davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-07-10

the world has learned about machin-
cry in the last twenty-five years.
Will we learn as much more in the
next twenty-five years?
A Dallas county, Iowa, farmer
planted 40 acres of corn in seven
days with one team and he desires to
know if this record has ever been
beaten. We submit the matter to
our readers.
Ridging corn when laying it by
may be all right for the corn, but !
must confess that I do not fancy
blowing ground after it has been
ridged. try to leave the cornfields
as level as possible, but will ridge it
there grass or weeds iu the row to
be covered.
A neighbor of mine says he never
has had but one hired man on the
place that would buckle the names
tight enough. He makes it regular
chore, he says, to 60 to every horse
after it is harnessed and buckle the
names tighter.
Once upon time when l had set
of shovels that had never been
sharpened, l was persuaded by the
dealer who sold me the cultivator to
have them ground instead of drawn
out. Within week they were as
dull as ever. Grinding preserves the
fine polish but it does not put on a
thin edge. 1t also eats away the
steel.
A small gasoline engine is one OF
the handiest machines on the farm.
1t will turn number of things such
as the washing machine, churn, sep
arator, grindstone, ETC., cheaper than
a person can turn them by hand.
here at the burrows house they do
four big washings on a gallon OF gas
oline, meaning cents per washing
for power.
The first half of June was rather
dry and some of the anxious ones are
perched on Their seats weeping salty
tears over their ruined crops. A
couple of rainy days will set them to
bowling about the weeds that are
choking the life out of their corn. A
shower is needed and when we need
it we usually get it. AT least that
has been our experience in the past.
Turning the calves into small pas
ture may show good intentions on the
part of the owner, but if the calves
could talk they would probably have
something to say about the heat and
flies and mosquitoes. Perhaps it
might be a good plan to go out among
them and spend half hour occasion
ally just to see how they are enjoy
ing themselves.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-07-10
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice 10 hereby given to all creditors and
others Interested In the estate Of Eliza \.
ministrator OF said estate, intend to make final
settlement thereof, ct the next term Of the
Bates County Probate Court, In Bates county,
State Of Missouri. TO be held at Butler. Mis-
souri,, ON the 18th day Of August, 1918.
J. P. STANLEY.
S8.&t Administrator.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-07-10
White WyandOttes.

Eggs from State Show Winners
that will hatch winners. $1.OO per
setting of Is. Special prices on in
cubator lots. Gentry Walton.
22-tf. Phone 232. Butler, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-07-10
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice 10 hereby given 10 all creditors and
others interested In the estate Of Julia A.
Of ssid sstase, intend to make
lnol settlement thereof, at the next term Of
NE Bates County Probate Court. In Bate eoun-
81. ssats Of Missouri, n b held Of Butler,
On the llth day Of Algass, 1918;
JOHN G. HAYES.
MAJ Administrator.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-07-10
Pension For Ex-COnfederates

Application for the purpose Of GER
tifying those entitle to obtain pension
under the terms of C. S. H. B. 465,
47th General Assembly, State of Mis-
souri,.
lido Solemly Swear To The Fol-
lowing'Facts:
/. That am bona fide resident
of Missouri, and have been for two
years proceeding April %, 1913, and
am atpresent residing at-Missouri;
2. That l am an Ex-Confederate
soldier and served for not less than
six months in the army of the Con-
federate States of America in the late
Civil War as per my record given be-
low; :,
3. That l was honorably discharg-
ed therefrom and, as evidence, will
submit my discharge papers to the
Adjutant General of Missouri;
4. That | am not an inmate of the
Confederate Home at Higginsville, or
any other similar institution, but that
(a) on account of wounds receiv-
ed Estate nature of wounds)---
co. or on account of disease con-
tracted Estate nature of disease g.
(c) and on account of old age,
Estate age)--I am incapacitated to
labor, and have no business or pro-
fession or property from which |
may derive an income, and no means
sufficient for my support. State if
applicant has any property in wife's
name, or if he has children or any
other relations who should support
-(Signature of applicant.)
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this-day of-1913.
My commission expires-191-.
We, citizens Of, certify that
We hIlOW dUOfC " oS q man
of reliability, and that the declara-
ton above as made by him is correct
ly and truthfully stated.
(To be signed by two citizens OF
city or county where applicant re-
sides.)
Memorandum of Service
Entered service at city Of, State
of-186-.
Name of Colonel Commanding
Regiment. |
Full names Of Captain and Lieu
tenants of Company.
Letter or name of Company. |
Number or name of Regiment.
Glass of service, i. e., Infantry,
Cavalry or Artillery.
Are you a member OF any Confed-
crate society,"
In what battles did you take part?-
Note.-No attorney fees to be
charged. Applicant to pay only nec-
essary notary fees.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-07-10

