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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
Large Choral Organization

'I read with much interest in S'in-
which a large choral union for festival
purposes was suggested" said Oliver
Chalifoux.
There is no reason why this city can
not have large and well trained chorus.
We have scores Of good chorus singers
men and wonderland Mr.. Rienzi Thom-
as, the director, has already the nu.
cleus in the Treble Clef and Arion for
a big mass chorus.
ut is hoped movement may material
ze for a festival in the coming spring-a
festival with chorus as well as a SYM
phony orchestra"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

writer in the New York Sun says the
fact that the Queen of England frowns
great harm in high society," and yet
Mrs. CORVALLIS West, who was formerly
Lady Randolph Churchill, is said to Ire
one of the most expert tangoists in Lon
don society. Il don't know now they
dance the tango in England says the
contributor, "but I do know how it is
danced at the best places in New York,
and 1 can see no more harm in it than
in a Virginia reel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
SHORT MEMORY.

Teacher: NO, children. remember a
giraffe was formerly called a cameleopard
because It resembles a camel in shape and
is spotted as a leopard"
One of the children Gan hour later) !:
Gee, but would like to see one of them
dromedarytigers teacher told us about"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

Michael B. Coyle of Chicago, until re-
Gently a carrier at the Ogden park postal
substation, was indicted by the federal
grand jury a day or two ago, under
a provision of the United States statutes
which makes lettering by postmen whiIe
on their route or their negligence in de-
livering mail a criminal offense. This
is the first time an Indictment under this
section of the federal statutes was ever
brought in Chicago. The statute pro-
vides for a maximum penalty of five
years Imprisonment or fine OF $500, OF
both, for violations of this Jaw. Accord
ing to the data regarding Coyle. viii h
the inspectors have compiled, the car
rier after partly emptying his mail bag
in the home of friend on Chrstmas
day, returned to his home without hav-
ing completed his delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
FACING FACTS.

The hair goes with the hide,
Old curriers' did declare,
But when | use a Safety
The hide goes with the hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
Dun.s Review

Dun's annual review, recently issued.
is particularly interesting. In succinct
style it sketches the salient facts in
the business progress and general de-
velopment of the leading cities of tne
country. William Little Brown, local
manager for r. G. Dun & Co., CON
tributes the article on Birmingham, show
ing that 1918 was record year here.
"A careful analysis of the situation at
this time says Mr.. Brown. shows a
healthy increase in the production OF
iron ore, coal and tons of steel manu-
factured. all of which are prime fac-
tors and vitality important to the pros
perity of the Birmingham district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

of German citizens who have not been
bitten by the bug of militarism are
clamoring for halt in the despotism
of the army. And such is the power
of their appeal that it is probable the
Kaiser will hear and heed their cry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

Perhaps Joe Tinker believes that Ameri-
can Federals with whom he has cast his
lot will not lack the recognition of Presi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

Calamity howlers are now rare. In
view of improved business conditions op-
tinism predominates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

the alleged curative properties of
radium have been more thoroughly
tested and more exhaustively studied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

There is a good deal of truth in the
saying, "A knocker never wins, and a
winner never knocks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

Those New York bankers who are calling
the reesrve bank committees efforts to
establish regional banks in the country
farce, will be naming the comedy "Mc-
Adoo about nothing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
OUR TRAVELSCOPE.

Naples, January 2.-Naples is situated
on the instep of the Italian boot. 1t is
the center of the maccaroni growing dis
trict and is surrounded by many planta
tions of the product. The fieas seemed
quite sociable and welcomed us with open
women, children and even the mountain
We leave on the Sd for Rome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
AT OUTS.

Creditor: 4 wish to see Mr.. Smith,
Servant: Hes OUT
Creditor: Then I will see Mrs. Smith"
Servant: She's out. too, SIR"
Creditor: We'll. III just step In and
wait by the fire until one of them re-
turns"
Servant: That's out too, sir
Creditor: II guess I'm out also.e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

One reason why many fail to appreciate
religion is because it costs them nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

IIuerta will take the field, according
to advises from the Mexican capital. In
view of Villas recent procedure it seems
that that is about all there is left for
the dictator to take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

The "hind-sighted' man is always left
behind while the far-sighted man takes
the lead. This applies well to Birming
ham, for only the far-sighted can keep
up with the citys growth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
CHOOSING EMPLOYEES

Reactionaries, democrat or republican.
die hard, but die they must
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
A TARHEEL.

