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A New Money Crop.

The potato bids fair to soon be-
come an important money crol
for the south. Modern ware.
houses enable the farmers to keel
their potatoes in prime condition
long efter they have been takei
from the ground, while the CO
operative marketing associstion'
assure stable markets at tan
prices.
Sweet potatoes are grown to :
limited extent only in the nortf
and west and east. and eveI
where it is grown the quality l.
inferior The sweet potato reache'
perft ction only in the south. ant
people of other sections OF tn
country as rule know little o
nothing of 1t.
That sweet potatoes grow u
popularity wherever they are in
trcduced has BEEN proven tim
and again. The supply never
exceeds the demand.
All that is needed to make tn
sweet potato one Of the principe.
crops Of the south is q campaig
of education, so to speak, 10 order
to lcqusint the people OF otht'
parts Of the country With its many
merits as an article of food, and
then the esta blishment of an adr.
quate system Of mark. tiLg and
distribution.
These things can be done, AM
they will be done. Southern far
mers are beginning 10 realiz
their pos.ibili les.
They can do with their swee'
potatoes just what the people o.
California have done with theiI
oranges and lemons, and what tn
people of Oregon have done will
their apples. And they won't b.
long about 1t. either.
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The experiment Of the United
States government with . Ship.
ping Board has proven that to be
one Of the most expensive and
useless bureaus ever inaugurated
by this government. $500, 900 600
worth Of wooden ships that mus,
be sunk or given away, with no
takers but the junk man, is not q
very convincing argumentin favor
Of pc petuAtirg an institution
around which centres suoh q naue.
eating stencil. Now the aforesaid
shipping board is sskiug Con.
eress for Si00. 900 600 to tide over
the next Ave months. Why not
give the board the keys to the
sreasury7 The members Of that
non .esseutial incumbsanee to the
nation will not be satisiied until
they have emptied It OF every
coin.
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Total,

d. ANDERSON,
E. A. BOUDREAUX,
Finance Committee.
The following ordinance was intro
Iuced by Mr.. Boudreaux. who also
)nded by Mr.. Morris, was unani.
mously carried:
AN ORDINANCE.
Whereas, the Mayor and Council
men of the Town OF Franklin. Louis.
lana, at the regular meeting held on
November II, 1920, adopted a budget
for the year 1921, which shows that
she estimated expenditures and dis
bursemenls for the year 1921, will
amount to the sum of 81, ,806. 48; and
that
Whereas, the estimated revenues
for the Town of Franklin for the year
1921, other than the revenue to be de.
rived through the levy of the corpor-
alton tax, will amonnt to the sum of
833, 1870. IA, which will necessitate the
evying of q corporation tax of q
sufficient millsge on the dollar on the
assessed value of the property within
the corporate limits of the Town of
Franklin. for the year 1921. to realize
the sum of Sl4, ,6i6 81; therefore
Section |. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Councilmen OF the Town
of Franklin, Louisiana, in regular
meeting embed, that, in accord
ance with the budget adopted for the
Town of Franklin, Louisiana, for the
year 1921, the corporation tax for the
year 1921. il hereby fixed and levied
upon all taxable property. situated
within the corporate limits of the
Town of Franklin, Louisiana, at st
mills on the dollar on the assessed
value OF said property, for said year
1921, and the Assessor of the Parish
of st. Mary is hereby instructed and
directed to extend the corporation tax
for the year 1921 upon the assessment
roll prepared for the Town of Frank.
lin. Louisiana, as provided for in
this ordinance.
There being no further business on
motion the Council adjourned.
CHAS. LAUvE, Mayor.
G. AUCOIN. Secretary.
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Now comes Mr.. Bryan and sayf
that Admiral Sims has been talk
ing too much. What do you know
about that?
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Charpentief got 20 per cent. of
the gate receipts at jersey City.
and the general opinion is that he
earned it.
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Curiosity may haye killed . cat.
bvt 1t js the mother Of knowledge,
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ALI of US know what to do with
the things that We haven't got
money, for instance.
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Proceedings Town Council.
Franklin, La, Aug. II, 1921.

