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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-12-31
FORT SMITH, ARK.

To the Herald and My Many Friend.
of Putnam and White Counties: AT
ter long delay will try and say &
few words. The weather is nice anG
cool here now and times are hard and
nothing to do. The farmers can't sell
their cotton. They can only get So. 0C
on the bail. There is nothing going
on in the city. All of the factories
have shut down for the winter. A
man can't hardly get days work in
this city and there are lots of fami-
lies that are suffering for food, wood,
and clothing. The Aid Society is call
ed on every day for help. There was
80 people called ON them last Monday
for help. AS to what is to come of
them I can't say. Everything so high
that people will have to live very
scant this winter. The trouble we
have in this country Is the union min
ers and union carpenters. The union
miners went on a strike last July in
this country and blew the mines UP
and burnt UP everything that they
could and killed three or four men
So the matter got so bad that the U.
s. Court and the U. S. Marshal of this
district had to call on the Government
for help. SO Uncle Sam sent three
companies of Cavalry to this county
with all kinds Of gems. There are a.
bout 1900 union miners in this coun-
ty. The unions all over this nation.
have caused more trouble than any
thing else. Non-union men went to
work in the mines this morning with
soldiers and the marshals of this city
on guard SO if the union miners make
any break there will be trouble, but
they haven't got the nerve to face
regiment of Uncle Sans men.
The war and the low price of cotton
and knocking whiskey out of this city
has almost put the city on the bum.
Not that | think whiskey will make a
city, only in revenue this reached
s4500.00 every month. While whiskey
was sold here the city was out of debt
but is now about $4OO0O.00 in debt.
Where is this money to come from
The people of this city will be taxed
% pay this enormous debt There are
OTIS of poor men in this city who will
ose their homes on this very thing.
You can't sell property at any price
1t all have written the above so
hat my old friends would know how
hings are in this part of Arkansas. /
would be glad to correspond with any
me who will write.
Wishing all my friends and rela-
ives well, especially G. w. Elrod and |
amily, and my sister S. Martin of |
putnam county will close.
J. d. Elrod, 2215 North B
It,, Ft Smith Ark
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-12-31
sTEEpMAN. OKLA.

Health in this part is very good at
this writing.
School at Happy Land is progress
ing nicely under the management Of
Mrs Ethel Akers.
Preaching at Happy Land every 1st
Sunday BY Bro. Isom; and Bro. Flow
ers OF Owl Greek every second Sunday
J H. Bradham and family visited his
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-12-31
J.W. Richardson
Office: Pryant Building on the Square
COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE
Anderson

fatAer-in-law, Mr. N. F. Anderson
Wednesday.
Bethel Ledbetter of Brotherton your
letters are fine.
Cotton picking is about over at this
place.
Hello cousip Julia Scarborough, l
want you to write to the Herald again.
ARGO DAVIS
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-12-31
TO THE PoLIcYHoLDERS OF THE
FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANcE COMPANY

In compliance with our bylaws
you are hereby notified to meet at the
courthouse in Cookeville on Tuesday,
Jan. 5th, 1915, at 10 a. m. to elect
twelve directors for 1915 and to trans
act any other business that pertains
to the interest of the Company. II n
important to have a full attednance.
You're respectfully,
J.N. KING, Secty.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-12-31
HOUSE FoR SALE

A nice six room house, pantry and
bath room, good out buildings Near
depot. Will take good brood mare
and good milk cow as part pay. In
quire at Herald Office If
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1914-12-31

For baby's Group, WillIe's daily cuts
and bruises. mama's sore throat,
grandma's lamen9ss-Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectic Oil--the household remedy 25c
and soc.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
Tina ron, ACTION NOW.

DIFF. R. smyth has addressed .wo
COMMUNICATIONS Of vital Importance to
the city commission, which should be
acted upon at once. One ~ relative
Ito the collection Of garbage and the
othsg calls attention to %deplorable
conditions existing at the city pest
house. ss.
There are Hundreds IN Bismarck
WHO are willint to nay . fee each
month to have refuse .lhaSlled away
Now the alleys and backwards are Iye
used. Many Of these have become
breeders Of disease.
Bismarck, as tho capital of the
state, has an example to set in civic
cleanliness for the othes cities Of
the state.
Mandan is endeavoring to establish
q system Of garbage disposal. Many
other cities of that size have taken
steps. 1t is time TO: the city com
misc:oners to act hele ~ else let the
citizens know why.
The pest house Is not fit for a dog
kennel.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF.

HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF.
Old battlefields are being fought
ver again and history is repeating It.
SELF The only marked change in
this struggle is In the alignments.
In 1916 England sent troops into
eastern Europe, landing them in Bel
GUM, to keep Napoleon from regain
ing his supremacy in Europe. Troops
are there today to prevent the Kaiser
from dominating Europe and perhaps
most Of the civilized world.
1t 10 only 100 years ago that Ma
poleon, single-handed, faced the allied
armies Of Europe. The Kaiser prac.
tically is doing the same, as Austria
is busy keeping the "Bear that walks
like q man" from descending upon
Teuton Europe.
In 1866 Bismarck went to war with
Austria, believing that such a strug.
gle would hasten the u~nifcation Of
the German states. Austria in 1914
declared war on servia with much the
same purpose in mind, the binding
together Of her heterogeneous peo.
pies.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

good as a savage seemed conclusive
until envious Bostonians brought
guides into town to swear that he had
passed his two months in the woods
eating canned goods and smoking
store cigarets, and had bought the
bear skin from the man who had shot
the bear. J
Now Joe is busy Alarming in Ore
gon, which is far enough from Maine
for a fair trial under q change OF
venue. The latest reports from Kla-
math forest seem to show that he is
sojourning in the vicinity of Hedge
hog Mountain, living on fish and
squirrels, and making himself q grass
blanket. It's cold in the forest these
nights, and Joe would catch a deer
or a bear and make a warm robe out
Of Its hide If it wasn't for the fact
that his feet have gone bad.
"A sympathetic nation will hope that
Joe comes back alive and well. with
out any more Doctor Cook sequels.
Nobody would like to think that q Wig
orous, mature American with q sound
body and a woodsmaa's framing, add
ed to all the mental endowments Of
several thousand years Of civilization,
isn't capable Of taking care Of him
self in peaceful forest as his low
proved ancestors ere when they
contested their lodgings with cave
bears and toasted on %barbecued NAM
moths slain with stone-tipped spears.
Aberdeen Daily American.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
THE DARpANELLEe.

The closing OF the Dardanelles to
warships was dealt with in the treaty
OF Unkiar.Skelessi on July s., 1883.
Turkey was struggling to overcome
the Egyptian rebel, Mahomet Ali, who
had advanced triumphantly into Sy-
ria and was threatening to take Con
stantinople. The help Of Russia was
finally implored by the desperate Sui
tan Mahmudi and Russia sent vessels
and armed forces to the Bosporus.
Other European powers interviewed
and the treaty of Unkiar-Skelessi was
signed, by which 1t was prescribed
that no foreign ship of war might en-
ter the strait except by Turkish per
mission, and even vessels of COM
.merce were only allowed to pass the
Castle Of Chanak-Lalehsi during the
day. AS the treaty then stood 1t
seemed to place Turkey wholly in the
power Of Russia. Five great Powers
in Europe entered into discussion Of
the treaty, which embraced Turkey,
Greece and Egypt. Gar Nicholas
was prepared to allow the treaty, SO
far as Russia was concerned, to lapse
and to act IN the Ottoman Empire
only In concert with the other Pow
ers. in return for an agreement clos
ing the Dardanelles for warships Of
all nations and to extend the same
principle to the sBosporus.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

1t is hard OF the Var correspond
ents. Richard Harding peyis, writing
from Brussels. gives us . literary de
scription Of the German unlfdfm. It
could have been written in New York
just as well. Why a courier had to
crawl a mile on his stomach to get
that dispatch to the English lines for
transmission to America Is a mystery.
But those are the ways Of the war
correspondent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

Practicability Of the parcel post as
q medium Of exchange between the
city dweller and the farmers has been
pronounced a success by the post
ONCE department. Tests were made
In several large ceaters. Damage to
packages only averaged about n per
per cent. Persons using this means
reported q reduced cost In living.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

pean history Is being rewritten daily
the following partitions Of Poland:
s1772: Russia, $4,000 square miles;
Prussia, $4,000; Austria, $1,000.
1893: Russia. 10000 square miles;
Prussia, $4,000.
1890: Russia, $4,000 square miles:
Prussia, $1,000; Austria, $4,000.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
The Weather

Bismarck. N. o., Aug. "a, 1914.
Temperature z a. m. yesterday. 4
Highest temperature yesterday. =. 5
Lowest temperature yesterday. -. 4
Precipitation last "a hours ...... 3
Highest wind velocity and direc-
ton, yesterday .:............ rs
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
RRAlkA.MYERs.

