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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
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PAY-UP WEEK

Among the great forward move
ments in the various churches in the
last few years, what is known as the
Centenary Movement among the
Methodists, is conspicuous for its
achievements and for its influence
upon other denominations.
The week of February 6-13, is an
important time for this Church in
Middle Tennessee. This time has
been selected as the "Pay-Up" peri
cd on Centenary pledges.
The Chruch pledged in May 1919,
an unprecedented amount for the
advancement of Christian work at
home and in other lands. They are
now preparing to make good on any
unpaid part of pledges given at that
time. The plan is to collect all sub
scriptions that are due to date.
An influential Methodist was ask
ed the other day il he was going to
bring his payments UP to date. He
replied that he was. His friend ask
ed IL it suited him now to pay up.
He said it did not, but that he was
going to pay up nevertheless, declar-
ing that his solemn word had been
given and he could not afford
promise like that to go to protest.
He stated also that he was going to
meet his pledge because of the good
being accomplished by this money
In feeding starving children of Po-
land, in reconstruction work in Bel
GUM; in advancing the cause Of
Christianity in America, Korea, Chi
ma, Japan, Mexico, Brazil Cuba and
Africa. In addition to that he said,
Il am going to pay my pledge
promptly, because men and women
have gone to the front because the
Church had faith in the pledges
made, and am unwilling fail those
who are at the front"
A movement to pay debts does not
always arouse enthusiasm in those
who are to do the paying, but this
Church Movement seems to be an
exception to the rule.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
FOR BENEFIT OF THE STARVING
CHILDREN OF EUROPE

Mrs. Ruledge Smith and Mrs
James Quarles entertained with a
rook party on Tuesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Smith for the benz
eft of the starving children of Eu-
rope. Each guest was asked to bring
fifty cents which will be sent to the
fund for the relief of the children.
The game of rook was played after
which refreshments were served. On
account of the weather many could
not attend, but each sent the contri-
sutton. This is worthy GAUGE and
it is we'll for the Cookeville women
to have a part in this relief work
through social channels or through
church organizations. The Armeni-
ans are suffering for Christianitys
sake under constant persecution OF
the Turks and it should be the pleas
ure of great Christian nation to
respond to their s. O. 8. call.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
TAKE CARE or PULLETs FoR
WINTER EGG PRODUCTION

1t is common knowledge among
poultrymen and farmers that pullets
lay the winter eggs. The poultry
man who manages his flock proper
ly should have his pullets co .1ing in
to production at the time the hens
cease production. During the fall
and winter months, when the major
ity OF hens stop laying, the demand
for fresh eggs exceeds the supply,
and prices always rise. The poultry
man who keeps his production high
during September. October, Novem-
Der and December sells his eggs on
good market. and records kept by
demonstration farms prove that such
poultrymen make greater profits than
the one who produces eggs only In
the spring when eggs are selling at
their lowest price.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27

In her last official letter to the
club women of America, Mrs. Thos
G. Winter writes regarding the eco
nomic phase of American life as fol
lows:
There are a good many millions
vf housekeepers listed al the census
as having mo occupation" The ma.
jority of these women do their own
work and bring up family. There
is just as great economic value to
the loaf of bread baked in the home
kitchen as to Jnat baked under the
roof of the baker; there is just as
great economic value to the dress
made with home sewing machine
as to that made with power ma
chine. There is just as great eco.
nomic contribution made by the wo-
man who washes her in own laundry
as if she were getting fifteen dollars
a week in a public laundry.
Why are we listed as having no
occupation? If the census house
wives are estimated as contributing
a sum equal to fifteen dollars week
to the finances of the United States
(and surely this is modest estimate,
considering present cost OF labor),
this would total billions of dollars a
year-yet mo occupation"
We housewives all over the land
should ask as does Mrs. Winter,
"Why are we listed as having no oc-
cupation?" And we should keep on
asking until housekeeping is put on a
basis equal in dignity with any occu-
patton in our land, for is it not the
most necessary to human life and
ness? The most beneficial to
the greatest number, the greatest
factor in the lives, morals and the
spiritual needs of the present and the
future generations, and indeed the
bulwark of our nation, without which
there would be no foundation on
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
UNCLAIMED
LIBERTY BONDS

