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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
ELEVENTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT,

HM IHl
Providing for the support and mainte.
nance of the University of the State OF
Missouri, including the college of agricul-
ture and the school of mines, by levylno
three cents on each one hundred dollars
assessed valuation, the proceeds OF which
are to 90 into the state treasury and to
be paid out as may be provided by law;
provided that If the state tax on property
Is discontinued such revenue for mainte'
nance shall be secured by apportlonment
to the counties of the state and to the
city of St. Louis.
Proposed amendment to he Constitu-
ton of Missouri to be submitted to the
legal voters of the state of Missouri for
their approval or rejection at the regular
general election to be held on the Tues
da next following the first Monday in Mo-
vember, A. d. 1910, providing for revenue
for the support Of the University of Mis-
souri,, by adding to article x of the Con-
stitution one new section to be known az
section twenty eight (2S), which is in
words and figures as follows:
Be It enacted BY the people of the State OF
Missouri:
Section %. A state tax of three cents
on each one hundred dollars valuation
shall be annually levied n collected on
the assessed value of all property subject
by law to taxation in this state. The
proceeds of said tax shall be set apart in
the state treasury and applied to the sup
port and maintenance of the university Of
lhC oIhbO VI AAiSAoAAiAb IlC "a
lege of agriculture and the school Of
mines, and shall be paid out in accord
ance with acquisitions of the board Of
curators Of he university, which requisi-
ions shall be drawn in such form as is
or may be provided by law; Provided,
that, if the general property tax for state
purposes is discontinued the annual in
come hereinbefore provided for the sup
port and maintenance of the university
of the state of Missouri, including the
college of agriculture and the school Of
mines, shall be secured by apportionina
to each of the counties of the state and
to the city of st. Louis an amount equiv
alent to three cents upon each one hun.
dred dollars valuation on all property
taxable for local purposes. Such appor-
tionment shall be made annually by the
state board of equalization and the in
come arising therefrom shall be paid into
the state treasury and disbursed upon
acquisitions of the board Of curators Of
the university, as hereinbefore specified,
provided, that for the purpose Of meet
ing such apportionment the county court
of each county and the municipal assem-
bly, of the city of st. Louis shall, II nee
essary, levy, in addition to the tax which
nay now be levied for local purposes, q
special tax of not exceeding three cents
on the hundred dollars valuation on all
property taxable for local purposes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
on. 81 ths Ha.t Rest cursa.

Is a good story.
To many women It is as good as .
trip away from home.
When you are tired out and your
nerves are on edge. try going OF by
yourself and losing yourself in some
good story. You will, in nine cases
out Of ten, come back rested and In
vigorated.
One woman who has passed serene
ly through many years Of hard work
and worry that go with the managing
of a house and bringing UP of a large
family of children, said that she con-
sidered It the duty of every busy
housekeeper to read a certain amount
Of trash" light fiction, for the rest
and change to the mind that it would
give.
Try 1t, you who lead a strenuous
life, and who sometimes grow exceed
ingly weary Of the same.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

men of about 25 years blowing. To be
more exact, the Indians lay in the
shade of an apple-tree, the pillow slept
in the %furrov, and the horses stood
nodding. Returning an hour later,
there was no change Of base.
The thought occurred to ME, Here
is a chance to give those lazy fellows
a lesson they will not forget" So
hitching my horse, I jumped the rail
fence, took the reins, started the team,
and finished blowing the piece.
Then, turning to the aggravatingly
Indifferent three. as they "reclined
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

beneath the branches of a widespread
tree" I volunteered the following ad-
vice:
Boys, If you want to get on In the
world you must not spend much time
In the shade"
The Indians, delighted to know that
the job was finished, cried out to ask
IF the missionary would not be kind
enough to unhitch the teamT
/ did unhitch my own horse, and
drove off at a high rate Of speed, re-
flecting deeply on the doctrine Of total
depravisy.-Youth's Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
Made a Good Impression

manhood and the army officer began
his examination with pleasure.
Heart, lungs, hearing, sight and
nerves we're found In the best Of con-
dition. But one test remained before
he could become a regular.
Take off your Shoes" commanded
the officer.
Bill did so.
Now wet your feet in that bucket"
he was further instructed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
"Bill" did as he was told.

