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Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
REED MUST RUN
ON A WILSON
ENDORSEMENT
Missouri Democrats Admin
lister a political PilP'
That Jimmie Hates
to Swallow.

Excelsior Springs, Mo, sept. 10
The Missouri state Democratic
convention adopted the platform
suggested by the resolutions com
mittee at 6 O'Clock last night just
before the time limit provided by
law expired. The vote was unanim-
Gus and was taken vOcally.
The platform re-affirms Demo
cratic principles as established in
administrations OF that from Thos.
Jefferson up to and including Wood
row Wilson 1t especially indorscs
the last two Democratic admins
trations.
The platform accepted makes nc
mention of the 18th amendment OF
OF the Volstead act with the eXcep-
ton Of one plank condemning un-
reasonable search and seizure and {
general plank urging enforcement OF
laws. Senator Reed will run Oh
this platform.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
Indian Day Is
Set in Oklahoma

oklahoma City, Sept. l6.-~lndian
dav has been set aside by procia-
nation by Governor j. Z. A. Rob
ertson. and will be observed in
Oklahoma. September %.
The day set aside VIII be OBJ
served annually, especially in the
schools of the state. Reading OF
literature concerning the history,
traditions and progress of the Ameli
can Indian this country's first set
tiers encouraged as proper obser-
walton Of the day.
The day set aside comes in the
middle of the Harvest Moon period,
which i'll olden days was celebrated
enthusiastically by Indian tribes
throughout the country.
The Harvest Moon period-sacred
to the heart of the Indians a
time for gaudy holiday dress, OF
daring deeds and Of continuous
celebration. and it will be observed
as such by the present inhabitants
of the Old Indian Territory and
Cherokee strip.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
ALLEGED SLAYER :
STILL AT LARGE
Cross County Farmer Be.
lieved to Be Headed
for Alabama.

Wynne. Sent. ~. ". Moore,
aged 50. farmer. who is alleged to
have fatally shol his wife and seri-
ously injured hos s;epdaughter, Miss
Zeua Langt.ph. Monday night, still
is being pursued by Cross county
Officers. It is believed Moore will
attempt to return to Alabama, his
former home Officers at Memphis
have been requested to guard the
Mississippi river there.
Miss Langdon is in a Memphis
hospital fighting Tor life. She was
taken there Monday. Her face, chest
and shoulder are riddled with shot
gun wounds. Hospital attendants
said that she is in a critical condi-
ton. with Slight chance for reeoY-'
cry.
The shooting, which occurred at
the Moore home, about II miles
northwest of Wynne, is said to have
been the out growth OF quarrel be
cause of attention paid Miss Lang
don by young farmer of the neigh
borhood to whom Moore objected.
Moore had lived in that community
about eight years.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
LEPER COLONY TO
HEAR RADIO music
American Business Man Ut
fers TO Install Outfit for
Colony Sufferers.

C2y International steWs ScrNlcH)
Manila, Sept. .16.--H you were
a lener confined on the rocky island
of Culion in the southern Philip
pines. what would be your reaction
to the wireless .radiophone? II. d.
Cranston, an American business
man. Of the Philippines. thinks that
the reaction of the 5000 leperS at
Culion will be pleasurable, and he
has offered to install a receiving
and magnavoX station at the band
stand at Worcester plaza on Culloh
i'll order that the lepers may enjoy
the constabulary band concerts that
fare given nightly on the Luneta III
Manila. Mr. Cranston has invest
ments in the fish, ice, power and
light companies at Culion, and
lepers conduct the business fot
him He offers free power for Tho
radiophone station for one year.
Al Flipinos love good music, but
without the radiophone the lepers
iat CuliOn cannot have good music
whatever might once have been
their ability as musicians. Leprosy
destroys the sense Of touch. causes
loss of fingers. lips. etc. The lepel
band at Culion plays very indiffer-
entity. Governor Wood favors Mr.
CtraustOn'S offer as n relief to the
tedium mOnotony that is the rule
at Culion.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
KIpIING ON AMERICA.

