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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
New State Seed Law

The Arkansas pure seed law, passed
by the legislature Of 1921, requiring
the labelling of all seed sold in the
state will be put into effect January
10, according TO an announcement made
on Thursday by Jim G. Ferguson, state
commissioner of mines, manufactures
and agriculture, whose department will
have charge of the enforcement OF the
law.
Under the terms Of the act, all field
seed In packages of more than 10
pounds and mixtures of field seed in
packages of more than one-half
pound must he labeled to show the
contents of the package, and to show
the result of a termination test.
The tag for unmixed field seed will
bear the following information: Name
of seed; where grown; per cent purity
freedom from trash and other seeds) /;
per cent of weed seeds names of
noXious seeds. as given in law; per
cent termination and da.e Of test, aud
name of vendor.
The labels for mixtures differ slight
ly. Seed grown and sold by the farm
er is exempt from the terms of the act,
unless delivered 10y common carrier,
as is seed sold by landlord to a share
cropper
Seed inspectors Of the department
will have charge of the enforcement
Of the law, Mr. Ferguson said, and
under the law will have access to any
premises where seed is stored in the
state, for the purpose of taking sam
Piles.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
County Supervision

Statewide county supervision which
became effective three years ago is
no longer considered an experiment.
Although this measure met with con-
siderable opposition, at first, the Op-
position is being overcome and the
county superintendents are now re-
ceiving the hearty support and cooper
alton of the teachers and the school
boards and through this cooperation
are able TO extend the scope of their
influence and usefulness.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Geo. Tcheslawsky, formerly gem
eral in the Imperial Russian army, is
now night watchman in Chicago.
On his body he bears the scars of the
japanese and World wars. In his
heart he carries the wounds of having
seen his property taken by the BOlshe-
Wiki. his family turned from a home
of luxury in Kiev to one of poverty
after escaping as refugees through
MOSCOW.
For Sale-I have six rooms Of furni-
ture and household goods for sale AT
my home one-half mile west of Eleven
point store. win sell at bargain
prices. Please see me during Janu-
ary. +. c. Hawkins. p 81.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
NOTICE

For purposes Of securing a unlfor-
nifty in prices, we, the members of the
Randolph County Medical Society,
have adopted the following scale for
professional services:
Office Work, Minimum Fee S1.00.
Day Calls in City $500.
Night Calls $500.
Obstetrics (plus visit $500.
Consultation (plus visit $1,000.
All obstetric and Office work, cnsh
In hand.
Randolph Co. Medical Society.
2S-52t.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
IN THE POUND

/ have taken up the following de-
scribed stock: One small blue horse
mule, one small bay mare mule, with
big knees, one-eyed; one heifer year
ling, red with white face, unmarked,
had rope around its neck. If not prov
en- away by Jan. 10Th will be sold ac-
cording TO law.
J. G. Slayton, Pound Master.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

The advent Of q Labor government
in England with Ramsay Macdonald
as premier now seems assured. Mac
donald was the one man who did the
most to keep England out Of the late
war and maintained an attitude Of
pacifsm all during the conflict. France
is said to view the proceedings with
grave misgivings.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

To introduce physical education
throughout the schools of Missouri,
in accordance with n law requiring it.
the state department of education re.
Uuires all students i'm teacher-training
high schools TO emphasize athletics
and other physical activities during
their course. Every student will be
given Il careful physical examination.
and anyone whose condition does not
reach definite fixed standard will
not be granted certificate. Re.
medable defects must be attended to
during the period Of training Stu
dents will be graded on their practical
application Of the principles of hygiene
ms well as on their knowledge Of
theory. A State letter in athletics
will be granted as a special honor TO
students who reach certain stan
dard in various activies, such as base
ball, boy or girl scout work, walking,
etc. Scholarship and ,spOrtsmanship
will he considered in choosing students
for the State letter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

We are authorized TO announce Ben
n. Mays as candidate for reelection
60 the Office of circuit clerk of Ran
dolph county, subject to the Demo
cratic primary election.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
KLANsMEN SUMMONED

