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Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
WOULD KEEP SALARIES UP
r. L. Pinet Sends Questi0nnaires to
Educators

Preparatory to a campaign to
counteract threatened reduction Of
teachers salaries in some portions or
the state, F. L. Pinet, secretary OF
the Kansas State Teachers AssOcia-
ton has sent out 1000 question
naires to school administrators in a
survey of the teacher situation.
These questionnaires were sent su-
perintendents of schools in cities OF
the first, Second and third class,
county superintendents and rural
high school heads.
Miss Mary e. WOolverton, county
superintendent, received one OF the
auestiOnnaires. In her opinion the
teachers who have been faithful In
maintaining a high standard OF work
in their schools this year will con-
tinue to receive their present salar-
les next year. She does not think,
however, that there will be any in
crease in teachers salaries next year.
She says there is no feeling that
teachers in this county are overpaid,
except in a few cases in high school
where teachers have but one sub
ject. The school patrons are de-
manding better prepared and more
experienced teachers than heretofore
she stated.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23

Lucy Jane Smith was born in
Adrian, Michigan, Oct. Z, 1S41. In
1857 she moved with her parents
to Erie, Illinois. On March 81,
Uses she was married to Albert H.
Pratt and to this union four children
were born: Albert j., of Hope, Kan,
Grace Elizabeth Bowers of Sheridan
Lake, Colo, deceased, Ethel Lou, de-
| ceased in infancy, Walter T., OF
Hope, Kan. In 1873 she with her
family moved to the home in Dick
inson county where she passed away.
Her husband preceded her in death
at the age Of 81 years. She leaves
to mourn her departure two brothers
! of Oklahoma, Robert and Martin
Smith, a sister, Julia V. DeWolf of
California, two sons, nine grandchil-
dren and FIVE great grandchildren.
She was called from this world Feb.
13, 1922 at the age of so years,
A. months and 6 days. She was a
loving wife and devoted mother.
She was convered in early life and
united with the Methodist Episcopal
church and has lived devoted Chris
ton life until the day Of her death.
Grandma Pratt was highly esteemed
by a large circle Of friends and
neighbors as the large attendance
at her funeral attested.
Funeral services were conducted
at her residence near Navarro by the
pastor. Rev. G. B. Young and inter-
ment was made In the cemetery call
ed Pilgrim Home by the side of her
husband. The Rev. Shank of the
church Of the Brethren assisted in
the services. Words of consolation
were spoken from John 14:1-3.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
MANY SECTIONS ARE PAVED
Victory Highway Association Issues
Interesting Bulletin

The following bulletin covering the
improvement Of the Victory highway
between the Atlantic and the Pacific
association from the headquarters of
! the organization in Topeka, Kan. 1t
will be interesting to everyone, as
the Victory Highway association is
engaged in making popular cross
country travel.
New York to Philadelphia-all
paved except short stretch of first
class water bound macadam north Of
Camden where the Victory highway
crosses the Delaware river. At this
point new bridge, the worlds
greatest suspension bridge, is now
in process of construction.
Philadelphia to Baltimore-All
paved with permanent type of paw
ing,
Baltimore to Washington - All
paved.
Washington through Maryland to
Pennsylvania line-all paved, taking
in stretches Of good penetration Of
macadam.
Maryland line across. Pennsylvania
; to West Virginia line-paved except
for stretch Of macadam.
Across extreme end of West vir-
ginia through, Wheeling-Paved.
West Virginia line through
Springfield, Columbus and Dayton to
] Indiana line, across Ohio-An paved.
Ohio line to Illinois line across
Indiana-All paved except so miles
good macadam. Contracts for paw
ing this stretch let in January.
All paved with concrete across Illi-
nois to Mississippi river.
Paved from st. Louis, No., to st.
Charles, No., 16 miles.
Across Missouri from st. Charles
to Jackson county line to the east Of
Kansas City, under construction in
summer of 1922.
Kansas City to Salina, Kan, paved
or soon to be completed, Kansas City
to Silver Lake, Army City to abb
lene, poor road to Solomon, west of
solomon TO Denver good natural dirt
road. Denver by way OF Rabbit Ear
and Berthoud Passes to Salt Lake
forms one of the most interesting
scenic parts Of the trip. Govern
ment constructed road over BerthOud
Pass.
Salt Lake to Reno. to be put In
shape in summer Of 1922. Reno to
Pacific coast Is good road over the
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
RANKS 18TH in MINERALS
Kansas Standing Is High Among
States

