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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
speciaI Rates to conventIon.

Sixteen railroad lines touching y
states have granted one-cent-a-mile
fare to the third annual convention of
the American Legion in Kansas City,
Oct. 30. 81, and Nov. 1. Rate reduc-
tons have been made by the following
railroads: Missouri Pacific; Kansas
City Southern; Frisco; Rock Island;
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul;
Wabash; Illinois Central; Chicago
Great Western; Chicago and North
western; Burlington. Chicago and AL
ton; Santa Fe; Chicago. Peoria and
St. Louis; Missouri and st. Louis; Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas and the I'm
ion Pacific. The one-cent-a-mile fare
zone is bounded by Denver, Minneap-
oils. Buffalo, n. Y, Savannah. Ga.
Jacksonville, Fla, Birmingham. Ala,
New Orleans and Port Arthur, Tex.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

feSslon represented in the states MEM
berShip.
Covering all of the United States and
most of Mexico in his travels, Mr..
Chapman settled down 10 the practice
OF law in New Mexico just before
America entered the World war. When
she did. he volunteered as a mechanic
and chauffeur and spent two months
In an army motor shop. Then he was
transferred TO balloon school. but
before he could get acquainted with
the blimpS they moved him again. tSiS
time 10 the company's personnel head
quarters. He was In an officers train
ing camp when the anmistIce came.
Entering Legion work early, Mr..
Chapman was member of the COM
mittee which wrote the nOn-political
clause into the organizations cOnSti-
tuition. he boils down his biography
to this: Il am a member of the A.
+. a. NJ, b. z. o. e, and X. of p.
l am an American by birth, training
and inclination; an EpiSeopalian by
faith and a prohibitiOnist by law.
sing. dance, play the piano and am
married. What else could l ask?"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
The Verb SaIvaoe.

The verb ito salvage" did not pass
out of existence with the disbanding
of the 4. Z. F. It's synonym, ito man.
age" is still recognized as part of the
language of Legionnaires. George r.
Anderson post Of the American Legion
at Ardmore, Okla, recently sal
vaged" a library of 1000 volumes.
AS in the army days when anything
from mess kit to a five-ton truck
might have been acquired mysteri-
OuSly with the simple explanation I'VE
managed for it" or the equally express
sive I'VE salvaged it," the post ac-
qufred the library. During the war
the people of Ardmore had collected
a large number of books to be shipped
to army camps for use of soldiers. But
after the volumes were collected and
boxed they were never shipped. They
were discovered recently in a store
room by member of the Legion post
and 1t did not take long to salvage
them.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained BY DR.. Kilmer's Syvamp-Root.
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root Is a strengthening medi-
cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do
Swamp Root has stood the test of yeers-
1t Is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment at once.
However. if YOU wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, n. Y. for a.
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this Advertisement
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

OnstrationS OF how shells were unload
ed and exploded, Kline was unload
ing his souvenir shell when the fatal
accident occurred.
Kinne's little home was wrecked, but
his mother and sister, sleeping In an
upstairs room, miraculously escaped
injury. The local post of the Ameri-
can Legion, to which the soldier had
applied for membership following his
recent discharge from the regular
army. gave him military burial
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

bully, who held the rank Of camp
cleanser of the pots and pans. The
fight became rough. the boOkkeeper
knocked out the dish washer and the
foreman forthwith made up for lack
of personnel by assigning Swale TO
wash the dishes until the beaten kitch-
en- mechanic could return from the
hospital.
After gaining an education. Swale,
at twenty-three years and 200 pounds,
was the baby of the Washington leg
islature," serving for two terms. Dur
ing the war he served In the army In
telligence section In charge of I. w. W
Investigations in the Pacific North
west. He is a practicing lawyer in
Seattle, Wash
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
STRIKE HANGS ON MEETINGS
Union Chiefs Will Get Together Soon
and Plan Action.

