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The Monte Vista journal., 1917-09-15
FED STATES oIy,. I,n,,.v ,r,oxs
xo.ds OF The Ordnance De-
rtment OF The Army

United States Civil Service
mission announces the following
lD .omnetitive examinations for
,,s in the several ordnance es-
.monts of the War Department:
,orical engineer, artillery am
'.,on $4,000 to $500 year.
.honical engineer, experimental
s25OO to $4,000 year.
.obonical craftsman, $1,000 to
90 year.
nnrcntice craftsman, $3.50 year.
tsnector of artillery ammunition
mo- TO $2,400 year.
,snector of field artillery ammu-
m steel, 500 to $4,000 year.
.st Inspector of field artillery
nupition steel, $3.50 to SIS day.
rspector of ammunition packing
es 1912 day to $1,S00 year.
nsnector and assistant inspector
Dowder and explosives, 81, 400 to
400 year.
nspector of ordnance equipment,
boo to $4,000 year.
sst Inspector of cloth equipment,
: to $125 month.
Asst Inspector of leather, $1O0 to
Is month.
Asst. Inspector of small hardware,
! to $125 month.
Asst. Inspector of textiles, $50 to
b month.
Asst. Inspector of leather equip
Int 800 to $125 month.
Clerk qualified in business admin
! fation, $1,000 to $1,000 year.
Index and catalogue clerk, $1,000
Isl 200 year.
|The examination for index and cat
|gue clerk is open to both men and
|men; the other examinations are
fn only to men.
The Government urgently needs
Pn for the work above indicated,
d qualified persons are urged, as a
triotic duty, to apply for examina-
in. Until further notice applica-
ms for the positions named will
received at any time by the
lifted States Civil Service Commits
IN, Washington, D. c. Papers will
rated promptly. Applicants will
t be required to appear at any
Ice for examination, but will be
led principally upon the elements
education, training, and expert
ce, as shown by their applications
by corroborative evidence.
Full information concerning exam
lions, application blanks, etc.,
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-09-15

A new pace was set for the valley
this week in the shipping of a car of
winter rye from the San Acacio sta
ton. This is a new crop for the val
ley but it promises to be a good one.
The yield on the rye of the c. e. d.
company land was nearly twenty
bushels to the acre. The grade of
grain is exceptionally fne.-Mesita
Herald.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-09-15

may be obtained by calling in person
upon the secretary of the local board
of civil service examiners at the post
Office in any city in which city deliv-
cry of mail has been established, or
by communicating with the United
States Civil Service Commission,
Washington, d. C.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-09-15
People Speak Well of Chamberlain
Tablets.

Il have been selling ChamborIain's
Tablets for about two years and heard
such good reports from my customers
that | concluded to give them trial
myself, and can say that | do not be-
lieve there Is another preparation
of the kind equal to them" writes
G. A. Mcbride, Headfcrd, Ont. If
you are troubled with Indigestion
or constipation give them trial.
They willdo you good.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-09-15

Mrs Mary Myers has been here for
several weeks visiting her brother
VIII Starbuck and family and left
Monday night for her home at Queen
City, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
LUTHER LECTURE
TOMORROW NIGHT
Change Has Been Made in Time for
Third of Series on
Reformation
Hero.

A stereopticon lecture on 1.-THE Hero
OF the Reformation" will be given to-
morrow evening instead Of tonight.
The public generally has been talking
advantage OF these lectures. This
year the church is observing the 40Oth
anniversary of religious liberty and
these lectures and pictures will give
a better understanding of the protest
ant cause. This time they will OBJ
serve Luther Witnessing for Christ"
They begin with Luther as a parish
priest in Wittenberg, show him lectur-
ing at the Erfurt university in the
monastery They will show his visit
to Rome, his disapproval of the in
dulgences, of TetzeTs commercialism
and the history Of his mailing the fam
Gus Theses" on the castle church
doors at Wittenberg. Tn electure will
tie given at 7:3O in ST. Pauls hall,
Eleventh and Bank streets. The lee
ture is free to everybody.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
CITY NEWS.

