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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Scores From
Silv erton To
Attend Fair

Silverton. Or, Sept. 24.-Wed-
nesday, September 2S. has been
set aside for Silverton day at the
state fair and all the business
houses in Silverton will be closed
on that day, so make your pur-
chases OF your household necessi-
ties the day before. 1t is planned
to make this occasion a big event
and the business men of Silvervon
have made arrangements to have
the Silverton band accompany
them to the fair grounds and ev-
eFyone that has an automobile is
requested to be in Siiverton at 10
o'colck In the morning and in that
way everyone in Silverton will
have an opportunity to attend the
state fair, as there will be plenty
Of room In the automobiles to take
care of everyone who desires to go.
The public schools will be
closed for this purpose and the
churches have postponed their
meetings scheduled for this day
in order that they may attend the
fair. Everything will be closed in
town that day, SO make arrange
ments to be on hand at 10 in the
so the procession can
start on time.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
SheAttended All But One
OF Sixty Fairs;
Dad Assisted First Year

Had her mother not been III
during the fall OF 1897. Mrs. Geo.
Hoeye. Of Oregon City. could now
say that she had attended all OF
the so state fairs. instead of just
So. Mrs. Hoeye, with her husband,
DR.. George Hoeye, is occupying a
cottage on the fair camp grounds.
That was the only year I've
missed" Mrs. Hoeye smiled. land
I hope / won't have to miss any
more for a long while"
Mrs. Hoeye's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Gilmore, crossed the
plains to Oregon In 1854 with an
OK team. They settled near
Salem and when arrangements
were being made for the first fair,
Mr.. Gilmore donated his services
In hauling lumber to build the
first fence around the grounds.
Mrs. Hoeye. who celebrated her
10th birthday last Thursday, was
but a small girl when she accom-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Campers Are !
Early; 1000
AEeadyHere

One thousand persons-visitors
, from every nook and corner of
Oregon - already have pitched
their tents or have taken over
houses on the camp grounds at the
state fair, and there will be no
less than $500 by Tuesday, ac-
cording to Albert Tozer, mayor Of
the village.
/, Mr.. Tozfer arrived in Salem
from his ranch near Mt. Hood last
Sunday,
TT looks at present like we will
have the largest crowd in the his
tory Of the local fair" Mr.. Tozier
said today. "If the weather gives
a chance I think we'll smash all
previous records"
Many of the campers have at
tended large number of earlier
fairs, and all appear confident
that this, the Goth, is to be the
greatest ever.
'I've attended SO of them, and
/ believe enjoy them more as |
grow older" Mrs. George Hoeye
of Oregon City said yesterday. The
Hoeyes have camped at the
grounds for several years.
This year will make Mr.. Toziers
23rd year as mayor of the fair
camp grounds, and he says he can
remember well when the campers,
instead of drawing up in automo-
biles, made their way to the
grounds by OK team. Mr.. Tozisr's
farm. on which he grows chiefly !
apples, is located about IL miles
north of Mt. Hood.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Unpark Sparkers
Is Chicago Edict

Chicago, Sept. 90. - Chicago
spooners must do their moonlight
sparkling early.
The park police have issued a
warning that all occupants of the
benches will be elected at IL
o'clock.
1--WE find them sticking around
all night long. They say they're
waiting for the sunrise but that
don't go any more. They must go
home at II o'clock" said the po-
lice at South Park.
"They seem to like the stars
at Lincoln Park, but the almanac
says there's only one set of
stars" said the Lincoln Park Off
GERS. "They can see 'em just as
well from the street."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Miners PIar,
Fight An,
Injunction

