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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-06-03
Inundation Threatens Many
Thousands Of Acres of
Reclaimed Land
PUMPING STATION
IS COMPLETE LOSS
Operators at Telephone Exchange
Give Warning to Ranchers
to Flee for Lives

KALAMA, Wash, May 31.-More
than 10000 acres of farmland, val
ued at $3,5OO,O00, and diking sys-
tenn estimated at $1,000,000 to build,
are in danger as result of the Co.
lumbia river dixie in District No. S,
near here, going out late last night.
Gangs of men, forming emergency
crews, are at work protecting bikes
still standing, and attempting to
stem the flow of water into District
No. II, which is being seriously
threatened. The dixie which gave
way before the weight Of the swollen
Columbia river last night cost $780,
900 to construct
Pumping Station Complete Loss.
The pumping station in District
No. IS a complete loss. o. c. Han
son, in charge of the station, fed
before the water in rOwbOat and
helped spread the alarm late in the
night which caused ranchers to de-
S0TL luClI AOllc6 anu AOO III 0ASO0
mobiles to higher ground.
The damage already done to crops
is estimated at 100000, with nearly
1000 acres under water. Little
stock has been lost, most of the an
imals ha wing sought knobs when the
water began to rise, These are be-
ing transferred to safe pastures as
rapidly as possible. Several hundred
men are working on the bikes and
are engaged in transferring isolated
families, livestock and household
goods to safe distances.
Railroad Tracks Threatened.
An emergency crew is at work pro-
tecting the Northern Pacific main
line tracks between Kalama and
Woodland from fioou damage. II
the water continues to rise the road
bed in this section. will be seriously
threatened. The Northern Pacific
freight station at Kalama is already
partially under water.
No Lives Lost.
No lives were lost In the failure
of the Woodland dixie last night,
which resulted in the inundating Of
rs ranches, according to the best
available check here and in the town
of Woodland this morning.
Every available automobile in the
district was impressed into service
during the night, removing the
ranchers and their families.
Telephone Exchange Gives Warning.
The telephone exchange here called
each ranch house on the system i'm
mediately after the dixie gave way
at 9 o'clock in the evening, and noti-
fed all persons in the district to
leave Immediately.
The Burroughs Creek pumping
station, together with the power sta
ton supplying Kalama and Wood
land with light. were reported to
have been washed away by the food
within 80 minutes after the big dixie
failed.
. Four thousand acres were re-
ported under water this morning. 1t
was estimated that the damage to
houses, crops and livestock in the
area would amount to 100000.
! Approximately 100 persons were
forced to flee from their homes dur
ing the night.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-06-03
To Be Continued.

The Standard is in receipt Of a
card from Rev. Simpson. Among
other things he says, "Travel is light,
as people are doubtless waiting for
the reduced rates June LIST. Heard a
good story today. Little girl prayed.
Lord, make all bad people good, and
all good people nice Don't forget
my Standard"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-06-03

It was noticeable that they had lit
tie to do with the French.
eve know you will rid us of the
Poles" laughed women who went
to the tmporary barracks, their arms
loaded with table delicacies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-06-03

Minutes count" in reporting for
est fires. Avoid delay by using the
telephone to call the nearest forest
officer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-06-03

Just think-how it would seem to
realize that you had started for
est fire. Be careful of cigaret stubs.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-06-03

stare at the slip and heard him say,
half to himself. Howard Colling-
wQod!"
Hatch followed up his advantage
promptly. He was afoot and strug-
Cling into his Overcoat when he said {:
you've got what you were after. Nor
cross, and 1t has got your goat. We've
known all along that you were only
bluffing and sparring to gain time.
We've nailed you to the cross. You
let this deal with Marshall and his
people stand as it's made, or Wen
show you up for what you are. That's
the plain English of It,"
"You mean that you will 60 to the
newspapers with this7" said the boss.
and 1t was no wonder that his voice
was bit husky.
"Just that. Wen give you plenty
Of time to think 1t over. The joint
deal with c. s. 4 w. goes into effect
tomorrow. and it's up to you to sit
tight In the boat and let us alone. II
you don't-if you butt In with the
grOund-leases, or In any other way
the story will go to the newspapers
md every sucker on TIE rlne o. the
p. s. L. will know how you've been
pulling the wool over his eyes with
all this CUFF about Justice first and
the public be pleased You're no
fool, Norcross. You know they won't
lay 1t to Dunton and the New Workers..
You've taken pains to advertise 1t far
and wide that you are running this
railroad on your own responsibility,
and the people are going to take you
ut your word"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-06-03