Rudyard Kipling's latest fling America has
just enough truth in ii make it sting more than
his taunts usually do. Many Americans have wished
that this country had got into the little earlier
stayed in It little longer. With these concessions
made is easy enough the fundamental
injustice and indecency Of the Kipng attack.
His charge that America was responsible the
premature termination the fighting and the easy
arrnistce is quickly repudated in Paris and
London, with explanation that it the French
and British authorities who had their in the
armisice while the American authorities wanted TO
carry the straight 30 Berlin.
AS for America going into the for gold and
shaving worlds gold result, that is merely
silly Any mind capable of dealing with business
statistics can find approximately what the has
coat America in dollars II may be $50.00O0 00 600
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
heap BIG RED
MAN WANTS GET
heap SMALLER
Big Bill, Full Blood Caddo
Indian, Thinks SAP T.
Pounds Weight Too
Much for Him.
(By The United Press)

Carnegie, Oklahoma, Sept. ID
I Big Bill. full blood Caddo Indian,
would like to reduce his weight
400 or 500 pounds
| Big Bill. who is only 3S. weighs
approximately SAP pounds, His waist
measurement is 96-inches Ten yards
Of cloth are required to make him a
shirt. Five men can comfortably
stand in his trousers.
The Indian is rather bashful and
spends most of his time in his tepee,
lat Gracemont. near here. Until he
finds some good reducing recipe,
/ Big Bill will probably remain in
/ his tepee. doing bead work, accord
ing to friends.
His parents are small of stature,
compared to him. His mother
weighed 14O pounds and his father
$50. And Bill likes small dark
haired women, he said. He does not
like the company of men but he
does not mind woman around.
Big Bill, went on an exhibition
tour several years ago, but has since
refused fabulous offers from circuses
and carnivals. 1t is impossible for
him to travel in comfort, and he
objects 10 curious persons pinching
and slapping him, to see if he is
stuffed.
In travelling around this part of
the country, which is very seldom,
Bill uses one seated "slTry," The
scat, which usually accommodates two
persons is sufficiently filled by the
indian.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
The Kid Seems
To Be Growing
Absent-Min

Los Angeles, Sept. b.. Kid Nc
Cows ninth romance is wrecked, and
Mrs. Jacoucline Mcdowell, who came
here from Baltimore to marry him.
has returned to her home. This is
the statement of Mccoy. whose name
is written Norman Selby on the
useless marriage license. The Kid
formerly was middleweight cham
pion.
A telegram from a feminine adj
mirer who signed herself "Redhead,
accidentally discovered in the pros
pective bridegroom's pocket by hi:
prospective bride, delivered The
knockout to the ex-pugilist's wedding
nlanS
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
Bird Used Mechanical
Means to Gain Escape

NV international News Seryice)
Cincinnati. O., Sept. ID Judge
Robert Lee Blond has 'eturned from
his vacation in California with the
nrize fish story of the year. He
ranorts that while deep sea fishing
off santa Monica with live min
,ows he and his parry hooked five
cormorants which dived for the
boit and swallowed the hooks. One
IF the birds. he says, was landed
md tied i'm a gunny sack, but threw
itself against the starting lever of
thn boats motor with the result
that the moving machinery re-
yersed the little craft. much to the
establishment of the fisherman, and
rinped open the sack, liberating the
cormorant. That's why, the judge
declares. he couldn't bring back Il
picture of the bird to substantiate
his story
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
AT HOME FOR THE KIDS.

An editorial Knowing your own children tells
the story OF a father mother who awakened sud-
denly to the fact they knew nothing of the
mates with whom their daughters studied and played
To remedy matters. they naugurated the custom oil
Keeping open house for the girs and ther friends one
evening every week.
The occasions were made very informal, the word
simply being passed around that certain evening
the bows and girls would be welcome at the home
question. The youngsters came hesitangly and in
small numbers first but later these functions be-
came the most popular in town. Now other parents
are trying the open door policy means for know
ing their children's friends.
At each home the parents stay on the Job and JOIN
in the fun. played and refreshments are of
the simplest type. The gang goes home at $3.50 The
unwhoesome features OF youthful social life have been
practically eliminated in that town. i.
Such solution Of the question of what the young
people do with their time whom they associate with
better than lectures involved psychological
discussions the subject.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
PARIS OPEN BOOK
TO TUTORED GUEST
Transients Better Supplied
with Information Than
Natives, is Claim.
(Bv International News serviceo

