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The Winslow mail., 1922-09-08
CROPS ARE GOOD NEAR
FLAGSTAFF

Dr. Oscar C. Bartlett. Field Ento-
mologist, makes a general report of
field and crop conditions in the agri
cultural districts near Flagstaff. He
says in part, Things are looking
good here. Most Of the crops are in
fine condition. Grain has suffered
some from not enough rain. but only
n spots. The potato crop in fine con-
dition, and growers are looking for
ward to a good crop. The early
blight has not shown uD yet. Have
,een over a good number of acres in
he past week, but no blight has been
;ound Many of the growers are
praying and Mr.. Chisholm and l have
set un two new machines for grow
ers during the past week. 1t rained
lere all day yesterday. Puts diff
cerent face on some of the fellows
hat have been cussing because it
lidn't rain on their croDs.''
The Winslow mail., 1922-09-08
EXCEEDED HIS LIMIT

81 STAYED for more than an hour
and watched the professor in the
side show eat glass tacks, fishhooks
red hot Goals, and SO on said ole
Dave Dodder OF Frog Level, Ark
Struck me as about the most in
teresting anecdote l ever witnessed
B switched If | know how he could
do it."
"Eie won't any more, I reckon, >
replied a neighbor. you left toe
soon to see the best part Of the
entertainment. A spell after you
went away a feller from down yon-
der in Devils Holler slipped the
perfessor a dram of right new lick
er mad put him plumb out of bus
mess AS nigh as | understood it
the doctor lowed he wouldn't never
sWalIer nuth'n else
The Winslow mail., 1922-09-08
SWAT THE MOSQUITO

The town is alive with the dis
ease carrying mosquito, the children
are crving with their bites and the
citizens seem as Indifferent as the
Chicago Council are to taxing the
millionairs. If every citizen in Win
slow, who lives within block Of
the numerous pools of standing
water, which are the breeding place
Of this miserable insect, would in
vest in a quart of kerOsine oil and
throw it over these infested spots,
the mosquito would soon be exter-
minated. Who will make the start
The Winslow mail., 1922-09-08
HONEST CONFESSION

Getting out newspaper is no
picnic. If we print Jokes folks say
We are silly: if we don't they say we
have no sense Of humor. If we pub
ligh original matter they say we lack
variety; if we publish things from
ether papers they say we are too
lazy to write. If we don't go to
church we are heathens; if we do
we are hypocrites. If we stay in
the office we ought to be out rust
ling news; if We are out rustling
news we are not attending to our
business at the office. If we wear
CID clothes we are not solvent: if
we wear new clothes they are not
paid for What in thunderation is
q poor editor to do, anyhow? Like
as not some editor will say we swip-
ed this from an exchange. We did
The Winslow mail., 1922-09-08
EFFICIENT TREATMENT

"Do you guarantee results in your
lerve treatment" asked the caller.
"You bet | do, replied the special
st. why last week man came to
ne for nerve treatment and when !
got through with him he tried to
sorrow $500 from me-
The Winslow mail., 1922-09-08

The common defiance of American
ftict Eoitsrs to their accusers, that
hey will never resign un6ar fire
as received startling contra die
i.li in th2 action of the city l. anag
81 Cf Newburgh, Ny. A local con-
tractor charged that the manager
had accepted a $4,000 commission for
the sale of a high school site Did
he cover himself with the robe OF
righteous indignation and defy his
accuser? Not he! Although the
city council laughed at the charge
because the manager had no control
over the schools, he promptly sus-
pended himself from office and de-
manded an investigation. It is safe
to predict that his method will not
be adopted unanimously by other
officehOlders.
-O
Call at the Mail office and see our
The Winslow mail., 1922-09-08

Call at the Mail office and see our
samples of Lithographing and get
our prices.
The Winslow mail., 1922-09-08
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
TURK ASSEMBLY
EMS SuLTANATE.
Elective Head OF Church To BE ri.
Vorced From State.

