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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
PREFERRED TO GO UNTkUGHT
Rather Than Learn Hated Language
Of the Magyars, the siovaks
Remained I~Iiterate.

Slovak stupidity was as deliberate
40 Is the sturdy determination Of the
Czech. Forced by the Magyars to
learn q hated tongue or go untaught,
the Slovak chose the latter course;
hence he is largely illiterate today, his
ignorance q. tribute to his sense or
freedom. One of their number e1'
planned it to me In the cafe OF a noun
tain village. he saw me sitting alone
and his first sentence explained why
he came over to speak to me.
"You are lonely, 1 think" he said.
And as we sat there, In the small
cafe, he told me how, rather than sub
NIT to Magyarization. under the Haps-
burg regime, he refused to study till
the day when his fond dream came
true and he set out for America.
After his arrival In the United
States he went to night school, and,
judging from the quality Of his. Eng
itsh. he profted we'll from the privi-
iege. - .....
Nobody forced me to learn Eng
iish," he explained; Ct" did it because
] wanted to. English is a very 'prac-
tische language, and I wanted to be
an American through and through, so
l worked hard at night to learn. |
got my first papers all right, and then
1 came back for a visit. Then came
the war, and / had to stay" ..
His number Is legion and he Is re-
maAIng the mental atmosphere Of
Slovakia.-National Geographic Maya
zine. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
SURE ONE SIGN is CORRECT
Worried indianapolis Man is very
Glad to Let Things Remain
on That Raaia.

on ihdt odosos
When Wallace O. Lee, chairman Of
the publicity committee for the Gypsy
Smith revival arrangements, ordered
the big sign on the front Of the wood
en- tabernacle opposite the city hall,
he told the sign man to spell 1t
"Gipsy." ,
After it was painted and set up.
somebody told Wallace that he was
all wrong-that the first syllable
should have been spelled with a "y'
instead of an a." So when Wallace
the other day ordered 152 signs boost
ing the campaign, to be sent to evan
gelistic churches in the county, he
told the sign man to spell 1t GYPSY"
Then various ministers worried Mr..
Lee by calling him up and saying that
although they were glad to get the
sign, and so Oh, still-well, what they
were trying to hint politely was that
what Wallace didn't know about SPELL
ing would have filed a bigger book
than the unabridged.
So the harassed booster dug out a
dictionary, and 10, it said that the
word, as a common noun at least,
may be spelled either way without en-
d~angering the peace and dignity Of
the state.
Ard then along comes a letter from
the evangelist himself and his sigma
ture read "Gipsy Smith"
Well, anyway, one sign is right
indianapolis News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
BELONGED TO MEDIcI FAMILY.
weltkno~n P~a~nbrokers Sign Once
the HeraIdie Device Of House
Famous In History.

During the Middle ages the Lom-
bards made a, practice Of lending
money at interest. The Medici family
was the first to turn the practice into
a profession. g.
Many years before, Averardo de Me-
dici, q commander gho served with
distinction under Charlemagne the
Great, killed the giant Mugelio, whose
club had three iron balls attached to
1t in eorder that it might be a more
effective weapon. For this reason the
family Of the Medici adopted the three
balls, gtlded, as the heraldic device on
their coat-of-arms; and the appearance
Of this insignia soon came to be rec
ognized as a symbol for money-lend-
ing. >.
Incidentally, the name Of the Medici
family has been further perpetuated
through the word medicine" a trib-
ute to the skill Of the members OF
this house in the art of healing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
Matches In China.

One Of the things that practically
everybody in China can afford to buy
is a match and as the population Is
estimated at 400, 10000 the number
Of matches consumed reaches a great
volume. Chinese manufacturers have
been making matches for thirty years,
but they have never made enough for
their own use so that the deficiency
has been made up by Japanese ard
Swedish manufacturers principally.
During the war when the outside sup.
ply vas cut off the activity Of the
Chinsss matchmaking establishments
increased considerably as we'll as the
imports of material for match making.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
New Orleans Anniversary.

