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The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-09-09

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Now the truth is we have bette
than an average wheat crop, tn
greatest crops of oats ever raised, tn
biggest corn crop ever produced, al
enormous potato crop, while the for
age production of the United States il
almost unprecedented. This. o
course, makes for more meat products
We will raise this year, according t.
the Agricultural Department, consid
erably more than 3,000,000,000 bush.
els of corn. We will have more food.
stuffs than can be transported to
Europe and still have more than
enough to supply our needs.
"The real big problem today is to
create ships capable of transporting
our products and our soldiers t.
Europe. That is the real task of this
war.
81 repeat that the unfounded asser-
ton that the world is about to starve
has sent prices skyrocketing and that
such assertions are being made at the
expense of st. Louis and American
consumers. If the agitation is kept
up, there will be exceedingly high
prices next winter, and the people
will have Mr.. Hoover, and others who
have been engaged in the agitation, to
blame.
"The original plan of the advocates
of the Food Control Bill was to force
prices down to where they were be-
fore the war. l urged that this was
impossible, that prices were largely
by worldwide conditions
and that among these conditions was
the fact that the money circulation Of
the world has substantially doubled.
"It is now a demonstrated and con-
ceded fact that prices cannot be
forced back to pre-war levels, and the
attempt has been abandoned. Mr..
Hoover's original plan was to force
wheat down to a price of 81 or $1.25
a bushel. l contended that this
could not be done, and that if the
price were to be fixed at so low a
level as Mr.. Hoover advocated it
would result in limiting the wheat
production and in the end in the in
crease of price to the consumer.
1T was because of Mr.. Hoover's
known attitude that some of us urg-
emily insisted that if grain prices
we're to be fixed the business should
be turned over to a commission and
not left to one man. The Senate
the bill providing for COM
mission of three, but Mr.. Hoover and
MS associates fought the amendment
20 vigorously that it was stricken out
IN conference. But no sooner was
he bill passed than the President ap-
pointed a commission, not of three,
,ut of twelve. This commission fixed
he price at 1920 a bushel. 1 ask if
his is not a complete vindication of |
ny position and my insistence that |
Mr.. Hoover should not be allowed to |
tx the price of grain"
All of which, however, does not |
prevent the storm of criticism, par
icularly in the metropolitan press,
to assail the Senator.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-09-09

DR.. W. E. Meanwell, director of
athletics at the University, came to
Columbia Friday by motor from Eagle
River, Wis. He will live in the Dumas
apartments.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-09-09

Misses Roy and Mary Stewart, who
have been spending the summer at
the Stewart cottage in the Ozarks,
will return to Columbia tomorrow.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-09-09

Miss Augusta Spencer returned
home Friday from Kansas City and
Independence, Kan, where she has
been visiting for the last two weeks.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-09-09

Mrs. C. B. Miller was the guest of
honor at a dinner party given Friday
night by Mrs. Will Conley.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10
New Deputy In City.

Mr.. j. W. Koon, who has accepted
the place Of deputy sheriff under
Sheriff elect S. c. Reid was among the
visitors in the city Monday. Mr.. Koon
came up to take his oath Of office un-
der the apprehension that Mr.. Reid
was to go into office yesterday. How
ever, under construction OF the law
as recently placed on it by Attorney
General Peoples, Mr.. Reid does not
take Office until next Tuesday, when
Mr.. koon will also be sworn in. MIR.
Peoples ruled that the sheriff is a
state officer and therefore must be
sworn in at the same time that state
officers are sworn in, viz, the third
Tuesday in Janaury.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10
SOCIETY. .
j. !. IL j. j. x. !. !. 10 j. J. J. )
Mr.. and Mrs. c. IT, Roper Entertain.