Kansas, although ranking thir-
teenth In size and twenty fourth In
population, ranked eleventh among
the states In value of mineral pro-
ducts for 1919, according to federal
census figures just received. This
state ranked twelfth in total number
Of persons engaged in mining indus
tries and fourteenth in the average
number of wage earners.
The total amount received by op-
orators Of all mines, quarries and
wells in Kansas In 1919 was $780,
33S, ,204, an increase of SS2.5 per
cent In the decade.
The increase In value of products,
also increases in capital. wages, cost
OF supplies and materials and fuel
and power, the census report states,
are largely due to general price In
ereases during the census interval,
but, nevertheless. shows growth In
the mining Industries
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23

He quoted figures showing vast
savings to counties through the work
Of the state highway commission as
contrasted with meagre ambunts OF
the tax from these counties going to
the support OF the commission. "All
this talk of stopping road work and
cutting out the state departments to
save taxes is largely political bunk
he said
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
FUNSTON PROPERTY SALE
Small Buyer Will Have Small Chance
tn Get Articles

The surplus property sale at Camp
Funston on February % will not ap-
peal to the small buyer. In the first
place a deposit Of 5000 is required to
secure a paddle number before your
bid will be accepted. The samples
which win be shown OF the articles
to be sold are believed to be fair
ones, but should any variation exist
as to condition, quality, colors, size,
weight or any other condition, no
claims or refunds win be entertained.
After making successful bid yoI
must complete the payment or for
felt the deposit Of 5000.
This will make 1t hard for the indi-
vidual who desires to secure but a
few articles In the list offered.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
SAYS THANK YOU FOR HANDS
Little Anna Kaufman Can Writ
With New Ones

Herington Sun: Little Anna Kauf-
man. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Kaufman, lost her hands last summer
from swinging on the bare power
wire to the pumping plant which
runs by her home In the southwest
part of HeringtOn. She wrote the
below letter of thanks for the new
artificial hands which she has re-
Gently received and Is learning to
use.
The letter Is nicely written and Is
reproduced In the Kansas ity Star
last Thursday with a letter from
Mrs. Kate Richardson OF Mercy hos
/ pital, OF that city, which cared for
Anna and raised the money for the
hands through the Star and the
Herington Sun. Mrs. Richardson
says further funds will be needed
as Anna grows to make changes
from time to time and she wants all
interested who can to help her TO
make her self supporting and use
ful woman.
A suit against the city Of Herring
ton has been instituted by Kansas
City firm Of lawyers for $4,000
damages because Of Annals injuries.
1t is alleged the lawyers receive one
half of any amount which may be
awarded by the court or secured by
settlement in any manner. A con-
dition which makes difficult any ac
tIon by the city not dictated by the
court.
Annals letter reads:
Dear Kansas City Star: l am writ
ing with my new hands. They came
to me at Christmas time l am
learning how to use them. Every
body says l am doing fine. My
hands cost nearly $500 and l never
could have had them If l hadn't
come to Mercy Hospital. l am glad
they brought me to Kansas City and
I am trying to thank the people who
sent me the money for my hands.
We put every penny in the bank
and there was enough to pay for
them. l am going to do my very
best.
(Signed) ANNA KAUFMAN
A picture of Anna writing the let
ter accompanied the story the letter
was well written for her age ana
every word spelled correctly.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
Obituary-Carey Amsbaugh

Carey Amsbaugh was born Aug.
10, 1878, in Lexington, Ohio. There
he lived with his parents until the
family moved to the farm south OF
Abilene when he was 13 years old.
He Joined the army during the Span
ish- American war and served about
two years as a member OF 20. l.,
goth Kansas. On Aug. IA, 1900 he
was married to Miss Ella Barber,
and to them were born six children.
Marjory, Will, Robert, Carey Earl,
Jennie, Marie and Edward. Five
years ago last November he took sick
with infiammatory rheumatism and
has never been well since. How
ever, he was improved, SO he could
get about and assisted the boys with
the work on the farm. His affliction
was possibly the cause of his de-
spondancy, and the reason for his
last thoughts and acts. Mr.. ANS
baugh was a member of the Odd Fel-
lows, the Woodmen and the Work
men.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the Methodist church on
Sunday afternoon and Rev. G. L.
HovgArd, the pastor Of the church,
preached the sermon from the text in
Jer. 10 % 20 Lord, know that the
way Of man is not In himself. 1t Is
not in him that walked to direct his
steps," After the services the re-
mains were laid to rest in the Abi-
lene cemetery. \
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
WAR ON cHINcH BUGS
Kansas University Entomologist Ad-
yises Farmers

