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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
NASSAWANGO

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Johnson and
family. of Newark, spent Sunday
afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. George
Johnson.
Mrs. l.. II. Bloom, of Philadelphia,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
|. II. Pennewell.
Mr. and Mrs. George Pussy, Edna
Gray and Mrs. n. ]. Gray and son,
james, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. j. Bounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Matthews,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Matthews, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Carmean and
family, of Salisbury, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Carmean spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Olan Carmean.
Miss Eva Matthews spent the week
end with Miss Ruth Pennewell.
Mrs. b. J. Johnson has returned
home after spending some time with
her son, Mr.. Marion Johnson, of
Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Pusey spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
Bonneville. of Pocomoke.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wonnell. and
Miss Mary Wonnell, of Snow Hill,
spent Monday afternoon with Mr. and
Mrs. w. J. Bounds.
Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ryall
Davis. of Box Iron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd Landlord and
children. of Salisbury, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. Sturgis.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Jones and chill
dren visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
|. II. Pennewell last Sunday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
MRS. EDITH CHOPPER
BURIED WEDNESDAY

Mrs. Edith Cropper, widow of the
late james Cropper, a former resi-
dent of Snow Hill, died at her home
in Ocean Grove, N. j., last Monday.
Her remains were brought to Snow
Hill FIR inteyment Wednesday after
noon fn the N. +. Cemetery.
Ms. Chopper was a native of New
ark, this county. She married Mr..
Cropper when quite young, and
shortly after her marriage moved to
Snow Hill where Mr.. Cropper was
engaged in the mercantile business.
Mr.. Cropper passed away many years
ago. Mrs. Chopper later moved to
Ocean Grove.
She has many friends in Snow Hill
who deeply regret her untimely
death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
GIRDLETREE

Miss Emma Colbourne, of Oak Hall,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. I. J. Saw
age.
Miss Daisy Jones has returned to
Wilmington, after few days visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ohio Pilchard, Of
Pocomoke, spent Sunday with his
mother, Mrs. Cora Pilchard.
Mrs. J. S. Scarborough is visiting
her sister, Mrs. William Scarborough,
in Scranton, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dukes, of
Delaware, are visiting his father,
Mr.. Bayard Dukes, and his brother,
Mr.. A. b. Dukes and wife.
Mr.. d. II. Hancock. of New Britain,
Conn.,, visited his sister, Mrs. J. w.
Pilchard last week.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Norman Fox and son,
of 0nancock, were recent visitors to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. +. Webb.
Mrs. Molie Riley, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chauncey
Hastings, in Delmar, has returned
home.
Mrs. Z. J. Selby is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Sherwood Rumor, in
Wilmington.
Mr.. Charles Neale, Of New Britain,
Conn, joined his wife and daughter
for few days visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Plchard. Mr..
Neale made the trip in his automo-
bile, and they are now visiting friends
in Philadelphia and New York before
returning home.
Miss Elizabeth Carey spent the
week end with her parents, near Ber-
lin.
Mrs. J. I. Sturgis and children,
spent the week end with her sister,
Mrs. William Brimer.
Rev. William Witt, who has been
visiting at the home of his wife's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Watson,
has returned home.
Mr.. C. C. Watson, Mr.. Elwood
Watson, and Mrs, Russell Jones, who
have been seriously i'll, are now con-
valescing.
Mr.. Richard Jones. who has been
in the Crisfield Hospital for two
weeks, as the result of an accident,
has returned home.
Dorothy and Harry Mccain, of
Temperanceville, are visiting their
aunt, Mrs. II. c. Jones.
The Sewing Circle has recently
been entertained by Mrs. NJ. d. Ames
and Mrs. Mary Dukes.
Miss Kaleda Watson was i'll a part
of last week and Mrs. NJ. d. Ames
substituted for her at school.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
NEWARK

