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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
.Pros and Cons
of Bobbed Hair.
Controversy is Carried to the
Peoples Forum-the
Newspapers
New York, Sept. Some peo-
pie have begun taking bobbed hair

Sci1OuSIS
y few of them, apparently be-
Eeving that the absence Of long
tresses outside the head leaves the
impression that something is lack
ing within, have informed the
world that bobbed hair and bust
ness efficiency don't mix. Several
railroad offices have taken the
same position as the Chicago de-
partment store which notified its
feminine employees that they must
either let their hair grow out or
be let out themselves, and all man
ner Of people are carrying the con-
troversy to that good old demo-
cratic forum-the free-for-all COL
unn in the newspapers.
And here are some Of the things
they wrote the editors:
"Bobbed haired girls may not be
vapid and silly. we don't say they
are, but you can't get around the
fact that tl.ey look that way. And,
naturally, girl that appears friv-
olous is not wanted in business,
even though she may actually be
serious minded
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
Prehistoric Corn in Tennessee Stone
Graves.

Corn that grew in Tennessee in
prehistoric times, possibly before
Joseph put away his seven years
supply in Egypt, was unearthed re-
Gently by w. E. Meyer, Of the Bu-
reau OF American Ethnology and
sent to the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture for Identified
ton. During recent excavations in
Davidson County, Tenn, Mr.. Meyer
came upon a number Of stone slab
graves containing mortuary vessels.
Some Of these held specimens OF
charred male in fairly good condi-
.tion. From the size and shape of
the grains it was possible to identi-
fy the variety as Many-Rowed
Tropical Flint, a form about hall
way between true flint and pop
corn.
The same type Of Indian corn oc-
ours in the West Indies, and there
is no question in the minds Of sci
entists but that there was a very
early communication between the
West Indies and North America.
Not only corn but beans, squashes.
pumpkins. and tobacco are Of trop-
ical and subtropical origin. These
staples, now so important through
out both hemispheres. found their
way into North America and were
cultivated beyond the Great Lakes
in Canada long before the discov-
cry of America. There is abundant
evidence Of communication between
the West Indies and Florida, and
up the Mississippi and its tributar-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
CHASING Cotton Before Sale Brings
Growers Added Profit.

A profit of $4,125, 900 to cotton
growers is the value put upon the
demonstrations Of cotton market
ing conducted at So SubStatlonS
maintained within the last fiscal
year by the United States depart
ment of agriculture in cooperation
with the state extension service
and community organizations of
cotton growers. Community or
ganizations pay all the expenses Of
the substations. including the sal
ary of the local classer. who is
employed by the federal depart
ment at nominal salary OF 81 Il
year.
These local cllssers have classe:i
approximately 100000 bales OF cot
ton within the year. In each case
such information as was indicated
as to methods of selling and the
factors influencing the grade. and
therefore the value Of a particular
bale was given the grower with a.
view to encouraging the produc-
ton of a superior article and i'm
proving the package and method
OF handling and selling.
Increases in prices received
ranged from half cent 20 e cents
a pound. depending on the locality
and whether the growers sold IN
dividually or collectively. Approx
imately $4,000 bales of cotton
were sold collectively at an aver
age gain of cents pound.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
How TO Be Popular-And Where

How 10 Be Popular--And Where.
In New York-Pour something
hard out of a bottle. It doesn't
make much difference what it is
just so it's hard; i. e., hard to get,
hard to drink, and hard to identify.
In Boston-Drop an a. out Of
Harvard, and put it on the end Of
idea; speak Of Emerson as init
mately as you do of the ice-man;
go in strong for Boston common
and copper preferred.
In Chicago-Mention casually
the number of times you have been
held up; take a dose Of civic pride
before and after every meal; invent
a hat that won't blow eff.
In San Observation-Disclosures you
feel an earthquake schock, rush up
to the first person you meet and
ask: where's the fire ?'-The Tat
ler
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

cry conceivable way, all pefs
engaged in the mining industry
ioin that union and it has hkewasSS
been its policy to destroy all bus
mess of non-union operators, the
end of which would mean the sub
lection Of the coal industry OF the
United States to such unjust and
unlawful demands as it might de-
sire TO put into force"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

fences, pastures. dairy cattle and
modern farm buildings the boil
weevil would not be a serious men
ace to Sumter county. Automo-
biles and gasoline are necessities
under present Jay conditions, but
millions of dollars have been and
are being wasted on unnecessary
JOY riding.
~
a black-snake whip is dras-
tic. but sometimes necessary rem
edy for an unruly tongue.
Truck driving pays bigger divi-
.denus than JOY riding.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
And so it goes.