MIR. and Mrs. c. ii. Roper Entertain.
at their hospitable home on North
I'Harper Street Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Houston Roper gave q reception Friday
evening in honor Of their son and his
bride, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert II. Ropcr.
who were married in Tampa, Florida,
Dec. rs. Receiving at the entrance
were Dr.. and Mrs. II. K Aiken, while
at the base of the stairs Mr.. Eugene S.
Hudgens directed the guests to the
dressing rooms. AT the library door
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Watts introduced
the guests to DR.. and Mrs. Rolfe t..
Hughes who presented them to the
receiving party which included Mr.
and Mrs. c. II. Roper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert II. Roper, Miss Carolyn Roper,
Mr.. Laurens G. Barksdale, Mrs. Leland
Gilman of Westfield, Mass, Miss Nan
ME Kate Hudgens and Rev. S. H. Tenn
pleman.
The guests were invited into the din
Ing room by Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Dial
and Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Roper. Receiv-
Ing in the hall leading to the dining
room were Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G.. Bale.
Receiving in the dining room were Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Clinkscales and Mrs.
Benjamin f. Roper, while the table
was presided over by Mrs. J. Y. Carl
ington, Mrs. Eugene S. Hudgens, Mrs.
Ia II rNl>
guests were served refreshments by
Misses Emmie Lou Washington, Har-
riettc Hughes, Gladys Roper, Margue-
rite Roper and Nancy Meng On leav-
ling the dining room the souvenirs
were pinned on by Misses Mary Roper
and Bernicc Meng. The guests we're
invited by Mrs. j. N. Hudgens to the
coffee room which was presided over
by Mr.. and Mrs. W. e. Meng and Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Dial, while Misses
| Lint Jones and Ailene Franks and Mrs.
| >. II. league assisted in serving the
guests. Mrs. c. H. Hicks, Mr.. John A.
Hicks and Miss Esther Fowler render
ed delightful musical program dur
ing the evening.
The ante bellum home with it's wide
halls and spacious rooms was a scene
of great loveliness. In the library,
| living room and halls the decorations
were green and white carried out by
profusion Of ferns, palms and vines.
| In the dining room the color scheme of
pink and white was carried out in
decorations and refreshments. The ar
ray Of wedding presents in the upper
hall In measure expressed the pop
ularity Of the bride and groom
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10
OF Interest to Widows.

Editor The Advertiser:
|, OF course, have list of all the
voters in my district, but | am very
dcSirous Of sending different articles
distributed by the government free to
the widows in the district, and Of
course, | have not list of these
will appreciate it if you will publish
this letter in your paper, and will
be delighted to furnish any widow with
garden and flower seed who secs fit to
write me for them.
Thanking you in advance for your
courtesy in this matter, | am
Sincerely yours,
Sam j. Nichols.
Washington, ID. c.,
January 5, 1917
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10

IWenty Years from Today a Baldhead.
cd Man Will be an Unusual Sight.
Washington, ID. c.,
January 5, 1917.


One of the most prominent drug
glsts of America made statement a
rev weeks ago which has caused a
great deal OF discussion among scicn-
lists In the medical press.
He said: "lf the new hair grower,
Mildredina Hair Remedy, increases its
sales as it has during the past year,
1T will be used by nearly every man,
woman and child in America within
eight years.
when Midredina Hair Remedy Is
used almost universally, dandruff will
disappear and with its departure bald
ness, itching scalp, splitting hair and
all scap diseases will follow and twen-
ty years from now bald head will be
rarity"
There Is only one way to cure dan
druff, and that is to kill the germs.
There Is only one way to cure dan
druff, and that is to kill the germs.
There is only one hair preparation
that will kill the germs and that is Mil
dredina Hair Remedy. This unusual
hair restorcr with its record of thous-
ands of cures will grow hair on any
head where tAeyc Is any life left; it
cures dandruffi stops falling hair and
itching OF the scalp in three weeks or
money back.
1t is the most pleasant and invig-
Grating tonic, - not sticky, or greasy
and is used, extensively by ladies Of
refinement who desire to have and to
keep their hair soft, Iustrous and lux
uriant. Fifty cents for a large bottle
at Laurens Drug Co! Mail orders filed
by Mildred Louise /co., Boston, Mass.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10
RABUN NEWS.

Rabun, Jan. 6.-The sick Of this
community are improving very slowly
Miss Edna Owens, after spending
several weeks in Grccnpond section,
returned home Wednesday.
Messrs w. ID. Owens and r. II. Babb
were in Gray Court Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wasson Of the
Friendship section visited Mrs. r. A.
Owens and family Thursday.
We were sorry to see Mr.. ana Mrs.
Saxon move, but wish them we'll at
their new home in Eden community.
Mrs. Rcbecca Owens visited Mrs.
Smith J. Martin Friday.
Mrs. Florence League and son, De-
vault, were in Laurcns Saturday on
business.
Mr. Claude Mahon and family were
visiting relatives in Waterloo Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. Dennis Owens and mother vis-
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Smith J. Martin Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Belton Owens Of Gray
Court spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Houston Babb.
We are very glad Mr.. and Mrs. Lau-
rens Mahon are making their home in
our midst this year.
The farmers are very busy this week
on their farms.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10
Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to
those who SO kindly rendered assist
ance at the time Of the death OF our
beloved mother and to the officiating
minister at the burial services. These
kindnesses will long be remembered
by us.
w. G. p. Robertson,
Watt II. Robertson,
Miss Mary Robertson.
50c Flower Stands at 35 and so
cents.
8. NJ. e. u. II. WILKES & co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10

