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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-08-13
Real Champion of Thrift.

"The Cactus Kid says most folks
are going just because they are going
and that just as many are coming
back as there are going; SO he CAM
see why they don't all stay at home
and write each other postal cards and
save their money to buy garden seed
-Salome (Ariz.) Sun.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-08-13
A Hard Crack!

Diner@"Here, waiter. take these
eggs away. They're as hard as rocks"
Waiter-"Sorry, but they are as
soft as we can cook them. They were
laid by a Plymouth Rock hen."-Farm
Life.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-08-13
An OId-Fashioned Girl.

Anna-"Miss Prue is a very proper
young lady"
Grace-"Very much so, She wouldn't
accompany a young man ON the piano
without a chaperon." Pittsburgh
Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-08-13


The Story of
Our States
By JONATHAN BRACE
XX.-MISSISSIPPI
$500 Te of M ssass
e. |: {; !; !: : :: 6: 9: g 9: :: :
lN ~ AW NJ the river
AIS&0RA which forms
@ it's western
~~ boundary.
The word itself comes from the
Algonquin missi-sepe which
means great river 1t Is popu-
larly supposed to mean Father
of the Waters" but this interpre-
tation is incorrect. The state is
also known as the Bayou State
from the many bayous which are
formed by the shifting river. In
this connection it is interesting
to note the uneven curse of the
Mississippi river. Though the
extreme length of the state from
the Gulf to Tennessee is $50
miles, the western border, due
to the winding of the Mississippi
river, extends for nearly 800
miles.
The rivers play an important
part in this state. They are SO
numerous and the country so
subject to flood that the river
bottoms cover nearly one fifth
of the area of the entire state.
The early history of Missis-
sippi is yoked up with that of
Louisiana of which 1t originally
formed a part. Discovered by
De Soto In 1889, 1t was not until
La Sale sailed down the river
and claimed this territory, which
he named In honor of his French
king -Louis XIV. that n perma-
nent settlement vas established.
In 1853 the territory east of
the Mississippi a coded by the
French to the English. For a
while the lower portion of the
present state was called West
Florida. After being captured
by the Spanish and later re-
turned to the United States, the
Territory of Mississippi was ex-
tended to its present size of 49,
$50 square miles and in 1917 it
was admitted as the twentieth
state of the Union. At the time
of the Mexican war, although
called upon to supply one regi-
ment of volunteers, Mississippi
responded with enough men for
two. One of these regiments
was commanded by Jefferson
Davis, who later was the preSi-
dent of the Confederate states.
Since its readmittance to the I'm
ion in 1870 Mississippi in ma
tional elections has been a Demo-
cratic state except in 1872, when
it voted for Grant.
20 by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-08-13

The Agent inyades your Office or
Home with as much Assurance MS the
Kaiser entered Belgium and Fixes
you with his Hypnotic Eye while he
Puts Over a Barrage Of Oratory, uses
up your Time, gets your Money and
wishes Something onto you that you
neither Need nor Want. Why are
Agents?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-08-13

When preparing soiled clothes for
washing, sort first for color, second for
fiber, and third for weight and use.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-09
5000 Lakes Dredgers
Take Cut and Return

WASHINGTON, May s.-Three thou
sand dredge workers who returned at all
Great Lakes ports today agreed to a re-
duction of wages in settling their strike
which began two weeks ago, it was an
nounced at the Labor Department.
Settlement Of the strike was tele-
graphed to the department L. r. Thomas,
mediator, who is on his way to Wash
ington TO make detailed report. Thomas
telegram failed to state how much OF a
reduction had been agreed to.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-09
GLAsswoRKERy ELECTION

HARTFORD CITY. Ind. May 9-The
election of national officers for the Cut
ters' and Flatteners' Protective Associ-
atioin, composed of the workmen Of the
machineoper window glass plants of
the country, will beheld on May IA.
Charles Hill, Jack Crissman, John Du-
mont and Lee Granger Of this city are
candidates for places on the wage scale
committee.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-09

say. she was taken to the city hospital.
She will recover. Mrs. Beard told
Sergeant Helm that she feared that her
husband was 'faithless" and that she
was Respondent
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-09
FAILS AT SUICIDE.

