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Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-08-24

particularly good. The 1918 mort
gage is now due,--20, 900 marks are
to be paid. Marks are quoted 100 900
to the dollar Twenty-thousand
marks, one-sixth of that, therefore
equal one-sixth OF = dollar,-16 2-3
cents. On the theory that "a mark
is a marx" the debtor could wipe on
his $4,000 mortgage for 16 % cents
less than the value of dozen eggs
That Is, he can unless the pipe
dream comes to a sudden end. For
one thing the German courts are rul-
ing that the theory "a mark is mark"
doesn't go,--tbat debtor has to give
back a fair equivalent for what he re-
ceived and that present paper marks
worth 100000 to the dollar are not
the fair equivalent of former gold
marks at four to the dollar.
Furthermore all pipe dreams are
too good to be true. They are not
what they seem. The smoke Is wear
Ing off In Germany and they are COM
ing down to earth with a duh thud.
1t Is beginning to be realized that the
net result of a paper money night
mare is that producers are robbed
and spectators enriched. Farmers
are unable to raise prices for their
products fast enough to keep up with
the falling purchasing power of un-
sound money. The value of such
money slips away from them like
handful of dry sand. 1t brings back
to them less in purchases than they
gave OF their products to get it.
The farmer as a result can't make
ends meet and when he gets into diff
ficulties the unsound money specu-
lator steps in and buys up mortgaged
farm lands cheap-anG thus 1T is
mostly the Spectator who profits by
paying off the mortgages with cur
rency worth less than a dozen eyes,
unless the courts stop him.
More than that, If farm mortgage
debt can be paid off with almost
worthless currency, so can corpora
tons pay off their bonded debt,-the
bonds in which many a farmers saw
ings. and many a widows and or
phan's Inheritance, are invested.
Before the war, with marks worth
"a cents gold, the deposits of the
thrifty in German savings banks were
worth over five billion dollars. Today
although these deposits have multi.
piled many fold in terms of marks.
their real value is only about half
million dollars gold. That Is what
loose money" plan does for common
folks
Pipe dreams are wonderful while
they last-but shattered health, mis-
cry and despair are the final penalty
The ones who profit are the dope
sellers. Unsound money is a pipe
dream-and the penalty is economic
ruin, misery and despair for the ma
jority. The ones who profit are the
spectators.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-08-24

A hundred years ago the Nimrod
islands were sighted by whalers in the
southern Pacific, but no one has e;sr
seen them since.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-08-24

More than that, If farm mortgage
debt can be paid off with almost
worthless currency, so can corpora
lions pay off their bonded debt,-the
bonds in which many a farmers saw
ings, and many a widows and or
phan's Inheritance, are invested.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-08-24
"JUST LIKE DADDY"
AN ECONOMIC FORCE
BY J. n. PUELICHER
President the American Bankers
Association.

Like Daddy"
It h e s e t% o
words, that ex-
press the imita-
tive n a t u T e of
children, occur to
me as l think of
our parental re-
sponsibilities in
respect to both
t h Q thriftiness
and the thriftless-
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-08-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

the subject of this contention. am the accused. I prefer to defend myself" She faced Sister Ann. "Is it because I am show-girl, expos ing my ankles nightly that am not worthy of himz''
 No"
 Exactly how am I not worthy of him? You are his sister I would like to love you. If you would let me. No matter, You thought I wanted his money? Have I proven that don't, Money What makes me angry with you is that. apparent ly, you cannot see your brother as other women see him. love him for what he is. not for what he has. I will marry him because he wants me. When he goes. I will return to the stage. You will have no re- sponslbility. am proud. I am a Pole"
 And she said it as they will always say it, those Poles. with chin up.
 T wrote you letters. You sent them back unopened tried so many times to see you. Always you denied me. I love your brother be- cause he is a man, because he is young and handsome, because he is gay and tender and brave and be- cause he loves me. I would have loved him had he come in rags. Look at him and then say that any woman would bother about his money!"
 A superb gesturel My word, the fire of her. I did not blame the boy. And all the whls, mind you. I sensed tragedy that went far be- yond this affair.". It lay in her eyes: It was in the tone of her voice. Now. exactly why am not worthy of him ? Speaki'
 Before him?
 Before whom if not Dons Tell him wherein have committed wrong; why I am not worthy of him. I have had to fight for my soul I'll admit that. But I bring it to him spotless. Since you now know that it is not his money, tell me what it is that you have against me. Either we two are going to hate each other bitterly so long as we liye-or we are going to love each other. No half-measures. You are his sister and I am Sonia Ko- lenski. What we do we both do with all our hearts. Tell him.,..
 Very we'll. Donny, there is an other man, or was. Oh, deniais are useless. ] have seen him. Early, when l found that your affections were seriously concerned, l did thing I hated myself for. l am proud, too. though I don't happen to be Pole. hired detective to watch this woman. One day he took me to the stage entrance. And there l saw this woman kiss a man and give him money-after she had been with youl I was told that the man was an eK-convict. She could go from you-to that"
 What followed jolly well knocked me off my feet. expected some Pinero mush. when what does this young ruffian do but begin to tear his hair. Fact.
 "Oh, Lord. Lord," He ran over to his sister and seized her by the shoulders. q
 Why didn't you tell me then? Why
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TELLING A SACRED TREE

