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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
A UNIQUE TRIBUTE

An eloquent and at the same time a unique
tribute is paid to Abraham Lincoln, the Great
Emancipation, by DR.. Hubert Work, secretary of
the interior, in an unusual article entitled: Lin
coin; An Agent of The Divine Plan," in the Feb
ruary number of the National Republic.
Perhaps Mr.. Work drew his inspiration from
the beautiful Lincoln Memorial which is within
plain view of his office window in Washington.
In conclusion, Mr.. Work says of the great war
president:
1T may be that we are purpOsely limited in
vision so that we may measure only that which
is human. Our minds wander if we attempt to
discover the border line of the spirit as they do
when we ourselves approach it. Otherwise we
might attribute to Abraham Lincoln a divinity
designed as an instrument to meet human needs.
Or it may be we are yet so near to him that we
cannot see him, or because the manner of his
death, although it broke the heart of a nation,
was less tragic than a crucifixiOn. do not know.
But he did impIant beliefs in Immortality in the
human heart as no other man save the lowly
Nazarine.
Perhaps it was Lincoln's likeness to our human
equation, and because of it's limitations, that we
cannot understand his spiritual relations. That
belief which asserts the divinity of Christ to be
one of degree only and that the spirit of God is
within us is not without it's appeal, and the life
of the Great Emancipation would support it.
"The silent figure of a president of the United
States, Obscured from public gaze by the draperies
of a pulpit, seeking courage and inspiration from
the prayers of the church when the crisis of a
civil war pended, was not far removed from the
Master in the garden of Gethsemane.
1.-TWO thousand years from now, when human
traits attributed to Abraham Lincoln and regarded
as frailties have been forgotten, then the world
may see him also as an agent of the Divine plan"
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
BACK TO THE FARM

In spite of many gloomy predictions about the
farmer, made in some instances by professional
POLITICAL refOrmers, there is an apparent trend
towards return to the farm on the part of country
folk who were drawn to the cities during the de-
preston in the farming industry.
This information comes to us from the National
Association of Real Estate Boards which recently
completed its fourth annual survey of farm
market conditions in the United States. The
results of the survey are based on reports of 127
communities in the United States and Canada.
The reports show, among other things, that prices
of farm lands, although exhibiting a tendency to
advance, are fairly stable at a level below that Of
1920 but above that Of 1914. It is stated that
there is a greater optimism among farmers than
was evidenced at this time last year, with a cor
responding increase in credit facilities.
Of the 1877 communities which replied, accord
ing to the farm report, Sc per cent declared the
farm real estate market more active than last
year; % per cent asserted it was about the same,
and only Is per cent noted a condition not so good
as in 1926. The best ~farmsmarkets were reported
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

combat, but extended through a whole
campaign. The meetings were held
In the open air, for no hall was large
enough to accommodate the immense
crowds that assembled at each place
to hear the discussion. The speeches
were published in all the principal
newspapers Of the country and were
eagerly read by a majority Of the
voters in the United States. The at
tentiOn Of the people vas thus ar
rested and the whole nation was
aroused on this one vital question Of
the day IS it had never been before.
Douglas secured the immediate OBJ
ject Of the contest In retaining his
seat in the United States senate; but
the vigorous logic, the honesty and
sincerity and the great intellectual
powers exhibited by Lincoln prepared
the way for his nomination and cleo
ton to the Presidency two years later
which was really the goal of Doug
las ambition and the ultimate object
Of the LincOln-D Douglas debate.
Douglas Patriotism.
It is a touching incident and happily
illustrates the patriotism that inspired
both Of these statesmen, widely as
they differed in political policy and
keen as had been their rivalry, just
as loon as the life Of the republic was
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
HOME GROWN THIEVES
From the Helena independent

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At least a considerable percentage of the chill
dren who prove dishonest when they come in con-
tact with life get their early training in that dir
ection in their homes, asserts DR.. Thomas V.
Moore, psychiatrist of Washington, D. C. To sup
port his claim DR.. Moore recently gave the Amer
lean Association for the Advancement of Science
a summary of some of the ways in which home
influences may develop dishonesty in children.
Parents who believe that this assertion cannot
possibly refer to them might do well to consider
the list of parental shortcomings which follows
The parent who, perhaps from a false idea
OF economy, never gives a child any spending
money.
The parent who talks openly before the
children Of unpaid debts.
The parent who continually talks before the
children of the good things of this life and
holds up money, place, position, station, pleas
ures as the only objects of human ambition.
The parent who has no religion and gives
the children no moral principles.
TIL parent who perhaps through poverty.
sends the child to steal coal from a neighbor-
ing car on a sidetrack.
The parent who sends the little boy or girl
to steal money from a drunken fathers
pockets.
The parent who steals himself and brings
home the product of stealing.
The parent who does not became the COM
paniOn and guide Of the child as the child
grows to maturity.
Probably no parents are guilty of all Of these
errors in training of our children, as listed bv
DR.. Moore. But how many parents can 90 over
the list and feel entirely certain that they are in
no way guilty Of any one Of these shortcomings
Those who can deserve classification as first class
parents, whether one agrees with Or. Moore oil
every detail Of his list and the probable results
or not.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

