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Life Story of .
Warren Gamaliel Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding, twenty
ninth president of the United States,
was born November 2, 1805, on his
grandfather’s farm Just outside the
village of Blooming Grove, In Morrow
county, Ohio. He was descended from
two pioneer American families, hardy
Holland Dutch on the one side and lib
erty-loving Scotch on the other. Jlis
father. Dr. George T. Harding, Is still
a practicing physician In Marion,
0„ despite his advanced age of seven
ty-nine years. H's mother was Phoebe
Elizabeth Dickerson Harding.
Mr. Harding was a self-made man In
the best sense of the phrase. He
worked on his grandfather’s farm and
attended the village school until he
was fourteen years old, and then he
entered the Ohio Central college at
Iberia. lie worked Ills way through
that Institution by cutting corn, paint
ing his neighbors' burns and helping
on the grading of the roadbed of the
T. & O. C. railroad. He also played in
the village band and was editor of the
college paper.
When he graduated from the col
lege, Warren went to work in the vil
lage printing office. At the time he
was nineteen years old, Ids father
moved to Marion with the family and
there aided Warren financially In gain
ing control of the Marlon Star, of
which lie was publisher until after he
ussumtd the office of president of the
United States. Already he knew how
to set type and to do all the other
duties of a printer, and when the lino
type was introduced ho learned to op
erate that machine. Always he car
ried as a pocket piece the printer’s
rule he used in those days.
The Star was his idol and he was
very proud of it and of the more than
friendly relations that existed be
tween him and his employees. There
was never a strike on the paper, and
about fourteen years ago lie instituted
a profit-sharing plan whereby the em
ployees received dividends that were
paid them in the form of stock in the
paper. Mr. Harding was identified
ulso with the Industries that sprung
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WARREN G. HARDING
Up in Marlon as it grow from a town
of 4,000 to a city of more than 30,000.
Ho was a director in a bank and In
levernl manufacturing companies, and
was a trustee of Trinity Baptist
church.
His Rise in Politics.
As editor and publisher of a lively
Republican paper It was inevitable
that Mr. Harding should take an ac
tive interest in politics, and his attain
ments brought him to the front in the
Hate. He was a member of the Ohio
cennte from 1900 to 1904, and then
served as lieutenant governor of the
state. In 1910 he was the Republican
nominee for governor, but was defeat
ed. In 1915 he was sent to the United
States senate, serving until 1920, when
he resigned to make the campaign for
the presidency. In the preconvention
rampalgn that year he had been
looked on as one of the possible nomi
nees for the high office, but his defeat
In the primaries for election of dele
gates from Ohio seemed to spoil his
chances. However, the conservative
ieuders of the Republican party pre
vailed In the gathering In the Chicago
Coliseum, and Mr. Harding was nomi
nated. His campaign was based large
ly on opposition to American partici
pation in the League of Nations, and
was so successful that in the election
of November 4 he received 404 elec
toral votes to 127 for James M. Cox,
the Democratic nominee. He was In
augurated March 4, 1921, with a de
gree of simplicity In the ceremonies
that pleased the American people.
Classed, when in the senate, as a
conservative, President Harding did
not depart markedly from conserva
tive lines when in the White House,
though his supporters always said he
was as progressive as the good of the
country warranted and as conditions
permitted. He, like President Roose
velt, had a great coal miners’ strike on
his hands, and labored hard and with
a measure of success to bring it to a
peaceful and just end.
Arms Limitation Conference.
The outstanding accomplishment of
his administration was the great inter
national conference for the limitation
of armament held in Washington, open
ing on Armistice day, November 11,
1921. At his Instigation the confer
ence was authorized by congress and
after feeling out the big powers and
finding them agreeable he issued Invi
tation# to Great Britain, France, Bel
gium, Italy, Japan, China, the Neth
erlands and Portugal. Each country
sent some of Its most eminent states
men as delegates, those of the United
States being Secretary of State
Hughes, chairman of the conference;
Senators Lodge of Massachusetts and
Underwood of Alabama, and ex-Secre
tary of State Elihu Root.
The conference adjourned February
0, 1922, after negotiating these
treaties:
A covenant of limitation to naval
armament between the United States,
Great Britain, France, Japan and Italy.
