davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

It might help some if nations would
spend as much thought on their
treaties as they spend on their poison
gases.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

When indemnity times arrives, even
the militarist hasn't the nerve to refer
to the job as glorious collecting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
Mattresses

Mattresses of all grades and
qualities In this sale. Every
mattress has our guarantee that
our bedding is clean and sanitary
thus assuring our customers
quality and wearing service.
White Cotton Mattresses with
Roll Edges---S8.99.
White Cotton Layer Felt Mat
tress with Roll Edge-S12.W.
White Cotton Layer Felt Mat
tress with Roll Edge-S14.99.
White Cotton Layer Felt Mat
tress with Roll Edge-$19.75.
White Cotton Layer Felt Mat
tress with Roll Edge-S22.4S.
Silk yloss Mattresses with
Roll Edges-S22.50.
Silk Floss Mattresses with I'M
perial Edges-S28.75.
Rosilk Mattresses with I'M
perial Edges-S38.7o.
Hair Mattresses with Plain
Edges-S34.75.
Hair Mattresses with Roil
Edges-S42.50.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Getting ogt 81 the righl side a' 'he
hFd IN lhe morning d0es a l0l mere
good than soiRs % hsi ga0d-pataFed,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

ARA Was hroken ANA ms less aRd eth
~ parts " his h0dg NeFe eal aRd
lFUis0i,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

The average wife's nearest APP
proach to adventure consists in re-
arranging the furniture in the spring.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Some people are better than others
for the reason that bit of punk
burns more slowly than powder.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

ihsa Esgai. hai Esf hoN gisa Ne NfFs
ihls moFpins that he slfFl gRlil IL Was
lima for ~ 10 So ap, Compensation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Through the centuries of evolution,
the influence of women has domesti-
Gated nearly all wild animals except
man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

You can recognize tho road TO sue
cess by the discarded illusions scatter
ed along the way
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

The larger the mans salary, the
earlier he can knock of In the after
noon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

ahs only pTohtshle advertising medium ~
the city, Circulation hacks ard press
reem always ePen 20 advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

All you need to convince yourself
that a family can live on $500 a year
is a pencil and a bit Of paper and an
income of $4,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

An efficiency expert suggests that
all filth be saved for fertilizer It's a
good idea, but what would people do
for popular novels?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Ths Asssfistss Pres q exclusively enii'lsf
te the use Tor Republication AZ sil news
credited % II or nsi sihsi wise CREATES
u ih,s nsRsF sad slse iefai HsNs PUB
fishsd herein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Correct this sentence: THAT will do
Willie" said the mother: Il don't care
to hear what Mrs. Brown said to her
cook"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

One way for the American citizen to
secure the protection of his country
while abroad is to pretend that he is
an oppressed foreigner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
N'|P'nn>l =; /; 'NI

The further back they sit in church
the closer up they sit at a musica
comedy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Everything comes 10 him who waits
IL he doesn't forget 10 keep pulling,
or using his pull,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

The baby did make little fuss
about going TO sleep an hour earlier
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
TWO SIDES TO 1T

From another authoritative source
comes the suggestion that oldworld
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
TELEPHONE GALS,

Kntsfsa a. shs PES 0naes 81 Mes BTlialE
a. ssr0aa Glass Maii Natter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
The Arlington

A fine quality well construct
ed, popular price refrigerators,
that will give, you years of sery-
ice, lift lid style with enameled
food chamber-S21.75.
Others range in price from
SLABS to S34.95.
3-Door Apartment Style with
enamel food chamber-S33.S5.
Others range in price-S24.95
to S59.75.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
Facts and Fancies
ny ROBERT oriLLEs.

The baggage the vaeatiohist takes
along seldom includes his religion
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

Business oMef s,ssrsrssssssssssasssss y,
Editorial Aeams ssss,s'ssssssss'ss''a'a W
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
Poster Beds

Colonial Period reproduction beds of various styles
In combination mahogany with beautiful veneered
panels md also in solid mahogany. Twin or fn SIZE
Combination Mahogany S2i85
Combination Mahogany, S29.95.
Combination Mahogany S34eo
Combination Mahogany, S3o0o.
Solid Mahogany Si4.85.
Combination Mahogany .........,......''' Sit.po
Sa,ta Mohorony .,..,..... S54.05
slid Maboeony SG405
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

About the only chance 10 save the
world is 10 teach the world 20 save
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