Only few weeks until Christ
mas
The steamer Keokuk was In Bur-
lington yesterday with a large cargo
of freight
&C. c. Buffum left Keokuk last
night to join the signal corps. He en-
listed at the recruiting office at Keo-
kuk.
-Keokuk camp Nj. w. A, No. 622,
will hold its regular meeting tonight
at Woodman hall. ALL members are
requested to be present
Owing to necessary absence from
the city, Rev. DR.. Sage announces
there will be no service at ST. Johns
church on Thursday morning Of this
week.
Mrs. E P Hickok, Of Winfield,
Kansas. who has been visiting Keo-
kuk relatives for several weeks, went
to Galva, Ill, this morning for a
short stay with friends.
-Keokukians - and particularly
those who have not filed their coal
bins-are much relieved in conse-
auence of reports that the Illinois
coal miners have returned to work.
Owing to the closeness of the
vote on the prohibition constitutional
amendment considerable interest is
manifest over the recount which is
going on over the state by the super
vigors.
johnson p. Angle, the trustee in
bankruptcy in charge Of the Sage
bankrupt estate, is mailing out diyi-
dend checks for twenty-five percent
10 all creditors of the Sage Banking
company.
Lieutenant Wright OF Davenport,
Was in Burlington Monday and ac-
cspted Roy Heller of Burlington and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
Great Demand for Candy.

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO. Oct 24.-Bon bons are
replacing booze.
That was the explanation given ~
day for the abnormal demand for
candy which is gweeping the country.
Candy houses ali over the country
are sold out three weeks in advance"
declared W H Rowan, former presi-
dent or the national association NJ
candy salesmen. This is due 70 the
prohibition ware. II is a fact that
candy, especially chocolates. ia me
greatest sootbeY sDov for whisky ap,
petfres, Men ~ho quit liquor craze
sweets"
And 10 the face ~ this, aaagfsctur,
ing corgtectsorsrs throughout me oosn,
try are being forced 20 cgrtztg their
output beea use Of the sugar shortage,
Some, particularly ss1ose 80 the east,
1t was said, Ray be forced 10 Suspend
operafIy5s entirely s1ptti tae situation
is reiisysS,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
Twentyfour Who Were Convicted OF
Maintaining Liquor Nuisance Last
December Are In the
County Jail.
ON HAvENER's ORDERS
Attorney General QUITS Any Watehfui
Waiting Tactics and Men
Are Called on
Carpet