Franklin, La, Aug. II, 1921.
The Honorable Town Council met
in regular session this day, Mayor
chas. Lauve presiding, with Messrs;
Marvin Morris, E. A. Boudreaux and
Jacob Anderson. Absent, Wilson
NcKerall, Jr.. and j. E. Loustalot.
On motion of MIR. Boudreaux, sec
,nded BY MIR. Anderson and carried,
the reading OF the minutes OF the
previous meeting we're dispensed with
The reports of the Secretary, Treas
urer and Collector were read, and on
motion of Mr.. Anderson. seconded by
dr. Morris and carried, they were
accepted:
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Send us your job printing.
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SECRETARY'S REPORT.
From July 2Oth to Aug. II.
balance cash in bank last
report oooo ~
Collections since last report:
Plant: Col. light and water, 1909 20
lateral. oO w
Tity Market ~ w w
Various licenses, ~ w
Rent 36 90
pines 5 90
Total sS493 80
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-16

WILLIAM K HARTUNG
11OS 18th st. N. W. Phone Exchange Main 372
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HOUSES FOR SALE

STORE AND APT.
New Hampshire Ave-, near
Wash. Circle
$4,5O0-Easy Terms.
Brick building. corner property. store
and six rooms and bath. A splendid bar
gain. Well rented.
Mass. Ave. N. E.
$500. Easy Terms.
Attractive brick building OF rooms and
bath "a bsdroomD. Third floor rented for
S3S per mo Room for garage: good con-
dition. A splendid proposition.
Near Colorado Ave. & Hamilton
$500. Terms.
BE. utifuI tapestry brick. colonial style
home Of q rooms and bath on 2 floors:
cleo hot-water heat. breakfast porch.
sleeping porch. large yard. room for ga
rage: perfect condition.
>. Brookland, d. c.
$3.50. Easy Terms.
Detached residence Of rooms and bath !:
hot water heat: large corner lot. 10ox1bo;
room for gsrags; double back porches
largo front porch. See this at oncs-you
will be delighted.
WILLIAM K
11O8 10th St. N. w.
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MAP in celers of French village of Bel
leau. Left on North Capitol street car.
morning August Is. Return to Earl
receive reward.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
Park Road, w. Of 18th
30 zoo. Easy Terms.

Park Road, w. Of 18th
$4,000. Easy Terms.
A $4,000 residence for the above price;
must be sold at oDce. THIS property is
a Middsush e. shannon home, % feet wide.
lot 1876 feet deep; garage. The house con-
tsins 10 rooms and baths. hot-water
heat. cleo. lights. hardwood floors. three
porches, open fireplace. spacious storage
| closets. and 10 the biggest bargain we have
offered In 4 long time.
At Lincoln Park
$3.50. Easy Terms.
Vacant and entirely redecorsted; slss
rev gas range; 8 rooms and bath; 1st-fioor
kitchen; front and rear yards to wide al
ley; uaiy charming home.
Observation-Disclosures Park
$3.50. Easy Terms.
7-room and bath home on lot So1i3s:
| cleo lights, porches. shade trees; convent
ent and high class location Low cash
| and easy monthly payments be
ranged.
18th st. Downtown. N. w.
$500. Easy Terms.
s-room and bath. brick, semi-d.tached
double porches: exceptional value. Imrne-
| diste possession. Garage; electric lights:
| property In very good condition.
:. HARTUNG
Phone Exchange Main 372
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ISADORE CHASER Co.,
2O30 7th st. N. W. North 1868.

Mail orders shipped day order received.
OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS.
COLUMBIA TIRE BARGAIN HOUSE.
ts3 Pa. ave. n. W. Frank. 67<s.
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AUTOMOBILE INSTRUCTION.

