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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1923)
1 ji i If grape fruit only cost two cunts each few people would eat it. You can,f. tell how much a man la lifting by t.'.o wuy he grunt. Anil there are ro.ne men regret their inutility to remember smutty itoiies. Sonic folks think they are over--wot l.ctl because it takes them all day to do a three-hour job. W. J. Bryan snyn wealth is a dis ease. Most of us would like to find out how to catch it. Did you ever notice how fust tho hind wheclu of an auto have to run io keep up with tho front ones? I have always wished that I could tc as wise as a chautauqua lectuter thinks he is. Adam is the only man who never had a chance to tell how much better children bchavcil when he was a boy. Some folks feel mentcd when asked with .someone. highly complU to sign n noto Upliftera will get further if they will file complaints with the county attorney instead of sending petitions. "He Kind to Animals Week" will not be a complete success unless it includes husbands. Women may make fools of some men, but, usually, natute beat them to it. What has become of the old fash ioned hoy who used his old overalls for underwear during the winter? Judging by the ones that are used on phonographs, I am convinced thut there should be more record breakers. Some men never will get on their feet until their creditors tuke uwny their automobiles. Every man fc.ols insulted if you don't tell him he is above the aver age. If I disliked Charley Bryan as much as some people do I'd make him a present of a secondhand auto mobile. If I ever have occasion to roast old Dun Garber I'm going to have a nice big hole ready to jump into whenever I see him coming. The freaks who are making tho long distance records prove the old theory that theie are too many peo ple iu tho world. It is diflicult for us old codgers to Iiel.evc it when bobbed haired givls show that they really have some sense. Senator Wiltse agrees to supply (he hard cider if Nebraska editors visit his town next summer, as now acorns likely. If it were as much trouble for a woman to pick out a husband as it is to select it new hat there would bo fewer marriages. Mark Twain once remarked that it fs no trouble for a woman to learn ihe words of profanity, but she never can learn the tune. Love is that quality thut causes a girl to marry her boss and work for him the bulancc of her life without salary. A mean dispositioned brother edi tor ays that when I quit this world should be buried in a smoking Jacket instead of a shroud. This world would be a better placo If its people would give more atten tion to their own business and less Xa the business of other folks. The main reason 1 ask for advice is so I can show the other fellow how much better my ideas ure than his. A husband who is described by other women as thoughtful is one who always gives his wife plenty of money. The man who says he can dance all right without injuring his efficiency Ihe next day may also lie about other Uiingi. This world will never be exactly ngnc unin Dinners uck muu proper allowance in bald headed haircuts. the price for A Hastings woman, who is nfraid f explosions, novcr lights her oil ttcvo with anything but "Safety marches. 'While It is true, that other folks luvo bunded, mo some ruw deals, I ud that .most of the bad luck I huve had.wVs due to my own ignor ance or laziness. Although the United States was probably the llr.st country to start construction of armored ships, Frunce put the first U'xscl nf this t.tpe into commission, Mliwlug the Itiisslan forth ' at I "i". with an limn lad sitiudiu'. on t IT, H.'ij. A j SCHOOL HAUGHTY CIIIXAWAKE ry ONE shelf in the china closet ' sat tho dainty cups and saucers and us they were on tho highest shelf they felt themselves far above the other pieces of chlnirthdlrgh they were JUBt as tine In quality. "I do not know wlint the teapot would do without us," said one cup and saucer, "though we, of course, could get on quite well without the teapot." "Oh. yes, very well indeed," said unother, "and the sugar bowl and the creamer would be quite useless with out us. I am sure." "And there Is Miss Teaspoon; she and all her family are quite dependent upon us, for how would she ever show off without us. I should like to know," said another cup and saucer; "we. of course, could get along without the other china but they would not be of any use without us. That Is plain to ull." Madam Teapot felt herself quite as Important as the cups and saucers and when from her seat near the edge of "But They Could Not Dance." the shelf holow she heard whnt was being said she began tn feel quite dis turbed. "Indeed," she said, "If ou can get along without us we will show ou that wo cm) get along very well with out you." All this Mrs. Teapot said to herself, but she. slipped back on the shelf and beckoned to tho "sugar bowl and cream er and told them what sho had heard. "Now, tonight wo will gle a party right here on this shelf and wo won't Bay a word to those haughty