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PAGE FOUS MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 1927. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL reenwoo epartaient! Prepared in the Interest of the People of Greenwood and Surrounding Vicinity Andrew Stephens and family cf Hamlin, Mo., were guests for a few days during the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Apphum. Glen Peters departed early last week for Lnicoln where he entered the state university and expects tc take the entire course in the Institu tion. Fred Emmett and wife of Lincoln were spending last Sunday at their friends C. E. Calfee and family, and -where all enjoyed the visit very much. Norman Peters, who underwent an operation at a hospital at Lincoln last week, is so a far improved that he was able to return home during the past week. County Constable Thomas Svoboda of Plattsmouth was a piistor in Greenwood on last Wednesday, hav ing some legal papers to serve or. parties in this vicinity. Fred Brown on last Tuesday nighl went to Nebraska City, there he se cured a load of very fine peachef which he brought to Greenwood for the canning of the people here. Urban Rouse who assists ai me Greenwood oil station is during the odd time painting his house, am' firmly believes in the adage that a good coat of paint is a good insur ance. O. F. Peters and wife have been visiting in Omaha for some days past and also wh.-re Mr. Peters is doing some painting nt the home of his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Jor.rp. Omar Yardley and the family were visiting at the home of the mother of Mr. Yardley for a short time. They drove to the eastern side of the coun ty where the mother lives near the town of Murray. Dr. Y. H. McFadden who has been in the eas for the past two week:--where ! e visited and rt the same time attended a ronveution of medical men. returned heme last week and is now resting up after his vacation. A. H. Pirdsall has had installed at the entrance of his cafe, a very fine electric sign which announce? the place fcr the hungry and travel ers to get a good meal. With the excellent service and eats which they give the business is very good any way. Sure Ed Montgomery has a f.r.' vine-yard, and this season. Dad El wood and son. Carl, have been har vesting and disposing of the crop which was excellent. They have bo-n supplying many cf the people with their grape3 and for jelly and canning. t Ir. and Mr. C D. .Fulmer-and Mrs. E. K. Rtere, mother of Mr. Ful mer were visiting with friends at Fremont on Tuesday of last week they driving over in their car for the occasion. While Mr. Fulmer wan away Travis Cameron was looking after the elevator. Judge W. E. Hand, Frank Walton and Ed Montgomery have been em belishing the Railsback farm, and making the buildings there look fine in their resplendent new coat of paint. While they are excellent painters with the brush, they really exc-l in word painting. , Nels Emelund and brother. Walter of Lincoln, and Henry Wilkin, the barber of Greenwood who have been in the north for some time where they were fishing and hunting and having a general good time return ed home on last Tuesday evening and report an excellent time while away Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burks and their son. Kenneth, were spending the week and a few more days of vaca tion at Columbus, they going on Sat urday and returning home Tuesday! and while at that place visiting at teh home of a sister of rMs. Burks, at the home of Frank Starkey and wife. W. E. Failing, rred Ethrege and S. S. Peterson of the I. O. O. F. lodge of Greenwood were in attendance at the funeral of the late J. B. LaChap pelle. who died at Ashland and whose remain were taken to Glenwood via Plattsmouth for interment. The Green wood committee accompanied the remains to the Iowa town for in terment. Mr1-. F:;.-ey MrXurliv; i.4 kept to her bad on account of an injury which she received when fier car and that c th" Leaver hr.y came together soulh of Greenwood some time la.it v.-eelc. It is not advisable or either (tc;rnus thnt two cars tJy to occupy th ranK f p;.f? at the sjm time. Mrs. McNorlin i at the present at the heme of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weide man. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. London as the rush season at thp Farmer's elevator was slightly passed concluded they would enjoy a vacation, and accord ingly departed early Ia;;t ve.-k in their car for the west, they expecting to visit in western Nebraska i;i Col orado. Kansas and Oklahoma before they retyrn. They will expect, to re main away for seme two weeks and enjoy every minute of the time. make her home and a very accomp lished instructor at that. Will Attend School. Orville Palmquist, who has for the summer been at Merriam, in Cherry county, working on the farm of Sid ney Goodfellow, arrived in Green wood last week and after a short visit here will enter the state uni versity as a student, and will expect to comylete a four years course. Sackett Visits Chief Executive Chairman of Republican State Com mittee and National Commit teeman McCloud Call grees. The most remarkable hot per iod in September was that from Sept. S to 21, 1925. with an average temperature of S3. 