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The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01
OUR SCHOOL NEEDS.
Bv Nelson Sauvaln.

There has been a continual increase in the
enrolment of the Devils Lake Schools. IN
1910 the total enrolment was 756. In 1910
the enrolment was 953, an increase OF over 70
DER cent for the five year period. In 1920 the
enrolment reached 1911, an increase OF more
than % per cent for that five year period. The
increase in enrolment has continued even DUR
ing the past year. In the absence of any build
ing activities in the city, this is very significant,
and should be considered very seriously IN
planning to provide adequately for the next
few years With the building of more resi-
dences in the city, this increase in school enroll
ment would certainly become more rapid; and
the problem of providing adequately to accom-
modate all pupils will then be an impossible
one, unless steps are taken promptly to meet
the situation
If our present accommodations were not
increased and the enrolment were to increase
only % per cent from 1920-1925, by that time
we would probably have to restrict over 600
pupils to one-half day sessions, instead of CIV
ing them the full day as at present. This is the
critical situation which voters must face when
voting on the bond issue, June T. The grade
rooms are now generally as full as they can be
to do first class work. Before overcrowdng
the grades so completely as to prove unhealthful
for the children, and preclude satisfactory pro-
gress in their work; it will be necessary to use
class rooms for two classes of pupils, one
attending in the forenoon, and another in the
afternoon. There is no assurance that we can
avoid using this plan to some extent before a
new building can be provided, even tho the bond
issue carries at this election. But this plan will
doubtless have to be used extensively in Devils
Lake if bond issue fail The Board of Educa-
ton can not construe vote against the bond
issue as meaning anything else than an endorse
ment of half day sessions.
The plan of half day sessions is now extern
sively used in many of the larger cities of this
country, where the growth of school population
has far surpassed the increase in school room
during the past few years. Some of these
cities are struggling heroicaly to provide ade-
quate accommodations so that each grade
pupil may have seat for himself And this
experience in this emergency does not warrant
others voluntarily facingly the same inconven-
ience.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

First we must have battleships to fight with;
then torpedo boats to sink the battleships; then
destroyers to- sink the torpedo boats. and then
alrplanes to sink the destroyers and so on until
your head SPINS 1t all reminds us of the old
recipe for taking grease spot off the carpet
Put mustard plaster on the grease spot, then
cut a hole in the carpet to get the plaster off.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01
! '7ss...i - :. ~ sk:. 3
DAIRY
hints s.
4MILk cow NOW i PREFERRED.
Advseats Word contsndsd Tkat it
Wai oSe Strictly EnsIlsil- & 3. \
ID MlIcf Akin to German.

Hsreaftst Il VIII Be milk COW" and
hot Amllch lat least SO far as the
United staf ss department Of agricul-
ture. Is ,coneerned. s. ri,.ss 5.5 s ,2.:3
This dedSion marks~t the termination
of ., contnQyersy in which etymologists
IN the depkrHment lave had not little
interest Those defending "milch" have
pointed ~ scriptural use and certain
Of the ci1ltcs as establishing prece-
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

q severe cold has been ttlie q, csause.
John Erickson foreman the
blacksmith shop has been laid 81. II
is the first lay 81 John has had a =.
long time 5sss. s. sss;
Nj. Ed. Baird of 4 t4th Sc, IS -
Bismarck this week as ! delegate from
the Canton lodge, q branch 81 the
]. 20. Q. !. 7, he IS expected back Thurs
day or Friday. ,5s. 53
Quite . number Of The mac chinists
and helpers have applied fof He in. /.
surance ia the Internati ational lAssocia-
tion. Let's al. Get iin on that tirst
10Y, ,QoQ. 81
/. jimmy Lynch VA. for a3 VIC
trola street. i night.
Wonder he found it Is Il 81
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

Liberal 1essas Must Be Practlesd II
Profit 10 to ee Obtained From
Mix csN.A
dents, while the opposition has con-
tended that dairymen, ranchmen and
farmers in general use milk" instead
Of "milch" almost universally. The
advocates Of 'milk" also favored that
word because, they contended, It was
more strictly an English word, while
"milck" was akin to German. Since
Americanization Of language as well
as ideals is an article in every patriots
creed, It is thought that this last sally
Of the "milk" defenders helped as
much as any to decide the question in
their favor.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01
City News Briefs
D. JONES AT ABERDEEN

