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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
STATISTICS
(BY U. S. Pressl


Washington, Sept. 9.-''The unem
ployment is not as great as stat
istics make it out.'' according to
Mark Sullivan, a learned writer of
Washington Mr.. Sullivan says: "The
Department Of Labor figures say S.,
100000 men are out of work. But
good deal of what the statisticians see
as unemployment is really in the shape
nf farmers sons who went into the
being absorbed again by the farms
without much discomfort. For this
and other reasons, careful persons who
temper statistics with personal obser-
walton and judgment say that the ac-
tual unemployment is nearer 100000.
| "But whatever the figure,' contir-
iues Mr.. Sullivan, the expected phen-
omenon Of postwar unemployment IS
upon and must be looked in the face.
It ignored, it might readily nave IN
pleasant social and political results.
After the civil war, the workless, dis
charged soldier was absorbed by the
free land of the West. So far as the
general public was concerned, he dis
appeared and was no problem. Now
we no longer have the free land, ane
for it we must substitute economic
intelligence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
CONVICTIONS UNDER
WAR-T|ME STATUTES
(By j. E. Jones)

Washington, Sept. 9.-There are
two hundred cases where Federal pris-
oners were convicted for violating war
time statutes The greater part of
these show that the prisoners were
sentenced to from ten to twenty years
for having obstructed the draft, or
other cases held eually grave. Since
the beginning of the Harding Admin
cases has been in progress in the
office of the Attorney General. Nat
urally the greatest interest centers in
dan for him, and most Of the other
prisoners, is looked for following the
ratification of the peace treaty with
Germany It will be recalled that
former Attorney General Palmer rec
commended the pardon Of Debs, and
submitted a lengthy brief in support
Of his position. President Wilson re
turned the recommendation, with two
words written across it, simply stating
that the pardon was refused. The
Harding Administration has had the
Debs case under advisement since it.
first days, but there has been no pre-
cipitate haste to make the pardon
I though it is regarded as certain with
: in a short time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
**Happy Walk
And Shades''
(By j. E. Jones)

Washington, Sept. 9.-It is wonder
fully comforting to many of the poll
ticians to figure out their multitude
nous receipts for what Milton called
:" Happy Walks and Shades.' A few
weeks ago we were told that all that
was necessary to restore normal con-
ditions on the farm would be the pas
sage of an act by Congress providing
for farm financing. The bill was
passed and it has helped, because
cotton has advanced in price and
some of the agricultural products are
moving more regularly and steadily in
the markets and exchanges. Other de-
tours that are intended to avoid the
rough spots in the old highways Of
business end commerce, will lead the
country through the talkat1ve process
es of conferences. One of these
is expected to solve the problem Of un-
employment. The famous Mr.. Hoover,
known as the possessor Of a great
engineering mind'' is to be in charge
of this movement It is pointed out
that in the public, service we have an
excess of legal minds, bankers minds
the labor mind and the farmer min i
So the engineering mind' is IN rath
er 81 distinctive class. Just what
Mr.. Hoover and the industrial confer
ence intend to do is not entirely clear
but Hoover is regarded as a sort O.
wizard, and there are expectant hope
that he will ''get results" Th
country has been demanding all sort
of things from Washington, and to d
the politicians full credit they hav
a cure for every one Of the natlona
ailments. Most Of the remedies hav
| failed to cure, but usually they hav
been soothing to the spots wher
: there was the greatest pain. We d
not know just who Gavin McNabb
San Francisco, may be, but he said
l mouthful when he declared that .
politician is the only animal kno"
to nature who can keep both ears
e the ground at the same time. -
: there is c1re-all that has not bee
$ suggested by some one of these pol
: ticians-with ears to tho ground
r should be captured, bottled and labe
ed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
THE TROUBLE WITH
AGRICULTURE
(By U. 8. Press)'

Washington, Sept. 9.-Representative
Anderson, of Minnesota, chairman of
the Joint Congressional Committee of
Agricultural Inquiry, says that the
perpendicular DROP in prices. the
falling off in export demand, espec-
tally for meat products and cotton.
furnishes the first cause for the busi-
ness depression of the country. Other
reasons advanced by him are: The
marked decline in domestic consump-
ton; the increase in freight rates;
and enforced liquidation through
withdrawal Of credits. More than any
other commodities, he finds that farm
commodities were forced on the mar
Iket. He points out that other indus
tries meet periods of depression by re
dueing output> Mills, factories and
shops run on part time or close down
regulating supply to meet demand
The farmers cannot do this. When
their lands are seeded, the rest is be
yond their control
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
FOR
AGRICULTURAL
SITUATION
(By q. S. Press)

