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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-06-21
Liberty Bonds at Par.

The discussion in the financial
journals of projects for restoring
the value of Liberty bonds to
par continues, and various sug-
gestions are made to that end.
The latest is that the Federal
government take steps to call in
all the issues of Liberty and Vic
tory bonds, and issue bonds in
lieu thereof, these bonds to bear
no fixed rate of interest, but
with the Secretary of the Treas
ury to possess power to pay such
semi annual interest as may
keep the bonds at par.
The suggestion is without mer-
it, and the whole agitation
should be abandoned. 1t is true
that Liberty bonds are selling
below par, but the decline in
other securities. If a man had
put his money into railroad or
| industrial stock, or into bonds at
the time he bought Liberty bonds
he would face larger paper
loss than he does with the gov
eminent issues. The whole Sc
curlty market is depressed; some
day it will go up, and. when it
goes up. Liberty bonds will GO
to par and above.
We are told that the govern
ment owes" it to the men and
women who bought Liberty
bonds at par to see to it thai
those bonds always command
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-06-21
THE ROMANCE OF WORDS
"PoLTRoON."

A Z THE time of the drafts
"A during the Civil war and
the World war there were a few
men who attempted to avoid
compulsory military service by
cutting off their trigger or first
finger, arguing that this would
prevent their being mustered in
to the army. On no less an au-
thority than Archbishop Trench,
a deep student of English, we
find that similar practice was
responsible for the Introduction
into the language of the word
"poltroon" as a synonym for ar
rant coward.
"In olden times" states the
archbishop, "a self-mutilation Of
this description was not infre-
quent on the part of some cow
ardly Sinking fellow who wished
to escape his share in the de-
Tense of his country He would
cut off his right thumb, become
incapable of drawing bow and
thus useless for the wars. 1t
was not to be wondered at that
Englishmen should have looked
with, extreme disdain upon one
who had so basely exempted
himself from service nor that
the Latin phrase police truncds'
zone deprived of his thumb
later shortened to the two-syl-
Tabled 'pOltroon," should after
ward have become a name of
scorn affixed to every base and
cowardly evader of the duties
and dangers of life"
(Copyrightl
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-06-21

No cry of hard luck" can be
raised over the failure of Ralph
De Palma to finish the ninth in
ternational sweepstakes run over
the Indianapolis speedway on
Memorial Day. The popular
driver had a choice of making a
pace at the average for the track
so as to save his car and try for
the $4,000 first prize, or, Sc
cure in the knowledge that he
had the fastest car on the track,
90 after the $500 lap prizes.
He decided upon the latter
course, and sent his Goodyear
equipped Ballot around the brick
oval at an unheard.of average
speed of 1886 miles per hour at
the end of 225 miles. He earned
$1O.6 $50 in lap prizes equivalent
to second prize-before his car
went out on the 28Oth mile be-
cause of a broken crankshaft.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-06-21

that price on the open market.
But there is nothing in this. The
people of this country loaned
their money to their government
in time of war, partly for patri-
tic motives and partly because
they were told the investment
was a safe one. And it has
been proven safe. Of course
the values of such securities rise
and fall, but the outstanding
fact is that prices of Liberty
bonds have fallen, in this era of
falling prices, less than have
other securities. Louisville Post.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-06-21
THE WOODS
By DOUGLAS MALLOCH.
INSPIRATION.

A POET sang of human things,
a OF gorgeous queens and mighty
kings,
And gems that glisten;
He praised the brassy front Of show,
The ruby's fire and diamonds glow,
Yet none would listen.
He wove him many labored rimes
OF ended days and coming times,
OF deeds that stirred him;
He wrote of pomp and circumstance,
The flap of flag, the light of lance,
But no one heard him..
And thus he learned to know the pain
OF him who sings but sings in vain
To ears averted,
Like one who wakes his sweetest tone
To unresponsive walls of stone
In halls deserted.
When all the merry melodies
He sang his fellow men to please
Brought none to hear him,
He turned from splendor and from pelf
To sing a measure for himself,
A song to cheer him.
He wrote a song of long ago
A vale where yellow lilies grow
Beside river,
N
Where meadowland and waters meet
And rushes CULVER.
He wrote a song Of childhood days,
OF pleasant shade and wooded ways
And summer quiet
A bridge that spanned a gushing rill,
A humble cot upon a hill.
With roses by it.
Twas not the creature Of his art,
This song upwelling from his heart
In moments lonely;
With memory his eyes grew dimT
For then his own soul sang to him,
The poet only. ....
But other mortals heard his tale
OF woodland path and verdant vale
To heaven w1nging,
And men who scorned his song before
Sought out the poets open door
To hear him singing.
Thus came to him his mistress Fame.
| Clad in her aureole of flame
And smile supernal;
No more a fieeting vision now,
She placed upon the singers brow
| The kiss eternal
| And then the poet, fool and sage,
Turned gently from his written page,
While braves Numbered,
And, when he saw the listening throng
OF those who once had spurned his sons
| He greatly wondered.
| (Coypright)
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-06-21
Smothered Calls Liver.

