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Show THE PROVO POS1 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1922 WINTER THE PROVO POST Provos Popular Newspaper Clerk Locks Judge in Safe and Goes to Dinner Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday THE POST PUBLISHING COMPANY 125 West Center St Phone 13 Entered at the Poatofflce at Provo, Utah, as Secend-clas- a Matter. Terms to Subscribers: 30.25 , By carrier, per month 3.00 Nevada and in per mall year.. advance), (in Wyoming Utah, Idaho, By 3.50 All other states POSTS SWORN CIRCULATION, 1838 COPIES To be pitied indeed is the man who has no home town, no comHale, munity to call his own. Think of the sad story of Nathan a must have individual normal a the man without country. Every within least at some smoldering community, spark of loyalty fer him. And he is, or should be, proud of his city. He is an integral for a happy existence.. He can part of it and is dependent upon it and actions. It is to be hoped make or unmake it by his loyalty of the sentiments Rotary president, read and that the following Mr. on cards by Blackmore, will fan the spark of comdistributed the citfcens to stand by a munity patriotism into flame and induce : those institutions that build the city My community is the place where my home is founded, where are educated, where my income is earned, where my children my and where my life is chiefly lived. dwell friends I have chosen it, after due consideration, from among all the places of the earth. It is the home spot for me. My community wants my citizenship, not my partisanship; my friendliness, not my offishness; my cooperation, not my dissension ; my sympathy, not my criticism ; my intelligent civic intercut, not my selfishness.. My community supplies me with home, income, friends, recAmerican. reation, morals and the right of a free-bor- n I should believe in my city ; work for it AND I WILL. THANKSGIVING (Today The Post publishes the first of a series of feature articles about Japan and her people. These articles are written exclusively for The Post by Ray Olpin who, during his four years in the Orient, made an extensive study of things Japanese. These articles will be educational, entertaining, and even humorous.; JAPAN is not a land where men eous mas3 of putrefaction In the midst of which sat the eight Gods of need pray, for 'tis Itself divine. To understand Japan and her peo-- I Thunder. Izanagi returned to a stream in pie, to even appreciate what constl-- 1 southwestern Japan to purify him- tutes the charm and mystic side of self. Thereupon from each article the Great Land of the Rising Sun, his lying on the bank, clothing one must always bear in mind these a and from his right eye sprang god, words of the Japanese poet, Moon-gowas born the from his left Like all other loyal Japanese Amaterasu-no-mikameye the j MY COMMUNITY AND I. DINNERS AND DINERS The turk will have his day and command attention, even if he to has get killed for it. And on Thanksgiving day there is no armistice we have celebrated that several days previously, so the tnrk has to take what comes to him, even if it is the axe. Thanksgrviiig is., after Christmas, our oldest national holiday. Miles Standish, John Alden, and Priscilla Mullins were among those present at the first one. Then it. came on down to us as American as the Fourth of July and pumpkin pie and the old flag. Year after year, as our great harvests are gathered and people prepare for the cold and storms of winter, their hearts are filled with a genuine thankfulness that in the midst of the turmoil and hun-ge- r of the world our good land is blessed with plenty. We wish everybody else had as much, and for the most part we are generous in sharing with them. Wheat grown in our vast grainfields has stopped the pangs of hunger for many an unfortunate soul in war-tor- n lands. We have given gladly, thankful that we had it to give. If we are to judge by the numerous interviews in our press, given by Americans who have traveled abroad during the last year, will be among the most, thankful at this Thanksgiving time they IViat they live under the stars and stripes. AVith one accord they voice their delight ut being back in the most favored land on earth. We sometimes need to go away from home to learn how exceedinghalf-famishe- o. j d, Sun-(lit- ., he was a devout believer in Shinto Susa-no-The Way of the Gods), and goddess- and f rom his nose considered his emperor none other (the impetuous