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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

to drop his arm and busy herself with
her skirts.
Yes said Jim, at last "of course
| do"
Nothing more was said until they
reached the schoolhouse door.
"Well," said Jennie rather indlg-
nantly, am glad there are plenty of
voters who are more enthusiastic
about me than you seem to bel"
More interesting to a keen observer
than the speeches were the unusual
things In the room Itself. On the
b~lackboards, with problems In arith-
metic, were calculations as to the feed
ing value of various rations for live
stock, records of laying hens and COM
putation as to the excess of value in
eggs produced over the cost of feed.
Pinned to the wall were market re-
ports on all sorts of farm products,
n especially numerous were the sta
tistics on the prices of cream and but
ter. There were files of farm papers
piled about, and racks of agricultural
bulletins. In one corner of the room
was a typewritlng machine, and In
another a sewing machine. Parts of
an old telephone were scattered about
on the teachers desk. A model of a
piggery stood on a shelf, done in card
board.
Instead Of the usual collection of
textbooks in the desk, there were hec-
tograph copies Of exercises, reading
lessons, arithmetical tables and essays
on various matters relating to agricul-
ture, all of which were accounted for
by two or three handmade hectic
graphs-a very fair sort Of printing
plant-lying on a table.
The members of the school board
were there, looking on these evidences
of innovation with wonder and more
or less dlsfavor. Things we're disor-
Derby. The textbooks recently adopt
ed by the board against some popular
protest had evidently been pitched,
neck and crop, out of the school by
the man whom Bonner had termed a
dub. 1t was a sort OF contempt for
the powers that be.
Colonel Woodruff was in the chair.
After the speechifying was over. and
the stereotyped, though rather illog-
zeal, appeal had been made for voters
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

of the one.p party to cast the straight
ticket, and for those of the other fac
ton TO scratch, the colonel rose to
adjourn the meeting.
Newton Bronson, safely concealed
behind taller people, called out, Jim
Irwin! speech"
There vas a giggle, a slight sensa-
ton, and many voices joined in the
call for the new schoolmaster.
Colonel Woodruff felt the unwisdom
of ignoring the demand. Probably he
relied Upon Jim's discretion and ex-
pected a d~eclination.
Jim arose, seedy and lank. and the
voices ceased, save for another sup
pressed litter.
81 don't know" said Jim, whether
this call upon me is a joke or not. If
1t is, it isn't a practical one, for l can't
talk. l don't care much about parties
or politics. l don't know whether I'm
a Democrat, a Republican or a Pop
ulist."
This caused a real sensation. The
nerve of the fellow! Really, it must
in justice be said, Jim was losing
himself in va desire to tell his true
feelings. He forgot all about Jennie
and her candidacy-about everything
except his real, true feelings. This
proves that he was no politician.
81 don't see much in this county
campaign that interests me-" he went
on-and Jennie Woodruff Redeemed,
while her seasoned father covered his
mouth with his hand to conceal a
smile. THE politicians come out into
the farming districts every campaign
and get us hayseeds for anything they
want. They always have got US.
They've got US again! They give us
clodhoppers the glad hand, a cheap
cigar, and a cheaper smile after cleo
ton and that's all. l know it, you
all know 1t, they know it. l don't
blame them 80 very much. The trouble
is we don't ask them to do anything
better.
81 want a new kind of rural school /;
but l don't see any prospect, 40 matter
how this election goes, for any change
In them. We In the Woodruff dis
trict will have to work out our own
salvation. Our political ring never1l
do anything but the old things. They
don't want to, and they haven't sense
enough TO do it If they did. That's
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

older people consider proper and suit
able for the age and occasion. Some
times their criticisms are unfair and
unreasonable. but more often they
feel that Young Miss America has
o~verstepped the bounds of good taste
in dressing for the classroom.
Two good-looking. styleful and prae-
teal school frocks are shown in the
Illustration. That at the left is of
wool crepe with an indistinct plaid
pattern. Collar, pockets and the front
Of the blouse are bound with white
silk. The elbow-length sleeve has
cuffs of the same silk and are finished
with tabs and covered buttons.
For a between-season school frock
the costume at the right recommends
itself. 1t is the popular blouse and
skirt combination of cream crepe de
chine and a knitted fabric in black
and white and may be worn very
comfortably with a little sweater coat
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

