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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01
WOMAH's COMMITTEE MEETING.

A meeting of the Greenbrier
County Woman's Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee is hereby called
to meet at the Court House., Lew
isburg, on Saturday, Oct. I'd, 1920,
at 2::3O p. IN.
All candidates and other persons
interested in the success of good
government are cordially invited to
be present. ~.
MRS. THOS. p. DOUGHTY,
Chairman.
Miss Helen Smith, Sec'y.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

License TO Marry:-At Charleston
on Saturday Sept. nth, marriage
licenses were granted to Joseph
Eoritz, of Virginia and Myrtle May
Acbaugh, of Greenbrier county;
James A. Lift, of Putnam county and
Edith May Zimmerman, of Green
brier county; and Oscar Tucker Of
Kanawha county and Dorthy Bostic
Of Greenbrier county. n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01
The 6REENBRIER COUNTY WOMAN,S
ASSOCIATION.

Contributors:-Mrs. F. Fl. Camp
bell; Mrs. l.. S. Davidson.
The kindergarten opened OF
Sept. %, 1920 at the Community
House with Mrs. Henry Lipps as
teacher. If you wish to enroll
your child you can do so at any
time by calling Mrs. F. Fl. Camp
bell, Lewisburg. w Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

The Maine Supreme Court has
decided that woman should not
be required to tell her age in order
to be registered as a voter. II is
sufficient, so the court holds, 10
state that she is over u
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01
CARD OF THANKS.

MIR. and Mrs. Chas. C. Simms,
west of town, desire us to extend
their sincere thanks to the many
friends who were so kind and
thoughtful during the untimely be-
reavement in the untimely death Of
their son. May God richly bless
them.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

The kindergarten opened on
Sept. %, 1920 at the Community
House with Mrs. Henry Lips as
teacher. If you wish to enroll
your child you can do SO at any
time by calling Mrs. F. ii. Camp
bell, LeNiShurp. w Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

;. The Farmers Supply Co., has just;
received complete line of the best
plumbing supplies, including bath
tubs, layatories, etc. See C..,S:ssslA:
Plunkett.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Our styles in Fall Millinery are
fresh-right up to the second. We
cannot describe the beautiful colors
or shapes of our many, many beau
tiful hats. Come look at them!
Mrs. Sanders is in charge of our
millinery department. GREENBRIER
MERCANTILE Co. r-t
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

The State Senate last week con-
firmed Governor Cornwell's appoint
ment of l.. E. Kramer, of Ronce-
vertc, as member of the State
Board of EmbalmerS.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

CATTLE SALE.-The County Couri
will sell at public auction on Satur!
day, Oct. 9, 1920, at the County In
Urinary, Is head of good 2-year-old
steers. Sale will begin at O'clock,
+. p. Bobbitt, Superintendent. Il
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

WANTED.-Two teachers for the
Frankford Graded School. Apply
at once to J. w. FISHER, Frankford,
w. Va. 1O-1-2f
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01
FINANCIAL CHURCH sECRETMa,

FINANCIAL CHURCH SECRETARY
Iihc Huntington Herald-Dispatch
OF HE Goth reports that Johnson
Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Innrch, South, has inaugurated a
new financial plan. Perhaps ;, IL
might be better to say that the
,Doard of stewards and the pastor
nave devised "a new way of making
. me old financial plan more effective
ne idea which has been adopted is
mat OF employing from the ranks of
n!c church q BUSINESS man as ffnan-
cia' secretary. This new officer.
now entering upon his. duties, is. ].
-; pcck. last year Superintendent
VI Inc Sunday School and life
nong Sunday School and Church
" He is especially fitted for
t .ie church work and as we'll fitted
ior business undertakings, being
,nh'self the executive head of a sue
.vSS'ul commercial enterprise. He
Will WI, not give up his business but
WI devote part of his time TO di-
Wf'''hg the finances of Johnson
Memorial.
Mr' Peck is we'll known here hav-
iIs ,or several years owned and con
I"c'ed The Tyree farm, just west OF
,,,y,w'iSDltrg, which he afterwards
VIZ" end moved to Huntington.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

