Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 35, 22 December 1919 — Page 14

PAGE FOUHTEEN THE RICHMOND PALLADIUU AND SUN-TELEGIIAH. MONDAY, DEC. 22, 1919.

V.S. TO LOAN CASH oti'iMnrBOtDs TO CURB SIIAIuC EVIL

WASHINGTON, DM. IS. A. plan 'by which the government can make 1100,000.000 a rear, protect the holden of liberty bond against the lots ; Incurred In telling to profiteers, and ; stabilize the price of bonds has been : worked out by the United States bu- ; reau of efficiency and 1 suggested In j the annual report of Herbert D. Brown, chief of the bureau, which has : Just been made public Owners of Liberty bonds of small denominations hare been liquidating V them at the rate of from $10,000,000 to $12,000,000 a day,- according to Mr I Brown, selling them. In the majority ' of cases, to money lenders who Immediately benefit by such discounts as " Ihey can exact and then pais the bonds on to legitimate investors who wish to hold them. War savings certificates also are being redeemed on a large scale. Government to Loan Money. '

To protect the original purchaser J

and correct any unpression tnat a lad- , erty bond Is an unprofitable inveat- : ment, it is proposed that the govern-

iment, through the postal savings eys-

tern, make loans at postoffices on 'bonds at a low rate of interest, with . privilege of redemplon limited only uy the maturity of the bond. The Plan orovides that loans be

I made In two amounts only $46 on a TOO bond, and $90 on a $100 bond, the

.Omit of the amount which may be

, loaned to one person being $200. The I ipostoffice will then accept maturing I xrapons m lieu of interest, and charge

on payment a fee of $1 on a $45 loan : land $2 on a $90 loan. The borrower

)mssy sen his bond to the government I'wtth the privilege of redemption any 4ttme before matnr&y. I Under this plan it is stated, the government win average more than 0 ' per cent on all loans outstanding, and Ae. Income to the government in -awr-Ing of intent and. on account .of "discount; In. cases where the bods were not redeemed would amount to over $100,000,000 annually. Plans More Saving Sales. Plans were announoed today by tfce treasury for promoting the sale of war saving securities In 1920. Since thnse securities were first offered two years Ago. a total of $1,128,480,731 has been purchased, a great part of which has been in thrift stamps, which cost only a cmarter each. The 1920 securities win be substantially, the same in terms and conditions as those of the 1919 Issue. The 1920 certificate are redeemable ait the treasury, beginning with the- second calendar month after the month of purchase, without the ten days demand required by the term of the 1919 treasury savings certificates. Postoffices tre not required, however, to make payment of war savings certtficateci until ten days after receiving written demand for payment. Holders of one of more war snrfngs certlfi'tes 0f the 1918 or 1919 issue V m a lha n I t ft I, t n n " . n

same maturity value of -treasury sav-. fng certificates of the corresponding Issue.

LAND XKSXX GIRLS FORM PITCHFORK ARCH OVER HEROINE-BRIDE AND GROOM AT CHURCH

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A. 8. Marshall and his bride passing

pitchfork arch.

New Sootft Wales produced 2,000 ounces of plV-tlnum during the last five years. .

British land army girls formed a novel pitehfork arch for the bride andrroom at the recent marriage of Miss Peggy Fisher and A. S. Marshall at Flushing, a little village on the Sussex Downs, England. Miss Fisher, land army girl, saved Fisher's life whan he was gored by a steer.

Pcckerf Peace Stir Wrath of Farm Bodies

WASHINGTON, Deo. 22 Farmers, according to the farmers' national committee on, packing plants and allied Industries of the farmers' national council, are not enthusiastio over the peace agreement between the department of Justice and the packers. In a statement today it is said to bring Christmas cheer to the packers, but leave "farmers and consumers out in the winter snows as in the past." This conclusion Is reached "It makes more necessary the enactment of the Kenyon-Anderson bill to protect the farmers, producers of live stock, and the public It is a sweeping victory for the wholesale grocers, a sweeping defeat for the live stock producers, farmers, and consumers of America."