Of the boats. Two ponies supplied the
power; a Mongol. leaning over the
bow of each boat, grasped a p0ny's tail
in his right hand while he manipulated
the reins with his left. In that man
ner We crossed the river. When we
got into shallow water neal the oppo-
site bank and the camels that we were
towing astern were able 10 touch
ground with their feet they ~foundered
under the dugout and all but succeed
ed in upsetting Us. II was several
hours before we caught the ponies,
which had broken locss.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

all-and | don't suppose | should have
said as much as | have,n
There was stark silence for a mo-
ment when he sat down, and then as
many cheers for Jim as for the prin-
cipal speaker of the evening, cheers
mingled with filters and catcalls. Jim
felt as If he had made an ass OF him
self. And as he walked out of the
door, the future county superintend-
ent passed by him IN high ~displeasure,
and walked home with someone else.
Jim found the weather much colder
than 1t had been while coming. He
really needed an Eskimo's fur suit
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

twill, twill cords, jersey. matelasse
and charmeen (Which resembles broad
cloth) and other woolens are used.
ors in color and are almost universally
frightened by touches of vivid color in
their decorations. In the dress at the
right a belt appears, frightened with
v~aricolored embroidery that reappears
on the end of hanging straps, where
it is accented by a fan of monkey fur
placed back Of il. The sleeves in this
frock have a long puff at the forearm.
Satin. in a contrasting color, or duve-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

fered, they cannot be Tor have not
been as yeti ousted.
Designers have therefore compro-
missed with the feminine public and
are offering dresses that stick closely
TO the straight line but adroitly intro
duce %draperies, diagonal tiers, godets
and panels. These presage a tlaring
skirt line and are intended to lure US
away from too much simplicity in the
silhouette. Many skirts are fulled at
the side and back. or even all around.
as shown in the two day dresses pic
tured here.
For dresses Of this kind, poiret
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
"Yennie, this man Jim irwin
needs to be lined up"
ITO BE CONTINUED
There's All the Difference.

Reading the silly magazines as one
does on vacation, we note that the
best just now is articles by husbands
on How My Wife Has Hindered My
Career" You don't see women bleat-
ing about their membranes this
way. Why? They are the practical
sex. When a woman finds her husband
a hindrance she doesn't talk. She
acts.-Chicago News
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
First Schoobooks

The first schoolbooks used by the
children of the early American colon
lists were known as horn books. They
were not books such as we have to-
day, but were strips of wood about 4H
by 2 inches. On each strip of wood
was placed a sheet of paper IN which
was printed, In the upper half. the al
phabet and simple syllables. and in
the lower half the Lords prayer. The
printed page was covered by a trsns-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
NOVELTIES IN DAY DRESSES:
FOR SCHOOL OR BUSINESS

tine might be used for the embroid-
cred, pointed panel at the front Of the
other dress. and a simllar decoration
appears on the pockets. but in the
sleeves the colored embroidery is I'M
%expectedly omitted.
Prep school clothes and the clothes
of the young lady who goes to col
lege come in for "A great deal Of criti-
cism from the older people If they
do not conform strictly to what the
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
A Queer Crossing

Crossing a river With a pack train
in Mongolia is a thing TO remember.
Mr.. A. S. Kent in his book, "old Tar
tar Trails describes how he once
crossed the Kobdo river: There were
Two dugouts into which we loaded
our baggage. and when all was ready
we first chased the ponies into the
water. Then, tying a couple Of roHes
to the heads Of the camels, we handed
the ends to a native in the stern OF one
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
"J!m IRWIN, sPEEcHI"

SYNOPSIS. - Jennie woodruff
refuses to marry Jim Irwin,
young farm hand. because of his
financial condition and poor pros
poets. He is intellectually above
his station, and has advanced
Ideas concerning the possibilities
OF school teaching and farming.
o which he IL ridiculed by
many. In short. Jim is an off OK.
He tiocks by himself and reads
books and has a philosophy of
his own. But there are latent
powers if him unsupported even
by himself and Opportunity comes
knocking at his door. Jim Is
nominated for school-teacher, as
a Joke. The joke results in his
election. He visits his scholars.
Jennie is nominated for county
superintendent of schools.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

