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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-10-22
SATURDAY. OCT. %. 1921.
An Indictment Of Parents.

An Indictment Of Parents.
Laxity Of morals and lawless-
ness are questions that are now
justly engaging the attention OF
thinking people over the whole
country. Various explanations
and theories are being advanced
as to causes for existing condi-
tions. but in the final analysis il
is our opinion that parents are
at fault. Along this line Of
thought the Youths Companion,
one Of the greatest family maya
zines published. comments edi-
torially and presents an indict-
ment against parents generally
that is worthy of deep considera-
ton. At the risk of being con-
sidered sanctimonious, we pre-
sent the editorial in its entire
ty and invite, earnest considera-
ton of the article as it is pre-
scented, as follows:
THE FAMILY ALTAR.
Only two weeks ago The Com
panion spoke of the prevailing
spirit of lawlessness among ele-
ments in our nation that ought
to seta better example. Within
the last two or three years there
has arisen from very near
~ every part of the country the
complaint that vice and crime
are increasingly common, and
that the criminal courts are con-
gested with an alarming number
of felonies and misdemeanors.
The county Of Fulton in Georgia,
which includes Atlanta, the larg-
est city in that state. has had the
same experience that SO many
other counties have had. But
the recent grand jury, appointed
to examine the criminal docket,
made a presentment to the court
that is of interest because it does
something more than deplore the
situation. The presentment I'M
dertakes to put the blame for the
laxness Of morals and the preva-
lence of lawlessness squarely on
the shoulders of parents who
have neglected their duty.
We doubt if morals can be
legislated into the people, " says
the grand jury. 1t might just
as well have said frankly that
morals cannot possibly be legis-
lated into the people. Schools
and churches are powerful agen-
cies for the preservation of NOR
ais, but the problem must be
handled in large measure in the
homes of the people and by the
parents themselves. Especially
do we appeal to the mothers to
influence and direct their sons
and daughters to modesty in
speech, in conduct and in dress.
Indictments and fines and prison
sentences will not regenerate the
hearts of the people. = And then
the grand jury goes on to sug-
gest what there is lacking in our
home life to-day. I'VE ask the
people to reestablish in their
homes the family altar and closer
home relations between parents
and their children.
There is excellent good sense
there. The last fifty years have
seen an extraordinary decay Of
religion in the household and a.
very considerable weakening of
the ties of family life. Time
was when family prayers were
in homes of the nation. /
How often are they heard today,
even among the church going
part OF our population? Rarely,
We fear. But if there is a better
way to keep before the eyes of
old and young the idea of moral
responsibility and the obligation
- ssr.In%xo,sr 1ivs,,fr II hoe mt x,o +
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-10-22

Ladies shawls at tie latest market
price, Tumminello Bros.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1921-10-22

That shoulder shawl you have want.
ed IS at Tunminello Bros.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
POSTPONE CONSIDERATION
OF GERMANY'S REFUSAL TO
MEET ALLIED DEMAND

Paris, March Reconsideration OF
the Entente policy toward Germany,
in view of her refusal to pay by May
1, the 10000, 100000 gold marks de-
manded by the reparations commits
sion as the balance Of her 2O,0OO,OOO-
600 mark obligation under the peace
treaty, will be postponed for a few
days, it developed today.
The entente foreign offices, it was
stated, would wait until after the
Easter holidays to begin active con-
sultations on the reparations commits
sions report of Germany's refusal to
paw and the meeting of the council OF
ambassadors, which had been set for
today, was abandoned. The ambassa-
dors will not get together for. their
consultations before the middle OF
next week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
WHY DRUGGISTS ARE BALD
Seemingly Their Duties Are ManifoId,
II They Would Satisfy Their
Varioue GCustomerR"

Now, what do you think Of thatr'
said the druggists clerk. "She wanted
to know what Thanksgiving Is for.
Some people think drug store Is an
information bureau.
"The other day woman came In
and wanted to know who discovered
America. She said she had an argu-
ment with friend about it. and they
decided must be the referee"
he had perched himself on top OF q
ladder and was trying to juggle three
or four boxes at time when woman
came In and after waiting minute
to be waited on knocked on the coun'
ter.
II want a two-cent stamp In a hur'
ry," she said. He gave her the stamp
and made change from SIS bill.
would you please give me the same
kind of medicine that you gave to my
mother the last time she came fnF'
she said.
"WhO Is your mother?" he asked.
"You know my mother-the fat lady
that always buys a bottle of soda ev'
cry night"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
CAR LEAVES TRACK
CAUSING DEATHS

