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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Jan. T. The State Executive Committee of the American Legion is preparing an anti-Japanese land ownership bill. similar to that adopted in Cali fornia. for submission to the Texas State Legislature. Legion officers here announced today.
 According to reports from Ameri- can Legion posts throughout Texas agitation for legislation prohibiting Orientals from colonizing any part of the state is gaining ground rap idly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07
Lid On" in Montana. Dry
 Law Officers Are Warned

HELENA Mont. Jan. 7.-Formal notice that the lid is on and stays on" was served on Montana dry law enforcement officers yesterday by Atty. Cen w D. Rankin, who as- sumed office this week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07
Urged to Name Secretary
 Interior Who Knows Alaska

MARION, O., Jan : John E Ballaine, of Seattle formerly of Sew ard Alaska. conferred with Presi- dent Elect Warren C. Harding yes ierday and urged appointment of a Secretary of Interior in the next cabinet familiar with Alaskan a aFfairs
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07

would nuIlify Californias anti-Japdn- csc land ownership law CT grant clti' zenship rights to Japanese residents of the United States. Similar action taken by the House is expected.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. T. Preparations on the part of the United States Government for the negotiation of @ treaty with Japan defining the property and other rights of Japanese Nationals in the United States have been broadened to include consultation with leaders in Congress. The suggestion that Congressional leaders be called into conference is understood to have been made by State Department or licials with d view of inSuring ap- proval by Congress of various pro- visions of the proposed treaty.
 Roland & Morris the American Ambassador to Japan who has been conducting the treaty negotiations with Baron Shidehara, the Japanese Ambassador here, has already con ferred with Representative Julius Kahn of California, Senator Hiram w. Johnson of California, the only member of the Senate Foreign Re lations Committee from the Paciiic Coast States, and with Representa- tive Albert Johnson of Washington, chairman of the House Immigration Committee and ii is understood con fcrences with other members of both the Senate and House are contem- plated.
 Representative Kahn. after his conference at the State Department with Mr. Morris said he had reason to believe that Japan had withdrawn opposition to the California law as r?tified by the voters of that State in the November election prohibiting Japanese from acquiring title to real estate.
 The understanding here has been that the negotiations between Am bassador Morris and the Baron have not reached the stage of actual drafting of the proposed treaty and this understanding was said by MT. Kahn to have been borne out by the impressions he had received in his discussions with Mir. Morris. Sat isfactory progress, it is said, has been made in the negotiations, how ever, and mass of material in the
  shape of reports is understood to be about ready for submission to the Tokio Government and to the State Department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07
Tacoma Business Man Ends
 Life in Ex-Wife's Presence

TACOMA, Wash. Jan. 7-OaClr Peterson. Tacoma coal dealer com mitted suicide yesterday in the pres ence of his former wife. who had just secured her divorce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07

OAKLAND. Cal, Jan. 7-J x. Quinn. general manager of e shoe company here. ended his life D. shooting yesterday while in the safe deposit department of the Central National Bank. where he had sohe to deposit yauables.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07
SQUARE DEAL IS NEW IRISH PEACE PLEDGED ALASKA DISCUSSIONS ARE BY C0RD0VA MAN SCHEDULED, CLAIM
Declares in Telegram to Me. Bride Sole Aim Will Be
 to Serve Alaskans.