cups and ..Uvw,, o..u u.u. aimrtnra " ulw aulil Ifc- , ($F(ifr Km we rte FCopyrlght fcfO CTClPCK Tgft '-' '' '... -JJ- 1 . . , n , rx, 3 B RED CLOUD, o MEN YOU MY MARRY ft i J Dy E. R. PEYSER Hco a mm llk-i thin proponed to you7 Symptoms: Awfully precise, Just tall eii" uli for the army, no inoio. Did a few weeks mill, turj trnlulir,' Jim before armis tice was signed ami can't forgot It. Turns a corner m his heel Alus talks of ln. he did this and that In tho army, noes to bed on schedule, calls It taps, uiNos on schedule, calls it u1 M'ille, eats on clicdule, call It i nc,-;. On xduwltili' on Jth of .Inl. he imliiil- liN hlllo Hag, on schedule he i all - n ,"ii and sta.s "Just lonr." Me wall. a certain w.iy l woik nad a certain way vhn lm loturns. . . . IN PACT Me "does time" ilallv, jy Prescription for bride to bo: Y Essence of TNT In his tea to make hlin do something not on the time table. Absorb Tina: REGULARITY IS THE THIEF OF LOVE. by McPlure Nrnmiapcr flynillrnl ) . f i I i -)- Stray Blto of Wi3dom. Lovers' oaths are like fetters made of glass, that "listen fair, but compel no restraint. a'mo PAljS A "dh, but the. could not dance any way," giggled the sugar bowl, "they haen't an leg-." Sugar howl stopped suddenly as Mrs. Teapot and the cre.iiu Jug looked at her, Tor her legs we-e much shorter than theirs and often they had called her "stubby." "Well, mine are litpr thun none at nil," she said, "but how about the teu plates; they have no legs either." "Oh. but they do look so graceful rolling about." said the cream Jug, "and they lle here on our shelf so we must ask them, whether they roll or Just watch us dance." That night when all was still In the hou-e nnd the cups and snucers had fallen Into n do-ze on their upper shelf they were suddenly awakened by hear lug n clatter and Jingle on the shelf belnw. "That sounds like Miss Teaspoon, but how could she Jingle without us?" whispered one cup and saucer. "Why, It sounds like n party," said another, "but how could there be a party without us?" But as they listened they became sure that something wns really going on without them and to the edge of the shelf they slipped nnd tried to look over, but not a thing could they see. By and by the Jingling and the clat tering bernnie too much for them and fur over the edge they all leaned to peek at what was taking place on tho shelf below. But alas, for all their bragging about being far above the other china, their curiosity was their undoing, for no one well bred eer peeks. The cups anil saucers leaned too far over the edge of their shelf and down they fell with a crash on the floor. Mrs. Teapot and her friends rnn to the edge of their shelf but were care ful not to get too dose nnd the plates, being very wise, remained iu the back ground. "Poor things." said Mrs. Teapot, I am really sorry, I only lotei .led to show them we could get along without them and now they are all broken. "Let us all remember that tho high er we hold ourselves above others In this world tho longer und harder tho fall and If one Is ns easily crushed as the cups and saucers the more careful wo. should bo-'uot to hurt tho feelings of others." . ,.... ... , . .w - mj vivwiure .-. rimjar aIlUIQKl. NEBRASKA, CHH5F tl&WUKVr MI1MKS ISSIES P I'll Lit STATEMENT i in ow oi tne tact t a tnere -eom- i Iu to be a tku.ie on t.ie jiait f the c ti- -.-n-, m iiiij. mi; uiuuiuil regain Il Itr - u facilities of our school, s.nce tho instruction of the Junior High Sc'i ol ......-.! .... -,..-.;.. , . ., i building by fir", and believing t at t!;ey shoi'ld have th's information to gether with r.n cvplnnnt en as to the anion of the Bonid of Education in meeting t' cse conditions, 1 fee' that it s mv d'lty as Piesidcnt of the Uoiud to make tl'C following st .te ment: l.y the loss of the Juni v Hig'i .V. ool built'ing it became nece ?ar to transfer one hundred : ml twentj pupils to the Senior High building with the icsult V. at the buih'ing is vet crowded. Under this condition the school will operate with less ef ficiency, and this condition will neces sarily exist until m-rc room can be ptovided. In the successful conduct of the schools, it is not "nly the duty of the Board to see that competent in-lruc tors are employed, but to also en deavjr to see thnt proper faclltics ate provided. 'Ilie members of the Board realize that it is not to the best interests of the scJ ool to operate indefinitely under present conditions, and that the proposition of submitting the question for the decision of the pntron.