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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-01
GRAZING FEES
 ID BE DOUBLED

Albuquerque, N. M., Nov. 15.- District Forester Redington announc- ed today that on a decision of the Forester it is proposed to make. one third increase in grazing fees effec- tive March l, 1917, on all the National Forests of Arizona and New Mexico. Further yearly increases are to be made until 1919, on and after which double the present rates are to be charged. The proposed increases will apply all over the United States, and have the approval of the Secre- tary of Agriculture, who has set Feb ruary 1, 1917, as the final date for public hearings on the new rates.
 Commenting on the proposed chang es which will affect about $500 stock men in the southwest, the District Forester made the following state ment: One of the leading criticisms of the National Forests is that they are not self-supporting. This change will make them so. It is also often asserted that while timber is sold at competitive market prices, the graz ing privileges of the forests are dis posed of at merely nominal rates.
 It is argued that due to these low rates Forest stockmen have an undue financial advantage over those who must buy or lease outside lands for their stock. This advantage is re- flected in the fact that in sales of Forest stock, where the owner valves his grazing privilege, the buyer often freely pays bonus or premium over and above theS market value Such premiums have often been as high as $1. 50 per head for sheep and $10. co for cattle."
 The present forest rates, based on q AS cent rate per head per year for cat tie, average, according to MT. Reding- ton, about 35 per cent of the rates paid for grazing on similar private lands. The proposed increase will bring them to about 66 per cent of the rates paid on such lands.
 It is pointed out that the increase in forest receipts which will result from higher grazing fees will rebound to the benefit of the state roads and schools. Arizona and New Mexico re- ceive yearly by congressional enact ment 42 per cent of the receipts from the National Forests for roads and schools. Heretofore this fund has amounted to about $170,000. With higher grazing fees, it is expected that the annual percentage accruing to the state will be increased by at least $100,O00.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-01
GALORE TO
 TROOPS ON BORDER

COLUMBUS, N. M, Nov. 2S.- Sixteen thousand pounds of dressed turkey, 2000 pounds of cranberries, 100 boxes of apples and oranges, 1000 pounds of plum pudding and 1000 pounds of candy and other dainties were shipped south today for Thanks giving dinners for the troops of the punitive expedition.
 Thirty three motor trucks, in con- mand of Captain w. F. Herringshaw, conveyed the cargo. The lead trucks
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-01

It looked at first as if the repubi- can votes were going to get the de cision, but those democratic ones cer- tainly stayed with 'em.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-01
ANNOUNCE LOCATION OF FARM
 LOAN BANKS.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The federal farm loan board, which has just re- turned from it's final tour of the coun- try to determine the best location for the establishment of the twelve led eral farm loan banks, today began
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-01

Tucson citizens want a road built from a point four miles south of Brady's Three c ranch to Soldiers camp, in the Catalina mountains. They are willing to put up S20,000 for the improvement, so they have told the board of supervisors in petition.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-01

carried muslin streamers bearing in red letters the words '"The Turkey train," Extra guards boarded the car avan as it departed for the field head quarters.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-01

studying the mass of testimony re- ceived during it's trip.
 Announcement of the selection of the twelve federal districts in which the banks are to be located is expect ed within twenty days.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-01

And so the indulgent old country has set itself up to four more years of Wilson, eh?
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13


Harry Newton unloaded the big
cement mixer yesterday which
will be used to lay the base for
the paving. 1t is larger than any
used here before. Mr.. Newton
plans on starting the eXcavating
on West Erie street Monday and
will start pouring concrete there
in few days. A block of the
curb and gutter has been COM
pleted on Ontario street between
Sixth and Seventh. The brick
will not be laid there at once,
however.
At the annual meeting OF the
fire department last week Chief
Kemper submitted the following
report from April 4, 1915 to April
4, 1916: Number of calls. 24;
value Of property endangered,
S52,8O5; loss of property, ST.
$40; value Of contents, Si3. 3.235 !;
damage to contents, s2,235; total
value of property and contents
endangered, S66,O4O; total loss.
s4,175. This is a pretty good
record for volunteer fire de-
partment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
Whist Party.

