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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
BOTH HAD POETIC FEELINGS
Impulse That Caused Friend to
Spare the Blue-BeIls.

One springtime had been into the
country and / came upon a wood
wherein blue-bells were spread like a
carpet. Had ! been a poet. the scene
would doubtless have conjured up TO
my minds eye many exquisite ideas.
But could only think of one, OF un-
seen fairies dancing between the
lovely bells, their tread leaving every
flower undlsturbed. / felt like a fe-
male Gulliver in lovelIer LIlliput.
From sheer joie de vivre I took Off
my shoes, meaning to join In the
revels of the fairy host. Then some
thing stopped me- / shrank from the
Idea of trampling like giant among
such exquisite and fragile things. 1
put on my shoes again. On my return
/ told Sw.nburne Of my experience.
describing the beauty Of the scene,
the suddenness of the temptation, tho
equally sudden revuIsion OF feeling,
and / saw that the ooet was really
moved by my idea.
"It was better not; vcu might have
hurt them" he said.-Clara Watts.
Dunton, in "The Home Life Of Swim
burne."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23

lens Of reconstruction for the future.
and 70 guard the interests Of the men
who served and in serving gave up
health and the ability 10 compete sue.
cessfully with normal men.
And the "buddy"-Norton 81. David.
sdJutant Of the Colorado department Of
the American Legion-has been on the
Job since. He gave up his law practice
10 devote all his time TO legion affairs.
And since he did so he has handled
hundreds Of legal cases for former sol
diers-without pay. He handles only
those OF men who have not the money
20 employ a lawyer. and the character
Of the cases has ranged from slits TO
recover property lost by too much faith
in some who remained at home, by
boys who went, to divorce cases where
the separation seemed justified.
THE war is not over" Mr. David
has told his buddles, when urged TO
give more time 20 his own work, there
Is yet the big fight to win-the fight
for the disqualification and rehabllita.
tion OF our disabled, and for justice
for those who served and escaped
physical disabilities. can afford to
give a few years OF my life to the
American Legion-rm young yet"
Tie Colorado department has had a
remarkable growth since the little
group Of five initiated Its organization.
And II boasts-every department can
boast OF one or a score Of like spirits
Of the efforts OF It's adJutant, who
works from ten TO sixteen hours day
for the American Legion. Leglonnalres
cite that kind OF effort In answer to
questions as to the future OF the Amer
ican Legion--Wll II endurel What
keeps II alive. and growingI
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23

er, etc, and carrying a stock Of elec-
tTical goods OF every sort-has a dis
tlnct advantage over the store which
added a radio department TO other
lines OF merchandise entirely differ
ent In character.
II Is virtually important, however,
that the availability OF this expert
service be broadcast 20 the field II
is desired TO reach. Publicity is the
only thing that VIII do It. The public
must be told. Not once. but repeated.
ly, and I'm every possible way.
1t is not enough to have a card in
the display window announcing: "Our
electrical experts will be glad to give
you any information or assistance in
installing or operating your radio out
fit" Or TO run an occasional small
ad In the local newspapers. Or to
have a car card In the local street
cars or 10 distribute small folders
through the mails to a local list.
All OF these methods are good-lf
you keep perslstently at Il There Is
no single quality Of advertising so alb
solutely essential as persistence. II
you do not concede this you are sim
ply ignoring the experience OF all sue
cessful advertisers OF all time.
II the radio department is TO be
built up and made a substantial part
OF your stores business II is essential
that the public be told where IL can
find this superior service, tested ap.
paratus and expert counsel.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
NINE. F0CH THANKS LEGION
wife Of Famous Marshal Tells Of
Appreciation Of Gift TO Frsneh
War Orphans Fund.

