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Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28

Mrs. Ira S. Foote was Grand Rapids
visitor this week.
Norway Herring in Bulk at Votruba's
Cash Store. adv. 4x2
Mrs. C. A. Walter returned Monday
from visit at Owosso.
Leo Lalonde left Tuesday on a busi-
ness trip to Grand Rapids.
List of Jurors for the Mock Trial will
appear in next weeks issue. adv.
Mrs. |. C. Sellers returned home
Monday from a visit at Carlisle, KY.
Henry Bennett returned to Flint,
Monday, after few days visit here.
II. A. Goodman returned Monday
from business trip to Grand Rapids.
Dan Azerski left Tuesday for visit
with relatives at his home in Azipka,
Russia.
Mrs. A. Winkler of Bellaire was here
over Sunday. visiting her daughter, Miss
Louise Winkler.
% per cent off or all heaters at c. j..
Malpass Hdwe. Co. on our easy pay
ment plan. adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith OF Detroit
spent the week end at the home of her
brother, Frank Bretz.
Mrs. Maurice Gee, who has been
visiting relatives at Grand Rapids, re-
turned home Monday.
The East Jordan Study Club will
meet with Mrs. Wlnnifred Hite Tuesday
evening, February LIST.
| want to buy pork, veal, poultry,
hay, corn fodder or feed of any kind in
field or barn. c. j. Malpass. adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Dickie of McMil-
Ian were guests of her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. James Malpass, over Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Patrick and son, William,
returned to their home at Leslie, Mich,
Thursday, after visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Winters.
Let us fill your ice house. Will de-
liver to any place in town for Seven
Gents per cake. Francis Sonnabend,
Bowen's Addition, East Jordan. adv.
A record price for brood sow was
recently made at Lafayette, Ind, when
Model Giantess III, big type Poland
China, said 10 be the largest brood sow
in the world, sold for 81 200 at Colvert
Bros sale at Oxford, Ind. The sow's
spring litter of pigs sold for $4,000.
The purchaser of Model Giantess III is
Ray Atkinson, proprietor of the Wanda
Vista stock farm at Fowler, Ind. Col
vert Bros. bought her year ago at
Kansas City. paying 81, 300 for her.
Ben Wysong, driving down Bay
street, stopped his car wiped his eyes
and looked again. There was no mis-
take, il was man in natures bathing
suit sporting in the cold waters of the
bay. Mr.. Wysong speeded down town,
found his brother Charley and Charley
found Chief of Police Blacken. The
three hurried to the Mack Sennett loca-
ton on the bay shore. The bather was
still there, plunging and playing about
in the bay. They looked at the calen-
der, the sun, their watches and every
thing else that might indicate the time
of year. They knew it was warm but
they didn't know it was summer Then
Chief Blacken notified the state hospi-
tai and an attendant came and took the
bather home.-Traverse City Record
Eagle.
c. j. Malpass will buy your hay,
straw, or corn fodder in your barn or
delivered adv
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28

That fellow who suddenly came out
of his trance aud demanded to know
the denomination OF Mr.. Coolidge's
church shonld go back to sleep again.
The election is all over and even the
shouting has died down.
Flashing a bank book instead of a
roll is now considered the correct thing.
A closed book doesn't disclose the
smallness Of ones wad.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
Sayings of the Week.

Sayings of the Week.
"The thing we should dread is moi
the day of judgment, but the day of nc
judgment.
Religion is the reaction of the SOU
to the impulse of God
Judgment is not final act, it is 9
continuous process.
Conscience never takes a vacation,
Salvation isn't fire escape from
hell to heaven.
religion is natural and constitution
al. Take away the Bible, destroy
every creed and catechism, and burn
down every Synagogue, the God above
the stars, and the Soul below the stars
will remain"
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
WATER TAX NOTICE

Water tax for the quarter ending
Dec 30th is now due and payable at
my office over Hite's Drug Store.
After January 3lst, 10 per cent penalty
will be added.
G. E. BOSWELL,
City Treasurer.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Thomas Marshall, Pastor.

