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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-30


w. B. Dawson was Rich Hill
visitor Monday.
Major Sam Walls, of Adrian,
was business visitor to this city
Monday.
JIG. Nafus, the west side under
taker, has purchased a fine new
funeral car.
John C. Hayes was down from
Kansas City one day last week
on business trip.
Wanted-More people to try us
on groceries, McCoflough's Gro
Gerry, N. Main st. 1o-z'
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-30

Meetings to Begin at the Christian
Church April 4.
The Church .Chautauqua will
begin at the Christian church in
this city on Tuesday evening,
April 4, and will be opened by
Rev. A. r. Liverett of Jefferson
City. He is chaplain Of the Mis-
souri, State Senate and has had a
marked success as q Chautauqua
manager and lecturer. The ac-
companying picture ID q good
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-30
Black & Arnold Clothing Co.

Black & Arnold Clothing Co.
J. B. Rand was a Rich Hill visit
or Saturday.
Spring goods are arriving
Trade here, Black & Arnold.
Not shown till Friday then yor
will see it in Welton' windows.
r. G. Robinson visited friends
in Rich Hill one day the first OF
the week.
Born Monday afternoon to Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Welton, a fine
daughter.
j. S. Taylor of Shawnee was in
the city Tuesday en- route to Eos.
ter on a business trip.
Nate Hart came in from Kan
sas City Tuesday to spend few
days visiting old friends.
Chas. E. Scott, of Paola, Kas.,
is in the city visiting his mother,
Mrs. B. f. Scott, and sister Mrs
j. r. Smith.
Mrs. Lee Shelton and little SON.
Hall, of Foster, were in the city
Tuesday visiting Squire and Mrs
j. w. Darby. . W
John Coleman, of the Denton
Coleman Company, was business
visitor to Henry county one day
the last Of the week.
H. d.. Chambers of East Boone
township was in the city Tuesday
calling on the boys in the interest
of his candidacy for sheriff.
w. d. Vandiver of st. Louis, is
out with a statement" in which he
withdraws from the race for the
Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor.
The Monday evening club was
delightfully."- entertained Monday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Denton at their home on West Ft.
Scott street.
Your eyes will stand out when
you see what is in Welton's win
dows Friday and the prices are
astonishing-only $50 pieces so
pick what you want in a hurry.
TO the mothers I'VE have a
special price of $500 on boy s
spring suit and include one extra
pair pants, cap and belt to match
suit. See them, Black & Arnold.
Watch our windows Friday, we
will spring a surprise on you.
Something new that has never
been shown in Butler and will be
sold at popular prices, Welton
Jly. Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Sturgeon
and little son, Robert, left Satur-
day for Half Way, Oregon, where
they will make their future home.
They ordered The Times to follow
them to their new home.
Don't forget Friday we will
show something that has never
been in this town before-just.
shown in the cities now-prices
from Is cts to $3.50. Come early
and pick your choice. Welton
Jly. Co.
Next Monday the Electric The
atre will present that great
Broadway feature "The Primrose
PATH" showing the gay life OF
The artists studio.
Col. and Mrs. Harlan Porter
ind little daughter, Elizabeth,
If western Bates, were in the city
Mrs. Porter was on
j shopping trip and the Colonel
vas Just taking in the sights.
u. p. Patterson of Jefferson
City was in the city Thursday Of
ast week. Mr.. Patterson is max
~ 1 trip in the interest Of Jas.
aouchin, candidate for the Demo-
aatic nomination for governor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-03-30
Notice to Patrons of Butler NUM-
cipal Light Plant.

All flat rate fans must be con-
nected to meter circuit. If you
desire fan circuit have your fans
connected early.
- 1t. j. l.. Fisher, Sup't.
Iron County register., 1916-10-05
sumers which he promptly sends to
any address if application is made.
The Stamp Act is Repealed.

