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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-05-04
ing but paper Irvine for tying all
wool. Wool that is tied with binding
Irvine is docked, as fibers must be
picked out by hand.
Farmers and Banners Meeting

Farmers apd bankers Meotlng
The Iowa Bankers Association Is
asking all farmers to attend the Iowa
Bankers Convention, June 7th in Des
Moines. as much time will be devoted
to the Farm Bureau Federation. They
are pleased to announce that John
R. Howard. president Of the American
Farm Bureau Federation. will be the
principle speaker. In addition G. w
Hunt, and 3. n. Cunningham, presi-
dent and secretary OF the Iowa Fedora
ton will speak following Mr.: Howard
Mr.. Warner, secretary Of the bankers
Association, urges all farmers that
can possibly attend to do so as there
are many problems between the farm
iers and the bankers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-19

For passing a forged check for
S23 and stealing a watch from
9 store window, Fred Ketchum
drew five years il WTauDun from
q La Crosse judge.
Mrs. Carlotta Franzen, wife
of Phillip Franzen, Madison
painter, eloped with Pierre Paul
Author, Highland Park, H..
married man, to ST. Louis in a
a love hegira. The couple were
traced by means of their bag
gage and brought back, a recon
Citation with their respective
and aggrieved helpmates follow
ing. Author returned to his
wife and child and for day, Mr..
and Mrs. Franzen lived together
again. Then the woman left at
the request of the landlord who
objected to her presence in the
fiat building. Mrs. Franzen said
she did not care as she did not
love Franzen and did love Author
but would live with neither. It
is now thought that the recon-
Citation was a mere subterfuge
to evade prosecution under the
Mann act and that the erring
pair will obtain divorces and re-
marry each other.
With the threat of ex-com-
munication and denial of the
right of holy sacrament and bur-
ial under the church auspices,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-19

400 members Of the Holy Rosary
church in Kenosha were advised
to desist in their attacks upon
Fr Peter Perardi, priest of the
congregation. Rev. Perardi
went to Bishop Mesmer, Mil
Waukee, and received assurance
from the latter's secretary that
the congregation would be dis
ciplined. At the following Sun
Cay service he asked the police
to be on hand and search men,
bers for weapons. The trouble
arose over a legacy of $4,000
left the church by a wealthy
member. This was left in charge
Of the. priest instead of the trus-
tees. The members insisted that
the money be turned over to the
church officers and the priest re-
fused. Then war arose. The
members, who are largely Ital-
ian, held a meeting Saturday to
consider whether or not to boy
colt the church until the Offend
ing priest is removed but their
decision has not been made pub
lie.
Edward Traxler, 5 years, Bar
aboo, was run down by a truck
operated by the local light COM
pany and seriously injured. An
operation disclosed that the lit
tie fellows skull had been tract
ured so badly that the flesh i'm
pinged on the brain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-19

Federal officials searching the
farm house of Victor Waystack,
Lincoln county, discovered a
still in the attic and quantity
OF moonshine. Victor is in jail.
John Frisch and Carl Johnson,
merry moonshiners of Merrill,
were fined $3.50 and costs for
selling moonshine in the former S
saloon. Judge A. H. Reid, pre-
siding, stated that the liquor
laws would be rigidly enforced in
hih court.
Flames shooting two blocks
high threw residents of Cam
bridge into panic when tank
truck filled with 500 gallons of
gasoline exploded. The truck
was wrecked when it coasted
from the top of a steep grade
where it had been parked by the
driver when he went into a gar
age. The brakes loosened and
the machine went down the hill
coming to a halt when it struck
a steel pillar on the Amundsen
building. This catastrophe was
followed by the gasoline escap-
ing and running into the engine
room of the building. There it
ignited and the flames spread for
many feet. Fire engines from
Deerfeld and Fit. Atkinson put
the fire out before serious dam
age resulted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-19

