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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
BUY A BALE OF
MISSOURI COTTON
BUREAU OF LABOR ISSUES Bull
LETIN CONCERNING FLEEcY
STAPLE IN MISSOURI.
SHOWS GOOD YEARLY GAIN
The oil Is a Valuable By-Product
Which Almost Pays Expense of
Raising Crop-AiI Southwest
Missouri Interested.


JeH6TSOu lily.
The buy-a-bale-of-cotton crusade,
which now has possession of the coun-
try, has called general attention to
the fact that Missouri is a cotton
growing state.
A bulletin, issued by John T. Fitz-
patrick, gives the information that
102 cotton ginneries of the state, rep
resenting an invested capital of $780,
800, operated by steam or some other
power and employing q small army
of skilled and unskilled t~oilers, chiefly
during the early months Of 1914,
turned out, from the 1913 Missouri
crop, in bale form, 32,150,000 pounds
Of lint, net weight, worth $4,000, 900,
and also 10000 tons of cotton seed,
worth, approximately, 100000.
To show how the crop has grown
in Importance we have only to con-
slider that in 1909 the crop was valued
at 5 ,650,0OO, while in 1918 it had in.
creased to $4,000, 900.
The 102 Missouri ginneries, which
separated the 1918 crop of cotton into
lint and seed, gave employment dur
ing the period they were in operation,
1914, to 498 managers, buyers, en-
gineers, firemen, machinists, ginners
and laborers, this small army drawing
$74.132 in wages and salaries for
about so days of toll. OF the capital
invested in the Missouri cotton gin
neries s214,200 is in buildings and
grounds and 1904. 600 in machinery,
tools. fixtures and other fittings.
The. cotton seed of the 1918 crop
except the quantity needed for plant
ing. from which came the 1914 crop
was converted into cotton seed oil,
and enough was realized from Its sale
to almost pay for the expense Of the
entire crop.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
insane Must Be Restrained.

DIR. ]. w. Dawson, assistant physi-
clan Of the asylum at Nevada, and
DR.. G. r. Thompson, superintendent
of the state hospital at st. Joseph,
declared in the conference of officials
of eleemosynary and penal institut-
tions, that mechanical restraint is
necessary In the handling Of violently
insane persons.
Dawson said the number restrained
at Nevada is not large, and he attri-
butes this to the system of giving the
patient something to do. He says
that 1t is necessary to restrain fewer
men than women. He said "a per
cent of the men and Ga per cent Of the
female patients work. Forty-two per
cent of the men work outside. The
others work about the building
DR.. Thompson said some sort of re.
straint for violently insane is neces.
saFy. This must be mechanical, chem.
ical or human. OF the three, he said,
the mechanical restraints are the
most humane.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
HeartIess Wretch.

Absorbed in her own sweet thoughts
Miranda meandered through the
meadow. coyly aware that in the dis
lance her lover awaited her coming.
g III just popped of this earth
as Miranda was clasped in her lovers
Sandow embrace.
1T has been the longest day in the
year." he whispered ardently, as he
held her still closer.
How perfectly sweet Of him, thought
Miranda. as she closed her eyes in an
ecstacy of happiness.
Sweetheart she b~reathed, raising
her face to his, why has it been so
long?"
"Because-because," he answered
lamely-"well, because, my dear girl,
it's the twenty-second of June!"-New
York Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

Robert J.. Upton, who was en-
ployed as a guard at the penitentiary
until his summary dismissal Sept. /,
filed with the board of prison inspec-
tors a demand for a public investiga-
ton, in which he declares he was dis
missed because he refused to vote ac-
-eording to the orders of Warden D. c.
McClung in the recent Democratic pri-
mary election.
Upton, a Democrat, was appointed
by Warden Hall in 1909.
Tipton's statement to the board de-
clares that the guards hold their ap-
pointments through merit and eff
cheney rather than for political sub
%serviency. When Warden McClung
was asked about Tipton's charges he
replied: Il don't carr either to deny
or affirm his statements. I have moth.
ing to say about the matter"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
TOOK BISHOP AT HIS WORD
Footman May Have Been Consider
ably Astonlshed But He Was
There to Obey Orders.

Bishop Brindle, the well-known Eng
fish clergyman, sometimes tells this
story against himself. Dining at Sir
Evelyn Woods he narrated the old
story of the small boy who, going to
a party, vas instructed to refuse cake,
as he had not been very well. But
suppose they ask me again, mummy"
he said. "Oh, you must still say, No.
thank you" and if they ask me
again." ooh, they wouldn't be so
rude as to do that. Now, it is time
you were off," The small boy re-
turned home in tears. Asked what
had happened, he replied: We'll,
mummy, they asked me to have cake,
and l said, No thank you; and they
asked me again, and l said, No, thank
you; and then they asked me again,
and l said just like daddy says, Take
the dam thing away"
At that moment a passing footman
caught the bishops last words, and
with a start swooped down on his
half-fnished plate, and bore 1t away.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
stone Controversy settled.

