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The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE

N. D. Evans left yesterday for Jeffer.
son City.
Mrs. r. L. Hunt returned to her home
in McBaine yesterday.
odon Guitar left yesterday for St.
Louis to spend two or three days
Miss ". A. Mordica left this morning
for St. Louis to visit with her friends.
W. H. Brown left this morning for
Hallsville on business.
T. c. Foreman left this morning for
Hallsville on business.
Mrs. r. c. Pool and Mrs. o. D. Grim.
stead Of Centralia returned to their home
yesterday.
A. B. Cline went to jefferson City yes
terdsy to attend the city and county
school superintendenis' convention.
Mrs. Charles Shelnuit returned to her
home in McBaine yesterday after visiting
her father. c. ". COOnce.
Miss Vera Landrun, who has been Wis
iting with Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Miller,
left this morning for her home in Mex
leo.
J. H. Samuels. who has been visiting
here with his daughter, Mrs. E. C. Nc
Millen, left this morning, for his home
in Trego County, Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Richardson, who
have been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
S. F. Conley, left this morning for their
home in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mrs. r. l. Brown Of Centralia, Mo-,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
". II. Brown of llO6 Paquin for the
last few days, left for her home yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Howard of Moberly,
Mo- who have been visiting their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Roy R. Wright, for the last two
weeks, left for Mexico, Mo-. yesterday
to visit another daughter, Mrs. Estil Nc.
Donough.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
CHILDREN SHOW
BETTER HEALTH
Red Cross Campaign A Success
Say Teachers in Colum-
bia Schools.

Now that the school year is half gone,
an estimate may be made to the measure
Of success that has greeted the Red Cross
health Campaign in the public schools,
and as to the possibilities ef deriving any
permanent benefits from it.
While the health chores that the chil-
dren are doing each day will be of some
value to them, the work will not have
succeeded to any great extent unless il
teaches positive habits. In the lower
grades the chances for success seem to be
much better, as the children there are
younger and as yet have few strong hab;
its to be overcome. ~
In order to keep up the childrens' in.
terest in the work, the title of page is
given each one who has done his chores
regularly. washed his hands and slept
with the windows open for three weeks.
The next reward is the title of squire
ard, later on, the supreme honor of be-
coming e knight.
Since the first Of September approx.
mately 100 children have been given
either medical or dental attention and
in all the schools there has been steady
increase towards normal weight.
The majority Of Columbia teachers
feel that the children are wider-awake
and brighter generally because of the
work of the health campaign. In some
cases the progress is unusually marked
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
MAY FORM NEW
FARMERS'BODY
Fair Legislation To Be Object
Of New Association if
Formed.

1t has been proposed that the variou.
farmers organizations of the state form
one committee to promote the needed
agricultural laws Of the state At yes.
ierday's meeting of the executive com
mittee of the Missouri Farm Bureau
Federation the following resolution was
adopted:
That The Missouri Farmers Associa.
lion, the Grange and the Farmers Union
be invited to unite with the Missouri
Farm Bureau Federation in forming a
farmers legislative committee composed
of one representative from each organiza-
ton, this committee 20 act as a coOrdinat-
ing agency between the various farmers
organizations and the Legislature TO Sc
cure fair and reasonable legislation al-
fecting farmers
A letter outlining this plan has been
sent to the various organizations named.
The Farm Bureau Federation has desig-
mated h. w. Brown of CarrOllton TO act
as its representative if this committee is
formed.
In presenting this plan to the executive
committee of the federation, A. J. Meyer,
secretary of the organization, pointed out
that each Of the above organizations had
a. more or less clearly defined legislative
program; that each one sent a representa-
tive to jefferson City but none were in
position TO speak for the best interests
Of all, whereas one committee working
for their combined interests could ac-
Complish much.
The legislative program of the Missouri
Farm Bureau Federation, adopted during
their meeting in Columbia last week,
covers:
!. Appropriation for the College Of
Agriculture.
,. Non-slock and non-profit law for
Missouri.
3. Better educational system in rural
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
Founder of St. Valentines Day
Was Prosecuted Roman Priest

