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Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
GOV. ALLEN 70 FIGHT KANSAS
 lLLIT ACY
Plans to Extend Educational Opportunities to Obscure Rural Regions-Kan-
 sas Rating net Low.
By KENNETH HARRIS, International News Service Staff
 COrrpSnOpdcnf


 Kansas City, Kan, Dec. 9.-Now that the time is nearing when he will loosen his hold upon the execu- tive reins of the "Sunflower" State, Governor Henry J. Alien has started drive which he hopes will ulti- mately stamp illiteracy entirely from the state Not that Kansas per contage of illiteracy is necessarily hiGh-in fact, a recent census re- yealed that it is only 21.6, compared with one other state which, the census showed, has percentage of 21.9.
 Governor Allen pointed out that the near future will see laws enact ed by the State Legislature which will provide for a wider dissemina- tion of knowledge in the remote country districts-the towns, ham, lets and villages which are more CT less segregated from the big in- dustrial centres.
 Statistics compiled recently dis closed that out of total of more than 22,000 illiterate persons in Kansas above the age of ten near ly 21,000 were those of voting age. It was further revealed that of these illiterates 1O,450 were of for eign parentage. and more than A. coo are negroes.
 Native sons and daughters of Kansas point with pride to the fact that in the last twelve years there has been decrease of 6 per cent in illiteracy in their state, while census figures from several other states for that period indicate a slight increase in ignorance.
 During the World war, when men were industed into the military serv- ice Of the nation, the various tests to determine and sift out the il- literates revealed some significant figures as to the number of men throughout the country who were not even able to read or write their own names, according to Governor Allen. These tests revealed that 75 per cent Of Americas flower of were among the mediocre while nearly 25 per cent failed to pass the simplest tests and were classified as illiterates.
 The governor expressed himself as hopeful that his efforts to in- crease the intelligence of Kansas's future men and women would have the support of those who succeed him in office and that they would carry on" the battle to such an extent that Kansas will within the lext few years be an emplary state "a pattern of better education. ,"
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Aged Relative of
 J. R. Hale Dies
lFrom Fridays pallyl

A message received in this city lest night from Monette stating that MT. c. c. Hale, father of J. P. Hale, died Wednesday, Dec. eth, at 2:10 D. m, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hettic Foster at Mon cite, Ark.
 MT. Hale was 90 years of age. He was a civil war veteran
 Tn 1870 he and family moved to Harrisburg where they remained until 1878 when they moved to three miles north of Monette
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
BOOZE PRICES ARE SOARING
 ID SKY-LINL'T
Greatest Liquor Armada Now Awaiting to Dis charge Cargo of Christ
 mas Entoxicants.
By RICHARD CHAPLIN,

Unitad Press Staff Correspondcnt)
 New Yok, Dec. 9.-With the greatest booze armada in history waiting at America's gates to dis charge it's Christmas cargo, sharp bull movement started in the liquor market yesterday, putting prices well above 1921 levels.
 Bootleg quotations are going up because the operators of the booze fleets have gone on a virtual strike, demanding bigger profit While land agents and fleet operators hag- gle, the holiday demand increases and prices rise.
 The "profiteering" virus has also infected smugglers on a small scale, who bring in small shipments from England as side-line. Their prices for Scotch have gone from $50 to $S5 a case and retailers complain this leaves them no margin of profit.
 Following are the present retail case prices, compared with those of the 1921 Christmas season, as given by prominent bootleggers:
 Rye whiskey, 1922, $S3.0O; 1921, $GS.5O.
 Scotch, 1922, $95.00 to $115.O0; 1921, $90.00 to $100.00.
 Gin (domestic) 1922, $4S.OO to $GO.00; 1921, $36.OO to $45.OO.
 Gin (imported 1922, $55.OO to $7O.OO; 1921, $4o.O0 to $5O.OO.
 Benedictine, 1922, $115.OO to $135.00; 1921, S1oO.O0 to $110.OO.
 Table wine (red) 1922, $400 per gallon; 1921. $500 per gallon.
 Madeira, 1922, $12.OO per gallon; 1921, S9.O0 per gallon.
 Champagne, 1922. S120.00 per case and up; 1921, $100.00 and up.
 Several bootleggers, wholesale and retail and a fleet operator were questioned as to the causes of the increase and the general condition of the rum running trade.
 They all agreed that the man who buys his drinks over the bar will not be affected. Each saloon, ac- cording to it's location, it's patron age and the quality of it's wares, has fixed price. E
 Competition is too strong to allow anyone to raise the bar drinkers price.
 Small bootleggcrs are holding out contending that they cannot afford to risk arrest and Imprisonment for profit as small as they would re- ceivc if they paid the operators price. They point out that they cannot suddenly boost their prices or their trade would fall off.
 The main promise of a fall in prices is that pirating and hijacking Gland piracy) will again come into fashion. This would put the price down again, since the pirates, who get their liquor for nothing, can af- ford to sell low.
 Prohibition agents in the New York district estimate that 300 ships, large and small, are now engaged in rum running along the Atlantic coast. This fleet is now occupied n an attempt to smuggle into the United States $30,000,000 worth of Christmas cheer" these agents and officials Of tho 'dry navy" said
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
MAIL BANDITS GET IN WORK
 KANSAS CITY
St. Joseph Also Experiences 8 Hold Up of Mails Estimated 2,5OO
 Goods Stolen.
CBy rha United Press.)

