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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
BRIEF NEWS NOTES
WHAT MAS OCCURRED DURING
WEEK THROUGHOUT couN.
TRY AND ABROAD
EVENTS OF IMPORTANCE
eaaAsrsd From All Parts Of the
OISbO And Told In Short
Paragraphs
Foreign

Dispatches from South Africa re
port the discovery of a new gold bel
In the TransVaal, stretching from the
border of Bechuanaland to Nylstroum
The failure of the general strike was
unprecedented in the history of the
Italian proletariat, says The Giornale
DItalia, which published for the first
time since the strike was called. The
newspaper attributes the failure tc
the want Of any practical reason fol
strike and says the movement was
intended only to serve the political
and parliamentary ambitions of a so
cialist group anxious to gain power
In Italy, France, Switzerland Eng.
land, one hears no talk of war, past or
future. The war is Of the pasta
hldeous memory. But in one hour in
Germany one hears talk in which the
word war, war, war, occurs and re-
occurs, Vor Dem Kreig. Mach Dem
kreig. Zeit Dem Kreig.
Picturesque Hiliare Guerin, mayor
Of LaPrairie, whose praises are being
sung along the st. Lawrence for his
daring leadership in the rescue of 47O
passengers Of the Rapids Prince,
which went on the rocks in the lower
Lachine rapids, gave this recipe for
the making of hero: Whisky blanc,
pea soup and lots of hard work"
Twelve detectives are stationed
about the United States embassy to
guard the movements of A. Bruce
Bielaski, who with his wife have been
the guests Of George T. Summerlin,
the American charged d'affaires, for
over week.
Chen Chung Ming's forces, who are
favorable to the Picking republic, have
defeated the troops OF Sun Vat Sen,
the deposed president of the Canton
republic, and driven them from Shiu-
chow, 100 miles north of Canton, to
a point beyond Chilling, more than 40
miles northeast Of Shiuchow, accord
ing to bulletin given out at General
Chen's Canton headquarters.
Some statement of the American
government dealing with the note of
the Earl Of Balfour, acting British
foreign secretaries concerning allied
war debts, is anxiously awaited in rep
arations commission circles, where 1t
was said that the British communica-
ton on inter-allied debts would not
have the effect of preventing Fran
co-British reparation settlement.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
cIuno with His Teeth.

Mile, s. DIP. L. Prestrelle was
overcome by gas in a 60-foot well, and
when he failed to respond to the calls
OF his fellow worl;men, they lowered a
rope into the well with the intention
Of sending someone down to rescue
him. They felt strain on the rops,
and hauling it out, found Prestrelle
clinging to it with his teeth, though he
still was unconscious. 1t was neces-
sary to pry his jaws apart to release
the rope.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

The attempt to fix by unanimous
consent date for final vote on the
administration tariff bill appeared to
have been definitely abandoned, but
private negotiations were under way
looking to at least some curtailment
Of discussion. Some republicans be.
lieved these might lead to results but
certain democratic senators were un.
derstood to object to limitation Of de-
bate until after the sections of the
bill dealing with duties on sugar and
hides had been disposed of.
Every citizen Of the United States
would have received 112 letters last
year Of the aggregate letter mail
which passed through the postoffice
department was divided on a. per
capita basis. A statistician in the de-
partment has estimated that 1885,
100000 letters went through the mails
last year
Railroad rates on rought rice NOV
ing from Louisiana producing points to
Lake Charles, Bellevue, Crowley and
Iota are unreasonably high as COM
pared with similar rates to New Or
leans, the Interstate Commerce COM
mission held in ordering the railroad
to reduce them by October %,
Acceptance of Henry Ford's offer
for purchase and lease of the govern
mems vast nitrate and water power
projects at Muscle Shoals, Ala, was
urged by republican and democratic
senators comprising a minority of the
senate agricultural committee in a re-
port submitted to the senate. Strong
protest was entered by the senator's
against the acceptance of the govern
ment ownership and operation plan
proposed by Senator Norris, of Ne.
braska, the committees chairman.
The reappointment of W. P. G. Hard
ing as governor Of the federal reserve
board will be announced within a few
days, according to authoritative infor-
nation. At the same time the eighth
or dirt farmer" member of the board
WhA bC upPOAhbPN. IIGSSilI luQIcdlIOUE
favor John NJ Howard, president of
the American Farm Bureau federation,
although former Secretary Of Agricul-
ture Houston and Milo d. Campbell,
head Of the Michigan State Dairy
mems association. have been prcmin-
emily mentioned.
A reduction Of $6,OOO,OOO in the pub
lie debt during July was announced
by the treasury. On July 81, the gross
public debt stood at 1887, 373,S9l as
compared with $22,96S, SS1, 7OS on June
80, and with s2s,771,2S7, OOS on July
81 a year ago.
A fleet Of eight coast guard cutters,
carrying a personnel Of approximately
900 officers and men, win assemble
August ~ at Cold Spring Inlet. NJ J.,
o few miles north Of Cape May for
Inspection target practice, drills and
averaises which WIN continue Tor q
period nf1an days.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
Had 10 walk Back.