Ds SoASxI0 "A k1DCNDCLkNs
Dwight Jones, son of DR.. and Mrs.
w. D. Jones, is now located at Aber-
deem, South Dakota, where he has ac-
cepted a position as city editor on the
American, one of the leading daily
newspapers Of that state. Editor Jones
began his newspaper career in Devils
Lake and was later connected with
the Grand Forks Herald,
SHERIFF ELLIOTT AILING.
Sheriff Ed. Elliott, who has beer
an almost continuous sufferer from
an unknown physical ailment, left last
week for Minneapolis to consult special
lists. A few months ago he was pa.
ftient at Mayo's Rochester, Minnesota
hospitals but it was announced They
could not locate the trouble. It &
Thought an operation in the Twi1
Cities may uncover the cause Of dis
ability.
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The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

There is much comment regarding the short
ness of girls dresses. Little is said about the
arrangement of the tops, but comment is con-
fined to the downward length-or lack of it.
Look 'em over again, friend critic, and you may
find that they are somewhat brief at both ends,
so very brief, in fact, that it would perchance
be more proper to call them the seasonal un-
dresses.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

A million dollars cut off navy appropriations
was wise step by the senate if public senti-
ment amounts to more than a swish. Military
and naval expenditures are part of the national
program that hurt. The majority of thinking
people believe the money used to prepare for
and make war could be used to a far greater
advantage - educational institutions for
instance.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01
HOW ToFEED CALVES

Feed the calf only small
amounts Of milk for the FIRST
few feeds. ,sSa n: I. Il III
Do not overfeed. scodrs, stunt
ed calves, and deaths afe caused
largely by overfeeding. A pint
Of milk weighs a pound. Meas
ure or weigh the milk for each
calf. Do not guess atsit.
Feed regularly twice . day.
Have the milk warm, sweet
and fresh. II the milk Is poor
in quality, feed less of It, not
more. NJ i? ~ V.
Feed grain and milk from
clean boxes and buckets. Buck
ets should be washed and seald
ed every morning 5;
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

Low wages and low vitality go hand in hand.
High wages produce high vitality Allowing
this to be fact, the prosperity of the nation
depends upon good wage systems, proper
nourishment and perfect sanitation-but wages
are the greatest essential to prosperity, good
fair wages and good fair labor for the wage
paid.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

Why should the poor be grateful for the
crumbs that fall from the rich mans table?
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

Railroads have raised their rates until the
truck is getting the business. In other words.
they have "killed the goose that laid the golden
egg"
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

Does the world owe you a living. Yes GER
talnly, most of us will admit The simplest way
to collect is to go to work.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01
Home brew in the home brood is demoraliz-
inq.

fourth by Richrad Carney, baby out
fit, donated by Manns; fifth, Dorothy
Bartz, large box of candy donated by
the Home Candy Kitchen; sixth, Jackie
Dikeos, cake by Matson's bakery;
seventh by Rosomunde Smith, kiddie
car by Adams Hardware company and
eighth was won by Louise Patterson
moccasins by the Ramsey Drug COM.
pany.
-
A Human fly" is scheduled to climb
the front wall of the Locke block to-
morrow at two o'clock and again at
seven. Jack Williams is the indiv-
idual who will perform the stunt as an
advertising feature of the Grand the
atre, secured by Archie Miller, man
ager. ~ s.,,.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01
JOE BAUER OPERATED

Joe Bauer, messenger for the West
ern Union Telegraph company here
was operated on for appendicitis Mon
|day morning and is reported as pro
crossing towards speedy recovery Of
his health. DR.. W. D. Jones performed
the surgery. II
The Devils Lake world., 1921-06-01

Christian who wears long face is a poo,
advertisement for the Lord.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19
THE LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZED EIGHT YEARS AGO

