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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31
For Alderman in Fourth Wards
ROBT. L. BOSWELL.

Let's put stop to- this peace talk
Charley Chaplin says he intends to.
play Hamlet when the war ends.
Senator La Folletter is not standing
back for any leap year demonstra-
tons from the 1916 nomination.
No matter what form of government
China seeks to adopt, the result is al
together informal.
Trouble about peace in Mexico is
that all those generals would have
to go to work.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31

All this tanning the spark of form
er Governor Folks availability as a
candidate for Governor again is not
setting the political woods afire that
we can observe, though Mr. Vandiver
did run to cover. He has done that
before. But if the Democratic party
Of this State were really wandering
around athirst in the wilderness of
doubt without Moses to lead it.,
former experience would hardly in
spire it to turn to Joe Folk to bring
waetr out of the rock.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31
POLITICAL REFLECTIONS

Political parties are founded on
certain defined principles of govern
ment and economic questions of pub
lie polity, but these are seldom can
didly discussed in our political cam
paigns. The twisting of facts, sup
pressions Of half the truths or more,
appeals to prejudices and selfish inter-
ests, claims of superior virtue, whole
sale recklessness of statement and the
personal element, enter most largely
into our campaigns, alike by candi-
dates, public speakers and newspa-
pers. Candid and square discussions
of real issues are the exception, rath-
er than the rule as they should be.
The dominating purpose of all our po-
litical campaigns is, on the face, an eff
fort of the Gins" to stay in and of the
"outs" to get in. Then back of this
stand shrewd, calculating, far-seeing
big interests seeking to obtain spe-
cial privileges and advantages in COM
merce, trade and manufacture, ready
to use whichever political party or
all whose chosen representatives will
turn pregnant ear to their specious
arguments. ...
Every good American citizen is by
inheritance politician. 1t is to his
own as well as his country's interest
that he should be and that he should
educate himself to vote intelligently.
But with all the confusing elements
entering into our political campaigns,
in which questions and issues of real
concern and portent are SO beclouded
as to be really lost sight of, il is no
easy matter for him to grasp and
keep an intelligent hold on the stu
alton. Yet as a voter that is what
he is expected to do, and it is really
a wonder that in the aggregate he
votes as understandingly as he does.
This is doubtless due to the fact
that, whatever the shortcomings of
some of our public leaders and repre-
sentatiyes, those who succeed to plac-
es of honor and trust in the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial depart
ments of government, are largely men
whose predominating characteristics
are honesty, patriotism and faithful
ness to fundamental partisan princi-
pies; and wherever evils in any de-
partments approach the border of fla
grancy, there are always some of
them ready to remedy the evil and
arouse public opinion to their dam
ger. Thus, the voter who, relying on
the cardinal principles Of his party
and the average honesty of mankind,
continues to "yote 'er straight" is
not so blind to his interests as the al
legged independent, who would vote
for men alone whom he cannot intel
ligently know in preference to an or
ganized party Of defined principles,
would have you believe.
But it would be a refreshing and
wholesome experience to have our
conducted on frank, can
lid, courteous discussion of differing
and policies, with all ele-
nents of evasion, deception and spe-
sious pleadings eliminated. And
What an education it would be for
he whole country!
However, we are not looking for
/ political millennium; we must make
he best of what we have and go on
Toting for and with the party whose
ardinal principles and grasp Of the
ssues of the day are in harmony
With our own. Woodrow Wilson is
Meeting the requirements splendidly.
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31

Mr.. Folk was in st. Louis, and the
talk of his probable candidacy for
Governor was revived, on the eve of
Mr.. Vandiver's withdrawal from the
race. 1t looks like more than mere
coincidence.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31

crease of about 10000 over the total
proposed in the House measure. 1t
also provides for Federal volunteer
force with a maximum strength of
100000 and federalized national
guard of 100000 men.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31

The State Progressive Convention
to elect delegates to the National
Convention will meet in Kansas City
next Monday. The National Pro-
gressive Convention will meet in Chi
cago June 7th, at the same time as
the National Republican Convention.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31

Yandiver has quit again. He's GER
tainly acquiring quite reputation as
a "quitter." But it could have been
done more gracefully.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31
Announcements

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of the following for nomi-
nation for the Office and by the party
named at the General Primary to be
held on Tuesday, August l, 1916:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-03-31
For County Judge First Districts
w. A. MITCHELL.
W. ]. HOBBS
of Bonnie Terre.
CITY OFFICES.

