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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-12-26
Healing Cream
Stops Catarrh
CIOgged Air Passages Open at Once
Nose and Throat Clear

If your nostrils are clogged and
your head stuffed because of eatarrh
or cold, get Ely's Cream Balm at
any drug store. Apply a little Of this
pure, antiseptic germ destroying
cream into your nostrils and let it
penetrate through every air passage
of your head and membranes. Instant
relief.
How good it feels. Your head is
clear. Your nostrils are open. You
breathe freely. No more hawking or
snufiing. Head colds and catarrh
yield like magic. Don't stay stuffed
up, choked up and miserable. Relief
is sure.SAdv.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-12-26

large portion of lime, a bone builder,
is one Of the natural foods of child
hood and is rich in providing ele-
ments necessary in producing good,
strong teeth.
The advice of a dentist should be
sought periodically as to the condi-
ton of the teeth and even the child's
"first teeth" should be filed when it
is necessary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-12-26

plains the feverish activity Of op-
ponents Of the federal child labor
amendment to enlist farmers against
this proposal.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
Gle
AMERICAN
0L.EiGONG.
(Ccuy sar Inls Department Supplied by tnS
American Legion News ssrFics-l
STATION IS
USEFUL TO LEGION

Official use OF the radio as a means
OF communication with American Le-
gion members was forecast almost a
year ago. but the organization has
Just begun this means Of disseminating
Legion news and views 10 its member
ship and 10 the general public.
On March 30, National Commander
John r. Quinn formally opened Lee
gion use Of the radio at station WTAS,
Eigin, H. as official station for the
Legion. The station IS owned Big
Charles F. Erbstein a Chicago at
toruey. and Is located az his summer
home Broadcasting IS done on 2s3
meter wave length. which permits it 10
be heard in all sections n the country.
Commander Quinn spoke on the pol
icies Of the Legion, enunclating the
accomplishments OF the organization
for the disabled, its plans for welfare
Of children orphaned By the World war
and its fight against radlealism. Word
was received by telegraph from =
states that the Legion message had
been heard through the air
The program is TO be continued on
each Sunday afternoon and on Tues
day nights. on these occasions. some
one Of the Legion's orators will speak
on certain phases Of Legion activity
and musical programs furnished by Le-
gion vocallsts, glee clubs. instru-
mentalists. orchestras, and bands viii
be heard
Mr.. Erbsteln's interest in the treat
ment and care Of the disabled, and his
feeling toward success Of the Legion's
aims are responsible for the prefer
ring Of his station
Use Of this station. # successful,
opens 4 way Of communication for the
Legion that will be unlimited and II Is
not impossible that the organization
VIII soon own and operate its own
station from national headquarters.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
EX.SERVICE MEN TO
GET PAY FOR DUTY

Is the mass Of the people In favor Of
adjusted compensation for the service
neng
Tie question was answered in no IN
certain terms in Missouri recently
when the state voted on u amendments
10 the state constitution. showed IN
der all but six. and among those six
that won was a provision for the issu-
ance Of 100000 for Missouri World
war hghte-
For several days all except the sol
der amendment was IN doubt. The
newspapers proclaimed its success the
first day and kept adding 10 its major
ity as returns came in.
To the American Legion il Missouri,
led by its commander. II. D. Mcbride,
all credit IS due. When Missouri's first
bonus went through two years ago the
number Of claimants was underesti-
mated. There was NOT sufficient funds
10 pay all II required en amendment
to the state constitution to finish the
payments Tie American Legion be-
gan campaign for a square deal 10
the 5000 who lost ort.
For months q commission held ses-
sions evolving a new constitution for
the state. Columns Of publicity were
given 10 their WORK The one amend
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17