From The Vengeance of Mandalingan
 by Hazel Taylor In Asia Magazine.
 On one of the fields of the farm stood two century-defying balete- trees of huge dimensions. The larger, which grew on the edge Of the field near the swamp. was the dwell ing place of Mandaiingan the Ter rible. After the other trees had been cleared away, I realized that the bal etc in the center of the field would necessarily destroy the productivity of no inconsiderable area Of the cleared land. Accordingly, in spite of the taboo, Tn spite of my own reluctance. I decided that the tree must be cut.
 So it was with foreboding of Ill that asked, one day from volunteers to assist ia cutting the tree. For sometime there was no response only openeyed wonder at my dar- ing. Finally Igta, boy who boasted of having taken the heads of two enemies, stepped forward and said. T will help. sir; 1 am not afraidw Later, another boy. Badao by name, satellite of Igta's reluctantly agreed
 
 ward. Thea the three of us. much against the wishes of the other boys and th, Judgment of the villagers. who stood at distance, watching re- paired to the field and set about fell ing the tree. The softness of the wood made the work surprisingly easy. By , o'clock in the afternoon the last trunk had been severed.
 But 10. the tree refused to fall. Most fatal of omensi The bystanders shook their heads and crept to places of safety. A feeling of impending disaster pervaded all. Igta's defiant attitude relaxed into one of absolute terror. He forgot his boast and ran with his accomplice to trembie be- heath his bed. Even my own as- su-ance fiuttered into singing feel ing of uncertainty. Forgetting their evening meal. the school boys forti- fled themselves behind the barred windows and doors of their dormi- tories.
 "Mandalingan much angry-aiei He bring fever, cholera-he will send our enemies. Walk the crow, Abokay the cockatoo and Baboi the wild boar will destroy things we plant The Americana will be die for his sin."
 These and other dire prophecies filled the silence until a few minutes before midnight. Then a breeze crept across the clearing and the tree fell with terrific crash, as Mandal- ingan. weary of holding it erect in defiance of our efforts, now dashed it down in extreme anger The boys, however, appeared to interpret the fall as more favorable omen.
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known otherwise: and Donny would have lost his inheritance. and would have lost Donny"
 Honestly. noww colored a bit, I suspect
 "I want that slipper. captain"
 Never in this world! That's my invitation to the wedding. I say" I biurted out, you are rippingi"
 Good gracious-where:"
 But by the quirk of her lips and the bote of her blue eyes I saw that she was only spoofing me.
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i: 2: 2: By HAROLD MacGRATH

didn't you let me know you had seen him?"
 TT didn't want to break your heart! cried Ann.
 Well, you almost did break it. And this internal muddle because I couldn't get you to speakw
 Please! You did-once tonight" said Ann. letting her tears go. If I hadn't loved you, I shouldn't have bothered"
 The boy took her to his heart and kissed her forehead.
 What a muddlei You poor little chicken! I say" he broke off sud denly. apparently seeing me for the first time. what do you mean by gallivanting around this time o'night with man I never saw before2"
 I'm Captain Cameron" I said. blushing. demn it. T had the-er- honor of liberating your sister from the funeral shroud you'd wrapped her up in.''
 The boy shouted with laughter. "Oh. this is great Thank you. sir. Ann. the man whom you saw Sonia kiss was her brother"
 We can't all have brothers like yours" said Sonia, her eyes now with out fire.
 