Expressing his appreciation of his endorsement by National Committee man ]. C. Mcbride, George c. Haze let of Cordoya, in a telegram just received by Mr Mcbride declares if appointed Governor of Alaska he will stand for nothing but '"the square leaP for every Alaskan.
 Mr HaZelet's telegram reads: q thank you for the endorsement given me If appointed my one object will be to serve the best interests of all the people. In other words l shall stand for nothing but THE SQUARE DEAL"
 In making public MT. Hazelet's telegram, MT Mcbride said that there was nothing that he could add to the statement contained He said hat he was sure of Mir. Hazelets Alaska and of his ability to do so and for that reason he had no hesitancy ill unreservedly endorsing his candi- dacy for the governorship.
 KETCHlkAN, Alaska, Jan. T. TelegramS of congratulations have been sent from here by a number o1 prominent Republicans to ]. C. Me Bride and George C. Ilazelet fol- lowing the announcement that Mr Mcbride had formally announced his support of the latters candidacy for Governor of Alaska.
 PETERSBURG, Alaska, Jan T. Prominent Republicans here are pleased with J. c. McBride's endorse ment of George C. Hazeelt. and have telegraphed him their pledges of sup port Telegrams of congratulatioa have also been sent to Mr Hazelet
 CORDOVA, Alaska, Jan. Con graulations from all sections of the Territory continue to pour upon George C. Hazelet. following his e2 1orsement by Republican National Committeeman J. C. Mcbride. Pledg e5 of support have been received by MT Hazelet from every Judicial Div .siOn in the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07
Latest Bulletins By Special Gable

GENEVA, Jan. 7.-Sweden today notified the Secretary of the League of Nations that she has ratified the protocol establishing a court of inter national justice. She thus becomes the first Of the signatory countries to ratify.
 ENGLAND. Ark, Jan. 7.-Six per- sons were burned to death, two fatal ly injured and three others serious. ly burned in fire which destroyed the Royal Hotel here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-01-07
CALIFORNIA ASKS U. s. TO 90 SLOW ON JAPAN TREATY
State Senate Adopts Resolu- tions Protesting Against
 Ratification of Law CONGRESS TAKING HAND
House and Senate Leaders Consulted in Negotiations
 Over Proposed Treaty.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. 7.-The California State Senate today unanI- mously adopted joint resolution asknq the Federal Government to conclude no treaty with Japan that would nuIIify CaIifornia's anti-Japan- csc land ownership law CT grant citi- zenship rights to Japanese residents of the United States. Similar action taken by the House is expected.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

"Texas Is leading the South in the
campaign 90 maintain and increase
the extent Of diversified farming as
practiced this year, and In prevent
ing any increase In present cotton
acreage for 1922" according to r.
F. Shropshire, Secretary Manager Of
the United Campaign for Better Agri-
culture, for the State.
eat the recent cotton convention
Mt Birmingham, Alabama, ut which
every cotton producing State was
represented, the campaign program,
as outlined by Texas, at the confer
ence in Dallas on September 10th,
was adopted, practically without a
change. as the program for the en-
tire cotton belt.
Texas Live At Home Day, No
vember 10th, promises, from infor-
nation received throughout the State
TO be success in practically every
county Of the State.
ut was also agreed by the Off
Gals at the Birmingham conference
that every cotton state will be call
ed upon TO hold like meetings In ev-
cry county. This movement covers
the cotton belt TO the remotest COM
munity and is backed by the leading
farmers, bankers, and business men
of every county in the South. Our
people have at last realized the folly
Of the one crop system and every
where expressed the determination
to live at home and make cotton a
surplus or money crop. This action
will demonstrate 70 the world that
the people Of the South realize the
responsibility resting upon them; and
cotton will be made r blessing in
stead Of a curse TO those who pro-
duce II.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

The Chamber Of Commerce other reports TO
the contrary. notwithstanding. Is Of the most
vital factors in the upbuilding OF any town, and
the work that the Chamber OF Commerce has
accomplished for Lubbock has been great With.
out a good live organization Of this kind little
could be done toward fostering progressive move
ments. 1t would be a matter Of everybody 8
business is nobody's business. and hence nobody $
Misunderstanding done would be the result. LIB
book can boast OF the best organization Of this
kind anywhere and we have at the head OF this or
ganzation live wire. man full OF pep and en-
ergy one who can turn off more work in a
given time than any in the city and we should
back Mr. Keen in the work of the Chamber in a
financial way and give him personal assistance
when called upon. in putting over the many great
things for Lubbock. Every man should become
a member OF the Lubbock Chamber of Com
merce. and the women not barred. Be a
member of this organization and contribute fifty
cents or a dollar to the Lubbock Chamber of
Commerce if you have further interest in the
town than to get your mail at the Lubbock post
office. Every nonresident property owner should
support the Chamber of Commerce. for it is by
the efforts of this organization that their property
has steadily increased in value.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15
WITHOUT FURTHER
COMMENT