Constantinople.-New Turkey has
abolished the Sultan.
The National Assembly at Angora
passed an act suppressing the Turk
ish Sultanate and revoking the law OF
succession to the throne
The present Sultan. descendant of
a thousand absolute monarchs, Is to
be the last OF his line.
a khalif. who will take over the
holy duties hitherto exercised by the
Sultan as prohphet of the Moslem
world. is to be elected periodically
His office is to be of the church, not
the state.
The National Assembly will hold all
the power In Constantinople and
throughout Turkey, according to the
new law.
Salute OF 100 guns roared out in
celebration of the laws passing
Kaisim Kairabekir Pasha was imme-
diately dispatched from Angora to
Constantinople to give the Sultan OPP
portunity to resign. and to take over
the city administration in the name
of Mustapha Kemal's Nationalists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
NO MORE SORE OR
CALLOUSED HANDS

Laboring men, miners, railroad men,
farmers and all persons whose hands
are subject to rough usage, and be-
come sore or calloused, will obtain the
greatest relief by applying ROSE
VEL regularly before retiring.
For sores, cuts, burns, bites, stings,
and many skin affections there is no
better remedy than Roosevelt.
at is all that it is recommended
and more. have used il for cuts and
burns l received at the coal mines
and, therefore, / know the value of
it. If there is anything I can do by
recommending your great remedy and
giving my experience with it | shall
gladly do it."
JOHN REESE, Buffalo, N. Y.
Buy box of Roosevelt today at
your dealers. 2t
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
DEATH Of MURGU|A
ENDS LAST MENACE
Oregon Congratulated on Elm.
inati0n of Rebel Leader
REPRIEvE CAME TO LATE
Sister Said To Have Secured Writ,
But II Arrived After The Execu-
tion-obregon congratu-
lated.

Mexico ty.-Elimination OF the
last serious rebel menace TO the Obre-
gon Government with the execution OF
Gen. Francisco Murguia at Tepe-
huantes has brought feeling OF great
relief In official circles, feeling
which is tempered only by regret that
circumstances necessitated taking the
life OF man who was intelligent and
courageous to such high degree.
Messages are being received by
President Obregon from all parts OF
the republic and from many persons
in the United States congratulating
him upon the removal OF the obstacle
which the rebel movement headed by
Murguia represented. Confidence is
expressed that Murguia's summary
court-martial and execution will have
a salutary effect upon the lesser rebel
chiefs.
Further details Of the execution at
Tepehuantes add little to the previous
accounts except to chronicle that Muir
guias last thoughts were OF his wife
and children in San Antonio and that
he declared his willingness to die "for
the good of the cause"
Shortly before s o'clock he asked for
breakfast and ate heartily. meanwhile
conversing cheerfully with Gen Abra-
ham Carmona. who effected his cap
ture. His breakfast over, he declared
himself ready. and faced the firing
squad without a tremor.
Connected with Murguia's death
there Is a story of the frantic efforts
made to save him by his sister.
Juana. in Mexico City. Advised OF
her brothers capture. she Immediate
ly appealed to President Obregon for
clemency. and through friends ar
ranged for hasty sitting OF the SUI
preme Court to obtain a writ OF
amparo staying the execution.
The writ was returned shortly be-
fore noon and was Immediately for
warded to Tepehuantes. but was re-
ceived there after the firing squad had
done its work
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
For Sale
Five Valuable
FARMS

Having decided to give more time
to my lumber business, will sell at
private sale the following valuable
farms:
One farm one mile from Stockton,
on the State road leading to POGO
moke City. This farm contains 100
acres, more or less, about 80 acres
being in cultivation. Part OF the land
is suitable for trucking, and the bal
ance adapted to the growth of grain.
Two farms in Newark Election Dis
trict, situated on the seaside, "a miles
from Newark station. These farms
are in high state of cultivation, and
are improved by new two story resi-
dences. and new barns and outbuild-
ings. They contain about $50 acres
Of land, 140 acres being in cultivation.
All high land, every foot good truck
land. Well drained, no bitches. The
woodland is well set in pine and oak
timber. The farms adjoin, and they
will be sold separately, or as whole.
One farm in East Berlin District,
q miles from Berlin, containing 125
acres, more or less about fifty acres
are in cultivation, the balance being
heavily set in pine timber.
One farm in st. Martins Neck, 81
miles south of Bshopville, on the east
side of st. Martins River, in sight of
Ocean City, containing $50 acres of
land, more or less. This farm lies be-
tween the st. Martins River and the
county road leading from Bishopville
to Whites Island, and has frontage
of one mile on the st. Martins River.
The land is especially adapted to the
growth of trucks and all farm pro-
duce.
Any of the above described farms
can be bought at bargain on easy
terms to suit the purchaser.
For further particulars, apply to
the undersigned owner.
JOHN l.. MASON,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
SUITS INVOLVE $500, 5000
Many Pending Cases Against U. S. Are
Tests For Other Claims.