A treaty between the same powers
ns to the use of submarines and nox
ious gases in warfare.
A treaty between the United States,
Great Britain, France and Japan re
lating to their insular possessions and
their Insular dominions in the Pacific,
with a declaration reserving American
rights in mandated territory.
A treaty between the nine powers in
the conference relating to principles
and policies to he followed in matters
concerning China.
A treaty between the nine powers
relating to Chinese customs tariff. Be
cause France refused to consider the
limitation of land armament at the
present time, that part of the confer
ence fell through. But what it did
achieve was considered a great step
toward the attainment of world peace.
The treaties were soon ratified by the
United States senate and the British
parliament, and the other nations fol
lowed suit, though for a long time It
was feared France would not accept
the pacts. However, President Hard
ing lived to see them ratified by the
French chamber and senate.
Favored Entering World Court.
Mr. Harding had not been long in
the White House before it appeared
that he did not favor entire Isolation
of the United States from European
affairs, but believed this country
would have to do Its part In the res
toration of Europe to peace and sta
bility. This feeling became more evi
dent early in 1923 when he proposed
that America should accept member
-1 ship In the International Court of Jus
THE DANIELSVILLE MONITOR, PANIELSVILLE, GEORGIA^
tice which had been founded under
the auspices of the League of Nat ons.
The President was as Insistent as e\or
that this country should keep out o
the league, but believed the court was
or 'vouid be independent of the greater
organization. Against the advice o
seme leaders of his party, he reiterated
this advice on several occasions, and
his plan formed the subject of some
of his addresses on his last and fatal
trip through the West. He did not
think it would split his party, and
boldly continued to advocate it. Not
withstanding this, it was assumed to
be almost a certainty that President
Harding would be renominated in the
Republican national convention of
1924 - ~ ,
Mr. Harding’-s home life was Ideal
save that he had no children. He and
Mrs. Harding, who was Miss Florence
Kling of Marion, were devoted to each
other and she was always his true
helpmate, both in Ohio and In Wash
ington. In the national capital Mrs.
Hnrdirig quickly made herself loved
by all with whom she came in contact,
and during the Western trip she was
more eager even than the President
to meet and mix with all kinds of
people.
His Western Trip.
President Harding’s Alaska trip was
originally planned for the summer of
1922. He inherited the so-called
“Alaska problem.” Alaska seemed to
be on the down grade, with decrease in
population and mining output, threat
ened extinction of the fishing industry
and numerous • other unfavorable
symptoms. The situation apparently
called for the establishment of a defi
nite Alaskan policy. Various plans
were discussed, including a transfer of
control to the Interior department
from the score or more of governing
bureaus. President Harding’s plans
for 1922 came to naught, but this year
lie determined to get first-hand Infor
mation. He was accompanied by Sec
retary Work of the Interior depart
ment, Secretary Wallace of the Agri
cultural department and Secretary
Hoover of the Department of Com
merce, all of whom are Immediately
concerned In the Alaskan situation.
The President left Washington at
the end of June and journeyed leisure
ly td the Pacific Northwest by special
train, making speeches at St. Louis,
Denver, Helena, Spokane and other
cities. Incidentally he visited two of
the national parks. First he went to
Zion in Utah, the newest of our na
tional parks, which is a many-colored
gorge cut by the Rio Virgin. Next he
visited Yellowstone in Wyoming, cre
ated in 1872, the first national park in
history and largest and most famous
of the nineteen parks of our system.
Here he motored, boated, fished, fed
the bears and had a good time. His
plans also included a visit to Yosenfite
upon his return trip, but that was
abandoned.
Saw Much of Alaska.
The President celebrated the Fourth
of July In the United States and then
started for Alaska on the U. S. trans
port Henderson. His Alaskan trip was
extensive. He went the length of the
new government railroad and visited
the capital, Juneau, and the principal
cities. He also was shown the best of
the majestic scenery.
On ids return trip Mr. Harding
stopped off at Vancouver, creating
precedent in that he was the first
American President to step on Cana
dian soil.
