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The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
FILMS SHOW ROAD BUILDING
Scenes Depicting Actual Construction of Various Types of Highways
 Are Displayed.

Close-ups of the activities of the bureau of public roads are contained in two films released, Building Bi- luminous roads," and Mixed Asphalt Pavements." The new films show how Uncle Sam, who has become the worlds greatest road builder through the federal-aid road act, makes use of bituminous materials in the cOnstruc- tion of the Nations highways.
 Building BituminOus Roads" deals directly with the surface treated and penetration macadam type of bitum- inous roads.
 Mixed Asphalt Pavements" en- braces the construction of asphaltic concrete and sheet asphalt roads, and carries the audience from the paving plant, where the materials are mixed, to the completed highway, open for traffic. Scenes depicting the actual construction of the various types of roads were made under the direction of skilled engineers of the bureau of public roads, United States Depart ment of Agriculture, and are designed to instruct the layman as well as the engineer in modern rOad,Building prac tices. Several animated close-ups graphically depict the details of con- structiOn.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
ROAD BUILDING
INSTRUMENT TO TEST SOILS
By Means of Modern Apparatus 1t Is Possible to Obtain Most Valuable
 Information.

(Prepared by the United States Department
 of Agriculture.)
 An instrument for testing soils on which roads are to be built has been devised by the bureau of public roads of the United States Department of Agriculture. It consists of a metal disk resting on the soil and support ing a cylinder into which shot can be poured. The apparatus is held in position vertically by means of a tripod, at the top of which is mounted a small dial that tells to One-thous- andth of an inch how far the disk sinks into the soil as shot is poured into the cylinder. By means of the instrument it is possible to get in in wet weather
 The kind of soil beneath a road sur face has a great deal to do with how it will stand up under modern traffic, and engineers look upon this as an i'm pOrtant consideration in determining the kind of road to be built. This is confirmed by a number of instances where two sections of the same road have been built in exactly the same manner and subjected to the same traffic but on different types of soil. One section has lasted well while the other has broken up in a manner that can only be explained by a lack of supporting power of the soil beneath the road.
 The bureau has for some time been Investigating this question along vari-
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
PRESIDENT HARDING AND LEAD FER OF COAL MINERS HOLD
 CONFERENCE.
STRIKE IS DISCUSSED
NO DEFINITE PLANS AFFECTING COAL STRIKE ARE DECIDED
 UPON.

administration efforts 70 bring about a settlement of the bi- luminous coal strike have met a pre- nminary check.
 After conferences with President Harding and Secretary of Labor Da- wis, John l.. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, an nounced that the union policy still was unaltered and unyielding in its insist ence that a new wage scale must be set up for the strike-ridden mining districts by national or semi-natIOnal conferences with operators.
 The meeting between MT. Harding, Secretary Davis and MT. Lewis, which took place around the White House luncheon table, was the last of se- ries of conferences into which Secre- tary of Labor Davis took MT. Lewis after his arrival from Cincinnati re- gently.
 Officially no statement was forth coming, though Secretary Hoover was also called to the White House for a word with the President about the sit uatiOn immediately after MT. Lewis left.
 "We talked over the general prob lens of the bituminOus industry and the strike" MT. Lewis declared on leaving the White House, Its over development and intermittency; and projects for it's stabilizatiOn.
 with relation to the present strike we considered the matter of a joint conference of operators and miners, especially the merits of proposals to hold district joint conferences be- tween operators and miners for wage settlements, as compared with a joint conference in the central competitive fields or a national conference of all fields, through representatives. No definite plans affecting the strike were decided upon. The strike situa- tion is unchanged.
 "The country will be facing a serious shortage of coal within a few weeks, and if the strike continues the rail- roads will be unable to transport enough to take care of industries and domestic consumers"
 There were no indications of what further steps might be taken by the government after the meetings had been concluded
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
Workers Favor WaIkout.