in the North Central and Central Eastern sections
of the country, and the Mountain and Pacific
states.
The report adds that the most important reason
given by purchasers for buying farms was the
acquiring of a rome and the carrying on of a
farming business, while the second declared
reason was the expectation that farm land values
are due to increase and that the purchase of such
lands now is a good investment.
All kinds of opinions have been expressed as
to how the farmer is getting along and whether
his condition is improving or otherwise. This
report on the sale of farm lands should furnish
pretty good evidence. If the buying of farm
lands is on the upgrade, as the report indicates,
there is basis for assuming that the farmers con-
dition, generally, is improving. Nothing succeeds
like success, and people won't return from the
cities to the farms unless they believe that in
rural communities they have a better chance.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
NOT A SPENDTHRIFT NATION

In 1926, American savings banks gained nearly
100000 depositors and $1,562, 100000 in de-
pOsits. There are now DC, 1872 900 depositors, with
$24,6 96, $4,000 in deposits.
New England has the largest percentage of
depOsitOrs, with the highest per capita deposits
nearly $500 to the person. In contrast, New
Mexico has but $40 to the inhabitant, and Texas
only $31.
Some of this apparent difference in savings is
merely a difference in investment habits, and does
not represent actual conditions of prosperity. But
everywhere the saving habit grows; the vast
volume of funds shows that the country is amaz-
ingly prosperous and that it has formed the saving
habit and found it good.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
KEEPING TAB ON x

Enterprising, Observation-Disclosures officials
would rather advocate some new taxes than ac-
complish retrenchment.
New taxes mean more jobs and more power in
the hands of officials, who now levy upon every
thing from birth to death, marriage, and registra-
ton of cats and dogs.
A private secretary is needed to take care of
the average business mans tax problems, to say
nothing of a financial agent to provide money.
Experts are employed by many firms whose
business it is to say when this tax, or that tax,
shall be paid, and how much.
The man who has nothing, of course, is not
troubled with these little details, but he pays
his share of the taxes just the same. He should
not forget that when he votes on tax-increasing
bills.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11
Lincoln Douglas
Debate Greatest
In Our History

Lincoln first attracted national at
tention in the LincOln-D Douglas debate
in 1858. Concerning this debate a
writer who heard it says: "BOth with
reference to the ability Of the speak
ers and its influence upon opinion and
events, 1t was unQuestiOnably the most
important in American history; that
the speeches Of Lincoln, published, cir
culated and read throughout the free
states, did more than any other agency
in creating public opinion which pre-
pared the way for the overthrow Of
slavery" It was in speeches in that
debate that Lincoln made frequent use
Of the declaration that ga house di-
vided against itself shall not stand"
a declaration that is both scriptural
and self-evident in the application
made by Lincoln: 81 believe this gov
eminent cannot endure permanently
half slave and half free. I do not
expect the house to fall, but I do
expect it will cease to be divided.
1t will become all one thing or the
other. Either the opponents Of slav-
cry will arrest the further spread of
it and place it where the public mind
shall rest in the belief that it is in
the course Of ultimate extinction. or
its advocates will push it forward IN
til it becomes alike lawful in all the
states, old as well as new, north as
well as south" The position Of Doug
las on the question Of slavery was one
OF Indifference. In his speeches he
severely criticized the declaration Of
Lincoln and his application Of a
"hOuse divided against itself" Doug
las advocated with all his power the
doctrine Of popular sovereignty"-a
proposition which, as quantity put by
Lincoln, meant that eff one man
chooses to enslave another no third
man has a right to object"
Both Giants IN Intellect.
At the time Of this memorable dis
cussion both Lincoln and Douglas
were In the full maturity Of their
powers, says a writer in the Indianap-
oils News, Douglas being at the age
OF fOrty-ive years and Lincoln four
years his senior. Douglas had long
been recognized as an able and pOpu-
lar speaker. In congress and in the
United States senate he had been ac-
custOmed to meet the abiest debaters
Of the state and nation. His friends
Insisted that never, either ia conflict
with 9 single opponent, or when re-
polling the assaults Of a whole party
had he ever been discounted. his
manner was bold. vigorous and ag-
gressive. He was ready and fluent
in language. elegant in diction, fertile
IN resources and especially familiar
with political history. Lincoln was
at that time a trained speaker, having
c~Ontended successfully at the bar, IN
the legislature and Ia the congress,
and before the people with the ablest
men Of the West-includlng Douglas.
with whom he always rather sought
than avoided q discussion.
Such were the champions who en-
gagged Ia that famous discussion be-
fore the people Of Illinois. with the
whole nation as spectators and audi
ence. the political questions then pend
ing-especially the vital question re-
lating TO slavery. Il vas not Q single
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