In 1923 the two hundredth ami
versary of the formal elevation Of
New Orleans to a capital city, with
the historic Place d'Armes as it's civic
center, will be celebrated, and by that
time it is hoped not only to have
Jackson square and It's surroundings
duplicate Its ancient arrangement but
also to duplicate the ceremony which
marked the occasion as memorable as
INV In American civic history.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09

Here Is a new Northcliffe story
from "The Mirrors Of Downing
Street." The eminent editor had 9
caller who raised his hat and made b.
profound bow to the elevator boy as
the two men, Northcliffe and his
friend, went up to the editors rooms.
When they came down the friend
again raised his hat and bowed low to
the boy. Northcliffe demonstrated with
him.
"You shouldn't joke with these
boys" he said. 1T makes discipline
difficult"
"Joke !" exclaimed the caller. "Good
heavens, I wasn't Joking. How do
know that tomorrow that boy will not
be the editor Of the Daily Mail"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09

England is credited with being the
foremost nation in aviation. In 10
months, the record shows, $1,000 pas
,engers and 100000 pounds q; freight
travelled 100000 miles in $4,000
flights. The transocean passenger
schedule, which was so confidently
predicted. as almost ready several
years ago, is still remote, but 1t is. a
fact that, a round trip from London to
Paris (574 miies) can be made In six
hours instead Of tweDty-four, at a cost
Of about $50 for plane, against $40 by
rail. The aero company which Is op-
Grating a passenger service between
Key West and Havana, charges $50
for one passenger one way from New
York to Boston GEO miles).
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09

has been waged, on the ground that
the negro committed manslaughter
and not murder. The governor was
asked to commute the sentence to
life Imprisonment and or the other
hand several petitions were sent to
him asking that he aiiow the negro
to die.
The governor took the same posi-
ton as that of the courts, circuit and
supreme and the electrocution was
allowed to 60 through AS scheduled.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
AFTER 3 REPRIEvEs,
NEGRO ELECTROCUTED
AT COLUMBIA TUESDAY

Columbia, May 3.-Albert Wilson,
who has been twice reprieved, paid
the death penalty in the electric
chair today for the murder of Bryan
E. Butler, a white mar of the Paci-
fc Mill community here, whom he
shot on a crowded street car on the
night Of March 20, 1920.
A warm fight to save Wilson's life
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
Fox Aids Farmer.

Besides such poultry as they cap.
ture. foxes are very fond of field mice
and destroy thousands of them; H.
ibis way they are a positive benefit t.
the agTicrlturist. says the America!
I'ore.tr.; Magazine. They also catci
aiiu eat ,n;ny woodchucks-the latte.
stanI:Us il tho utmost fear Of Their,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
PREPARING Soil for Tobacco.

For the purpose Of tobacco growing
the soil must be thoroughly cleared
Of weeds, seeds and insect larva be-
fore the plants are set out. Old prac-
tlce was to build fires over the sur
face. but the operation is now accom-
rlished by means Of a canvas cover
under Which live steam from q road
roller Is projected. A high tempera-
ture IS maintained for two hours.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
Az IL Was Pronounced.

"You have made a big mistake"
said the boss. 81 never saw that word
in my life. 1t may mean 'ossifed,'
but even that word doesn't apply"
"But that Is what you dictated"
replied the stenographer, spelling and
pronouncing from her notes.
"Ah, yes" returned the man, II un-
derstand now. I said bona fde,' but
1 didn't expect you to spell 1t 'boni.
fed.'"-HOuston Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-09
Thoughts Worth While
For the: Clean-Up Cam
paign May 9th to l4th

Danish dust, dirt, disease-and live longer.
Our biggest asset-A Spotless Town. 80.
A good job for everybody-Clean up and paint up. %. :.
Get rid of the rubbish and Danish the fire demon.
Keen Up and Keep Keen.
Make back yards look like front yards.
Brighten the corner where you are.
Clean up the back yards and back up the clean yards.
Clean possessions make good impressions.
Health means wealth. Clean up for both.
It costs too much to stay dirty. Lets clean up and save
money. ~ =
Cleanliness. Thrift and Civic Pride-The essentials of
Homes and Towns Beautiful. ,
The scrub brush, the paint brush and the Whitewash
brush are mightier than the sword in Civilizations struggle
forward. "a
Every boy and girl who helps to clean up will become a
cleaner citizen. " :
For economy and health, clean up. For thrifts sake,
for prides sake, Paint and Whitewash up. Then for a larger
and continuous enjoyment of life, keep it up!
Following prizes for children not over sixteen years old:
For the cleanest yard Observation-Disclosures SOU
For the largest number of tin cans ---:---- $500
For the prettiest flower bed -------------- $500
Others to be added: \.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
FORMER RESIDENT IS
VISITING At WESTLAND
(East Oregonian Specially