Root is from New York
And Knox is from old Pennsy
But worst of all. Joe Cannon
Was born, they say. in n. c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

II the regions are properly made up
Birmingham it is thought, will be selected
as the reserve bank city for a group of
states consisting of Kentucky, Tennessee,
ida Lets try to bring about that group.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
DRASTIC.

Chinese paper: ''The Hong Kong bank
was decapitalized and its president de-
capitated."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14

wait by the fire until one of them re-
turns"
Servant: That's out, too. sir"
Creditor: II guess I'm out Also
TARHEEL.
Root is from New York
And Knox is from old Pennsy;
But worst of all. Joe Cannon
Was born, they say, in n. c.
ABOUT COMING BACK.
Is Conner coming back?
The query makes us smile
He didn't go to China,
But he's been gone awhile
Is Conner coming back?
Oh, tell us where and when
Why's everybody smiling
Except the L. & N?
Oh, where is Cousin Chawley,
Who used the whip to crack?
1t may be he can tell us
If Comer's coming back.
POWER OF THE PRESS.
Mothers lost the morning paper
And pa. ere he's apparelled,
Declares he cannot do without
The Birmingham Age-Herald.
BOTHERSoME NOMENCLATURE
'My" said Aunt Sally, "but John spends
lot of money on his poultry. He's
just bought another sack of Capricorn for
his India rubber ducks.''
SYMPATHETIC.
Poor man. exclaimed an old lady
when she heard of the death of the hose
carriage driver. He's gone to his last
fire now"
VAIN EFFORT.
Justice Of the Peace: ''Do understand
that you are expressing contempt for this
court?"
Young Lawyer: mo, your honor; I am
trying my best to conceal it,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
STRONG FAITH.

Thus | heard a little girl
Sing-she was but seven
Papa has got just one leg;
The other is in heaven"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-14
riage VOW

On the retir
ate as to whs
many of the al
dock to cheer ]
moment of his
moment seeni
door was open
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24

Bcuham has shown he possesses in an
eminent degree. The law is said to
bo no rcspcctcr Of persons, and it fol-
lows logically, that those chafgId
with il. enforcement should have no
tayorites, all should be treated justly
and fairly BY heredity and envir-
.amcnt, Mr. Benham is Of and for the
masses. A commoueT BY birth, his
carly life ard associations created q
,ympathy within him for the masses
which neither time or change in for
tune can ever eradicate. This he has
-howu by standing for their rights
~ all 'imca when they were in the
right.
Without prcyIou, experience as a
lawyer. he has made a most enviable
record during the past two years,
surprising even his closest friends,
AID hy reason Of his experience is
better equipped and in a position to
render even more efficient public ser
Vice Dr. reelected.
Honest, clean and efficient, u friend
az the misses and Democrat in ev-
e.g sense Of the word, Francis A. Ben
nam. from every logical standpoint,
entitled so The nomination which he
seeks. From party standpoint in
particular his nomination would be
both wise and advisable for the rea-
.n that he has scores Of friends in
40 parties whom he has won by his
tcr.ing qualities, hence his nomina-
'lon would bee equivalent to election.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
BISM ARCk