A beautiful Wedding took place at
the Sacred Heart church on August
%, when Miss Helen Myers became
the lawful wife of Mr.. Nicholas Brai-
ka. Rev. Father Joseph. Stroemel
performed the wedding ceremony
which was attended by a large aud
fence. This shows in what esteem
the young couple is held in this COM
munity. The best man was Mr.. JOS
eph Wiercinski and the bridesmaid
was Miss Josephine Myers, the sister
of the. bride. Their many friends Of
this community wish them q happy
married life.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
Correspondence
900 &s4Je
q BARNES. 4
~ %

The recent rains have greatly in
terfered with harvesting and thresh'
Ing. Most of the grain is already cut
but there Is still a great deal stand
ing. Very few headers are being
used this year as the straw Is all
quite lehg;h1 The wheat yield is not
going to be az great as was antici'
pated a few weeks ago, fol, the black
rust has done great damage recently.
Two or three farmers in this vicinity
have just started to thresh but have
not been able to do more than q half
days work this week. Many Of the
farmers are doing the wise thing by
stacking their grain. In this way 1t
will be safe and at the same time
they can proceed with their fall plow'
ing.
Miss Clara Fredericton Of Farm
ington, Minnesota, is visiting friends
at Happy Hollow.
Lave Vol of Mandan autoed to
Barnes last Sunday to spend the day
with home folks.
/. Willis Clemens, one Of our indust
rious young farmers made q business
trip to Flasher Friday.
A number of ~rattlesnakes have
been killed in this vicinity during the
summer. These poisonous reptiles
have been more numerous this year
than the past few years.
Mr.. Harry Center, the old time
rancher Of Central Norton County
has nearly completed his splendid
new house north Of Flasher. Mr..
Center is one Of the most popular and
best liked men Of Morton County and
his big new house add much to the
beauty Of our vicinity.
The bugs and worms here are evi.
IDENTIFY going to meet their Waterloo,
judging by the big army Of young
toads that are now out on military
training on the public highways. The
old scally toads with dust Of previous
years washed out Of their parched
threats by recent rains have been Wig;
orously sounding the war trumpets
and calling their youngsters out to
drill. Our more serious minded citi
zens attack this phenomenon to the
present European wars, but. those
who are in a more frivolous turn OF
mind do not burden themselves with
philosophical reasoning trying to ex'
plain this strange phenomenon, but
lightly dispose of it ny saying, ooh
the tOads are simply going to a hon
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

Department Of Agriculture es.
timstes the apple crop at 21o,ooo,oo
bushels. Thet is about 65,000,00O
bushels more than last year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
ADAM oN.THE JOB AGAIN.

Joe Knowles, the Boston nature art
list, is doing the Adam stunt again.
A year ago he went into the Maine
woods, to demonstrate that modern
man could enter the wilderness shy
OF clothes, tools, weapons and sup
plies, and find provender, clothing
and shelter just as competently as
aboriginal man. The reports that
joe sent out Of the woods, scrubbed
on birchbark with charred sticks,
were thrilling. He wove trousers
and hoccasins Of bark fiber, made
fire by friction, caught fish with a
smile for bait and fingers for hooks,
killed a bear with Z club and skinned
him with a sharp stone.
Joe's proof that civilized mar is as
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
ROLAND FREE,