We are authorized to announce the
following for nomination for office in
the City of Pennington, which cleo
ton will be held on the first Tuesday
in April (the 4th);
For City Collector:
A. C. BOYD.
OSCAR L. HALLE.
For Alderman, LIST Ward.
GUS SCHLIESSER.
For Alderman, End Ward.
BARRY PHILLIPS
For Alderman, 3rd Ward:
JOHN MOORE.
For Alderman in Fourth Wards
ROBT. L. BOSWELL.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21
AS Bread Goes Up

As far fetched as it may seem to be, we are
willing 10 stake our reputation a prophet
upon the statement that the rise in the price OF
bread. or the reduction OF the size OF the loaf
and the enlargement Of the diameter Of the
hole in the doughnut. Is due 70 stimusts pro
Ally sentiment in America nightly.
When Turkey entered the war We mentioned
that. sooner or later We far away Americans
would feel the stoppage Of the supply Of Russian
wheat. We are feeling II now. in dollars and
cents and in queer sensations al the pit Of our
stomachs
Sentiment OF the heart and sentiment OF the
head both give way TO sentiment Of the stomach
When man gets 40 hungry that he il impelled
to steal. he doesn't care very much whether he
robs friend an enemy. About the time
bread takes another jump as IL must eventually
do, many OF us ever here are going 70 pull awful
hard for the thing which viii restore 10 Us the
good old, fullszed, five cent loaf. Which will
be victory FOR the Allies In the Balkans Thus
We are in line 70 have our sympatbies forced
for the first tine since the war began by the
action Of the bakers and, funny thing. most
Of those bakers are Geruan.Americans.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21
PROFIT FROM EXPERIENCE
n. AODNGTON TT
of

Otter we hear ii said that expert
ence IS the greatest teacher. This
is perfectly true But II IS true, too.
that experience has many backward
pupils.
The laggards in the school Of eX-
perience are those who can not o.
will not reason from cause TO et-
feet. and make personal application
OF the results OF their reasoning.
These are two different things
Many persons proit from experience
10 the extent OF recognizing inluyi-
Gus or helpful causes
Blu; the same persons. in far TOO
many cases, negligently or stubborn
ly refuse to apply for their own ben
eft what they have learned.
Here is a simple illustration. m'ich
10 the point
John Jones. oYerheated, gees OUT.
doors CT a wet day, dressed IN thin
clothes, and failing TO put rubbers
over his leaky shoes.
The next day ne 10 down Will a
cold. He does not dispute that
there is a close connection between
his cold aud his failure TO wear
clothing suitable 20 the weather.
He RECEIVERS and blithely resumes
his daily work A month or &C later
another dowrpour occurs.
he remembers the experience that
befeIl him before But he is in a
hurry. He does not want 20 take
the time necessary 10 put or heavier
clothing. 10 hunt for rubbers which
he has mislaid
Il guets III take a chance" he
says
This time IL is not a cold but pneu-
monia that lays MIN low And few
days afterward his friends ore re-
marking. How natural he looks
Thousands OF men and women be-
have n the foolish way John Jones
did.
They have been warned by expert
ence not 10 endanger their health
by certain forms OF csrelessress.
certain bad habits. But they contin-
ue 70 mismanAge their lives In the
same old way
They have had heart symptoms
after running for a street car. They
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21

still run for street cars.
They have hac an attack OF acute
indigestion after an alcch olic spree.
They go on finding Joy In alcoholic
sprees.
Their automobile has skilled. has
ALMOST overturned. rounding slip
perry corner az high speed They
persist IN driving their car as though
it were out Of the question to take
corners slowly
Some Of them are lucky. More OF
them are not. Dlssster finally
comes, simply because they refuse 20
take 20 heart the lessons Of expert.
ence.
II Is the same in business life
Every day men have experiences
teaching them the supreme value OF
such virtues "a honesty. pronptness.
tact, industry.
Many men proht from these 70 the
.atteniug of their bank accoJont and
the increased welfare OF The little
family dependent or them
But many others are either blind
TO the Lessons Of business experience
or wilfui,y Indifferent 20 them. They
persist in tricky. dilatory, irritating
or law business ways
Failure is their ultimate punish.
rqeqt, no matter how great may be
their natural talents
Every man, in fine. Fto would
rise in the world, who would become
and remain happy and healthy, must
make himself a willing. eager PUP Il
In the great school OF experience.
Everything that happens 20 him
should have a lesson for him He
should make !, point 70 study these
lessons systematically.
Let him study them as child
studies his homework--ln the quiet
~ his room.
Every evening, shortly before he
goes % bed, let him mentally review
the day happenings
II the day has been a successful
one let him ask himself Just
Why II has been successful II II has
had u1toward incidents. let him ask
what these should teach him
Then. having learned. let him act
accordingly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21
Pointed Paragraphs