Be sure your camp fire is dead
then bury it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-06-03

Keep the forests green, the streams
clean, no fires. SO sg
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
BUSINESS NOTICES

CASH PA1D-Hignest Cash Price Paid
tore alvcs. Cheap Cows, Bulls and Hogs.
Tel 124-31 JOHN MINER, Hyde Park.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
Memorial Day at Hyde Park

Arrangements are we'll under way for
the Memoir lDay celebration. The Nor
risville Band will be here during the
morning and until 1.30 p. M, the dedica.
tion of the boulder monument on the
court house grounds and the memorial
tablets on the Library will take place i'm
mediately after the ritual exercises at the
cemetery in the morning. The address by
Judge Powers will be at the Opera House
at o'clock, along with other appropriate
exercises. 1t has been several years since
Memorial Day has been observed in this
village and this occasion will be one of TN
usual interest. 1t is hoped that our towns
people will make special effort to attend
both the morning and afternoon exercises.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
Spelling Contests

TIE Lamoille County Spelling Contest
will be held at Hyde Park on Friday
June II. Pupils will be divided into two
divisions, intermediate. and grammer
The intermediate division will consist oi
the 4th, 9Th, and 9th grades. The gram.
mar division will consist of the 7th, and
Sth grades. or the 1st, and 2nd year of
the junior high school. There will be both
oral and written contests. Each town in
the county is eligible to send two pupils
in each of the divisions to the county con
test. Each teacher is asked to select
three pupils from her school to take part
in the town contest.
The town contest for the town of Nor
ristown will be held at the Academy Hall,
Morrisville, on Wednesday. June l, at 2
p. m.
The town contest for the town of Stowe
will be held in the Memorial Building at
Stowe on Thursday, June 2, at p. m.
The town contest for the town of e.
more will be held in the Town Hall, El-
more, or Friday, June 3, at 2 p. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
LOCAL n e W S
MORRISVIILE

Morristown Cemetery dues are payable
now at the Town Clerks office.
The Misses Barbara and Dorothy Small
who have been in California the past win.
Ter, have returned home.
Henry C. Farrar, of Rutland, State
agent for the Provident Life and Trust
Co., was visitor in town yesterday.
The Grange Players went to Stowe last
night, where they presented their comedy,
Deacon Dubbs, to a good-sized audience.
The latest report from F. M. Small,
who is seriously i'll at his home on the
Randolph Road from pneumonia, is that
he is as comfortable as can be expected. !
Coral Chapter o. E. S. held initiation
ceremony last night, four candidates being
received. Refreshments were served and
a social honr enjoyed following the formal
meeting.
Frank Douglass and bride have been
visiting Roy Douglass and other relatives
for the past week, returned this week to
Bellows Falls. Their future home will be
at Lanevile Beach for the suramer.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
L. C.. A. Commencement Week

The graduates of the class of 1921 of
L. c. A. will be Leo Griswold. Madge
Jones, Gertrude Lilley, Angela Matthew,
Mary Mercer, Evelyn Miller, Murry
Noble, Selma Strong and Ralph Terrill.
Miss Gertrude Lilley won first honors
and Miss Selma Strong second. Evelyn
Miller will be class historian; Mary Mer-
Ger, class poetess; and Murry Noble, class
prophet.
The Rev. Arthur Mercer will preach
the baccalaureate sermon to the graduates
at the Congregational Church the morning
of June 18th.
Monday evening, June 18th, the Juniors
will give the Seniors reception.
Tuesday evening, June 14th, ats P. NJ,
the commencement exercises will be held
at the Opera House.
The L. G. A. Alumni will have their
banquet Wednesday evening, June 18th,
at 500 P. M. with a dance afterwards.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
Uplift Club

