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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

For SALE OR LEAsE-The finest and
best located residence in Ironton, Mo-;
suitable also for Hotel or Institution.
Splendid brick dwelling and and am
pie grounds, in prime condition; has
an unfailing spring (known as Grant
Spring, with ample water supply for
all purposes. This property hast not
only a present investment value, but
is also OF historical interest. Address
H. M. Blossom, Pierce Building, st.
Louis, or Frank Mullin, Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02
From Gentry Ferguson.

/ have just returned from Colorado.
Was in Denver and Pueblo; had a
good time, saw some fine country and
good cities. 1t is a fine climate in
summer, and they have fine wheel and
oats. Fine country for small grain
but no good for r
GENTRY FERGUSON.
Baron, Okla, August 81.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02
rho Lutheran Church.
Il. 3. :

- II u UHHTIFNI FHHIUHe
Divine services at the Lutheran
Church Of Pilot Knob next Sunday.
September 9th, will be as follows:
Sunday School ct 2 p. N.
EnQIi8h sermon at 2.30 p. M.
The theme Of the sermon will BEL:
.sTho Faith Of the Ten LeperB.v All
interested IN our services are well
come.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

played baseball in the afternoons
Water Fork defeated Bixby by a score
of Is to g.. They will play next Sun
day. The Star Nine and Lower HUI
zah will play Saturday.
Mr.. John Wells and family have
moved into the house vacated by
Chas. Hall August 18th. ANGELO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

THE Hon. Con. Roach, Secretary of
State, calls the Globe Democrat to
order and sets forth that papers mis-
representations through the handy
medium of half-truth. MI. Roach's
reply is printed on the first page of
the REGISTER. Read it; it is interest
ing and instructive.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02
ATEXASW WONDER

PTNHE Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, cures
diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheuma-
tism and all irregularities ofthe kidneys and
bladder in both men and women. If not sold
by your druggist, will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt of 81. One small bottle is two months
treatment and seldom fails to perfect a cure.
Send for testimonials from this and other
States. DR.. E. w. Hall, 1925 Olive Street,
st. Louis. Mo. Sold by UNNECESSARILY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02
what do you think of that?

THE big city papers frequently in
dulge in sarcastic pleasantries setting
forth the shortcomings of rural
iournalism-its lack of knowledge in
public matters, etc. Therefore, it is
with reciprocating glee that I copy
the following editorial from the Globe
Democrat:
We are not surprised to hear that
State Treasurer Deal will not be a
candidate for RET election. His public
exposure Of the extravagances of
other State officials somehow failed to
endear him to Democrat party lead
ers.
To which the Post Dispatch un-
feelingly rejoins.
Neither are we surprised to hear
that State Treasurer Deal will not be
a candidate for reelection, but we
are astonished by the Globe Demo-
Gratis suggestion of the reason for his
retirement, in view of the constitu-
tional provision declaring the Gov
ernor and Treasurer ''ineligible for
reelection as their own successors"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

NoTE.-The precipitation includes
rain, hail, sleet and melted snow, and
is recorded in inches and hundredths.
Ten inches OF snow equal one inch of
rain. "Tn indicates trace of precip'-
tation. w. HI. DELAEo, Observer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

ITAKE this editorial item from the
Potosi Journal:
So far the entrance of Italy in the
war has not figured much in results.
Austria seems to have taken an easy
measure of the Dago.
The reader will please bear in mind,
as his mental susceptibility is razzle-
dazzled by the above refulgent scin-
tillation, that the editor of the Jour-
nal, believing in America neutrality
is himself neutral-very, very neutral
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02
weather Report.

Meteorological Report of Coopera-
tive Observer at Ironton Iron County,
Mo-, for the week ending Tuesday,
Aug. 81, 1915:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

GEORGE STANFILL is a candidate
for Congress from the 18th District
and is making no bones about it. And
there is no reason why George should
not be a candidate. Few men are
better acquainted in the district and
none better qualified. He is a graduate
of the law school of Cumberland
University, Tennessee, and has prac-
ticed his profession in that state and
Missouri. Besides being a L. L. B. he
is a Phi. d. from the hard knocks of
life and has punched several blue
places on the corpus politicus of the
18th Congressional District through
his newspaper work. He has owned
and edited a Republican newspaper
in Iron county which is the same as
boarding the lion in his den. He was
born a Republican in the Southland
and knows what it is to look political
enemy in the eye and laugh him into
voting for him. Stanfll will not
standstill when he starts.-Bonne
Terre Register.
Now what do YOU think of that?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

FROM Arizona comes a report that
no new supply ofIwine for sacramento
purposes will be obtainable in that
State until the prohibition law has
been fully tested in the courts. II
true, the report v~erifes the predicted
dangers lurking in prohibition legisla-
ton, regardless of judicial findings.
No law should carry even an implied
interruption of religious worship
st. Louis Church Progress.
o, l don't know! The good people
who take supervision over our per-
sonal habits and interdict them in
their righteous Judgment may vel
go further and regulate and forbie
anything and everything that doe!
not meet their star amounting approx.
al. Infinity is theirs in the reforma'
ton of this old earth, created in {
crude age and of course subject to the
usual shortcomings of a first attempt
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

BARKER seems to be "wiIlin" to
reverse himself.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-02

In the Circuit Court of Iron County,
Missouri, in Vacation, July %, 1916.
The State of Missouri, at the relation
and to the use Of B. P. Burnham,
Collector of the Revenue of Iron
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
DISTINCTION IN CRIME.