According to Information that reach
ed Jefferson City, the capitol stone
controversy is ended, and at the next
meeting Of the building commission
Contractor X. F. Gill will report prog
ress in his search for the best stone
to be found In Missouri.
Gill has closed a deal with the In
gals Stone company of Missouri to
get stone from the Superior quarry
near Carthage. Samples from this
quarry were approved by the commits
sion some weeks ago.
The quarry will be operated by the
ingalls, company and the stone will
be dressed at the quarry and shipped
to Jefferson City ready for laying.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Missouri Cotton First.

After Gov. Major started the move
ment to "buy a bale Of cotton, the
planters and cotton raisers in south
east Missouri got busy, and now want
Missourians to look after the local
crop.
The Kennett Commercial club is
sending out an appeal to Buy a-Nis-
souri-Bale," and is meeting with much
success, and many letters are being
received asking for particulars as to
the purchase Of cotton.
A committee consisting Of D. B.
Pankey, Clyde Cakes and VI. P.
Chatham, cashiers Of the three hanks
at Kennett, was appointed to make
all necessary arrangements for han
ding all orders for cotton under the
"buy-a-bale" movement.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Quite RIaht.

Variation on the old asylum scream
IFS that clock right" mo, nothing
in this place is right"
Punkah Willie's oldest sister was
trying to find the correct time. Say"
said she, aren't any of the clocks
right around this house?"
YES" answered P. WIS youngest
sister. There's one right over there"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

GRASS vALLEY.-No more frog
legs--or at least, the crop here win
be short. The continued drought OF
the last two or three summers has
made the hoppers forget how to swim
and the recent rains have drowned
them all.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

MExlco.-Mrs. Belle X, fitzgerald.
art director in Hardin college, arrived
from Europe without her baggage,
which is lost somewhere in France.
Mrs. Fitzgerald had sent her baggage
to Paris before the war began, but she
failed to reach there, stopping in Eng
land,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Very Confusinn.

1T is reported that some of the Eng
lish soldiers think they are fighting
William of Wied instead of William
Hohenzollern."
ooh, well, when everybody in Eur
ope seems to be fighting everybody
else a mistake of that kind is only
natural"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Good Enounh for Her.

The illustrated Bible had a strong
fascination for small Geraldine. With
the book open on her lap, she looked
up and said:
Mother, do folks marry in ~heaven?"
"The Good Book says they do not,
Geraldine"
well, do they marry in-in-the
other placer"
Il suppose not, my dear"
Geraldine shut the Bible with a
bang.
Then I'm going to stay right here"
she said.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Misleading.

Gust a minute, my friend" said the
rainy-day merchant to a seedy individ-
ual who was making off with three
umbrellas. "You paid me for only
one umbrella"
well, why don't you make your
sign more explicit?" asked the seedy
individual in a peevish tone. 1T
reads, Only ST. How is a fellow to
tell If that's the price of the whole
lot or Just one umbrella?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Hazers Active AGAIN.

The University Of Missouri disci-
pine committee will meet to consider
the cases of the four sophomores who
were fined for disturbing the peace in
a fight with flrst-year students.
The sophomores imprisoned the
freshmen in a corncrib and turned a
hose on them. This ~dislodged a
wasps' nest in the roof Of the corn
crib. The freshmen tore a plank off
the wall Of the crib and battered down
the doar and engaged IN a hand.to-
hand fight with their captors, finally
escaping.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Missouri Panama ExhlbIt.

Missouri's educational exhibit at
the Panama-Paciic exposition will diff
fer materially from exhibits of the
kind in the past. 1t will not be a dis
play Of volumes of pupils work, too
voluminous to be carefully examined.
It will consist of illustrations of school
systems, methods of administration,
special devices and school activities.
The Missouri booth is 20 feet wide
and IS feet deep. At the back will be
a large map of the state, s by 10 feet
in dimensions. Projecting through
the map will be small incandescent
lights to show the location of ap-
proved high schools in 1894, 1904 and
1914. The so in 1894 will be repre-.
sented by amber-colored lights, and
the n in 1904 by white lights and the
400 in 1914 as follows: Blue lights for
four-year schools, red lights for three,
year and green lights for two-year
schools. The lights will be operated
by an automatic flasher.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Gone, but Not FORGOTTEN.