outfit that is invariably a week be-
hind expectations.
Putting a thick sweat pad under
the collar in hot weather is not treat
ing the horse right. If the horse
works down and requires a smaller
collar, the best thing to do is to get it
instead of trying to fill out the one
that is too large with heavy, hot
sweat pad.
! am believer in the use of good
binder Irvine. Having used sisal,
standard and manila for several
years. l feel myself in position to
Judge of what at least, suits my
needs best. The Irvine that runs
most feet to the pound, although
costing more per pound, is usually
the cheapest. 1t runs evener and
gives less bother in the knotter.
The first binders were made large
" of wood. The frame was built up
of great timbers, large enough for
barn sills. The first steel frame ma
chine that came out was laughed at
by the makers of the wood frames.
They said steel would bend out Of
shape, consequently never would do.
II does beat all what a lot Of things
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15

Material
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15

It is proposed to look first Into the subject of taxation. That will be done by an expert, scientifically and care fully. An offort fill be made to find out whether there is not some prop erty that is escaping taxation and whether there is not some property that is not bearing its full share of taxation. This win involve a careful study of the books of the assessors and tax collectors. Study Will also be made of systems of taxations with the object of finding one that is best
 But the most important phase ofthe investigation will relate to the ex penditure of the public funds, to the end that the public will receive the greatest benefit from every cent that is spent; that nothing may be wasted; that the public business may be con aucted just as a careful and success ful business man conducts his own business.
 Among the proposed reforms which would be advocated by the league will be the budget system, determina- tioE before the beginning of the ifs cai year of the needs of the city, county or state. Such a budget, it will be urged. should be progressively
 iberal That should then be regarded IS the basis of taxation; rates could be adjusted to raise the money re- quircd.
 An investigation will be made into the expenditures of the past, to ascer. tain what might have been avoided without detriment to the public and whether or not there have been cases where full value was not received for money expended Little as we'll as the larger economies will be sought out tor in public as well as in private bus mess. it is the little that makes the riickle."
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15
THE SHORT BALLOT.

The National Short Ballot organI- ration. of which President-elect Wood row Wilson is president. has ad- dressed the following open letter to the members of the state legislatures to hold sessions this year The short ballot is merely carrying what is known as the commission form of government for municipalities to the county and state government. The letter says:
 Gentlemen: There is no mistake about the widespread demand for a Short Ballot. Every newspaper of any importance believes in it. The three presidential candidates this year sup ported 1t and the successful one is president Of this organization. Plat forms of all three of these parties called for it in number of the states. Every authority on govern ment believes in it. It is the one re- form which is approved by conserva, tives and progressives alike.
 The ballots used at the November election in most of tTte states have been universally condemned-not be- cause of the multitude of offices the voters were called upon to i'll. The users of these ballots are convinced that they voted in almost complete ignorance of all but four or five Of the most important offices.
 There is only one power which can remedy this condition, to wit: your selves. And now that the Legislatures of nearly forty states are. about to meet. the people are ss.-...lli.s.f 'Mhss are the legislatures going to do abou- its"
 This organization is here to help you answer this question. not by throwing advice at you but by offering you the benefit of Its store of facts.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15
ONE OFFICIAL ON GUARD.
IIucsnn CIilznnl


