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Show THE NEPH1, county seat of Juab county, Utah, the greatest dry fanning section of Utah, own its JT ji own electric light plant, water works and 18 miles paved streets. Two banks, lumber yard, plaster mill, fine schools and a modern hotel. : : AH JUKB L SING CHING Sing Hawaii, a cupptiea Service.) Chlng, fourteen-year-ol- of Cincinnati Task to Increase Membership of the American Legion. O'Connor ei Father William P. O'Connor of Cincinnati, national chaplain of the Amer ican Legioa, refuses to admit that the duties of his office are confined to the delivering of an invocation at the Legion nutlo n a t - Ate convention. In acI cordance with this belief. Father O'Connor hus assumed the tusk of organizing all war chaplains In an 'Father O'Connor. to effort gain new members for the Legion. William P. O'Connor Is a flchting years are type, and his thirty-thre- e full of Interesting experience. Born in Dayton, O., he attended the public and parochial schools and was graduated from St. Mary's college, now the He University of Dajton, In 1903. was graduated from St. Mary's seminary and ordained In 1913, when he accepted an appointment as pastor of church In Urhana, O. He was serving there In July, 1917, when he became chaplain of un Ohio 'National Guard organization which later became the One Hundred nnd Thirty-sixt- h Field artillery of the Thirty-sevent- h He sailed division. In with this organization for Fr-.nJune, 1918. The ship, before completing the voyage, rammed a German submarine which later was sunk by destroyers. Father O'Connor served with his organization In the Baccarat sector and ce later at St Mlhlel, the and In Belgium. After the armistice Meuse-Argonn- e lie proved his versatility by arranging for the production of "The Passing Show of the A. E. F.," one of the best , soldier shows presented overseas. The national chaplain obtnlned firsthand Information In regard to the feelings of newly discharged veterans when he served for a time with national headquarters of the American Red Cross. Later he became pastor of a church at Jamestown, O., and eubsequently was transferred to his present charge, the church of St. Vln--, cent de Paul In Cincinnati. He served as a member of the Legion's notional ceremonials committee in 192L which drew up the ceremonials which have been used by all Xglon posts. In all clashes of religion creeps and dogmas. Father O'Connor has been noted for his marked liberality and toleration. ROUNDS UP LEGION MEMBERS W. A. Stevens, Commander of Des Moines (la.) Post, Promises to Have Largest Organization. of 1 Onhu, d boy of extracChinese tion, won tlrsi place In the Amer- Powell, who is J the director of the Legion's na tional Americanism commission. Second prize In the contest, which was open to all school children between the ages of twelve and eighteen, was awarded to bliss Puuline Virgin lu ClmstuiD of Indianapolis. Joseph of Bridgeport, Conn., won third prize. Honorubie mention was made of the essays of Phillip E. Mosely of Westliela, Muss., ana Uulph It. Sulll-vuof Twin Harbors, Minn. The board of Judges of the Legion contest was composed of John J. United States commissioner of education; Chuucellor B. E. Brown of New York City university, and S. S. National the publisher. McClure, prizes are first, $750 ; second, $500. and the third, $250, the money to be used as scholarships in any university or college. They were awurded by Hun-for- d MucNider, of Mason City, lu., who was national commander of the Legion lust year. "The fact that a boy of Chinese descent in Huwaii won the essay contest testifies to the splendid work of Americanism which Legion posts lu Hawaii are emphasizing," Mr.- - Powell stated. The text of Ah Sing Chiug's winning essay follows. "The American Legion, which Is composed of men and women who Haver, Vlcksburg (Miss.) Young, during the war stands for unity, democracy, peace and service to God and our country. "The slogan of our country is, 'In union there Is strength,' and It is because of this unity, our country Is so strong, but during the World wur, we found that we had Internal ns well as external enemies. Bolshevism, communism and anarchy are ns real enemies as any we had to fight overseas, and jnuch harder to conquer. The American Legion can do a wonderful service to the country by encouraging a spirit of unity and cooperation, and by reaching foreigners who come Into the United States how to live under a republlcun form of government, nnd by helping them to understand that ours Is a government of the people, by the people, for the people and it shall not perish from the earth. Many foreigners come from countries where they have been oppressed nnd they do not understand the word liberty, but think It Is licence to commit crimes. "We learned at the beginning of the World war that many of our own citizens were uneducated, and that