| The county jail has about twenty
| five more inmates today than 1t mad
yesterday Attorney General HaV-
ner's order that the men who were
convicted of maintaining a liquor
nuisance al the December term OF
court, last year, and whose fines
have not been paid, should either pay
u today or so 70 Jail. is responsible
for the increase in the population IN
the county prison
There were Twenty-Five mittmuses
that issued yesterday from the office
OF Sheriff Scott The men were
brought into the court house this
morning. all but three One OF these
is out OF the state, and two are out
OF the city, one OF these being expect
ed to report before the day Is over.
Two men paid fines. leaving twenty
four to go 70 jail 70 serve out their
fines.
The fines average $50, which
meaes servicn OF from forty-five to
fifty days In Jail
The men affected are proprietors
OF temp bars. or their clerks. against
whom informations were filed las,
fall by state agents or by local Of
ticers. They were charged with
maintaining liquor nuisances and
were convicted or entered pleas OF
guilty. Their fines were imposed
and they were given certain length
Of time in which TO pay up. Failing
in this, the court ordered mittimus
to issue. The time being up last
spring, the men were rounded up.
but on pleas to the attorney general,
they were given additional time.
Yesterday the bolt fell. and Attorney
General Havner ordered the men
locked up, or their fines to be paid.
Two Pay Elmo.
This morning the group answered
roll call at the Office OF Sheriff Scott,
west; Philip Nickel who is in Nau-
COO, and ]. NJ. Stack, who Is out Of
the city. OF the twenty-six lined up.
George SaIzer paid fine OF 5000.
and Frank Delaney paid his tine of
5000.
The others elected to go to jail
Some of them asked permission to
go home and secure some old clothes.
This was given them, and they wers
all In custody by noon.
The List Of Offenders.
The following is the list against
fines:
Oscar Anderson. $3.50; John F.
Tigue, $50; Luther Hardin, $50;
w. H. Taylor. $3.50; James simons,
$3.50; Hugh Brennan, 5000: Jas. Grill
fifth, $3.50; Phil Chaser. $3.50: Ed
Schultz. $50; VIC Solori, $50; Frel
Hall. $50; Bert Fuller. 5000; w. J.
Noelkemper. $3.50; Dan Roam. $3.50;
Andrew Hickey, $3.50; John Luder,
$3.50; Philip Nickel, 5000; Fred Ores
sci, $50; Geo. ]. Salzer, $500; J. H.
femme, $3.50; Frank Delaney. 5000,
Frank Nelson, $500; Fred Brilon.
$3.50; Roy Kiser, $50; Ed. Kavaaaugh,
5000; C. B. Wallace. $50; Jas F.
Kelley, $3.50; Anthony Coyle, $3.50;
J. NJ Stack, 5000.
why don't you say that the bunch
went to jail, instead of giving the
names, 1t would save lot of bother"
was the suggestion OF Phil CHASER to
a newspaper man, who was looking
for the honor roll.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24

mosquito fleet. The plan is to have
the steamer Kabekone tow them to
New Orleans. The boats will pass
Keokuk.
Chief Hennemann received
message this morning to look out for
an auto stolen from Des Moines. de-
scribed as follows Five passenger
Cadillac touring car, light-colored.
two seated, license number 235964.
Reward offered. The thieves were
supposed to be coming this way.
The following from Los Angeles
paper will be of interest to Keokuk
friends of the former Burlington man
mentioned; Charles w. Rand, SON of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
CITY NEWS.

johnson B. Angle has been in the
city several days visiting friends and
on business matters. He has resigned
his position with George NJ. Betchtel &,
Co, Of Davenport, Iowa, and will &C
cept position in the bond depart
ment Of the Second Ward Savings
bank Of Milwaukee. This bank is do
ing the largest bond business in the
state of Wisconsin and Mr. Angles
friends will be pleased to know of his
promotion TO the new position, which
carries with It larger opportunities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24

a wealthy family. who passed ava!
from gun shot wound at the country
home Of the family, near Culver CITY,
on October 5, left an estate valued at
less than 100000 according to
petition for letters of administrator
In the estate filed in the superior
court yesterday.
1t is understood that all those
who purchased bonds in the first Lip-
erty loan will receive their BONDS
within the next two weeks. OF course.
most Of those who subscribed to the
first loan have dittoed on the second,
and are going to exchange their first
ones for the -Four percenters.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
zindel, of Keokuk, for the

Harry Zfndel, OF keOkuk, TOT the
army. They left yesterday afternoon
for jefferson barracks. Heller en-
listed in the signal corps and Zindel
as a cook. A third man who applied
for enlistment this week failed to ap-
pear for the examination.
Marriage licenses were issued
yesterday to Thos. Lawrence Touhey,
80 and Cora Alice Rhum, 90, both of
Keokuk, and to Charles w. Simpson,
81 and Thelma Leta Lucas, 10, of
Revere, Mo.
The Dubuque Boat and Iron
works has constructed two subma-
rine chasers similar to those OF the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
MOOSE LODGE
HAS VISITORS
Lot of Brethren Present From ouIn.
ey and Fort Madison-Banouet
Was Greatly Enjoyed
After Work.