WESTLAND WINNEHAHA. Dec.
l4.-There was neighborhood gath
ering at Waldon Rhea's on Saturday
when the neighbors came in to assist
the Rhea's in preparing about two
hundred turkeys for the Portland mar
ket. The birds were sold TO the Swift
Packing Co., who will ship a carload
TO the eastern market. Mr.. Rhea re-
ceived about fifty cents per pound for
them.
Mrs. w. H. Hcsser received word
saturday of the death Of her father
Mr Lemon of Arkansas.
l., y. Luce a former resident of the
Mlnnehaha district was here for a few
days on business trip. While here
MI Luce sold his property near the
Mlnnehaha springs to Mr. Bowman of
Pendleton who will soon take posses
sion of the property. Mr.. Luce and
family are now located in Missouri.
H. a. McFalls and family moved TO
their residence at the Ninnchaho
Springs on Monday.
Miss Dorothy Ross, teacher in Dis.
trict No. 115 was Pendleton shopper
Saturday.
j. l.. McElroy was down from Echo
Saturday
C.G G. Shiplcy has recently purchased
a Ford touring car.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
For Illegal Possession

Joe Markee, Clifford Webher anC
Frank Williams were fined $75 eacf
in police court this morning on charges
of illegal possession of liquor. The ar.
rest of the three men was made by
Chief links Taylor last night. MarkeC
is said to have been the ringleader OF
the trio, and the other men claim they
were in Markee's employ. Webbel
and Williams are minors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14

John Doe Marcus was fined $3.50
and costs in the court of Justice Joe
II. Parkes Monday on a charge of
Illegal possession. His place at 126
Thompson street was raided by the
police and Special Agent Ridgway
Saturday night. Two stills, II gal
Ions of whiskey and nine mash bar
rels were found, it is claimed. Charley
Adams of Adams received a fine OF
S20O and costs at the hands of JUS
ticc Parkes. He was charged with
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Also Stole Milk.

Illegal possession of liquor was not
1.-THE only thing charged against Frank
| Williams. one of the two boys fined
on that charge in police court this
morning. The police declare the
youthful offender had bottle of milk
in his possession which is said to, have
been stolen. Complaints against milk
thieves have been common of late,
and the officers are expecting to put
an end to the practice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Gallagher Will Speak.

Senator J. =. Gallagher of Ontario
has accepted an invitation to speal
tomorrow at noon at the forum lun,
cheon of the Pendleton Commercial
Association. Senator Roy Ritner viii
preside at the luncheon which will be
held at JOlly's Inn. Several othe
speakers of note are expected to b,
present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
NeWs Notes of Pendleton

possession. Ridgway. Taylor and
Sinclair raided his place Saturday
might and sunday morning. He eyad-
ed them early in the night when he
escaped with three quarts of whis-
key and his 'nightie." The next NOR
ming Ridgway and Sinclair dug up
five more bottles in his back yard.
He appeared and paid his fine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
ONE IN THREE CHILDREN
ATTEND SUNDAY SCHOOL

DENVER, Dec. IA. n. So
Declaring the need for more adequate
spiritual training for children, the
Denver Council of Sunday Schools
and Religious Education has decided
to petition the Denver school board
to permit children, upon written re-
quest of parents, to be excused from
school two hours weekly for religious
instruction.
1t was asserted that only one out
OF every three children of Sunday
school age attend Sunday school in
this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Dclegatrs to Arrive.

A request of the Pcndleton Com
mercial Association to make hotel
reservations for four delegates from
Bend who are expected to arrive to-
night to attend the Oregon 1rriga-
ton Congress has been received. The
program of the Congress will start
tomorrow and will continue for three
days. The concluding feature will be
a banquet which is to be given Sat
urday night All of the meetings are
to be held at the lodge rooms of the
Elks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Dokkics Stage Ceremonial

Pendleton was host last night to the
Wramatic order of Khorassan when
the evening was given over to a pa
rade, the ceremonial, and banquet.
The parade was given early in the
evening through the principal streets,
and the ceremonial followed at the
EagleWoodman hall. A large class
was initiated into the mysteries of the
order. Dokkies from Walla Walla and
La Grande were in attendance in large
numbers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Souls Arc Sold.

