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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25
FREE TREATMENT.
A Method That Should Cure People Of
tho Habit Of Patronizing ouaek
Doctors.

II matters little how widespread
through the press is the information
as to frauds being operated in the
country. there is always field for the
people who live by petty graft. One OF
the latest plans to defraud has re-
Gently been worked In a number of
western states. Strangers, purporting
to be agents of free hospital, would
approach a farmer, inquire as to his
health, and promise him free treat
ment should he be ailing. claiming
that the state medical department
would furnish the medicine free. A
lengthy statement Of his complaint
would be written and his signature
secured. ] few weeks later a note
duly signed by the farmer would be
presented to him by his home bank.
This appears to be a filmy scheme.
but nevertheless more than a score of
farmers in one Minnesota county were
caught for from $50 to 5000 each.
Don't sign any contract or statement
unless you are positive of Its CT 'acter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25

white-capped Puritan maiden with
changing color and shining eyes. For
n moment longer he looked Hope!
he whispered.
Il just heard about 1t, John" she
said softly, land ! came right to you.
to tell you how sorry | am"
He forgot his loss, forgot the black
hours through which he had gone; a
wonder seemed to fill him.
And you came to mel You are not
angry, you forgive my rudeness?"
why, John" she said. in sweet ex
postulation, how could think OF any.
thing but your trouble?"
She stopped, and an agonized flush
swept to her hair. a sense of all that
was implied by her impulsive action
overwhelmed her. Only for moment
did her confusion last, for the young
man before her seemed to recall sud.
denly all that his trouble involved
and dropped his head upon his arm
with a groan. In moment Hope was
at his side.
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iou are youns' anu nave niucn apii'
", anu eaii soon
anu anl presumably ruiheu' ne
sroaneu' must hot .aiN 10 you nor
thihh oi YOU nor oeions 10 your woriu
any iio,e' must 80 " 'i,e po''oii ot
.le 'auuIt' unu mus. put I'LL S"ee'hess
anu Joy peliina me. =,
pu' 'IIeeu you must tiinh Vi me-
insisted nope. NOW iS wheh you
neeu you' ir,ehuS more thah ever IN
'our nio, anu we win "'ahu Wy you.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25
For a Halloween Dinner.

The correspondent who askes for a
four-course dinner. favors and decora-
tons, to be served to a party OF boys
and girls will probably find this TO her
liking: First have carrot PURGE In
cups having a covering of pumkin.yel-
low crepe paper; bread sticks. Second.
oyster patties, Saratoga chips, olives
stuffed with almonds, hot biscuit, cof-
fee. Third, lobster salad in tissue
paper pumkins. cheese waters. Then
cider frappe in apple cases. a fortune
cake, fruit, candy and nuts. As for
decorations, all you have to do is to
make tour of the shops and you will
get enough ideas for a dozen Hallow.
cen dinner parties instead OF one. All
that is worrying me is wani to try
all the schemes and all the novelties,
and / am wofully afraid that / won't
be able to have even the tiniest bit of
a party, but I'll light candle and
buy a pumpkin, even II 1t is toy one,
just for the sake Of the sentiment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25
A Loss and q Gain
By May BeLLeUiile Brown
By May Belieuiile BrotDn
Copyright. by Joseph b sowles)

wind II was impossible to save any.
thing but elevator No. 3, which was
on the other side OF the wind. About
$4,000 bushels of grain were destroyed,
too, and while there was q large In
surance, the loss is likely to cripple
the company. / stayed with John un.
I'll 1t was over, and had persuaded
him TO go home"
Take me TO him at once!" inter
rupted Hope. imperiously. Then, as
the young man hesitated. and glanced
at her aunt, she added pleadingly
please take me to him-you and
Auntie--l am one Of Johns friends
too, and-oh, don't you see that |
must go, Just for a moment?'
Thurby turned searching glance
upon her, received gesture Of as
sent from the colonial dame beside
her, and then leaning forward, gave
an order to the coachman.
There was detection as well as OK
haustion in John Elden's attitude, as
he sat deeply In his study chair, with
oHc am thlO"h hHlP's "S'N"" "a"
desk Smoke and CRIME marked his
face and dress, and his eyes, looking
darkly into the future, saw years OF
toll ahead OF him. The weight of sud
den and awful misfortune was heavy
upon him.
Whats the use OF trying" he was
asking himself There's no one TO
care-no one TO work for"
The door from the hall opened soft.
ly, and figure advanced to the lamp.
lights rim. lie stared as one in a
trance. Before him stood a demure
and sweet Priscilla, her gray-gowned
figure thrown into relief against the
dark red lining of her cloak-a lovely,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25
AMERICAN SKIRT IN PARIS.
Coat Which Is Worn with II Is Hall
Long and Half Fitted.