A gracious and appreclative letter
from Nine. Ferdinand Foch has been
received by subscribers 20 the Amer
lean Legion Mission French War or
phans' Fund. expressing her and Mar.
shaI FOch's thanks for a gift Of 5000
which is TO be used for the rearing
and educating OF five little French
war orphans.
A Paris draft for 81, 1882 francs
was presented 20 Marshal FOch by
Legionnalres on the eve OF his de-
parture for France last December
after a tour Of the United States as
the guest OF the American Legion.
This money was 10 be used 10 adopt
FIVE war orphans. The marshal and
Madame Foch selected five poor
daughters OF officers killed in the sery-
ice They have taken for each of the
children bonds worth 1900 francs
each. The children cannot touch the
bonds until they are OF age, but the
income from these win be paid the
children each year
"The mothers OF the children adopt
ed" said Madame Foch, In her letter
OF thanks TO the Legion, "have moth
ing but what their own badly paid
work brings them and they have no
hope Of any other pecuniary aid.
II tell you the Joy Of these fam
lilies would be difficult to describe.
was very moved by II. The American
Legion has done a beautiful and a
good work"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23

snd a circuit Of the general arrange
ments Of that shown In the diagram.
an amateur can get excellent results
Any Of the standard vsriometers on
the market can be used foz the grid
and plate variometers "a" and "B."
For those who wish 10 build a set
Of this type, a more detailed diagram
Of connections is shown In Figure T..
The antennA series condenser Is one
Of the 2l-plate size. An "A" battery
potentiometer Is shown in the circuit
for those who wish to use a soft de-
tector tube
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
ELECTRICAL SHOP AND RADIO
Establishment That Does General
Electrical Work Has Big Advan-
ta9e over OTHERS

One Of the strongest arguments pos
sessed by the electrical store selling
radio supplies is the expert service ii
can offer, says Burton Millar. in a
comprehensive article In Radio Mer.
ehandising All sorts and descriptions
Of apparatus and parts can be put In
stock by any store In any line OF
business and that is exactly what Is
being done In every city In the coun-
try, but the establishment which
makes a speciality OF doing general
electrical work-wiring for light, pow.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
FhDEO
H0NEYC0MB COILS IN
CONVERTING RECEIVER
Third Regeneratiye Circuit Ar
rangement Is by Electro
static Coupling.

In making a receiving set over into
q regeneratiye circuit. the DeForest
honeycomb coils are very well adapted
to q circuit arrangement as shown In
Figure y. One toll Is used as a pri-
mary. q second coil as a secondary.
ard a third Is a tickler or plate In
ductance.
When mounted in a set the second.
airy Is placed In the center and the
primary aud tickler coils on the out
side In such a manner that the coup
ling between the primary and the
secondary can be varied.
The greatest advantage derived from
the use Of honeycomb coils is the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
TIPS TO THE RADIoIsT

A talk given recently at Sche-
nectady by DIR. Marconi was en-
Joyed by a crowd Of 5000 per
sons who had assembled In
Washington park, Albany. for
the purpose.
On the Pacific coast prefer
ence In time for broadcasting Is
to be given 10 the stations hay-
iDg the greatest efficiency and
therefore able to serve the great
est number OF people.
Rubber is very useful material
In radio work. You will find
rubber shoppers to bottles make
excellent knobs or tips to
electrodes, adjusting rods, etc.
and that block or sheet rubber
Is very useful as an insulator
In many places; but II you have
ever tried TO cut rubber with a
knife you will know how hard
II Is TO make a neat, smooth,
straight cut. But II you use a
sharp knife and keep the rub
ber wet with cold water, or cut
II under water. you will find
that II cuts like cheese.
A radio university, placing
higher education within the
reach OF all, is now considered
but matter OF time. The fu-
ture educational possibilities OF
radio seem TO be limited only
by the cooperation OF the peo-
pie.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23