Eight years ago last Monday, Feb
ruary Ii, the Stevens county live
stock association was organized for
the promotion of the livestock in
dustry in Stevens county and north
eastern Washington and for the
benefit of those directly engaged in
livestock production.
The organization will hold a sale
of purebred shorthorns and jersey
cattle on March 16. This sale will
be preceded by a banquet on the
evening of March Is, at which speak
ers are expected from the University
at Moscow, from the college at Pull
man and from the Union Stock
Yards of Spokane. 1t is expected
that DR.. Nelson will come from Pull
man and that John Roberts will
come from Spokane. The association
expects to sell $50 plates for the
banquet.
The sale of purebreds is for the
purpose of giving local stockmen an
opportunity to improve their herds
by the purchase of purebred stock
and anyone having purebred stock
has the opportunity of selling it at
that time. Many of the stock men
are getting their herds of purebreds
tested for tuberculosis before the
sale
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19
VISITING TEAM FORMERLY
STUDENTS UNDER PUTNAM

Miss Elsie Mahrt, teacher in the
Colville schools, entertained the mem
bers of the Reardan basketball team
after the recent game with the Col
Vile Athletic Club. Miss Mahrt has
a brother, James Mahrt, and a cousin,
Roy Keller, on the team. The other
members of the team were Nelson
Raymer, manager; Burton Barnard,
Hugo Schultz and Harry Taylor. The
members of the team have all been
students of Supt. &. l.. Putnam Of the
Colville schools. Two of the team,
Burton Barnard and Hugo Schultz,
together with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Smith of Colville were entertained at
dinner the evening of the game at
"Valley View" the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. F. Spicer.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19
THE STATE LEGISLATURE
AND TAXING PROBLEMS

The following in the Spokane
Chronicle from its staff representa-
tive in Olympia is of interest at this
time:
Seldom in the Legislative history
of Washington have senators and
representatives given more serious
consideration to Legislative problems
than theys did last week.
The tax burden of the people is
acknowledged to be so great and so
persistent has become the demand
for relief that the most serious
minded members of the two houses,
ever since the disposal Of the civil
administrative code, have grappled
with the difficult situation and are
giving it their most earnest and stu
dious attention.
Representative Davis of Tacoma
made the statement on the floor of
the house that the deficit in the gen
eral fund has reached $2,269,000 and
it has been variously estimated at
from $2,OOO,OO0 to $3,000,000.
There have been small deficits be-
fore, but never so large a one. If
it is not adjusted by the present leg
islaturc a time will necessarily soon
come when the state treasurer will
have to refuse the payment Of war
rants for lack of funds.
Legislators have become aroused to
the situation and to the fact that the
people believe they can not stand
higher taxes. If budgets now in are
made the basis for the appropriations
the deficit will rapidly increase, for
most departments of the state gov
ernment are calling for more money
than was given them two years ago.
This situation brought about a
cumulating protest in the house and
senate last week, including the pro
posed horizontal cut of Speaker Guie,
which would not merely cut off the
additional moneys asked for this
time, but would cut deep under the
appropriations total made two years
ago
When the legislature met, demands
for greater appropriations were so
great that the members Immediately
commenced hunting for additional
sources of revenue. But last week
the members assumed an entirely new
attitude. "We don't want to be told
of any method for increasing reve-
nues," they cried with one accord.
eve will cut the expenditures to
meet the revenue"
Letters and kilograms are coming
from the folks at home, from friends
of the university, the state college,
the normals, the common schools, the
irrigation districts, the farmers, the
cities, the state militia, from those
who want more capitol buildings, and
last, but by no means least, from the
advocates of better highways. "1es,
yes, curtail, cut deep, but not here"
is the cry.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19
1870 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND
SPENT FOR COUNTY CHARITIES

A number of taxpayers met at the
courthouse last week for hearing
before the commissioners at which
time figures were presented showing
that the percentage of the current
expense fund given to charity had
increased 51ab since 1871, ana that
1870 of the current expense fund was
now used for charity in Stevens
county and that this amount has
been used in this way foi the past
three years, during a period Of the
greatest prosperity known in the ma
tion's history, and during a period
when employment was plentiful.
For centuries the churches with
their tything systems have consider
ed 1919 sufficient amount to give to
charity. $50 is considered by the
average citizen to be enough for
county charity. In the discussion at
the courthouse it was asked whether
the county was justified in giving
1870 for charity. The meeting also
attempted to ascertain the cause OF
the apparent increase in poverty and
the reason for the increase Of 5'a@
for charity during the last three
years. The commissioner budget
for 1921 calls for 1870 for charity.
The county auditor made the state
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19
A SIDELIGHT ON THE GIG