Indianapolis, Ind -
AFTER President John L. Levi. ~, :,
ruled out a proposal that ~ aad
yention Of the United Mine ~. ~
ers OF America adjourn and =.
home and prepare our iisht,ss :
lines. the delegates today sa,'s sas
unanimously to Instruct the iu,..
national Officers to use every lss
fui means to resist the is,u.,
an Injunction against ths ~s, y
sought In a suit filed in the ~
eral court here yesterday. ~
another proposal that The ~.
ers go on strike and remain IA.
until the suit was withdraw ,,o~ ,o,s
tne courts was also ruled out !, 1
order by Presiden. Lewis. "
The Borderland Coal corno,.
ton, which brought the suit in h.
half of more than eighty other ~
orators, served notice today that i
would make application on C,eto
Der Is for a preliminary restrain.
Ing order against the union ana
business before the biennial con.
vention OF the miners was set asIda
while William Green. information.
al secretary-treasurer, told the
delegates that the very heart and
soul" of the union is at stake in
the suit.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Hoover Names
Three More To
Sit In Session

Washington. Sept. -24.-Selec-
tion OF three additional persons to
sit in the national unemployment
conference which assemblies here
Monday were announced today by
Secretary Hoover. They are:
Clarence J. Hicks, New York,
assistant to the president of the
Standard Oil company; James A..
Campbell. Youngstown. Ohio, pres
ident of the Youngstown Sheet &
Tube company, and Charles Dab-
cock, st. Paul, Mimi, highway
commissioner.
The list now comprises 81
names, including four women
Several more may be added.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

Defiance, Ohio. Sept. "a Liv-
ing a hundred years or more is a
simple matter If you take the word
Of Ferdinand Mekus, who a few
days ago celebrated his 10th
birthday.
! When asked his recipe for a
long life he said:
Quit eating 'nick-nacs'. Eat
only solid, substantial food.
walk when you have to go
anywhere. Forget the fliyver. Use
your legs. and, finally
play lots of pinochle
Sounds simple, but the Defiance
centenarian says that observances
of these three rules has seen him
safely to a life span far beyond
that enjoyed by the average man,
and from all appearances he is
good for many year more.
So far as food goes he is lover
of plain and simple fare. Pie and
cake he long ago marked off his
as being neither wholesome
nor satisfying, but as for meat,
vegetables and bread-hot and
cold-he eats as substantial a
meal as busy workingman.
Long walks and cards are his
favorite diversion. On his one hun
dredth birthday he walked six
miles and then sat down to a
hearty repast.
Although resident of the Uni
ted States for more than fifty
years he speaks no English. His
formula for long and happy life
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

panied her parents to the first
fair.
Il can't remember all of 1t, she
said this afternoon, but / do re-
call that the merry-go-round that
year was pushed by hand. took
one ride on 1t and it made me Ill.
I never tried 1t again. Later they
operated 1t with horse"
At that time, Mrs. Hoeye ex-
planned, the fair was controlled by
stock company and the state had
nothing to do with Its operations.
Il really believe l enjoy the
fairs more now than did then. "
Mrs. Hoeye said today.
Among the other campers are
Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Looney,
OF Jefferson. Mr.. Looney was five
times president of the state fair
board. Another former president
of the board who is now ON the
grounds is w. HI. Downing, of
Shaw, Oregon. Mr.. Downing was
four times president Of the board.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Van Amburgh
Absolves Boy
OF kidnapping

Tacoma. Wash, Sept. "a
Hugh c. Van Amburgh. acquitted
in superior court here In April of
kidnapping Arthur Rust on Febru-
airy /, today made public a confess
sion that he committed the act.
He absolved young Rust of any
part in the crime.
Van Amburgh. who was dec
Grated for bravery in the war, was
accused OF kidnapping Rust for
$4,000 ransom from his father,
4 w. r. Rust, millionaire mining
man. At the trial Van Amburgh
alleged that he and Rust entered
into plot to obtain and divide
the money.
The confession of Van Am
burgh, signed before City Attor-
ney J. Charles Dennis, reads In
part as follows:
Arthur Rust was in no manner
a party to his own kidnapping,
either before or after getting in
the automobile with me on the
day OF the kidnapping. His testf-
mony at the trial was true and
correct and in strict accordance
with the facts in every respect"
Van Amburgh left the city be-
fore the confession was made pup
lie today. He said he confessed 70
clear his conscience.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Ceutena7ian And Then
Some GiUes Three Rules
To Assure Longevity

was translated from his native
German by daughter.
What does he think of prohi-
bition?" the interviewer asked.
ut wouldn't be safe to ask him, I"
the daughter said, and refused to
translate the query.
On the tobacco question. Mr..
Mekus is distinct liberal. When
not eating, during his waking
hours. he always has pipe in his
mouth.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