Dublin, Ind. Mrs. Louise Schrawder left Friday morning for Pittsburg, Pa., for an indefinite stay with her Bon William Shrawderand family Several from here attended the recital of Collins and Harlan at the M. E. church at Cambridge City last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Sarah Demarie went to Indianapolis, Saturday for several weeks stay with her children Mrs. Frances Whorton was In Richmond,

Friday.. , , .Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heacock and Mrs. John Copeland were shipping In Richmond, Friday.,;.... Mrs. Ellen Ratliff and daughter Cora are both" on the sick list at this visiting.. . , .A miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs. Clarence Dalymple last Thursday night.. ., .Mrs. O. E. Moore and Mrs. C. E. McKee were in Richmond, Friday doing Christmas shopping. . . .Mr. Warren Hall returned to the Marlon Soldiers' Home last week. Rural School Officials to Hold Five Day Meeting (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 22. A midcummer conference for officials of rural schools, to be held during the five days beginning July 12, 1920, is being arranged by L. N. Hines, state superintendent of public instruction. The department of education at Indiana University has issued an invitation for the conference to be held at Bloomington. The conference, according to present plans, will be followed by similar ones at Purdue University, Lafayette, and the State Normal School, Terre Haute. County school superintendents will be requested to hold their annual association meeting in Bloomington in connection with the conference.

Chrittssss Progr enter :

utsstcn u Annotziced Christmas eve win be marked by a program of Christmas songssnd readings at the North Fourteenth Street Mission. The . Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Propst head of the mission, have an

nounced the following numbers: Song, "Onward Christian Soldiers," Congregation; -Devotional, Rev. J. F. Propst; Song "Ring Out the Jubilation," choir; Santa Claus enters at this time and officiates In the place of the superintendent of the Sunday School. Gordon Revelee; Calling of the chlldrens' names by Santa Claus; Reading, "A Greeting." VlrglnlSvLind; Exercise, "The Gift," Louise Boomershine, and Primary class; reading, "CHrlstmas Cheer Helpers,". Richard Ryan; Reading, "Good Company." Iva Vannatta; Reading, "Her Christmas Stocking," Mildred Boomershlne; Pantomine, Intermediate girls; Reader, Ruth Blelman; Song, "Willing Workers," Junior girls; Reading, "When the Snow Flakes Fly." Hilda Lind: Read

ing, "A Christmas Vision," Delorus Manus; Reading, "Message of the Angels," George Kurt tar; Song, "The Christmas Story," choir; Reading, "Smiles and Frowns," Wesley McCoy;

Reading, "The Little Clock," June

Suvegef. Reading, "Christmas Day," Opal Shepard; Reading, Ragena Kort right; Exercise, "The Fairest Star of All,"

Edna Hawkins, Sadie Hawkins, Anna Henson, Hazel Kindley, Coral Boomershine, Bessie Boomershlne, and Gladys Vanmatta; Reading, Edith Boomershlne; Song, "Old St. Nichlas," Primary class; Exercise, "They Passed Beneath the Star," Senior boys and girls; Reading. Paul Boomershlne; Reading, "Down at Grandpa's House," Edgar Shaffer; Song,' "Busy Bee," Junior boys; Tableau, "A Vision of the Past," Mary Hawkins, Grandma; Children, Anna McCoy, Mildred Boomershlne; Reader, Edith Boomershlne; Reading,-"Annie and Willie"; Prayer, Grace Revelee; Song, "Star of Hope Divine." choir. Santa Claus then distributes candles and fruits, and gives the girls each a doll, and the boys balls. Many handkerchiefs will be given to the little boys and girls who attend the exercises.