There will be an ice-cream sup
per at Hickory Top School House,
Friday night, Oct. 9Th. Proceeds
for benefit of school library. Every
one invited.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

DR.. John D. McCorkle. registered
Eye Sight Specialist, Of Hinton, w.
Va, at the Greenbrier Hotel Rom
ceVerte. First Monday of each
month from nine to Eve O'Clock.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

The Farmers Supply Co., has just
received a complete line of the best
plumbing supplies, including bath
tubs. lavatories, etc. See c. A.
plunkett.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Our fall and winter millinery
now open for your inspection. You
are cordially invited. GREENBRIER
MERCANTILE Co. --
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

There will. be foot ball game at
Mathews Field Saturday tomorrow
between G. p. M, S. and Va School
for Deaf and Dunfb. Game called
at $3.50. Come and help the
bows out:
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Mclaughlin Stock Farm, ) miles
north of Lewisburg, has two reg
istered Hampshire rams and 3 reg
isered Berkshire gifts bred, for
srip lU-l-4l
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

FOR SALE.-Ten high-grade pure
bred Holstein Cows. Cheap. Apply
+. H. Tuckwiller, White Sulphur
Springs, w. Va, and say where you
saw advertisement. II
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Wholesale price Of coffee has de-
clined as much as 7 and s cents a
pound i'll the cheaper grades in the
last few days, according 10 whole
sale dealers.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

WANrED.--Fres cows and SPRING
crs. Also hogs, shoats and pigs to
sh;p TO Pa. r. c Benner, Lewisburg
nniel. b.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Friday, Oct. 1st, is Red Letter
n,v at j. II. McClintic's. Sec adv. !
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

FRIDAY. Oct. list, is Rcd Letter
nav nj ]. ii. McClintic's. See adv.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Iosr.--Hub cap off Lozier car.
peturn to this office. Reward
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

pos SALE.--Three Shropshire year
linz Rams. S. c. Coffman' Frank
fnrd. W. Va. 1t
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Friday, Oct. LIST, is Red Letter
D,y at ]. II. McClintic's. See adv. ;
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

The regular meeting of the Frank
ford Farmers Club will be held at
The usual place this Saturday eve
ming, October 2, at sevcn-thirty.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

A Farm Bureau member has for
sale four head OF high-grade Short
horn cows, carrying about fifteen
siXteenths Of the desired blood. One
individual is two years old, two are
between three and four, and one. is
five.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

friday, Oct. 1st. is a Red Letter
nov at j. II. McClintic'S. See adv.Ss
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Because of change in arrange
ments the Asbury Club decided not
to hold its program Sept. 25th.
Word was received at this office to
that effect too late to withhold the
article announcing it. They are
now planning to give their pro-
gram Saturday, October 9th.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-10-01

Miss Helen Smith, Sec'y.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
THE REASON.

Newspapers cost more than before
the war-twO or three times as much.
The big reason why penny" newSpa-
pers now cost two cents, or three cents,
in most cities, is the high cost of print
paper, the stuff you are holding in your
hand this minute.-Des Moines News.
The increased cost of print paper is
not the only reason for the increased
prices of subscription. Printers gener-
ally are now getting double the wages
they got before the war and all ma.
terial used has increased at least two
fold. However, there never was Il time
when big city daily should have been
sold upon the streets for one cent
That price made it necessary to charge
the advertiser something to make up
for the loss Oh white paper and pos
tage. The reader ought to pay at least
the cost of the blank paper plus the
postage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
GIRL RUNAWAYS.

