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The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
SHOWED SKILL AS ENGINEERS
Ancients Did Remarkable Work Con-
sicerirs the Limited Mechanical
Means at Hand.

That ancient Greek and Roman en-
-ineers were ingenious as we'll as
skillful is proved by the works that
ere still ertant. for instance when the
EnpalInos. Island Of Samos, water
works mentioned by Herodotus were
constructed In the middle of the Sixth
century r. e. tunnel about one mile
long was driven through the Kas'ro
mountain. certainly respectable
achievement when one considers the
limited mechanical means at the dis
posal OF the builders. From the books
Of the AleIandrian mathematician
Heron. one sees that ancient engineers
knew how 10 figure beforehand the
direction Of tunnel. The fine medical
Instruments, OF which many have been
excavated. give evidence of high me-
chsnical skill Ancient instrument
makers manufactured clepsydras (wa-
ter ciocks) that could be carried in
pockets and devices used by Hero
philos to measure the temperature Of
patients. The present day slot machine
and ta1imeter are limitations Of SIM
!lnr ancient inventions. Even to bal
Hs4c war machines ancient people ap-
piled Ideas which play an important
part In modern warfare-the poly
bon" being In a certain meaning. the
predecessor Of our repeating arms, and
the "monankon." Of the mine thrower.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
MAN OF OPTIMISTIC STRAIN
Millionaire Bought "Lsundry" Instead
Of launch" but He Refuses to
Be Discouraged.

Millionnlreg IRE supposed 10 lean to-
ward philosOphic pessimism, but
there n one who IN evidently a genu.
Inc optimlst.
He me, friend. and said Come
and zee my new steam laundry"
The friend ws1 somexhHt sur.
pr'sed.
II didn't know you went In for that
sort Of thing" he said.
II don't, IN rule" replied the mil.
lionhlre. 81 bought this one quit. by
mistake. II wns III. auctioncer's fault.
l hadn't time to get catalogue, and
! though, he said Htehm launch So
] nodded. and they landed me with
IT,"
That millionaire is going to maks
TINT laundry pay!
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
Credited With tn. Word Bohemia.

The novels, to whom nature owes
the word bohemia-not In the geo.
graphical sense, but a moral condition
was perhaps Henri Murser, II the
word can be ascribed to any one
writer.
Henri Murger. novelist and poet
was born March "a. 1922. In Paris.
He made attractive TO his readers the
irresponsible life Of artists and stu
dents In Paris. and left some classic
tales and songs Of dissolute thriftless-
ness and literary impecuniosity. Murg-
or was trained for the profession Of
law, became for a time secretary Of
Count Leo Tolstoy. but. like that earli-
er bohemian, Villen. he chose dissi-
patton rather than decency. He died
In a charity hospital In Paris in 1861.
A monument has been erected TO his
memory, but not without protest. Sew
erai Of Murger's songs have been trans.
lated by Andrew Lang in Ballads and
Lyrics of Old France" published In
1872.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
Keen pae. with tn. Child.

When the child Is a tiny creature,
the parent must exercise self-control,
gentleness, tact-never allowing her
temper to Interfere with judgment or
to cnusc her to speak harshly or In
anger, snys Mothers Magazine. As
years 90 on, the most loving child Is
also a critic. Mothers way" has here
,ofore seemed to him the best way.
1t rests with the mother to make II
seem so always. To this end she must
keep pace with her boys and girls In
thought, In education, in new idcas.
Parents cannot go to school again. but
they can have their minds alert and
open for all new facts. And they
can watch their own manners and
language so that the children can con.
tinuc to use these as models.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
eURROWED BY PRAIRIE DOG
-oesirs cs-ssc-e~s Fegnd IN west
err H-sn:sirs ara Plains Are Nc
Lsnser Nystsry.

