davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23
Minneapolis Grain.


Minneapolis, Nov Is Wheat: De-
cember 99t2 May 1,0214 d1023s, No.
hard 106i2; No / northern 1920
l04; No. northern 9714 01003a
Corn: No. yellow 68069
Oats: No 3 white 35h 635%
Flax, 10000.
Toledo Grain.
Toledo, Ohio, Nov 23-CIoyer seed,
prime cash, 1910; February 12.221s:
March 1195.
Alsike. prime cash, 1880; February
1850; March i0.57I6.
Timothy, prime cash 3.62; February
$40; March 37212,
st, Louis Provisions.
st. Louis, Mo, Nov. 23.-Poultry and
buffers steady; creamery 30. Eggs I'M
changed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23
LOCAL MARKETS.

Nov. 2e.-Following are the whole
sale quohtions ON the Ioca, markets
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23

Mrs. Betteudorf Files Answer
Mrs. Elizabeth Bettendorf, widow of
w, p Bettendorf, and plaintiff in a
So 100000 suit, in the Scott county dis
trict court, against " Bettendorf,
Michael and Katherine Bettendorf, the
Bettendorf company. and the Betten-
dorf Axle company, has filed reply
to the answer OF the defendants Mrs.
Bettandorf denies statements made by
the defendants in their answer, which
was fled several weeks ago. The re-
ply was filed through Attorneys Shep-
ard. Mccormick, Thomson. Kirkland
& Patterson of Chicago and A. W,
Hamann of Davenport. It is probable
that the case will be called for trial
within the next few weeks,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23

Burned Saving Child. Miss Minnie
Carpenter Of Bettendorf was seriously
injured last Saturday night when she
ran in front of an auto to pick up d
child which had gone into the street
She saved the child but was hit and
knocked down. suffering head injuries.
She was taken to her home, where 1t
was feared brain fever may set in.
This morning she was resting easily.
Miss Jennie Alderman Of Bettendorf
had her arm badly scalded last Fri
day night by q cup of hot coffee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23

the Davenport police On a charge Of
yagrancy and was placed in the GUS
tody of Police Matron Hill yesterday
morning by Judge Roddewig after she
told & story of her life with her hus-
band The girl stated that she was
subject to epilepsy and that her hus-
band abused her Yesterday she said
that she was abused and appeared at
police headquarters asking that he be
arrested. A search by the officers for the
husband was unsuccessful, however,
and the girl was sent to the house OF
detention while the authorities inyes-
tigate the case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23

Jennings Residence Robbed The
police received a report from the Jen-
nings home at 1876 Bridge avenue Sun
day night about 9:25 o'clock. that
robbers had entered the residence via
the cellar window while the family
was away. and had ransacked the
house The amount of loot however,
was small, only s2.3G IN cash and
string OF beads being missed Detee-
tires Kinney and Bishop and Patrol
man KHehI were sent to the scene In
the patrol wagon, but we're unable to
locate the thief.
o.
Peter Strueben Dead. Peter Strueb-
en- passed away Saturday evening
about o'clock at his home in Walcotf
as the result of a stroke OF aDoplerv
He Was born in Germany, April IL
1882, and came to America and direct
to Waleott in 1853. He was united II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23
New York Sugar.

New YORK. Sugar.
New York, Nov 23.-Raw sugar
firm centrifugal III; molasses 400.
refined steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-23

Peoria. Ill, Nov. 23.-Corn, No. ,
yellow, Old. 651s; No. 2 mixed. old. 81;
sample 50G55.
Oats, sample s..
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
Making the Little
Farm Pay
By c. c. BOWSFIELD