Miss Mayme McDcrmOLt OF
Omaha, who has been spending
her vacation here with her par
ents, was the guest of honor last
evening when her sister, Mrs.
Jack Higgins, entertained several
friends at very enjoyable whist
party at her new home on Third
street. The rainy weather pro-
duced no effect on the spirit and
disposition of the guests and fun
and frolic was the order Of the
evening. Three tables of com
parative whist we're played and
when the scores were counted Mr..
Harry Judd and Mrs. Guy Ma
honey were awarded high honors.
Mrs. Rush Lahman, who managed
to win one game during the
evening, was awarded low hon
ors. At midnight the guests were
invited into the dining room
where placed were found at ONT
long table. Mrs. j. f. McDermotl
and Miss Margaret McDermotl
assisted the hostess in serving
the delicious supper in two
courses. Covers We're laid fol
fourteen guests.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13

Nearly every day this office re-
ceives letter from the Bethie-
hem Steel company giving their
side OF the question in regard to
the government apnropriating
100000 for the construction
of a plant to manufacture armor
plate for battleships. OF course
the steel company is against any
such action by the government,
but we cannot see why a govern
ment as rich as ours should be
at the mercy of a private cor
poration when it comes to the ma
tional defense. All the newspa-
pars of the country have been
flooded with these letters, but so
far we have failed to see one Of
them published in a single pa
per. The idea is to influence
public opinion and in that way
tie the hands of the congressman,
but the idea has failed as far as
the newspapers are concerned.
The same idea is being used by
the railroads, as the newspapers
receive matter every day giving
their side of the present contro-
versy with their men, but the pa
pers have not risen to the bait
very readily. 1t would seem these
corporations could pay for the
advertising they want in place of
asking the newspapers to devote
their space free of charge to
further the ends of the corpora
tions. If we ever got anything
from the Bethlehem Steel COM
pany or the railroads of the coun-
try, which we didn't pay for, it
might be different, but ask a
favor of them and see how far
you get.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
Surprise Party.

Yesterday afternoon several of
the near neighbors of Mrs. Kath-
erine Moriarity gave her very
pleasant farewell surprise at her
home on first street, as she leaves
Sunday morning to spend the
summer with her aunt, Mrs. L.
II. Truesdell, in Seattle, Wash.
Mrs. John Ford, in a few we'll
chosen words in behalf of the
neighbors, presented her with a
beautiful thermos bottle and a
pair OF silk gloves. At the close
of the afternoon Mrs. C. E. Nor
iarity served delicious refresh
ments. assisted by Mrs. B. R.
Hatcher, Mrs. James Moriarity
and Miss Louise Newton.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
The annual business meeting

The annual business meeting
Of the Presbyterian church was
held in the church building last
evening and was we'll attended
Before the business was taken ul
the congregation was delightfully."-
entertained by Mrs. George Green
and the choir, of which Mrs
Green is director. Robert Os-
borne favored the gathering with
solo. The various reports rend-
cred show every branch of the
church to be in a healthy and
prosperous condition. All debts
have been paid and there is a
membership Of over 200. The
organization has Just closed one
of its most successful years,
largely due to the untiring and
devoted efforts Of the pastor, Rev
David l.. Miller. At:the close OF
business and after wnistling
solo by Clara Langdon and an an
them by the choir, the. meeting
adjourned to pass a social nour.
In this the usual order was re-
verscd and the ladies were The
guests instead of hostesscs. Many
compliments were given the men
on their ability and taste in mat
ters feminine, and the excellent
quality and quantity of refresh
ments served. For the success
praise goes to Ed ID. Bradley,
chairman Of the entertainment
committee. Another year has
gone, leaving a very satisfactory
record. A new year looms before
with possibilities untold. We
must meet every issue as it arises
and be always ready for the emer-
gency as it comes to us. Let every
member do his full share of the
work as it comes to him and the
ensuing year will leave record
to be contemplated with salts
faction.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
Domestic Science school closes.