 The attention of The Citizen has been called to an editorial appearing in this newspaper in which it was stated that the suit brought to com pei tbe auditor to issue 9 warrant on the prison fund for the payment Of Governors Hunts big automobile IS a friendly one
 lt seems that this is a gross error.
 The suit is anything but friendly For some time. J. C. Callaghan, the state auditor. has been at sword E points with the taxeaters who are trying to raid the state treasury. He has declined to be driven by the goy ernor and has recently taken the bit in his teeth and refused to issue war rants on funds where there is in his opinion no law authorizing their pay ment. Al the present time he has the bridle clear off and has become the black sheep in the eyes Of other state officials He win make every honest effort to sustain his position respect ing that the governors efforts to make the taxpayers pay for his automobile IS unlawful and is confident that he will be sustained in the courts.
 lt is said thai Mir Cailaghan long ago called the governors attention to the rapid strides tho state was taking toward bankruDtcy ana recon mended that the tax levy be nearly fifty per cent more than was finally decided upon.
 Arizona is fortunate at least in bay. ing one watch dog st the door of the state treasury. We cannot prevent fhe legislature from making reckless use of state funds he can at least force state officials to keep within the law in their purchases and re. fuse to issYe warrants on funds where the same is not contemplated by law
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15

counties of the state, The commis- sioners, who hold their office by ap. rointment point out the fact that boards of supervisors and county as sessors. elected by the people Tin be foo liable to yield to evil local influ- ences to be trusted in the matter of fixing tax valuations. If the Iegisla. ture will provide what property shall be subject to taxation and say just how it's value shall be arrived at we cannot see why the elected officials of the counties cannot be trusted to do their duty. The remarks Of these
 tax commissioners, appointed to their present positions, about boards of supervisors to be elected by che pco- pie of the several counties. not being capable to honestly perform their du, ties in the assessment Of property we consider an uncalled for and certainl. a premature criticism. We do not be- live that all the official honestly and wisdom in Arizona is to be found in the present tax commission.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15
( . z 2 . . z | . < . . | . z EDITORIAL COMMENT . ( c . . { . . ( @S < ~A q
 IMPARTIAL AND JUST JUDGE
lArIzona Gazettel


 Few trials have taken place during recent years. where public interest vas centered SO strongly as m the trial of the dynamiters. at Indianap. oils. in which the rulings of the court as woll as the sentences imposed on the convicted men found so little crit icism. Judge Anderson during tho . trial showed himself to be fair minded and gave the attorneys of the accused every opportunity to present their case iu it's most favorable light His actions were such as to receive from some of the men on trial the admis- sion that he was fair and impartial.
 When the jury brought fin it's yer diet of guilty he did lot resort to sc were sentences to the convicted mer. but tempered justice with mercy. it k not 10 be expected that the adgo- cates of violence in the ranks of the .abor cause will not find fault with him, in spite of his fairness in the trial and his clemency in his sen iehces. But in the great ranks of the people generally, as well as among the conservative, law-abiding members Of unions and advocates of lawful measures in dealing with the labor question, the opinion is unanimous in commenting his actions
 The ends of justice have peen served. and well served in the expos nre of one of the most gigantic con spiracles 10 murder and destroy prop erty ever attempted in this country and in the conviction of the guilty parties who were responsible for it.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15

When the legislature convenes in Phoenix next month it will be con fronted with the problem Of providing for the small army Of office holders that have been herded in Phoenix as a result Of the first and second ses- sions. That the members may get !. correct idea Of the work done last spring it would be well for the gov ernor tc present them with a com rlete official roster Of the state with salaries and expense accounts at tached. Such sn exhibit might open the eyes of the solons to the result. of their past extragagsnce and cause thega to do some letenching during the coming session. The legislature should also be informed Of the fact that the treasury has been empty the greater part O, the time since its adjournment. notN ithstanding the fact that nearly fifty per cent was added to the assessment rolls of she state and the state tax rate was boosted from e5 tc 90 cents.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15

Says the Arizona Democrat: @It is always dangerous proposition to place small men in Jig positions. Even politics don't justify such an act Note the big successful corporations; they employ the ablest men in the country to manage their anairs, and when the little men chosen to represent the state come in contact with these men thsy Iappear ridicaIoe What Arizona needs is abler men 10 con duet it's affairs. particularly in some instances
 The above Is true every word of it A government without strong. ia- tellactual men in charge of it's ma chinery will sooner or later run amuck. whether that government bs state, county or municipal
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15
A MOVEMENT WORTHY OF SUPPORT.