Charley Harris, n printer Of Fort
Worth, got slightly pceved at a let
ter from doctor who wanted bids
on several thousand lctterheads, diff
fcrcnt sizes, different grades and
different colors, and wanted the prin-
ting forr held standing. SO Chaley
took his typewriter % hand and
wrote as follows, according to Kan
sas City Post:
Am in the market for bids on one
operation for appendicitis. One, two,
or five inch incision-with or with
out ether-also with or without
nurse. II appendix is found TO be
sound, want quotations 20 include
putting same back and cancelling
order. II removed, successful bid
der is expected to hold incision open
sixty days, as ! expect TO be in the
market for an operation for gall
stones at that time and want 10 save
the cost Of cutting"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15
WEST TEXAS EXHIBITS
ARE NOW AT HOUSTON

The All West Tevas Agricultural
Exhibit which was awarded first
prize At the Texas Cotton alace In
the Inter-Se tional contest with the
South and Central Texas is now on
exhibition at the Houston Fair and
Exposition The Exhibit rs in charge
Of r. NJ Whitaker, Exhibit Manager
Of the West Texas Chamber Of Com
merce.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

The people of Lubbock. and our readers in
general would no doubt be surprised if they knew
just how many travelling men make their territory
from this point Lubbock's wholesale business has
increased at wonderful rate and hundreds of
statesmen represent Lubbock firms over large ter
ritory every week besides the large number that
make this their headquarters by reason OF the
splendid hotel accommodations and the railroad
facilities
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15
Texas is Leading the Movement for
Diversified Farming and to Hold
The Cotton Acreage Down in 1872

These pledges made on Live AT
Home Day throughout Texas and all
other Southern States will hold the
cotton acreage down 10 present fig
ures and make each farm self-sup-
tanning, and these pledges lived up to.
will bring high prices and prosperity
next fall instead Of low prices and
hard times, which will result II acre
age Is increased and an average crop
OF twelve TO thirteen million baAs Is
produced.
Program for Texas Live At Home
Saturday, November 10Th.
Meeting TO be held at I 100 r. NJ.
at the Court House Of every Cotton
Producing County in the State on
above date.
ist.-Best method Of boil weavil
control-cutting and burning Of the
stalks, etc.
2nd.-Adyantages Of diversified
farming in the production Of suffi-
cient food and feed crops for the
maintenance Of each farm and in ad-
dition, livestock-hogs and poultry
Of better breeds.
srd.-The disadvantages OF an all
cotton crop.
These points TO be covered by the
principal speaker at each meeting.
BY vote Of meeting repledging
ourselves to a safe and sane diver
sified farming program. rs practiced
this year-l92i, for 1922.
By vote Of meeting pledging our
selves against any increase in the
present cotton acreage for 1922.
c. /. Curb, q Mullin. passed
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15
MORE THAN HALF BALE TO
ACRE FROM kERLEY FARM

J. W Kerley is wearing a typical
rlainsman's smile this week, as he
has just learned that from seventeen
acres of cotton on his farm fourteen
miles east Of town has been gath
cred nine bales and four hundred
pounds.
Mr.. Kerley is well pleased with the
row crop also. as il is just as fine as
can be.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15
ABOUT THE AVALANCHE

The Lubbock Avalanche is now is
sued Semi Weekly, the first issue
having reached our exchange table
last week. Lubbock has grown to
such proportions that n twice a week
edition was found necessary. Editor
Dow Of the Avalanche is equal TO
the occasion and will continue 20 give
the people Of that section the very
best in newspaperdom. Lynn Coun-
~ News.
On the first Of November, the Lub-
book Avalanche became semi-week-
~, thereby adding more laurels 20
those which IL has already attained.
For years, the Avalanche has been
the browning achievement in the
weekly newspaper field Of the Pan
handle and many an admirer Of that
paper has wondered how Dow did H..
They'll wonder more than ever with
two Avalanches a week but they
won't find out Editor Dow keeps
his secret well PERHAPS that's the
reason he never hoh-nobs with the
rest Of the gang az the annual press
uectings-he's afraid that some Of
those curious guys would worm it
orr Of him. Il goes without saying
that the semi-weekly will flourish
that's the Dow way. Southwest
Plainsman, amarillo. Tex
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