(Bv International News Service)
Paris, Sept. 5.-American and
English visitors know Paris better
than the Parisians.
The Excelsior makes the state
ment, based on the amount Of
literature appearing in English, ard
only in English, explaining Paris
and Interpreting Paris and in gen
Ieral telling one in such detail just
what to do when you get to Paris,
that the reader becomes more so
phisticated regarding Partisan life
and customs than the street gamins
themselves.
Pariss Syndicat d'Initiative--
which corresponds to our CONNER
cial Club, or Chamber of Commerce
committee to boost city-has pub
lished such guide, which the EN-
celsior cites to prove it's point, BY
using this guide the visitor from
Wyoming or Texas is better informed
about Paris hotels than any tourist
lagency. Clear maps tell him eX-
actly where to go. He is initiated
into the mysteries of taxi fares and
the puzzling chow much to tip" He
is told how much he should pay for
a hotel room, with one bed or two,
according to the floor, and what to
demand for breakfast. He is en-
abled to make budget for his stay
with what the Excelsior character
ICES as alarming precision"
"A Frenchman has to get this in
formation for himself" the article
concludes.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
PERMANENT NUMBERING.

The National Forest Service promises a
realization of traditional lumberman's paradise. "a
place where he timber forever without moving
his MILL
Impermanence has always been the curse of the
numbering business Sawmills would be and
roads built and railroad tracks laid and great ex-
pense enta1ed. and then sooner later the supply OF
timber in that vicinity would be exhausted and the
whole outfit would have be moved junked, losing
money the operators and time and wages for the
workmen.
That defect, the Forest Service is going to
be remedied in the Malheur National Forest in Oregon
now being opened. The condition of its development
expected insure through wise conservation the
cutting of 60,0O0000 feet of yellow pine timber
= year "for all time" Thus the production of TIM
Der will be put almost the basis any
other kind manufacturing. Local industries may
a continuous, dependable stream of raw ma
teral with permanent bases of operation and stable
employment for woods and mill workers.
such arrangements lies hope for American forests
and the American lumber supply And it is idle
dream. Private interests the Pacific slope are
already handling their forest properties this
sibe basis.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
WAKEFIELD FARM.

Wakefield farm in Wesmoreland county Va,
George Washington born, has been officially
enrolled in the Better Sres Better Stock movement
which the federal government and the states
Quoting The is operated by the Latane brothers,
descendants Of a collateral branch of George Wash
ington's family. They specialize in cattle, horses,
sheep. swine and poultry.
There few farms in the country, unless it be
Vernon ITSELF which more appropriately could
be enrolled in this movement The versatile Father
of His Country keenly interested in farming and
the breeding of fine and would have been the
first sponsor with enthusiasm the gospel of high
standards for all those engaged in such pursuits.
1t was less as thrifty and successful farmer and
raiser George Washington set good example
to his neighbors than statesman and soldier, but
the fact is often overlooked. The enrolling of Wake
field in this modern stock movement is once
a sort of memorial the Farmer President himself,
and a timely reminder others of the Importance
which he attached the industry of farming and its
natural adjuncts
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
Flows Up Watch Lost
70 Years; Still Runs

(By International News Service)
Osborn, Mo-, September L.
Percy Rogers, farmer living near
here, noticed something bright in
the field he was blowing. Picking
cleaned the dirt off the outside,
wound it up and it started running.
He discovered il was a watch he
had Loot twenty years ago.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18

far in and another including the lost loans
the Allies And America is the only of the
yicors that put in claim whatever for reparation,
there is chance of getting any of it back.
The taun might be flung back too that if this
country did get the money Great Britain got the
land Her territorial possessions have been increased
by some 1000, 600 square miles. Englishmen them
selves pointing out these facts.
But all such disputation between nations gets
nowhere, except make unnecessary trouble. Amer
leans well afford to let cear-headed English
friends take Mr.. Kipling.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18

face. Then she will probably be
glad enough to return to her hus-
band. If | were in his place |
would shut the door in her face
and tell her to go 'au diable She
is nothing but a foolish little per-
son who wishes TO amuse herself
and she has tho right But please
don't come to France. Miss Jane,
posing as great woman philoso-
lpher to lay the basis OF a new sex
morality. Offer your arms to
Iwhomsoevor pleases but
lfichez nous la paiXN'
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
TERRIFIC FIGHTING IS AGAIN
RESUMED IN IRELAND WHEN TWO
FACTIONS CLASH OVER DUBLIN

