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The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
Junior League
Is Organized

A Junior League has been organized
at the McCabe Methodist Episcopal
church and is composed of the young
people of the church between the ages
OF eleven and sixteen.
The activities of the league will in
clude the promotion Of the social and
spiritual life Of its members. Def.
unite religious instructions concerning
the essential teachings of the Chris
tian religion will be given the League
by the pastor. Meetings will be held
weekly on Sunday afternoon at three
O'Clock under the leadership of Mrs.
F. L. Watkins.
The officers are as follows @
,President-Jack Dingle:
First vice president - Winnifrel
Halfyard.
Second vice president-Esther Nog-
gle.
Third vice president John Moses. u
7 Fourth vice president Marion Ack-
erman.
Secretary-Bertram Dunn.
Treasurer-Rchard Killing.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
Social and NY. ".
Personal
Mrs. jacobson
Appeared on
First Program

At the opening session of the con-
vention of the State Fed ration of Mu-
sic Clubs in Grand Forks yesterday
afternoon Mrs. ]. A. Jardine, in her
presidents report, outlined the aims
of the federation. Mrs. J..J. Nygard,
recording secl,,t ,tary, sketched the his.
tory Of achievement Of the organiza-
ton. Mrs: J. A. P0opler Of Grand
Forks gave the report of the wee pres.
ident; Mrs A. @. Jacobson Of Bis
marck, that of the corresponding sec
retary, and Mrs. L. G. lBeardsloy Of
New Rockford that of the treasurer.
No historians report was given be-
cause of Miss Clara Pollock's absence
from the state.
North Dakota cities measure up we'll
besid, those in other states in public
school music, according to Mrs. J. E.
Cavanagh of Fargo, chairman of that
department. The system by VIII. Gil
students receive credit in music was
especially commended. The report Of
Mrs. H. S. Walters of Mandan, COM
munity music chairman, was read by
Mrs. Jardfne.
Other department chairmen reports
given included: Extension work, Mrs.
J. A. Poppler of Grand Forks publicity,
Miss Marjorie Bacher, Fargo course OF
study, Miss Marguerite Beard, Fargo;
state contest, and festival, E. H. VIII
cox, Grand Forks, and church music,
Mrs. F. M. Cleveland.
Mrs. E. r. Wright OF Fargo was
named by the fourth district as men,
Der Of nominating committee Of which
each district is to elect a. member.
North Dakota musicians featured on
the program this afternoon were: Mrs.
Frank I. Templerof Fargo, pianist, and
Doyle Watt of Grand Forks, bass, both
winners in tn, district contest for
young artists last year. They were
enthusiastically received.
lEdward John, Chicago Grand Opera
company tenor, heralded as the fea-
ture soloist of the festival. swayed his
aud',nce completely with his art His
program was Well chosen and ex-
quisitely sung.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
leila Harris, Alta
Jones, Win HOnOrs

Miss zella Harris, daughter of Mr..
ana Mrs. frank Harris of Fifth street,
on the basis Of scholarship average,
has been awarded the highest place
IN the class of 1922 and will deliver
the valedictorian address at the COM
mencement exercises on June l. Miss
Alta jones, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Jones Of Fifth street, has been
awarded second honors and will de-
liver the salu.atorian address at the
same time.
An unusual feature is that the two
girls have been close friends and
schoolmates practically all of their
school career. They started together
in TIN, first grade, and have been in
the same grades with the exception Of
the time Miss Jones was in California.
There was but one per cent difference
in their high school average.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
HAVE LIBRARY DRIVE

Miss Mary E. Downey, state librari-
an left this morning for Fargo where
she will pvt on book drive in the
high school and Junior high schools.
Miss Downey expects to meet the
teachers and speak before the schools,
and the State Agricultural College.
From Fargo, Miss Downey will visit
the libraries at Devils Lake, Grafton
and Minot At Minot Miss Downey will
speak at the district meeting OF the
State Federation of Wolnen's Clubs
on County Libraries for North Da-
kota." She will return to Bismarck
in about two weeks. tst'G
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
Red Cross Assists
.Ex-Service Mer,

The records of the local chapter Of
the Red Cross show a great deal IF
work has been done the past month
in the interest of tho ex-service men.
36 active cases have been taken care
Of, 81 applications for compensation
and vocational training, or which 20
had been filed before, were reopen
ed and one was satisfactorily clos cd,
II were new, were taken up. Assist
ance was given to three men who
were making application for lost
discharges and to two men who were
seeking the state bonus. Information
was sent to men outside of the sta, e
in regard to state bonus.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
TO ADDRESS ;MEETlNGS

