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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

Shark leather is superior to calf lea
Their for shoes. according to scientists
employed in the Bureau of Standards.
Laboratory tests on water penetration
and tensile strength prove it better as
do experiments carried on by laborers
at work in bitches, postmen, tramp
ing their routes and schoolboys at
play who have been wearing one shoe
of calf skin and the other of shark.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

Indications are that President Hard
ing will become a good golfer, but
from the standpoint of general public
welfare, he lacks whole lot from be-
ing good president.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

Judge Lands in Chicago ordered a
reduction of building workers wages,
at once the lumber and building ma
rerial men boosted prices, in proportion
% take up the slack; and that is what
hey call getting back to normally.
Who is the suckerp
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

British statecraft may be very astute
in constructing all kinds of traps, but
the Irish mouse seems to be too cute
to fall for any of them.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

The Story of
Our States
By JONATHAN BRACE
XXXII.-MINNESoTA
~ ARIN N E.
Z !: !. !: !. J. !: !: !
MSk547SssdSM M1 sofa is
D$SAS45. &SN@M formed part
hss m.s&.AEN ly from a pOr-
ton Of the
WssSS1s M NOrthw est
%SS ~ territory and
&4828. partly by the
Northeast section of the Louisi-
ana Purchase. 1t was the Mis-
sissippi river which was the di-
viding line between these two
large territories.
The Eastern section was ceded
by France to Great Britain in
1853 and became a part of the
United States at the end Of the
Revolution by the Treaty of Par
is in 1888. The Northwest ter
ritOry was organized by con-
gress four years later. Then, as
this great federal domain be-
came settled and was gradually
divided into states, the Eastern
part of the present State of Min
nesota belonged in turn to the
Territories of Indiana, Michigan
and Wisconsin.
As to the western portion of
the state, this was a part of
the Louisiana Purchase, Wits.
was bought from France by the
United States in 1903. AS this
region became subdivided, West
ern Minnesota formed a part
of the Territories Of Louisiana,
Missouri and Iowa.
The first white man to pene-
trate to Minnesota was the
French explorer, Duluth, who in
1918 built a fort on Lake Super
Tor and there established a very
extensive fur trade. Two years
later, Father Hennepin and two
companions were sent by La
Sale to explore the Upper Mis-
SisSippi and reached the Falls of
st. Anthony, where Minneapolis
now stands. But it was not I'M
til the Nineteenth century that
permanent settlements were
made. In 1922 the first mill was
built at the Falls of st. Anthony.
where were destined to arise
such important successors. In
l841, Father Galtier built a
chapel dedicated to st. Paul, and
this was the foundation of the
present. great city of that name.
AS to the name Minnesota.
the state was so called from the
river that runs through it, which
in the Dakota Indian language
makes the words Mime"
meaning water" and "Sotah,"
meaning "Sky-cOlored." Some
times the state is called the
North Star State" from the
motto on it's coat-of-arms.
Minnesota was admitted to the
Union in 1858. Its area is S4,-
682 square miles and it is the
most important of our wheat
producing states. 1t has twelve
presidential electors.
20 by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

A bale of cotton to the Southern
grower means either loss or small
profit. while to the New England man
ufacturer it means profit from $500
to $1,000.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13
TULSA RIOT ORIGINATED
In FALSE RUMOR

Tulsa. Okla. - Dick Rowland, ne
gro elevator operator, whose alleged
attack on white girl precipitated the
Tulsa riots of June |, has been re-
leased from the county jail. The
charge of assault made against him
was not sustained. 1t developed that
Sarah Page. the white girl whom Row.
land is said to have assaulted, had ne
yer entered charge against the ne
gro.
William Dixon, one of the negrOs
charged with melting to riot in con-
Inection with the race war, was dismis-
sed from county custody, while bonds
in the cases of SIX other negros held
on that charge, were reduced from
$4,000 to $500. Application for a
change of venue is being considered.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

ATplanes are used in dealing with
the plague of grasshoppers in France.
Pilots report breeding grounds of the
insects and scatter poisoned bran on
the areas affected.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13
TEN COACHES AT PRINCE
Bill Roper Again Is In Charge, Al
ed by keane Fitzpatrick anC
Eight Others.