AUTO OWNERSHIP repair bills: day
and evening classes: write for folder and
free pass. Y. N. C. A. l7,s O st. N. w.
Main $3.50.
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INVESTMENT PROPERTY


I7,o for $4,000: northwest location;
. well-built 3-story brick, 2-business place
and 2-flats. hot-water heat, gas, electric
lights; 2-story brick garage and repair
shop on a wide alley; rent OF the property
at least S170 per month.
f10,b00-Right large stock OF goods (;
s-room house: well-built furnace heat.
also a store: gasoline station: almost one
acre of ground and other outbuiidinGs:
fruit OF different kinds: large garden;
owner taking In over the counter $500
to $500 per month; location about one to
two miles from the District northwest.
Sl3,soo-l2-room house and store; .
acres OF ground, barn. and other out
buildings; entire property in fine condi-
ton and fine location; house has IL large
rooms, hot-water heat and electric lights,
large porches; you could not duplicate this
house today for $4,000; fine location for
business: northwest location near District
line.
j. d. CARAVAN,
District National Bank Bldg.
FRANKLIN 1898.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
HEGNESS RETURNS
 FROM LONG TRIP

John Hegness. Who in addition 10 piloting ships in coastwise traffic is also a mns.er at riding t'e hurri,.. nc deck of q dog sled behind the fleetest of canine speedsters, returned Mon oay from trip of 75 days duration to Point Hope situated on the Arctic coats some two hundred odd miles above kotzebue. The trip was made in government service for the purpose of returning 70 their homes six ma tives and white men who were here last fall as witnesses in the Mcguire murder case and who were unable to return to their homes owing to he case being called for hearing in the district court to late in the fall to per- mi. their return to that isolated point by boat. Hegness left Nome with his passengers Nov. 3 and was on the gN steadily until his return here. He describes the trip as without particu- lar incident and with average good weather conditions prevailing through out.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22

ing down of the ship yards, but the wages of those who have employment gre good. The selling prices of mer- chandse have gone down about ten Der cent With a promise of still further reductions. Highway robberies, burg laries and other serious crimes are Of efforts of the guardians of the peace" notwithstanding. Bootlegging seems to be very popular and the papers 'lhow that it is nationwide Mexic, and Canada are said to he supplying q vast army of snugsiers with work. \ united effort is now being made by the army. navy and the revenue officers to stop it coming over the borders. Home brew. however. is the standby. Even the chickens tthe fdathered k:nd get drunk on the used mash and ofter disclose by their ac- tons the tr;lfl to still Sorla of the small towns are deriving " grcate- revenue from convictions cf V.lstead law vtolators than they ever did in the good old days before prohibition became effective.
 1'he writer expects to leave for tho East Via the Panama Canal in few days. On the way his long felt long ing for the tropical fragrance of a sun bathed isle of the southern seas, reference to which was made in las. winters correspondence. may be satis- fled.
 Quite few of the old timers are already longing for the coming cf spring to get back to Alaska. Ii is lonely for most of them here. Me too.
 Thos. A. Power.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
FORMER NOME PHOTOGRAPHER PHOToGRAPHING R. R. SCENES

H. G. Kaiser. formerly wei! known local photographer and the proprietor of q studio here. is now ,he official photographer of the Alaska Engineering Commission, the govern- meni board in charge of the construc- ton of the government railroad from Seward to Fairbanks. according to the Anchorage Times.
 Kaiser is referred to in a late fa,l number of that journal as being en- route to the northern division of the road to take pictures of the heavy construction work on that division. and also to photograph some of .ha crops then being harvested in the Panama valley near Fairbanks.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Tn the Probate Court in and for the Precinct of Saint Michael. Second Division, District of Alaska.
 Tn the matter of the est2te of A. FREDERICKS. deceased. : Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned. having been duly appointed Adninistratrix of the estate of A FREDERICKS. deceased. Notice Is further given that all persons having claims against the estate of the said deceased. are requested to present them with proper vouchers within six months from the date of this notice to the undersigned administrator at her residence sn St Michael in said Precinct. District of Alaska.
 LUCIA G.. PETRIE
 Admindstratrix of the estate of
 A. Fredericl<s, deceased. PubBsh-Jan 2. p. Feb. s. #. 1891. :.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
MAIL DISPATCH DATE
 CHANGED TO THURSDAY