Dr. Crcnshaw of St. Louis visited
relative, here Tuesday.
Judge Mayberry Of Pennington
visited relatives here Tuesday
Omar BisplinghoT Of Leon, Iowa,
b. visiting his parents here this week.
Dr.. j. l. Eaton spent Wednesday
and Thursday Of las, week in St.
Louis buying furniture for the new
State Intumary building at Mount
Vernon.
The family Of j. {. McCrory moved
TO Lcadwood Wednesday last.
Bismarck played Flat River at the
latter place Tuesday evening. Score
rs to ! IN favor Of Bismarck.
4 great number Of our people are
spending much Of their time at Ar
cadla this week.
Il d. Griffith is entertaining friends
from PijtsburE, Penn, this week.
VIM, Shirley Of Caledonia mas pur-
chased the Emmett Thompson pro-
pcrty here and will make this his ru-
turc home.
We learn that an extensive and de-
structive fire visited the large plan
tation Of W. II. Smalinger of Iron
Mountain Monday and that il is not
yet under control. Much pasture has
been burned over, miles Of fencing
destroyed and large acreage of
timber killed.
Emmett Thompson sold his resi-
dence here to VIM Shirley of Bel
grade.
The young people gave an ice
cream social Tuesday evening at the
Band Stand, the proceeds to be used
in purchasing piano for the new
school building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
OUR CANDIDATE COLUMN
Everett Pratt

In the announcement column of
this issue will be found the name of
Prof. Everett Pratte as candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Circuit Clerk.
Mr.. Pratte made the race for the
nomination for Assessor two years
ago and while he was defeated in that
race, he made many new friends to
whom he demonstrated his true worth
as a gentleman and Democrat by the
clean and upright manner in which he
conducted himself in that campaign.
He is q descendant Of a family that
was among the first to locate in St.
Francois county. all of whom were
true Democrats, and he is the only
one Of his family who ever asked for
public office, and since his defeat two
Years ago, he served the Wells-Fargo
Express Co., as agent at Bonnie Terre
with great credit to himself and en-
tire satisfaction to the Company At
the fall opening of the Mooth' TT Bus
mess College he resigned his position
with the Express Co. to become the
Principal Of that educational institu-
tIon which position he still holds with
entire satisfaction to all concerned.
and this fact should be sufficient evil
icnce to the voters that he has tact
and ability sufficient to cope with the
great responsibility and demands of
the Office he seeks Circuit Clerk, thus
he respectfully solicits the support Of
all Democratic voters.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
ROUTE , NEWS

Thrcshing is about done on this
route. While there were no large
yields per acre, there are some very
good crops. Thos. Heck had $40
bushels, ayicld Of about IS bushels to
the acre; Judge iriilin and Sons. 1901
bushels, and Andy Ieagcr and son,
Willard, 1850 bushels. Mr.. Heck SOW
ed two kinds of wheat, the Red Fulve
and Big Wave or Ilighley wheat.
The Big Wave yielded about 3 BUSH
els per acre more than the Red Fulse.
Elmer Strak of st. Louis is visit
ing relatives and friends on this
route. Elmer has a good position as
conductor with the United Railways
He says he is not sorry he left the
farm this season.
Elmer Sheppard, formerly of this
route, but now at Dodge City, Kansas
is visiting relatives and friends here
this week. Elmer says they have the
finest crops ever in Kansas.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
Political Announcements

Political Announcements
The Times is authorized TO a
nounce the candidacy Of the followiI
for nomination at the general prima,
to be held in August, 1914:
DEMOCRATIC.
For Representative in Congress, l3
District:
WALTER l.. IIENSLEi
For Senator from 26lh District
JOHN T. BYRNE
(of jefferson County,
JAMES G. BERKELEY
For Representative
G. W. MOOTHART
For Recorder
W. l.. HOFFMAN
Cof Elyin5)
T. W MARTIN
lof Flat Riyer)
FRANK W. MONROE
(of Deslogc.)
HENRY BELL
(of Flat RVer)
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u = I'D stTIIEp
tof Flat RNer)
For Collector
l.. GEORGE WILLIAMS
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j. l.. hN'iphhi
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For Prosecuting Attorney
FRANCIS A. BENllAM
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D. d. POS ION
For Clerk of the County Court
C.P. WILSON
,,r Eor,rirgtorl
Pearl KEAy
(of Halifax
-,
For Judge OF the Probate Court
FELIX 0, pOSTON
fof For,,irot,rN
,,TrpI,I n,nI,I,r
Cof Farmington)
TrrOu,cC yOIrNc
,or Farmi,gtor)
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JUDGE II. SLEETH
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W. &. POSITION
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Iof Estberl
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For Member oil County court, Secon
District:
W d. MUhHiLh
L. "a np Fl NY
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
FLAT RIVER LOCALS
Methodist Reception