Make II inciSions in the upper sur
face Of the liver with a sharp knife,
having the cuts parallel. Insert bits
of bacon In the cuts, sprinkle with
salt, celery salt and dredge with -four;
put three thin slices of bacon in a hot
frying pan, put in the liver and brown
the surface, turning frequently. Re
move to a casserole, add five slices
of carrot, half an onion, two sprigs
Of parsley, II peppercorns, two cloves
and two cupfuls Of boiling water. Gov
er closely and cook in a moderate oven
an hour and a quarter, basting every
Is minutes. Remove the liver to a
hot platter, reduce the liquid to one
half and strain over the meat. Sur
round with canned or freshly cooked
string beans well seasoned with but
ter, pepper and a dash Of vinegar and
salt.
N1u hlAtne.Q
C@. 1891. Western Newspaper Union)
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-06-21
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A life spent in brushing clothes and
washing crockery and sweeping floors. a
life which the proud of earth would have
treated as the dust under their feet;
a life spent at a clerks desk, life spent
in a narrow shop, a life spent in the
laborer's hut, may yet be a life so en-
nobled by Gods loving mercy that for
the sake of it a king might gladly yield
his crowu.-Canon Farrar. ,y--
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
SANTA FE NEWS.

Frank Snyder was unable to come
to his store till Wednesday at noon on
account Of having the hiccoughs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. WiIlingham Of St.
Louis are visiting the latter's father
y. B, Stephens and family and other
relatives. Perry Davis sold his
house and two lots, known as The Doll
property 10 VIVA. Peak and wife for
$500 = Mrs. Mary Lockwood has re-
turned to New London after a two
months visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Joe Wilson. Harry Seobee returned
from Hannibal Tuesday. - Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Lucas and Mrs. r. A. Han
ger were guests of John Hanger and
family Of Perry Thursday. Miss
Clara Sterrett was the guest Of Mrs.
R. L. Puryis on, Friday. P. II.
Stuart, Homer Bridgford, w. I. Ster-
rett, Geo. S. Trimble and Nelson Dull
attended the Farmers meeting at Paris
Saturday. - J. F. Thompson and Cecil
Bridgford were business visitors in
Mexico Saturday, Mrs. 7. G. Vowel
was in Mexico several days receiving
treatment for threat trouble. ~ Ralph
Bridgford and Bash 3ybee who are
attending MCCLELLAN school in Mexico
spent the weekend with homefolks
4. q. Hendricks and family visited
John Black and wife Of near Laddonia
Sunday. Misses Sylvia Bridgeford
and Viola Bybee were guests of Miss
Allie Maddox Sunday. - Miss Viola
Wilson who has a position in the Bell
Telephone office in Mexico spent the
weekend with her mother, Mrs. ]. D.
Wilson and family. - Rev. Hutchinson
filled his regular appointment at the
Christian Church Sunday morning and
evening. We regret to lose him as
pastor but he has accepted a call to
Higbee. - DR.. and Mrs. e. Med.
Bridgford visited relatives in Mexico
Sunday. - C. E. Smith and family
visited relatives in Perry Sunday. -
T. G. Yowell and sister, Miss Florence,
visited friends in Mexico Sunday. -
Perry Davis transacted business in
Mexico Monday. - Mrs. J. D. Hanna
and daughters have bought property
in Paris and expect to move in the
spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Cole Edwards and family were the
Sunday evening guests of Holly Watts
and family. 49, Mrs. and Mrs. Ravens
craft and family visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearson Sunday afternoon, and the
two families called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Atkins that evening. - Sunday after
noon was a time long to be remem-
bered by two of our young gentle
men, schoolmates; first, because it
had such a pleasant beginning for
them and second, because Of the sad
ending. They both spent a happy
afternoon with their best girl friends
and upon arriving home at a late hour
We're received by 3Ir. Hickory stict
and sent straight to bed. This Of
course spoiled all Of the happiness OF
the day, and they have decided to wait
a few years before having any more
such times. = MIR. and Mrs. T. L. Jen-
kins entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
Morris Sunday afternoon. - Mrs.
Jim Morris's sister spent Sunday with
her. - Mrs, Kate Watts spent Sun
day with her son, Holly Watts. =
John Smith and family spent Sunday
afternoon with Mr.. Berry and family
= Miss Florence Kirkpatrick spent
the weekend with her sister, Mrs. A.
G. Smith. Miss Lena Smith and
Miss Verne Lovinger spent the week
endat their homes. - Miss Anna I'M
derwood spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Smith. - ~Butchering hogs
Is the order of the day in this vicinity.
Mr.. Whites sale last Thursday was
well attended an~deverything sold we'll
considering present condition of
prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
MCMILLAN WINS
FROM UNIVERSITY
HIGH By $3.50

