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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
7. R. PLANNING LONG TOUR
Expects to Address More Voters Than
Ever Heard Any Other Candi-
date-Biggest Swing Yet.

Oyster Bay, N. Y.-Col. Roose.
welt is ~perfecting plans for a
swing around the circle that will
bring him into the presence of more
people than have ever been addressed
by a candidate in this country, it is
said. He may begin his tour the week
after next by taking the stump in
Kansas, Iowa and Michigan, with the
possibility of excursions into two 9th
er states, where primaries will be
held in advance of the Chicago con-
vention, August g..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
HoODoo FOLLOWS HOOsIER
In Fall When Not Yet Well
From Mules Kick.

Wabash, Ind. - Six months ago
Charles Bash was caught by a
falling tree and held prisoner beneath
the limbs until help arrived three
hours later.
Just as he was COM alescing from
serious injuries he received he was
kicked in the face by e mule and his
nose was broken.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
MAN KILLED AS STORK COMES
Painter Struck by Lightning Within a
Few Blocks From Home Just
as Baby Arrives.

Pittsburg, Pa.-Just as the stork
alighted at his home at 10 Ar
lington avenue, W. J. Reese, a painter,
was struck and killed by a bolt Of
lightning while at work on the roof OF
a new house at 400 Birmingham ave-
nue., only a few blocks from his home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Bryan to Speak at Columbia.

Columbia.-Although several sub
scribers threatened to cancel their
subscriptions to the Columbia Chau-
tauqua unless William ]. Bryan was
taken off the program, none has done
so. Others threatened not to take
their tickets If Bryan's date was can
celled, so tie committee decided to
have him come.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Apple Tree to Yield rs Bushels,

Moberly. New McCune, residing
near Renick, has four apple trees
probably without an equal in the state.
They are So years old and are regu-
lar bearers. One tree was measured
as follows: Height, 80 feet; circum-
ference. H. feet; spread of branches,
As feet; estimated product, rs bushels
this season.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Dr.. &. s. Maoee is Acquitted.

Fulton.-Dr. r. S! Magee, former
chief staff physician of the Fulton
state hospital. charged with official
misconduct, wal acquitted by a jury
in the Galloway county circuit court.
About a dozen ballots were taken be-
fore the verdict was reached, although
only one juror held out for conviction
after the first ballot.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Apple Crop to Be Rumper.

Columbia.-This years apple crop
in Missouri will be almost twice as
large as that of last year, according
to a report of the state board of hor-
ticulture. 1t gives the condition as &C
per cent of normal. Last years crop
was only 375 per cent. Northwest
Missouri leads with a crop condition
which is 72 per cent OF normal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
straus to Paes On Dispute.

New York.-Oscar s. Straus, for
merly secretary Of commerce and la
Dor, was elected chairman of the arbi.
tration commission which will pass on
the wage dispute between the rail-
roads in the Eastern Traffic associa-
tons territory and their engineers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Missouri Guard Pension.

Washington, d. C.-The invalid pen
sions committee of the house ordered
a favorable report upon the Russell
militia bill, which provides for the
payment of pensions to those of the
Missouri militia and home guards who
rendered actual service for ninety
days or more in the civil war under
command Of United States officers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

The wind whisked a 500 hat away
from a Chicago girl the other day
and blew It so far that 1t has not yet
been found This settles II. We shall
have to do something about the wind.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Orders Express Rate Cut.

Misunderstanding reductions
in express rates averaging, in general,
approximately Is per cent; drastic re-
forms in regulations and practices;
and comprehensive changes in the
methods of operation, are prescribed
in a report made public by the inter.
state commerce commission of its in
vestigation into the business of the
thirteen great express companies Of
the United States. le
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
No Haven for Guilty Now.

Washington .7-Those who fee JUS
tice In the United States hereafter
will find no place III the Western
Hemisphere safe from extradition. BY
signing IN e~xtrsdition treaty with
Honduras the state department closed
the last refuge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Nlnety.Axe Funerals In pax,

Mnotreal, Quebec.-Ninety.ive fun
erals were held here in one day. Most
of them were of little children who
succumbed to the terrific heat of the
past few day.. The hearse supply
al exhausted and many cabs had to
be used.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Kew York.-Harry Mellick saw q
new moon over his left shoulder Mon
day. His house burned Tuesday, he
had a narrow escape from drowning
Wednesday and his new home caught
fire Thursday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Accused slayer surrenders.