The blue and down hearted immi-
grant might receive a heartler well
come except for the knowledge that
the blue soon will wear off and expose
the red.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
ts.ee : Yeas
sfAA ThEss Aonsha
Use . Aoath,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
New Britain Herald

HERALn PFBIIsHERG fNaPAhF
lIssssa n4iiy, snEaaF kseaPisal,
A Herald Bias 81 phaFeh street.,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

II You Are Contemplating
a Purchase Of Furniture
the following Special
Values win Surely Interest
You
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
Dining Chairs
Davenport Beds

Steel frame double bed con-
strnction with cretonne nphol-
stering making n comfortable
davenport and bed combination.
Steel Frame Davenport Beds
Complete with cretonne up
hoistering-S37.95.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
Bullets

Quarlered golden oak COLONIAL
design-sa4,ea.
Quartered golden oak Queen
Anne design-sss.a5.
Italian oak finish Hepplewhite
design-xii,e5.
Combination walnut Queen
Anne design-sie.p5.
Italian oak finish Tudor de-
sign-s6B,s5,
Combination walnut Tudor
design-s7e,00.
Combination Mahogany Hep
plewhite deslgn-ssi.95.
Combination walnut Queen
Anne-S0p.00.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02
Metal Beds

Beds in brass. white enamel and the popular WOOD
finishes. in n large variety of styles.
Brass Beds, continuous post design-Si'.9e.
Brass Beds, Colonial desgn-S2200
Brass Beds continuous post design-S29.99.
Brass Beds panel center design-S3f0o.
Enamel beds continuous post design-S9.e9
Wood finished beds arch top design-S12.9'
Wood finished beds square tube continuous post
design-S16.90.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-02

hickory and maple IN various
styles and finishes.
Maple sewing rockers, natural
or brown--S2.10.
Maple sewing rockers. natural
or brown-S3.30.
Maple large size arm rockers,
natural or brown-Sl.f9.
Maple large size arm rockers,
natural or brown-So.45.
Old Hickory arm chairs or
rockers--SS.85.
Fibre rockers, large and COM
Portable, brown finish--$0.99.
Reed Rocker, brown finish.
cretonne cushion seat and back
-S11.80.
Reed Rocker or Arm Chairs,
brown finish, cretonne cushion
seat and back-S14.95.
Tables, brown finished reed
top tables-SS.49.
Tables, natural willow with
round top---$S.05.
Tiffin Tables, with reed tray
top and shelf-S4.89.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30

Miss Janet Campbell left yester-
day for Leaksville, where she has
accepted position in the office
of the Green County Herald, and
while there, will be in the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe M. Hollidaye
former residents of this place.
Miss Joor Wallace left Monday
for jackson, La, to teach school.
Mrs. w. M. Hyde entertained the
Methodist Ladies Missionary Society
on Thursday afternoon. There were
so in attendance.
Mrs. A. M. Landy entertained the
Epworth League Tuesday night.
Miss Norm Durham is home from
Tuscaloosa, Ala, where she has
been attending norml.
Miss Joyce Mitchell and Miss
Alene Coker gave picnic Tuesday
night at Boley Creek in honor OF
Miss Gladys Scarborough from Lau-
rel who has been visiting relatives
here the past week. The young
people were chaperoned by Mr.. and
Mrs. Windham and Mrs. McCollur.
Mrs. U. Walker has as her guest,
Miss India Smith. Miss Smith is to
leave soon for Natchez, where she
will take a course in dietetics.
Miss lila Wheat spent the weekend
in Hattiesburg.
Miss Wilmer Saucier is visiting
relatives in Sacuier.
Mrs. Oscar Reed from Slidell, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. E. E. Tate.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
STOCK LAW PETITION

A circulated Poparvle the
of
own of Poplarvile.
generally but already hog law
the breach the letter
only would
a the
Law that cattle
in
would compelled
to
which would be rather proposition
has opinion regarding this
matter but will do a the proper time.
Meanwhile the all who wish to
all articles
the name of the writer No &C. s. H.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30