There is a certain vogue for what is
called the petit costume dhomme,
In Paris, fashion that is supposed n
have come from America. The skirt is
short and less voluminous than the
fashionable Paris short skirt and the
coat is half long and half fitted, with
the suggestion of being a little too
loose for the figure. and there is a
Hover in the lapel The big hat Ia
worn on the back of the head and ad.
mirably suits the rather tired SLOUGH
which seems to be the fashionable
gait. Some of these suits come In col
ored linen, particularly the blue linen
that wOrkmen's blouses are made of
This material should not be trimmed
with white lace; the lace must be
dyed TO match the stuff, or passemen.
terie may be used
Gloves for the afternoon are general.
~ OF some soft shade in tan or gray,
but for the morning. especially If the
costume Is white, a loose wrist glove
OF n rather heavy white kid is cunsid.
cred chic. The wrist is lined with
color and Is worn carelessly turned
over a bit. This color naturally
matches the parasol or the hat or
some accessory of the toilet.
Chlldren's gowns In their completely
and elaborateness keep pace with the
others about them. Ones attention is
attracted especially with the number
of colors drawn on for the costumes
OF little girls, amadou. pale green, even
mauve, being worn by them. They no
longer wear socks after they are cut
oil babyhood but white stockings and
white buttoned boots.
There are any amount of variations
OF the skirt and coat suit A woman
aiighting from an automobile at one
Of the hotels the other morning had a
smart form OF travelling suit of tussor
In the fashionable amadou color. Il
was the heavy tussor as correct and
suitable for tailored costumes as any
cloth. An embroidery of soutache
about ten inches wide trimmed the
skirt, running up the front in deep
point, and the short modified kimono
sleeves were covered by the braidlng.
The coat fastened with a point and
single porcelain button across the
bust, and the sides sloped away In an
exaggerated form of the cutaWay
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25

Those who are opposed to the evils
Of capital concentration. the building
up of trusts that work against the In.
terests OF the masses, should consider
the fact that any and every system
OF business that depletes a section of
the country of the wealth 1t produces
strengthens the system of business
and financial concentration. One Of
the most baneful systems that at the
present Is working against the inter.
ests of the smaller cities and towns,
and is the greatest medium OF drain.
ing wealth from agricultural communl.
ties. is the mail-order plan OF doing
business. From some rural towns
from 40 to 80 per cent. OF the trade
goes to foreign concerns. II this trade
were confined TO the home town, its
business would, be doubled, employ.
ment given to twice as many people,
the profits accruing from mercantile
business would seek local investment,
and within q few years the population
OF the town would be more than dou.
bled, and all living within the district
would be benefited.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25

Every kind and class Of goods have
q real value, and this value is based
upon the cost of the raw material, the
price Of the labor in producing It, and
the cost of distribution. Whenever
there are big bargains offered in any
line, and goods offered below value"
be careful and see that you are not
getting an inferior article.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25

While the farmer may receive a
dozen papers from the large cities. he
invariably reads his local paper. 1t
is to the interest OF the farmer as well
as the merchant that the latter use
its columns freely to tell Of the latest
prices, goods freshly received, etc.
The farmer wants to buy, and the
merchants want to sell, and the farm.
er will buy when and where he can
save money. The merchant who lets
business go away from his town
through lack of advertising rightly is
OF very enterprlsing business man.
II Is well to be on guard when deal
ing with Inherent agents. sellers of
groceries, carriages, machinery, pat
emit rights. etc. 1t is pretty good idea
to never take grabbing chance when
you wish to buy an article. See what
you are purchasing before paying for
II.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25

that especial care should be exercised
In the selection of slip. These ma
terials lend softer glow TO the net
and chiffon veilngs which are indis-
pensable, and are more appropriate
than the sitter taffetas
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25
FOR INDOOR WEAR

require a foundation or slip lining,
and since the use Of soft silks, such
as peau de cygne, surah and one.tone
foulards, generally In delicate colors.
Is the rule, II is specially important
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25
HoLLoWE'EN SUGGESTIONS.

