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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-08
Dividend and Assessment Directory

Name Of Co. No. of Div.
Jim Butler No. 2
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
GET NEWS BY TELEPHONE
In Stockholm All the Latest informa-
tion Can Be Had by Calling
Up Central"

A telephone newspaper" is now In
active operation here, according to q
Stockholm correspondent OF the
Brooklyn Eagle. 1t comes out at
nine o'clock in the evening; that is
to say, that at that hour or later any
body who will spend ten "oere," or
less than three cents, can get the
latest war news, ETC., by calling up
central. Instead of asking for another
exchange and a number, one asks for
telephone news" whereupon the op-
orator connects one with a phono-
graph that gives in summary all the
latest news that is not carried in the
regular subscriber your bill is
charged with the extra amount, and
If you call from a pay station you
drop the little coin in a slot. The tele-
phone that gives the news has re-
enforced current so that one is sure
to hear very plainly.
Devices of a similar sort have been
used for some time in giving Sunday
afternoon concerts. They are very
popular on stormy days, when no one
can go out, and one can sit at home
in an easy chair and hear the best
singers and reciters in the city. It
is not canned music" that is served,
but the living voice that comes over
the wire. The REINFORCED current
telephones are so perfected that one
can hear concerts over the long-d
tance telephone. There have been
cases where subscribers in Stockholm
have heard concerts in Copenhagen
and vice versa.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
British Empires Possessions.

In the Woman's Home Companion
Laura Spencer Portor has an article
on the traditions OF England in which
she says:
This is the most dominant and con-
quering nation of the world today, gov.
erning an empire which possesses
something over one-fifth OF the known
surface Of the globe, and more than
one-fifth of all its inhabitants, a peo-
pie whose 'far-fung battle line pro-
tects. we are told. country fifty.
three times the size OF France, fifty.
two times the size Of Germany, three
times the size OF Europe entire; with
three times the vast populations of all
the Russias, embracing four CONT.
nents and ten thousand islands
this, the most dominant nation. this
little home island, possessed now OF
this overwhelming vast empire, was,
with its people in their childhood,
more conquered, seemingly, that any
other people; conquered by the Ro-
mans, the Britons, Saxons, the Danes,
the Angles, the Jutes, and, finally. the
Normans. Conquest after conquest
A strange and one might even think a
humiliating childhood. Yet Ue very
contrary, when one looks closer, is
true"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
TINIEST CHURCH IN AMERICA
New Hampshire House OF Worship, 18
by % Feet, Seats Ninety.
eight Persons.

What is declared TO be the smallest
church in America having a perma.
nent pastor and conducting regular
services has been dedicated. II Is St.
Jeans Methodist church, with a con-
gregation of so French communicates
writes a Manchester IN. " corre-
spondent. The pastor Is Rev. e. j.
Palisoul, whose efforts led to the ex-
posure and sentence to death of Oscar
]. Comery for the murder of his wife
about year ago. Mr. Palisoul took
up the case after the police had
dropped it, and assisted by Mrs. Alice
b. Montgomery, secretary of the New
Hampshire Children's Aid and Protec-
tive society, insisted on further action
and got 1t. When the authorities
learned of Mrs. Montgomery's interest
in the case she was notified that I'VE
are handling the case and your efforts
won't be necessary"
Comery poisoned his wife when he
found that Eunice Campbell, a high
school girl, with whom he had been
intimate. was about to give birth to q
child. He is now awaiting execution
He is the first murderer to he con-
demned to the gallows in New Hamp-
shire in more than thirty years.
st. jeans church society met for a
number Of years in the vestry of ST.
Paul's Methodist church. Then the
leaders decided to have a home of
their own, and they built the present
diminutive structure. The main au-
ditorium is IS by % feet, with seats
for about seventy persons. In a tiny
gallery are seats for 2S more. In the
basement there is miniature heating
apparatus, a small kitchen and a lava
tory.
Bishop John W. Hamilton presided
at the dedication.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Figures That Stauqer.