William had not been in the other
world long when George wooed and
won the promise of his widow.
"Do you love me, sweetheart"
asked George.
Eyes, DEAR" cooed the widow.
Better than anybody on earth?"
persisted he, after the foolish manner
of lovers.
yes" she answered, better than
any one on earth; but, George, don't
ask me about heaven."-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Happenings of Interest
throughout
MISSOURI
JEFFERSON CITY

JEFFERSON clTY.-An order is.
sued by the public service commits
sion suspends tariffs issued recently
by virtually all the railroads in the
state. ~cancelling what are known in
rate circles as concentration rates on
poultry, eggs and dairy products.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Domestic Amenities.

Mrs. Gabbeigh John, you were
talking in your sleep.
Husband-That's funny, for ! was
dreaming of you.
Mrs. G.-What was funny about it?
Husband-Why, l don't e how I
got a chance to say a word.-Boston
Evening Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Two of a Kind.

Senator Works of California never
liked the study Of mathematics in his
school days. Arithmetic used to make
his life a burden to him. One after
noon as he was riding home or the
car he happened to get a seat next
to a little chap who was taking home
some school books for study. One
was an arithmetic.
DO you like arithmetic?" asked the
senator, alphabetically.
Nav, / hate It," replied the boy.
"Put her there" suggested Works,
offering his hand.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Nearer Hia Size

"A new counterfeit IS bill is now in
circulation"
"Ho, hum"
"You don't seem to be worried"
"Nope. If you hear of any counter
felt nickels in circulation come and
tell me-"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

SPRlNGFIELD.-The opening gun
Of the Democratic campaign in Mis-
souri, will be fred at Springfield Tues
day night, Oct. 6, according to word
received by Chairman w. e. Freeman
of the county central committee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

SEDALlA.-The state fair is un-
ming at full blast and promises to be
the most successful exhibition Of its
kind V e pulled off. 1t will last
longer, give more prizes and expects
q larger attendance than ever.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
School Program Announced.

George w. Reavis of the state de-
partment of education has issued the
program and regulations for the Boys
State Fair school at the state fair at
Sedalia.
Reayis suggests that each boy bring
a pillow, two blankets or quilts, a sup
ply Of towels, comb and brush and
drinking cup. Tents, cots and meals
will be furnished free. The boys
should bring but little money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Two Sufferers.

81 car hardly eat anything without
pain" said the dyspeptic.
Same here" answered his fat
friend.
Got Indigestion, too?"
mo. It's the cost of what I eat
that gives me a pain"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
The MAY II Looks.

PA, how do you explain this Euro
pean war;"
Il don't know. 1t looks to me as
though all those countries had been
trying to spend their vacations In the
same summer cottage"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
School Funds Distributes.

The annual apportionment Of the
state school fund is well under way
and several hundred thousand dollars
are being sent daily to the several
counties by State Treasurer Deal and
Auditor Gordon.
The total amount to be distributed
this year Is approximately $1,s0o,o00
of which st. Louis will get nearly
100000, and Jackson county a little
more than s150,000
After the apportionment is made,
based upon attendance and the NUM-
Der Of teachers employed, each coun-
ty, under the law, through its officials,
must make requisition for the amount
a%pportioned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
no ApnfaIse Water companY.

The public service commission has
ordered it's experts to make a valua-
ton of the water plant Of the Clinton
Water and Light company, which has
applied to the coznmission for author
ity to increase Its rates.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
His Insulting Inference.

"Why did you quarrel with your hus-
band?"
HE said l was positively ugly"
How did he come to use such Ian
guage?"
"He did not use those exact words,
but he said that If l vas to murder
any oneI would be found guilty"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
PAINTER commIsslons Captain.

Acting Gov. Painter has commits
stoned Fred H. Nesbitt Of Webb city,
captain Of Company ], Second regi,
ment. To rank from July 20, 1914,
This is in accordance with the plans
OF Gov Major.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

PALMYRA.-Last week ~ sacks
containing mail order catalogues were
received at the Palmyra p~ostoffice,
They contained $40 catalogues and all
were delivered on the rural routes out
OF Palmyra.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
peareea.

$50 you think it safer to be a politi-
cal boss than a railroad PRESIDENT"
Sure thing. my boy. To admit that
you have burned your books is a con
fession, while the worst they can get
out OF me is that | never kept any
books at all''--Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

WEBSTER eRovEs.-Mrs. Walter
McNabb Miller delivered a lecture at
the First Congregational church in
the interest of amendment No. 13. A
large and enthusiastic audience was
present.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
JoNEsBURo.-The enrolment /

JoNEsBURG.-The enrolment for
the fall term of the National Farm
school promises well for the coming
year. Rev. j. T. Tuohy, the director,
has received applications from so
many in the city and the country that
he fears the schools accommodations
will be o%vertaxed. This school is con-
Quoted by a system by which boys
may earn their living and pursue their
studies at the same time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Missouri Banks on List.