Commenting on the refusal of Gov ernor McCreary of Kentucky to par don a banker who had been convict ed of deliberately robbing the stock holders and depositors of his bank, the Louisville Courier-Journal gives these reasons why a bank thief de- serves no more mercy than any othe- thief:
 Crime of violence is often com mited "in sudden heat and passlon,' Dishonesty often occurs under tht strain of a sudden temptation Bul systematic bank robbery from the m side. committed under a cloak of re- spectability covering a considerable period and including a number o seperate felonies, can not be condon, ed, as temporary moral weakness. u is crime in the commonest sense O the term, committed where it can dt a great deal of harm not only to th' trusting depositor and others affectet immediately, but also to banking, business that is as important to othel kinds of business as blood is to th' body.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
The Dawn of Christianity
As Des cribed in THE NEW TESTAMENT Translated from the Original Greek.

striker, not given to filthy lucre;
 8. But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy temperate;
 g. Holding fast the faithful wore as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to ex- hort and to convince the gainsayers
 10. For there are many unruly and vain takers and decaivers, specially they of the circumcision:
 II, Whose mouths must be stop ped, who subvert whole houses teaching thing which they ought not for filthy lucre's sake.
 12. One of themselves, even pro- phet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
 13. This witness is true. Where fore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
 IA. Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men that turn from the truth.
 15. Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defil- ed and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
 16. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him. being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE FARM LOANS.
 Phone Us, No. 29. R. Fl. M. MILLS & SONS, Sd Floor, Citizens Blk. Bldg.

betrayed their associates on the shlT purchase bill, is there one of then who can say that the white hOus- has ever sought by promises or men ances or bargains to control his vote or his conscience?
 What single instance of an abuse of executive power can be charged against President Wilson in his ra- lations with congress? Yet we arc asked to believe that he is an auto crat who has stripped the legislative branch of it's constitutional preroga- tive and made it a machine for regis tering his imperial decrees."
 One does not have to go far to fin1 the reason for MT. Wilson's unques toned influence with congress. lies in the knowledge of members of congress that the president enjoys public confidence to remarkable de- gree. Men and especially Dem- ocrats, who stand against the presi- dent must do their explaining back home and they know that in this they are at disadvantage. They anl their motives may bear watching, the presidents motives are clearly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
The Epistle of Paul to TT U s.
CHAPTER 1.

CHAPTER l. -s-
 Paul, servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of Gods elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
 2. In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
 3. But hath in due times mani fested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me accord- ing to commandment of God our Saviour; .,
 4. To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, ana peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
 ,. For this cause left l thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set Ill order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as l had appointed thee:
 6. If any be blameless, the nus band of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or un- ruly.
 4. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not seltwifled, not soon angry, not given to- wine, no
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
Drastic Decree Expected to Bring Down on Carranza
 the Great Powers.
PAY OR GO TO JAIL
Foreign and Native Corporations and Individuals Have Until Friday to Contribute 3.4 of 1 Per Cent of
 Capital Stock.

Washington. Feb. 24.-General Obregon, Carranza's military gover- nor of Mexico City and the fedora, district, has issued sweeping de- cree which imposes taxes on all for eigners and natives and foreign and native corporations, with the threat that if the decree is not obeyed by b D. m. Friday, the offenders will De imprisoned for 30 days.
 According to the state departmen; telegrams, the Obregon decree "ex- acts a payment within 72 hours equal to three-quarters of 1 per cent OH the capital of all banks, business houses, stock companies, mortgage holders and private individuals operating within the federal district, including all foreign corporations and private business men,"
 The decree also includes "all com panies organized abroad but operat- ing within the federal district" These are subject to the tax on the basis Of the capital invested in the republic.
 This decree is one of the most dras- tic yet issued and as it concerns all nations it is likely that foreign na- tions at least will see that no double taxes or too confiscatory tributes are levied on their nationals.
 The state department has made 1n- quiry as to the tax, but officials are in the dark as to what action should be taken when complaints are made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
Proposes to Submit Note on Placing of Foodstuffs on
 Contraband List.
MAINTAINS ATTITUDE
Germany Informed That Position ih Regard to American Vessels in War Zone Considered Unjustifable.
 Negotiations Continue.

