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\ t \ THE FLORENCE DAILY TIMES SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE .5, 1922 EDITORS ORGANIZE 1E6I0N ENCOURAGES . . [AVERAGE TWO VETS ‘ r FOR OWN RENEFIT! HIGHER EDUCATION' OF WORLD WAR KILL SELVES EVERY DAY METROPOLITAN EXECUTIVES BE. ; LI EVE CAN SERVE THE COUN TRY BETTER St. Louis, Mo., June 3.—The new American Society of Newspaper FMi- OFFFRS SI'on IN PRIZES FOR THREE BEST ESSAYS. MEDALS ALSO ; if J Indianapolis, Ind., June 3.—To en-; courage higher education and patri-' tors that has been launched by direct- j otic research among school children — Ing editors of more thaK fifty of the of the country, the American Legion WORST OF TRAGEDIES ere to. ship IJ>. m. , Is, McFprland St. | ,{ Uc^ippihcf. ton have a warm \vel-;, hfifi jl). in.—\Veuncouiij,' J’rayci tome at St. Joiins ! nic ting. Vestry meeting tonight 8. j All pews free. The public cordially The Rev. John S. Lighthourn, rector invited to all services. Strangers es- of Prince George Wingat, will preach pecially welcome, at both services Sunday and every one • should hear him. ! ethodist es Sts. G. T. H. A. leading newspapers of the country is |to meet a need for a[ national organi sation of the exechtlve editors of -l metropolitan newspapers, according to an exnlanauon o( fts purposes by Its president,Alasper s. Yost of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. “We editors—mosf of us, at irate,” said Mr. Yost* “have not real is sponsoring a national essay con. test which has for prizes scholarships. The contest opens to Centr AN AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIAL! Cor - Ir ' J / and CITES PITIABLE CONDITIONS ! Uarmon, Pastor. WITH BOYS i r , 10 A - S “n ffl fp3chool I ifiunson, Superintendent. 10:15 A. M. Men’s Bible Class. J. ' C. Long, Pres. J. M. Lynch, Teacher. 11:15 A. M. Communion service con- at both hours. JUST NOW COMING OUT FIRST BAPTIST ! Corner Palmetto and liby Streets. Rev. Furman H. Martin, I). D., pas-' tor. j Bible school at 10 a. m. Mr. W. M. j Waters, superintendent. Preaching services at 11:15 a. m.. and 8:15 p. m. The pastor will preach B. Y. P. U. at '7:15 CATHOLIC PARISH Fr. Dubois Wood, pastor. Holy Communion 8 a. m. (Children's Bible class. Gospel Sermon, Pentecost. Parochial Mass, 10 a. m. Daily prayer service. Everybody cordially welcome. ducted by the pastor. day and closes at midnight, August, first. The service men’s organization has asked the cooperation of state, city! J GOVERNMENT BUREAU IS TAKEN p. m. Prayei meeting Wednerdny night at <i • i r. POLES TURN TRICK ON GERMAN PAPERS SERIOUSLY TQ TASK FOR LACK OF AID Indianapolis, Ind., Juno any! a! T a ln( \ voupwrawou ui t»u«vp* . casu dlties suffered by American j . S : SI soldiers duflns tke wo,1,1 w„ „rc m ized, or hare only .vaguely realized, j scliool child. 'American : beginning to allow themselves. By that wee are member? of a great and ’ ism 0 ffi cers 0 f the Legion posts will i con trust troops wounded on the bat- honorabre professionwhich has com-! assi . t (he educational authorities in j Uofiwds are lucky compared w.th the mnn inir,ericato no wcaii ac inriiviHnui , 'offnrt j greatly increased casuaities of today. All girls and boys between the ages! acc ’® r( l in S t0 ('■ Hart is an of ficial of 12 and 18 vears Inclusive are eli-!"* the American Legions national gible. The subject to be written on! headquarters here, in charge of ex- is: “How the American Legion can Soldier claims against the govern- best serve the Nation.” The rules; ment. 4 P. M. Epworth League. 8:15 P. M. Preadiing by the pas i tor. j Pome early and get a seat. ' Traveling men, strangers and visit- welcome, ; ors cordially welcomed to any and all The : ot tliese services. 1 All are First Presbyterian Berlin, Juno 3.