Union Chiefs Will Get Together Soon
and Plan Action
Characterization as to whether
the nation will face a general railroad
strike may result from two important
meetings to be held here. The repre-
sentatives of 100000 railroad shopmen
will meet here to determine what &C
ton to take in regard to the wage cut
and changes in working rules. effec-
tive July L.
A countrywide ballot, taken some
time ago is said to have resulted over
whelmingly in favor of strike. The
result Of the vote will be made known
ct the meeting, over which B. NJ. Jew
ell. president of the railway employees
department of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, will preside.
On Sept % the heads of the Broth
e.rhood of Locomotive Engineers Or
der of Locomotive Engineers and
Firemen will meet here to announce
the result of ballot now being taken
in these organizations. Unofficial re-
ports from some of the organizations
indicate a large majority of the menu
bers favor a strike.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

WIInams conceived a monopoly on all
the city's evening papers which
brought all the other boys into his em-
ploy and made money for him. Later
he branched out and worked in a news
paper press room. He worked up to
pressman, a position he was holding
when ne enlisted In the Third En-
gfneers for the war.
Forced TO quit school while in the
fourth grade. Williams obtained a good
education on the streets and by night
study. At twenty-one years old he
was president of the Fargo Trades
and Labor assembly. a post he re-
signed to enlist. He went into the
army as a private and came out with
the same rank. He was the first state
adjutant of the American Legion de-
partment
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
DEMAND PROBE
OF XII KLUx
REPRESENTATIVE TAoUE WILL
OFFER RESOLUTION IN COM
ING CONGRESS.
SAYS KHAN is UNAMERlCAN
members OF Original Khan Were Not
Guilty of Atrocities the New Khan
10 Charged Wfth,r Says Massa-
chusetts Scion.

Observation-Disclosures that the Ku
Klux Khan is un-American. Representa-
tive Tague OF Massachusetts has an
nounced that he will demand a con-
gressional investigation of the order.
Mr.. Tague said he is preparing a
resolution providing for an investiga-
ton by special committee of the
house OF representatives He will in
troduce it when the house is recon-
vened for business on Oct. 3.
Il have received many complaints
about the activities of the Ku Klux
Klan," said Tague. "They are trying
to organize throughout New England.
THE organization is anti-Catholic,
anti-Jew and un-American and should
be done away with 1t is a scandal
l understand the department of JUS
tice has been investigating it, and
my resolution will request the depart
ment to inform congress what it has
learned
III the light Of publicity is turned
upon the grotesque. fantastic, lu-
dicrous garb and ceremonies of this
intolerant organization which pre-
SuAhSs " lohS Tie Id" iHIo It's o"h
hands and holds sway through the
appeal to superstition. it will be found
the sponsors have reaped a rich har-
vest.
This organization parades itself as
a revival Of the original khan. The
members OF the original khan were not
guilty of the atrocities the new or
ganization is charged with An ex-
posure of the new khan will cause new
nationwide ridicule. under which it
will shrivel up and disappear"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
AIM AT THE "ku kLUx."
Governor Dunno Heads Movement in
TIIs11fe

Governor Dunno Heads Movement in
Illinois.
Chicago.-An organization TO pro
mote harmony and good feeling be
tween all classes. races and religions
in America was announced in the pro-
cess here with Edward F. Dunno, for
mer governor of Illinois, as it's head.
The society will be known as the Ma
tional Unity Council and its organic
ers intend ultimately TO spread it to
every section of the country, accord
ing to Mr.. Dunno.
One of the prime motives behind tho
organization, its sponsors said, was
to combat the Ku Klux Khan. and
organization of councils will be push
ed, particularly where the khan has
obtained foothold.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
MISSOURI BANKS CLOSE.
Two Institutions Are in Financial DIFF
ficuIties.