Twelve Missouri banks were named
by Secretary McAdoo as those carry
ing reserves in exces of legal re-
quirements. The appearance on this
particular list is In the nature of a
reproof and the secretary will take
steps to cut down their reserves.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Self-Centered

"Dusenby is a great welfare work
err" 4
"A philanthropist, eh?'
mot at all"
But you just said he was a welfare
worker?"
HE works for his own welfare"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

MoNETT.-The st. Louis & San
Francisco railroad station was burned
here. The loss is estimated to be
about $4,000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Unnecessary

did her father give the bride
away?"
mo. He said the groom would find
her out soon enough"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
code C~ommission Meets.

The Missouri code commission, ap
pointed by Gov. Major to simplify the
criminal and civil code in Missouri,
will meet in the chambers Of the court
of appeals.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

Receipts from the use of national
forest resources we're greatest in Ari-
iona last year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Students increase.

The registration in the regular
term Of the University OF Missouri
reached 1855, a gain of 100 over last
year. The total, including the sum
mer session. is S.125, a gain of 255.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

cARRoLLTON.-William 6inkett
Of Miami Station was kicked by a
mule and seriously injured. A mes
sage was sent for his father and
brother. The message stated that the
young mans jaw was broken and that
he was otherwise badly injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
.It,s Also Tense.

PA. what is an eloquent silence?",
That's the kind Of silence chat en-
Sues. son, when two pillars Of the
church sneak into a saloon through
different doors and meet face to face
at the barr
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
aTo p@eIop Electric power.

The yMcCosmas Hydro-Electric
Light company OF Edgerton filed an
application with the state public servs
lice commission for authority to do.
business rs a public service corpora
ton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

ELsBERRY.-A joint meeting of
the commercial club and corr grow
ers association was held in Gibson &
Sons office and preliminary steps
were taken for holding the Lincoln
county corn show in Elsberry seine
time in early December.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

HUNTSVILLE.-John %Summerfeld,
a farmer, As years old, vas almost
instantly killed by a bursting emery
wheel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

The doll is probably the most an,
tique of toys. 1t has been found in
side the graves of the children of an
cient Rome.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
How Il Happened

How did they get into the scrap?"
Trying to preserve their neutral
ity."-Detroit Free Press"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Veal, Watery
just Bye comfort. Write for Book of the Nye
By mail Free. Murine Bye Remedy Co. Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Onlx One ..RROMo OuININR,,

To get the genuine. call for full name. LAxA.
TIVE BRoMO QuINfNB. Look for signature Of
3. w. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. Stops
cough and headache. and works of cold. $50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

ST. LoulS.-The Missouri Bar as
ISOLATION has decided to request the
legislature to call a constitutional con-
vention. Members believe a conven,
ton necessary to simplify the code Of
legal procedure in Missouri.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

SEDALIA.-W. F. Keyser, secre-
tary Of the Missouri Bankers ascot
alton, is making final arrangements in
connection with the special train
which will leave on Oct. 10 for the
convention of the American Bankers
association at Richmond, Va.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Bond Issue Authorized.

bond Issue Authorized.
An order was issued by the public
service commission granting author
ity to the Union Pacific Railroad com
pany to issue bonds to an aggregate
Of $4,000, 900, under the first mort
gage executed some years ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

In Australia the average annual
wage is SASS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

Letter carriers In Russia get 1880
to Si7.50 a month.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

JEFFERSON clTY.-President viii
sons well-known aversion to a per-
sonal political campaign is I'd be
evaded If a request from the state
Democratic committee is taken UP. He
has been requested to make a series
Of short talks to be used as phono-
graph records, setting forth why the
people should support Democratic
policies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

GALLATiN.--Mrs. Joe Shaffer was
bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake at
her home northwest of town. She
went to q fodder shock for corn for
the hogs and when she ran her hand
into the shock something bit her. Her
hand and arm began to swell and
pain her SO badly, however, that she
investigated and found a rattler coiled
up In the shock of fodder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Light Company scored.

Light Company Scored.
The public service commission be-
gan the investigation Of a complaint
filed by the commercial club Of
Charleston, in which It Is alleged ex-
cessive rates for service are charged
BY the. Charleston Electric company.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

ST. LoUiS.-William Mullens, GA
years old, after being sentenced to 80
days in the workhouse offered to re-
main imprisoned 10 more days if Bry-
an Patterson, a 19-year-old boy and a
stranger to him, were freed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01
Bar Association Meets.

The t~hirty-second annual meeting Of
the Missouri Bar association opened
Tuesday at the Planters hotel, In st.
Louis. Three hundred Of the leading
lawyers OF the state are in attend
ance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-01

Cures Old Serss, Other Remedies Won't Csa.
The worst casss, no matter ,fhow long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DR..
Porter's A~ntiseptic Healing OH. It relieves
Pain and Heals At the came time. zsc. SOC. ei!oo