The Mcmillan High School boys
Basketball team won iron the Uni
Yersity High School basketball team
Tuesday night BY a score OF SO to 80,
IN spite of the fact that two Of Nc
Malan's players, Smith and Moran,
were out because Of illness. At the
cid Of the first half, t5e score was
13 % ~ in favor Of the Columbia
att Tire Mcmillan team was espec-
.aliy good at passing the pail, and be-
cause Of their swiftness in that par
ag s7ly, they we're able to win. The
University High School team were
than the Mcmillan team, and
good players. Morcia Heath re-
ecosd The game,
McAIilian girl's team lost from
the Troy teaan by 80 To- Is. They
eUed an improvement over their
last game, and their passing was fine,
but they were outclasses in size and
strength. AT the end of the first half,
the score was 20 to s in favor of the
Troy team. The referee was Miss
Betty Boutwell, of Hardin College.
The boys team will play the Han
nibal team Friday night at Hannibal,
and the girls team will play Moberly
at Moberly Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
PRICES IN 1900
Mrs. A. L. Yarnell Brings In Paper Of
Prices She Got For Eggs and
Butter in 1900.

In an edition Of the Mexico Ledger
Of February 2, 1901, which Mrs. A. L.
YarneIl has, there is an account of the
number of eggs, poultry and pounds
of butter sold by her in 1900. The
report is as follows:
January, 40 pounds-Ss.
February, so pounds-$10.
March, As pounds-s9.
April, So pounds-S11.
May, 60 pounds-s12.
June, 60 pounds-S13.O6.
July, so pounds-s14.
August, 60 pounds-SI2.
September, 65 poumds-$13.
October, 20 pounds-S14.
November, 20 pounds--S14.
December, So pounds-s11.
This made a total for the butter
sold then Of Sal, about one-third Of
hat it would be today.
At the same time, Mrs. Yarnell sold
772 dozens Of eggs that year that
brought a total of $4,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
Lower Farm Machinery.

A reduction in the price of farming
implements ranging from 10 to 20 per
cent for the coming year is forecast
by the announcement of a price cut by
the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, of
South Bend, Ind, at this opening ses-
sion of the Mississippi Valley Imple-
ment Association convention at the
Planters Hotel Monday. The Oliver
company's action will probably precip-
itate a general reduction, according to
implement men.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
Announce Ea
gagen II of
Miss Burhl EIibbs

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Hibbs of
S52 North Monroe avenue, Columbia,
Ohio, the engagement Of
their daughter, Anna Burhl to Charles
Carroll Ebright of Fresno, Cal. The
date of the wedding has not yet been
announced.
Miss Hibbs has been engaged in
various kinds Of social work in the
past three years and served as execu-
tive secretary Of the Audrain County
Chapter of the Red Cross for the
past six months. During her stay in
Mexico, she made many friends both
here and in the county where much Of
her work was.
Mr.. Ebright served with the engi-
neering corps during the war, but for
the past year has been in business in
Springfield, Mass.
The Ledger joins the friends of
Miss Hibbs in extending c~ongratula-
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
WILL ADVERTISE

SIKEsTON, Mo, January IA
minimum working capital Of 100000
is included in the 1920 plans Of re-
Organization Of the Southeast Mis-
souri, Agricultural Bureau, which
hopes to develop the farm resources
Of This section to 3 great degree dur
ing the coming year.
1t is the opinion Of the officials Of
the association that. the eight coun-
ties of the district have sufficient fer
tility of soil to support much larger
population than is now found in the
area. Special efforts ara being made
to have corporations, land owners,
physicians and other professional
men and real estate men join the
association.
Much work was done during 1919
and a big program has been outlined
for the coming year. Efforts will be
made to secure financial support for
those that need it. An extensive adj
yertising program win be carried out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
Pastor
Fights For
Mod st .Attfa