o. rt. many Fossils which have
epne o7t o. II. mountains and plains
o. he Wes-. ter have excited wider
Interest -Aan tbe devils co,kscre~s."
found IN rocks 0. the Mlocsns period,
In northwestern Nebraska They are
Es-sI!y white. and stand out clearly
szaIn.t the bun background Of the
rocs Which irclose- them, often attzin-
lag a lenzth o. Is feet, With many
cyiss and turns. ending a, times n
2 large oulb. With occasional side pas
sazes.
When first discovered II was though.
that these gigantic -corsscre~s" were
huge r~rrihst vines Of roots Of some
strange plant Study OF the cork
screws however. failed TO reveal any
traces Of plant structure Later the
skeleton % an animal Ike the badger
vas found In large bulb near the
end Of the "corkscrew." and bones Of
a small camel and small deer were
found In others. After that It was
discovered that many Of them con-
tainsd bones II small burroving
animal about the size Of the western
prnirie dog. Excavation Of actual re-
cent praIrie-doS burrows. after filing
them with Thin plaster Of paris.
showed an Interesting fact: the bur
rows Of the prairie dog and the pre-
historic -cnrkscrevs" we're closely SIM
liar. The mystery Is considered
solved
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09

dependence Wilton, tgrthe. delay.
Congressman King IN one 0! an In
crsasing number Of Republican, In the
House who are urging quick action
On Philippine Independence. Nr.
King f. the author o. a bin which pro
yiies that within one year the Philip
pine government. under presidential
Proclamation, may assemble conVsn-
tim and frame constitution.
After the constitution I, ratified by
the Filipino people the President may
recognize the Philippine Islands a. "a
separate and self.2oyernlng nation. =
The transfer os authority Il 10 be
completed within one year. Provision
t. made for safeguarding American In
yes,nents IN the Philippines and for
the prOTldlug Of coalirg s;a'iOns and
submarine bagI. IN the islands By the
United States.
word from the Philippines Il that
the people expect early Independence
and viii be sOr~ly disappointed II they
do not get 1t.
80 nation has the right" said Con
gresham King so hold another people
IN p.DnHge. even though IL may be
argued by the professOriats that the
condition Is simply one Of 'tuielage.
a little more observance Of the
golden rule In national and interna-
tlonnI affairs would soon dispel that
desire for exploitation, the fercest 70:
Of freedom ia the world today.
"When we went to the Philippines
ne declared before the whole world
'hst we were not hciuated by any self
ish desire Of conquest or territorial
Acknowledgement. but solely by hunanl.
tartan Impulses"
Congressman King called attention
10 III. fact that FilipInos are now
raising funds to erect monument TO
Admiral Dewey, which he said was in
directly tribute 10 the American Teo-
pie M well ns to Dewey. He recalled
the cable that Dewey had sent TO
President Mckinley. which Was IS
follows:
"In my opinion these people GILL
pino.j are superior In intelligence and
more capable Of self government than
the natives Of Cubs, and I am familiar
with both"
Congressman King then recitcd the
preamble to the Jones law. passed
August 20. 1915 and declared It was n
definite pledge ~ Independence. The
prcnmbl. stated 'It II as II has always
been the purpose Of the people Of
the United States to withdraw their
sovereignty over the Philippine Islands
and to recognize their Independence rs
BOON ms II stable government can be
established therein"
Congressman King stated there was
no question but that the FiliJinos had
established the specified stable gov
ernmrnt and. therefore. II Is 'hf
solemn duty Of the United States to
grant the promised Independence.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09