Last evening the Keokuk lodge,
Loyal Order of Moose, initiated a
large number OF candidates into the
mysteries of the order. There were
present about twenty visiting breth-
rem from Quincy and nearly as many
from Fort Madison. After the work
banquet was served in the regular
Moose way, which, to say the least,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
DECISION is
REVERSED
Local Exemption Board Has Certified
for Service Keokuk Man
Who Was EI-
empted.

Walter ketchum has been certified
for service in the national army.
ketchum, whose residence is In Keo-
kuk, applied for and was given ex-
emptton on the grounds Of supporting
an aged mother. The local board, has
on investigation, reversed Its decis-
ion and has certified Ketchum for
service to the district board.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and
Eeizf5ors for the kindness shown dur
ing our recent bereavement
5s7ss. l. X. COLLINS AND FAMILY.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
AUTO OWNERS,

Now is the time to protect your
radiator.
ing solution which does not injure
metal or rubber, Will insure you
against the expense and inconveni-
ence of a frozen radiator
BARTHOLOMEW BROS.
1917 Main Phone 3o9
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-24
WINDOW
GLASS
All Sizes.
Lowest Prices.
Putty and Tacks Free.
McGrath Bros.
Drug Company
900 MAIN ST.

is enjoyable. This was return visit
on the part OF the Quincy men, az the
Keokuk Moose paid that lodge visit
in that city several weeks ago.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26
EMORY * HENRY NOTES

-, Emory, Va, Jan. 20.--President
Weaver, has returned from Chicago
where he attended the annual meet
ing. the Association of American
Colleges. DR.. Weaver was accom-
panied ny DR.. S. d. Long, President
of Martha Washington College. and
DR.. j, 5. French, of Knoxville.
Dr' Schercr, president OF king
College, preached an excellent sermon
last Sunday morning. A large num-
ne:' was present and greatly enjoyed
this sermon.
On January 17'h md 18th there
was Southwest Virginir hirh school
boys conrercncc hold Under tho nus.
nices of The Y NJ c. a of Mrrion
Vn, DR. Weaver and Prof. Crawford.
dcivercd ndlcrcsseI before the del
ewHtes. Emory and Henry ncndcnv
cont rnlpht delegates and I'll rcnoriod
nat was Il tinc convention and that
they had n SPLENDID trip.
Mr.. l.. G. llnssinrcr. Of Konnnrocl
delivered ono Of the best addresses
Sunday night in the Y. NJ. G. A.. and
forum that h0s been heard in lonr
llmc: lie spoke on the subject of
"Richcs for Service" MIR. IIasanocr
is loyal fricnd Of Emory and lTonrv
nnd the student BODY is always glad
to have him pay them visit.
The G!ec Club, which met with such
success last year, is praciicing daily
under the direction Of Prof. Parl;s, of
shc new material which hns been
MARTHA Washington College. Seven
OF last years men are back aud with
found, Prof. Parks will he able to
Turn out Glec Club which Emorv
and Henry can we'll he proud of.
Manager +. X. Johnson has schcdul-
ed two trims For tho club. The first
one willbcgm on March d On This
TRIP they will visit Abingdon, and
Bristol, and cities in Eastern Tcnnos-
see. The wcs'orn trip will be TAX
en- about two wepl;H later and they will
Journey AZ rar as Princeton, w. Vn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26
DEATH DUE TO FALL.

The rcamins of Mrs. Herman Rider
says the Graham Daily News of Tueq-
day morning. whose death occurred
az the home Of her daughter. Mrs. J
T Keister, here Friday, will be taken
to Mechanicsburr. Bland county. for
burial Funeral services conducted
b. Rev. J. w Browning, were held
Yesterday afternoon at the Keister
horne. Mrs. Riders death was caused
from fall she sustained last Mon
day.
She was eighty years OF age and
before her marriage was Miss Matilda
Davis. She was reared in Bland, and
is survived by three daughters and
one son. Mrs J t. Kcister, Of Ora
ham; Mrs. Minnie Keistcr Of Kan
sas; Mrs. Iucv TAYLOR. of Mechan-
icsbure, and Walker Rider, Of Gra-
ham The deceased had made her
home with her dauohter for Some.
time ne had been member of the
Methodist church for many years.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26
DEATH OF CHARLES w. sTEE1 e