All members of PocahOntas Klan are
hereby notified Of and summoned to
attend a regular meeting on next Mon
day night promptly at 700 o'clock.
Important business before the public
lecture at the Court House at AS.
Visiting Klansmen inquire for the
place. III Bo Tim.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Chinese bandits the O.her day killed
Barnard Hoff, an American mission
ary, wounded his wife and kidnapped
his co-wOrker, Mrs Julina Kilen, when
they raided the mission at Tsaoyang
Mrs. Kilen is still missing.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
FOR TREASURER

We are authorized to announce J. A.
white as candidate for reelection to
the Office of treasurer of Randolph
county, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary election.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

james Torrens, a farmer near Hum
bolt, Tenn killed his wife and himself
Monday after a quarrel which had
lasted three days.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
SUBSCRIPTION. sLso AYtAU IN ADVANCE
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Political Announcement
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce
Theodore Rice as candidate for the
Office of sheriff and collector OF Ran
doiph county, subject TO the action Of
the Democratic primary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

The Turks must be content with one
wife each, except in extraordinary
cases. This was recommended by the
parliamentary commission Of the nation
al assembly at Angora. The present
law allows four wives each.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

III Methodists. "A Episcopalians, 7S
Presbyterians, As Baptis;s, 45 Roman
Catholics, 81 Congregationalists, II
Christian Disciples, II Lutherans, 9
Jews, 8 Unitarians, 3 Dutch Reformed.
3 Quakers, 3 Mormons, and one each
of the United Brethren, Mennonite,
Christian Scientist, Evangelical and
Universalist. Fifty-eight were found
to be without religious affiliations.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

BY the new immigration bill intro
duced in Congress this week, the an
nual quota from all countries in one
year is reduced to 1Gs,S37. The pres
ent quota law allows 1918 immi-
grants to come into America each year.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

The gross public debt of the nation
is equal to $3O1.56 for each person of
the country's population, while in 1912
II was only S7O26
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

A giant radio uansmitter has been
offered to the pole for installation in
the Vatican, and it is expected that in
a short time the head Of the Catholic
church will be able to talk directly to
his followers all over the world.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

-Four negroes held up the Main Street
Bank at Kansas City last week ana es-
capped with SI4,5OO.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Six armed men held up the West
St. Louis Trust Co. bank Tuesday, es-
Gaping with over $4,000.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because Of It's tonic and laxative effect LAXA-
1--WE BROM0 oUININE CTablets) can be taken
y the head. E.W. CROWS sieDsturs on box SOc.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Another mighty earthquake devas-
tated Japan Tuesday, being almost as
severe in intensity as the one a few
months ago which killed hundreds Of
thousands Of people. Many lives were
lost in the shake Tuesday and the
property damage is inestimable.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

You can get four big papers for
S2.15. Ask us about them.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Several months ago Philadelphia
millionaire, Edward Box, announced a
prize of 100000 for the best plan to
insure world peace. Thousands Of
answers were received and a few days
ago the winning plan was announced.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BRoMo oUININE Tablets remove
the cause, There is only one 'BrOmo cuinius,
L W. GROVES sieoeture 90 bcx soc
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Religious affiliations of the members
of Congress are found to be as follows
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Warren j. Lincoln, Illinois lawyer,
and cousin Of Abe Lincoln, has admit
ted having killed his wife, cut up her
body and burned the pieces.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

II you want TO buy or sell real es-
tate, write 5. O. Dowell, Walnut
Ridge, Arkansas. Also agent for Iron
Mountain Railroad lands. 6-52t.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

Our telephones are: Office, 30 (;
Residence IA. Call either at any
time when you have news items to
report.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

The British submarine L-2I was
rammed by the dreadnaught Resolute
Friday and sank near Portland Bill
Her crew of 43 perished.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

william Jennings Bryan has an
nounced the name Of DIR. A. A. Muir
phree, president of the University Of
Florida, as the candidate he will sup
port for the Democratic nomination for
president.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

The people of Boston have adopted
the descriptive word, "scofflaw". 20
apply to souses who so scoff the law
when they become inebriated on the
prohibited beverages.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