not nearly enough money was being spent for schools. Here Is a great work for the American Legion, to see that every child In the United Slates has a chance to lie educated. What we want In our nation we must put in our schools, so the nted for schools and teachers Is very grout. Night schools for the training of men and women who work during the dur help to educate our citizens and those who wish to bacume citizens. The American legion Is on the si dt; of education, nnd we believe will make every effort to see that the schools of Hie United States rank first In I lie world and Hint every citizen has the opportunity for 4v v worthy of at-W. A. tent Ion. newly Ktevens, elected commander of the ' legion Des post - of Moines, Is., has the credit for getof ting the 2.000 members of his orgH nidation, tho second largest post la the country. W. A. Stevens. During the war Stevens was a sergeant In the One Hundred and Ninth Ammunition trnln of the Thirty-fourtdivision. He spent 11 months at Camp Cody, N. M.. and later went ovcrsena. He has pledged titmsetf to make hie pout the largest tn the country and to lead It In participation In civic affairs. In one-tent- h Ah Sing Ching. Uiun-donut- o n t. e Jx JL i h Distinguished Buddies. Who aays that the privilege of Joining the American Legion Isn't soma pumpklnsT Do you know that: The chief of staff and genera! of the armies of the United States, The aecretsry of the navy of the TJnlted States, The former first lord of the British dmlrally. The secretary of war In the new Italian tablnet, Tha generalissimo of all the allied armies are American Legion members. teen, N. C. Echo. "During the World war many t .f our soldiers were wounded nnd re-- turned Ifi iKe ISgiciB jflttl , home, suffering from sick and unable to cure for themselves. They fought In a grenl muse nnd deserve well of their oun-try and their comrades. The can give these returned veterans uld nnd comfort, and after they have sufllclcntly recovered help them to become Many of them will be unable to follow the sume or cupatlon that they did before the war. but some kind of work can be found for them to do. The Legion should se that their comrades are always cared for. "The United States la not a military nut I on and believes In war for defense and not for conquest. At the close of the war, our country asked for no land nnd no Indemnity. Not many months ngo President Harding culled a con ference of the nations to discuss a reduction of armies and armament The American Legion cun aid by fostering and encouraging ponce and good will among nntlons and by standing for a fair deal between Urge and small nations, allowing the amull nations to decide for themselves bow they shall be (ovarticd." shell-shock- a President Moral: Go to School With well-trulne- Any man who ran go out and get 200 members to unythlng, even the American Legion. " "" to irfifigate rge afforded here rJwpaBSrticr before going elsewhere. The famous Levan ridge is known throughout the world. Two railroads pass through Nephi. : : I II The old phrase, "Pick your parents wisely," has got to be revised. It should read "Choose your schoolboy Play playmates with discretion." marbles .with a future president and It may help you to become governor of the federal reserve bourd If you have the other qualities. Daniel Richard Crlsslnger, once a farmer boy and school chum of President Harding, has proved It, He was born In Tnlly township, Marion county, Ohio, Dec, 10, 1860, in a log cabin built by his father, John Crlsslnger. One of the things that the village needed was a schoolhouse. Crlsslnger sold the land and the lumber to the school board and together with his school-house- " neighbors erected a "little red thnt was to become the educational home of Warren O. Harding and Daniel It. Crlsslnger. The future President was a few years younger than Mr. Crlsslnger, but such a strap ping big boy that he was received on equal terms with the older lads. The friendship was renewed In Marlon. The two became members of the same clubs, played billiards together and were Interested In the same Improves ments. As they grew In power and financial Independence they became tn most of the Industries of Marlon. ky r .1 X fellow-director- Mosessohn Will Enforce Square Deal Imagine a man of forty years of a lawyer and Journalist, Inexperienced In manufacturing or merchandising, arriving four years ago In New York a stranger, today Invested with czarlike authority as official arbiter of the Associated Dress Industries of America, in which 500 manufacturers Join heartily with half a million workers and a billion dollars a year of product, yet proposing to rule through the sole Influence of moral suasion and the Insistence on " . business ethics, nnd one has a portrait ' " I x "T."'"' of David N. Mosessohn, who the other a was chosen for such day position nt a salary said to be from $35,000 to $50,000 a