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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

for psychological conditions and not
real remedies for economic condi-
tions. To that extent they served
purpose, but there is no further
public good that they can serve
With normal conditions once more es
tablished it should be tie resolute
determination of all business men tn
resist any further effort at political
interference with economic processes
The time is at hand for a thorough
going return to free play of private
enterprise and private initiative under
cnhampered competitive conditions
Government influence and political in
reference in respect to business
should be reduced to an absolute
minimum. We as bankers ask No
special privileges for ourselves.
Equally we are opposed to special
privileges for other groups at ths
expense Of the general welfare The
experience of the past few years has
been one of the greatest demonstra-
tions in history of the validity of the
view that the community interests of
a people are best served by the maxi
mum degree Of private enterprise and
private initiative with the minimum
of government Observation-Disclosures
tion of the American Bankers Asso-
citation
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18
CoMMERCIALIzING CHARITY

MOST all our exchanges carrying appeals to the
charitably inclined to make subscriptions to some
organization which is supposed to dispense charitable
assistance to the needy in what called organized
manner. Great stress laid the promise that the
work of relief will be secretly conducted Secrecy
serves double purpose-one is laudabe. 1t protects
the feelings and natural pride of the recipient of char
table benefit The other is strictly reprehensble 1t
permits the organization divert large proportion
the funds to other than charitable purposes Commerce
alizng charity is not to be commended
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

ty-six included boys and girls club
work as one of their leading projects.
Farm Accounting
large number or bankers are rec
ognizing the importance of inven-
tories, financial statements and farm
accounts and are encouraging the
keeping Of records among their farmer
patrons. Not q few insist on q fnan-
cial statement from the farmer before
making a loan. just as is required of
other business men. Such a statement
the financial status of the farmer but
also brings the farmer face to face
with conditions on his farm and calls
attention to opportunities for improve
ment
In many states county bankers asso-
Citations are being organized with
agricultural committees. In New Jer.
sey every county is thus organized.
Ohio has a representative of the agri-
cultural committee in every county in
the state. Wisconsin has added thir-
teen agricultural committees to its
county organizations. In Arkansas
operation with the railroads, the Col
lege of Agriculture, and others for
stimulating interests in better farm
ing methods. In Oregon the Bankers
Association employs field secretary
to devote his entire time to carrying
on educational and agricultural pro-
grams. In Kentucky special plans
have been developed for coordinating
the various organizations interested
in agricultural development Key men.
bankers. have been appointed in sixty
FIVE counties. An annual income of
$4,000 is provided and field secretary
employed.
1t will be seen that the efforts of
the Agricultural Commission and the
committees of the various states, in
cooperation with the colleges of agri-
culture, have been to formulate work
able programs. The field for work
appears unlimited. The spirit of the
bankers and the colleges is superb and
effective results will be mplished.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

There is variation ami
NAL in the live stock Kingdom quality
Reck Agricultural Foundation during the
brought from 81 sio
quotations were
a perh ndret.
Butcher and bacon hogs graded
in
mrr there existed grade known prime which
condition
paiy that prime
bred
itv ttersne sprinr
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18
A ConunS-,rn

In moving and seir1" down the
Dodge family had ~ ted on short
rations. and one morning Mrs. Dodge
found herself facing an unknown
deficit.
MARY" she said to the maid-of-all-
work. what is there in the store
room?"
Every blessed thing is given out
but the tea an coffee" Mary informed
her. IAN sure they will. If they last
long enough" gh."-Everybody's Magazine
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

SAMUEL GOMPERS, the great Jewish labor leader is
dead He passed away his return trip from Mexico
last week. and his demise while not unexpected
genuine gloom labor circles capital
istic sentiment is that really great
has been taken from He a very old man and
has been feeble for years. The pessimstic think his
place be filled, but in long have OBJ
served that leaders crop up when needed and we
imagine the Great Gompers place will be worthily
filled very
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

MUCH argument is being ndulged in by the papers
trying to tell why prohibition will remain with US as
law. Prominent among the NOT given is the
most potent of all that the business supplying
the demand is immensely profitable The further fact
that prohibition enforcement agent acquire a COM
petence in two years is another good reason
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

projects IN It's natlOnaI program:
l. Boys and girls club work.
e Diversified farming
g. Increased appropriations for agricultural research
With the state bankers associations, the agri-
cultural colleges and hosts of farmers organiza-
tions uniting in all parts of the country, the
Commission has held conferences in forty-seven
states. The different individual projects ap-
proved number 1876. Plans now under way
work in making these programs effective.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18
WORK OF ORGANIZED BANKING
TO PROMOTE BETTER FARMING
BY D. n. OTIS

