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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
A WAR OF LIBERATION

The editorial herewith is from the
New York Annalist of April End. 1t
is the dearest definition we have seen
of what the American people believe
to be their duty, relative to any action
that may be taken to end the terrible
European conflict:
eve approach solmen hour. Con-
gress convenes today; within two or
three days war may have been de-
clared on the German people. With
them we have no quarrel save that
they have permitted themselves to be
made the victims of an abandoned
government of which we have also
become the victims. Not the German
people but the German Government,
decreed the numbering of our citizens
on the high seas. 1t was that same
Government, not the mass of the peo-
pie, which ordered the breaking of
Germany's faith, the violation of Bel
GUM, and the commission of unnum-
bered crimes against the laws of hui
mainly. R
"America pities the German people;
she hates the German Government.
Even now, on the eve of the United
States entering the war, light is
rising. Democracy. is beginning to
lift its voice in the realm Of the Kali
ser; his day of power may be nearing
its end. We hardly dare to cherish
the hope that the German people will
throw off the mastery of an autocracy
which knows no law save supposed
necessity speedily enough to save Ger
many and the world from more months
Of bloodshed and privation, but we do
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04

to fill vacancy occasioned by death.
of j. H. Shaner, and filed bond as such,
which was approved.
James Scaggs, pauper, was found
worthy of relief at the hands of the
county, and it was ordered that war
rant in the sum of $40 be drawn
monthly for his relief.
Upon the conclusion of further in
vestigation, the court reaffirmed it's.
order of April 10, committing Leo and
William Parks, minor children, to the
State Reformatory at Boonville.
The following warrants were is,
sued: c. l. Garrett, one day on Board
of Equalization, SIS; w. A. Mitchell,
same, So; F. M. Matkin, same, IS; L.
0. Wells, same, SIS; Thos. H. Holman,
same, S.; c. l. Garrett, Judge, one day
and mileage at present session of
court, $6.75; w. A. Mitchell, same,
$50; F. M. Matkin, same, $3.50; C.
H. Adams, Sheriff, same, So.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
THE ACRE
AGE OF SWEET POTA-
TOES IN THE SOUTH

Washington, D. c., May 2.-Seed
to plant an acre of Irish potatoes this
spring cost about $40. Seed sweet
potatoes will not cost more than $4
per acre where vine cuttings taken
from early-set plants are used. The
yield of sweet potatoes per acre is
usually greater than that of Irish po-
tatoes and as a food they are as nu-
tritious. Sweet potatoes may be
grown throughout the Southern States
and, of course, in certain other Sec
lions. Specialists in the U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture are urging
an increased acreage of this crop
wherever it can be easily grown.
Sweet potatoes, it is pointed out,
are the South's chief instrument for
a quick and effective increase of the
food supply. Seed is plentiful; last
years crop was the second largest
ever produced. By means of vine cut
tings it is possible to plant almost
unlimited areas of this crop and at
the same time conserve the present
supply. That is, farmer who wishes
to plant ten acres will bed seed enough
say to 10 bushels-to get slips
for one acre. Vine cuttings from this
acre would plant many more acres,
paintings being possible until the
first of August in the lower South.
This system, now widely used in the
South, enables the utilization of land
from which early potatoes, cabbage,
and other truck crops have been TAX
en-.
Sweet potatoes are not. expensive to
grow. The main limiting factor to the
production of vast quantities by this
plan is labor. Yields from fields set
with vine cuttings are as large as
from plants grown from slips. This
method has the further advantage of
preventing the transfer of disease
which are carried on the tubers.
The South doesn't need to learn
how to grow sweet potatoes, the spe-
cialists point out. Farmers know.
how to produce large yields Of this
crop. But the farmer must be i'm
pressed with the necessity of increas-
ing his acreage Of this crop, and then,
when harvest comes, to prevent the
enormous loss from improper hand
ling and storing. The best way to
keep sweet potatoes is to store them
in well-ventilated storage houses, not
"dugouts". Storage houses should be
made ready as soon as possible. In
Farmers Bulletin 548, STORING and
Marketing Sweet Potatoes" instruc-
ton for building such houses and for
converting old and unoccupied build
ings are given.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
THE FARMER THE
NATIONS STAY