Pendleton clubwomen and school
children are getting good results from
the sale of the Christmas Seals. The
Delphian club has sold its quota of
SIS worth. Washington school chill
dren have sold $23 worth and will sell
S10 more. The proceeds are to be de-
voted to the work of the oregon Tu-
berculcsis Association.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Carl Cut CoIncr

Usually farmers are the quietest
citizens in the world, but once i'm a
while they get started and forget their
reputation for being mild. Carl Eng
dahl of Helix belongs in this category
because he paid s. into the city's funds
this morning when he entered a plea
of guilty to a charge of cutting a cor
Dpr
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Wheat Wins Prize.

'''N"t ~ ahN AAAN.
Hard Winter" wheat. grown at
Brady. Montana. by Dave Nelson OF
thi scity, took seventeenth prize in
this class at the International Grain
Iand Hay Show held in Chicago, ac-
leording to wor dreceived here today
by Mr.. Nelson. Scores of entries
were made in this class. The first
lprize was $50, and the prize awarded
Mr.. Nelson was $40.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14

The condition OF J. r. Iieuallen.
pioneer Of Umatilla county. who suf-
fered fracture of his left leg re
Gently when he tell with a Scaffold-
4 ing ~ the home of his Son-in-law
near Walla Walla is satisfactory. ac-
cording to reports from his home in
Adams.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14

a permit for the construction of a
dwelling has been taken out by Tom
J. keating. The estimated cost of the
house is given at $S.500. II will be
erected on Franklin street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Rain l. Predicted

Rain is predicted for tonight by Ma
lor Lee MoorhouSe. Weather observer
The maximum temperature today Is 10
and the minimum last night was S5
The barometer registers 3g.5a.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Good Weather for Wheat.

The present warm weather and the
occasional rain are both factors to-
ward good crops. say farmers. The
moisture is welcomed especially by
farmers who were forced to reseed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Snow At NIcaCllam

The rain which is falling here in the
valley has changed to snow in the
higher attitudes. Several inches of
snow has fallen at Meacham. accord
ing to information secured here this
morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14

+. b. Wood, chief special agent Of
the o.-W. r. < y. was u visitor in
Pendleton today from his headquar-
tiers in Portland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-14
Headache. from Sill, c,

Headaches from slight Colds
Laxative BH;OMO OUININE Tablets re-
neVe the Headache by curing the Cold
\ tonic laxative and germ destroyer.
The genuine bears the signature Of L..
W. Grove. (Be sure you get BROMo)
SOC.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-29
BILL PROVIDING
A TRlNs-FLORIDA
CANAL APPROVED

Washington, Jan. 29-Survey I'M
der direction of the secretary of war
for a canal from Cumberland sound
on the Atlantic seaboard to the mouth
of the Mississippi river would be au-
thorized under a bill introduced by
Representative Clark, Democrat,
Florida, and reported favorable to-
day by the house committee on rail-
ways and canals. An appropriation
of $4,000 would be made for this pur-
pose.
The project contemplates the build
ing of a sea level canal from the At
lantic across Georgia and Florida to
st. Georges sound on the Gulf of
Mexico, southwest of Tallahassee,
Fla. From st. Georges sound the
existing natural inland waterway
would be opened up along the north
eTIl euBe u Tie Nuil VI NeAlCO WSSI-
ward past Mobile bay and through
lakes Borgne and Pontchartrain to
the Mississippi river at New Orleans.
The proposed canal would be about
265 miles in length, but by use of ex-
listing navigable waters, it was esti-
mated that not more than $50 miles
would have to be excavated. Such
a waterway, it was estimated would
save 497 miles between New Orleans
and New York and 412 miles from
New Orleans to Liverpool.
Under the provisions of the bill
the secretary of war would be re-
quired to report to congress on the
cost of constructing a sea level ship
canal of such dimensions as to ac-
commodate the largest sea going
vessels, and also a lock canal of the
same size, and barge canal of such
dimensions as to accommodate the
largest barges being used for the
carriage of freight on any waters of
the United States.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-29
DIES WHILE
LECTURING AT AUGUSTINE.

st, Augustine, Jan. 29-Members
of the Tourist club received a decid-
ed shock last evening when William
Armstrong, of Niagara Falls, Cana
da, who was dedverng an address was
seen to swoon and died almost in
stantly from an acute attack of the
heart.
The lecturer had gotten well start
ed on his discourse when It was seen
that he was ill. He family told the
audience that he would have to make
his talk brief. The next moment he
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-29
MRS. PERKINS DIES.

