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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-18
GENERAL FEELING OF
OPTIMISM IN COUNTRY

Chicago, August 1S.-Howard Ell
lott, chairm:a1 of the Northern Paci-
fic railway company has lust re-
turned from 6,00O-mile trip over
the Northern Pacific throughout the
Northwest. Everywhere | went
is a general feeling of hope and be-
lief that conditions are going to be
better" aid Mr.. Elliott. 'In very
few places did | find any feeling of
pessimsm. The outlook for agricul-
tural production is very good Min
nesota3 wall be above the average.
North Dakota will have considerable
crop though the drouth has reduced
prospects in that state. Montana,
Idaho, Oregon and Washington will
have production i ngrain, grasses and
fruits above the average"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-18

Mrs. Henry Lees last "Wednesday
was well attended. All reports indi-
cate good time. -
Mrs. Leo Taylor of Bemidji arrived
Sunday to visit with Mrs. Henry Dill.
Misses DOsena and Ovina Peterson
were callers at Mrs. 0. A. Shines Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Taylor and family
were callers in Pinewood Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. aRuskjer and
daughter, Patrina, were callers at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs.,C. M. Peter
son Sunday.
Harry Haling of Bemidji is caller
at the home Of Stone Peterson this
week. =,
Messrs. Victor and Edgar Larson
motored to their home in st. Paul
last week.
An ice cream social will be held at
AdoIph Gustaifson's newt Saturday
evening for the benefit of the Re-
bekah lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sullivan and
family of st. Paul arrived Saturday
evening to spend the summer with
Mr.. Sullivan's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. F.. Sullivan.
Harry Ellis and family of Crook
ston arrived Sunday to visit Mn.
George Ellis.
John Heath was taken to the hos
pital last Tuesday, the cause being
apopleXy.
The farmers of this community are
/ through threshing for this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Peterson were
callers at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. M. Peterson Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Plaistead were
callers at Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Tweten's
Sunday.
The farmers club which was held
in Nels Bye's grove Sunday was we'll
attended. All the farmers and their
families being there.
Mrs. Palma Anderson of Spring
Grove is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Nels Bye.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F'laddiger are VISIT
ing friends and relatives here.
T. V. Thompson was a caller in
Bemidji last Wednesday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-18
TEACHERS RETURNING TO SCHOOLS

Reports to the that 10000 former school
teachers most of whom gave their calling for the purpose
of participating work of some character are now rea
resume their duties taken to mean that the te e
school houses we'll as the city schooS Will "o' ose ~
from shortage of instructors :. o4
This return to teaching has been aided to great
Nv the action executive departments and bureaus
and commissions ashngo in dismissng thousands OF war
workers surprising percentage of those VINO came 20 WASH
noton for work of clerical character during the war were
teachers.
This renewed in the public schools which means
new vgor and devotion to their work on the part OF the
er certain the opinion of school executives 1eaera
and local. result good for the cause OF educaoh Ah
in the way believed backing tor the 1eoera
ment of education also will be given Impetus
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-18
x X x X X X * x * X x X X 4 4
X SOLWAY !

Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Powers returned
Saturday to their home in Bemidji
after spending week at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Powers.
Chris Peterson left Saturday for
North Dakota where he expects to
work.
Gordon Jones of Bemidji was a
caller at the home of Miss Doris Slime
Sunday.
Dell Miller of Shelvin was caller
in Soway Thursday.
C. NJ. Peterson and son Ed were
callers in Bemidji Monday. y
/ The Odd Fellows lodge met Friday
evening and was we'll attended.
The Ladies Aid which was held at
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-18
RAILROADS INCREASING FORCE

significant announcement from eastern rallroads
tn the effect that there substantial increases IN the
number of employed shop and repair work as conpare
with June l. The New York Central has Increased It's payroll
bv 5000 men shops The system
shows an of approximately 5000 the Seaboard Ar
line of OOO and the and Lackawanna like increases
These figures indicate that the peak OF mas
been reached the number of unemployed especially IN rail-
road circles will grow less.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-18
OVERHEARD BY EXCHANGE EDlIOk
RREECHEs FOR WOMEN
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

bad would adopt
everyday practical not if they could ali look as
And therein perhaps
offer solid front of opposition WITH the % S
that pactca wear "
nothing occasions likely flourish the popular mode
of feninin for sever
this stand jacket
For the fact that the IS
would not constantly
But woman II she
aear garment For no longer
through
with sweat and suffer through
the hot days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
Bic AUTO SHOW
At STATE FAIR
CARTENTERS START NEXT WEEK
PREPARING BOOTHS FOR
DISPLAY
Exhibit Will Be Seasons First MoVo1
Snow In Tr-State District

