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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-01-14
SUPERINTENDENT GRAHAM.

N Maury county has never had more
efficient, amore thoroughly conscien
(, tious or more energetic official than
Y Prof John P. Graham, for the past
fourteen years county superintendent
OF public instruction and unanimously
I elected for the eighth term on Monday
"a His election was not only a desery-
ed compliment but it was in reponse
to public sentiment. He has behind
. him not only his fellow workers in the
schools but the great majority of pub
4 lie spirited citizens who have an APP
probation of the important functions
Y Of the department of education.
Mr.. Graham is not only a splendid
official, alwaws ready to do his full
duty regardless of the cost, but he is
an all round patriot. He has been
serving the county faithfully for years
at less than living wage. If he had
not had other resources he could not
nave lived on the beggarly compen-
sation paid him. But he has never
considered self. AS long as the teach
ers OF the county were grossly unpaid
he declined to ask for any increase for
himself He has paid all of his ex
penses and visited repeatedly every
section of the county. The humblest
rural school has not been neglected.
During the time that he has been
superintendent of the county Mr.. Ora
ham has disbursed probably a mil
lion dollars. His records show where
every cent of 1t has gone. He knows
every detail of school administration
and can figure within few hundred
dollars of the amount needed to make
7 the schools function. He Is verita-
BILE encyclopedia Of school informa-
ction. His qualifications were attest
J ed when he was given life certificate
as county superintendent.
Prof Graham is patriot as well as
Fan official He is the leader in his
community of all good and worth
Ewhile movements. He is generous In
his support of every interest that
makes for the welfare Of his fellow
man. No man holds to a higher de-
gree the confidence of his neighbors,
his associates and the members of the
county court. Every man who knows
John Graham will subscribe to any
statement that he makes Verify his
word. lis, as good as his bond. ..a.4
The Herald has watched and labored
with Prof. Graham for the past four
teen years. 1t has an intimate ac-
quaintance not only with the official
but with the man. 1t can therefore
testify to every fact herein stated. His
even temper, his sane and conserva,
! tive conclusions, never reached until
after the subject has been fully weigh
ed, his freedom from prejudice, his
absolute open mindedness and his hon.
esty of mind and goodness of heart,
admirably equip him for the perform
ance of his duties as superintendent.
Maury county is to be congratulated
upon its good fortune in securing his
services for another two years.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-01-14
LARGE CROP OF
TUBERS PLANNED
FOR THE COUNTY
INCREASED ACREAGE OF IRISH
POTATOES ASSURED FOR
COMING SEASON.
MARKET HERE IS FAVORABLE
Encouraged by the Good Returns Made
on the Small Acreage of Last
Spring Inquiries Are Already Be-
igg Made for Seed Potatoes.
tFrom Fridays Daily Herald.)


The farrsers of Maury county are
the most resourceful people in the
world. OF course the splendid sea
sons make it possible for the farmers
Of Maury county and this splendid-mid-
die section of Tennessee to accom-
plish more that the farmers of other
sections of the country.
The farmers of Maury county will
not be an exception to the rule in
1921. They are now planning to plant
a large acreage of Irish potatoes.
They are looking st it from several
stadpointss. The Irish potato crop
comes in just at the time when the
farmer is needing little ready cash.
The Triumphs get on the market
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-01-14
BACK TAX INVESTIGATION.

There can be no reasonable objec
ton to an investigation OF
the back tax collections OF
the activities of any other depart
ment of the stae government. In fact
thorough and exhaustive inyestiga
ton of all of them would be altogeth
er proper and by this statement 1t is
not intimated that they have not been
properly managed.
But a large majority of the mem
bers of the legislature have already
voted for and elected Mr., Thomson.
who has been responsible for the ad-
ministration of the back tax laws, for
another term of two years. This was
done in spite of the charges that now
form the basis for the demand for an
investigation. 1t is doubtful, therefore,
IL any good purpose could be served
by mourning the large expense called
for by the Davidson delegations reso-
luton Mr.. Thomson has been vindi
Gated by the legislative majority, CIV
en- vote of confidence and approval
and the proposal now to reopen the
issue by long and expensive investi-
cation by legislative committee,
smacks rather of politics. The Herald
did not support MIR. Thomson, but
earnestly hoped that Col. Berry would
be elected, but 1t accepts the result
of the legislative caucus and does not
believe that the interests of the state
will be served by reopening the issue.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-01-14

Herald Cheap Column Ad. Fay.
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Herald che,p Column Ads Pay.
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SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS.

