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Arizona republican., 1921-06-09
THE FARMERS STORM CONGRESS

$225 an acre and invested the money at per cent. He could not afford to go on farming. But now he wishes he had kept his land. because the value of it has risen to about $500 an acre. with the rise in food prices.
 Land Values Boost Prices
 In word. farm land has a spec ulative value in this country which always rises just a little faster than the value of the commodities that land produces. A man who owns a good farm can usually make more by selling his farm and putting the money into something else than he can possibly make by farming. The result is that the more intelligent farmers sell out. and the more In- tellegent young men leave the farm and come 10 the city.
 Until this simple situation Is reme- died. the rural population will con- tinue to decrease and SO will food pro- duction- This fact is recognized by the Farm Bureau Federation. accord ing to MT. F.. B. Reid. its Washing ton representative. He says that thf Federation IS formulating a policy with regard to land tenure whici will be announced in due course It will certairsy be received with [ interest.
 Meantime, the federation Is out tc settle certain accessory matters con nected with farm finance and tho distribution of farm products IL esti- mates that the farmer now gets 3s per cent of every dollar the consume spends for food. It believes that h. should and can get more than thi, without raising the price of the foos | to the consumer. This Is the enc sought in all the legislation the farm. CTS are urging the present Congress and the ground is pretty well covered ! in the federation ouestionnaire. Th, following is a summary of the answ CTS which the farmers win return {, the questions.
 They want commodity financin, based on bonded warehouse re ceipts. This Is now in effect wfu regard to cotton. The farmers wan a similar system to apply to grain tobacco. hay. apples. potatoes. an, all other crops that are not perishabl and that can be accurately graded The chief legislation needed is las enabling the Department cf Agricul ture to establish the grades. whel this Is done and the warehouses ar in operation. the farmer wilt be abl fo deposit his wheat in the ws-a
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09
insincerity

We would say neighbor the way that we have read both house bill s3 and bill 13s. We also believe able to understand much that we read though our neighbor sometimes puzzles us, and we think that the meaning of both these ures is clear
 But we neighbor has read house bill sa to very little purpose if he believes that the ratification of the bill by the people will saddle any debt upon the state add present indebtedness.
 And further neighbor thinks that .act of a referendum. provided it should have any .,ect at all {and think 1t will have) would - .o ,ostpone action it until the date of the gen. ~., election our neighbors supposition must be xa unon some constitutional provision
 o, statute which has escaped the attention of everybody else.
 If the referendum should prevent the people from .,r m house bill S3 at the time fixed by the legis . tbere is no authority for fixing any other date for vote it.
 >ra;,ber the constitutional convention nor any
 ,,..,,,a. ever contemplated such situation the r,orepdpmists are trying to create and so they have a,sr.a po way of meeting ii il t should be created
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09
By Frederick ]. Haskin

WAH1NGTON, D. c. June S. The most highly organized effort in the history of the country son the part of the farmers to make Congress un- derstand what they want and give 1t to them. is now under way here.
 Of course the farmers have always filled a large amount of space in the Congressional Record and there has never been any such thing as a con- gressman who was not a friend of the farmer. But this friendship has heretofore taken the form of giving the farmer what Congress thinks he ought to have rather than what he wants. The farmers have been the most inarticulate and unorganized of all factor in the production and distribution of the necessities of life in this country. which is one reason why American agriculture is in such a precarious state.
 The last few years have seen a number of attempts on the part of farmers to get together. One of the most successful of these is the American Farm Bureau Federation which is said to represent over a million farmers fin 37 states. It has an office here in Washington. and watches Congress closely. This organ izauon Is getting out a question naire, which is designed ostensibly to learn the sentiment of the farmers on a number of legislative projects. In reality the federation probably knows what it's members think on all of these questionnaires. therefore is chiefly a means of enabling the farmer members of the federation to lift up their voices in unison and show Congress what a noise they can make. It is interesting to note that at the same time this questionnaire was sent out. the news appeared that ana agricultural bloc" of 22 Sem ators has been organized for the pur- pose of putting through legislation the farmer wants.
 The questions in the questionnaire all have to do with problems of farm credit, taxation, freight rates. good roads, the packers and cooperative marketing. They do not touch upon the question of land tenure whicf lies at the bottom of the whole food production problem. The trouble with American farming is summed up ir the case of a farmer in Iowa. who fr 1916 figured that he was making les. than per cent A year on the Valu' of his land. He sniA the land fni
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