A hostess | know Is planning tho
Nost delightful party on record for
the 3lst, and she has made all tho
favors which are indeed worthy Of de-
scription. or course nearly all these
same articles could have been purch-
ased at the shops, but this good woman
remarked that making the pretty tri-
fes had kept the children happily en-
ployed for nearly n week. fact
worthy OF consideration by most
mothers.
At the druggists nearly all sizes Of
round boxes were obtained and were
covered with scarlet crepe paper; on
the lid was fastened wlcked.looking
little black cat, a tiny pumpkin, a
witch or ghost, etc. One. especially
entlcing had a diminuitive mirror
with wee candle beside 1t. To buy
all these favors entails considerable
expense: making them cuts the price
more than half. besides the JOY OF
creating the dainty trines
The envelopes which are to enclose
orange hue sealed with lighter shade
OF yellow in the form OF little Jack
OLanterns, the flap Of the envelope
being apparently thrust drought tho
teeth of the Jack in most comlcal
manner.
The diningroOm table is to be gor.
geoms in tho extreme. For the center
piece there Is to be the most NAM
moth pumkin obtainablc. with holes
bored in circle around the top to
hold just as many tall white candles
as can be crowded on. The four sides
will have cuts of grotesque faces, and
either end Of the table will have small
er pumkns filled with fruits with
clusters of grapes overhanging the
sides. Then there Is to be another
circle of candle in alternate holders of
yellow carrots and white turnips. The
mantel will be adorned with row of
candles In corn holders, first a red
ear then one OF white.
The contest of the evening is to be
carving faces out of bell.shaped white
squashes with the pretty scalloped
edges. Each guest may select the
squash for his or her labors. and the
finished productions are to be put on
exhibition for the criticism of all pres
ent. The prize is to be a gilded basket
filled with nuts, one of which contains
a silver charm. It being understood
who ever finds IL will bestow n unnn
the one who gained It. All will crack
the nuts and sit around the huge fire.
place. ,,D,,, ..,,,,,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25

High Crowns and rundown BrIns.

In autumn millinery there still is a
tendency 10 wear hats with rundown
brims. having exceedingly high and
prominent crowns of velvet and cas-.
cadinE plumage so set as to hide the
crown in front completely. Another
new plumage setting is to cover the
hat crown totally and increase the
crown dimensions by this means enor-
mously Velvet poufs. rosettes and
bows will turn out to be the autumn
trimming for straw hats, in dark col.
ors, as well as for many Of the sum.
mer hats in beige end mustard
shades. We may expect a rather
heavy effect to ensue, but That we
shall have to get our eyes accustomed
to. Those who object to 1t must insist
on the lightest style Of feather hat
trimmings. This feature makes a
great difference because of It's prem
inence.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-10-25
FOR THE HOME TOWN.

Be a booster" for your home town
By patronizing other than local insti-
tuuons you are using boomerang
that is likely to fly back and do you
INJURY when you least expect It, No
one can be an ideal citizen and talk
and work against the interests OF his
home town. So long as you are resi-.
dent of community. do your part
towards assisting 1t to greater
progress.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-25
MONTGOMERY CURRENT QUOTATIONS
corrected Daiiy.l
These prices are at wholesale and not
consumers.