Asheville, N. c., March 23.-Mrs.
Charles Manis was instantly killed
Mrs. M. Shelton was fatally injured
and Mrs. John Magah and her eight
Near,oh daughter slightly injured
Tuesday morning when logging car
of the Suncrest Lumber Company
crashed into their home near Sun
burst, N. C.
The car broke loose about IA
miles above Sunbrust and ran back
wards through q trestle, demolish-
ing the home of the victims which
was located about 80 yards from the
tracks. The injured were rushed to
the Waynesville hospital.
According to reports from Sun
burst the car was being loaded when
it broke loose. It was of steel con-
struction and left the track at a
curve and plunged into the house
The house was a long wooden frame
building and was occupied by sever
al families. A stove was turned
causing the victims to be severely
burned. A statement as to the
cause of the accident has not been
issued by the company.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
Various Causes Of Death.

1t is Illuminating to read the causes
of death. In 1917-a typical year In
which the figures were not complicat'
ed by the war-14.2 Of every thousand
persons in the United States died
out Of every hundred thousand deaths
1882 were from diseases Of the heart
149.S from pneumonia. 1864 from
tuberculosis, 1914 from kidney trou'
bles, S2.9 from apoplexy, 81.6 from
cancer, 70 from diarrhoea, 25.3 from
diseases Of the arteries. 17.2 from In
fluenza, 1863 from diabetes, 1876 from
diphtheria, 1853 from bronchitis. 10Se
from accidents Of all sorts. Arterial
diseases and diabetes show an in
crease that is really alarming; for In
1900 only 6.1 per 100000 died Of the
former and only 81 the latter. These
with those of the heart and kidneys
are diseases that result directly from
the strain and stress Of modern life
Popular Science Monthly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
BUFFALO ON THE INCREASE
Latest Reports Show That the Animal
Is Not Likely to Become Extinct,
at Any Rate.

The fear that existed not long ago
lest the native buffalo would soon be-
come extinct is dispelled by a report OF
the American Bison society, which
states that there were 1898 wild ana
tame buffalo in the United States In
January, 1920. This is an increase OF
about 300 per cent since 1908, in which
year there were 1,l16 wild and tame
buffalo in this country.
OF the nine government-owned herds,
two Of the largest under the care OF the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture are located In the Wichita nation
al game preserve. Oklahoma, and on
the national bison range at Dixon,
Mont. The herd on the Wichita pre-
serve now numbers 154, including 2s
calves of this year. In this herd four
bulls and IL cows are ten years OF age
or over, and one COW is twenty-nine
years old. The Is animals that con-
stituted the original Wichita herd caIss
from the New York Geological park.
1t Is planned this year to dispose 0a
some Of the surplus buffalo In the gov
ernment herds in accordance with the
provisions made by the 1919 appropria-
tional bill for their care. Public parks
and municipalities are the largest pa
irons. BY distributing the animals
over the country, If disease or mis-
fortune overtakes the main herds, there
still will be stock left with which
groups could be built up again.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
POLAND TO ASK FOR DECISION
Will Press Silesia Territory Ques.
tion.-Claim From Germany.

Washington, March 23.-Poland
will press the inter-allied commls-
sion charged with definite determln-
alton of Upper silesia for distri-
button of the territory between Po-
land and Germany, based on the
commune vote, according to official
advices received today by the Po-
Esh legation here from Warsaw.
Germany has indicated her in
tention to lay claim to the
entire region on the basis of the
numerical majority returned in her
favor in Upper Silesia as a whole
without distinction to communes or
districts. This claim, the Warsaw
dispaShches Indicated, will be
strongly opposed by the Polish for
eign office which interprets Article
SO of the treaty of Versailles as not
providing for the attribution to ell
ther Poland or Germany of Upper
Silesia as wohle.
"Aecording to the treaty." the
dispatch said, "the inter-allied COM
mission will submit to the supreme
council of the allied and associate
powers the plan Of division Of Upper
Silesia on the basis of the vote in
the communes, taking into consider
alton the economic and geographical
situation of each locality"
Latest advices received today
from Warsaw by the Polish legation,
while admitting a numerical major
ity in the entire territory in favor
of Germany, showed an augmented
total number of districts and COM
raunes which voted for Poland. In
the ten districts which were report
ed on the basis of the latest returns
as giving Polish majorities 5o7 COM
munes were said to have voted Po-
lish as compared with 140 in favor
Of Germany. The total majority
claimed by Poland in the ten dis
tricts was 14,808.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28