and II real peril comes along. she'll
than the average man could dig up in
hundred years.
There are scores Of different kinds
Of courage In this world, and you
can't expect one man 10 have then
all. A man may trenbie and cringe
when threatened with physical v!o-
Ience. and yet stand up serene and
magnificent when the assessOr comes
to the door. and there's nothing finer
than that sort Of moral courage.
There used 10 be a blacksmith In
this town who had wide reputation
ns fire eater. He wasn't afraid Of
anything. people said. II he heard Of
promising bruiser anywhere In 'he
countryside. he couldn't rest until he
had mixed things with him. And he
didn't ask for purses or other induce
rnentg. He enga ged In combat just
because he loved II. and was happles'
when his nose was knocked TO one
side. and his eyes were bUnged up 80
that he couldn't see whether he was
going or coming. He acted the hero on
several occasions. rescuing people from
burning buildings. ard saving gents
who were drowning and his nerve
became byword.
"WeIl, in the fuiiness Of time his
teeth went wrong and his head swelled
up until II looked like squash. He
bought about million things at the
drug store. and they wouldn't relieve
the pain. The doctor told him he
could have his suNerings ended In Ave
minutes by going to the dentists. hut
TINT Idea turned him faint Al las, he
had to 20. and the dentist fold me he
never saw such n doegonc cownrd.
That inyincIble blacksmith just had to
be lifted into the operating chair. md
as often as he could get his breath.
he yelled.
1.-THE dentists chair takes the starch
out Of many n brave man. ] used to
hnye to frequent II good deal before
! bought these handmade tor'oiseshe'l
teeth, md I saw some moving sights
when WAS seated in the waiting room.
Women would come In there ns calm
and cool az though they had just
stepped In for n dish Of Ice cream.
]
comfortably until her turn came, and
then she'd step Inro the chamber Of
horrors without turning hair; and
then some bix policeman, who'd think
nothing Of fighting revolver duel In
the dark with a burglar would come
Into the waiting room as limp NJ n
dishrng. sweating Ice tea md grooming
every time he drew a breath.
"a man might easily get lot OF
false Ideas about courage In the den
lists waiting room.
"Thnt man Kcrsmlth. who stood and
permitted n smaller man to twist MS
nose. has n sort Of cournge I'd give
lot to own. I've always wished ] could
make public speeches. I've n LOT OF
pcnt.up elogucncc inside OF me that
ought to be turned loose for the edifi
cniion and instruction Of the people.
But every time I'm called upon for a
few timely remarks, I'm scnrcd stlf.
and emit say blamed word. ] lust
gnrgc and sp|uttcr like sunsfrucE
lunatIc. and hnte myself for three
weeks after II.
'Rut when Keramith Is chilled. he
! rises without trcmor. and smi'e'
swcctIy upon the audience. and goes
nhead saying what he has to say ns
though In his own arm chair by his fire
side. I'd he willing to hav" my nose
and cnrs twisted several times to have
1 his courage"
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09

HOW
CODE OF THE PILGRIMS
DEALT WITH PROFITEEkS.

DEALT WITH PROFITEERS.
-Proateering began 10 this coun-
try with the coming Of the PiI'
grfrns. The protest against this
form OF greed came almost an
soon from the same Pilgrims.
That (, was certainly unique
there IL no doubt. take II from
the record Of the First church.
In Boston, for the year 1888.
According 10 this record the
first pEofiteer 10 be hailed before
the court Of public opinion was
Robert Keayne. bigwig Of that
city. He was publicly admon'
isled against excessive rates for
his wares. because 1t was Dis
honor to Gods name. an offense
10 the general cour; and pub
lIque scandal 10 the country
His minister administered the
public rebuke. And not only
IVES BrOthe, KeavDe called 10
account before the congregation.
but the dominic went to some
pains to indicate the true from
the false rules Of trade.
The false principles were
these: That man might sen
as dear as he can and buy as
cheap ~ he can. II man lose
by casualty at sea or In some Of
his commodities, he may raise
the price OF the rest. That he
may sell rs he bought. though
he paid too dear and the com
modify be fallen. That as man
may take advantage OF his own
skill or ability. so he may OF an
others ignorance or necessity.
Some OF the parsons rules for
trading that were approved at
this extraordinary meeting read
as follows In the old record: A
man may not sell above the cur
rent price. When man loseth
in any commodity for want Ct
skin he must look to his own
fault. and not lay II to another.
When a man loseth by casualty
It is a loss cast upon himself
by Providence that ne may not
ease by casting on another.
When there Is scarcity OF COM
modify then may he raise their
price. A man may not ask more
for his commodity than his SELL
ing price.
Was fhE latter rule the begin
ming OF the one.pr!ce system!-
Rochester Post Express.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
Bringing Up the Child.