We are showing the only complete
line of Window Shades to be found
In this section and our prices are
much lower than today's market.
S. NJ. e f. II. WILKES G. co,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10
Box Supper.

There will be a box supper at San
tiago school house near Lebanon
church, Friday night, Jan. 18th. The
public is cordially invited.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10

Mt. Gallagher Camp No. All w. O.
w. will hold their regular meeting on
Second Saturday night, Jan. 18th. Will
have some degree work and also in
stalling the following officers:
p. G. CIV. j. Manley.
G. C.-G. II. O'Dell.
A. IL. G. Martin.
Banker. l.. Martin.
Clerk. b. O'Dell.
Escort-B. l.. Martin.
Watchman-T. l.. Martin.
Sentry-J. f. O'Dell
Camp Physician-Dr. j. l.. Donnon
Managers-C. w. Jones, H. e. Mar
tin, B. r. Reddcn.
All members are requested to be
present J. B. O'Dcll, Clerk
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10
CUT THIS OUT

FREE to sh3w how quickly Mil
dredina Hair Remedy acts, we will
send a large sample free by return
mall to anyone who sends thisA
Coupon to Mildred Louise CO., Bost
ton, Mass. with their name and ada
dress and ten cents In silver to.
pay postage.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-10

Just received complete line Of
Onyx Enamel Ware for the kitchen.
This is the best Enamelware made,
and our prices are no more than you
would have to pay for cheaper quality
at other places.
S. M. & T.. II. WILKES 6: CO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05

Boys Overcoats-thc Juniors -$5.75 $3.50 and $3.50
values $3.50 to SIS.
Boys Long-trouser Suits $11 $14-vaue SIS to $50
Knickerbockers, full lined, $1.5O from s..
Maclinaws for ages to 6-$65O and $780, value.
$3.50 and $40.
Boys 81 Bouses at Csc -Gmbcls, Third floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-05

Norfolk Suits, $5.75, $3.50, $3.50 and $125o-been
$3.50 to $18
Junior Suts-boken lnes-vclve serge and fancy wccds
-$5-been $3.50 to $l2.
Boys overcoats $s.75, $780, $3.50 and $l25o-values
up $l8
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-17
RAILROADS PLAN TO
PROTECT PROPERTY
Guards to Be Employed
Santa Fe Superintendent
Ripley Is Here.

Brought to Tulsa the largest ship
ping point on his division, by the I'M
pending strike, the dark cloud Of
which now hangs like n tornado over
the entire railroad systems of the
United States, payson Ripley, superin-
tendent Of the southern Kansas di-
vision of the Santa Pee. arrived I'm this
city last night from Chanuto and I'M
mcdiatcly went into conference with
Santa lrc Agent McKirahan, Tulsa
representative of that road, In regard
to the possibilities of the threatening
strike and the means of preventing
any damage to the property of the
road and lives of the employees.
In order to maintain perfect secrecy
in his transactions, superintendent
Ripley kept the telegraph wires hot
between Tulsa and Topeka and Tulsa
and Chicago in an effort to arrive at a
solution for the protection of Tulsa.
lie is son of President Ripley of the
same road.
Reports that the Katy was taking
precautionary measures against per-
sons who might attempt to destroy
it's property or do its employees bodily
harm, were current last night. How
ever. Agent T.. w. Dunn refused tc
verify the rumor, stating that no men
had been hired for that purpose. Tho
Santa Fc and Frisco also stated that
no men had been hired by them To
act in the capacity of guards. Ii was
admitted that it would In all prob
ability be necessary later to put on
men to protect the property of the
road here.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-17
FLETCHER HOLDS RECEPTION
Ambassador to Mexico Finally Getting
Down to Work.