Washington, Sept. 9-After telling
what is the trouble with the agricul
tural industry, Congressman Anderson
lists four remedies. First, is a more
equable ratio Of prices between what
the farmer sells and what he buys, so
that his dollar may have fairer pro-
portionate purchasing power. This is
largely dependent ON the second, which
IS a general improvement in all indus
try to increase the demand. Third,
is a broader, more liberal credit ac-
comm odation, that the farmer may car
~ his load caused by high production
costs and low selling price in 1920-21
And. fourth a new credit system to ps,
nit farmers to re-stock and prods
The Washington Herald 4ments
editorially: "This is D. stive cred
it and The Herald sSes is more
important than any other remedy for
permanent betterment of farm condi-
tions and is adequately provided for
in the McFadden- Kenyon bill. Next
to it, is marketing credit. This is
temporarily cared for by the War
Finance Corporation, but ultimately
can be best provided by agricultural
organizations. A beginning has al
ready been made in this field by the
fruit growers of the West; the com
i'bination of State associations of cot
ton growers in single selling agency;
Ihy the Farm Bureau Federation i
grain market association and by othe1
like bodies which will gradually b.
whipped into, shape for practica
Operation Ultimately these will cove1
the four great products-gain. cotton
livestock. fruits.''
The Herald says that the presen
IOutlook fol agriculture is much i'm
lproved. Cotton has recovered. amaz
ingly in price. Other products vii
follow. This continent is the world =
great food reservoir and will remain
so until Russian recovery. The peO
pie of the world must eat to live an,
must in some way, finance hvin:
foodration. Without Russia, food ra
tions will be low. Until stabilit..
comes there and in all Europe, finan
cling will be difficult. But it seem
that necessity is bee coming the mothe
of peace, and with peace. world reco,
cry will be rapid.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
WEATHER REPORT

For North Carolina: General fair
tonight and Saturday. No change in
temperature. Gentle variable winds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
YuCATAN THEATENED
WITH ANARCH|sM

Mexico City, Sept. 9.-Disquieting
reports Of "anarchistic conditions in
the state of Yucatan continue to ar
rive here and further sanguinary
clashes between radicals and conser
vatives are feared.
A second committee of Yucatan
journalists has arrived here to present
a memorial to President Obregon ask
ing that guarantees be given and that
federal forces he augmented imme-
diately in order to prevent situation
which is described as serious from be-
coming more threatening
Members of the committee were
quoted in the newspapers here as say
ing that virtual Of anarchy prevails
in Yucatan and that the only guaran-
tee of protection is good revolver
and an ability to use it.
The editors Of three conservative
newspapers in Merida, the state cap
ital. have been the object Of many at
taos bv the Socialists. So serious
have been the threats that the news
paper offices are under constant guard
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
FAMOUS YACHT TURNED
BACK TO navy
(By Associated Press)

Boston, Sept. 9.-The last voyage
of the schooner yacht America which,
by lifting the Royal Squadron Cup in
English waters, opened the way to
the long international competition for
the cup that now bears her name, will
begin ct this port tomorrow
Her final cruise will take tho
America to Annapolis, Nd, there to re-
turn to the custody of the NAVY De-
partment after nearly half century
Of private ownership. The trip will
extend over 2 days, in which the fam
Gus schooner yacht will call at various
coastal ports. the yacht clubs of which
for the most part have participated in
the arrangements for her transfer.
It will not be the proud Yachting
queen of the seas, sails full of wind
that will run down the coast Be-
cause of the necessity Of passing un-
der several bridges her masts will be
lashed to the deck and sails slowed in
lockers. A sub-chasez will take
America in tow
The yacht. her bottom cleaned and
caulked after being laid up 20 years
ship shape again, will leave Lawley's
shipyard at A. NJ, tomorrow for the
waterfront here from which departure
will be taken in the afternoon for
Marblehead. The itinerary Themes
follows:
| Septembere IL, at Manchester, Mass.
September IL, passes through Cape
Cod canal and calls at Monument
Beach and Marion: Is. at New Bedford
IA. at Fail River Yacht Club, Tive'-
ton, II. L., IL, DIT iON l-cHCcS ~, a.
Newport; II, New London: 1S New
.Iaven; 10, Stamford; 2o. Indian Har-
Dor; 81. Oyster Bay; %, Larchmont
or New Rochelle; New York Y. c., at
23rd Street, "a, Gravesend Bay, with
call at Battery; 25, Newark; 26, Tren-
ton; p, Philadelphia; %, Wilmington,
%, Baltimore; 80, Annapolis.
At Annapolis. the America will be
formally given over to the govern
ment. Secretary DENLY who accepted
the schooner yacht some time ago Is
expected to be there in person. The
transfer will be made by Charles II. w
Foster, yacntsman of this city, who
, has owned her for four years. His
g offer to give her to the Navy Depart
ment free and cleaT was made condi
tional on his acceptance of 81.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
"B[EAT|NC FOR HELP
FROM WASHINGTON"