AMERICAN STOPS WAR THAT HAS BEEN 1 CONTINUOUS FOR TWENTY. CENTURIES

Stopping a war that has been practically continuous for twenty centuries is the man-sized Job that has just been accomplished by CoU J. C. Rhea, a hero of the American army in France. The war, which is a conflict of the pan-Islam movement against the Christians, flamed op recently lb the Karabagb (1). Peace was brought about by Colonel Rhea summoning the premiers of Azerbaidjan and Armenia to a conference, where the Tartar and the Christian agreed to lay down arms with great praise for ths United States for its intercession. The Armenians east of Mount Ararat were cut off from all help by a recent drive of the Tartars. In Daghestaa (2) a formidable opposition has grown to Denikine, menacing his rear.

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er-driven snow sled, whack

speed of sixty miles am been constructed br&U.

young mechanic of this dry. It is equipped with a twhveyltadar motorcycle engine with a five-foot pro peUer. and has as aroeedfagly high gear ratio, its cons traction consists of a heavy body oa steal. rocker-ttks runners with an electric lighting system, horn, brakes sad steering gear. It is controlled , by a hand throttle with a carburater attachment. According to Bowers the sled Is as easily controlled as aa automobile.

wall street employes receive 8iq bonuses NEW YORK. Dec 22 Total disbursements . by banking and stock brokerage firms in the financial district Cor salary bomuee during the last year, including Christmas gifts, were estimated Saturday at 125,000,000. While no accurate record la obtainable, either for this or for other years, persons familiar with conditions la the financial district declared that never before had there been such a

! generous distribution of gifts and l bonuses.

Public to Get Army Shoes at Fixed Prices

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 The war. Ji 1 J.mI. ...-nl,,. mrA

Is preparing to offor for sale to the public, through twenty-five army quartermaster retail stores, approximately 1.900,000 pairs of new army shoes made on the Munson last. The shoes will be available as soon as delivery to the stores can be effected. The superintendent of each store will make local announcement of the date on which the shoes will be placed on sale.

I The surplus stock Includes- three

classes oi snoes nameiy: me cnocolate colored marching shoe, which will be sold over the counter and delivered on mail orders at $8.25 per pair; a heavyweight metallic fastened shoe that was manufactured for field use, which will retail at $7.50 per pair, and a welt shoe, which will sell at $7.60 per pair.

8Bfr Drug Nuggets

THINK OF CONKEYT3 THINK OF DRUGS THINK OF DRUGS- THINK OF CONKEYS On Main at Ninth

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MONDAY, DEC. 22, 1919

BEKVICE

The loss of his job is apt to puncture a man's vanity and let a lot of egotism run out

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Fruit Ices ISlSr Ice Cream

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Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry and Maple Nut.

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.( . .: i We -will dose Christmas Day from 12 :00 o'clock to $3:00. Phone all orders before 10:00 a. in '

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Sandy Klaus Newsettes Here's hoping that Santa slides down the chimney Christmas Eve, and fills your largest pair of hose full and running over with all good things. That each day of the coming year be for you a harvest day of happiness and success. WE Thank You for being one of those whose friendly business prompts this friendly greeting, and to remain. Yours Ever Cordially, A CAMERA AS A GIFT A most acceptable gift a camera. What would you give you old people for pictures of the scenes and friends of your youth? What you misBed your boy or girl can possess. Make them happy with a camera. A camera teaches love of nature. It means instruction, amusement and recreation now and satisfaction In years to come. We have a nice assortment at prices from $25.00 to $110.00. One is worth a score of common gifts. Phone 1904.

CHOICEST 'XMAS CANDIES Candies are always expected at Christmas it wouldn't seem like Christmas without them. And in keeping with the day, the quality should be a little better than usual.