4 degrees, and with thirteen consecutive days with maximum temperatures above 90 de grees, reaching 101 degrees on the seventeenth and 10 degrees on the eighteenth. In the present month there have been eight consecutive days with afternoon temperature: above 90 degres, the highest being 96 degrees, on the twelfth. Follow ing an unusually cool August, the high temperatures have been of im mense value to the state in hastening the maturity of the corn. Because the first four months of the year were warm, there is a considerable excess of temperature from Jan. 1 to date: despite the cool summer." Boys Exceed Girls in Births N in United States 4 Figures Gathered by Insurance Com pany as to the Difference in the Births. New York, N. Y. That this Is a man's world has long been the claim of feminists. Along comes the statis tician and tells us that all the world over more boys are born than girls. In the United States in recent years, according to the Metropolitan Life Insurance company's Statistical Bul letin, the ration of male to female births has been approximately 1.06 to one. This means that there are 106 boys born for every 100 girls. But it is only at birth that males are thus six per cent in excess. The ratio in the actual living population as a whole is different, first, because death takes a relatively greater toll, among males than among female? and, second, because there has been a preponderance of males among im migrants entering the States. These two influences, obviously, work in opposite directions, but the net re sult Is that in the total population there are in the United States 104 males to every 100 females. It is, however, a pure accident that the ratio in the actually living pop ulation in our own country is sc nearly the same as the ratio at birth. In most European countries, where immigration is negligible, the differ ence In the death rate among males and females is the dominant factor in establishing the ration of the sexes in the living population, and in conse quence, there is an excess of females over males. In Asiatic countries, on the con tary, and in some of the less advanc ed European countries, the ratio is heavily in favor of the males. In China, the figure in the living popu lation is 125 males to 100 females. "This," the bulletin states, "is un doubtedly an exaggerated picture be cause there is a tendency among Eastern nations to regard the female lightly, and this probably results in many escaping enumeration. But even making allowance for this, i is significant how in these countries the proportion of surviving males as compared with females rises mater ially above 100 per cent. In spite of woman's naturally greater resistance to ordinary life hazards, the survival of women is less than that of men. en, 95.3; Spain 95.3; Germany, 96.9; European Russia, 9 7.2; Switzerland. 97.2; Hungary 97.7; France, it? 'r Holland 98.2; Ireland. 9S.2; Belgium' 93.4; Italy S9; Poland, 100.5; Green- just the reverse of what we observe I land, 101.5; Japan. 102; India, in our own country and the advanced j 104.1 ; Bulgaria, 101.5; Serbia, 1( 6; portions of Europe. 'Siberia, 106; Caucasus, 111; Korea, The age of the mother has some influence on the sex of the child, ac cording to the statistics, which arc based on the accumulated record; for eight years, 1917 to 1924, pub lished by the United States Censur Bureau. Among the children born t very young mothers, that, is, undei age 15 and there have been ov i 5,000 births among mothers of thi; age since the census bureau begar collecting these statistics the rati of boys to girls is 1.23, or 16 per cent, in excess of the general aver age among women at all ages (LOG) Mothers, who have a buby at com paratively advanced age, tend tc have a somewhat diminished propor tion of boys although, even then there are more boys born than girls the ratio being 1.055. The number of males per hundrec' females in the living population, in some of the countries of the world range as follows: Great Britain, 93.5; Norway, 94; Denmark, 94.5; Swad- 113; Asiatic Russia, 117.5, and China 125. A curious fa:t is that the ratio of males to female; in the Ameri can population would b? very neaily unity, that is to s::y there; will be almost an equal number of males and females, if we had no immigration and o"r birth rate aid death rate were just eqrii.l so that the popula tion were stationary, neither increas ing or decreasing. To be exact, tho ratio of malr3 to females vould then be 1.013. In ether words, the