The man behind the man behind the
gun. in the present situation Of our
country is the farmer. He is by far
the most useful and the most de-
pended upon of any class of our cit
liens. Without him civilization, gov
eminent, commerce, armies, would GO
to pieces. 1t is to him that the gov
eminent turns in the present crisis,
when practically the whole world is
at war, to not only supply food for
the people and armies of our own
nation, but of the other nations at
war. America is the great food sup
ply of the world, and now the demands
made upon her are greater than ever
before. The very best service our
farmers can render their country is
to increase in every possible way the
output of all kinds Of food stuffs-
serials and meats. Every available
piece of ground should be cultivated
and made to produce.
The President has issued an appeal
to the producers of the country call
ing upon the farmers to give a prac-
teal demonstration of their patri-
otism by the most efficient, effective
and extensive system of farming
they have ever attempted. Everything
that the farm produces will be needed
and will meet with ready disposition
in the markets or can be converted
into marketable live stock of all
kinds. 1t is a patriotic work as we'll
as a work that will pay, as prices for
all food stuffs will be remunerative
to the producers as long as the war
continues and for years after peace
may be declared. The opportunity
for our farmers to show their devo-
ton to their country, and at the same
time bring large returns for their la
Dor, is here.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES

The campaign is on in earnest for
the production of great food supply,
in county, State and Nation. What
are you doing? The County Agricul-
tural Agent and the County Superin-
tendent of Schools are devoting most
of their time to arousing the people to
the supreme need of the nation"
President Wilson has made it clear in
his proclamation that every farmer
and every farmers boy who enlists
his energies now to increase the pro-
duction of food stuffs, is rendering
service as important to his country
and to the world, as those who go in
to the trenches.
Prin. Aubrey j. Knight has been re-
elected at Mitchell and given an in
crease in salary of five dollars per
month. Miss Rena Sutton and Mr..
P. W. Keay have been elected assist
ants. Each of these positions has al
so been given an increase of five dol
lars per month.
The high school and the upper grade
pupils of the Esther schools are de-
voting quite few of their afternoons
to gardening, under the supervision
OF their Superintendent and teachers.
Each pupil has bought rake and
hoe and has gone to work in earnest,
helped along over the rough places
by the bright prospect of ripe toma-.
toes, new potatoes, and roasting ears.
Inc Lead Belt Woman's Club, at a
meeting on last Friday afternoon,
pledged its support in the food pro-,
duction campaign and discussed in
serious and intelligent way the perils
that now confront our nation. Mrs.
+. l.. Keith, president of the club,
sounded keynote when she said,
The. American mother has always
stood ready to give her sons in the
service of our beloved nation but she
is ready to offer up her own life as
we'll" With such feeling dominant
the world will "be made safe for de-
mocracy." A righteous and God-fear-
ing people will not be forced to Weld
before battalioned despotiom. We will
not be untrue to the traditions of our
patriotic fathers and our noble moth
ers of the early days.
List of pupils recently awarded at
tendance certificates from this office,
continued: Grace Hertz, Willard Koen,
Dubart Lewis, Roy Richus, Leona
koen, Irene Hopkins, Alberta Hop
kins, and Tillman and Pearl, and En-
ma Hoehn of the Copenhagen school;
and Nellie Nugents, Harlem BOYD,
Harley Staff, and Albert Albaugh Of
the Oak Hill school.
co. SUPT. OF SCHOOLS.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
SENATE DEMONSTRATES
OVER FRENCH MISSION