Mrs. Lyman N. Cary Of Mandan,
president of the North Dakota Fedora
ton of Wom,n's clubs, Miss Mary Eliz
abeth Downey, Of the North Dakota
State Library commission; Miss Min.
mic J. Nelson. superintendent Of pub
lie instruction; Miss Bertha Palmer,
chairman of the Arts division Of the
North Dakota Federation Of Women's
clubs, and DR.. H. E. French, head Of
the public health laboratory at the
University of North Dakota, will be
the principal speakers at the annual
district meetings of the North Dakota
Federation of Women's clubs to be
held throughout the state this month.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
SHlCyWER FOR MISS E.REEN

Mrs. Sadie Dodd entertained Is
young ladies from the capitol at her
Apartment in the Rose apartments last
evening in honor of Miss Helen Breen,
who's marriage will take place next
week. The idea of May day was car
ried out in decorations of pink and
green and in the lunch which was .serv-
ed in lunch baskets. Pink and Green
streamers were hung from the chan
delier with gifts tied to the ends Of
the str .amers. Miss Breen stood d.
rectly below the chandelier and the
guests wound the strclmers around
her, bringing the gifts at her feet.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
MISS sLATTERY HONOR GUEST

MISS SLATTERY HUNUh GUESI Z
Miss Mary Slaltery was the honor
guest at an apron shower given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H.. w. Richholt
last evening Miss Genevive Parsons
won the prize for games played during
the evening Refreshments were serv-
ed at table prettily decorated in pink
and white in the nature of May Par
ty. Miss Irene Griffin and Miss La
Verne Hollensworth were the hostess
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
!, /, RETIIRNS FROM .TRTP.

George Duemeland, manager Of the
Patterson Land company, has return
ed to Bismarck following a weeks
business visit looking over conditions
in Burleigh and adjacent counties.
Mr.. Duemeland reports good condi-
tions and that the farmers are seed
ing q good acreage.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
M. B. A. MEET

The regular meeting of the Modern
Brotherhood of America will be held
at the K. of P. hall on Thursday eve
ming. There will be initiation followed
by a May Party. Members are urged
to come and invite their friends. Re-
freshments will be served and Wag-
ner's musical show will entertain.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

PREPARING CLASS PROGRAM.
Miss Emma Taubert, music super
visor in the pubic schools has taken
up the work Of preparing music for
the commencemnt exercises. Superin
tsndent j. NJ. Martin is preparing the
schedule for the weeks exercises fol
commencement week.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
TO VISIT INV SWEDEN.

Miss Inga Mattson of the city and
her aunt of Washburn, and Mrs. Her
man Lidberg of the city, Will leave to-
morrow for New York, from whore
they will sail for Christiana, Norw ~.
Miss Mattson expects to visit at the
home of her parents in Sweden for
several months.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
DANCE IS SUCCESS

The May Party given by the mem
hers of the Business and Professional
Womens club at Patterson's hall last
evening was a complete success. a
large crowd, including a number OF
out of town people, attended the de-
lightful affair. The hall was beauti-
fully decorated with apple blossoms,
..ons AHA May poles. A Dr!ad
dance by a group Of high school girls,
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
HAVE SOCIAL MEETING

Following the regular business
meeting of the Yeoman lodge last eve
ming a pleasant social time was en-
joyed. Cards were played and refresh
ments were served. Mrs George John
stone and "A. w. Snow won the prizes
for having the highest score at cards
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

and dances where partners were chos-
EN- 10y presenting corsage of candy
flowers or butlonhole bouquet, were
features of the evenings entertain
ment. Punch was served during the
evening. The Mckenzie hotel orches-
ira furnished the music.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

HOLDS BUSINESS MEETING.
A bus ness meeting of the Presby-
ter'an Ladies Aid will be held on
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock fol.
lowed by a social hour at $3.50 O'Clock.
All members and friends are urged to
attend.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
VISITING HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Garness and Mrs.
A. J. Gerberding of Regan and Eric
Kohler and Ira Nav of Tappen were
visiting in Bismarck yesterday.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
WILL BE NO MEETING

There will be no meeting of tho
Light Bearers this week, but all mem.
bers are requested to be at the church
on Saturday morning, May at 1890
O'Clock to give their pageant for the
Christian Endeavor conferences.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
,sPpNlDs SUNDAY ,HERD,

r. A. Middaugh, state fire marshal,
who has been on a business trip over
the state, returned to Bismarck to-
spend Sunday with his family here.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