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. 29-Mrs.
Charles A. Perkins, noted Southern
educator and club woman, died here
tonight from injuries received when
her automobile plunged into street
car during a snow storm Wednesday
night.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-01-29

swooned and fell into the arms Of
Thomas J. Britt, of st. Louis, who
was seated on the front row and who
was personal friend of Mr.. Arm
strong.
The Little River news., 1921-09-14
May Re.emplOy Demonstration.

Texarkana, Sept. 1O.-H. K. Thatch- CT, district agent of the United States Department of Agriculture and FIX tension Department of the University of Arkansas Fayetteville, spent yes terday and today here, the object of his visit being to look into conditions in Miller county which has been with out a farm demonstration agent for the past year. The reason for dis continuing the agent was given as inability of the county to pay the salary. MT. Thatcher will take steps looking to the early unemployment of farm demonstration agent for the county.
The Little River news., 1921-09-14
Charter No. 1O4S6. Reserve District No. 8. REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
 First National Bank

flrSt National bank ssL RESOURCES. Loans and discounts including redscounts (except those shown in b and c) s3asSOe57
 
 
 Notes with Federa Reserve (oher than bank accepances sod ss5s777-s2512Sso
  lU. s. securities Deposited circulation valueJ 100000 All other United States Government Securities 2sS0
  Other securities 25osO45 Banking s1o12sso 14.45227 Cash 24o2ss Amount from State banks bankers and trust companies (other included lo) 14o671 Cheeks i (other than Item 12 1,3S679 g, 1o H. 12 and 1s-~~~~~~~~~~~s 2ssssss Checks on banks slocated ouid of or O o porting bank and other cash items 27s4s Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from S. any. 42665 rorA1. ss4so5s5s LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in 25.ooooo expenses Circulating Notes outstanding Cashiers checks own bank outstanding sSsos1
 of Items 2s, Ssos1 deposi subject to Reserve (eposits payable within 30 days lndivid cbeck- iss73S95 than 30 (oher than for money borrowed) . .---.-.~---...-. 45sO47 of demand Ian to sl63s2s42 Time deposits subject to Reserve payabe after 30 days 4445 Total of deposits subject to Reserve Items Bills dncudng representing borrowed other than TOTAL ss4so5s5s / State Arkansas County R. named bank soemn that the above statement the best knowledge and belief
 correct-Attest:H H. H Subscribed this 18th September 1921 My Commission expires June s, 1924 SEA1 D.. H. Notary
The Little River news., 1921-09-14
NEW STOCK OF SHOES.

, I have just put in large stock Of J. w. Jenkins shoes for men and can
 fit any man. Come in and see the shoes and get my prices on these good shoes.--American Harness and Shoe Hospital, M. J. Ataway, Prop, Ashdown. 9-1O
The Washington herald., 1921-11-26
BALTIMORE PRODUCE

BALTIMORE. Nov. 25.-Butter-
Fancy creamery, sc: choice cream
cry. 4sS43c: good creamery. 4Oaslc.
creamery prints. 45as7c: blocks. s-a
4Jc: nearby creamery. 42a45c: ladIe
3Os32c: Maryland and Pennsylvau. o.
rolls. 2Sa3OC; ohio rolls. .Sa.0r.
West Virginia rolls. gSasO,. stnr..
packed. 26c: Maryland. Virginia AMI
L, nnsylvania dairy prints. sSasUc
process butter. 35a3sc.
Eggs - Maryland and PenusvI-
vania and nearby hrsts. slate
Western high grade. 6las2c. West
ern average receipts. 5saCoc: West
Virginia. 5sseoc: Southern, 5sa5ec.
Live Poultry-Turkeys. Young g
pounds and over. soc: do. old. So
do. poor and crooked breast. soc
Chickens. old hens. pounds and
over 23a24c: medium. to 4 hounds
2ln22c; smaller. 90. white Lex
horns. zoe: old roosterS l4al5..
sptlngers. large. smooth. fat. eaas
small 20 medium. 93a2sC. white Leg
horns. 2ls22c; rough. poor and Thin
zoe Geese. nearby. Fat. 24aa-,.
Western. 22a23c: Kent Island ga
CSC. Ducks. Musc0vy and monu-sr
young. 2Oa2lc: White Pckfns. vor-r
2is25c: puddle. Young. 2aagsr
Guinea fowl. young j. pound.
each. S0aS5c. Smallef. each. 56arb..
old. each. 600. Pigeons. per rarr
2Oa25c.