Springfield.-Fred McCord, a Stone
county stockman, confessed he shot
and killed John F. Reed, a farmer.
five miles south of here. McCord, al
leging self defense, furnished bonds of
$1,000 for his appearance at a prelim-
mary hearing July 80.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Women take Police Exam.

Seattle, Wash.-Seventy-ive wom-
en-, ranging from 80 to 81 years, have
Just taken the examination for police.
women, the city council having re.
Gently created such a position.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Expert Architects Chosen.

Jefferson City.-The state capitol
commission selected w. B. Mundle of
Chicago, John Van Brunt of Kansas
City and H B. Magonigle of New York
as a jury of architectural experts to
advise them in selecting ten archi-
tects from the 100 competing archi-
tects who have submitted preliminary
sketches for a new state capitol.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

In Belgium the man who refuses to
vote is thrown into jail. but there are
not prisons enough to accommodate
even a fraction of the %nonvoters in
this patriotic land.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Toledo, O.-Three men were shot.
two seriously, and n severely hurt
by a thrown brick in a riot between
nonunion ~teamsters, strikers and sym
pathizers. The police made fifteen
arrests.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
70 DEFY RooseveIt.
cont0rnpt am NJ Passed,

MISUNDERSTANDING TO sidetrack
the passage Of the Clayton contempt
bill by nl~ibustering. Minority Leader
Mann finally yielded 70 an toverwhelm.
ING majority. and The house by 4 vote
Of 28S 10 1S passed the measure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
New Tutor at state University.

Columbia Addison Gulick, who
holds degrees from Oberlin, Harvard
and the University of Wurzburg, has
been added TO the faculty of the phys
iology department at the University
Of Missouri.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
zan on Racinn DONE

Chicago,-The council committee on
judiciary has recommended the pass
age Of an ordinance that will forbid
the publication of racing dope" in
Chicago newspapers. The ordinance
was recommended by the mayor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

The American marines at Picking
won first place In target practice at
800, 400 and 500 yards against the
military guards of the other legations.
Peace hath its victories.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Want p Women Policemen,

San Francisco Representative OF
80 women's organizations appeared
before the board Of police commits
sioners with a request that Il women
be appointed as police officers Of San
Francisco.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Il is now the woman with The N.

II 10 nDW tHo WoildH Wltn the hce.
MS the fair E has been persuaded
that garden work 10 good for the
health in course 81 time husbands
hope 10 persuade wives that beauty
10 well as health hides in the ,ieor.
Gus exercise Of the lawn mower, ana
xhen this Is accomplished the subur
banite Win begin to see something In
HE worth livi.aE for.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

It might be possible to make chick
ems grow faster by shocking them with
electricity, but Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Hens may make 1t
undesirable.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Rails County Fair August 2s-2e.

Hannibal.-The annual Rails county
fair will be held August 20 to rs at
New London, Mo. There will be aero
plane flights by Harold Kanter in a
70 horse power m~onorlane. Attend
ance records are expected to be
broken.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

An American spendthrift was ar.
rested in London for throwing money
into the street, but as a rule the wait
ers and porters do not allow Ameri-
can visitors to go that far.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
callaway county Pioneer ples,

Fulton.--Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart, SO
years old. died at her home near Yr
uatan. She wa born in Kentucky ami
came to Galloway when she was {
years old. Two Of her daughters mar
ried brothers also named STUART
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Police Put Ban on Crime Pictures.

Paris.-The project of police in
many parts of France has forbidden
the moving picture exhibition of the
exploits of the bandit Bonnet and his
band, on the ground that it would tend
to stimulate imitators. 4,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
To lnpeach MAYOR shank.

indianapolis, Ind.-Decision to open
impeachment proceedings to rem~v
Mayor Lewis Shank from office nj
not enforcing laws prohibiting re
sorts, was made here by the ~Indlanap
oils church federation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Five Chinese Ministers Quit.

Peking, China.-The minister Of
f%ianance, Hsiung Ssh Ling, and four
other ministers resigned. The finance
minister is retiring in order to de-
vote himself to the rehabilitation Of
the financial situation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Troops Put THROUGH War Stunt.