Washington.-Suit pending before
the United States Court OF Claims in
volve sums estimated to aggregate at
least $500. O0O. 900. according to the an.
nual report of Assistant Attorney
General Robert II. Lovett. who is in
charge of the Department OF Justice
bureau. which defends such cases.
Many Of the cases. Mr.. Lovett said.
were intended as tests upon which
scores of similar claims rested For
this reason. he explained. the none
tary importance of single case could
not be judged by the sum involved in
that specific action.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
PIG.STEALING EAGLE SHOT.
Farmer Discovers Robber OF Sly After
Loss or Two.

Cape May. n. Arthur Wilson. a
farmer living on the old High Bee
farm at Town Bank. on the Delaware
Bay shore four miles north of this
city. has been missing pigs the last
few days. Wednesday night Wilson
heard commotion in his barnyard
and saw large eagle preparing to fly
away with his third pig. Wilson shot
the eagle. which measured eight feet
from tip to tip. The eagle is being
stuffed by local taxidermist.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11

SO much progress: for the boun-
teous yield which has come to us
from the resources OF our soil
and our industry. we owe our trib-
ute OF gratitude. and with II our
acknowledgment OF the duty and
obligation to our own people and
to the unfortunate. the suffering.
the distracted OF other lands. Let
us in all humility acknowledge
how great Is our debt to the Provi.
dence which has generously
dealt with us. and give devout
assurance OF unselfish purpose to
play helpful and ennobling part
In human advancement.
Now. therefore. |. Warren G.
Harding. President Of the United
States OF America. do designate
Thursday. the thirtieth day OF No
vember. as day OF thanksgiving.
supplication and devotion. rec
ommend that the people gather at
their FAMILY affairs and In their
houses of worship to render
thanks to God for the bounties
they have enjoyed and to petition
that these may be continued in
the year before us.
In witness whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be
affixed.
Done at the City OF Washington
this second day Of November. In
the year of Our Lord one thou
sand nine hundred and twenty
two. and OF the independence OF
the United States of America one
hundred and fOrty-seventh.
WARREN G. HARDING.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
Such a Rough Game

She-"Why is the team leaving
the iield?"
He-"It is the end of the half"
She-"I'm not at all surprised. II
is wonder they haven't killed some
one before this"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11

Text of the proclamation:
BY the President OF the United
States OF America.
A PROCLAMATION.
Much To Cause Rejoicing.
In the beginning OF our country
the custom was established by the
devout fathers OF observing annu-
ally a day OF Thanksgiving for the
bounties and protection which Di.
vine Providence had extended
throughout the year. II has come
TO be perhaps the most character
istic OF our national observances,
and as the season approaches for
Its annual recurrence. II is fitting
formally to direct attention to this
ancient institution OF our people
and TO call upon them again to
unite in its appropriate celebra-
ton. AS we survey the ex-
perience o. the passing l2-month
we shall find that our estate pre-
sents very much TO justify ma
tion-wide and most sincere testi-
mony OF gratitude for the bounty
which has been bestowed upon us.
Though we have lived in the
shadow OF the hard consequences
OF great conflict. our country has
been at peace and has been able
20 contribute toward the mainte-
nance and perpetuation of peace
In the world. We have seen the
race OF mankind make gratifying
progress on the way to permanent
peace. toward order and restored
confidence in its high destiny.
For the Divine guidance which
has enabled us. in growing frater-
nifty with other peoples, to attain
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
MExIco's PRIDE HURT.
Hasn't Been Invited To Attend Pan.
American Congress.

Mexico City .-Participation of Mex
leo in the Pan-American Congress in
Santiago. Chile. next March which is
still in doubt. has given rise to much
editorial comment here. the consensus
OF opinion being that II Mexico Is not
invited to the conference she will lend
herself readily to Pan.American
league OF nations as recently suggest.
ed by Presiden, Brum. Of Uruguay.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
FAKERs OF FASCIST PILLAeE.
Many Bombs Exploded When 100 Men
Go On Rampage.

Naples, Italy.-A cathedral was pill
LACED and many bombs were exploded
when about 100 men. posing as mem
bers of the Fascist. went on the war
path. Real members OF the Fascist
attacked and disarmed the sham mem
bers and restored order.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
WEEKS HURT IN AUTO CRASH.