Agricultural Director American Bankers Association
The Agricultural Commission of the American Bank
Association has adopted the following
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

III has been estimated that it American
ole $50 100000 soc conduct nat onal election
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

CONFIRMING our statement of week ago the State
highway Commission, at their meeting this week.
side approximately $4,000 90 for Improvement of the
Rainbow Route in Gunnson county This agrees very ac
;urately with the statement William Weser to our
Investigator who looked this matter following the
lord statement printed in the News Champ weeks
ago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

folIoW-up work IN making these programs eHectve
These conferences resulted not only
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

IN edtorally commenting a recent cartoon in the
Denver Post, depicting criminals in stripes marching
back to their cells Canon City after the defeat OF
Governor Sweet the Colorado Springs Farm News saws
IF all the in the pententiary who are as epcd as
Nr Bonfls set at liberty the old gray rock dungeon
would become as lonesome haunted house mid
lieft"-Telluride Journal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-12-18

THE Forbes trial, touching delnquences in the mar
gement OF the United States veterans bureau
close with every Indication that a conviction will b
btaned Aside from establishing the fact that Forbe
constituencies thief robbng the and
ment alike the gentleman to have met his Wate
90 through having daied unwsey but enthus astica a j.
with the wives of some of his subordinaes, He
rst man who has fallen victim to his interest in tn
aides.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
SEES PUBLICITY
VALUE FROM
RADIO
Concert Manager VIII Prove
Faiti, by Giving Series
Through WIZ

NEW YORK, Aug. las proof
OF his faith in the publicity value
OF radio broadcasting to vocal and
instrumental artists Of ability, Mr..
Ned Jakobs, acting as manager for
the celebrated Kudisch Ensemble
and several noted concert artists.
has agreed to produce q, series OF
four special radio concerts from
station WIZ, OF the Radio Cor.
poration Of America, New York
city during the month of August.
The first OF the four concerts win
be broadcast by that station on Sat.
urday evening, August Q, the others
following at weekly intervals.
Mr.. Jakobs, originally OF The
Hague, Holland, who has been
known throughout Europe and
America as concert manager for
fifteen years, Is now permanently
located in this country, with many
of the leading artists Of both cor.
tinents under his Inanagement.
Himself radio fan, Jakobe a
thoroughly convinced that the art
or broadcasting has Accomplished
much in popularizing the apnrecia.
ton Of good music in America. ana
believes that radio recitaIs by zen.
timely capable artists are 4 most
beneficial factor in bringing them
before the public.
The promised series VIII feature
the already well-known Alexis Kud.
isch String Ensemble, q concert
organization Of twelve symphony
musicians, as well as several vocal.
lists Of recognized talent. Rrth
Arden, prima donna Of the Theater
Carrie, Holland, and the Komiache
Opera, In Berlin, who has achieves
marked success IN her theatrical an
pearances here during the past year.
and Joen Fresco, recipient 81 ~
Nicolai prize, win be the soIoista ~
the opening program.
Alexis Kudisch, founder ana direo.
tor Of the ensemble which bearm
his name, is soIoist Of NOE
throughout Europe, former pupil
Of Auer, has played with the Phiia.
delphia and New York sylnphonv
orchestras and ID at present concert.
master OF the New York Phiihar.
monte Orchestra. Every member az
the ensemble Ia q finished Symphony
musician, each having been a mem.
Der Of one or more Of the ieadine
symphonic orchestra here or. abroad.
Each OF the four radio concerts
VIII consist OF two.hour program
including classical, semi.classicaI
and ballad" or so called .'populari'
numbers.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
? 0 " I h LIMIT
SUBJECT OF
Farley
Radio Conference to Be Held
This Fall VIII Also Discuss
Cutting Stations

Limits cf power for broadcasterG
win be discussed at Secretary
Hoover's conference this fall IN
connection with the question Of
liscensing the contemplated higher
powered stations. Today 1000
watts, or XIV, ID the limit Of class
B stations. and information as to
the practicability and desirability
Of higher-powered stations Is de-
sired.
Limiting the number Of broad.
casters IN q single community II
another important question which
may be raised. Other questions
include rebroadcastin problems,
such as relaying by wires, as was
done during the political conven-
tons, and retransKnission on short
wave lengths, especially as relates
to chain circuits. The general re,
ALLEGATION Of wave lengths to pro.
vide better working channels for all
interests will be considered.
This latter problem win require
placing the stations nearer to-
geth6r, within the bands. taking
over some Of the wave lengths as
B18uEQ 10 the 2oNSEMLaCug G1Glu-
sively or providing that these chan
neIs be shared between CONNER.
cial, private and governmental
broadcasters. Provision for ham
ding land SOS calls and emergency
traffic, when other communication
lines are out Of commission, will
probably be discussed, as well az
question Of advertising through the
ether, together with Government
regulations relating to such adver-
Using.
The exact date Of the conference
and the number Of invitations to be
issued awaits the return to Wash
ington of Secretary Hoover, but
It is understood that all organized
interests win be invited to send
official representatives to act as
delegates, with voting power, while
independent and allied interests will
be welcomed at the conference.
which will be open to the public.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
Local Broadcast