Mrs. James W. Beard, 81 East Miami
street. attempted to commit suicide by
inhaling gas fumes yesterday, the police
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-09

so long as they are inclined to do the
right thing by bringing along enough
grub to run till the middle of the COM
ing week.
Sidney Hooks fshed all up and down
Gander Creek Friday afternoon without
even getting a bite. But he was not to
be outdone, so he went by the store on
the way home and bought a box of sar-
dimes, and nobody ever knew the diff
ference,
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

Judge Superior Court A. s. Gibbons
 Joy B. Patterson, Supervisors, Joseph Udall
 Burr w. Porter.
 B. Y. Peterson, Clerk. Sheriff John E. Edgar Clerk, Superior Court, Levi s. Udall County Attorney G. E. Greer Recorder Viola M. Overson Treasurer Benj. Brown. Jr Assessor A. E. Thurber School Supt. Nancy L. Gibbons O. Supt Health Dr. T. J. Bouldin State Senator w. A. Saunders State Representative John H. Udall
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15

Judge Superior Court A. s. Gibbons
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
Taking Desperate Chances

It is true that many contract severe colds and recover from them without taking any precau- tion or treatment, and know ledge of this fact leads others to take their chances instead of giv- ing their colds the needed atten- tion. It should be borne in mind that every cold weakens the lungs lowers the vitality, makes the system less able to withstand each succeeding attack and paves the way for the more serious diseases.
 Can you afford to take such des- porate chances when Chamber lain's Cough Remedy, famous for its cures of bad colds may be had for a trifie? Adv.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
HUMANE WARDEN.

The high and mighty constable of a New England village, a mar of exceeding good nature, found it nec- essary to lock up three tramps who had strayed into his jurisdiction. Shortly after the arrest he was met by the mayor of the village, who, observing the constable hurrying down the main street, asked:
 'Where are you going, constable ?"
 "Oh," explained the constable, "the three tramps just locked up want to play bridge and Pm cut hunting for a fourth !'-HarDeI 6 Magazine
 "'Your husband says he works like dog"
 "Just about. A dog puts in a lot of time fooling around over notb- ing."-IOuisviIIe Courier-Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
DEC. 15, 1921
QUAKES 4 BURDEN ON ITALY Government in Fifteen Years Has Ex. pended More Than $44, 500, 900 in
 Work of Relief.

In the last 15 years, during which period Italy has been stricken by earthquakes 13 times, the Italian government has spent $44,60O,O0C in repairs in the 25 provinces, in- cluding more than 1000 towns and villages, which have suffered from the disasters. This sum, says the San Francisco Chronicle, is exclu- siVe of the amounts spent for the re- construction of public buildings de- stroyed.
 In view of the grave condition of the public finances and of the pres ent high cost of materials, the gov ernment considers it the part of prudence to limit the budget re- quests for the continuation of the reconstruction work to a sum esti- mated necessary for the building to be accomplished in one year.
 About one-ffth of this sum will be used for the building of barracks and cottages to rehouse the popula- tion made homeless by earthquakes. Five million dollars is considered necessary for the construction of these dwellings, and the sum of $17,520,000 is the estimation for the continuation of other works of reconstruction.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
When You Are Constipated

To insure healthy action of the bowels and correct disorders of the liver, take two of Chamber lain's Tablets immediately after supper. They will not only cause a gentle movement of the bowels, without unpleasant effects, but banish that dull, stupid feeling. that often accompanies constipa- tion. Adv.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
SECRET OF ASPHALT PAVING
Proof That 1t Was Known to the An clients, but Was Lost for Many
 Centuries.

