davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17

school and are now ready for higher
institutions Of learning. These were
given diplomas by Supt. Merle Willis
of STAFFORD Music was furnished
by pupils from several schools and
by the Union Male Quartet. The
children deserve much credit for
their music, and the quartet is al
ways greeted with much applause
and appreciation. After the exercises
there was splendid display of
school exhibits in the Town Hall.
Church Notes.
Children's Sunday will be appro-
priately observed next Sunday morn
ing. All are cordially invited to be
present.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather the Epworth League Social
was postponed until Friday evening
of this week.
Last Sabbath the members Of
Eclipse Grange attended church here
in a body, and Rev. J Snellgrove
gave a special address from the
text: Matthew VII, 10. The Grange
was finely represented and we hope
they will plan to visit US again next
June.
Dist Supt. Walter r Davenport
visited this charge Sunday evening
and preached a very forcible sermon
on the text: "Who is the Son Of
Man ?" The Holy Communion was
celebrated, and at the close of the
service the First Quarterly Confer
ence was held
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17
FAIRLEE.
Douglas MacLean i'm ''The Jail
bird" Fri. Eve, June IL.


Mrs Norwood of Lunenburg has
been the guest of Mrs Story Mel
vim.
Mr. Vance Conant of Vershire re-
Gently visited Mrs C C Titus.
Mr. and Mrs Lewis Alderman have
a new baby boy.
The Sunday School enjoyed an out
ing at the Lake Wednesday after
noon, as treat to the Reds" given
by the "Blues."
Mrs Minnie Andrews celebrated her
birthday Tuesday afternoon by en-
PERTAINING a number of friends
Rev. and Mrs c w Carvell of New
market, N. H. were calling in town,
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Elmer Still have been
visiting his brother in Woodstock.
Quarterly Conference was held at
the parsonage Monday afternoon,
Rev. Mr. Davenport of Springfield
presiding.
Mrs Julia Merrill was calling on
friends in town, Tuesday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17

Silver prize for excellency in ath-
letics combined with scholarship and
the second prize for extemporaneous
speaking.
Mr. C w Moulton of Lowell has
taken possession of the Clark farm,
which he recently purchased.
Mt Cube Lodge of Masons will
meet next Tuesday evening.
Miss Mildred Thurber of the Fair
lee post office, aided by Mrs Amos B
Sawyer, efficiently conducted the
Oxford office during the absence of
the regular help.
Miss Clara Thayer is entertaining
her schoolmate, Miss Katherine Crit
fifth Of Dorset and Mr. Robert w Carr
has his classmate Mr. Silas Franz Of
Dolgeville, N. Y.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17

List of books added to the Public
Library: Four Horsemen of the Apo
calypso by Il Blanco Ibanez; The Secret
Witness, George Gibbs; The First Step,
Eliza Orne White; The Blue Aura. E w
Miller; The Source, b Kelland; Fire
brand Trevison. c A Settler; The first
hundred thousand. stephen McKenna;
Around old Chester, Deland; Beautiful
Joe, Marshall Saunders; From Now On,
f Packard; Gid. e White; A Min
streI in France. Sauder; Jimmie the
sixth, Sterrett; Heart of the sunset,
Beach; Girl at Central. Bonner; The
Doughboys, Patrick MacGill; High
Heart, Basil King; Acadian Exile.
Hugh f Graham; Vassar Stories, Grace
NJ Gallhher; Upas Tree, Florence Bar
clay: Don Strong of the Wolfe Patrol.
w Heylger; Highacres, Jane ID Abb
bolt; The Talking Beasts, Wiggn;
Harper's book OF Little Plays; The
Belgian Twins, L f Perkins; American
boys book OF bugs, butterflies and
beetles, Dan Beard.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17
Let Mrs. Mary Graves Tell You ,fer
Poultry Raising Experience.