All Programs Eastern STANDARD
Time.
AA--NayaI Radio Station,
Arlington.
G43B Meters, RadiopEone.)
1915 3. m.--Live stock markets.
1:45 p. ul.Fruits and vegetables
markets.
8 >. m.-Ldve stock.
3.46 b. na.--Weather report.
DOS D, Hay and feed.
4.2T b. ms--Dairy products.
7:45 to 8 p. Treasury depart.
ment, Bureau Nof the United state
Public Health service, broadcasf
No. 24O, The Hygiene Oe the
Feet, part IL.
WCAPC. = r. (46s)
|. Silent.
WRC4-RadI0 Corporation (40Dl
6:15 >. m.--Instruction in Inter.
national code.
& b. M Chlldren's hour by Peg
~ Albion.
$40 b. Baseball scores.
7:46 D. In.--An address by Doctor
Alfred NJ. Goldsmith. chief broad.
cast engineer Of the Radio Corpora
tiOn Of America.
8 p. m.Song recital by Everett
#. Hardell, tenor, artist pupil 81
Louis B. Thompson: "Trfste Ritor.
no" Rartheimyl, "Out Of the MIST,
(Sanderson), THE Want Of You3,
duet, In This Silent Hour" from
THE Force Of Destiny" " DON'T
zetti, sung by Everett r.. FIardell
and Hariand Randall
Sis p. ma talk BY Colonel
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
s e Z.

includes $50 head sets controlled by
q central control station.
The apparatus was installed by
Staff Sergeant T. F. Prendergast,
who directed a similar work at
Walter Reed Hospital.
Installation of the sets was made
possible through the fund insti.
tuted by Roxy and which is now
being carried to every part of the
country.
Here is one which WGY offers
for the consideration Of the Re-
publican National Committee.
Absolutely simultaneously with
the broadcast announcement that
President Coolidge had been nom.
mated" one OF the WGY listeners
writes, "one Of our ROSTERS came
on the porch by the door and
crowed."
The Washington times., 1924-08-01

Theodore Roosevelt, Assistant Sec.
rotary Of the Navy.
$3.50 p. m. Song recital BY Hazel
g. Arth, contraltO, artist pupil 81
Louis p. Thompson; There Cried
g Bird" tEindingl Ave Marie
lThompson), 1.-THE Song Of the
River tThompaon), Duet, "Slum-
Der Scene" from I'll Trovatore. q
BY Verdi. sung by Hazel q. Arth
and Everett II Harde1l.
e:4b p. mr. talk by Major Cen
eral John 4. Hines, deputy chief
OF staff, u. 81. al.
p. nj. Song recital by F9arland
Randall. baritone, artist pupil 81
Louis 3. Thompson: ITO Daisies
tQuiltel; Now sleeps the Grim.
son Petal Quite Media tion,I
Harlingl, Val" lKennedy Rus.
g:16 p. M. Concert by irving
Boernstetn's Wardman Park Hotel
trio.
s:s6 p: milne signals and
weather forecast.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01

the Army Band Dance Orchestra
from wCAP. The Army Orchestra
gets tunefuller and tunefuller.
The two most interesting and
cheering bits Of information in our
morning mail were announcements
that the price Of B batteries has
been cut and that WCAP viii
broadcast the second act Of
"Iolanthe" from Polls nexs week.
According to Roxy's letter writer,
Evelyn Herbert will sing my
Hero Sunday night on the Capitol
Theater program. Next to her
singing kiss Me Again." we like
Evelyn singing MY Hero )"
The overture from Romeo and
Juliet" win be the chief presenta-
ton Of the Capitol Theater Grand
Orchestra on the Sunday program.
Douglas Stanbury VIII sing
Rimslky- Korsakoff's Song Of In
dia."
Punch and Judy win appear on
the program Of WNAC, Boston, to-
night at z o'clock. william Lynch,
who directed the famous Punches
and JudyS Of couple Of decades
ago. viii handle the production
tonight.
The static was splitting and sput-
tering at a fearful rate last night.
KDKA and webb rode through
It pretty well and Montreal whis-
pered family. All else was terrible
confusion.
The veterans OF Mt. Alto Hos.
pital enjoyed the first broadcast
program through the new Roxy
sets last sa;ght. Tn radio equip
ment that was cpmDhted yesterday
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
|ROmping Around
Radio Dial
BY Listener-In.