Two Institutions Are in Financial DIFF
ficuItes.
Jefferson City, Mo.-The Peoples
Exchange Bank at Sturgis, in Living
ston county, and the Trainers State
Bank at Winston, Daviess county. were
placed in the hands of the state bank
examiner by the state director of fl
nance, J. G. Tughes.
The Sturgis bank was closed upon
recommendation Of the state bank ex-
aminer A. l.. Friese. 1t is capitalized
at $4,000, and its last statement
showed deposits of about $4,000
The Winston bank was closed on a
resolution passed by its own direc-
tors. 1t also is capitalized at $4,000
and had deposits totaling slightly
more than $4,000 June 80 last.
Injudicious loans. it was said at the
state banking department, had gotten
both institutions into difficulties.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
PURCHASE SITE FOR HOSPITAL

New Orleans.-Twelve minutes be-
fore an option on the property expired
a holding company purchased the
ground intended as the site for the
$4,000, 900 Southern Baptist Hospital.
The syndicate hopes to raise, within a
few days, the remaining sum of the
100000 purchase price. Formal offer
of the property will be made to the
Southern Baptist Convention next May
and it is believed the action taken as
sures the location of the hospital here
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

west Because of the cool. moist air
which blows the year around, because
they swim, skate ski, float and fly
and do everything else that real live
American girl Is supposed to do, the
beauties of the Northwest far surpass
those of any other section of The
United States. the Legion of Seattle
holds. All these advantages ohviate
the use of rouge, powder. the lipstick
and paint, too they declare.
Miss Jordan lives in Everett. Wash,
on the eastern shore of Puget sound.
She was the only one of the three
girls who would tell. willingly. her age.
She admits eighteen years.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Legion Posts to the Rescue.

Ha-Hiv-A-Ti Tin A. E. T. language.
Indian joel. famous sniper with the
American army during the World war
and possessor of the D. s. C., Croix de
Guerre with palm. two other medals.
and citation from Marshal Petain.
found himself stranded 10 Columbus,
O.. recently on his way back TO Pine
Creek reservation. The American Lee
gion posts came TO his rescue S2i he
accepted for the time a vaudeville po-
sition ia an amusement park. He
spent 81 months overseas.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

ing me. am keeping house now a13
sm able to do all Of my work. I cannot
cay enough for your medicine. Tt has
done more for me than any doctor. /
have not paper enough to tell you how
much it has done for me and for my
friends. You may print this letter e
you wish. . - ELIZABETH G CORLEx.
care of A. P. Corley, Edmund. S. C.
Ability 20 stand the strain Of work IS
the privilege of the strong and healthy.
but how our hearts ache for the weak
and sickly women struggling with their
daily rounds of household duties, with
backaches, headaches, nervousness and
almost every movement brings q new
pain. Why viii not the mass of letters
from women all over this country, which
we have been publishing, convince such
women that Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound viii help them Just as
surely as 1t did Mrs. COrley7
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Next Year-Maybe

Look here - beloved an irate cust0-
mer in the general store OF -Four Cor
ners. You say you won't sell me
shovel unless 1 get a permit from the
authorities and sign my name ia that
book. What's the big idea p
I'VE amt takin' chances. answered
proprietor Hoskins firmly. "Goy-ment's
mighty keerful these days. You fel-
lers buy shovel, dig up the ground.
plant barley, make il into malt. and
there YOU are No Stree Amer
can Legion Weekly.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

fed as an expert
in handling artil-
lery ammunition,
Frank NJ. Kline,
indianapolis. Ind,
recently was near
ly blown TO pieces
in his home by a
three-inch shell he
had brought from
France. After hav-
ing served in an
exhibition squad
which gave dem
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Robbers Killed sy Officers.

Fort Worth, Texas.-Federal. city
and railroad detectives were trailing
west of Fort Worth third man in the
attempted robbery of Texas and Pa
cific mail train two miles west OF
here, in which two armed men were
killed by officers. Billy" Edwards.
Texas and Pacific engineer, and J. L.
Morris were killed by officers when
they attempted to rob the mail car.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

New Workable Ruth broke his
own and the worlds record for home
runs when he slammed the ball out OF
the lot for his 55th circuit clout OF
the season in the fifth inning of the
first game of a dOubleheader against
ST. Louis. Thousands of straw hats
were smashed by the fans in their
frenzy.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Thouoht He was pyino.