The Holland Bank at Springfield,
Mo-, a S7,OOO.OO0 bank, closed its doors
Tuesday after several days run" of
depositors. The banks figures, how
ever, show that it is not insolvent.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18

1t is reported from Koenigsberg,
East Prussia, that scientists have sue
ceeded in developing sure-enough,
normal female toad frog from a toad
that started life as a normal male.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-01-18
News of the World

news OF the WOrld
Four negroes held up the Main Street
Bank at Kansas City last week ana es-
capped with $44,5OO
Six armed men held up the West
ST. Louis Trust CO. bank Tuesday. es-
Gaping with over $4,000.
james Torrens, a farmer near Hum
bolt, Tenn killed his wife and himself
Monday after quarrel which had
lasted three days.
The gross public debt Of the nation
is equal to $3O1.56 for each person Of
the country's population, while in 1912
it was only S7O26.
Warren J. Lincoln, Illinois lawyer
and cousin Of Abe Lincoln, has admit
ted having killed his wife, cut up her
body and burned the pieces.
The British submarine L-2I was
rammed by the dreadnaught Resolute
Friday and sank near Portland Bill
Her crew of 43 perished.
The people of Boston have adopted
the descriptive word, "scofflaw" 20
apply to souses who so scoff the law
when they become inebriated on the
prohibited beverages.
1t is reported from Koenigsberg,
East Prussia, that scientists have sue
ceeded in developing a sure-enOugh,
normal female toad frog from toad
that started life as a normal male.
The Holland Bank at Springfield,
Mo-, a S7,OOO,OO bank, closed its doors
Tuesday after several days run" of
depOsitOrs. The banks figures, how
ever, show that 1t is not insolvent.
william Jennings Bryan has an
nOunced the name Of DIR. A. A. Muir
phree. president of the University Of
Florida, as the candidate he will sup
port for the Democratic nomination for
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04
One of the Greatest Services America and
Britain Can Perform for World


& THIS time, when Europe divided by agelong racial hared
I'm commercial ryaries and national eaoues when
IN governments have broken down. and ruin and starvation face
the peoples is Judgment that of the greatest
that the United States and British perform for the world
is to set examples of fair and broadmnded craftsmanship in ntena
hona dealings the sacren and nyioby of their treaties
deal with all nations large and small with spirit of fairness and toll
canc keep houses order and maintain their purity the
fundamental principles which founded
personally favor the codifcion international law rendering
easier decisions Of ucabe questions arising between nations under
treaties and international law, arbitration through of ntena-
ona court of justice and the limitation of naval and land
forces
Individuals their relations the state and society," governed
by principles OF law Why should not nations in their dealings and a
TONS be regulated by settled principles of law?
At the american conference last spring unanimously adopted
resolution reyng and onstung commission for the study and
codicaon public private and international law and the
work interrupted by the breaking out of the believe that this will
be accomplished and that it will be the foundation for the establishment
Of settled principles for the government OF nations.
No question OF importance today than the extension of
b and judicial settlement disputes all questions arising under
treaties and the welseed principles of international law.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Watch, stop, lock and listen
for the blowing of the Vashon
Island Mill Co.'S. whistle which
will wake up the country about
Monday morning. A large boom
of logs is confined in Judd creek
awaiting operations. Any noise
that sounds like some industry
starting up wA be thrice welcome.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mr.. and Ms. Carl Richard and
children came over Saturday from
Tacoma for a short visit with Mrs.
+. i. Newman. Little Bobby will
be the gua5t Of his grandmother
until Easter.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

The CorbetS are back at Their
ISLAND home for the summer. Mrs.
Corbet has a new Ford Coupe lhat
she is mastering and will see thai
her husband gets to the city each
morning in time for business.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mrs. Ada Crosby of SeQuim,
Washington and daughter Mas.
Florence Anderson and children
from Mauett'e, Wash, were week
end guests at the Lever home in
East Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

MIS-. ArmbruSter wal hostes
for the Vashon island Woman S
club, Tuesday of this weell. 1t
was the ANNUAL meeting when nov
officers We're elected as follows:
President Mrs. w. Parkes
Vice-Pres. Mr.. NeIta Jones
Secretary ms. c. j. Williams
Treasurer Mrs. Coy Merft.ith
In two weeks, April 18th, social
meeting of the Club will be held
with Mrs. TiosdHl at Newport
Mrs. II. A Stanley and Mrs. Nc
Holland to have charge Of the
program.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