II will not be denied that The Her
aid is the consistent and loyal friend
Of the public schools. 1t states moth
ing more than the simple truth when II
says that no agency or institution in
his section of the state has laboret
more earnestly and more effectively
for the advancement of the public
school interests than The Herald. II
is equally true that large measure Of
credit Is due The Herald for the ad
vancement made by this great depart
ment of government. This by way Of
preface. D.
There will be presented TO the legis
lature on behalf of the teachers Ger
tain proposed legislation that not only
will not advance the cause of popular
education but will really prove retro
grade movement and will inevitably
cause a reaction that is bound to be
harmful to the great cause. Among
the suggestions made in this ambi-
tious program is the erection of resi-
iences at public expense for all of the
| school teachers. The counties lack
sufficient funds today to provide de-
cent, sanitary and comfortable school
houses and under present conditions
it will be years before sufficient funds
can be obtained for this purpose.
The Herald is exceedingly anxious
that the public school system should
be maintained at its present stand.
ard and gradually improved, but
largely increased expenditures for any
apartment of government are not to
be considered at this time. Progress
must be steady, sane and not made at
the expense of every other interest
otherwise reaction Will come and
much OF the ground won as the result
of many hard fought battles will be
lost The idea of having teachers
residence erected at public expense
for all of the school teachers may be
in itself a good one, although The
Hrald fears that it smacks rather
too much Of paternalism and would
be to an extent an invasion OF the pri-
vate life Of the teachers, but assured.
ly this is no time to embark upon such
an ambitious and expensive program,
The Herald for some reason opposes
minimum salary law that would
prove burdensome to the taxpayers
and that in view of the business de-
preston in the county, wuold give
compensation to some teachers out OF
proportion to what their earning ca
pacities would be outside of the pro.
fession or would be out of line of the
income of the majority who pay the
taxes to sustain the schools.
There are many changes and many
improvements that could and must ul-
timately be made in the school system
of the state. 1t is far from being what
1t should be, but we will invite disas-
ter if every necessary reform is at.
tempted in a day, or If schemes that
in themselves are sound, should be put
into effect in advance of sound. puikt
lie sentiment. The Herald, of
course entertains the highest regard
for the members of the teaching pro-
fession and has repeatedly testified
to their self-sacrificing devotion to
the public veal, but It recognizes that
there are other interests that must be
consulted in making a program for i'm
provement in the schools. AS the sin
cere friend of the schools and the
teachers this note Of warning is sound
ed by The Herald
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-01-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Evans have gone
to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Mr..
Evans will attend the great National
Shoe Dealers Convention.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-01-14
WEEKLY HERALD IS
BEST COUNTY PAPER

you are getting out the best coun-
ty paper ever saw" writes r. B. Bry-
ant. of Hollis, Okla, to The Weekly
Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
JUNIOR NOTES