A regular meeting of the Uplift Club
was held at the home of Jennie King on
Wednesday, May IL. The meeting open
ed by repeating the Lords Prayer. Fol.
lowed by roll call to which IA members
answered with quotations on Mother. P"
Secretary and Treasurer's reports were
read and Current Events were read by
Myra Gould followed by very interest
ing paper on The Mother, the Bulwark
OF the Home" read by Myra Gould. Dele
gates were elected to attend the State
Convention ofiWomens Clubs at Benning-
ton and a Civics Conference at Burlington
to be held next month. Music was fur
nished by the Music Committee and the
meeting closed by repeating the club
verses. Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
HYDE PARK

c. R. Chapin and sons from Essex
were in town Sunday.
Oscar Campbell and wife have beer
spending few days in Barre.
Episcopal service at Cong'l church next
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Lizzie White, who has been very
i'll for several days, is now much better.
Miss Shirley Skinner of Morrisvil1e was
guest of Miss Hilda Stevens at the Inn
last Saturday.
The Hyde Park "Invincibles" will cross
bats with Morrisville team at this place
on Memorial Day.
Murray Thomas of Richford, in the
service with B. w. Mcfarland, was the
guest of BRIG" last Saturday.
Clyde Davis has sold his farm to Hard
wick parties and rented apartments in
Leroy Griswold's house on Eden street.
Improvements are under way on the in
terror of the Quality Store-taking out
posts and removing superhuous partitions.
: John Mccarthy, who recently bought
the Mrs. Kinney place on Depot street,
has re-sold the same to Mrs. Kinney and
will soon return to his former home in
Newark, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Black and son Nor
man went to Canton, N. Y, last week;
called there in lawsuit brought to recover
for injuries received by Mrs. Black when
her team was ran into by an automobile.
James Porter Harmed" is the name of
a d lb. son born to Mr.. and Mrs. James
B. Harmed, May II, at Blackstone, Mass.
The mother will be remembered as Miss
Bertha Porter, at one time clerk in the
post-office here.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
AUCTI0N!

I will sell at public Auction, Satur
dav, June II, 1921, at one O'Clock
sherp, the Home place belonging to
the estate of Clara J. Cary, consist
ing of about two acres of land with
a two-story brick house with wood
ell and barn thereon. situated on
Maple ST., in the village of Stowe;
also the Household Goods, consist
ing Of furniture of all kinds, bedding
arpets, rugs, stoves, parlor organ,
and other articles too numerous to
mention.
L. L. HARRIS, Admr.
Stowe, VT, May 20, '21.,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
Citizens Night a Success