Kansas farmers are advised to
make war on the chinch bug, in a
statement issued by s. ]. Hunter OF
the University Of Kansas faculty and
state entomOlogist.
"This is the time Of year to burn
out the hedge rows, the rubbish
piles, and all the other places where
the adult chinch bugs have been hi
bernating," said Prof. Hunter. "Pas-
ture lands and fence lines also fur
nish places for the hiding Of these
insects which do SO much damage to
wheat. Weather conditions, also,
have been favorable for burning the
rubbish and destroying the quarters
of the bugs before they come out In
the spring and spread to the grain"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23

The Herington high school is more
or less "het up" according to stories
that drift here. Two students had
a fght and one being on the school
paper proceeded to write it mp"
from his point Of view. Naturally
this started something and there Is
plenty OF excitement, demands for
retraction, etc, with some parents
taking hand. No casualties are In
prospect but II has given the town
somethlne to talk about
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
MIGHTY POOR ROAD SYSTEM
Kansas Must Modernixe In Three
Years or Lose Aid

Whether or not Kansas shall have
an adequate system of hard sur
faced roads must be decided by tht
citizens Of the state within three
wears, according to NJ. w. Watson
state highway engineer, who spoke
before the county engineers road
school at Manhattan.
Eve are able to continue with fed
eral aid for three years from Nov. D.
1921. within state funds to match
federal funds but after that we are
done. President Harding has plain
ly stated that he does not favor nav
ing the federal government deal with
counties or other local units ana ne
plso has demanded adequate provis-
ion for state maintenance OF road
construction in all future federal aid
legislation. Congress apparently
agrees with him. We can't hope to
stand out against the other AZ states
and win with our antiquated meth
Ods." declared Mr.. Watson.
The program for the adoption OF
which the state highway commission
is striving was presented by Mr..
Watson. 1t includes the construc-
tion of an adequate state road sys-
tenn by the state from auto license
fees and with federal aid. elimination
of the waste of township manage
ment, by adopting the county unit
for all roads other than those FORM
ing the state system. and the ade-
quate organization Of the counties
for construction and maintenance
work on these roads.
The federal aid road system select
ed by the state highway commission
comprises total Of 6,575 miles. This
system reaches within five miles Of
81 per cent Of the population, 80 per
cent Of the valuation, and 70 per
cent of the area OF the state and
when completed would undoubtedly
carry S5 per cent Of the traffic OF
the state" said Mr.. Watson.
The speaker attacked the present
haphazard method Of road cOnstruc-
tion and maintenance, advancing
figures to show that $40, OO,00O had
been spent in Kansas since 1915 and
intimating that the results obtained
from that expenditure have not been
as good as they might be.
He also scored the state aid law
enacted by the last session of the
legislature. His chief charge
against the law is that the state has
no power to initiate road improve
ments, and that the money collected
from automobile licenses Is in most
cases lying idle in the county treas
uries. He estimated the collection
for the year at $3,O00,OOO and
stated that to date vouchers for pay
ments from the fund had totaled but
$92, 1851, Of which more than half
was for one county, Sedgwick.
The SPEAKER also trOd heavily on
the toes of those who wish to cut
out the state highway commission.
"Since 1910 our motor vehicles have
increased 1914 times while the total
expenditures for roads have increas-
ed only five times, and based on the
1910 price levels, the increase In re-
suits produced on the roads Is only
triple" he said.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
Fish Pole Ina Cane

II. c. Lifts, who recently returned
from Chicago, brought back with
him a cane OF which he is very
proud. A friend lately home from
China brought 1t for him and gave 1t
to him when he was In Chicago.
The cane is of bamboo, carved by
hand In designs showing fish and
monkeys. When the metal cap at
base is unscrewed a long fishing pole
may be shaken out.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
Car Caught on Fire

The fire department was called
out Wednesday evening to extin-
guish a fire which started in the en-
gine of X. II. ViOla's automobile.
Slight damage was done. The cut
out had been taken out and the ex-
haust set gasoline on fire which had
dripped into the drip pan under the
car from the carbOreter.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
Sierras, one Of California's famous
state highways.
WON FROM HERINGTON
Brown Block Bowling Team Scored
z 400

