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Evening star., 1921-09-22
Millinery

2 BROWN SATIN HATS
trimmed with grosgrain rib
bon. $1.95 each; were S..
IS LYONS AND PANNE
VELVET HATS, in black,
brown, navy, henna and purple.
$3.50 each; were S..
2 FELT SPORT HATS, in
Jade. 81 each; were $3.ss.
7 VELVET AND SILK
NATION HATS, in
brown, navy. purple, and black.
$2.95 each; were S..
2 WHITE FEATHERS. 81
each; were S..
Evening star., 1921-09-22
Women s Petticoats, Dressing
Sacques and Kimonos
Reduced for Friday Clearance

50 WHITE SATEEN PETTICOATS with
scalloped or plain edge; paneled front and
back. Sl25 each; were S1.95.
Is DRESSING SACQUES of white Dotted
Swiss. sl.OO each; were $1.95.
10 KIMONOS of white Dotted Swiss trim
med with lace. $l45 each; were $255.
WOLFE DRESSES in pink polka dot pat
tern trimmed with organdy. Sizes 16 and s.
$1.o5 each; were S95.
Evening star., 1921-09-22
Aisle
Opportunitle

| Blue and White Bordered
Bath Mat; slightly damaged.
45c; was 75c.
70 Large Turkish Towels,
finished at ends in gold; blue
and pink. 3 for 81; were SOC
each.
"a Turkish Towels with
striped or blocked borders.
25c each; were 35c.
q Heavy Bath Mats prettily
designed in pink and blue. 75c
each; were $l.l5.
l 33-inch Square Table Top
of pure Irish linen; hand stem
:iled ; damaged. Soc; was $1.25.
247 Yards Curtain Scrim for
use in the home during the
coming fall season. Special,
&c yard.
Evening star., 1921-09-22
Women's 5 Chamoisette
Gloves
Tomorrow. Csc Pair

800 PAIRS WOMENS CHAMOISETTE
GAUNTLET GLOVES; wrist-strap style;
suitable for motoring or street wear. Cofors
are gray, brown and beaver. Special. Csc pair.
And the following:
96 PAIRS WOMENS .DOUBLE-LINED
HEAVY SILK GLOVES; some are lined with
silk others with chamois; three rows stitch
ing down back. A good weight for winter
wear. Sl.o0 pair; were Sl.zs.
Also a broken lot of Organdy Collars and
white with fancy colored stitching; Others in
old rose with cuffs neatly hemstitched.
Evening star., 1921-09-22
ORDERED TO DUTY HERE.

Lieut.. Commander Sherrod H.
Quarles, at the air station, Pensacola,
Fla. has been ordered to this city for
duty In the bureau of aeronautics.
Navy Department.
n A y n 4 : n. tal ~. ~
Evening star., 1921-09-22
Waists and Sweaters
Greatly Reduced

3 ORANGE TR1coLETTE TIE-BACK OVER
BIOJySES Sizes 40 and A. Sl.00 each; were $4.95.
3 TRICOLETTE OVERBLOUSES, orange, jade
and tan. Sizes S8. Sl.oo each; were s39s:
1S GEORGETTE WAISTS embroidery, lace or bead
trimmed s185 each; were S39s and $495.
IS WOLFE AND BATISTE BLOUSES in fancy or
tailored styles. Sizes Sc to s4H s1oo each; were sos
and $685.
collar trimmed with French pleating sl7S each;
were S39S.
ii ALL-WOOL SWEATERS; slightly damaged
Colors red blue, brown and gray sss each; were
l3 ALL-WOOL TIE-BACK SWEATERS, in tan.
brown pecan and jade combinations $lzs each; were
SOS.
Evening star., 1921-09-22

One of the first patents granted to
a woman in the United States was for
a toilet lotion devised by Miss Sophie
fisher
Evening star., 1921-09-22
ORDERED TO PHILIPPINES:

Col. Frank X. Ferguson, general staff.
chief Of staff, Sd Corps Area. Fort How
ard, Md, has been ordered to Manila,
p. l., for duty as chief of staff, Philip
pine Division
Evening star., 1921-09-22
Women and Children S Hosiery
Women Underwear
At Substantial Reductions


andcord rdovanS pair T " ' ~ ~
knh
Sizes & to TO- An
andgo
ing atty for were3 EACH -
Evening star., 1921-09-22
Trimmed Brassieres
Special at Soc each