Kansas City, Dec. S.-Bandits in two bold strokes at success fully robbing the United States mails took place here and at St. Joseph, Missouri, during last night. A mail truck loaded with eighty-four parcel pack ages, valued at $2,500.00, was stolen by bandits here after the drivers were kidnapped.
 Three masked men held up the mail clerk in the railway yards at St. Joseph, Missouri, and escaped with a package of registered mail and two pack ages Of registered mail. The amount or value of the second haul has not been determined.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
here they resided 42 years.

where they resided 42 years.
 MT. Hale's four children, Mrs. Mollie Wilkins, Mrs. Hettie Foster, George Hale of Monette and J. E. were all present at the time of his death.
 Funeral was conducted today at 10 o'clock at the Macey cemetery.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
FIRST JURY IS COMPLETED IN
 HEREIN CASE
Predicted That Evidence in Massacre Prosecution
 Will Be Started Next
 w e d n e d ay.
fRy The United rress.)

Marion, H., Dec. S.--The jury in the first Herrin, Illinois, massacre trial was completed in the Circuit Court here this morning at II o'clock. Taking testimony in the case probably will be started by next Wednes- day.
 The four men of the last panel accepted today are farm CTS, all residing in the eastern part of Williamson county.
 The people of that particular section of Williamson county, it is said, have little sympathy with Union miners and their labor disturbances. Average of the jurors chosen is A years. A single grain of indigo will colo
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Four Men Are Arrested.

EOuT NIGH ATe AITeStSu.
 Kansas City, Dec. o.-Au- thorities arrested four men this morning in connection with rob- bery here after an abandoned government mail track had been found. None of the stolen par eel post packages were found.
 It has developed that the rob- bery occurred early last night but it was not discovered until Walter Halcomb and James Garner freed themselves after they had been kidnapped and bound. They reported their ex- perience to the police.
 In the robbery at St. Joseph, Missouri, the mail clerk left Burlington train No. 23 when he discovered that the bandits were Ill the yards. Those rob- bers escaped in Q motor car.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
TRANSPLANTEn HEADS

An amazing story from Vienna. Walter Finkler, well known Austrian biologist, informs the Academy of Vienna that he has transplanted of insects successfully. As the Paris Matin points out, eff substantiated, this will d revolution in the science of biology and physiology"
 According to Professor Tinker decaptated caterpillars and butterflies instantly grating head upon another body After a weeks the insect begins to recover, but always assuming the color and general appearance of the creature which the head was taken. The professor reports equal success in transpanting different members same species and of different species
 In itself this may like merely weird experi- ment of little promise to mankind But if the time never comes when men want to exchange heads the fact that these operations have been lower animal life will give fresh impetus study of the whole field of grating. From this may come undreamed of possibilities for remedy replace ment, to the infinite benefit of the human race
 
 There would be better chance of the "pro- gressve bloc in Congress starting third party if there weren't so many generals ready to lead it.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

tion is more hazardous than any other branch of servlco with the fighting fleets, the surgeon general of the navy stated in his annual
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Piles Cared in 6 to I4 Days

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fail
 to cure ltching, Blind. Bleeding or PcotrlGinA Piles. Instantly relieves Itchiz.s Piles, aud you can set ras.iu sleep after first application. eir.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
KNOWLEDGE vS. POWER.