Sgt. Sam Lafever. the local Re-
cruiting officer for the U. s. Army.
with offices in the federal building
mas list of names of 4,S00 ex-serv-
ice men, who have not called on the
government for the Liberty Bonds
of End, 3rd and 4th issues for which
they subscribed and paid. Any ex-
service man who subscribed for a
bond during the war and has not re-
ceived same. might be apre to locate
and secure the bond by calling on
Sgt. Lafever and furnishing his name,
Division, etc.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
JOHN SPEAKMAN KILLED
BY SWITCH ENGINE
One Of Cookevie's Most Highly Respected Citizens
Meets Instant Death

held the confidence of all with whom
he came in contact. Despite his
deafness, which was of course a
great handicap to him, he was al
ways jovial, and invariably had a
pleasant word of greeting for every
one. He was especially fond of
children and was great favorite
among the little folks. At the time
of the fatal accident one little fellow
we are told, saw the danger his
friend was in, and realizing that an
alarm would be of no avail ran as
fast as his little legs would carry
him to pull Mr.. Speakman out of
harms way, but he was too late.
Mr.. Speakman was SO years of age.
He was born in Jackson county, hav-
ing moved from Gainesboro to Cooke
vile quarter of century ago He
is survived by wife and four daugh-
ters He also was the father of four
sons, all Of whom preceded him to
the grave. He is also survived by
two sisters who live in Cookeville,
Mrs. VIM. Smoot and Mrs. Nina EN-
bry. One brother, Hall Speakman,
was here to attend the funeral, which
was conducted at the home Tuesday
afternoon at two O'Clock. by Rev. G.
L. Talley of the Christian Church.
The remains were inferred in the
city cemetery at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, attended by many rela-
tives and friends of the deceased.
The Herald joins the entire COM
munity in extending to the bereav-
ed family heartfelt sympathy in
their sorrow.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27

Cookeville Camp held a very inte
resting meeting Tuesday night, about
Is neighbors being in attendance
Consul Layton Stanton presided over
the session, and after the general
business had been disposed of, one
candidate was admitted into the for.
est and carried through the initia-
tion ceremony.
Last month the Head Clerk paid
720 death claims, amounting to ST.
200 ,56S.40, pretty tidy sum to lay
into the laps of grief-stricken wild
ows and orphans, throughout the
length and breadth o. the land.
$4,000 of the amount came to Ten
nessee, being paid to the henefici-
aries Of our neighbors.
The Modern Woodmen of ,Ameri-
ca gives the very best protection at
the lowest cost.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
SURVEY SHOWS CHILDREN OF
FARM TENANTS HAVE LIMITED
oPPoRTuNiTiEs

Within the last two years rura
child welfare and country life prot
lens have commanded widespread
interest. For the purpose of makini
study of conditions in Tennessee,
survey was. made in 1920 in four
teen communities scattered thruou
the State. The survey was made b.
Charles e. Gibbons representative
Of the National Child Labor Commit
tee Incorporation with the Division
of Extension, University. of Tennes
see.
A report on the survey was rcent
ly made to the Division of Exten
sion and one of the striking points
in the evidence presented is the
wide difference in conditions sur
rounding the lives of children whose
rem whose parents are tenants In
regard to this the report has the
following to say:
Owners have nearly three times
as large an income as tenants, althc
families of each are. practically the
same size. Children of farm owners
are not kept out of school to work
on the farm as tenant children are,
Tenants move about much more
hence they do not have the comforts
and conveniences IN their homes
that they might have ii heir tenure
were longr. Because of the system,
tenants are forced to borrow at high
interest rates and the thus restrict
ed in he manner in which they may
purchase their supplies and dispose
Of their crops. They get. a great
deal less from the farm for their
tables than owners do Their water
supply is less protected. Fewer Of
their homes have screens and toilets.
Their opportunities for recTsation
are more limited They read less
because they have less TO read.
The opportunity that tenants
children have for education, health.
and the enjoyment of
normal childhood, is very limited.
The evidence shows that many of the
economic factors which enter into
surrounding their lives,
ire below a minimum standard for
decent living This ought not to be
'or any group of people. According
20 the 1910 census, tenants comprise
i little more than Al per cent of the
'ural populatiin of Tennessee Hence
he problem of giving tenant child
en- their inherent rights is serious,
lit only because of the extremely
,ad conditions under which they are
living, but also because of the large
lumber involved These children
'ught to have better chance than
hey. now have"
One remedy for this the report
avs, is for the tenant to move less, |
S conditions we're fund to be much
etter where the tenants did not |
ioye often.
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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
EXPRESSION RECITAL