"Three years ago bought an IncuDa-
tor. this year I've made money. Rats
stole my baby chicks. Didn't Tnow
until a friend gave me a cake of RAT
SNAP. Next morning found two Head
rats in hennery. Kept finding them.
Suddenly they disappeared altogether.
It's the only sure rat killer. AXE
Mrs Graves advice. Three sizes. 35c.
G~c. SIPS. Sold and guaranteed by Sis
co.'s Pharmacy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17

Effort"
This is a self-entertaining conven-
ton, which will enable our North
Thetford friends to enjoy the meet
ing with US. Bring your lunch. Tea
and coffee will be furnished.
Invitations will be accepted for
next years convention.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17

for flowers and all who assisted and
spoke words of comfort in the
burial of our dear one.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Clayborn and
family.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17

Fire, like bomb, gives no warning and de-
stroyS swiftly. If you are not insured you NAV
not be able to replace the property destroyed.
The Hartford Fire Insurance Company not
only pays for property destroyed but will help
you safeguard against the possibility of fire.
Come here for your insurance.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17

The Opinion Press
Pine Job Prinfine AZ This oniee.
Bradford, Vermont.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank the American
Legion Of Bradford, the American
Mechanics Of Piermont for their at
tendance; the Grange and Mechanics
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17

The body cf George Claybcrn.
Youngest son Of Mr. and Mrs Harry
Clayborn, arrived from Overseas,
accompanied by an officer, last week
Tuesday. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Mr. Graham Wednesday at
1890 and burial at South Lawn
cemetery. Relatives from out of
town were Mrs Lettie Hall and son
Elmer from North Haverhill and Mrs
FL Co.. r. H,r-.vIs11
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-06-17
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to all our friends and neigh
bors for their many acts of kindness
during our recent bereavement. To
the Champion Lodge No. II /. o. o.
+. Of Bradford fer their assistance
at the funeral Of our husband ard
father; the watchers who aided us
during the last sickness cf our loved
one, also we wish to express cur
thanks to al for the beautiful
flowers. and Mrs Christie Goodv in
and Mr. Frank Rogers for music.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19
GENERALIZATION

TIE house of representatives at Santa Fc is to be congratulated
upon the good Judgment its members exhibited Friday afternoon
y n resembling the house action earlier in the day by which the
Phillips blue sky bill was defeated, The house is TO b" congratulated
with equal cordiality upon its further evidence of sober second
thought in the action recalling and ,abling indefinitely the proposed
state unit school bill.
The first measure carries with II u definite pledge OF the kepub
lean party in is 1920 platform, and thetefJre a matter to re given
most careful consideration by the legislature. There . moro than a
platform pledge at stake, however there is q pressing need for pro
lection for the public against INSCRIPTIONS stock Ha!esmcn, and also
against enterprises which the public is invited to finance, but which
are not wisely grounded, no matter how honest the purposes OF Their
promoters may be.
The final action on the state unit school bill dsposes of a pr}
posal which would he most unwiSc for New Mexico and most unjust
TO a very large proportion Of the taxpayers. Until the county unit
system Of school. taxation has been worked into much moro SatiStac'
tory and equitable operation than Is now the case, the state cannot
afford 10 experiment with a more elaborate and costly system If "a
.rali,od taxation for school purposes and one which, in the form
offered 20 the house, appears to place q premium upon extravaganza
in school management.
Both Of these actions reveal the sound purpose Of the majority
of the members of the house Of representatives. not only 10 tulhll all
Of the republican party pledges TO the people, but also TO seek the
enactment only OF legislation that Is for the welfare OF the state ~ Q
time when its need for wise laws Is critical
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19
0, Why Should the Spirit
Of Mortal Be Prou
10y WILLIAM kNON