house and borrow money on [. to put 'n the next crop. Thus he can hold his whest for a rise In the market Unfil the present system. 70 per cent of the wheat crop Is out O. the farm CTS hands in three montlt-- After that it begins 10 rise in price
 Farm crsdits
 They want personal rural credits. This means the provision Of state or government funds which the farmer can borrow on his general personal credit. instead of merely on his land. AS under the present Federal Farm Loan Act It would mean that he could borrow from the Govern mcnt at a low rate of interest what he now borrows from the bank at a high rate. The farmers also want to be able to borrow money on their livestock They want tho limit on Federal land bank mortaee loans raised from s1o.0oo 10 s25.ooo. They want authority granted the Federal Reserve Board Co classify rcdi<counts loans for basic production of all kinds This means. In brief that farmers should have first czil on Government funds.
 Tn matters of taxation. the farmers want the excess profits tax con- tinued. They are against the sales tax. knowing that they wlll have to pay it on what they buy. and that they cannot pass if along on what they sell. They want a constitutional amendment prohibiting The Issuance of all tax free securities
 With regard 10 transportation. the farmers want lower freight rates They want farm-to- market roads built at least as far as transconfinen- tai highways. which now absorb So much attention. They want Great Lakes-S St. Lawrence Waterway. and inland waterway development gen orally.
 The farmers want ths packers tc be supervised by Goyeri1ment. tlrs Department of Agriculture doing ths work. They want to make ths snSrs selling in arricultural products H. legal. thus putting crimp in ths activities of the grain speculatOr-
 They favor the French bill makinE it Illegal for a manufacturer not (. label a fabric in such way thai the purchaser knows just what \ put into it. In other words. they wan no shoddy sold under the name -a' I wool It should b. i1i,eicd shosidN' and virgin wool should be SO labled
 They want the legislation which | necessary in order 10 enable then
 tc mal.et fhelr products cooperas
 lively without colliding with fhc law against combines In restraint Q
 'rade.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09
soldisrs Attack Police

DOUGLAS-A party of alleged drunken soldiers from Camp Harry !. Jones last night attacked city police in front of the New White Cafe on c avenue, after they had been busted from the restaurant by Dave Andro- vich, manager of the place.
 Just after the police got the alleged trunks under control provost guards arrived. dispersing the crowd of soldiers. It was stated at Camp Harry !. Jones today that every effort 10 being made to fix the responsibility for the trouble.--Internation
 AttacI<s Nsws Writers
 TUCSON-Charles w. Finney. a pie. was knocked down and three of his front teeth were broken from a blow struck by L. H. Gruber, in the editorial offices of the Citizen satur- day night at a few minutes before Q o'clock
 County Attorney Darnell an hour later issued a felony warrant against Gruber.-Citizen.
 PRESCOTT-Nine criminal cases were dismissed in the superior court today by County Attorney John l., Sullivan. They are as follows:
 Bert C. Evans. charged with trans porting intoxicating liquor.
 Marfcio Perex, charged with burg lary.
 Bob Miller and Miles Peck. charged With transporting intoxicating liquor
 Ignacio Gomez. charged with as- sault with a deadly weapon.
 A w. Hoge. charged with utterinr bogus check.
 George Lee. case appealed from the Congress Junction justice court
 kosts katich. charged with utter ing a bogus check.
 Juan Beccera. charged with assault with deadly weapon.
 Jesus Casanova. charged with grand larceny.-Courier.
 Finding Rich Ore
 klNGMAN-Th shaft Of the Col,
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