—It was observed recently in a small station on the German-Polish border that the people were buying very large quantities of German newspapers. This was attri- mon interests as wpll as individual Interests. We could dot act collective ly because we had no means of collec tive action. <: ' “To visualize newspaper Meals;-to set standart’a of newspaper conduct, which shall not affect that individual There is an average of two ex-soldier suicides a day, Mr. Harris declares fol lowing a study of reports. Those men, Mr. Harris finds, almost without ex ception were in the battle lines in provide that each contestant shall Independence that is essential to but^ one essay of not more newspaper personality, l*it which (han r)00 wor( ] Si an ,i that essays shall may arouse generous emulation fori be w ,.j t ten in an affirmative and con- jiftwspaper progress; to promote the gtmetive wayi Spelling, penman- dignity and honor of our profession; : sllip an(1 nea t nPRS will he considered ' France. These soldiers, (he Legion to maintain its integrity and its rights, in j u ,igj n g the winners, as will the age ' official’ contends, were discharged by and defend it from unjust attacks; to 0 f the contestant. | army doctors as normal. Since the, establish ethical principJSa whose County superintendents of schools | war, however, these men, struggling j recognition and observance will con- are as i te( j ( 0 n an ie throe judges to, for a living, have undergone mental! tribute to that public confidence which se i ec t the best essay in each county, j anguish that their war-racked nerves j Is a newspapeFs best asset; to pr°*; The winning essays of the counties could not withstand, mote the efficiency of our labors then will he judged by a state com-' There are two ways in which the i through the interchange off experi- R1 ittp P> selected by the state supenin- Region hopes to minister to these men-; ence and the discussion by which tendent of schools or school commis- ( tal oases and to,prevenMheir increase, j common problems of editorial man- pjQjjp,. f or the purpose of selecting j Harris ndmts out. The Laiigiy' agement may be solved—all these are the tbree sta t e winners. Final se- n ow law, provides $17,000,MO for ; purposes to which such an organiza- j ec tions of first, second and th'e ^jp construction of new hospitals. Tin St Johns Episcopal , 112 S. Dnrgan Street Rev. V*,nner S. Poyncr, rector. The pews are free mnl the P'jbHc is most cordially inv.iH; to attend all services at St. Johns. Services Sunday as follows: Chuicn school at 10 a. m. i The Adhlt Bible classes meet with fhe Church school. Holy communion and sermon 11:15. Young People’s Service league 1 meets at 4 p. m. Evening prayer and sermon 8:15. Rev. H. lucKor Grah.im, I). D., P 33 '! huted at first to a desire to absorb tor - ^ J the German point of view on the part 10 a. m. Sunday school. R. T>. f ul- 0 j ,i,p p 0 les, but some sceptics m- ton, Suj.t. A. L. Hardee, Asst. Bunt s j s tp,| upon an investigation. 11:15 a. m.—Morning service, with T | 10 f ac t was brought to light that 1 sermon, by the pastor. a group of ingenious Poles was pur- 3 p. ni.—Service at Industrial chasing German newspapers at cur rent prices and reselling them as m.—Mon'hly meeting of Dea- sehoo 4 p cons. 3 p. m.—Junior C. E. 3 p. m.—Intermediate C. E. 7:15 p. m.—Senior C. E. 8:15 p. m.—Evening service sojinnn. by the pastor. 4:30 p. m.