"The Church where your welcome
never wears out"
Sunday, Jan. 80, 1921.
1000 a. m.-"The Challenge of 8
World Task"
11:15-Sunday School,
800 p. m.-Junior Church.
ZOO p. m.-"Religion and Life"
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28


Preaching at HOO a. m.
Evening service-7:00 p. m.
Wed. prayer-meeting-7:0O p. m.
The special series of revival meetings
are continuing with good interest. A
spirit of Holy Ghost conviction is rest
ing upon the meeting and one soul has
been gloriously saved. Praise God for
ever!
Remember, people Of East Jordan
and vicinity, here is an opportunity
that you cannot afford to let pass by
hearing the gospel preached in its
pristine purity and power. Whether
you are rich or poor, young or old,
educated or illiterate, nicey-nice kind
of person or all out and out sinner, a
backslider or a hypocrite, in fact it
matters not how deep in sin you may
be or what your past life has been,
bear in mind, here the time, place and
privilege is offered you to prepare to
meet God in peace. Ii you are not
child of God, we feel perfectly safe in
saying, you should be.
Sermon subject Sunday evening,
Jan. 3Oth-"Multitudes, multitudes In
the valley of decision, for the day of
the Lord is near in the valley of
dicision." blackboard illustration.)
Be sure and come next Monday and
Tuesday nights and enjoy hearing the
two connecting messages on that inter-
esting subject: 1.-THE Tabernacle With
Its Furnishings, In Type And Anti
type" blackboard illustration.) And
then come all the other nights and
Sunday mornings too.
Welcome to our services.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. Burgess,
Pastors.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
Presbyterian Church Notes
Rev. John Duncan, Pastor

Sunday, Jan. 30, 1921.
1000 a. m.-"The Divine Purpose
of the Church."
1l:15-Sunday School.
600 p. NY. p. S. c. E.
ZOO p. m.-"Portrait of the Christ
The Good Shepard"
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
Notice to the Tax Payers
OF South Arm Township

The Tax Roll for the year 1920 is in
my hands for collection. l will be at
the ID. Z. Goodman Hardware store
on each Saturday to receive same.
ANNA l. KEAT
Township Treas.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
Latter Day Saints Church.

Sunday, Jan. 80, 1921.
1000 a. m.-Sunday School
HOO a. m.-Prayer Meeting.
ZOO p. m.-Preaching.
Wednesday,
ZOO p. m.-Prayer Meeting.
Friday
ZOO p.m.-Religo.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
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St. Joseph's Church.
d. M. Drinan Pastor.

Masses on LIST and 3rd Sunday Of each
month at 500 and High Mass at 1000.
Mass on End Sunday of each month
at 500 o'clock.
High Mass on 4th Sunday of each
month at 1000.
On 9Th Sundays Masses at 500 and
1000.
Masses on Holy days and Devotions
will be announced.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28

Regular meeting of South Lake
Lodge No. $50, X. of P. every Wednes-
day. All members please attend.
Visitors welcome.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
Church of God.

Hours of services:
Eastern Standard Time)
Sunday School-10;00 a. m.
Preaching at HOO a. m.
Evening service-7:00 p. m.
Wed. prayer-meeting-7:00 p. m.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-28
st. Johns Church.

st. Johns Church.
Bohemian Settlement.
High Mass on End Sunday of each
month at 1000.
High Mass on 4th Sunday of each
month at 800 o'clock.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-03-24
cENrERv1LLE NEWS.