The expression recital given by
Miss Cowdens class at the city
school last Friday evening was
uniquely arranged. Versatility was
portrayed throughout.
Miss Gowden brings to us In her
rcitals the kind of artistry that is us
tally seen only in larger cities, and
the well attended recital last Friday
serves as a proof of CookeyilIes ap-
preciation for same.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
A. $. ALcoRN

A. s. Alcorn, former sheriff Of
White county, and brother of our
townsman. G. w. Alcorn. died at his
home near O'Conner, few days ago.
He had been in bad health for some
time. and had recently returned from
Nashville where he had been for
treatment.
Mr.. Alcorn was a native OF Putnam
county. having been reared near
Buffalo Valley. He leaves a wife
and several children.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
ROBERTS COOPER
ATTORNEYS AT Law

Ex-Gov. A. Fl. Roberts and our for
mer townsman J. w. Cooper have re-
Gently opened up law Offices in the
Commercial Club Building, Nashcille,
and announce that they have formed
partnership for the general practice
Of law.
This is strong combination, and
the new firm, both members of which
are SO well and favorably known in
this section, will undoubtedly start
out with clientele of which any long
established law firm would be proud.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27

One of the most appalling trage
dies in the history of Coolieville oc
CURED at the Tennessee Central pas
senger station last Monday morning
at eight o'clock, when John Speak.
man was struck and instantly killed
by switch engine.
Mr.. Speakman, who was almost to-
tally deaf, was crossing the track
from the north side, and evidently
was not aware of the fact that the
engine was approaching, as it was
travelling at a slow rate of speed,
according to eye witnesses, and was
just in the act of stepping over the
last rail of the track, and had he
quickened his motion the least bit
would have. been safely over. But
fate decreed otherwise, as he was
caught by the cow'catcher of the
engine and drawn back to instant
death. The engine was stopped a
few feet from where the accident
occurred and the body did not get
under the wheels, but was badly
bruised in places. Two or three
bystanders rushed to the rescue, but
he was dead before they could reach
him. The body was Immediately
carried to the rear room OF Robbins
barber shop by the railway authori-
ties, and a little later turned over to
the family.
John Speakman was most USE
ful citizen and will be greatly missed
in his community He was timer
by trade and in this capacity had
worked faithfully during his twenty
five years residence in, Cookeville,
during which time he had gained and
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
EVENT OF THE SEASON
ONE NIGHT ONLY

Meet US at the Carnival, Friday
night, Feb 4th, City School, hour. I
o'clock.
Art museum, tea rooms, Susies
Band, Dutch Booth (eats), Big Minis
treqs lBfg show, Gipsy Tent-Mad.
am zeno reading your future, Candy,
Coffee, etc.
Come have some fun. Entrance
fee 10 cents, just,
Directress, Mrs. McClanahan.
Proceeds to Parent-T Teachers As
sociation.
Come out and enjoy the evening
a full dollars worth for 10 cents. A
real bargain.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
MANY KILLED
BY EXPLOSION

More than twenty people, practic-
ally all colored were killed outright
and about forty were injured as the
result of an explosion of gasoline
tank car in Memphis last Monday.
The cause of the exp1osian is thought
to have been a spark from the CHS
ell of workman who was caulking
the car.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
BUILDING BOOM

The building boom which has
started early in Cookeville this year
bids fair to become veritable epi-
demic by the time Spring has opened
up. There are no less than twenty
new residences in sight now for
early erection. besides the eight or
ten which are just about complete.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27
DEATH OF MRS. MeDANlELs

Mrs. Arthur McDaniels, who for
merly lived at Algood, and who was
well and favorably known here died
at her home in Knoxville on We'd
nesday Of hast week She is snrviv-
cd BY 4 husband and two children.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27

John w. Giliem made a business
trip to Nashville few days ago.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-01-27