COUNTY COMMITS LONERS MEET.
C. A. Swanson of Driscoll, G. L. Ma
lone of :Regan, and Grant Palms of
Arena, were in the city today for the
county commissioners meeting being
held at the court house. ,
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

Fourth street, "Wednesday afternoon
at O'clock. All members are urged
to be present. The ladies belonging
to the other divisions are invited.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
FROM wA.SHRIrRN !:

Mrs. w. w. Schweitzer and daugh-
ter Margaret of Washburn visited in
Bismarck yesterday. Miss Schweitzer,
who has been visiting at her home
returned to her school in Valley City.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
LEAVES FOR HOME

Miss Edith Davidson. who spent yes
terday in Bismarck the guest of Miss
Lucille Hall, returned to her home at
New Rockford this morning.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
GO TO HESPER

Arnold Svendegaard and H. R.
Raeshke, of the city left this morning
for Hesper, N. D., on several days
business trip.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

OUT OF TOWN VISITORS.
J. NJ. Thompson of Wilton, A. NJ.
Stern Of Harvey, and j. w. Loercll Of
Steele were out Of town visitors in
Bismarck today. ' E
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
COUNCIL WILL MEET

COUNCIL WILL MEET
The Women's Community Council
will meet at the Masonics Temple in
the Rest Room on Saturday afternoon,
April 16 at $3.50 O'clock. Mr.. Myron
Atkinson, city auditor, will talk On
the Finances Of the City"
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
GOES TO GLENDALE

Miss Carrie Tuttle, of Glendale, re-
turned this morning to her home fol-
lowing a visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Mowry. Miss Tuttle attended the
North Dakota Library Association
meeting here.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
HERE FROM RALEIGH.

Miss Esther Steele and Miss Jes-
sic Morrison of Raleigh, are visiting in
bismarck. Miss Jessie Morrison has
entered the St. Alexius hospital
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
.DRESSMAKING SHOP

Miss Hazel Knott and Mrs. K. "a.
Griffin are completing arrangements
for their new dressmaking shop which
will be located over the Chocolate
Shop, 514 1,2 Main street. Miss Knott
was formerly with Miss Hanson.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
ON RIlSINESS VISIT.

James Welch, prominent business
man of Wishek will arrive in Bismarck
tonight and will look after matters of
business interest here the remainder
of the week.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

ing at 8 o'clock. Memorial services
will be held. All members are urged
to be present s.s
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
RETURNS TO BISMARCK.

RETURNS TO BISMARCK.
e. E. Clausen of the First National
Life Insurance company returned to
Bismarck after spending the past week
in LaMoure county on business.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

All members of St. Elmo
Lodge No. 4, Knights of Pythias,
are urged to attend the meeting
Wednesday evening. May 3rd, as
rehearsals will be held for the
Memorial Services on Sunday,
May 7th.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
RETIrRNiS To HOME

Mrs. E. E. Hogeboem Of Bowman,
who has been the house guest Of Mrs.
c. N. Keniston, returned to her home
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

DIVISION WILL MEET.
The First Division of the McCabc
Methodist Ladies' Aid will meet with
Mrs. E. e. Slender at her home, 1910
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
10 DICKINSON

Mrs. Frank S. Henry left this noon
for Dickinson, where she will visit
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

MEETING is TONIGHT.
The Order of the Eastern Star will
meet at the Masonic temple this even
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

FROM WASHINGTON.
r. j. Brown of Washington, d. c., is
visiting here for few days. e..
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02

ON SHOPPING TRIP
Miss Viola Skinner and Miss Wini-
fred Flynn OF Wilton were in the city
yesterday on a shopping trip.
GO TO BILLINGS
Miss Phyllis Lindquist and Miss
Gladys McAllam, OF the city, left last
night for Billings, Mont. ..n
n VELVA VISITORS.
Edward Gilbertson and l.. T. Rel
shus of Velva, are visiting in the Cap
1tal City. -. .a
VISITING IN CITY.
Rolla and John Murray Of Van Hook
are visitors in the city for few days.
HERE ON BUSINESS.
w. H. Grey of Wilton, was a bust
ness visitor in Bismarck today.
WILTON VISITORS
Judge and Mrs. Harold Bradley Of
Wilton are visitors in the city
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

today. Mrs Hogeboem came to Bis
marck to attend the State Librarians
meeting.
The Bismarck tribune., 1922-05-02
WILTON YISITOB