| have walked in summers meadow.
When the sunbcams flashed and
broke,
But I never saw the cattle
Or the sheep or horses smoke.
l have watched the world with wonder
When the grass with dew was wet.
But l never saw robin
Putting at q cigarette.
] have iished in many river
When the sucker crop was ripe.
But | never saw q catfish
Putting at a brier pipe
Mans the only living creature
That paradcs this vale of tears,
Like a snorting traction engine.
Putting smoke from nose and ears.
II dame nature had intended,
When she first invented man,
That he'd smoke, she would have built
him
On n widely different plan.
Shed have flXed him with a stovepipe,
And a damper and a crate,
And he'd have n smoke consumer
That was strictly up to date.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19

ment that the entire increase in the
amount given for charity waa due
to tuberculosis. Statistics show that
one-third Of the poverty is due to
tuberculosis. 1t was brought or in
the discussion that if tuberculosis
was eradicated from the county the
amount of the taxes spen' for
charity would be appreciably lessoned.
The entire matter was taken up
from a business standpoint and as
business men and women the tax
payers considered the question, be-
leving that as taxpayers they should
be more interested in how the taxes
are spent, ascertain whether OF not
the expenditures are justified on a
business basis and believing the, the
county business should he cond ,."ted
the same as individual business.
The fact that tuberculosis had
caused the increase in taxes for
charity, was surprise to everyone
present. 1t was stated that the pur-
pose of the Anti-Tuberculosis League,
which has been working in Stevens
county for a year and a haf. is
solely and exclusively to eradicate
tuberculosis from the county. 5000
school children out of the cor:,ty's
81 800 population are being educ i'ed
along lines of right living by the
? Modern Health Crusade movement
and right living is taught rs the
only thing that will stop the 5p:ead
of tuberculosis.
The question of whether or not
the county should hire tuberculosis
nurse as some counties in the state
are doing, was discussed at some
length, keeping in mind that the
people were already too heavily bur-
dened with taxation, but with the
idea that if such 4 nurse was hired
progress would be made in the
eradication of the one thing which
has caused 512R increase in the
amount of the taxes spent yearly loi
charity and which causes one-third
of the poverty.
Up until the last three months the
county has spent STA a week for
tuberculosis patients in institutions
in the state and the last three months
the amount was reduced to $50 a
week, as one patient died and another
recovered from the disease, but it
was pointed out that it was impos-
sible to tell when other patients
would bring the expenses of the
county up to $114 or more a week
for tubercular patients in institutions
of the state at the expense OF Ste
vens county.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19
STARTING NOW
FOR FUTURE CAIN

The 1920 tax for the conduct OF
Stevens county is $3.50 greater than
for year ago, due largely to legis-
lative enactment of higher salary
laws, and increased INDECENT demands.
The mill levy is considerably de-
creased.
State taxes are about 1000 higher
than a year ago, and the mill tax
considerably increased.
County taxes in the last years
have only increased 1870, an excel
lent record considering all other
classes of increased costs. State taxes
in the same period have increased
1119o.
Stevens county has been and is
officered in a very creditable man.
ner. Constructive work has been in
progress for some time in many
lines of saving costs. Three notable
examples of direct and indirect con-
structive work are noticeable at this
time.
The alarming increase in INDECENT
expense caused the commissioners
last year to seek some avenue OF
escape from increasing costs. Tuber-
culosis is found to be a heavy weight
on the INDECENT fund, growing
heavier each year. Last year the
board instituted an anti-tuberculosis
fund, with the idea of hiring tuber-
culosis nurse who could take this
problem in hand and aid in working
out a solution. This week the board
ratified that action by directing the
employment of a specially trained
tuberculosis nurse. 1t is estimated
that with the aid of the volunteer
organization in this county of the
Stevens County Anti-Tuberculosis
league, the nurse can effect saving
to the county INDECENT fund, perhaps
in the first year, by eliminating the
chances of importation of poverty
and disease into this county, and
aiding in the prevention of further
INDECENT cases from tuberculosis.
The city of Colville has taken
step in constructive cost saving by
the passage of an ordinance requirs
ling the tuberculin testing of cows
furnishing milk to the city, effecting
the double result of keeping the city
free from further enroachment of
the disease from livestock, and rem
dering it improbable that dairymen
in this vicinity will suffer loss any
longer through keeping tubercular
COWS in their herds.
The county agent is urging, and
the various branches of the county
farm bureau are adopting, the tuber-
culin testing of all cattle. This ac-
ton comes largely as result OF the
studies of the state colleges and the
department of agriculture, which
have found tuberculosis to be lead
ing factor in losses to cattlemen.
1t is Just such actions as the above
that spell hope for the future. Now
is the time to start constructive
movements for future health, happi-
ness and financial prosperity.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19