T. ID. Ford LIT Tuesday morning
for business trip to Jackson coun-
ty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-26

convention. demonstrated that tho
American trade union movement
will not submit to dicta,ion from
the forces OF corruption or greed
neither the Hearsts nor the Garys
can chart our course or select our
leaders"
Our movement is united. 1t is pre-
rared for iGSgressivcncss In defense of
the rights of the toiIcrs. IL will not
be swerved from it's course. II will
be a sad day for the aspirations of
the working people Of our land when
corrupt and Intriguing interests can
either divide cur movement, change
our course or destroy it's leadership.
The vote today has demonstrated to
the world that we have not yet come
upon that day.
The whole work of the convention.
the results and declarations adopted.
the policies indicated. mean for the
future united, progressive militant
movement, following upon "A progress
sive. fruitful aud militan; past.
For myself may say that the
work OF the convention and the re-
suit Of the election fill me with sat
isfactlon. gratitude and pride. not
for myself. but for our movement,
These arc serious timcs. but wa
face them undaunted and with con-
hdcncc and courage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-26
PRISONER WITH CF7LLD,S MIND
READS THOUGHTS OF OTHERS
17-Iear-Old Inmate of Denver Reformatory Has Men
tally OF Boy of Observation-Disclosures Are Astonished
at Youths Power of Telepathy

DENVER. col. June 25.-ln Akin
l.epore. Il. inmate Of Denver re-
formatory. psychologists of this see
ton have discovered what - said To
%" On" of th" muSt "cInarkabl" pSy-
Geological phenomena on record Al
though u, young i.cpore is said 10
have only the mental development OF
child -! 10, yet he has displayed
wonderful ahilfy ia mind-rcading
tests
According to Samuel Jackson OF
tho schools psychological clinic. lie
pores - a mind which MAJ aStoniSh
Sctcnc. by its scnsitivcn.s> to the
mysterious mental waves sad 20 UNI
derry tho phenomena of hypuot!Sm.
thcueht iransfereaCc and spirit mani
fcstRtions
Icporc Swar;hy-faccd slim
youth. 1t Is claimed. j. able TO answer
almost every question asked by thc
teachers OF the school with answers
Identical 20 those in the minds OF
the teacher. And. il. is said he is
able TO steal" inc answers from
tn" minds OF youths OF tie school
who show far greater aptitude than
does Depore.
In tests held NEE recently. Lepore
w"S sen; from ;mc class Dom and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-26

numbers written on the blackboard
Ihc students We're all requested to
cnnccniratc on IN. figures written.
which were than erased from the
hoard. ana l.cporc again called into
the room.
After having first erred when he
called =. IN" correct tgur. being IL.
and missing on tn" second number
by one. NJ made cofrcc' answers N
rapid succession. Number after mum
Der was suggested, and invariably
this unusual student snapped out
the correct answer
l."porc i serving his second term
At tho rcformatory Authorities Of
the school look upon his ns hope
less case. declaring belief that his
poor department comes as Il result
OF his constituencies to suggestion.
and that he also lacks mentality to
Interest himself in the amusemcnts
q: the other inmates.
He is declared by psychologists who
have made q study Of his case 10 be
a moron. and the discrepancy be
tween his actual age and his mental
age indicates, psychologists claim
feeble mindcdness, and il is believed
unlikely tina; he will ever develop
normal Intelligence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-26
G0MPERS' LEADERSHIP
WINS OVERWHElM MING
VICTORY AT DENVER

continued From First PaGe)
lean Federation OF Labor without the
slightest tinge of cmnity in my
mind" said MIR. Lewis. II am Il good
deal like the young man who told
his mother he had been called to
preach The old mother asked him IL
he was not sure it was not some other
noise he had heard.
Il have not been the candidate o.
William Randolph Hearst. l do not
know the man. have never seen or
had any communication with him. I
viii say that know something about
William Randolph Hearst. I remc,n-
Der when the Hearst papers brok -
the metal strike In my home Sta.c.
There are other capitalist papers.
too, that ] know something about |
have answered their scurrilous at.
lacks on my character and integri
~ with silence"
Cincinnati. Ohio. was selected as
the place for the 1922 convention.
Fort Worth. Ten. was the only other
city considered
Gompcrs Makes Statement.
This sweeping victory. the labor
chief said tonight at the close Of
the fcderation's forty-nrs: annual
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-26
DRY OFFICIALS RAID
SIX BIG BREWERIES
IN NEW ORLEANS
CONTINUED From First PugcD