male Deity, than a literal descendant of the Gods. , A series of adventures and incon-Frothe oldest Japanese record, the'sistent happenings followed. Finai- Kojiki or Bible of Shinto, the ac- ly, Ninigi, the grandson of Amatera-su- , count of the creation and the linking was invested the of the emperors and gods is ob- with the three symbols of royalty tained. (still treasured by Unf Japanese were and heaven and commissioned to found a earth Originally not separated. Everything wai kingdom vrith the following instrucchaos. Then the purer, clearer parts tions: The land shall be ruled her united to form heaven, and the heav- editarily by my descendants ; you, my ier, coarser parts settled to form the grandson, go and govern it, and may Then Divine earthy Beings the prosperity of the imperial house between be everlasting like the heaven and sprang from a reed-shoheaven and earth. Several divine the earth. Ninigis great grandson, generations were born, and the last J inirnu, is then credited with becompair was a brother and sister, ing the first emperor of the Japani. ese empire. He ascended the throne named respectively Izanagi and These' two were commanded about -- 000 years btlure Christ, uml to unite in marriage and give birth since that time, it is claimed, every to the drifting land. Thereupon the emperor has been a direct descendant male, Izanagi, while standing on the of the preceding one. Note: floating bridge of heaven, plunged Although dates and facts his jeweled spear into the moving are purely mythological, as attested mass beneath. When he withdrew by the fact that the oldest hooks conhis spear, the drops that fell from taining the above account were writthe point, congealed and formed an ten about the eighth century before or Island of the Christ and authentic history of Ja- island, Onokoro-jim- a Congealed Drop, the present Island pan does not begin until 'about 5e0 of Awaji. Izanagi and Izanami de- A. D., the people of Japan rest imscended on this Island and gave plicit confidence in this account of birth to the other islands, in addi- tHe creation. The children aro taught tion to numerous gods. it in the schools. The writer knows The birth of the God of Fire caus- of one teacher in the Imperial unied Izanamis death. Her husband versity who was expelled for teachfollowed her to the gates of the unde- ing that the emperor was only hur-world where he implored her to man. come back. He first went to confer Nevertheless, a strong undercurwith the gods of the place, and Iza- rent of popular thought among colnagi, impatient at her delay, broke lege students is coming to the sura tooth from his comb, set it afire, face and many are now and holding it as a torch rushed in I believe the emperor whispering: is onlv a after her. All he found was a hid- - man. i, By a BOOTH Every child should have at least onti quart; per day. IS PUZZLE Paris. The latest natural phenomenon to be brought to the attention of the Academy of Sciences is a jumping TAR KINGTON U stick e. from staring at her. She had an Youll never catch the goose that lays the golden eggs if you abundance of very soft, dark hair, worn almost austerely, as if its proare afraid to get your feet wet. fusion necessitated repression ; and I compelled to admit that her fine If you believe what everybody tells you, you will not know am eyes expressed a distant contemplawhat anybody tells you. tion obviously of habit not of mood so pronounced that one of her enemies The pomp of power requires a mental pump of power. (If she had any) might have described them as dreamy. Only one other of my own sex was present at the lunch table, a Mr. Dow-dean elderly lawyer and politician of whom I had heard, and to whom Mrs. Apperth waite, coming in after the rest of us were seated, introduced me. She made the presentation general ; and I had the experience of receiving a nod and a slow glance, in which there was a sort of dusky, estimating brilliance, from the beautiful lady opposite me. It might have been better mannered Radiators and Hood Covers, Ford I for mo to address myself to Mr. Dow-de$2.50 Heaters for Fords, installed or one of the very nice elderly $2.25 who were my fellow-guestDenatured Alcohol, per gallon women, $1.00 than to open a conversation with Hiss Windshield Cleaners 65s up .Apperthvaite ; but I did not, stop to Weed Chains, 30x3 y2 $3.75 think of that. (Other sizes in proportion) You Lave a splendid old house next i;Rido-ski- d Chains, 39x3 12 $1.65 door to