Mrs. J. l.. Mason and little son.
Kenneth. spent last week with her
daughter, Mrs. Emil Kuldell at Aber-
deem.
Mrs. Maggie Ward. of Salisbury,
visited her neice, Mrs. Marvel Lingo,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Athelind Redish are
visiting relatives in Georgia. Mr..
Relish attended the American Legion
Convention in New Orleans. La.
Rev. W. f. Goodwin and wife visited
Allentown, Pa, last week.
Miss Georgia Goodwin and Miss
Stella Thomas returned Tuesday from
a sit to friends on Tangier Island.
Mrs. William Dennis, after making
an extended visit to her daughter,
Mrs. Beulah Bodley, in Virginia,
has returned home.
Mrs. Benjamin Johnson, who has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
johnson, returned to her home at
Nasawango Sunday.
A Playette, "Moses in the Bull
rushes" will be given by the children
of Bowen NJ. f. S. S. in the church
Saturday evening. Oct. %.
The ladies of Bowen NJ. +. Church
will hold bazaar and supper Sat
urday evening, Nov. 18th.
Mr.. Solomon Martin Richardson, an
aged and respected citizen of Newark,
died at his home Tuesday about four
o'clock, p. NJ. Mr.. Richardson had
been stricken about two weeks prev
iously witH\ paralysis, from which he
never rallied\ H9h Mr.. Richardson
lived a few mQ<e weeks he would
have been SO yS6fs old, and had spent
the greater Part Of his life in and
around Newark. He was a veteran
of of the/Civil War. He leaves
widow, yho is 50 years of age, and
four sons, James. King, Robert and
Luther, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary
jackson, besides several grand chill
dren and great grand children, and
one sister, who is 90 years old. Fun
eral services were conducted at the
home of the deceased Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock by his pastor,
Rev. w. +. Goodwin. The remains
were laid to rest in the NJ. f. Gene
terry.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
ST. MARTINS

The Misses Ruth and Alberta Den
mis- and Laura Clayville spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. X. Holland,
Jr
Mr.. VIM. X. Dennis, of Powells-
Vile, spent Thursday night with Mr..
John l.. Dennis.
Mrs. Earl Dennis is spending some
time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joshua Bunting, of Friendship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corrie Powell and
son. Lawrence, spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Powell,
of Powellsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Mock spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Wilkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clayville
and family, Mrs. John H. Webb, Mrs.
Andrew Coulboune and son. Bryan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Dennis and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. X. Hol-
land and Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Hol-
land children, and Raymond Baker
were visitors Sunday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Dennis.
Mr.. Ernest Holloway and son. Cliff
ford, were visitors at Whaleyville on
Sunday.
The Misses Anna and Matte Den
mis- and Mildred Coulbourne spent
Sunday afternoon with The Misses
Ruth and Alberta Dennis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Jacobs, Mr..
Thomas Fassett, and Miss Minnie
McGregor were visitors Sunday at the
home of Mrs. Lizzie ellis.
Mrs. Lucy Dennis has returned
home from a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Curtis Hudson, of Bishopville.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
WHATCOAT NJ. +. CHURCH
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

The Senior and Young Peoples Aid
Societies of Whatcoat NJ. +. Church
had a combined social in the Social
Hall of the church on Tuesday eve
ming. The hostesses were Miss Mol
lie Townsend and Mrs. Elwood Jones.
Rev. J. r. Bicking, pastor of Salem
NJ. +. Church of Pocomoke City, gave
a very entertaining illustrated lecture
during a part of the social hour.
The social vas Introductory to the
series of Pyramid Teas which will be
started by twelve members of these
societies.
The first of the Pyramid Teas was
given by Mrs. William T. Hearne at
her home Thursday evening. Miss
Belle Holstein entertained the same
evening.
Mrs. Charles w. Corddry will give
a church tea at her home on Wash
ington Street next Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
BERLIN

Mrs. John 7. Keas made business
trip to Easton last week in the in
terest of the Children's Home at that
place.
Mrs. J. G. Harrison in company
with several other delegates attender
the Sunday School Convention which
met in Baltimore recently.
i Mr.. A. +. Powell and Mr.. John
Keas made business trip to Chin
colleague, Va, last week.
Miss Mary Morris came last Mon
day night to stay with her sister,
Mrs. Wilmer Purnell, who has been
quite i'll, blu: is now convalescing.
Mr.. Thomas Taylor and family
moved into their pretty new bunga-
low on South Main Street last week.
Mrs. +. +. Downing went TO Mil
ford last week to visit her son, Earl
Downing, and to meet her grand
son. Earl, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Whaley left
on Monday for Philadelphia, combin-
ing business and pleasure.
Mrs. L. l.. Dirickson. after spend
ing the summer in Berlin, closed her
home on Wednesday, and went to
Norfolk, where she will spend the
winter with Mr. Erickson.
Mrs. Fred Worrall and Belly Ann
have returned to Norfolk, after
spending several weeks in Berlin with
her mother.
Struck by bush line truck, while
crossing Park Place, near Jackson st.
yesterday afternoon on his way to
soccer practice from Friends School,
Eugene English, 2l29 Linden St., sus-
tanned fracture Of the left leg at
the knee. Neither arm was broken
as previously announced. William
Duncan, of S42 Church St., driver of
the truck took the injured lad to the
Homeopathic Hospitals tsd after see
ing that the injured youth was prop
erly cared for, collapsed but after
receiving treatment, was permitted to
go to his home. Eugene English is
a nephew of Mrs. William r. Pur-
nell and Mrs. Rydie Rulings, of Ber-
lin, Md, and has many friends there,
who are grieved to hear of his serious
archaeological from the Whining
ton Every Evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Davis enter
tanned few relatives and friends on
Wednesday evening, in honor of Mr..
Davis birthday. All reported q very
enjoyable evening, and hope Mr..
Davis will live to celebrate fifty more
birthdays, with horns, mouth organs.
marbles and rhymes.
Mr. William Whaley's beautiful
new home on South Main Street is
rapidly nearing completion. also Mr..
Edward Furbush's bungalow.
Miss Elva Rulings is spending
some time with friends in Whining
ton and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Earl Downing and son, of
Milford, Del, are visiting at the home
of her father, Mr. Gordon /. Burbage.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
THE ORPHANS COURT
IN SESSION TUESDAY