Truly it may be said that Peoples
Academy served as Community Center
Friday evening May 13. The ready re
sponse to the call of Citizens Night was
an additional evidence of the interest and
support which the townspeople have il
our academy.
At seven o'clock the doors were oper
and interested parents began to arrive
On the first floor there we're demonsta.
tens of typewriting and penmanship &C
com panied by music besides work done
during the year, not only in that depart
ment but also in the English and History
Departments.
Later the company gathered in the
Assembly Hall. This had been tastefully
decorated appropriate to the occasion in
spring garb of pink and green. The
decorations were under the direction OF
the Misses Blair and Dawson This
scheme was further carried out in the
decorations of we'll patronized candy
booth in charge of Misses Graves and
Houston.
Following the Grand M arch interspersed
among the dances were various features.
The Maypole Dance gracefully done by
twelve girls created much applause.
The class in physical culture gave those
present good idea of what actually take S
place in their daily work. Both these
numbers we're arranged for by Miss Mer-
rill. Eben Barrows and Gladys Dick as
sooists of the evening contributed in no
small way to the enjoyment of the audi
ence, while the selection by the Girls, Glee
Club was we'll received.
The program was balanced with read
ings by Path Edmunds and Marion
Brooks and they we're at their best.
During the evening refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served in the Home
Economic room with Misses Bulkeley
and Fuller in charge.
Excellent music for the evening was
furnished by an orchestra made up of
Marion Benson, Willard Sanders, Kenneth
Smith and Miss Magner.
Harold Downy, President of the P. A.
Athletic Association acted as Master of
Ceremonies. The net proceeds, SIP will
be used for. the support of Athletics.
While a financial success is gratifying,
to be sure, the students of Peoples Acad-
emy desire to measure the success of their
endeavor by the splendid Community
Spirit which predomnated.
They take this opportunity to thank
those present for their generous support.
Miss Margaret Crossnan. blind lady,
who in her childhood days lived with her
on the Plains, has been visit
ng friends in this place aud Johnson,
'eturned to her home in Hardwick the |
asst of the week. While with Mrs. c. F. !
she attended the May meeting |
If the w. c. T. u. While the musical di-
ector was not present she took her place
It the piano. The special music rendered
vas Billy Sundays MY Mother IS Prayer"
Vine of her poems we're sold at this meet
ng,
Mrs. Pauline Dodge and little son, Kent
rent Saturday to Burlington for the week.
nd, returning Monday with Mrs. Dodge's
lother, Mrs. c.. r. Kent, who will make
stay here.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18

DENTISTRY-Dr. Minott is now 10.
Gated in johnson, and will be ready tor
business in his office on Main street, Mon
day, May 23d.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
III. M. MCFARLAND
Attorney and Counsellor
HYDE PARK VT.

Special attention given to the execution
Of any business commission; also to coun-
selling how to keep out of law, rather
than to get in; and if already in. howto get
out in the quickest and cheapest way.
Can I serve you ?
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18

Observation-Disclosures. a good re-
liable Housekeeper for man and son.
Good paw for the right person.
Address BOX 6, Hyde Park
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18

FOR SALE-A three year old Regis
tered Guernsey Bull, kind and gentle
Will sell at bargain.
Tel. 34-14 E. GIROUX, Hyde Park.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18
Fair Play.

Heaven helps those who help them
selves provided they do not help them
selves at others expense. Present
conditions are largely the result of
men helping themselves at the ex-
pense of other men. Whether in busi-
ness or employment, play fair.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-18

FOR SALE Desirable Property on
Congress Street. Apply to
DIR. LLOYD ROBINSON,
Morrisville.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13
0NCE-0vERs

Don't be a crank; be self
starterl
Don't be the sort of employe who
must have instructions pounded in
to him before they have any effect
Don't be the kind that must be
addressed in an angry tone if they
are to be impressed.
1t should be sufficient for an en-
ployer or superior officer to pleas
antly request certain services from
you.
The man who must be whacked
and pounded into action is no good
in any establishment, and the soon
er such men get in the gate the bet
ter for their employers.
1t is too expensive to hire men to
work and then have to hire others to
watch them every minute in order
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13
HOMEGROWN SEED
MAKES BEST CROPS

Kentucky farmers who will need
clover, alfalfa, grass, soybean or
eowpea seed for planting their crops
next spring have been advised by
crops specialists at the College of
Agriculture to make plans to obtain
that grown in this state. Home
grown seed is an advantage in that
it is usually better acclimated and
Of the proper variety. Purchasing
seed in this state is to be recon-
mended since it not only supplies a
market for a grown product,
but also makes it possible for the
farmer to obtain the best seed pos
sible at what is probably the lowest
price, the specialists say.
"The purchasing of soybean and
cowpea seed within the state is of
special Importance in view of the
fact that large acreage Of these
crops was grown during the past
year for seed, large quantities Of
which are now available" Ralph
Kenney, one of the specialists, said
Kentucky farmers will profit to
hold most of their seed until after
February in order to let prospec-
tive growers in the state buy theirs
at home. On the other hand, farm
ers who plan to grow these crops
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13

