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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
CENSUS FIGURES SHOW
GREAT GAIN IN VALUES
Ratio Of Debt to Worth Shows
Decline Below 1890
Statistics.
J7.GOO.0OO HOMES nx ,or,
or Properties Not ON Fnrms. Occu-
pants Own 7.ID5,OOO, OF which -
N"o.h0. or 3D.7 Per Cent Are Incun-
brred,
Iny United Newell

WASHINGTON. April Eff the
decrease In mortgage debt on homes
and farms occupied b. their owners
In any index Of prosperity. then. ac-
t"rdinE I" the Census bureau. Amer
10" mas grown 2.s per cent NOR" pros
porous since 1890
preliminary report Just Issued
reveals that In 1920 the total cs,i-
mated mortgage debt on owned
homes and farms in continental
United states was 1907 900. 600 ard
III" total estimated value OF tlnsc
m"rtgagtd homes and farms was 3Sl.-
'Vs'vDp.Vub, the mortgage dcbt tnly
representing 3i.I per cent Of the total
value.
Figures for 1890.
The total mortgage debt on owned
h"in"s and farms In 1890. Tia. report
disclosed, was {2.l33. 000. geo. amd ;hr
Total value OF these homcY and sarms
was reported as $5G57.0 900. 900, rhn
mortgage debt thus representing
a7.5 per cent OF the total value.
Hetwccn 1890 and 1920 this deb; IN
creased il5.s per cent. and the vaIuc
nt th" homes and farms increased
1915 per cent AS a result. the ratio
OF debf Ia value has decreased. being
"4.' per cent in 1920. az against 35j
per cent in 1880.
Figures "n Other Homes.
he total number Of homes no, on
farms In 1920 Was Il GOO. 900. of which
'.lo5.0Qo. or t6.3 per cent wcr. owned
by the occupants. ana OF these owned
homes 2.s5J.coo or aa7 per cent w.r.
mortragcd. In 1890. the debt vas re-
ported as Sl.0i7. 100000. and tn. value
OF the homes was s2.S3@, 900 900. or
81 per cent Of the total yaIu.
Tho "A ,,nr,,,..-..
on owned farms ia 1920. inciuiJut.
the debt on partly owrcd farms. was
5000 100000. and the total yairi.s VS.
1859 O0e, 600. In 1890. the debt
stood at sl.Osc. 900 900 and the total
value {3.c5j. 100000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
Perfect Plans for pr,,.

fina! plans for membership cam
nhign for the Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce were discussed at "A meet,
ing OF the chamber last nigh, in the
JcnHrson Hotel. The campaign is for
me purpose of Offering all those who
want to Join the chamber. an oppor
tunity TO do so, Will last through
Thursday. number Of speakers
were on the program last night. r.
McC. Burlington presided
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
OF FARMERS> EQUITY OVER MORTGAGES ~ BILLIONS

'.aSSIStcr was announced sunday by
IN" Associated Press. which said that
MS resignation had been accepted 10y
the board OF directors last THURSDAY
Richmond business men do not an
ccipate amy serious effect upon the
operations Of chit Richmond works
OF the American locomotive Com
pany even IL Mr.. IasSister does sever
his connections with the concern. 1t
IS pointed out ,hat tn" works her.
arc dependent upon Southern rail
roads for business. and this condi-
ton VIII continue. il Is believed
Mr. l.aSSitcr returned TO New York
last week from Il tour OF the W"s
indies and IS expected back in Rich
m"nd within short time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
Davis Visits Ujcbn,,l