Charles William Steele, son of Rich
ard and Cosby Steele, was born in
Tuzewell county, Va. He was forty
eigt years old. He joined the Mis-
sionary Baptist church when he was
about twenty-five years old, and liv-
cd to this profession. He has lived an
upright and moral life, which has won
the respect of all the people Of his vi
cinity. He put his trust in God, and
said on the day of his DEATH 81 leave
it all to God. do not care to talk Of
business. | am looking up TO High
er Power. 1t is all we'll with me He
lived at War, w. Va, for the past
twelve years, where he has made n
hest Of friends.
Funeral services were held at the
home of his brother GEORGE w. Steel
ut Bandy, conducted by the Rev A.
G. Bustcll. w. l.. c..
War, w. Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26
FOUNDING Will.
Program Given bv the w. C. II. u. OF
That Place.


That Place.
Pounding Mill, Jan. Following
is the program Of the w. G. II. u.
meeting held here.
Hymn, All Hail the Power of Jc-
aus Name, by the congregations
Scrirtnre, Psalms 07, 98 by Mrs.
G. II. Traycr.
Invocation by Rev. G. Il. Thomas.
Song well Make the Nation Dry"
Reading, Who Killed the Union 2"
by Mrs. u. K. Gillespie.
Solo, Beautiful Hour OF Noon
tide" by Miss Edith Williamson.
Reading, "Why We Wear the White
Ribbon and n word to mothers" by
Miss Gnssic Christian.
Speech, "W. C. y. IT," by Raymond
Johnson
Reading, "Why / am White Rib
boncr," b" Mrs. Julia Williams.
Song, "The Nations Going Dry"
Reading, "Providc Place for the
Boy" by Miss Edith Williamson.
Reading, proclamation for ma
ton constitutional prohibition issued
by Lillian N. M. Stevens Sept. 10,
1917, by Miss Jessie Sayers.
Reading, Declaration of Principles
and adoption by audience Of above
resolution endorsing national consti-
tutional prohibition by Mrs. w. b.
Steele, President.
Offering and pledges, (Nine new
members and good olfering)
Short talks by C. II. Trayer and
Mrs. w. b. Steele
Doxology by audience and choir.
Benediction by G. II. Trayer.
Organists, Mrs. j. b. Gillespie and
Mrs. Joseph L. Smith.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26
TANNERSYILLE NEWS

Tannersville, Jan. % Mr.. and Mrs.
{. w Asbury visited their son, N. +.
Asl.qry at Five Oaks, from Saturday
until Monday.
Mn and Mrs. John l.. Taylor have
broken up housekeeping Tor the time
being. Mr.. Taylor has accepted a
positio nat Saltville and his wife, who
is teaching at Laurel Branch, is beard.
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery
Wyatt.
Mr. w. S. Taylor and Mrs. Aman-
day morning at thte home of Messrs.
Will and Milton Thompson in Thomp-
son Valley by Rev. Mr.. Shawver. We
extend congratulations.
Mr. |. l.. Patricl; has his new house
almost completed and expects to move
into ii pretty soon.
Mrs. A. r. Necessary and little
daughter, Edna, have been visiting at
the home of her sister, Mrs. C. w.
Asbury, the past few days.
Mr. and Mrs Ebert Mitchell spent
the week end with Mrs. MitchelPs par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Kinder.
Bor-to MIR. and Mrs. A. S. Cald-
well--a girl.
There is great deal of sickness
in the community now, colds, grip
etc. Mr.. Jno. l. Hits family have
almost all bee ndown the past weei,
and the baby is very sick yet.
Mrs. j. w. Asbury and daughter, OF
Pounding Mill, were the guests las
week of Mr.. and Mrs. Solon Wyatt.
Mr.. j. H. Whitehead was in Taze
well one day last week on business
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26
MUD FORK NEWS.