The President arrived at Seattle
July 27 and reviewed from the bridge
of the Henderson a fleet of a dozen or
so battleships under command of Ad
miral H. P. Jones, each of which gave
him the national salute of twenty-one
guns. Even then he was suffering
from the ailment that resulted in his
death, and soon after that the rest of
his trip, which was to include a return
to the East via the Panama canal, was
cancelled.
President Harding made a public ad
dress at Seattle, setting forth his views
on the Alaskan situation. Some of his
points were these:
“Alaska for Alaskans.”
“There is no need of government
managed, federally-paid-for hothouse
development . . . there mast be no
reckless sacrificing of resources.”
“Alaska is destined for statehood in
a few years.”
“Where there is possibility of better
ment in federal machinery of admin
istration, improvement should and will
be effected.”
Other conclusions presented by Pres
ident Harding were:
That generous appropriation should
be made for road building.
That the federal government should
be more liberal In encouraging the
technical, scientific and demonstration
work In agriculture.
That restrictions should be laid on
the fisheries and on the forests.
That the development of the coal
mines must await time and economic
conditions.
That the government should retain
ownership and operation of the Alas
kan railroad.
During the President’s illness the
greatest concern was felt and ex
pressed In all foreign countries, und
their governments were constantly ad
vised of his condition.
Wiosome Togs for
Long Motor Trips
Few women give as much attention
to the planning and selection of the
proper clothes for motoring as this
part of their wardrobe deserves, as
serts a fashion authority In the New
York Times. The ravages of the sun
and wind and dust on hair and com
plexion demand a becoming costume
to preserve a charming appearance.
It Is decidedly a bad habit to wear
“just anything” for a motor trip. Ev
ery other sport is allotted its special
suit or frock or wrap, but often a col
lection of discards Is relegated to mo
toring.
The shops are showing intriguing
togs In this line. First and foremost
is the all-enveloping coat or coat-cape.
This is the surest investment because
it may be worn over suits or frocks,
is excellent protection from the cold
and will last for several years If cut
on conservative lines. The majority
of the new models are of loosely wov
en materials in delightful color com
binations. There are many plaids, but
the newest thing Is the horizontal
.stripe in the camel’s hair and home
spun weaves. Two tones of one color,
such as beige and brown or pale gray
and Oxford, are used a great deal.
New Type of Short Coat of Black,
and One Popular Model of Tan
Flannel.
One woman arrived at a smart coun
try place for the week-end with a huge
beige and tan cape-coat, a brown hat
trimmed with orange and a facing of
orange on her knitted suit Brown
oxfords completed an ensemble that
was as artistic from a color point of
view r as it was smart from the fashion
standpoint. Gray is an excellent col
or for motor wraps, as it is so easy
to build the entire costume about it
with touches of color. A close-fitting
cloche of red leather made an effective
complement to a gray and black plaid
coat seen recently on a brunette.
For Very Warm Weather.
For the extremely torrid weather, or
for the woman who dislikes heavier
things on general principles, motor
coats of coarse linen are very good.
These are usually conservative in cut,
well tailored, hardly ever trimmed,
and seldom are they made in any
but the natural color. A successful
costume may be achieved with one as
a basis. Vivid green or an old blue
might be used for hat and accessories,
or brown with orange would harmo
nize with the linen color.
One charming example of the simply
cut, distinctive type of coat smart
women are w earing when they motor is
of three-quarter length and is signifi
cant of the trend of wraps for the
fall. The voluminous collar and well
fitting raglan shoulders are notable
reasons for its success. A tightly
Coat-Suit Is Ideal Garment pt
Just as the cape has its followers,
so also has the coat-suit. There are
many women who declare it to be
ideal for motoring. Camel’s hair,
homespuns and velours are used for
many attractive models. The coats
are almost invariably hip length and
straight. The skirts are often wrap
uround. This does not mean that each
suit has not individual charm. The
braid binding on one, the huge patch
pocket and leather buttons on anoth
er, or the high-buttoned collar on
another, are features which give vari
ety to costumes cut on practically the
same lines.