The stamp act, which has been in
effect since November 1, 1914, was
abolished by congress when the gen.
eral revenue bill was passed just be-
fore congress adjourned last week.
The emergency clause in the bill
made this provision effective at once
and there is rejoicing among the
business men who were forced to pay
the tax.
Under the repeal no tax will be paid
in the future on the two departmental
shedules SAP and "B." Hereafter
when you send telegram it won't
be necessary to pay the internal
revenue tax of 1 cent on your mes
sage, and the same will hold true in
the case of long distance telephone
messages. The local telephone ex-
change will no longer collect 1 cent
extra from you every time you talk
over the long distance line.
The repeal of schedule "A" abol-
ishes all taxes on notes, certificates
of stock, bills of lading, bonds, con-
veyances and deeds, insurance poll
cies, power Of attorney, telephone
and telegraph messages.
Cosmetics, perfumes and all other
toilet articles and chewing gum were
contained in schedule "B" and here
after they will be without the revenue
stamps.
The war tax on such articles as
contained in the two schedules was
effective November 1 1914, the bill
having been passed by congress and
approved on October % of the same
year. Under its provisions the tax
was to extend over period of IL
months, expiring automatically on
December 81, 1915, but at that time
congress extended 1t to embrace the
ensuing year.
Under the emergency bill signed by
President Wilson Friday approx
mately S2O0,0O0,0 900 will be gained by
the government. It provides for in
come Inheritance, munitions, cor
poration stock, liquor and miscella-
neous revenue taxes.
Iron County register., 1916-10-05

Quoted in this State, he, in very
short period of time, had forcibly
brought to the attention of the people
this added value of the parcel post
service.
The interest aroused was unusual in
extent and indicated that the plan
from the start was to be a success.
The news items furnished by Post
master Selph were published in hun
dreds of Missouri newspapers and
copied in newspapers and magazines
from coast to coast.
AS result of this effective cam
paign of publicity, the shipments OF
produce by United States Parcel Post
have grown from month to month un-
til in st. Louis alone, from 250,000 to
100000 packages of perishable matter
are handled annually.
The producer and consumer have
been brought into closer touch with
fuller understanding and appreciation
of the value of cooperation. Ship
pers have been instructed in the man
ner of packing and through the con-
stant vigilance on the part of Post
master Selph, employees are handling
packages with greater care so that
complaints have been reduced to a
minimum.
The objection to the parcel post
system that was formerly raised by
many merchants throughout the coun-
try has practically been removed as
the merchants have become more ac-
quainted with the real purpose of the
service. No effort has been spared
by Postmaster Selph to make it plain
to them that it was the intention OF
the EARN and Table" plan to assist
all classes of business as we'll as the
farm; that while the producer ships
his products to the city, he receive 8
cash in return which he spends with
his local merchant and instead of tax
ing money out of the community 1t
increases the supply of actual cash.
1t is also found that in numerous in
stances producers are now shipping
to the city by United States Parcel
Post great many Of their farm
products which, for lack of ready
local market, would actually be vast
ed, so that the "Farm to Table" plan
serves a many-fold purpose by pro
viding the farmer with a ready cash
market who in turn supplies his vari
GUS wants at the store of his local
merchant to whom he gives this cash
in return and 1t blesses the homes OF
the city consumers by having deliver
ed at their door the best that the land
affords,
Postmaster Selph has prepared
classified lists OF producers and con-
Iron County register., 1916-10-05
Downward Course
Fast Being Realized by Ironton People.
A little hackacha at first.

A little backache at first.
Daily increasing till the back is
lame and weak.
Urinary disorders may quickly fol-
low.
Dropsy and often Bright's disease.
This frequently is the downward
course of kidney ills.
Don't take this course. Follow the
advice of an Irontion citizen.
Mrs. M. J. Harris, Second St., Iron
ton, says: "My kidneys caused me
much suffering and my back ached
and spained. I conld hardly do my
work and felt all run down. My kid
neys were irregular in action, too.
Finally I used Doan's Kidney Pills
that I got from the Arcadia Valley
Drug Co., and they strengthed my
back, ridding me of all symptoms of
kidney complaint. I was benefited
in every way and in return gladly
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills to
Others"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney .Pills-the same that
Mrs. Harris had. Foster -Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Iron County register., 1916-10-05
Dividends Twice its Earnings Paid by
Bankers Trust.
IRON St. Louis post-Dispatch.

