a he Dallas Post circulated by The Dallas Post. under Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription $1.00 per year Lehman Avenue Established 1391 An independent paper, of the people, devoted vo the great farm- ing section of Luzerne and other counties. : \ Truecksville, Shavertown, L.ehman, Dallas, Luzerne, The Greater West Side, Shawanese, Alderson, Centermoreland, Fernbrook, Lake- ton, Sweet Valley, Harvey's Lake, Huntsville and Tunkhannock are Also 100 copies for Wilkes-Barre readers; 150 copies outside of Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, but within the boundaries of Penn- sylvania; 200 copies to friends far away. Entered as second-class matter at the Post-Office at Dallas, Pa., Address all Communications to ’ THE DALLAS POST Phone Dallas 300 Payable in advance Dallas, Pa. EDITORIAL COLUMN Devoted to the Current Topics of the Day » esidents of this borough. tions which they make to newspapers rivilege if they wish. ehind the screen of anonymity. hey seem to be afraid to stand back ~ Mr. Cooke properly takes a stand of the Dallas Post. independent paper, the Post makes it x Remember the words of Ed Howe: “It ¥ He believes a statement should not be made eing substantiated or without the facts being verified. he facts and presentl them to its readers. evidence, nor serve as a broadcasting station for petty, anonymous gossip. ‘The gayest, day in all the year is Independence Day, for no true can helpbeing thrilled by the stirring events and tumultuous national advent- es. that preceded the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States as a land ddicated to freedom and equality. Jn fact, the emotions of patriotism aroused by the Fourth of July are so owerful that times they have led persons to excess. In a sun-burst of joy, persons have not excercised enough care in celebration, nd countless tragedies have unfortunately bee the result. EB ‘eworks produce beautiful effects. and help greatly in the proper celebration this day of days, but great care must be taken in their use. The more dan- rous kinds of fireworks ought to be discarded altogether. HAS THE RIGHT IDEA ~~ Elsewhere in this issue we present to our readers an open communica- on from Ira D. Cooke, which offers food for thought to all public-spirited Mr. Cooke very justly takes exception to the circu- tion of rumors and unfavorable comments made concerning Dallas affairs y persons who lack the courage to have their names attached to contribu- circulated in this region. ~ It appears that some of our residents have been availing themselves of the opportunity to contribute to a Wilkes-Barre Stinday paper, which is their But either through fear that their statements can- t be proven, or for other reasons best known to themselves, they hide And thus they circulate statements which of. which is in line with the fixed policy without As a progressive, its business to print the news; to get But it will not circulate hearsay And the village gossips who care more about promoting sensational Sun- ‘day journalism than for the good name of their home community are likely o find that their neighbors feel much the same way about it, as Mr. Cooke 2 INDEPENDENCE DAY American Above all, no parent should allou a child to remain unwatched on this day, is better to be safe than sorry.” E46 THE SWEET POTATO : Sweet pototoes are either long and thin or short and chunky, and Eastern sumers prefer the short and chunky ones. This discovery. led to research vhich resulted in an amazing manifestation of man’s knowledge of the soil and man's power to direct the shape of vegetable growth. The New Jersey State Argiculeural Experiment Station proved that the hunky variety of sweet potato will grow only in soil to which a fertilizer rich n potassium in relation to nitrogen has been applied. On the basis of five ears of experiment by Professor Schermerhorn, potato growers of Neu Tse now have available a formula for fertilizer. Dr. W. R. Robbins further xtended the work, finding that short, chunky, potatoes have a high percentage protein, and long, thin ones a high percentage of carbohydrates. potato. Four and half inches long two and half inches thick. We are willing to wager that these specifications will be met. And there is | there scmething inspiring in the thought. Now that the farmer can guide the | destiny of the swest potato, there's no telling what he’ll be able to do next! Contributors’ Column Editor Dullas Post: - APOWikes; Barre. paper under the nd comments on borough and township comments on borough and township fficials, church afairs, sports, etc, mostly comments and criticism with some antagonism, all of which are said to be contributed by local scribes. Some of these articles have back-fired and their authors, in an effort to cover up, ve spread propaganda passing the uck to others as being the authors. The writer being one so charged, be- eves it unfair to himself and to hers to allow this rumor to pass un- noticed, and on Wednesday called at he ofice of the paper in question for the