The Brown block bowling team
defeated the Herington bowling team
at Herington 2,400 to 2,403. This
is the first game won by an Abilene
team away from home. The players
were Young, Sparks, Simmons,
Rogers and Franks. Young was high
man with. score of 573.
Tuesday the team will go to Sail
ma for a game.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
cs.a of Thanks

The bereaved family hereby ex-
tend their thanks to the many
friends and neighbOrs for their kind
ness and sympathy in this hour Of
their great sorrow.-The Family.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
Wmt to coIIect Noe

The State Bank Of Hope has flled
suit against ID. A. Swift for the col
lection OF a promissory note for
5000.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our deep graft
tude for the kindness and sympathy
OF friends and neighbors In our sor-
row.-Mrs. Carey Amsbaugh and
Family.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23

No horse is % lazy It van not run
away.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-02-23
ANNA KAUFMAN

A picture of Anna writing the let
ter accompanied the story; the letter
was well written for her age and
every word spelled correctly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20

black shoes, size g.. l need cloth
to make white dresses aid unG9r-
wear.
Then my mother needs a black
dress for nice wear, with black slip
pers with low rubber heels, a long
coat and sweater.
MY husband needs suit, trous-
ers size 1924, coat Al, cap, 3-8,
brown shoes, size 11-2."
Listen to Case No. 3. 1t is pa
thetically sad, picturing as it does.
the very despair of desolation. The
mother says: 81 saw your notice in
the paper, and it was a God-send
to me, for / have been worried 20
death with misery. For with moth
ing TO wear and nothing to est, and
my little children looking for Some
thing they need and want, knowing.
l could not get it.
My mother is bedridden, and needs
sheets. There is nothing but few
rags with which to change her bed,
and no noruishing food to give her.
"My husband has been out.of work
for so long until about four weeks
ago, and now it takes all he makes
to pay house rent and past due gro
Gerry bills.
"We need warm pants for my hus-
band, size 1888, and cap, No. Z and
some underwear.
Boy IA, suit and cap, shoes and
stockings. Boy 8, suit and cap. Girl
II, coat, dress and stockings. Girl
10, coat, dress and stockings, and
for myself long coat or coat suit,
size SO, and shoes size d 1922 and
a blacl8hat. s We all need under
wear terribly
p tfWe need groceries, and would
like to have some toys and Christmas
things for the children. My mother
needs a dress" az
This is the story Of want and pri-
walton stalking through the midst Of
Americas, and unless help comes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20

toys of childhood, the medicines of
grandma and everything that the
people eat, smoke, drink, or wear for
the exclusive benefit of the compare
tive few who stand in the class of
fat-fryers.
Within an incredibly short period,
1t is asserted here, scores and scores
of millionaires will be made by this
Fordney-McCumber tariff, and every
body knows who has studded the eco
nomic printer, one Atlanta remark
ed, 'that a factory that makes one
millionaire turns out a thousand
paupers at the same time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20
TOYSARE HIGHER
Than LAST YEAR
Tariff Tax of 20 Per Cent Innpos-
,osed In Interest of American
Makers Called Outrageous

ATLANTA, Dec. 2O.-Atlanta toy
,5ops are dolled up prettier than
aver this year for the purpose of
making the heart of childhood glad
The efgrt is noble one so far as
Ia Srchants are concerned. They
r5r not be to blame if every child
IN the community is not fitted out.
Nh a complete SCI of the articles
hat thrill humanity in its gayest,
cIaddest period-when childhood is
in flower.
But somebody will be to blame.
And many Atlantans have named the
euIprit. The price of toys, accord
mo to the wholesale merchants, are
higher than they were last year, or
the wear before. The reason, it is
stated. is not hard to find. A 70 per
cent tariff tax is imposed in the
rordney-McCumber tariff for the
purpose ofex Guiding the finest Toy
noducts of the world, in the interest
Of American toy manufacturers who
entered the field during the war
when German imports were excluded
and conditions of trade were wholly
abnormal.
As pointed out here, congress in
its toy tariff placed the interest of
few American war babies" above
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20

through the Empty Stocking fund,
what a dreary Christmas it will be,
perhaps sickness and death following
in the wake of such abject need.
The donations to the Empty Stock
ing fund have been up to the pres
ent very small. With this picture
before us, can we not spare little
from our plenty and relieve the suf-
fering of the three cases mentioned?
The need is urgent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20