Spring is the most critical time for
the chicken industry. Success or fail
ure turns on the care and skill shown
during the Matching period and while
the weather is wet and changeable.
Wise farmers and poultry fanciers
are not in the habit Of neglecting their
fowls at any time, but they give them
extra attention in early spring. not
merely to keep them healthy. but TO
secure hardy stock and good layers.
Chickens are as sensitive as human
beings, and their diseases are much
the same. The most common ailments
in the poultry yard are colds In their
various stages. These have a variety
OF names, but they result from neglect
at a time Of year when special care
Is needed. Roup, bronchitis, pneumonia
and rheumatism are prevalent among
fowls at times, and while a majority
of the sick birds may recover such
illness is sure to affect the general
vitality of the flock There are many
things to be considered along this line.
Too many poultrymen do not recog-
nize the Importance of the health and
vitality Of the breeding stock from
which they are to secure their chick
ems for future use. Unless the breed
ing stock is healthy and vigorous and
in the best Of condition satisfaction
cannot be secured in the offspring.
Breed for health and vigor to be sue.
cessful and keep stock healthy by good
care, feeding and housing. If eggs run
low in fertility and chicks die in the
shell or soon after Matching do not
blame the incubator too quickly. but
first investigate the conditions and
surroundings of the breeding stock.
Cleanliness is another important fac.
tor. Do not give fowls food or water
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
About Children's Teeth.

II a child's second set Of teeth re.
main abnormally short and doll-like 1t
Is wise to consult a doctor, as It nay
be because he is not developing prop
erly owing to Il lack Of bone forming
constituents In his food. One should
change the diet In such a case and
give something containing plenty Of
lime, such as haricots, lentils and
milk; also they should have plenty Of
hard, well baked bread crusts.
Little heaps Of crusts are often left
on a child's plate. A child should
never be allowed to leave them, for
too much soft food is often the cause
Of the early decay Of second teeth as
well MS Of their undevelopad and irreg.
ular formation.
Mans teeth were given to him for
grinding and chewing, and if they are
never used for hard food they soon de-
cay.
Ridged or ribbed teeth are a sure
sign Of a system overcharged with uric
acid. Rheumatism is latent; these
ridges are warning signals.
Do you know what these are? They
are teeth that appear as though they
had a "picot' edging or little sawlike
edge to them, and they nearly always
mean that the owner is below par.
The serrated edge is really the com
mencement Of a decay that viii in time
cause serious damage to the child's
health.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09


The well known proverb Example
is better than precept" is only another
form Of expressing the predominating
power Of sympathy, for example can
have little influence except in so far
as a sympathetic feeling in the oh.
server leads him to initiate 1t. So that
Example is better than precept"
means only that sympathy has more
influence in the human heart than rea.
sOning.
This principle, so power6ul at every
period Of life, is at its maximum in
childhood. The child's thoughts and
feelings are spontaneously drawn into
harmony with the thoughts and feel
ings Of those around him whom he
loves, and this leads naturally to imi
tatiOn, or reproduction, Of their nc.
tons.
The great secret Of success for a
mother I'm the formation Of the char.
acter Of her children is to make them
respect and love her and then simply
to be herself what she wishes them to
be. Abbott says that to make them re-
spect and love her is to control them
by a firm government where control Is
required and to indulge them almost
without limit where indulgence will
do no harm. This is true, but we
often forget the latter half and won.
der at our failures.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
PERSONALS

The county court met Monday
morning as a board of equaliza-
ton.
Mrs. A. M. Walton, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Frel WilmOt, left Monday
for Kansas City, before return
ing to her home in Richards, Mo.
Misses Mary Johnson of Kan
sas City and Eleanor McC ullough
of independence returned Mon
day morning to their respective
homes after a visit here with
relatives.
George Aull returned to Fulton
Monlay after a visit here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Aull, Sr.
Joseph E. Kist of Kansas City
spent Sunday here with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Hoffman, Sr.
Mrs. Fred Campbell and two
children returned Sunday even
ing from a visit in Waverly.
Miss Orpha Anderson went to
Kansas City Saturday evening
for a visit with homefolks.
Miss L. C. Chambers went to
Kansas City Saturday evening
for a few days visit.
Miss Buell. Hill returned to her
home in Kansas City Tuesday
after a visit here with her
cousin, Miss Bertha Parks.
Miss Adelaide Higgins arrived
from Higginsville Monday ev-
ening for a visit with her sisters,
Mrs. Ike H. Noyes AMI Mrs. ]. F.
Forester.
Mrs. E. c. Forester returned to
her home in Sweet Springs Tues
day after a visit here with
her son, j. F. Forester.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
THE GIRL.
Fashions Seem Made For Her Special
Needs This Spring,