In New York the anti-bobs have
confined their campaign against
abbreviated coiffures to writing
their opinions and talking about
them A few personnel directors
of large concerns have said. with
the precaution of requesting that
their names not be used. that they
were seriously considering reguia-
tiops against bobbed-haired types.
But that is as far as the matter
has gone.
Some of the masculine employers
gave up hope of regulating it when
they learned that the girls could
easily fool them. With few rub
ber bands, a couple Of switches,
some hair pins and comb the
girls cam camouflage their bobbed
hair during business hours SO that
it looks prudently Victorian.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
"A foolish Fad"

"Bobbed hair is just one Of those
foolish fads that that crazy crew
down in Greenwich Village started.
The women around the country
really ought to know better than TO
initiate them. but you know how
young girls are-they like to take
up new things and you can't tell
them anything. Maybe the Offices
that are putting Il ban on bobbed
goodness only knows, they need
~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
Georgia Railroad
Needs Money

Washington, Sept. 6.-The Geor-
gia Railway and Banking company
has applied to the interstate
merce commisson for authority to
issue one million and half dollars
Of debenture six per cent coupon
bonds to enable the company to
meet outstanding obligations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
Land For Veterans

Omaha, Sept. 6.-Thousands Of
former service men are pouring
into Lyman, Neb., and Yoder, Wyo.,
to file upon the newly opened ir-
rigated lands in the United States
and Goshen Hole district. There
are claims for approximately ten
thousand applications.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

II don't know what this younger
generation is thinking about. No
girl with any claim to being Sc
rious-minded would consider for a
minute that bobbing her hair i'm
say that if the Lord had intended
for women to have short hair He
would have made them that way.
It's just one of those fads, though,
and there is no use worrying about
it. The girls will soon get over
It and come back to their senses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

"Bobbed hair is not a foolish
fad. 1t is the most sensible way
for business girls to wear it. They
don't keep looking at the mirror
all the time and it gives them a
chance to type a letter all the way
from the replying TO your favor
to the we beg to remain without
having to fidget around trying to
keep strands from tickling the ears
Or blowing in the eyes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
Food and Lodging
For Unemployed

New York, Sept. 6.-The estab-.
lishment Of great dormitories in
the National Guard armories and
the organization Of free kitchens is
proposed as aid for the half nil-
lion jobless men here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

Jacksonville, Sept. 6.-The Guar
anty Bank and Trust company fall
ed to open today, having been TAX
en- over by the sssate-esfaRtrollsr
at the request of the directors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

Girls have a right to wear their
hair anyway they see fit. SO long as
it appears neat and respectable.
and only a vapid and silly person
would think for one moment that
because the hirsute adornments
were short and s,iappy, the owner
was frivolous
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

Washington. Sept S-Thirty rep
resentativeS OF various industries
will sit in the approaching confer
ence on unemployment. Secre-
tary Hoover said today after con-
ferring with President Harding.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

America is glad to learn that
John Philip Sousa has not lost his
hearing and hopes that he Will
write a few more inspiring and
deafening marches to show how
keen his ears are.-Chicago News,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

The majority OF the county
schools will open for the fall ses-
sion next week. A few opened
MOnday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

The football squad of the High
School has started practice. There
are a large number Of candidates
for the team.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

The world moves steadily on. and
if we ever get back to normal
We'll probably be ashamed Of the
old j. ,ce.-Baltimore Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

The principal value of an auto
mobile seems to be in its shape
it is not worth much after being
hit by q train.-Canton CO.. News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

Nashville, Sept. 6.-Allen Schell,
was shot and killed today by men
who stole his car.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

Thunder. No Rain.-Headline 1t
doesn't do any good to swear about
it.-Arkansas Gazette.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

The seats in the court house Ger
tainly stand i'll need OF repair-it is
a long standing need.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

'Revene Program Taking
shape" says a headline. And it
will take about everything else.
Greenville, S. c., Piedmont.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

Washington. Sept THE Co
lombian cabinet has resigned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

merce in every corner of the Re-
public. But Mexicos wealth in
natural resources is enormous. II
Obregon can but keep order. there
is hope for all concerned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10
Coal Mi--.e Owl e rs
Blame liners
OpF .IUIS ISSUE ( atement
d. aiming Any Response
;lity For Troubles

