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The daily times., 1921-09-02
TOBACCO PRICES ADVANCING

According to Mr.. Parker, crop sta
tistician of the agricultural depart
ment the price of tobacco is advan-
cling. Mr.. Parker has just return
ed from a visit to the markets OF
Robson and Columbus counties and
finds the average of the tobacco soVl
during August bringing an average
OF fourteen aehts as compared with
eight cents in July. A recent break
in Fairmont averaged 26 cents
Whiteville averaged nearly twenty
cents, and Lumberton averaged ten
cents as compared with six cents in
July.
The estimate of the yield for that
section is tbree-fourths of last year S
crop. He gays:
1.-The main bright leaf belt has
very variable prospect. Generally,
however, the "body" is much better
than last year. The yield per acre
is good in the new and light in the
found throughout the upper Pied
mont counties. The late crops were
badly hurt. Most all crops this year
have been given more distance and
topped lower than last years CROP
We sincerely trust the price of
tobacco on the markets of eastern
North Carolina will prove remunera-
tive this year. The weight is eff,
ND fhn uiQld ic OF OF
average of 500 pounds to the acre
over the county The Times cal
culates it will take an average of
twenty cents per pound to reim-
burse the farmers on a basis of 600
pounds to the acre. More to the
acre would of course cost less to
produce, while less to the acre would
cost more to produce per pound
The advance in the price of cotton
comes as a great help to our farm
ers many of whom have forty per
cent of their cotton on hand or in
storage, in which they're interested
There is considerable cotton also
held by merchants. The advance will
enable all who have cotton on hand
to realize sum sufficient to pay
debts and have something over, and
bring prosperity to the country.
The report of the government
showing that not much more than
100000 bales will be made with
the resultant advance in price dem
onstrates the fact that a small crop
will bring y much better price than
large crop. This the farmers
should always remember an estimate
of million bales short of the July
estimate of the government has ad-
Vanced futures in a little less than
Two weeks six cents pond, or fifty
per cent of the price of the futures
prevailing at that time.
The daily times., 1921-09-02
SAYS WE SCARED
THE UNIPIRES

The following is from the Virgin
ian-Pilot:
who says the umpires in Wilson,
attacked by the fans last Tuesday,
and who are still officiating there, are
not intimidated. Then they know
little about the law of self-preserva-
tion Why. the story has been
brought back that in Wednesday, s
game, when Skipper Warhop protest
ed a decision at the plate which he
believed cut '"'Shag" Burke out of
home run, that one Of the UNI
pires said, For Gods sake don't
put this crowd on me again. have
wife and a couple of kids depend
ent upon me, living in Richmond" :"
or course he was in no mental frame
to do justice to a visiting team"
The daily times., 1921-09-02
MAYORS COURT.

The following cases were before
Mayor Killett this morning:
Will Jenkins, larceny of lard from
an Atlantic Coast Line freight car,
six months on the roads.
Louis Winn, larceny of lard from
an Atlantic Coast Line freight car,
months on the roads. Winn appealed
and furnished 5000 bond for his ap-
pearance at Court.
Tom Stancill, speeding motor cycle,
fined s29.25; appealed and furnished
$50 bond for his appearance at court.
The daily times., 1921-09-02
GOOD SEASONS IN THE WEST.

The teachers arriving from the
western part of the state report good
rains in their section.
But the rivers and earth are so dry
from the prolonged drouth that the
water in the streams makes very lit
tie impression. If the rain keeps up
however the east should be able to
get water after awhile.
The daily times., 1921-09-02
SELL YOUR TOBACCO AT
SMITHS WAREHOUSE

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When you load your wagon with
Tobacco drive straight to Smiths
Warehouse where you will always get
the Top Price for your tobacco. We
thank you for past patronage and
wish for continuance of same.
Your friend,
L. W. Smith, Gen. Mgr.
r. T. Smith, Asst. Mgr,
A. o. Davis, Auctioneer.
9 2td
The daily times., 1921-09-02

Have you stopped to think about
1T? This hot weather isn't going to
last long. What about letting Garry
put one of his Pipeless Furnaces in
your home now and you will never
know when it gets cold. G.. T. Full
ghum & Co. 8 80 Std
The daily times., 1921-09-02
SCANT WATER SUPPLY
DELAYS COLLEGE, OpENIN.