extensive campaign to bring the cor
set back into it's proper place. Paris
dressmakers say that corsets "are
simply impossible" if one desires the
utmost in smartness.
:, Feathers play a most important
part in the new hats. Ostrich plumes
in particular are being used on large
hats. Hats for the most part are
small and are worn crushed down on
the head in many shapes.
Fruit is invading the realm Of fash
on. Bunches of fruit and flowers are
worn at the waist and some of the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
The Sick Miner.

Judge Ebert H. Gary, on his return
from Europe, discussed the English
coal strike at luncheon.
1.-THE men demanded an uncondi-
tional two-shilling increase" he said,
"but the government couldn't very
we'll grant them that, because each
former Increase had been followed by
a decrease of output. So many miners
you see found that they could make
enough in three or four days to keep
them all the week.
$50 many miners, in fact, we're like
the sick miner. AS the sick miner,
pale and drawn, lay In his bed the
doctor entered.
1.-THE doctor examined him and then
said:
"T prescribe complete rest. You
tired yourself out in the last strike "
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
gowns have BELTS of roses around

gowns have BELTS of roses around
he waist. Flowers are extensively
used in many other combinations.
The prophecy of fuller skirts is
slowly but surely coming true, ac-
cording to buyers. Although it is
not yet fully realized, the seasons
gowns are somewhat wider.
The frail shoulder strap, upon
,ich so much depends, persists in
the new creations. The dresmakers
say they have strengthened it, SO as
to avoid Embarrassing complica-
tions," but men buyers say 1T still
has dangerous aspects.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
Gave to "Unworthy Poor"

A Missouri man has left will es-
tablishing a fund for the aid Of the
poor of his town, Eldorado Springs,
Mo-, every Christmas. 1t is especially
suggested that the gifts be distributed
to unfortunate persons, whether they
are worthy or unworthy according to
the standards Of society,""
Those in a position to give money
to fellow beings in misfortune so lcng
have insisted that the poor to be aided
must be worthy" that it is great re-
lief to find one man who does not at
tach the obnoxious string to his act
of generosity. The ne'er-do-well with
an empty stomach probably feels Just
as hungry as the pious person whose
fortunes have fallen.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
WOMAN'S DRESS
MORE MODERATE.

Paris, March PA return to con-
servatism in woman's dress is indi-
Gated in advance displays for spring
and summer now being held in
Paris. Several hundred American
buyers who have arrived for the sea-
scnal fashion shows are more pleased
than they have been since the armis-
tice because Of the ease with which
the new modes can be adapted to
American taste.
The Paris dressmakers continue to
show extreme effects in afternoon
and evening wear, but the majority
of the gowns reflect return to san
ity in dress. Such is the view of
American buyers. Buying, however,
is restricted because of the general
depression in the United States. The
business lull in America has led to
purchase of the most quiet models,
the theory being that American wo-
men during the coming season will
buy only simple things which can be
worn on many occasions.
The season IS only half finished,
but a general indication has already
been given of the changes. One Of
the most noticeable innovations is
the lengthening of skirts at least one
inch. French dressmakers admit
that this is a recognition of Ameri-
can taste which has resented the ex-
tremely short skirt since it was in
troduced.
Backs are still bare. This the
dressmakers have refused to alter.
American buyers are purchasing
these "bareback" models with view
to rigidly modifying them in Ameri-
ca.
While the new gowns are less radi-
cal, buyers say they continue to be
complicated and expensive. With the
temperance of dyes of pre-war
standard, color dominates all gowns.
The material may be simple, but gold
and silver and blue and pink trinl-
mings are combined to make it at
tractive. AS one buyer described it,
modern simplicity implies expense,
old fashioned simplicity dullness."
Prices continue high. Dressmak-
ers justify them by pointing to the
artistry involved in their creations
and also to the fact that materials
used were purchased at top prices.
For the eastern type of beauty the
season offers much. There are
draperies and turbans of all variety
of color and long strings Of beads
are to be worn extensively according
to the arbiters of fashion.
The seasons effects have been built
for the normally built women and
the extremely plump and extremely
thin women will have some difficulty
in choosing becoming gowns.
The corset has again been ignored.
So serious and consistent has become
this GOODNESS to what was formerly
fashions basic principle, that corset
manufacturers are contemplating an
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
War Memorial on Mountain.