viz ted The dr. napolis. Gin
ciLnSd, Co.. .,se'7nd. Pitts
burgh, an: J,ner . 3cea g. lae last
on his jOrTne! r Sol 'aghel
Washington journey r. Occ Il
about ten days, marked by OflcleI re-
ceptiOns and great crowds Of people.
anxious to see and hear the man upon
whom the destinies Of the country de-
pended. Every word Of the President
elect on this journey was carefully
scanned for some light by which to
read the troubled and uncertain fu-
ture. Measuring his words with IN
usual caution, he avoided any an
nOuncement Of policy, but the coun-
try was nevertheless able to read be-
tween the lines that It had made 40
mistake in the man to whom It had
confded the preservation Of the gov
eminent.
Pathetic Leave Taking.
Nothing In the history Of Lincoln is
more pathetic than the scene Of his
departure from Springfield on the
morning of February IL, 1861, when
he babe farewell to his old friends
and neighbors. The scene is thus de-
scribed by LincOln's biographer:
"A thrOng of at least a thousand Of
LincOln's friends and neighbOrs had
gathered at the dingy little railroad
station at Springfield to bid him good
by. It was a cloudy, stormy morn
ing, which served to add gloom and
depression to their spirits. The leave
taking became a scene Of subdued
anxiety, almost Of solemnity. Mr..
Lincoln took a position in the waiting
room where his friends filed past him
often merely pressing his hand In ST
lent emotion. The half-hnished cere-
mony was broken by the ringing bell
and rushing train. The crowd closed
about the railroad car into which the
President-elect and his party had en-
tered. Then came the central Incl
dent Of the morning. Once more the
bell gave notice Of starting, but the
conductor paused with his hand lifted
to the bell rope. Mr.. Lincoln ap-
peared on the platform Of the a and
raised his hand to command attention.
The bystanders barred their heads to
the falling snowhakes and standing
thus his nelghbOrs heard his voice for
the last time in the city Of his home"
May Have Feresoen Fate.
LincOln's farewell address to his
Springfield neighbOrs Is expressed in
words so chaste and pathetic that e
reads as II he already felt the tragic
shadow Of fOrecasting fate. mo One,'
he said, "can realize the sadness feel
at this parting. I now leave, not know.
ing when or whether ever may re-
turn. l go to assume a task more diff
hcult than any that has devolved upon
any chief executive since washington.
Without the assistance Of that Divine
Being who ever attended him I cannot
succeed-With that assistance I can
not fan. Trusting in Him who can 60
with me ana remain with you, and be
everywhere for good. let us confident
" hope that all win be well. TO His
care I commend you, az I hope IN your
prayers you viii commend nae. I bid
you IN anectionate farewell" And as
he waved his hand Ia farewell to the
old home. to which he was never to
return, the fervent response from
many Of his old friends: eood bless
ana keep you God protect you They
were "sorrowing most Of Ga for the
words he spake.n Impressed with 6
feeling that they would see his fack
40 more
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

menaced they joined hands to shield
and save the country they both loved.
When Abraham Lincoln walked out
to the east steps Of the capitol to
deliver his inaugural address and take
the oath Of ONCE as President OF the
United States-facing a great crowd
Of people, among whom were many
who would gladly have taken his life
the man who accompanied him and
who stood close by his side, the man
who was the FIRST ts take his hand
and pledge his unqualified support
Ia the great task Lincoln had assumed
as President Of a distracted country,
was Senator Stephen A. Douglas. IN
fortunately for the country. Douglas
died a few months later-June 8, 1851
and the cause Of the Union and sup
port Of the administration vas Dc.
prived Of his great influence.
III response to invitations Eincolu
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