their thirst at a pool formed by the
m ms In 3 hollow of the rocks. and set
their faces resolutetly in the direction
Of Malopo
Ii was q fearful, thirsty Journey that
lay before them. There we're dve and
thirty miles 70 cover and their only
hope OF surviving It lay In the prob
ability OF rains that afternoon. The
seasonal downpour now seemed well
established And because there was
no alternative they dismissed their
fears and started
There would be nothing TO fear from
the natives in the desert However
tie rebellion might be faring, all the
available warriors would either be
mustered outside the town OF, at the
worst. would be in possession Of IL.
AS for the HottentotS, Winton and
Sheila agreed that they would prob
ably remain In the mountains. by the
water FIR an indefinite time since all
their Instincts would lie In keeping out
of the fighting.
we shall meet nobody" said Win
ton as they started. 'undl we reach
The river. Once there. we can recon
hotter and see how things are faring.
am confident that the trthesmsn VIII
have 70 md q warm reception"
Yet this, his first prophecy. was
wrong. vor. where the last foothu
faded into .Se blue. IN a little dry
gully face down n the dry pit that
he had scooped with his fingers. they
found the skeleton OF a man beside
that Of a horse The Singers clutched
a pockesboo6
Winton detached Il from the dead
mans grasp and opened II. Inside was
a single envelope with a name On Il.
Within the envelope was a small stone.
The man had been Van Worst Tie
pebble was the big diamond
WInton sat down beside the skele-
ton. and his shattered ner1 IS gave wev
II last BE burst Into helpless }aug
fer The irony OF the situation was
700 much for him.
The outburst Gained him. When he
arose be felt as II TIE return u the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
Prize Legion Band Is
Much in Limelight

Friends Of the prIze-winning Amerl-
can Legion post band Of Sioux City.
Ia, may now hear their favorites on
the photograph.
The band has made two records, one
Of the famous American Legion march.
"Armistice Day Forever the compost
tion of Berry J. Sisk, an Iowan. and
the American Aviation March" Tn
der Director Johnson the band has
been playing for records. broadcasting
over the radio. and nlaying program
concerts throughout Iowa and nearby
states. The band won first prize in
New Orleans and was awarded second
at san Francisco. II is composed en-
tlrely Of Legion men, and represents
the Monahan post. one of the strongest
in the department of Iowa.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17

I'VE are safe, dearest 2" he said
and tried 20 make his tone as hopeful
as one could VINO was trapped IN the
bowels of the earth.
She put her arms about him In q
manner indicative Of complete conf
dence. And with Sheila beside aim.
Winton felt that nothing mauered
Re must nave slept for some time
later opening bis eyes IN lncredalous
selfd.strust, he discovered a CLEAN o.
dsyiighl far beneath bin
"SAeila ]" he whispered.
He felt her stir beside him. swim
ton E" she murmHrei
"L0oE fe said pointing
Against the tiny patch Of light he
saw her face, and the look on it told
him tlat. what he had hidden from her
she had concealed from him.
"Shella, you have sleptT
mot very much. Winton dearl"
"YOu knew our dangerT'
4 had you Winton." she answered
with supreme confidence.
He raised her hands 70 his lips
awed by her courage and faith.
They began following the track
down toward the patch OF light It
was hardly more than an earth-hole In
the mountain, but freedom was not far
away. And at last they emerged upon
the steep hillside and understood the
nature Of their location.
The whole OF the mountain was
honeycombed with assures. In the
course Of ages. as these crumbled
away. and the boulders above fell I'M
der the pressure Of the whole mass.
tunnels had been formed. The road
which they had traversed had been ac-
tually a continuation OF the pass al
the end Of the valley OK bones. and
had once been open TO the sky.
But what gave Wlnton the greatest
confidence was The discovery that this
was the only pass through the solid
mountain wall. which extended for sew
erol miles In either direction. To at
tack them the Hotgpntots would have
10 make almost a days derour. And
there was not the least likelihood that
they would do this They had nothing
20 gain by pursuing them, now that
De Witt was dead
The sun was rising when they
reached the plains. The stony desert
lay all about them, but they quenched
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
TnfensiUe Treatment
of Civic Questions

A bureau TO provide intensive treat
ment Of the civic and community ques-
lions affecting the American Legion
has been made part Of the activities
Of national headquarters of the organi-
cation.
The work win be under direct charge
Of the Americanis1 commission of the
Legion. and will Immediately begin ex-
tension OF the work among the 1900
posts and 1000 units Of the organiza-
ton scattered throughout the nation
and in several foreign countries.
AID and direction will be given posts
in development ~ their towns and
cities, Of playground and recreadonal
work. wider use of the schools as com
munlty centerS, formation q boy aud
girl scout troops. and in every other
constructive activity for community
Improvement This work was author
lzed by an addition to the American
ism program passed at the San Fran.
cisco convention Of she organization.
"Your Post and Your Town" is the
title Of a booklet which viii be issued
by the Ameriganism commission, snd
which IS designed, not as a manual
Of procedure. but as examples Of tire
successes and failures Of other Legion
groups.
Cooperation of the Playground and
Recreation Association Of America and
Community Service. Inc. has been &C
corded the Legion 10 this work.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
To Probe Cases of Men
in Penal Institutions