The automobile VIII pay a prominent
re,-t N no fur;! -nrS, annua' West VIZ
gina Fair which opens SeptemhH- .
tI.ahnr Paw and continues throughout
the wcrN one nf The features VIII be
an AutOm"h..c Show a. which vince
!uG dealers w" display late modes 81
the various make oC ears they repre-
,~rt Tbs VII, rrov" m attraction ~
"~rer,.l interest :" al "wn"rS OF motor
cars a, VOL as prospective" buyers.
Secretary Fer; Swarlz announced yes
.ordav that fore" = carpenters Will
n"Nt week. arrange TIA" Npac" under inc
ir4inmuth grand stand :"r IN" display
Of motor cars Booths VIII h" hui.t
ny ne dealers around tAC ln".osuTe'
Entrance e. the display MI he rr"''u-
ed a, the upper end Of the grand Htahu'
Dealers who contemplate SHOWING ears
and have not made r"NerNat''h@ '"'
space should DO ;" At oncc. a. the'e
: hu' 8 limited number ANaIIH"'e'
This vii, lie tho first aut"m"H''' Sh""
- hc he'd in the Tr!-Statc district lhis
wear. and m addition 10 attracting mu'"
interest among Whcc!inEitcS' inc car
on exhibition Will also prove an attTHc-
ton to visitors from other cities IN 'h!s
section.
,uiomohi'a races vii, hold III" CEN
,c- cr interest IN saturday. September
Il ,h,. CLOSING; day Uf IN, idir. some
81 ~. hcs, dirt track speed merchants
>, 81, country will compete Tor the r!Hh
,riz., nGr-n! Several drivers WI! a."
make An effort - ,ow"r n" west y
clnia track record. rr'z" ~ ''''
has hccn offered i"- me driver "h" a.
c"mpllshcs IN" f"at.
Th, auto ~ u %" prove an aura
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
MAKE THIRD ARREST
IN CANDY THEFT

Another arrest n connection NTH III"
\,ssf t'ardl company robbery on the
south Side several months ago was
made Yesterday IVY Policeman phrete.
The third man arrested was Thomas
EIEoro. colcrcd. ~ No. ESQ Main
e,-cs, Ne &c charged with buying
s,o!cn goods Two other arrests w"r"
made ~..,cral weeks ago and hundreds
nf cigars and cigarettes wcr" recovered
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
PRINTED VoILES, 25e

One lot Of printed voiieS, IS
inches wide. in both light and
dark grounds, with choice de-
signs and colorings. We're as
high as 75c a ward. Friday and
Saturday at csc yard.
-stons 4 THOMAS. Second Ploor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
MADGE EVANS HATS,
$3.50

Stylish straws for girls. All
we have left, Just - OF them, go
for $3.50 even though they
were originally $500 to $3.50.
sion. b Thomas, Third x1oor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19

VIM. Rogers & Son, and Com
munity Par Plate, in three
pleasing patterns. Every picc"
guaranteed. Is per cent less
than regular, Friday and Satur-
LAY.
Stone b Thomas, Main Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
SILK JERSEY PETTICOATS,
SOS

Not only silk jersey, but Somc
in combination of the jersey
and ta'i"ta. In all shades, in.
Guiding black. Special a,
S2.9S.
Stone h Thomas, Second Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
HANDKERCHIEFS, 2 FOR
SSc

Women S handkerchiefS, with
corner embroidery, lace edge in
white or colorS, and sport hand
kcrchiefS. Most of them I'M
ported and many embroidered
by hand. Regular DC kind at
15e each, or two for 25c.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
TUB DRESSES, S2.95

Nineteen tub dresses In sizes
for misses only. of gineham
and dotted Swiss. We're $1,000.
Friday and Saturday. S2.95.
Stone 4 Thomas. Third Tloor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
IMPORTED VOILES, 75c

Imported printed and woven
voileS, in exclusive designs and
roloringS. Were as high as
81 % a yard. Friday and Sat
urday, 75e IA yard.
Stone 4 Thomas, Second Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
Stone 4 Thomas, Second Floor.
BOYS WASH SUITS, $1.35