The Orphans Court was in session
Tuesday and Register of Wills DR..
Paul oJnes, and Judges Shockley,
Fessett, and Bounds on the bench.
The following routine business was
transacted:
Inventories filed in the estates of
Francis II. Dykes and Laura Bishop.
Administration accounts passed and
filed in the estates of Lloyd A. Out
ten, Asher Johnson Blackwell, Will
liam 7. Parsons, Francis b. Merrill,
and John A. Figgs.
Orders of sale passed in the estates
of Francis II. Dykes and Isabella b.
Shockley.
The Court adjourned to meet on
Tuesday, November 14th.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28
WHATCOAT NJ. f. CHURCH.

Sunday, October Goth, 1922.
1000 A. NJ. Sunday School. A. c,
Humphreys, Superintendent.
100 A. NJ. standing Up For
Truth" Rom. i: 16.
7.30 p. NJ. "Be of Good Cheer"
John 16: 33.
Monday, 3.45 p. Nj. Junior League.
Wednesday 7.30 p. NJ. Prayer
Meeting.
Everyone welcome.
REV. ELWOOD w. JONES, Pastor.
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Potatoes and apples are very

Potatoes and apples are very
cheap.
Mrs. George w. Vincent and chill
dren have returned home from visit
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. f.
Poole, in New Castle, Del.
Hon. William d. Corddry and
wife returned home this week from
visit to New York.
MIR. George Nelson brought a
tobacco plant to The Messenger Office
New Jays ago. The plant was grown
bN NJ. Nelson, who lives on the
PocAhoke River, short distance be-
low /Spow Hill. The plant had pro-
lifif foliage, the leaves being broad
anu long. When dried and cured, Mr..
Nelson will have sufficient "baccy" to
smoke until another harvest rolls
around.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church will have a
bazaar and supper at Walter Pr:ca's
Hall, Tuesday night, November 21st.
Mayor II. II. Renshaw, Jr., ac-
companied by his wife and children,
and Mrs. James Il. Whaley motored
to Baltimore this week on a visit to
relatives.
MIR. John II. Dryden, wife and
daughter, Mr.. John +. Mock and wife,
and Mrs. Samuel NJ. II. Dryden, a
sister of Mr. Mock, all of Salisbury,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
J. Mock. Mrs. Dryden will remain
for short time.
Miss Dill, who was murderously
assaulted in her room in Cambridge
last week, is recovering from the at
tack. No clues have been obtained
of her assailant. Mr.. Bryon Dill, her
brother, and Mrs. Dill, of Snow Hill,
went to Cambridge to assist in the
investigation. They returned home
this week.
MIR. l.. b. Disharoon and daugh-
ter, Miss Emily Disharoon, enter
tanned the following at dinner last
Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w.
Shockley, Miss Clara Carmean, and
Rev. C. X. Strausburg, of Snow Hill,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Disharoon
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Devereaux and son, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson Disharoon and children.
Work on the Virginia Crossing
road was begun Monday according to
schedule, and grading and other work
preparatory to laying cement is pro-
crossing rapidly. Mr.. Phillips, the
contractor, expects to complete the
road before the cold weather sets in.
Prof. Reginald V. Truitt, of the
University of Maryland, read a paper
before the Convention of the Ameri-
can Society of Ichthyologists and
Herpetologists, of Field Museum,
Chicago, Thursday. His subject was
be, classifying Maryland's Fish
Fanna" Prof. Truitt is collaborating
with DR.. b. A. Beau, of the National
Museum, in the preparation of book
on this subject, which will be publish
ed in January.
Mrs. John l.. Robins and Miss
Emily Jones left Thursday on a
weeks visit in Philadelphia.
Miss Marie Hancock entertained
a number of friends on Tuesday even
ing at the home of her father, Mr..
|. j. Hancock, of near Stockton, in
honor of her sixteenth birthday.
We will thank you if you will pay
your subscription to the Democratic
Messenger. The end of the year is
drawing near.
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FOR SALE OR RENT-REsI-