Ten coaches are being used t.
velop the Princeton football team
fall. Six Of these win be for
varsity, three for the freshmen
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

edeTal taxes could be reduced
than ninety per cent if we would
ldiate war.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE = Two acres in~Lees-
vile, near High School; no improve
ments, but has been cultivated. Price
$4OO.-See John Brostrom, Llano COL
ony.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

he economy Of the Harding adj
slration consists in spending more
cey than ever before.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

Esperanto. as language for tel
egraphic purposes. has been recogniz-
ed by Italy. and it is no longer classed
as a cipher language.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

TO EXCHANGE.-An accordion, Vi
emma style; three row keys; II base,
for chromatic scale accordion. Or
will sell.-Address George Matt, New
llanO, via Leesville, La. 46
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13
Buy A Purebred
HolStein Calf
$500
|FALL-DROPPED CALVES ARE THE
VERY BEST FOR RESULTS.
DO IT NOW-NOW IS THE TIME.

Friesian-Holstein, l5-l6ths pure
blood calves; 5 to ! weeks old; U. S.
Veterinary Inspected; from large
mixers and registered sired; quality
and delivery guaranteed; rates low;
safe and profitable. Price $500
each.
Address W. A. DOUGHERTY, U. S.
FARMS, Newllano Colony, Leesville,
La. Adv S e
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13
Classified Section

FARM WANTED. - Wanted to
hear from owner of farm or good
land for sale, price reasonable.
L. Jones. Box 55l, Olney. Ill 18TH
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE.-50O acres: 30 in cult
walton; lots of good timber on ball
ance; good house; two tenant houses.
$lO,5O0 for all.-See C. T. Pickett.
lano Colony. So
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

FOR SALE-lO2 acres; g acres
cultivated; 2 good houses; 2 barns.
Price, $4,000. Close to Colony hotel
George T. Pickett. 80
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

FUK SALE-55-acre farm near Pick
erlng; As acres cleared Of stumps,
wel[tenced and cultivated; family Or
chard of mixed fruits; two good hous-
Is; barns and other buildings. Price
S5 ,3OO.-See G. 7. Pickett. Llano
Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-13

tOR SALE-2OO acres near Picker
ing; 80 acres in cultivation; good tim
Der on the balance; hummock and
black land; good six room house with
two brick fireplaces; bargain at
$45OO.-See Pickett Llano Colonv.32
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
Obituary-Beniamin w. Blue

Benjamin w. Blue was born in
Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. /, 1886 and
died July 1, 1921, aged "a years and
8 months. He was married Aug. %,
1854 to Maria L. Truman of Spring
field, Ohio. To this union were born
five children, two sons and three
daughters, Mrs. Effie e. Thompson
of Lingle, Wyo., Mrs. Winona A.
yanCampen of Colby, Kan, Garrett
L., Mary L., and Franklin B., all at
the home address. He leaves to
mourn his loss his faithful wife, five
children, thirteen grandchildren and
five great grandchildren, besides a
host of relatives and friends. This is
the first breal9 in the family in near
ly fifty-seven years Of welded life.
Neither his own family nor his own
children nor his children's children
having suffered the loss Of single
member. Mr.. Blue was a veteran
Of the Civil war, having enlisted in
Company F, 26 Regiment Illinois
Volunteer Infantry, Aug. 10, 1851.
He fought in several Of the most de-
cisive battles Of that great struggle.
While in the army he contracted
measles and from exposure while per-
forming his duties as soldier COM
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
WHERE HAS CUPID GOMEZ
Marriages Few and Far Between In
Dickinson

Call for Mr.. Cupid!'
mo use boy, he's left the coun-
ty."
Dan d. Cupid, young man Of
considerable fame and general popu-
larity was PACED today In the. office
of the probate Judge Of, Dickinson
county where 1t was learned he had
gone ON a vacation and left no adj
dress. Doubt was expressed by some
Of his friends that he had really gone
away but the probate Judge offered
positive proof that he has not been
seen in Abilene since July 1, and
that he paid but little attention to
business during June.
Although. June is supposed to be a
busy season for Dan d Cupid and
Co., the report for that month shows
the net returns were but % licenses.
with twelve days gone In July only
two licenses have been issued in
Dickinson county and both Of those
were to couples from outside. The
first license was issued to two young
people from Salina and the other to
a young woman from Texas and man
from Illinois.
The probate judge was only slight
ly disturbed over the situation and
was optimistic regarding the future.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
WILL RENT NATATORIUM.
Business Girls Held Regular Meeting
At Abilene Club Monday