Salt River valley farmers from rAis- ing cotton exclusively. Don't try 10 shift the blame. Reduce the acre ages some are trying to farm to the proper reclamation size of 1so acres and ir would not be difficult 10 play construction charges Pzradise-Nerde will be almost half as large as the Salt River project
 ~in union there is strength The more bonded state irrigation dls- tricts we have. the more valuable the bonds vrili become With ten times as many farmers on Irrigated lands. in our new state irrigation districts throughout the state. and the won dcrful ney system of pooling crops, the farmer wifi have ten times as gori chances for farmer legisiatiou and a reducsien of freight rates
 EDITH R O. HICKEY
 tTwenty two years In Arizonal
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09
The Mines and Arixona

It was observed by those who followed reason ably closely the proceedings the latest of
 e legislature that the representatives of the mining companies opposing practically every appropra- tion proposed. Their opposition especially wig against the creating general school fund average attendance, creating fund of $1,25oOoo against the previous fund of $7sO.0oo which the min ing interests had also strenuousy opposed declaring that each county should furnish it's school fund. Likewise, it from the mining representa- tves that all the opposition the proposed highway legislation
 Before the legislature convened meeting of prominent mining held in this city for the purpose of holding down legislative appropriations. It was asserted by of them that they would it that appropriations the previous legisa- would be reduced fifty per notwithstanding the growing needs the state. Though they failed ingoriously they produced hampering effect upon legislation
 We decryins the mining industry in Ari- On the contrary. proud of 1t. and per sonay like the captains of the industry. Yet their interest Arizona transitory and naturally so. They have no interest in the Arizona the ture. or in Arizona mining state. They have little concern for highways and schools. These things do not contribute to the mining industry.
 Nor the mines concerned in the agricultural development of the state.
 We hardly believe that they concerned in retardng agricultural development, though charged in the of the discussion the school fund bil that the mines resented the assessment of them for education when the great majority of the fund the basis of average attendance would go to agricultural counties which larger school population. though present, less taxable wealth.
 We think making revelation when state that back of the antagonism house bill sa he aniu nie ofA If is strange that there should be any opposition it in agricultural county, though may easily why the should try desperately prevent the people from taking themselves the power bond the lend its credit enterprises which will increase agricultural area.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

If the referendumists, could make their petition against H. B. Ss stick would try to get a referendum against that and would induce somebody invoke the referendum against referendum and ad infintum. The referred measure would then be re-referred and re-re-referred and ferred and so on.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

There many things that make think that Einstein's right and that there is such thing a straight line-the repetition of history, the renee of old styles, the general circular movement of everything.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

Realizing physical education Of children In the elementary and sec ondary schools of Ohio has been neg lected- a bin has been introduced In the state legislature 10 make such training compulsory for every pupil in every school in the state.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

Children lees than 1s years old are not to be admitted to moving picture theater In Bruseels- Belgium. showing films that have not been passed by the official censor The regulation will be effective after March l.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

We thought of it before but wonder whether the inhabitants of the island of Tap called Yapanese.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

Dean Joseph F. Johnson of New York University. recently declared that ir co-eds must smoke they should use the clay pipes instead Of cigars or cigarettes. "A pipe. and especial ly a clay pipe. is the most hygienic
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

Those who have been following the stillman scandal will feel that life is worth living again. that the trial resumed
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

There may be argument about what is the greatest word in the English language. but for phrase you can't beat Enclosed find check
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09
LovE-ssoo A WORD

Heirs of the late James Whitcomb Riley, the Indiana poet find that got $500 royalties on his love poem "An Old Sweetheart of Miner
 This is said o profitable piece O writing per word record.
 Stevenson sold Treasure Island' to a newspaper for 8 a column. Paradise Lost" brought Milton only s25 Times have changed. thanks to the printing press and the business system which literary genius used hold in contempt.
 a half century ago, artists starved Business has made the profitable. Clyde Fitch sn IS years $1 .500.o00 royalties plays.
 Do you envy Riley his $500 word?
 Cheer upi Your love messages your wife or best girl worth more than $500 word to her and, after all she counts
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

