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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23
THE JAPANESE MISSION

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The American public views the ar.
rival OF the Japanese mission III this
country as the most important of the
many similar undertakings since the
United States entered the war While
the public perhaps will know little of
the real objects or the accomplish
ments of the mission. incidents of
the past few years have caused q GER
tain degree of uncertainty on the part
lof the people of this nation In ob.
serving any unusual activity on the
part of the japanese government.
The many rumors circulated since
the war began, and before, that Japan
iooked with longing eyes on our west
ern coast territory and was prepared
to oppose this nation when the proper
time arrived. the disputes between
this country and Japan over alien
property legislation in the western
coastal states and finally the.e expo
sure of an alliance between that
country and Mexico have caused she
people of the United States to look
with disfavor on any move on the
partof Japan to expand in our direc-
tlon. 1t is with this sort of feeling
that Americans greet the commission
ers from the far east.
That the mission will be able to
eradicate to some extent, at least,
THIS feeling of uncertainty is to ba
hoped. The statement OF Viscount
lshii, the ambassador extraordinary
heading the visiting party, that japan
is desirous of an alliance with Amer
lea in the purposes for which we en-
tered the war, aleviates somewhat
the tenseness of the situation. HIS
expressions and pledges of continued
friendship, too, will have n concilh-
ating effect on the people of the Un-
lted States, but it is doubtful whether
mere talk will be sufficient to vine
out entirely that feeling of suspicion
which has dominated the American
mind whenever Japan is the subject
of discussion.
Americans also realize that the
little nation of the far east is distinct
ly imperialistic and for this reason
the people of this country are in.
clined to the belief that Japan is not
willing to lend her full force in oppo-
sltion to German autocracy. The
question as to why Japan is inactive
in the present struggle has been rails.
ed many times and reports that she
has approximately $500. 600 troops
under training adds to the uncertain
ty experienced here.
The Importance with which this ma.
tion regards the yiait of the japanese
mission Is reelected in the dispatch
OF an assistant secretary of state to
the port of arrival, whereas, in most
cases, official greeting is not gener.
ally extended Until the party has
reached Washington. Doubtless, ia
pan seeks to retain the friendship
of America. Ii ia to be hoped that
the visitors will be able To clear up
some of the issues that have appar-
emily caused that friendship to be-
come, perhsps, needlessly strained.
America has every confidence in the
Japanese people and hopes that by
their actions in the future, the peo-
pie of this nation can count Japan
among Americas trusted allies to
opposetlle enemies of universal free
dom.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

Newspaper advertising of the right
kind means pulling business by pub
licity Nobody cares how long q
merchant has been in business, but
what they. do want to know is what
he has to- sell. Advertising spas
medically may be little but it takes
pulling to do any good. The strong
pull is what brings things. and
strong, steady advertising pulls bnsi-
ness in greater volume right along.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23
DRAFT MOBILIZATION
DATES ARE CHANGED

Mobilization of draft troops has
been changed from September is to
ID and the third increment from Sep
tember 80 to October 8. Mobiliza-
tion OF the first increment will be as
previously announced on September s.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23
WAITING TO BE HIT