next year will profit by buying their
seed early within the state since
they can save from 20 to 80 per
cent on the purchase and at the
same time provide market within
the state foi the seed grown here"
Increasing use is being made Of
the service rendered by county ag-
ents and extension agents and ex-
tension specialists in bringing seed
buyer and grower together, accord
ing to Mr.. Kenney. By means Of
the plan, farmers desiring to pur-
chase seed can receive information
from the college while farmers hv-
ing in communities having good home
grown seed list it with their county
agents and in this way secure their their
assistance in locating a market close
to home.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13
FARM MANURE VALUABLE
AS ACTIVE FERTILIZER

The fact that almost one-half Of
the large amount of plant food which
it contains is readily available and
can be used at once by young plants
makes farm manure one of the most
effective fertilizers which farmers
can use, soils specialists say. About
one-half the nitrogen, one sixth of
the PHOSPHORUS and one-half Of the
potash in manure is solable or in a
condition which will permit it to be
used at once by growing crops. This
quality makes farm manure an ex-
cellent top dressing for such crops
as wheat, young clover or grass.
The remainder of the plant food be-
comes available gradually, thus
making them aterial highly valu-
able source of plant food.
"In contrast to manure, straw and
stovers are slow fertilizers partly be-
cause they are of woody nature"
George Roberts, head of the agron-
omy department of the College of
Agriculture, said. "In actual plant
food, however, together with the va
rious crop residues, is as rich and
sometimes even richer than average
stable manure. The chief difference
between manur eand residues is the
fact that the latter give up their fer
tility more slowly when turned back
to the soil.
"a part Of the difficulty in making
these slow fertilizers active by using
them as bedding. When used in this
manner, the coarse material is bro
ken up mechanically, mixed with the
solid manurea nd saturated with Ii
quid manure in which the plant food
is readily available. Animal ma
nure also contains a large amount
Of bacteria which act upon the straw
and coarse material to make the
plant food more readily available.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13
Great Men Soon
Drop From Sight

Not one word Of criticism has
fallen from the lips or pen of Wood
row Wilson against those who even
yet shower vituperation against him.
The nobility of his character shines
out refulgent in his retirement. But
a reaction has set in against the
Wilson baiters. The majority Of us
Americans play the game square.
We do not strike a man when he is
down. We do not make sport of an
others afniction.-Marshall News.
Mr.. Wilson was the most popular
man in the world up to the time of
the armistice. Once that vital paper
was signed, his popularity began to
wane. II waned because for one
thing, smaller men we're jealous Of
him. 1t waned also because no man
remains popular with the world for
long. Those who have the most i'm
portant trusts remain popular the
shortest time. When the political ro-
dents began digging under the Amer
lean president at home, their coun-
terparts became active in Europe.
AS the months come and 60 and the
years creep past, it is being more
and more borne into the world mind,
and the American mind, that this
country's refusal to join in the pact
Of Versailles was a misfortune Sec
ond only to the misfortune of the
wars occurrence. We do not pre-
tend to know how the world histor-
isns will deal with Mr.. Wilson, but
our observations convince us that
historians are never very partial to
historic characters whose careers
ran counter to the historians tan
gents.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13

Superintendents and heads Of de-
partments must give their orders TO
the forman Of the department, not to
wOrhnen in that department. Ell
bert Hubbard.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13

Many foreign countries are clam
oring for Tanlac. It's fame is world
wide. Land & Priest.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13
FOR SALE

Upright Sterling player piano in
frst-class condition; recently tuned.
Win sell at reasonable price. DR.. J.
II. Schultz. (17-4t-pd)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13

He who lives a double life must
do two mems work.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13

that proper service may be secured.
The willing worker, the man who
acts Immediately upon instructions
which are pleasantly given him is
the sort of employee who is worth
having.
Such man gives honest service
at all times, and this is what counts
in the work day world.
Shirks are expensive at any price.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-12-13

1t is astonishing how quickly Tan
lac will produce results. You usual
ly feel better from the very first
dose. Land & Priest.