Washington. Feb. 24.-Alarmist re- ports that the negotiations on ths part of the United States, Great Britain and Germany, looking to a settlement of the foodstuffs importa- tons to Germany and the latter's ad- ministration of the war zone had reached a deadlock or were about to collapse found no official confirma- tion at Washington
 Secretary of State Bryan declined to clarify the situation bM disclosing the nature of the propositions made by the United States to Great Britain through Ambassador Page and to Germany by Ambassador Gerard.
 The situation, as understood here, is that Count von Bernstroff on the 18th filed a note with the state de- partment in which he contended against listing foodstuffs as contra band, and suggested that the good faith of his government was pledged and would remain pledged to insure the use of imported foodstuffs in Germany by civilians and no others
 After this came the reply of Ger many to the United States protest against the war zone, and Germany's threats of the possible destruction of American vessels in the war zone Germany suggested, however, thai she was willing to discuss new pro posals and if Great Britain would raise the embargo Against Germany and cease to carry out the policy o1 starvation she, Germany. might con- sent to reconsideration of the wal zone, which was in her mind . measure of retaliation.
 The United States. it is under stood, has no function in this matter | except to let the American amDassa dor at London know the character 0. l, the German attitude and to endeavol l to ascertain the attitude thereon O. Sir Edward Greay.
 | Ambassador Gerard was informed of the attitude of the United State: on the British placing the foodstuffs on the absolute contraband list ant was told the United States would oppose Great Britain's act as con l trary to international law. Ambas' sador Gerard, it is understood. wal told that he could inform the German government of this position of the United States and that it would b' transmitted "very shortly" to thu British foreign office. At the sam time MT. Gerard was instructed t say that the United States still main tained that the policy of Germany a l to American vessels in the war zon
 was unjustifiable under internatlona law but was willing to discuss an. plan that might be suggested to safe guard American vessels. These ar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
OPPOSE SUNDAY Np,~ Unitarians of Philade,nh;..
 Combat Evangelist'sp p1'a, Csmkalt t

7 Philadelphia, Feb 2a < of this city are pl eparina altara,s the influence of the Billy" o SSonh
 campaign, at least so far ., saadsl harmful to their religion r. as 1t b arranged a series of meetinss nney have will focus attention upon bss ths which an faith and the things fon ne ontart stands. '0' Which #
 Although these meetings arc ,.. der the Unitarian auspices e the not un. ians will rally in goodly nurnh e oaltat. the meetings conducted bv thauefs tha M at al federation l9, of Religious Libers'I,o ssIoa, ,, the Friends meeting house 'Tstsls 1s1s at Race streets, for th,ee days hasia.al esta and today. 'eslnlas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
COnfers With Villa.

Washington, Feb. 24.-George Car others and DuvalIs West, the Natter the special envoy of the president to Mexico, are reported at the state de- partment today to be at Gomez, lPalacia, where they expect to con- fer with General Villa.
 MT. Vests mission concerns the final settlement of affairs in that country. MT. Bryan admitted in this connection that Mr. West would "be in all re1ts of Mexico"
 After the interview with Villa, the special commissioner will go :, to Mexico City, report on conditions there and then interview General Carranza. He is to report finally in person to President Wilson.
 Official confirmation was received today of the report that Villa had de- feated the Carranzistas in the battle at Zayala, that 1,50O were killed ano 1,5OO prisoners taken. Villa lost only 100 killed and 250 wounded
 At Mazatlan, where troops of Gen eral Carranza have arrived, the situa tion has demanded the present O. American warships. The New Orleans and the Maryland are reported as having arrived there on Friday, ant the Glacier arrived at Guaynas Mazatlan is an important seapOr where there are many Americans ant a great deal of American property.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
IS WILSON AN AUTOCRAT!

Republican members of congress and Republican newspapers are ac cusing President Wilson of trying to "boss" congress and of encroachina upon the independence of the legisla- tive branch of the government
 Under the constitution a presiden, is authorized to advise with and counsel congress, and this is all that President Wilson has done since his occupancy of the executive chair This charge of forcing their views ard policies on congress might have been made against other presidents but there is not evidence that it cs, justly be lodged against Mir. Wilson truthfully asserts the Shrevepor' Times. Heretofore presidents have yielded the power of patronage as g last resort without much hesitation but not single instance has beer cited where MT. Wilson has resorte, to this practice to gain his ends. I there had been any such instance. 1 would have been used against tn president for all it was worth Ion, before this time.
 "What member of congress ca' stand up and say that the presiden ever tried to intimidate him?" ask the New York World. What mem Der can say that the president eve promised him anything or threatened him with anything? Of the seve' renexade Democratic senators VII
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
THINE BLUFF 0ROGRESS
 ROSPERITY
FRIENDS IN NEED.