<OR years farmers have needed high rubber
- overshoe-easy to put and take off-warm
- and comfortable-one that could be easily
cleaned of the dirt of the barnyard.
There's overshoe like that ready for you this
winter With an all-rubber surface-snow-tight and
water -tight-lined with SOFT f1eece-the y. S.
Warus is just the thing you've been looking for
1t slips right on your leather shoes. You can
work In sticky mud all day, but when you get home
pail of water rinse at the pump washes the u S.
Warus as clean when you started. No chance for
dried mud to rot that smooth rubber surfaced
AT exactly the place where overshoes usually wear
out first, the u S. Walrus has been made strongest.
ITS sole consists of heavy layers of the finest rubber
All other points of strain specially reinforced
Ask your dealer to show you a pair of the u S.
Warus. Examine for yourself their wonderful built
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-19
Warm as an Arctic
washes off like a b
The ~ S." Walrus-porm BY farmers everywhere

to-wear construction. After you've worn a pair
a day or two, you'll realize why farmers everyw
are buying them.
Other types of ~. S." Footwear
bnilt for rough service
u. S. Boots have all the wear and comfort which the
cumulated improvements of ~ years have given tn
U. S. Bootees lace on over the sock like Leaf
shoe. You can wear them all day long in mud
water-your feet will stay dry and comfortable
The U. S. line of footwear has a type for every r
-arctics, rubbers, lovers" Every one is backed
over half century of experience The rubber Co
from our own charlottesville whole process of ma
facture is supervised by experts.
Always look for the u. S. Seal-it means solid "
and long service for your money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-19

"U. S." Boots-Reinforced
where the wear as hardest.
Made in all sizes and styles
Hip, Half hip, and Knee.
In red. black. and white
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18
THE CROSS AND THE MEDAL

'I'tif' determination of the British Govern
= ment to award the Victoria Cross to the
unknown American warrior is in full accord
with the sOlcmnity Of spirit CharnCterizing
the ceremonies in Westminster Abbey yes
tcrday
There is no need TO dwell upon the un-
graceful preudes. Nothing of dignity and
respectful punctilio was lacking from the
scene Of General Pershing's bestowal of the
congressional Medal of Honor upon the
unidentified English hero. The decoration.
which originated in the Civil War, can be
awarded only by the special act Of the Ma
ti"nal Legislature and for services Of trans
Cendont valor.
Il is rightly assumed that the unknown
soldier is srmbolicaI Of supreme patriotic
sacrifice. Precedent is duly shattered in the
congressional recognition Of rhe typical
warrior of n sister nation. our associate in
nm epic and terrible era
Tradition is similarly disrcgarded in the
Droroscd act of British reciprocity The
Victoria Cross dates from n royal warrant
OF lNIG. It's significance has been ftly pre-
served by tn" infreQu"ncy of its presenta
rion and the earned distinction of its recp-
tents.
The interchange oE cmbIcms is a tribute
10 >cntm"ui which is after all ineXpressbc
The profoundret emotions are not translat-
able IN objective terms But the attempt in
the present instance i poignantly sincere
That - it, essential virtue though no for
mality or show can measure up TO the
theme
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

the time required for the education Of the
children.
1t is interesting. if perhaps rather heart
less. to speculate upon th. possible effect OF
the threat Of blighted vacations. The ig-
nominy OF being left down" is as a rule more
strongly felt by the parent than the supposed
sufferer. But the prospect Of extending
school days clear into the recreation season
suggests n transfCrencc of paugs.
Dr. Broomc's conCcDtion is psyChologically
ingenious Who knows but that a frenzied
application TO school books might result as
the warm cntcing days of June draw nigh?
nder those circumstances perhaps even
fathers conventional longing TO be made
boy again just for tonight might he checked.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18
WHERE TIME Is MONEY