you here. Miss Apperthwaite, "Other sizes $2.50 I eald. Its a privilege to find ir in Woolen Mills Auto Robes view from my window. $5.95 up There was a faint stir us of some Top Recovers (for Fords) $6.45 in the little company. consternation Zig Zag Honeycomb Radiators $15.45 The ladies stopped talking abelderly (Weather Proof) and exchanged glances, though ruptly Stromberg Carburetors for All Cars, Fords $15.75 this was not of my observation at the moment,. I think, but recurred to my COMPLETE STOCK FORD PARTS AT THE USUAL LOW consciousness later, when I had perPRICE ceived my blunder. May I ask who lives there? I purn, SPECIAL even In the country we know who who in politics over the state. Beas- leys the man that went to Congress and never made a speech never made even a motion to adjourn but got everything his district wanted. Theres talk of him for governor. Indeed? And so its the Honorable David Beasley who lives in that splendid place. IIow curious that is! Why? asked Miss Apperthwaite. It seems too Mg for one man, I answered ; and I've always had the impression Mr. Beasley was a bach- ler. ha Yea, she said, rather slowly, ; is. But of course he doesnt live there all alone, I supposed, aloud, probably he has No. Theres n one else except a couple of colored servants. What a crime! I exclaimed. If! there ever was a house meant for a large family, that one is. Cant you Rlmost hear It crying out for heaps and heaps of romping children? I should think I was interrupted by a loud cough from Mr. Dowden, so abrupt and artificial that his intention to check the flow of my Innocent prattle was embarrassingly obvious even to me ! Can you tell me, he said, leaning forward and following up the inter- ruptlon as hastily as possible, what the farmers were getting for their wheat when you left Spencervllle? I answered, and One twenty-five- , felt my ears growing red with mortifl- cation. Too late, I remembered that In a community should the sued. his notongue among the native guard Miss Apperthwaite allowed her unraveled the skein of until he has ticeable lashes to cover her eyes for their alliances, feud relationships, an instant, then looked up again. and private wars a precept not A Mr. Beasley, she said. Not the Honorable David Beasley P Uke the classic injunction: I exclaimed. Yes, she returned with a certai (Continued Next Issue.) n, s, ' new-com- from-Para- . The animated bit of wood is a dead branch of a walnut tree, and from Its antics it would seem to be a relative of the Mexican Apper-tiiwait- e EVERYTHING FOR THE AUTOMOBILE man race. French Scientists Tfackle Problem of Walnut Branch That Jumps Several Feet Through Air. Apper-thwalt- 107 West Center Street STICK JUMPING - Morrison Bros. 'Washington Star.: ' Carving the Lords prayer and names f 21 the presidents on walking canes is the unique vocation of E. A, Buck of the United States Soldiers' home, Washington. He has sold more than $2,000 worth. V , j j d, How often does a dollar change hands? :r The Chamber of Commerce wandering dollar will no doubt HA.RPIH BR08, ;COIrUHT reveal some interesting facts on this matter this week. And, remember, every time you spend a dollar someone receives one. If mere striking type than Mrs. youre a- booster youll get all you can from without the city and a balder type one might put gravity which I afterward wished had spend themtwithin the city. If you are a knocker youll get your it though she might ha've been a checked me. Do you know him? dollars in the city and ship them out. Which are you? Think it great deal bolder than Mrs. Not In person, I explained. "You Aver. Doit let the catalog of a mail order house be your bible. without being bold. Certainly see, Ive written a good deal about she was handsome enough to make it him. I was with the Spencervllle When a dreamer turns doer, somebody gets done. difficult fer a young fellow to keep Journal until a few days ago, and ! j Iza-nan- WHERE DO YOUR DOLLARS GO? Accessories j ot ly well off we are. So when chill Novembers surly blasts of which Bobbie Burns sang, come sweeping down from the north, taking away the few remaining leaves from the trees that gave us shade in the heat of summer, we will draw our mufflers tighter, thankful for food and shelter and warmth. And when we gather around the turkey, or even a pork roast, if we feel that we cant afford the national bird, we shall be glad that our ancestors were wise enough to select America as the land for themselves and their children