On why s me q, The :, .p!r, OF mortal b. proud,
\ flash of no lsG,,sinr a nrcat. Of me wa,c
The leaves of tho oak and the willow shah fadc,
And the }quns ana The old, and uc low ana the high,
Shall moIicr To dust and together shah lie.
The infant q mother attended and loved.
The mother that Infants affection who proved.
f Easn h. III. ao ' a@sy T tot iSstr aF Sad ,miag' " TG lSst blessed
The maid on whose check. on whose brow in whose eye
ShonH beauty and pleasure her triumphH are by,
ana tns memon Of ,hosc whe loved nor ana praised.
Are alike from The minds Of the Twins erased
The hand Of tho king that tn, -c,p,rc hath borne.
The brow Of the prizes, ,hat The m',s 9aiG worr.
Are hidden and lost u tho depths OF the grave
rho peasant whose 10, was to SOW and to reap.
Thc hora.mo9 VINO Climbed Win Gs goat. Up The steep
Have faded away like tho grass that We tread.
The S,n, who enjoyed tho communion Of heaven.
TN sinner VII" dared 10 remain gnforEt',n.
Have quietly mingled their bones in the aust.
So $, the molumas sogs 9Ne me nowsr and the weed,
SO the multitude comes even those We behold.
To repeat every tale that has often been told
For Ne are ,ho same that our fathers hay been
We drink tho sane stream and view the sane sun.
And run the sam" cours" that our fathers have run.
Tes ,nqgse,s we ar. thinking our @,ser would ,nlaEs;
To- 'h' Nc We are clinsinE TO- they TOO would cling
Thcy loved, hu, their story ", canno, unfold.
They scornod, hut the heart Of the naughty In cold:
They FroNod. hut no wall from their sumberp will come.
Thcy joycd. but tho voice Of their gladncss Is dumb.
They dicd-ay' they dicd; and We things that are now.
Mo to N",R on on , M n a. i mn "' %ar. sns5 or%"'
Meet N" changes they met on the pilgrimage rnhd.
Yea hopc and dcspondcuc, pleasure and pain.
And tho smile ana tho tea r., tho song and tho dirgc,
SiHl follow each other like surge upon surge.
from NJ biossom Of health 70 IN palgne~ Of death,
on. why should IN" spirit Of mortal be proud
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19

Legislative language "by rcqucst" means that some person or Irrspns
hand a bill TO . member aud ask him TO introduce it, He does not
care 10 sponsor the measure personally, SO hc writes 'by request
after his name on the bill. We would like 70 know who made this
particular request, and why.
The exemption Of u minister of the gospel from AN occupation
tax is proper. VI exempt church property from taxation and there
is even more reason why we should exempt the preacher, who Ger
tainly is a more useful religious influence than a pile of stone and a
block of ground-and who generally n undergrad.
But why under any standard Of justice should a lawyer, a doctor
or a dentist be exempted from any kind OF a tax than aher people
who follow ordinary pursuits for livelihood IRE required tU pay The
usefulness of these professional men 10 the communities they serve
is Obvious. II is no more obvious than the usefulness ii the dry.
goods merchant or the junk dealer or the news dealer or the funi-
Iturc man.
We consult the lawyer when We are in difficulties or when we
want to put some other unfortunate member Of society into Difficult
ties. We hasten to the doctor when we are sick. We go 10 the
dentist when grim conditions over which We have no control leave us
no alternative. All of them sell service. No extensive equipment
subject to taxation, surh as the merchant must have, is required.
The doctor has an automobile and n case full Of Instruments. The
.contrivancc to which are harncsscd seven cr more devils of torture.
We pay these several professions to use their tools-and of course
their brains and learning aud their wonderful skill. These latter
cannot be taxed.
But the successful merchant of today must have brains and skill
and learning, and he must also have a lot of other material that can
be reached by the assessor.
Why in the name of taxes should an Office that houses a doctor,
q lawyer or a dentist be in any different class, as regards an occupa-
ton tax, than the office that houses an insurance agent or a druggist
or a hardware dcalcr9
Con We get along without any Of thcm2
Can any of them get along without uss
-------o---
Scientists announce tina, the metallic base Of ordinary clay is
aluminium. Some scientists hold that the hard stuff at the base Of
ordinary human clay is even lighter.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19
THE CORPORATION COMMISSION