Margaret Stoufer is still absen
on account of illness. We are glad tt
hear she is improving.
The two Juniors who accompanies
the basketball teams to Lawrence
were Nova Dickerson and Ralph
Gray.
The Junior class should feel proud
of the fact tht two of it's members
will represent L. H. s. in the literary
meets this spring. Agatha Printz will
represent L H s in vocal and Mildred
Cure in Piano.
The Junior English classes are
studying punctuation and sentence
structure. The Juniors want to give
the Freshmen a bit of advice; learn
how to write all different kinds of
sentences and please, please, learn
how to pcnctuate.
The second hour Junior American
History class has been taking much
interest in the study Of the slavery
situation before the Civil war. The
class seems generally to agree that
the author of the text was partial to
unfair in some of his statements.
the South his writing and was very
However, it is very interesting sit
uation to study as it covers wide
range of thought.
Track season is here and the Jun
Tor class has several members that
are going to do their best to put Lib
erals track team on the winning list
SOPHOMORE NOTES
Last Friday evening at p M,
crowd Of 80 sophomores accompan-
led by Miss Lance, Miss Yarberry
and Mr.. Meyer, enjoyed hayrack
ride to a hedge grove on the Emrie
farm. After refreshments consisting
lows, pickles, and apples were served,
games were played. At 9 the bunch
started the retun to town.
The English classes are taking up
the study of augmentation and de-
bate.
The Agriculture class has been
studying the pruning and planting of
trees. Some interesting information
has been gained by planting and Wis
iting orchards.
Mia Hill is absent this week.
Chester Naylor is back in school.
Lorraine Hazel was absent Mon
day.
Wade Grinstead has come back to
school after his stay in Topeka.
We would like to know where
Mary got the nickname, "Sweetie. "
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
ATHLETICS

Track season has opened and sew
eral fellows have been practicing
steadily for some time.
We are one of the three dozen lar
gest city schools in the state of Kan
sas and we should rank among the
best in athletics.
There is plenty of material in this
school for a good track team. There
are several boys who show talent in
certain lines and if they come out
and practice they can be future mem
bers of the track team
A person cannot expect to come
out and be a first class athlete from
the very first, he must train stead
fly and if not good enough at first
he will become proficient in what he
trains for if he is persistent enough
in practice.
Some people practice for years on
athletic sports before they become
good enough to take part in them In
an eastern school, little skinny fell
low came out for practice in high
Jumping. He was so small and so
much of a runt that he ,was told to
get off the track. He stayed off till
the others got through with their
practicing then he came on and prac-
ticed jumping. For two years he did
this. The third year he made people
take notice. The fourth year he was
Jumping six feet and winning laurels
for his school.
In the track meet fellow cannot
lay down on the job and expect the
other fellows to do everything In
dividuals ar noticed whether they do
good work or bad and the teams de-
pend on each individual doing his
best. The best cannot be done in any
thing without practice. Now is a good
time for the freshman and sophie
more to come out and get busy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
FINDS SPEcIMAN OF
WHIcH>MIcHT HAVE BEEN
USED BY ABORICINE

Herbert Hobble has an Indian relic
or what he thinks is one, in shape of
two sandstones one of which is flat
and Their other, turtle back shaped
piece which has smooth, flat under
service. They were found ten miles
in the country Both are Of coarse
sandstone and whatever their use by
prehistoric man, it is evident that
VIE instruments were for hurry job
only as the soft sandstone would
not bear long use without. wearing
away. AS a rule the prehistoric folks
made their utensils Of quartz or hard
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
ASSEMBLIES

Miss Edison had charge of chapel
Friday morning Besides the usual
songs and yells, there were two extra
numbers, Charlotte Gasaway played
violin solo and Estella Heath read
paper on "Why Ireland Observes
st. Patrick's Day."
Rev. Walker gave religious talk.
Monday morning. His theme was
"The Easter Story"
Miss Lance gave real treat We'd
day morning when she presented the
following persons in a program:
Violin Solo. .Mazurka de concert. =.
Mrs A. v. Ebersole
Reading. The First and Last Race
Mrs. A. B. Steele
Vocal Solo,. Somewhere A Voice
Is Calling. Mrs. I. R. Salley
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
JUNIOR NOTES

The Junior high has more oppor-
tunities now than ever before. We
have more room, more books, better
teachers and in every way greater
chances than our mothes and older
brothers and sisters. We will never
be juniors again so let us learn every
thing that Is practical and learn It
well, not to learn it to forget or for
test but to use. Learn our lessons
so we will do credit to our school
and then we will have a new building
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
DEBATE CLUB

The usual meeting of the debate
club was held Monday evening. The
discussion of the topics for extern
poraneous speaking continued, Some
very interesting arguments were pro-
duced by students in the club and
by the sponsors. One of the most in
teresting arguments was on"Present
and Future Religious Training in the
Public Schools" Some good ideas
we're brought out as to how far rel
gious training extended and how far
It should extend Just what religious
training includes is problem and
one that should be carefully consid-
cred.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
THE LIBERALITE
Editorial Written During Quarantine