Fashions Seem Made For Her Special
Needs This Spring,
For the girl who is neither a child
nor a young lady the present fashions
seem made for her special needs. We
all many time in the reign Of the mar
row skirt have deplored the fact that
the young girl with her undeveloped
figure should don such an unbecoming
style. No longer will this be neces-
sary, for the empire waist with the
fuller skirt will beyond a doubt be
a more graceful mode for her young
ladyship. The skirt that Is plain In the
back and the front with the fullness
at the sides will be a close rival Of the
gathered or plated skirt. There is an
other style that bids for favor, and
that is the gored skirt, well fitting at
the top, but with a decided flare below
the knees. The plated skirts are in
variably stitched below the hips, and
from there they flare in the approved
manner.
Bolero and Elton Jacket effects are to
be selected by the wise parent for the
growing girl The high placed belt is
also a becoming style.
While the berutled skirt Is not a new
mode for the young girl, there Is a new
method Of disposing of the rufHes. In
II girllsh affair they We're applied at
each side Of the front, leaving a panel
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Gas O RIA

Miss Gertrude Godlove return
ed to Central College Tuesday
after a visit with relatives in
Sweet Springs.
Miss Nadine Phinney left Tues
day for her home in Russell,
Kansas, after a visit here with
Misses Leila and Amelia Woelk
at Central College.
Miss Avis Mccormack returned
to Central College Tuesday
after a short visit in Sedalia.
Hugh Rogers went to WaverIy
Tuesday to spend the day on
business.
j.. W, Bills went to Kansas CITY
Tuesday to spend the day on
business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
Points
for
Mothers
A Bad Habit Cured.

A delightful experience is told by
a teacher that touches upon a child.
an imaginative boy of seven. who was
ideally polite and obedieut to his par
ents, but who would, in spite Of daily
admonitions, insist on putting on his
shoes and buttoning them every morn
ing before putting on his trousers.
which, Of course, would not go on over
the shoes. This daily blunder rendered
him quite miserable as well as his
parents. He would cry with shame
and disappointment because he missed
his breakfast with his father, promis-
ing to try to remember, but so regular
ly forgetting that his parents began to
suspect some latent s%tubbornness if
not deceit in the occurrence.
The teacher was a friend of the fam.
lily and often visited them On the oc-
casion Of n visit the boys mother
asked her whether she should chastise
him for this annoying habit The
visitor said she would write to him,
which she did, but the letter was in
the form of a story Of General Bad
Habit, who was quartered in his house.
The boy was very fond Of military dis.
plays and stories, and just here she
held his interest, She said she was
sorry General Bad Habit was there
and that she greatly feared her little
friend would be reduced to the ranks
II he did not make immediate resist
ance, and she asked him to use her let
ter as a flag Of truce, to be placed in
his shoe overnight, informing General
Bah Habit that he proposed not only
to resist him, but to take away his IT,
tie, sword and shoulder straps.
The flag Of truce was used In the
shoe for two or three nights, then
placed on the mantel and in less than
a week entirely removed. and a letter
from the triumphant child Informed
the teacher that Bad Habit was re-
duced to the ranks and the little friend
was general and master Of the situa-
ton. What an altogether charming
way to help a child to overcome a fail.
ing!
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
FEMINlNlTlES.

The latest wrist bags are small and
made Of faille silk.
There are circular skirts with close
ftting underskirts.
Dresses will be trimmed with velvet
ribbons this summer.
SILK poplin with the new MORE Dor
der makes up charmingly.
Jet is still used most lavishly in trim.
ming both hats and gowns.
Evening gowns have white fringe
trimming on waists and skirts.
Subdued colors, plain and severe
lines are fashions latest kinks.
There is a tendency In fashion to
lean toward the large fat hats.
There are dresses with waists and
skirts entirely made of box plaits.
Hats are being trimmed In black,
yellow and red, the Belgian colors.
Lingerie dresses have Eufies Of plain
net on embroidered net founcings.
The old fashioned bodice is here,
tight fitting and with point front and
back.
Little close lace petticoats show be-
low the gored skirts Of evening gowns
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09