—Tuesday, Wit it waste paper with nearly 100 percent profit. The paper is pulped and' re sold in Russia where it is again used as news print. It is said the originat ors of the idea have made much money. Wednesday evening prayer at 8:15; meets with Mrs. C. C. Ladies Aid At the ag ■ of fifteen the Korean girl Roney, No. 7 is an “old maid.” if not married. PIN YOUF r/ ITH TO THE GOOD OLD NAME OF STIEFF There has never been a finer pianj made and probably never will be. It is easier to own a fine Stieff Piano than you might think. Fill out this blank and maiT today: CIIAS. M. STIEFF, Inc., Char lotte, N. C. Please send catalogue and prices of pianov Name ’ Address Chas. M. Stieff, Inc. CHARLOTTE, N. C. tion as we have created can direct its third nat |onal prize winners will efforts, and in theii accomplishment made from the three best essays be of great and lasting value of all of p^.], state, and will he announced of us as members of a high profes- S pvpj. a ] weeks after September 20 by sion, of material benefit to the indi- national judges, whose names will vidual newspapers which serve, and be „i ven ] a t er Increased usefulness for the press as, Tbe 1hr ‘ Ce national prizes will be an instiution for the promotion of j {n0 wn as American Legion scholar- public welfare.” j gj^p a wards, consisting of a first prize larger portion of this money is to he spent in creating facilities for treat ing the neuropsychiatrics, mental pa tients. The Legion is also preparing to petition congress to liberalize the! present Sweet hiF. This bill now 1 makes it impossible for an ex-soldier | to obtain government treatment for 1 war injuries which show up more thai Describing most metropolitan news- of $7 ; 0> 8e c 0 nd of 5500 and a third ’ ^ e after 0 . schar „ e from sen ,.| paper editors as anonvmous crea- *o:-a t™....* i„„ j., —v. „.oi! dIiei a sci.ai„c iroui sei\ tures” seldom anonymous crea- heard or outside of of $2o0. First prize in each state will j j ce The Legion contends that it their own offices. Mr. Yost said they, a ® ^or' Second ^ViL and ^ddUionol ! might ea6i,y be five y(iars alter needed to get better acquainted with pnother. Organization of the society was jfeffected in New York April 26 at a meeting in response to a call issued by Edward S. Beck of the Chicago Tribune, Frank I. Cobb of the New i .York World, Charles II. Dennis of the J Chicago News, Herbert R. Galt of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press, Joseph prizes awarded in different states. HE’S THE ’CHAMPION LANDLORD' Jersey City Apartment House Owner Snecializes in Children. Jersey City, N. J., June 3.—The title of “Champion Landlord of the ^ _ United States” is claimed by John Garretson of ^the^Cincinnati Thuds-, gwanson. owner of a 35-family apart ment house here, who cites the fol lowing meritorious conduct to prove Star, Erie C.,Hopwood of the Cleve- 1 land Plain Dealer, George E. Miller of the Detroit News and Casper S. ,Yost of the St. Louis Globe-Demo crat. “Ours,” said this call, “is a great and lion ora hie profession, yet, curiously, it is Hie only important profession not nationally organized.” The existence and valuable work of the National Editorial. Association was recognized, bdl this organization. It was stated, did not include the larger city newspapers. In the gold room or the Bank of England stands the most remarkable balance in the world. Thus huge scale is seven feet high and weighs siihost two tons. Yet it is so delicate that even a fly crawling oven the pan will cause the pointer to move more than a hand’s breadth. his right to the distinction: 1. Charges not more than $35 a month for a tonoyi apartment. 2. Will not rent an apartment to any childless couple. 3. Guarantees for the first hoy horn in his house a yearly award ot $100 until the hoy js 31. .. . „. . 4. Guarantees—and is already pay ing—a bonus of $50 annually to the first gill bnhv until she. Is 21. 