Calvin Coolidge, Republican, Of
Northampton, Mass, new president
Of the United States, was born in
Plymouth, VT, July 4, 1872; lawyer
A. 3. Amherst College, 1895; IL. d.
Amherst College, Tafts College,
Williams College. 1919. and Bates
College, Wesleyan University, Uni
versity of Vermont, 1920; Massa-
chusetts House of Representatives
i907-1908; Mayor of Northampton
1901; Massachusetts Senate 1912
Is; president Of the Senate 1914-15;
Acknowledgements OF Massachusetts
1920; was married on October 4,
1905, to Miss Grace A. Coodhue,
and has two sons, John and Calvin.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
Little Miss Elsie Wood Smith

Little Miss Elsie Wood Sm;t,
tertained a number of her
friends Monday afternoon, thu
casion being her birthday n
present were: Lillian Brame
Gredell, Mary Street, Helen Stel
Margaret Moody, Mary Mini
Parker, Gearldlne Stewart.
and Elizabeth Arledge, Marv !
and O. B. Moody.
Mrs. John Curtis and her md
Mrs. Williams, have returned D
their vacation at Browns Well
Mrs. R. B. Boyett has retu,
from a visit to Kosciusco and
accompanied home by her 81,
Mrs. Davis.
Misses Vivian Orr, Vivian
dell and Levene Brame were
guests of Miss Jack Hyde at +
berton Tuesday.
Miss Maud Powell has retu
home after spending DAYS
friends in Sumrall and D'Lo.
Miss Evelyn Archer is visi
relatives inB axterville this wee
Miss Marie Locke from Carr
is visiting Misses Esther and
Carver.
Misses Gladys Echols and EIe
Brown Of Biloxi, are the CUES
Mrs. S. A. Winbourne.
Mrs. Cecil Watts who has
visiting her mother, Mrs. r. c. !
son, returned to her home in
lusa Monday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
WHY WAIT ON GEORGE?

Ths pretty good town. go. We all admit it. and
proud OF
fly the community ointment that prevents
fromad rapidly should
to "et
it, point he bak He gets
tired the whole load
greater spirit cooperation willingness
community
community few who willing to work
for the publ good They are the
10 of willing let them do it.
are
of booming and
regardless of conditions handcaps
and because the Georges
of
baking
cant al n this town?
and have plenty of people with
the brains w.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
BIOGRAPHIES

Warren G. Harding, the dead
President, of Marion, Ohio, was born
in Blooming Grove, Morrow County,
Ohio, November 2, 1865; has been a
newspaper publisher since 1884; was
married; was member of the Seventy
fifth and Seventy-sixth Ohio General
assemblies as senator from the
thirteenth district 1899-1923, and
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of Ohio in 1904
and 1905; elected to the United
States Senate November 8, 1914, he
resigned his seat on January 13,
1921, having been elected president
of the United States on November
2, 1890.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
Loyal School Neu0s

Loyal School had one of the
most enthusiastic openings inthe his
tory of the school Monday, August
20, 1928 and we are expecting this
to be our banner year in success
and advancement. It could not be
otherwise under the wise leadership
of our valued and competent faculty
which are as follows: Mr.. S. c..
Flynt, principal, Mr.. L. E. Stewart,
assistant principal, Miss Edith
Daniels, intermediate, Mrs. s. C..
Flyne, primary and Mrs. Wright
Murphy, music.
The devotional exercise was con-
Quoted by Rev. Williams Of Poplar
vile, followed by interesting talks
by Rev. Daughdrill and Prof. Flyne
Miss Euna Lowe of Thomas
School, spent last weekend with her
perents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Lowe.
Mrs. Wright Murphy and little
daughter, Dorothy, spent Saturday
in New Orleans shopping.
Misses Lee and Ruby Davis after
an extended visit to friends in Sum-
rail-, returned home Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs, B.. C. Pardue had as
their guest Sunday, the formers
nephew, Mr.. Joe Pardue Of Green
vile, Ala. " @ -.
Mr.. Charles Murphy of Hatties-
burg, visited home folks last week.
Mrs. L. L. Ladner and daughter,
Mrs. A. o. Murphy, visited in Thomas
Community last week.
Mr.. Fred McCay is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Smith this week.
Mrs. v. Polk was called to the
bedside of her mother who is seri-
ously ILL.,.
Miss Mary Allen was Sundays
guest of Miss Marguerite Ladner.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Bass, Mrs.
Mobley and children of Poplarville.
Mrs. Myett of Yawn and Mrs. Boyd
Stewart were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. c.. Flynt Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Daniels of
Lumberton, visited Miss Edith Dan
iels Sunday.
Miss Mollys Bilbo spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Holston who
is very i'll.
We are glad to know that Mrs.
A.. R. Tyner, who has been i'll. is
much improved.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Davis OF Byrd
Line, were Sunday afternoon guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Pardue.
We are glad to have Miss Josie
Tyner in school again after / serious
Illness. sSs nF
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
6urirty Nfma
TELEPHONE NuMBER-socAL DEPARTMENT