Fires of unknown origin in each
case have caused the destruction
of three barns. three horses, two
cows and considerable other prop
erty in Polk county during the
uast week.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

A 100000 bond election for
the district will be held October
IS TO provide funds, for building
a storage dam on the Silvies river
in Harvey county, and construct
ing canals. The district comprises
$1,000 acres.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Human Hand? Nope,
Says Chief; Just
Paws Of Big Bear

1t would have made a wonder
ful newspaper story. In the yarn
might have been hints OF Oriental
mystery, possible murder, In
srigue. 1t would have been q
dinger. But 1t fell rather flat.
A lead to the story dropped
from the mouth of 2-year-oId
Harry Smith when he rushed in
TO the police station yesterday
I afternoon at 2:30. He said he'd
found human hand, partially
burned. in some debris in China
town. M
His announcement created some
excitement when he diapiayed his
find. Chief OF Police Moffitt pro-
cured shovel and began excavat-
ing. Other members, similar to
the one discovered by young
Smith were found. They were
carefully examined.
"Bear paws" Chief Moffitt de-
cided.
How they came to be in China
town Is yet mistery.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

James w. Crawford. deputy
state treasurer. has been named
court reporter fc~ the Oregon SUI
preme court to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Frank A.
Turner.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

Roscoe Mccarthy of Spray was
killed instantly and three others
seriously injured when an auto
mobile in which they were riding
plunged over ~ foot embank-
ment near Fossil.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

Frederick Noble, aged rs, Civil
war veteran and a resident Of
Umatilla county for 4s years, died
at Pendleton last week.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

An order for $4,000 barrels Of
M liour for the export trade was re-
u1iVed Monday by the Astoria
FIGURING mills. "a
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

The state board of health has
pronounced the water supply of
The DaIles unfit to drink in its
lpresent state.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24

New York, Sept. Eastern
college football makes its annual
debut today with almost score Of
games in which some of the larger
institution elevens meet rivals Of
minor strengths.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-24
Football Under
Way In East and
Middle West

Chicago, Sept. 24.-Footbali
got under way in the west today,
although only a few western con-
ference teams had games sched-
uled and those were with outsid-
ers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
EARNING AND SAVING

multitude of young people starting for business
education in these days. and lot of them spending
able time and money it, Many of them think that they learn
senography book keeping other useful branches they hay
solved the heart of the problem But these details not the
sential thing in commercial life
BUSINESS means the gathering and accumulation capital
and success is achieved unless the has exceeded the
outgo and there balance left growth and DEVELOPMENT The
pupil who has not learned to money missed the
fundamental thing
The who a school with money which
ne mas by his toll and through own
sell DENIAL has accomplished than any the school
Gu mpalt to him. He feel that he handicapped because he
mas had TO make his working while others are playing
But the fellow whose father pays all the bills who has never de
veped and tried out his and save will get less
OF the school, because he has not acquired fundamental ell
mentS in business. -
That boy experiment. because may not have the acc
uave power even though he stand high his studies The
boy who has paid his way has demonstrated his grasp of the
fundamentals and he is likely the attention of bus1
ness men who are looking for the qualities that he possesses
buness education should start the day that the child be-
gins TO earn his own money Some part first earned dime
Should to the bank once that habit has becom
xed the heart OF business attainment has been reached
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
ONE REASON FOR UNEMPLOYMENT