Among recent departments of the
American Legion to begin surveys OF
PENAL institutions in their states, with
a view Of segregation Of mentally I'M
balanced from ordinary criminals, are
ssachusetts and Indiana.
Tie survey was authorized by the
national organization following dis
closures in Wisconsin that a large per
cent Of ex-service men confined in the
penltentiarles were sufferers from
mental arrangement. and were con-
fined IN ordinary institutions, not re-
ceiving treatment for this disability
This survey was iustigated by Gov
ernor Blaine Of Wisconsin on sugges-
ton Of F. Ryan Duffy, now national
vice commander IF the Legion. and
called national attention 10 the prob
lem Immediately surveys under d.
rection Of the Legion were started in
half a dozen states. with the result
that many former service men are
now receiving treatment for some dis
ability incurred il war.
In Massachusetts where the survey
was ordered by Department Com
mander Clarence r. Edwards. it has
been determined that there are 400
veterans now at Deer island, num-
her Of whom may be transferred to
some institution for treatment. De
partment Commander A. E. Ball Of In
diana has arranged to make the sur
vey in his state one OF the most com
prehensive yet attempted, as the case
Of every ex-service man found In
prison win be reviewed in attempts TO
settle claims and nav adjustments.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17

ment for the soldiers. sailors and ma
rines received but scant attention by
those engrossed with the heavy study
of writing a constitution for a state
that was doing business under provi-
sions made by a past generation.
AS the election drew near an under
cover effort was made to defeat the
amendment for the soldiers. 1t brought
a scathing statement from G. H. Scru-
ton of SedalIa, Mo. district committee
man Of the American Legion. and
fighter for the Legion in peace with the
same do-or-die punch that lie showed
In France. The statement was issued
the evening before the election. Il
was sent broadcast through the state.
the metropolitan newspapers giving 1t
tirst-page prominence.
Scruton said:
"Rumor has reached this city that
sample ballots being distributed in
larger cities do not suggest support of
amendment No. 4, which provides for
the payment Of the state bonus TO
those soldiers who did not participate
in the original appropriation because
the funds were exhausted before their
names were reached.
Former service men here and in
neighboring communities in this part
Of the state appeal to the voters Of St.
Louis 10 vote for this amendment. It
is right and just and fair. It's defeat
would be stain on the good name Of
the state of Missouri
The amendment carried by 65,964
majority
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
Correct

In a public school recently the chm.
dren were called upon 10 write an es-
say and a the apI ointed time little
Hugh submitted an efgusion on the
ark. In which he made the statement
that Noah fshed one lay for about
ave minutes.
When the teacher looked over the
composition she was not a little pug.
zled. She couldn't understand why
ANYBODY fond OF piscatorial sport
should give NJ In SO short a time
Hugh" she remarked. looking up
from the essay. you say thar Noah
fshed for only Eve minutes
Because. was the prompt explaua-
ton Of Hugh. "he didn't have but
two worms -Harper's
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
Nature Assisted

Time seems 80 have touched your
wife lightly. ola man
Don't FOO yourself It's ths beau
y specialists vac have been doing
the touching - American Legion
Weeklt
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
GROCERIES AND FEEDn
MAY SATISFY MORE
THAN ONE HUNGER

Girls who want to succeed in t-a
ness frequently ask whether bos.-
ing isn't a blind alley occggsaa1
whether once proved dependable
handling details. they won't be szas.s
ed to content themselves with he a--
t. things as long as they work Ind
other girls. hunting an excuse. e.a
for going in search of the ron 9,e
success that they think to fnd in s
big city, insist that "workiz. 4
father never gcts you anywhere. IT +
your father and mother can't 4
seem TO learn that you're grown h
if you're a girl"
Yet father may be in his OWE 3.
Portable fashion, a capitalist as
to choose for daughter business n
nections and short cuts TO an es FL
lished place, that not one wage "a raes
in 10000 finds. And the task Of 4l3
ming fathers confidence by hard III
plus some clever craftsmanship. Is.
we may believe the daughters I'll
have tried it, just the same s9ra (
work plus craftsmanship that's n
quired TO get ahead on any job. A
It's the story Of the bookkeeper h
the story OF the daughter en- Il
fathers business that is indica Ia
a dignified letter head reading:
I.R. LEONARD
Dealer In
GROCERIES AND FEED
Sullivan, Indiana
After graduation" write, II
Leonard, Il accepted a p5s.uoa
bookkeeper and clerk in nay Il
grocery store. Soon he beganA
sulting me on minor details and
agement. Then he turned the
over TO re TO manage. Later.
ing 10 retire from active busiues
sold it to me. Now I own auiH
ate one of the largest grocery
in southern Indiana.
81 recommend bookkeeping
management, and saving till
90 into business for herself
young woman who has a talent
tail or for management. She 4
coed and enjoy her work. CT
Miss Leonard.
a clean grocery store, wit
ages all in an orderly row. wild
displayed to the best advant
the fragrant odor of good coli
above it all, ought to appeaE
housewifely instincts Q, any
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
TAKING the Chance