One of the great secrets which the ancients took with them into their forgotten graves is the process of manufacturing asphalt of the kind found in the ruins of Babylon. In some respects the substance is su- perlor to the most improved kind today, and while 1t is presumed the asphalt beds of the ancients were in Egypt, few records are available telling us whence they secured their material, it is stated.
 Modern asphalt paving dates from the year 171S. It was then that a Greek physician, Doctor Eiri- nus, discovered the famous beds near Neufchatel, and shortly after, the great asphalt rocks in the Vicin- ity of Geneva were unearthed.
 Count Sassenay was the first to lay asphalt pavement in Europe, and the test he made in 1882 was followed by various other experi- ments which in 1888 led to the dis covery that the refuse from gas works could be turned into pave ment.
 American road builders have been  using asphalt for scores of years, and in most cases they have fol- lowed the process of the famous Claridge patent, which was used in paving Trafalgar square in Janu- sry, 1864.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
 the Mothers Favorite.

The soothing and healing pro- perties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, it's pleasant taste and prompt and effectual cures have made it a favorite with people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of young child ren for colds, croup and whoop- ing cough, as it always affords quick relief and is free from opi- um and other harmful drugs.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
HUMIDITY, THE MISUNDERSTOOD

The laylOan uses the term Gnu midity" as a convenient summer cuss-word; even the scientist has no very exact way of determining the relative proportions of heat and moisture in the air. We do know that a healthful percentage of hu- midity along our coasts is 50 to 75 1; a higher percentage benefits plant life but brings discomfort to man. During high humidity electricity is stored by the atmosphere, and our bobdy supply is depleted Scientific American.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
uouNrRrs OLDEST MINER.

The honor of being the oldest miner in the country is bestowed on William James of Smoke Run, Pa., who, after 78 years in mines in this country and in Wales, laid down hig tools on July 3, 1920. James be- gan work in the mines when he was six years of age.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15
LAPS TO FLY.

Japan's authorization on an elab- crate program of naval aviation is to be expected, in the opinion of of icials in Washington, by the recent activity of its government in pur- chasing airplanes in Europe and in enlisting the expert advice of Brit ish naval flyers.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-15

The Famous KILN T Tamales and Chili at the Ozark.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06

tains and other discouraging ob stacles he has left behind during the day.
 A good smoke and recital of the members of the party puts every body in good spirits, and when 3 a. m comes around again and he gets his coffee and hot cakes under his belt he Is ready for another whack at the game
 In conclusion, desire to state that during my many years and experiences in the Northland it has never been my pleasure to go into the hills with more congenial and agreeable bunch O. good fellows than those included in the personnel of the Sykes EX petition. Its success was made pos sible and assured from the start iy the good fellowship and loyalty which prevailed
 4 MESSAGE FORM MR. SYKES
 The following brief but very ho' slot firm Mir Sykes the leader of .h" Sykes Expedition. was received as we go to press Although taken from per sonal letter. written hurriedly and not for publication, it bristles with such epigramatic vigor and interest that we cannot hold it from our readers
 Dear MT McGuire:-I felt certain that you would like to have a brief line on our hunt Our party got sev enteen brownies" aud you can bet your boots I got mine The first on counter was with four in a bunch, at fifty yards; dropped them all in four shots; the boys said in four seconds but that is a mighty short time. Three fell within ten feet. the fourth one was on the run, but he did not get far Got one 12 feet long, II feet wide and in perfect condition; not a mark rubbed place or defect of any kind. Pete Larsen said it was the most perfect big skin he had ever seen. At the same time got 10-foot , female which was the prize skin of the trip. Not q poor skin taken out The getting of the two last ones was a real thriller. Did some wonderful | single miss. Had mean weather al the time and the sea going and com l ing was simply hell. Yours.
 Alaska SYKES.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06
L-C0MEDY PROGRAM
 AT EMPRESS TONIGHT