peril Of radicalism. and TO awaken TO
the need Of intelligent cooperation in
the governments efforts to combat the
menace
"In the past the American Legion
has stood foursquare In its opposition
70 radicalism. 20 everything that might
tend 10 undermine our government and
It's institutions" Colonel Owsley said.
And always in the future can our
organization be depended on 20 fight
any force that does not represent 100
per cent loyalty.
AT the present time the disloyal
elements In our society are more ac-
tive than ever before. Long haired
dreamers prate Of the new order OF
things. and at the same time bolder
spirits lay dark plans for acts Of vio-
lence that they hope viii serve in un-
derminlng the public's faith and trust
In the government or by force Of ter
rorism win support The recent ar
rests OF communist leaders in Illinois
the necessity OF state government nc
tion against the I. w. WIS In Kansas
the stirring Of radical movements In
many parts Of the country concomitant
with the unrest and troubles OF labor
disputes show the necessity OF con
stant watchfulness and readiness for
action on the part Of the American
Legion"
Mr.. Owsley declared that wherever
he had been he had found the program
OF Americanism prepared by the Amer
lean Legion close 10 the hearts Of Le-
gionnalres, and Of the public as a
whole
There are three big important
things that stand first with American
Legion members everywhere" he de
clared. ''They are disqualification. re
habIlitation and Americanization. All
are embraced In the term American
lzatlon.'
Education Of foreign-born elements
Of our population in patriotism and
duty TO government, and restriction Of
immigration in order that we may not
be surfeited with aliens unable TO as
simulate Americas ideals and purposes.
but more likely TO affiliate themselves
in their ignorance with the evil forces
that seek TO tear down-these and
other essentials OF the American Le-
gIon's program OF Americanlsm have
a strong appeal with Legionnalres
everywhere.
Care Of the disabled veterans trans
cend every other thing as / find II. In
the hearts and minds OF American Le-
gion members. Wherever | go, hear
this subject iscussed-Legionnalr
want justice done for their buddies
who have paid price Of suffering, and
illness. in inability to properly sup
port themselves and dependents.
"No other question. be 1t adjusted
or what not. looms so
large In American Legion gatherings
as does this one. The last year has
been one Of achievement OF the Le-
g!on In this vital matter. There still
Il much 10 be done And find that
not only every LegiOnnaire / have
talked 10 is determined not TO rest
until his disabled buddies are cared
for, and restored to galnful employ.
ment, but that the public stand
and deliberately back Of
them.
Recent figures quoted are that less
than 1000 veterans out Of 1000 ap-
trained by the govern
ment, have been restored to gainful oc-
equations where they can compete sue.
with Handicapped men.
This is condition that appeals to
the American Legion. II is a condl.
ton that calls for reorganization Of
our soldier bureaus.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
Message to Garcia.

The message which President Nc
kinley sent TO Garcia, the Cuban insur.
gent general. was query us to the as.
sistance Garcia would furnish 10 the
United States in the war with Spain.
Lieut.. Rowan brought back information
that Garcia could furnish at least 5000
well-armed men, and that they had n
system Of transmitting information
through the country and could Gct u
guides.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23

Mrs. Marks has been one OF the cut.
standing personalities in the Auxiliary,
which is composed OF 100000 war moth.
ers, wives and sisters, She has been
deyoting ten hours day, six days a
week, TO veteran organization work
since the day America entered the war
In 1917, and her latest duty is to help
the soldiers obtain home and farm
aid through their native state. Buron
II. Fits, national executive committee
member Of the American Legion for
California. is the director Of the cam.
paign
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
M.morlal rabIet. for ve.,.I,.

The United States Navy department
is contemplating the preparation of
commemorative tablets for vessels Of
the navy which served during the
World war. The tablets viii be about
is by 20 inches and made OF metal
taken from German vessels received
by the United States according TO
the terms Of the armistice.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23

uals or coming
In groups or as
outfits. home from
war, a buddy" IN
Colorado started
in lining them up
as m 2 III b ers Of
the American Le-
giOn He was one
Of five others who
saw the need oi
a great organlza-
tiOn Of form e r
service e men TO
solve the prob
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23

lowing q recent
speaking tour %
Alabama, Louisi-
ana and New
Hampshire. and
conferences In
New York and
Washington gives
out a message u
warning 10 his
American Legion
comrades - more
than a million
strong-tO arouse
themselves TO the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
LAWYER FOR LEGION BUDDIES
Merton N. David. AdJUtsnt Of Colo
rseo Department, Gives Up Prae-
tee 70 Aid Unfortunstes.

Back there early In 1919 when the
boys were struggling back as individ-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23

q fund of SO.
100000 to buy
its war veterans
homes and farms
within Its state
limits. A wom-
an is at the head
Of the movement.
as campaign sec
retary. She Is
Mrs. Carol Marks
OF Los Angeles.
vice president OF
the American lie.
glon Auxiliary.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
WARNS HIS LEGION COMRADES
Alvin ~. o~siey. Director of treri-
esnlsm, Urges Cooperation With
v. S. Against Rsdiesiitn.