The members of the NJ. +. Church
entertained their new members re-
cclyed during the Burks and Hobbs
meeting, ut the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
e.. Il. Bramblet on Friday evening
A large crowd was present. Re
trcshmcnts were served, and when the
hour came to depart everyone pres,
ont reported II nice time
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24

Eyon the most inscription, parti-
sans in Congress have about abandon
ed hope Of causing hard times. and
thereby gaining political advantage,
by spreading false reports as to ac-
tual business and industrial condi-
tons. They have been smothered IN
der evidence demonstrating that a.
industrial revival has begun and that
the record crop guarantees genera.
prosperity.
The St Paul has released order, for
$4,000 to 10000 tons of rails tOa Chi
caro district mill. The United States
Steel Corporation mas taken a CON
tract for 5000 tons Of girdcr rails t"r
New South Wales. The Wabash has
practically closed for sixty locomo-
tyes. The Pittsburgh, Shammut and
Northern has bought $50 coal cars
and the Atlantic Coast line 100 log
cling cars. The American Bottle Co.
Of Newark, Ohio, has increased H.
shift from 500 to LOO men and ].
working in three shifts Of eight hours
each. At GrccnyIiIc. Pa the 5-IrrH
mills Of the Carnegie steel Co. have
resumed operations. At the plants
Of the Steel Corporation and through
ont the steel trade "a steady rc.uml-
ton Of business Is reported
Railroad earning are plcNrg nap H
the West; bank cIcarings are iu"rca
lng; railway shops are being reopen
ed on fun time; the big copper com
OIL Cd
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
AND BUILDERS

The undersigned, officers of Con-
soidated School District No. /, Knob
Lick, st. Francois County, Mo-, will
receive bids up to and including the
2lst inst, for the erection of n school
building, plans and specifications for
which may be seen at the Office of the
Mccarthy Construction Company at
Pennington, or with the Secretary OF
the BOARD of Education at Knob Lick.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
II. N. THOMAS, Pres.
f. p. WHITE, Sec'y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
CAUSES OF STOMACH TROUBLES

Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor
exercise, insufficient mastication of
food, constipation, torpid liver, wor-
ry and anxiety. overeating, partaking
of food and drink not suited to your
age and occupation. Correct yoIr hab-
its and take Chamberlain's Tablets
and you will soon be we'll again For
sale by all dealers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
ICE CREAM FES-
TIVAL AT SALEM

There will be an ice cream festival
in the Wodman Hall near the Salem
Church for the benefit of the Wood
man Cemetery at Three Rivers, Thurs
day, July 30.
There will be lunch stands and all
kinds of refreshments served on the
grounds; serving begins at 2 o'clock.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
NOTICE

There is in the City Pound a sor-
rel 2-year-old fiiley, about is hands
high, white face and left hind leg is
white half way up to hook. Owner
come and get her at once.
VIM. Meyer, Marshal
Of the City OF Pennington.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24

crowd was present, refreshments were
served and everyone reported having
had nice time.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24

While the approaching primary
may seem unimportant to the MAORI
ty Of the working men Of this district,
nevertheless much is involved that
concerns their welfare. In the cleo
ton of public officials who will enforce
the law fairly and impartially, all are
Interested And, the most important
of all the county offices is that Of
Prosecuting Attorney, since the en-
force of the law depends almost en-
tirely upon him. The workers are
vitality interested in the selection Of
this officer in having man in the Of
fee who will be fair to labor and see
that the rights Of workingmen are
protected.
With record second to none in the
history of the county as n Prosecu-
tor; a moral character unblcmishcd,
and a sympathy for labor and its
cause which has found expression in
living concrete acts, the present in
cumbent Francis A. Benham, is n can
didate for denomination. While we
recognize the rights of individual
choice. and have no desire to dictate
to any man how he shall vote, we sub
nit that in view Of Mr.. Benham's rec
ord, it would be an act of injustice to
a faithful public servant to fail to
give him the nomination to which it
is clear by "the logic of events and
the imperious necessities Of the sit
uation" he is entitled.
Honesty, efficiency, and fidelity to
duty, are the qualities mainly essen
tial in a good officer, and these Mr..
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24
ne,.r.;0n