"You are an hour late this morning,
SAM" said an employer to his negro
servant.
"Yes, sab, was kicked by a mule
on my way, sah."
"That ought not to have detained
you an hour, SAM"
swell, you see, boss, it wouldn't II
he'd only kicked me in this direction;
but he kicked me de other way"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

A young woman went to call OF Q
lady who had entertained her. The
latter's tive-yaar-old daughter, who was
playing on the lawn, said: "Mamms
isn't at hcme."
II am CORY" replied the yount
woman, "far / have come to pay my
party CALL"
"Oh, I'll take the money" said the
child promptly.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
Watohman shoota Nenro.

Biloxi-H Thompson, night watch
man OF the Dantazler Lumber COM
pany six miles north OF here, while de-
tending himself shot and dangerously
wounded a negro desperate. The
wounded negro and several others at
tempted to waylay Thompson with
shotguns when he got the drop on
them and fired.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
slnoers Hold M.etiro

Alderman. - The Choctaw County
Musical Association has just held their
annual session at Fellowship Church.
in the northern part Of the county.
This event brings a large number Of
singers together from all sections Of
the county and some from adjoining
counties.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
three sIeepers Burned.

Seattle, Wash.-The lives Of 80 pas
sengers were imperiled, one man was
seriously injured and several other
persons received cuts, burns and
bruises when three sleepers on the
westbound Columbian Flyer on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
road were destroyed by fire near Rye,
1870 miles east Of Seattle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
observed In BeIoIum.

Brussels.-The eighth anniversary
Of the appearance Of the first German
cavalry patrol on Belgian soil. mark.
ing the beginning Of the invasion, was
throughout the coun.
try by the ringing Of church bells
and the firing Of cannon.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
pIan confederate Monument.

Brookhaven, Miss.--Sylvester Gwir
Camp Of Confederate Veterans mas
iauncheu 0 movement to provide
$4,000 monument to Confederate veter
ans 81 Lincoln county.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
The Poor Lover.

He had exhausted the weather as q
subject Of conversation. He eyed his
frayed hat as he turned II self.con1
sciously on his knee.
"It's about wore out" he apologizedl
"Why don't you wear It outT she
asked pOintedly.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
The Rlnht InstInot.

"Come, Dorothy" said her father
impatientsy, "throw your doll ON the
bed and Furry or we shall be late"
Daddy, how can your reproved
the child. II isn't that kind Of a nun
ver."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
ON Dob ns ManhaI.

Biloxi. Floyd Bradford has re-
ceived his appointment from the U. s.
marshal, J. C. Taylor, also Of Biloxi,
aS deputy for the southern district,
and Is now on the job.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
That Was All.

Roberts-Jiggs did not stay long
when he called on you at the office
RobinsOn-No; he wanted to borrow
f5, and went away as soon as he got
It.
II see; just case of touch and
go."-London Tit-Bits.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

Visitors from almost every county
who have business with the State
Highway Department, bring the re-
port that the people are becoming
thoroughly aroused to the necessity of
voting for the constitutional amend
ment, putting trunk highway lines
under the supervision of the Highway
Commission, in order that Mississippi
may not lose the millions OF dollars
appropriated fer road building by the
federal government. Unless this
amendment should be adopted and be-
come a part Of the constitution, the
state will not only lose all federal aid,
but will continue to contribute its pro
rata for federal aid for other states,
by taxation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
: Somethino In a Name.