Congressman Upshaw says that by ignoring the Vol
stead act New York has seeded from the Union. Maybe
that's why a lot Of New Workers thought they were voting
for Al Smith for president last November.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

Remember the good old days when the only persons
on the baseball field ever accused Of being crooked were
the umpires?
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

A physician says that the lipsticks the girls use at
tract microbes. Especially the kind with wide pants
and patent leather hair.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-11

Gene Tunney has signed to fight for a million dollars,
which Is more money than we got for winning the World
War.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
SPECIAL MUSIC TO
FEATURE ST. MARKS

Program Arranged for Sunday
: Morning and Evening.
"A special program of music will
be rendered at st. Marks Church
Sunday morning and evening by
the large vested choir under the
direction Of Edwin r. Wilson, choir
director and organist. The pro-
gam:
At II A. NJ.
venite, by Russell.
TIE Deum. in G, Matthews.
Jubilate Dec, Goss
Anthem. 20, Lord, Our Governor"
Gadsby.
AT 7.45 P. NJ.
~rhe service will be known as
Choir Night, when a full choral
service will be rendered.
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, in
B fiat, Stamford.
solo, 20 Lord God of Abraham,
by James Kirkpatrick, Jr.
Anthem, GLORIA in Excelsis, .
: Twelfth Mass, Mozart.
duartet, Now the Day Is over"
Barnaby.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
WESLEY M. {. CHURCH.
Rev. Franklin Haley, Pastor,

Sunday, May 8. Mothers Day.
$50 A. NJ, Glass meeting, Levi Hew
lit. leader.
1890 A. NJ, sermon by the pastor.
Our Debt to Motherhood"
1145. Sunday School.
Z F. NJ, Epworth League.
p. NJ, Church evening service
Sermon by the pastor, Remember
Lots Wife" Special service, special
music.
Wear a flower in memory Of Mother
or place a plant in the church as q
memorial.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
Honor Mothers
with Services
Appropriate Programs To Fea-
ure Programs in City
Churches Sunday
FLOWERS. GIFTS GIVEN

Mothers viii be honored in
church and home Sunday as
Mothers Day is observed
Flowers, candy, and gifts will be
given to her. Each son and
daughter viii. if they are living
away, in every possible case return
to again greet and fete her.
Churches and organizations have
prepared interesting programs in
honor of the day. The w. C. T. o.,
local union meeting in the hall or
North Main street this afternoon,
has arranged a special program
with Mrs. Sadie Wood in charge.
Practically every pastor in the
city and on the Mainland has
selected as his topic for Sunday
one that has a Mothers day
appeal In the majority of cases
sfIcial programs have been ar
ranged by the ministers.
In the First Baptist church, Rev.
G. Woodvine Ball, pastor, and the
Senior and Junior choirs, will give !
Mothers Day Songalogue,
Mothers of Men," at night, start
ing at 7.45 o'clock. The story and |
lyrics, which are declared to be |
helpful and interesting, were
Written by the Rev. George orlia
Webster, and the music, consisting |
of choruses, duets, solos and
male quartet. was written by I. H.
Meredith and Grant CoIdfax
Tnllar.
The thoughts suggested by
Mothers day are brought out in
very pleasing way, and large
is expected TO enjoy the
program.
In the Salem NJ. E. church Rev
S. Monroe Van SAINT has arranged
for a special Mothers day service
by mothers during the
There will be hymns,
special music, and a solo by Milton
Huckel, my Mothers Old Bible is
True" All attending service either
or night will receive a
white flower in honor of Mother.
In the morning the pastor will
preach on the topic, what Makes |
a Real Home"
Mothers Day services viii be in
charge of the Westminster Guild
Of the First Presbyterian church,
Rev. T. M. Simanton, pastor, Sun
day morning. The topic for the |
evening service will be, 1.-THE |
Woman Who Painted Her Face"
.Our Debt to Motherhood" will |
be the sermon topic of Rev. Frank
lin Haley, pastor of the Wesley |
NJ. E. church, Sunday morning. All |
have been requested to wear a
flower in memory of Mother, or
to~place plant in the church as a
In the Mt. Pleasant NJ P.
church, Rev. w. E. Petit, pastor,
tie sermon topic will be, Mothers
Religion" There will be special
music.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL.

