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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07

The enormous sum of $150,000.00
in cash for single article has been
refused by President Wilson.
The offer was made by we'll
known syndicate, the only stipulation
being that it be the first article to be
written by the President after leav-
ing the White House.
The President was to choose his
own subject and the article was to be
of any length that he desired, or, if
he wished, he subject could be COW
cred in a series of several articles.
In refusing the offer, the President
is said to have given as reason that
mo article that he or any other living
being could write, could be worth so
much money and that it would be TAX
ing advantage of the syndicate to ac-
cept it.
Competition is becoming very keen
among publishers and promoters for
the handling of heAPresident's liter
ary efforts after March 4th. The
White House mail is crowded daily
with offers, schemes and suggestions
from people who see a fortune in the
market of Mr.. Wilson's prospective
works and who want to share it with
him.
But to all these the President has
thus far turned a deaf ear. He has
not confided the details of his plans
for the future, even to his nearest
friends, beyond stating that he ex-
poets to engage in literary work and
make living at it.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07
FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING
BEECH RIVER BAPTISTS

The Fifth Sunday meeting Of Beech
River Baptist Association will be held
with Jacks Creek church, near Huron,
Tenn, beginning on Friday night be-
fore the Fifth Sunday in January, 49,
Il. The following is the program:
FRIDAY NIGHT.
7:SO- -Introductotry Sermon, W. F.
Boren; Alternate, ]. t. Bradfield.
s:3$-O Organization.
SATURDAY.
$50 Devotional Exercises, A. O.
Rogers.
1000 Does the Bible Teach Close
Communion? I, C. lowers, ]. T.
Bradfield.
1os45- The Need of Prayer in our
Churches. w. H, Edwards, w, f.
loren.
l1:15 Did Christ Die for All or
Fart Of Adams Race TIC, Cooper,
&. H. Parish.
1900 Lunch.
1:15 Devotional Exercises. R. L.
Rogers.
so Does God Use Means in
Leading Souls to Christ +? \, A. U.
Nunnery, W. H, Edwards.
alb Who are the Primitive Bap-
asts? Fleetwood Ball. 3. 8. Garner.
zs :oo Discuss the New Testament
Plan Of Living. W. L. King. = ~ Car
fIngton. x
$50 Discuss the Security of the
Believer g. Cooper. H. Z. Phillips.
Query Box Saturday night.
SUNDAY
$50 Sunday School Mass Meeting,
l1f00 Missionary Sermon, w. H.
dVards; alternate, w. I. King.
me, pastors. laymen one and all,
et's worahip aod together. Those
6f by raII kindly drop S. r.
M Hnrotb Tenn, q card and
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NOTICE.

This is to notify that NJ. K. Rick
etts is successor to the J. G. Ricketts,
Drug Co., of Sardis, Tenn, and that
ne is to assume all obligations of pre-
vious business and collect all accounts
and that / am under no further obi
cations to any contracts or orders
made or given by him.
(Signed) ]. G. RICKETTS,.
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HARDING NOT YET FULLY
DECIDED AS TO CABINET.

Marion, Ohio, Jan. Although
President-elect Harding has about
made made up his mind on several OF
the most important appointments to
his cabinet, it has been indicated here
today that he had not yet committed
himself to a definite decision in re-
gard to any Of the ten places in his
official family. During the past few
days he has reviewed the entire field
of availables in conference with his
closest political advisors, and al
though the discussions have led to
further shifting about of tentatively
arranged cabinet seats, no develop
ment of positive character has been
revealed. In circles close to Presi-
dent elect, Charles Evans Hughes of
New York, continues the most talked
Of man for Secretary of State, and
Charles G. Dawes, of Illinois, still a
fayorite for Secretary Of the Treas
ury, although for the latter post
Charles D. Hills of New York, and
and John W. Weeks, of Massachu
sets, still are mentioned as possibil-
tiles. Mr.. Weeks, however, is more
generally regarded as likely Secre-
tary of the Navy.
Others who keep to the front IN
cabinet speculation are Harry M.
Daugherty, Of Ohio, most frequently
mentioned as Attorney General; Will
H. Hays, of Indiana, discussed for
Postmaster General or Secretary of
the interior; Henry Wallace, Of Iowa,
put forward for Secretary of Agricul-
ture and Herbert Hoover, California
whose name frequently has been
coupled with the portfolio of labor,
but who had been regarded in the
light of recent developments as a
more likely choice for Secretary of
Commerce.
Regarding the Secretaryship of
War speculation has taken less
definite trend. During the past few
days, A. T. Hert, of Kentucky has
]. been mentioned conspieiously for I Che
place, but everything has indicated
that Mr.. Harding is far from a de-
cision on that point. Like Mr.. Weeks,
however, Mr.. Hert is considered by
many as certain to have some posi-
tion in the cabinet.
The President is said to be en-
tirely undecided in regard to Secre-
taryships of the Interior and Com
merce, which may be filled at the last
moment by men prominently consid-
cred for other cabinet posts, but dis
placed in the final allotment of the
portfolios of higher rank. There had
been some talk of George Switzerland
of Utah, for Secretary of Interior, but
some of his close friends say ne is
more likely to receive a place on the
supreme bench.
IL is understood that no positive ac-
tion has been taken in regard to the
appointment of secretary to the
President, but the general belief is
that the position will go to George B.
Christian, who has been Mr.. Hard
ing's secretary since he entered the
Senate. Various others have been
mentioned, but all the indications
here have pointed to Mr.. Christians
retention.
The President-elect spent most of
New Year day at his desk, but during
the afternoon he took long walk and
called on some of his intimate friends.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07
CENTRAL STATE BANK
REFLECTS OLD OFFICERS