Many happy returns of the day.
WRC is one year old today. A
birthday party will be broadcast
tonight.
Our old standby at Pittsburgh
has got itself a new announcement
phrase. At the end Of each number
Of its midnight frolic last night the
announcer quoted:
Don't Go Away:
This Is KDKA."
And maybe the idea, will be
taken up elsewhere. For instance:
leave them dials be,
This is WRC."
Static won't trouble you,
This is WLW."
Or:
Don't Pass Us BY,
This is WGY."
While puttering about with the
dials last night we ran into one OF
those city booster speeches that
was making New York and London
tiny villages in comparison TO Chi.
cago. We made guess, and sure
enough 1t was, our friend Congress.
man Henry r. Rathbone Of Illinois,
speaking from webb.
One Of the best played dance
numbers we have heard in a long
time was the Arrangement OF
"Afser the Storm" as rendered BY
The Washington times., 1924-08-01

70 relieve maintenance costs Tor
the ccuntry'e millions Of radio set
owners By reducing the cost of
batteries. Development Of addi-
tional and improved manufacture
facilities coupled with the growing
demand for radio equipment, en-.
able the company to make This re-
duction.
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
PRICE or RADIO SETS
IS CUT BY NATIONAL

NEW YORK, Aug. THE first
move to reduce the cost Of operat-
Ing radio sets came today with the
announcement 81 National Carbon
Company Of a substantial reduction,
effective today, In the prices Of
its radio -" batteries. James Il.
Crawford, general sales MANAGER
states that the popularity 81 yari.
GUS HnuIti-tube sets chat rau,,ira
additional battery power has rnade
their operation more costly.
As one Of the leaders IN fha
manufacture Of dry cell ssB's hst.
teries, his company els in position
The Washington times., 1924-08-01
PR(lGRAVl)F
MERIT IS
p TANNED
Popular D. G. Rroadcasting
Station Inaugurated one
Year Ago Tonight

The first anniversary Of the
opening Of Station WRC viii be
observed tonight BY ! celebration
program which viii include sew
eral artists who appeared on the
Radio Corporations first Washing
ton bill.
Two addresses by Assistant Sec
rotary Of the Navy Roosevelt and
General John L. Hines, deputy
chief Of staff Of the United States
army, will feature the program.
These two officials spoke at the
Inauguration program Of WRC 4
year ago.
Plenty Of Music.
The music for the program will
be given by Boernstein's Wardman
Park instrumental trio. and three
artist pupils Of the Louis B.
Thompson Studios Everett r. F1ar.
dell. tenor Hazel G. Arth, con-
traito, and Harland Rande1l, bari
tone.
The program will be opened with
q paper by Doctor Alfred N. Gold
smith, chief broadcast engineer Of
the Radio Corporation.
Leading the out-of-town entertain
ment Tor tonight will be the weekly
radio-drama to be presented by the
WGY Student Players from WGY,
Schenectady. The play to be pres
49, -
Paper" q comedy drama in three
acts. The summary Of the scenes
follows:
Act drawing room In a
French country house. Selection,
Dance OF. the Sprites" from "My
Native Heath" Arthur Wood Or
Act III Room assigned to Prosper,
In the House Of Brisemouche. Selec.
ton, Bolton Abbey" from MY
Native Heath" Arthur Wood Or
Act lila conservatory attached
to the Chateau. Selection, 'Barwtick
Green" from my Native Heath,
Arthur Wood Orchestra.
Methodists to Sing.
The evening concert from KDKA
Is one that was scheduled Tor two
weeks ago, but which was post.
pone because of the broadcast Of
the Democratic convention. It win
be presented by quartet Of
singers from the South Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, Wil.
kinsburg, assisted by a reader and
instrumentalists The program win
consist OF classics, seni-classics,
and a few popular songs.
The chief musical attraction from
WBZ, Springfield. will be con.
cert by the WIZ Trio, assisted by
D. Gordon Graham, baritone. The
Boston Herald Traveller studio will |
present late concert which win
include a recital by Ethel Wood |
man, contralto.
Another leading feature Of the
weekly entertainment broadcast |
of the Canadian National Railways.
The Railways program will in
clude among its artists Miss Mildred
Frank w. Crutch, violinist, and the
orchestra from the Cunard liner
Andonia. Robert w. Reford, presi- |
dent of the Canadian shipping Fed
Grafton, win deliver the principal
address on the subject, "Cunard and
Canada
Philharmonic Concert.
Heading the New York programs
win be concert cy the New York
Philharmonic Orchestra to he
broadcast direct from the Lewisohn
stadium by WIZ. Fritz Reiner,
guest conductor, will direct the
orchestra.
Other New York numbets include |
an interview with (irindelI Mat |
thews, death ray inventor, from
WY, and a program of dance |
music by the Astor Coffee Orchestra |
from WEAF.
A late program from WNAC, |
Boston, will be that given by stars
from the musical comedy, MAR.
jorie."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10
RECORD FOR KEEBLE
Austin Boy Clips Missouri Valley
Hurdle as School Wins Meet.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 1O.-Mis-
souri, ran away with the Missouri Val.
ley conference indoor track and field
championship Saturday night and
smashed two meet records along the
route.
The Tiger team scored 50 IL points
placing frs, in five of the eleven
events. There were only two-the 81
yard dash and the 40 yard dash-in
which Missouri did not show.
Nebraska was second with 81 ~
points and Kansas third with II. 9th
ers finished as follows: Ames. IL +;
Kansas Aggies. IL L.; Washington,
s IL: Grincll. 6; Drake, A. Okla
homa did not score. although it had
several men entered.
Mccullough Kecble of Austin. Tex
as. star Missouri hurdlep. clipped the
meet record in the J0-yard high
hurdles. running the high sticks in
G 80 seconds. The meet record was
@ 80 seconds. Yet he appeared far off
the form he exhibited ten days ago
when he established new worlds
record at six seconds flat for the event:
Getting a slow start in the J0-yard
low hurdles Kceblc barely nosed out
Wier of Nebraska. Kecble was high
point man with his two firsts.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10