The domestic sclonGc school
under the auspices OF me -ames
Agricultural college, with Mrs.
Katherine Miller ~ Instructor.
closed last evening after five
day session. There was a large
enrolment and much elltliu-
siasm was shown by the women.
The class voted for Che folftit
course for the coming Ncar
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13

Mrs. Margaret Blanch returned
to her home in Cherokee today
after a short visit with MIR. and
Mrs. D. MacKinnon.
The Brown garage reports the
sale of an Overland to Mare
Peterson of Honey Greek and a
Ford to A. S. Fickle.
The Misses Kathleen Tierncy
and Opal McCune are spending
the weekend at the William
Ryan home east of town.
Albert and Marjorie Annis and
Miss Mary Sharpe returned to
the Bluffs this afternoon after a
weeks visit at the farm.
Dean Tamisiea was operated
on at the Nicholas Sem hospital
in Omaha yesterday and rallied
nicely from the operation.
DR.. John Tamisiea was called
to the Carl Sparks home near
Beebeetown today to attend their
infant child, which is very i'll.
Mrs. j. A. Mcdonnell returned
to her home in Omaha this aft
ernoon after a few days visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. ID. III. Edwards.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Jones were
Omaha passengers thss a-,ernoon,
where they will be the over-Sun-
day guests of their daughter,
Mrs. Elsie Anderson.
John Adams is now acting as
custodian of the K. G. hall. Pat
Fitzsimmons has resigned and
accepted position with the Tim
Ryan grading outfit for the sum
mer.
Miss Mayme McDermott re-
turned to her work in the Lord
Lister hospital at Omaha this
morning after spending q few
days here with friends and rel
atives.
Frank Hickey left this after
noon for his home in Kansas
City after short visit with his
sister, Mrs. A. L. Jackson. This
was the first time they had met
in forty years.
John Christman put in the cc-
ment floor in the Bash & Peter
son blacksmith shop, today. They
expect to have the building in
shape to add their fixtures and
begin work by next Wednesday.
L. L. Finley received word this
morning of the death of his
mother, who had passed away at
her home in ST. Joseph Mo-, at 2
O'Clock this morning. Mr.. and
Mrs. Finley and children left this
afternoon for that city.
The lost watch ad appearing in
The Times last night was pro-
ductive of results quicker than
the average. Miss Anna Welch
lost her watch Thursday night,
put an ad in The Times Friday
night and the watch was deliv-
cred to her Saturday morning.
George Marshall found the watch
and returned it as soon as he
saw the ad.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
Presbyterian Nome Coming.

Last evening q large crowd
gathered at the Presbyterian
church to enjoy a program by the
choir, which was appreciated by
all. Guy M. Everetts, chairman
of the board of trustees, called
the meeting to order, and the
business of The evening was taken
up in order. Reports of COM
mittees showed the various de-
partments have been doing some
good work the past year. The
reports show that SO, 400 has been
collected and paid out during the
wear just closed. The budget for
/. the new year was made and the
i every member canvas gives. every
one to believe good year with
untold blessings is in store for
| The church.
New trustees were elected from
the younger members of the con-
grceation TO give the work among
the younger members a chance
and the business meeting closed
with beautifully rendered an
them by the choir. After the busi-
ness meeting the evening was
closed With new feature, Home
Comcrs,' with John Clinkenbeard
chairman OF the refreshment
committee, assisted by Ed Bradley
and the young men of the choir.
The ladies had nothing to say but
praise of the delicious refresh
mcnts which the men served and
said this ought to be an annual
affair. The report of the Ladies'
Aid society was read and the sem
timent ''long live the Ladies Aid
society was voiced.
Al the regular meeting of the
board of curators, held in Iowa
City Wednesday, April 5, Mr.. j. s.
Dewell was elected to member
ship in the State Historical So
ciety of Iowa. This society has
recently distributed the fourth
volume of History of Educa-.
ton in Iowa. which is the most
comprehensive and complete
work on the history of education
thus far compiled for any state
in the union. The society will in
the very near future issue a vol
ume on "Third Party Movements
Since the Civil War, with Spe-
cial Reference to Iowa." This
book will include an account OF
the independent republican.
greenback, populist and progress
sive movements. @
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
STING TIE
glagl1l Il WE: I-ls NV goap.