A French soldier with a taste for
statistics has calculated the amount
OF soil that has been moved in the
work of trenchmaking. There are
about five hundred miles OF first-line
trenches stretching from the North
sea to Switzerland. And there are
five or six lines of trenches upon each
side. A total Of ten lines or trenches
on the two sides would give a length
of about five thousand miles, and this
has involved a task of excavating
twice as great as that of the Panama
canal. And it has all been done by
hand labor with military shovels, and
much of it has been done under fire
and by men who have to work while
lying on their chests!
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Neglect of Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires is the largest city in
the world south Of the equator. Only
three cities of the western hemisphere
Philadelphia, Chicago and New
York-are larger than the capital of
Argentina.
Wouldn't you suppose that you
might send a money order through
our post Office to such an important
city as Buenos Aires? Yes, you would
suppose so, but you would suppose
wrong.
Uncle Sam has no direct way OF
carrying money from Philadelphia to
the queen city Of South America. Be
fore the war" postmaster says, we
had an arrangement with Belgium to
transfer money to Buenos Aires, but
we don't handle postal money orders
now."-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
THREW BACK ENEMY'S BOMBS
poll Became Expert at the
Dangerous Game.

Capt c. f. Bean, official representa-.
tive with the Australian expeditionary
forces in Gallipoli, describes how
Lance Corporal Keyzor of the First
battalion won the Victoria cross.
Keyzor was one of the best bomb
throwers in the Australian and New
Zealand army corps. During fierce
attacks at the Lone Pine he was
throwing for so hours almost contin-
uously. He was sent to first one cor
ner of the trenches, and then to an
other, not only throwing bombs, but
constantly smothering with his coat
or sandbags the enemy's bombs which
had fallen in the trench. He often
threw them back.
When the enemy reduced the time
of the fuses he caught several bombs
in the air like a cricket ball and
threw them back before they burst.
Picking up or extinguishing bombs
or catching them in the air was a mat
ter OF such hourly occurrence during
the fights at Quin's Post, Hill go. and
the Lone Pine that probably hundreds
OF cases went unmentioned, even
when man picked up half dozen in
one fight.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
PLAYS SOLOMON WITH DEER
Judge Unable to Decide Who Shot
Buck, So He Has the Ami.
NAL Haved.

All day lone deer, three-pronged
buck. was lying in an automobile in
front of the new courthouse, awaiting
Justice Willis decision as to who
owned the animal. The animal was
shot week ago in the wilds of Jacks
mountain, and James F. Kearn Of Bea.
vertown claims he shot it, and swore
out a warrant for the arrest of five
men for stealing the deer. Joseph
Hummel of New Berlin, one of the
men arrested, also claims he shot the
deer.
The justice decided that the costs,
$35, should be divided equally between
the parties, and that the deer should
be cut in halves with the hide on.
Meanwhile the Beavertown party
took the deer home and the justice
sent Constable Specht to bring it back.
-Middleburg (Pa) Dispatch Philadel.
phia Record.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Successful Brain AmputatIon.

The Paris Journal cites a surgical
miracle. Doctor Guepin expounded
before the Academy of Science the
case of soldier of twenty-five years
of age, who had to undergo a partial
amputation of the brain. The wounded
man has so far recovered that he will
not be discharged from the active
army. The doctor verified the fact
that the rapid removal of part of the
cerebral matter has been productive
of no appreciable trouble. The oper-
alton depends for its success on speed
and boldness.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
ColIles a Failure With Gown.

Cows. apparently, cannot be herded
on the moral suasion" plan. A farm
er writes to the Rural New Yorker"
complaining that his imported Scotch
collie dogs are too gentle with the
stock. These dogs, he says, are very
bright and intelligent, and would
make good stock dogs il they would
only bite the cows enough to make
the cows afraid of them" The dogs
are probably hereditarily disposed not
to bite their charges. collies having
been for generations accustomed to
herd sheep. Their indisposition to at
tack the cows ought to go to their
credit, as being genuine collie.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
No Iron Cross for officere.