About fifty girls enjoyed the meet
ing Monday evening at the Abilene
club of the Business and Profession
al WOmen's club. A picnic supper
was served on the veranda where the
Boys band played short program
before the supper.
At the business meeting which fol-
lowed, it was announced that the
swimming pool had bene secured for
the exclusive use Of the business girls
Of the club and any other girls who
care to 60, between the hours of Z
and 8 80 on Tuesday evenings Last
week there were about 20 girls who
took advantage Of the special hours
and this week it is expected that
many more will be there.
Plans for the employment bureau,
in charge of Miss Grace Kraybill,
also were discussed. The bureau will
give the service common to any en-
ployment office. Miss Kraybill will
list the names Of girls seeking en-
ployment and employers seeking girl
workers. Miss Vivian Stebbings will
conduct another branch of the SER
vice department and will have charge
of securing and furnishing suitable
club rooms for the organization.
Miss Mona Brown was elected cor
responding secretary Of the club.
Plans also were formulated for q
year book which will be arranged by
the members of the executive COM
mittee.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
FALL FLOWING STARTS
Farmers in Southern Kansas Already
Prepare For Next Crop

Prepare For Next Crop
Fall plowing for wheat has begun
in the southern part of Kansas, crop
conditions in general are far in ad-
vance Of the usual condition at this
time of the year, according to the re-
port issued yesterday by ]. G. Mohler,
secretary Of the state board of agri-
culture.
Wet weather has retarded wheat
harvest in the northern part Of the
state and considerable remains to be
harvested. Threshing has started in
northern Kansas and is well under
way farther south.
The soil is in excellent condition
every where, although rain would be
desirable in the southwestern section.
Corn in the southern counties has
been laid by. Much of 1t is tasseling.
Complaints of weedy fields are COM
mon from all parts Of the state.
The second cutting of alfalfa has
begun. The yield is disappointing.
The oats harvest is practically
completed.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
CAVES in
2 PINNED BENEATH WREcKAdE
OTHERS INJURED
Damage to SsIina Building Estimate
ed at $500, 0,OOO-Supports
Under Roof Collapsed
from Mondays Daily.l

Two workmen we're pinned be-
meath the wreckage, several others
Injured and damage TO the extent OF
100000 was caused at Salina this
morning when the supports under the
roof Of the new Masonic Temple gave
way and the east two-thirds Of the
wall caved In.
The accident occurred ut 10
o'clock. The shorings under the roof
broke beneath the strain Of the great
weight and the roof went through six
stories to the basement. The loss
was partially covered by insurance.
The Eberhardt Construction company
has the contract for the building.
F1remen worked franticauy In an
effort to clear away the debris and
II possible rescue the two men
caught in the building. Those injured
were wOrkmen.
Communication with the buried
men was opened at noon and 1t was
expected they could be dug QUO some
time during the afternoon. One was
uninjured and the other had leg
broken.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
AFTER THE MONEY
The Government VIII Make an Ef-
fort TO Recover $z,SOO, 100000

One OF. the biggest newspaper ad-
vertising campaigns the world has
ever known Is soon to be instituted
by the United States government In
an effort TO bring back into circula-
tion two and half billion dollars of
American money, trace OF which has
been lost over long period of years.
All the American authorized
money now outstanding amounts to
$5, $50. 900. OF which practically 3d.
800, 200, 900 cannot be accounted for
being absolutely ont OF circulation.
1t Is estimated that fully billion OF
this money is in the hands Of Amer.
leans who have never been taught
the safety of postal savings and
other banking institutions and how
their money can be made to multi
ply by putting 1t back into use, with
its return guaranteed whenever de-
sired The government authorities
are going out to recover the use OF
this money and recognize the way
to do It is to reach the people own
ing it by advertising In the news
papers-principally those In country
districts. The advertising is to teach |
the public about modern banking
methods, urging deposits in reputable
banks of all kinds while at the same |
time paying special attention to the
Postal Savings System, the interest
of which is to be increased to make
with the government more
attractive and profitable.
The. success Of this advertising
campaign will be Of more Importance
to the country than any act Of con-
gress and the government intends TO
urge the deposit Of boarded money In
private banks and the nations own
postal savings banks. The idea Is to
CO. operate especially with local banks
In the small towns in order to keep
in the town where 1t is need
ed and yet give the nation the use
Of 1t which it needs so badly.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
lTrom Tuesdays DAny.l
WILL PROBE TEMPLE CRASH
Cause and Bearers of Loss to Be De-
ternilned By Board