"Now here's a neat bungalow" said
the real estate agent. "Just the
thing for vow, and only $4,000"
Lets enter into an amiable con-
spiracy," said the prospective Gus.
toner.
"Eh?"
Call it a cottage and cut the
price,"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

She-You should chunge your STYLE
Of dancing a little
He In what wayl
She-You might occasionally step Of
my LEFT fOot.--lTlsh Independent.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
No LONG Distance Appeals.

"Wife going to the seashore this
summer
rNO, decided to rtay at home where,
the money supply IL close at hand"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
Good Hay Crop Cut.

CoIdwater- weather for saving
Ray has prevailed in this section re-
Gently and number Of farmers
around COldwater have been busy har-
vesting their hay during the past
week
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

People who have attended the free
picture show under the auspices of the
Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Red
Cross Chapter, and the educational de-
partment, with Dennis Murphee, Direc-
tor, state that wonderful information
is being graphically impaired and
great good is being accomplished.
These pictures have been shown to
over 400 different audiences in the
various counties in Mississippi. The en-
tire month OF August will be devoted
to lectures at different places in AL
corn county.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
Figuring.

Madge-what are you thinking.
about, dearH
MarjOTie-I hope bobbed hair wont
60 out Of style before mine grows
again. I
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
JUST REVERSED.

Doctor: Did he take the medicine
prescribed for him religiously?
Nurse: NO, sir, he swore every
time.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

In those districts where judges and
chancellors have opposition, it is
stated that one of the main isues is
trusts and combines. The people are
said to be aroused on the subject and
are eagerly investigating the corporate
antecedents or affiliations Of all can
didates for circuit judge and chancel-
lor, as well as for supreme court judge
in thu southern district, where there is
a campaign on.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

1t is reported that men and women
who contemplate being absent from
their voting precincts on August 10,
In many places in the state, are going
to the circuit clerks office and avail
ing themselves of the opportunity to
vote under the absent-voter law. This
is true here at the capital, where many
persons have voted before leaving on
vacation or business trips.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
Back Numbers.

Concerning college football teams.
Ton oft It comes to pass
The man who's halfback In the field
IL way back In his class.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

Two months before the congreseion-
al election on November 7, the board
of election commission ers, composed of
the governor, attorney general and
secretary of state, must appoint three
election commissioners for each of the
80 counties of Mississippi. Word reach.
es the capital that in the recommends
tions that are coming in from various
counties the names of many women
will be included. A large number of
women have been appointed by county
executive committees throughout the
state as judges and clerks to hold pri-
many elections.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
Gloom.

Gloom.
The camper huddled in his tent,
Was gloomy as could be,
He sang this song of discomfort
Its raining rain on me-"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10

An attractive program containing a
liberal premium list has been issued
by the State Fair Management for the
Jackson Fair. These state fairs have
proved great agricultural successes,
and the live stock and poultry exhibit
have been exceedingly fine During
the Fair the centennial of the capital
city will be celebrated, and much in
terest is being manifested both in the
fair and the centennial celebration.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-08-10
NEWS AND VIEWS
The
STATE CAPITAL
By F. r. Birdsall
BY F. r. Birdsall

Within the Few days before the pri.
mary election for United States Sena-
tor which takes place on August Is, all
4ne senatorial candidates are active.
Reports from all parts of Mississip-
pi are reaching Jackson, that an I'M
usually large number OF candidates for
county, legislative, and beat offices,
are in prospect for next year. The pri-
mary for 1923 does not take place I'M
til August of that year, at which time
all state, county legislative and beat
officers as well as II district attorneys
will be nominated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03
Music Increases EGG supply.

Two young lady graduates of To-
rOnt0 university are the owners OF
a poultry farm few miles east Of
Toronto. They have been very sue
.cessful. To lovers Of music one Of
the ladies recently said something
that Is very interesting.
"Do you know that hens love
music? Some time ago ferret got
into our henhouse and terrified our
hens so much that the eggs fell off
from $50 to Is day and we couldn't
get them back to normal. One day
q girl who was staying with us was
working for several hours in the hem
house and she sang Justify the while.
There was marked Improvement In
the number of eggs, and we continued
the experiment with success. We ait
erward heard Of a farmer who In
stalled a gramophone for his hens and
got s per cent more eggs as re-
sult."-Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03
WANT LABOR

A letter was received from John
A. Jacobs of Middle River, Mimi,
today asking for men to work in the
harvest fields near there. Mr..
Jacobs says 1--WE have a bumper crop
and need lot of men to harvest it. =
Regular farm hands are paid $4,000
and harvest hands receive $3.50 per
day and up. He also says there is
a big demand for men for road work.
Mr.. Jacobs says if there are any idle
men there send them up.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03
Wasn't. but He Did.