Tho many friends of Mrs. Mary Brown.
hattar known as fDinksy Lee) will be sad
~ learn of her serious illness ut the home
II her mother Mrs. Richard Good. About a
YEAR apo Mr. Brown contracted severe cold
which developed that dreaded disease tuber-
culnsis Through nursing him Mrs. Brown
WAS stricken with the same last August. They
,rent west for their health while Mr.. Brown
seemed to improve, has wife grew worse Al
last her physician advised her to return home
and she came to Centeryille about two months
above whisper Physicians, mother and
friends have done every thing possible for
her recovery but to NO avail. She says she
IL inst waiting for that peaceful sleep that
comes to all who die in the Lord.
We have had several local thunder storms
which ended in beautiful snow this morn.
ing once again we will get our heavy
wraps out. lay aside our spring bonnets
and declare Mother Nature has not finished
Mrs Carriger Of Mason City and Mrs.
Rachel Turner of Fairfield have been in our
city several days visiting and speaking
words of comfort to Mira. Brown IN ner hour
Mrs. Leonard Lewis entertained at . four.
course dinner Saturday evening Mrs. Rachei
Turner and Mrs. John Hicks.
Mrs Mildred Mayfeld entertained several
ladies at 9 o'clock breakfast Sunday morn.
ing Mrs Turner Of Fairfield being the guest
Rev. Afford addressed large audience al
the white Methodist church Sunday evening
II being . special meeting OF the Epworth
league Rev Afford is an able speaker and
his address was greatly enjoyed by all pres
arf r
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MARsHA1LrowN ITEMS.

association me. with With the second Baptist
a success both spiritual and financial. The
amount raised while here was. over three
Sey sssn Receptions by the
Baptist Mission circle which they all en-
oysa cSme again brothers the Mis-.
they were served delicious lunch assisted
win be with Mrs: Eva. Williams.
The Sunday school is making preparations
Rev. F. Q. Boiling preached q soul stirring
| sermon and also Rev. G. E. Greene.
Rev. o. B. pastor is conducting week of
Mrs Grant jackson was called to Daven-
| port by the sad news Of the death OF her
The young men Of the city have organized
an Athletic club.
The Paul %osr ns1
man If the Literary department as follows
The Life Of lincoln. Mrs. Agnes Gilmore !;
Dnab. .sa reading. Miss Agnes Gilmore; cur:
reading read asp's Mrs 6. R. es Warn. ~ lumbar
/ The Baptist executive board convened q,
the Second Baptist church Tuesday, March
i Miss Agnes Gilmore entertained q few
friends at dancing party Monday evening
honor Of ar or1si Massay Of e st. Paul
1 Tuesday evening.
Mrs: orxsi Msssay, H Wsednesds ss' evening. 40
The Baptist Ladies Aid met with Mrs
Martha Gilmore Friday.
Mrs. Flora Burton and Mr.. John G8nd,
were quietly married Thursday evening.
Mrs; Rosance Jackson and MI. and Mrs. Ed
ward Robertson are our sick list.
The Methodist Ladies Aid gave socia
: Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson were called t
Davenport by the sad news OF the death o
their sister, Mrs. George Allen.
The Baptist Sunday school will hol
The A. NJ. E. church will hold their Easte
program Sunday afternoon.
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MT PLEASANT NEWS