$50 Muslin Brassieres of extra good quail
itv: lace or embroidery trimmed, both front
and back. A very special value for tomor-
rows selling.
Also the following:
30 Corsets of white couti with low hips and medium
long skirts. Sizes 21 to 26. 7Sc pair; were 9Sc.
20 of silk brocade with elastic at the waist
S195 pair were sos.
21 Niehtpowns of fine white batiste; square neck
1ace-trmned styles; embroidery and acetrmned styles
with V neck S1.45 each; were Sl95.
IA Corset Covers of fine lingerie cloth, with camsole
top straps at shoulder. SOC each; were 75c
IS Pink Silk Camisoes in built-up shoulder styles
with georgette and lace trimmings. 75c each $1S
J:
| Niphteowns of 100 Cotton Crepe l.
| good quality muslin: Bloomers. in pink
| IN ooth PINK ana white; full size |
| WI cod T size. a. An and we'll made;
| ished with colored rufHe at the knee.
! stitching. Spec cial, Special, 3Sc each; |
| SOC each. -. for ST.
Evening star., 1921-09-22

Tapestry Couch Covers, 60
inches wide and full length, re-
versible, Oriental designs and
colors. Regularly $3.50 and
$500. To close out, $3.50 each.
Evening star., 1921-09-22
Body Brussels
Rugs
9x12 size. September price,
$52.50. .:,.
hLaiid
Linoleun
The Linen Shop

500 dozen Madeira Hand Embroidered Linen
Tea Napkins, finest linen and embroidery.
11x11 in., scaaoped edge, $40 value, doz., $s.25
1sx1s in scaIloped edge, $l2 value doz' $7'so 50
13x13 in, scalloped edge, $40 value doz., $3.50
13x13 in, scaloped edge, $22 value, doz., $15.25
Special values on Utica Bleached Sheets and
Cases; sizes mentioned are torn sizes before hem
ming. ..
Cases, 45x36 inches, for, each.--s. ..~----... 44c
Sheets, 63x99 inches for, EACH =. .-,---.-.$1 .62
Sheets, 72x90 inches, for, each. ...-.----.$1.63
Sheets, 81x9o inches for, each -----. -.$1.s2
Hernstitched Mohawk Pillow Cases, 45x36
inches, each 48c.
Evening star., 1921-09-22
Drapery Department

Special lot of stock Window
Shades, 36 inches wide and 2
yards long, mounted on guaran-
teed spring rollers, fixtures
complete. To close out at, each
85c.
Evening star., 1921-09-22

ADV Eh'lla T. NJ r. Va.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-14

a boxing eye? How do the reactions
of Ruth compare with those of Geor-
ges Carpenter of a master of fencing?
A fair comparison of course is posi-
Bile only when skill implies speed,
presumably billiard player might
excel by clearness OF vision, steadi.
ness of nerve, and perfect muscular
control even II rather slow in respond
ing to external stimuli On the other
hand there have been famous gun.
men" whose survival seems to have
been due chiefly to except onal quick
ness in reacting to something seen,
There is still much room for the III
vestigauon of exceptional cases.
For the consolation OF the average
person. however, 1t may be said that
flor most purposes exceptional quick
aess oi eye or of mind is not essen
tial and that those who lack it can
find plenty of opportunities for the
useful and even for the brilliant excer
else OF such faculties as they have
Just as a skilled carpenter can do good
work even with inferior tools that give
him constant constant annoyance, so
a resolute personality may achieve ex.
traordinary things in spite of defec-
tive physique, imperfect bodily sen.
lses and slowness of perception
which might seem rather discouraging
if life were made up Of passing in
telhgenee in physiological laborato-
ry.-Sprngfeld Republican.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-14
The supern0rmaI sattIng Eye

Psychologists az Columbia uniyer-
city have been using their instru-
ments on Babe Ruth, and report him
TO be superman His eyes are
quicker than those OF the ordinary
person by IL per cent; his ears are
10 per cent. quicker Only one person
in 500 has such steady nerves. In at
tention and quickness OF perception
he exceeds the average by half; in in
telligence as demonstrated by quick
ness. accuracy Of comprehension, he
is 10 per cent, above the normal. The
average man responds to the stimulus
Of light IN is hundredths OF a second,
Ruth needs but 16; for response to
sound II suffice as against - for the
average man
Al this will give great pleasure to
the admirers of the greatest Of base
bah heroes. but The line of mvestiga'
ton thus begun should be followed up,
How do Babe Ruth's bodily senses
and mental equipment compare with
those OF men who have surprising
excellence in other kinds of skill?
How does a batting eye compare with
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-14
THE VERMoNTER DEPARTING