S0u8C 0Iho DS8ICAb VI AVoe W ~ ~
termined By Board
The cause Of the collapse Of the
Masonic Temple Of Salina yesterday
has not yet been determined. A for
NAL and thorough investigation by a
board composed Of engineers from the
Masonic Temple Aid Association and
those of the Eberhardt Construction
Company will be made at once to de-
termine the cause and where the loss
shall fall.
The building was to have cost
$4,000. Approximately 100000
had been put into the building to date
and 1t is believed the damage will
amount to one-half this amount, al
though no definite statement can be
made until after the investigation.
The building was being construct
ed by the Eberhardt COnstructin Co.
of Salina on the cost plus plan.
V. s. (George) Shawhan, one OF
the men who fell from the top floor
to entombment In the basement, was
rescued from under the mass Of fall
ell L " SioSh
afternoon and taken Immediately to
the hospital. One leg was broken
and he was badly bruised but not
internally injured, physicians report
ed. He had been imprisoned three
hours.
Having rescued Shawhan the
workmen faced the problem Of bring
ing Roy Beckmore out of the living
tomb in which he had been caught by
the falling wreckage. He was able
to talk, calling up to the men at
work and assuring them that he was
all right. His voice echoed feebly,
as it had from the time the two men
were missed after the foreman check
ed the list Of employees with those OF
the missing early in the day, but he
insisted he was not injured.
At 2 o'clock BeckmOre was res
cued. Both legs were thought to
be broken and his face was a sick
ly grey in color, while his breathing
appeared somewhat labOred. He had
been entombed more than four hours.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
dEARY OPENS GOLDEN BELT
Road Can Now Be Used to Dickin-
son County Line

The Golden Belt highway west Of
Junction City was thrown open yes
terday to travel, and the entire
highway from Army City to the point
where 1t enters Dickinson county,
eight and half miles west Of juno
ton City, can now be used. The last
four miles of the road were com
pleted 80 days ago, and according to
regulations governing federal aid
work, had to stand for 80 days be.
fore II could be used by the public.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
HOLD THREE MExIcANS
Goods Taken In Dillon Robbery Found
In Their Possession

IN inetr fO3se1ssVu
Three Mexicans are held here for
investigations In connection with the
recent robbery Of the general store
at Dillon and Sheriff Sherman spent
the day with the, marshal at Hope
gathering further information. Miss
Carrie Toms accompanied the author
tiles as interpreter.
The Mexicans held here deny part
in the robbery. According to their
story a strange Mexican came to
their home one morning and COM
planned that he was sick. They took
him in and gave him breakfast and
then let him rest in one Of the bed
rooms. After a time he said he was
going to the store to get some med
icine. He left and failed to return
according to the men but later thes
found under the bed on which ne
had been, the loot which led to their
arrest. Unless further evidence Is
obtained against them by the sherin
today they win be released this even
fnR ~ /
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
Help the Band Boost

The Abilene Military band leaves
for Chapman tomorrow evening on
another booster trip. A good. crowd
Of Abilene people accompanied them
to Solomon and Enterprise and they
are expecting the same at Chapman.
Help the band boost on this trip.
They like 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
Threshing Outfit Burns

A threshing machine belonging to
the Grubers. Joe Gracke and Rolla
Speer caught fire while they were
threshing at Fred F. Gruber's. 1t
was a total loss. $1,000. as no insur-
ance was carried, and origin OF fire
is unknown.--Hope Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
isz PASSED SUCCESSFULLY
Dickinson County Graduates Students
July Is

The county examinations We're Civ
en- In three groups this year. Seven
month schools were examined April
2 to O.; eight month schools, April
10 to 23. and nine month schools
May Is and IA. Six hundred and
sixty FIVE students took the examina-
tions. for credit. This number in
cluded seventh and eighth grade pu-
pills as well as those finishing the
common school and who expect to
enter high school this fan.
One hundred and eighty-two Of
the students examined passed sue
cessfuIly and win be graduated at
the high school auditorium July %.
Hon, w. d. Ross, former state su-
pe<I1tendent and cserseas man, will
kfSe the address
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
help the Tax cellector