Nevada.-At the Missouri national
guard encampment the field exercises,
which consisted of a practice march,
establishing shelter tents, a post and
inspection, were participated in by all
troops. The soldiers stood their field
march fine, considering the extreme
heat. At the end of the march every
soldier was in line, there not being a
single case of heat prostration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

A Partisan scientist is fighting the
germ Of old age and thinks he Is on
the way to prolong life indefinitely. If
he is successful, he will practically de-
Oslerize the human race.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

A Philadelphia fish dealer discover
ed among his wares a fish wearing a
diamond ring. This is a great ad-
vantage ove the restaurant oyster
which sports its pearls unset.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

The ~goosebone prophet says we are
to have a hot summer. We usually
have high temperature in the summer
time, and We need it.; at least the
crops do.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Lightning Kills Two cuardsmen.

ETBTtHTHB FNFHs ~UdTuSTHtH.
Admission, Ala.-Two guardsmen
were killed and II seriously hurt
when lightning struck a tent at the
grounds here, where militia
of several Southern states have been.
in camp several days.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Jasper County Convict paroIed,

Jefferson City.-Gov. Hadley paroled
s. s. Calvert of Jasper county, who
was serving a sentence of two years
from December, 1911, for grand lar
ceny, The man appropriated some
brass while intoxicated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Paris has q new ballet which has
so shocked some Of the critics that
they refuse to review 1t. The an
nouncement of their refusal has, Of
course. led to overlooking audiences.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Women and Children Burned Alive.
Shanghai, China.--Horrible a.troci.
ties marked the recent capture Of the
city OF Li-Tang, in the province OF SEE
Chucn, by the Tibetans. Many wom-
en- and children were burned alive or
otherwise slaughtered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Suffering, according to an investi-
gator, is three times as common
among boys as among girls. We al
ways have noticed that a girl seldom
has any trouble In talking.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Annistor, Ala.-Two ~guardsmen
n killed and seventeen seriously
hurt when lightning struck a tent at
the maneuver grounds here, where mi
Slitia Of several Southern states have
been IN camp several days.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

The French %aeronauts say that two
centuries will pass before men will
safely fly TT the Atlantic. This
transforms the present generation into
mere innocent bystanders.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Announcement is that the United
States mint is to resume the manufac-
ture of gold coins. We wondered why
they had been 30 scarce lately, but
thought they had all been spent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
100000 Are starvino n LONDON.

LondonThe White Cross league
formed to relieve families Of striking
transport workers.. estimates that $50,
900 women and children are starving
~ London Funds 70 aid them arc
being collected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
5. Rankin Dlee n \ exlncto,

W. y. HdHKTH DIes III LeNI10toH.
Lexington.-Capt. w. D. Rankin,
the largest land owner in Lafayette
county, died here. He was a captain
in the Confederate army, being sur
rendered with the city Of Vicksburg.
Later he joined Lee army.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Two Minneapolis youths have been
sentenced to ten days in jail for call
ing a woman a chicken. What would
have happened to them If they had
called her a hen?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

The Germans have adopted baseball
and are said to have become highly
proficient In the art. But 1t win be
years and years before they have be.
come proficient in the vocabulary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Third Party Electors Il iowa.

Boone, Ia.-No third party candi.
date except presidential electors will
appear on the official ballot in Iowa
next fall, according to announcement
Of John L. Stevens, provisional com.
mitteeman from Iowa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

We stand I'll both feet for the
abolition Of the ancient practice Of
hurting rice and shoes at bridal cou-
pies. The bridegroom suffers enough
without II.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Henceforth it is going to be posi-
Bile to alight from a street car with
out being bowled over by some auto
mobilist with more gasoline than
sense.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

California woman saw a burglar en-
tering a window and beat him over
the head with a chair. We take It that
her husband comes home every night
at a reasonable hour.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
MISSOURI NEWS
MAY Bar Tax Amendment.

Jefferson City.-Secretary of State
Cornelius Roach has discovered a de-
feet which may prevent the state tax
commission amendment from going
on the ballot, The petitions for this
amendment, Secretary of State Roach
discovered, are not uniform, two pc
titions being filed. Both have the
requisite number Of signers, but, con-
sidered separately. neither petition is
sufficient.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Mothers and chi,dren n jail.