Raleigh, Sept. 1.-Raleigh's water
supply, sinking an inch daily in the
lmpounding reservoir, and having on
ly 25,00O,OOO or sO,OOO,O0O of it's
normal 16O,OOO,OOO today determined
the Meredith college authorities in
their delaying the opening of school
until September IA, full week.
The daily times., 1921-09-02

We can install Pipeless Furnace
in your home for $4,000 to $4,000.
We carry them in three sizes and the
price is governed by the size. G. T.
Fulghum & Co. 8 80 std
The daily times., 1921-09-02

All who buy drinks in bottles, TAX
ing bottles out, must deposit sc and
receive ticket When ticket and bot
tie are returned, will pay money de-
posted. Graham w. Bats.
8 1 2td
The daily times., 1921-09-02
FREE WILL BAPTISTS
WILL HOLD SERVICE

the summer the Free Will Baptists
will conduct services at the County
Home during this month.
Rev. S. H. Styron will conduct ser
vices at the home Sunday afternoon
at three o'clock and will also preach
on the second Sunday.
The daily times., 1921-09-02
WILL LOCATE STORE HERE.

The D. Pender chain of stores
which has headquarters in Norfolk
is planning to place one in this city.
These stores are groceries, and are
known as tThe Cash and Garry
Stores.' There are 27 of them in the
country.
The daily times., 1921-09-02

You don't have to shut the chill
dren up in one little room with p
have a Pipeless Furnace. G. T. Full
ghum & Co. 80 sad
The daily times., 1921-09-02
SELL YOUR TOBACCO

At the Farmers Warehouse, Deans
Leach & Company. owners and pro-
prietors, Wilson, n. G.. They will get
you the top market price for every
load. 25 Std 3tw
The daily times., 1921-09-02

Pure distilled water ice at service
station opposite Norfolk-Southern
depot at 60c per 100; cloudy ice at
5 50c per 100 pounds. s 81 Std
The daily times., 1921-09-02

We can give nice work Dry clean
ing coat suits, Dresses, MILDLY suits
and Cloaks.
Powell Cleaning Works. Phone 594.
9 1 3td
The daily times., 1921-09-02
LEARN TO SWIM
WEEK" POSTPONED.

Owing to the water shortage that
prevails in this community now the
learn to swim week has been in
definitely postponed
The daily times., 1921-09-02

Pure distilled water ice at service
station opposite Norfolk-Southern
depot at 6Oc per 100; cloudy ice at
soc per 100 pounds. 81 Std
The daily times., 1921-09-02

Try Powell with your next suit.
See if he doesn't do it better. All we
ask is trial. Powell Cleaning Works
Std
The daily times., 1921-09-02

We do all kinds of Dyeing and can
dye any color and guarantee good
colors. Powell Cleaning Works.
l 3td
The daily times., 1921-09-02
Nice Vegetables Tomorrow.

At Carrolls you can get snaps, let
tuce, celery, corn and cabbage. Order
early. 9 2 ltd
The daily times., 1921-09-02

FOUND-BUNCH OF KEYS CON-
tanning two, with Clark Brothers
key ring attached, No. 174. Call
Clark Brothers, Tarboro Street.
9 2 ltd
The daily times., 1921-09-02
Nice Fruits.
country.