Frenzied Orator-"These aren't my figures I'm quoting. They're the figures of man 'oo knows 'es talkn' about-The Passing Show OLondon)
Arizona republican., 1921-06-09

The U $. army transport Cambri is this country from Antwerp with 1s9 American soldier husbards their wives s4 children. Ninety of a hundred of the wives German.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-08
FLAG IS GIVEN
 TO LOCAL POST
Beautiful Silk Banner Given by
 WOnen'S Auxiliary

The presentation of the flag to Walter J. Smith Post, V. r. w., by the women's auxiliary which took place last evening in Turner Hall, will be an occasion long to be remember ed by those who were present A pleasing program Of vocal and lnstru- mental selections was rendered ac- companied by stirring addresses by the Rev. J. Leo Sullivan of St. Jo- seph's church, and the officers of the post
 The meeting opened with the rit- ual of the order with Commander Stuart Helberg as presiding officer. Owing to previous engagements, many of the invited guests were un- able to be present,
 Good Program.
 The exercises opened with plano selections by John J. Crean, followed by a recitation, song and dance by Robert Spencer, one of the original Hi Henry Minstrel troupe which was so well known here some years ago. Mrs. M. T. Crean brought the aud fence to their feet by her stirring rendition of the songs, "The Ladies Who Fought and Won" and Rally Round the Flag" and short addresses were made by John Curtin. vioe-com- der of the post, and Gerald P. Crean.
 Father Sullivan spoke at length on the Disarmament Conference" and his discourse was repeatedly inter- rupted by the applause of those pres ent. He laid stress on the fact that the ex-servicemen of the country should be most interested in the proceedings which are to begin in Washington next Saturday and said that the coun- try should feel confident that its representative at the conference, Charles Evans Hughes, would not let the representatives of other countries bulldoze him into anything which would be a detriment to the nation
 Flag Is Presented
 Philip Bloomquist, in behalf of the Women's Auxiliary, made the pres entatiop of the flag. It is a beautiful baner of silk adorned with ribbons marked with the name of the post and the city. It will be carried for the first time on Armistice Day when Walter J. Smith Post will parade at Il o'clock in the morning. The meet ing closed with the whole assemblage singing the Star Spangled Banner and a salute to the colors which will from now on represent the post.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-08
CITY ITEMS

Engine Company No. was called out at 5:55 o'clock this morning to extinguish a fire in a chicken coop at 100 Chestnut street
 Workmen today replaced the old tires on Engine Company No. truck with new ones.
 Members of Engine Company No were called to Ibelle's corner last night to extinguish a fire in a tour ing car. The damage amounted to about $50.
 Meet me at St. Johns fair.-advt.
 The board of public works will hold a meeting this evening at 7:30 o'clock. The monthly meeting of the board of health will be held this afternoon at o'clock
 Tabs fair opens next Friday.-advt. St. Johns fair tonight-advt.
 Owl Merrymakers,. St. John's.- advt.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-08
NO OWNER FOUND
H. R. Walker Company Officials Dis claim Goods Found Near Farming ton in Cache, As Its Property.

- Detective Sergeant William c. Hart today visited the place on the Farm ington road near the old canal, where the two hunters located con- siderable flour, cheese and bologna which were hidden away in the lots. At first the impression was that the flour was that stolen from the II. k Walker company storehouse on Blge- low street several months ago. How ever, ,~after looking over the flour, of ficials of the company said today that it did not belong to the firm.
 The flour stolen from the store house was of the Plllsbury brand while that found last night was AL berta brand. The goods are all spoiled owing to the recent storms. Accord ing to the police, there has Oecu no report of any robbery here ln come time in which any such amount of goods was taken. On one of the foxes found, the name of the Warsaw Grocery company was found. Dctcc- tive Sergeant Hart is still inve t'gat- ing the affair
New Britain herald., 1921-11-08