FOR SALE OR RENT-RESI-
dence on Federal Street, now occupied
by Avery Pcrdue. Possession Novem-
Der LIST. w. B. Dymond.
LOST FROM MY SLAUGHTER
house Saturday night a black COW
with brown stripe down her back.
Liberal reward if advised as to where
abouts. +. NJ. Jones'.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28

A full attendance of the members
of st. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ber-
lin, is requested at the morning
service on Sunday next, Oct. Goth,
when an address will be given on the
needs of the Church, as put forth
by the General Convention, and the
made on Worcester Parish.
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BATES MEMORIAL NJ. p. CH

1000 A. M. Sunday School.
Shockley, Superintendent.
HOO A. NJ. Preaching.
Subject, "The Angel and the '
ler."
800 P. NJ. Preaching at New
7.30 P. NJ. Sermon by DR..
Kreger, of the Presbyterian {
The public cordially invited.
REV. C. r. STRAUSBURG,
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PRESBYTERIAN CHUI

Preaching Sunday NOR
1890. Theme: "The Ful
Christ" In the evening
Rev. Strausburg will prear
change with pastor.
Sunday School 11.30. Mrs.
Vincent, Supt. Subject Bible
Jesus the Fulfillment of Old
ment.
All are cordially invited.
REV. w. S. KREGER,
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CHRISTIAN CHURCr

1000 A. NJ. Sunday SCI
HOO A. M. Prea
munion service.
Preaching at 7.30
H. Z. oil
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NOTICE TO TREsPASSERS.

All persons are hereby warned not
to hunt, trap or trespass in any way
on my property, Mills and Madkins
islands.
l.. w. REID.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-10-28

WANTED - CLEAN COTTON
rags at The Messenger Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-22
PUssYFooT's GAMBLE
Bald Pate Dyed in an Ocean FroIIc

Bald Pate Dyed in an ocean Frolic'
''Pussyfoot" johnson is back in Lon
don again. He has arrived to confer
with temperance leaders on the COM
ing world-convention against al
cohol. to be held at Toronto.
He will remain here for about a
fortnight. and will not launch his new
intensive campaign in favour of prohi-
bition until after his return from
Canada.
Passengers Tho travelled over from
America in the Scythia with Mr.. John
son informed Daily Express repre-
sentative that "Pussyfoot's' company
was not eagerly sought in the ship,
because of his extreme views on tenn
perance.
'Pussyfoot','' said one of the
passengers, spent most of his time on
deck among a small coterie that spe-
cialised in funny stories.
He is not averse to a gamble. AMI
won a sweep on the ships run one
day. guessing the exact figure-SS0
miles.
AT the fancy. dress ball held at sea
he created much diversion in the GARD
of a Bengal babu. In striking con-
trast with some of the elegant cos
tunes worn, 'Pussyfoot' appeared at
dinner dressed in a white suit that
resembled pa1amas, collarless, and
without shoes and socks. His hands,
face, feet. and the bald patch on his
head were dyed brown with a liquid
mixture-not beer-and his resem
blance to the Bengal babu was faith
full, except that he lacked a thirst.
1t may have been this deficiency that
lost him the prize
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-22