At Carroll's you can get malaga
grapes, pears, apples, oranges, water
melons and bananas 9 2 It'd
The daily times., 1921-09-02

Over stocked on Trunks and Bags.
Going at special prices now. G. S.
Tucker & Co. 9 2 2td
The daily times., 1921-09-02

Mrs. w. P. Mercer and daughter
of Edgecombe were in the city and
spent the day with Mrs. Clyde Thigh
man.
The daily times., 1921-09-02

We are not exactly running a
Florida Special, but we can make it
comfortable in your home for you
with a Pipeless Furnace. G. T. Full
ghum G Co. 8 80 std
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
POLICE CHIEF SAYS HE
SANG HIS TEETH OUT

Americus, Ca, Oct. 25.-Chief OF
Police John Bragg is busy explain
ing to his friends here how he lost
three of his front teeth. The chief is
4 great singer and never misses a
singing convention in this section.
The teeth we're missing when he re-
arned after attending the Chatta-
hoocfee singing convention at He
bron.
He say she "sang them out" but
others say the teeth were broken
cut when the chief sank them into
a big piece of chicken furnished by
one of the Hebron ladies. Chief
Bragg is big eater as we'll as fine
singer, and opinion is divided as to
the MANNER in which the teeth really
were lost.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
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DUE WEST NEWS
A. R. Presbyterian

Mrs. Wilson of Columbia was a
guest for a few days of Mrs. Mary
White Pearson Wilson of Due West.
Mrs. Hinton of Easley who has a
daughter in the Woman's College has
been on visit to friends in Due
West.
Misses Laura and Ruth Agnew
spent the past weekend in Due West
with their mother, Mrs. J. S. Agnew
Young Mr.. Harris of Newman, Ca,
who graduated from Erskine last
year and who has business posit' ON
in Rock Hill, spent the weekend on
the campus.
DR.. D. G. Phillips preached in the
A. R. P. church last Sabbath. The
Doctor is no stranger in Due West
and he is great favorite with our
people, nor were they disappointed
on last Sabbath. He had sympathet-
ic audience throughout his discourse,
that responded in thought and heart
to his powerful appeals.
Miss Virginia Edwards, who is
teaching at Greer attended the fun
eral of Mrs. Dr.. Wideman. She re-
turned to her school on Monday.
The young men of Erskine had a
great time Monday night celebrat-
ing on the return of the football boys
from their successful trip to Char
lesion, where they defeated the Cita-
del 13 to 6. In this game, Phillips,
on the initial kickoff, with the aid
of the rest of the team, ran 95 yards
for a touchdown. He kicked goal
making the score to 0 in Erskine's
favor. The Citadel then came back
strong and drove Erskine back to her
goal where block punt resulted in a
touchdown for Citadel. They missed
goal. Score z to 6 Erskine. A little
later in the game Phillips intercepted
a forward pass and ran 80 yards for
the second touchdown. He missed goal
making the score 13 to 6. Erskine
outplayed their rivals in three of the
four quarters. Good work, boys, go
after P. C. and Clemson!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
BETHIA NEWS

Mrs. John Williams and son, Hollis
of Sharon spent Tuesday with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Hunter.
Miss Julia Link of Bordeaux spent
the weekend with homefolks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cason of Mt.
Carmel spent Tuesday night with Mr..
and Mrs. N. S. Cason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Beauford
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. r.
H. Beauford.
Mr.. David Mcneil Of Labanon was
a visitor here Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Willie Beauford and Mr.. Nc
Ferrin of Greenwood were visitors
here Sunday.
Mrs. Jas. J. Link spent the week
end at Bordeaux with her daughter,
Mrs. Orville Calhoun.
Mrs. Charlie Link and children of
Greenville spent the weekend here
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Baughman of
McC Cormick spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. John Baughman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Wardlaw of
Bethel spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Link.
Messrs. Joe McNeill of Lebanon
and Richard Williams of Sharon were
visitors here Sunday afternoon.
Miss Clarke Link left Saturday
for Fairplay where she will teach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Brown and chill
dren of Sharon spent Sunday here
with relatives.
Miss Jennie Brown of Indiana is
visiting her many relatives here.
Mrs. Jennie Martin spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Brown
of Sharon.
Messrs Norman and Henry Cason
and Lewis Beauford made music
Tuesday night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Cason which was
enjoyed very much.
Miss Frances Wilson of White Hall
is visiting Miss Maude Pettigrew.
Mr.. Frank Woodhurst spent Sun
day with Mr.. Alex Hall.
Mrs. Ben Metts spent Thursday
with Mrs. Luther Link.
Mr.. Frank Hunter spent the week
end at Sharon with his sister, Mrs.
John Williams.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
FAIRFIELD LOCALS