The Questionnaire method of testing peoples tai equipment is brought up again in new set of rapd-fire questions introduced Yale. There 40 questions requiring answers of "yes" mo" The examination is working we'll says the psychology professor.
 The biology professor is not sure It will show, he admits, whether the subject the information sought. But he remarks that this is not test of the really important thing-the subjects ability to the knowledge.
 Here is a point which be oddly looked by of leading questionnaire experts including MT. Edison If the who knows the most were the ablest man, should have the world by spectacled scholars instead by rough men of affairs. The with the most facts crammed in his brain is often the who is least practical useful except for certain special purposes. stt Moreover, the quickest readiest answerer may give false impression of intelligence and ability Superficiay clever, he may so -brained incapable of concentration to be useless for tained creative work
 SCATTER THE IMMIGRANTS
 Dr. Royal Copeland, New York health officer soes to the Senate urges the decentralizing immigration at the ports of entry. "TO me-" says Dr. Copeland "it absurd to have s7 per of all immigrants enter America through the port of New York thousands of them remaining in over-congested city, following familiar and frequently occupations Why should not those who have had agricultural training be to Savannah or Gaveston-to some point contiguous to the soil?"
 Suggestions this kind have been made before Possibly under the doctors guidance they may become a working policy. The preliminary arrangements would have to be made at points of embarkaton where tofore much that might have been done simplify immigration problems has been neglected. The policy adopted should make life for the alien and for the nation of which he is become part.
 
 POSTAL HALF HOLIDAYS
 It is likely that about the middle of January postal employees in many communities will begin to have
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

Nearly twenty times as many vol unteor officers were disabled in the world war as regular army officers.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Naval Aviation Is
 Very Hazardous

(By The United Prsss) Washington, Dec. 9.--Naval avia-
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
To Care q Cold ii, One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoM0 QUININE (Tablets) il stops the Cough and Headache and works of tEt Coid- +. w. GROVES "rnature each nox. 30,
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Extra Charge for Out of County Subscribers

The additional price charged subscribers living out Sffce department makes charge for postage for de- published enabling those residing within the county tc minimum publisher however is required to pay postage on all
  charge is for subscriptions outside of the Postage issued three week sents considerable item of cost
 communications, money orders payable to
 THE TRIWEEKLY SOLIPHONE. Paragcud. Arkansas
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

A single grain of indigo will color ton of water.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
POSTAL HALF.HOLIDAYS.

is likely that about the middle of January postal gr employees in communities will begin have a tn
The Washington times., 1922-08-21
P. and A. Photos.

EUGENE o'NEIL, the
playwright, Is writing a new
play, guaranteed to startle
New York, this summer
while vacationing with Mrs.
O'Neil and their son, Shane,
" wide World.
Phillips County herald., 1922-03-31
Paoli Farmers Union
(Contrlbuted)

Our meeting on Tuesday evening,
March 81, was one of the best of the
season and was well attended. In the
court proceedings where Ernest
Harms was accused Of stealing Chris
Beisemeiers checkerboard the verdict
of the jury was mot guilty. Attor-
neys CLANCY and Humphrey demon
strated their ability and had their
cases well prepared. From the tes-
timony of the various witnesses cne
would conclude that Paoli could pro-
duce some of the best liars" in the
state Of Colorado. However, 1t was
enjoyed by the large audience and
gave our junior deba:ers good prac-
tice in public speaking.
At the next meeting ten minute
talks will be given by members of the
union on the improvement of the COM
munity; speakers will be assigned
various subjects such as educational,
morals, financial, etc. All who are
in any way interested In the cOmmu-
nifty should be present.
At the last meeting we had as visi-
tors some members Of the Fairfield
local. whom we were pleased to have
with us. 1t is certainly practicing
the union spirit to visit and become
acquainted with your neighboring
locals.
Our debating team won the contest
against the Fairfield team on last Fri
day evening; we are told the argu-
ment did not close until II o'clock,
so presume it was pretty well con-
tested.
We were pleased to see one of our
local pastors in the last meeting. As
one of the objects of these meetings
is to furnish clean, educational enter
tainment and discuss all questions
for the betterment Of the people. as
well as to teach the principles of CO.
operation among farmers, we see no
reason why all pastors should not at
tend these meetings. regularly. The
position of pastor is naturally that
of leader in many things for the
good of the people. ana II he is in
terested in agriculture and believes
in the principles Of cooperation there
is nothing to prevent him from being
a member of the Farmers Union.
Phillips County herald., 1922-03-31
fs,,lbsrst School Notes
(Contributed)