year. "The opportunity to be of service," Mr. Mosessohn snld, "service for Its own sake, is satisfying. To correct I the abuses will be a task for patient but determined effort. But It must be done. In the name of clean business and social health." The Mosessohn family balls from Portland, Ore. The father, Key. Dr. N. Mosessohn, a rabbi, U a man of fine culture. David Mosessohn Is president of the corporation which publishes the Jewish Tribune and the Hebrew Standard, and hia father Is the editor. age, I'frxJ Artist Who Never Had Chance to Paint MUCH ADVANTAGE IN HOTBEDS NEEDED BULL ASSOCIATIONS IN SPRING WORK of Ewa ican Legion's national essay contest on the subject, "How Can the American Legion Best Serve the Nation I1 Contest results were announced recently by Gurland W. VJ TO ORGANIZE ALL CHAPLAINS jSather TJJ invites the stranger within its FIRST WINS Boy d Ah s'iriuieni News TnMe JJTEAST JUAB COUNTY Farmer Suggestions for Housewife, of Agriculture by specialists in for the people of East Juab County. : : : Short stories about people of prominence in our countrv Hawaii Takes Prize in Legion's National Essay Contest. " American NEPITT. UTAH S. Home Page of Live Topics the and the Department prepared Fourteen-Year-Ol- th TTMKS-NEW- Every Gardener Should Provide Proper Amount of Spacafor Starting Plants. CLAY OR PAPER POTS USEFUL With Good Attention Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Etc., May Be Grown Earlier for Transplanting Than They Can Be Bought Every home garden should be equipped with at least a small amount of hotbed nnd coldframe space In order to provide tomato, cubbage, cauliflow er, pepper and other plants for set ting In the garden. Such plunts mny of course, be purchased from stores or from people who make a business of growing them, but with proper atten tlon the gardener himself, can usually grow plants that will be more satis factory. Start Tomato Plants. With a little hotbed and coldframe space, and a few clay or paper pots, or dirt bands. It is possible to grow tomato plunts which will fruit mmii earlier than those offered for sale. Even melons and cucumbers may be started in this way and transplanted outside, after danger of frost Is over. thus securing an earlier crop, if space Is available, crops of lettuce and rad Ishes may be planted In these structures and matured much earlier than they do wher grown out of doors. Hotbeds are usually heated by fermenting manure and are used mainly for starting plants which are to be transplanted outside later, and for growing short season crcps like rad ishes and lettuce. Coldfrnmes are used as a place for transplanting plants started in the hotbeds. They are not heated Lut are covered with glass or r j" r r .J! i Parker took a fresh chew of tobacco, gave an extra hitch to his belt and started out and alone to make war on - j2 Hotbeds Are Used Mainly for Starting Planta Which Are to Be Trans planted Later. cloth which affords the plants some protection. Plants are set In coldfrnmes for the purpose of "hardening them off" so when they are removed to the field, they will not suffer too much Coldfrnmes may from the change, also be used to start some plants, such as late cabbage and celery, and for growing radishes, beets, lettuce. carrots, etc ECONOMICAL FEED FOR EWES When Good Legume Hay le Given Along With Roote or Silage Grain le Not Needed. single-- For the grestest economy tha handed Imperial' wizards, exalted cyclopsea, grand dragons, terrors and whatnots IK of the Ku Klux Klan. the Invisible "the with at Itself found grips empire Cghtln'est roan In the 8outh." No man In public life ever bad more devoted friends or mora bitter enemies. Opponents of the governor have applied to him every epithet of which the tongue has knowledge aava thnt of coward. For to doubt the courage of the Louisiana executive Is to make one ridiculous, so widespread Is his reputation for nerve and determination to accomplish anything he sets nut to do. There were no funds available for Investigation. Iarker dug down Into his pockeL When he found his In1tY' rir sV v"' vestigators were being balked at every turn, he appealed to the United States government and secured the if the Department of Justice, which sent Into Morehouse Parish Its trained men. -- United Statu Department I nctiHure. During the lust year the number of bull associations In tha country Increased from 153 to UX). These organizations, which were de--, veloped with the assistance of repre sentatives of the United States De- Durtment of Airrlculture nnd the HtRla. coneges, now own eo nuns, lexn XNeurusKa and uiuo are new ani.ltion to the list of states where aur-H, 1 1 Clubs Introduce Uniform Lot of Bulls. clntlons have been fon.icd In Illinois. These assoclutics have proved a great advantage In communities wlier Individual fanners Lave not felt able to pay for good purebred bulls, or where many farmers would not have e used sires on their individual Initiative. The bull clubs bring In a unlrorm lot of bulls ns good as or better than the best In the anlmffi tnk the placets V the ntStXOMof varletf breeds anp value. K4C result of the use of so much good blood, In Ive or six years the grade herds belonging to the members look like purebred v herds. high-grad- IN . FAVOR Generally Good Plan to Allow Dropping Boards to Stand In Sunlight for a Time. bit-pos- When. Gov. John M. (Prepared by th SPRING CLEANING . 