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Mrs. E. C. Young and children and
May Belle and Nora Lee Young
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and
Mrs. S. T. Young and family.
Mrs. M. E. Beauford of Bethia
visited Mrs. Fannie McCaslan Satur-
day.
Misses Alma and Irene Young
spent the weekend with Miss Marga-
ret Young at Pucketts.
Miss Sara Creswell of Harrisburg
spent awhile with Miss Minnie Belle
Talbert Friday.
Quite a number of folks from this
section attended the circus in Green
wood Monday.
Pleasant visitors in the home of
Mrs. M. A. Bowen and the Misses
Creswell Monday were Mrs. R. A.
Wideman and son, Boyce.
Miss Lyndelle Young is spending
few days with her cousin Miss Ruth
Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Adams and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28

has returned to her home after a
pleasant visit to her brother, Prof,
J. F. Harper.
Capt. Phillips has moved his road
construction crew to Mccormick.
Capt. Coward has completed his top
soiling contract and his hands have
returned to Greenwood. The highway
is practically finished except perhaps
few days work may be necessary
when'it rains. y
DR.. James Latimer has located in
Anderson and will practice in connec-
ton with Drs. J. c. and H H. Har-
riS.
Mrs. Boozer Bonds has returned
from the Anderson hospital. She con-
tinues to improve slowly.
Rev. H. C. Fennell and Rev. j. A..
Clotfelter are off to Presbytery at
Long Cane this week.
Mrs. w. NJ. Speer entertained a
few friends at a dinner party COM
plimentary to MIR. and Mrs. Henry
Tenant of Atlanta, on last Tuesday
evening. Mrs. Speer is an ideal hos
tess and this occasion. as is. usual
will all her parties, was delightful
affair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
NEWS FROM OVER THE COUNTY

children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. F. T. Young and family.
Mr.. D. W. Young visited Mr.. w.
H. Kennedy Sunday.
Master James Young spent Satur-
day night with his cousin, Master
Edmond Young.
Mrs. Fannie McCaslan called Fri
day to see Mrs. J. A. Brown who has
been sick for the past week.
Mrs. C. E. Brown and little Marion
Louise spent sometime last week with
Mrs. J. A. Brown and family.
Miss Alma Young and nephew, ]
A. Young, Jr., spent Monday with
Mrs. Fannie McCaslan.
Mr.. and Mrs, Julius King and
child and Mrs. Joe Dansby and chill
dren were the pleasant guests of Mrs.
NJ. E. Dansby and SON, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Thos. Wiley of
Lethe were pleasant callers in the
home of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. T. Young Sunday.
Miss Ruth Young spent Saturday
night with Mr.. and Mrs. T. o. Young.
Messrs. Joel and Carl Young spent
Sunday with friends and relatives in
Puckett Town.
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SHARON
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Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Mann of Able
vile were the guests of Miss Lidie
Mundy Tuesday.
Misses Sallie and Tilda Mae An
derson, and brother, Clayton Ander-
son were shopping in Abbeville Wed
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam McQuerns and
children attended the Piedmont Fair
in Greenwood Friday.
Mrs. Olin Nifkles entertained
number of ladies at dinner Tuesday.
Mr.. Ira Cannon was a business Wis
itor in Abbeville one day last week.
Mrs. jamie Stevenson and Miss
Lidie Mundy, Orion Mundy, Misses
Elizabeth and Elsie Stevenson were
among those who attended the Pied
mont Fair in Greenwood Friday.
Mrs. G. W. Smith and children of
Columbia spent the weekend with
Mrs. Jane Stevenson.
Mrs. Margaret Smith and Miss Lii
liam Day of Greenwood spent sever
al DAYS last week with Mrs. J. A.
Stevenson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hodges of Rileys
we're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Long Sunday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
FRANCES AMBASSADOR
REACHES UNITED STATES