Former Governor Wostmornland
Davis spent "a few hours at his head
in Murphy's Hotel YESTERDAY
afternoon. putting the finishing
touches 10 his platform in the cam
paign for the United states Senate In
opposition 10 senator Claude 4.
; wanson. Mr.. Davis left last evening
Tor the Southwest and. during the
trip, he will cover practically every
part OF that section o: the Common
wealth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
NAME DARK HORSE
FOR ROTARY HEAD
Nicr-Pre>ident SwInk Declines 1,
Stnnd for Elevation Ia Prcsi-
dency of Climb

officers for the year gill be chosen
tonight bH the Rotary Club. Follow
ing speech by Or. Douglas Free
man. member Of the club. the nom
mating committee will present it's
ndationS. II is generally I'M
ders'ood that Vice president, Angus
" Hw!hk VIII not stand for elevation
l" tho presidency. so the list Of nom
inecs Viii u. looked for with much
interest.
None but members OF the commit,
lie" know the identit! OF the Ro-
tartan picked for the presidency. and
thcr" Is eager expectancy among tho
membership. The meeting will be held
at Murphy's. beginning at s o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
Organization Head. ,o ,1cct

a meeting of the presidents Of all
richmond woman's ORGANIZATIONS Will
nc hcid on the mezzaninc floor OF the
ho'el Richmond at I o'clock tomor-
row afternoon Ia perfect arrange
mcnts for welcoming Lad. Astor 10
Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25

were steady There wa. shading O..
iT!ccs on Japan raw silk and "A ,-,. Ia
,antons Tn" n. auctions Oprned today,
and priccs showed s!!ght recession.
FINANCIAL.
LONDON. AGrH 21-Bar silver, 1i..
ponce per ounce. Money IA per cent.
month bills. ci.g2s-ls
NAVAL. STDREs
SAVANNAH. GA. April -j.-Turpent!ne
hrm. q salc-. III: recc!i:r, rs. ship.
inen,s. az; stock. 1875. Rosln. nyin. salcn.
3Ss; receipts. .li: shipments. T.S33; s:nrk,
ts5E. quote: Is -. tiiia: r g. go;
H. t::2i. X. ~ MAO. y. 5n: VIC.
so: WV. { So
CURB MARKET
Apr!g q. 1922
Curb clone: n.d A.Xed
Aetna ............ - q I.,!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25

tive committee has been swamped
win Applications. but are acting on
All promptly. The membership costs
50. and applications are received at
th" roe Shrine. 1916 East Main
street Admission cards and pro-
grams are now being mailed ont
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
HIVE n Good Timr. .niL..

Not much time left. but sim ,ine
enough for real good and PROFIT.
ALE. time in The Dispatch rapsrs
Bis Fun Game II YOU 20 IT Now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25

Time Growing short.
Iher" remains only ono day in
which to become "A member of the
Edgar Allan Poe Shrine. The cxccu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
PRUDENTIAL OFFICES IN RICHMOND

Tho Prudential is moi stranger In Richmond, a.
the Company has been ably represented hero for years
by MIR. 7. p. REYNOLDS. Manager Of the Ordinary
Department. No Is located In tho American National
Bank Building.
Superintendent c. M. RANKIN Is In charge Of the
nswor ooe. opened In tho Broad Street Bank Build
Inc. In April 1921 through which Is written Industrial
weekly. premium insurance. as woIi as Ordinary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25

$1OOOOOOOO
Government of the Dominion of Canada
NHRTYYEAR
and Noyemb
s 3 f 's e vs " Ne sas TIN" M
are be used for the cstng Dominion
a"' : : + & '@ Coupon "ss . s::s Without
% am. not P ono s""H S S and !S %
York Ray Gts W Eo% d ddac at the
from Canadian in discharge the Bonds s fse'"
whe" Den di owned s BY persons RS sons, residing or
This offering made sn s"t To ta s"%em n OF
We offer the above Bonds 10000 accrued interest
' II en- S:'sf' b. 1 SiSS CO.
THE % c hssnHnH w II 'rT f AiR AZ @ ] S
5S$S$ & if s;fa r# 5$f;5Hs $ $fi MOI"
pending engraving OF the s0nne na
MORGAN & CO.
BROWN BROTHERS HARRIS EoRpEs 70
BANK OF MONTREAL
FIRST MAT TO- a BANK THE NATIONAL CITY COMPANY
GUARANTY COMPANY OF NEW YORK BANKERS TRUST
DILLON, READ & CO. KDDER PEABODY CO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
INDUSTRIAL LIFE INSURANCE