There are men in Pine Bluff bankers, merchants, lawyers, doctors and others-who are proving them selves true friends of the farmers. They are endeavoring by every prac- tical method to aid the farmers to obtain greater profits from their fn- vestments and labor All of these gre urging against the one-crop sys- tem, and advising diversification of crops; the growiig of grain, hay, vegetables, meat, butter and eggs.
 These men are devoting their time and talent and some of their money to evolving and carrying out plans whereby the farmer may benefit by cooperation in planting and market ing. One of the most recent and greatest movements undertaken is that to supply pure-bred SOW tl every boy in the county who will undertake to properly care for the animals. The money for the pur- chase or tle uOSS iS tO Ue AuA nAo"SN by Pine Bluff bankers. merchants and others, and already sufficient has been promised to supply 100 boys The hogs will be given to the boys on their notes, payable year or st from date, that they may pay fol their original stock out of the profits
 It is believed that all hogs needed can be secured from Ncounty people who are growing pure-bred animals This is another big advantage, as il insures good stock that is acclimated At the same time it keeps nome money at home, which is one of tn' purposes of the movement.
 Pine Bluff men who are renderin' this service are proving themselves citizens as public spirited as they ar' wise. They are aiding the farmers and the farmer boys in way tha will increase values of farm product: here, the prosperity of the farmer and eventually the prosperity of th' entire county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
couIdn't Be Made Public.

It was the custom os one of the managers to criticize every individual performance at each new town the company visited after the fall of the curtain on the stage, One night he did not say anything to young Lorraine He reminded the manager of his omis' sion by saying: "As you did not say anything about my performance ] take it it was all right" Then came the icy reply: "1 did not say any thing about your show, because what I have to say to you must say in private"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
Extinqulsnlnq Fire.

1t Q rug is thrown over burning object 1t must be wrapped closely in order to exclude air. The burning goes on just the same as long as air is present. Water for anything but ar oil fire. salt and sand are all good extinguishers, 4 wet towel thrown over an alcohol blaze-c any other will extinguish it sufficiently so that It may be smothered easily Pull down blazing curtain and exting guish it on the floor. But do 1t at once: If you must call for help do it while you are working.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25

To the Canadian Pacific belong the honor of operating its. trains from Sauh Ste Marie. Mich. over the long est bascule bridge in the world, which crosses the United States ship canal at that point. The bridge Is 356 feet long between the centers of the piers, and 2s6 feet between truA- ion and ,trunnion, and it has two folding leaves passing through the canal, and close m such a manner as to form one rigid span from pier to pier for use of trans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
Well Circulated.

Do your folks take the --- Maga sinc2'' asks the solicitor who reprs sents periodical celebrated for the sort of stories it features. Do wei" repeats the boy addressed. We take four-one that father hides from mother and sister, one that mother hides from sister and father one that sister hidns fTcM father and mother, end one copy trat none of 'em know ! have ip my roon,-"-Life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
Not Much Mystery Aho,, I.

NVs "1CH "1Vstsfy About N
 T wonder what is the matter ,+. me" he said. T have a feeling c, ',s M precision. and l cant throw if oS " V
 matter how I try" II know vh,, " " ,he matter" his wife replied nyn have an engagement with tho ds,u. at ten o'clock tomorrow moruIn, VI knOW.."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25

We also give comnlete saristactioo
 in the laundering of the household wash. Why not send ns the heavy pieces-tablecloths bed spreads, sheets. pillow cases, curtains, tow els, napkins, etc. And SO make the washing lighter and easier. American Exce1ainr I4aundrv f!o Y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25
SENSE AND
 NONSENSE

There Is nothing like dressing your local items in rhetorical finery, even if you do have to come to plain Eng fish at the end. See an example.
 A paper described fire by saying that "the red flames danced in the heavens, and flung their fiery arms like a black funeral pail, until sam Jones got upon the roof and dashed them out with some pails of water.
 "ls it true" demanded the woman's dean sternly that you were foun1 smoking cigarettes"
 "Yes," said the girl.
 What explanation ihave you flor your unladylike conduct?"
 "l didn't know it would be found out" said the girl.
 The deans brow relaxed.
 q couldn't give a better reason myself! You are excused. Judge.
 The London notorious stopped and the conductor looked eNpectantly uI the steps. But no one descended and at last he stalRed up impatientiy
 '"Ere you" he said to a man on toI ''don't you want Westminster Abby?'
 "Yes," was the reply.
 Well" retorted the conductor "come down for it. I can't bring Il on the bus for you"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-02-25

what shGSld be referred to as counter proposals.
 :. As the United States never has made formally to Great Britain any protest against placing foodstufis; ;"on the absolute contraband list, it IS stated today that a. note of protest from the United States on this inn portant question was sent within the last day or two to MT. Page at Lon- don for presentation to Sir EdWard