PRACTICALLY all OF the pledges in the republican platform OF the
y last state campaign with regard 10 legislation either have been
= fulfilled by the legislature or have reached q stage III the lcgs
latye process where their fulhlmcnt Is reasonably certain to be
achieved during the next three weeks.
There is one pledge, however, which seems 10 be in some danger.
II has t. do with the powers of the corporation commission and is of
very considerable Importance no, alone as a party promise which
must be respected, but also because its fulflmon, is Of the utmost
importance "a the people.
Tho republican party made no pledge to reduce the number Of
corporation commissioners That suggestion was made by Governor
Mcohcm in his message 10 the legislature The suggestion II o good
one and should be carried out II is much more important, how.
over. that the promise TO give this commission sufficient power TO
make il an effective instrument for the public welfare, should be ear.
rcd out in letter and spirit
1t is commended that because the interstate commerce commits
sions powers and rulings have largely superseded those of the state
commission s. and because III" line between mira and inter state com
mcrrc is so fine a. 10 be difficult Of definition, that we should leave
railroad regulation 20 the inter state commerce commission. That
II It's powers are sufficiently extended, can do much more than attend
TO railroad matters affecting New Mexico alone.
We have a number OF public service and municipal utility enter
prseS which have extensive dealings with the people. These con
Germs make their own rules for service aud their own rates. II they
are lef, to do precisely as they please they will do 50 and the result
may or may not be beneficial for the public. Just now We would not
be harmed by some state authority which could exercise an effective
supervision over these concerns 80
We do not believe in undue Interference with railroad rates and
regulations and we do not think mu,h has been accomplished by the
activities Of stat" commissions in rate matters We do believe that
state commissions have resulted in securing much better and more at
tcntrvr service from railroads than would have been had without the
commissions We believe that good results OF this nature would toll
low added powers for our own corporation commission.
The fact that the state corporation commission has not been an
efficient force for regulating public service corporations in the past
can not he considered much of an argument for refusing added pow.
cs 10 the commission. Tho principal reason the commission hos been
incff lent has been because OF It's lack Of authority
Put the state corporation commission in a position 10 do some
thing II It then fails to get results we will know what next to do
about It.
II the corporation commission is left in its present position Of
exercising purely clerical functions the people will demand 70 know
what the republican platform pledge meant and they will answer
III" inquiry IN person
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19
Practical Politicians
And Sneering
Journalist:

The following editorial from the
current issue OF tho National Repub.
hcan has enough good. straight
thinking In 1t to make 1t worth re-
printing n worth residing.
Rome distinguished journalists who
had very little to do with the clcc-
ton Of Senator Harding as president.
have been working overtime al the
lob VI picking hes cabinet for him
Som. 81 them say t. would be a
calamity to have men selected for the
cabinet who lave been active la poll
ties, and Ia the case ~ u party leader
wha had much To do with beth Ihc
domination u election Of Mr.. Hard
ing. one writer says II would be dc.
ploFabIe' II he were To be chosen 10
sit at the council table Of the next
national administration
Il would. Oh the contrary, be- "d..
plorabIc' II ~prrstdent-clect Harding
were 10 track the policy " a certain
administration chief. who. oncc
elected. proceeded 10 turn hts back
on all the men who had helped HIM
achieve the presidency. e would
!Hdicat" "A character that would prob
ably prove to b" a. dtslOSH! to publI,
trust as 20 private friendship
And why H. It assumcd that be-
u a q has achieved leadership
in politics. because he has demon
rated his ability In handling. men
n Affairs ia the political field, h.
has Thereby demonstrated his uuut-
n"ss Tor leadership In public affairs
tn" very contrary OF his proposition
10 III" some Of these critics OF
political leaders should at least 40 get
IA following ut their ~ before thy
lng to put under the ban men who
have had IN" force e forge ahead ia
party leadership.
The preaidcnt-Cloct will make "A
good start by surrounding himself
with men he can trust. That he has
confidence la them viii be sufficient
communication for the American poo
pie. who have hy such a tremendous
ma given expression OF their
conndoncc' Iu the pr,sidcnt-cIcct.
The new cabinet ana the ncw adj
ministration viii be judged. not by
tho AMOUNT of HpplIus" a. attracts az
IN" beginning from the
feature writer's. but from the amount
ana IA" efficiency ut the team work
u IN able to do lU behalf of the poll
cics to which The new administration
In pledged.
h average man who has achlr,-
I'D prominence In national politics
has more capacity ana character than
the average Journalist who 4nccrs at
politics AMI politicians. Tho pr"sl-
dcnt-clcct viii not be- influenced
against his own interests and his own
friends hy newspaper gussips VINO
did not help effect his election and
who viii not through any interest IN
him or his party do ANYTHING To
make his administration "A success.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19
YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER

kIT lie teacher shortage is just as serious as il was a year ago
announces Philander +. Caxton, United States commissioner
' Of education. What material shall be used to ill these
thousands Of vacancies' The people must decide. The children are
theirs. the wealth is theirs, the schools are their agents. II is up 10
them -
What il to be done about it,
Pay adequate wages!
You can expect one who has spent money and time in special
training IA be- attracted "a a job that will not pay living expenses
The fact that many teachers love their work is no excuse for put
ting it on a charity basis.
The commercial world makes a high bid for ability.
The county teacher has 10 take the crumbs," laments one spe
cialist. With more than 100000 one teacher schools in the United
States, the rural schoolma am probably has the hardest row OF all
to hoe
She is cut on from her friends and deprived by distance of many
cultural resources a true teacher loves and needs.
Consolidation cuts down the number Of vacancies, likewise the
number OF salaries to be paid, II benefits the pupil. II helps the
teacher. a..
Can We afford to employ teachers Of the better sorts
Can we afford not toy
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19
WHO WANTS A VENUS2

ONCE more We are informed that the modern girl is inferior 10 the
III Venus dc Milo. 4 University Of Pennsylvania professor releases
" the bad news, lie compares the srmless wonder with the modern
campus happer and is pesSimisuc about IT,
Styles IN girls change. Venus represents the ideals of ancient
Greece.
heavyweight beauties were in vogue IN these United States back
in the days of Sam T. Jack.
The 1921 model cannot be judged by the old standards simply
for the reason that she hasn't got her full growth.
Miss de Milo was an adult lady when she posed for her portrait
IN marble.
The queen of the hour with whom the professor finds fault is
still on the giggly side Of 20.
She IS a source of anxiety to her parents, while her hard hearted
classic rival Is far past all frivolty.
Clothes make a difference, too. Our Aapper still wears enough
20 render detailed comparison with the Venus person unfair.
Study the expression on The craven countenance Of the goddess
and choose between her and the vital, keen, wideAwake, lifeloving
young woman who today shocks the professors and tomorrow, or the
day after, will be reading papers at the club meeting on the Scientific
Education Of Children.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19
Retail Food Prices
Declined 3 Per Gem
During Janu|

W'ASIuSGTpN rob 10 a
cline Of three per cent In retail
prices In January ~ compared
December was reported today b
bureau OF labor statistics Of tn
partmcut Of labor The creates
crease. six per cent, was r"Il
from Los Angeles and Mancn
y = The decline In san Frat
Mas five per cent, Denver, IN
Kansas ely. Sew York. Phi
phii and Washington. three per.
Baltimore Chicago, Cincinnati
-. Louis. Two per cent, and Bir.
ham, Dallas and Omaha, on
cent.
or the ii articles on which
we're reported, ~ showed dec.
~ which the following were thc
pronounced.
Fresh ,ggs IL per cent Ia.
pur cent. rice 10 per cent uud
, per cent Areclra which moi
IN priyu Included pork chops
cabbage, o per cont; hons 6 per.
lamb I per cent, rib roast
cent and sirloiu aud round
churk roast, plate beef aud i'
per cent.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-02-19
A WASTE OF WIND

IN AN EFFORT to rescue Governor Meehens administration
/ from the Jaws Of the pack Of rapacious persons who constitute the
: New Mexico legislature, the Prophet Of the Dawn Of the New. Day
in an appeal from his innermost soul for legislation TO which neither
Governor Mechcm nor the republican party is committed, asserts that
some Of these same rapacious persons are yelling stop thief NJ the
journal in the hope Of divertng attention from their own dis!oyslty
to the governor -
just why anyone, cyon a very rapaGous person, should ," Yelling
"stop thief at the journal, or at the Prophet poised upon its dizzy
pinnacle of editorial aloofncss,. gust at this time is difficult to under
stand.
There was II time in the recent past, TO wit: at the time a large
majority of the people Of New Mexico were engaged in electing Gov.
ernor Mechem, when the Prophet and his publication were making a
somewhat desperate effort 10 get away with something.
All danger OF anything Of that sort, however, has been over for
some time.