"If You temper show, You shall
30 below, through a potato. Will
Tell.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mrs. Thora Tju,dal, Mrs. G. J.,
Williams and Mrs. David Cook,
We're in Seattle Monday atten,I+
ing a "shower" given Miss Bcl-
nice Roach, who is to be married
Friday of this week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Miss Ruth Tjosdal will be home
as soon as her school closes in
June.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

The It'll and Sth graders of Bur
ton school were entertained at
dinner by Mrs. E, Z. Stone Mon
day evening in honor of her daugh
,elr's 18th billthday-Nliss ,Ieane.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Last Friday evening when Mrs.
C. ]. Pyle rehunedr from home
after passing the early part of the
ersnwww DIV wwyw Gro Shrdlu
evening" with her sons family,
she found her homeI in the posses
sion of IS friends and neighbors
who had gathered to help celc-
brate her birthday-70 years
Young.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mrs. May Gammell accompanied
her son John to Seattle ait the Mol
lestad home near the university.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mr. and Mrs. VIII IIswwliins Of
Biloxi and M G!rl' Mrs. Joe Rcos
whose summer homo is there, were
week end guests Of Mrs. Durham
AT M0drona Lclgg.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

IImmm Clausrn has decided to
remain on the Island anH has COM
mcnccdI working ait the Bcall
greenhouses.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

After marry greetings the even
ing wac spent in card playing. A
bomteOuS lunch was served con
sisting of sandwiches, coffee and
cake, and an immense birthday
cake made by Mrs. Bibbius and
Mr. McILolIand, frosted white
and beautifully decorated with l6
candles and the words "swcct
sixteen" III pink letters. was
placed before the guest of honor
for her 10 cut. The flower dec
oratimmv were in the spring colors,
daffodilS, ionquils and spirea.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

AT a late hour the guests de
parted with many wishes for a
bright and happy year.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mrs. Thora Tjosdal arrived a.
homa Friday ON Str. Alexander,
from Elsinore, California where
she had spent several months with
hen daughter, Miss Ruth, who is
teaching there. We have not IN.
teryiewed Mrs. TjoolaIe but nm
delstandI she was heard to remark
that she had lovely time, bu.
fen pure fresh air, drinking water
and fine scenery-evcn tho size
had visited a number Of beautiful
places in that state-Vasim
Island, has her preference.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cliff of Sc
rnts Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Cliff.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

On Tuesday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Leigh Stone were dinner
guests at the same home, the oc.
casion ignoring Mrs. Clark,
birthday anniversary. An enjoy
able time was spsmt both even
mgs.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Frr} BrcUdaII il The guest of
Mrs, Mordan and is assisting her
attIc spent Sunday with their par
in improving the grounds of her
summer home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Atty. c. Z. Woods transacted le-
gal business in Seattle, Tuesday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mr.. Ben Netting who lives next
to the B. p. Nelson home, ON a 10
acre tract, is taking out all the old
orchard trees and replacing them
with sour cherries and goose
berries. He has already set out
800 cherry trees and will plant
300 more next fall He will also
raise poultry. This SUMMER he
intends to build a modern bmga-
low and with oither improvements
will have a beautiful place.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04
NLT.TSE'OPT

Mr.. an& Mrs. G. NJ, Freed of
SlA'ilc were among the visitors at
Modona lodge over Sunday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Mn. Miller from the Public
Works Com, Olympia, was in the
town in response TO request to
extend the bus service to the res
iGential part of Ellisport.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04

Sole fishing is exceptionally
coed This spring. Mr.. FiShbmn
and Fred BreUdall report "splcn-
did luck" every day they 90 out.
Hiram Fuller was called to Sc
attic last week by thc lines of
his son John who han to undergo
an operation fer Appendicitis.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-02-02
Real Estate Transfers.

