishes
NEW home of the Rad
IN cliffe Chautauqua

Bureau at GOT Sixteenth
street, purchased during
the past week from the
Muncaster estate through
John F. MauIy for $780,
600. To be used as ma
tional headquarters.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
PACE SCHOOL LEASES
BUILDING AT 9Th AND G

Pace & Face, who conduct a school
OF accounting here, have leased the
fye-story building at the northeast
corner OF Eighth and G streets from
Edmund X. Fox for a term of years
At $4,000.
This building is the first hrcproof
office structure erected in Washing
ton. 1t was originally built for the
Census Bureau, and was occupied dur
ing the war by the Internal Revenue
and Agricultural departments. The
lot is SO by 20 feet in size.
The Pace School. "A branch OF the
Pace Institute of New York. has out
grown its quarters in the Pope build
ing at 1914 l. street.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
NEWLY BUILT HOUSES
IN ZANTZINGER SALES

The first OF the new homes built by
Charles T.. Wire at 4605 Fifteenth
street, was sold last week through
the o. r. Zantzinger office to Samuel
Splitter for S12,750. A house at 1903
Kennedy street was sold to Edward
II. Voris for $10,500
other sales announced by NJ. f.,
Morgan, sales manager. included: The
house at 1905 Fifteenth street, sold
for August Greisel to J. II. Maser. for
slO,5OO; the home at 1921 Eighteenth
street, sold for $4,000, and an I'M
improved tract on Sherman avenue,
sold for Harry A. Kite for $500.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
BUILDING PROJECT AT
AURORA HILLS BECUi,

Work started last week on a large
homo building project at Aurora Hills
by Shannon u. cramcr. owner of tho
building lots in this subdivision. Tho
houses viii contain from seven to ten
rooms. and one and two baths. with
all modern improvements.
The houses arc being built by the
Hampton Roads Engineering and
Construction Company. Plans for tho
homes were drawn by c. l.. Hunter.
The Washington times., 1920-03-13
THIRTEEN new HOUSES
PLACED ON THE MARKET

Thirteen new homes at 37oo tn 372f
Thirteenth street were placed on the
market last week by Boss a. Phelps.
Four Of the homes have already been
sold.
The houses were built by the
Thrift Building Company. They con
tain six. seven and eight rooms, and
are of hollow tile construction with
stucco finish. The homes arc thor
oughly modern in every particular.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-07-09
WARTBURG, TENN, JULY 9, 1920.

Corporations the the burden OF tax and places upon
home opposed the dog law because oo not hA
singles out speces OF properly or
the constitution and such law should be neeaeo
adopted by amendment OF the constitution on
which the people should be given right to vote
the Senate and say it now that raner nave
against the dog law because under my oa
believe that was constitution than vote cast
while member of that body.
fact and that without fear OF contradiction
that appropriation each county for roads, now ready
being counties worked out by county the
only appropriation made to county from the state
uy the product of my own thinking ana
efforts this appropriation each of my counties saves the tax
counties having raise that money Y going dow"
pocket digging That money that thus procueo
wealthy the city who his automobile and
pocket who the tax that he must pay by
the sweat of his brow.
did the people faithful and ask the voters "
90 TO the pos on August their nomination.
One of nv opponents NJ Mcdonald has with drawn from the
race.
Faithfully yours,
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-07-09

big business doings at the city OF
Showers ere long.
ST. Kimbell left Monday with
some Knoxville parties for Chicago
and New York City, on a big land
deal. Mrs. Kimbell and daughter
Yvonne accompanied him as far as
Chicago, where they will spend the
month of July.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Purvis is oc-
cupying the Mylynark place, NOV
ing back to Deer Lodge from DR..
Jones mill which has closed down.
M. M. Goad, Mondayed over in
Wartburg, for a few hours where
County Court was in session.
Judge W. z. Stricklin has in
creased his already large holdings
in the 9Th District by the purchase
of the old Walter Cook place from
the Rev. Francis Gordor of Chicago
Porter Lavender took in the
sights of the big city Of Hartman,
Tuesday.
Miss Alice Adams is the house
guest of Mrs. Geo. Underwood OF
Shadeland.
Mrs J. S. Thatcher of Dallas,
Texas, is expected here for her sum-
mer sojourn next week.
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In this issue of the PRESS will
he seen the announcement of Willis
Walker, for Associate Member of
Maintenance Road Commission
Mr.. Walker is we'll known to the
Voters of the County. having served
the county in many ways, and IN
every thing he has done for the
county and people, he has served
in an honorable and respectable
manner. We feel sure that Mr.
Walker will make first class otfi-
d Ger in The up keep Of the roads. tie
is also one of the regular nominees
4 by the republicans for the office ne
, seeks.