Washington, Sept. According
TO President Calvin Coolidge emo
power on earth can Immediately res
tore pre-war conditions. The only
way to ;.c- . lea is to pay
back and work back Mr.. Coolidge
saws "that economic success will be
found no. in resisting but in obeying
economic laws. We can spend our
efforts in chickering's and lose, or we
can spend our efforts in industry and
VIM The sage from Massachusetts
reasserts old truths that everybody
should know-but which are not
known broadly enough, in saying that
the Government can do little beside
extending credits, as it has done, and
in readiusting taxation, as it will do
before it gets through with the pres
ent legislative processes. Everyone
seems to expect the Government to get
a job for them; to sell their merchan-
disc or their crops, and to make it easy
to run their affairs at a profit. The
railroads are always bleating for help
from Washington. Heaven knows they
have troubles enough, but It seems
that the Government can do nothing
more than pull them out Of one hole
before they are stuck in another
Just at the present time the transpor
tation carriers insistent(y demand
that they be paid something like
$500,000,0O0 of the so-called "refund
ing debit The Railroad Administra
ton saws that the Government owe!
this amount to the railroads. Mr.. Nc
Adoo, who was the original Railroad
Administrator, sasv that the railroad
have not more than half that sun
coming to them. Certain distinguish
ed Seneators have argued long and elc
quently to the effect that the rail
roads have nothing coming from tn
Government, and one or two of thel
declare that every cent refunded t
the railroads will be in the nature c
gift. Really, they put it stronge
than this because, you know ther
are men in the Senate who see re
every time one says good word f
the railroads. However, the plan r
Volylng around railroad aid seems
chase itself in a circle. Give tt
railroads 5000 900 600, we are tol
and the railroads will employ millit
more men IN doctoring up their bro
eh-down roads and equipment. l
lde of the circle are pictured indu
tt1al establishments burning cos
melting steel and accelerating t
Whole industrial world. Thus as t
circle rolls round and round the who
Slack Of industrial unemployment
made to scheme-everybody in t
country will soon be working, with t
result that the laberdaSherS w
again sell silk shirts, stocks and bon
viii boom, and full dinner pals W
take the place of ordinary lun
baskets
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
Alaskan
Reindeer

Washington. Sept. 9.-As a conse-
ouence of the establishment of the
reindeer industry in Alaska a few years
ago, the number of reindeer now scat
tered through the territory is about
10000 and their value between three
and four million dollars.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
TANC0MM|SS|ON
UNDER A new
TAX BILL
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. "a tax inves-
tigation commission will be created
under the new tax bill now being
drafted by the Senate Finance Com
mittee. The measure, it is reported.
will be completed when congress re-
cOnvenes late this month.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
PRICES OF FOOD
INCREASED IN !
AUGUST
NV Associated Pres2)

Uasbiueton, Sept. 9.-Increases in
o-oI prices of food in August COM
nared with July shows four per cent
advance in Charleston. S. c.. and
T o,,;svilln, Kentucky, and five per cent
Increase in Norfolk, Virginia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09
BULGARIAN Government
REQUIRES HEALTH
CERTIFICATE FOR
MARRIAGE
(Bv Associated Press

Sofia, Sept. S.--.The draft of pub
lie health law, placed before parliae
ment by the Bulgarian government,
REQUIRES that all persons desiring to
marry shall produce doctors certl-
ficate showing their state Of health.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-09-09

Misses Maybelle Barnhiu and Cal
lie Mat Robertson, of Robersonville,
arc visiting at the home Of Mr.. J. W.
Madry.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-09
WEDNESDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARCUs-FEBRUARY g. 1921