Fifty wash suits in sizes from
; 10 ) Years. White and color
combinations. and a few solid
color>. We're $l.Ij@ and S. -.
Stone \ Thomas, Second Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19

tiuimpcs, vesteeS, and collar
and cuff sets Of lace, net, or
CANDIES and pretty combina-
tons. Regular $l.9S and s..
kinds, CLEAN AND FRESH,
1T S1.29.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
Stone & Thomas, Second Floor.
CHILDREN'S SoX, 19e, 29e

Fancy roll top sox. all good
patterns, in sizes from AZ to
9lo. 39c kinds go for 1876, or
four pairs for SOC. 49c kinds
90 for 29c, or four pairs for
ST. 90.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
STRAW HATS, S1.5O

Sailor shape Sonnet straw
hats, originally $2.Sj to $4.S5;
Friday and Saturday. $50.
Stone 4 Thomas, MARKET St. Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
Friday and Saturday, S1.35.
BOYS CAPS, S1,25

Broken lines in sizes from
6@s to rs. Most Of them in
plain colorS. Just the right
STYLES and fine for school wear.
Slightly soiled. Formerly slTj
10 s. -, Friday and Saturday,
S1.25.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
MEMS SHIRTS, soc

A limited number: made Of
madras, soiSettc. and pcrcaIc.
Broken sizes. Friday and Sat
nrday. SOC.
Stone & Thomas, Market St. Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
ATHLETIC UNION SUITS,
Csc

Made OF fine quality nainSook
or check madras. knee length
and sleeveless. Special at 95c.
Stone b Thomas, Market St. Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
Stone b Thomas, Second r
LARGE SIZE BUNGALOW
APRONS, 100

Just "A Of them. Oi Dutch
blue and light figured pcrraIrS.
GCing at 79c each.
Stone 4 Thomas, Second Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
PANAMA HATS, $500

All genuine Panama hats.
originally marked at $3.50, on
sale Friday and Saturday at
$3.0O-that : less than half
price.
Stone b Thomas, MArtot ST. Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
BUNGALOW APRONS, S1.69

Oi white pcrcalc, edged with
ric-rar, Special for Friday and
Saturday. 81. so.
Stone i Thomas, Second Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
PORCH DRESSES, HALF

In light figured and striped
lawns. aud a few ginghamS.
Such makes as Iluhriro. |. hig-
Ion, and Queen. Sizes s. 70 N.
To be closed out at half their
original prices, now $1.99 10
S4.49
r%,,n rhou S.oond P1nor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
Stone b Thomas, Main Floor.
VACUUM BOTTLES, zoe

Black enameled case, with
aluminium top and cup. War
ranted 10 maintain temperature
IF contents hot or cold for -
hours. Reduced 10 79c for
Friday and Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
MEMS SHIRTS, S1.45

An assortment inc Il d ny
fancy woven madras. rcpp. and
Harmony prrcalcS in stripes
and plain coIorS. All sizes, Spc-
cial at 81. AS.
-seone h rnouAA, Market St, Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
PRINTED VOILES, SOC

30 pieces Of fine printed
vcileS. in a wide range Of pretty
patterns. We're as high as 81 90
a yard. On Friday and Sarur-
day, 800 a yard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
WASH FABRIC REMNANTS

One lot OF ginghamS, madras,
voiles. orgsndies. percaleS. etc,
are reduced one-fourth from the
low remnant prices.
-Seons d Thomas, second Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
TUB DRESSES, HALF PRICE

Two racks full OF figured
voiles, dotted S.wisscS, organ
dies and ginghams. Many are
all white. Others are in blue,
green, rose, and red. We're
$3.50 10 $500. Friday and
Saturday, half price.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
WOMEN S SHANTUEG
SUITS, $1,000

Just eight suits left. OF
natural color Shantung, sports
models, with belts and pockets.
Sizes Is to A. Originally $1,000
and $500, Friday and Satur-
day $1,000.
-sSons b Thomas, Third Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
WHITE HATS, $500

Take your choice Of table
of Summer white hats that
originally were priced Oh all
average OF $500 for just
$500.
r%oaa a FhonnAA Third FOOr,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
MEMS oXFORDS, $3.50