SPECIAL NoTICE-Not for the Social Department
n;ated to the Society the above telephone Mail
notices to Myrtle Williams Society Editor care The Free
nublhton but Identification Social column closes
nesday and it is necessary that al items shall be in the
editor before thathour.
Renos Of social functions should be sent in Immediately @
heidi their value Is o compliance with this
is necessary insure publication
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
THE GOVERNOR OF MISSISSIPPI

title and ndicion will be borne
L. Whitfield The have safe lead
Of
of this exalted and
the integrity
ability and who clothed with dignity
That unworthy should have occupied the
office a
Whtfields and moral
ability discovered
crucial that
will firm hand and the of
fully the
of the hour &C S. H.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
THE pERILS OF |
CONSTIPAT0j
The Disease That Wrecks the Wild
Body. Quickest Way to Get w
is Through New Treatment Cd
tanning Seventeen Ingredients n
Renew Every Part of the Body.

tanning Seventeen Ingredients II
Renew Every. Part of the Body.
Constipation affects directly eve
organ in the body, due to the ia
that the liver does not carry the b
out Of the system, thus putting
extra burden ON the kidneys th
overtaxes and weakens them, filh1
the blood with all manner of disea
germs that are carried through u
veins into every nook and corner
the body. That is why any remed
the merely temporarily constipatid
is sufficient and you become Y
dicted to the constant use Of strou
purgatives that weaken and depict
the syytem. In order to get pei
nanent relief, complete system
treatment is necessary.
3 This complete treatment is foun,
only in prescription called Rec
Ma, which contains seventeen We
known andt thoroughly tested mea|
cines, 50 skillfully compounded tas|
each onep erforms it's function on u
various parts of the body perfectl
and tremendously. M
This remarkable prescription goe1
right to work on . torpid liver I'M
mediately cleanses the colon OF its &c
emulation of poisonous reius,
which, according to Prof. Metchnlk0i'
of the Pastuer Institution, Paris, y
the direct cause Of all our aches an'
pains. In addition, e-Cu-Ma IN
proves the digestion, relieves ~
kidneys Of their over-burden, purlne1
the blood stream and you are soOs
aware of an absence of those o'1
headaches, back pains, nervousness
dizziness, inertia and rheums''1
pains-you feel full Of vigor and pe93
eat anything you like without =
after effects and sleep like 9 log.
Re-Cu-Ma is sold and recOn',
mended by Huff Drug Store u
other good drug stores and Il ~
don't feel q decided change in ~
condition after taking according
direction, you get your money ~
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
Miss. College Ready to

Miss. College Ready to |. er
Clinton, Miss.-With every 70
in both Jennings hall and Rat
hall filled and practically all
available rooms N the private hon
engaged, DR.. Provine, president
Mississippi College announced t
everything is in readiness for
best opening he has had since
close of the world war.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30

The Poplarville Hardware Com
pany has ordered a car load Of
corroguated roofing to be shipped
Immediately. Watch for announce
ment of arrival in The Free Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30

m Ef&y K{1'A'