ALSO the path OF duty leads 70 ultl.
mate happiness.
Coartship IL the juicy grape and
marriage IL the appendicitis? Ger.
taiHly not
Just now the closed season for
coal chuting IA beginning TO open.
The Nife OF a lazy man always
thinks that other people misunder-
stand HIM
Being good IL very monotonous II
It shuts on our innocent amuse-
men,s
Luckily for the best nan AZ a wed
ding that he's content with second
place.
II takes man 70 explain things to
a woman that he doesn't understand
himself
A man is as old as he looks. but a
woman Is seldom as young AZ she
thinks she looks.
There's something wrong with the
email boy who isn't the victim OF a
chronic case OF hunger.
Ever notice how few people there
are present when any one happens
to say something nice about you?
\ successful nnancier Is n man
Who can separate other men from
their money without the aid OF A
handbag.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21
The Daily Reminder
ropAY,s ANNIyERsAR,Es.

t7S4-Francis Hopkinson. one of
The New Jersey signers OF tho
Philadelphia Died there, May .. 1871,
l57l-Massscre OF Gen. Anthony
Waynes troops by to,co OF British
and Hessiang near Paon Pa.
poet, dlcd IN New York city Horn
there. Aug :. 1875
lssl-The central American states
declared their independencs.
author Of the waverly novels, died
al Ahhotstord. Born In Edinburgh,
isso%Prince OF wales (King Ed
ward VIII arrived At Detroit from
Canada 20 begin his tour OF the
United states
isSs--pirect tsiesraphie sommuni;
cation between the United states and
Brazil. BY way OF Central America,
was inaugurated with q message OF
greeting from President Arthur to
the Emperor.
iSsiIThe United states. Great
Britain. France and Germany agreed
10 enforce the protection or foreign
ers In China.
crowned at Belgrade
laoa--Dr Cook. claimant 20 the
discovery OF the North Pole. was
welcomed on his arrival in New
i9il-Recirrocity with the United
states was defeated in the Canadian
Parliamentary elections.
ONE YEAR AGO TO-DAY IN THE
WAN
Petrograd reported success OF the
Russian retreat from wilma
French canuonade damaged Teu-
tor lines al the elbow Of the battle
front north % Paris
British government ordered big
gest war budget ever known, and
proposed extensive tax scheme.
sweepine away free trade theory.
ropAl's BIRrHDAYs..
~ q wells. EnElands famous
novelist who l. TO tour the United
States next spring. born at Bromley
kcnt 50 years ago today
Rrigad ter General Sir Philip chst-
wode the nrst British officer 10 he
mentioned for distinruished service
in the. present war. born ~ years
ago TODAY
writer and librarian 81 the House OF
Ioris, horn In London. a. years ago
today
Charles Hawtrey. leading actor
known IN America, born ~ Elton, So
wears ago today,
samuel Rea. president OF IN.
p'ssnnsyl aniS railroad: born a. Hoi-
Henry /. stimson. secretary o,
wsr w The Taft cabinet. born in New
York city. - years ago today
Fed iackson anthor, % the sac
~ PItts hurEh. 20 years ago today
Clark Howell. Atlanta newspa per
editor and Democratic leader. born
In B1rrwrll county. Z c. 81 years
aEo today
George ? Burgess representative
Ir congress OF the Ninth TEXAS dis
'~'Ct. born IN Wharton county. Texas
81 years aEo today
James : Davenport. representa-
five "a con gress u the First Okla
hema strict born near Gaylssyille,
Ala. 5- years aEo today
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21
And Some Wonder Why
Women Want the Ballot