~" rruoena' Insurance Company
district IN your city for the handling
"o INDUSTRIAL policies
" premupaymens and agents this
pocyhoders - "
r1oaenu IS the Pioneer this America
ana mas
other -
strength is symbolic with that of the worno da
pays nearly oOO ard 1921
over $o8oooOoo Since $748oooOoo has been
poHcyhoIders 80
a copper about $sooooooooo the
dears
Pdaana
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Markets

Continued From Page E!rn,J
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THIRTY YEAR $50 GOLD B

Interest Payable May 1 and November 1
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HOTELS AND nE:snnrs-

The reported rrsignntlon nf N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25

subject
and to the o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-25
Due May I, 1852

dollars
in YOkCi
Tor Canadian mot
from Canadian of the Bonds
when beneficiary by persons residinp
ordinarily en- in Canada
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29
lust Folks
TOMORROW
Copyright. 1922. by Edgar A. Guest.


Tomorrows standing on the hill,
Watching field and shop and MILL
Looking over me and you,
And the sort of work we do.
Searching for the ones she needs
Who shall do her bigger deeds.
Tomorrows looking for a man,
Best designed to serve her plan,
And she overlooks the earth
Seeking him who's proved his worth.
And perhaps when this days through
She may send call for you.
Tomorrow's hunting eager youth,
Brave men who will serve the truth
Strong men who will carry on
When the faintest hope seems gone
And she's calling them away
From the forces of today.
Tomorrow's watching. Never fear,
She is standing very near,
And her heart will leap with Joy
If she only finds boy
Clean of hand, and bright of face,
Ready for bigger place.
Keep tomorrow in your mind
She is never far behind,
And her eyes are keen to see
Merit wheresoe'r it be-
She'll be quick to summon you
When you've proved what you can do.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29
Not Posted.

"Oh, Cap" agltatedly called Mrs.
johnson, 'Eunt has just got back
from playing with Gabe Giggerys
kids, and he's telling our children
that he seed a pink calf over there
climb a tree 20 pick yaller grapes.
want you to lick him for lying"
How in-yaw -wn--thunder do
know the little cuss Is lying?"
1rawled Gap Johnson OF Rumpus
Ridge ~ hain't been over to Gabe's
for a--p'tul
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29
/ THANK you.
The InsnIt Swallowed.

/, Billings, ex-doughboy. had a no.
U'e war record and a fine dispose
uon' but nevertheless his face was
NOT one to make woman go into
ecslasies. However, he married and
raised son.
Dad, said the bright young
hopeful, 'one OF the boys at school
'oudy said l looked like you"
think you do. too" replied the
proud father. "What did you say :
Nothin'. He was bigger than l
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29
Full Speed Ahead.

It was after midnight, The ham
mock swayed softly.
Darling" ne murmured. II love
you better than my life"
Il know that, George" she re-
replied fondly "Otherwise, after
what father said 20 me this morning
you wouldn't be lettering about
here"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29

What In torment is the matter
with that theer dog?" interestedIy
inquired a nelghbor who had come
over TO borrow a clevis. 'IIe looks
millr
The varmint hain't got no
iSshse, that's what's the matter with
ann" replied Gap johnson of Rum
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29
Enrrnf Himself.

Tommy-Oh pa, you know the
Copley theater-well. they're rails
ing It on Jacks
Mr.. Pott (absently) impossible,
my son. You can open on Jacks,
hut man is a fool to try to raise on
,hem--er--I mean It must be quite
a sight
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29
ROycott I'hcnn.