CHICAGO, Jan. 7-Can laughter
and ridiculo by the men force Amer
lean women to more modest dress?
Chicago ministers are wondering if
such M attack on prevailing brevity
Of costume affected BY women win not
win where appeals to modesty have
failed.
At any rate they are willing to try
It, They also are willing TO prove
hat the protest Of The board Of tenn
GRANGE prohibition and public morals
II lie Methodist Episcopal Church
gainst "oontempt1ous treatment Of
Protestant minis sFs in the press, the
aogie9 and the speaking stage, can be
laEccd by equally eontemptuous
tTectMsnt Of modern foibies from the
pulpit
Led Ivy Ri hop Thomas Madison Of
ht Methodist Church, tie clergy of
chicago is launching a campaign Of
protest against moral laxity" that is
tinged with a measure Of ridicule.
Ministers who have never taken any
notice of such things as women's
dress, the stage and laxity of the mar
ital state are entering the campaign
with celebrity.
Laughing such conditions out of
court may be the most effective meth
dos after ALL" the Rev. Melbourne P.
Boynton of the Woodlawn Baptist
Church said. Appeals to modesty
have failed to make an impression on
the women who are dressing so out
rageously. Attacks on the filth found
in the theater only appear to increase
interest in the production and defeat
our intent.
No man likes to sc a woman with
dresses to the knees. But the women
think they do or they wouldn't wear
such clothes. Certainly many of them
are making their fieshly appeal with
no thought of beauty. Skinny limbs,
scrawny necks and shoulders are be-
ing exposed to public view where a
woman with common sense would
cover them, even if not for modesty's
sake.
IF every man would laugh heartily
every time he saw such a woman, if
husbands would ridicule foolish wives,
and if young men would turn away
with contemptuous disgust, it would
ctu the women more than any moral
appeal ever could.
"Tf silly women could only under
stand that the more their charms are
modcstly covered the more attractive
they are-if that simple fact could be
beaten into their heads in some man.
ner, worson would AGAIN become the
most appealing creatures in the world.
As ii IS. many of them are simply
s%eXless, yapid p~eacocks."
When "Aphrodite" was sung in
opera here this week, nearly twenty
ministers took occasion to ridicu1e ii
in the press. The attacks on the
onera were more contemptuous than
bitter.
at simply is the story Of a prosti-
tute paraded before the public
Bishop Samuel Fallows said.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
HYDE TAKES
OATH NOON
on a0H1lY

JEFFERSON CITY, Jan. lo.-In
the presence Of a vast crowd Judge
r. F. Walker, at noon today in the
rotunda Of the capital, administered
the oath Of office to Governor Hyde
Visitors from all parts Of the state
were in attendance and tho scene was
a most interesting AMI colorful one.
Many women visitors were here most
Of them having been actively inter-
estod IN the Republican campaign last
fall. Lieut.. Cob. Hiram Lloyd took
bis cath Of Office at 3 o'clock in the
Scnate chamber, over which he pre-
sides,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
Parish Elect vestry.

The Parish meeting of st. Paul's
Episcopal church of this city, was
held Monday. The following were
elected members Of the church vestry:
c. P. Malone, Robert Houkins, L. M.
White, Mrs. Robert Hopkins nd Mrs.
Gus Sunnen. Robert Hopkins was
elected delegate to the church con-
vention in st. Louis January 25, 26
and 9th. The Rev. George Wharton,
rector Of st. Paul'sr will attend the
meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
Two Directors
Reelected For
Coming Year

The annual election of directors Of
the Producers Grain Company was
held Saturday afternoon at 1 O'CLOCK
at the elevator. Two Of the outgo-
ing directors, Charles Clark and a
n. Day, we're reelected. TIE new
director elected was W. A. Shrout.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Mrs, Henry Miller, Mrs. J. A.
Glandon, Mrs, ". w. Pollock and
Misses Polly Miller and Mildred Clan
don went to Columbia Tuesday for
the day in Mrs. Pollock's car.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Mrs. A. P. johnson and daughter,t
Miss Franc johnson, who have been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Fry, Jr., have returned to Kansas
City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Just received a fine Ger Of Iowa Ear
Corn. Get yours while it is on track.
VIM. POLLOCK MILL & FLV. co.
ID wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
CHEAPER HOSIERY.

We have reduced the prices on our
hosiery. Our prices are based on to-
days market. JOHNSoN'S VARIETY
STORE. 1927 wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

The purpose Of the meeting, to take
up the enlargement Of the capital
stock of the company, was not ac-
complished as not enough stockhold-
ers were present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
Marriage License Issued.