William C. Poole from w. B. S
Powell and wife and another, lot at
the Northeast corner Of North Sew
enth street and Philadelphia avenue
at Ocean City.
Edward F. Hancock from Geo. E.
Disharoon and wife, the "Thos. Price
Lot" an undivided one-third interest
in "Purnell's Point" and S and one.
half acres Of woodland, on the West
side of the County road leading from
Brimer's store to Greenbackville, all
in the 9th Election district.
Oscar M. Chandler and Hattie w
Chandler, his wife, from Franklin Up
shur and wife, property known as
"The Cables" on the Northwesterly
side of Baltimore avenue, in Ocean
City.
Charles w. Brown from Levin G.
Brown and wife, 6.81 acres of land on
the public road leading from Deep
Landing to Poplartown, in the Sd
Election district.
Edward Powell and Lille A. Pow
ell, his wife, from Sewell H. Bradford
and wife, real estate at the Northwest
corner of North Division street and
St. Louis avenue, in Ocean City.
Ella G.. Butler from Clifford P.
Chopper and wife, real estate near
Ocean City, on the South side of the
State Stone road leading from Ocean
City to Berlin.
Ira Bennum Hancock from Edward
C. Bundick and wife, 1926 acres of
land, more or less, on the West side
of the County road leading from
Stockton to Lang's store, in the 9th
Election district.
Hearn Oil Co., from Jas. T. Young
and others, real estate on the South
west side Of Railroad avenue, in Po-
comoke City.
Elizabeth E. Adkins from r. STAINS
f; bury Wimbrow and wife and others,
20.74 sy. poles of land, more or less,
at st. Martins station, in the 9th
Election district.
Ralph r. Dennis from Ella E. Den
mis- and husband, real estate on the
East side of Baltimore avenue, in
Ocean City.
Shovel C. Dennis from Ella E..
Dennis and husband real estate on
the East side of Baltimore avenue, in
Ocean City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-02-02
Zane Gray's "7he
Heritage of the Desert

Irving Whats prodution of Zane
Grey's vivid story of the West, "The
Heritage of the Desert" will be
shown at the Century Theatre, Balti-
more during the week beginning,
Monday, February a.
There is a very fine cast of players
interpreting the various role in this
production. They are: Bebe Daniels,
Ernest Terrence, of "The Covered
Wagon and Ruggles of the Red Gap
Fame; Noah Berry, Lloyd Hughes,
Anne Schaeffer, James Mason, Rich
ard R. Nell and Leonard Chaplain.
1t is a Paramount picture written
for the screen by Albert Shelby LIE
Vino. 1t is a tale of the West at its
widest and wooliest. There's thrills,
comedy, pleasing love theme and big
scenes throughout. With the killing
of Snap, the dissolute son of August
Naab of the "Oases" ranch, the long
kindling feud between cattlcmcn and
rustlers breaks into flame.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-02-02
Business Organizations
Hold State Conference
First Of Series Held January "a Ii
Baltimore Shoremen
In Attendance.

The first of a series of conferences
between business organizations Of the
State was held on Jan. "a, at the
rooms of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers Association, % Light street,
Baltimore, Md. The conference will
be held at stated intervals for the
purpose of discussing matters of
Statewide interest and general prob
lens such as legislation, taxation,
transportation, agriculture as relat-
ing to the city, and other matters that
may have a bearing on the develop
ment and progress of the city and
State.
Those attending the conference
were: Henry F. Baker and A. S.
Goldsborough, representing the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton; George M. Gillette, president,
Frostburg Commercial Club; DR.. w.
D. Brattan, vice-president, Elkton
Chamber of Commerce; Col. D. John
Marley, president of the Frederick
Chamber of Commerce and the West
ern Maryland Chamber of Commerce;
C.. N. Mcintyre, president and J. c.
Ashby, director, Oakland Chamber of
Commerce; Oscar l.. Morris, presi-
dent land E. Dale Adkins, of the Sal
isbury Chamber of Commerce, and
representatives from the Chambers of
Commerce Of Hagerstown and Cum
berland.
The conference named Messrs. AID.
kins, Goldsborough, and Gillette as a
committee to perfect plans for per-
manent organization and select Off
GERS for the first year.