lic SoljhWargern railroad has
stated u las2 gang Of men al
work i} he local yards making
ile main li1e roadbac from ihee2
3lQit cast ready for rock bal
last. The gang which was put 10
worh a3 6llis end ot he division 2
is 10 he used for baHastin9 the
fracl from The Bluffs 10 Missouri
Valley, II is unders food.
The ballast TO be used is white $
crushed rock and will be supplied
from q quarry near Marshall- -
town. fooals
An interesting feature of the
gang Of mon employed on the job .
is ihe absence OF foreign labor.s
IN the quantity usually found in
section Gangs. Railroads iareot
fRdine the Foreigners littlcs3
nlore scarce this spring thanlast
tlanE Of then are now carry-a1i
fIlig rifles instead OF the piclaaii
.Aiaefj@an iabor Is being used 10
laFsfn extent and railroads ara I
4RdinS themselves obliged tospayoa
higher wages thisg5 spring, ihe
ISeale being from Is to 4 aeentsrss
an our,rNoupareil. III aar,g,.vb s.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
Surprise Psrtu.

About sixty friends strolied in
on Mr.. and Mrs. Zacll West last
evening at their homo in MiIiow
park and assisted them i'll cole
hrating' their forty FIRST wedding
annivcrsary The guests had
met at the Charles BerteIsen
home and arrived in u body and
took Mr.. and Mrs, West COM
pletely by surprise. After things
had quieted down the program fo1.
the evening was talScn UP and
carried out to every ones salts
faction. During the evening "
fine rocking chair was presented
to the happy coupe. It was q
late hour when The we'll laden
baskets We're brougut -orin With
all kinds OF good things to eal.
The guests departed shortly after
supper wishing Mr.. auc 5irs.
West many moro anniversaries
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks
TO our friends and neighbors for
their kindness and also for the
beautiful floral offerings at the
death of our beloved mother.
....MR. S. ANDERSON AND
FAMILY.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13

Miss Carrie Martin of Mace
donia, Ia, arrived this afternoon
for few days visit at the home
Of her sister, Mrs. Harry Potter,
east of this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13

Mrs. F. M. Reed invited in sew
eral ladies to help her celebrate
her seventy-ninth birthday this
afternoon at her home on Fifth
street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Why q Am for suffraoe.

- Flrst of the many reasons for
my wanting to have suffrage is
believe, in the home as the uni,
of government; that unit must
be founded on equality and JUS
tice, or liberty and freedom are
robbed of their some potent
meaning. The home must be es-
tablished on justice and equality
or it fails in the proper develop
ment of the individuals forming
it. The marriage contract being
civil one, the services of the
wife should be recognized as of as
much value as the husbands in
making a home.-Mrs. j.. G.
Sears.
Because / believe women should
have equal rights with the men in
all affairs of the state, the fam
lily and the church, the right tc
life, liberty and the pursuit oil
happiness, the right of self-pro-
lection, the right of self-govern
ment as to taxes and the ballot
l believe we, as mothers, have 8
right to create conditions where
by our children may become ply
sically, mentally and morally
strong.-Mfs. H. A. Sniff.
l believe in woman's right tc
vote because it is her inherent
right, for she is the mental anc
moral equal of man. Then in all
uplifting movements for the
home, community and nation she
has been as faithful and as eff
ficient in the part allotted to her
Mrs. Eben A. Thomas.
Three years residence lin 9
western equal suffrage state has
made me a firm believer in eaua
suffrage. In the three. years
time | did not hear word OF
criticism of equal suffrage from
any man or woman in the state
Moreover l continually observed
and admired a spirit of co-opera-
ton between men and women in
meeting and solving civic ant
other problems that 1 hope to sec
Iowa emulate after June 5.-Mrs
Rudolph M. Anderson.
If we take up the state consti-
tuition at present in force we fine
that with few exceptions all the
property qualifications and relig.
Gus tests have disappeared ane
that only persons now generally
excluded from the franchise arc
women, lunatics, paupers, offend
ers against election laws and per
sons convicted of serious crimes
The woman would surely bt
grateful for having their namt
stricken from these exceptions.
Mrs. G. H. Deur. -
l favor all movements for thu
betterment of the home and coun-
try; that is why I favor woman
tsuRrage.-Mrs. Ed D. Bradley.
II - 81 -, -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13