Now walk across the ROOM" said
the army man.
Bill" knew from the actions Of the
army officer that he had made a good
mark and wanted to increase his
age. He started across the floor,
bringing every inch OF his weight to
bear at every step. He looked back,
Yes, he was doing fine. He could
plainly see the whole imprint of his
feet each step he had taken. He was
happy-and the task was finished.
Don't want you. You're ~fiat.footed,"
said the army man.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
Odd Freak Of Conscience

In one corner Of the customers
room Of a brokerage concern in the
New York Wall street district, are a
coat rack, an umbrella stand and q
water cooler. The ONCE boy discov-
cred when the room was full Of N x
ious customers and blue with tobacco
smoke . silk umbrella, on the stand,
to which a sealed envelope addressed
ITO the 0owner1 was attached with
q piece Of pink Irvine. The owner
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
An Appeal for Amendment No. II
For the Support Of the
STATE UNIVERSITY and COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURE

The following reasons for the support Of the University Amendment
are respectfully submitted to the voters Of the State:
l. It has been endorsed by Governor Hadey Senator VIM. J. Stone,
Ex-Governor Dockery, Hon. VIM. s. Cowherd, Cyrus P. Walbridge,
Champ Clark, Senator William Warner, Ex-Governor Lon v. Stephens,
and many other public men who have the confidence Of the people, and by
practically all the newspapers of the State.
2. It is specifically Endorsed by the planls in the State platforms Of
both the Republican and Democratic Parties, by the State Board of Agn-
culture, the st. Louis Business Mems League, and other organizations too
numerous to mention.
g.. The University has trained thousands Of teachers for the Public
Schools, maintains a Summer School for the education Of the Public
School Teachers, gives agricultural instructions annually by means Of
travelling railroad schools to over 10000 farmers.
A The University discovered years ago a remedy which aboishes
Texas Fever, SO destructive to the cattle Of the State, and last year saved
the farmers Of the State q half a million dollars by means Of a hog
cholera serum discovered by one Of its professors
g.. The Agricultural College has discovered on it's experimental farms
in over ninety counties Of the State new methods Of increasing the corn
and wheat yield over 40 per cent.
g.. This good work cannot be efficiently kept up because the present
support of the University comes from the collateral Inheritance tax, which
is SO uncertain and fuctuates SO widely from year to year that some years
enough funds do not come in to meet the appropriations Of the legislature.
In order to give the university a certain and fixed support such as
other State Universities have and to put it in the same position 'as the
common schools, and thereby enable it to keep The able men who are con-
tinuany leaving it for other State Universities, which insure permanent
positions, the Constitutional Amendment for permanent support Of the
University should be adopted.
Vote YES on Amendment No. III
Scratch 40
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
Glad of His Assistance

setting traps for beaver, or Of follow
ing a moose through a trackless forest,
with snow two feet deep and no nov
shoes. This is what a white man
would call. work, but 1t is the Indians
recreation. What the savage is at
farming is told in the pages of J.. w.
Sanborn's book on the Seneca Indi-
ans.
One day in May. making calls upon
the Indians. Il observed three young
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

were followed by sickness, family
q~uarrels, poverty, mental disease,
WEAKNESS of life, material circim-
stances other than poverty and grief
at the death Of relatives.
Hanging was the most generally
adopted method among the suicides,
and then came shooting, poisoning,
drowning. Three victims, women, set
fire to themselves.
The ages Of the victims ranged fro
an S5-year-old woman and an cd mi;
SO to three boys Of IL, 10 and
years. respectively.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

was found leaning over the ticker and
was glad to receive his Umbrella,
which he had given up for lost. The
note read: 1T was raining like ,
you know. ! could not resist the
temptation. Thanks, awfully." All
questions as to who had a lapse Of
conscience failed to disclose the
secret. and the promise Of a reward
had no effect on the ONCE boy, who
declared that he did not know "who
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
Unfortunately "BiI" Was Too Eager
to Make Sure Army Surgeon
Would Accept Him.