One day as was sitting In the win
dow / saw man coming up the street
dressed like a farmer. Now had
but a few minutes before seen goose
trying to fly over the bushes In the
yard.
AS the man seemed to be looking for
something, I called out to him: Are
you looking for a goose?"
He stopped short and gazed suspi-
ciously. as much as to say, '"Well, II
looks as If I'd found one. Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03
A SURPRISE

A surprise party was given at the
Houghton school house last Saturday
evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Uldrick Freshman by their many
friends in Bayview. They were pre-
scented with beautiful library table.
A most delicious luncheon was served.
An elaborate wedding cake was pre-
scented by Mrs. Elmer Bodin and Mrs.
Sven Sivertson. Those present re-
ported a most enjoyable time. Mr..
and Mrs. Freshman wish to thank
their many friends for the kindness
shown.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03
Little Bo-Psep
Mer beau did meet
juss cross the street
From George and Pete's.
What! No! said he,
Your nose is red
Well powder il!
Thes Bo-Peep said
Toy (Toi1ot A ,rticlnSl III
(Toilet Articles)

~Ns,SS'"~S~S~%SSs sssSsSSSS$S
Miss Inga Wailum has returned
from Ramsey, Mich, where she has
been visiting, Mrs. Ford Perley, nee
Olga Froseth.
f.
A number Of lady tourists are now
camping at Memorial Park. This
season ladies are travelling to North
ern Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Dittrenner will
leave Saturday for st. Peter, Mimi,
where they will visit relatives for
about q week.
B. Ungrodt and family and Mr..
Eohse and wife were at Iron River
during the week visiting with the
Helmer family.
f
J.. E. Westgate, who is employed
at Duluth, was in the city for several
| days during the past week visiting
with his family.
Miss Oh risty Fraser was taken to
the hospital at Ashland to receive
treatment. She has been quite poor
ly for some time.
-
Rev. and Mrs. 0. w. Smith and
party are spending the summer
camping out at Chequamegon Springs
north of the city.
-
Alexander Maitland arrived in the
| city this morning from Park Fails
and will spend some time visiting in
the city with relatives.
+
Mrs. Charles Downey left the first
of the week for Minneapolis where
she expects to visit for time with
her daughter, Mrs. Rowe.
f
Mrs. Conrad Jordon and daughter
Genieve, Of Madison, are visiting in
the city at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Hans Thompson and family.
-
Mrs. Paul Weed was at Drum
mond for few days the first OF the
week visiting with Mrs. Hugo Hasel-
hun and Mrs. George Neatly.
f.
The Misses Della Stone, Selma and
Petra Kosberg and Della Larson of
Eau Claire, were Bayfield, and Mad
cline Island visitors on Monday.
-
The M. E. Ladies Aid society viii
meet at the church parlors Wednes-
day, August 9th, and will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Robert Urquhart.
| -
A party was given at the Van
Stone farm in the town of Bayview
on Saturday evening OF last week.
A number from this city attended.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03
PERSONALS

