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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
The Nations Backbone.

Once again the American farmer
has proved himself the backbone OF
the nation, for while business leaders
had been afraid to take steps toward
opening wide the channels of com
merce, the farmer seeded his lands
and is now harvesting the greatest
bread crop ever known. Through the
activities of American farmers, more
than 400,000,000 bushels of wheat will
be sent to foreign countries this sea
son. This is based on the assump
ton that we shall need about 535,000,.
900 bushels for domestic consumption
and about S0,0O0,O0O bushels reserved
for seeding. Although these figures
are almost too large for comprehen.
sion, they go to show what a mighty
factor the American farmer is in the
world today.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
FREIGHT CARS UNDER WATER
Novel Idea That Is Declared to Have
Been Given Serious considera-
zion Recently.

The success of the submarine in the
great war of Europe has suggested to
imaginative minds wonderful possi-
bilities in the use of the submarine
in the business world. 1t is now pro-
posed to have submarine freight
trains, which may be operated at
small expense, and with less danger
from storms at sea.
To Simon Lake, the well-known sub
marine inventor, belongs this newest
train idea. 1t takes the form of two
or more submersible cars, cigar
shaped. water-tight, fitted with buoy
ancy tanks inside and wheels on the
bottom, and they go bobbing through
the water like corks, to rest on the
bottom or lie on the surface at will.
They have no propelling machine, nor
quarters for crews, and are towed be-
hind a self-propelling submarine,
which operates them by means of cleo
trio, air-tube connections.
Should the weather be fine, air
pumps on the forward boat connect
ing by air hose to the water ballast
tanks Of the trailers, regulate whether
they shall float few feet below the
surface or upon the top. Should an
enemy be sighted, or storm come up,
the air pressure is released, the bal
last tanks filed with water and the
cars quickly sunk out of sight, where
all is serene. II is said that some
such device as this is now in opera
ton with the submarines of Europe,
enabling them to go long distances,
with submarine trailers that. contain
compartments for fuel, oil, fresh wa
ter, food supplies and ammunition
wonders of Today" in National
Magazine.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
Something Like Fcundrlss.

What are them kitchenettes I hear
tell of in the cities?" asked Deacon
Hyberbole Medders. the somewhat
honest agriculturist.
They're the places, Uncle Hy," ex-
planned Epson Downs, his city nephew
in which are nodded or cast or some
how produced fat dweller's daily
round of mealettes. Judge.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
Kites Aid Germans.

Most people are under the impress
sion that the only aerial machines be
ing used today by the armies that are
at war are aeroplanes and airships,
AS a matter of fact, ordinary balloons
and kites are much to the fore, and it
is recognized by all the great powers
that their uses are invaluable.
During the last few years the Ger
mans have recognized the advantages
gained by the use of man-lifting kites,
and certain number of their soldiers
have been trained to fly them both by
day and by night 1t is said that the
passenger of a German war kite is
supplied with camera capable of TAX.
ing photographs under almost any
conditions.
For Rent-A seven room house.
Apply to JASPER Henderson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
ThrottIina a Scourae.

Prediction is made by government
health officials that in few more
years typhoid fever will be almost as
rare as smallpox. This prophecy is
based on the rapidly increasing use Of
the vaccine and consequent immuniza
ton of entire localities from the dis
ease.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
The pionified Retort.

''Why?" asked the domestic econ
omy expert, do you not use all your
stale rolls in making a toothsome des--
sert ?"
Because" replied the storekeeper-
with dignified reserve, 81 did not raise
my bread to be pudding"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
Cautious Reply.

How far out ought to go in this
water?" asked the woman in the rent
ed bathing suit.
1T depends, ma'am,' replied the
lifeguard, ION whether you're thinking
about health or appearances.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21

Call 49 Bell Phone when your
clothes need pressing. We will call
for and deliver them.
% L. L. Lane, Tailor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
Home Money to Loan.

| have $4,000 home money to
loan on farm land. money ready
any time Oct. 25th.-Node Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21
NEW BOOKS.
Ethan House.
by Mrs. Humphrey Ward.