AT a meeting of the stockholders
and directors of the Central State
Bank held last Saturday, all the old
officers were re-elected.> Mr.. T. Ed
wards, who has been President of the
Bank for some time, and agent for
the Standard Oil Co., of La, will give
all his time to his duties in the Bank
having resigned his position with the
Oil Co.
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SOIL BUILDING AND
= SELF PRESERVATION.

Every business has had its diff
.culties during and since the war, but
it seems that no class of people have
been put to 1t like the farmer. Attrac-
tive war prices for farm products in
duced many farmers to forget their
systems of rotations. to neglect the
planting of legumes, and to exhaust
their farms in the production of mon
ey crops, Last years results should
be sufficient proof to any thinking
man that meat and bread or food
and feed program should be religious
ly carried out on every farm. The man
who neglected food and feed crops
wakes up in this new year with money
crops that won't sell and without food,
feed or credit to make another crop.
Thus we are forced to return to the
policy of soil building and self pre-
servation. The farmer who begins to
think along such lines naturally con-
siders sowing a part of his farm in
legumes. The best of these legumes
red clover.
Last year the price of these seed
was too high to permit the sowing Of
red clover. The same seed that cost
$40 per bushel last year can be bought
now for $3.50. The cost of seeding
an acre is reduced from $4.OO to SIPS.
Red clover is perennial. Once you
have a stand of it it will stick for two
or three years. 1t is an excellent
grazing for all classes Of livestock. 1t
can be seeded at a small expense.
Sow at least third of your farm to
red clover and build up your soil
while the money crops are cheap,
Then watch the big crops of corn,
wheat, cotton and tobacco that will
grow red clover.
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NOTICE. TO ALL WHO HAVE
&. FEDERAL FARM LOANS

A meeting Of all the members will
be held in the courthouse, Tuesday,
January llth at l p. M, for the pur-
pose of electing all officers for the
year, and it is very important that
you be present.
E. L. FESMIRE, Pres.
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NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES.

The Sunday School is growing-let
everyone make a pull.
Several visitors last Sunday. Come
again friends.
The pastor will be at Centre Ridge
next Sunday.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of expressing
our thanks to all those who were so
kind to us during the sickness and
death of our loved one Homer Wheat
ley. May Gods rischest blessings be
bestowed upon them.
Mrs. G. P. Wheatley and children.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07
LETTER WRITTEN BY MAN
% YEARS OLD.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Dec. 18th, 1920.

w. V. Barry,
Editor Progress,
Lexington, Tenn.
Dear SIR
Enclosed you will find Money Order
for sl.OO to pay my subscription for
the Progress for 1921.
| am 95 years old and very weak
and feeble.
Wishing you and everybody health
and happiness through 1921, am,
Your friend.
JOHN THOMAS, SR.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07

"A Peep Into Lexington Home"
will be the subject of the sermon at
the Baptist church Sunday night. II
may be your home. Have look and
what do you find! Sin or righteous
ness? The sermon is the first Of a
series on Home Problems. Morning
subject: "The Beautiful Shepherd"
Mrs. II. d. Barry is leader of the B.
Y. P. U, at 6:l5.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07

The following Notaries Public were
elected
David Stewart, I. J. Coffman, W..
R. Johnson, First District; J. S.
league, Second District; T. C. lowers,
Mrs. Roberta Hare, Third District;
V. B. Rogers, Fourth District; V. B.
Rogers, ]. NJ. Hart, Fifth District;
]. P. Johnson, Sixth District; W. M.
Holland, A. C. Moffitt, Miss Grace
Austin, Seventh District.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07
NUMBER 22
GOVERNMENT HAS NEW PLAN
TO CREATE CAPITAL.