5. Has built a baby-carriage garage to park the scores of baby-cars own ed by his tenants with a superintend ent to see the carriages don’t get mixed up. John Swanson is 00 years old, and has a large family himself. There are no apartments vacant in the Swanson house. Suggestions from ' HOFFMEYER’S • * Lawn Hose Wall and Window Brushes Aluminum Ice Tea and Water * ' i Pitchers Office and Laundry Baskets Tally Cards and Favors C. D. HOFFMEYER 12 East Evans St. Phone 589 charge before injurious physical and mental effects of his service would ap pear. Mr. Harris further charges that the United States Werans Bureau, in chage of the treatment and rehabili tation of the World War’s disabled, is in error concerning Hie gravity of the neuro-psychiatric sufferers. A recent veterans bureau report shows that the bureau’s .total capacity for treatment of r.euro-psychintrie cases is (i.Oftlt beds. M. Harris s:.ys he lias reports from Legion liaison representatives In each of the pureuu’s 14 regional dis- i thicts to show that in four of Hie 14 districts alone there are 24,501! mental cases on record. These four districts im'ude West Virginia, District of (’olmnhia, Virginia. Tennessee, Nortn Carolina, South (’arolina, Maryland. Florida Georgia,'Nebraska Iowa, Kan sas. Missouri. Washington. Oregon and Idaho. Of the number 2,119 are l»oin£ treated in government hospitals j and 990 in contract institutions. The Veterans bureau reports hut ( 4 (538 service men in the entire United J States undergoing treatment for men- I tal disorder in government institu- I lions. The Legion is asking the coopera tion of the public in i's effort properly to protect post-bellum shell-shock cases. Mr. Harris says that friends and relatives should he quick to re port an ex-soblier who shows signs of ment il disorder, and to induce him to submit to an examination and treat ment. f 4 ^ The Florence Daily Times' Word Contest Bee-Hive Picture Puzzle OPEN TOALL OUR READERS—LIBERAL CASH PRIZES An Educational Test Worthy of Anyone’s Best Efforts. Find the Objects in this Picture Beginning with the Letter “B” FARMERS USING LESS FERTILIZER BUSY Sunday BEE CAFE Chicken Dinner South Carolina farmers used a great deal less fertilizer this year than last, according to the privilege ferti lizer tax paid to the state treasurer. This year, from January 1 though May 31, tile tax money is $23,(556.15 below the amount for January through May of 1921. The tax is 25 cents a ton and this will show that the tonnage for tiie present year is far below that of 1921. The tax collected from Ju!y 1 to May 3 , 1921, the fiscal year, was $165,- 726.41, as compared with $125,084.89 for July 1 to May 31, 1922. A differ ence of $10,041.89 exists, the 1922 fig ures dropping off considerably. WOMAN IN WARD CASE RELISHES Sliced Orange SOUP Creamed Chicken Soup CHOICE OF MEATS Chicken Stew ♦Roast Chicken, Cream Sauce Ribs of Prime Beef, ou jus Creamed Potatoes Spaghetti a TOriental Cream Bisque Pudding Finger Rolls Coffee, Tea, Milk / ■kk a ~ Open Day and Night Our Motto: Service, Quality, Cleanliness - Los Angeles, June 3.—Martha Ken dall, who once filed a suit charging criminal conspiracy against Walter S. Ward, who is under bond at White '.Plains, N. Y.. for killing Clarence Pe ters for alleged blackmail, has been lo cated at Hollywood by the Los Ange les Times “I can throw light upon tiie mystery,’’ the Times quoted her. “I know a few things that those in terested in prosecuting Ward would like to know. I’ll tell all if they ask me—not till then.” „.n_ JjY i' cfb Mix ^ c-u 1 jifi’s r *'». ' Q:a. -7 \V\w-/ifrY TTyT 111 T: fwMI zcL-A ,5, * r h -V . T rf . V vrv."’' /A A- W. ’ Alt' t v JfJOFtr W ♦'.T I* At ! - j -N ii' . ■ / \\'l ( 'I,.' 4 / •tin/' v fi—'*«•;. {•. • •• •{:>trz -.(ffs rh □ r.-ii ' . v: l:..r ^ V\ ft a ■ : - • - r jT v .> v ft a Si: jtj ^ lit' > 7 5-i a 4 $30 -\\] iw.c, Jf+u+r *j*— fir ><$■ .. ‘ ‘A 4 w:. ™ 11'.-' x ' y ->< ¥ Tx j U V V _ iV" ““ / ‘\ tx *<L Va .L3 r d‘S' 'ftjST U. ■ -2" -—— S2 '!»' x 'tm a?. / l ®‘5r7V * Vr-*-* J ijSf 1 '!' 