Rev Torpley of Burlington, who has been
here assisting Rev Handy in his revival
meeting returned to his church last Saturday
night. After short visit with his family at
the city to continue his fight against sin.
Much interest is being taken in the re-
vival at the Second Baptist church. Both
Revs. Torpley and Reynolds preaching some
strong sermons.
Mrs. Douglas Robinson entertained for din
ner last Thursday Rev. and Mrs. Handy,
Rev. Reynolds and Rev. Torpley.
Mr. Lewis Page of Chicago is visiting at
the home Of his sister, Mrs, Bert Bramble.
Rev. J. Reynolds left Monday night for
Marshalltown to attend the executive board
of the Baptist church He returned later to
resume his labors in the revival. Rev. Rey-
nods is fine speaker.
Both A. E. and Baptist church are pre-
Mrs Amanda Bartlett entertained Rev.
Hubbard to six clock dinner last Sunday
Mrs. Eugene Patterson and daughter,
Wenonah attended the banquet in Fairfield
last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. j. H. Handy entertained the Busy
Bee society last Monday afternoon. A
very pleasant time was spent by all present
At the recent organization Of the BE
ginners Band in the Junior High school
we are glad to see.. three Of our colored
boys. Joe McCane, Chester Hunt and Will
Greenup. @
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cr.AR1HpA NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn Of Red Oak was in
the city Wednesday looking after some
Our sl regular . service sunday. The pastor
sath m%SEnE ana
Christ" Marx 1915. Evening, Jesus Sets
New. Standard OF Living Our revival meet
Jones, pastors wife in charge, assisted by
The juvenile missionary pie social wT !.
z The The Mite Missionary society, Of St, %.
cob's A. NJ. E. chapel met at the residence
Of business the ladies were served by the
Rev. Hoiley Of Kansas City. Mo; e, F.:
third Tuesday with Mrs. Lizzie Oldham.
Rev G.. u Holley Of Kansas City. Mo was
II Time sis sna is 2.
While in the, city he was the guest OF pastor 20
and wife and preached 2. ~ Jsc9Sss a: n;
JUL. Fountain, j.. missionary met With
M regular 9ean. Il
journed to meet the , third Friday IN March.
An mail and contradictions for Rev. G. P.
Jones. mail same to 200 North Tenth street,
Clarinda Iowa, which is head OF the circuit
ghieh CIRCUIT comprises Gs.i1 GIove osceola
day night t. at the home Of tie pastor. After
the club to = twoscourse lunch. They com
and rally. sunday March 8.
Of Mrs. Martha Oldham Of Hastings. Neb.
While While il the eiy she Is stopping with her
Mrs Emma johnson and son Fred Johnson
and wife motored over from Gravity to the
were guests at dinner ct AR and Mrs. Geo.
Jones on South Fourteenth street
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Our Neiigbors
osKALoosA. IS0.MA.

The Sunday schooI is rehearsing for their
Easter progrsm next Sunday. One of Gem
teryilie's youngest and most talented sing
era will appear on program next SUNDAY IN
the person Of Miss Ruth letter and also her
sister Miss Helen Jeter, who played Tor her,
Of Evans, Iowa will also appear on the pro-
Trsm next Sunday. They are planning to
make this one of the greatest events or the
season and they will.
Mr. and Mrs Art Brown entertained Kew.
Booker and Rev. r. p Palmer at Q clock
dinner last Friday week !,
Mr. and Mrs A.. g.. Clark entertained
Mrs @. Taylor and daughter, MISS =, Al. lay
Ior out for dinner last lnursday They en-
Mrs. John Frederick left last Thursday
for Usage to the bedside OF her sick father
Residents of OskalcosA are beginning 70
aat creens last week. The heavy rains are
mat sending them in abundance. Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip letter and daughter left Monday
for their home in Centeryille. Iowa
Rev Booker passed through oskaioosa
Mr. ANDY Bed has been doing little
ourdoor remodeIing for Miss L. Hobbs this
Mrs Elias Hobbs has been confined at
boma this week with tonsiitis.
Mrs Oscar Smith has been In town this
week getting two teeth extracted
Miss Ruth Bagiey was operated on last
week for a goiter. w.,
Cordeiia johnson. daughter OF Mrs VIII
bur Johnson is suffering with pneumonia
Miss Garter OF Macon. Mo-, Is visiting
at the home of Mrs Geo. Zones
THE announcements for the week: Lunch-
eon at Mrs Stewards residence Friday
evening. Easter practice Wednesday eve
ming ct the church.
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~ - gtE-s ~
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court of the State OF
I Iowa, in and for Polk County: May
term, A. D. 1921.
George Wegienek,
Plaintiff.
VS.. .a "
Myrtle Wegienek,
Defendant.
To Myrtle Wegienek:
You are hereby notified that the Pc
tition of the plaintiff in the above en-
titled cause is filed in the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa,
claiming Of you an absolute divorce
from the bond Of matrimony ON thu
grounds Of cruel and inhuman treat
ment, drunkenness, and keeping COM
pany with other men.
For further particulars see petition,
and unless you appear thereto and de.
fend before noon of the second day OF
the next term, being the May term OF
said Court, which. will commence at Des
Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the sec
lond day Of May, 1921 default will be en-
tered against you and judgment ana de-
cree rendered thereon.
Dated this eighteenth day of March
1921.
Gertrude E. Rush,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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CLINTON ITEMS.