I Father in Heaven; for He causes His
sun to rise on the wicked as well as
| the good, and sends rain upon those
who do right and those who do wrong.
For if you love only those who love
you, what reward have you earned
| Do not even the tax-gatherers do
near relatives, what praise is due to
| you? Do not even the Gentiles do
the same? You however are to be
complete in goodness, as your
Heavenly Father is complete.
Yet do not parade your
| Goodness
| But beware of doing your good
actions in the sight of men, in order
to attract their gaze; if you do. there
| is no reward for you with your
Father who is in Heaven.
Avoid Display in Charity
When you give in charity, never
| blow a trumpet before you as the
| hypocrites do in the synagogues and
/ streets in order that their praises may
| be sung by men. I solemnly tell you
that they already have their reward.
But when you are giving in charity,
let not your left hand perceive what
your right hand is doing, that your
| charities may be in secret; and then
your Father-He who sees in secret
will recompense you.
Secret Prayer
"And when praying, you must not
fond of standing and praying in the
synagogueS or at the corners of the
wider streets, in order that men may
see them I solemnly tell you that
they already have their reward. But
you, whenever you pray, go into your
own room and shut the door: then
pray to your Father who is in secret,
and your Father-He who sees in
secret-will recompense you.
avoid needless Repetitions'
needless repetitions as the Gentiles do.
for they expect to be listened to
because of their multitude of words.
Do not, however, initiate them; for
your Father knows what things you
need before ever you ask Him.
The Lords Prayer
I'm this manner therefore pray:
Our Father who art in Heaven, may
Thy name be kept holy; let Thy
kingdom come; let Thy will be DONE.
as in Heaven so on earth; give us
today our bread for the day: and
forgive US our shortcomings, as we
also have forgiven those who have
failed in their duty towards US; and
bring us not into temptation, but
rescue US from the Evil one
The Necessity for a forg1vfng
Spirit
For If you forgive others their
offences, your Heavenly Father will
forgive you also: but if you do not
forgive others their offences, neither
will your Father forgive yours.
Fast secretly and cheerfuIIy'
when any of you fast, never as
sumo gloomy looks as the hypocrites
do; for they disfigure their faces in
order that it may be evident to men
that they are fasting. I soiemnly tell
you that they already have their re-
ward. But, whenever you fast, pour
perfume on your hair and wash your
face, that it may not be apparent to
men that you are fasting, but to your
Father who is in secret; and your
Father-He who sees in secret-wiIl
recompense you.
Lay up Wealth in Heaven
DO not lay up stores of wealth
for yourselves on earth, where the
moth and wear-and-tear destroy, and
where thieves break in and steal But
amass wealth, for yourselves in
Heaven. where neither the moth nor
wear-and-tea- destroys, and where
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-22
1--WE Won't Have TT

The other is an editorial. under the
caption I'VE Won't Have It--Prohibi-
ton and the Liberties of England"
The Daily Express" is a friend of
temperance. We believe also in lib
erty. We greet with mixed feelings
the return to our shores of Mr..
'-Pussyfoot' johnson, the American
apostle OF prohibition, who wishes to
impose his doctrine on US Mr..
''Pussyfoot' took like a sportsman a
grave injury accidentally inflicted on
him during a rag in London, and
for that we admire him as man. But
we object to him as an institution
very strongly. We object on prin-
ciple TO any foreigner conducting
propaganda, partly at least financed
from abroad, intended to alter our in
situations. If We want them altered
we can attend to that ourselves
Moreover. when Mr.. -Pussyfoot''
breaches to US the delights and bene-
fits of total abstinence we are entitled
to ask him how it has worked in his
own New Jerusalem. 1t has been on
results appear to have been achieved.
FIRST: A revenue Of f100.OO0,OOO
has been lost. and this has to be made
up thru general taxation. Second: A
great army of prohibition detectives
and spies have been created, costing
America 100000 a year, and most
of them are already corrupted. Third:
The rev pI ofession of "boot!egsinS"
has ariSr'sl BOOtleEEerS deal partly
in intoXiCantS struggled over the IRON
tiers, partly with liquors manufac-
tured illicitly at home. and these boot
1eggers in the aggregate are making q
profit estimated at from 1850, 100000
to fSOO, 900, 600 yearly Fourth:
Brewing, distiliing. and wine-making
are now undertaken privately in
hundreds Of thousands of American
homes. with deleterious results to the
stomachs OF millions of Americans.
-
alcoholic beverage can be obtained in
every American city and in nine
tenths of the towns at prices ranging
from twice to five times those obtain
ing in preprohibition days.
This state Of affairs may suit the
United States Mr.. "Pussyfoot'' will
with difficulty persuade US to pay his
country the compliment of imitation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-22

The one outstanding need OF
public education is coordination OF
the several parts. Coordination can
be brought about thru cooperation.
The record of Supt. Jess w. Miley
in public school work indicates
that he could bring together the
leaders of the various parts of the
state school system, and thereby
effect the coordination desired.
Louise Tutcher, Grade Super
visor, Lawrence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-22

I take great, pleasure in testify
Ing to Jess w. Miley's high char
acter and business ability. be-
Ieve he will make us a progressive
superintendent and I believe him
to be, under present conditions, the
strongest man that can be selected
for that position.
-Edw. r. Hume, President, Board
of Education, Arnaa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-22

We want a State Superintendent
who will cooperate in a broad way
with the state board and with 9TH
ers, and so help to further the best
interests of education in the state. I,
Mrs. Clara Goodrich McNulty,
Principal, High School, Stock
ton.