Sleeves from all indications are to
be long and tight for fall. even for
afternoon and informal dinner time
occasions. Whatever fancy touches
there are go or the upper part of the
sleeve or at the wrist itself, leaving
the part from elbow 10 wrist smooth
and fitting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

FASHION and fckleness have been
L associated In Il minds for so long
that thinking of one suggests the
other. But. for once in the history of
dress. stylists complain. not VI fhe
ickleness. but Of the steadfastness of
fashion. II seems thai the straight
line dress and the cloche hat have out
stayed their welcome, so far as Gre
ators of styles are concerned. But,
In spite of interesting substitutes Of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
Beads in New BAGS.

The new beaded bags are made Of
the tiniest beads and are large and
square. Sometimes they have very or
namental tops but. quite as often they
have beaded draw strings. The color
effects and designs are extraordinarily
lovely.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
What the Cod Likes.

Newfoundland banks" are really
ranges of hills, some of them quite
large. says Nature Magazine. At the
base Of these hills millions and mil
lions Of tiny things, called crustaceans
and mollusks, are born, live, and
thrive. These constitute the favorite
foods of the Goldfish.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

parent sheet of horn. The horn. the
paper and the wood were bound along
the edges by strips of brass tackled
down by small nails. From the orr
book the colonists' children learned
their letters.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

tune of these eolors for a prominent
movie star, and We're somewhat sur
prised 10 find 1t one Of the most charm
Ing they had yet produced for her.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
Black and Gold.

Here is a style hint for women with
raven black hair and large dark eyes.
Try out a combination of black ana
gold. Designers recently made a cos-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
An Old AIibl.

When his patients die the doctor ex-
cuses himself OIL the ground that they
failed TO follow his advice.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10

when days hre neither warm nor cold
The blouse and wide band about the
skirt are OF the fiber fabric, while the
sleeve, band and upper part of the
skirt are of the crepe de chine. Com
binationS less easily soiled but equal
" attractive woaid be sand with
green or gray with blue. Both a r
ments show good designing.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
sieek.Aaired Chaps

These sleek-haired chaps evident,
don't believe in mixing oil and water.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-10
Borrowed

People who borrow trouble are al.
ways anxious to turn It over to others
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06
HOUSE COMMITTEE
TO INVESTIGATE
HERRIN AFFAIR

House Resolution No. 3S, provid-
ing for an investigation of the Herrin
disorders. has been adopted by the
illinois House of Representatives
and the following representatives
have been appointed to conduct the
investigation: Representative Frank
A. mccarthy, chairman, Elgin; Rep
resentative William L. Pierce. Bel
yidere; Representative Norman G.
Flagg, Moro; Representative Thomas
Curran. Chicago; Representative w.
b. Phillips, Mt. Vernon; Representa-
tive Michael L. Igoe, Chicago, ed
Representative M. P. Rice, Lewis
town. 40 GKm
The resolution provides that the
committee shall investigate conditions
into the riots and disorders which
occurred in that county on June 81,
1922.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06
LABOR'S ONLY
HOPE is IN
TRADE UNIONS
By ROYAL s. COPELAND