It is too early even to speculate
upon the meaning Of the reported
autonomy granted Poland by the Rus.
SLAMS. This may be merely a move
to plscate that country in = time
when loyalty at home is essential to
success Of arms abroad.
One Of the first conciliatory steps
taken by the Russian autocracy was
to grant the Jews civil and political
equality. Action relative to Poland
on the face Of measre reports seems
to be but another Aep In the same
direction.
Poland has always been ar object
Of profound sympathy throughout the
civilized world. The little nation won
special renown in medieval history
as the sole champion Of Christendom
against the Turks.
The partition Of Poland and its
struggle to avoid dismemberment
form some of the most pathetic and
stirring chapters Of history. 1t avail
ed little that Poland had patriotic
sons and heroes ready to fight and to
die to preserve her integrity. A de-
fective social fabric and q tyrannous
nobility ruined Poland. Surrounded
by powerful governments, more or
less abreast with civilization. Poland
chung to the traditions Of feudalism.
Patriarchal and medieval, her ma
tional entity wa swept away In the
march Of progress.
It availed little that the more en-.
lightened Poles saw the crisis i'm.
Epending. Russia, Austria and Prus-
sia, hungry for territory, awaited
only the inevitable hour when Poland
must succumb.
Poland was not carved up at one
time. It took three operations to dis
member the nation. There were par.
titions in 1772, 1898 and 1895. Kos
ciusko made his last stand in 1894.
Ever since, the Poles have been
more or less unhappy aliens in the
lands Of their enforced adoption.
Their race afinities have been with
Russia. for they are a slavonic PEG.
pie. In religion, however, the Poles
are Roman Catholic. This has been
q source Of trouble under Russian
rule.
Absorbed as ! political unit, Po-
land has maintained to . surprising
degree certain national traits and ira
ditions. She has given many men
and women Of genius to the world.
we have but to mention Mickiewiz,
Sienkiewcz and Chopin to suggest
many more names now indelibly writ.
ten into the national halls OF fame.
1t is interesting to note while Euro.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
EXPOSITION is DIFFERENT.

EXPOSITION u DIFFEHENI. Z
It. Is the duty Of every North Da'
kotan who can possibly see his way
clsareto do 80. to attend the North Da.
kota Exposition to be held in Bis
marck, october Is to "a, inclusive. It
ii, strictly . North Dakota enterprise.
ii intended to advance the interests
Of the state, and should be literally
patronised and encouraged.
A. this exposition are to be display
cd tho agricultural products, fruits.
stsoek and manufactured articles.
which viii be: evidence Of the won
defful. resources Of North Dakota.
There are two big state fairs held
Il the Red River valley each year,
btsides numerous counties holding 10.
cal fairs, and It Is eminently fitting
that, there be an institution Of this ma
ture held somewhere in the western
part Of the state. Inasmuch as North
Dakota cannot afford . third state
fetr,, Hon. w. C.. Gilbreath, commits
sioner Of agriculture and labor, wise
IL conceived the idea Of creating an
exposition. The exposition is q con.
dsnled, concrete form Of state fair.
Instead Of the large and profuse ex-
hibit 1t the fair, covering much space.
esch individual exhibit is carried in
smaller portion, thereby making the
entire exhibit compact and compre-
hensive ct ! glance, making compari-
son easy. and the general retrospect.
ive more easily defined. In fsct, It 10
m exhibition Of quality, rather than
quantity
The matter Of location is agreeable
FOR two reasons: First. 1t is proper
that such ran institution should be
LOCATED at the state capital; and, sec
ond. the city Is centrally located and
convenient Of access through its
many railroads. In fact, no city In
thesstate 10 20 easily approached from
% great Z territory Of North Dakota:
At this exposition there will be ex-
hibits Of grains. grasses. seeds, won.
ems fancy work, results Of her ef-
forts In the culinary art, products
from the state institutions such az
the penitentiarxS reformatory, asy-
luns, etc. There will be q beautiful
display Of pottery made from the
clAys OF North Dakota. which is as.
tenishing to those who are unfamiliar
with the wonderful resources Of this
state In this regard. There will be an
excellent poultry exhibit, and a varied
line Of dairy stock. One Of the mos,
interesting features in the dairy divi.
sion will he the milking contest to be
CARED on during the exposition.
The entertainment features are to
BE- all that could be desired. The ex'
position auditorium vaudeville is to
be p~ar.excellent, while side shows
will thrive In abundance.
Taking it all in all, it is to be the
biggest and greatest exposition ever
held in the state. It is to be the es.
sence Oh state industries and re.
sources focused down to a comprehen
sible and convenient size. 1t is to be
. compsct, pleasing combination Of
information and entertainment, and
deserves the consideration and sup
port Of every North Dakotan.
Tho corner store strategists are
fighting the battles inch by inch.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
indications,

North Dakota-Unsettled weather
tonight and Tuesday; probably show
ers;, not much change in temperature.
ORR1S w. ROBERTS,
ST n. Section Director.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