 Yes. Ann-her brother. We were helping him to his feet. .. Do you love mel"
 "Oh. Donny. Donny~
 Then run over and kiss your fu ture sister-inl law. She'll need lit tie attention. I hope to God. Ann. you'll never have to go through day such as Sonia has just gone through"
 say y'know, it struck me then He was sober enough now. and there that this chap would make capital brotherin law.
 Well, the two girls moved toward each other rather doubtfuiiy; then with a choking sob. Ann opened her arms-ripping little sport And they both began to cry softly. Lord. but I'd have given my pay for a hole to crawl into. Of course, the young beg gar missed the real point in those tears. They were weeping for him. He was only in love.
 Presently they parted. and the girl Sonia took out of her bosom a crumpled yellow sheet which she handed to Ann. I saw later. It was from the war department and re- gretted to inform Sonia Kolenski that her brother. Michael Kolensiei. had died at St. Mihies fighting gallantiy for his adopted country
 It seems that the young rascal had sent all the servants adrift for the night, except the housekeeper. whom we found sniveling behind the por- tieres. where she had hidden upon our entrance. After the wedding I sus gested that we run back to town for a supper: but Sister Ann crooked her finger, and I followed her docilely into the huge pantry. We found plenty of things to eat. and between us managed a fine supper. I was mixing a salad dressing and she was slicing tomatoes, when. for some req son. we both paused and looked at each other.
 T shant discharge Rollins. after all"
 ''Rollins?"
 ''The chauffeur. Perhaps you do not realize it. but your advent has made all this possible. I'd never have
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At the Churches

First Presbyterian, Dr. ". B. Holmes, minister for the morning and evening services Sunday. filling pr. F. o. Hellier's place. Revival serv- ices will be conducted at this church every evening next week <by pr. Holmes.
 First Baptist, Rev W. P. Price. pastor, Sunday morning topic. Why We Love Him." evening. Faith Triumphant"
 Christian Science, Mrs. W. II. Lewis. first reader Sunday morn ing topic Sacrament" Wednesday evening testimonial at o'clock.
 Trinity Episcopal. Dr. Joseph Schieffelin, rector. Regular morn ing and evening prayers and sermons at II a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 First Methodist, Rev T. B. waites. pastor. Sunday morning topic, Three Years of Prohibition-The What evening, The Turk and His Religion"
 South Highlands Baptist, Rev. Roy Chandler. pastor Regular morning and evening services Sunday.
 Seventh Street Baptist, Rev. James
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ranged for the occasion and report from each Sunday school in the dis trict will be made and several inter- estfng addresses will be delivered.
 Tesper Services.
 Vesper services will be held at the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church, starting with Sunday after noon and lasting during the months of January and February, according to the announcement of the pastor. Rev. L. E. Brubaker, who stated that they will take the place of the regu- lar evening services at 7:30 o'clock. Music will be made special fea- ture of these services and the ser mons will be brief.
 Dr. Brubaker will use as his sub ject for the first yesper service, Capital and Interest,"" The meeting of the Christian Endeavor society will follow this service at o'clock. Dr. Brubaker twill use as his subject at the morning service at II o'clock, Learning to Love God" The quar- terly observance of the Lords Sup per will be held at this time.
 Church Announcements.
 First Presbyterian church, Rev. E.. c. Scott, pastor. Sunday morning nSTHoH toplc, buTuen bedFilB. Evening subject, Led in the Way" Christian Endeavor at s;3O p. m.
 First Christian church, Rev. ]. l.. Alderson pastor. Morning sermon topic, Gods Will In Us." Evening subject, Lifting and Drawing Junior Endeavor sociey at 3 D. m. Senior society at 6:30 p. m.
 Ensley Highland Methodist church. Rev. l.. A. Holmes, pastor. Morning sermon topic. Jesus. the Christians Companion and Teacher" Evening subject. "The Blessedness of the Righteous Epworth league at 6:30 D. m.
 Ensley Methodist church, Rev. William H. Mansfield, pastor. Morn ing sermon topic, 'Shirkers, Jerkers and Workers" Evening subject Jesus and the Power of Memory" Epworth league at 6:30 p. m.
 Pike Avenue Baptist church, Rev Theo Harris, pastor Morning sermon topic, The Power of Little Things" Evening subject, Sowing and Reap ing" B. Y. P. U. at 6;30 D. m.
 St. John Episcopal church, Dr. Edmonds Bennett, rector. Holy com munion at 7:30 a. m. Morning ser mon topic, "The Miracle of Canaan" No evening sermon. Dr. Bennett re- quests the members of the confirma- tion class to meet him at the church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for some special instructions.
 Shadyside Methodist church, Rev. E. M. Barnes, pastor. Morning ser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