is going forward In charao-
teristic Irish fury.
The attack upon the city OF
Dublin began before dawn this
morning when heavily armed
irregulars emerged in all parts
Of the city and opened fire
upon the Free State Garrisons.
Free State troops launched
a counter attack with a fleet OF
aImored motor cars, sweeping
the streets of the city with
machine gun fire.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
French Rebuke Jane
Burr on Sex Slavery"

tBy international News Service)
Paris, Sept 15.--Jane Burr. the
American millionairess and enemy
to sex slavery" has stirred up
some adverse criticism in the French
press circles
I'm few years says Clement
yautel in lie Journal, Miss Burr
may lose her fortune as well as
the roses and lilies in her pretty
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
SHOOTS BELsHAzzAR's FEAST.

There
EARS feast at Hotel Astor in York, October s.
Senator smoot itep. Utah), is to be the principal
guest The hosts to be members OF the Com
mittee American Business Men. representing bill
lion dollars and all the individual and corporate
beneciares the Republican Profiteer's Tariff bill
the big trusts and monopolies will be at the
dinner with Mr.. Smoot. The Railroad Trust the
Chemical Trust the Electrical Trust, the Steel Trust
the Coal Trust-in fact, all the great combines Will
have their representatives at the tables. Senator
Smoot will feel much at home as if he were in the
Senate Finance Committees room during the prepara-
ton o a Republican tariff bill.
This testimonial dinner Senator Smoot is to
cost SO a head 1t will more il the Profiteers'
Tariff bill is in operation that date but that won't
make any difference since the diners Will have got
enough profits in ADVANCE offset increase and
more According to George Henry Payne of New
York, who has the invitations to the dinner,
Senator Smoot has been singled out for this honor
because of the fight he has made for sound taxa
ton program This is doubtless grateful recollec
ton OF his part reducing the profit taxes
and the high surtaxes by aggregate of $510000,-
GOO and for his valiant service in making the Ford
McCumber tariff bill the biggest gouge ever de-
vsed by Republicans.
The date of the dnner-October s. is just
month previous to the Congressional elections BY
that time the handwriting the wall ought to be
pretty plain and in Babylonian but in good Eng
fish. Senator is a fair judge of writing. He
helped write the tariff bill and the bill and that
letter demanding that the Cuban planters reduce
crop sugar the interest of the Sugar Trust
mistakable November 8. '.'
America today has two-thrds of the worlds gold
and all of its optimism.
When elections over, and everybody knows the
worst everything will be better,
More to Leave Supreme Court" That tribunal
used to be regarded life goal Now it's getting
TO be mere rOadhouse the way
De Valera is said TO be a prisoner in Cork Good
thing for Ireland if they keep him corked
The old-linc politician knows that the man who
bolts his party is nut.
Radio entertainment Is struggle between static
ana ecstatic
Everybody to have had enough war now
except the Turks. Too bad some nation with Il real
punch can't obge them.
What Greece needs is Babe Ruth.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
Heavy Armored Cars Turn
Machine Guns Into Streets
of City-Fight Starts
Before Dawn.
CBy The United Press.)

Dublin. Ireland, Sept. Is
Battle for the possession of
Dublin is raging today. Free
State and Republican forces
resumed hcstllities on an eX-
tended scale and the battling
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
Conscientious Check
Raiser in Law Tolls
Uny 1ntcrnational News service

CBy international News servlce)
Canton, O., Sept Owen Kash
was tried owing cash amounting
to $40. Having 50 check, Kash
decided to pay the debt. lie raised
the check to read SO and was ar
rested. Pleading guilty, he was
given a suspended sentence.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
Piles Cured in 6 to ii DAYS

Druggists refund money if PAZ0 OINTMENT fail
to cure Itching. Blind Bleeding or protrdGiE&
Piles. Instantly relieves Itching Files and you
.an ee- ee5tui sleep alter tira; olication @c.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
GOOD SPENDING.