and their childrens children. Mountain States Monitor. Winter Auto ; s) Why did you give up that fins chance to be a motion picture star in a Wild West scenario? f dont want ho advantages, answered Cactus Joe. "I want to be a If any of regular actor or nothin. don the boys in the audience , t haP-- j I want pen to like my pertormin-his him to have a chance to hand-ru- e across the footlights; opinion right havm the samp op- me, of in my art. defend fur portunities ! j s, em-peor- sense, and to prove it called hime Uncle Johnny during the last thirty-fivKan-isa- s or forty years of his Jife. Star. City CRITICISM WELCOMED i m Sun-goddes- -- -- o, - j o, ! Hito-mar- , By ALF QgMONDi be callin will snow poon and ice her The riverlides Will cease to flow, because they will be The round and gnps m f,rm bound to feethe fingers of the fryst tha like m tne they did fast and keens em all frofn gettin' lost so swift and strong, bird with wings past. I wish I was a litleword when Winter comes along. But I wouldnt sav a wicked I would fly so far away towards the sunny mouthomes until the month of May with roses in hem assist chickadee round agin to see the folks would this .m .f"e,ntosta and do the pollywog that croaks, Come back, my bein as I am a man without the wings to fly , the best I can until I have to die. Wlnsted, Conn. The clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in Torrington locked Judge Bernard EL Higgins in the safe when he went out to lunch the. other day, and then, sat down to a New England meal such that 40 minutes later he hadnt even thought of going back to work. The judge began talking the second the safe was closed on him, and he was still expressing his opinion at the top of his HIS REWARD lungs half an hour later. He expressed it so loudly that the John Jurdaii is dead at the age comhis heard finally janitor said Timrod Tarpy. of eighty-twments clear through the heavy For many years he walked quietly door of the safe. in the straight and narrow along The Janitor tore the clerk way, harming nobody, running over away from his meal and brought no one, shoving none out of it, and him back on the run, very apolonow and then pulling some weaker But being let out only getic. brother back into the path. he simplified the judges task of ( paid when for everything i bought it, minded his own business, giving vent to his feelings. i and was not inquisitive about the affairs of others. He never gos-- I siped, and always did his duty as he ' a good many VETERAN IS EXPERT CARVER saw it. Consequently, of playing a him people suspected some sort, and the smooth game of rest regarded him as a slow-goin- g old fogy with no great amount of Editor and Manager NEPIH C. HICKS i er j jumping bean. The "jumping stick was observed In the court of a public school in a village near Nantes, where It attracted the attention of all the students and faculty, and for an hour kept them amused with its acrobatics. The branch, which is a metre long and half an inch thick, suddenly moved across the court as if carried Jjy the wind, though not a breath of air was stirring. Then it came to a sudden halt and leaped several feet In the air. Again It moved along the ground, leaped into the air, and marched in another dlrec- tion. When, finally, after an hours vlgerotis ar.d eccentric exercise, it came to rest It was 20 feet from its starting point. Observers carefully examined the branch but found no trace of exterior manipulation connected with its move- ments. A long paper on the incident Is now being prepared and will be read before the Academy of Sciences. The ouly explanation f the jumping stick so far advanced Is that It Is a phenome- non of hygremetry or of elasticity. . j ABOUT OUR SERVICE Ask any family in this community who have engaged us to look after a funeral and they will tell you that our arrangements and equip- ment cannot be surpassed. Our service is adaptable and can be made Jo fit any financial condition. , . Call us up. ' Hatch Undertaking j Company Phone 532 Service Economy BRIDE SNUFFS DRUG AT ALTAR Groom Refuse to Fraceed With Wedding and With Friends Leaves the Church. Geneva. Several cocaine tragedies occurred here while the commission of the League of Nations discussed measures for the suppression of traffic ' in drugs. One of the saddest of these is the case of a young bride at Lugano, who was discovered by the groom In the act of sniffing snow at the altar. 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