Now, children" beamed the sun
uay school teacher. who can sug-
sest the lesson we are taught by the
Georgie."
DON'T patronize women BARRIERS,
ma am"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29
Still Suffering.

holy: "a holdup man knocked
me senseless about a year ago"
I" Foly; "Why don't you see II
Omething can't be done about it?"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29

pus Ridge. Hes been chasing mo-
tor cars till he thought he could
whip a Ford, and now just looky at
him!"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29
Ye TOWNE GOSSIP
Copyright 1922, by Star company.
By K. {. B.

1T WAS in a drug store.
ND THERE was a customer.
WAITING FOR something.
AND RIGHT beside him.
WAS A little girl.
WHO SEEMED too small.
TO HAVE come out shopping.
ALL BY herself.
AND IN her hand.
WAS A slip of paper.
A PRESCRIPTION slip.
AND SHE held It tight.
AND HER little hand shook.
AND SHE was excited.
AND WHEN the druggist.
HANDED THE man.
Whatever TT was.
HE HAD come for.
SHE HELD her prescription.
Up TO the druggist.
AND JUST at t%at moment.
CAME ANOTHER adult.
THIS TIME a woman.
AND THE little girl.
WAS BRUSHED aside.
AND HAD to wait.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-08-29

AND ALL the time.
TEARS GLIsTENED.
IN HER anxious eyes.
AND If It hadn't been.
SHE WAS very brave.
SHE WOULD have cried.
FOR THE little girl knew.
THAT IN her home.
JUST A block away.
A DOCTOR waited.
AND HER mother waited.
FOR NEITHER OF them.
DARED VENTURE away.
FROM THE bigger sister.
WHO WAS near to death.
AND 1 don't know.
IF THIS tale tell.
Is TRUE or not.
But 1 made It up.
AS JUST this morning.
I WATCHED a druggist.
MAKE a little girl wait.
FAR PAST her turn.
AS SHE stood there.
AND HELD in her hand.
A PRESCRIPTION blank.
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30
S525 IN PRIZES
FOR THE BEST RHYMES

A new contest is just being started
which will interest every woman and
girl who reads this paper. Any woman
or girl can enter this Contest-any-
one can win! All it is necessary to do is
to write 4-line rhyme on DR.. Prices
Phosphate Baking Powder, using only
the words which appear either on the
label of the DR.. Price can (front and
back) or on the printed slip which is
found in each DIR. Price can.
Isn't that easy? Everyone likes to
make rhymes and here is chance to
spend fascinating hour or two writ
ing rhymes on this popular Baking
Powder and perhaps winning sub
stantial prize for your efforts.
50 CASH PRIZES
For the rhyme selected as best a
prize of 800 will be given; for the
second, third and fourth best rhymes
prizes of $75, $50, and $25, respec-
lively will be given. And besides these
prizes there will be SIS prizes of S.
each for the next IS best rhymes. With
such long list of prizes as these, it
would be pity not to try your hand
at it'll
Here is a 4-line rhyme as an e1-
ample:
T1co teaspoons of this ponder make
Biscuits, nau1ins, pic or cake,
The Pricss Co., guarantee
No alum in the cans to be.
As DR.. Prices Phosphate Baking
Powder sells for only 95 cents a l2
OF. can at grocery stores, some
rhymes could play up the remarkable
economy of this pure and wholesome
baking powder which contains NO
alum.
All rhymes must be received by
May 1, 1929. Only words appearing
either on the label of the Dr.. Price
can (front and back) or on the
printed slip contained inside the can
may be used. These words may be
used as often as desired, but no other
words will he allowed. If you haven't
a can of DR.. Prices, a copy of the
label and the printed slip will be sent
to you free upon request.
Any woman or girl may enter the
Contest, but only one rhyme from each
person will be considered. In case of
ties, the full amount of the prize will
be given to each tying contestant
Write plainly on only one side of a
sheet of paper and be sure to give
your name and address.
Send your rhyme before May LIST to
Price Baking Powder Factory
0o7 Independence Blvd, Chicago, Ill.
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30