The furious battles fought during
the war on the Hartmannswilerkopf,
In Alsace, will be commemorated by
the erection upon its apex of huge
cross which will be visible from the
Rhine valley. The monument will be
erected "a q portion Of the summit Of
the mountain which will be considered
as sacred ground.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28

BE sure to see the beautiful line
of COED dresses on display at
Rouenberg's. Wednesday, March
30th.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-26
New Oil Field School Is
Opened in Hewitt Area

More than 125 students are In at
tendance At the new school opened
several weeks ago in the center of
section %, 4s-2w in the Hewitt field,
on the billiard farm. This number eX-
cceds the estimate originally
made which was about So At the
present time grades up 10 the sixth
arc being taught, and plans are now
being made FOR the teaching in the
school OF the seventh and eighth
grades. At the time the school open.
ed, there We're loS pupils registered.
There are three teachers on the in
struction staff.
The building In which the school is
located is a ono story structure con
tanning -four rooms, three OF which
are furnished. the establishment of
the school Is resultant OF efforts or.
iginally started by @. ". StTwn mem.
her Of The local oil fraternity. who en-
listed the aid OF the county super
lntcndcnt. aad together thcy succeed.
ID IN achieving rhelr object. Mr..
SJUwn Is high in his praise Of tho
worl; of Mrs Kate Gait Zaneis county
superintendent who he states, work.
ed necessarily to have the school os-
lsbliahsd,
The school fIlly long felt need. r'r
heretofore the children we're required
20 20 through tho town or D.ilnrd fot
distance of two miles In order that
they might attend the Hewitt; schoo,,
through Tho tfefflr on Tho roads
which Is considered rather dangerous
Tor the Youngsters
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-26
OLD SCHOONER EQU AT0R
GIVEN 4 REPRlENE FROM
DAvY JONES BONEYARD

SEATTLE Wash, Oct. 26.-The old
South Sea trading schooner Equator,
famous as the vessel on which Robert
Louis Stevenson Is said 10 have re-
ceived the inspiration for his story OF
"The Wreckers." has been granted a
reprievc from Davy Jones' boneyard u
out.worn ships.
The Equator for many years n
Puget Sound steam tug. was about to
be discarded when 1t was decided to
open up her hull. The frames were
found TO be OF Port Oxford cedar and
as good according to marine men here,
as where she slid down. the ways at
Benicia. California, In 1883. As a re-
suit the vessel was recently rebuilt,
her steam engine replaced with n
Diesel.powcr engine and she will short.
ly resume her career as tug.
The story goes that Stevenson. max
Ing voyage IN tho Equa,or-then n
Schooner among tho Islands or
romance" was sitting in the cabin
one night with n gathering Of Traders.
pearl fishers md othcrn ami hcncd
an OLE South Son yarn ,hr; gavc Mm
the idcn sor Tho Wrcckors," t.a;cr
hc rcro .dcd Tint fact ia hls ularf,
Years later Tho Equation wur equip.
ped with steam engines md IN course
Of tine made hor nppcrianco on
Pure, Sound.
ncp owners cay s'.e 70 soad Cor
many @h.o years ot seFviee,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-26
Maggie Might Tell Her
Children She Brought
Home the Bacon Again

