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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
SPRING HILL SCHOOL.

One hundred and thirty-ive pupils have been enrolled up to this date All pupils are well pleased with theil teachers and seem to be working well The teachers are MT. and Mrs. L. F Burnett of Pleasant Valley.
 Two dozen new seats have beer placed in the building lately.
 The snow which fell Wednesday night hindered several from attending school the latter part of the week.
 Roy Ball was unable to come to school Friday,
 The literary society is doing some nice work. An interesting program was rendered last Friday afternoon by group number one. Group number two will render a program next Fri day afternoon. The leaders of the groups are Susie Elliott of number one and Orean McCollum of number two. You are invited to the society on Friday afternoons.
 We have two basketball teams here Spring Hill is not dead yet.
 January 19.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
MARCUS HILL.

Several from here were in Enola Saturday on business.
 Lee Brown went to Little Rock Sat urday to see his sister, who was burned oon an oil stove.
 R. K. Perry and wife of White Oak were visitors in our midst last week.
 Cattle and hogs are dying in our community.
 Rev. Langford of Vilonia filled his appointments Saturday and Sunday at the Valley.
 Rev. Freels preached at the Penta- costal shed Sunday and Sunday night.
 Preaching next Sunday at this place and singing in the afternoon.
 Enola, you are due the rabbit. New Home wanted to know why cotton was so low now. The reason is that when the election came off the way 1t did the men that bought cotton and the men that had money were afraid to risk the party that was elected, so here it goes. But of course New Home hates to shell down the corn and would too. So good luck to you all
 Union Valley ball team didn't go to Cross roads Saturday on account of the mud, but will go next Saturday if it is favorable. Naylor team will come here January 29. Any team that wants game write Lyman Reedy or Ernest Hoggard, Holland, Rt. l.
 January 19.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
CYPRESS VALLEY.

There has been lots of moving around in this community for the last few days. Ben Laster has moved where Walter Suiavan lived; Mir. Burchett has moved where Ben Las ter lived; Will Conway has bought from Mir. Flake and moved; Kavie Conway has bought from Will Conway and moved back home; Marion Col lins has moved back from Little Rock.
 David Davis couldn't get a wife here, so he and his brother, Willie. will leave for Dewitt Monday.
 Bill Edwards came very near go- ing with a girl last Sunday. He rode along behind the buggy that she was in.
 Mrs. W. L. Sulavan went to Happy Valley to see her sister, Mrs. Shad- ridge, last week.
 Walter Sulavan and Jim Laster killed hogs last Friday.
 Mrs. Marion Collins is very sick.
 Little Birty Lou Sulavan is sick at present.
 Mrs. Homer Suiavan of Newport has been visiting w. L. Sulavan and wife.
 Sunday school was fine last Sun day. Let everybody come next Sun day.
 January IS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
SIXTEENTH SECTION.

Mrs. Mollie Cochran is improving after five-weells' spell of pneumonia.
 The baby of James NJ. Robins of Conway was laid to rest in the Six teenth Section cemetery last We'd nesday,
 Mrs. Dollie Pool is on the sick list.
 O. ?, unter has his new store com pleted now,
 C. II Starry and Pat NcGinly of Camp Pike were guests at T. W. Rus sells Sunday
 Our school is doing nicely under the management Of Prof. R. N. Moore.
 Ebert Orsborn has moved near Baugh Chapel.
 Nalisses Beatty of Oklahoma is wis iting his brother, H. L. Beatty, of this place.
 Everett Griffin and family visited his brother-in-law, E, Fleming, Sun. day
 January IS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
QUITMAN.

The first snow of the season fell here Wednesday night and Thurs day morning.
 Mrs. w. K. Elliot is able to be out again after severe attack of la grippe.
 Rev. J. w. Campbell of Atkins came in Wednesday to spend a few Jays with friends and look after some business.
 Dr. w. M. Allison is out again after being confined to his room for about six weeks.
 J. R. Martin spent several days of last week in Little Rock with his nephew. Earl Martin, who was there under treatment of a specialist, and sent him to western Texas in hope of improving his health.
 Hunters could be heard Friday and Saturday in all directions and as a reward many rabbits and few pos sums were brought in.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
NEW LIBERTY.