"Bill" was n OF those fellows who
always tries to do things right. He
lost his position recently, and. being
unable to secure another, decided TO
Join the regular army. He applied at
the local recruiting station. Now
aBri' waa a good LOOKING specimen Of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Thieves have been known to steal
hot stoves, but ven this feat Is eur
passed by that Of robbers in New
Jersey who stole six cars loaded with
merchandise by cutting a freight
train in two and escaping with the
booty. So far, this holds the record.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
had been short of umbrellas and took
the one in question to cover"


Ten Suicides a Week IN Vienna.
Vienna continues to maintain its UNI
enyiable black record In the matter Of
suicides. No less than $40, an aver
age Of just ten a week, were reported
In 1909. This Is an increase Of 35
over the record Of 1909. In more than
one-fourth Of the cases the motive
for suicide could not be ascertained.
Among the known causes lows az
fairs we're most prominent. and these
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

~Six-year-old Billie had been sent
away from the table for u~1isbehavior
and was sitting crestfallen on a chair
in an adjoining room when the maid
entered. Upon spying him she said;
"Oh. Billie. I'd be ashamed to be sent
away from the table; as big a 10y as
you are, too" Billie, with flashing
eyes, drew himself up, saying: We'll,
you wouldn't If you'd known this fam
lily as long as | have."-Delineator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

A st. Paul burglar has returned
o he had stolen three years ago.
He has evidently reformed-partially.
When he completely reforms he will
insist on paying the penalty he in
Cured by violating the moral and
criminal law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
But the Missionary's object Lesson
Evidently Had Little Real Effect
on Lazy Indians.

Indians and work are terms that are
not associated together, The ideas
are not even neighborly. Neverthe-
less, n can get a large amount of
work done by an Indian II the task
assigned to him takes the form of a r
rying a canoe over a portage, or Of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Why should there be SO much ex-
citement when an aviator breaks the
record for attaining the greatest
height? The thing to become en-
thusiastic over, 1t seems to us. is in
getting safely down from the greatest
height.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Why is 1t that the nan who I'M
ningly plans to murder his wife or his
sweetheart and brutally carries out
his plan always breaks down and
cries like a child" when his guilt is
fastened upon him?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Isn't there a fine touch Of uncon-
scious humor in the preachments on
American extravaganza which Ameri-
can millionaires deliver when they
come home from motor tours through
Europe?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

An early and severe winter is pre-
cicted. but while the thermometer
holds It's own as It does at present
II ii impossible for us to become even
mildly excited over IT
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
The Exception.

Doesn't your husband like cats
Mrs. Binks"
mo, indeed. He hates all cats ex-
cept a little kitty they have at his
club.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

King Alfonso is afraid he may lose
his throne. Foolish boy!-why didn't
he put it In his wife's name?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Someone has written an article on
1.-THE Duty of the Dollar" this being
something that our American tourists
have been trying to dodge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

An Ohio Judge rules that a pretzeI
is not a dangerous weapon. Whether
he will be SO confident concerning
the exhibition of sliced c%ucumbers re.
mains to be seen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

A French duke has invited his
friends to an ~aeroplane tea. Could
any high tea" be higher than that?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

A Pittsburg bridegroom Of five
weeks deserted his bride because she
was "a block of ice" Naturally, she
Immediately proceeded to make it hot
for him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

When a mar of n~inety-six walks
ten miles to get a marriage license
the truth that live is ever young gives
another. knockout blow to the Os-
lerian theory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

If you would be pungent, be brief;
for 1t Ia with words as with sunbeams
tho more they r condensed, the
deeper they burn.-Southey.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

If there is any argument in favor
of letting college boys haze them
selves it must be that they need to
get 1t out of their systems.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Wild grapes are very scarce this
fall, says the Boston Globe, but the
sour variety are still plentiful enough.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

These are fine days to find mush.
rooms. If you feel Ill the next day
you'll know that you didn't.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

There is a man in Virginia who says
that to marry after fifty means
trouble. He is an optimist. What
does he think it mean to marry be-
fore fifty?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

What do you think Of that7" re-
hected bill" as he made his way to
the street.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

In New York there is a oma one
hundred and two years old who has
lived ninety-six years in Manhattan.
Well, it must have been in Harlem.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

With the Bible still leading the list
of best sellers, the morals of the
country cannot be so very much de-
Perforated, after all.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

A New York woman who obtained
a divorce Is years ago has just APP
piled for alimony. When is a poor
devil safe?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

An Italian has invented an aero
plane which cannot fall. This Is an
improvement even over those which
can swim and climb trees.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

New York man, forty years old,
and about to wed, says he has never
yet kissed a girl. He'll still be
"about to wed" forty years from 10
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

According to the bears, the musk
rats, the chipmunks and other natural
weather prophets, the coming winter
Ii to be d severe one II really seems
unnecessary to 30 to the expense Of
establishing. equipping and running
weather bureaus with such infallibla'
weather wisdom to be had for moth.
inR.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

San Francisco is waglng a relent-
less wal against rats, but 1t doesn't
seem to have any effect on Paris
coiffures, SO far.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Some people treat the sermon as .
table d'hote dinner, picking out the
things that will not agree with them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

New York street car conductor
breaks his arm ringing up fares.
Talk about strenuosity in doing ones
duty!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
STATE OF MISSOURI.
Department of State.