II might have been Dan Cupid and
II might have been fear of the pen
alties Of the law, but today Bacon
Brown and Maggie Reach. both o.
rich brown hue. arc living undcr tho
title OF MIR. and Mrs"
Bacon and Maggie were arrested to.
gether for lettering and while in the
city Jail someone told them they
could marry and get out of the deal
Bacon mentioned II TO tho sergeant
who attended to the details. 80 II Is
said. "Bill' Moorehead then took them
in tow and say that they procured a
license, called JlIstic. o. the Peace
W, u. Butcher and in the recess OF
the jail with other priS,ncrs pcering
out through the bars, thcy were
bound hard and fast. Police Judge
Sullivan dismissed the charges against
them.
Lucille Page sang snetches from n
popular sing. Another prisoner whist.
led calls that he had learned in the
army ms q wedding march
Bacon contends that he has loved
his dusky sweete' for nearly six
years; what she had to say about
II was intended only for her man
They left the police station quarrel
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-26
BuIIFlGHTER"
RETURNS TO MEXICO


MEXICO CITY. Oct. &c. - The
worlds best matador8 have signed
contracts 10 appear here during the
bullfighting season now in progress.
Fifty-cne spanish bulls already are
in the stockades near Mexico City
Much local interest is attached to
the return cf Nincentc Segura, the
millionaire bullfighter," who ten
years ago was a popular idol. Segura,
who has always been wealthy and
took up bull fighting for the pleasure
OF it, has announced that two months
training has made him physically fit
and he mas been chosen 10 open the
season.
One of the greatest contests in the
history of bullfighting is expected 10
be staged during the Christmas holi-
days when Rudolfo Gaona, Juan Bel
monte and Sanches Mejias appear on
the same bill These fighters are
regarded as the topnctchers in the
game and in addition there is intense
professional jealousy which doubtless
will provide many thriller for the
spectators.
The Mexico City bullring. seats 49,
600 with accommodations for 5000
more If they care 10 stand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-26
R ROTARIANS TO
COOPERATE WITH
CITY OFFICIALS.
Resolutions Adopted Pledging
Assistance in Enforce
ment of Laws

Ardmore Rotarians are elated over
the fact that this weeks meeting
showed the largest attendance which
has been present at MONDAY lunch.
con for two years, the attendance
going over the 80 per cent mark
A plea by city manager Dyer for
cooperation in enforcing the laws
was the feature of the meeting and
his talk was followed by the read
ing OF the following resolution, which
was adopted without a dissenting vote;
"Our city manager has requested the
help OF oil good citizens in the en-
forcemcnt and maintenance of law
and order. Realizing the great need
of better enforcement of law. in both
Cily and County and deeming il the
duty of every good citizen TO assist
in this cause, we pledge our undi-
vided support toward that end. To
this end we adopt the following reso.
lutions:
First: To report recklessly driven
cars whenever II is possible to do so,
Second: TO report all buildings
where liquor is manufactured or sold
or where gambling or other unlawful
acts are conducted and TO urge cur
courts in maintaining injunctions on
such buildings
Third: To protect strangers. espec'
tally ladies, from being sent 10 hotels
Of doubtful repute.
Fourth: We also promise not TO
lease or rent any building for unlawful
purposes, nor TO rent Il building to
any person OF uncertain or doubtful
character
Fifth We promise TO do all that
we can to restore and maintain the
| good name of our city"
/ W. u. Potter was called on for a
/ few remarks regarding hunting
| trip in Texas from which he has Jusc
returned.
| Rotarians Andrew Cowlcs and Ben
+. Lindsey were given a few min
utcs to tell whore they were born,
the past week having been birthday
anniversaries for them.
Rotarian John slaughter of the
I Oklahoma City club was introduced.
He told of the boys work which that
| club hopes to do this winter.
Rotarian Geo. Seidhoof Of Wichita
was also a guest and told Of Rotary
doings in Wichita. George was one
of those who worked earnestly 10
| provide entertainment for the Rotea
| of the Seventeenth District at the
Wichita conference last spring.
Fred Gilmore was introduced as Ia
guest, as were also Messrs Tate
Watson and Jimmy Sullivan. trap
shooters OF note.
] Perry Maxwell introduced Kick
Sturgeon, of Oklahoma City. son OF
Mrs. r. II. Sturgeon, former resident
OF Ardmore.
The proper musical touch was given
/ the luncheon by Miss Robinctt. VINO.
I accompanied by Miss Jones, gave
'Humouresquc,' PEGGY O'Neill" and
Dear Little Girl"
Cigars were furnished by Tom
Frame.