TIAT is an excellent suggestion by Super
/ ,nteudenr Broomr rnar ,Gumor sessions
Of the schools BE- held for Tie benefit of
backward children.
considerable number Of children each
vpar fail to qualify for promotion 10 the
next higher grade. In tue ordinary course
Of things they hav" to remain in their Old
grade another year. This delays by twelve
months the complexion ot their edu,ation
and it rosts th" taxpayers, accoring to DR.
Broome, at leort $25 Il term for each child
DR.. Broome would have s"hooIs open for
six weeks in the summer in which the chill
drrn who were not promoted might qualify
for the next higher grade. He thinks that
,yith three hours study a day most Of them
,rould be enabled to go on with their
classes.
But the saving Of money in the school
budget is the least important benefit that
would accrue The real saving would be in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

lntion are not actually involved in the new
treaty with Germany. The whole subject Is
still open for development on n variety of
lines none of which is crossed by a formal
joint pronOuncemcnt by Germany and the
United States TO the effect that the war is
over
The forcshadowcd favorable vote in the
Senate will not necessarily serve ms guide
TO world policy. It will simply remove some
Of the dead underbrush in the path of prog
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18
What DO You Knom?


I. Who was Thomas a Becket"
=. What are The Thirty.nine Artlcies'o
>. What three groups compose the Rau.
way Labor Board"
4. What is the origin of the word thug?
:. What is an estuary"
E. How many shiltugs make a "ouiJ" f.,
English monetary SLAMS. "
:. When does Indian Summer occlro
s. When and where did the battle hctweer
the Merrimac and the Monitor taIe
I' a check dated on a Sunday valid,
10 Where is Lake Chad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

Railroad executives and the chief Of the
Brorherhood of Engineers have reached an
agreement. They agree that the compromise
Suggestion Of the public group Of the Rail.
road Labor Board Is not feasible. The group
suggests that freight rates be reduced. that
the request for further wage reduction be
wlthdrawn and TINT the strike order be
recalled Whnt the railroad executives and
thp chief Of the brotherhood Of Engineers
moan is that they still think there is a
chance to bluff. What they may later real
ize is that when they are called the call may
be severe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

Nothing but a miracle can stop a walk
out Of railroad men. says the president OF
the brotherhood. Happily miracles are
happening every day
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

The fact that the latest quotation on
rubles is $1,000 to the dollar would seem to
show that the printing business, at least,
is tourishing in Russia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

The banks of the country record an in.
crease in deposits and discounts but don t
smile too broadly; railroad strike will
change all that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

Old John Barleycorn hasn't yet been
Knocked out, but he has acquired black
eye during the last few days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

Well, after all the congressional in.
vcstigation was designed to make the Ku
Kluxers look sick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18
SHORT CUTS
List to the railbirds railing

The prosperity that flies away in an
airplane usually comes back in an OK cart
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

The fact that friction in the Irish con
ference was followed by lively badnage Is
further cause for hopefulness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

If the strike evcntuatcs, motOrtrucks
and highways will share the strain with the
general public
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

"A football player must fight without
malice and without fear" says n football
expert. That is at once a tip, a warning
and summing up of conditions in every
line Of endcNYOr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

All signs point to the Washington con-
ference being ever so much bigger than its
name.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS
Daily Talks h Thinking Phiadephians Subjects They
KnOv Best

universities are so crowded that the authori-
lies hesitate to assume any new response
bility or engage in any new activity. The
services rendered by an extension depart
nent need not overtax the finances of an
institution. They rather allow the institu-
tiOn to make the maximum use of its re.
sources. resources which otherwise would
remain unused and of which the community
ordinarily would be deprived.
I'm every college and university there is
unused capacity both mental and physical
The average college professor is an indi-
vidual who cares not only for recognition
in his special field. but who demands oppor-
tunity for service. At times this oppor-
tunity may consist of preparing and deliv-
cring a lecture on special subject for civic,
educational. scientific or industrial Hssoci-
ations or societies. The professor Of chem
istry is only too glnd to develop adaptation
of laboratory tests in presenting the results
of study and investigation. The professor
of English welcomes the opportunity 10 aid
clubs and individuals in preparing selcCtive
reading courses and club studies. In fact,
every department Of the college or univCr-
sity and every major professor is eager and
willing to offer his services to the community.
They want to help. The community can and
will accept the service. After all ii is up
70 the college
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