Washington, too, had his iron
crosses. However, they we're merely
badges, known as badges of military
merit. This decoration was estab-
lished by Washington in 1871, and was
conferred upon noncommissioned OFF.
GERS and soldiers for three years go ID
conduct. or for specially meritorious
service. They entitled the wearer tt
pass and repass all guards and mill
tary posts as fully and amply as al:
commissioned officer whatever.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15

Many o: my Republican friends
predicted that the Democrats in the
Sixty-fourth congress would not be
able to keep together, and furthermore
that President Wilson would not be
able to get through his legislative pro-
gram this winter, but from all | can
see harmony will prevail" said D, &.
Clinton of Washington, D. c. The
Democratic majority is considerably
diminished, but that very fact should
result in all the greater cohesion in
the party. l think congress will have
an exceptionally harmonious session. "
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Spanish Inventive Genius.

The remarkable inventions of an in
genious Spaniard, Senior l.. Torres y
Quevado, are described in the Scien-
tidc American. Among them is an au.
tomaton chess player which pro
tests" if its human opponent fails to
play fairly. and, If he proves obdurate
on warning, finally stops altogether.
Senior Torres work is so highly val
ned by the Spanish government that
Il grants MIN a generous subsidy in
furtherance CT his inventions, which
cover MANY fields.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
New Idea in FLOORING.

The floors OF a building recently
erected in Pennsylvania. where heavy
material is to be stored. form an ex.
pertinent. On five-inch layer Of saw.
dust has been placed half-inch GOV.
ering OF red cement. The process was
discovered in, and the materials are
imported from Greece. 1t deadens
sound and is easier for those who do
their work standing.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Excelsior Springs Route"

Electric trains leave Sth and Ed
mond half after every hour from $50
a. m. to 1886 T. m, then $3.50 and
HIS p. m. for Willie 0- Brook, Dear
born, Camden Point Liberty, Excel
sior Springs and Kansas City.
Limited at 1880 and 1890 a. M, 1870
and 4:3O p. m. Call Main 81 for
further information.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Clock Four Generations In Family.

At a sale OF the effects OF John
Haines at Romney, w. Va, was a
grandfather's clock that had been in
the family four generations. On the
inside OF the clock is a statement that
it was repaired last in 1917.
II has been running constantly and
the only thing done to it in the last
21 years has been some oiling with
coal oil.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINERAL BATHS

Not a patent medicine. but Natures
Curative, found in the Rocky Noun
tains. Put up in various forms for
Consumption. Rheumatism, Piles. Ca
tarrh, Kidney. Liver, Female, Ston-
ach and Blood trouble. Works through
the blood. Guaranteed results. Sui.
phur, Mineral, Tub. Steam, Electric
Baths. Messages. Gentleman and lady
attendant. Rocky Mountain Mineral
Bath House. Ninth and Felix. Phone
Main 5539. II
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Her Idea.

"I think IL like to join the Girl
Scouts. They must have lots of fun.
Learn all about woodcraft, l under
stand"
And what is your idea of wood
craft?"
"Oh, getting practice in toasting
marshmallows over a camp fire and
learning how to gather chewing gum
from the original tree
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Endless Procession,

Here's a man says the devil is
smarter than all of humanity put to-
gether."
"A veritable Goliath, eh?"
Just so.'
well, men are certainly brave.
Plenty c. young fellows are willing to
tackle him single handed. .'-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
impacts.

How oft our fond Intentions fit
And lead us to a slump
How oft We try to make a hit
And only get a bump!
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
Can't Please the Neiuhhors.

The gods will be satisfied with the
best you can do, but the nelghbors will
criticize you just as severely as ever.
old Saying.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15
LichtWeichts.