High grade black and brown
"XfordS. Odd, and ends Of lots,
that were $1,000 TO $l4.O0 Fri
day and Saturday. Sc.
-seons L Thomas, Market ST. Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
FRAZIER KEEPING DISTRICT CLOSED
AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION SHOWS

t~i,,,. n"; a sign 81 no old t"Uv.'y was
Z, b., >""n There were no inmates OF
,hc~ houses - - seen a. windows IN
,.ta- ;r,.. rasscr--:y 90 enter. and the
housc. wa"Tc in former tines the SlriS
vhn iv.!rw his Re hold forth. ""re
dnrn In doZ,n stree; blocks. not an
a;tcrp; was seen by Any men trying 70
,oc:,t. orc ~ ih">r houses n "p"ra it"n,
TaCy nnow there's nothing DOING and
there's no use - los &c" hanging
around try.uL % 20: in 'h"S" ".ares.
a. officer ;o!i I r'purtN~ Tn r : no
body down here 70 entertain 'n"m.
Liquor and GaIntlinS
A.o:: VIA he ;.Su:,r.us ~ he Id
y ;Ic cd N.r" Il ,'r.,; iacr" u ..t%o
declared to lie cons 7!curus absence OF
.ruwd~ &C.; mn >"eksnS places :" pur-
CHASE i,i.r.t 'i13ur Wa no 'hance 20
sc; MO any OF ne hoI>"- ~ ths wee
district. s1eakeLSy l.uU"r apparently s
not so attractive.
InteiI.~cnCer rcpc- &C were :o.d 'hai
gambling attempts nave HGar'!1a.ly
cra sed since 10 proAr:'''- and players
IN 4 Marie: street hn.S" were ha 'l"d
mo po.Irc rour, ";.: 1m"i when orders
- >tav r,nsrd were V.o.Lted.
CoucerrinG he warning TIA: attempts
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
SUMMER MILLINERY,
$3.50

.Duvet me, taffeta. and crepe
de chine hats in light pastel
shades. arc marked down from
$l5.OO to $3.50 for Friday and
Saturday.
-Srons D TnomAS, Third Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
STRIPED FLANNEL SKIRTS,
$3.50

just four skirts OF white flan-
mel with blue stripes, originally
$l5.OU. on Friday, $3.50.
-ssone 3 Thomas, Third FLOOR.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19

10 you 'hink d'rr never if' wv
diamond rInr soak yours IN h'Ne l''N -
and watch.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
SILK SPORTS SKIRTS,
S9.95

IS silk sports skirts Of Can.
ton crepe and crepe Burbar AMI
fancy silks. Originally $500,
5000 and $500. they are
S9.95 on Friday and Satur-
day.
Slime q Thomas, Third Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
Final Reduction Sale

The Merchandise Advertised Goes on Sale Friday and
Stays on Sale All Friday and Saturday While
Quantities Last-But Many Quantities
Will Not Last Two Days
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
NECKWEAR, S1.29

Stone D Thomas, Main Flooz
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19

-Rl'Y WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19
BOYS OXFORDS, $3.50

Little chaps black gun metal
lace and button nxford>. for
merry $50; Frida, and Satur-
day. $3.50.
Stone d Thomas, Market 81. Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19

-Stons b TnorAs, Third r
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-08-19

Slime d Thomas, Third Foor
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-01

mons, Imperial Wizard OF the organi-
cation was quoted as saying that the
ku Klu Khan would be In New York
city when emergency arose.
THE Ku iSlux Khan has been
means in Southern States OF violating
the Fifteenth Amendment to the Unit
ed States Of violating the Fifteenth
Amendment to the United States Con-
stitution by conspiring to intimidate
citizens in contravention OF paragraph
1913 Criminal Code. paragraph. 19)
New York organization Is OF the same
nature and intends the same activities
as the Southern organizations 1t
clearly comes within the terms of the
paragraph cited.
The National Association for the
Advancement OF Coiored People offers
you the information 1t possesses of
the activities Of the Ku Klux Khan
and trusts YOU will proceed against
the organization in this district should
the evidence warrant"
II was said at the offices Of the as
ISOLATION, No 20 Fifth Avenue. that
the only knowledge obtained OF the
local Ku Klux Khan had been gained
through The Worlds despatch Of Dec.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-01
HOWARD PROFESSOR VIII AD-
DRESS BIOLOGISTS.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec.-Dr. z. q.
Just Professor of Zoology and Ply
sioiogy. of the Howard University,
Washington. D. c.. is 20 be one Of the
speakers at the Eighteenth knnuaI
meeting of the Society of American
biologists to be held in the ZoolOg-
teal Building, The University of Chi
eago, December rs, 20, and so, 1920.
During the three days session, there
VIII be discussions In Comparative
and General Physiology Embryology,
Cytology, General Zoology, Compar-
alive Anatomy, etc. For the sym-
postum on Fertilization six biology
lists have been invited to speak, in
GLIDING DR. C. A. Kofoid OF the Uni
yersity of California; DR.. f. r.
Lille OF University Of Chicago; Dir.
.p. G. CHASER OF Amherst College:
pr. G. Il. McClung Of the University
Of Pennsylvania; Dr. e. H. Tennet OF
Bryn Mawr; and Dr. Just, who will
speak on "The Primary Event in
Fertilization
DR.. Just's expesiplents during the
past summer are 3opYKted 70 have
Drought him closer thsG any seen
list In the world to the o.lginal
source of life, and it is ct the coming
meeting Of the American Society Of
biologists that DR.. Just viii explain
In detail some OF the results he has
obtained in the field Of Experimental
Embryoiogy He will also represent
Howard University a. the Annual
meeting Of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science to
be held in Chicago during the same
week.
Scientists representing every. phase
of original research will be attend
ing these meetings.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-01
FUNDSFOR ENTERTAINMENT OF BISH-
OPS COUNCIL INCREASED BY S24I.25.
WHITE CHURCH CONTRIBUTES LITERALLY.