want o not seek the city
bu Covle IN
Supplying something for in the county by pup
possible pubhh
telling them
The Examiner has competitor Tor no
the stories OF
an equaled by the Examiner
Examiner regularly know what is going on
doing Those who 10
their information second hand and
second hand always reliable or satisfactory And on
proves very expensive
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19
DONLEY CHOSEN ON STATE
LEGION COMMITTEE

L. B. Donley has been appointed
on the state executive committee OF
the American Legion and this week
attended session of the state or
ganization at Olympia.
Members of the state organization
will shortly make tour of the state
and Mr.. Donley will give an address
at Bremerton on the 22nd in the IN
terests of the American Legion. On
the same date the state commander,
Thomas Swale, will be in Colville to
meet the posts of Stevens county at
which time the women's auxiliary
will serve a banquet in honor OF the
visitors.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1921-02-19

E. j. Tremblay has been appointed
superior court commissioner for Ste
vens county by order of Judge ID. II.
Carey. This order became effective
Thursday, Feb. 10.
The Washington times., 1921-11-15
"Finney Revue" Is
BurleSque at Best

Frank Finney's annual visit to
Washington is always welcomed by a
host of burlesque devotees. because
Charles Waldron provides him with
a show that is the last word in
burlesque entertainment. This years
vehicle is known as Frank Finney's
Revue" and is the type of show that
pleases Gayety patrons. The two
acts are split up into ten scenes and
there are numerous changes OF cos.
tune.
AS Tim Sweeny. the veteran come
dian has a role that enables him to
bring forth a succession OF laughs.
Finney is a hard and fast worker and
he keeps his associates constantly on
the move.
Althea Barnes and Laura Hous-
ton, good looking and the possessors
Of voices above the average. have the
principal song numbers and shared
honors with the featured member Of
the company. Others in the company
included Marie Worth, Paulin Hin.
man, Ernest Mack and william
Evans.
The all-American trio. in close
harmony, and Finney's imitation of
Harry Lauder are features OF the
show.
The Washington times., 1921-11-15

other local talent. Able support is
particularly given Barnes by Larry
Young and Alexander Winslow. of the
original company.
Seldom has a performance, com.
posed chiefly of amateurs, received
such a rip-roaring reception as that
gained by the cast last night. The
show Is by no means amateurtsh.
True, there are some weak spots but
considering that there were only six
rehearsals Pat Barnes says they will
be smoothed out by tonight.
One of the big hits is the Mont
rose Quartet which sang a number OF
musical numbers. They were re.
peatedly encored and their songs were
a decided treat. Detective Sergt.
Tom Walsh. of the Central office.
proved he was not only a ferret at
uncovering crime. but that he has
The Washington times., 1921-11-15
MEXICAN OFFICIAL SEEKS
VIEWS ON RECOGNITION

h. Gales. minister of Fomento in
the cabinet Of President Obregon. OF
Mexico. recently spent several hours
in Washington. II was learned here
today.
Gales did not attempt to meet State
Department officials but sent en-
issaries to high officials to learn this
governments attitude toward Tecog-
milton Of Mexico. 1t is Understood the
emissaries were advised that this Gov.
ernment still insists upon absolute
guarantees OF protection OF Ameri-
can rights before extending recogni-
tion.
Gales came TO this country for med.
ical treatment.