He drove alone beside his sugar bush;
His measure.pacing horse was not
quite slow
Enough to let him fill his deepening
eyes
With the wine.washed November
alterglow.
In silence sunk, he took the windy turn
Round the quilted woods, and past
the Tories we'll
TO alls of Little River in mis- ears
tor in his memoryO sounded like
a shell.
The mountain had been hidden. Now,
near home
He saw them; Windward, in its
barren pride;
Blaze. with IFS sunset rocks; and
Pioneer,
The cloven giant of that countryside.
Their leaflessness, their stiffness and
and their age
He let his spirit drink. He slowed
again
His ancient horse, and stayed to look
his fill
All that last hour before the even.
ing train.
Sarah N. Cleghorn in Eyerybody's.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-14

The New England crop report says
iNat the Vermont potato cropis short
this year by 100000 bushels. II we
believed government statistics No
might be worried, but, as rule, esti.
mates that come from official depart
fments are little worse than guesses
.madc at home. Some Of the state
papers are discussing the census re-
lport that three per cent Of the adult
population Of Vermont IS illiterate
8It may be an interesting topic but the
point The Banner desires to make IS
that there is no good reason Tor be
loying the report Aside from the
detectives and mentally unbalanced,
confined in state and local institu-
tons. il is extremely unlikely that
even one per cent OF tee native adult
population Of Vermont is ilitcrate.
OF the foreign born the percentage Is
little higher but the statement print.
ed that over sixteen per cent Of the
adult forcisn born people of Rutland
county arc unable to read and write
seems to The Banner to he absolutely
absurd Any such statement in e.
gard to the foreign boyq in Benning-
ten county would be ridiculous The
census Of 1920 was badly taken. II
came in the midst OF tharp period Of in
hation The remuneration fixed by
the government for the euumerators
was so low that it did not encourage
peinstaking effort If the census
takers stopped to hR exact they didn't
make enough tn pay expenses,
especially when covering certain dis
tricts. As result some of them
were careless and used the ditto
marks rather rcchcssly Official
statistics are too often mere estimates
made by people not trained or qualified
for the job.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-14

An examination Of candidates for
the office Of postmaster at Arlington
and Manchester will be held on Sat
urday, Oct s. The candidates can
take the examination at Bennington,
Bellows Falls or White River June
ton as they may prefer, The sala y
Of the postmaster at Arlington is
$500 per year and that at Manches.
ter is $1,000 Other Vermont towns
in the list are Hyde Park, Fairlee and
Tunbridge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-14
"WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER "A, 1872

II II one we're to judge from the Ar.
buckle case it would be said that cor
tain coarse stuff shown in the movies
does not go far enough to represent
real life-in lilmdom.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-14

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
POMONA FAvORS BLUE
LAWS ACCORDING TO
ELECTION HELD TODAY
Ordinance Will be Changed
Theatres Will Remain Open
in Order to Make Test Case.

POMONA, Calf. April 5.--(U. P)
Pomona went on record in favor of
the blue laws closing all the city's
amusement places on Sunday. The
blue Jays" triumphed by a margin
of 55 votes. The blue law ordinance
received 207S favorable votes. Chair
man Harry Arthur of the American
league freedom. declared his organi-
zation win take legal steps to deter
mine the validity of the vote.
The theatres. Arthur asserted, will
continue to operate after the ordi-
nance is effective May 11th in order
to make a test case.
George T. Iiddle. chairman of the
civic betterment league. proponents
of the ordinance, declared the victory
was a protest against the "out of
town forces which brazenly endeavor-
ed to force their low standard of
morality upon the people"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
DRUMMER DOING Ills BIT

81 am travelling salesman and have
met others who, like myself. were suf-
fering from indigestion. stomach trou.
BILE and gastritis. Since taking
weekly doses Of Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy am very much pleased with
Its results, so much SO that | have in
duced others to take 1t and they too
were marvelously helped It is sim.
pie. harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the intestin-
al tract and allays the Inflammation
which causes practically all stomach.
liver and intestinal ailments, includ-
ing appendicitis. One dose will con-
vince or money refunded.-Druggists
everywhere.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
AUTOMOBILE MAN AND
6 MACHINES DISAPPEAR

PORTLAND. April 5.-tU. Pas
the result of the disappearance of Will
liam Jacklin, prominent automobile
dealer and the removal Of six expen-
sive machines from his establishment.
an investigation into the concerns af-
fairs was started by District Attorney
Evans. Jacklin dropped from sight
Saturday afternoon. The machines
mysteriousIy disappeared saturday
night
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
ADULT DEAF OF STATE
WILL HOLD CONVENTION