Young Mr.. Dubson and his bride
who was Miss Fritters, have started
light housekeeping.
so hear" answered Miss Cuttem.
And I'm not at all surprised"
No"
Anything that couple did would
necessarily be light"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1916-01-15

81 didn't think you'd refuse me after
saying so often that you'd share your
last dollar with me-
And l will; but I'm not down to
my last dollar yet"
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31
Heauy Loss From Hog Cholera

A matter of vital interest to every citizen of Arkansas, and one which affects the prosperi- ty of the state, is the campaign now being waged against the devastating spread of hog cholera.
 It is estimated that 20,000,- GOO pounds of pork has been lost in Arkansas during the past year by hog cholera. At present prices, this represents Ia loss of two million dollars.
 An effort is beng made by Dean J. H. Miller and the U. s. agricultural extension forces in Arkansas to enlist the coop eration of every farmer in the state to exterminate hog chol- era, just a5 the cattle tick is being eradicated by persistent effort.
 There are some stern facts that must be faced if the state is to make the proper progress. The people must cease to de- ceiye themselves with the con- ceit that We are ahead of ev- erybody in everything We have long journeys to make yet along several important high ways and the sooner we realize it, the better will 1t be for us. For instance, Arkansas ranks 22nd in hog production, and our hogs average only 75 pounds, whereas those of Iowa average 200. That Arkansas can produce superior hogs is demonstrated by the exhibits at county fairs and the results achieved everywhere by pro- gressive swine growers.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31
NOTICE

am pleased to announce to the young men and women of Independence county that 1 am authorized 10 appoint 16 stu dents as beneficiaries in the University of Arkansas at Fay etteville. These appointments entitle the holder to free tui- ton for four years.
 The University is state supported institution, main tained by the taxpayers of Ar kansas for the benefit of the young people of the state. In addition to the usual literary and classical courses offered in colleges, 1t comprises, as a part of it's organization, the state College of Agriculture and the State College of Engi- |neering, and is the only institu- ton in the state giving com plete college courses and de- grees in these important in dustrial subjects.
 The University has also a School of Edu ation. whose graduates receive diplomas entitling them to teach ir the public schools for life.
 For the young ladies there are complete courses in do- mestie science and art. Gradu- ates of these courses are in great demand as teachers and as county agents in canning club and home economics work.
 For admission to the Univer- sity as an unconditioned stu dent, one must be a highschoo graduate. Those who do not live in towns having high schools may obtain appoint ments and enter the University Training High School, where they may prepare themselves for the freshman class.
 Complete information about the University may be obtain cd by addressing the President or Registar at Fayetteville.
 T. M. WALDRIP. County Judge.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31
Y xz Y 2 ' ' 2 ' ' ' 2 Y MT. CARMEL U ' z# Z E ' xR 7 . 7 ; U

Mt. Carmel, Aug. 30.-ReN. Sade closed the meeting at this place Thursday night and re- turned home.
 Rev. J. B. Lashlee and wife spent Sunday at W. J. Coop CTS.
 Cotton is opening fast and farmers are getting busy these cool days.
 Tom Gibson and Luther Dugger made a business trip to Newark Saturday.
 J. H. Shipman has sold his farm here and will move his family to Leslie soon.
 Quite a number are attend ing church at Mt. Zion this week.
 Mrs. Nan Watt of Newark spent Sunday at ". A. Troy's
 Mrs. Addie Canady made 2 business trip to Magness Tues day.
 Miss Pearl Robinson of neal Oak Grove spent the past week here visiting her brother, Jin Robinson, and family.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31
FOR SALE BY THE NEWARK DRoG 1o.

Breathes there a man with soul so dead, who never to him. self hath said, My trade of late is getting bad; I'll try an- other 8-inch ad"?If such there be. go mark him well; for him no bank account shall swell, no angels watch the Golden Stair, to welcome home the Million aire. The man who never asks for trade, by local line or ad displayed, cares more for rest than worldly gain, and patron age but gives him pain. Tread lightly friends; let no rude sound, disturb his solitude pro- found. Here let him live in calm repose. unsought except by men he owes. And when he dies, go plant him deep. that naught may break his dream less sleep, where no rude clam or may dispel the quiet that he loved so well. And when the
 world may know it's loss, place on his grave q wreath of moss 1; and on the stone above," Here lies chump who wouldn't ad- vertise. ."-Ex.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31