hIub VI WtdINu 6uO pOoilOD ubo
bis wife vic gave up her children
fsmily and friends for him. She
placed love above every thing and
the story shows the results.
The situation is similar to that
Oi Lord Holland a century ago.
1t is fascinating story told in
such a manner as to hold the
readers interest through the many
closely printed pages.
Published by Hearsts International
Library Co. New York. Price ST IS
The Promise.
by James B. Hendryx.
A tale of the great northwest and
of a man who kept his word.
The story opens in New York
City. Broadway Bill Carmody is
the the son of a millionaire.
He is dissipattd and his sprees
have overtaxed the patience of his
father, and for his sake and the
sake of a girl he determines to be-
come a man.
He goes to the lumber camps in
the northwest where he endures
hardships and meets dangers brave
ly and proves himself a true de.
cendent of the fighting McKims.
Published by G. P. Putnam's sons.
New York. Price $1.35.
Faith Palmer in Washington.
by LaZelle T. Woodley.
This is the fourth book of the
Faith Palmer Series. Faith is an
orphan. The first is Faith Palmer at
the Oaks and tells of her
coming to make her home at the
Oaks With her grand aunts. The
second is Faith Palmer at Fordyce
Hall and is a boarding school story.
The third is Faith Palmer in New
York and tells of living in typical
city apartment on the eleventh
floor. The Washington story is after
the death of the aunts and Faith is
under the control of a governess,
called by the girls Lady Bluebeard".
1t is an interesting story for girls
from ii to is.
Published by The Penn Publishing
Co. Philadelphia Pa. Price $100 net
The Story of Leather.
by Sara Ware Bassett.
Peter Coddington was a freshman
and what was of more Importance
he was the best pitcher on the
high school nine but, at the beginn-
ing of the story he is in trOubl e
His grades were so low that he was
debarred from athletic sports
His father was mill owner and
influential but, Peter knew he would
ask no favors. Instead he placed
the boy in the mill under an assn
med name to learn all about thu
industry, The story tells of how h,
learned his lesson.
1t is especially written for boy
from 10 TO Is years of age,
Published by The Penn Publishing
Co. Philadelphia Pa, Price rs. cents
Princess GOlbenhair and the Wonder
full Flower.
by Flora Spiegelberg.
This is a fanciful tale of the day
of Otto the Good, King of Saxony.
Th&king's youngest son marie
Elizabeth, beautiful peasant eiI
and their daughter is the Princes
GoldeDhair.
Inc marriage OF Elizabeth make
her stepmother jealous and she get
a dwarf to help her steal Golden
hair from the palace.
1t is story that will charm tn
child. The manner in which she
restored cannot fail to appeal
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21

DR.. Hornback Oculist and Aurist
Hannibal, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-10-21


that are not seen are greater than
the things that are seen; and that
sometimes the eyes of innocence
and love and trust look far into the
real heart of life.
1t is laid in the great wheat fields
of Kansas. The story is simple and
sweet and the little book is a gem
as a gift book.
Published by A. C. McClurg g. Co.
Chicago Ill. Price so cents.
The Heart of Man.
b, Richard Aumerle Maher.
This novel deals with the social
and economic problems of the day,
1t is the story of a working man
who has attained wealth and power
He owns large factory in a "one
factory" town The workers strike
and the story gives the details of
the affair.
Socialism and its relation to
Ca tholic church is emphasized.
Published by Benziger Bros. New
York. Price $1.35. net.
When Hannah Var Eight Var Old
By Katherine Peabody Girling.
A Swedish seamstress tells how
she happened to come to America.
1t is a dainty little volume bound
in blue and gold and the story
tells how a mother in a lonely
place is alone with her three chill
dren and she realizes she must die
and be there for days before any
one comes. She does not want the
children to be afraid her so she
goes alone to meet it.
1t is a touching little tale, ex-
qulSltely tOlo.
Published by Frederick Stokes
Co. New York.
Blackmail.
By William Timothy Call.
A party of friends were discuss
ing the bungling manner in which
Matchmaking was done and one in
sisted that he could successfully do
the work. The story tells of his ex-
experience He planned the work
in detail and proceeded to carry it
out
Published by the author 500 E.
80 St. Brooklyn, N. Y. Price so
cents.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-10-21
RESERVED SEATS
ARE SOLD OUT

Never before in the history of
Canon City Star Course has there
been such q demand for season tickets
SO far in advance Of the first number
as this year. Last night at O'Clock
with the opening number nearly three
weeks on. every reserved seat in the
house, which comprises some $50
seats, was sold with the exception OF
about three on the front row and
many orders have been phoned for
tickets in case any were forfeited
There is also quite a heavy sale Of
unreserved seats at this time and you
are urged to get your orders in. for
these as soon as possible. as only
a limited number OF these will be
sold.
The committee wishes to thank the
people Of the community for the splen-
did way In which they have responded
to the call to. purchase reserved seats
early aud Aiso to assure the patrons
OF the Star Course that the commit
tee will do all In its power to eoualize
the reserved seats so that one will
be practically as good ~ another. II
you should get . seat the Arst night
that you think Ii not very good. you
may rest assured that for the next
number you viii got . much better
seat.
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Forensic League.