His Mothcr-I can't make Robbie
stny on the sidewalk. lie persists In
walking In the mud with his new shoes
on.
lis Fathcr-You don't understand
Robbie. Let me handle him. See
here, Bobblc Daddy doesn't want you
to wcnr on, your new shoes on these
hnrd pnvcmcnts. You must wink In
this nice. soft mud. Now watch him.
Houston Post.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09

all 0yer and gss
covered Tith a
cold swesr.-
And pet. under
other circu IN =
stances. Ksrsrni-h
nj zht show slI
kinds Of courage I"
said The hotel
keeper. 1T isn't
safe to jump TO
conclusions abOu;
such things. A
woman will climb
q tree. and shrek
for the police /.
she secs a mouse,
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09

Discussing Philippine Independence,
the governor general said:
II cnn see In the future very
beautiful vision. When the flag OF
the Philippine republic shall be hoist.
ed. when the Stars and Stripes will
come flonting down to the strains OF
"Thc Stnr Spnngled I,nnncr'-tiInt nag.
Old Glory. no rich In hnppy md hon
ornble achievements, Will be made
doubly dear because II viii mean that
tho United States will have kept it,
word to tho people Of the Philippine
Islands"
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
C0KCRESSMEh
FAVOR FILIPINO
INDEPENDENCE

T'asfiinYrOn
appointed il1r Il
i,sre u, tie Phil
iyJ.ra te free
This xAs the srJ-
cute u sps7ect By
C<lnzre.sraan I'd
ward J King o. Illi-
nni.. Tsp7biicanJ
In which he .eTisr-
I'd 'ils American o-c-
cGpa'ion u 'ite -
land. from tie first
day 10 the p:sr.nt
time He declared
that the rnlts!
STATE. var honor
t.s,,grd .1 iran, IT,
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09

The nitrate fields, the principal
source Of Chiic's wealth, nre limited
TO marrow strip Of nrId desert 10
cntcd on the eastern slope Of tn"
constnl rnngc, west OF the cordillcrn
Of the Andes. nt nm altitude of from
1000 TO 5000 feet above sea level. and
ininnd n distance varying from ~
miles In the northern pnrt Of the zone
to 90 miles In the southern part.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
Graduated, a. II Were.

Katherine was trying TO sny her eve.
ming prayers, but the hum OF CONVEX.
sntlon In the room seemed to distract
her.
Flnnlly she snid: 'You folks talk NO
much ! cant sny my prayers"
"Huh !" said Harold. her brother. 81
know mine 80 well now ! don't need to
say them nny more"
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
Fellow Artists.

Mr.. Pcdnlbnss-I nm n musician.
give rccItnls on the pipe organ.
Mr.. Prondfathcr-'Thnt sof wish
you could meet my son. lie plays
the mouth organ In vaudeville. for
Orgnnists might he able to help encl
Othcr.-Colunbin State.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
ASKS INDEPENDENCE
FOR PHILIPPINES

Mamie, Fran.
cIs I,ur,o, Jynrri.
.or farmer ,ov.
,r,., ,.,.r,I -,
III. ph,,innIp. Ia
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09

Gus-Fnthcr. where do you nnd a
blight of wntcr2
Fnthcr---Don't nsk stupid questions
Ecnr the mouth Of n riva. OF course
London Answers
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
How misunderstanding Started.

Mr.. Flatt-won't you make the sew.
cnth In our motor party, Miss Mnmiei
want complement
Miss Sharpc-Then you won't get
one from me, freshie.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
VARIETIES OF COURAGE

S<L/ ERsMiTH Is an awful coward .
N aid the retired merchant He
hasn't as rnBch s;yGns a. chip,auns.
This morning ] ssT man half hi.
size twist his nose. and be never e.
sere1 10 defend himself. He trernbleti
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
Beautiful.