Everybody wants to see Curtis street
when they come to Denver, for it is
one Of the best lighted streets in the
world. The st. James is part Of it,
and it is also in the heart of the
shopping district. 3-30-2t
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30
CRYING FOR HELP

Lots Of It In alsnwood springsE1us
Daily Growing Lsss.
The Kidneys often cry for help.
Not another organ in the whols boly
more dslieately eonstruetsd,
Not ono more important to heath.
The kidneys are the filters Of the
blood.
When they fail the blood becomes
foul and poisonous.
There can be NO health where there
is poisoned blood.
Backache is one of the frequent in
dications Of kidney trouble.
1t is often the kidneys cry for help.
Heed it.
Read what Doan's Kidney Pills
have done for overworked kidneys.
Read what Doan 3 have done for
Glenwood Springs people.
Mrs. K. L. Connor, 1117 Palmer Ave,
Glenwood Springs, says: "Every time
1 turned quickly or put strain on my
back, the pains would shoot through it.
I felt languid, too, before started us-
ing Doan's Kidney Pills. Doan's
helped me right away and before long
entirely rid me Of the disorder.'
Price 6Oc at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy7get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Connor had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y. -
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30

The bouquet was made up of roses,
carnations and lilies and was deliv-
cred by E. R. Lewis of the Flower
Shop, upon the telegrsphic request Of
Mayor Shank.
1t is needless to say this floral trib-
ute from the indianapolis mayor was
greatly appreciated by Glenwood Is
mayor.
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30

Mrs. j. J. Bazzel and son, Robert,
of La Junta, stopped off in Glenwood
three days this week and visited with
Mrs. Bazzel's brother, Raymond H.
Butts. They left Tuesday night for
Washington where they will mako
their future home.
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30

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The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30
NATIONAL rIowz1 WINK

Mayor ". @. Mcdonald las. s.tur.
day morning was the recipient Of .
besntifAa bouquet By telegraph T.
livery, from Mayor Samuel Lswis Shank
Of Indianapolis, In sommemorakion Of
the Fifth National Flower Show vAisA
y bsaAo Asld n 'tAat city tAis week.
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30

Rates at the st. James hotel in
Denver arc - reasonable - car be
found. One dollar per day buys .
nice room-better ones in proportion.
All clean, comfortable and we'll kept.
3-3o-2t
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30
as1t way t. RalI.

II 80 must fall there 10 less iiksii-
heed Of serisus injury n sse rslaxss
than u enc tightrns the muaeies and
offers tos great . resistance. drunk
Ell man sv . child sffers issa resistancs
than is asuai In ether eaass.
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30
81RrHDAY D1NNER

birthday dinner was given last
Friday evening at the c. W. Smith
home, in honor of the birthday Of
Miss Jeanette, who has just returned
from California.
The following were present: Mr..
and Mrs. G. W. Smith and daughter,
Jeanette, Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth
Smith and children, Dorothy and Rob
ert, Rollin Smith and children, Fred
erick and Dolly, Fred Karns and Zach
Doll.
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30
,.7AlToWN.H1
- 1s25ZII31