purpose of ascertaining the real ource and was pleased to learn that he writings were not from our regu- ar correspondent. However, we do have sufficient in- ‘mation that these articles were con- ibuted by others who signed them ith the notation, “not to publish, but hec kor investigate.” Why check or nvestigate? If the articles be true why not sign the same without com- ent? If the writer contributes any ‘article to any paper he wil sign his name without comment and will not ace himself in the same category as at of a cuttle-fish and we trust that hese so-called scribes in the future will do’ likewise. \ IRA D. COOKE. oi HE i Still Guessing 6 ologists do not agree to the onstitution of the earth, but by is that the inner core is surrounded by a coating. of some fifty miles deer. rt aption of Dallas publishes news items, | \ Heard Around the Corner —— Judicial Petitions Circulated . oo Several petitions the have appeared in places of Dallas and > Alfred Valentine for business inity for Ju election to a full term was Judge of | Common Pleas Court of Luzerne | County. From appearances at this time, Judge Valentine will have little or no opposition. The record he has made during his brief tenure of office has been one for commendation every- where. Many iocal people have volun- teered to fill' the petitions. Pre, 2 School Director Petitions in the Wainting Only July 5tn, several petitions for local offices are expected to make their appearance on the street. The petitions of one of Dallas’ most prom- inent business and professional men will be circulated for the office of school director. This person has, after repeated and numerous personal re- quests to allow the use of his name, has finally consented to become a can- didate. It is expected that both F. F. Morris and Clifford Space will file petitions for the minor term, to which only one can be elected. It is not thought either of them will oppose the candi- date referred to above, but will go be- fore the people ore against,the other on the issue of the erection of the new high school. re () en Were You Bit By the Dog Man? Mahy local residents and more par- ticularly those of Harvey’s Lake and Quch! al Shavertown, were visited recently by an official of the State Department. of Health, who has charge of prosecuting ersons who own unlicensed dogs. ~Trucksville- The following ladies attended the Shrine Country Club on Friday after- noon: Mrs. Earl Price, Mrs. Harry Harter, Mrs. Kemble and Mrs. Z. R. Howell. Emily Lewis, accompanied by Mrs. Harold Rood, of Dallas, left Saturday missionary education at Lake Ariel. Mr. Dickcan of Harris Hill Road is a patient at the General Hospital. Miss Nadine Rice gave a variety shower at her home in honor of Miss Mae Parrish, who is to be married this month. Guests numbered twelve. A committee of thirty’ men is work- ing on the “Every Member” canvass -| for subscriptions for the new church addition. Mr. and Mrs. Erhman Reynolds and son are visiting Mr. Reynolds parents of Pioneer avenue. Nancy and Tom Metz are spending a week at the home of Lawrence Race at Noxen. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wardell, John and Mary Wardell, Misses Ivy and Jane Duenther and Charles and Tom May, all of Hazleton, spent Sunday with George Metz. z Cliford Howell is’ spending a week at the home of his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Boston, of Noxen. Miss Brown, a social service worker among the Italians of Providence, R. I, Miss Elizabeth Sheen of Ohio, and Terrence Sheen of Montrose, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trein. Misses Eva and Mary Leach of Oak street left last Tuesday to spend their vacation at Atlantic City. Dr. Zachman and family of Scranton recently visited Miss Nellie Jacobs. Last Monday evening the Young People’s Missionary Society met in the church. It was decided to hold an ice cream social on Newhart’s lawn on Monday, July 1. Clarence Adams of Mt. Greenwood recently attended a DeMolay conclave at Philadelphia. Charles Perkins, a student at State College, is home for the summer. Many people from Trucksville at- tended and enjoyed the opening of the new airport. Several people went up for a ride and many more wanted to. George Reynolds and his bride have returned from their honeymoon. The Ladies’ Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Susan Palmer of Or- chard street last Thursday afternoon. Don’t forget the Queen Esther’ lawn social on Newhart’s lawn next Monday evening. —Alderson- The latest excitement here at the lake is the coming first day of fishing season. All the fishermen are busy getting their tackle in order and plan- ning what to do with all the fish they are going to catch. We know all about this planning—we’ve done it ourselves. Miss Iris Kitchen is spending some time visiting her brother, Marvin, in Washington, D. C. Miss: Mary Kuchta and her Sunday school class had a weinie roast last Friday evening. In sipte of the fact that the rainy‘weather forced them to hold the affair in the church base- ment, they