 A movement in Phoenix which ii meeting with the enthusiastic sup port of the business men and proper ty owners of the Salt River valley. is one for the organization of a taxpay CTS league for the purpose of check ing up state county and city govern ment as a means of preventing un necessary extravaganza in carrying on public business
 This move does not come from the belief that there has been any crim inality in the public offices in Phoe nix. put from the belief that much money that is required for the ad ministration of public affairs under present systems could be saved if pub lie business of every kind was piaceo on the same business methods that are found in private enterprises ol in the carrying on the business of the great corporate interests of the coun try.
 II is proposed to make this Phoe nix organization the nucleus for {  statewide organization If the busi Eess men and property owners of the state would take more interest il the governments under which the: live government would be the gainel as we'll as the taxpayers. By such an organization as is proposed, in Phoenix and the state there would De constant examination and publicity oG wastefm methods and this would lead to the correction of the extrava gant evil that is now so apparent
 Such an organization as the one now proposed il the state would ht to correct such conditions as de scribed in the state of New Jersey by Governor Woodrow Wilson. in his message to the legislature yesterday. when he said;
 ''The business Of the state is con cucted with q wastefulness. a dupli cation of effort. confusion and con fHct of function which no business enterprise could survive for sis months. There is an extraordinary multiplicity of boards, commission CTS. departments and miscellaneom offices, overlapping, connected without being co-ordinated. inde pendent of one another and yet na, uraily belonging to a single syste- matic whole. which ought to be drawn together, silnpIified. brought into proper relations. pruned. and put upon a footing of economy and quick re sponsibiIity. We are wasting the pub lie moneys and are not getting the results which good business methods would get"
 What governor Wilson says of New Jersey is applicable not only to that state. but to many others. in ciuding the new state Of Arizona which is loaded almost to bankruptcy by hordes of public officials that have been provided for is the state capital building until there Is not sufficient room for them with the legislative baiis and committee rooms in service,
 One Of the promoters. speaking oi the work, said that he would like te have 1t made clear at the outset that the purpose was not to enter upon any criminal investigation There was no suspicion of graft on the part oi any state. county or municipal off eal We beIIsse. said he, that all -,se public moasssss has beer honestl,
 
 ezpeaded. but we suspsct that it, .ll has sot ali been wisely spent; that. miics of it has been wasted. and so far as the taxpayers are concerned. 1t is just the same to shem as if it had been stolen" .sr
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15

The troubles Of nearly all the states are similar and several of them have worked out a remedy. For example, in each of the states of Ohio. California, Illinois and New York, bodies work ing altogether independently of each other have come to the same con clusion as to what the Short Ballot means in state government The gov ernor would be made the responsible head of the state instead of merely the nominal one, which he must be so long as his department managers are chosen by someone else and are perhaps actually hostile to his plans. And the power of appointment, It is declared, should be absolute, without confirmation by the senate; the gov ernor should be able to remove ap- pointees at his pleasure.
 When such a proposal Is made cry will be raised that the governor would build up personal machine. This will sound plausible to the op- position, but the answer is simple. In the first place. the people have more direct control if the appoint ments are made by their own respon- sible chief executive, than by an un- oiicial. and hence irresponsible, par ty leader. In the second place. If the governor would be likely to abuse the appointing power. you can clip his wings by extending the merit" system in the lower ranks os the state service. Thirdly, you can make par ;icipation in party politics by the heads of departments a cause for re- moval by the legislature. If you are to have popular. responsible and eff cient government you will have to take whatever chances there may be in giving power to the peoples chos- en executive. Bad government ill the past sprung mainly from incomplete responsibility.
 For the short Ballot idea as applied to counties. we point you to the char ter recently adopted in Los Angeles County. Cal. not that t ic the perfect or the only type. but because it rep resents a good deal Of careful thought and investigation.
 7 in the cities the principle mas been applied most widely in the so-called commission form of government. A modification of this, known as the Sumter City manager plan, is nov being widely discussed. h the states which have complete municipal homo rule. the city matter will be taken qare Of locally. Many of the other states have statewide optional commission government laws which may be adopted by any city, 4
 The state tax commission in it's report to the governor urges that the
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15
eaneranv.