The reinstatement Of the blouse and
separate skirt is sure. And be it known
the utility blouse this season is very
severe and exquisitely tailored, has a
high collar and long sleeves and is but
toned straight down before and right
up under milady's dimpled chin.
Such Il blouse IS shown in the ac-
c~ompanying illustration. 1t is devel-
oped Of cream white georgette Grape,
with a tiny turnover collar and turned
back cuffs. Nothing could be simpler
or smarter.
And we cannot escape pockets If we
would. Illustrated is a circular tailor
ed skirt Of covert cloth. Triangular
pockets are placed at the front, finish
ed with trimming Of tiny self covered
Buttons. The skirt is short to display
patent leather boots with tops Of covert
cloth.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09

In loading a wagon place the load
evenly over the front and hind wheels
II any difference is made 1t should be
on the hind wheels. They are larger
and hence do not sink in as deep as
the smaller front wheels. The fact
that the load is farther from the team
does not Increase the draft on the wag
on. When the team is hitched to some
thing dragging OF the ground then the
nearer the team is to the load the light.
er the pull. This is due to the fact
that the nearer the team is the more
the pull will be upward, thus helping
to reduce the friction between the load
and the ground
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09

" oAAhhLO I'll AOOlh HOOKS AI
A GOVERNMENT EXPERIMENT STATION
that is not perfectly clean. Avoid feed.
ing musty or our grains, as this would
produce sick fowls.
To restore the vitality of the nocks
now affected by wet weather diseases
experts agree that prompt treatment is
required. If chickens are allowed to
run down from roup or bronchitis the
flock will oOn be attacked by pneu.
monia and cholera.
Raising chickens, like raising any
other kind Of stock on the farm. will
be more or less profitable according to
the degree of knowledge and painstak
ing devoted to it. Some people insist
there is more profit in raising chickens
on the farm than any other kind Of do
nestle stock, provided the breed is
good and they have the proper care.
In the first place, there should be a
comfortable house to shelter them from
the inclemency Of the weather and
keep them from roosting In the tool
sheds. The building need not be ex.
penSive, but must have a good roof to
keep out the rain, and the walls must
be tight enough 10 keep out the wind
On the farm, when It is possible. let
the chickens have free range and allow
them to forage for themselves with
out visiting the grain fields, hens on a
farm with their liberty will obtain
more than half their living free Of cost
to their owner, and the food they Sc
cure promotes their health and favors
egg production. They pick up scat
tered grain IN the barnyard. feed on
grass, weed seed. worms. bugs. grass
hoppers and all kinds Of insect pests.
The stomach Of a healthy hen Is a good
judge Of the kind Of TODD It requires
to perform It's proper function Of sus
tanning the body and promoting egg
production. II hens have a craving ap-
petite for worms and bugs It is be.
cause their nature requires them. A
starving hen, like a starving man.
might be forced by hunger to eat some
thing that was unwhOlesome, but she
ought not to be allowed to get so hun.
CRY as that,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
sILAeE FOR HORSES.

The following summary is pre-
scented by the Missouri station in
stating in brief form the result
Of its observations and expert
ences in feeding silage to horses:
Corn silage is now being fed
with success by a large number
of horsemen and farmers to all
classes Of horses and mules.
Corn silage should always be
fed in combination with other
feeds.
Within the limits of its useful
ness 1t is a cheap substitute for
hay and adds variety and sue
culence to the ration.
Silage is not a success except
in the hands Of a careful feeder
with an eye to the thrift Of the
animal
Under no circumstances should
spoiled silage, either moldy or
rotten, be fed to horses or mules.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
FOR BETTER LIVE STOCK.
Neishborhood Organization Needed if
Quality Is to Be Improved.