United States Senator from New York
| believe in the union. | believe in
collective bargaining. And if were
a laboring man I'd be in the front
lines of the union fighting for that
principle to the last drop of blood |
possess.
Several times during the past five
years it has been my privilege to
serve as arbitrator in labor disputes.
The most important matter of that
sort that had to deal with hap
pened in 1919, when we had an in
huenza epidemic. | went to 1000 of
the stationary engineers and begged
them not to strike. pointed out
what woul dhappen if the fires went
out, how without heat the plague
would increase and the death list
mount. tried to impress them with
the terrible situation as | saw it.
The men said they would consent
to leave the matter in my hands if
would serve as arbitrator. | had no
trouble adjusting the matter so far
as the men were concerned, and so
far as the real estate owners were
concerned. But the hotel men held
out. As health commissioner l had
unlimited power over these hotels.
had power over every place where
food was served. l could have closed
them up. 1t took me 4s hours of the
hardest work | ever did to get rs
cents day for these men. How long
would 1t take a man who works
three stories under the ground to get
justice if he worked at it alone? He
couldn't do it. 1t is only by collec-
tive bargaining that the men have any
chance to get square deal.
l had lunch two or three days ago
at the Capital Center headquarters
Of the New York clothing trades in
New York. There was a gentleman
at luncheon with me who has been
for years at the head of this groun
employers, and | said to him, "How
do you feel about union labor?" He
replied, I'VE have been DEALING for
IL years with the union, and we
would not go back to the old system
for anything, because we can get
along better under the union system"
want to see the time come in this
country when our business men will
recognize the right and the economic
superiority of this method of dealing
with the employees. want to see the
union recognized and adopted univer-
sally throughout the land.
think about all these things that
have to do with the happiness of
labor. and these things have to do
with the soul of labor, for unless
labor is happy and contented, unless
labor Is recognized and given the
same consideration in the economic
world that business is, unless the |
body and soul of labor are consid- |
cred, there can be no contentment.
there can be no happiness, there can
be no progress in our country
From address at banquet of Railroad
Labor Magazine Editors in Washing
on.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06
LONGER HOURS PLUS
SHORTER PAY EQUALS
INCREASED wealth
OPEN SHOPPERS IDEA OF GREATER NATION
LIES In The SklNNING OF AMERICAN LABOR
AND POCKETING INCREASED PROMPTS

The rapacity and greed that domin-
ate the mental processes of a prolific
type OF American business man were
revealed b the wide world in a resolu-
ton passed at the convention of the
international Chamber of Commerce
recently, says bulletin issued at the
headquarters of the International
Typographical Union.
An assault on the struggle of trade
unions for shorter hours and declar-
alton that the best interests of every
nation lie in constantly increasing
production were contained in the
resolution, which was introduced by
American delegates and championed
by them in warm debate. Ripper
philosophy of delegates from older
countries prompted determined oppo-
siuon to the measure, but 1t was
finally adopted.
Longer hours of work means
greater production, hence greater
national wealth. What more could be
asked? Nothing. There can be no
further argument"
thus 1t was argued as it has been
argued for many years by some CAPT.
tallsts of this country.
Even child could see the unfair
ness OF such viewpoint, but not the
American open shopper" Grave
danger to American institutions is APP
parent in the development of the
specialized executive" type of mind.
That longer hours-and the inevita-
bly, lower pay--would mean greater
wealth in the hands of employers is
undoubtedly true. But what of the
sweating millions who would not par
ticipate in the increased wealth
Propounded to the "open shopper
this question evokes a snort of dis
dain. Where is the working mans
patriotism, he wants to know.
Humanitarian thoughts are as for
eign to this unphilosophic mind as
generous impulses are to a swine.
He can't learn anything, this "open
shopper" because he can't think.
When ''he thinks he thinks" he is
merely rolling about in his head the
Illogical pabulum formulated by pre-
decessors to ease their consciences.
Even If it could be proven to him that
weii-paid, self-respecting craftsmen
can accomplish greater production
than hard driven starvelings, he
would still hold out for the old order
OF industry Perhaps contrasting his
own comfortable situation with the
misery of the poor, makes his riches
seem sweeter.
In all events this implacable hatred
OF unionism on the part of certain
industrial leaders must be met with
determined and well planned COOP
Grafton among workers. Q One of the
most effective weapons against the
open shop" is the union label. The
workers of the country compose the
ultimate market for most production.
when union members and their wives
learn to demand proof that the goods
Nney buy were made by respectable
al contented craftsmen under SAM.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06