Mason City Globe Gazette: Not all the
mysterious disappearances consist of
weary fathers tired of supporting a
family. Police records show many re-
ports OF missing girls, enticed away
from home by false allurements.
The motive is not always vicious
Two girls were picked out of box
car at Nashville. Tenn, Il few days
ago, dressed as boys They wanted to
see the world, but they were mighty
glad to get some food and girls clothes
and transportation back to "HOme.
Sweet Home" Mere desire for adven-
lure incites many escapades.
j is the universal testimony that
young wanderers bitterly repent their
indiScretions. Modern life is so full
of activity and opportunity for all
kinds of wholesome development that
anyone who throws over these chances
out of either wanderlust or vicious pro-
pensities. seems almost to have a sub
normal mind.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
s5,41O,2S4,s74 IN TAXES.

The people Of this country paid into
the national treasury during the year
ending June 30 last the enormous sum
of $5,41O,2S4.S74, which is $500, OOO. 600
more than the highest estimates and
$1,715, 6jI.22G more than was paid in
1913 and nearly as much more than
was collected in 1919. The collection
of this vast sum cost the government
500, 80 600, which is not eXtravagant
but the cost will be materially reduced
as the system is brought to further
perfection.
Revenues from income taxes were
1894. 5j5,737, nearly $3.50, 600, 900
larger than the collections in either of
the previous two years. An increase for
this year also was shown in the receipts
from miscellaneous taxes, whicl,
brought in $1,465,729,13G. These taxes
totalled $1,243941, 800 and $3.50, 591 ZOO
for 1919 and 1913 respectively.
New York state continued to lead the
nation as taxpayer its burden total
ling 81, 416, ,276, of which $1,135, O97, ;
4O3 came from the Wall street district
The Chicago district paid all but $4O,-
315.75S of the total Illinois taxes of
$442 .233,O7O. t's
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

by state laws. Committeeman who are
hereafter TO constitute the membership
of the Democratic national committee
and whose election is not provided for
by law shall be chosen in each state at
!such primary election"
How many Democratic states have
enacted such law and did the Demo-
cratic national committee this year lin
corporate in the call for the nominal
ing convention a requirement that all
delegates be elected by primariesy'-
And how many states in which primar-
les were held did Gov. Cox submit his
candidacy to the expression of the vot-
ers? We do not believe he entered a
single state primary. Certainly he
made no attempt to redeem this prom
issory note given by his party.
Columns OF space could be devoted to
exhibits of broken Democratic prOmis-
sorry notes of this kind-notes that were
issued payable TO the people, but which
were intended only to catch votes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
A GOOD LAW.

Congressman VOlstead, author of the
prohibition enforcement act, is going
back to congress in spite of the fact
that he was defeated at the primaries.
However. he was not legally defeated.
as his opponent, a minister of the Cos
pei, has been convicted of violation of
the criminal practices act of Mime
sofa. The statute of that state provides
the manner of campaign Il man can
make. One candidate is not privileged
TO manufacture and circulate falsehOOdS
about his opponent, which is just what
MIR. VOlstead's opponent did, notwith-
standing he is a minister of the gospel
and ought to be above such things.
The law provides that any person
who shall knowingly make any false
statements in relation to a candidate
to be voted upon. which statement
tends to affect any voting at any cleo
ton, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and
his right to the nominal ion may he con
tested"
Rev. O. j. Kvale was Mr.. Vols;ead's
opponent and his district is composed
of religious, GOd-fearing people. Elder
Kvale took advantage of this fact,
wrote a circular and caused it to be
circulated over the district. charging
that vOlstead was an atheist and bias
phemer of the Bible. 1t might be ex-
pected that such u charge would have
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
UNREASONABLE.