A National Dollar-a-week Club
with a million members is the pro-
gram of the Government for 1921, as
announced in a letter from William
Mather Lewis, Director of the Saw
ings Division Of the Treasury Depart
ment to Silas w. Davis, the Director
of that organization for the Sixth
Federal Reserve District.
A million savers at dollar a week
will create fifty-two millions of new
capital BY the end of the year and
that is to be the nucleus of vast
movement which will include Saw
ings Clubs in $500, $500, $4,000
and $1,000 sums.
To start the Dollar-a-week Club,
the Treasury Department will issue
new security-the $l.00 Treasury
Stamp-a non-interest bearing secur-
| ity, which may be used to build up to
either the $500 War Savings Stamp
or the Treasury Savings Certificate
in denominations of $500, $4,000
and 100000, all bearing interest at
the rate of a percent, compounded
quarterly.
This Dollar-a-week Club saving
fifty-two millions year is only a
start. Even in war times, when the
people were subscribing for more
than twenty billions of bonds, they
took a round billion in Savings
Stamps and Certificates. In some
states one-third to two-thirds of the
entire population have savings ac-
counts and the average deposit in
many of them runs above $500. Saw
ings of the people largely finance the
railroads and great financial institu-
tions, whose stock to the extent of
several billions is held by savings
banks.
1t is to these savings Of the MASSES
that statesmen look to put the world
ON its feet again. The French peas
ants did that for France in Ie7 ond
lwith their example before then tbe
ItoI1lnx masses of the World af< N
lb.aa fhs kathe eerxiee e. MI
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07

Appropriations aggregated about
$15,OO0O0

H. E. Graper was elected member
Of County Highway Commission and
Atlas F. Stewart, of the old 9Th dis
trict, who had been serving by ap-
pointment since resignation of E, w.
Bailey, was elected a member of the
Commission.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07

Robert E. Powers was elected
County Superintendent of Public In
struction. Mr.. Powers is graduate
6f the University of Tennessee and
was we'll equipped with credentials
making him eligible to fill the office.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07
whole civilized world.

Whole Civilized World.
The government contributes power
fully to this movement by its series
Of Savings Stamps and Certificates,
which may be had up to $l00 at any
first, second or third class postoffice
For savings Certificates in $1,000 de-
nominations write Silas w. Davis,
Government Director, Rhodes Build
ing, Atlanta, Ga. u
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07

At the October term the court pass
ed a resolution authorizing the county
to pay for fuel used in the courthouse
offices. This was resented by certain
people who petitioned the court to re-
scind the October action, which was
done.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24
Double Attraction
at Majestic Opens
on Christmas Day

Offering musical repertoire
complete from the classics to the
popular music of the day. the Four
Musical Kings, one of the features
Of Arthur Hanks Offering, the Sun
shine Revue. appearing at the Ma
jeStic theatre, will capture the
hearts of the nuSic-lOving public
from the moment of their first ap-
pearance on the stage.
Led by Arthur Hauk, who is q
mandolin and banjo player par ex-
cellence, the quartet offers a pro-
gram of harmony different from the
usual instrumental numbers feat
ured in the productions of today
Barney Kleeber. Claud Reed and
Tom Collins complete the harmony
four. whose playing and singing
score the biggest hits in the revue.
Tom Collins, whose comedy antics
carry his audiences into the realms
of laughter during the entire pro-
duc-ion. carries his characterize
ton into the work of the quartet
and introduces additional punch
into the music.
Aside from producing and stag
ing the revue and leading the quar-
tet, Arthur Hauk is also the COM
poser of many of the musical scores
used in the production. His XII
wants March, written during last
seasons tour. has been played from
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The Ford Dancers
1 Feature New Bill
Y for the Columbia