Oak Hill park addition. Ill IN No
line, $1.O0.
Ed. and Marie Coryn to Cyriel
DevogeIaeee. z. \ lot 3. block I.
Alday's third addition Moline. also
lot II, block 11e, and lot Is, block
ia, New Shop addition. East Mo-
line, $1.0e.
John H. Ottsn ct q to Harriet
Payne. lots 4 and z, Suiltvaa's sah-
division ON Big Island. $Lee.
P. A. Biggs and wife % 6nsala
Wright Lang. lot 8. Olds6sst INT
addition, Moline, also n. n loG II,
Campbeil's island. eloo.
Maurice Van HolIGbeke . Vlctm
Van Hollsbelks. t1act In N 4, SO
ton 4-17-1W, 3LO0.
Flora n. Collins 70 Jasper Msv-
ers. lot II, J. D. TAylor's addition,
$Lo0.
John T. Taylor & n 70 jasper
Sievefs, lot II, J. d. Taylor's add
ton. Rock Island. 500.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-09

Deyogelaere. ontlot A and lots rs
1o-11-12. block 2 and lot Z. block l.
Oak Hill park addition. also lots l.
Is. "a. Coryn Isl addition. Moline
and part outlot b. Oak Hill pafh
Ill n Moline, 31.O0.
z. and Marie Coryn to Cyriel d.
vogelaere, undivided one-half oil
lot 3, block 3, John Hills addition,
also undivided one-half Of E. 10 feet
lot 2, block 3, Charles Atkinson ID
dition. oil in Moline, 3l.0o.
Cyriel Devogelasre to Marie
Coryn, undivided one-half Of lot 3,
block 3. John Hits addition. also
undivided one-half east 10 feet lol
:, block !, Charles Atkinson addi-
ton. al In Moline. $1.00.
Cyr1el Devogelaere to Marie
Coryn. outlet A, lots 2-3-10-11, block
3. and lots 10-11-12, block :, and
lots Z. block I, Oak Hill park addi-
ton. also lots LIS, Ed. Cofyn's 1st
addition, Moline. and part outlot B.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-09
! IN HONEST TO
SOD MAN. TEXT
Of EVANGELIST


4 Istdng - bis theme. IAN Hon
1T b God Man." Big Jim Kramer.
osaneslist conducting services 1t
~ First Bapt1st church. pictured
FstsR. the rock, . real. red-blcoded.
tSuo-to-htmself man. DR.. Kramer
lsudsd the disciple because. II he
VA weak. he was not Indifferent;
~ 10 fell before temptation. he yet
was strong: and when be made .
mistske, he was no hypocrite. The
speaker said:
The man God has hard times
with Is not tho bad man, but the
indifferent, mean, insignificant man.
The church Is not perfect. be-
Z cause II Ii composed Of imperfect
people.
There are some men who never
make mistakes; these are unborn
Or dead. l want to talk about .
man who maze mistakes. but he
was an honest to God man. This
man was Peter.
Peter was no hypocrite. He was
Just what he was. A man il not a
hypocrite because he makes mis-
takes or does wrong. Simon Peter
was neves stool pigeon SO many
people are saying look out for
An honest to God man is one
free from all sanctinonious airs.
Many a man is playing hide and
seek with his conscience. A world
loves a poor, weak man, but hates
. hypocrite. The need today 10 for
the honest to God man. not the one
who says or lives one thing and
does another. We are not as hu-
] man a. we should be. We have too
much Pharisee spirit.
II want to make plea for more
human people In the church.
Peter was q minute-man; al
ways ready to do something even il
he made . mistake. Jesus said,
Will you all leave mer Peter said,
Lord. where shall we go% Yet
Peter ID the one who said, Thou
art the Christ. the Son of the liv-
ing God. and soon attempted to
kssp Jesus from going to Jerusa-
lem. Was he q Christian? Yes, an
4 honest. to God man. ~
Jesus said, Simon Peter, the
devil has heard your boasting and
wants to sift you. but l have pray
ID for you Peter replied. I will
never tremble,' yet q few hours
hence little maid frightened him.
Was he q Christian? Yes, Just an
honest to God man.
People are battling against many
weaknesses, but they are honest to
God men. The hour of great re-
sponsibility 10 the hour Of great
temptation.
I'VE see man fall. but never stop
TO think OF the height from which
~ fell. Did you see the picture OF
= falling man? Beneath was seen
IN angel with open arms to catch
him. This world needs q little
more love. q little more kindness.
There 10 nothing that pays in this
world like the gospel Of love, kind
ness and sympathy. wouldn't you
Ike to live this kind Of life. Jesus
emptied Himself for others.
III We are going to have q re-
vival here We must get down be-
meath mems burdens of life and
lit them to God and to our Christ. i"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-09
On County Records