The Forensic league had its u.s.
ual session Tuesday evening. Almost
ali the members were present The
program consisted of an interesting
debate: "Resolved. That the News
papers Should Nat Be Permitted to
publish Criminal News" The affirm
ative was represented by Henry Ev-
ans and Jack Boucher. The negative
by Howard Cooper and Bob Boucher.
The speeches of these students were
very instructive and delivered in ex-
cellent style.
No events of interest were brought
UP In the business session except the
appointing of Frank McEniry as chair
man OF the pin committee. Three of
the new members gave their maiden
speeches. They were Tim Walsh:
Harold Chase and Alfred Sinden. The
addresses were very good.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS
HAVE SOCIAL SESSION

The members of Coeur de Leon
lodge No. as, knights of Pythias, had
a social session at their castle hall
Tuesday Eight that was attended by a
number of friends of the order. among
the visitors being half score or more
Of ladies'.
Three men were engaged early this
-,cn: program for the guests. featu-=s
" ~. - ,tre a vo..il solo hy i-ss
E.r s.,ith with Mi IS Marie S '..'
lert n piai is,, a re.,,.ng by Miss 1T
tn Walton and a talk by Dali Deweese
on his trip around the world Mr..
Deweese had intended to relate incl
dents OF his hunting excursions into
the various countries of North Amer
lea and Asia, but subsequently decid-
ed to devote himself to some of the
more interesting features OF his jour
ney around the globe. He alluded
particularly to his experiences In Chi
ma, India and other countries OF the
far east. Mr.. Deweese is an excel
lent entertainer and II is hoped that
he can be persuaded at some future
time to take up the narrative where
he left on Tuesday night and continue
for the beneit OF the public his OBJ
servations In foreign lands.
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MERGER OF MINES
TO CUT EXPENSES

Denver. Oct. 20.-The object of a
proposal to consolidate the principal
coal mining companies OF Colorado,
exclusive OF the Colorado Fuel G Iron
company. is for the purposes of re-
ducing operating expenses. according
TO a formal statement issued by J. C.
Isgood. president of the victor-Ameri-
can Fuel company. The statement
declares the Rockefeller interests were
not consulted and competition will be
maintained by the Colorado Fuel &
Iron company produces s5 per cent
of the states output 1t adds that the
normal prices for coal to the consum-
er will be maintained
According to the statement. two
voluntary Increases in the wages to
miners in 1907 and 1912. introduction
of the elght-honr day and enforcement
of the workmen's compensation law
are among the chief causes OF greatly
Increased cost sof production. The
opening OF new mines without the
development OF additional markets. to-
gether with the competition from
Wyoming. New Mexico, Kansas. Okla
homa, Missouri and Illinois mines. the
statement says, has curtailed the
amount OF coal formerly sold in ter
ritory formerly supplied by the Colo
RADIO mines.
Il IS estimated the proposed con
sohdated operation OF Colorado mines
would reduce expenses annually by
g 09o.o 600.
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The committee asks that orders for
the unreserved seats be placed at this
time and il you desire reserved seats
in case any are turned back, prefer
ence will be given those who come
first and have engaged the unreserved
seats with this request
The committee feels grateful for tho
confidence of the people of this COM
munity in the announcements made
from time to time and wishes to as
sure you that it will do its best to
make good in all that it says.
Respectfully.
THE COMMITTEE.
BY c. w. Van Patten. Secretary.
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
The Apple Harvest.
c. G. Il. s.