AS has been urgeu in former issues OF the
Avalanche. we believe that it is very important
that great care be exercised by the farmers in
buying cotton seed from dealers who bring
ing the seed from boil weevil infested sections.
IL would be nothing short OF calamity to get
boil weevil started in this great country. They
might lot live here some contend, but better
not be too sure about II.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

What blessing the ineshaustible and un-
limited supply of fine water is to the Plains coun-
Try While other sections of the State suffer
ing for lack of water, and are facing a famine
we have it in the greatest abundance clear and
sparkling rain or shine. in drouth in the rainy
season. Come to the Great South Plains.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15
LIVESTOCK SALES


This week Ray x. Bruner OF
Hereford bought from Otis Trulove
n Amarillo a bun-h Of calves from
the Floyd County ranch Of Mr..
rruelove for delivery in Floydada
The price was $3.50 per head. Mr..
Bruner also bought about POO head
Of calves from Mr.. Stringer. These
are the calves from the Callahan
Ranch -plainview Herald.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

II would be a fine time now 10 vote some
road bonds in Lubbock county. Labor is get
ing cheaper and the cost of material is much be
low what it has been for a long. long time True,
the bond market is not good. but many contractors
would be willing take the bonds at par, and go
ahead with the work. The Lubbock county roads
need improving and we would get a lot of add
tional money frora the Federal Highway Depart
ment which would mean employment for many
men who are in need of the work, and the coun-
try would also be getting much needed highway
improvements.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

We repeat that now would be the best time
in the world to build il you contemplating do
ing so soon. Many carpenters can be had, and
cheaper Build now. and give these fellows who
really want work chance to make honest
living
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

The mayor Of Abilene is urging the people OF
that city to use the most rigid economy in the use
OF water Il is stated that the present supply Of
water vii last only hll the middle OF December.
Il took the people long time to vote prohibition
in that city, but she is sure dry now,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

Some of the Grand Old States are already
tired OF the Republican menu and taking an
other Democratic diet. Republieanism not
really popular when Harding was elected. The
people were simply up in the air. and discouraged
at conditions that brought about by gen
eral condition OF the world at large and many
people knew it not and placed the blame upon
the party in power, and made clean sweep.
the opposite side by the time the Republicans
have been in power four years
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

Some towns within hundred miles OF LIB
book have sweet potato curing plants and are
making a good thing OF a. We believe that this
% one Of the necessities Of Lubbock mad would be
great thing 10 develop the sweet potato industry
Of tbs county.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

Soon the Teachers Institute will be held in
Lubbock. This is district affair and embraces
several counties. These teachers will want places
to board and room while in Lubbock. and the
homes of the people should be thrown open to
them. The meeting of this institute here is great
thing for Lubbock and for the people of this
try. The able instructors who are brought here
each year on account of the institute is worth
much to our people, and the teachers of this sec
ton Many people feel that because of the meet
ing being called Teachers Institute that the pub
lie is not expected to attend but the lectures are
for any who might go to hear them. and it will be
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

Now would be good time for a lot Of Lub.
book folks to brighten up their homes with coat
or two Of paint u some OF these painters who
are out OF employment wall wor1 reasonable.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

Soon another drive will be made for funds
with which to support the Red Cross work in
this city. If you are at all 'leary'' about the
benefits derived from the work being done by
the Red Cross Chapter at this place just take the
time to read a report of the things they are doing
and you will feel like contributing more literally
than ever before, while the Red Cross cannot
take care of all the charity work in the city it
can take care of lot that other people. and or
CARNATIONS cannot. Be liberal with your contri-
buttons toward this work. The accomplishments
during the years they have been in operation here
has been worth all that it has cost
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

There l. a revival meeting IN the Baptist
,hureh IN lhin city he people OF Lubbock might
spend Their time we'll BY attending these services
both morning and evening
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