by the clergy. They tried 70 place names
Of saints in the drawing, thinking the,
would improve the public morals by fur,
nishing more seda,e -efinities.'
According to the French custom, the
couple who were brought together BY
this selection on St. Valentines Day
stood in the relation of cavalier and
lady-of beauty for one year, unless, as a
sarcastic bachelor says, terminated by
the marriage or death Of the pariies.'
In Bailey's Dictionary, l72l. he ex.
plains the celebration Of ST. Valentine 5
Day: About this time of year-the
month Of Fcbruary-ihe birds choose their
mates, and perhaps thence came the dear
custom Of young men and maidens choos.
ing their valentines, Or special loving
friends, on that day; pretty and. .poetical.
but not entirely satisfactory.
The attempts to substitute names Of
the saints in the drawing for affinities on
this day were not successful, according
TO "CuriOsities\ of Popular Customs" /:
But see how strong the old Adam in
the heart of the unregenerate youth was.
not satisfied to initiate those holy fathers
and ballot for ghostly partner in heav-
en-. 1t longed for tangible flesh and
blood Of that delightful variety which
has a piece of the devil in, and is known
as woman.
Valentines appropriateness to the
spring season is in a general way obvious
enough, but the association of the lovers
festival with St. Valentine seems to be
purely accidental. Until nearb the clese
Of the 10Th century, the custom of send
ing valentines-anOnymous love-iokens.
written or otherwise-on St. Valentines
Day was fairly general. They gradually
lost their original significance and the
custom, where it survives, has become
vulgarized." Cheap postage and printing
brought in the comic valentine with its
different purpose.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that letters ot
administration with will annexed, on the
estate of Margaret 7. Evans. deceased,
were granted 10 the undersigned on the
on the l7ih day Of January, lS2l, by the
Probate Court Of Boone County, Mis-
souri. All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit them
to me for allowance within SIX months
after the date Of granting said letters, or
they may be precluded from any
benefit Of said estate; and if such claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of granting said letters they
shall be forever barred.
This l7th day Of January, 1921.
]. H. Reid, Administrator with will
annexed.
Attest: H. A. Collier, Judge Of Probate.
Last insertion Feb. IL.
Better Meats-Richards Market.-Adv.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
THE CALENDAR

Feb. Basketball, C. H. S. VS.. Troy.
Feb. 5.-W. A. A. Vaudeville, Univer.
sity Auditorium.
Feb. 9.-Lambert Murphy. tenor. in
the University Auditorium at BIS O'Clock
Auspices of the Phi Mu Alpha.
Feb. IL, IL and l3-State conference
Of Student Volunteer Band in Columbia.
Feb. l5-Banquet by Boone County
Medical Association commemorating the
eightieth anniversary Of DR.. A. ". Nc
Alester.
Feb. l8-l9-Basketball, Drake vs.. Mis-
souri.
Feb. q, 22-Local American Legion
post gives motion picture show at Odeon
Theater.
Feb. q, 24-The Green Jug" musical
comedy by journalism students.
Feb. 25-26-Tuesday Club benefit for
public library in the University Auditor.
ium.
Mar. 4-5-Basketball, Kansas Agsies
vs.. Missouri.
Mar. 3l-MenOrah Society Essay Con.
test closes.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02

sCood morning, It's St. Valentine S
Day." addressed TO anyone in Shakes
peare's time on February IA gave those
who spoke il first the right to expect a
present from the person spoken TO. Ii is
also probable that during the same per-
iod the postmen, had there been any,
would have been overlooked with gilt
edged cards bearing a cupid hunting, and
the picture Of lovely maiden with a
colored dress seated before a church.
No doubt there were verses TO the effect
that roses are red, violeis are blue, and
the receiver Of this should be called the
"Candy-Kid,'
1t is one Of the strange tricks Of fate
that the person whose name is used to
designate the annual lovers announce
ment day that comes on February IA,
was a serious Roman priest who doubt.
less never enjoyed any of the privileges
of his institution" He wrote no love
songs. No one rises up to accuse him
Of making sheeps'eyes at any Roman
maiden. He was a bishop, or pope, Of
Rome, who stood steadfast in his faith
during the Claudian prosecutions and
for that faith was cast into prison. There
he cured the keepers daughter of blind
ness. 1T is the pleasure of Cupid, blind
himself, to bring upon his votaries
similar blindness, not a cure" declares
Walsh in his "Curicsiiies of Popular Gus
TOMS.
In Rome it became the custom on the
celebration of St. Valentines Day for an
equal number of young men and women
to put their names in a vessel and each
draw out the name of one of the oppo-
site sex. In addition, they put in the
name Of their choice for the ensuing year.
This supplied the young people with
of their own choice and one
chosen by luck to be admired during the
year. This selection of objects for ad.
miration was looked upon with disfavor
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
UNIVERSITY NEWS