Ed. H. Guyer to city OF Rock Is
land, lots 1910, block 3, lots 1913
A-l6-16. block 6, second addition,
lakewood park, Rock Island, $500.
Albert G. Cramer to Frank !,
Nssseler. lot II. South Rock Island.
$1.00.
Richard vershelst and wife to
Fred Adelman, lot /, block 20, sew
snth addition. Silvis. 500.
Chris. and Mary Koehler ID
David B. Bleuer. lots IL, c. Koch
ier's addition, Rock Island, $1.OO.
Lewis J. Yaggy and wife to Ella
i. Harton. part lot 20. block 3.
Black Hawk fourth addition, Rock
lsland. $4,000.
Margaret and Charles Wright to
John c. Lang. lot IL. Campbell's
park. Campbell's island, $500.
John c. and Stella Lang to p. A.
Brgss. lot s. Oldefest's LIST addi-
ton, also N. Y Of lot II, Campbell's
Island, $L00.
Minnie S. Wood by heirs to E. E.
rouder. part outlot Is, Highland.
Moline. $3.50.
Quit Claim Deed.
Edward Coryn and wife to Cyriel
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-09

erary program and . chicken pie
supoer. There was . flne attend
ancs and the receipts wers shout
As.
Lee Duncan. Who has been IN
California IN the army. u home
and expects to stay here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-09

The infant daughter Of Mr.. and
ArA Clarence Deosler has boen
sick for several days.
Martin johnson has bought the
Gus WildefNuth property On rBoad
otroef. :
Lester Young il here from North
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-09
HAMPTON

Especial Correspondence.
The Alfred Hcstettaf family came
down from Port Byron Saturday.
Saturday evening exercises 1t the
comDunity ball included both . lit
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-09

UnlDpsacAable If you were to
go the unsqualed volume Of unim-
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-23

great deal to do with the yield
49d this tact never has been bet
illustrated than in the presen
rop. In this connection, the drop
ter the fruits have formed is to
~ taken intc consideration in ar
.ag at an estimate Of the pro
otHe harvest. This shedding har
grred in the Southern states bu
the North it is yet to come. !
aises to DO heavier than usual IN
me localities but cannot, o
3lrse, be told in advance.
The average peach crop for the
asst few years has been about 46
100000 bushels per year, according
to government statistics. The croI
last year was t3,697000 bushels
being a tr.de under the average Of
late years. and according TO the Blu
rcau Of Cr37 Estimates, the outlooE
this year IS for 100000 bushels
Estimates made at this time, HOY
ser. NAV be a little inclusive il
some districts because of possihI
unfavorable climatic conditions be
ween now and harvest, but it IS
considered certain that there will
he quite a reduction from lasi
year even though ideal condition
freFail the balance Of the season.
Ihe peach harvest insofar as somt
vi the cary varieties are concern
I'd is well urder way in the South
crn peach districts. several hundred
cars having been shipped from Geor
ia and few from Alabama and
Texas. The carly G~hsstene peaches
however, never have found the favor
among the buying public that tn
liberia and related Preston
reaches ha,c and it is these latte
which constitute the bul.
IF the commercial crop. There vi
not be many Elbertas on the mar
IIet before the first part of July.
The summary as to carlot ship
ments from various points In peacl
producing states given below i.
made from estimates which The
Packer has received during the last
few days from growers and shippers
at the points named The compS-'.
son of figures as to the number of
bushels in the state and condition
Of the crop is from the government
June repory and in reading tht
summary this authority should b.
Kept in mind. In this connection. it
should be said that names OF grow
ers and shippers in all peach grow.
ing distria.3 mentioned will be
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-23
4RNY FLEERS
GO TO DEATH
Toward Douglas and Lieut.. Ma

Toward Douglas and Lieut.. MAJ
l. Plumb. both of the Army =.
Service, we"a drowned in Hampt3a
Roads Wednesday following eel
li5i0n between their machines.
Lieutenant Plumb was droppif p
bombs in practice fights in come.
ton with joint army and nav
bombing tests now in progress ane
after releasing a bomb his plane as
cended into the air. It collided vii
that OF Captain Douglas, which W
flying above it, and both mach
eeashed into the water.
Air officers explained that whcr
ready to reicase a bomb an airplana
.urned its nose downward to sta,
the bomb toward the objective and
Immediately after releasing 1t az
cended quickly so as to remove daa
ger of damage from the explosion.