Milber Josiah Porter hung his uni
form in the League Park club house
for awhile last summer but he wasn't
here long enough to let the fans get
used 10 him and so he's new Bear
as far as the cash customers are con-
cerned. They haven't started calling
him Josh" yet, but it's a cinch they
won't call him Milber. Despite the
Of the unusual name. young
Porter-just 21-has shown Bob Cole
man considerable stuff and as like as
not he'll be on the pay roll through
cut the summer. He indicated this
in Sundays game. His home is in
Mansfield. La. He found he could
pitch when he was attending st.
MaIy's College at Shreveport. He
busted off the college hitters for two
years. His professional experience,
outside of his brief stay with the
Bears. has beep gained in the uniform
OF the Longyiew team in the East
Texas League. Porter is right-hand-
cd and single. weighs 100 pounds and
stands five feet IL inches in his car
pct slippers. Desiring to get all the
about Milbur there was TO
get. tine interviewer asked
Whats your favorite flower:"
And Milbur replied:
"pillsbury's"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10
[&[X)AA THE SPORT PAGE 4 XVI
YOUNG RIVERS WILL
BE ANTAGONIST FOR
WCANN HERE MAR. Is
Phoenix Youngster Has
DYawn T,uice With AL
gers and Beat Carter.

Young Joe Rivers Of Phoenix. Ariz..
viii be- the opponent for Billy Ne
Cam of Cleveland. in the main event
of Jack Shelton's boxing card on Tues
day, March Is. tine promoter has de-
cided. Rivers viii fight in the place
of Charley Pitts. on whom Shelton
had at first determined as rival for
McCann. now in training for the bout
in San Antonio.
Rivers is younss.cr. only ID. but
has made reputation out West. He
fought two draws with Billy Algcrss.
the lad who had such feud with
Bobby Green. ';an Antonio's tough
welterweight. year or so ago, and
he decisively defeated clever Tommy
Carter. another local favorite of no:
long ago.
In the meantime. plans have ben
altered slightly for the Market Hall
show Tuesday night OF this week.
Jack Willis has wired from Hot
Springs that ne can't fight Chuck
Burns. Shelton has decided to leave
two of his scheduled ten-rounders
Brooke Stephens versus Tom White
and "Don" Goodrich versus Cyclone"
Turner-and -ut Burns on in six
round mill with Ben Sava. Ben won
this bout by giving Burns a rough
afternoon in training Sunday. There
will also be four-rounder to hoist
the curtain. White and Turner are
in the city to complete training here.