the notable achievements of the recent Demo-
cratic administration the creation of the federal employment
service This agency developed splendid SYSTEM with branche
all the country for finding of jobs for unemployed and
workers to fill 1t tremendously useful in provd-
ing work for the that out of the did
great deal to produce the prosperity of the year Immediately fol-
lowing the armistice
the result of failure the Republican Congress pro-
vide funds to continue this splendid work. its activities
greatly reduced and the cut down skeleton of its
former extent.
Here where fatal mistake made If this service
had been kept operation the unemployment existing might
have occurred In the
lot to keep at work. All the for whom jobs had
found would have been able to keep buying usual and thus keep
the demand for commodities up to normal.
The motive for cutting down this
wise and pound foolish economy 1t objected
the service to cost large probably
had been continued it's expense could been
But even II 1t did cost large such amount is
file compared with the loss caused by For
dollar that the employment service COST unemployment would
throw hundred dollars the result of ideness
production The who want to work but find nothing to
do descriptive force of terrible power They become 40
geved agas their government and ready listen to the
talk of the TevoutionistS
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
Elmer M. Vickers
ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR
CITY. Md.-R. F. ID. No.

Fifteen years experience of electric
wiring of all kinds. Drop me a card
and let me estimate on your job-res-
ioence, barn and other buildings.
Barns wired in conduit only. All
work guaranteed to meet and pass the
National Board of Fire Underwriters
code and inspection. Work done in
end out of town. Nothing but the best
materials used.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
c. & P. PROPERTY IS
VALUED AT $l7,5OO,OOO
These Figures For Maryland Alone.
$3,OOO,OOO Being Spent In
State This Year.

The property of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company, II
Maryland is worth more than ST.
100000, according to latest figures of
the company. 1t is constantly being
increased, as more people request tel
ephone service.
Three million dollars is being spent
n Maryland in 1921 to extend and
improve service. Every section of the
State will benefit by this expenditure.
The rural lines especially will feel il
because much wire is being strung in
order to lessen the average number of
farmers stations on each line. In
some sections where there have been
from Is to 20 stations on line, tn,
number is being cut to 10 or less.
This is done in compliance with 4
promise of the company to the Mary
land Public Service Commission to
improve service wherever possible.
Since the company's plant is con-
stantly increasing, as is the number
Of telephone subscribers, The net rev.
enue is mounting higher than before.
However, revenues are increasing on
ly in proportion to the value of the
rlant. 1t is through the ratio of in
come to plant value that the Public
Service Commission sets the rates of
the company.
During the first six months of 1921
the company earned Sc per cent on
its fair value
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
FOR SALE.

l. House and Lot on Cedar street,
where L. Thomas Hill now lives.
Electric lights and water.
2. Two building lots on said Cedar
street between above property and
where Elwood E. Matthews now
lives.
8. Building lot corner of Fourth
and Walnut streets. Apply to
EWELL & CHILD,
Attorneys-ac-Law,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
NOTICE.
Locomotive Engineers, Firemen
Conductors, Trainmen
and Yardmen.

Application may be made for en-
ployment to take places made vacant
by such men as may leave the service.
Give age, previous experience if
any, names of not less than two ref
crences, or enclose letters of recon-
mendation. Physical examination at
expense of Company is required.
Address: U. F. WHITE,
Supervisor, Pcnna. System, Norfolk
Division, Salisbury, Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
Flower Pots,
Bargain Price

1t is time to repot your Flowers.
We ave a complete line of Flower
Pots, Vases, Hanging Baskets, etc,
in Red and Greston colors. Several
designs. Come and see them. Get our
prices before buying elsewhere.
Peninsula Produce Exchange.
Pocomoke CITY. Md
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
FOR SALE

Lorraine Range, nearly new; air
tight heater, and a lot of choice house
hold furniture, all in good condition.
Must be Sold at once. Apply to
Saml M. Crockett, Pocomoke City,
Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29

If you are d laundry patron give me
trial. Work called for and delivered
promptly. Just call Phone No. 184-R
and we will do the rest. Rid yourself
of the annoyance of "bring and car
ry." First class work at reasonable
prices. o. M. LITTLETON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
Notice to Farmers

We can store a few thousand bar
lcls potatoes at 40c barrel for the
season. Guaranteed not to freeze.
Farmers & Mer. Pur. Corp.
Oct. 22-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-10-29
GAP BETWEEN PRODUCER AND CONSUMER