Continued From First PaEc)
headquarters. especially for this pur-
pose. Assistant Supervising Agent,
w. T.. smith. Of TcNarkana. accom-
panied the men here.
All brcwcries manufacturing &C.
real beverages" says the prohibition
director. hold permits from the gov
eminent through my Office To manu-
facturc cereal beverages continuing
less than onc-half Of per cent al
cohol commonly called n"ar-bcer.
hold their bonds. ranging from Slo.-
600 To $4,000 Tor faithful compliance
with the terms of the permits. the
law and regulations.
Alicrc Gross Violation.
"Brcwcries in New Orleans have
grossly violated these permits from
Time to time and especially within
the past few weeks. Oiiicial tests
We're made of their output some days
ago. and today received reports
from Washington.
"E"portS of the raids made today
have not been submitted I" my Of
fec yet. As soon a. the evidence Is
collatcd shall institute proceedings
to cancel at least six permits Uf New
orleans brcwcrica."
Formal charges OF violating the
Noistcad act will he lodged against
officials of the hrcwcrics as soon az
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-26
WILSON NOW MEMBER
DISTRICT COLUMBIA BAR
Former President Qualities to
Practice Law i'm Courts
at Washington.
ENJOYS IMPROVED HEALTH
Court Attendants Express Opinion
He Is in Better Physical COndi-
iion Than When lie Retired
From White House.
tEy Associated Press !

WASHINGTON. June Ely Woodrow
Wilson appeared in person today in
tho chambers OF Chief Justice McCoy
of tho District OF Columbia Supreme
Court; 1" he admitted to the practice
of law before that court.
y spooia! session Of the court was
called for the purpose OF ADMITTING:
Mr.. Wilson. the court having amend
ed its rules 50 that former Presidents
and Vcc-P Presidents OF the United
States who are LAWYERS may he ad-
mttcd 20 practice withoI; application
or other formality
Mr. Wilson was accompanied 10 tho
cou-, by has law partner. Bainbr:hg :
Colby. former Secretary OF state. and
Joseph l.. Tumulty. formerly his pri
vatc secretary The admission o: tho
former chief executive was moved ny
John Paul Earnest. chairman OF tn"
examining committee. and the uSual
oath was administered by Morgan II.
Reach, clerk OF courts. At the con.
- ''' W 'I'''bs' VIC 'i'A'A
justic" briefly welcomed Mir Wilson
to the membership OF the bar.
To avoid photographers. the :ime
Of the ceremony was kept quiet. Mir
Wilson reached the courthouse short
~ before noon in AN automobile and
walked the short distance from the
car |" an elevator which carried him
directly 20 the chambers ot Justice
Mccoy. TIL ceremony and reception
wcrc brief, aud Mr. Wilson returned
the same way To- his waiting automo-
bile.
Gour; attendants said the former
President appeared in better health
than when h" retired from the White
House. although he still had tho as
sist"nce Of an attendant in entering
and leaving his motor car During
the brief ceremonies. MIR Wilson
stood. lcanias on his cane He also
seemed - depend much on IL when
walking
Following his formal admission 20
the bar MIR Wilson shook hands win
monIacrs of ;he cour, and bar ana
court attaches
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-26
Seeking Stolen Shoes,
Finds Moonshine Liquor

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
l.GNCllBURG, VA, June ga
negro spectator at II baseball game
here this week. who had a pair of
shoes stolen from him during the
game, was tho cause of Eugene
Galloway. colored. another spec
tator. getting in Il peck of trouble.
The negro appealed to County or
fcer childress. telling him that he
believed the bundle under Gallo
ways arm contained his shoes.
The county officer waited till Cal
loway was leaving the grounds
and he approached him about the
shoes. Immediately the negro be-
came worried, and when the Of
ticer examined the package he
found two quarts of moonshine
liquor instead OF pair of shoes.
This caused the arrest OF Gallo
way. who was taken before Squire
Fortune. who sent him on to the
Campbell County grand jury to an
swcr the charge OF transporting
liquor In violation of the State
prohibition law.