-,| WILTUN VISITURS = -
Judge and Mrs. Harold Bradley o
Wilton are visitors in the city.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10
BOYS LOBBY IS
POPULAR PLACE
During Year 39,608 Boys
Attend Activities at
the "Y"

How much used Is the boys lobby
~ the Y. NJ G. ~ A great deal.
according 60 tho annual boys work
report Just made by &. W. Blakey,
director OF boys work. For in
stance, during tho past year 39.G0s
boys attended various boys activi-
ties az tho "Y', while 4,i54 attended
various organized boys club groups
There Was total attendance OF
20,GG7 at boys physical clnsHcs.
games TO the number OF 5000
were played in tho lobby $50 boys
took part IN the city-wide swim -
ming campaign and 1876 different
boys were taught TO swim.
ON the spiritual Hdc, 90 boys
united with the church through
"Y" Influence during the past year,
t,112 boya were referred To pastors.
and 35S boys made decisions for
Christ, Christian ideals ana clcan
living. There we're 80 boys In at
tendance nt tho older boys confer
cnres at oklahoma city ana Niue
kogoe. while 1891 high school boys
attended tlt my meetings during
tho fan and 1873 older employed
boys attended tho Agenda club
meetings Personal interviews with
boys IN regard to personal problems
were held to the number Of 395. and
162 interviews with parents on boy
problems.
The sopo Of boys work has In
creased 30 much that two secretaries
are 10 bo added to the department
this spring.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10
ARBUCKLE AGAIN
SAYS NOT GUILTY
Second Trial Will Prob
ably Begin Wednesday,
Judge Announces
FATTYS STAFF ATTENDS
Almost Shouts "Not Guilty"
in Answer TO Charge; Re
cess Arranged for
By ELLIS H. MARTIN.

SAN FRANCiSCO, Jan. 0.--Rps-
coe tFatty) Arbuckle will 10 on
trial again Tor manslauFhtcr aa y
result of the death Of Virginia Rape
ON Wednesday
His case was called In superior
court today aud he entered plea
~ not guilty To the Grand jury In
dlctment charging him with tespons
utility for Miss Rappe'. death.
District Attorney Brady ana Gavin
McNab. chief counsel FOR tho film
comedian, each asked that tho new
trial proceed NJ the earliest pos.
Hhlc date and Judge Loudcrback
announced n case now on trial would
bo completed in timo for the case to
open Wednesday
The Arbuckle case was the first
called on the calendar. Tho dis
trict attorney announced no had
elected to proceed on the indict-
ment and this document was read
Arbuckle. standing, made his plea
in loud voice, almost shouting
not guilty"
Assistant District Attorney u'Ren
stated that the state desired to pro-
ceed at the earliest possible mo.
ment.
Gavin McNab told the court that
the defense had counted on the case
proceeding today and that he had
made an engagement 60 appear In
the Nevada supreme court January
30. to argbe tho Pickford divorce
case. lie asked that In the even.
tho Arbuckle trial was stlll In pro-
Fress then. recess might be declared
TO permit him to keep his Nevada
engagement.
Judge Louderback said this would
bo agreeable as he, too. had per-
sonal reasons for keeping that date
open.
Tho whole proceedings required
less than 10 minutes.
Arbuckle was accompanied into
court by HIS entire staff OF attor-
neys. but Mrs. Arbuckle was not
present.
Josephine Koza. hotel chamber
maid and one OF tho states star
witnesses against Arbucklc, was
present among the few spectators,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10

sure In the possession OF com Of the
realm. the attrsctiveness OF tho
Peace dollar gives aesthetic sratifi.
oatlOn Bright. and shining, the
dollar has the usual head OF liberty
on the diverse side whila the re-.
verse has a large figure of an eagle
porched on n broken sword and
clutching an olive brench bearing
the word peace. Further depicting
the dawn OF new year, the back.
ground shows rays OF rising sun.
The usual 20 Pluribus Unum" and
In God We Trust" also appear on
tho dollar.
one of the indirect results Of Inc
disarmnment conference In reflected
- the new series. The first coins OF
The new design we're mlnted In De-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10
Mary Miles Nintcr wins out.