Generally people pay a good deal more for experience that it turns ou. to be worth to them.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15
rhInns That wlll count.

Health, necessity and success vii eventually regulate foolishness-DI Push. .s<s.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-01-15
adopted by any city.

The state tax commission in its report to the governor urges that the commission be given supreme power over all matters pertaining to the the assessment and valuation Of prop erty for taxation purposes in the
The chronicle=news., 1913-10-03
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago. Oct. 3.-Hoxs: Receipts
10000: market. hest grades steady
others easy sist yesterdays svsrAae:
bulk Of sales $50 to $40: lights IS;
TO =: mixed $40 to ,: heavy \ a
=: mixed $40 10 >: heavy s TO sos:
rough s To s.:0: pigs as TO s.
Cattle: Receipts 1000: market
steady: bccvcs us to $40: Texaa
steers $50 to 7.SO: western steer
els to $50: stockers and fcete. y
$40 to $50: COTS AMI hei'ers 3.73
to SOS: calves IT'S TO 1850.
Sheep: Receipts 1900: market
sieady to strong: native 3.75 to i.s3:
western $50 to 40: yearliaes 40
to $50: lambs. native $50 to 40:
western $50 to $40. rr--
The chronicle=news., 1913-10-03
chicago BOARD OF TARDE

Chicago, Oct. Favorable crop
advices from Argentina tended today
10 give the wheat market down
turn. Drought was said to be con-
fined to q small district. The open
ing was a shade to 1 and &c off.
Prices fell still further after brief
rally.
The close was steady, 1 to &c net
higher.
Good weather had a bearish influ-
ence on corn.
The market varied = shade to
ami l lower and continued to recede.
The close was steady, / to &c I'm
der last night, ..,
Oats appeared to be depressed by
the new tariff. Price changes, how
ever. were only moderate. 81.
Close: Wheat. December s7a; May
92s.
Corn. December 6aa to :; MAY
III: July 70s.
Oats. December AK to l2; May
Asa to 1 and !. Ht
The chronicle=news., 1913-10-03
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK

Kansas City. Mo-, Oct. 3.-Hoss:
Receipts $500: market steady to
weak: bulk Of sales $40 TO $50:
heavy $50 to $50: packers and
butchers $40 10 s.5S: lights $ Il
$50: pigs 6 to $50. -
Cattle: Receipts 1900: market
steady; prime fed steers = to S.55;
dressed beef steers 8 to $50: west
ern steers $50 to $50; steers $50
to :: cows i.25 to 7.l5: heifers to
8: stockers and feeders $50 to s.15;
bulls $50 to $50: calves 6 70 10.
sheep: Receipts 5000: market
steady to strong: lambs $50 to $40;
yearlings ) to 6: wethers 4.25 to 8;
ewes $50 to $50.
The chronicle=news., 1913-10-03


While certain portions Of the nss
law do not take effect II oaes. most
OF its provisions sad slms1, all
the direct tariff reductions.
A. eve,y port coiikcsors u custosas.
appraisers Of mers hsndIss asd hun
dreds Of other ~mpiayss Of the Treas
ury Department viii plunge n oncs
Into the task Of collecting the n,-
tons revenue on a; new basis. add
with hundreds OF new classifirstions
aud new provisions of Law Z: compli-
cate their activities.
The federal government has been
sp~edins nearly u billion dollars =
year and the new tariff Law will
raise iess ihsu ons-thIrd Of that sim
Recent estimates BY tariff experts In
congress predict that the rates will
rai.- s:ts.ooo.Ooo . year: and that
the Income tax will fsise eI32.ooo.-
Que. The remainder Of the govern.
mvni's great iacoinr IL made up prin.
eipaily Of Internal revenue taxes and
postal receipts.
The Income tax probably will
bring the new tariff Law most forcib.
~ 10 the attention Of riiissns. Prssi.