" ngton. Sept 5.-Oficials
of United Mine Workers Of
Am We're charged with respo,I-
sib, for the invasion Of Logan
cor and proposed invasion OF
Mi sounty by armed miners in
ent issued here tonight BY
Ha 0lmStead, chairman of tile
ope, ) association of the vii.
liza coal field. The statement
wa. clared to be in answer to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-10

- - x
A. reduction Of the cotton acre
age next year throughout the cot
ton belt is the only thing that will
insure high prices FOR cotton in
1922. The short crop this year is
due more to weather conditions
than to the reduction in acreage.
There should be reduction next
year of at least twenty-five per cent
from the acreage planted this year.
If half the1noney that has been
spent fer gasoline, 20 say nothing
OF the money wasted on autono-
hiles during the@ past twelve
months, had been invested in wire
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27
MINERS SHOW
GOOD JUDGMENT

Acceptance of the recent unavoid-
able cut in wages by the miners of
the Occur d'Alenes will prove that
they are able to think for themselves
and so realize that extraordinary con-
ditions call for extraordinary RENE
dies. There is nothing sinister or
or secret about the position OF the
producers.
Until the market shows some signs
of revival, or until other costs that
enter into production have been
brought down, miners will aid them
selves and the country at large by
accepting the best wage that can be
paid under distressing conditions. AS
matter Of fact, operators would
much prefer to close down until bet
ter market conditions could prevail,
and it thus becomes the duty of the
miner to decide whether 1t is better
for him and his family to accept the
very respectable wage now offered,
or completely shut off production at
the expense of himself, his family.
his community, and his country.
Cooperation of miners with mine
operators is an absolute necessity If
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27
PARIS, IDAHO.

PARIS, May 2O.-Impressive fun
eral services for Private Ruebin Ro-
berts, who was killed in action in
France, were held in the stake tab
ernacle Wednesday. The body ar
rived from overseas last Sunday, and
was escorted from the train by a
guard of honor from the local post
of the American Legion, preceded
by the town band.
The hearse was preceded by the
| band from the family home. Six ex-
soldiers in uniform acted as guard
of honor. Bishop Morris D. Low
conducted. After the band selec.
ton Samuel Matthews offered the in
vocation. Tho choir sang lone
Sweet1y Thot," after which Bp. Pas
sey spoke for few minutes in praise
of the hOnored soldier. State Vice
Commander Dawson, of the Ameri-
can Legion, spoke ON the certainty
of the resurrection. Russell Shep-
herd rendered beautifully the solo,
In Flanders Fields" Ed. G.. Rich
was the next speaker. He dwelt es.
pecially upon tho necessity of carry
ing ont the work started by the war
heroes. A mixed quartet sang "Thy
VIII be Done" Pres. Roy A. Welk-
er paid a glowing tribute to all OF
the soldiers who had fallen in the
great war, and praised also the mo-
theirs and fathers who offered their
sons. The returned soldiers, he de-
clared, had great work to carry on.
Pres. VIM. L. Rich spoke briefly,
reading the Gettysburg address and
speaking of tho great principles In
volved in the last struggle. Bishop
Low concluded with words of SYM
pathy for the family, and assurances
of reunion. The speakers through
out extended their sympathy, and
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27
A RUBE CITY,
WHAT?

One western town comes out as q
prosperous community along what
many will call regular rube methods.
neglecting high finance methods.
The city shows 10000 population
by census returns yet has not in
creased its bonded debt or raised tax
es but has paid off debts.
This RUDE among western cities
has well kept streets and all depart
ments maintained in very good condi-
tion and raised some salaries.
For the past two years tax levies
have been reduced, and are now two
mills below the millags Of 1915, and
1920 budget below 1919.
This RUDE town give the lie to
nine-tenths of the pleadings and ex-
cuses for doubling the tax rates and
the high cost OF government
Salem, Oregon is on cash basis,
and aldermen voting deficits in ex-
cess Of budget provisions are person
ally liable.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27

white pine of New England and the
Lake States went, and like yellow
pine of the south is going now.
To grow timber on the average
tract of land, doing it as public util-
ity, three things must be done. The
owner must be given the benefit of a
moderate tax while his crop of tim
Der Is being grown. 1t must be pro-
tected from forest fires due to the
negligence of his neighbor or the neg
ligence of the community, and he
must be required to employ suffi-
cient safeguards in the way his tim
Der is cut, his slashings disposed Of,
and fire danger avoided to actually
reforest the land.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27
THE LAST
GREAT STAND