MEXICO CITY, March 16.-Henry
p. Fletcher. the American ambassa
dor TO Mexico, held his first diplo
matte reception here today He also
met the representatives of Protestant
churches holding property in Mexico
and explained the property clause of
the new constitution to them.
The ambassador told representa-
tives that the constitution and its pro-
visions, which were made by a prop
erly constituted body, superseded
treaties with foreign countries, as
those treaties were based on provi-
sions Of the old constitution. AS a
result, he said, questions regarding
the administration of church property
now came only within the scope of
diplomatic negotiations He assured
them, however that he would do all
he could to adjust satisfactorily the
administration of church property,
which under the new constitution Is
declared to be the property of the
nation and which cannot be admins
tered by any sect except under the di-
rection of the Mexican government.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-17
Strike to Affect 500
Workmen at Sapulpa

NuFh 'Tfrh 'ouulA bureau.
SAPULPA, Okla, March 16.-Strike
orders setting the time for members
of the four local brotherhoods OF rail-
road trainmen, firemen. engineers
and conductors to walk out at
o'clock Monday night were received
today by the Chairmen. More than
five hundred employees here will be
affected IL the order goes into effect.
An embargo on live stock and per-
ishable goods was declared this morn
ing by Frisco officials and all freight
handled now is received with the un-
derstanding that the company is not
responsible for any delays. Local Of
ficials would not say what means. II
any, the road would take TO protect
their property here IN case the strike
does come.
The general belief here, and il Is
shared by many of the railroad en~
ployes, is that IL the differences exist
ing between the road and the broth
erhoods are not settled before tomOr-
row a settlement will be reached be-
fore the strike could extend this far.
Grocers and produce dealers Said
today that there had been no unusual
rush to store up quantities. ot vege-
tables and staples, such as developed
during the strike scare last August.
They declared that even rl,lroad men
who laid by great stores Oe goods at
that time had not taken such precau-
tions this time.
There is no mistaking the attitude
of the railroad men here, however,
and unless the strike order IS revoked
by Monday night they will quit at
once.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-17
Germany Made a Great Bluff at China
and China Promptly Called the Bluff

WASHINGTON. March 16.-Chi-
mas severance Of diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany is not expected
here to lead to any further develop
ments at this time unless Germany
sees in the seizure OF the German
ships and sailors and the uncertainty
of obtaining a safe conduct for her
former officials a cause for a declara-
ton of war.
Unless Germany does force a
change the Chinese government will
stand in its present position at least
until the United states has taken an
other step. 1t is not believed here that
China will accept the entente's invl-
tation to enter tho war as an active
participant unless the terms offered
by the entente become so attractive
as to outweigh opposition to such II
step on the issues as at present laid
down. Six of nine Of the cabinet off,
GERS have been educated abroad and
are particularly anxious that China
shall uphold the best principles of in
ternational law.
Minister Reinsch and the German
minister at Peking both contributed
materially to China's severance of re-
lations with Germany, according to
information here.
But China Dared.
The former presented Americas
note urging neutrals to follow the
American action, while the German
minister presented a communication
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-17

to the effect that he did not believe
China would dare take such step.
Between the two, IL is now learned.
China felt there was only one course
open and y severance was agreed
upon just as soon as negotiations then
in progress with this country were
finished
How the former German officials
in China are TO get home Is the cause
OF much speculation mere az Peking
dispatches do not indicate that China
intends to secure safe conduct for
them.
How to Get Home.
II, as reported, tho Chinese pass
ports are good only in China, the only
neutral country to which they can go
overland IL Siam. The nearest main
neutral ground Is the Dutch colonies
at Java, which would REQUIRE sea pos.
sage subject to capture by entente
naval forces.
The entente nations are known 70
be very bitter against the German Of
ficials in China, believing them instru-
mental in stirring up revolution In
India.
There Is now on the Pacific ocean
the former German consul at Manila.
who was expelled from that city, re-
fused transshipment In Japan for
China, carried on to Hawaii, trans
ferred to another boat back to China
and now ls about to reach that coun-
try to learn that he can not land there.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-17
ANOTHER BANNER DAY
IN HOSPITAL DRIVE
Cosden Gives $4,000 for In
stitution and Half Of Fund
Is Secured.