Mr. Albert Anderson and Mr.. Spen-
GER Medley were visiting homefolks
last week
Mr. Anderson and Mr.. Medley
stortcd buck to Illinois January 13.
Mrs. w. II. Medley and son, Roby,
of Mud Forl: were visiting her
daughter, Miss Jennie Medley and
friends in Pocahontas one day last
week.
There was light snow last Friday
light, but it didn't lay on the ground
rcry long.
We have been having pretty wealth
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26
DANCE AT FALLS MILLS.

The social event of the midwintcr
season at Falls Mills was the dance
given Monday night by Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Carter of that place. Twelve
couples tipped the light fantastic,
dancing to the excellent music of the
Forthington Green orchestra. Among
the visitors including several couples
from Flattop Yards. Falls Mills afford
a number of good dancers and il is
Understood that it is the intention to
make these occasions the prodominat-
ing feature of the social life of the
village.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26
THE BOY THAT WAS.

when the hair about the temples
starts to show the signs of gray,
And a fellow realizes that he's wan.
dcring far away,
from The pleasures Of his boyhood
and his youth, and never more
VIII know the JOY OF laughter as he
dld in days Of yorc,
On, us then he starts to thinking of
stubbv little lad
Wlth face as brown as berries and
soul suprenaely glad.
When a gray-ha ired dreamer wanGats
down Inc lanes Of memory
And forgets the living present foe
the time Of "use-to-be,"
lie takes Of his shoes and stocl;inps
and lie throws his coat away,
ANA he's free from all restriccions.
save the rules of manly play
lie may be IN tattered garments. but
barehcaded in the sun
Tic forgcts his proud successes ana
the riches he has Won.
Oh, there's not man chat liyeth but
would give his ali to be
he stuDEy little fellow that in dream
land he can see,
nd tAo slpendors that surround him
and the joys aDout him spread
n.y then to rise 20 taunt him with
lie boyhood that has fled,
When the hair about The temple starts
10 show tines silver stain,
l!en the richets man that's living
yeains 10 be boy again.
Detroit Free Press.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-01-26

ed TO bring on the attack. Just then
MIR. b: raised on his hind feet and
scented, then went out his LETT eve.
then in quick succession the other.
Down he went and rent the mountains
with roar of rage. Then realized
that my weapon was only toy, vet
the bear was blind. but his scent and
smell were good. To run was impos-
sibie in the dense Jungle. | realized
that it was fight to finish Never
did magazine work faster or re-
ports blend closer until seven had hail
ed in that bears head. AT last he
reeled and turned tail, when two moro
in the neck back of his ear and down
he went. If you like fat bear YOU
could have satisfied yourself, for any
where the fat measured three inches.
l have Just come III from cutting
wood and have two fine coons and Il
coyote, and found some bee trees. The
bees are working and the weather ~
warm and nice. On the tenth OF the
month the mercury stood at so de-
grees: This is unusual. Possible we
may have cold wave later, yet we
are only 1000 feet above sea level and
directly in the path of the Shanooh
wind from the Japan current, which
enters the Columbian basin and its
tributaries, while north and south the
country is arid and frigid, this section
is classified with northern California.
Yours for success,
LEVI GROSECLOSE.
p. S.--Wc now own $500 acres Of
land IN Idaho. There is now law
wherein it is possible that all eligiblcs |
can file ON $40 acres. This took Of
feet the LIST OF January. We all wish
to enter to that limit, there being
eight in our family. With thousand |
acres we have bought this would total
CLIO acres. | am sure that we can |
this end by The end If |
1917. Wheat is selling now at St.iS;
hogs, $10.25; cattle steers, &c; cows
be-; sheep and wool are out of rcl-
son.
We have n Democratic government
and a good majority in both houses.
Oar Governors name is Moses. So |
you see. we are sure to get to the |
promised land, l.. B. G.