had a very enjoyable time. The Harvey's Lake Park dancing pavilion is no more. It is now a roller skating rink. When you are at the park don’t mistake that thundering sound for the waves breaking on Ma- jor’s bathing beath. Those roller skates roll like thunder. Down in the restaurant the very ice cream vibrates in the containers. The rink seems to be quite well frequented at present, | but we imagine it will be like all new | brooms, Miss Mildred Hausch has returned from visiting friends in Washington, DC. Mr. and ‘Mrs. Albert Hoskins of Sugar Notch spent the forepart of the week with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Altemus. Mrs. Hattie Rauch spent a few days | Quite a little comment was offered Spefications were given at to the ideal dimensions of the commercial sweet |} the local scribe in a Wilkes-Barre Sunday newspaper. He protested bitterly against bringing prosecutions before Squire Malkemes of Shaver- town. Why the bitterness or jealousy? | We ae sure the Squire Malkemes is | handling the cases with the utmost impartiality. And we hear that the state official took all the cases near and around the lake to Squire Davis of Olderson. If this is so then it isn’t | partiality, as our talented scribe in- ferred. . a We do believe, - however, that all local cases by local officers should be taken to the justice of the peace in the municipality the offense was com- mitted. As long as mortals inhabit this earthly sphere, there will-be petty jealousies, especially in small towns. We have generally a fair-minded group of citizens in this community and these little tiffs between local politicians will soon be forgotten. O Square Dances EVERY Wednesday Night AT BILL’S PLACE Beaumont (An artificial lake along Beaumont- Tunkhannock Road) Music By TOMMY FLANAGAN’S CORN HUSKERS PROMPTER, CALVIN KEIPER Admission 16 CENTS A CORNER oo to attend the summer camp of foreign em Je Short TT Reig] - \ ER I Ce vem visiting friends in Wilkes-Barre. Miss Mary Kuchta is attending sum- mer school at the Teachers’ College. Mrs. Li. T. Avery spent part of this week visiting friends in Kingston. Children’s Day exercises will be held at the M. E. Church at 11 o'clock Sun- day, June 30. They will be well worth attending. Charles Casper and family are now occupying their summer cottage here. Mrs. Jacob Klimich and daughters spent part of this week with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Major. Miss Emma, Odenkirchen spent Wed- nesday last visiting in Nanticoke. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farrell of South Eaton spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Armitage. Clyde Eggleston and family of Ver- non spent Sunday last with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Eggleston. Bloomsburg —Carverton- The Queen Rsther Society will meet at the church Saturday, June 29. It will be election of officers. George Knorr and Mr. and Miss Etta and Sarah Knorr and Charles Knorr called at the home of Mrs. Mary Knorr on Sunday. Sunday services July T7—Sunday school will be held in. the morning at 9:30; church services in the evening at 7:30. Mrs. George Schooley; and daugh- ters, Esther and Edith, spent a day recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Prynn. The Epworth League will meet at the church on Wednesday evening at the usual time. The St. James Dramatic Society of Pittston presented a three-act comedy, entitled, “A Poor Married Man,” at the Grange hall on Friday evening. Pavarnick Miss Mabel Sands and Frank Holmes of Tunkhannock visited Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sands recently. Miss Alice Sword has returned from Wellesley to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sword. Mrs. John Rausch has returned to her home after spending some time at the home of her brother, Ziba Hefft. Mrs. Kelsey Purdy of New York has returned to her home after spending some time at the home of her father, M. J. Hefft. Ol Engagement Announced —t Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neyhard of Fernbrook have announced the en- gagement of their daughter, Helen May, to Arthur Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lloyd of Luzerne. The marriage will take place in the near future. THE FRIEND OF 1 THE PEOPLE... THE FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE™ has been very bitter in his denun- ciation of the Water Company. PIRATES THIEVES GOUGERS of himself. is very human... THE SCRANTON=SPRING BROOK WATER SERVICE ComPANY *kThis term is generic, descriptive of a type, not an individual. We have been called: BUCCANEERS WATER SHARKS CARPET-BAGGERS All things are relative and every- thing depends upon the point of view. You cannot expect anyone to think better of you than he is able to think THE FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE* We do not take the trouble to reply to THE FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE* We much prefer to stand and watch him grow old . . . ; ¥ ] 3 i
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