Mnry-Thcy say that very wise PEG
pie are nwfully homcly.
Marty Every nrdcntly)-hnry
you're the most beautiful girl In thu
world,-Cornell Widow.
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
THE AXlAL HOTEL
Is now under the Management Of
MSR. b. S. RINK
Meals and Rooms at Reasonabls Rates
c0oseee.eeetseso000oeSs 100000
GLYCERINE MIXTURE
PREVENTS APPENDICITIS

Simple glyccrinc. bnckthorn bark etc.
ms mixed In Adlcr-i-kn. removes all
from BOTH upper and lower b0wel
and prevents appendicitis. Relieves
ANY CASE gas on stomach or consti-
pa!ion. The INSTANT pleasant ac.
ton of Adlcr-ika surprises both doc
tors and patients. A business man
reports grcat benefit in long stand.
ing cnsc Of indigestion and sour stom-
nch.
MEEIiER PHARMACY
The Meeker herald., 1921-04-09
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The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1921-05-20

interesting report upon her return.
Council members participated in
the armistice ball pageant and the or
ganization purchased tickets for the
event. The council is represented on
the Galveston Playground advisory
board by Mrs. H. H. Levy. Mrs. Henry
Cohen, chairman Of the purity Of the
press" committee, has effected much
good work in eliminating objection
able matter. She has been appointed
on the national committee for immi-
grant aid.
Council Sabbath was observed on
March 10, when Mrs. Abe Blum gave
an address. The Council was repre-
sented at San Antonio at the first
state convention Of Texas Councils of
Jewish Women.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1921-05-20

The following papers and addresses
were contributed at various meetings
throughout the year: What Will
Women Do With Their Newly Acquir-
ed Suffrage?' Mrs. Edward F. Har-
ris; paper from the Survey, by Miss
Florian Lasker Of New York, formerly
of Galveston, read by Mrs. H. H. Le-
Wy; Palestine Under British Domin-
ion,' DR.. Henry Cohen; "The Open
Shop" Mrs. William linn; "How to
Combat Anti-Semitism in the United
States" Mrs. John Neethe; "Chetra
Tagore,' Mrs. Abe Blum.
Approximately one hundred women
attended this meeting
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1921-05-20

A retrospect Of the Ideal Council
of Jewish Women was given by Mrs.
G. H. Aronsfeld, retiring president of
the organization. Mrs. D. Levy, presi-
dent-elect, accepted the presidency
and asked for the cooperation of the
members throughout the forthcoming
year.
Expressions of appreciation on the
part Of all of the representatives of
the organizations were given, each
official extending the courtesies and
cooperation of her individual assoc
iation. Evidences of good will were
apparent on all sides.
The tables were prettily appointed
in flowers and ferns. An attractive
menu was served.
Council Is Active During 1920-192l.
A resume of the years activities Of
the Galveston section, Council of Jew
ish Women has been compiled by the
retiring president, Mrs. G. H. Arons-
field, and includes a varied field of
endeavor.
Realizing in these days of number
less societies clubs, chapters and or
ders, that no organization has any
right to levy tax upon either the
time or the purse of a community"
Mrs. Aronsfeld said, "unless that or
ganization can amply justify its ex-
istence by showing adequate helpful
ness and service, the local association
has many commendable deeds to its
credit"
The local section was one of the
first to join the Red Cross fourth an
nual roll call 100 per cent. It brought
to Galveston on Nov. 81, DR.. Edward
T. Devine, who delivered lecture on
American Ideals, True and False"
The members Of the council through
voluntary contributions, have added
the children's ward Of the John Sealy
Hospital and the council arranged a
rummage sale to provide funds for
moving picture machine and supplies
for the children and ward patients Of
the institution. Sufficient funds were
realized from the sale and the ma
chine was recently installed.
The Council has co-operated with
other organizations in the "city beau
LITIGATION plan," and many palms were
donated by its members.
The council has rendered financial
aid to both the Jewish Consumptive
Relief Society and the Denver Hospi-
tai for Consumptives and has contrib
uted some kindergarten caterials for
the use Of the Johanna Runge Free
kindergarten. II has subscribed an
nually for the scholarship Of the He
brew Union College in Cincinnati.
which has for its purpose the prepar-
ing Of some worthy Texas boy for the
rabbinate, and has forwarded s1O9
to the American Jewish relief COM
mttee.
The organization made and con-
tributed SIS to the Levi Memorial
Hospital and has subscribed five
shares in the American Legion Home
Of Galveston. II has held successful
ly home economies day. This activ-
ity was necessary to aid in replenish-
ing the fnuds Of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
which organization has contributed
$1,000 toward repairs and remodeling
Of Temple B'nai Israel.
Recently the council contributed
eI0a 20 Al. Io..,..L -.1..g lx..n IA -
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1921-05-20
GALVESTON.
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PRESIDENTS DAY CELEBRATED
HERE.