Last week was vacation week for
the school,, This was because of the
scarcity of apple pickers. The girls
as well as the boys picked apples this
year and according TO reports Al are
somewhat wealthier than last week.
Everyone was certainly glad to earn
some money and have vacation from
school. Dr.. Bell on Lincoln Park no
doubt employed the most students.
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eRorAEa DlsD Ar pIrrssuao.

d. ]. Houston received telegram
from Pittsburg. Pa. this morning an
nouncing the death of his brother.
George Houston. at his home in that
city Tuesday afternoon, following n
lingering Illness.
Deceased was 20 years af age and
was a native OF Scotland. He came
to this country about twenty-five years
ago and settled in Pittsburg. where he
resided funtii his death. Deceased
was stricken with paralysis several
months ago and his death was not un-
expected to those about him. He
visited Canon City In 1910 at the time
Of The death Of his brother at Flor.
ence.
d. J. Houston is the only surviving
member OF q family Of hve brothers
and six sisters.
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KILLS RArrlIsNAkE SUNDAY,

Arthur Seaman and Herbert Mas
killed a rattlesnake Sunday morning
on South Ninth street between the,
d. & R. G. station and the river
bridge. The boys were riding down
the street on their bicycles when
young Seaman ran over a snake. Both
boys jumped on their wheels and dis-
covered what it was RATHER. They
immediately began throwing stones
at It. each one striking ii several
times. Seaman finally crushing ita
head.
II Was q small reptile Of the Dia-
mond Back specie sabout two and =
half feet In lsnGth. II had five rattles
aud q, button. which were cut on ~
souvenirs Of the kill.
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Chapel Meeting.

According to custom the school had
chapel Monday morning. After the
school sang '.aiaryland" Prof. Lauter
bach read a short poem from the
Gospel. Herald entitled 1T Couldn't
Be Done,
This gas very much enjoyed by the
school more for the sentiment # ex
pressed than, for it's, literary merit
After this short prelude the school
was agreeably. surprised by an inter
esting entertainment by the senior
class. The first number on the pro
gram was q piano duet by Misses
Helen Sprinkle and Gladys Hood. The
selection proved very excellent and q
hearty encore demonstrated the ap-
preciation Of the audience.
Next came . humorous reading BY
Miss Eta Waitopz. Miss Walton GER
tainly proved her ability to imper.
senate characters.s In response to the
encore she read Sister Ernestine and
Her Beau This especially pleased
the freshmen.
Harold Chase gave splendid vocal
solo. with Miss Ruth Combs as &C
companist.
The program was CONCLUDED with a
piano solo by Miss Helen McKinnon.
This was very delightful. Miss McKin-
non is pianist OF exceptional ability
and should be highly praised
Prof. LAuterbach promises some
very interesting chapel periods this
year. No doubt some will be given
by the junior. sophomore and freshman
classes.
These chapel periods are open to
the public. IL would be well II more
who are Interested would encourage
us by attending. The program win
always prove interesting.
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Library.

The school no doubt has one OF the
best Libraries of it's kind in the
state II is superior in the number OF
books as well as the quality. All
good libraries are conducted upon a
business basis, and the following
rules have been adopted:
No book shall be taken from the
library without FIRST notifying the H.
brarian.
The librarian shall also be notified
when the book is returned.
All books should be returned by a
certain day specified in the regula-
tons.
Library cards are not transferable,
These rules are to be enforced BY
fines.
The school board has donated to
the library some new books-the new
International encyclopedia and two
standard dictionaries. These books
are certainly welcome.
Tennis Goods Arrive.
All tho tennis goods have arrived
except the shoes. which are expected
next Wednesday. This means that
soon everybody will be playing ten.
mis-. scr 3; 9
The girls tournament starts Mon.
day. The names Of all those wishing
to enter should be listed before Fri
day. Both Mr.. Blair and Miss Mono
han will help the unskilled players.
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NOTICE OF SALE OF DELINQUENT
STOCK.

Notice rs HEREBY GIVEN, That
The Park Center Land and Water
Company will. on order of the Board
of Directors, and pursuant to the By
Laws of the Company and the Stat
utes of Colorado, sell at Public Auc-
ton. on the 22nd day of November.
1915, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the Office
of the Company at No. 613 Main
street, Canon City. Colorado. if not
redeemed as provided in the Bylaws,
all, or so many of the shares of stock
standing in the name of the stock
holders hereinafter named. as may be
sufficient to satisfy the unpaid as
easements ON the shares of stock of
said stockholdersfi and also interest
thereon in each instance at 8 per cent
per annum. from the day the assess
ment now in default became due. as
Date Assessment Certificate No
Balance Due Number Snar'
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Armery sail.