0^3 n/lw'./t,-. — irVVV. 'll-..'-' "nt Copyrighted 1022, liben E. Lzwsoo, Willuur, CONTEST CLOSES JUNE 20TH, 1922. ^ If no subscrio- tion is sent in If three months subscription is If six months subscription is If one year’s subscription with answer. sent in with the answer sent in with the answer. is sent in with the answer. First Prize . . .$5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $25.00 Second Prize . . 4.00 8.50 12.50 20.00 Third Prize . . . 3.00 7.00 10.00 15.00 Fourth Prize . . 2.00 5.50 7.50 10.00 Fifth Prize . . . 1.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 Sixth Prize . . : .50 2.50 2.50 2.50 BASEBALL South Atlantic League Columbia 3; Charleston 1. Charlotte 7; Augusta 5. G r e e n v i 11 e - Spartanburg, grounds. A Special Prize of $25.00 Will be paid to the winner if a new subscription was sent in with the answer. RULES OF CONTEST wet American Leaciua Cleveland 9; Detroit 4. St. Louis 12; Chicago 4. Others, raiu. National League Boston 7; New York 3. Chicago 7; Cincinnati 11. Others, rain. Southern Association New Orleans 3; Mobile 2. Atlanta JO; Birmingham 3. Nashville ; Chattanooga 5. Memphis 10; Little Rock 2. L Contest closes June 20, 1922, and all answers must be mailed on or before that day, though it Is not necessary that they reach The Times office on that day. < 2. Contest is open to everybody, whether they live in or out side of Florence County. Employees of this paper or anyone connected with the Times, however, arc barred from participat ing. 3. Answers should lie written on only one side of the paper. Write your name rfhd address plainly at Hie head of your lists. If you write anything else, use a separate sheet of paper. 4. Only English words found in the dictionary can be used. Obsolete and foreign meaning words will not he counted. 5. The same objec t can bo named but once. This does not preclude however the naming of an object which is a part of an other object. ' 6. Only such compound words which by long usage have be come, and in tiie dictionary are given, as one word, can be used. Hyphenated words and words that appear i<i the dictionary as two words are not to lie considered. 7. The word may be given in the singalar or plural form but if the one is need the other cannot be. 8. The first prize will be awarded to the contestant whose answer has the largest and nearest correct list of objects found in the picture which begin with the letter “B”, second prize to Hie next nearest correct, etc. Neatness and penmanship will not be taken into consideration, but every contestant should be caieful alxmt the spelling so that no mistake will be made. 9. Only one prize will he awarded to members of the same household, or to any group outside of the family who may have co-operated in the answering of this puzzle. 10. The judges will he three well known citizens of this community having no connection with Hie Times and will he selected for their fitness for sueli a task. The award of prizes as detc iinincd by these judges will be final and oac h->oo»tontant agrees to abide fiy tfieir decision. 11. In arriving at this derision the Judges will allow one point for each correct word. A margin of 15 incorrect words will be granted to each contestant to allow for a possible legitimate difference of opinion; but each incorrect word above that number will count one against. 12. If two contestants lie for first place the first and second prizes will be divided between the two pro rata according to their class. Tiie next highest will receive the third prize, etc. If three tie for first place, the first, second and third prizes will be divided between the three in same manner, etc., etc Address all replies to The Florence Daily Times, Florence, S. C. i n.w nmnmnwwTr