Penorts from Montana and South Dakota. two
OF the seven states which will submit the Dues
ton OF prohibition to the voters In November.
are 10 the effect that many liquor dealers or
those states are getting rid OF their business IN
any way that they can. believing that the states
will go dry.
lust come from Montana and South Dakota that
in the former especially. some OF the towns are
filled nightly with intoxicated men. ROAMING lne
streets, that all the vices which usually accom-
pany this condition OF things are rampant ana
that Il is unsafe for any respectable woman 70
be out after dark
60 terribly has the saloon operated against the
Industries OF the state and The safety OF us cru
zens, the inhabitants are almost unanimous IN
their desire for prohibition and are working
energetically toward Its success
These same persons tell us that In Seattle the
breweries are converted into milk depots; That
all sorts OF reforms being insttuteo' tnat
the river front has been converted INTO munlcl
pal park most OF the property having oeen gwen
by the owners: that there II a municlpai market
where the farmer pays but i've cents uay TOT
a stand; that any persons engaged in business
where food Ia handled must pass physicai er
animation: that there municipal bath houses
in accessible places; municipal golf INKS; num-
cipal electric lighting and that STRONG senso
OF civic responsibility prevails.
The fact that most OF this came about since
the women Of Washington received the iran
chise may or may not be Significant
II In we'll known, however that the women
voters recalled Mayor Gill.
In Montana, where women were enfranchiseu
only last November. they are working on Dill
TO insure support OF the ilegitimate chiio' mat
tar already settled I'm Norway where the father
IL responsible for the support OF all his children
whether born In or out OF wedlock.
The Montana women declare that there are 70
be no more illegitimate children but, rather'
illegitlmate fathers.
n 10 still legally possible In six states Tor
father 10 will away his children at his pleasure,
even though the mother is In every way worthy,
and II Ia only in 10 states that fathers and moth
ers are legally the equal guardians OF their chill.
dren.
In one state father is still given the royal
prerogativc of willing away his unborn child IL
he desires.
And some people wonder that women want
the BALLOT
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21

weather comes along increase II.
When YOU leave a heated room 10
60 into the open air, protect your
body by additional clothing II on
the other hand, you do not care 20
wear extrn outer wraps. then reduce
your amount OF clothing Ehen enter.
ing hot room. Let your clothing.
However. be loose and OF a texture
that vlll freely admit Of a olrcula-
ton Of air about your body at all
times
About the best prescription for the
prevention % colds Is frequent doses
OF the two elements, air and water.
Live IN the open air az much az pos.
si5le ard keep your body clean and
toned up by frequent bathing and
you will not be very likely "a catch"
cold.
Comparatively few colds lead IN
consumption. but as every cold weak
ems the system and makes the Der.
son mere liable 10 other diseases.
end particularly 10 consumption.
every cold should be closely watch.
Cd.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21

is the big thing that is going TO be con-
sidered and discussed in Grand Rapids,
and this is what His Eminence, James
Cardinal Gibbons one of the oldest and
best beloved priests of the Catholic
church has written about II:
We all feel that there Is need Of aHording bet
ter means OF recreation for the children, espe
cially those who live in the crowded districts OF
the large cities.
being brought about b. the Playground and
Recreation Association OF America.
We hope that there work Will meet with hearty
approval and cooperation, and that the needs
Of the youth OF the couatry in this respect viii
be attended 20. not merely with an idea or piac
ing amusement IN their way, but with the IN
tentton OF properly developing their physical
and moral powers so that the resultant vail De-
citizen Of whom the country may be proud.
Secretary Of War Newton D. Baker,
has also signed letters 10 great many
people throughout the country earnestly
urgent attendance upon the Recreation
Congress and explaining that: The war
departnent is interested in building up
American life, citizenship. and the hui
manly useful powers appropriate 10 peace
even more than war
Secretary Baker quotes George Eliots
saying Important as il is 70 organize
and direct the industry of the world, 1t Is
more important 10 organize and direct the
LEISURE of the world"
The secretary also quotes Maeterinck:
What use will humanity make OF his leisure
on is employment may be said 20 depend the
whole destiny OF man. II il the way that hours
OF freedom (leisurel are spent that determines
as much as war or labor the moral worth OF a
nation
At this recreation congress there will
be assembled all the available experience
in the organization Of leisure-through
Fairgrounds. physical education. the
wider use of schools, the larger human
usefulness of parks, the promotion OF
popular games, sports, dramatics, pa
geants. and thru all the recreational
activities which develop health, vigor.
team play, and good citizenship.
1t is important that all the cities,
towns, and rural communities OF Amer
lea should be well represented at this
Recreation Congress of PUBLIC-SPIRIT-
ED MEN AND WOMEN.
Do you think you can make it?
Or will you be ''too busy"
The invitation is to "PUBLIC-SPIRIT-
ED" men and women.
Note that
And the matter at issue is the chang
ing of leisure hours from liabilities to
assets
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21
A Poem a Day
THE FITTING.