You should contribute literally to the Red
Cross fund this year. This organization is doing
wonderful lot of good in this community. 1t is
he best place in the world for general charity
work to be done as they well organized and
prepared to investigate all claims and give re
lief where it should be given and turn down those
Who are taking advantage of the charitable nature
IF many people to put a crooked deal II
you will refer solicitors TO the Red Cross you
will save many dollars during the year and your
money will help only those who deserving.
Others are not entitled to assistance
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

J. A. Putnam, Of Spur, was here
looking after farming interests We'd
nesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-15

c. l.. Curb, Of Mullin. passed
through Lubbock Monday on a pros
pecting tour Of the plains.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-08-17
Secretary Fall Visits
Topaz Lake Project

Secretary OF the Interior Albert w.
Fall yesterday viewed the work being
done BY the Walker River Irrigation
District in company with a delegation
from hs city headed by the officials OF
the organization. Secretary Fall is said
to have been greatly impressed with
the wonderful possibilities for future
development as result OF the project.
Secretary Fall. who has been max
ing all extended tour OF inspection OF
the national parks and forests of the
Pacific Coast region with Stephen T..
Mather. director of national parks
+. O. Mccormack, vice-presidcnt Of
the Southern Pacific Company, b. F..
Bush, president OF the Missouri Pa
cific railway. reached Topaz lake from
Yosemite park by way oS the Tioga
Pass route Tuesday.
He will go to Lake Tahoe Wednes-
day for an inspection OF the Tahoe
national forest and dinner. to which
Gov. Boyle and other prominent Ne
vadans have been invited at Tahoe
City Wedne sday evening. The invita-
toin to Secretary Fall would have him
stay in Carson for a conference and be
a guest in the Governors mansion.
The Yerington party, which left here
early Tuesday morning was fortunate
enough to intercept Secretary Fall and
party at Bridgeport on their tour OF
inspection of reservoir and water stor-
age enterprises in the inter mountain
region, which included Mason valley
and Topaz lake They made arrange
ments from Wellington by phone and
were thereby enabled to meet the Sec
retary at Topaz lake at about 4:30 in
the afternoon of Yesterday. where the
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-08-17
THE PASSING OF
SAM A. PURSEL

Sam Pursell. who died suddenly
after short illness at Wabuska last
Friday, was buried last Sunday at 2
o'clock p m. from the old home place,
the Pursel ranch in upper Mason val
ley
Deceased was born in Smith valley
on July 9th, 1865, being the first
white child born in that section. He is
survived by his mother, Mrs. II. M.
Pursel, seven sisters. Mrs. f. A. Hily-
gus, of Ierngon, Mrs. b. NJ. Hague,
Of Fresno. California, Mrs. II. O. Sal
lard, Mrs. Lura Butler and Mrs. NJ R..
Penrose all of Ycrington and two
brothers, II. NJ Pursel and w a. Pur-
sci both Of Mason valley.
The funeral sermon was delivered
by DR.. Dixon, pastor OF the NJ. E.
church at Yerington. 1t was a touch
ing tribute paid to the memory of an
old citizen, whose life was spent in
Mason valley. In the earlier days he
worked as vaquero, handling cattle.
and later as a farmer of strict integri-
ty and untiring industry. During the
early days when expert horscmen were
common, Sam Pursel was widely
known as one of the best among them
At an exhibition on the old Saunders
ranch at a Fourth of July gathering,
about 80 years ago. he rode the worst
bucker at the contest and was hurt by
his horse falling just after L eing sub
dued. Such riding as he did those
days would now command salary Of
many thousands of dollars from NOV
ing picture concerns.
His funeral was very largely at
ended by old friends from all parts
who wished to pay last tribute to
the deceased, not to mention the many
friends unable to attend
The pail bearers were: Chas: Gala
CHER, Vic Bernard. Ed. Summers Geo.
Martin, Fred Bertrand and Martin
Christensen.
All we'll known residents OF this sec
tion and life long friends of Sam Pur-
sell The memory OF his modest, kind
ly and efficient life among us, serves
to inspire more faith in mankind.