The eyes of the people ofthe State are upon the State Uni versity and the sentiment in fa- vor of it's removal to some cen- tral point is steadily growing. It will have 10 show better and more satisfactory results dur ing the coming term or the movement will result in it's re- moyal. The taxpayers of Ark ansas are entitled to more than they are getting for the money they are spending on this in- stitution.-Monroe County Giti- zen.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31

Act No. 7 is loaded" with quart bottles, six-shooters, au, tomatics, brass knucks, unpaid grocery bills, work-house sen- tences, barefoot children, dis traeted mothers, empty pay en- velopes, befuddled brains anu numerous tombstones. John Barleycorn most respectfully solieits your assistance. It will be appreciated by the distillers and booze vendors.-Para. gould Soliphone.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31

the maximnm license fee that may be charged by any town or city government.
 And then Ben Griffin and his bunch of liars who compose the so-called Local Self Gov ernment League" prate about local self government and let the people rule."
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31
Excuse Us But We Con f Ine the League

The editor of The Journal has received from Ben l.. Grif- fin, the paid hirelinR of the li- quor interests, an invitation to join the so-ealIed Local Self Government League, '' which should be more properly nam ed, 4The Liars League for the Liquor Interests in Arkansas. '
 The membership card was returned to Ben blank, because the postal regulations will not permit us to write what we de- sired to write on the card.
 Ben and his Liars League are the fellows who initiated Act No. 2 for the repeal of the statewide prohibition law, and this is the same Ben who, at the recent State Farmers Union meeting, was sat down on so hard that he was flatten- ed out so thin the wind blew through him.
 We wonder if this gang of liars think they can fool any body in Arkansas?
 This gag they are getting off about focal self govern ment' is the most absurd and inconsistent thing that has been sprung on an unsuspeet- ing public in many years.
 This Liars League poses as the champion of focal self government and yet it is pay ing Ben Griffin a fat salary to travel all over the state and try to influence people 10 vote for a law that will foist upon the state a fostering, corrupt insti- tuition that knows no govern ment and k the worlds worst enemy not only to government. but to industry, morality, pro- gress and civilization.
 This Liars League poses as the champion of local self gov ernment and yet it expects to bring thousands of dollars of outside money into the state to influence the riff raff element. who pay no taxes and contri- bute nothing to the support of any governmental to vote for the repeal of the statewide prohi- bition law, and thus open into every community of Arkansas the flood gates of the breweries that are located in other states.
 And yet this gang of liars prate about "local self govern ment. :"
 A casual reading of Act No. 2 will convince any man that this gang is very inconsistent in their cry of Let the people rule.
 For instance, ii Act No. 2 isl adopted, no matter if lndepen- dence county votes against the
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31

Judge Hughes is still travel ing over the country having a good time sight seeing and meeting the people and show ing them how he parts his whiskers. Nobody seems to take him seriously however, Stephens News.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

For Governor
 CHAS. H. BROUGH For Congressman--
 W. A. OLDFIELD For Circuit Judge
 DENE H. COLEMAN For Prosecuting Attorney
 EARLE CASEY For Representative
 JAS. K. YORK
 S. A. MOORE For County Judge
 zzazazmszzaugzaa For Sheriff.
 LAWRENCE RUDDELI For Circuit Clerk
 E. F. ADAMS For County Clerk
 E. K. HOOPER For Tax Collector
 s. D. LINDSEY For Tax Assessor
 GEORGE w. WYATT For County Treasurer
 w. k. WESTBROOK For Surveyor
 J. P. MILES For Coroner
 A. k. TUNSTALL
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31

Small farm of 10 acres. Con- |veniently located in edge of town, for sale at a bargain. Good three room house and small orchard. All under fence. Will accept good young stock as part payment andmake easy terms on balance. Newark Real Estate Go.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31

More hogs, cattle, sheep and chickens in Independenceco coun- ty will help wonderfully to- ward solving the problem of the high cost of living.
The Newark journal., 1916-08-31

Independence county crops this year are going to make tn, barns, cribs and freight ears bulge. And with cotton worth $100 a bale the farmers are going to enjoy some real, genL- inc Democratic prosperity.