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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
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Remember the words of Ed Howe: “It
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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.
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aption of Dallas publishes news items, |
\ Heard Around the
Corner
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Judicial Petitions Circulated
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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.
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Engagement Announced
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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 . . . ;
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