President Harding's proclamation
setting aside the period of May % to
28 as Forest Protection Week bids
the American people to look to the
protection and care of their remain
ing forest resources.
That there is need for such admon-
ition is fully warranted when one
faces squarely the facts of timber
depletion.
The Pacific Northwest is now the
Nations Woodlot-how long will it
remain such if forest fires are not
kept out of the timber?
Unless each man, woman and child
that goes into our forests realizes
personal responsibility regarding
fire the last great stand" of timber
of the Northwest will go, just as the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27

spoke or the dead soldiers integrity
and good life. The concluding mu-
steal number was a quartet Our
Comrade Sleeps" The benediction
was pronounced by James s. Poul-
son. lnterment was in the Lanark
cemetery. The tabernacle was filled
with friends of the deceased. The
floral offerings were unusually beau
t1ful. Especially beautiful was a
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27
INFAN II DIES

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Huff had
the misfortune to lose their infant
child Monday. The baby lived less
than twenty-four hours after its
birth, and its loss is keenly felt by
its parents.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27
Bank Of Montpelter.

any operation at all is to be maintain
ed in western metal mines.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27
Battery
Foresight

It pays to look ahead when
you buy a battery.
It only takes a minute or
two to be SURE you are get
ting Willard Threaded Rub
Der Battery with 1NSULA-
TION-instead of separatOrs
between the plates.
Threaded Rubber Insulation
will save you dollars and hours
later, because it keeps on doing
its work as long as the plates
last. No bills for replacing IN
SITUATIONS there always
are for replacing wood separa-
tors.
Drive in. Let us tell you the
whole story.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27

large brokea wheel from the Ameri
can Legion
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-27

Contrary to all reports nov in cir
ou1ation by oil men and others, Woo OIL
is being used EXCLUSIVELY by the Uo S.
NAIL PLANES in Salt Lake.
s'This I verified by talking to the
manager OF that landing field today. -
(Signed)
May "a, 1921 HAROLD TooMER
GROO & TOOMER GARAGE
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-19
TALE OF LONG PAST
1t Will Be Told In the St.
Peter Pageant
SPECTACLE IS BOOKED
August 10 and 10 Are tho Dates
For This Great Big
Exhibition

st. Peter. Mimi, August 13.-Using
more than 500 people in its cast and
tellingNa story that is Of absorbing
interest throughout Minnesota and
the northwest. st. Peters historical
pageant will be given on August Is
and 10. 1t will be the most preten-
ttous community enterprise ever at.
tempted by that Try, and Is expected
to attract thousands of visitors.
PRODUCTION of the big spectacle is
to be under the direction OF the Thur
slon Management of Minneapolis, but
all OF the leading roles will be taken
by prominent residents Of St. Peter
Symbolical and allegorical dances
Will be interviewer with the historical
episodes depicting the story of the
pioneers.
Rich In Historical Interest
No town in Minnesota is richer in
historical interest than st. Peter
once designated as the capital Of the
state, and the early hoSue of four OF
its governors. On its outskirts was
concluded the famous treaty of TRAY
which the Sioux Nation coded all Its
lands lying west of the Mississippi.
river to the federal government.
Eleven years later, when the In
dams under Little Crow took to the
warpath, st. Peter sent company
under Colonel Charles e. Flandrau
first chief justice of the Minnesota
supreme court to the relief of the
New Ulm settlement. and at the same
lime sheltered refugees from all sec.
tons Of the frontier. And General
Henry H. Sibley used st. Peter as
his headquarters when he modified
the expedition that crushed the pow
er of the Sioux.
Wealth OF Material Found
In preparing the scenario for the
pageant a wealth of material was
found, and the spectacle will unfold
me me romatic story OF the coming q
development and history of the city
down to the present day. 1t will
show the present generation q sue
cession OF picturesque and dramatic
events as colorful as may be found
in America.
The home coming to be held in
connection is attracting widespread
attention. ST Peter having invited al
OF Its former residents to attend the
pageant. Proceeds of the pageant
are to be used for fund for the re
lief of sick and disabled service
men.
Mankato Company To Take Part
Two of the units of the Fifth
Minnesota Infantry will take psI
in the closing scene of the pageant
The Headquarters Company, FRS
Battalion, stationed in this city ant
commanded by Lieutenant c. r
and will be supported by the Howit
ger company of Mankato, under com
mand of Captain Philip Comsiock. TIL,
latter organization with its one
FOUNDER guns and Stokes trench NOR
tars, will lay down the barrage fol
the Legion men who are to go ovel
the top.