'Stirring times in our neIghb0r-
hood last night"
what happened?s
The Blitherhys played jazz records
until after midnight, so Dir. Grump-
Pew great mems sons ever amount
to sing, by way of starting a little com
petition"
q suppose the Blitherbys took the
hint?"
NO, indeed. They sent for an am
bulance."
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Return to Work.

Chicago.-Hundreds of union men in
the building industry have returned TO
work, thus conforming to a decision
of the unions to remain at work pend
ing decision by Judge K. M. Lands.
arbiter. on their request for rehear
ing in the recent wage decision.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Loses Four Suit Cases.

Poplar Bluff, Mo.-Four suit cases
containing stocks. bonds and clothing
valued at $4,000 were stolen from Mrs.
J. p Johnson of Douglas, Ariz., in the
Union Station at Little Rock, she toId
police upon her arrival here. Mrs.
johnson said she was en- route to st.
Louis TO deliver the bonds.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Women Preachers More Successful.

Chicago.-If there were more wom-
en- preachers in the pulpits, there
would be more men in the churches,
Miss Madeline Southland, president of
the International Association of Wom-
en- Preachers, told members of that
organization at their convention here
Miss Southland accused men of fem
inizing the church" and asserted that
if there were more women preachers.
more men would become interested in
church work
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

w. Swale, COM
mander of the
American LegionS
department of the
state of Washing
ton.
While the down
trodden bookkeep-
err Of a Great
North ern con-
StructiOn z a n z.
Swaie was cajoled
into an encounter
with the gangs
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

Memphis, Tenn.-Dr. L. II. Branncn,
prominent practicing physician of Hay
ii, Mo, near Charlottesville, died at
Baptist Memorial Hospital here from
a bullet wound penetrating both lungs,
fired, according to the physician. by
E. s. Immersion Of Hayti while DR..
Brannon was being shaved in a barber
chair.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
POST SELECTS THIS BEAUTY
PUGET Sound Organization Chooses
Mics Hazel Jordan as Csc
of THEW PfetfiesI
A dip in refreshing ocean water ev-
v day during the summer and every

w e e k, at least,
during the winter,
makes for the
sparkling We 5
nd exceptional
b e a ty of Miss
Hazel Jordan. re-
Gently selected by
the American Lee
gion of Seattle.
Wash, as one of
the three most
beautiful girls I'm
the great North
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Until the Next pay.

Mrs. Naggs-I have no sympathy for
a man who gets intoxicated every
night.
NaggS-Any man who can do that,
my dear, isn't looking for sympathy.
American Legion Weekly.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
WILL PUSH BUILDING.
Gov. Hyde to Push State Work as I'm
employment Measure.

Jefferson City, Mo--Gov. Hyde has
stated he would release appropriations
passed by the legislature for buildings
at state institutions as fast as plans
can be made and that all such building
activities would be pushed this fall as
q means of relieving the unemploy-
ment situation in the state. The ap-
preparations total s3,434,00o.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

Williams, a d ] u
tant of the Amer
lean Legion de-
partment, and his
resonant vol c e.
Williams acquired
both his popular
ity and his voice
by crying Extra,
extra, all about
1t" on the streets
of Fargo. n. D.,
for six years.
While newSie.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Excuse IL please.

Sunday School Teacher-Now what
can / learn from the Book of Num-
bers3
/ Dear Little Ethel-That they're all
1usy.-American Legion Weekly.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
QUARTERLY Dividend.

New York-The central Arguierre
Company, Porto Rican corporation,
has declared quarterly dividend OF
$50 share instead of 81 formerly
paid
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

fered every month
II was not able % Do
any work and tried 81
lot Of medicine bus
got no relief. / @W
your medicine adVeT-
tised IN q little book
that was thrown In
my door. and / had
not taken two bottles
Of Lydia =. Pink
hams Vege table
Compound before !
- ~
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

er. motion picture
operator, b o o K
keeper and lawyer,
J. w. Chapman.
Gallup. New Mex
leo, came ell
qualified 70 his
present post as
commander of the
states d ep a T {
ment of the Amer
lean Legion. He
knows a little
about every pro
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
KILLED BY SHELL FROM WAR
Ammunition Expert is Almost Blown
to Pieces i'm His Own Home
az indianapolis.