Corrected Daiiy.l
These prices are at wholesale and not TO
starch-corn 6q1oc: standard goods
pearl 4lSc: gloss lump 4c: nickel packages
Lard-Leaf lie; compound &c: basis
Rlce-Extra fancy head shc; fancy head
So gee broken 4SSe v; Japan .cs 9'Ho'
Vinegar-Per gallons l4Q2lc.
Coffee--Green common s1z q SC; prime W
q I0c; choice 1lQ 12c; fancy l3Q14hc.
Candies-stick &c; fancy 6Q1Oc.
Crackers-XxX Soda 6hc: Xxx Ginger
Snaps &c.
Sardines-American mustard 50. 40; Y oil
So. 40.
Grits-rer Dbl So. SIS: per sack s1.s5.
Meal-75c; pearl 76c; peerless soc.
Hams-Dove 17hci other l4h @16c.
Fiour-Basis barrels; high patent 1913
fancy patent IS. 26 half patent 81 so.
Grain and Hay-Bran 81 35: shorts 81. 40
corn chops 72c; white corn soc; oats mixed
csc; white 64e; white clipped CSC; timothy
$1.25.
ions. New Orleans u blu. sacks So; cabbage
Dbl crates $2.00@$2. SO: apple and white
wine vinegar 100 gal; fancy full cream
cheese. daisies 17hc; fancy q. P. peanuts
7Ac; lemons extra fancy Sb.25: fancy 81
box; evaporated apples ID. cartoon Shc
H.; Prunes 20 lb boxes 5000 7%c lb.; rs ID
ID: navy beans this years crop s2.25 per
bu.; strawberries s1.75qS2. 90; cucumber:
s.. rs q 81. SO; sQuashes S175; tomatoes 81. 81
@S2.75; new Irish potatoes So Dbl: ege
plants $2.75 crate; snap beans .25 blu.
green corn zoe doz.; squash 15c doz.; cab
bage 759 40c dog.
Beeswax-25c.
WooI-Clean 22hc; bury wool lac: wash
ed wool SOC.
Hides-Dry fiints 1sc; dry sailed lSc
green sailed 7hc.
Cotton Seed MeaI-s2S. 90.
Molasses-Georgia cane barrel 35c pei
gallon; cases gallons SO per case; maple
syrup. Log Cabin. gallons $l4; " gallons
81 so: quarts 81. 25 per dos
Chickens-Hens 35c; flyers 25930c
hrolers 15c; ducks 40c.
Sugar-Granulated SIC; +. V. G.. SIC
EgGs-15c per dozen.
Country butter-13hc per ID
Corn spot; American new mixed steady
Futures quiet: July As 7Ed: Septe Der Al
7&d.
WEEKLY INTERIOR COTTON TOWNS
New York May "a
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-25
Secretary Hester's Weekly Cotton
Statement.

New Orleans, May 24--Secretary
Testers weekly New Orleans Cotton
Exchange statement issued before the
close of business today shows de-
crease in the movement into sight
compared with the seven days ending
this date last year in round figures,
$4,000, a decrease under the same days
year before last of $4,000 and an in
crease over the same time in 1904 of Is
900.
For the twenty-four days of May the
totals show decrease under last year
of $1,000, a decrease under the same
period year before last of 25.200 and
period year before last of $4,000 and
of $4,000
For the 266 days of the season that
have elapsed the aggregate is ahead
of the 266 days of last year 2.524,000:
ahead of the same days year. before
last $4,000, and ahead OF 1904 by g.
274,000.
The amount brought snto sight dur
ing the past week has been 1882
bales. against 109.964 for the seven
days ending this date last year, ISL
time in 1904; and, for the twenty-four
days of May it has been 314,617
against 2S5,461 last year. 566.334 year
before last and 157,451 same time in
1904.
The movement since September 1st
shows receipts at all United States
ports 9.576,542, aaginst 7,409,502 last
year 906S740 year before last and
6.9IS.504 same time In 1914. Overland
across the Mississippi, Ohio and Poto-
mac Rivers to northern mills and Can
ada. 1.131 O61. against 914,7S0 last year
I 900 .9S9 year before last and S94,
GIL same time in 1904: interior stocks
in excess of those held at the close of
the commercial year 1886. against
l69,942 laset year. 259,S6s year before
last and 1872 SIS same time in 1904;
Southern Mills takings 100000
against 1.900,914 last year, 1,771,676
year before last and 1639,526 same
time in 1904.
These make the total movement for
the 2G6 days of the season from Sep
tember LIST to date 129lS, 1863, against
10 395.13S last year, 2,100.7S2 year be
fore last and 9,645,S16 same time in
l9u4.
Foreign exports for the week have
been 57l60, against $3.50 last year
making the ttoal thus far for the sea-
SON. 79S0.013. against $3.50, 7i9 last
year an increase of 2,l1&2G4.
Northern mills takings and Can
ada during the past seven days show
a decrCIs" of 6,2N&, as compared with
the corresponding period last year,
and thcir total takings since Septem-
hcr list have increased 1861 The
total takiugs OF American mills, North.
South and Canada, thus far for the
season have been 4,446,o93, against A.,
14G 994 last year These include o..
$50 22@ by Northern spinners. against
I2l9G,53S.
Stocks at the seaboard and the
twenty-nine leading Southern interior
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-25
FOR COTTON
YiEoD ACTIVE TO-DAY AND FLUCTUA-
sY a. I7ONS IRREGULAR.
U1oee1 steedy Net Unchanged to Six Points
8. ~ 1k1Gher--enles for the Day were
a s. n Estimated NJ 100000