Ford's railroad is the only one in the
United States exempt from the strike order,
The fact is interesting inasmuCh as the
fiivver may yet prove n big factor in the
pending controversy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

The same amouu Of money would put ten
or twelve bombing planes in commissions
Each Of them, competent authorities de-
clare. w"ld prov" more valuable in defense
rhan the coaS' defense gun. The rest is
common sense and simple arithmetic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

"Cnlcss the educational institution will
offer its resources to all it cannot expect
TO hold its place in the educational world,
for college to be of any great service must
grow out Of the community to which it owes
its existence and must be in absolute con-
tact with that community and its individual
members, offering all its resources and doing
all the good it can by supplying the cduca-
tOnal needs Of that community.
ANY institution which is not in close
touch with the community about 1t is bound
TO wither and tie The educational insttu-
plan Of extension and enlightenment to a
degree which is almost unthought Of by the
institutions of the East. We are getting
behind; %e are being lost in the rush of
progress. We must learn to do what others
are doing if We are to survive"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18
Research Was DiSregarded

''Ini comparatively recently IN" scope
nf educational extension was It'll" under,
stood. 4 few years ago lhc educational
institution was largely a teaching institution
in very restricted sense. As ID. j. {,
Fields. Of the Royal Canadian institute:
pointed out in his presidential address Of
Inst wear, 1T is only of recent times thar
the colleges and universities hay" regarded
research and extension as two of their chief
functions.
The departments of the Federal Gov
nrnmpnt have found that their work is
chiefly educational. In the spring Of 1917
The annual expenditure for education iV
volyod more than $50 600. including N"
work Of twenty different bureaus, commits
sions and departments. over 10 OF our
best colleges and universities maintained
extension departments. OF That number
seventeen Of the largest served annually
3G.23J persons through extension classes,
$50 900 through lectures, Loco ,OOO Ih "ugh
visual instruction. $50, ,OOO through club
service, $50. 900 through conferences. 1O,OOO
through general information. and, in nddi
lion. published and distributed nearly 800,
600 bulletins on various subjects. Ih" above
figures prove concIuSivcly that the extension
dcpartmpnt is quite as important from the
srandpoinr Of service. as any department in
an educational institution,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

Not the railroad executives nor the rail
road workers, but the public at large will
suffer most from a strike. The cost Of living
will go soaring again. and this time with
out a pay envelope TO match.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18
c. L. EYANSON
On the Trend Of Education

THE trend of education today is toward
l. all The peoplc---toward the community.
through its individual members without re-
gard to class or condition, according to {.
ID. Eyanson. head of extension work OF
DreXel Institute.
"Al are calling for and demanding
knowledge which will enable them to obtain
a better living than they would otherwise
be able to obtain.' said Mr.. Eyanson.
Accordingly, the growth of extension cdu-
cation is logical and inevitable develop
ment of the new demand for universal edu-
cation.
The university or college which adhercs
10 the policy of serving only those who are
fortunate enough TO be able to come TO ITS
halls is negligent in the service winch II
owes to the community. An educational m
sttution cannot ethically live unto itself
II must offer its resources TO all; II must
throw its doors open to all. Ii can no longer
saw. Come 10 us if YOU wish to acquire
knowledge II must rather say. I'VE Will
bring knowledge TO you; W" will bring 1t I"
thp shop, to the factory, to tn" home TO
the Office and to the community center.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18


/ with the narrowncsS Of his path.
FIRST tn" Western University, now the
University Of lIttsburgh, and later Column
bia University knew him, Our Of that
educational experience came his degrees of
A. NJ, Sc. D. and doctor Of engineering.
He carried the actual experience and skill
NJ thc shop with him when he became super
intpndent Of shops in the University of Pitts
hurgh and when through the course of years
be became consulting supervisor Of Pitts
hurgh's industrial schools
lie linked up brains with mechanical
craftsmanship education with knowledge
TrhSt was why he was chosen one of the
Planning Committee Of three 10 lay out The
nlan and scope of the great Carnegie In
lptitute OF Technology, when that notable
institution came into being twenty years OF
50 ago in Pittsburgh.
The positions of trust with which he has
becn honored cannot be counted on thc
singers Of ones hand.
Commissioner Conneley Is what the lat'
Governor Pennypacker would have described
as "a well worth while man. .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-18