'The Fightin'est Man in the South" Factor In Improvement Where Farmers Have Not Fult Able to Animals-Gr- ade Individual Buy Heads Show Effect. B ig 01 A When John Wanamaker died everybody knew that the cloak of his power would be handed over to his son Rodman, whose name Is familiar to many but whose personality Is less well known. Photographs of his have been frequently seen In the pictorial sections of newspapers and magazines, but they told little of his story. If one went further and read the title. It usually told of his work as a deputy MUCH LOSS FROM PNEUMONIA police commissioner In New York. A few know him as a man carrying an Disease Contracted by Animate Sleep enormous life Insurance. He Is also ing in wet Moueee ana known as the chairman of the comU Draughts. mittee to select New York's permanent war memorial. Each year many pigs die front In this last position Is the key to pneumonia contracted by their sleep Rodman Wanamaker's real nature. His ing In wet houses where they are ex Intimates say that he Is an artist who posed to draughts, the specialists sny. has been prevented by fute from paint- This can be prevented by being sure ing. An expression of his artistic Inthat the roof to the house Is made stinct was his founding In 18S9 of wnterpfoof and that no water Is the American Art Association of Paris. to run Into the housa from the of which he Is still president. Rodman Vnnmnker enrly conceived the Idea outside grouni The floor of the thnt America could be trained to art appreciation through the merchandise It house may be rained by throwing the bought. "I wonder whether ha will ever learn what wa want," was the plaint dirt Inside when ditching around the outside of the house to carry the waoften made by his father. ter away. r Increased From 158 to 190 in Different States. Spring cleaning Is a wise move. Tha fow Is have been In the hoiw'ong peri ods during tevlntejiaitVti!igTl nt V the droppings nave been ft-yregular Intervals, the birds Qti gener nlly In poorer condition thai when they have more range at other seasons. It Is generally a good plan to allow tha dropping bonrds and roosts to stnnd In the sunlight for a time after thorough ly cleaning them. l ' DESTROY BIG TRUCKS ROADS Biggest Highway Problem Is U Immense Vehicles Which Te Up Highways- Some big nntlonni ntfivementa godoggedly abend. Indifferent to temporary Industrial 'setbacks. For Instance, j the good mnds program. . Around COO mllea of highway a month arc being built with the aid of the national government. flood roads, however. Involve some thing more than mileage. The Mg-- I gest good ronds problem ll the motor, truck as large as a box car, destroyer of pavements. Common Sense With Hogs. Any man with ordinary common sense and avernge Industry can mnka money raising hogs If he will keef them healthy. What's wrong with It? - Suet for the Birds. ITnng large pieces of snet In the frees aootll ine mmiBimu nmi nm Dims cneer you wiin mvir imikb nc spring; to sny nothing of the bug fbey will destroy. win- ter feed of the ewes should consist Isrgely of roughages, hay from the legumes easily leading. When good legume hay Is given along with an allowance of roots or sllnge. no grain Is neede-- l nnttl almut a month before lambing time. The aim should be to bring the ewes to lambing time In vigorous condition, thus Insuring a good milk flow for the newborn lambs. 8 west Clover for 81 lags. farmers do not cut sweet clover for silage until It Is In full When this Is done yields of bloom. from 10 to 12 tons of llage will he obtained per acre, but tha plants will te killed by the mowing. Pekln Ducks Populsr. White Pekln ducks are very, most popular and considered one of the dnrk-ralslHowever, profitable breed. requires some skill and plenty of feed. TTm ng Silage From Sweet Clover. Rllnge made tram sweet clover wilt be better than from most legumes ss It does not become slimy as Is nftenJ tb esse with red clover or alfalfa. Some Make Cleaning Easy, rtoosts and newts should be off ths floor, end should be built In surh a way that they may easily be denned and sprayed. -Aim for Purebred Herd. Paye te Milk Good Cow. With butterfat at 60 cents a ponnd. Get a purebred sire, of eonrse, but It pays to milk good cows these nippy dont be content to stop si that. Eventumornings provided yon have a nice ally yon will hsre a purebred herd ram stable ! keep out the atn. why not start -- . rt-h- t! |