A remarkable showing of the boost
ing of valuations of Bankers Trust
90. stock on the market by the pay
ment OF nearly 81 100000 in dividends
in an S-year period when the net
earnings of the company were less
than $3.50, 900, is contained in an audit
of the company's books, prepared by
Harry G. Ambrose, an expert ac-
countant. Ambrose has been sum-
moned before the Federal Grand Jury,
which yesterday began an inquiry in
to Bankers Trust management.
A compilation prepared by Am
brose shows that in 1906 Bankers
Trust stock was selling at $3.50 q
share and that by 1914 it had advanc-
ed on the market to 1895, although in
only one year in that period had it's
net earnings been as much as was
paid out in dividends and although
the bills payable of the company had
been increased from $550,O00 to ST.
513,397. SO.
To secure this indebtedness the
company by 1914 had pledged more
than 100000 of its assets and hav-
ing virtually all its assets pledged,
could borrow no more money.
Unable to borrow money, 1t could
not pay dividends, it's stock declined
rapidly until 1t went as low as 800 a
share, its quoted price when receiv-
or was appointed.
The audit that Ambrose is prepared
to show the Federal grand jury,
which is seeking to determine whether
there Is basis for criminal charges
against any of those in control of the
affairs of the company prior to it's
collapse, divides the business of the
company into eight periods, as fol-
lows:
In the first period, December 8,
1905, to February 2, 1907, the net earn
ings amounted to only $36,723.90, but
S74,925 was paid individends, $3S, ,201, 10
more than was earned The bills
payable amounted to $550,000, and
the stock was quoted at $3.50 a share.
Between February IL, 1907, and Feb
ruary 8, 1908, the net earnings we're
$83, 3,712 90, and OF this CSC, 900 was paid
out In dividends, this being the only
period in which the earnings we're as
great as the dividends paid. The bills
payable, however, we're increased
by S130,000, reaching S680,000. The
stock went up to $16260.
From February Z, 1908, to January
80, 1909, the earnings we're only $40,-
233,20, but dividends amounting to
Iron County register., 1916-10-05

$1S0,000, were paid, $139, ,666.71 more
than was earned. The bills payable
increased nearly $4,000, reaching
$729,748.29. The big dividends paid
sent the stock up to $175.
From January 81, 1909, to February
5, 1910, the earnings were $139, 1862. OF,
and dividends paid amounted to $780,
900, or $40, ,047 SO more than was earn
ed. In this period the bills payable
were reduced to S647 500. The SEEM
ing prosperity of the company, as
evidenced by the huge dividends paid,
sent the stock to 1912 share.
From February 6, 1910, to January
II, 1911, the earnings dropped to $685.
91O. 81, but the dividends remained at
high figure, 100000 being paid out
to shareholders, $91, ,O89. .03 more than
was earned. Again the stock climbed,
reaching 1926. Also the bills payable
increased, this time nearly 100000,
reaching total of 81 ,022, ,147. S6.
From January Is, 1911, to February
20, 1912, the earnings were $3.50, 1892. 80
and $240,000 was paid in dividends,
$109, ,677.70 more than was earned.
The stock went to $270. The bills
payable were decreased to $972,000.
From February 81, 1912, to February
4, 1918, the earnings were $114, ,057 81,
and the dividends paid were $240, 900,
or S125, ,942 36 more than was earned
The stock remained at S270. The
bills payable increased to 81 ,259,0
From February 5, 1918, to February
16, 1914, the earnings were only $780,
634 .78, but the enormous dividend OF
$4,000 was paid, sending the stock
up to 1896 ON the market. In paying
this dividend the company increased
its bills more than $3.50, 900, the total
reaching 81 ,513, ,397 .s5
These figures from Ambrose's audit
show that in the eight years the total
net earnings OF the company were
only 1878, 1888, 80, and that 81 ,404, ,926
was paid in dividends, or more thar
twice as much as actually was earned
Iron County register., 1916-10-05

One of the greatest movements in
augurated by Postmaster General AL
bert s. Burleson during his admin
istration in the postal service is the
operation of the "Farm to Table,
plan as initiated by Postmaster Colin
M. Selph OF the st. Louis Post Office.
AS soon as the plan was authorized
Postmaster Selph Immediately as-
sumed personal supervision OF It'll
operations. He at once saw It's great
advantages to both the producer and
consumer and In one of the most re.
markable publicity campaigns con.
Iron County register., 1916-10-05
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY G. CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned have known =. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF CoNMERCE,
Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Advertisement.
Iron County register., 1916-10-05

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. "T" indicates trace of precipi-
tation. w. Fl. DELANo, Observer.
Iron County register., 1916-10-05
Weather Report.