effect of the higher male mortality would be very nearly to strike a balance be tween the sexe.t. PEACHES TOE SALE I have peaches for sale, which will ripen early in September Will those wanting them phone me at either Murray phone 51 or 1S03. Mrs. Sadie Oldham. a25-tfsw II. E. Sackett, chairman of the republican state committee, was at the capitol Thursday accompanied by Charles A. McCloud of York, re nublican national committeeman. They called first upon State Tax Commissioner Williams and Harry W. Scott, assistant state commis sioner, who is secretary of the re publican state committee without pay. The visitors met Secretary of State Marsh, but Mr. McCloud de posited no filing as a candidate for renomination for national commit teeman. Chairman Sackett had come from his home at Beatrice. He said he had not seen Governor McMuiien jy ped in to call upon him. He and Mr. , McCloud called at the executive office h and met Governor McMuiien in his t private office. a Chairman Sackett. when asked if K the state committee intends to file a protest or institute a. suit to pre- ?y vent Roy H. Harrcp of Omaha, pro- gressive party candidate for gover- fl nor last year, from appearing on the April primary ballot as a republican fcj en n flirt ate for covernor. said he had Z-J .. . , - - - nr.tiiinp- tn nv The nrmsrv law nro- w vide3 for the filing of protests by committees or interested persons ncniiist ra rwl lda t r nn th lnllnt Irr agairst Harrcp?" asked Mr. Mc Cloud. !a "It is alleged he is not a repub lican," it was explained. "Some say that about Norris," re turned the national committeeman. The recent statement by C. A. Sor ensen that petitions for the nomina tion of Senator Xorris as a republic an preferential candidate for presi dent would not be continued in cir culation, until a conference is had with Norri.s for the reason that hi friends do not care to embarrass him, is construed by Lowden support ers to mean that Xorris may not care to have his name on the primary bal let and has added hope of a Lowden delegation from Xebraska. 11 RAILROADS AND RATE REDUCTIONS A recent analysis of railroad freight rates by the Bureau of Rail way Economics should blast once and for all the talk about reductions be ing due and the rates being excessive and "sky-high." As a matter of fact, the statistics show that the level at present is down to or bel-r compar- ; ative level of other pric 3. Based j upon actual receipts it is pr ven that , the savings on freight r; tes since j 1921 have totaled over $3 000,000.- 000 and are still tending toward 3 greater savings. : What the farmer and all those who jJ?o use the railroads for freighting mut ji realize, is that an increase in price may not mean an increase in profit. ' J The law of comnarison mu.-t be eon-!te5i sidered. Because a shipper pays more jh? to send a product now than in 1917 pt3 certainly dees not mean he is paying Js3 . , .. C . l. .-1 rr- KSJ sn.uin piinii. in 1 in? rail rtj.Mis. i lit- . c.i; iicrer.e in general prices and costs ; TA plays its all-important part. The railroads. like any corpora tion. l.u-Mr.er: or wage earner, are ; L entitled to make a reasonable per-if rentage of profit on their investment eir 1 lhn.- TJ.ai!rrinrl ratra ro trntnli. I fe Hs-hed under strict, government re gulation in the interest of both the pvbli': and the carriers. The people are beginning to realize this and ap precir.te the superlative service ren dered by American railroads. It is the worst form of hypocrisy to condemn the rate; of common carrier-: and public utilities without at the pamp time condemning our whole WiU Make Home on Farm. With thrt quietness " which is as mred that they knew all about what they were doing and what they ex pected to do, in the way of farming the newly married couple, fr. Jess Olson and Miss Maris LaFolletto now Mrs. Jess Olson, slipped awa- rystem of public regulation by state : Cr,1 end nation. Undoubtedly both thei rates and the commissions need.fcJ checking up A-casionally. but so doep;t- every farm, grocery store or manu facturing plant. Public regulation of rates does not l mean automatic rate reduction, it means me cstaonsnment of rates ade-ifc.v filiate to permit the rendering of sat isfactory service to the public under good management, the payment of k;ju an a return or reason- able dividends to investors. HOT WEATHER THIS MONTH Thomas Blair, meteorologist for the weather bureau at Lincoln, has this to say of September weather so1 far: "The temperature . during the f ) nrst two weeks ca September has ni u-crff united in marnge. ano , averagea more tnan 11 decrees nerlti v.o.v iinmo nsraln before anyone . day warmer than normal, with anife! w r 1 U -'----- . .J I - i j average temperature of 80.7 decrees. K It has been an unusually long hot . t T1 Z nti- ma-f I I Mil tff I DnD II TUT 4VTt A m rtOT H 1 f it li n a Yr- n their home on the farm southeast