A word might be 6ald about frocks
suitable for motoring. The experi
enced woman knows that eponges,
ratines and Jerseys are the best
weaves, because they are almost non
rrushnble, and this is a featbre to be
reckoned with. Under capes and coats,
silk frocks and summery cottons lose
their freshness in no time, while knit
ted things look attractive even after
a lone trip. \
Huts for motoring must of necessity
e small. The popularity of the cloche
draped turban Is just the thin. t
worn with it 8 to h
An attractive variation 0 f
theme, one which makes use nt *
tremendous vogue for the caJw
treatment, is carried out in 2?
hair, with a wooly surface t r “ 1
'with a wistaria colored striae^
ntog through It vaguely. 7"
cloche, plain but to, l' ts *
carde, is effective with it The Jm
tary flare which the cape-back i n] Z
into a coat of this kind 's relished h.
the smart sportswoman. One ?
heard to remark recently that
new motor coat of this type remind
her of her war work and made u
feel important—at least like a brlt*
dler general. At any rate It is a f.
lightful escape from the trite sort of
thing, like the so-called polo coat
which we have always with us and
which, though it has a certain decree
of smartness, lacks originality. °
The Inevitable short coat, which
has been turned to so many uses, must
be included in any discussion of motor
clothes. Its obvious virtues are not
to be overlooked. It makes a bid for
favor as a motor adjunct on the
strength of its almost universal be
comingness and Its accommodating
faculty of taking up little space. Some
of the intriguing new models are fash
ioned of suede, supple, soft stuff that
is like velvet to the touch yet has In
credible powers of endurance. A fash
ionable model Is of black suede
trimmed with civet cat. A white flan
nel skirt and black embroidered white
felt hat complete a black-and-white
picture. Bright colors could also be
used with decorative results. A yel
low or green scheme would lend Itself
to the contrast of the black suede,
Knitted Novelties.
But if the skirt be dark in tone, bj
all means w’ear a fanciful orange or
violet short coat. The woolly, Jersey
weaves are used extensively tor this
sort of thing. The straight box model
is very good this season and seems to
have superseded the type of coat that
was so popular all winter—with the
fullness gathered Into a hip band. A
woolen coat that has the same lines
as the suede model has a swagger that
fits in with the general tone of ones
motor clothes.
One of the novelties of the season
is the figured knitted stuff
used for short coats that are glorit
sweaters. They make colorful mot#
things and are very practical. Flam
nel is used successfully. When boon
with contrasting colored braid, a s o
flannel coat is effective with a a
monizing skirt. This sort of thing
extremely youthful but it may be y°
by others to great advantage,
easy to create an illusion <>f J ou
this blessed age of camouflage
French bob, close and boyish, a v
short coat, a billowy plaited s 'ir.
tiny brimmed mushroom felt ha,
heels —for any one in such a <-® s
Father Time simply stands still.
For motor needs one finds capes
that are most attractive. ° ften .
are made like the short coats, u
and bound with braid in a contrast
color. The materials used are _
the same as those for the
homespuns, velours, flannels a
novelty jersey weaves with angc'
faces. A simple model which r
much attention at a recent e
nament was of taupe jersey
Egyptian-figured border, cut ‘
and gathered to a long, s n hel j
of material which formed a
collar and tied in the fi ,m ’ , , ffa y
long scarf-like ends. The care
in which this model may ca py
a great part of Its charm. ■* gn]art
of similar types are seen a ' fflot#r ,
resorts, worn over bathing •
ing to and from the beach and
. . ba3 swept
or mushroom shape wnica ' aßo ns
the country for the last t vP e
does not seem to abate, ani
of millinery Is Heal *>r
stovepipe hat seems th mod
the evolution of the cloche are
els are seen here and ti Fe i t and
the nth degree in smartne •
leather are used for motor hea
Effective Blouse for
Separate Summer S
Some of the new blouses r ar fietlU J <*
with necklines that cat - sg a re
arrangements of lace, [D the
most effective when maae af ,
thinner materials that • p or in
propriate for summer ~ (,iouf e
stance, there will be atn _■ there
that has Its organdie flci • tW t
will be a heavy ratine 8 ece of
is provided with a wide pi* neck
lace arranged about the refu i :n
line. They are all mo -t desigD ed
appearance, and the' a ‘ with tb
to be rvora. most
separate summer skirt- . g fasti 00 -
much a portion of the