Pittsburg Mrs. Lettie Stevens and
AIRS. Sallie Butcher are detained In
jail here. together with their three
children, who accuse their mothers Of
teaching them 10 steal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Tyres-I tell you the man who
takes care Of his own motor car has
a good deal on his hands.
Byres-Well. soap is cheap.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Al ~sreeding cyclist in Brooklyn kin.
ed himself by colliding with 4 pedes-
frian. But all speeders are not 60 con.
siderate Of the general public.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Boonville The corner stone OF the
100000 Cooper county courteous
was placed under auspices Of the Ma.
s~lic lodge The building Will be {
tnree-story structure Of Carthage
tone.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

A walking club in New York holds
out exceptional social advantages as
an tnducement to Join. To walk into
New York society is a new fad.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

A Cleveland writer offers one dollar
TO everyone who will read his book.
1t would probably be money well
earned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Again II has been declared that the
Mobile skirt is doomed. Its slaves will
probably rejoice and the world at large
certainly will.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Westerners who are praying for
rain overlooke the fact that the easi-
est way to start a rain storm is to
leave their rain coats at home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Water Works for State Hospital.
Fulton.-The Fulton state hospital
board of managers, at a meeting,
awarded the contract for a new water
works to cost $4,000 to Thomas Pc
tiers of St. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

chitlicothe Police Judge browns.
Chillicothe.-P. G. Crow, police Judge
and candidate for the Democratic nom
nation for prosecuting attorney of
Livingston county, was drowned in
Grand river, west of here, while in
bathing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

That reported microbe for the pres
erVation of youth must have tried 1t
on itself. The exilir of youth idea is
rather venerable.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
Once again the prospect Of winning
the pennant inspires the fan.

Among the worlds hardest workers
-a be numbered the convention
claque.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Just now the man without a straw
hat is a conspicuous as was the man
with one In April.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

Lest you forget when next In need Of .
laxative remember the name Clarified TeA.p
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
GETTING Rid or Il.

Garfield Tea is a fine laxative being COM
posed wholly Of pure, health-giVing herbs
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

why are minors depressingf" asks
an exchange. Ask some big Lacquer
who has been shipped back to them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

That Connecticut eagle that tried to
carry of an 5 year old girl was not
working for a summer resort, either.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18
postmlstress Is Arrested.

Jonesboro. Ark.-Mrs. Carrie l.. Mat.
Tx, postmistress at Etowah, Missis-
,sippi county, war arrested for embez-
cling money orders and funds to the
mount Of $1,000. Her husband and
deputy also was held.
penecn to Defy Roosevelt,
Chicago.-Gov. Deneen of Illinois,
III Chicago IN conference with his lieu
tenants, is expected 70 b his
final decision 10 defy the "bull moose
party and refuse adherence to Roose.
welt.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

All women are more or less cred
ulous, and some have faith in their
husbands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-18

The tragedies Of aviation keep pace
with its achievements.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-01
X. Of G. Officers.

Monroe City Council No. 1165, X.
of c. has installed officers for the
ensuing term as follows:
B. T. Gentges, G. X.
Thomas Conboy, D. G. X.
j. D. Robey, c.
Oscar Pike, F. S.
&c. Spalding, R. S.
j. V. McAllister, Treas.
&c. Yates, W.
w. B. Vanmarter, A.
Rev. Fr. Connolly, c.
George Grimm, |. G.
T. E. Fitzpatrick, o. G.
Henry Besley, c. A. Hamilton,
and r. F. Pierceall, Trustees.
M. S. Archdeacon, D. D., was the
installing officer.
There was a good attendance al
the installation.
Monroe Council holds its regular
meetings on the Second and Fourth
Tuesday evenings of each month
and is composed of a large number
of enthusiastic workers in the
cause.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-01
Veterinarians Meet.

The Missouri Valley Veterinary
Association, comprising Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa is hold
ing a 10 days meeting at Kansas
City. beginning last Monday.
Two leading subjects to be dis
cussed at this meeting will be hog
cholera serum and corn fodder or
worm dust poison in horses.
Veterinarians all over the corn
belt of the United States are direct
ing every effort to discover the
cause and remedy for these de-
structive diseases. Drs. Dawson and
Buell. of this city, are in attendance
at the meeting and expect to derive
much benefit from the discussions
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-01
TheihoM.
cause.

Mrs. Sarah E. Theihoff, aged n
years. died at the home of hel
daughter Mas. Mollie Spaldiae, in
this city, Tuesday. Mrs. Theihofl
was the second wife and widow OF
the late A B. Theihoff, the pioneer
merchant of Hunnewell.
She is survived by one brother,
j. A. Spalding, of Hunnewell, one
daughter, Mrs. Mollie Spalding, Of
this city, and several step-children
Funeral from the Holy Rosary
church in this city Wednesday after
which the remains were taken to
Hunnewell for interment. The
Democrat extends sympathy.