DVPHF Ut DtutV'
I, Cornelius Roach, Secretary Of State
Of the State of Missouri, hereby certify
that the foregoing is a full, true and
current resolutions of the Forty fifth
General Assembly of the State Of Mis-
souri, of the proposed amendments to the
Constitution Of the State of Missouri;
also, Of the two amendments to the Com
stitution proposed by initiative petition,
to be submitted to the qualified voters OF
the State of Missouri at the general cleo
ton to be had on Tuesday, the eighth
day of Novemser, 1910.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set
my hand and affix the Great Seal OF the
State of Missouri. Done at office In the
City of Jefferson, this 9Th day Of Sep.
TENDER, A. D. 1910.
TSeYLl
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

The new ive-dollar bills will be
smaller, says an exchange. Easier to
break, too, we presume.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

New York waiter buys 100000
worth of government bonds. All
things come to him who waits"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Detroit goat eats a $40 bill. Well,
what goat ever got Indigestion from
swallowing ten bones?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

When the pulpit gets into poetic
clouds it misses the man on the pave
mont.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Possibly the society smuggler ia
only a kleptomaniac.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Summer keeps running back for
Just n more parting word.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Portland cement is to be cheaper
have you tried ~digesting it?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Further, an aeroplane, judiciously
handled. lays golden eggs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03

Isn't IT strange how automobiles
won't take a joker
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-11-03
Vote for
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO.
Authorizing the cities Of
St. Louis, Kansas City and
St. Joseph to ~inaugurate a
POLICE PENSION SYSTEM
1t does not increase state taxes.
1t is a progressive measure.
1t promotes greater efficiency.

The unanimous endorsement Of the daily press in the three cities
afeced-St. Louis, Kansas City and st. Joseph-s a pretty good indica-
ton that all classes Of people can safely support the measure. Speaking
Of it, the st. Louis Republic declares that "f there is in this city any
opposition to the amendment it has not been located" The Globe-Dem-
ocrat denominates it "a meritorious measure, which should receive the
friendly consideration of the voters Of Missouri" In the opinion Of the
Post-Dispatch the pension "would raise the standard of service" and the
Star-ChToncle agrees with that idea, adding that lit would remove the
temptation to graft" To quote from the newspapers of Kansas City and
st. Joseph, would be but to repeat the favorable expressions of the St.
Louis papers. The newspapers of both cities all approve and commend
sioners of the three cities, who are ceT5sioly nnst vitality interested in
maintaining the efficiency Of the force give their unqualified sanction to
the measure. Governor Hadley clearly expresses hi. approval, saying: II
favor the proposed amendment to provide for a pension system for those
police officers who may be injured in the performance Of their duties"
Former Governor Folk believes that the "men who serve the public faith
fully for years on the small. salary police officers get, should not be left in
the evening of life as objects Of charity. The certainty of support as long
as they live and do their duty will make the officers do better work, and
have a tendency to remove them from those influences that tend to in-
proper practices" Both the Republican and Democratic State Press Associa'
With such commentator by the strongest and worthiest forces Of the
state, the amendment ought to carry. But it rests with the voters of the
state to see that it does carry. Remember, 1t needs yor vote.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-29
\ HUNDRED BATTLE
 IN HICARAGUAM WAR NO RESlT GIVEN BEYOND
 HEAVY LOSSES. Proof That ZeIaya Was Responsible for Death of Americans.

Washington, Jan 2s.-An official telegram to the state department from Managua says that it is rumored that battle was fought between the Mad rig and Estrada forces near La Liber- tad with heavy losses.
 Consul Olivares at Managua reports that consular messenger carrying dispatches from Managua to Admiral Kimball at Corinto has been subjected to ill-treatment On one occasion he was threatened by train conductor and by the commandant at the port of Corinto. On several occasions he met with threats of rough treat ment.
 A telegram from Managua dated to- day stated that in the trial of mem- bers of the courtmartial which con demned the Americans, Cannon and Groce. to death. orders were exhibited which the magistrates held were proof that Zelaya himself was responsible for the executions. On that ground the accused were discharged.