Meteorological Report of Coopera-
tive Observer at Ironton, Iron County,
Mo-, for the week ending Tuesday,
Sept. 26, 1915:
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01
LOCAL ITRMs.

The Unalaklik correspondent O, the Industrial Worker in a lcttcr dated Dec. 20. sends the following
 Charles Wolfe whose non-arrival with the mail from Holy Cross caus- ed considerable anxiety to his friends, was found safe. at tho latter place by Lawrence. He had orders not to leave Holy Cross until an expected arrival of mail, and wait ing for 1t caused Q rumor of his death" A#
 "A wireless is to be installed al Holy Cross next summer, and dur ing the winter when of no use to steamboats, will be transferred to Unalakleet.
 "John Frostland is here ncgotiat- ing with some of the Lapps for the purchase of their herds. A baby IudL uCfClOp anu SOhl' pete with a larger one who knows? It is in the womb of the future."
 "Chas D. Jones acting Road Com missioner conveyed by Louis Brick son arrived here upon the 17tE, and left for St. Michacls the follow ing morning. From thcro they go to Kotlik a village situated at the mouth of the Yukon to inspect a newly staked trail from St. Michaeis to there. They expect to be In Una lakleek Xmas, and Louis Erickso l may then start in on tho double mail run"
 The natives headed by the Mis- sion arc preparing for big blow out Xmas where songs and prayer will ascend to a Heavenly Father Are they to be as futile as the prayers sent up that the European war may cease?"
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01
WE HAVE A NICE

Carpets Vacuum cleaned. See Beebe
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01

Remember the Home-Made Good are always fresh and therefore the Best.
 ROSE CANDY STORE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01
BAD EXPLOSION.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-Thc huge naptha tank of the American Lin- seed Co.'S plant here caught fire and exploded killing six employees and fatally injuring twenty.
 The cause of the fire Is unknown, but the wreck of the great plant is complete. It is estimated that the damage to the works will not be covered by less than two million dollars.
 The plant will be at once re- equipped to meet an ever increas- ing demand for it's products.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01

Fresh salted Peanut and Almonds at the Rose Candy Store.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01
OSBoRRNE QUITS JOB;
 AND PROFESSOR GETS II

SINGSING, Dec. 31.-The Sing Sing reform Warden Osborne is now out of his job. The indictments which have been returned against him will take all his time to work up his defense, so he has quit.
 Today the Governor appointed q former Columbia University profes. sor to take his place. a
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01
FEDERATED CHURCH.

At the Congregational Church Sunday the following services will be held. Rev. John Parsons, pastor
 Il A. M. Bible School and children's service.
 Adult Bible class will study, "Thc Boyhood of Jesus"
 P. M. Christian Endeavor.
 8 P M. Worship and Sermon by pr. John Parsons. Subject. "A Young Mans Dream of Love" a sermon for the New Year.
 At 6:30 P. M. the Holy Commu- nion will be celebrated.
 The public is more than welcome to all the services of the church.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01
|scoTTY ALLAN RETURNS
 SICK FROM FRANCE

MONTREAL, Canada, Dec. 31.--- A. A. Allan of Nome, Alaoka Is rs. turning from France a sick man.
 He left here with a French officer In charge of some dogs which were taken from Nomo to France fo~
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01

field service. Allan's health broke down and he is now returning i'll.
 It is stated that four hundred dogs are now en route from Berkc- 1y. stss
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01

The resignation of Osborne has been expected for some time And it was practically certain he would have to get out when his enemies secured his indictment. Contractors who formerly made big sums in the prison supplies have been fighting him tooth and toe nail
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01

Fresh Stock of everything in our line. Our Beef. Mutton. Pork. Veal and Poultry, is the best that money can buy.
 Call and you will find that our prices are the most reasonable. We also have "a fine stock of Swift's Premium Hams, Bacon and Lard.
 PACIFIC COLD STORAGE co.
 Telephone: White IT,.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01

CHEAP DOG FEED.-Good cooking salmon for 4c. ID at Murphy's. Always in the lead. 7ai
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-01-01
WALL PAPER.