Another school month has been
passed. Only two months yet remain.
Much work remains to be accom-.
plished In the remaining time. This
IL the time Of year when there is a
tendency to rather lag behind In the
school work. This must not happen
this year. as the day Is Fastening
rapidly toward the final examinations.
Parents. encourage your children to
do their best Urge them to be in
school every day. Let nothing come
between them and their work: see
that they come to school fresh and
eager for work. Do not blame the
teacher II the child fails for the lack
OF cooperation on your part.
The community sing and pie social
held Thursday evening was well at.
tended. The money derived from the
sale OF the pies will be used to Sc
cure things needed TO become stan.
dard school. The Camp Fire girls
made $3.50 from their candy sale con.
Quoted during the evening. Food
least. II In doubt ask Logan Spells
Oscar Krueger. who has been seri.
ously Ill. Is gradually improving.
The pupils OF the first grade are
very much Interested In the drama.
tization Of Little Red Riding Hood
Evelyn Kruger. Margaret Boehmer
and Larweil Biddlc OF the second
grade and Arvid Lundy. Johnny Eve
sem-nnd Luella Rodeman OF the first
grade were the champion spoilers the
past week in the primary department.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy
during the seventh month are: Gram
mar grades. Freda Sporl. Velma Bid.
die. Carl Detmer. Howard Griggs: In
termediate grades. Minnie Detmer.
vern Blddie. Kenneth Fulscher Rich.
ard Murray. Leroy Wingert: primary
grades. Joel Blddle. Larwell Biddle.
Arvid Lundy
Phillips County herald., 1922-03-31
Colorado Crop Report

otOChb OI gram ON COlOraQO farms
the first day of March were nearly
100000 bushels less .nan year
ago. according to the report just re-
leased by the federal-state crop re-
porting service. The reserves Of the
four principal cereals grown in the
state totalled 15.194.0OO bushels, com.
pared with 25.66S.O0O bushels last
year, and 10.421.O00 bushels in 1920.
All cereals showed 6 reduction. with
the exception OF oats. The shipments
OF grains are about 100000 bush els
less than from the 1920 crop. Smaller
crops Of each grain. except oats, and
the producers need for cash are the
principal factors In the greatly re-
duced reserves this yeas.
OF the 15.979.000 bushels OF all corn
produced In the state last year, only
about 3S per cent remained on the
farms March I. compared with 81 per
cent year ago. and IS per cent in
1890. Expressed in bushels, the re-
serve this year 10 6.O72.000 bushels,
compared with i3.0S4.000 bushels the
same date last year fae reserve Of
1920 was 5.ss0.000 bushels. The ship.
ments Of tbs 1921 crop from the
counties where grown are indicated
as 2 per cent. or about $4,000 bush
els. compared with SO per cent or
7.5l2.000 bushels for the preceding
year. The season OF 1921 was favor.
able for maturing corn. The quality
OF last years crop is graded at IS per
cent. one point better ;:.an for 1920
and six points above the ten-year av.
erage.
The wheat reserves on the farms
March amounted to e.out IS Der
cent OF last years total cron of 23..
239.000 bushels. or 4.lS3.00O bushels.
compared with q hoidover last year
or Is per cent. amounting to 1916
900 bushels. The shipment OF wheat
from the 1921 crop amounts to 1854
900 bushels (s5 per cent?. compared
with 16.l75.000 bushels ga per cent
OF the 1920 CROP. and l1.464.000 bush.
els (63 per cent OF the 1919 crop).
In Colorado o large per cent OF the
wheat Is shipped out OF the counties
where grown. as II Is marketed prin.
cipally In states east. ana to mills In
Colorado which are located In the
larger Industrial centers. In counties
adjacent or somewhat remote from
the counties In whioa most OF the
Wneht tS grown.
or the 6727.000 bushels crop Of
oats. nearly half is expected TO be
shipped. or about 3.027.000 bushels
compared with 3.02o.c10 bushels (47
per cent? OF the proceeding crop. Oat
shipments are expected to be about
700. 900 bushels more than last year.
and amount TO 1881. 900 bushels.
or the 4,43f,000 bushels barley crop
OF last year. about i.S5I.000 bushels
t42 per cent were held on the farms
March I. compared with 2.is7.000
bushels ti7 per cent? OF the crop OF
the proceeding year. About 100000
bushels less barley are being moved
ont OF the county where grown than
for last year. and amounts to i.6is..
900 bushels t37 per cent? compared
TO 1.sb2,00 bushels t65 per cent?
shipped from the 1920 crop.
Phillips County herald., 1922-03-31
MORNING STAR DISTRICT
pAReNT-TeAcHERS' ASSN