Father-Didn't tell you net TO LEI
me catch you doing that again7
Little WllHe-Yes, sir
Father-T Then vhy di5 you De ,hati
Little Willie Because Z dttr shfpF
thar yop would catch us
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
CINNAMON AND BIZ

Once there was held a 1
of clever business women. /
troit, Cleveland, Seattle. NeI
elsewhere they hobnobbedf
oped temporary factions
onlsms. Many big" womef
from the crowd.
One Of them was partioH
ing looking. She wore bro
brown, but "the vivid Oh
mon and bronze" as som
Sports coat. dinner dt
dress. all carried the sa
clothes spoke of money.
of that sophisticated
makes a woman look
100 yards away.
By and by some of
Gus got closer to the
age was apparently Il
Her coloring was the
and be intensified by
brown flannel and br
"She runs a book
$4,000 a year was
information that We
"Sbe's very sure
In the least snipp.
contributed.
And did you aes
bonds were pledge e =
session she just ll's
head up her sta
other Miss Gossip
introduced e.
Coffee proved. a
but not snippy. z a'
mother ana siste
5OlmiIe drive % Is
and she had
amused. That I
ing many acc
fashion. r.s
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-05-17
Work of the Legion

JEy Robert n StandeId. United
states Senator from Oregon-}
TO me the most impressive
work of the American legion
has been in the discharge Of its
duties towards the disabled COM
rade Because Of its energy and
devotion to this work the many
great difficulties surrounding II
have been solved Much credit
fer the conception az our pres
ent laws in this direction Is due
20 your organization. So too.
has the Legion progressed with
its wonderful work ia the re-
hahiIitauon of the veterans Of
the great war. and its program
II Americanizaton cannot helm
but leave a feeling Of security ia
the minds ard hearts OF those
who love America and respect
her institutions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-02
Dexter
Literary Club Meets

Much business was conducted at
the annual meeting of the Dexter
Woman's Literary club Wednesday
afternoon, Mrs. Sue Hale presiding.
An invitation was extended by Mrs.
Grace Packard, to her summer cot
tage. Moosehorn Lodge. on the shore
of Lake Wassookeag. for the annual
field day, July 9.
The nominating committee through
It's chairman. reporter the following
list OF officers, which were elected for
the coming year: Mrs. Gertrude Wal
dron, president; Mrs. Clara Whitney.
vice president; Mrs. Madeline Has
kell. secretary; Mrs. Maud Sheph erd.
treasurer; advisory committee. Mrs
Sue Hale and Mrs. Marion Plouff.
After a brief recess, the newly
elected vice president, Mrs. Gertrude
Waldron. took the chair. On motion
OF Mrs. Maud Shepherd a rising yote
or thanks was extended to the re
tinng officers. Then opened a gen
eral discussion of next years work.
1t was voted to appropriate $50 for
lectures. Also to four. social after
moons. Mrs. Sue Hale was elected
a delegate to the fall meeting OF the
state federation to be held in Port
land, Sept. 1880 and Oct. 1-2. and
Mrs. Clara Whitney as alternate. II
was voted to send flowers to an hon.
orary member. Mrs. Frances Brad.
bury, who Is III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-02
Chicago Produce Market