Miss Clotilde Batson has gone to
Moorhead where she will teach this
year.
Mrs. Theodore Bilbo has her grand
| children visiting her.
Mrs. Sam Siedler has returned
from an extended visit in the east.
| Mrs. Dan Mitchell and daughter,
Miss Joyce, visited relatives in
Loretta Sunday.
/ Prof and Mrs. Huff were in
Picayune Friday.
/ The Senior B. Y. P. U. gave
party Thursday night at the Bap-
! fist Church.
F! Rev. J. E. Williams is holding
protracted meeting at Carriere this
week.
! Mrs. Mcconnell from Plaquimine,
La, is visiting her mother, Mrs. r.
G. Johnson.
Mrs. T. @. Brame and daughter,
Laverne, from By Springs, are
, visiting the formers sister, Mrs.
w. M. Hyde.
Miss Francis Stevent, pharmacist
of Hdye's Drug Store, was called to
her home at Covington, La, Monday
on account of the death of her step
father, Mr.. Leavel.
Mr.. c. o. Spring has returned
from visit to Mexico.
Mr. Harris Love of Kiln, was a
Poplarville visitor Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. j. Scarbough
left Wednesday for Louisville, Miss.
Mr. w. w. Hutchinson and Son,
Billie, motored to Mobile to attend
the boat races Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Koch and children
spent the weekend on the coast.
The Jack Rabbit Minstrels rae in
town this week.
The Southern Railroad depot is
being repaired and painted.
Five members of the local COM
pany of Engineers are spending ten
days at the Mississippi Rifle Range
at Vicksburg, accompanied by Ser
geant McCollum of the regular army.
Mrs. Sallie Wilkerson is visiting
Mrs. w. M. Hyde.
Mr.. Virgil Bilbo of Tylertown,
is in Poplarville.
/ MIR. Harry Germany OF Bunkle,
La. is the guest Of his sister, Mrs.
E. B. Williams.
Mr.. John Russ of Logtown, was
in Poplarville Monday.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Dean and
Mrs. L. P. Crawford of Pearl River,
La. and Mrs. Will Thrash of Hat
tiesburg, are here on account OF thler
mother, Mrs. Jozner's serious illness.
Lester Smith is visiting relatives
here. Mr.. Smith was elected pres
ident of the Student Council OF the
University of Oklahoma on Nal LIST.
He is president of the all-junior
class. member of Phi Alpha Delta
honorary professional law fraternity
clip. honorary inter-school society,
and parlimentarian in the FORUM
literary society. He also holds menu
bership in such clubs and assoclatlonsl
as the drama league, young demo-I
Gratis cub, law school associatlon,I
and the American Legion.
He was representative at large toI
the student council for the susnmerI
session of 1922. In his freshman
wear he acted as chief justice OF thel
Kulp Bar. Smith was a member OIL
the debate team that defeated thel
University of Kansas wranglers on
the question of recognition OF theI
Soviet government Of Russia. Il
Two weeks after the war started,
Smith enlisted in the navy he saw
service on the flagship U. 5 81
suabia as a master electrician. bel
is former studen. of the University
of Mississippi at Oxford aad
spent seven months at Harvard dur
ing the war studying radio electa'-
city. y
In addition to his foresic, schoi-l
astic. and social activities he flndsI
time to participate in fraternity
athletics.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30
Pastor to be Called

Members of the Poplarville Bap-
tist Church who wish to exescise
their privilege in the Calling OF
Pastor for the Church, will please
attend the Services Sunday morning,
September End, at which time this
matter will be considered.
S. A. ROBERTS,
Chairman Pulpit Committee.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-08-30

T:.r ,.-or.d ~ us al a j
the ,,ssrtest fellows seem 20 ~ M,
lc<ainx tie debf tor Us on an IS ~ ~
PEI cent comnission. Boetna I'M
The Washington times., 1923-12-11
Workers Forced to Sign
Classification Petition,
IsCharge of Steward

Government employees are being
intimidated into signing petition
to show their satisfaction with the
allocations of the Personnel Classi-
fication Board" Luther C. Steward,
president Of the National Fedora
ton of Federal Employees, today de-
clared. He said he stood ready and
willing to make a formal and di-
rect charge" that agents of the
Classification Board had forced en-
ployes into signing such petitions
against their wishes.
A petition, already circulated in
some of the Government bureaus,
shows the signers in favor of the
Bureau of Efficiency plan Of classi-
fication rather than the plan pro.
posed and sponsored by the Fedora.
ton. Scores of letters have been
received by the officers of the Fed.
Grafton in which the writer's say
they have received "veiled threats
that they had better sign the pc
tition.
The Washington times., 1923-12-11
LEHLBACH PLANS PROBE
OF CLASSIFICATION BOARD

Investigation of the activities of
the personnel classification board to
determine whether 1t is following
the provisions of the Sterling
Lehlbach reclassification act is
planned by Congressman Frederick
r. Lehlbach, of New Jersey, CO.
author of the act.
Congressman Lehlbach will call
for a report, which he will examine
for alleged usurpation OF power by
the board in differing from Sche1-
ules of pay set down in the act.
Senator Thomas Sterling, of
South Dakota, who fatherad the bill
in the Senate. declared that "the
entire reform of reclassification will
he defeated unless the rate sched-
ules are placed on a scientific basis.
as was the idea of every member of
Congress who voted for the
measure"