A marriage license was issued to
Geo. H.Fennewald Of Martinsburg and
Miss Theresa H, Adrian of St. Louis
Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

GENERAL REDUCED PRICES
we are reducing our prices with the
xaarket. We can show you, JOHN
DDNs VARIETY STORE. 1O-2t WI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Bring your radiator repair work to
the SUNNEN MOTOR COMPANY.
1927 wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Fred s. Norris and R. s. Mont
gontary have gone on an automobile
trip throughsthe South. They expect
to be gone about three months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Watch u Saturday specials
MARROW & COX DRUGGISTS.
10-3t wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Bring your radiator repair work to
the SUNNEN MOTOR COMPANY.
10-2t WI.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

j. Fl. Hughes and e. A. Shannon re-
turned from Kansas City Tuesday
night, wher they had been on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Mrs. G. W.. Robertson, Jr., and little
son leave Thursday for a visit in st.
Joe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

AIRS. G. A. Barnes and Miss Mar
Sorie are home from a visit in St.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Mrs. August Heller of Sedalia ar
rived in Mexico Tuesday to visit her
father, J. w. Pratt, who is i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Watch u Saturday specials
MARROW & cox DRUGGISTS.
10-3t wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

E. A. Shannon, J. Fl. Hughes and
J. w. Million went to Kansas City
Tuesday on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

G. E. Keithley of Sturgeon was a
business visitor in Mexico Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Mrs. John Fecht has been elected
e. he Of tie Jesse School to fill
The yaeancE caused hy the resignation
Of G'adys Abingdon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Charles II. Moore of Vandalia spent
Tuesday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

COMA Imam, Of Kansas City, visited
his brother, Harvey Imam, and family
Monday night in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

J. F. Parker of Laddonia was a
Mexico visitor Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
SATURDAY SPECIALS.

San TOx Cough Syrup ....... 35c
Csc Salco Grip and Cold Remedy free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

E. R. Boothe of Sturgeon was d
Mexico visitor Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

Bring your radiator repair work to
the sUNNEN MOTOR COMPANY.
1927 WI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13
Nyals Cough Syrup 30 cents
zoe SalkO Grip and Cold remedy free

Bulk chocolates regular price 80 cts.
a pound, Saturday only, a pound so
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-01-13

MARROW & cox DRUGGISTS.
d Fri wit
Smyrna times., 1921-07-27
COMMUNITY CITIZENS MEET
Organized Thursday Night With L. NJ.
Price, President; H. J. Lower, Sec.

Organized Thursday Night With L. NJ.
Price, President; H. J. Lower, Sec.
Thursday evening last an organiza-
tion of Community Citizens was eff
fected with L. NJ. Price as president
and Harry ]. Lower as secretary. An
other meeting will be held Thursday
August 4th in the Century Club House
at which all who are interested in the
Sunday Blue Law question are invited
to attend At this meeting an effort
to devise some ways and means for a
more quiet Sabbath will be made. Fol-
lowing the organization Thursday
night the following resolutions were
adopted:
The growing practice of secular pursuits on
the Sabbath Day in Smyrna, evidenced by open
places of business and toll and the prevalent
participation in pleasures unsuited to a Holy
Day; have occasion in the minds of the better
class of this towns citizenship deep concern
and sorrow. Sabbath desecratiOn is partly due
TO the desire for commercial gain and worldly
profit on the part of the few and partly due
to carelessness and neglect the part of the
many.
1t seems imperative that call to conscience
be sounded. The American Sabbath cOnscen-
tiously observed has safe-guarded our most
cherished institutions. maintained American
ideals, and secured the special favor of AL
| mighty God. With the American Sabbath gone
or loosely observed. there is mperiIled oul
| American civilization. The people of Smyrna
are appealed to in conscience and highest self.
| interest to practice individually a remember
ed Sabbath Day." to refrain from purchases Of
/ all commodities Sunday and to cooperate
in such way as will secure the observance o.
| Sunday law and assure quiet day of rest
Friday evening, August 5th, there
will be a Community Sing at tn,
school grounds at which the Sylves
ters' Concert Band is expected to fur
nish music. The program calculate
to make Smyrna ring with good oil,
songs and music. There will also b.
short addresses.
Smyrna times., 1921-07-27

bringing the opportunity to the chill,
idren of all the people to Sc. this higA-
er education. The loud objec;ors are
generally those who will be most bene-
fitted by this broader policy of public
school education. Teaching domestic
science, manual training and agricul-
ture, are very necessary departments
in the public schools"