Pretty assortment OF
Doll Carriages. Call and
let us show them to you.
Gyles : Andrews Furnt.
Co. 1885,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20

Previously acknowledged .-.-$82.22
N = Elizabeth Belcher ..-... 100
Allen johnson ........................ 10
Bertha johnson -..--,.-.--,..---...s 10
Marvin Jordan ,------.--.---.-,------..- 10
bllly boyd 20
E. w. Horne, Jr. .,,-.---..-.,. 80
Betty Bishop N..-.,....-.........--..- 10
Mrs. E. C. Parker .--...-............... LOO
Mary and jamie Belle Harp $50. 100
pam IVey ~
Annie Ruth Hansford .....-... 10
Irene Gholson --........................ rs
Beatrice Heidi ..,....................... rs
Annie Ruth Mathews ............ so
Judson Morgan .....-................-. .25
Wilmer Morgan ..-................... .25
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20

my oldest girl is 16, and needs
a blue serge dress for warmth and
comfort, and a hat, also long coat.
Slippers, black, and stockings. The
other girl is IA, tall for age, and
would like dark gren dress, black
hat, brown shoes and a sweater.
There is -months' old baby
who needs white coat and cap and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20
EMPTY STOCKING
FUND STILL. LAGS
Continued from Page ~

Continued from Page ~
and no food, no clothes, no COM
forts, only the desperate picture of
desolate Christmas staring her in
the face. Listen to her own words,
as she asks for a little of the plenty
which is being enjoyed by fortunate
persons. q was so glad when l saw
your notice in the paper that you
wanted to help the poor. We are
in terrible need. My family con-
sists of my husband and three chill
dren. l would not ask for help if
[ did not really need it. My hus-
band has been out Of work for
long time, and what he makes now
go& to paying long past debts for
food and rent. Ny little children
are looking for childhood's Santa
Claus What shallaI do? There is
9bsolutely7 nothing. God 0 help US /
We need groceries andAclothes and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-20

As pointed out here, congress in
its toy tariff placed the interest of
a few American "war babies" above
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-20
DOWN, MAYBE,
BUT NOT OUT

NDIANAPOLLS, Nov 20-Wu-
liam G. Oliver. defeated republican
candidate to succeed himself as
state auditor. does not consider his
political future prospects impaired
by his defeat at the election last
week. some OF his close friends say.
Some of his councillors have said
he viii make a more determined
race than ever for the Republican
nomination for governor In Indl-
ana
Mr.. Oliver would not discuss his
candidate possibilities today but as
to his defeat he said:
Many strong men of the state
have come TO me and told ne that
they do not consider my defeat as
anything like an expression OF the
people regarding me or my work.
They have told me that certain in
fuences were combined against me
In such a way as to do me injustice
under an erroneous impression and
that there will be a public reaction
when the truth becomes known.
II am not discouraged as to any
plans I may have. I Will place my
record before anybody for the clos
est scrutiny and let the people be
the Judge. I know that the people
OF this state do not like 20 see in
Justices and that they will come
to know Just what wrong has been
done to me
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-20
RAT CARRIES AWAY
CHINAMAN'S MONEY
Now He's Converted to
Using Bank TO Keep His
Hard Earned Savings.

WASHINGTON. Novice Tuen is
chtnaman and runs @ chop suey
hash joint here. Since leaving his
native heath in the far-oft Orient
and settling down in this country.
Lee has accumulated 5000.
But Lee mad no faith in banks.
he kept bis money hidden In the
cellar OF his restaurant In an iso-
lated corner OF the cellar he made
q snug hole, and in IL he kept his
entire bankroll.
The other day Les went down TO
the cellar to fondie hi savings
But the money was gone-a1though
the hole stin remained. This Was
no cancellation to Lea however. The
money was gone. and Lee felt lonely.
so lonely that he summoned the
police. He told them his tale. be-
tween breaths saying he suspected
one Of his negro employees
The police made a search OF the
cellar. One OF them was attracted
bv something white. apparently a
piece Of paper, moving slowly across
rhe floor. propelled by something in
visible. Down went the cops foot
On the moving OBJECT A big rat
disappeared in the hole where the
money had been. The piece Of paper
which the rat had beer towing con-
tanned Lees $500
Today Lee is an ardent patron of
q local bank No more holes in the
cellar for his money. he fervently
AYERS.