Springfield. Mass. - Secretary OF
War John w Weeks was shaken up
and slightly injured here, when the
automobile in which he was riding
collided with another machine. With
Secretary Weeks. when tho accident &C.
CURED, were state Senator George
Chamberlain and other associates.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
In Proclamation,
Designates Thanksgiving Day

Observation-Disclosures that the nation
nationwide
the which
tim"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-11-11
NOW scRIpPs.HoWARo PAPERS.
McRae's Name No Longer Associated
With Publications,

WIN PubTICdtIohS.
New York-The Scripps. Howard
Newspapers is the name announced
for what has for many years been
known as the Scripps-McRae newspa-
pers. publishers OF a number OF after
noon dailies in various cities. Roy
w Howard enters the firm as the
successor 10 Col. Milton A. McRae.
and Robert p. Scripps succeeds his
father. T. ". Scripps.
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26
GONZALEZ IS COACHED BY
FORMER NOTRE DAME STAR

When West Virginia meets Con-
zaga University in the Christmas Day
game at San Diego, the Mountaineers
will be forced to solve on Of the fin
est aerial attacks in 1922 football.
Gonzaga, coached by Charles E.
Gus Dorais. 1918 AIl-American
quarterback and one Of the most IA
NOUS eXponents of the forward pass,
is drilled in the Notre Dame system
'of attack and uses a variety of shots
that never permit a line or second
ary defense to "set."
Dorais became famous as the pass
ing member of the famous Dorais-to-
Rockne combination at Notre Dame
in 1913, Rockne, now head coach at
NOtre Dame, played an end and it
was into Rocllne's arms that Dorais
shot most of his sharp, accurate
passes.
Dorais' passing brought him the
All-American quarterback position in
American team was selected by the
sports writer's of the east.
Dorais and Rocllne played together
three years at Notre Dame. roomed
together and spent their summer va
cations together. After graduation
they coached the Notre Dame team
jointly and it is said that the toss of
Il coin Kept knute at Notre Dame and
sent Gus out to GonZaga.
Dorais was recently asked by De-
troit university to name his terms,
but declined the invitation.
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26
Cleveland Indians
To Play Eighteen
Exhibition Games

CLEVELAND, O., D54. 25-The vet
eran battery men of the Cleveland In
dians will report at Hot Springs, Ark,
for preliminary work and course Of
the baths before proceeding TO the
spring training at Lakeland, Fla, it
was announced today.
Pitchers Coveleski, Uhle and Sher-
rod Smith, the latter acquired from
Brooklyn the latter part Of last sea
son, ard Catcher Steve O'Neill will
report at Hot Springs February 10.
The remainder of the battery men will
report at Lakeland March !, one week
ahead OF the remainder of the squad.
Eighteen exhibition games, includ-
ing twelve with national league teams
training in Florida, will be played be-
tween March Is and April IS, when
the Indians break camp. The first
will be with the Cincinnati Reds at
Orlando, Fla, March 10, the Ma
tional league team playing a return
engagement at Lakeland on March ~.
Other games are:
March 90 Cardinals at Bradentown,
Fla; %, Cincinnati at Lakeland; rs,
Phillies at Lakeland; 81, Brooklyn at
Clearwater; IS, Cardinals at Lakeland; +;
29, Phillies at Leesburg; 81, Braves at
Lakeland; April 8, Braves at st. Pc
tersburg: 6, Toronto at Atlanta; Z,
Milwaukee at Troy, Ala; 8, Mobile at
Mobile; 13, IA and IS, New Orleans at
New Orleans.
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26
Stanford Team toI
Play Pitt in West.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal,
Dec 25.-Football fans have an op-
portunity to compare the strength Of
eastern and western college elevens
when the University Of Pittsburg
meets Stanford University in the big
stadium here December 80.
? The Panthers Of Pitt are coming
west with a high eastern rating,
having defeated the powerful teams
of Penn State, Washington and JEFF
ferson and Pennsylvania by scores of
40, 1910 and 10, respectively. Two
early season defeats by Lafayette
and West Virginia are the only
blemishes on the Pitt record this
year.
Stanford, while not the Pacific Coast
champion, is strong eleven and is
getting stronger with each game, In
the game here against the champion
University of California team; STAN
ford lost $50 and fans will use this
score in comparing the strength of
Pittsburgh and California, which has
a scoring machine that ranks high
in the nation.
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26
ARM
PROGRAM TONICY1
Interesting Program VIII .
Rendered and Gifts Di
tributed TO 200 Children.