New York. May 24.--The cotton market
49, less active today and Fluctuations were
nxegular with the close steady. net un-
ehanxed to six points higher. Sales for the
DAY were estimated at 100000 bales
The opening was steady at unchanged
prices TO an advance of six points ann
HhortlY afterwards the market was about
90 10 points net higher on covering of shorts
and fresh buying for long accounts which
Wns encouraged by the continued bullish-
&ese Of private crop reports, less favorable
N&4ther map, showing rain In central Sec
lions OF the belt and in parts OF western
and eastern belts. and forecast calling for
continued unsettled weather on Saturday.
The absence of cables seemed to be check
vi eased offing ETAOIN ETAoIN TAOIN
Ing general business however. and the mar
ket weakened during the latter trading ur-
der realizing liquidation and local bear
pressure In the absence of. aggressive bull
support.
Prices were about six to eight points net
lower on the active months at one time In
the afternoon but rallied three or four
points toward the close o. covering. The
INTO sight Figures for the D eek were under
early estimates and 1t was predicted that
the visible supply figures tomorrow would
make a bullish showing Southern spot
mxrkets reported early were unchanged to
~ higher.
Receipts at the ports today s34o bales,
AGAINST 1881 last week. and 11.6l5 last
ye4r For the week $4,000 bales. against 3d.
IA last week and 1856 fast year.
Todays receipts at New Orleans 2ooZ
bales against lass last year. and at Hous-
ton e47 bales, against 93S last year.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-25
THE STOCK MARKET
COMPARATIVELY FREE FROM PRESS
SURE.
The Conspicuous Show Of Strength was Re-
strictcd 10 About Half Dozen Stocks
Which are Always Favorites OF
the Operations

New York May 24--Thc stock market
was comparatively free from pressure to-
day and this opened the way for the slow
recovery In prices which took place. The
small volume and the slight urgency OF the
tons current for some time of the dimen-
sions OF the short interest which was being
built up. The conspicuous show of strength
In todays trading was restricted TO ABOUT
half dozen stocks which are always the
favorite medium Of operations by the high
lv speculative element on the stock ex-
change. suggestions as to the DIMENSIONS
OF the short interest are based on quite
active borrowing demand for a number or
stocks which is reflected in the ioanins
rates Of those stocks. Borrowers OF these
stocks are offering to advance funds AGAINST
the stock loan and to forego any interest,"
return whatever. which is expressed by the
stock market term, that the stock Is loan
ing flat On other stocks which are not
loaning absolutely flat there is still a SUI
stocks for delivery SO that the interest rate
on money advanced is accepted at less
than the ruling rate for money. The nS-
ference of the demand with the cessation
Of the active pressure to louidate today In
face of this technical index of large out
standing short interest arouses some suspic-
ion of borrowing of stocks against safes
that are really sold In liquidation. in order
to conceal the appearance OF liq'idation or
its sources Recent sales Of stocks mere
for foreign account also are belived to have
ben large and II IL customary In such sasos
to borrow stocks for delivery pending tue
arrival Of certificates from abroad tnu ,s,i IN,
short interest. The cessation Of liquidation
in stocks for which there is broad and
active market left some of the less active
issues to be disposed Of
The wide declines recorded in some OF
the usually dormant stocks was a feature OF
the day In order to effect sale even
of a small block of such stocks. the price
had to be offered down many points before
meeting bid. The news OF tas Gay 70
which most Importance was attached WAS
that of more favorable weather conditions
in the wheat regions Additional moisture