SALEM, Or, April 5.-(A. PA
convention of the adult deaf of Oregon
will be held here at the state school
for the deaf early in Julyfor a period
of three days. The state board of con-
troll today authorized z. s. Tillinghast,
superintendent Of the school, to allow
ne convention to be held in the state
buildinf. The meeting will be made az,
annual affair. The purpose is both
social and economic benefit. a state
association will be formed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
CARDINAIs Will IS FnED

BALTIMORE. Md, April ga. P.)
The will OF. Cardinal Gibbons. field
day en- route to Seattle where he will
about 100000
To Bisehop o. p. Carrigan, adminis-
traitor of the Baltimore diocese, the
Rev. L. r. Stickney, rector of the
cathedral, and the Rev f. ]. Connolly,
chancellor of the diocese. is left the
bulk of the late prelate's estate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
LONG, LONG TRAIL
OF WORTHLESS CHECKS
is BEING FOLLOWED

CHICAGO, April 5--(U. P)-Seere:
service men are following the "long,
long trail of worthless checks and +.
g. Us that winds to the cell Of Everett
Harding, who posed as the presidents
cousin. cousin Everett, was arrest
ed for obtaining money while i'm
personating government official and
is still held because he lacked the
IS 900 bond. cousin Everett" au-
thorities say, duped many politicians
and others, by promising them govern
ment jobs, he said he could secure be-
cause Of his influence and relationship
t. Cousin warren
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
ALIdMoNY ORDERED PAID

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, April g.
"a. PD-The court ordered the ALI
mony and the counsel fees in the di-
vorce proceedings brought by James
A. Stillman paid within 80 days and
Stillmans counsel announced an appeal
from the court order expunging from
the records the letters said to have
been written by Mrs. stillman and the
Indian guide.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
pRIpaE 1tINcHEoN avs.

Clusters Of deep pink sweet peas
white tulips and blue forget -me-nots
formed a charming springtime deco
ration for the bridge luncheon for
which Mrs. G. NJ. Rice. Mrs. Lyman
Rice. Mrs. c. s. Jerard and Airs. f. B.
Aldrich we're hostesses tbs afternoon
at tho home OF Mrs. C. NJ. Rice. Six
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

For the pleasure OF little Miss Mary
Francis Crabtrce, who celebrated her
nxth birthday anniversary yesterday,
her mother, Mrs c. a. Cabtree, inVit-
"a several small friends to a party al
the Crabtree home The afternoon
was spent ~ games and later a dain-
~ luncheon was served at a table
where pink streamers led to baskets
OF eggs and chicks at each plate. A
big birthday cake was decorated with
six glowing candles. Resides the hon.
or guest, thoses present were Marion
Eileen Manning. Marjorie Irwin Fan
ny Boyce and Katherine Fricdly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

MISS RALEY To RETURN.
Miss Claire Raley is expected to re-
turn tonight from Portland and Ore
gon City whore she has been for the,
past month. and a half. In Portland
she was a guest at the home Of Dr.
and Mrs. c. J. Smith.s
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
MISS PHELPS RErIrRNs

Miss Margaret Phelps who has been
spending the past few days in Pendle-
ton at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Phelps. left last night
for Eugene where she will resume her
studies at the University of Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

NVNN I.NIION IN JUNE,
Members OF the Neighhors of Wood
craft are making plans to attend the
district convention Of the order to be
held in Condor in June. The dele
gates viii be elected two weeks from
tonight 4 meeting is to be held this
.eyening at Eagle-Woodman hall for
the transaction OF routine business,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
DEGREE TO MEET.

The officers and members Of the
Degree Of Honor Protective Assoeia-
tion viii meet tomorrow afternoon in
the !, @. @. f. hall The meeting will
be important and all members have
been urged to attend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
MEETING TO BE HELD

meeting OF all members OF the
Christian church is called for Wednes,
day evening, April 6, at o'clock in
the basement Of the church. Bach
family has been requested to bring a
lunch and all are TO eat together at
seven o'clock, after which there will
he one or two special musical numbers
ana a brief talk by the minister, w. A.
ssman. The main purpose Of the
meeting is TO develop a closer fellow.
shir as a means in making progress
IN the local work Of the church more
effective.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
DANCE IS ENJoYEp.