An all.comedy program is billed tonight at the Empress. Bill Russel rlooks handsomer than ever when he dons the uniform of New York cop by way of scraping up an ac- quaintance with pretty "lady's maid" A fast moving tale of snappy action and happy lovers. filled with breath-taking, rib tickling. heart. warming fun. One of those pic lures that the whole family enjoy.
 Then there's the two reel farce comedy Dog Gone Clever" and car toon and topical number to complete solid evening of fun.
 Sunday night there will be but one show, beginning at o'clock.
 Irene Castle plays In The Anna teur Wife" It's modern revision of the old story of the ugly duckling, and it's full of the most delicious humor and Imaginable complications. Her transition from an awkward con vent-bred, pig-tailed miss to the most gorgeous of social butterflies, is a thing of joy to all who watch An Amateur Wife" marks Mrs Castles second appearance in Cordova: 1t | establishes her position to one of the leading actresses of the screen, and ft will win for her countless new friends among our film fans Latest number of the Pathe News and a number of Literary Digest hu. nor complete this exceptional Sun day program
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN UNITED STATES COMMISSION FRS COURT IN AND FOR COR DOVA PRECINCT. TERRITORY OF ALASKA, IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Hial- mar Nyquist, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned administrator of the estate of Hjalmar Nyquist. deceased, to the creditors of. and all persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers. within six months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at the office of Frank H. Foster, attorney. at Co~ dova, Alaska, the same being the place for the transaction of the busi- ness of the said estate.
 SVEN O. ANDERSON.
 Administrator of the Els
 tats os Hlaimar Nyquist.
 dSosasel.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06
EIGHT PAGES

in her complaint, as hereinbefore set out.
 The order for the publication of this summons was duly made and ers tered on the 18th day of July, 1921. WITNESS the Honorable Fred NJ. Brown, Judge of said Court, and the seal thereof (SeaD this 18th day of July the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one and of our Independence one hundred and forty.sixth.
 c. H. WILCOX.
 Clerk of the District Court. Third Division. Territory of Alaska
 EDWARD F. MEDLEY.
 Attorney for Plaintiff First publication. July l9. 1921, Final publication. August 31, 1921.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06

citation oil Claims and the Cres-
 cent Nos. 1 and Association
 oil Claims, containing 542689
 acres. Magnetic variation 29 deg.
 30 min. E."
 These claims are situated on the unsurveyed public land on the shore of Softuk Bay about ten miles west of the town of Katalla. Alaska. at what is known as Camp ' of the Copper River & Northwestern Rail. way location. in Latitude about 60 deg. 14 min. to 60 deg. 15 min. north and Longitude IA deg. 3S min. to IA deg. 40 min. 40 sec. west. Ad joining claims are Rochester Oil Claim. unsurveyed. oa the north of Alhambra No. 1; Milo oil Claim and Carbonate Oil Claim, unsurveyed, on the east of Alhambra No. 1 and Cres- cent No. l, respectively; Crescent oil Claim No. , and Alhambra oil Claim No. 4, unsurveyed, on the west of Crescent No. and Alhambra No. 3, respectively.
 Any and all persons claiming ad. Versely any of the above described placer mining ground or premises, or any portion thereof so described. surveyed and plated. are hereby notified that unless they file their adverse claim with the Register of the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, within the period of publication, or eight months there. after, they will be barred by virtue or the provisions of the statutes
 FRANK A BOYLE,
 Register First publication July Is, 1921. Last publication September IT. 1921
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06
Record Kodiak Bedr Hunt