HERE.
Council Of Jewish Women Entertains
Civic Representatives.
Twenty civic, philanthropic and pa
triotic organizations were represented
May IL, at Hotel Galvez, when presi-
dents day was observed by the Gal
weston section, Council of Jewish
Women, the officials accepting the in
vitation Of the local council to partici-
pate in the reciprocity program. Pre-
liminary to the social session, which
was held in the north dining room of
the hosiery, attended by approxim-
ately one hundred members and their
guests, business session was held,
when officers Of the council for the
ensuing term were elected. The cleo
ton resulted as follows: Mrs. M. d.
Levy, president; Mrs. Herman Nuss-
baum, first vice president; Mrs. JOS
eph Bonart, second vice-president;
Miss Alice Block, recording secretary;
Miss Gladys Cohen, corresponding
secretary; Miss Miriam Flatto, audit
ing secretary; Mrs. Joe Cohen, treas
urer.
The annual reports of the president
and treasurer were given, showing
the activities Of the council during the
past year. Noteworthy among the
achievements was the presentation of
the moving picture machine to the
children Of the John Sealy Hospital,
which has recently been installed and
put in operation. Reports Of the pleas
ure that 1t has afforded the children
were given. Some difficulty was en-
countered in procuring films but this
has been ameliorated through the
courtesy Of NJ. Martini of the Dixie
Theater, who furnishes films to the
council. Courtesies were also extend
ed to Roy Clough, who serves as OPP
orator Of the machine until a perman-
ent operator is procured.
Social Meeting.
During the progress Of the social
meeting Mrs. Herman Meyer presided
as toastmistress. Mrs. Meyer welcom-
ed the visitors Of the local organiza-
tons, expressing her pleasure and
that Of the council in having them
present. She also introduced the
speakers in happy vein.
In outlining the civic interests Of
the local club women, Mrs. John Ar
cher Davis, president of the Woman's
Health Protective Association, spoke
Of the activities Of the W. H. P. A.,
and appealed to members Of the coun-
Gil to affiliate with the association.
She also told Of the commentator Of
national officials Of the Federation Of
Women's Clubs Of the activities here.
Mrs. ]. E. Thompson advocated the
rights Of women on the school board,
in politics and in all civic activities. It
Is necessary that women learn the al.
phabet Of politics, she said, in order
to meet present conditions. She urged
every woman to assert her preroga-
tive as voter and to pay her poll tax.
Mrs. F. B. Markle, president Of the
Galveston Art League, discussed the
Art League in its relationship to the
educational advancement Of the city.
That there is a practical side to the
league as well as an esthetic one, was
emphasized by Mrs. Markle.
"Public Health Nursing was dis
cussed by Mrs. George d. Morgan,
x.,ks .4....A... n A.. Z.