- thoitld n t be indefinitely po?t poucd, but they i lo mi ire that it i their, duty to s;e that tl e funds cf the Distiict nie expended as o-con- -lically as ;he en Is just.fy, and in acting up n a proposition of this k ml that they slnuld inform them selves regard'ng coiidltior.3 applying th(velo, and after! nving thn informs ti n .ie to it that the object 'n view is not nilaincd at too g ert a cost, but diou'd also bear in mind that while we all want our children to Imve tiie best that can be had in educational matters, we cannot ignore fie fact that the taxpayers are also entitled t considorat'on, in other vords to exercise some business judgment along with our zeal for the welfare of the pupils. A few weeks ago the Board secured the services of a competent architect, t ) confer with them, with the Idea tl'at plans for additional room would be decided upon, and that the proposi tion of voting bonds to secure the necessary funds would be sumitted. However, on entering upon this pro gram, we found that the price of all material entering into onstrucion 'jws been steadily advancing, and while no one, can tell just what the condi tions will be in the future, upon ask ng the advice of men who are in r. better position to judge the probable futuio trend, 't was the opinion of a I tl'cse men, that if building opeia- tions cou'd be post: "nod temporarily wit .out too much sacrif'ce in the ef ficient operation of the "di ols, that i substantial saving might Le made This together with the fact that eiop conditions ave been poor and that we have been passing through peri od of business depicsion, after due considerati n it was decided that the time was inopportune for building as an extensive addition as would be lequired for present and future needs The Board has decided upon the plans and will keep informed as to conditions, nnd when the members of the Beard feel that market conditions aie stabilized, or for the sake of the pupils it is unwise tJ further delay this proposit'on, action will be taken. In the event that a necessary number of voters feel that the judgment of the Ilcl.wl is wrong in this, they can petition the Board to submit the ques tion, and I feel that it will be favor ably acted upon. However, the Board does not feel fliat at present they can endorse this expenditure, and with this dects'on they cannot con sistent submit the proposition at this time. In conclusion I wish to nssure the patrons of this distiict, that upon the close of (T'e piesent school year, im mediate steps will be taken to make the necessary alterations, so that the health of the pupils will be safeguard cd .nd to utilize all available space to the best advantage, and that every thing will be done to promote the best interests of the pupils under piesent conditions. E. L. GRIMES President of t) io Board of Education. Half City, Half Desert, on i lie (iulf of Aden Is a spot of barren sand where a city springs up eteiy winter and almost disappears in the summer. This place Is cnlled Her bent. A market Is held there every winter and during the height of trad ing It benotnes n cltv of rudo huts and tents wph a pdiiiiiin'iin of our 20 000. During the summer the placo Is deserted. Variation In Icebergs. Icebergs In tho Arctic regions are neither so largo nor so numerous aa those seen in the Antarctic seus, but they are usually loftier and more beautiful, with spires und domes. AV. Place Your Coal MWWlm(Wr JfFPWWWi IWH.WPX Wig W llli nw I ill mi IIMWI I II I in jj Orders The Malloiie-GektS)7 Co. W.VWV Willa Cather Gets Prize For Best Novel of Year Xew York. Muv 13.-Tliel02.'l awards of the Pulitzer prizes in journalism I and letters, and of the traveling1 scholarships, olVcied annually, were announced tonight by tho advisory board of the Columbia school of Jourtmlism. Alvn Johnston of the Now i'ork Times wns awarded the SI, 000 prl.e for the best exnmplo of it reportei's work during the year; William Allen While dttorof the (JuzpUo, Kmpoih, Khushs S."on for the best editorial: nnd the Memphis ComuicK'iul Appenl, Munp liy, Teim , tho WOO fjold in. tint for the most iHsinteiested and ui-ritoi!ous public -ert Ice rendeied. The judges selected "One of Ours" iy Willn Cather. for tho $l,l)C0 pne tor thn American oover published din ing tho J ear which presented the wholesome atmosphere ot Auiericnn lite nnd the highest stundaid of Ameit eitti iniwiiieis ami mutiboo I CliMrles Wiirien wits given the S-, 000 for the best book on the history of the United States, for bis book, "The biipienie Couit in I'nited Sintt-s History " The $1,000 prize in blognipby was awarded to "The l.lfe and Letters of Walter 11 Page," by Burton J. Hen drlek. and tho $1,000 prize for' the origitml piny performed in New York which best represented the educa tional value and power of the stage iu raising the standard of good morula, good taste and good manners, whs awarded to "lee Bouud" by Owen Davis. Kdna St. Vincent Milhiy was named the winner of the $1,000 prize for the best volume of verse published during the year by an American author. Three awards of traveling scholar ships, valued at $1,500 each, offered to graduates of the Columbia school of journalism who passed their examiiia tions with tho highest honor and o'herwise were found most deserving, to permit' each to sperfd iv jear in Km ope Studying, weie awarded to Geneva Bertha Heybuld, Topeka, IChs.. Lot Mills Mi' t'li man, Chicago; Hose Well besalons Britton, Hoechow, China Alternates for this award were: Paul l'Yiedoriohseti, Clinton, la ; Chniles Buggies Smith, Cambridge, Mass , and Jo-ephiiiii Lulu Cluue, Bukersfield, Cnlit. The