Mrs. C. o. Wescott was a visitor
at Ashland Tuesday.
=
f.
ues Garland City Four. eff.
WANTED-Nlore housewives to
-
A. P. Melstrand of Benoit, was a
business visitor in the city Tuesday.
George R. Moore has been on
business trip to points in Iowa and
Missouri.
=
Miss Genevieve Wiley Of Amigo,
is visiting in the city at the Ungrodt
residence.
Miss Lillian Newhouse is clerking
in Bayfield, this week at the Red
Front store.
An informal dancing party was
given at the Paulson cottage at Nash
Monday evening.
Miss Simon of Chicago, is visiting
in the city at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ike Berman.
A picnic supper was given at the
Oscar cottage on the lake shore last
Saturday evening.
DR.. j. M. Dodd was called here
professionally from Ashland the
first of the week.
Miss Iva Sands is visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter An
derson in this city.
+
Mrs. Swan Brown of Duluth, Mimi,
is visiting in the city at the home
of Mrs. Thomas Scamfer.
Miss Ida Haugen, of Superior, is
in the city visiting with her parents,
MI. and Mrs. Ole Haugen.
=
Miss Lena Reiten is spending the
week at Superior and Duluth visit
ing with relatives and friends.
- -
Alex Fraser and family are oc-
cupi, g the Brownell cottage at Che
quamegon Springs this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Sprague and
Mrs. Mary Bennett were visitors at
Bayfield, on Tuesday afternoon.
f.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Oscar and
daughters Helen and Ruth were vi
sitors at Drummond on Wednesday.
r
A party was given at the Olson
summer cottage on the lake shore
on Tuesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Olson. The evening was
spent at dancing after which lunch
con was served. Those attending
the party had most delightful time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03

Alex Gackowski has been holding
the "reins" over a new Buick car
which he purchased during the past
week.
-
Miss Mary Wieman has returned
from Racine where she has been
visiting relatives during the past
week.
The Health Department has correct
ed the condition of the garbage bar
rels and outbuildings at Memorial
Park.
A. J. Kiefer, of Cole Camp, Mo-,
is spending the summer visiting at
the home of his daughter Mrs. R. w.
Smith.
+
Mrs. Jack Nolan, of Duluth, is
visiting in the city at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Anton
Major.
A. p. Melstrand, Walter Richard
son and VIM. Malm, of Benoit, were
business visitors in the city We'd
nesday.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03
An adv. in s'The Times" will
pay big dividends.


J. C. LighEner Of Milwaukee, wa.
member of the Garfield party vi
sitting this city Tuesday. Mr.. Light
ner is secretary of the Milwaukee
County Republican club. He is 8
former Ashland boy who is well
known in this city.
-
Fred Sheasby and bride, of Mil
waukee, members of che Garfield
campaign party, were visitors in the
city Tuesday. Mr.. Sheasby is a
political writer for the Milwaukee
Sentinel, and is said to be one Of the
best political writer's in the state.
=
Mrs. F. w. Downs entertained al
party at her home on Pine street
last Friday afternoon. Cards fur
nished the amusement of the after
noon after which a delicious luncheon
was served. A large number at
tended and a delightful time is re-
ported.
+.
The household goods of M. and
Mrs. Browning arrived in the city
Tuesday and are now baing unpack-
ed an dthe family will go to hohse-
keeping in the Nels Oscar residence
on East 9Th street. Mr.. Browning
is the new City Superintendent of
Schools.
+
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Pauls On entertain
ed a large number of their friends
at a dancing party given at their
cottage at Nash on Friday evening
of last week. A most delightful even
ing was spent by those attending.
Refreshments were served at the
midnight hour.
Miss Helen Fleming and brother
of Milwaukee, have been visiting in
the city during the past week with
friends. Miss Fleming was in
structor of Domestic Science in the
Washburn schools a number of years
ago but now has charge Of the menu
department of a large tuberculosis
sanitorium near Milwaukee.
f.
al Jacobs, Secretary # the Van
Duzen Oil company, was transacting
business in the city during the past
week. Mr.. Jacobs, in company with
Aaron Segal, held meeting with the
local stockholders of the company at
the Commercial Club on Monday
night at which plans were made for
the resumption of activities in the
oil field of this company.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Kearns
and Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Penn
and daughter of Minneapolis, who
have been spending the past two
weeks camping out at Port Wing,
were here for few days during the
past week camping out at Memorial
Park. They were very enthusiast
tic about the beauties of this region
and were more than delighted with
the climate. John Kearns is form
er Washburn boy who has been re-
siding at Minneapolis.
F.
Traffic census taken at the in
tersection of State Trunk Highways
No. 10 and IS on July Both from 6
A. M. to IL p. M.
Wisconsin cars ---------------1,2l8
Foreign cars 153
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-03

Miss Marion Olson, who has been
visiting with relatives and friends in
the city during the past two weeks,
left on Thursday morning for
Chicago where she will resume her
duties as nurse in one of the hospitals
at Highland Park.