". 7. Angle left today for Centralis
where he will do practice teaching.
F. NJ. Dockridge formerly Of the SapE
Shoe Co.. is now connected with the
Miller Shoe Co.
The Phi Gamma Delta fraternity gave
swimming party Saturday night at the
Christian College swimming pool
Miss Catherine Moore. student in the
University, left Monday for her home in
Laclede where she will spend the week.
Miss Cecilia Noanan will come soon
from Fl. Lelvenworth 10 visit Mrs. J. P.
Kelly. They will leave for Boston Feb.
ruary IS.
]. Ross Fleetwood left yesterday for
Pationsburg where he will teach voca-
tional agriculture in the high school. For
the past month he has been doing prac-
tice teaching in AuKvasse, Mo.
p. F. Schowengerdt, University soils
specialist, left last night for Montgomery
Comfy to assist the county agent there
in conducting extension schools at Jones'
burg and Middletown. A two-day ses-
sion is to be held in each place.
". ]. Dooley of Ford, Kan, has ar
rived in Columbia to enroll in the School
of Journalism of the University as vo-
cational student. He served with the
Thirty-fifth division, which was made up
Of the Missouri and Kansas National
Guards. while in France.
Miss Helen NJ Richards is in charge
Of the program for Sunday evenings open
house for Episcopal students at 8O9 Rol-
Inns street. Miss Florence Potter ard
William Jackson compose the refresh
ment committee Bishop Frederick John
son is expected to be present.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
NEWS OF THE STATE

Two hundred and fifty members of the
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce are
an Jefferson City today to visit the Leg.
'islature. They attended a joint session
of the House and Senate and inspected
the State Penitentiary. The trip was
made at the invitation Of Governor Hyde.
AT a conference of advertising men
held at St. Joseph this week plans were
made for the organization of a Missouri
association of advertising clubs. Repre-.
sentatives from advertising clubs Of ST.
Louis, Kansas City, Joplin and ST. Jo-
seph were present
A delegation from MaryyilIe composed
Of President Ira Richardson W. A..
Blagg, president of the board of regents
from the college, Fred Hull and Will
Phares will appear before the committee
on appropriations tonight at jefferson
City in behalf of the State Collese 10.
Gated in Maryville. The college is ask
ing for S66l 500 for the maintenance and
building of new buildings The visiting
committee has made no formal recon.
mendation as to the amount which should
be appropriated to the college. The
state tax commission recommended S293.-
500 for MaryT;lle. In the amount asked
for by the college. S3lo,5Oo is for a new
dormilory and the completion Of other
buildings. The other items are 100000
for salaries, 5000 for general repair
and improvement, $500 for library.
$4,000 for coal and freight, $4,000 for
departmental supplies and equipment.
and $500 for rural school extension.
A passenger station is being built by
the NJ. X. & I. railroad at North Jeffer.
son. 1t is to replace the one which burn
ed a year ago. Since then, a box car
has been used as a station. The con-
tractor for the building is T. H. johnson
of SedaIia.
Brookfield has the distinction of bsv-
ing the first jury to be composed entire
ly of women. This jury will hear its first
case today.
Efforts arc being. made by the State
Committee Of Medical Education to OBJ
tain appropriations for the erection of
state hospital at Columbia. The Audrain
County Medical Society, in endorsing the
move, wishes also to have established a
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
Inhn H. Estes Re turns

John H. Estes has return ed to Colum-
bia after a business trip to New York
City.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02

Efforts arc being. made by the State
Committee Of Medical Education to oh.
tain appropriations for the erection of a
state hospital at Columbia. The Audrain
County Medical Society, in endorsing the
move, wishes also to have established a
full course in medical education here.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02

Missouri, including the county unit sys'
TEN of administration.
q. Good roads.
5. Reasonable dog law.
8. Law relating to the chariering Of
promotion companies.
7. Guaranty deposit law.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
IRIS BATHS PREVENT COLDS
Japanese Furnish BathhOuses With
Special Water on May 8.

Each year on May 8 the japanese
public lighthouses furnish their guests
with an iris water bath. From days Of
old it has been believed that bathing in
water in which the leaves an d roots OF
the iris are immersed is eff cacious in
preventing colds. When placed in warm
water the iris leaves give off volatile
oil having an agreeable odor- This oil
pene,rates through the glands of the skin
and stimulates circulation.
Bathing for too long a time is to be
avoided, however, as the great stimula-
lion brings on feeling of drowsiness.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
SWEET POTATO CROP LARGE
5000 Acres. Averaging 100 Bushels
Grown in Missouri Ar,.II--

o'VVO acres, Averaging 100 Bushels
GroWn in Missouri Annually.
sweet potatoes to the amount Of 5000
acres, averaging 100 bushels to the acre
are grown in Missouri annually. accord
ing to statement made by ]. T. Rosa
Jr-' IN an experiment station circular
soon to be issued. Mr.. Rosa points Out
that this is true despite the fact that Mis-.
souri, is on the northern edge of the reg.
ion considered adapted for sweet potsto
growing. This is another striking dem.
onstration that Missouri soil and climate
will produce anything from peanut. to
flax.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02
winnipeg's Exports to U. s. Grow