Dave Bryant of this place. who has been very low with pneumonia, is i'm. proving at this writing. Andy Rob. erts of this place Is moving to Nor. rilton.
 F. D. Utiey is visiting his daugh- ter, Mrs. Keathley of this place.
 Carl Blair of Blackfork has moved in our vicinity. We welcome him.
 Grandma" Newman has gone tc New Home to visit her son, J. H Karber.
 Sunday school was we'll attended at this place Sunday. We enrolled seveh new scholars, and expect some more new ones next Sunday.
 Bud Fortner and daughter of Beryl attended Sunday school here Sunday.
 Rev. Parks of this place preached at Beryl Sunday.
 Rev. Thompson will preach here the fifth Sunday at II o'clock.
 E. L. Blessing and wife visited at Blackfork Saturday and Sunday.
 We are expecting our new song books by next Sunday and if they come we will have some fine singing as we have several good singers in our community.
 w. s. Hopkins and wife are rejoic- ing over the arrival of new girl at their home.
 January 19.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
SALTILLO.

We was visited last week by light sleet and snow which were enjoyed by the hunters. as it was the first snow since 1918.
 Mrs. Lima Martin is reported sick.
 W. l.. Johnson is moving on his place which he bought from E. L. Park
 Mrs. Ethel Park and Miss Jamie visited Mrs. Hester Metzger Sunday
 Albert Brown and wife have mov- ed in our community and will tend land with c. B. Martin.
 The singing class have ordered some new song books and will sing Satur- day night and Sunday afternoon.
 January 19.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
REEVES SCHOOLHOUSF.

Old Mothe Earth was robed in white a few days last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Spears spent the week end visiting relatives at Greenbrier.
 Rev Campbell preached three very interesting sermons at the Baptist church Saturday night and Sunday. We would welcome him again.
 We regret very much to note the death of Grandma" Wilson. The berieved family have our most heart. felt sympathy.
 Msr. Hugh Hamilton of Manning IS visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs B. F. Stewart.
 Bailey Allinder of Conway visited Ozro Tyler of this place Sunday.
 Misses Buell. and Willie Kennedy entertained quite a crowd of young folks Sunday afternoon.
 Guy Robins, who got hurt last week when a horse fell on the pavement with him, is improving.
 MT. and Mrs. Ezra Webb entertain ed for dinner Sunday Misses Lottie and Ruth Webb, Miss Czerda Turner and Lonnie an dGuy Webb.
 MT. and Mrs. J. M. Glenn of Canev visited at J. I. Robinson's Sunday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hugh Stermer of Conway were Sunday visitors at this place.
 January 19.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
BECKETT MOUNTAIN.

Health is very good at this writing, except bad colds.
 Sunday school and church were well attended Sunday. Rev. Stroupe preached a fine sermon.
 Opie Presley and family were on the Mountain Sunday.
 John Sparrows and wife of Shady Grove visited at Ed Wilson's Sunday
 The Mountain basketball team played Rosebud Saturday, Rosebud winning.
 Ad O'Quin is at Conway attending court.
 The snow seemed to be enjoyed by the rabbit hunters.
 Some of the farmers have begun to blow for another crop, but we hope they will take good advice and not plant so much cotton and raise more feedstuf and something to eat.
 January 19.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
HAPPY VALLEY.

Health is good except bad colds. Rev. Thompson filled his regular appointments here Sunday.
 Henry Griffin of Greenbrier visited in the Valley Saturday.
 The Misses Matthews of Greenbrier visited in the Valley Saturday night Miss Davy Cardin is not improv- ing very fast.
 January 19.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20

For sick headache, backache, heart burn, nervous weakness and constipa- tion, Prickly Ash Bitters is the rem edy that men use. It purifes the bow els, tones the stomach, clears the brain, sweetens the breath, restores energy and cheerfulness. Price S1.25 per bottle. Florence Drug Co.,, Special agents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-20
J January IS

Avoid irregularity in the bowel movement, it leads to chronic consti- patton; a condition that poisons the blood and breeds disease Prickly Ash Bitters is mans remedy for putting the system in order Price SIPS per bottle. Florence Drug Co.,, Special Agents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
GRAND 1hEATER TONIGHT