A good spender" ought be wise spender, but
the has to be used he is more likely to
be merely free spender. There is generally ac-
ceped theory good spending helps to keep the
wheels industry in motion. This depends entirely
on the Interpretation the phrase
Extravaganza does oil any industrial wheels
II may cause the employment OF certain labor which
might otherwise be idle, but it employs That labor
in the production things which do last and do
not add total of the nations wealth. If good
spending thrift rather than extravaganza, then
It does help stabilize and improve industrial
ditiOnS
There many ways to join the ranks of the
good spenders, in the best OF the term. From
the savings bank the reputable investment house,
from domestic improvements the truly recreational
vacation the pursuit of education, there ways
and places to spend money which will be productive OF
greater wealth for the individual and for the whole
nation.
Thrift, for itself, isn't always very appealing but
productive good spending ought to prove an rresstlpe
watchword for the thoughtful wage Garner.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18
CHURCH SINGING.

At the Episcopal conference Portland, Ore. a
plea made for better church singing. 1t was
suggested training in church music should be part
OF the education of the clergy and that choir and
congregational singing in their could be brought
to higher standards through education and study.
The tendency toward highly organized and paid chors
was deplored little tending to commercial singing
among few, while relaxing the interest i'll it among
the rest as vital part worship be commonly
INDUCED in
There few congregations of any denomination
in which singing could not be improved and in which
general knowledge of and appreciation for the bet
class sacred music could not be fostered with
profit.
only the standard music a. whole needs
bringing up in places of worship, hut the train
ing the young part of their religious educa-
ton merits especial attention. The boys and girls
who whistle. sing and strum their interminable jazz
and their songs OF questionable taste and know moth
ing Of the fine old hymns. chants choras when
have down through generations in untouched
beauty missing deal musically and spr-
itually.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18

Most of the applause given to
speakers is supplied by the least in
telli9ent in the crowd
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-09-18

To Cure Cold in One Day
fake LAXATlN f BROMO QUINlNE tTabets) It
tOu, the Couch and Headache and works of tie
Cold +. W. GROVES esnature on each hnx- &c..
The New York herald., 1922-03-27
ELEPHANTS TO TRY RADIO.
Hippodrome Trainer VIII Tes
Device I'm Animal Act.

Experiments with the radiophone as
an aid in animal training are 10 bt
made at the Hippodrome by George
Power. trainer Of the elephants. TO de-
termine whether it viii be possible for
his big pets at some future date to exc
cute his orders on the stage while the
trainer himself is absent.
Electricians are working on pair OF
head receivers for Jennie, the shimmying
elephant, which will differ from those
now In general use only In size. The or
dinary receiver is two inches in diam
eter. Jennie's outfit will include re-
ceivers about a foot in diameter, lf the
radiophone experiment Is a success,
Power believes 1t will open an entirely
now field in the training of animals in
general and particularly of elephants.
The removal Of the trainer from the
scene often is desirable and many tricks
are more enjoyed by the audiences
when they are done by the animals
without the presence of the trainer. In
addition, the radiophone solves the age
old problem of what TO do in emer-
gencies of sickness or absence.
The New York herald., 1922-03-27
REPERTORY COMPANY
FOR BELMONT THEATER
Plays to Be Submitted by Ma
tiVe PiayWrights.

Commencing next season the Belmont
Tleater. which is now under the sole
direction OF Richard G. Herndon. will
establish permanent policy OF pre-.
senting plays by9an established roper
tory company formed by a combination
OF players, directors and others inter
ested in the presentation OF dramatic
books.
The company will be permanently To-
Gated at the Belmont Theater. The plan
OF operation is expected to combine the
best qualities OF the late Augustin Daily
ard Lyceum Theater companies. the
Comedie Francaise of Paris and the
Max Reinhardt and Lessing theaters oi
Berlin.
The company win ne directed by a
general manager operating In connec-
tion with a special board, which shall
invite and decide upon plays. Already
five of the leading stage directors have
agreed to serve the company, while a
score of native playwrights have agreed
TO submit their plays for production.
The New York herald., 1922-03-27

} PRODUCTIONS.
HASk 4S METHUSELAH SAMkscK s. ~ Is,
Evs Z 80 sharp. Nits. Thurs. a. Sat-. so
End Performances all this week.