Miles Minter. Los Angeles motion
picture actress, today was awarded
ti2b2.5O from the American Film
company when the court of appeals
affirmed the verdict OF ~ Los Angeles
jury rendered some time ago Tho
amount awarded the artist repre-
scntcd deductions by the film COM
pany from her salary in 1919. The
picture makers claimed Miss Mlnter
was late for work many times and
"dockcd" her when not at the studio
ON time.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10
Rock Island wants Funds.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-Tho
Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific
railway today asked the interstate
commerce commission for authority
to issue 100000 OF its general
mortgage bonds and tl,00O.00O first
and rofundlng gold bonds to reim-
burse It's treasury for money cx-
pended In construction and better
n1ents,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10
Tulsa Gasoline Makes
Flying Trip TO Norfolk
WIN Fuel for Navy

Gasoline with which 10 stock
Uncle Sans ships made a flyiug
trip from Tulsa 10 Norfolk, Va.
lHtC last week. a special train of
80 gasoline cars made the 724
miles between thls city ard Blr-
mlnRham, Ala. In 80 hours and
so minutes. starting from Tulsa
at G;i5 o'clock Thursday evening
and reaching birmingham at 10
o'clock Saturday morning. Tho
train was Immediately switched
to the Soaboard Air Line railroad
nd sped ON 20 Norfolk
similarly train Of 20 cars NJ
gas oil made the distance between
Tulsa and Chicago In 81 hours
and 90 minutes recently over the
Santa Fc. The shipment was en-
route for Minneapolis.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10
PEACE DOLLAR NOW HERE
Local Bank Distributed 100 Coins 10
Its Patrons Monday.

At last--the much -heralded new
Peace dollar! 4 number OF requests
for this new product OF the United
statcs mint have been made at local
banks but the largest shipment 30
far was that OF 100, Just received by
the Exchange National bank and
given out to various patrons In IA
few minutes Monday morning.
Aside from the well-known plea
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10
Armour Loses One directorate.

WASU1NDTON, Jan. o ogden
Armour. multi millionaire Chicago
packer was denied pcfmisaiou by the
lutrruBte commerca com mission
today 10 hold the position of dir
rctor in both the Illinois Central
ana tho Chicago, Milwaukee ana
-. pPu railroads. Armour VIII DO
allowed to retain his dircctorship
Ia either road he chooses. but not In
both of them.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10

cember. The design Of the new dol
lar, prepared by Anthony de Francic
OF New York. was approved Ivy
President Harding on December ~
upon W submission by Raymond T.
Baker. director OF the mint, follow.
ing It's approval by the tine arts com
mission. About 100000 u the new
dollars were coined last month.
When the new money will be placed
In general circulation has not been
announced ds yet
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-10
Court Docs Quick work.

tOurt IJOcH QUICK WOrk.
ADA--Although in session only
five days. 10 pleas OF guilty. five
convictions by jury. and two dis
missals IL the record made by the
county court.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-08-12
Manhattan Bandits
Ignore Dead Line
And Rob Jeweler

NEW YORK, Aug. 1O.-Two ban
dts, ignoring the traditional dead
line established by the police on
Lower Manhattan, invaded Maiden
Lane, in the heart of the jewelry
district, shortly after noon today,
holding up and robbing the Mod
ern Jewelry company of $4,000 in
jewelry.
John Tratoni, member of the
firm, was alone in the front of the
store when the bandits entered and
asked to see some rings. AS he pro-
duced tray they covered him with
pistols, backed him into a shop at
the rear, where Joseph Macario, the
other firm member, was working,
and while one he, them at bay, the
other bandit looted the place.
The bandits escaped en- foot, min
Cling with the heavy MONDAY
crowds in Maiden Lane. Neither was
masked.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-08-12
WANTED--FARMS
FOR observation-disclosures

Natural Leaf tobacco: Chewing, s lbs,
S1.75; 10 lbs. $500. Smoking, 5 lbs, $125;
10 lbs.,. $500 Send no money. pay when
received. Farmers Tobacco Association,
Paducah. KY.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-08-12
Turkeys and Guineas
In Anti Weevil Brigade

JULIETTE, Ga. Aug. 10.--A sue
cessful method of controlling the
boil weevil has been discovered by
Thomas and Willie DAVIS, of this
section. They claim they are keep
ing the weevils from destroying
their cotton crop with the aid of
twenty guineas and thirty turkeys.
These fowls after flying down from
their roost in the morning make a
complete circle of the field and hav-
ing been trained find watering places
at different places in the field. It.
is claimed that the turkeys rid the
tops and higher limbs Of the cotton
while the guineas take care of the
lower limbs. The work of thee, vice.
vii destroyers has been so highly
satisfactory, according 20 the DAVIS
boys, that they will make a fine cot
ton crop this year.