Another of Viola Dana's delightful
nhotodramas will be presented at the
Grand theater tonight and Wednes.
dav when "The Match Breaker,
adapted from the story OF meta
White is shown.
This Dallas NJ. Fitzgerald proauc-
ton for Metro prese nts the vlyac,ous
star as a sort of female Sherlock
Holmes, who, finding she is only mt
ted to steal other girls sWeethearts
makes a professional occupation Oh ~
with the idea of, rescuing susceptible
males from the schemes OF designing
females. Among her first customers
are a father and sou, and 1t IS tne
exciting episodes connected with
vamping the recalcitrants that gives
the popular little star plenty OF OPP
portunity to show her poppy. person.
ality in her newest pro>1uc.lCn.
In the cast supporting MISS Dana
are Jack Perrin, Edward Joosom'
Julia Calhoun, Wedgwood NOVEL;;
Kate Toneray, Lenore Lylrard' free
Kelsey and Arthur Milette,: some OF
whom have been seen IN previous
Dana productions.
Pathe News and Snuo foNato
comedy complete the program.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
HAS ADDED ToEvoCABULARY
Making important Additions to
the Italian Language.

Commander Gabrielle d'Annunzio has
become coiner Of words. Aside
from having special d'Annunzio
dictionary compiled and published by
some enterprising Italian publishers
to assist his leaders in knowing the
meaning of words not found in the
ordinary dictionaries, the premier
Italian poet and adventurer let's very
few weeks pass without promulgating
some new addition to; the Italian vo-
cabulary. .-..,a..@ .l e,
The former dictator, Of Fiume is in
a quiet retreat. Various pilgrimages
are made to him by men, who were
adventures With him in the Quarnero
enterprise. Some Of them asked him
for a new name for cognac. He said:
"There is but one name for cog
nae and that is 'arzente,' which signi-
ties that it is the very force of the
Wine." -s%'s- .....,.,
He inquired how the people Of Flor
ence were taking his suggestion that
the name of Florence be changed from
the present Italian name of FirenZe to
FiOrenza, meaning "a city of flowers"
The pilgrims stated the people of the
town welcomed the idea and may
adopt his proposal.
The poet is doing little literary
work while there are no more Fiume
fields to conquer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
II NEWS OF THE THEATRES

S.
they could get closeup OF the
two famous comedians. "--
Mr.. Fairb snks and his company OF
players, extras and others were about
to board train for San Francisco,
where they were to shoot some scenes
in his latest production for the big
Four" whic ! has been entitled "rhe
Mollycoddle, and which will be the
feature at tie Rex theater today.
/. Among those making the trip We're
Ruth Renick, who will play the fem
mime lead in the picture; Victor Flem-
ing, director; Tom Geraghty, scenario
writer; Betty Bouton, Adele Earring
ton, Louise Hipne. Mr.. Stewart, Mr..
Hughes, Pat,l Burns, A. MacQuarrie,
Rex Trunmire, Fred Perkins, Charles
Stevens, Harry Thorpe, Dick Hola-
han, Verp on Hoagland, Edmund
Goeble, c. Warrington, William Nc
Gam and others. = -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
FILM AUTHOR PRAISES
THE GREAT PROFIT

Bennett Ray Cohen, who wrote the
scenario for "The Great Front, re-
leased by re Pictures colrporatlon'
and starring Edith Storey, has to his
credit a long list of photoplay sue
cesses. His latest triumph Will be
shown at the Elko theater Tor two
days beginning tomorrow, "ednes-
day. .--,s. ~ go. r
81 consider The Great Profit, an
unusually good vehicle for MISS
Storey" said Mr.. Cohen, "for it hts
her talents perfectly. In it she is able
to do a splendid bit Of characteriza-
titon, first that of slangy East SIDE
cir. land then comes the gradual
awakening, the conversion of the girl
into a fine young woman.
"The Greater Profit" thanks to
good direction, has been made into a
splendid production, all things con-
sidered. 1t strikes very timely note
in that it's theme deals with profit
eering. Still this does not dominate
the story. 1t is made subordinate to
charming love theme, with which
the plot is interwoven.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Observation-Disclosures
PROGRAM FOR
.. ruIJRsDAY ONLY AT GRAND
)CRAM FOR