The old FOLK yowed they would keep
me from my love
They s1 3. N need be. WI the stick
q the broom
They barred the gate in the garden
vail 80 fast
That none m Kht enter till the Day
a. Doom.
soft In The morning my true love
tossed hts pledge
sweet fr me- - fragrance OF apples
on tho hoUEh
10 laughed IN my bosom while the
old folk Knocked
Where iu the wide world Is your
true lover now7'
SOFT in the noontids 7 tossed by an
Sw~r far.
sweet 20 him IS flowers that fall
from yDnder lime
And heard how ne laughed through
Granny m the wall
When thnv raff What's keepir'
him this long. lonE time -
SOFT In tho darkness We held each
other close
How I'D we and our way TO nit-
t,ng all 20 SOON
Who but tho old folk would snore
tiil break o. day
Wher the Good Folk are calling
meath tho sickle noon
Anne " Young
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-09-21
Let the People
Rule-and Write
Scientist Replies TO siuy sunday

Scientist Replies 10 Billy Sunday
! 0 the Editor Of The Times;
The Monday issue Of The Times
contains an account OF q sermon by
Billy" Sunday copyrighted by Wi
liam A. Sunday wherein that gen
tleman. in an endeayor 20 "wallCp
Christian Science. makes some very
erroneous. misleading and untrue
statements concerning a subject OF
which he seems 70 know little or
nothing.
Because the gentleman falls 70
understand the teachings Of Chris
tian Science as 20 matter. which. e.
I should be noted. are in strict accord
with the Bible, should not give cause
for untempered criticism InasmGCh
as oW critic has failed 70 give US
his concept OF what matter Il Ne
assume he accepts the dictum OF
the natural scientists on this point
However, the latter have practically
done away with matter In their *
PLANTATION thereof and in turn have
left nothing 20 take lis place while
Christian Science explains matter for
what Il really Is. n false mental con
cept. and In It's place gives US a uni
verse, including man, created by
God, spiritual. perfect and eternal
subject only 10 the laws OF a loving
Father and untouched and unsul.
lied by the inharmonies o. a social
cd material creation.
Christian Science does not say
that mankind is never sick bUt FOL
lows The examples and teachings Of
he Master In overcoming sickness
and sin as He taught they should DO
overcome, by recognizing man
Cod-gven right 70 freedom from all
that Is unlike Him and by a full un.
derstanding that man created ~
the Image and likeness OF God
Spirit IL neither sick nor SHINING.
Christian Science teaches. as Je.
sus taught. that death il an enemy
70 be overcome sooner or later as
Jesus overcame death for Himself
and for others, and on the same ba
sis that he healed the sick and sin.
ming
Christian Science does not teach
that man is non-eKistent with God"
but teaches that the true man r. GO.
existent and co-eternal with God.
AZ the Bible teaches. and that the
erroneous concept OF man as created
materially and separate and apart
from God II portrayed In the Scrip
ture. quoted by The critic, whose
days are as grass"
Christian Science believes In and
teaches the immaculate conception
OF Jesus and that Jesus was IN truth
the medium or channel through
which the Christ with It's healing
and saving mission vas manifested
TO mankind
Christian Science teaches that
Judgment IL an hourly experience
and that the necessity for inCessant
prayer is paramount
We do not know how long tho Rev
erend Billy Sunday has been making
Il part OF his duties 70 "1allop"
Christian Science, but the fact thar
the last quarter OF century has
Witnessed the growth OF the Chris
tian Science movement In a degree
never before paralleled IN religious
history. and that this growth has
been with the thinking people 81
all classes. In somewhat significant
". d. FITZPATRICK.
No. 100 Union Trust Building.
Detroit, Sept 10, 1915.