IIlN4NN n Io tNJN I'D,
Mr., and Mrs, i, J. Murphy We're
hosts hast night for an Informal dance
al their home ON Perkins avenue.
About twenty-five Of the friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. Murphy danced and later in
the evening refreshments were served.
The dance is one OF series given this
winter BY various residents on the
North Side.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
Social and Club NezoS

tables were in play during the after
noon, Tomorrow the second OF The
series viii be given Rt the home Of
Mrs. Rice,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

VISITORS HERE FROM CITY.
Mrs. John Endicott has as her
guests Mrs, Ray c. Paine and daugh-
ter, Miss Eleanor Beam of Port
land. They arrived last night
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
EASTER RAIL- TONIGHT

HiANIE EN bAIlIl INlNIUfIT
The Elks ballroom is to he made
gay with spring flowers and soft
lights tonight for the formal dance
FOR which local members OF r. p. q.
r, viii he hosts in honor OF the ladies
The committee in charge consists II
Leslie - GIBBS, chairman. Nat kim
hall Cecil Cole, Harold Brock ana
Rudolph Mollner
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

Wedding gowns have tendency
10 become shorter. The one pic
tured here is an adaptation OF the
lsc=aish bouffaEt style with a skirt
Of heavy baronet satin OF deep
ivory, slightly longer on the sides
than in back and front. The ivory
satin bodice is absolutely plain
ard fits tightly with a bertha and
short. delicate sleeves OF cream
duchess lace.
The veil is Of old spanish lace.
which discioses a Tosetse OF lace
with q knot OF hawthorn and
priuroses zt the square end.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

r. \. OF a. To MEET.
The RoyaANeighbors of America
will hold a business meeting tonight
at Eagle Woodman hall The state
supervisor, Ida b. Hamblen, will be
present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. r. Snyder, who
reside at Rieth. were Pendleton vis-
itors yesterday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
VISIT STANFIELD.

MIR. and Mrs L. Breslan and chill
dren. Miss Rreslan. Mir. and Mrs,
Charles Dupuis and daughter Miss
Juanita Dupuls. motored to Stanfield
on sunday TO spend the day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
HOME FROM CALIFORNIA

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bradley and
daughter. Georgia, returned last even
ing from California where they had
been for the last five months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

SOCIAL HOUD TO FOLLOW.
a social hour will follow a joint
meeting of the Parish Aid. the
sanctuary chapter and the Auxiliary
tomorrow afternoon at Parish Hall.
Church Of the Reaeemer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
DALLAS NEWSPAPER
PLANT IS DESTROYED

DALLAS. Ore. April 5.-(U. P)--
The plant of the Polk County observ-
er was destroyed by fire today. The
building was gutted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
CLUB WILL MEET

CLUB WILL MEET.
Members of the Inspiration Club
will meet on Wednesday afternoon at
S13 Mill street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
GUILD WILL MEET.

The Catholic Ladies' Guild will
meet tomorrow night in the rectory
of st. Mary's church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05
MONE TO .RESInENCE

Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ Huntley and
family are now domiciled at 1908 Ra-
ley street. They formerly resided in
the Security apartments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-04-05

LEAVE ON MOTOR TRIP
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Hamley, daugh-
ter Miss Gladys Hamley and Mrs.
Charles Hampton left today for
motor trip to Kendrick, Idaho.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-03-11

the sufferings of exile and the horrors
of slavery; but she knows all too well
the terrible fate of her sisters and
friends, It is for them the soft-eyed
little girls Of fifteen and sixteen whom
last she saw being torn from their
mothers arms and carried off on the
saddle bows of the Turkish soldiers
that she makes her plea.
What their lives have been since
then may be guessed by look into -he
faces of any of the ten thousand who
have passed through the Rescue Homes
of the Near East Relief Their heads
bowed in shame, they creep into the
American relief stations, trying yainly
to hide the tattoo marks which pro-
claim to the world their story.
Thousands of these girls have been
brought back TO life and hope through
the work of the Near East Relief. 1t
is to rescue the one hundred thousand
more still held captive that the Near
East Relief is making its appeal this
Year.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-03-11
LOVES LABOR LOST.

s. H. Clay of Caldwell was in Mer-
idian this week to hold series of
town help" meetings, AS it is diff
ficult to get the average man out to
"a booster meeting ifhe can get in the
hall free, there were but few who
paid Mr.. Clay soc for an admission
ticket. Mr. Clay is a we'll meaning
man and we hope his town improve
ment ideas are more practical than
his business methods. Advice for
town Improvement is a drug on the
market, and Meridian has a surplus
Of people who have elaborate plans
for pushing the town ahead of any
thing this side of Salt Lake.
After the second of what was TO
have been series of six meetings,
Mr. Clay thought the indifference
shown would not warrant date for
Wednesday night.