This weeks vaudeville program,
showing Thursday only at the Graho
theater. starts off with noveie S
musical and dancing act, IN Wnich
Monte LeCroix, known as the orig,
inal silver-heels dane en-, VINO as a
revelation of the ter. psichorean a a1!
snecializing in step dancing. = ms
eppe,,;nr NUMBERS on the harmonlca
and on the guitar liven the audience
and prepare them for Gladys van n
DYKE and Brother whose playiet Is 5
called SELLING Love-, Starr ana
Starr Starr appear as the third act, billed
az an eccentric comedy duo, and are
On the bill for laughing purposes only.
Vontello and lima, late of the Follies
Rerpere, Paris, France, offer = new
line of novelty gymnastics. Madame
Nina, the only lady in the world 90
inc a balancing act on the ring' mas
inst finished an eight weeks engage
ment at the New York Hippodrome.
Carmel Meyers in - Daughter OF
the Law" thrilling story OF a BEAU u,
tiful y,oman's daring adventure Will
he the picture program which pre-
codes the vaudeville both afternoon
and evening on Thursday only at the
Grand the ater.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
King Of SIenboards.

Probably the most elaborate sign
board ever exhibited was that of the
White Hart at Scole, Norfolk, Eng
land. Sir Thomas Browne, in 1868,
described it as the "noblest signpOst
in England, about and upon which
are carved a great many stories us
Of Charon and Cerberus,. Actaeon
and Diana, and many others" This
king of sEsnboards was erected in
1855. and is said to have cost over
fI,OOO. 1t was in existence up till the
end of TIE Eighteenth century, and
possibly may still be preserved some
where or other.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
TWO INGREDIENTS THAT
SIMPLY SPELL ROMANCE

"Moonlight and Observation-Disclosures
more could one ask of Dan Cupid!
Add Mary Miles Minter and you have
an irresistibel combination. Which
goes to show that Realart certainly
knew what they were doing when they
secured this wonderful stage success
for the latest vehicle to bring their
inimitabIe star before the public.
The Elko thcater will display this
corking comedy-drama tonight, last
times. The unusual complications that
arise from Mary's two trial engage
ments offer unlimited opportunities
for real humor.
Monte Blue and Guy Oliver, who
have not appeared with Miss Minter
ysincethe release of "A Cumberland
Romance" nearly year ago, are
again seen in. support of the star.
Needless to add, Monte Blue is again
the victorious lover of the little hero
inc.
Another pleasing number on to-
nights progranJ at the Elko is the
comedy featuring Brownie" the
wonder dog and Little Peggy, the
baby actress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
TIE BRM7IJl DAILY PIONEER
Got "Demiiohn" From Persia.

The term demijohn Is said to be a
corruption of the name Damagan, a
town in northern Persia, once famous
for its glassworks. The word was first
used by the French in the form dame
jeanne" probably in accordance with
the humorous cOlloquial use Of proper
names in connection with vessels, COM
mon in all languages, in the same way
in which Jack" and "iill'' are used in
English. In the English adoption of
the word as "demijohn," the first sylla-
BILE is corruption Of the French
"dame" and would therefore be with
out reference to the quantity held by
the vessel.' .,' , t}r% Ooh : " f.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Primitive Living in Siam.

Apart from drugs, few xylogo-
graphs, some crude adornments for
women, Il little silk and felt, and a
few. simple woven tissues, no prod
ucts OF native skilled labor are on
the mark ct in Siam. And even much
Of what: is produced in these few
lines u.s. merely an imitation Of west
ern ard eastern art. Small indus
tries supply only the most urgent
needs of the lower classes Tile rich
people buy their luxuries from abroad,
and the poor make shabby shift with
the cheaper fabrics.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
"Reuatta" is Venetian,

A contest between boats, whether
canoes, sailing or motor boats, is
called "regatta." This word was Dor
rOwed from the Italians, who used it
in connection with the boating con-
tests on the Grand canal in Venice.
The same word. however. meant
to haggle over prices. The first "re-
gatta'' to be held in England took
but of course this wasn't by any means
the first boat race held in England.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Silent Alteration,

What surprises me most about Scot
land, writes a visitor, is not the alb
sence Of haggis and the kilt, Or the
presence Of finely metaled roads, but
the silence of the BARRIERS shops
Artist and client say nothing more
essary for the success of the oper-
alton in hand. When l remarked on
this phenomenon to much-traveled
Scot, aye" he commented, they're
both thinking hard about the tip
London Post. 49,,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
A Freak Dinner.