r. o. Gardner of Grand Valley trans
acted business in the county seat Sat
urday.
Ed and Harry Reynolds Of Silt at
tended the old time dance here last
Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Baker left last
Friday for Rifle, where they spent the
week end on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. johnson and two
children, of Grand Junction, spent Sat
urday and Sunday in our city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Martin Of Car
bondale spent few days the latter
part of last week in our city.
w. H. Cornwall Of Aspen spent the
first of this week in Glenwood visiting
his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lillian D. Rice.
Mrs. w. w. Crook left Saturday
for Carbondale where she spent sew
eral days visiting at the F. E. Sweet
home.
Miss Antonette Gallo, who has been
visiting relatives in SaGda for the
past few weeks, returned home Sun
day night.
+, Mrs. VIM. Lillard and daughter,
Gertrude, left last Friday morning for
Clifton, where they spent the week
end with Mrs. Lillard's parents.
Everybody wants to see Curtis street
when they come to Denver, for it is
one of the best lighted streets in the
world. The st. James is part Of it,
and it is also in the heart of the
shopping district. 3-30-2t
Mrs. F. ]. Alton and baby left last
Friday for Denver to attend the funer-
al of Mrs. Atoms grandmother, Mrs.
Annie Martin, who died in Walsen-
burg Friday morning. Mrs. Martin
was 7s years of age at the time of
her death.
Mrs. j. J. Bazzel and son, Robert,
of La Junta, stopped off in Glenwood
three days this week and visited with
Mrs. Bazzel's brother, Raymond H.
Butts. They left Tuesday night for
Washington where they will make
their future home.
There may be larger hotels in Den
yer than the st. James, but there are
none that will make you feel more at
home. All the members of the new
company are members Of the "Good
Fellow club and all are working to
build up the business Of the place on
that kind Of basis. 3-3o-2t
The home cooked food sale given
by the members Of the Women 3
Home Missionary society of the Meth
odist church at Graham's furniture
store last Saturday was well patron
lied, and netted the society about
$40 which they will apply on fund
which they are raising to furnish
bedding and linen for room at
Bethel hospital.
Nearly any street car in Denver
will take you right to the st. James.
Get off at the best lighted street in
the city, and there you are. You can
buy everything from a wedding ring
to safety pin within block Of the
st. James. Daniels & Fishers Tower
only one block away. S-30-2t
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The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30

Nearly any street car in Denver
will take you right to the st. James.
Get off at the best lighted street in
the city, and there you are. You can
buy everything from wedding ring
to safety pin within a block Of the
st. James. Daniels & Fishers Tower
only one block away. 3-30-2t
The Glenwood post., 1922-03-30

Mrs. VIM. Lillard and daughter,
Gertrude, left last Friday morning for
Clifton, where they spent the week
end with Mrs. Uillard IS parents.
The daily times., 1922-01-03
PREDICTS TWENTY CENT
COTTON

Mr.. H. Morris Teaf, a prominent
business man Of Philadelphia and
well known in Wilson who travels
extensively in the south writes the
Philadelphia Ledger that a substan-
tial recovery is taking place in the
south. Since cotton is the barome-
ter he thinks the staple is in a strong
position and that it will reach twenty
cents during this month.
He says that On account of the
boil weevil and the necessity for
economy, and getting down to a per-
nanent and conservative basis that
more meat and bread will be raised
this year in the south than ever be-
FORE
The daily times., 1922-01-03
STAMPING OUT VENEREAL
DISEASES

Attention is called to the notice
signed by DIR. L. J. Smith, health Of
ficer of Wilson county, with refer
ence to the clinic for the diagnosis
and treatment of venereal diseases.
This is very necessary and the move
On the part of the health depart
ment in conjunction with the Will
son county medical society is most
commendable. However, we believe
concerted efforts to stamp out dis
eases of this character at the source
of infection is also very important.
There is one source of Infection, and
the greatest, that has never been
handled in a practical way. We are
speaking of the houses of ill fame.
The objection to supervision over
these places is that to do so would
be an official recognition and vail
dation of same. We insist, however,
that if practical results are to be Sc
cured in the elimination of such dis
eases that some method should be
provided. From time immemorial
the courts and public sentiment
have condemned these places and
yet they exist.
A health officer has the authority
to quarantine smallpox and other
contagious diseases, and yet here is
a source of contagion that is more
productive of harmful results and
impairment of health and heredity
almost all other sources combined.
If the powers of a health officer ex-
tend to other diseases, why not to
these? Either abolish these houses.
entirely, which should be done, or
regulate them.