Winnipeg's Exports to u. S. Grow.
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Feb. 2.-The
value of exports from Winnipeg to the
United States in 1920 was about $50.
100000 There was a $l0,O00,0O0 in
crease in wheat, lumber, cement and
Ioultry. The value Of exports in 1919
was si0.0OOO0O and in 1913 it was s45,-
100000.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-02

Brookfield has the distinction of hay-
ing the first jury to be composed entire
ly of women. This jury will hear its first
case today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-15
Dollar Day Specials
for Men

Mems Ties. of figured silk pop
lin. four-in-hand style, with wide
open ends. regular soc ties. Dollar
Day. A for S4.OO
Mems Dress Shirts. of woven
madras and fine count percale,
made with soft double cuffs. regu-
lar S1.39 to s1.79 values. IN sizes
II to II. special. Dollar Day at,
each. LOO
Mems Shirts. of fine count per-
Gale and fancy madras. made with
soft collars attached, double French
cuffs. a sample line of S1.90 shirts,
in sizes IA II to II. special. Dollar
Day. each. 81. 90
Mems Work Gloves, gauntlet
style. of soft steam-proof horsehide.
large permanent stiff cuff, sizes
s u to 10. regular $3.50 value. spe-
cial for Dollar Day. a pair. $500
Mems Athletic Union Suits, of
woven madras, self-striped, cut
very full and well made. sizes "a
to IS. regular price $3.50, special
for Dollar Day, each. 81 90
Mems Athletic Union Suits, of
checked nainsook, cut full and well
made. in all sizes. regular price
s1.0o, special. % suits for $1.00
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-15

Cnbleached t. T.. Muslin. weight inches wide.
smooth and regular price 10c yard. spe-
cial. 20 yards for $500
"Climax" Unbeached T. Muslin, 36 inches wide, full
bolts fine close desirable for household
quality special Dollar 10 yards for ST. 90
Muslin, "Fairyand" brand So inches wide fine
little dressing regular price 15c
Peppere" Shooting, 81 inches wide beached brown
excellent quality seamless sheetng special for
Dollar Observation-Disclosures yards 81 90
"a limit of yards a customer)
Calico calcutta black and light
blue, complete assortment of patterns special for Dollar
Day. 20 yards for $1.00
"a limit yards a customary
Half Linen Toeling. II inches wide heavy weight
absorbent regular zoe value special Dollar
Day. 8 yards for $1.OO
Bingham, full width, fine count. in mostly dark
checked and plaid patterns regular price
cial -.--.--...-.--.; a YARDS LOT $4.OO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-15
Dollar Day Notions

Dollar Day NOCIOnS
Nets Universal Fashionete Bownet and Ell
Dollar $1.0O
Puritan Dressmaker Pins u pound box regular Csc box
quality regular 15c cards. real
Dollar
regular cards. special
Household checks, plain
white Dollar each 81 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-15
Don't Miss These Values i'm the Basement!
Fine Domestic Bargains for Dollar Day

Apron Bingham, wide, standard CHECK, pat
terms in black and brown regular 15c quality spe-
ciaI. 10 yards for $500
Towels, by 30-inch bleached with hemmed
ends and Turkey red border regular price Csc special for
Turkish Bath Towels, "a by 44-inch SIZE heavy weight
pure stitch absorbent and service
these fine soc towels, Dollar Day 3 for S1.OO
Pillow AZ by S6nch size. heavy weight beached
muslin ironed. with three-inch hem with hem
stitching regular special Dollar Day for 81 90
Sheets 9o-inch size of bleached heavy
and ironed, regular $3.50 value
each paw
limit of a customary
PercaIe a standard cloth, entirely
of patterns and colors on light and dark
regular price special Dollar Day $1OO
Tissues wide, striped patterns, light
grounds, sheer, fine material Dollar Day. yards $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-15
Dollar Day Trimmings

Dollar Lay trimmings
White Embroidered Wolfe E1Ouncings $3.50 and
$2OO values special for Dollar Day yards 81 90
White Embroidery 27 inches WIDE heavily
regular $3.50 values special for Dollar yards 81 90
EcrII F4ouncings and landings
values. $3.50 and $500 yard. special for Dollar
Day.. = yards for $1.0O
Val Laces and insertions, regular
special for Dollar Day. yards 81 90
Observation-Disclosures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-15
Dollar Day Stationery