NJ; John Bradford Of Davenport, grand
annual visit to Mcneil lodge couple Of
weeks ago. The lecture which he delivered
was preceded by q supper to the Masons and
their families.
The Iowa Social club will be the guests OF
honor at dinner to be given by the TWEEN.
tieth Century club Tuesday evening, March
90.
The plantation concert given on Tuesday
evening, March Is by Mrs. NJ. Holiday at
Bethel A. NJ. E. church was q success. A
good crowd was present and q good sum
was realized. which was given to the trus.
tees.
What has happened to some former news
contributors of the Bystander9 It has been
q long time since we have heard from them.
News is what popularizes paper Neighbors
let US hear from you.
A supper and cantata will be given at
Bethel A. NJ. E. church on Friday, March 25
under the auspices Of the Pastors aid.
General Robinson, who has been ill for
several months is recovering, fact his
The Easter program Of Bethel A.. NJ E..
Sunday school will be held on Sunday eve
ming.
Mrs. olwal Wilder and brother in law
Benny Wilder celebrated their birthday an.
niversaries at the home of the former in
Lyons on Saturday evening, March 10. The
evening was enjoyed with music, games and
dancing. In the guessing contest Misses
Fredabelle Aikens and Juanita O'Neal were
the winners.
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1 BANIsHEs TAPE-WoRM

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fered how much you have doctored-
how many times you have been told
your Ease is incurable-I positively
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will and the worst case Of stomach trou-
Bile Except cancer) and expel any tape
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You must get satisfactory results or yon
are ont nothing. Don't suffer another
minute send me your name and address
aoday and get FREE PROOF by return
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Gertrude E. Rush,
Attorney for Plaintiff.

back from Ga1esburg, III, where he has
been conducting a meeting for DR.. r.
Thomas, when he entered his pulpit Sun
day morning. The first prayer from in
the congregation the holy fire came
down and Rev. Rhonenee preached and
sins was convert in the meeting. Rev.
Rhonenee have taken in more people
since he has been in Burlington than has
been taken in in ten years. A full
house all the time A meeting every
night in the week and sometimes two
each night. God bless our dear pastor,
and his good family.
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couNc11 BLUFFS ITEMS.

The Sfewardess Board and Willing Work
e-s. auxiiiaries Of Bethel A. NJ e. church OF
this city presented their pastor, Rev. j. r
sims. b B.. as birthday gift. box of
fine shirts and many other things. Mrs
Richardson, president Of the Stsyardess
Board and Mrs Hswfhcrue on behalf OF the
Willing Workers presented the gifts.
While al were merry and happy, IN walks
MI. Blake with & large bucket of ice cream
and enioyed ourselves to the full The pas.
tor and wife invite ron to come again, March
q 1922. or sooner IL il is possible
The Rev and Mrs Sims were on the sick
list. but they are shout OF now. This was
fne and restoring medicine. they recommend
1t other pastors.
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s.cond ou.rtsriy Meeting.

The second quarterly meeting of the Bethel
April 8 instead OF March At. Rev. P. n.
Lewis Of Sioux City, lows. viii ofheiate IN.
stead Of Rev. T. B. Stovsll, P. =.
March 10. It was grand success. Mrs.
Payne and Mrs. Herndon made things go. II
n 4 wonder how many different ways people
can dress. and the kind Of dresses with their
different part sand colors. with big. pieces
and little pieces, black. white. red. blue: yell
low, green, and with AL the colors of the
raiuhoW -...g - H.-..
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BURLINGTON ITEMS.