| There are many objectors in the
| United States about the sending of
| troops to foreign country to fight
and many of them are conscientious
objectors too, do not object simply
| because our troops are being sent
abroad to fight against Germany and
her allies. Conscientious though
these objectors may be, they are jg-
norant ohjectors, object without full
knowledge of the thing they are OBJ
jecting about,
| No man can do better than to fight
| for the United States. And it is bet
ter that he do that fighting in the
enemy's country rather than in his
own. Our soldiers will be fighting
today II France, in order that they
or their sons may not be fighting
| sonla years hence in America to de-
fend America.
Governor Lowden, of Illinois, re-
| minded the nation of this most op.
portunely. This is Americas s war
for America S sake, as he intimated,
and it is better to carry the war to
the enemy than to have the enemy
bring the war to us. When we
fought Mexico we fought on Mexican
soil, and when we fought Spain we
fought on Spanish soil.
This consideration disposes of the
contention of those who would not
have our soldier boys leave the Unit
ed States. What would they have?
Are veto permit Germany to con-
4uor Europe first ane then await the
German onslaught here? Or shall we
go abroad to support Germany's 9th
or enemies, and to force our enemy
to endure the war she forced on US
close to her own borders or within
her own boundaries?
The contention is so foolish that to
state it eoncretely refutes it. Some
times the strategic retreat is com
pulsory, as it was upon Joffre. who
lured the foe into frances interior
and struck him on the Marne. But
the victory was won at the cost of
devastation, which is not yet ended.
Jotire had no alternative, but of
course he would have preferred to
have won the decisive battle inside
Germany.
But our pacifsts would await the
actual attack. And those procras
tinating defenders Of America who
object to our offensive abroad, would
defend New York at Coney Island,
Massachusetts at Cape Cod, Seattle
in Puget Sound. Los Angeles at San
Pedro Harb0r. They disregard the
fundamental stragetic principle to
carry the war to the enemy, let him
get the blast of it.
The only practical questions are
concerned with how we are to wage
this war in which we are embarked.
But whether we should wage the war
in Europe or in America Is no ques-.
tion at all. l. is silly. Would you
rather see yonr coast rayaged, or that
of your foe?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23
HOG PRICES REACH $1s MARK

Chicago, Aug. 1s-Hogs which sold
August 10 at SIT a hundred weight;
August 15 at s1s, today brought $40.
Receipts of 5000 had been expected;
2,5o0 arrived.
The British government is said to
have asked packers to offer ham and
bacon freely for September shipment.
The packers have responded with quo
tations based on hogs at $50 hundred
weight.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

The thousands of small garden.
patches scattered over the country
where weeds have grown in other.
years are the greatest assurance the
country has of sufficient foods dur
ing another year. They are also An
assurance Of plenty in other years TO
come, for with this idea Of home
gardening revived the people are not
gong to abandon II in 3 year or two
They are too practical to do that.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

Ii Kerensky gets Russia straiehten-
ed out and his health it still good.
Oklahoma could use him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

In short time there will be a large
outpourlng OF American young men
to France. They go there Tor q pur-
pose and good one.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

The Pope's peace proposal reads IS
if it ought TO suit LaFollette, at any
rate.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

Now that the Pope has entered the
peace field, ali other peace advocates
should be placed under bonds to keep
the peace themselves.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

If We may judge from the rumpus
1t has raised, the British people are
not anxious fer the Stockholm con-
ference brand of peace.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

Ii some of those jay-hawks that sit
around on the corners and tell you
how they would enlist. etc. if they
didn't have. q family to support and
of course were not too old, would be
called into service you wouldn't see
anything but a streak of dust going
down the street. 1t is too bad that
such people are always unable to
practice what they preach.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

American troops were accorded a
great welcome in London, an indica-
ton that Uncle Sam may in time
earn baronetcy in Great Britain
1t is not recorded that William Wal
dorf Astor led the cheering at Trafal-
gar Square, or that the 'sAmer
colony" in London sent flowers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

The governors and members of the
councils of defense of thirteen middle
western states haye met in Chicago
to formulate some plan to cope with
the coal barons, 10 hold down the
price of coal. They will accomplish
their purpose, it is announced, if the
mines have to be taken over and be
operated by the states.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-23

Sioux Falls is to have big gather
ing Of Norwegians of the Northwest
the last days OF October, and prepar-
ations are already commencing for
the celebration aud to take care of
the crowds For. the 29th and Both
there will be gathering of all the
singing societies and on the 31st will
occur the celebration of the 40Otb
anniversary lef the Reformation.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01