For the bjpliday trade we have selected an assortment of the choicest confections on the market all pure, fresh, delicious and wholesome. Phone 1904. STYLISH STATIONERY If in doubt send stationery. There cann ever be anything more acceptable than a box of stylish stationery. Our stock is large and varied and prices reasonable. Phone 1904. FOUNTAIN PENS We are agents for Parker's Lucky Carter Fountain Pens. There is no better pen on the market and any of your friends will welcome one as a gift. These pens come In an assortment of sizes and prices, so you'll have no trouble in finding one to meet your roeuirements. Prices $1.25 to $8.00. Phone 1904. PERFUMES Perfumes are suggestive of flowers and are always appropriate as gifts at Christmas time. Owing to the approach of Christmas, we have increased onr line of Handkerchief Extracts, Toilet Waters, Colognes. Satchets, Etc. Any of these can be furnished In fancy gift packages. Perfume prices are not advanced during the holidays. Phone 1904.

8HAVING 8ETS Any man will be happy if he receives an up-to-date shaving out. If he isn't a self-shaver, start him on the right road by giving him any make of Safety Razor. Prices from $1.00 to $10.00. We have a full line of Razors, Safety Razors, Mugs, Strops, Etc. Phone 1904. SMOKERS' GOODS If you can't reform him, you can at least see that he smokes good cigars. We have extra, fine cigars In special boxes of 25, 50 and 100 . for the holidays. These are brands which the most critical smokers In this community have passed judgment. Prices according to brand and size of package. Also cigarettes in holiday boxes. Phone 1904. ICY-HOT BOTTLES make an excellent gift. Used the year 'round. Indispensable In sick room. For baby's health and comfort. For the shopman, the tourist, the .plcfadcker and motorist. Keeps things steaming hot or icy cold. In pints and quarts. All styles. Prices from $2.50 and up. Phone 1904. We have a goodly number of 2, 3, S and 10 cent Christmas cards left Phone 1904.

In the Lighter Vera THE DIFFERENCE We say "The Public Be Pleased" the weatherman says "The Public Be Damp." Of fleer Harry Fee, Sex: "Nobody sees a big hole in a little girl's stocking, but a little hole In a blr girl's stocking will start a parade." THOSE 8KY PILOTS Our dear and esteemed friend Mr. Stephen Ossle Yates sex: "I am mighty glad that the AvlaUon Field Is now closed as the root of my mouth Is Just recovering from a severe cast of sunburn watching those Sky Birds. I have a fine, very fine set of teeth to protect said roof but I carry them in my pocket mostly. Mr. Yates further stated that.he was most unequivocally not a candidate for the presidency of the Commercial Club. SIGNS IN LOCAL GARAGE Exhibit A. Oenaturallbed Alky Hall, $1.25 gal. Exhibit B. Don't smoke around the tank. If your life isn't worth anything, gasoline is! BUT WHO WANTS TO EAT THEN? Lota of room before 11 o'clock

and after 1p.m. Sign In City Restaurant Messrs. Jake Hanes and Adolph Foster sex: "Married men have more buttons oft of their clothes than batchelors." Draw your own conclusion ladies. BETCHA TWA8 THAT WINDY SATURDAY Lost Pair trousers between Main St and No. F on Twelfth. Reward. Classified Ad. Beanie (W. S.) Gray was In town Saturday doing Christmas shopping tor the women folks. Beanie sez: "That a man doing shopping for women is as much out of place as a preacher on a fuel committee." Beanie witnessed the premiere run of Sage Brush Soo at Indianapolis recently. 8IGN IN FLOmST WINDOW This beautiful plant only 9 Sc. The earth thrown in free. THASS'RITE SAFETY FIRST JOSH'

Client (Just acquitted on a burglary charge): Well, good-bye. I'll

drop in on you some time.

Josh Allen: All right but make

it in the daytime, please. BEHIND. NOT PAST

Simeon Day, age 70 on route 5,

was kicked In the face by a horse when he walked past the animal. Old Trails Echo.