Despite the extreme cold weather
OF the pas. few days and the holiday
season. the Committee on the Enter
tainmcnt cf the Bishops Council
made substantial progress in collect
inc funds. On last Sunday morning
Prof n. W. Harllee, secretary OF the
committee, made an appeal to the
congregation OF the First Presbyterian
Church. white. and donation OF
$4,000 was given him for the fund.
This church, says Prof Harllee, has
always rendered assistance to any
movement that had for its purpose
tbe betterment OF conditions for our
people here. P1of. Harllee says he
VAS very courtecasiy received at The
church and was listened to with rapt
attention. He will make appeals 70
other white congregations each Sum
day and expresses himself as being
confident that he will receive further
liberal donations
DR.. Abingdon says .he new church
building is rapidly being finished.
The windows are now in and the
chairs are being placed He says he
hopes to be ready to enter the now
church early next month and is pre-
pairing an elaborate program for the
occasion. He feels sure tina. with
the splendid assistance the people Of
Dallas are giving him through the
Citizen Committee and otherwise. he
will be ready to entertain the Bish-
ops Council when 1t conyenes in
February
ST Charles Lodge No n. X. OF p,
paid its pledge Of 500 at the meet
ing OF the committee Tuesday night.
When this pledge was subscribed it
was made payable in January, but
to encourage che committee and to
show the interest Of It's membership
In the movement, 1t sent its check
in ahead Of time.
Mr.. ]. H. Hum. founder and Grand
Master OF the Loyal Friends Of Amer
lea. phoned the chairman Of the com
mittee to put his Order down for
$1,000. He said the Loyal Friends of
America is a young Order In the fra
ternal world. bu. II has the interest
Of Dallas at heart and is glad to
contribute It's share toward the en-
tertajnmens Of the Bishops Council.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-01

give praise TO Congress for providing
those means which protect cur stand
ard Of good health
1.-THE Negro Organization Society
Of Virginia has adopted foy its MEM
bers the following creed: I believe
q sound body is the most precious
OF all earthly possessions, the foun-
dation of strong mental life, the
most important element in the making
Of character, the first essential to
any worthy achievement, and the
greatest factor In life of happiness
There Is no enemy TO be more
feared today than tuberculosis, which
is generally known as the white
scourge." We do not need to look
far to know about It's ravages. Tu-
berculosis has taken whole families
When we realize that much of this
loss might have been prevented, If
we had only known what to do, then
we realize the vast Importance Of
spreading the needed information
among our people,
Zone institution deserving great
credit for its valuable efforts in the
prevention and cure Of this dreadful
plague is the Piedmont SanatoHum,
which was opened in the State of
Virginia on April 20. 1918, for mod
crate advanced cases of tuberculosis.
This institution is under the direc-
ton OF the State Board of Health.
much apprehension was felt at
first, lest the Colored people would
not come for treatment. bur the re-
suit of this experiment have been
wonderful. Many have been entirely
cured, numbers have been helped,
and many more are willing to take
the examination and treatment. Too
much praise cannot be given DR.. H.
G. Carter and his associates.
What the State of Virginia is do
ing. other states are asked to do 70
help eradicate the scourge of tuber-
culosis, which is annually taking its
toll of thousands.