DetrOit.-Early returns on the strike vote taken by the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railway Shop Laborers following the recent wage cut ordered by the Unit ed States railroad labor board, indi- cate an overwhelming majority" in favor of walkOut, conditional, how ever, upon similar action by other crafts affected by board reductions, it was announced here at the general headquarters of the maintenance men. The greater percentage of the mem- bership, it was emphasized, favors a strike only in the event other work CTS participate.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
RAILWAY INCORPORATES.
Line VIII Connect Durango With Gal
 lup, New Mexico.

lup, New Mexico.
 Denver.-Organizat of the San Juan Development Company, $5,000,- poo corporation, which proposes to build a railroad line from Durango to Gallup, N. M., to connect with the San ta Fe lines, was completed virtually with the filing of incorporation papers with Secretary of State Milliken.
 The total capitalization was stated at $5,OO0,OOO preferred stock and 40,- poo shares of common stock, having no par value Principal offices in Colo radO will be maintained at Durango. General offices outside the state will be established at Los Angeles. The business of the company will be con- fined to Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.
 The names of the incOrpOratOrs, who also are the directors of the Organiza- tion, follow: R. w Ritter and J. A. Clay of Colorado and Harry Chandler, ]. Fl. COverly, E. P. Clark, Frank A. Miller, Edward Strasburg, F. X. Pfaf- finger, George w. Scott, M. H. Sher- man and F. W. Baum of California.
 Colorado netted $1,018 in the filing of the incorporation papers of this company and $5 for the issuance of a certificate of authority.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
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great help in carrying child, as I have noticed a difference when didn't take 1t. thank you for this medicine and if ] ever come to this point again do not want to be without the Vegetable Com pound. I give you permission to publish this letter so that all women can take my advice. Mrs. FRED MINER, Box l02, Churubusco, N. r.
 It's the same story over again. Women suffer from ailments for years. They try doctors and different medi- cines, but feel no better. Finally they take Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and you can see it's value in the case of Mrs. Miner.
 That's the truth of thematter. If you are suffering from any of the troubles women have, you ought to try this med icine. It canbe taken in safety by young or old as it contains no harmful drugs.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
Fire Destroys Tracks of D. 6 R. G.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-Damage esti- mated from $15O,OOO to $2OO,OOO was caused when the viaduct crossing the Denver & Rio Grande Western rail roads tracks at Fifth West and Fourth South streets was practically destroyed by fire which is believed to have orig mated from the sparks of locomotive. Two gondOlas immediately under the viaduct fell prey to the flames, as did also the acetylene gas welding plant of the railroad. Explosives were moved from the plant just as the flames be- gan to scOrch the exterior.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
Don Iron Vests for RobbIna.

Kansas City, Mo.-Bullet-proof steel vestments for chest and back are not being worn this season as hot weather garments in this city. Consequently when a cOlOred maid in small hotel saw two youths buckling on an armor she tipped off the police. They ar rested Harvey Carlton, 2S, and Will fam Bryant, 25. The youths, according to police, admitted they were girding themselves for a robbery.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
Mexicans Seize American AirpIane

San Diego, Cal.-FOur Americans and the airplane in which they were travelling were seized by Mexicans in Tecate, Lower California, following a forced landing on the outskirts of that town, according to information re- ceived by government officials here The airplane, it is said, was observed flying low near the international boundary, the pilot evidently having some mechanical trouble.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
Gov. smaIps Wife Dead From Shock

Kankakee, Il.-Mrs. Ida Moore Small, wife of Len Small, governor of Illinois, died at her home here. Mrs. Small was stricken with an at tack of apOplexy, resulting from the bursting of blood vessel in the brain. The attack followed her return home from Waukegan, where jury had ac- quilted Governor Small on charges of conspiracy to embezzle state funds.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13

Colorado Springs.-The deeds of Americans in defense of their cOun- try, on foreign soil and on the seas were recalled when Major Victor Hun gerfOrd, representing the city of Colo rado Springs, welcomed several hun dred Veterans of Foreign Wars at the opening of the first annual encamp- ment of the department of Colorado and Wyoming here.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13

Watch cutieura Improve Your Skin. On rising and retiring gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash off Ointment in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It is wonderful what Cuticura will do for poor complexions, dandruff, itching and red rough hands.-Advertisem
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13

backache and had no relief from his medi- cine. One day a neighbor told me about your Vegeta- ble Compound and I
 took 1t. It helpedme so much that I wish
 to advise all women to tryLydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound for fe- male troubles and
 hackache If ia a
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
DENVER MARKET.