Owing to a change in the ma5l schedule, outgoing and incoming mails from the States will be advanced one day in the time of departure and ar rival. it is announced by Postmaster J. J. Walsh. Incoming mails will ar- rive one day earlier than before un- der the new schedule and outgoing dispatches will leave one day earlier than usual. Incoming mails will ar rive Wednehd.y or earlier. unless de- layed, while departing mails will close at p. m. each Thursday evening, instead of Friday. as heretofore. The new schedule went into effect last Thursday.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
TOM POWERS WRITES OF
 OUTSIDE OBSERVATIONS
Continued from page ?

selves. but if they could not acquire property from the holders, through re- fuSil on the part of the whites to sell to them. they would soon depart for more inviting fields and the question that some day may involve two great peoples in v.Ir would be solved with out making it either q state or na- tional question \ citizens organi zation. founded upon cooperative basis. to acquire and lease properties whose owners desire to dispose of would soon eliminate the Japanese as a white Seattle would blossom and bear fruit. The real estate men might suffer in pocket-but the grea test good for the greatest number.
 There are q million idle men in Eng land and q million women looking for husl,a nds, with a far greater number in Europe. A bill is before Congress to restrict immiSra ton. as it is con- ceived that q large influx of foreigners would have a tendency to further de- moralize economic conditions here. The coal strike in England. while not finally resolved. is temporarily settled
 The n';n rs struck for an increase of two sl1l.nSs Il ton and demanded in addition that the cost price to the consuming public should not be rais- ed 10 meet :he increased wage. In setting forth their reason for the de- mand the miners proved that the mine ownsIs were making thirty per cent upon their investments The mine owners were willing enough to grant the pay increase. provided they were allowed to make the public pay it. hut that the miners would not stand for. The settlement. I understand. is sort of compromise the owners be- ing permitted to increase the price to the public Cthe inevitable bearer of all brdens) after stated number of millions of tons of coal are mined.
 There are about ten thousand men idle here. owing in part to the clos
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
FORMER NOME GIRL
 BECOMES BRIDE

Miss Bertha Johnson, former Nome musician and q highly popular mem Der of the younger set here a few years Der 27. unless fate played some un- usual prank Letters received on the last weekly mail announce that the cated date. The name of Miss John sons then contemplated lesser half is given as Ernest Kron and the let ters state that he is also q musician of considerable talent and ability. The young couple contemplated making their future home in the Spirit city.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
PIONEERS HOLD
 ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT

The card party given by the Pion- cers of Alaska Wednesday evening proved q most pleasing entertainment but Was poorly attended owing to the severe weathier prevailing that evening The program comprised progressive whist. The whist trophies Were award ed in the following order. Ladies': - Mrs. Goss. first. Mrs Harvey Grant. second Gents: :-C. c. Crooks, first. Chas Lesd1er. second, Chas. F. Rice. booby prize.
 The Pioneer social committee is Planning to give a considerable num- Der of entertainments to relieve he monotony of the winter period. Pres ent oon:ennplations include card party or dance every meeting night and public dances will also be given at intervals. The card parties will be held after the ,'.'se of meetings on the first Wednesday of each month and :. combined card social and dance will hs given following the sacond m aet- Ing of :ae month. which occurs on tho third "Wednesday Refreshments will he included ;n the program of the lat ter entertainments The public dances will he given when dates may be se- cured which 6o not conflict with other scheduled public entertainments. The object embraced Tn holding the bi- weekly socials on meeting nights Is 70 save f,fel. very cormerdable idea in view of the coal shortage.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
LONG REINDEER RACE
 HELD AT SHISMAREFE

\ reindeer race covering a course 54 miles in length was held December 30 in the Shismareff section and was covered in a little over four hours. ac- cordFng to information reaching Nome by letter recently.
 Five single deer teams were enter ed. The course was from Eidorado Creek, a tributary of the Serpentinc River to Shismareff village. distance of P miles, and return to Eldorado. With one exception. all the teams finished.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
JUNEAU CITIZEN RECEIVES
 LARGE SUM FOR CLAIM