The charge that the opposition &c
the Wilson league of nations covenant
in the senate is due to political in
trigue and personal animOsity to The
president is not grounded in logic
Such men as Senators Johnson, Lodge
Cummins, Kenyon, Borah, Reed and
others took stand against ratification
without reservations when their course
was very unpopular and when political
prestige was threatened. The popular
thing at that time was TO acqniesce
The country generally was in favor al
a league, but of course the people were
not Informed and did not know the
real significance of the compact which
the president agreed to- If the sena
tors had been thinking of only partisa,
politics they would most assuredly
have supported the treaty and thereby
disposed of this most aggravating prob
lem. Moreover, if partisan politics
was at the base of the opposition how
can the support of twenty three Demo
Gratis who voted for the senate reser,
vations be explained? Surely these
men were not working against thel
own party and trying to create con
dition that would be beneficial to their
ipOlitical opponents.
And how does it happen that such
men as Hoover. Taft and Bryan have
advocated ratification of the league
covenant with reservations. Mr.. Hoover
is not a political trickster and Taft
was for a league Of nations long De
fore Woodrow Wilson ever thought of
such thing. Bryan has always been
loyal to the Democratic party and hon
testify believes, in the opinion of the
writer, that the country and his party
would be served by ratification with
reservations.
Yet blind partisans of the president
insist that these men are against the
league covenant because of antipathy
to Wilson. That they are not patriotic
and are not trying to serve the best I'm
terests of the country.
President Wilson and the Democrat
ic party apparently believe that the
failure Of the senate to ratify without
reservations has given the party a
good issue and supplied means of
regaining power. Hence they are do
ing all they possibly can to attract
public attention from the general rec
ord of the party in domestic affairs
and to make the league the paramount
question of the campaign Were the
senate leaders playing only politics in
opposing ratification they GER
tainly used little political
sagacity as there is no doubt but that
the Issue thus made is very beneficial
to the Democratic party and if that
party wins the election the league
question will be given the credit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
A Pre-Nurtial Affair.

Miss Irene Frank, whose approach
ing marriage to Mr.. Walter Knouse OF
Reading, Penn, will be an interesting
social event of the near future, was the
guest of honor at Il & o'clock dinner
given Friday night by the Misses Lola
and Leila Hughes mt their home on
Ohio street. The dinner was served
in two courses An attractive color
scheme of red and white was most eff
fectively carried out in the table decor
atoms The mellow glow from light
ed candles placed here and there on the
table served to enhance the beauty OF
the table arrangements.
After the dinner, the guest of the
evening was the leader in Il search Tor
a package. tied with blue ribbon.
Upon opening the discovered package,
lit was found to contain set of PyreX
baking dishes. gifts from the girls
present. The remainder of the even
ing was spent in pleasant informal
fashion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

influence in such district and it
was probably responsible for the pri-
mary defeat of VOlstead. However. Vol
stead is a fighter. He appealed to the
courts and proved that Kvale's charges
were without foundation in fact. In
stead of being an atheist, Mr.. VOlstead
proved that he is a Christian. Accord
ingly the court held that Kvale was
not entitled to the nOmina ton.
That is certainly a good law and
Iowa ought to have one of the same
general character. There are altogeth-
err too many falSehoodS circulated about
candidates for Office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
II Was a Bargain.

Spare Moments: DR.. Binks, who was
asked by a man in poor circumstances
to attend his wife. had some fears of
not being paid. He referred to the
matter delicately to the husband.
II ave five prns,' said the latter,
"and you shall ave 'em whether you
kill or cure
Shortly after the woman died and in
due course the man of medicine sent
in his bill.
Did you kill the old 'un?" asked
the husband the next day.
No" II
did You cure 'er?"
NO"
'"Then," he said triumphantly, "you
ave no legal demand"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

the matchless myths and imagery OF
the Indian. II is a national Oragniza-
ton like that of the Boy Scouts, teach
ing the same spirit Of service. The
girls are taught to love the great out,
doors and are initiated into the mys-
teries of field and wood.
The girls who went to camp are
Vera Kurtz, Miriam Chippertield,.
Marian Richeson. Pearl Haines, Ruth
Colburn Dorothy Fear, Ruth Hunter,
Lora Leonard, Elma Webb, Aurilla
Peterson. Alma Tolstrup, Pauline
Meyer and Helen Desmond
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
WEBSTER CITY FREEMAN

The world will not misconstrue. We
do not mean to shun single response
bility Of this republic to world civil.
izatiOn. There is no hate in the
American heart. We have no envy, nC
suspicion, no aversion for any peo
pie in the world We hold to our rights
and mean to defend, aye, we mean to
sustain the rights of this nation and
our citizens alike, everywhere under
the shining sun. Yet there is the con-
cord Of amity and sympathy and fra,
ternity in every solution.-Warren
G. Harding.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
THOSE PROMIsSORY NOTES.