The. armory ball game Monday be.
tween the seniors and sophomores
had the distinction OF being the long
est and best game played 10 far. II
was almost dirk when the last In.
ming was finished. Tn egame was
won BY the seniors in the ninth In
ming. when by luck . player placed
liner Into the tarthest part Of right
nsld. The score stood 90 to -.
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BRIEF LOCALS
WEDNESDAY
MoToRED TO SPRINGS

u L. lFtcuu anu lhHniiy hdfc 6Oue
to the Springs in their car to renew
acquaintances with l. o. o. F. friends
and attend some OF the grand lodge
meetings there this week
RETURNED FROM DENVER.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Smith re-
turned to Canon City Monday night
from a several days pleasure visit
to Denver. The trip was made by au-
tomobile.
ENDS LONG, VISIT.
! Miss Essie Ellington left for her
home in Euts City. Kan. Monday, af-
ter spending the summer in Canon
with her sister, Miss Gertrude Elling-
ton.
90 YOU KNOW ED KiNKEAO7
VIII some one who knows Ed Kin
lsead kindly tell him that his mother
, is very sick in Colorado Springs and
wants 10 see him at onee2 242p2
ON VACATION.
Ford Catlin. express messenger for
the Wells Fargo Express company. is
taking vacation. In the meantime
Melvin Melchi is taking the run from
Canon to La Junta.
SNYDER BUYS PROPERTY.
c. c. Snyder has sold his place on
Riverside avenue and purchased the
J. D. Russell property. formerly occu-
pied by Arthur Biggs, on Macon ave-
nue..
AUTO PICNIC.
Mrs. Yates. Mrs Britt. Miss Elsie
Yates. Miss Myra Sheriff.. Burden
Sheriff.. Harry George and Harlan
Wood enjoyed a motor trip to Cot
tonwood canon Sunday. where pic
mic dinner was prepared. The trip
was made in the Yates car.
MOVES TO coEUR o. ALENE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Belts and fam
lily. who have long been residents Of
this community, have gone to Coeur
d. Alene, Idaho. to make their home.
Mr.. Belts left recently for the west to
join his wife and family. who have
been in Idaho for couple of months
or more.
TELEPHONE OFFICIALS IN TOWN
C. G. Dubois of New York City.
comptroller of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company, and
e. NJ. Burgess, general manager. and
E. b. Field Jr.. treasurer of the Noun
tain States Telephone and Telegraph
company, were visitors at the Canon
City office of the telephone company
Tuesday.
RETURNS FROM FISHING TRIP.
c. H. Duncan returned home on an
early train this morning from a sew
eral days fishing trip to Saguache and
other points in the lower portion of
the San Luis valley. He was accom-
panied by a party of Salida friends
and reports q more than ordinarily
pleasant time. The fishing season
closes Oct. S1Bt.
PEOPLE GOING TO SPRINGS.
Hal Galley drove to the Springs
today with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Combs
and Mrs. w. N. Clark. where they will
be Joined by Mr. Clark. who went up
by train.
W. E. Galley. Lafe Combs. Pesse
Campbell, Earl Kissinger and Clay
Pauls also motOred to the Springs to
the I. o. o. F. convention.
ON sourHERN TRIP.
d. E. Gibson h In El Paso. Texas,
visiting hts daughter. Mrs, Ethel
Gibson Hines. He Also spent week
in Albuqueruue. N. NJ. where he was
Joined by David Jr.. who is attendinS
the military school at Roswell.
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raraet Practice.

II was announced I'm military that
target practice would begin next Tues
day. Every Tuesday and Thursday
after school one squad with its Off
GERS syii be allowed 10 fre ,at; least
twenty rounds. All cadets who have
received two demerits or have caused
their company three dement's will not
Se permitted to participate.
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Athletic rec.

The usua lathietic fee of 25 cents a
semester will be assessed TO the stu.
dents. This will be collected by the
athletic council. CONSISTING of four
boys and four girls. This money Is
greatly needed and everybody should
pay his dues before Friday evening.
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Now BuItdInn.

The new building has been started
and will probably be ready for oc-
cupancy by Christmas. Every stu-
dent is anxious. to have a share in the
benefits that the new building will
mean TO the student body.