Chief of Police Engle claims he mas
500 tax accounts to look after and
hasn't time to wait until people are
In the right mood to pay over.
II anyone has road or poll tax due
be ready to pay the minute the mar
shal approaches and puts up his call
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
MUST KNOW ALL ABOUT 'EM
Auto Owners Must Get Information
Regarding Cars

Considerable delay is being en-
countered in issuing auto application
licenses at the county treasurer's Of
fee because the car owners do not
come supplied with the necessary In
formation regarding their machines.
Before making application for IL
cense the motorist should find out the
year his car was manufactured, It's
approximate weight, the year and the
model, all Of which information Is
necessary in applying for the license.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
MA. W. Il. coaley Dead

Mrs. W. l. Cooley died at her
home on Enterprise street at noon
after a lingering illness. She was
one Of Abilene's Oldest residents and
was loved By q wide circle Of friends.
Fuenral notiee and obituary later.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
Out on Bond

Warren Harper, the Herington
"booze" man, who has been in the
county Jail here, is out on cash bond
of $500. His trial is continued III
teen days.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14

plications followed from which he
never fully recovered. After the war
and when Mr. and Mrs. Blue were
married they located near Homer,
Champaign county, Illinois, where
they lived until 1873 when they
came to Kansas, taking homestead
ten miles north of Solomon, Kansas.
Later they moved to the present
home. Mr. Blue was converted Dec.
%, 1875. The end was very peace
full and he died trusting in the
blessed Saviour, who said: Come
unto me all ye that are weary and
heavy laden and will give you
rest"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-14
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend to the many
friends and neighbors our heartfelt
thanks for the kindness and sym
pathy shown us during the illness
and death of our beloved husband
and father.-Mrs. B. w. Blue and
Family.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-09-12
CAVALRY TROOPS
IN DESPATCH RACE
Will Recall Old Method
of Carrying Reports
at Fair

The cavalry troops Of Pocatello
and Blackfoot will put on Q military
despatch race every day at the
Southeastern Idaho Fair. It Is . re-
law race arranged with different
riders along the way to whom the
despatch will be delivered, 80 that by
the time It reaches the proper OIL
ficers it has been carried by several
riders and horses, each making his
start. his run and his delivery to q
rider standing still and ready to run.
One Of the last despatch runs that
was made in this valley in real milf
tary activity was made In June, 1875
when a stage driver at Monida was
handed a telegram from Colonel
Reno to President Grant announcing
the humiliation of General Clusters
command at the battle of the Little
Big Horn in wyoming He was In
structed to deliver it to the first tele-
graph operator down the line after
passing the place where the wire was
cut, and by relay OF horses ne
gained two hours on the schedule IN
q little over 100 miles, and handed
the despatch to l. N. smiling al
Ross Fork creek, about a mile east
of the present Indian agency known
as Ft. Hall. Mr.. Shilling trans
mitted it to Washington and, then
it was given to the associated press
and flashed turnout the wUrld, the
shocking thing about it being that
the disaster was SO Overwhelming
there was no one left Of Clusters
command to tell the tale.
Mr.. Shilling was one of Clusters
command during the Civil war and
for two years after, but learned
telegraphing and thereby escaped
the massacre. Shilling avenue IN
Blackfoot is named for him, and \
| he attends the fair this time he will
be asked to greet the audience from
the track just before the despatch
race.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-09-12
GRANDvIEW

Otha Christensen the little daugh-
ter Of S. Christensen has been very
i'll the past week. A. Rupe motored
them to Blackfoot to consult q
doctor. E &
John Rooney is steadily recovering
from injuries he received Thursday
night when horse he was riding
rum into fence with him. DR.. Nc
Kfnnon was up to see him and to
remove the stitches, but was unable
to do SO at present.
Charles Shaw is here from Poca-
tello helping to harvest his grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Heusser OF
Blackfoot have moved to Grandview'
Mr.. Heusser is employed at Joe
Cosgrove's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dodd and family OF
Miles City, Mont. have been visiting
at the Rupe home. Mr.. Dodd is
nephew of Mr.. Rupe. :,
Mr.. Rhodes, who has been work