SIGN IN TEMPERANCE SALOON No Near Beer For Sale Here. No Beer For Sale Near Here. Dan McManus Sec: "While there is life there is hope for everybody but the undertaker." MEET THE STRANGERS Thomas Stranger has been married to Myrtle McCammack of Greencastle. NO RACE RIOTS IN RICHMOND Speaking of race riots Eugene Patterson (Pat) with headquarters at The Waldorf and James HutchIns, houseman out around 15th and Main well known colored citizens have this to say on the subject: "If a white man starts after me with a gun there'll be a race, but there won't be no riot PAGE THE PERFUME CLERK " Let us have your dead horses and cows. Clendennln Adv. SOME BULL Mr. W. R. Sanborn, auction sale reporter, reports a highly bred bull bringing $10,200.

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IT IS RXALLY wonderM the business the Harriet Hubbard Ayer line of Toiletries enjoys. Prime favorites In the Una aret Laxurta, known as the cosmetto marvel far superior to any cold cream. Ayertstocrat non-greasy, finishing, vanishing cream. Each priced at Tubes 35c; Jars 65c, $3-15, $1.75. Skin and Tissue Builder and Massage Cream and Ayera Faae. Cream are priced at Tubes 65c; Jars, $1.25. $4.00. Ayers Face Powder, CSo, Ayers Rouge 60c and Avar's Manicuring Necessities also go big. Conker's are exclusive selling agents. Phone 1904. FOR THAT COUGH take Flaxseed, Wild Cherry and Menthol. Contains no dope or habit forming drugs. 20c and 60c Phone 1904. TRUST US FOR TBft8SE3 We handle a wide assortment of highgrade trusses. We guarantee the Truss. We guarantee the Fit Phone 1904. YOU WILL THANK US for this tip: Try Garden Court Talcum, Toilet Water or Perfume the next time you are In the market tor these necessities and we know they will convince yo of their worthiness to the extent that we will get repeat business on them. Conker's are exclusive selling agents in Richmond. Phone 1904. HANDY HEAT Hot water bottles are Indispensable in every home. They not only insure against cold feet but they furnish handy heat for curing such ailments as toothache, neuralgia, cramps and various other paina, Our winter stock of

HOT WATER BOTTLES

OTHER RUBBER GOODS is here. It Includes every rubber Item, such aa Syringes, Hot Water Bottles. Brushes. Sick-Room 8 applies. Nursery Supplies, Eta We not only ,buy rubber goods of the right quality, but we keep them under right conditions that Insure against deterioration. Phone 1904. HOW COLD IS IT? Our reliable weather thermometers will tell you. We also sell clinical fever thermometers. There should be one In every home. Phone 1904. DON'T LET YOU EYES become defective. Have them fitted with the right kind of glaasee before ft is too late. Right glasses wfll overcome any defect or weakness. Examination free. Phone 1904.

BROKEN BONES are likely to be the result of a fall on the ice at any time during this season, and we have Increased our stock of crutches so as to be ready In case of emergency. The crutches we carry are the trustworthy kind, made of strong, unbreakable wood and put together to stay and bear weight Phone 1904. DYEING THINGS SAVES a lot of buying things. More than ever before are people realizing that Dye will save a dollar for every dime invested. Many people have never rallsed how completely and with how little labor fabrics can be transformed thru the use of dyes. Goods, otherwise useless, may be made to acquire new beauty and assume a new lease of service. FARMERS in your Holiday shopping rash do not neglect your stock and poultry. Get more profit from your hogs. Get more milk from your cows. Take better care of your horses. Get more eggs and have healthier poultry,- by. using Conkey's Stock Foods and - Remedies and Conkey's Poultry, Tonlog and Remedies. We- also, carry the Dr. Hess, Dr. LeGear, PrattsvGlor era, Daniels and Flecks stock sad poultry remedies. - Phone U04.

"Get it WHERE They ve Got It" If Its Advertised It's At ConkeyY

The Public Be He K WE Wra -