Mrs. A. B. Zahner, Mrs. Re-
becka Brown and Mrs. Robinson
were Bluffs passengers today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13

Miss Lottie Phillips returned tc
her home in Pendcl, Neb this
afternoon after a few days llsi!
at the home Of Mrs. Zen Spencer
OH Sunuyside.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13

Mrs. Dell Hood returned to her
home in Fremont after a short
visit at the j. r. Blunt home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
from The

Review
Those persons who shf
with alarm at the bare tlloue MI
Of equality of patriotic duty as
exemplified in the Swiss ytarn
of compulsory trainina for aa
tional defense, make Tire Iaf2e
mistake OF ASSUMING haf aeh
service would handirap ib ~
diyidual and be an rN!taastl4a
burden ON the nalion
The converse ON that y tiife
The American people would dA'i
that the Swiss SYSTEM ol Nan
militarislic and popuIai pfnJar3
tion for national defense and
peace makes the Individual fe
scrvist more efficient in inti0stlsE
and commerce and the naiion ti'c :.
mcndously stronger and moro
progressive. Even from Ger
many enemies The reluctant ai-
mission has been rung that, with
ill Illc tS1lS VI tlic wa NAN sSN-
TEN OF militaristic caste, it has
contributed immensely TO the
progress of that people IN all
the arts and sciences of peace. II
has taught them the incalcuable
value of organized thcroughness
and discipline.
No MiIitarism Wanted.
The American people do not
want German miiitarisnl and
army caste. They should desire
and they do need a SYSTEM mod
elcd after the Swiss or the AUS
tralian plan. The Swiss system
is intensely democratic. In i re
public like Switzerland on the
United States the people are the
government, and under the Swiss
system OF moderate military
training of the countrys youth
the people constitute the army Of
national defense. To suggest the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-04-13
U. S. NEEDS SWISS Plan
TO sgEsERWE ElE Js5s-sCs

Non-MiIitaristic and Popular
Preparation for National s1e-
fense and Peace Makes the la--
dustrial seservist More ssi..
Client in Industry and Com
merce and the Nation Stronger
and More Progressive
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-13
AMERICAN CIVIC
ASSN CONVENES
(The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-The
twelfth annual convention of the
American Civic organization opened
here today. The first session was TAX
en- up by reports Of five organizations
The report of the General Fedora
ton of Women's clubs dealt generally
with the problem of conservation of
natural resources
The report of the National Municip-
al league. which seeks to advance the
latest ideas in municipal administra-
tive methods. declared obsolete forms
of city government were rapidly pass
ing, in favor of a more representative
system of government by the people
The Ontario Horticultural associa-
ton. an organization in the develop
ment and beautifying of Canadian
municipalities filed a statement of its
work during the year. The American
Society of Landscape architects. an
organization interested in the scientific
and artistic development and improve
ment of cities. made a statement of
its work. and the American Institute
of architects. through Charles H.
Whitaker, editor of its official publica-
ton, outlined its general efforts to-
ward civic improvement.
The afternoon session with Miss
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-13
Splendid Program Planned
For Teachers Of Florida

The Florida Educational association
win convene IN thirtieth annual ses-
MON IN the city Of Arcadia Wednesday.
1880 p. m, December 9th. A program
q unusual merit has been prepared.
emphasixing every phase of education
= work. It is particularly noteworthy
In that the major part Of the pro-
gram VIII be presented by actual
denomination. The exercises Thurs
day and Friday afternoons are planned
to give = practical demonstration of
rural school plant in operation under
the direction Of specialists.
Among the notable speakers from
out OF the state, special mention may
b made Of DR.. n. p. Shawkey. presi-
dent Of the national superintendents'
Convention. 1915. and state superin-
tendent Of West Virginia; DIR. ]. l..
McBrien. assistant commissioner of
education. national bureau of educa-
ton. and DR.. NJ L. Britain, state su-
per1ntendent of Georgia.