At yesterdays luncheon Of the
workers fer Ct. Johr's hospital re-
ported q total OF $4,000 contributed
to date.
Cyrus Avery made the big talk He
said that as an inYestH ent the tax
payers Of Tulsa and Tulsa county
ought to subscribe to the fund for tho
construction Of the hospital. He said
that as matters now stG,d the people
OF the city ana .he county are paving
out every north and every year thou
sands and thousands OF dollars for the
care Of the poor and afflicted where
the new hospital will relieve them of
great portion Of the burden ana
that this aueh. to be considered.
VIII Aid LaborcrS.
He said that the building OF the
hospital will be a boor to the en-
ployers Of labor I'm that L will relieve
them Of the care OF their disabled
employees when such assistance t.
needed. He said that II there were no
other and no sentimental considera-
tlons purely from the investment
standpoint tho people Of this city
aught TO see that the hospital is built.
Mr.. Avery's remarks were loudly
applaudcd.
Next in the line for applause was
the contribution Of Benrie McNair, 4
newsboy, who gave his last dollar for
the success Of the enter, rise
The team, Of which George Wake
field is tho chairman was awarded
the "Wc're II" pcnnant for the day.
with a total Of $4,000.
CoSdcn Gives $4,000.
Mark Carr was awarded the Ameri-
can flag for the Individual securing
the largest iniividual amount
1t Is expected that there will be I
surprise In store for today's meeting,
The surprise yesterday was the SUBJ
scriptlon of j. S. Cosden for $4,000.
being the second for that amount
which had been received. The only
reason why Mr.. Cosden vas not low1
on the list the first day was that he
was out OF the city and could not DO
here to put his name on the list. This,
1t is expected, will be followed by SUBJ
scriptons In large amounts from 9TH
er oil men.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-17
BOMB KILLS TWO IN
BOSTON COURTHOUSE
Panic Follows Premature EX-
plosion of Nitroglycerin
Intended for Court.

BOSTON, March ia bomb eN-
ploded in the Suffolk county court
house late today killing two men and
injuring another. one of the dead
was Louis A. Zclnger, a janitor en-
ployed in the building. The o-her
still unidentified late tonight, was be-
licveG by the police to have been the
bearer CT the explosive
The object OF the boIlb carrier Is
uncertain, but the fact that judge
William a. LCring's session of the su-
premo judicial court was only 25 feet
from the anteroom in which tie eX-
plosion occurred, indicated to the au-
thorities that this may have been tho
objective. il is thot tfat the explosion
was premature.
Except for the shatteTing of win
dows. no damage was done Judge
Loring's court, which was IN session.
The anteroom whore the explosion
occurred was damaged materially.
Girl stenosrapncrs tainted, "A jury de-
liheratinS in n room overhead clam
ored for release and n court officer
collapsed. order was quickly re-
stored, however, and strong guards
we're placed over tie building.
The unidentified dead man appar-
emily was foreigner. probably Of
southern European origin.
The explosive, probably nttrogly
Cerin, was contained in an iron vessel
ana it possibly was loaded with
shrapncl. An arrest WAS made tonight
lut the police SAID they placed no
speciIl significance in the mans de-
lention.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-17
.PARRAL is CAPTURED
BY VILLA IN BATTLE
Mine Employees Reported Mas
sacred and Refugees Flee
From District.

Ell PASO. March i6.-Important
military movements south OF Chihua-
hua city have been yelled behind a
strict military censorship, applied by
General Francisco Murguia, VINO will
not permit even the most simple
commercial messages to lie transmit
ted to the border.
Unconfiriaed reports of 4 series of
engagements around Parral, Rosario
and Magistral have been received
here. Reliable reports continue to be
received from confidential sources in
Mexico that Parrnl has been cap
tured by Villa forces, that the en-
lloyes of the Magistral Durango,
mines have been massacred and Cen
eral Murguia Gecisively defeated at o.
near Rosario, Durango.
A Mexican refugee from Chihuahua
city stated today that Murguia was
sending women and children fcon
Parial and JimincZ to Chihuahua city,
preparatory to conducting a sweeping
campaign uf that district
CarranZa officials here and the de
facto commanders in JuareZ continue
TO insist that Obregon is loyal to Car
rama and is only retiring from hR
provisional cabinet because of iii
health. Rumors of other changes In
the Carrauza cabinet, including the
replacing of several ministers friendly
to Obregon with men close to Car
ianZa, has tended to strengthen the
report of Iissension within the dc
facto government.