Memphis Commercial Appeal was given the S300 medal for "its cour ageous itttitude In the publication of cartoons und the handling of news in reference to the operation of the Ku Klux KlHn," the announcement stated. The editorial which won the award for William Allen White wns entitled "To An Anxious Friend," and appeared in the Emporia Gazette, July 27, ID22. The jury found that th editorial ex celled iu clearness of style, sound reasoning and its power to influence public opinion in the right direction Omaha World Herald Old Settlers' Day The first annual old settlers' day to bi held by the residents and friends of Garfield community will be held in the Garfield Community church on Friday, May 13th, at 8 p. m. Tho program followt: Selections by the Garfield orchestra, March "The Ambassador." Oriental PotrolJ'Tlie Desert Caravan." March "On Parade." Idyl "Shepherd's Morning Song." Selection "Dance of the Clowns." ADDRESSES BY OLD SETTLERS Invocation "The Election of '71" J S. Gilhttm, Red Cloud "The Meaning of Guide Rock" Euianuol Peters, Guide Rock "Nebruskn In 'no" W. J. Llpplncott, Garfield "Barlv Reminiscences" Chas. Gurney, Red Cloud "The Early Night Rider" Dr. Robert Dauierel), Red Cloud "The First Sorghum Mill" J. D. Campbell, Garfield Solo "My Indiana Home" L. A Wagoner, Garfield "Beyond The wabash" N. B. Wagoner, Gai field Offering for Garfield Orcliestia Joe Cnrr leturned home Thursday evening after a couple of days spent in Hastings attending to business mat ters. amnaM VW Now .W1 Northeast Pawnee The weather being favoiable hs well as the ground being iu excellent con dition the farmers in general made rapid progress in com planting, some are almost finished the balance expect (if weather conditions prevail) to finish up in another week or rather the pre sent week All stock that weie turned loose are doing fine on the pastures and seeai to relish the succulent grass. Owing to the continued dry weather lust fall and winter some people siy that it .mis instrumental in killing the cockle butts seed as thoy show no iu dlcatlun of get minuting but I guess the farmeis wilt not get despondent; over the mutter. Hoy Mjors met with an accident last week by getting his eye badly in jurd caused ty a particle of steel fly ing iu his eje His brothet Kveiett lost no i line In taking Mm i smith Centet l)r .! tie is it r once tt'scovereil tliepaitlele and -.ituclrd it with much .success, so at piesent be feels alright und bis sight good. Hurve Blair mid his son Jack hauled '200 bushels ot com a couple days last week which be purchased fioui a farm er near Lebanon. Ed Lull accompanied by J. C. Will, i.ims made a trip to Hastings last Kri day Mr. and Mrs. Heib B.tiber drove to Smith Center on Thursday last. Mrs. Jim Collins and Miss Cooper were at Womer last Tbutsday doing their trading. Mr. and Mrs. Fruuk Ryan were transuding business in Red Cloud the latter end of the week. Jerome Peterson and Burt Payne were doing their trading at Womer last Thursday. Lewis Pagett was at Inavale one day Ian week. Mrs. Jim Ryan was at Womer last Thursday doing her trading Edgar Leadabrand and -.Mrs B. Mohler wero in Red Cloud last Satiu llay transacting business. Gus Rinjj was in Smith Center tho forepaitof last week on business. Guss did not fuss or hesitate in pur chasing n dandy PanTl O double rowed lister and hauling it home on. his truck, he certainly knows a good aiticle when ho sees it and if anybody raises dust he surely will, if there is any raising to it. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Barber were visiting one day last week with Mr and Mrs. Jim Collins. Geo. Johnston was in Ked Cloud last Saturday visiting his wife and family and doing some trading. Mr. and Mrs John Gouldie drove to Bed Cloud the, end of last week to do some trading. Obituary William Flohrs William Flohrs was born Nov. 10, 1839 at Albany, New York, and died May in, 1023, ut his homo south of In avale, aged S3 years, 0 mouths and Q days. In early childhood, Mr. Flohrs came to Ohio with his parents. Here he grow to mauhood. Mr. Flohrs was a Civil War Veteran, belonging to Com pany H. 177th. Ohio Infantry. He was united in marriage with Helen Woodberg in 1805 at Twinsberg, Ohio. To this union was born one son; Churles of Downs, Kansas. Mr. Flohrs came to Nebraska with his family, forty years ago, and home stoaded south of Inavale, where he lived till the close of his lire. He pioneered both in Ohio and Nebraska, in this way he contributed towards the development of our country In time of peace, as well as being tine to the Colors in time of war. Ho was it member of the G. A. R. Post of Red Cloud. He also united with tho Chili eh of this town, but was too far away tor regular attendance. There lemaius to mourn his loss: his wife and son, besides other near rela. tives and friends. Tiiubeivu.es woio conducted from the old home this afternoon by Rev, C. G. Nelson, pastor of the Christian church' of Red Cloud. The interment was made iu the Red Cloud Cemetery, Wednesday, May 30 is Decor ation Day. v 1 i