The Age-Herald maintains special rep resentatives in Bessemer for handling correspondence. advertising and sub scriptions. Mrs. l.. D. McCOllum, core spoudent. receives new items; phone Bessemer 1072. Circulation and adyer- Using, phone Bessemer 103l-W; 323h \. 10th St., Room No. 6, Circulation Manager.
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TRY SULPHUR 0N
 AN ECZEMA SKIN Costs Little and Overcomes Trouble Almost Over Night

Any breaking out of the skin. even fiery. itching eczema, can be quickly overcome by applying Mentho-Sul- phur. declares a noted skin special ist. Because of it's germ destroying properties. this sulphur preparation instantly brings ease from skin ir- ritation, soothes and heals the eczema right up and leaves the skin clear and smooth.
 It seldom fails to relieve the tor ment without delay. Sufferers from skin trouble should obtain small jar of Rowles Mentho7 Sulphur from any good druggist and Use 1t like cold oream.-Adv.
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Obituary

Obituary
 The death of Miss Ellen Letbetter which occurred last night at 1 o'clock a a Birmingham infirmary after an Illness of several weeks duration re sulting from influneza. has cast gloom over large circle of friends in the city.
 The deceased for some time was one of the teachers of the Clarendon Avenue school of Bessemer and dur ing her residence in the city had made many friends who are pro- foundly grieved at her untinly dath She was young woman of unusual character and was one of the most popular teachers in the city.
 She is survived by her mother, and by several sisters, all of whom re- side in Anniston. and by a cousin in Bessemer, Roy H. bedbetter. The body will be shipped Sunday morning to Anniston for burial.
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Merchants to Meet

The regular meeting of the Ems ley Merchants and Associated Busi- ness Men will be held Tuesday morn ing at 9:30 o'clock at the Ensley h. ferior court room and President J. A. Smith urges all of the members to at tend as business of importance will be brought up. Thirty of the members of the association will attend the banquet at the Minor High school which will be given by the members of the faculty of the school to show their appreciation of the new busses
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Mrs. Harold Mandy

Chief Executive Roland Shine of Birmingham was in charge of the inauguration and also made a splen- did talk of the Boy scout movement. During the evening talks were made by the Rev. William H. Mansfield, .. A. Moffett, MT. Black of Wylam, Mcteueen Morrison, Sam Jenney, Joe Able, Joe Mccullough and several others which were enjoyable and in teresting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-14

Miss Mabel Moore entertained at a beautiful bridge luncheon on Sat urday al the home of her sister Mrs. George Cochran, at 1 o'clock, her guests including the members of the Spades club and other friends.
 A decorative motif of red and green made charming setting for the guests who played at tables arr ranged in the pretty living rooms. A delicious three course luncheon was served and games of bridge fol- lowed. Mrs. Paul Ragsdale was awarded the club prize, handpaint- cd picture; Mrs. Carl Simmons the consolation. a wall vase, and Miss Lula J. Little the guest prize, a shopping list.
 The guests included Mrs. Guy Will son. Mrs. Albert Moore, Mrs. V. o. Hodgkins, Mrs. p. R. Evans, Mrs. Paul Ragsdale, Mrs. Golan Buck, Mrs. William Bailey. Mrs. T. J. Cochran, Mrs. Julian Brick, Mrs. William Lacey, Mrs. George Cochran and Miss Marian Neal. Miss Virginia William son, Miss Willie Lee Smith, Miss Doris Lewis and Miss Elizabeth Bum ford and Miss Nellie Adams.
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Yellow Jackets

Prospects are bright at the Ensley High school this year for a strong basketball team to represent the Yel- low Ja ckets and practice is being held daily by Coach James Bryan. When the call was issued for basket ball players Coach Bryan had over fifty applications but he has brought the squad down now to about fifteen men and with three of the last years varsity men back on the team this
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season Ihe outlook IS good Tor a suc- aessful season
 John English is the captain Qf the team and is to be stationed at Euard or center. and with Walker at for ward and Martin at center from the last years team. Coach Bryan is building his team. Those trying out for the team include Lowery. Nal lock, Mccain, Hardy, I.angford, Mil Ter. Johnson, Smith and Mcdonald.
 The Yellow Jackets will probably play their first game of this season this week with either the Central High or the Woodlawn High school team
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Husbands Entertained