The Salvation Army Christmas =
will be held this evening Al .
o cock at the citadel fo~ over
children. Twenty-Five ch.ldrsa
Sunday school class Will render an
teresting program before LIE 9ress
are distributed. The program VIII
c.ude songs. dialogues. recitatfa.
lantern drill. flag drill ard scar. DR.
This entertainment will Consume Q
and half hours.
Then toys. fruit and candy VII
given away by Santa Claus. Ow-
to the fact that the Salvation A.,
funds are extremely low this Chr
mas, due to postponement in plac.
the pots OIL the street, the ousG;r
the presents viii not be as good
those last year. Commander Gr,
shaw stated. Shoes and clothing Z
not be given away.
Everyone is invited 20 attend q
see the entertainment and gift dis
button. The citadel is located
West Government street.
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26

their crisis at last.
III one Of you dares TO lay hand
on Beatrice, Ill Kill him where he
stands"
Even as he spoke his though
went to his rifle, leaning against a
dead log ten feet away. The Jealousy
and rivalry and hatred between him
self and Ray had reached the crisis.
Ray lecred, his muscles punching,
"And ! say to YOU, you're a dirty
traitor too" he answered.
Nelson leaped forward with all his
power and II his blow had gone
home, Ray would have been shat
tered beneath it like tree in the
lightning blast. But Rays arms
were incredibly swift, and his rifle
leaped in his hands.
The barrel CLEANED The roar re-
echoed in the silence. Nelson S
head bowed strangely: and for mo-
ment he stood swaying, then pitched
forward in the dew-wet grass.
Beatrices last defense had fallen.
seriously wounded; and Rays arm
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26
Gators Have Stiff
Basketball Season

University of Florida's basketball
squad has hard schedule for the
coming season, Roland Moss is cap
tain of the team and Check Bryd
manager.
The team will be Composed of Moss
and Wood Alcohol Miller, forwards;
Thompson, center, and Ark. Newton
and Bryd, guards.
The first game of the season will
be played with Stetson Jan. IS. Roll
Inns College comes TO Gainesville for
a game Jan. 80. Return games will
be played with these teams Feb. 16
and II, respectively.
February the Gator cagesters play
at Lynchburg, Va. V. NJ, !. comes in
for a game Feb. :. and the next day
the Gators tackle North Carolina.
Maryland College comes to Gainesville
for two games. Feb. %, and Feb. %
Jacksonville "Y" may be played. A
trip to Cuba is planned.
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26

/ graphite and petroleum. rnis was
spread over the entire shoe, resisting
mud and also water and making the
shoes waterproof.
The inventors kept their solution in
strict confidence and there was a
great deal of mystery around the
football field the day before the
mud" shoes We're to be used for
the first time. 1t was admitted that
the idea could not be patented, but
the authorities felt certain that they
could have the idea all to them
selves.
The following day the varsity
eleven appeared on a muddy field
wearing the new shoes. but, much
to the CONSERVATION of the coaches
and the players, the members of the
opposing team moved about as light
ly and as free from mud as the mem
bers of the home eleven.
And, after the game, it was dlscov-
cred that the opposing eleven had
used the same formula, unconscious
that the other team had taken ad
vantage Of it.
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26
ENGLISH GIRLS WIN
TYPEWRITING CONTEST

PARIS, Dec. 25.-Three English
gir.s won the recent annual typewrit-
ing competition of France. The first
prize went to Miss Woodward who
proved to be the speediest competi-
tor. She was closely followed by Miss
Mitchell and Miss Aldred. Mon
sieur Gavrin won the French national
speed contest with 0,000 strokes in
twenty minutes. Mademoiselle Piau,
secretary to Albert Thomas director
of the International Labor Bureau,
was second.
The Pensacola journal., 1922-12-26
FOhl Has His
Work Cut Out

While the st Louis Browns
finished only a game behind New
York last season, Manager Lee
Foil has his work cut out if he is
to do as well in 1928.
What about Shocller9 viii the
ace of the Browns staff have an
other big year?
Then there is "Shucks" prutt,
the young collegian. who was such
a great help to FohI. Was he a
flash. or will he improve with the
years experience?
Can Ray Kelp come through in
such an impressive manner as he
did in 1922: Koln hasn't a great
deal of stuff, but is a smart pitch
er-
Will Van Glider, the enigma Of
the staff, really do the fine work
he is capable of"
Pitching wins pennants. and
Fohl's staff is very uncertain.