 In the fat steer section choice to SS. 90 and $9 and good butchering stock showed but little change at prices ranging from $8.50 to $8.90. All other grades of killing steers sold higher as did baby beef. Choice yearlings sold as high as $9, which has stood as the season top on all classes of beef stock for some time now. Good yearlings found ready outlet at S8 to $S.50. Me dium steers that carried any flesh at all suitable for killing were strong to a quarter higher. most sales ranging from $7.50 Co $8.25.
 Females were scarce but a very good inquiry prevailed in that section of the market and prices were naturally high er The best cows offered sold from s6.5O to $6T5 and fair to good kinds were quoted from $6.25 to $6.5O.
 The trade in feeders and stockers showed no change from last week
 Hogs.
 Fair quality lambs sold at $10 and it was the opinion of packers that choice lambs would have been worth $12 for possibly $12.25. Ewes were quoted thing fancy might have sold for lit tie more.
 Sheep.
 Both city butchers and packers paid the top price of $10 and other sales were made from that figure down to $9.65. Dealers are quoting the coarse heavy sows at $S to $8.26 and rough heavy stags at ST to $7.2S. Best stock CT pigs could not sell higher than $9.S6 and most of the stock went into new hands at S950
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
Canvass of Rail Vote Starts.

Cincinnati-The canvass of the strike vote cast by six railroad shop craft unions began at Chicago last Sat urday, according to the announcement of B. NJ. Jewell, president of the rail- way employees department of the American Federation of Labor.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
ROAD BUILDING IN KENTUCKY
Was First State to Conceive Idea of Highway Construction in the
 United States.

Tn 1891 the people of Kentucky in- auguFated the first state road build ing policy ever conceived in these United States" according to Edward S. Jordan of the highways committee of the National Automobile Chamber Of commerce, speaking recently at the University of Kentucky.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13

ous lines both in the field and in the laboratory, studying the 'characteris- tics of different soils and experiment. ing with means to keep down the moisture content of the soil and thus increase its bearing power. The latest development has been the new device.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
To Prohibit Traffic in Human eIand..

ChicagO.-LegislatiOn to prohibit traffic in human glands will be intro duced in the next session of the slli- noiS Legislature, according to two members of the General Assembly, Representatives Thomas J. O'Grady and Lawrence G. O'Brien, both Demo cratic members from Chicago districts. They declared that persons should be prohibited by law from selling any part of their bodies or from buying tissues or glands from the body of m. other
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
Those lcY Mountains.

There's many a man in Greenland who is honest as the day is long be- cause there they have six-mOnth nights.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
SUCCEEDS WHERE
 DOCTORS FAIL
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound Often Does That. Read
 Mrs. Miners Testimony

Churubusco, N. Y.-'T was under the doctors care for over five years for
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
And Gets 1t in First.

But suppose a soft answer fails to turn away wrath?''
 Then I try a hard punch"
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
MARKETS.

(Colorado settlement pricss.) Bar silver (American)..$ .SS% Bar silver (foreign). 70 Zinc .............. 5.37M
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
PIPE. PIPE. PIPE.

0N@0~@~~O~~~~ If it is pipe you are looking for, we have any size, any kind. Ravens Bros, 1922 WaZee St. Denver.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-13
DENVER SUGAR QUOTATIONS.

Manufncturer's Price.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
ss.a.zs Z HE E'Nsiz'S'7 DEE HIVE
' 1''7 ''7 R.' z'
By NORMAN E. BROWN

SAYS BILL TO BRANCH:
 How'll you swap ?"
 Sal right with me- replies Branch.
 And in about that fashion that lat est big league trade was put over. Be- tween the morning and afternoon games at Chicago Decoration day Manager Branch Hickey of the Car d1nals and Boss Bill Ki1lefer of the Cubs agreed to trade even Stephen Max Flack, Cub centerfielder, and Clifton Heathcote, Card rightfieIder. Both men changed unis between games.
 F'lack is a real vet Heathcote is playing his fourth season in the naa- jors. He was signed by the Cards in 1917 while starring with the Penn State team. The Cards gave him a brief tryout and then farmed him to Houston on May 9, 1918. The next month they called him back The following season he became one Of their regular outfieIders. He played in 114 games that year. 133 the next and 62 last season. His hitting never has been spectacular which may ac- count for the little 1imeIight he has drawn. But he is a nifty fielder and good man to have on a ball club.
 He was born in Glenn Rock, Pa. Jan 24. 1899. He bats and throws 1efthanded but doesn't think that way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
DINNER STORIES