less Station to send some messages, after which we proceeded to Pavlof Bay, the district selected for the big hunt.
 Owing to the fact that Mir. Sykes is prparing a detailed story of all the events of the hunt, which developed | into the most successful brown or ko- diak bear hunt which has ever taken i place in Alaska. and which story will appear in later issues of Outdoor Life, I shall pass over that part of the story.
 Camp was established on the shore of Pavlof Bal, opposite the twin vol canoes of that name-one of which is actiye-on the afternoon of May 9, This being our main camp, it was maintained until June 5. the day of our departure for home.
 Our first hunt was on the morning ! of May 10. The entire hunt consumed twenty-eight days, many of which were tso stormy that we were unable to accomplish results We experienced many more days of rain, wind, snow. fog and more disagreeable weather than sunshine-in fact. we had only 1 two days of real sunshine on the en- f tire trip. This made it very bad for , photographic results. But nowith- standing these handicaps, the gen cral results of the Sykes Expedition were far beyond our greatest cxpec- tations
 1 Du'hg tine uuat twonty-eight big browns were spotted, and seventeen of them were secured. some of which ,approached records for size, and ali of them were in excellent fur-beaI- tiful specimens.
 The groups secured for the State . of Oklahoma and the Brooklyn Mu- scum and destitute of Arts and Sciences were unusally fine and com plete. and should merit prominent and l commanding display in those forum ate institutions.
 There was not day while We were lon the hunting grounds that we did not see caribou, wolverine and fox, as well as a great variety of bird life, including plarmigan, swan, geese, ducks and many other shore birds, of which MT. Crabb. the taxidermst, se- cured and prepared many specimens 1 for the University of Oklahoma Mu- 1 time that MT. Crabb informed me the day we broke camp that the straw berries were just in bloom. He was most interesting as well as a very busy man during our entire trip. There were very few forms of life or vegetable matter with which we came in contact but that he could readily name and classify Off-hand We all livery much enjoyed Eds many stories and ready wit
 During the days aboard boat many whales, propoises. thrashers. black , fish, seal. sea lion and other denizens of the deep were sighted. and when we had cause to anchor. fishing was always indulged in with great success Take it all in all. the trip was not only successful, but it was highly appreci ated and enjoyed by every member of the party.
 Bear hunting is not play-it is all work-and a mans job at that But after the strenuous work of the day and one gets his feet under the table in camp, with plenty of hot coffee and good eats, of which we had plenty and good cook to prepare the same one forgets the swamps. rivers. noun
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION. CORDOVA PRE-. CGNCT. AT CORDOVA. In the Matter of the Estate of Rein ert K. Reincrtsen. Deceased.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION.
 Ada B. Pell. Plaintiff. vs. Roy L. Pell, Defendant.
 SUMMONS
 No. c-225.
 The President of the United States of America. Greeting:
 To Roy L. Pell, the above named De- fendant
 You are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Terri tory of Alaska, Third division. within thirty days, after the completion of the publication of this summons, to- day of August, 1921, and answer the complaint of Ada E. Pell, the above named plaintiff, in the above entitled cause. which Is an action for divorce in one of the cases prescribed by law, wherein the plaintiff prays for decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony between herself and you, and for the custody of her two chil- dren, and for such other and further relief as to the court may seem right and proper in the premises. And you are hereby notified that If you fail to appear and answer said com plaint as herein required, the said plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the court far the reIisf aenanded
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06
NOTICE OF LEMENT OF
 FINAL ACCOUNT

Notice is hereby given. that Ed. ward r. Medley, administrator with the will annexed of the above en- titled estate, has rendered and pre- scntcd for settlement, and filed in said court, his final account of his administration of said estate; and that Friday. the 3Oth day of Sep tember. 1921, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of said court in COrdoya, Alaska, has been duly appointed by the judge of said court, for the settlement of said final ac. count, at which time all objections to said final account and the setlte- ment thereof will be heard and de, termined
 Dated at Cordova. Alaska, July 2S, 1921.
 EDWARD F. MEDLEY,
 Administrator with the
 will annexed J-2S. A. II, IS. 25.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-08-06
NO. 1s7
S U M Nj o N S

The President of the United States of America, greeting: To William Campbell, administrator of the estate of Clara Conway, De- ceased, and Mrs R. V. Worthley. the above named Defendants.
 You are hereby required to appear in the justices court for the terri. tory of Alaska, Third division, Cor dova precinct, at Cordova within thirty days after the completion ofs the period of the publication of this summons, to-wit, within thirty days after the Sth day of September. 1921. and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff. now on file in said court in the above entitled ac- tion. wherein plaintiff demands judg- ment against you in the sum of $253.73. with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum from April l. 1921. and for his costs anS disbursements in the action.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer said complaint as herein required, the said plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof. and will apply to the court for the re- lief demanded in his complaint, as hereinbefore set out.
 The order for the publication of this summons was duly made and entered on the 27th days of July, 1921.
 Witness the Honorable K. c. Rob insno. U, S. commissioner and ex-of- ficio justice of the peace, in and for said precinct and court, this 27th day of July, 1921, and the seal of. said court
 (SEAL)
 K. c. ROBINSON.
 '. s. Commissioner and
 ex-officio Justice of the Peace