SNdl'Ny rs 70 De improved.
Prepared by the United States depart
ment of agricultural
One reason for Americans indiffer.
ent success in animal breeding has
been the lack of neighborhood organi.
cation. Where a whole community is
interested in the same breed Of live
stock, where practically every farm is
a breeding station, there is first a
wider basis Of selection than where
only one farm is given over to that
breed A wider basis Of selection
makes possible more scientific mating
than is possible where there are only q
few breeding animals from which to
select. In the second place. a neigh
borhood enterprise Of this kind gives
greater permanency and continuity
than are possible where only "A few in
dividual farmers are interested.
1t has happened so often in this coun
try that it may almost be said to be
the rule that by the time a successful
breeder has built up a superior herd.
stud or flock his life Is drawing to a
close, his sons have moved to town and
his animals are scattered.
These animals may after they are
scattered do something toward improv
ing the general average Of the animals
Of the community, but this is by no
means certain. There are many chances
that they will he crossed with other
breeds, and the general tendency of
haphazard cr~ossbreeding is to produce
mongrels.
If, on the other hand, the whole com.
munity in which such a breeder lived
were engaged in developing the same
breed Instead of a large number Of diff
ferent breeds, his animals would prob.
ably remain in the same neighborhood
and be crossed with others Of the same
breed. When this happens the work of
the individual breeder Is not lost. bur
Is enabled to count In the improvement
VI AhN NlpNh VI llt country,
Under present highly individual
istic methods the farmer who enters
upon a breeding enterprise frequently.
If not generally, makes the initial mis-.
take of selecting some breed which is
new to his community in order that he
may have something different from
anything possessed by his neighbors.
1t is safe to say that a neighborhood
whose farmers behave In this absurd
manner win never become distinguish
ed for the excellence Of its live stock or
OF its field crops.
A third reason for our lack Of suc
cess in animal breeding has already
beer overwhelmingly, the lack of
stability of the average American farm
family. Where the same farm STAYS in
the same family for several genera
lions, If 1t happens to be a breeding
farm, there is time to build up n SUM
rior herd, stud or flock. In the United
this does not often happen
The sons Of a successful breeder have
In the past frequently gone to a city to
enter upon urban business or profes
sion. But ven this instability of the
farm family, which prevents the con.
tinuation Of breeding enterprises over
long periods OF time, is in large meas.
ure due to a lack Of rural organization
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
Notice to Contractors.

Plans and specifications for
Eagle Club Building can be had
at Lexington Triumph Brick
Company Office. Bids will be
received up to 6 o'clock D. m,
April 18th, 1915. Leave bids
with W. F. Weis.
G.. c. SCHAWE,
Secretary.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
G.. c.. SCHAWF

Mrs. Reid Morelanl left yes
terday evening for Kansas City,
where she will join her husband
who is located there.
Ray Smith went to Kansas City
this morning to spend the day
on business.
Miss Cliffie Dillingham; return
ed yesterday evening from a Wis
in Winton.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
Hardening Bows, SHOES.

III you rub hardening oil into boys
shoes when you buy them says a
mother. 1T makes them last twice as
long, and renders them absolutely wa.
terprOof." You can make this harden.
ing OIL yourself. Put half an ounce Of
beeswax and half a pint Of boiled lin.
seed oil in a jar. Heat It over the
stove till the wax ~dlssolves. Let It
cool, then stir up and apply to the
soles Of the boots with a brush. Put
the boots on trees till the mex morn,
ing, when they viii be quite dry and
ready to wear.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
PRUNING For Wood.

In pruning for wood the following
rules are usually applicable. Weak
growing varieties may always be prun.
ed generously, strong growing kinds
lightly; varieties which branch freely
need little pruning, those having I'm.
branching limbs should be pruned more
severely; rich, deep soils favor growth.
prune trees in such soils lightly; in
shallow. sandy soils trees produce
short shoots, and the wood should be
closely cut
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
ALICE SPENCER.

Auto radiators, lamps and fen
ders repaired by an expert from
Cleveland, Ohio. Also tin work,
spouting, guttering and ice boxes
repaired. All work guaranteed
strictly first class. Call the Lex
lngton Plumbing Co. Phone
4l2, 1882 Broadway.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09

this fasten two other pieces, forming
a triangle. Now with a square find
the point on the base from which a
line leaving 1t at right angles exactly
strikes the point where the side pieces
meet. From this point suspend a plumb
bob and your level Is complete. used
an old peg top as a plumb bob. but
almost any little weight win do.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-09
Notice.

Anyone desiring prints or en-
largements from plates made
turing my stay here, may get the
same at q reasonable price, if or
dered at once. The plates are
contracted for by a st. Louis
house and must be delivered in a
short time.