Dollar Day Stationery
Stationery regular 39c white and spe-
c1ally priced Dollar Day 4 boxes S1.00
Stationery, regular boxes including gingham
lined envelope style, special for Dollar
lay = boxes Tor S3.0O
Stationery regular $3.50
c1ally priced for Dollar Day, $1.0O
Envelopes package of "a sells regularly
special for Dollar Day. 10 packages for 81. 90
Framed Mottoes-An regular s1.25 values. Dollar
10
All regular Csc values Dollar Day. 500
Stationery-Main
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-15
Notable Feature of our Great June Drive

Unbieached Muslin, SO inches
wide, standard L. L. Muslin. me-
dunn weight, soft finish, - a
extra special,
20 yards for.
"a limit of 20 yards to a customer)
UnbIeached Muslin, SO inches
wide, extra quality. same weight
and count as Hope" muslin, splen-
did for sheets and pillow - =
cases. extra special Dol
lar Day, 10 yards for.
Bleached Muslin, Sc inches wide,
full standard quality, firm, even
weave. soft finish, spe- ~ "A
cial for Dollar Day,
10 yards for ..-.....-
Turkish Towels, IS by 36-inch
size, medium weight, soft finish, a
splendid hand towel, ~ a
regular zoe value,
special, z for. ........
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-15
Dollar Day Shoe Specials

Infants Sandals, very flexible
soles, of brown and white leather.
sizes 1 to 5, special Dollar Day,
Infants Pumps, of black and
brown leather, one-strap style, with
very flexible soles, sizes l to Az.
keds, of brown canvas, reinforced
toes. extra strong soles and fiber in
soles, sizes to 2, special, a
par. S4 90
Basement Shoes
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For Summer Work

quality. medium size, simple
regular price 59c, special for S1O0
colored
stamped embroidery 75c
Dresses, o pque stamped
embrodering regular S13 special
Dollar $1O0
Towels, embroiderng,
Dollar 81 90
Pillows regular special
r Goods
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Dollar Day Specials in
Mems Wear

Meus PercaIe Shirts. with collar attached, coat
style, many desirable patterns 'n all sizes, regular
$3.50 and sl.75 values for Dollar M
Day, each. ~ - - -
Mems Athletic Union Suits, of checked nainsook.
good heavy weight, all sizes. regu- Ct m
lar price $3.50. Dollar Day - - wv
Mems Knit Union Suits, in sizes "a. SO and 3s
only, regular $3.50 garments, special C 4 m
for Dollar Day, suit. - 4 w.
Mems Silk Hose, of pure thread silk in black.
brown and white, all sizes, regular Csc and 15c
values. Dollar CH M
Mems Isle Hose, in black. gray and brown.
values up to SIC. to close out Dol ca M
lar Day d paiFS ior ~ - - -
Mems Hose Supporters single grip. regular 35c
value, special for Dollar m
Day. ................. 3 pairs for ~ Din wv
Mems Hose Supporters double grip. regular SOC
values, special for Dollar M
Day. 3 pairs for - II wv
Mems Soft Collars, Tide make. a fine assert
Rs sns Of p s5gss ssguar soc and 5s
Mems Belts, regular soc values. a m
Dollar Day. A for - d 6VV
Mems Suspenders, including President style,
Tssnlar price sse special pa R1.l1 for &1OO
Mems Wear-Main Floor
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-08-18
Glad to Get Rid Of Ii

Mrs. Mary Bhurke, 1897 N. AL
lister St., Sanfrancisco, Calf,
writes: 81 have been troubled
wife backache; took two Foley
Kidney Pills and they helped me
so good my back stopped pain
ing me. am so glad to get rid
of it," Women find great relief
in Foley Kidney Pills.-Sherman
Robbins Il Sons local agents.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-08-18
Not Necessary to Travel

The season is here when many
hay fever and asthma sufferers
seek relief at health resorts.
Those who remain at home can
find relief in Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t spreads a healing, sooth'
ing coating over tickling, irritat
ing membranes, eases choking
and gasping, and aids to refresh
ing sleep.-Sherman Robbins II
Sons local agents.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-08-18
Delco Light Plant for Sale

Have one Is Light Delco Elec.
trio plant for sale. Been used
less than one year. In good con
dition except meter which has
been returned to company for re.
pairs or a new one under their
guarantee. Sells for $545 90
new. Will take $3.50 90 and put it
on base IN your own home.
j. T.. Burgher, Clay City, NY.