Alvin NJ Owsley. director Of Ameri-
canisrn for the American Legion. FOL.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
WANTS HOMES FOR VETERANS
Mrs. Carol Marks, Vice President OF
Auxiliary, Is Seeking Action
by California.

California will vote in November
on whether Il shall make available
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
Eeonomyl

He-Buy a cowl Why, how would
we feed III
She-It could live on my last years
straw hats.-American Legion Weekly
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-11-23
Gle
AMERICAN
OI.I:GON@
tcspY Ter Tbs D.p.nn.nt sBppl.s D,
ths Amsftrap i.srton NJ. ssrvtrs

IS. Atn.fle.s 80 N.-. .sssts.i :"
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-05-26
UNIT OF SECOND DIVISION
PAYS VISIT TO CLAYTON

In the days during the recent war,
the men in khaki were 50 numerous
that they attracted very little at
tcntiOn. but the las two years have
Helped to become again accustomed
TO peace. So that one is carried on
the wave of patriotism when a unit
of Uncle Sani's boys make an ap-
pearancc.
The streets nf Clayton were prrt-
ly we'll filled when The unit of the
Second Division moving from San
Antonio. Texas, to IT. Logan Colo,
came into town Tuesday evening at
7:3O, being piloted iu' by a detach-
mcnt Of members ofthe Fred J. Tut
tie Post of the American Legion.
Mr.. Errett had,hOtified the people
that the 30-piece band would give q
concert on the street in the evening
and the people were out in full
force However, the convoy had to
battle with poOrTOadS. which neces-
STATED their running behind sched-
ule time, making it Impossible to
give the concert on tho rvening of
their arrival The concert was given
at 1890 a. m, Wednesday. 10 one
of the largest gatherings Of CLAYTON
ties since the trcublOus days of the
late war.
The music lovers of Clayton were
dellghted, prOClaiming enthusiastic
ally they had never had a greater
surprise or heard better music. not
hesitating TO say that Sousa's Band
could produce no better.
Mr.. Errett, Secretary Of the Cham
ber of Commerce, made a very an
prepriate address, welcoming ia
Clayton the men ~ fhp Second Div
isiOn, and introducing the officer in
charge, Lieut. r. II. Christian. who
responded in a pleasant. vet force
FIJI address. stating the purpose ol
the trip, which was 10 be in Fort
Logan to make up the personnel of
The Citizens Military Training Camp
io he held there July 81 10 Aug. 26
and TO promote interest eurOufe.
Lieut.. Christian made \ positive
statement that il was not the Dur-
pose of the G.. NJ r. c. to induce
young men to enlist in the regular
army but to train them al the ex-
pensc Of the government. so thai if
war should ever come again. we
would have no "gold star mothers
because the nwere not properly
trained before they were put in the
front line trenches.
The young men of CLAYTON were
very much impressed with his adj
dress, seven of thfm making appli-
cation tho same day for admiftancC
to the school at ~. Logan.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-05-26
MEMORIAL DAY WILL Be
OBSERVED BY THE LEGION

The local Post of The American
Legion will this year again take
charge of the exercises on Memorial
Day which falls on Tuesday next
the Both. The people Of Clayton will
recall the appropriate and interest
ing program furnished by the boys
last wear with the assistance of the
talent OF the city.
The hoys are preparing 4 program
for the occasion this year and they
want every person in Clayton and
the surrounding country to come out
and Join them in paying tribute to
the dead of all the wars in which
our country has engaged. The G. A.
Il. has had charge of Memorial Day
programs since the inception Of the
holiday, but there being no post Of
this organization in Clayton. the 10
cal Post of tho LEGION has under
taken the responsibility for the pro-
grams.
The principal speaker for the day
will be Hon, Oscar T. Toombs, whose
we'll known elOquence assures an in
teresting and entertaining address,
The Odd Fellows Band and the
High School Glee Club will furnish
music and Mrs. Herbert J. Hammond,
Jr., will read Kipling's Professional
The ritualistie, service of The Amer
lean Legion will also be used.
The principal part OF the program
will be held al The Mission Theatre,
starting promptly at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
and lasting less than an hour, fol-
lowing parade of the cx-soldiers
of all wars. After marching TO the
cemetery the program will be con-
cluded with the Legion's ritualistiC
services, including the salute to the
dead and "taps' by the bugler.
John Hill win he Marshal of the
Day and lhe firing squad will be
in charge Of Paul Wiseley.
The Legion Urges all ex-scrvicC
men, this including Civil and Span
ish-American War veterans, to be
at the Court House notl ater thar
$50 o'clock A. NJ, 10 form the initial
parade.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-05-26
UNION COTINTY INSTITUTE