Mr.. W. l., Alexander, a promi-
nent banker OF Chvrlotte, says
the Lenoir Topic, has purchased
seven hundred acres OF land near
Blowing Rock, extending SOUTH
ward to the upper Johns River
section. He was here Saturday
on his way to Blowing Rock to
direct some preliminary work in
the development OF the estate.
Mr. Alexander plans to erect q
palat tial summer home on the
property and build many miles
Of roads and driveways, some
thing like the Cone estate devel.
opmsnt. Mr.. E. W. Cole, who has
been engineer of the town of LIE.
noir during the present street
street and sidewalk improvement
has been secured by MIR. Alsxan-
der to to begin the survey OF the
roads on the estate as soon as
his work in Lenoir is finished.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01

Says the Wilkes Journal. An
aeroplane was seen to pass over
the Northern part OF Alexander
county, just west OF Taylorsville,
on Friday OF last week. The ma
chine was near enough to the
earth that it could be plainly
seen and the motor distinctly
heard. Quite q little conjecture
has been indulgrd in as to the
machines being in that section
some advancing the idea that it
is one OF the war models being
t led out, while others say that
it is probably one being demon
strated at fairs in the Western
part OF the state. We believe we
are safe in stating thatit WAS moi
q German aircraft as no women
and children have been reported
as having lost their lives as thu
result Of the "raid."
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

North Carolina, Watauga coun-
ty.
By virtue of the power of sale
contained in a certain deed OF
trust executed on the 25th day
of May 1916 by G. M. Watson
and wife to W. L johnson, Trus-
tee. to secure the payment OF
the sum $644.O4; which deed OF
trust is duly recorded in book s,
page 4l6 OF the Register of deeds
OF Watauga county, will on the
Bird day of November 1917 at ]
p. IN. sell for cash to the highest
bidder at the court house in
Boone, N. C. to satisfy a balance
of $644.O4, interest and cost due
on said debt; the following de-
scribed real estate; to wit: Ly-
ing and being in Watanga coun.
ty North Carolina, in Elk town.
ship, adjoining the lanus OF 10.
seph Sanders heirs, Newton
Greer aud Others and containing
35 acres more or less, bounded
as follows: Beginning on a chest.
nut oak, running Southwest 65
poles more or less to q chestnut
in what ia known al the Wheeler
line, then North As poles more
or less to a white oak, then same
course rs poles to aspanish oak;
then N so E 80 poles to a span
ish oak by the side OF the road.
then South with the road 80
poles more or less to a stake in
Sanders's line, then with Sanders
line and south to the beginning.
This 28th day OF Sept. 1917.
W. E. JOHNSON, Trustee.
j. B. Council, Atty.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
WonEAs' WOES.
Boone Women Arc Finding Relief at Last

VeVuV WvIuGw MU Iihulnk AsIsi q Lasl.
1t does seem that women have
more than a fair share OF t b e
aches and pains that afflict hu-
manity; they must "keep up
must attend to duties in spite oi
constantly aching backs. or head
aches. dizzy spells, bearing down
pains; they must stoop over,
when to stoOp means torture.
They must walk and bend and
work with racking pains and ma
nv aches from kidney ills. Keep.
ing the kidneys we'll has spared
thousands of women much mise
ry. Read OF a remedy for kidneys
only that is endored by people in
this locality.
Mrs. C. L. Sockwell, Mulberry
St., North Wilkesboro, says: 81
had a great deal OF misery over
my kidneys. When ] Iover.exerted
my back became painful. Several
boxes OF Doan's Kidney Pillscnr
ed the dull pains across t he
small OF my back. l consider
l consider them the best medi.
! cine to be had for kidney trouble.
| Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for q kidney remedy
get doan's Kidney .PIlls-tht
same that Mrs. Sockwtll had
Foster-Millburn Co., Props, But
alo, New York.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
Tennessee farm For Sac.