The Junior Matrons club enter tained their husbands at pretty party last evening at the home of Mir and Mrs. J. C. Pope at West Lake.
 A profusion of lovely cut flow CTS and ferns in beautiful arrange ment added charming notes of color to the attractive home. Games of bridge were enjoyed and at the close of the evening a salad course with coffee was served.
 Pretty silk hose were given as prizes, Mrs. Peyton McEniry receiving the ladies' prize and Mir. E. $. De- Shazo the gentlemen's prize, and Mrs. Frank Diffley, the consolation, pretty ornament.
 The following shared the delight ful occasion: Mir. and Mrs. George Cochran, MT. and Mrs. George Bagan, MT and Mrs. James Donaldson. MT. and Mrs. L. W. Allen, Mir. and Mrs. E. s. De Shazo, pr. and Mrs. " H. Ragsdale and Mrs. J. H. Blue.
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Master W. F. Ball of Jefferson Val ley urge all master Masons to attend the meeting.
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Obituary

Funeral services over the remains of Frank Edward Gorham. age 10 years. who died very suddenly at the residence of his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. J. w. Black, at 21o4 Ave- nue G, Saturday afternoon. will be conducted from the residence Monday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. B. T.. Waltes, assisted by Rev. William, H.. Mansfield, pastor of tine Enslcy Methodist church will officiate. In torment will follow at the Oakland cemetery. He is survived by his par ents. Mir. and Mrs. Ira Gorham and one sister.
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MIns Moore Hostenn

May, pastor. Regular morning and evening services Sunday.
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BESSEMER

BESSEMER, Jan. J. foundly grieved at-her untimely death. A. F. and A. NJ, will hold a social meeting on Thursday evening at the Masonic temple at o'clock. An in- teresting program has been prepared which will be most instructive.
 The following prominent Masons will be present and address the gathering: Charles A. Moffett, thirty third degree. deputy of sovereign grand inspected general of the An cient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry; J. D. Matlock, direc- tor of work for the Scottish Rite bodies of Birmingham; W. H. Vol yerton. former master of kadosh. Alabama consistory No. l, Birming- ham: Morris Newfield, an orator and an active Scottish Rite Mason; AL bert Reese. secretary of the Scot tish Rite bodies of Birmingham, and Arthur Greenwood member of Scot tish Rite entertainment committee.
 The secretary of Jefferson Valley lodge, T. J. Jones, and Worshipful
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Pastor Pounded.

Ihe ladies of the congregation of the Ensley Presbyterian church gave their new pastor, Rev. E. c. Scott, a
 pounding" Thursday night, when they visited his home at 1540 Terrell boulevard. and stocked his pantry with all kind of eatables. Mrs. Scott and two children are expected to ar rive from Clarksville, Tenn. Monday and will be welcomed by the mem bers of the church.
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Personals

Miss Amy Bryant has as her guest Miss Mary Parks.
 John Hager. William Sowell and Joseph Fllppen are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Stevenson.
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speeches and talks, humorous songs led by pr. Thomas and a musical program In celebration of the com poser. Steven Foster, were enjoyed with Mrs. l.. l.. Yam in charge. Mrs. II. l.. Bains gave a--short sketch of the composers life and a quartet composed of Dan c. Davis, George Bumgardner. Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant and Miss Mary Lovett, rendered sev- eral of his pieces including, Way Down Upon the Sewanee River" and others. A beautiful feature of the program was the violin numbers by Miss Ethel Williamson. accompanied by Miss Virginia Williamson
 The guests were seated at long tables in the lunch room of the school each bearing lovely clusters of flow CTS for centerpieces and a delightful luncheon was served by the Pastor $ helpers. of the First Methodist church.
 Following the luncheon the teachers were taken on automobile drives to points of interest, the roll ing mill, the U. $. Pipe plant, the Graesselli Chemical plant and to other industrial centers of interest in the city.
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mon topic. 'Beholding the Beauty in the Life of Christi Evening subject, Finding That Which We Look For.Y Epworth league at 6:30.