Jmeau-John Tupela gets $500. .000 for his interest in quar.z claim Of the Chichagoff mining properties, un- der an agreement reached recently. The interest had been sold for $1 GOO while Tupela was alleged to have been insane in the hospital. The lower court. Judga Jennings. decided against Tupela. but he decision was reversed by the court of appeals and an ac- counting ordered. d.-ENchange
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
MUsHERs ARRIVE FROM DIME

Al Winkler and M. H. Hansen, of Haycock arrived in Nome Friday morning after n stormy trip from Dims Creek. Winkler has been on :, short visit to Candle and way points.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22

Loyal Order of Moose will give a public Card Party and Dance, Satur- day, January, p, at 8:30 p. m. st new Moose Hall Admission, Gentie- men $1 .00. Ladies free.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
LOCAL NEWS
MOOSE SOCIAL THIS EVENING

The Moose lodge will hold card Han on First Avenue this evening
 The entertainment will be one of a series of similar affairs to be held by that organization at intervals dur ing the remainder of the closed sea- son.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
ST MICHAEL MAN RELEASED
 FROM MATRIMONIAL BOND

$. B. Lockwood resident of St Michael. was granted divorce from Anna Lockwood in the district court Wednesday.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
INFORMATION WANTED

Will A. Wendler who returned f, U. $. A. from Europe ip 1909. of anyone knowing his whereabouts. kindly write to Box 1855 Corlard Agency Ltd. 16 Regent Street, Lon- don England.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
CHARLES EAGLE IN
 FROM COUNCIL

C}las Eagle arrived from Council Thursday afternoon after q short visit in the interior town.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
ODD FELLOWS AND REBEkAS
 HOLD JOINT INSTALLATION

The Odd Fellows and Rebeka h lodges held a joint installation of off, cers at Odd Fellows Hall Friday even- Ing. both organizations ushering into office a large roster of officials. whose names ard official positions are as follows
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22

Coed timc in sa.t, sst. Jan. 18th.
 European Rsl;ss Entsrtainwsnt Dance.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22

SALESMEN WANTED to sch ex. elusive novelty. Small sales will net $2S daily. For proposition and samples write Dept. G Box 300, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22
LEARN TO DANCE

School just started at Hunter Hai!,' for appointment. call Mrs. Waidhslm <
 Glass nights, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8. p. m. {
The Nome nugget., 1921-01-22

Following the installations dancing was inaugurated and continued un: il an early hour today. Refreshments were also served during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-03
CALIFORNIA; WONDER TEAM :
DEFEATED OHIO sTATF

= )
Pasadena, Cal, Jan. University OF
California'sl wonder team" outplayed
and defeated the big ten champions.
Ohio State - tee Saturday In the annu
tournament of roses new Years Day
East-West game. The score was the
largest ever rolled up by q western team
against eastern invaders. -
Ohio. States famed aerial attack and
last minute drive to victory" fell be-
fore the brilliant Blue and Gold defense,
and the 2,000 spectators saw California
take a leaf from the Buckeyes book
and beat the Ohio men at their own game
Of forward passing, California. on the
offensive had a dazzling assortment of
passes, long and short, and on the de-
Tense got in the wa tand broke up most
Of Ohio's throws intercepting them al
ways when the Middle Westerners threat
ened.
Coupled with the phenomenal, Cali
fornia display. Of passing was an o6ense
as varied as any ever seen in the west.
Coach Andy Smiths men slashed the
Ohio line at viii, eircied the Ohio ends
and with double. passes and criss-cross
plays tsfied thier eelcnents..
The story Of Califernia's victory IN a
large treasure was the story of the play
ing Of Brick Muller. California S
touchdowns were the direct result Of
Muller's mastery Of the aerial attack.
both in passing and receiving.
Pete Stinchcomb, Ohio states repre-
sentative on the mythical An-Aneri9an
eleven. did everything expected Of him
and more, but the California defense,
wrich was impossible and, although
stinchconb gained probably more yard
age than any other played, his work
demonstrated that one man cannot win
from a trained varsity club.