Stevens County has a small but rather remarkable colored settlement It was founded in the early eighties Nearly every family lives in it's own homestead. Their crops of maize. brcomcorn and watermelons never fail in this favored district. Many of them are in independe ent circum- stances.
 How many families have you in the settlement, uncle?" we asked d venerable old member of the race
 Why, nephew" he replied, there are summas about sixty.
 You must have a hard time g1t-1 ting preachers we again venutred, having in mind the racial love of reli- gious exercise.
 "'Deed we has. sah. There is only about twenty breaches regular"
 A Scotsman, on his first visit to London had been warned by friends to be careful when buying anything. and always count his change.
 After making his first purchase, he stood counting his change so many times the shopkeeper. thinking he might have made a mistake, said to him:
 Well, Jock. and is your change all right ?''
 t.Aye.,, replied Jock slowly. once 7---ss. counting it. but only just.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
SOMEBODY'S sTEN0G-Tery M5erious Going On

iG IANs SP,R,r IS 6ROkEN WHr SHOULD Sks 1 WISH To STEAL
 HER FRi6MD 1 iGERTs6S PsRc4e | WOULD TOU 9 lOF COURS AIoT l1ET GER nE A,aks SHE OiO AL 1 BECAUSE GERnE l SAW PERCY Wi7h HIS ARA ON jCAMS SHOULDER l HE DDluG 1 IS ALI OFF
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 SRG 5 BLUE @22S HE GTS AND
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26

Prince George of Serbia son of the late King Peter and elder brother Of King Alexander of Jugo-Slavia, has been accused by M. Pachitch, Jugo- SIavian Premier, of writing rnenacine letters The Premier asked the French Government to restrain him. as he has been living in Paris for years, having renounced his rights to the throne in 1909. One view is that he IS member of the Serbian "BIacI1 Hand" which is credited with con spring against the White Hand D Which faVOrs King Alexander
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-31
Ordinance No. l922-lO

To authorize the construction of certain
storm sewers within the City of Mt.
Vernon. Ohio.
BE 1t ordained by the Council of the
City of Mt. Vernon, State of Ohio: two
thirds of all members elected thereto
concurring:---
Section /, That 1t is necessary to con-
struct the following storm sewer-On
West Vine Street beginning at the Race
and running west to Fountain Street
Section 2. That the plans, specifica-
TONS estimates and profies of the pro-
posed above mentioned storm sewer here
tofore prepared by the engineer and now
on file In the office of the Director OF
Public Service. be and the same are here
Section. 8. That the whole cost of said
storm sewer shall be paid by the City at
large.
Section 4. That the bonds of the City
of Mt. Vernon. Ohio be issued and sold
to pay for the above mentioned storm
sewer and said bonds be redeemed In the
manner provided by law.
. Section 5. That the Director of Public
Service be and hereby Is authorized and
directed to make and execute contract
for said Improvement with the lowest and
best bidder after advertisement. accord
Section 6. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after
the earliest period allowed by law.
Passed March "a, 1922
THOMAS f. AUSKINGS,
Approved March 2S. 1922
CHARLIE KEIGLEY.
s-2s-Wed-2t City Auditor
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-31

gave up, my profession as trained
nurse after my marriage and some
times wore my uniforms for house
dresses. One day, while in the front
room, ] heard the back door open and
close. was alonesin The house and
on going to investigate l saw rough
looking stranger coming through the
kitchen straight toward me. Presence
Of mind came to my rescue. l raised
my hand and said, "Don't come in here,
we have a scarlet fever patient" He
quickly scanned my uniform and made
Q hasty retreat through the rear door.
Chicago Journal.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-31
Ordinance No. 1925