Gov Cox, nominee for president OF
the Democratic ticket, declares thai
Democratic platform pledges are prom
issOry notes to be paid in full How
ever, the record proves that sucl
''prOmiSSOry notes" are as worthless
as the promissory notes of the con
firmed deadbeat or the bankrupt firm
or individual. Here is one, for in
stance, that was signed by the Demo
cratic convention that nominated Wood
row Wilson in 1912. Please notice that
it has been running eight years and
has not yet been paid in full"
1--WE pledge the Democratic party tc
the enactment of law prohibiting any
corpora ton from contributing to a cam.
paign fund and any individual from
contributing any amount above rea-
sOnable maximum"
That this note is still unpaid is prov
en- by the following Washington special
of recent date:
1.-The Democratic party's campaign
war chest is open to contributions OF
any amount. George White, chairman
of the national committee. announced
today. Party leaders, Mr.. White said,
will examine the source rather than
the amount of all contributions"
Comment is unnecessary.
Then here is another one signed by
The same convention on the same day :
I'VE favor single presidential term
and TO that end urge the adoption OF
an amendment to the constitution max
ing the president Of the United States
ineligible for reelection, and we pledge
the candidate of this convention to this
principle"
Has anyone heard of any attempt on
the part of any Democrat in congress
or of the Democratic president to pay
this note: If the Freeman-.JOurnal is
not mistaken President Wilson and the
Democratic party dishonored this note
in 1916 and have made no attempt
whatever to liquidate it.
But there are many other unre-
deemed notes of the same sort Here
is another example:
"'rhe movement towards more pOpu-
lar government should be promoted
through legislation in each state which
will permit the expression Of the pre-
ference of the electors for national can
didates at presidential primaries. We
direct that the national committee in
corporate in the call for the next nom
mating convention requirement that
all expressions of preferences for pres
idential candidates shall be given and
the selection of delegates and alter
mates made through primary cleo
ton conducted by the party organiza-
ton in each state where such express
sion and election are not provided for
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

If President Wilson would give cab
met officers as much latitude in the
performance of their duties as he gave
them in playing politics at the San
Francisco convention, the affairs of the
government might he better taken care
of when he is too i'll to give the best
service. Cabinet officers and other gov
ornamental officials proved they can be
very Industrious when stacking pOliti-
cal cards. They appear to be adopts
at that sort of thing Probably that is
the reason they secured the appoint
ments they did.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
A,nes Paving swells.

Ames Tribune: Main street paving
is all swelled up over itself. It's SO
pulled up and independent that it
frankly deties the motOrist who seeks
to ride in comfort This morning the
pavement near Clark avenue was bulg-
ed up from six inches to us much as
two feet. Hot weather, which melted
the asphalt setting, lOOsened the cedar
blocks and this was followed by Il
swelling. under the influence OF the
cold rain, which raised them out Of
position.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
Annual Picnic.

Missionary societies of the Methodist
church held their annual picnic Friday
afternoon at the church.
Each society held short business
session, then program suggesting
some of the practical possibilities OF
the study for the coming year. The
Church and Community" and Serving
the Neighborhood." the text books, were
make plans looking toward definite
community service, hoping to secure the
cooperation of the other missionary So
cieties OF the town in order to accOm-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

The doctor that doesn't diagnose the
case properly is not the one that ought
to treat the patient. In 1912 the Dem
Ocratic platform said the Republican
tariff was responsible for the steadily
increasing cost of living. Now this
blame 1t may be right in 1920, but
it was wrong in 1912. 1t is unwise tC
trust the party further.