of .exceeded only twice In the past forty- uijb yt-aib. in if a ursi iwcm weeks were similar to those of the knew of it in Greenwood. The happy couple were united in town, where tney are pieyarcu i' housekeeping. Tije bride vas a teach er in the school near whers ehe will present year, but averaged SO. 3 ds- All Linen Table Damask 6 4-in. pure Linen Damask, oyster white color. A heavy, unfilled cloth. Pretty design. Per Yard Bridge Prize Novelties Arm Chair Ash Trays, Hand kerchief Holders, Xovelty Garters. Card Table Num bers, Score Pads and many other new Novelties, at each Ccrseiettes and Girdles Including a few Close-Out Numbers in Ladies'- Corsets. All Sizes, at $1 FOR BABY Bonnets, Sweaters, Dresses, PillovvS, Blankets, Twin Dolls, Etc., Etc. Everything in Gift Items, at S1 Rayon and Voile Chemise Very fine quality lace trim med Voiles and good quality Rayon. Small and medium sizes, priced at, each SI White Outing A good heavy weight Cloth for infants' wear. 27" wide. Eetter Lay in a Supply 8 Yards for . 1 House Dresses Ginghams, Prints, Percale Some Reduced from $2.95 Sizes to 50 51 Sufi III f V Ulna i U Wednesday, Sept. 21st and Thursday, Sept. 22nd AT H.M.So ennicksan Co. "The Store of Big Values" J PLATTSMOUTH NEBRASKA RUGS! RUGS! Felt Base Crisp, new patterns in Dur able felt base to insure long wear. These rugs mu.-t be seen to be appreciated. Come early and take your pick. 3x6 Feet Each Boudoir Pillows Very pretty round and other popular-shapes 'in Lace Bou doir Pillows in the desirable new colors. These are un usual values, at, each S1 SHEETS Heavy weight Sheets, seam less. Size Slx90 Inches, each 4 yards Linen Finished Pil low Tubing (42-in. width) SI Stamped Goods to Embroider A table filled with new de signs in Luncheon Sets, Card Table Covers with Napkins, Gowns, Pillow Cases, etc., all offered to you, at, each 1 Men's Night Govns Made of good quality Mus lins, braid trimmed, V and round neck styles. All sizes, at a most attractive price Linen Card Table Covers Oyster' wliite, all pure linen. A wide hemstitched border. $1.50 Value $1 Towels and Wash Cloths Two large Turkish Towels (size 20x45 inches) with six Wash Cloths. Towels have blue or rose borders. All for Outingr Flannel Gowns Well made, full cut Gowns. Attractively trimmed. Regu lar and extra sizes. Lay in your winter's supply at each t s Men's Plain White Handkerchiefs Also fast color hemstitched border Handkerchiefs. No man ever had too many. Twelve for SI Tea Towels Size 1Sx24 All linen Tea Towels Red, Blue or Black Border. Regu ular 45c numbers, on sale at Three for 51 Library, Buffet, Dresser Scarfs All Linen, dark ecru and oyster white in various de sirable lengths. Some hand embroidered. Your choice for Fine Mercerized Napkins Very pretty patterns in fine quality mercerized napkins. Neatly hemmed. 15x15 in. Per Dozen MEN'S SOX An extra good service Hose in plain colors of Gray, Cor dovan and Black. Opportun ity is knocking at your door. 5 P, air lor Big Values in Yard Goods 7 yds. Everett Cheviot Cloth for. 5 yds. 36-inch White Outing for. 6 yds. 36-inch Standard Percale . $1 $1 $1 Black Sateen Heavy Weight Just the cloth for Bloomers where service is required. Full yard wide and a splen did value. Price, per yard s1 Wash Suits and Rompers Boys' Wash Suits for Fall. Long sleeves, made of heavy fast color suiting in Blues, Browns, Tans. Sizes 1 to 5. 51 Men's Mercerized Sport Sox Mercerized fine cotton yarn. A big variety of colors and patterns. Special 2-day price 4 Pair for Table Oil Cloth 45 to 48-In. Wide New floral patterns as well as staple check designs with Meritas heavy back. On sale 3 Yards for s1 Pillow Slips and Dresser Scarf to Match Stamped to embroider. Here is a most unusual value. A pair of cases, complete with scarf to match, for only S1 Bargain in Women's Lingerie Princess Slips made of non cling cloth, Bloomers of same material, or of Voile, Crepe and other It. wt. Fabrics, at 51 MEN'S TIES Ail new patterns in Men's fancy Bow Ties the kind that "stay put." Very popu Iar this year. Elastic band. Three for sl Fall Dress Goods New novelty Dress Goods, Rayon and Worsted Mixed, In very pretty color and pat tern combinations. All full yard wide. Per Yard $1 Outingr Flannels in Light, Fancy anr Grey' grounds. Full yard wide and just right weight for under garments & children's wear. 7 Yards for S1 Unusually Big Value in Rayon Bloomers Reg. as well as out size in well made, full cut garments All Colors, at Sl Child's Slipover Sweaters Fancy patterns. Knit of fine cotton yarns. Correct weight for right now. These are Slip-over style, and price is Special complimentary Band Concert by Eagles Band on Court House Lawn in Plattsmouth, Wednesday evening, Sept. 21st. V Z4 71 irr bra Mi tv3 i-f A in 1 i4 r5 1 New Legion Community Building will be dedicated on Friday, Sept. 30th, at 3:00 o'clock. Free Public Dance there that night.