Attend the Spring Jubilee, April
IL, IS, Ia.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06

er, and was headed, so he said, for
Decatur.
Brother Jesse Hitch, who suffered
a paralytic stroke several months ago
while working at the trade in Bloom
ington, Ind, was a caller at the Co
Operative Press, Monday, it being the
first time Mr.. Hitch had been up town
since his sickness. We hope to see
more of his presence among US from
now on.
Van Eastcrday Is assisting on the
fioor at the Twin City Printing COM
pany.
James Parr assisted on the ma.
chine at Rantoul Tuesday.
w. II. White and wife were Sum
day callers In Terre Haute, Ind.
Local apprentices in the future will
receive more attention than in pre-
Uous years, If plans are carried to
completion by the committee in
charge of same. Each apprentice
member will be notified of the new
arrangement in due time.
Chairman chapel reports were to
the effect that business was real good
in practically all shops in the two
cities.
Brother John E. Edwards, who is
now at the Printers Home, Colorado
Springs, Col, writes that he is i'm
proving and that the sunshine and air
of Colorado is certainly fine. He ex-
poets to give detailed account of the
Home in the near future.
w. II. Wright and wife spent Sun
day with the latter's father in Leroy.
Ray Upchurch, who was floor man
at the Evening Herald, departed for
Indiana the first of the week. He ex-
poets to return soon, but said he did
not expect to remain for "keeps."
c. +. Daugherty assisted at the Co.
Operative Press few DAYS last week.
-----------------------
Attend the cnr;no J,,h;laa All,
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06
PRINTERS NOTES

The regular meeting of Topographic
cal Union No. 444, for April, was held
at Labor Hall Monday night. There
was a good attendance and a num-
Der OF important matters discussed
and action taken thereon.
One new member, C. H. Stall, who
is employed at the News Gazette,
was obligated and taken into MEM
bership.
Lengthy reports were recorded
from the standing and special COM
mittees. G. +. Herman reported for
the scale committee, stating that
seevn' job shops had agreed to abide
by the new scale, signing agreements
accordingly. The three daily news
papers have not yet agreed to same,
but have until May to consider this
new proposition.
Officers, which will be elected at
the regular meeting next month, were
nominated as follows: For president,
G. X. Costello; vice-president, one to
elect, ]. d. Bailey, NJ. L. Boyer; re-
cording secretary, James Parr: sec
retary-treasurer, w. II. Wright; SER
geant at arms, one to elect, c. T.
kinnear, r. c. Lindsey; executive
committee, three TO elect, c. A. To-
bias, James G. Brown, NJ. S. Burr,
Z. +. Herman, c. l.. Snyder, Herbert
Race; auditing committee, three to
elect, G. t. Kinnear, F. C. Spelman, C.
Z. Elliott, w. +. Bates; delegate to
International convention, one to elect.
M. s. Burr, c. +. Herman; delegates
to Twin City Federation of Labor.
three to elect, james G. Brown, C. L.
Snyder, +. c. Spelman, r. f. Patter-
son, G. +. Daugherty, NJ. S. Burr, w.
H. Wright, 7. NJ. Carver, Paul Strong,
c. H. Stall.
Following the nomination of the
above officers several matters were
presented to the local under good and
welfare, one of special mention was
that five minutes of each meeting
hereafter be devoted to reading por-
tons Of the international bylaws, so
as to keep members better posted on
the rules and regulations which they
should be familiar with. NJ. S. Burr
proposed this new feature, which was
readily accepted by the union.
Then ii was moved to adjourn and
the boys after a few social minutes
spent in discussing local shop condi-
tons, took leave for their homes.
Personal and Otherwise.
Floyd Hall, who came here a few
weeks ago and took employment at
the Evening Herald, drew his travel
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06
BROTHERHOOD OF RAILWAY
CLERKS TO ESTABLISH UNION
BANK IN CINCINNATI O..

Cincinnati.-The comptroller of cur
rency has approved the application
OF the Brotherhood of Railway and
Steamship Clerks for a national bank
charter. The membership is being
solicited to subscribe 40 per cent OF
the capital stock. Fifty-one per cent,
or complete control of the bank, will
be held by the organization as such.
The capital is to be $500, 900, with a
surplus paid of 100000. A down pay
ment of SIS on each share purchased
is required and the balance may be
paid in five monthly installments.
Stockholders dividends will be re-
stricted to 10 per cent; profits over
that amount will be distributed among
depositors.