Opening Christmas day at the
Columbia is q vaudeville program
that will do credit to the theatre.
The headliner is THE Ford DAN
GERS" including Johnny, Edwin and
Lott1e Ford AMI Evelyn Bennett
This act is presented by the fam
Gus Ford dancers tn amselves and
has had wonderful press notices
wherever presented. There are few
better step dancers than Ed and
Loitie Ford. Johnny Ford is one
of the greatest eccentric dancers OF
the day. Miss Bennett is a capable
all around dancer and this quartet
is assisted by William Guilty of the
we'll known Guilty family, who Of
ficiates as musical director. Other
acts on this holiday bill, that would
ordinarily be headlined are Bob La
Sale & Co, Offering songs, stories
and steps; Charles Seamon. the
narrow fellow. His act consists OF
a running fire of comedy talk ac-
companied by 4 number of changes
during which he presents his freak
music, which with his comedy
makeup bring forth shriekS of
laughter. Russ Leddy & Go. pre-
sent Post War Revival of Pre-
War Success. Surgeon Louder, L.
s. A, written by Roger Imhoff and
the former vehicle of the well
known vaudeville team Imhoff,
Conn & Corinne Kurt & Edith
Kuehn have Gainty different do
iugs; Sawyer & Eddie present an
act that is entitled The Act Diff
ferent"
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"Disraeli" Presented
at Spencer Square
Theatre Tomorrow

George Arliss. the distinguished
actor, achieved his greatest stage
success in "Disraeli," the photoplay
version of which will be shown at
the Spencer Square theatre for four
days, beginning Sunday. The play
was written by Louis \. Parker
especially for Mr. ArIiss and the
character of the great English
statesman was selected for the
dramatist with that rare skill ami
discrimination for which Mr.. Arliss
is noted.
Queen Victoria chose Benjamin
Dlsraeli from among the greatest
Engiishmen of his or any ether
period in English history to be her
prime minister despite the wide
criticism that followed. The chief
reason of her action was that she
trusted him implicitly Disraeli be-
gan his career in poverty and piled
Up high debts in his many unsuc-
ceSsful efforts to obtain a seat in
parliament. He married a well-to-
do widow and in a sense he emerg-
ed from poverty, yet he depended
upon his work as a novelist 10 bring
him in money. Disraeli was elected
a member of the house of commons
and began a 30-year fight in his
climb 10 the top. When he started
he declared he would become the
prime minister of England and he
succeeded. The purchase of the
Zuez canal by England in 1876 was
engineered by Disraeli against ire
mendous opposition aud this incl
dent was made the basis for the
plot in this play. Surrounding this
plot is intertwined two charming
love stories, notably the lifelong
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24
Constipation
Soon Disappears

Constipation is burden. a hindrance to
actiF1ty. and curb upon pleasure OF every
Kind II Is for this reason that a prescrlp-
loa was prepared by an eminent chemist
Tested out and later on put in tablet form.
RMS product Is now called DIaxin It
actually relieves constipation of the most
STUBBORN form. and contains nothing iniur-
louS or habIt-forming. The very DcoDle
VINO nave tired II are most loud in their
praise OF this remarkable product
II you are constipated bilious. feverish
have coated tongue. bad breath or your
liver inactive. you should waste no time IL,
giving DilaNln trial. All good druggists
the world over are now supplied with
DllaNln and they sell II at fifty cents A
box. The sole distributor Is the Marmola
Co. 81 Garfield Bldg. Detroit. Mich. Get
a box today from your druggist which con
tains enough tablets to put you well On
your way 10 health and happiness
billboard and newspaper advertisements
are already appearing. and IL is Only a
OF short time before Dilaxir.
viii be the standard remedy for this all
ment- BY IT'S use It is not only question
OF now much better you will look and feei
but what your friends will say and think
. Advertisement
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affection of Disraeli for the lady

affection of Disraeli for the lady
he married
Mr.. Arliss makes up for the part
with a fidelity that suggests hours
OF study of portraits of the English
statesman. The whole characterize
ton is done with a reserve for
which Mr.. Arliss has won praise
from all critics.
Through the period of the play
when Disraeli is toying with the
spies that surround him, including
the beautiful Mrs. Noel Travers,
who is in the employ OF the Rus
sian ambassador, for Russia was in
tent upon buying the canal. to cut
off England from India, Mr.. Arliss
IS delightful He keeps the spies
close at his side and seeks to blind
them to his actions and his desires
through the. medium of his friends
about MIN.
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Gloria Swanson in
Something to Think
About" at Rialto