One'half mile from Butler, con.
tanning Ut acr 8, Al acres river
bottom in first-class state of cul
tivation. The botrom land will
produce from 40 to IS bushels Of
corn per acre and Is to 20 bush
els of wheat. The upland will pro.
duce from 30 to so bushels of
corn, 40 acres being new land,
having been tended one and two
years. The farm i, all cleared ex.
cept about 8 acres. This is a bar
gain for any one wanting q farm
at a medium price where they can
educate their children cheaply.
There are two nine mos. schools
here, and Butleris a thrifty little
town of | 900. On this farm are
two sets of buildings one resi-
dence costing $4,000; another
good, fve.room dwelling, out.
houses of all kinds-can be easi-
ly divided into two farms-prop.
erty abundantly watered by wells
springs and the Watauga river.
Will iced and Craze rs head oi
cattle Come at once, as this Of
fer of sale will hold good for on
ly two weeks,
Fl. M. WAGNER.
! Butler, Tenn, Oct. "a. ct.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
Summer Complaint.

During the hot wea ther of the
summer months some member OF
almost every family is likely to
be troubled with some unnatural
looseness OF the bowels, and it is
or the greatest Importance that
this be treated promptly, which
can only be dOue when the medi.
cine is kept at hand. Mr.. F. F
Scott, Scotsyille, New York stat,
81 first used Chamberlain's Collie
and Diarrohea Remedy as much
as f1ve years sgo. At that time
l had a severe attack OF summer
complaint and was suffering in.
tense pain. One dose relieved
me. Other members OF my fam.
lily have since used it with like re.
sults."
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
Mrs. Etmistsn Declared Insane.

In the case OF the state vs.. Lo-
la Edmisten, charged with mur-
der. Cause sailed for trial Tnes-
day by Court. Court finds defen-
dant committed the act charged
against her in the indictment.
That at the time thereof defend
ant was q person OF unsound
mind and not accountable for
her act and not guilty of murder
ae charged in the bill OF indict-
ment. Court orders that defend
aunJ be committed to the Cen.
tral Indiana Hospital for the
Insane, and there be confined
until she is discharged therefrom
upon the order OF the Court. Drs.
Peare, Rhein, and Garrigas gave
evidence Of her being of unsound
mind. Sheriff Thompson an d
William Edmisten, her husband,
testified as to her mental condi.
tiOn.
On the application OF Mr.. and
Mrs Parlier, parents OF Mrs. Ed
misten, OF Horton, Watauga
county, N. e., to thecourt, Johns,
Puett 4 Banta were retained for
the defendant.-Roseland Indi.
ana paper.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
NOTICE.

North Carolina Watauga county; In
the Superior court spring term 1917
James l. league vs.. Sarah league.
The defendant above named will take
notice that an action entitled as above
has been commenced In the superior
court Of Watauga county for divorce
from the bonds OF matrimOpy; said
defendant will further take notice
that he Is required to appear at the
next term Of Watauga superior court
to be held OF the 3rd Monday after
the first Monday Of said month, 1t be
ing the 28 day thereof at the court
house In Bo ne N. G. and answer or
demur to the complaint 10 ssid action
or the plaintiff will apply to the court
for the relief demanded In said com
plant, This Sept. 3, 1917.
W. D. FARTHING, @. 8. @.
F. A. Linney, Plaintiffs Atty.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
NOTICE.

Sarah Cotfey, widow Of q. J. cofYey
and Junie CofYey by her guardian
w. D. Ashley vs.. Thomas coffey
Emma Gragg and husband John
Gragg; John Coffey aud wife Fran.
els Coffey; Hwyn Coffty and wife
Julia CotYey; Charley and wife Am
anda coffey; Hattie Stocks and
charley Stocks; Rufus coffey and
Emma Coffey.
BY virtue OF an order OF the Superior
court In tine above entitled action,
will on the 9th day Of November 1917
at l O'Clock p. m. at the court house
door In Boone, N. o., sell to the high
est bidder for ,ash the following de
scribed tract OF land to wit: Bounded
on the north by the lands Of the
Boone Fork Lumber Co. and W. 8.
Whiting. on the west by Roby Coff-y
ON the south by Gwyn coffey, on the
east by Rufus coffey and Rufus Bald.
win, and being all the lands OF which
G. J. Coilsy died seized. Said aale will
be made OF the above descr ribed land
subject to that part allotted to Sarah
OofIey as q dover. This 10th day ol
Sept 1917.
T. u. BINGHAM, commisslonel
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