Legion, Friday evening, Nov, 11th Dancing from to 1, Chapman's String Orch, Let's Eo,-adv.
 Smoke sale starts Thursday morn ing, Boston Clothing Store, 63 Church St.-advt.
 Sulivan's &, Covey's danci:.. school, Grahams hall, tonight.-adW,
New Britain herald., 1921-11-08

The regular meeting of the Catho- lie Daughters of America will be held Tuesday evening in their new quar- ters, O, U, A, M, hall, 277 Main street, over Longs Shoe Store.-adyt
 If your kitchen Is cold and chill in the early morning, just light the oven burners in your gas range for a short
New Britain herald., 1921-11-08

time and you win have a warm cozy kitchen at a small expense of about four cents pcr hour,--advt,
 There will be meeting of the Catholic Daughters of America at the Q, T., A. NJ. hall this evening"
 Armisticc Ball under the auspices Of The Eddy-GlOyer Post. American
New Britain herald., 1921-11-08
ZBYszKo RETAINS TITLE.

Des Moines, Ia,, Nov. S,-Stanislaus Zbyszko retained his heavyweight wrestling title in a finish match with Earl Caddock of Walnut, Iowa, here last night. Zbyszno won in two straight falls.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-29
BRISTOL.

Health Is fairly good here.
 F. L. Kelley and step-sister. Miss Dora Jenning, were in Fl Paso Sat- urday.
 Daniel Stephens of Naylor visited here Saturday.
 J. C. Garrison has been attending court at petit juror.
 Bristol basketball team played the Red Hill team last Saturday, the score belng to ' in favor of Bristol. The game was played on Bristols court.
 Albert Speights of Beryl visited here Sunday.
 Henry Stickland of West Point visited here last week.
 The young folks had singing at MT. and Mrs. P. c. Arnolds Saturday night and report fine time.
 Albert Kelley was a visitor at Gen. ter Point last Sunday.
 Garland Westbrook visited at Union HlIl and Hammonsville Sunday.
 The Bristol basketball team will play Red Hill boys Saturday at Red Hill.
 Say, New Home, you owe Enola some for you lodging Enola's uues- tions, asked you in regard to the cause of the cotton situation.
 January 26.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-29
UNIQUE AFFAIR HONORS
 HENDRIX SENIOR CLASS

One of the most enjoyable events of the social season for the senior class of Hendrix was given last night by Prof. and Mrs. O. T. Gooden at their residence north of the Hendrix campus. The affair was strictly in- formal. and no member of the class was allowed to enter the home un- til he or she had faithfully promised to forget the word dignity for the time being.
 The invitations to the members of the class stated briefly that each mem Der was to bring chair. After the class had assembled at the home, the game of senior" was played for some time, with Lowell Thompson winning first prize, a box of candy, and Lewis P. Mann winning the booby prize, a bar of Ivory soap.
 Following the game, Mrs. Gooden ar ranged tables and stationed four young men at each table, with one of the young women members of the class as "boss." The "makin's' for the refreshments were then brought out and within few minutes the class had prepared for themselves delicious refreshments of sandwiches, stuffed eggs, salad and hot chocolate. Then came another drawing and Mrs. Gooden announced that all those who had drawn the word proper" report in the kitchen. She gave them pop corn pepper and corn and ordered them to pop corn for the crowd. The "gleaners' were then ordered to clear the tables of dishes, while the "help- ing hands" reported in the kitchen for dish washing duty. The "wits" were requested to squeeze their brain and extract little wit while the "seers" were to write the future of the class. When everything had been cleared off the tables, and the dishes washed and dried. the class gathered round the fireplace. ate pop corn and listened to the wit and prophecies of the class until a late hour.
 MT. and Mrs. Gooden were assisted in entertaining the class of 25 boys and two girls by Miss Vivian Hill and Prof. Robert Warner of Hendrix.