The Union County Teachers In
stitute will convene at Clayton at
the High School building, June 5th,
continuing ten days, followed by
the Teachers examinations the 10th
and nth of June. City Supt. Ray
mond Huff Of Clayton will conduct
the Institute, assisted by the follow
ing instructors: Or. II. n. Mills,
Professor Samuel n. Pepper, Miss
Amy y. Whitson and Mrs. Myrtle
Voules. A special effort is being
made 10 mako this Knstitute inter
esling and worthwhile. For further
information VRiis % the County
SupeEinesndents office ~ Clayton.
HARIB n. hYnhe.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-05-26
III GIL d. WOODWARD RETURNS
FROM RATION

Hon. Hugh b. Woodward has re-
turned from cOprt at Ration, and
from records of the recent session of
court, a certain percentage of the
population was glad 10 see him leave
the corporate limits.
Mr.. Woodward has incessantly
Waged war on those who violate the
laws of the state. During his term
OF office he has shown that he holds
a wholesome respect for the respOn-
Sibilities Of his office, and more, he
has a clear conception Of what o
district attocneye should do.
With the support that he should
be given, tendered he will no doubt
with nddeh credit 20 hiHassTf and
honor 70 Union county, put The fear
Of The law into (ho hearts az all who
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-05-26
SOLDIERS CARAVAN DOES GOOD
WORK

The Motor TPask Caravan visited
Clayton during the evening Of Tues
day and remained until Wednesday
noon, giving a free band concert be-
fore their departure.
II. H. Errett Of the local U. S. land
office, introduced Nthe speaker, It.
Christian, who in tuTn gave very
good and plain talk On the purpose
of the Citizens Military Training
Camps.
The bank CONCERT and It. Chris
tian's talk proved of great value TO
the local chairman and the citizens
in charge of the recruiting for the
g. N. i. C., and ps q result Of this
visit apphOationS for The different
COURSES are hscinning 10 come in
fast.
The Caravan let5 here at o'clock
for Fort Logan, Cole, fh6ir dustin
IRhoA.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-05-26
BOYs, READ THIS!

How would you like to 20 to Fort
Logan, Colo. or some other camp in
the Eighth Corps Area for a months
vacation. all expenses paid?
This is actually what Uncle Sam
is doing and when he sends you
home YOU are as free as you we're
when you entered. In other words,
the fact that you sign for a months
training, at the expense Of Uncle
Sam, does not obligate you to remain
in the service.
II you are interested, you must
act at once. For further infOrma-
tidn see or write
Felix ID. Valdes,
Local Chairman. or
DR.. G. +. Milligan,
Or. Dohthirt,
Prof. Raymond Huff.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-05-26
CTRRENT TOPICS CLUB

The Current Topics Club met Fri
day, May 18th. with Mrs. ]. f. Sta
ley, with Mrs. Staley and Mrs.
Mooney as hostesses.
The business session was rather
long, on account Of it being the final
meeting the end of the years work.
A musical program was rendered
with Mrs. Carson Rutledge as lead
er.
Roll Call; A ApPesent day composer
and his productions.
Duet: Whispering Hope" Mrs.
Rutledge and Mr. Fair.
Paper: plaee of music in the
home and school, by Mrs. Fair.
Paper: Whal is grand opera, and
of what valuef Mrs. Rutledge.
The program was excellent and
.muah enjoyed by all. There were
eighteen members and two visitors
present. nNahciOus cake and straw
berries with whipped cream BFere
served. 10 vas a very pleasant aud
profitable Bftern0sR.
ID IMPORTER.