Although he had gone through the
WORLD war unscathed and had auaIi-
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
sWALE WAS A DIsHWAsHER
Commander of Legion's Washington
Department Licked Kitchen Boss.
Then Took His Job.

The story of how a fist fight made
him a dish washer is told by Thomas
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
ALL KNOW JACK WILLIAMS
AdIutant Of North Dakota Legion De-
partment Acquired Popularity
While Serving 40 Ne~sie.

Everybody In North Dakota, and not
a few IN bordering states know Jack
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
WELL. POSTED LEGION MAN
Commander OF Department OF N0@
Mexico Knows About Professions
Represented In Membership.

In his brief career n farmer, trap
per. dynamite worker, oil field work
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23
Che.
American
o. Legion
(Copy for This Department Supplied b,
the American Legion News Servtcel

Copy for This Department Supplied BY
the American Legion News Servtce-)
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

Blue Mountain.-It is generally con-
coded in this section that the next
congressional race in this district viii
have only two candidates. Congress
man b. G. Lowrey of Blue Mountain
and Editor Albert c. Anderson of
Ripley.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

West Point.-Cotton buyers in this
and adjacent cities have gone wild
over the purchase of cotton and Gotten
seed A neighboring town was report
ed as paying two cents per pound for
cotton over the Memphis market On
account of the wide publication given
many bales of the fleecy staple were
carried from this county there. Now
come the West Point buyers, wide
awake and hustling, paying top prices
and sending buyers into other coun-
ties, buying all the cotton they can
get
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-09-23

Crystal Springs.-The protracted
meeting at the Methodist church.
which has been in progress under the
preaching of Rev. Mr.. Mcintosh. is
drawing ususually large crowds. Many
accessions to the church are being
chronicled.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-08
CAPTAIN AMUNSDEN
ARRIVES AT SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash, July 7.-Raould
Amunsden discoverer of the South
Pole and seeker of the North Pole
arrived here last night from Nome
Alaska, where he appeared the mid.
schooner, the Maude at Cape Serg.
er disabled by a broken propallor
Captain Amunsden said he still con.
sidered entirely feasible his project
to drift across the North Pole with
the current which he believes flows
from Greenland TO Siberia. He ex.
pect TO remain in this country a year
he explained, before proceeding
with his voyage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-08
PARTIES FOR THE BRIDE

Miss Mary Hill Harris was hostess
for the regular meeting of the Ace
of Clubs Thursday afternoon. Miss
Sarah Haigler was the guest of
honor and his table and chair for
the card game was IN bride like
decorations.
At the close of the games re-
freshments of fruit salad, chips,
crackers and tea was served.
Mrs. C. C. Wallace entertained this
afternoon for Miss Haigler. Four
tables for Bridge were placed on the
spacious porch surrounded by lovely
ferns and pot plants. After lively
contest, a delicious salad course and
frozen fruit was served the young
people. Miss Haigler was presented
with lovely scarf and pin cushion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-08
A BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Francis Jones entertained
her friends Thursday afternoon at a
party at her home on Ferry street,
The hours were from half past five
until seven and the time was spent
in dancing and playing games. Many
seasoned young society men from
the sixth and seventh grades were
present and added zest to the dance.
Cream, cake and bonbons were
enjoyed as refreshments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-08
COCHRAN NOMINATED
DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Washington, July 7.-Ernest F.
Cochran was nominated today to be
United States attorney for the ives.
tern district of South Carolina.
MIR. Cochran is one of the lead.
ing attorneys at the Anderson bal
and formerly served as district at.
torney before the Western District
was formed. He is understood to be
in sympathy with the Tolbert faction
of the Republican patty Of this state
Mr.. Cochran, his friends state, has
made no efforts to get the appoint.
ment, but it is believed that he will
accept. No Opposition to his nomina.
tion is expected.