Palm Sunday was highly enjoyed at
both churches Baptist. Rev. A. l..
Trophy, D. D. and Rev. C. H. White,
d. D., are doing grand work here in
Burlington. The church at this time is
at its highest spirit.
st. John Is A. NJ. E. church. Rev. Mat
thew r. Rhonenee, who has just came
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6k955fNzf NOTICE.

6kidtNAf NOTICE.
In the District Court OF the state OF
Iowa. in and for Polk County: May
term, A. d. 1921. rP
Beatrice Richardson,
Plaintiff,
We.
Opal Richardson,
Defendant.
To Opal Richardson:
You are hereby notified that the petl,
ton Of the plaintiff in the above entltieG
cause is filed in the Office Of the Clerk OF
the District Court Of the State OF Iowa,
in and for Polk County, Iowa, cialming
Of YOU an absolute divorce from the
bonds of matrimony on the grounds OF
cruel and inhuman treatment.
For further particulars see petition
and unless you appear thereto and de.
fend before noon Of the second day OF
the next term, being the May term OF
said Court, which will commence at Des
Moines. Polk County, Iowa, on the Sec
ond day of May, 1921 default will De en-
tered against you and Judgment and de-
cree rendered thereon.
Dated this sixteenth day Of March,
1921. -,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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ENDS STOMACH TROUBLE
Chamberlain'S Cough

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Chamberlain Cough Remedy is q
favorite with the mothers Of small chill
dren for colds, Group and whooplng
cough. It's pleasant tastesand the prompt
cures which it effects has won the good
opinion Of mothers everywhere. As this
remedy contains no opiums or other mar
cotic it may be given as confidently to
baby as to an adult.-Adv.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-03-24

When your liver and bowels become
torpid get bottle Of Chamberlain g
Tablets. They will tone up your liver
and cause gentle movement Of his
bowels. They also improve the diges-
ton. ADV.
The state herald., 1921-02-15
FELT SOMETHING WAS WRONG
Youngsters Experience Made Him
Doubt Whether His Prayers Wsrs
Really Acceptable.

In the smoking room Of La Franco
on q cool. rough. windy day. George
Gould said:
"These winter passages arc uns
pleasant, but they're never dangerous.
zone bleak December day was sit.
ting. wrapped up In furs and rugs. In
a sheltered corner Of the promenade
deck Of a Cunarder. The seas were
mountains high. The good old boat
seemed to stand on her head one min.
ute. and the next she reared right up
on her hind legs.
"A tiny tot OF boy made bis way
cautiously to the young and pretty
matron seated next me. He steadied
himself against her deck chair and
said:
".Siammn. is 1t wrong to pray that
we get home safeT
"'0f course not. darling.
"Well.' he went on, I've been
kneeling on locker trying to pray
that We arrive safe In port. and each
time begin the ship heaves up and
throws me on the deck
The state herald., 1921-02-15
HlMALAYAs IN SECOND PLACE
Exploration In Tibet Have Revealed
Existence Of q More Massive
Mountain Range.

Among the greatest results aciieSed
By the Hedin explorations in Tibet
was the discovery Of q continuous
mountain chain. 700 miles long.
stretching east and west, and which.
taken as whole. is the most massive
range on the crust Of the earth. Its
average height above sen level II
greater than that Of the Himaiayas,
and although Its peaks are from 1000
to 5000 feet lower than Mount Ever
est. its passes average 5000 feet high
er than those OF the Himalayas.
The eastern and western parts Of
this range were known before. but the
central and highest part. In Bongbn.
was unexplored previous to Doctor
Hedin's visit. He crossed ten passes
In the range.