New York, Oct. 25.-Jules L. JUS
serand, French ambassador to the
United States, arrived here Monday
and left Immediately for Washington
where he will be a member of the
French delegation at the armament
Limitation conference.
Jusserand said the French delega-
hon would enter the conference in
a spirit of eordiality and that the
French were prepared to do what
they could toward furthering the
cause of international disarmament.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28

LOST-Near Lowndesville, Oct. 5th
black and white spotted hound,
with flag tail, black ears and gray
nose. Answers to name of Bill.
$500 reward if returned to w.
L. Phillips, McCormick, S. c.
10, % 3t.pd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
All Precautions Observed

Her Mother-To say the least,
your conduct with young Mr.. Hug
gins in his automobile was shocking.
PhiIlipa-That's all right, MON.
The old bus is equipped with shock
disorders.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28

Tuesday at the Parent
Teacher meeting or between the
Hospital and Greenville street, an
old fashion "sunburst breast PIN
of pearls and one diamond. Finder
leave at Press and Banner Office
and get reward. 10, "a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28

EOR SALE-Pratt 50-saw gin, Smith
press, Fairbanks Gasoline engine,
10-horse power; Grist mill crock 5
it. in diameter.) For prices and
terms apply to W. E. Burdette,
Box .227, Abbeville. 10,17.6tpd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28

BOR EXTRA BUTTERFLY my,
pure creamery butter of unexcell-
ed quality at 60 cents a pound.
MRS. D. A. ROGERS. If.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
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On last Saturday evening from 9
to II o'clock, Miss Ellen Tenant
entertained the younger married set
and the young people at a lovely
reception in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Tenant of Atlanta. The re-
ception rooms were beautiful with
ferns, bowls of roses and autumn
flowers. The hostess, assisted by her
aunt, Mrs. Peay of Greenwood, serv-
ed delightful salad course. Mrs.
Tenant possesses much natural beau
ty combined with a highly cultured
mind. All who met her were charmed
with her sweet genial nature and her
loyable gracious manner. Mr.. Ten
nant has made his home in Atlanta
for the past 10 years and holds a
most responsible position in the busi-
ness life of that city. His friends are
justly proud Of him and wish him and
his lovely bride all the happiness that
life holds out.
DR.. James Latimer spent last week
in Charleston visiting friends. He
was called home to go to Atlanta to
bc with his brother, MIR. Wendall
Latimer, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis. DR.. Latimer re-
turned today and reports him as rap
idly recuperating.
Rev. N. G. Ballenger spent last
week in Walhalla, where he is having
his dwelling overhauled. He will re-
tire from pastoral work and will move
his family to Walhalla in a few
weeks. Rev. Ballenger has been in
failing health for some time and feels
unable to discharge the duties of an
active pastorate.
Dr.. Moseley has returned from a
visit to his wife in Pryor hospital at
Chester. Mrs. Moseley is responding
satisfactorily to treatment, prepara-
tory for an operation.
Capt. and Mrs. D. L. Barpes have
moved to their home near town. He
oontemplates making extensive i'm
provements on his new home; he
will install lighting. water and
sewerage system, besides making 9TH
er alterations on the dwelling. When
completed he will have one of the
most desirable homes in this part of
the county. Prof. and Mrs. J. F. Har-
per will make their home with Capt.
Barnes. The entire town regrets very
much the removal of these splendid
families from our midst, but wishes
them much happiness in their new
home.
Mr.. w. L. Kennedy has moved his
family into the house vacated by Capt
Barnes. A hearty welcome is being
extended this good family.
Rev. ]. AZ Clotfelter has closed
a protracted meeting at Calhoun Falls
He had a good meeting and several
new members were added to the
church.
Capt. w. c. Shaw and Messrs.
Weston Shaw and Lawrin Drennon
are in, Chattanooga attending the
Confederate reunion.
Mr.. E. J. Huckabee spent last week
in Atlanta visiting relatives and at
tending the Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keys Harper of
Autun, spent the weekend with his
parents. Mrs. E. W. Harper, Sr., re-
turned home with them and will
make short visit.
Miss Ellen Tenant spent, several
Lays in Atlanta last week in attend
ance on the marriage of her brother
Mr.. n. e.. Tennant. Jr.. to Miss Adair
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28