Freak dinners, says London Sketch.
are no new invention; they are as
Old as the first rich and greedy men.
One that took place some generations
ago was held at Carlton house, Pail
Mall. There were over 1000 guests,
and the itwoo chief features of the oc-
casion We're Big SAM a porter eight
feet high,, andSa fnaalr!bbllse canal down
the center of ,fhe. AlHl table filled with
living sold pnd silver fish.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Knights Needed Large Horses.

Before the days of tournaments
large horses were almost unknown in
England. The need Of powerful
mount to carry knight in armor led
breeders to develop the type Of steed
that eventually gave rise to the modern
British breeds of draft horses.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Coracle Still Used in Wales

The. coracle, or skin boat, used by
the ancient Britons, framed of wicker
work and cOvered/ with hides. still
survives on the rivers of Wales and
western Ireland. where the fishermen
consider it the safest craft for stormy
weather.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
"Crescent" Is Increasing Moon.

Whether the moon be waning or
waxing, it is called "crescent" until
It becomes Il half-moon Or disappears.
Strictly speaking. however, the term
should not be used for the waning
moon. Crescent" is derived from the
Latin "creScens,' which means in
creasing, 50 that the crescent moon
is really the 'increasipg' and not the
"waning" moon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Facts About SHAVING.

According to- a calculation -madethy
a German physician, man who has
shaved himself for fifty, years las
spent $50 days of II hours each, stand
ing before a mirror With his razor IN
his hand-lndianapol News.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Possibilities Of the Reindeer.

Many people consider it not at all
improbable that some day reindeer
raising In, Alaska may vie with cattle
raising in this country. OF course, it
would be number of years before
this could be brought about, but the
beginning has been made and it is
easy to see that the possibilities are
bOundleSS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Dust Necessary. for Existence.

Dust plays an important part in our
existence. But for the fine particles
in the air, we would have no rainfall.
rs the moisture would not condense
without them, and without the refrac-
ton of the dnst our daylight would
be far less brilliant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Had Showed Himself Too Smart.

$50 you haven't made Smudger your
partner. after all?" said Smith to his
business friend. "And I will tell You
why Smudger was engaged to my
wife before I married her, and I don't
believe in becoming too friendly with
q man who has proved himself to be
more wideaWake than I am IT,,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Active Mind of Double Worth.

The blessing of an active mind,
when it is in good condition, is that
it not only employs itself, but is al
most sure to be the means of giving
en- Employment to others-Anon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Women Excel in Seed Tests.

One branch of agriculture in which
women are said to excel men is seed
testing and analysis. Many women
are employed in this work in various
state departments of agriculture.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
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Thought Worth Pondcrinq.

It IS q. sad: weakness In us, after
all; that the thought of a mans death
hullows him anew TO us; as If life We're
not sacred. too.-George Eliot.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01

Executions:

An astronomer says, that the term
fixed" as applied to stars, is Ia mis-
homer. Still, we know some stars that
are mighty well fxed.-Boston Tran
script gtr& f-ls.I'F!,j.'H CtlI 1iF{S
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
overestimate Themselves.

Most Of those who claim that the
world owes them living are iaclined
to insist on living high. vi.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
Hoo kworm Infection in Brazil.

T1OOk"oiUl iHIcSItOT III oIdLt.
More than 80 per cent of the popu-
lation of rural Brazil over six years
Of age is infected with hookworm.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-01
"THE MOLLYCODDLE" AT THE
REX THEATER SHOWING TODAY


The appearance of Douglas Fair
banks in public place is always the
signal for grand rush in his direc-
ton. Therefore, when Mr.. Fairbanks
clad comfortably in a great bearskin
coat, accompanied by one Charles
Chaplin, walked into the Southern
Pacific station recently. whole flock
of tourists almost missed their train.
They insisted on staying behind SO
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dealt with our enemy, and he has en-
'deavored to- speak and have the pub
LEFTY organ of the Legion speak to
those who have not dealt with service
men as we felt they should be dealt
with in no uncertain terms, and in so
doing, he has not considered for one
moment to what political party or
faction they might belong. He feels
very strongly regarding the political
clause in our constitution and trusts
that this convention will not allow
is to be tempered with except posi-
bly, to strengthen it by. adding APP
pointive offices as well as elective.