Can you fancy beautiful Glori,
Swanson dressed in rags and Ia
tiers? Remember the manv por-
geous gowns which have hscon.
so much a part of Miss Swanso,
as a result of her success in "DonT
Change Your Husband, Male and
Female and Why Change Your
Wife, AOui
And yet rags and tatters are
Miss Swanson's portion throngh
large portion of the story Of Ceci1
B. De Miles Paramount nictnra
something to Think About" which
will be shown at the Rialto tbee,ro
for enc day commencing Supdav
something to Think About"
represents new departure in the
type of role portrayed bv Miss
Swanson. AS Ruth Anderson a.
talented young actress had abpp5-
ant opportunity to display her
abilities. The role carries Miss
Swanson through the entire emo
tional gamut and it is confidential
ly expected that this production
will earn for her an additional host
Of admirers.
Miss Swanson plays the central
feminine role. Other notable names
in the east include Elliott Dexter
Theodore Roberts, Monte Blue
Claire Mcdowell, little Mickey
Moore, Theodore Kosloff, James
Mason and Julia Faye
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coast to coast before the Kiwanis
clubs and has scored sensational
hits everywhere.
In addition to the Musical Kings,
the Sunshine Revue features Helen
Kennedy, the dainty soubrette, Tom
Collins, Billy Cullen and the Sun
shine beauty chorus, with elaborate
scenery and costume effects and a
change of program nightly.
Tom Mix did another good job
when. as star, he made After Your
Own Heart" for William Fox. And
his supporting cast has plenty OF
opportunity to shine. After Your
Own Heart" will be shown for the
first time here tomorrow at the
Majestic theatre. and it shows that
Fox again has scored a bulIs-eye
in seeking a feature for Mix. The
story is full of speedy action and
wholesome sentiment. 1t was writ
ten by the well known fictionist,
William Wallace Cook.
IN After Your Own Heart" the
author took an old water-hole be
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Thomas III. Ince's
"F1ail the Woman"
at Fort Armstrong

"Hai1 the Woman" Thomas FL
Ince's intensely dramatic master
piece, which comes 10 the Fort
Armstrong theatre on Sunday. is a
powerful production of universal
appeal. built on the these OF modern
American womanhood. II is from
the master pen OF C. Gardner Sulli-
van. and was directed by John
Wray under the personal supervis-
ion of Thomas II. Ince. Tais pic
ture is adapted to the holiday ac-
count of the Christmas scenes.
This memorable play is a classic
in motion picture Interpretation OF
human motives. due alike to the
Universally OF its appeal and TO
vivid characterization by Florence
Vidor. Madge Bethany. Lloyd
Hughes, Theodore Roberts. Tully
Marshall and others in a cast of I'M
Surpassed brilliance and genius
Hail the Woman" reflects drama
from the screen so poignantly real
as to enthrall the most critical aud
fence. 1t is an epic of noble
womanhood, sounding the very
depths of the drama OF life.
The story deals with Oliver
Beresford Theodore Roberts,.
grim and bigoted New England
farmer. whose uncompromisiDg
creed, Men and their sons first"
disposes harshly of woman's des-
tiny. Beresford's son, David (Lloyd
Hughes), who is studying for the
ministry. secretly marries Nan
fMadge BellamyJ.. step-daughter OF
ths village odd-jobs man, and their
union is about to be blessed with
a chilli. the elder Beresford
learns Of Mans condition, and OF
his sons possibility. True to her
promise to her weak husband, who !
stands in fear of his father, Nan
does not announce that she is !
David's wife. The elder Beresfor1 !
buys off the brutal odd-jobs man |
(Tully MarshalD, and Nan is driven
from home. She goes TO New York, !
where her child is born, and where |
she falls into life Of shame, !
through want and poverty. Her
husband. David, maintains a cTing
ing silence.
Judith Beresford (Florence ,
Nidor), beautiful daughter of the
intolerant Puritan. takes Mans
part, and is likewise driven from
home through a combination of
eli cumstances. She meets Nan in
New York, and when Nan dies, takes
care of the child. Before she Gies,
Nan tells Judith of her marriage TO
David. Time passes, and Judith de-
cides that her brother shall clear
Mans memory and name. and rec
ognize his child. She and the child
arrive in the old New England
home on the day that David is to
be ordained a missionary to for
eign lands. Az he stands before the
congregation, Judith confronts him
with his child. Overcome with re
morse. he confesses his sin and rec
ognizes his child.
The play passes from one tense
situation TO another. and has a
heart appeal such as has seldom
been equalled. 1t ranks as the
greatest screen classic of the
decade.