Just received a large Selection of latest designs, at prices lower than ever sold for in Nome. Will be pleased to have you inspect this new Nine. No trouble to show goods. Also Wall Oil Cloth, Paints, Glass, Floor, Lineolium and Furniture Var. nish.
 VIM. STIPEK.
 Phone, Main l71.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-03

RE OF
Every business man knows
that the stability of his business is
measured by recorders.
If customers do not come back,
something is wrong.
But if the most careful buyers
in the field, having tried the goods,
find them satisfactory and come
back for more, the business is
sound.
Advertising may bejudged by
the same sure test.
In 1915 The Saturday Evening
Post carried the equivalent of
1852 full pages Of ADVERTISING
1,143,502 lines.
Of this, 1929 pages, or 971991
lines, came from firms which had
also advertised in the Post the
year before.
These figures mean that:
The Saturday Evening Post
drezO $50 Of its volataape in z0z5
from the same customers that
had bought its SPACE in 1914.
THE CURTIS PUBL
Independence So
The Ladies Home Journal The Satmyda
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06

Board of Aldermen have %canvassed
the returns, counted the ballots, and
have examined the Poll Books, tally
sheets, and the list of ame of the
qualified electors and find the re-
port of the Commissioners above
named is in all respects correct, and,
Whereas, the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen of the City of Macon, Mis-
sissippi, have examined the registra-
ton books of the qualified voters Of
the City of Macon, Mississippi, and
find that there are 224 qualified
electors in said City;
It is therefore declared by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
City of Macon, Mississippi, that the
proposed issue of 100000 of bonds
or other obligations of the City Of
Macon for the purpose of purchas-
ing a municipal building and the i'm
proyement and repair thereof, was
carried by a vote of more than two
thirds, of all the votes cast by the
qualified voters voting in the City Of
Macon, Mississippi.
Now, Therefore, be it hereby or
Z ANlAiJl ny llt mayor anu DOtIu VI
Aldermen of the City of Macon;
First: That the election for the
purpose of qscertaining the sense Of
the qualified electors of said City
upon the question of the issuing Of
bonds or other obligations of the said
City for the purpose of purchasing a
municipal building and the improve
ment and repair thereof, the said
bonds or other obligations of said
City not to exceed 100000. was
carried in favor of the issue of said
bonds or other obligation of said
City.
Second: For reasons that are suf-
fcient to the Mayor and Board of AL
dermen this Ordinance to take effect
and be in force from and after its
passage.
Third: The above Ordinance and
resolution having been previously
reduced to writing was read and con-
sidered by sections at a full and reg
ular meeting of the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen, held on the irst
Tuesday the third day of October,
1916, in the MAYORS office in the
't'SuH' NJ tSSloslppl, ana the
vote on final passage, having been
taken by yea and nay vote was
unanimously carried and adopted,
having first~been voted on by sec
uons, Aldermen Allen, Featherston,
Patty, Patty and Spessard voting
yea and none voting may"
This the Ord day OF October. 1915.
JAS G.. HORTON, Mayor.
] j. ]. SCOTT, Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06

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and renair tbareaf in said Citv re-
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06

Mayor and Board of Aldermen that
the following notice to the qualified
electors Of the municipality was duly
published in the Macon Beacon, a
weekly newspaper published in the
municipality for a period of three
consecutive weeks before the hold
ing OF said election as required by
law, which said notice Is herein be-
low set out in full, and said notice is
copied with a copy Of the affidavit OF
the publisher is annexed to this Or
dinance and made a part thereof and
is hereby required to be copied by
the Clerk as a part Of this Ordin-
ance in the order in which it is an
nexed to same, the original being on
file with the City Clerk. The said
notice being as follows:
Notice of Election. :.
Whereas the Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen have ordered an election
to be held on Monday, the End day
of October, 1916, at the Mayors Of
flee for the purpose Of submitting to
the qualified electors Of the City of
! Macon, the question Of whether or
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