Who's the millionaire you've
caught?" II n
Something better than any old mil
~lionaire," declared the beach belle.
He's got 5000 saved up to spend and
he's only got ten days vacation to
spend it I'M t4
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

The average daily march Of the Ger
man army through Belgium has been
5 1-3 miles since August 4.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

In the death Of Darius F. Miller, the
Burlington road loses q capable off,
cial and a genial gentleman.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

= MoFFIT. =
t*>4kf>>>>s~>>~
SKILLED By Liahtnina.,

This community was inexpressibly
shocked on Thursday morning, Aug.
20, when the sad news was circulated
that Frank T. Alvey had been killed
by q flash of lightning. The sorrow
manifested and the many expressions
Of regret at his untimely passing
away was ali the more pronounced
owing to its %suddenness. He had
eaten his first breakfast in his new
home, which had just been completed
and had gone out for an armfull Of
wood, when he was stricken down, a
few feet from his door.
Frank Alvey was highly respected
in every sense of the word, and had
q host of friends. He was one Of
Burleigh co1nty's most prosperous
farmers, and Motif has lost one of its
best citizens. He was born in Fiate
County. Iowa, March %, 1866. Moved
to N. Oak. in 1903. and has resided
on his farm three miles southwest
Of town ever since. He was married
to Ella Morgan on May s, 1914, and
died Aug. 20, 1914. He leaves to
mourn his loss, a wife, mother two
brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held from
the M. E. church Sunday at 1920
M, the Rev. Donald Bruce officiating.
The church was crowded to the doors
with sympathizing friends. The choir
rendered appropriate music and the
floral offerings were many and beau.
tiful. After the services the remains
were taken to Sterling, and shipped
to Thompson, Iowa for burial. being
accompanied by Mrs. Alvey, his wild.
ow, Chas. Alvey, and G. B. Craven
his brother-in.law. The sympathy OF
the entire community is extended to
the bereaved wife and relatives.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
CARD OF THANKS.

We hereby desire to express to the
people of MONT and vicinity our sin
cerest thanks and appreciation for
the ~consoling words and the many
acts Of kindness rendered after the
death of our beloved husband and
brother.
MRS. FRANK 7. ALVEY,
CHAS G. Abbey. p
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2e 1914

- -
Q WHERE THE TRIBUNE CAN Z
o DE BOUGHT.
N Fargo. N. o.
Waldorf Hotel
Gardner Hotel.
Grand Forks, N. D.
Hotel Frederick.
Devils Lake, N. ..
II. b. Rosenberg, News Agent
. q. ]. B. Turner, News Agent.
MInot, N. ..
Msnseo Bros.
a{ Dickinson, N. }.
81. Charles Hotel.
Minneapoils, MINI.
Kemp Z Cohen, News Agents.
Hotel Dyckman.
Hotel Radisson.
Nieollet Hotel.
Ct Paul, MInn.
Merchants Hotel.
st. Marie, 9Th st. News Agent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
Wise Girl.

Wise Girl. ",
rs she going to marry the young
man who saved her from drowning?"
II think So" a
"But is she sure that he il able to
support her in the style to which she
has been accustomed?"
Eyes, she looked him up In Brad.
streets before she. fell In"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

Tho corner store strategists are
fighting the battles inch by inch.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26
"A FataI Double Moaning,

A Fatal Double Meaning
There seems to be GOODNESS be-
tween you and Mrs. Brown"
Eyes, but | can't imagine what the
trouble is"
Have you said anything to her
lately?"
why, she mentioned last week she
was living just acro"s the lake from
me, and ! told her l hoped she'd drop
in some time, and she hasn't spoken
since.,'-Delineator.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

Worthy to Wear 4 Grown.
Are you sure you love your neigh
Dor as y%ourself?" asked st. Peter,
who was cross examining the new ar
rival.
Yes answered the applicant for
d golden crown. :F6diH ten years he
used my telephone to carry on his
business and / never complained"
sgEnter, my good man." said St.
Peter. with much feeling.-Birming-
ham Age.Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-08-26

York. Ralph Boone and Thomas
Howard were arrested here 1t the re-
quest of Indiana officials who took
them back. Boone is charged with
wife desertion and q complaint was
made against Howard by q young girl.
The men had been here five weeks
and were receiving mail under as.
sumed names.