An ordinance fixing the price which The
Ohio Fuel supply Company, its success
for, natural gas furnished to consumers
within the corporate limits of the city
OF Mt Vernon, Ohio
BE IT. ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL,
OF THE CITY OF MT, VERNON,
Section ! That during the period of
one year. from and after the passage of
this ordnance The Ohio Fuel supply
Company, it's successors and assigns,
may charge for natural gas delivered to
consumers within the corporate limits Of
the city Of Mt Vernon Ohio, at the
rate rate or f'ifty. (5oc) cents per thousand
u,ooo) cubic feet, meter measurement:
provided, however, that the above named
price shall be subject to a discount of
Eive l9c) cents per thousand Q,OOO) cubic
Feet II payment is made at the place
provided therefor. in the said City of
day of each month, for ali gas consumed
during the preceding month; and pro-
vided further that where the registra-
ion oi any meter shows that the con-
smnnts snp'on or ss gas at the aforesaid price
per month, The Ohio Fuel Supply Com
pany, its successors and assigns. NAV
charge and collect minimum bill Of
lily lily iouc) cents FOR each. said meter
Section 2 That this ordinance shall be
~ full force and effect from and after
the earliest period allowed by law.
AZ sesiiom ord; :, Ihat al ordinances and parts
be and are hereby repealed
Passed this 9th day of March. 1920
THOMAS e. AUsKiNGS.
Arnrovea March % PRESIDENT ,sb5nt of Council
CHARLIE KELGLEY.
! Attest; It s HOWARD C. GATES. ''
S--s-Wed-Zt Clerk.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-31

Joanna Bailic U7G2-lS5D was con-
ferred with the title of the "Sister Of
Shakespeare" She wns II distin-
guished British poet and drnmatist,
and was given this title because Of
the remarkable insight into human
nature manifested In her plays, sew
ernl of which were acted by Kean,
Kemble and Mrs. Siddons. Among
her more famous dramas mny he men,
toned THE Family Legend" "De
MontfOrt" and Basil"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-31
Ordinance No. 1929

To authorize the construction of certain
storm sewers within the City of Mt.
Vernon, Ohio.
BE it ordained by the Council of the
thirds of all members elected thereto
concurrng:-
Section l. That it is necessary to con-
struct the following storm sewers: On
West Gambler Street, beginning at the
Race and running East to Mechanic
street; also beginning at the Race and
running West to Cherry Street.
tons, estimates and proliles Of the pro-
posed above mentioned storm sewer here
tofore prepared by the engineer and now
ON file in the Office of the Director of
Public Service, be and the same are here
by approved.
Section 3, That the whole cost of said
storm sewer shall be paid by the City eat
Section 4. That the bonds OF the City
of Mt Vernon, Ohio be issued and sold
to pay for the above mentioned storm
sewer and said bonds be redeemed in the
manned provided by law.
Section .. That the Director of Public
Service be and hereby Is authorized and
directed to make and execute a contract
and best bidder after advertisement, ac-
Section 6. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after the
earliest period allowed by law.
Passed March 81 1922.
THOMAS Il. AUSKINGS,
President of Council
CHARLIE KEIGLEY,
4 Attest: t HOWARD c. GATES,
o-Zy- w eu-2t City Auditor
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-31
This Man Was Helped

John Grab, 2539 Jackson avenue,
New Orleans, La, writes: my kid.
neys were weak and had a soreness
and dull pain across my back. | felt
duh and languid and my kidneys did
not act right, | began taking Foley
Kidney Pills and they soon put my
kidneys In Il sound healthy condition :"
Foley Kidney Pills help the kidneys
rid the system Of acids and waste that
cause lameness, backache, sore mus
cles. swollen joints and rheumatic
pains. Tonic in effect, quick in ac.
tion.-Advt. TuThS x30
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-03-31
Say It with flowers" from Sharp's
Flower Store. Phone 1896. II

Say IL with flowers" from Sharp's
Flower Store. Phone 1896. II
Let us wire your home electrically
Estimates furnished, no obligation.
Knox Electric Co., 10 East Vine
street. Phone 1156. XII
Mr.. Ashley French was removed
Thursday afternoon from Mt. Vernon
hospital to his home on Prospect
street, In Miller & O'Bryan's ambu,
lance.
See John Ralston Of Howard for
cemetery work Of all kinds. Material,
workmanship and prices unexceIIed.
Tu TIL x30
We have three cars of Farm Bureau
1870 fertilizer and will unload same
Friday and Saturday. Gambler Farr,.
ers Cooperative Co. x3l
The Kings Daughters will hold a
food sale at Wythe & Ogg's ,milli-
merry store, Saturday, April /, at 10
o'clock. x31
Messrs. Brlce GreYr of Danville
Harold Wintermute of Mt. Liberty
and Lawrence Mizer, Ensil McNabb
and Glenn Woods of this city motor
ed to Athens, Wednesday. to resume
their studies at Ohio university.