Chicago alderman have that prunes for which tho m
Queer got SIX to seven cents pound retailing in Chicago for
Az to 40 cents Another instance the high tax the
pays to distributing agencies Prices like these are teend
GUS detTiment consumption and limit the amount tho $50
sell. e
Too many little retail cities is one reason b +hi
vs discrepancy prevails Ii people buy quantities at
ne little corner stores they heavy price for the overhead
costs of operating such places The city people as well as
folks, should patronize that advertise and oct
trade enough to do business efficiently -
Many people who go out day summer to see how their
goen growing never visit The school to see how their chill
dren's minds expanding ''N'' VIII
a=r.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-09
SPAIN MUST PREPARE
 BIG RESERVE FORCES
Present Supplies Are Considered
 Inadequate by Officials

Madrid Sept. 9.-Dissa tisfactio over the probable adjournment of the Spanish offensive against the rebel lious Moorish tribesmen near Melilla is apparent among the people here- It was believed that preparations for that offensive had been completed. Newspapers, however, explain the de- cision of the government by saying that the Spanish army at Melilla, while it may have sufficient supplies immediately does not possess serve supplies and that it might be placed in an awkward position after the drive is started. La Libertad says that stores possessed by Spain arc small, and that the nation must pur- chase at high prices most Of the ma terial required It also refers to the danger of delaying operations too long, as the rainy season, beginning late this month, will probably make military movements difficult.
 Dispatches to newspapers here from Morocco state the efforts of the Moors to utilize airplaneS abandoned during the Spanish retirement from Nadore have been disastrous. Several would be aviators have been killed and their machines destroyed. The Spanish
New Britain herald., 1921-09-09

HIers had timo to detach vital parts of the motors before abandoning the machines, it is caid by war corre- spondents. Abd- d-cl-Krin, commander of the tribesmen. has been trying to engage foreign pilots, but is said to have been unsuccessful.
 A court of honor has been dia- cussing a dispute between civil Gov ernor Miralles of San Sebastian and Captain General Fernando Carbo of the northern military department. During the departure of company of engineers for Morocco, the cap tain general protested to Senor Mir alles regarding the lack of order at the station, to which the civil gov c, nor replied:
 If you find the arrangements bad, organize them yourself" Hot words ensued but the disputants were sep- arated by friends.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-09

Wherefore, they decided to journey to America and apply for admission to tho und-the-world air race which the French and American Aero clubs are promoting All told. close to $1.ooo.ooO in prizes awaits the first fiier to circumnavigate the globe by air.
 The Bulgarians propose to take off from New York, flying overland to Seattle, up the Pacific coast to Alas ka, thence to the Aleutian Islands. Kamchatka, Japan, China, India. Mcsopotamia Spain. France, England and then back to New York.
 To certify their successful flight, they would have to register at New York, Yokahoma, Salonika. Paris and New York.
 The Bulgarian consul at New York is assisting the aviators in their plans.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-09

tho largest percentage being of adult foreign born men and women over twenty-one years of age. Quoting An drew Fleming West. dean of the grad uate school of Princeton university of the extent of illiteracy in the United States; The revelations regarding the 1000. .000 men enlisted for service in the world war show that nearly one fourth of them were illiterate in the primitive. simple sense of the word.
 In . statement made by MT. O'Brien, in a recent report. he says. ''It is fair to assume that this represents a cross section of the whole population and that approximately one-fourth of the people of the United States are il- literatc." If we add another fourth. that lying nearest to the illiteratc belt, persons of slight or insufficient educa- tion we shall have one-half of the whole population of the land either illiterate or very insufficiently educat- ed.
 No matter where the blame belongs for this, the peril to free institutions is so great that oul duty to remedy promptly the situation by a thorough primary education IS imperative. It cannot safely be neglected much long CT. It is in this half of the population the aSitator or dlscontent nnds ms opportunity. Here is the breeding ground of the ignorant discomfort which IS the natural enemy of our in- stitutions
 Another Phase.
 Another phase of the work which was started last May and which is directly under the control of the Am ericanization director, namely. teach ing of English to foreign born women.
 At the present time a home teach CT is employed, whose duty it is to form and teach classes in English to