Editorial Written During Quarantine
Isn't it wonderful; this modern
quarantine? Science has figured Out
accurately the age of people that are
likely to carry scarlet fever germs
in which places and at what certain
tine person may contract the dis
ease; also some cases the destination
has considerable to do with taking
the fever.
For instance, it is a we'll known
fact to modern SCIENTISTS that per-
sons above the age of twenty-one are
absolutely immune from the s. F.
and even cannot carry the germs.
Children from the age Of 6 to 81 are
in deadly danger of contracting the
dreaded disease, or if they have al
lready had the fever, germs delight in
riding on these young people Hence
the danger of carrying the disease by
school children while teachers are in
no danger of either taking the dis
ease or carrying 1t to the pupils of
the tender age.
Also in case we find that location
has considerable to do with the TAX
ing Of the S F. A person may visit
with his friends at school all day,
yet both would be quarantined be-
fore the allotted seven days are over
If they would visit each other their
homes after 1926.
We also learn in these days of
wonder that the destination of the in
dividual has considerable to do with
contracting the disease. For instance,
Of the person is on the way to or
from school there is absolutely no
danger. Yet II he strays from the
path by several blocks he had just as
well start serving his five weeks
quarantine time.
As / said before. isn't it peculiar? |
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
THE WOODS
By DOUGLAS MALLocH
CHILDREN OF THE SPRING.

VXyHAT means the Spring to your
w The tree, the bloom, the grass
Wide fields to wander through;
A primrose path to pass;
Bright sun, and skies Of blue;
The songs Of singing streams: G
The ripping riverside
Awakening from dreams;
Fair-browed and azure-eyed-
Oh. thus the Springtlme seems.
Yet not for such rs you
She comes with song and voice,
IT'S not for such as you
She makes the heart rejoice.
She comes with skies of blue.
Springs children are the ILL
IT'S these she comes to cheer;
Upon the windOw-sill,
Within the chamber drear,
She sits her sdhg to trlll.
WI NOto ivy tiO
Within the quiet room,
Their sky square OF sky
Cut from the inner gloom.
From dreary walls and high.
Spring means so much to these,
The prisoners abedi-
The perfume of the breeze. "'
The birdsOng overhead,
The echoed melodies.
The window open wide
Behold the Spring Is herei
No more the countryside
Is dim and dark and drearj &
Now stronger runs the tide.
The pale and patient wife,
Her babe upon her breast.
Forgets the night the knife,
And sleeps the sleep Of rest,
Awakening to life
The old. the very old,
Beholdhn budding Spring
Another year unfold
And life tinsel thing,
Is turned again 10 gold.
And cen the empty cot,
Whose Spring has come too late,
The one who now Is not.
The one who could not walt,
The Spring has not forgot.
For see! the Springtime stands
Our droop!ng eyes to raise
To fair aud shining strands;
The Sprin-ti," '",neS and lays
A lily IN his hands
Cppv-l"hb
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

rocks, either from solid boulders or
quarried from the, mass, but always
of the most durable of material. This
find of Mr.. Hobbies is interesting
and was certainly used for a purpose
specially the turtle back specimen
which might have served for polish
err for curing hides as the Indian was
accustomed to do.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Barrier, Blanche Jones and Vida
Naylor, Chester Boles, Alice Nichols
Mary Pile and Willard Harnden.
These people will see you and
urge you to subscribe. Subscription
Is good way to show your loyalty
to l.. H. s.
After q business meeting the staff
enjoyed line party at the Males
tic theatre
EVERY ONE BOOST FOR THE
ANNUAL!
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
GENERAL NEWS

The mirage staff met at the
high school building Tuesday even
ing. Several new members were APP
pointed They were Frank Highland
who is to be Nova Dickerson's sue
cessor, as Junior editor and Vernon
Engel assistant joke editor.
Eight people were appointed to
take subscriptions for the annual.
The persons were: Alva Cain, Paul
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
SPECIAL