WANTED-Some guineas. And a
bushel of pears. Good prices paid.
Mrs. Rachel H. Minshall. 1924.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28
" ANTS

PECANS FOR SALE-Order your
Thanksgiving and Christmas pecans
from Mrs. R. S. McCOMB, Phone
4O5. 10, %; 1tcol.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-10-28

FOR SALE-One set of -Hassler
shock absorbers for Ford car. Price
$1,000. See H. E. Pennal, at City
Garage. 1O, 24.5tcol.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-04-29
Pardon 800 Years Old.

A free pardon granted by James
to a man named Richard Humfrey
who killed his father in 1909, and
bearing the second great seal of that
monarch, has been discovered at the
bottom OF an ancient chest, and has
been placed in glass case ahd fixed
to the tomb of the Humfrey family
in Rethendon church, Essex, England.
The vellum vas taken to the British
museum for translation from the orig
inal Latin. The translator reports
that the story it revealed was that
the young man was preparing to shoot
some wild fowl when the weapon was
accidentally discharged and wounded
his father, who died from the effects
some months afterwards. The Hum
freys owned most of the Parish of
Rethendon up to well into the Eight
eenth century.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-04-29
GREAT FORCE is INITIATIVE
Its Possessor May Be Reasonably AS
sured of Making Success of
Life's Work.

Success in life may be nearly always
measured by the amount Of initiative
shown in doing ones work. This con-
quering and elevating force must come
from within, and is the development
Of genuine desire to keep from be-
coming lost in the crowd; a will to do
those things in hand as though the
whole fUture depended upon the re-
suit Men who have become famous
and successful in all walks of life
have developed their sense of initiative
to the same extent they have gained
knowledge and then, what is most i'm
portant, have applied that quality to
real problems Of life. Without this
too uncommon quality, developed as
it should, many daily tasks and prob
lens become complex, difficult, oner-
Gus and commonplace. But, these diff
ficult tasks become easier to the In
dividual showing initiative, because he
or she leaves the beaten path and finds
better solution, gaining at the end
of the day reward of sheer personal
happiness at having accomplished
something worth while in spite of all
obstacles.-Thomas A. Edison.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1921-04-29
Abandoning Totem Poles.

Alaska is losing its totem poles.
Because of the gradual decline in OBJ
servance of native customs, totem
poles are no longer erected, and the
elements are wearing down those re-
naming.
The largest collection of totems in
the North, it is said, is to be found
in the abandoned Indian village of Cid
Kassan, % miles from Ketchikan. The
village was deserted several years ago,
after disastrous fire, the natives NOV
ing to New Kassan.
Old Kassan's totems are of many sizes
and descriptions. Some are of i'm
posing proportions, with the four dis
tinct emblems Of the bear, the crow,
the toad and the eagle represented.
The poles are carved. from base to
pinnacle, with gorgeous language. The
totems are carved on cedar, which is
slow in periShing.