The undersigned having been ap.
pointed and duly qualified as admin
istrator OF the estate vi Emanuel
Hampton, deceased, all persons hav
ing claims against said estate are no
titled to exhibit the ga me before him
on or before the lst day OF October
1918 or this notice will be pleaded In
bar OF their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will please
make immediate settlement. This
19th day OF Sept. 1917.
w. d. HAMPTON,
Adm'rof Emanuel Hampton, deed
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01

Mr.. ]. E. Watson, OF Hackett,
passed through last Friday en-
route to the home OF his father,
Mr.. l. s. Watson, on Stony Fork,
where he went after a supply OF
canned goods, dried fruit, etc.,
his crop at home having failed
this year.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
Details Of Tho Death Of Young Evsrstis
jelres.
Allegheny Star.

Allegheny Star.
Mr.. Henderson JONES is in re-
ceipt OF the foil owing letter FROM
France, under the date Of Sept.
16, giving details OF his son Ev-
eret's death.
My dear Mr.. and Mrs. JONES':
| am writing to express my
most sincere sympathy with you
in the loss of your son No. 261,-
146 Private E. JONES.
He was out in front yesterday
with another scout and was snip.
ed through the heart, being kill
ed instantly.
He suffered no pain and if we
have to go his was the death we
all would like to have.
We recovered his body a n d
conveyed it to q military cemete-
ry nine miles in the rear 80 he
will rest IN peace and not be dis
turbed.
will see that q cross is erect
ed with bis name and Battalion
on it and his grave location will
be registered with the graves Reg
istrar, Canadian Forces.
Your sons death is a great loss
to me, to my company, and the
Battalion. He was the best scout
we had and was thought very
highly OF by every one be came
in contact with.
He was an excellent soldier
most reliable and a good work
er, who took a keen interest ir
his profession.
He died the noble death of a
true and gallant soldier in the
execution OF his duty, and has
left behind d host OF comrades te
mourn his loss and honor bis
memory.
l will send his personal effects
direct to you, as | am sure you
will like to have them, and /
they went through the regular
channel they would probably
take several months to reach
you.
Believe me, yours with deepest
sympathy.
A. SoDDEN ENGLISH, Major,
c. c., &c" Co.. 38th Bat. Can. Inf
France, Sept. 16, 1917.
The following card has also
been received by Mr.. and Mrs
So!nes, from Lord Derb, Secreta
ry OF State for War.
"The king commands me to as
sure you of the true sympathy O
His Majesty and the Queen il
your SORROW"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
Muscle Soreness Relieved.

Unusual work, bending and
uiftng OF streous exercise 10 g.
lstrin on the muscles, they be-
come sore and q tiff, you are Grip
pied and in pain. Sloan's Lini.
ment brings you quick relief easy
to apply, it penetrats without
rubbing and drives out the sore
meas. A clear liquid, cleaner than
mussy plasters or ointments, it
does not stain the skin or clog
the pores. Always have a bottle
handy Tor the pains OF rheuma.
'tism, gout, lnmbago, grippe,
bruises, stiffness, bnckache aud
all external pain. At your drug.
gist, 25c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-11-01
Ask Anyone Who Has Used 1t.

There are families who alway 9
aim to keep a bottle OfChamber.
lain's Colic and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy in the house for use in case it
is needed, aud Ind tllasit is not
only q good investment but ca.
ves them no end Of suffering. Az
to its reliability, AJAX sny one
Who has used it.