(C0utrt0utedD
Last Tuesday evening the school
and patrons Of Morning Star district
No. 81 met at the school to perfect
the organization Of a Parent. Teachers
association. The organization was
preceded by an excellent program
rendered by the school. Mr.. Peter.
county superintendent of schools. be-
ing present, explained some Of the bene-
fts to be derived by having an as
sociation. after which by unanimous
vote Of those present, It was decided
to organize. The following officers
were elected: President. E. II. Gran
well: vice.president. Albert Deden: !:
secretary.treasurer. Ruby Ollie; his
torian. Elmer Hanke.
Mr.. Ralph Robb. superintendent of
the county high schools. being pres.
ent. explained some OF the benefits
to be derived by children Of rural
community by attending high school.
The next meeting OF tne associa.
tion will be held Friday. April q, at
s o'clock p. m. A weiner roast closed
the program Of the evening.
Phillips County herald., 1922-03-31

Fashion still puts striped materials
In the lead for sport skirts, but they
have some competition in plaid and
checked patterns in all skirt materials.
Checks with frlnged edges. are remi.
niscent of shawls and they make many
of the smart new models in which
the fringe is substituted for hem at
the bottom of the skirt and also finish
es the patch pockets. A skirt Of this
kind appears in the picture above,
cut on simple lines and having n sep
arate beltg of the material. These
frlnged materials are particularly
smart In the new wrapped skirts with
the frlnged edge arranged to run from
belt to hem.
Sport skirts and street skirts are
little longer than they were. the regu.
latiOn length being from six to eight
inches from the floor. Flannel in
plain cOlors, In stripes and plaids, Is n
rival for prunella and other cloths.
Phillips County herald., 1922-03-31
REMOVAL OF AMERICAS
DEAD FROM FRANCE

Americas task of removing its
soldier dead from France will have
been completed on March 80 with the
arrival in New York harbor of the
army transport Cambria" with 1924
bodies Of members of the American
expeditionary forces who died in
France. This will make approximate
ly $4,000 American soldier dead who
have been returned from France for
burial in this country. The bodies OF
$4,000 soldiers remain in France and
will be concentrated a; American
cemeteries in that country.
The arrival Of the Cambria" with
the last official shipment OF Ameri.
cas- dead to this country for burial
will be observed by congressional
committee which will meet the ship
at New York port and conduct appro-
pirate ceremonies.
Phillips County herald., 1922-03-31
$1,000. 100000 Duo Uncle Sam

With Senator smoot and Congress.
man Burton declared eligible for mem
bership on the debt rcfunding com.
mission. that body may speedily or.
ganize and commence tho task OF
converting Into negotiable form the
81. .0o0.0 100000 worth OF foreign obll.
gatIons we now hold. Certain indi.
vldunls. both here and abroad. persist
in their declarations that the debts
cannot be paid. and should be wiped
on tho books. but no responsible gov.
crnmcnt viii take the initiative In
rcpudlating It's promises to pay. II
In highly probable that very few
months will see all the debts adjust.
cd and arrangements made for regu.
lar payments OF both interest and
principal instailments.