ne,>:';on
The members of the Christian enter
tanned their new members received
during the Burks and Hobbs meeting,
at the home Of DIR Edw. Griffin and
wife Monday evening. A large
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-07-24

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wilson, declaration % the Virginia
editor. that the country D. entering
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i,y
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-02-25
Federal CUNBOAT DESERTS
CREW NUTiNED AND TURNED
THE BOAT AND OFFICERS
OVER no REBELS.

NAGALES, Sonora. Mex. Feb. "a
The federal gunboat Tampico. with its
fun crew voluntarily surrendered to
the constltutionalists officials at To-
polobampo today according TO official
dispatches received here today from
the South. The surrender Of the Tam
pico affords the insurgents their first
armed vessel.
The gunboat was on IFS way South
'along the gulf coast from Guaynas 10
Mazatlan. the two principal west coast
points held by federals. Instead OF
continuing sbuth the Tampico steamed
into the hIrbor Of Topolohampo " hich
has been held for several months by
const!tutionalists. No bloodshed ac-
cOmpanied the mutiuy of the sailors
II IS said the boat will be used i'm
mediately in an attack on some west
coast point. The Huer;a government
has Two other boats on the Pacific
coast and Gulf Of California coast.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-02-25
AMALCANATION IS
THE Bic QUESTION
PROGRESSlNES MElT N STATE
CONNEN1ION AT oklNliAMA
CITY TO-DAY
Big Fight VIII BE Nagcd ON cues
tion of Consolidating Rcpuh-
cans and Progressive.

OKLAHOMA CITY Feb. IA
big fight for amalgamaliou of the
progressive organization with the re
publican party viii be made in the
Bun Moose state convention 60 he
held here tomorrow. A delegation of
.25 third party mon from Creek
county arrived here tonight arm d
with resolutions passed 10y the con
vention in that county endorsing the
republican state platform and the ac-
ton Of the republican county ConNen-
tion which met at Sapulpa ON Febru-
airy Z and elected "A new committee
composed almost equally of former
progressivcs and republicans The
resolutions faNorng the candidacy of
George Priestly for governor ana
James Dennis Flynn for congress
both progressiyes.
Chairman Alva Mcdonald tonight
predicted there would he no amalsa
nation at the convention tomorrow
and that a resolution would be pre-
sented declaring for continuing a
separate party organization.
A number of possible candidates
for state chairman have been men
toned including John NJ. Hale, Of
oklahoma city, NJ. A. Tucker Of Law
ton, John Hickman of saltwater,
John Golobie Of Guthrie, Judge Boles
of Perry, A. A. Small and eX-Gover-
nor Franta Of Tulsa.
Telegram from Medill Mccormick
Of the Chicago Tribune, received to-
day. states that he will leave ST.
Louis tonight, arriving in Oklahoma
City Wednesday morning. lie is to be
the principal speaker in the conven-
tion.
With reports from nearly every
county in the state that delegations
viii be sent to the convention tomOr-
row, a big meeting Is portended, at
which the progressiVcs have planned
TO formulate a program for the cam
paign now about to open.
Alva Mcdonald. chairman Of the
state committee, stated today that he
expects a larger representation Of
progressivcs at the convention tomor-
row than has ever attended meeting
in the state and the outcome Of the
convention will be intensely signih-
cant is the opinion OF those inter
ested in state politics.
In connection with the movement
for a get-to-gether program between
the republican organization and those
who took different course, it Is con
sidered Of extreme Importance what
action the progrcs3ivcs take at the
coming meeting Many of those who
formerly were Of the "Bull Moose"
element have returned to the repub-
lican organization and urge that a
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