Miss Henry's desk has been moved
into the library and all the bookcases
have been moved in. This in one of
the most pleasant rooms in the build
ing A teacher is in charge at all
hours of the day, and for an hour
after school.
L H. S has long needed library
and since we have one started let us
keep the books in good condition and
do all we can to enlarge it to meet
the needs of a school this large.
Miss Ross brother from Sterling
is visiting her.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
The Schoolhouse

The Schoolhouse
Upon North Lincoln street
We know this spot so we'll.
Here stands a big brick building
Its age no one can tell.
The bricks have begun to fade
The boards begun to rot
Tho all of this may happen
Well never forget the spot.
The bell that hangs in the belfry
Has rung It'll it's almost broke
But it has well served its purpose
To call in all the folk.
Soon twill be vacation time
Well leave it all behind.
But full many a year will pass
Ere another one so dear will find.
Ruby Oetinger.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Fresh carnations with fern leaves,
one dollar and seventy-five cents per
dozen. S. A. Miller & Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Nordlund of
near Moscow were in the city We'd
nesday looking after business mat
ters.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Sellers Of Mos
COW were in Liberal Wednesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Magu0er ana heDd MdnH..
Mrs. Pysher gave some delightful
readings in chapel Friday. Everyone
thoroughly enjoyed them and we
would appreciate Mrs. Pysher COM
ing again.
The 8A's are the object of pity
throughout the whole school. Miss
Brink is considered merciless. They
are to be given a test over the whole
Civics book Friday.
The class was discussing sunflow-
ers and the value Of their seeds for
chicken feed. Lawrence Emrie: 81
use to eat those seeds l think they
are good" Miss Barnard: eyes, I
said they made good chicken feed"
We all painted either a spring
scene or fish Friday. Miss Surber
said they were all very good as sec
ton I has large easel they put
theirs on display.
We have merit roll for spelling
on the boards now The ga No 1 are
proud to have the longest list.
It has been noticed that in the
two hundred eighty five word test
with the words ranked by their i'm
portance as indicated by sixty bust
ness men that separate came first
and women last.
We had fire drill Thursday morn
ing but as luck would have it there
was no fire-only the drill.
She grasped it in her hand,
And crossed the room to her fate.
That deadly weaponl
. Oh! how sadly!
But do not weep
My reader, dear,
She was only sharpening her pencil.
Harriet Magruder.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Mrs. H. 8. Davis of Hooker was a
Liberal shopper Wednesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
Number 6

which will be credit to our town.
Now let US boost our school and
learn our lessons SO that they will
be help later for we are here only
once and we will never have the
chance to come again.
The names of the pupils who aver
age a grade of A in Civics are on the
board in ga No 1. The names on the
board now are: Agnes Bane, Nellie
Bergen, Robert Larrabee, Harriet
Maguder and Reba Mann.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Mrs. v. J. Ross will return to her
home southeast of Liberal Sunday
after being here several weeks taking
chiropractic adjustments.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Fresh carnations with fern leaves,
one dollar and seventy-five cents per
dozen. S. A. Miller G. Co.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-06-21

J. C. VanOrsdel had the misfor-
tune to cripple his wrist seriously
yesterday as the result of coming in
contact with the starting crank on
his motor boat. The crank did not
let go as it was supposed to do,
and the result was one broken bone
and dislocation, both at the wrist.
The seriousness of the injury was
not discovered, however, until an
X-ray picture had been taken of the
wrist. 1t is the intention of Mr..
VanOrsdel to leave for the Kan
tishna on the Moody launch, either
today or tomorrow.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-06-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court, Nenana Pre-
cincit, Territory of Alaska.
In the matter of the estate of An
drew Larson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed by
the above named court administrator
of the estate of Andrew Larson, de.
ceased. All persons having claims
against said estate are hereby noti-
fled and required to present them
with the proper vouchers, within
six months from the date of this
notice to the undersigned admins.
traitor at his place of business in
Nenana, Alaska.
Dated at Nenana, Alaska. June
Is, 1921. :..~.: TOM SMITH,
Administrator
June 81, %, July 5, II