Cor. Verona and Franklin Aves.
Rev. Daniel G. Mackinnon, S. T. D.,
Rector.
Serevices Sunday, May s, as follows;
A. NJ, Holy Communion.
1000 A NJ. Church School.
II AN. Morning prayer and sermon
6.45 L. NJ. Young Peoples Fellow
ship.
This service will be the monthly
choir night, when an elaborate pro-
gram will be rendered. Edwin r. VII
son. organist and choir master.
All seats free and the public cor
daily invited to all services Of this
church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06

Junior League service every Tuesday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock, under the di-
rection of Mrs Walter II. OFT.
Church PRAYER service Wednesday
evening at 7.i5.
Sunday, May -. Fathers Day
MT. PLEASANT M. p. CHURCH
Cor. Main St. and Reading Ave-
Rev. w. (. Petset. Pastor.
$50 a. m. Glass meeting.
1890 a. m. Sermon.
2.30 D. m. Sabbath School
e45 Z. NJ, c. T., Prayer service.
100 r. NJ. Service.
Wednesday Evening Prayer aervice,
an
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
SALEM M. E. CHURCH.
S. Monroe Van SAINT. Pas4nr

MOTHERS DAY SERVICES
1920 A. NJ, morning worship and
sermon by the pastor Subject, What
Makes a Real Home" Singing by the
children's vested choir
1l.45 A. NJ, Church School. II. A.
Stanton, Supt. Glasses for all Mems
class in recreation room, John S. Wea-
yer, teacher.
7.45 r.. NJ. Mothers Day service,
cial music. Solo by Milton duckel,
My Mothers Old Bible Is True"
Everyone who attends morning or
night will receive a white flower in
honor of Mother
Regular appointments for the week
Sunday morning, May -, automo-
bile service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06

hood. Speaker. Rev. Thomas Cross.
u. p, Of Chelsea Baptist Church, At
lantic City.
Tuesday, orchestra at p. NJ.
Wednesday, Junior choir at p. M:
prayer service at 7.45; senior choir at
8.45 p NJ
Friday Boy Scouts, p. NJ.
Strangers and visitors are heartily
invited to all services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev I. NJ. SIn1anfon. Pasfnr-

1890 A. NJ, daylight saving time
Mothers Day services will be in
charge of the Westminster Guild,
There will be special music.
sermon subject, Some Attributes of
God.
~ o'clock. Sunday School
z p. NJ, Christian Endeavor, subject
Ideal Home Life" leader, Edith Nor
ell.
8P. NJ. sermon, THE Woman Who
Painted Her Face"
Wednesday at 8 r. NJ, prayer ser
vice. subject. "Lowly Service"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
@. WoodvIne Ball. Pastor.

Cor. Pleasant Ave. and N First st.
Services for week of May 8.
Divine worship, 1890 A. M. and 7.45
III. NJ daylight saving time); Bible
SCHOOL at 11.45 A. NJ; Y. Z. S. c. T.,
at r. NJ.
krhe pastor win preach Morning
sssbject, 1.-THE Enthroned Mother" In
The evening the pastor and choirs will
give Mothers Day songalogue, en-
ti6led. Mothers Of Men" Story and
lyrics by Rev. Geo. Orlia Webster;
nrasie by T. Fl. Meredith and Grant
Coifax Tullar.
Monday, at P. NJ. Mems Brother
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-05-06
soMERs POINT CHURCHES.
BETHANY M. p.

BETHANY NJ. p.
Rev. r.. c. Phillips, Pastor.
Sunday Services:
$50 q. M, Junior CHRISTIAN hnuea-
vor.
1000 a. M. Sunday School.
HOO a. M, Worship and sermon:
tbs D. M, Senior Christian En-.
745 D. l., worahip and sermon.
Wednesday, 7.45 p. NJ, mid-week
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
The Christian Science Church VIII
hold services in Silver Moon HAN
every Sunday morning at IL O'Clock.
BAPTIST CHAPEL.
Rev. C. jacques, Pastor.
Sunday services:
s p. M. Sermon.
preaching, 11.30 a. m.
GRACE LUTHERAN.
Pulpit filed by Philadelphia Board
of Missions.
Sunday services in Silver Moon
$50 D. m, Sunday School.
7.30 D. M. Worship and sermon.
ST. JOSEPH'S CHAPEL.
Rev. Thomas r. Blake, Rector.
Services 80 follows:
Glasses Saturday afternoon at z.3U.
Mass, s a. M, Sunday.
1000 a. m, Sunday School
1890 q. M. Sermon.