Strange as il may appear. here are
people in this country who think the threat
"n"d railroad strike of more pubIi" impor.
tnncc than the difference Of opinion between
Judge Landis and Babe" Ruth.
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-05-30
OUR OWN INTELLIGENCE TESTS

trical wizard, asks applicants for
employment in his laboratories
series Of questions about the
relative humidity in India, the specific
gravity of helium and how many
mothers-in-law Henry the Eighth had.
These tests are to determine the in
telligence of the applicant.
|. Here are some questions that we
respectfully submit as more likely to
show the presence of gray matter and
ability to use it:
If farmer ships carload of sheep
and the price he gets is $5 short of
being enough to pay his freight bill,
how long will it take him to become a
millionaire?
If wheat drops 10 cents bushel
after the passage of a tariff for the
benefit of farmers, what will happen
when congress passes tariff for the
benefit of manufacturers
IT California lemon growers can't
afford to pick their fruit, because the
freight rate to New York is twice the
selling price, who gets the lemon?
1t 10 pounds of cotton, costing $1.50
to produce, are sold by the grower for
81, and make 60 yards of cloth, sold
back to the farmer for as cents a yard,
who is getting rich?
If Germany brought the world war
on herself by being too militaristic,
how long are we going to avoid war
with navy twice as large as Ger
many's?
If Republican, Democrat and a
Socialist, all believing in the same re-
forms, go to the polls and vote against
each other, how long is it going to
take them to get the reforms?
Chicago woman left $4,000 to
her dog. If the dog dies we pre-
sumo her husband will get it.
THE DISTINCTION
Wages-Something paid you for
what you do. Salary-Something paid
you for telling somebody else what to
DO. Income-Something paid you for
what your father did.
Do you remember when they
used to use yeast for bread-mak-
ing?
! Agents for the packers and grain
gamblers say that operation of their
businesses without government con-
troll or restrictions is Thoroughly
American" Negro slavery was also
American once.
The trouble with Mr.. Stillman
seems to have been that he didn't
live up to his name.
X
President Harding says he is in
favor of approximate disarmament"
An old topper, after taking his first
drink of "near beer" said, "Whoever
named that was certainly a rotten
judge Of distance" How good a judge
is Harding?
Dear Cut and Dried: Can any of
your readers solve the following prob
lens:
First-Wheat dollar bushel, rye
three pecks, how many potato peel
ings will it take to shingle meeting
house? 1
Second-If merchants, 1OO-per-cent
l.
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-05-30
THE DISTINCTION

Wages-Something paid you for
what you do. Salary-Something paid
you for telling somebody else what to
do. Misunderstanding paid you for
what your father did.
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-05-30
Cut and Dried
SAW AND SKIPPED

The politician who was running for
reelection called upon Quaker fam
lily and asked the wife, who came to
the door, to see her husband. y
"Have a seat and my husband will
see thee," the Quaker lady responded.
The politician waited for several
minutes but the husband did not show
up.
II thought you said your husband
would see me-" he said. I 4
'He has seen thee," responded the
Quaker lady, "but he did not like thy
looks so he went another way"
4 *
Cotton is king. And is in about E
the same position as most of the
kings at present. II
r. X * z.
''That was a great speech of yours
in favor Of the sales tax, Senator
Sorghum" said a constituent. cit
has me fully convinced except for one
trifing detail" s..=-, IS
"And what is that?" asked the
senator. ,,--
'That is, how is it going to help me
to pay increased prices for everything
I buy?" :
"Ah, WE'LL" returned the senator,
stno legislation is 1oo-per-cent per-.
feet" :
Mr.. Rockefeller's favorite verse
in the Bible is said to be, "Let
there be light" -