SnlCaSO, May J..
With purchases of wheat here for
mills the best in some weeks and with
new private crop estimates bullish, the
wheat market today scored "a moderate
advance. Prices closed firm 39a to 3@
SC net higher. May l.O3s to 1883 a /. O4
and July 1.O5s to LOG. Corn finished
at &c on to &c gain, oats at &c decline
10 &c advance. AMI provisions showing
a rist of &c to 10c.
Notwithstanding that deliveries on
May wheat contracts today-3,S51 900
bushels-were a good deal heavier than
had been expected. the market display
ed an upward tendency soon after the
opening, and although prices then for a
while became easier. the advance was
resumed in the last hour, with consid-
cradle buying of. July here against
sales at Winnepeg. Sentiment was
more or less influenced by word that
millers' buying in Chicago aggregated
$4,000 bushels and by gossip that l.
in Chicago on May contracts would be
shipped to eastern mills.
Besides, according to leading crop
expert the domestic spring wheat acre
aye inns season has been reduced to
16. 100000 acres. the smallest total since
1897 Unofficial crop figures issued to.
day suggested a domestic winter wheat
yield Of 560,000,000 bushels, about 12,-
200, 600 bushels less than was harvested
hand that Canada and Argentine offer
ings at Liverpool were dearer, that
Germany was In need Of much wheat,
and that the 1923 wheat crop in France
had been greatly overestimated.
In corn as we'll as in wheat large de-
liveries on May contracts failed to
have much effect, as the grain went
into strong hands. Oats met with good
demand on all setbacks
An advance in hog values gave the
provision market a lift. Provision de-
liYeries were considered small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-02
Philathea Children,s PARTY

The ladies of the First Philathea
class of the Federated church re-
Gently gave a delightful party to
children of ten years and younger
of the members. The affair was
held in the church parlors and was
directed by Mrs. Jessie Kennison,
Mrs. Daisy D. Merrill and Mrs. EN-
ma Martin. There were twenty
four children. twelve Philatheas and
four guests in attendance.
The following much enjoyed pro-
gram was presented: Piano dSet.
Sally Marston and Elizabeth SWEET:
Rotations, Jason Morrill,, Jr., Marie
Stevens, Charles Whitney, Eleanor
Thurlow, Fayette Whitney, Rachel
Whitney; piano solo. Carolyn Me-
Allister; Rotations, Leslie Whitney,
Waldron Kennison. Mrs. Merrill,
who is the superintendent of the
Federated Kindergarten entertained
the children by telling them stories,
after which games were played and
jolly time had by the children. Ice
cream cones and candy kisses were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-02
Chicago Cattle Market

SHlcagO, May i.
CATTLE-.Receipts 5000: practically
and desirable heifers rs higher; spots
considerably more: most grades beef
steers and yearlings showing advance
lower grades fat she stock and can
ners and cutters rather slow, steady:
top matured steers 12.00; numerous
loads 11:00@11.75; bulk fed offerings
500 @ HOO; light grass Texans down
ward to 7;25 and below: best yearlings
Il2S; bulk fat COWS s:5097.50;: beef
heifers mostly S.s0gS.25; few bologna
pulls above 4.s0 early: most bolognas
butcher bulls in active demand; most
vealers averaging 100 pounds and be-
low 1.00@7.50; ~weightier kind 5000
$50: few choice handy weights upward
to $50 and better; stockers and feeders
strong to % higher; meaty weighty
feeders upward to 1925 on country ac-
count; bulk stockers and feeders 6.75u
HoGs-Receipts $4,000; uneven, s to
10 higher: desirable grades showing
most advance; light lights 10 to is
sigher: closed slow: bulk good and
choice ESQ to s08-pound butchers 7.s56
1.fb; top 7.so; bulk desirable lSp to e25-
pound weight 7.e5@7.40; bettef grades
lao to 15o-pound average largely 6.75 a
!.10; bulk packing sows 6.65 @s.S5; kill
ing pigs unchanged; bulk good and
choice 100 to 130-pound average GOO @
s.4S; estimated holdover 1000.
generally strong to rs higher; sheep
steady: bulk desirable fat wooded
lambs 16.2501s.s5: top 1855: bulk bet
ter grades clipped lambs 14.0eEi14.Ss:
top 1915; best fat wooded ewes $50:
top clipped $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-02

FURNISHED to the Kennebec Jour-
nal through the. courtesy of J. A.
Carnage & Co.. Of Augusta and
Waterville.
Washington, May 1.-Production
of passenger automobiles rose to
336,363 vehicles in February, es-
tablishing a new seasonal record for
the industry according to an an
nouncement by the U. s. Department
of Commerce. In no other February
in history has production been as
high. in only two other months has
output been greater, May 1923 when
production was the largest ever
i.nown for any month. 350,410 cars,
and in June of the same year when
337. 1862 cars were turned out.
Auto manufacturers this year will
turn out at least 100000 vehicles,
trade reports indicate, or about