Washington, May 1.-The United
States Senate today paid spectacular
tribute to Vice Premier Vivian, Mar.
shall Joffre and Admiral Chocheprat
here with the English Commission tc
confer over war measures with the
Administration and Army heads.
Time and again the HISTORIC cham
Der, where demonstrations always are
taboo, fairly shook with cheers and
handclapping.
Shouts of "Joffre, Joffre" brought
the hero of Marine to his feet to re-
spond in thunderous voice:
give les Etats unis."
And again in ringing tones, Vivi-
ami predicted magnificent victory
"for democracy with the help of the
glorious country in which you live"
Vice President Marshall welcomed
the Frenchmen.
"The Senate of the United States
has the pleasure and honor of receiv-
ing and welcoming these distinguish
ed visitors to the republic" he said.
We had the glorious honor of receiv-
ing General La Fayette. Nearly one
hundred years afterward it is the
pleasure and honor to welcome the
Vice Premier of the Franch Govern
ment, Superintendent of Public In
struction and Marshal of France"
The Senate arose and the galleries
doomed out applause.
Immediately afterward the Senate
recessed and Senators, Congressman
and pages filed by the visitors shak-
ing their hands.
Vivian, speaking in French, which
few understood, but whose oratory
was so impressive that frequently he
was interrupted by applause, paid a
glowing tribute to the country which
has joined the other democracies of
the world-and spoke of the duties be-
fore it.
When Viviani concluded, the APP
plause was deafening. Deeply moved,
he shifted from foot to foot and his
hand turned white as he gripped the
edge of the Vice Presidents table.
The Vice President arose to tell the
visitors goodbye.
GAS we said, hail, so now we say
farewell and yet again, praise God
hall"
Then the real storm broke. Screams
and cries in the galleries mingled with
the tremendous applause of the Sem
ators and Representatives who packed
the floor. Above the noise rose shouts
of "Joffre, Joffre, Joffre."
The great soldier arose, his face
flushed with emotion.
Somewhat excitedly he did some
thing he had not done here before.
He spoke English.
Brokenly, he said: 81 do not speak
the English" and then with shout:
give les Etats Unis."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04

cherish the Hope that defeat of the
war machine set up by that autoc-
racy is not very far off. Its defeat
will open the eyes of the German peo-
pie, and between them and the people
of this country the war will leave no
bitterness, for it will in all reality be
a war of liberation. The pity is thou
sands more of Germans and, perchance
thousands of our own people must fall
in battle ere this comes about"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
FIGHTING FOR EXISTENCE

The Kaiser and his military autoc-
racy make the claim that they are
fighting for Germany's national ex-
istence. That is true only in limit
ed sense. They, more than Austria,
are responsible for the war that is
now engaging nearly the whole
world, for a decisive word from them
would have averted Austria's abrupt
declaration of war against Servia;
but Germany had the most perfect
and effective military machine in the
world, and her rulers doubtless
thought they saw an opportunity for
national extension, power and pres
tige.
They were not fighting for nation
al existence when Germany's splen-
didly organized and equipped army,
disregarding all neutral and treaty
rights, plowed through little Belgium
with her great guns, devastating her
cities and homes and outraging her
peaceful and frugal people, to get at
France. What for? Wherein was
the national existence of Germany
threatened? Her army lords expect
ed quick, sharp victory with an
other big indemnity from France, pos
sibly French sea ports from which
their big guns would point threaten
ingly across the channel at England.
But the brave resistance of Germany's
invasion by sturdy little Belgium
blocked their forced march and gave
France little time to meet and
check the onslaught, but leaving the
German forces at great advantage
with an entrenched position on
French soil.
After nearly three years of war,
in which Germany, by her disregard of
neutral rights and her inhuman war
fare, has forfeited the good will of
the larger part of the world, the sit
uation is changed. Germany's splen-
did fighting machine is being hard
pressed, and her rulers may well feel
that they are fighting for the exist
ence of that German nationality based
on military autocracy backed up
by Kaiser who fanatically claims
that he rules by divine right. But
the national autonomy of the German
people will never be broken. They
will always be a great autonomous
nation and people, but it is hoped a
self-governing people with larger
freedom and a better and higher des-
tiny than subjective units of an iron
military autocracy. 1t is not against
the autonomous German people that
the United States has entered the war,
but against a rule that uses them
only for it's own aggrandizement, ex-
tension and perpetuation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04

Tolman of Pennington spent Wednes-
day with their nephew, D. E. Harris
horn, and family.
Eugene Williams has accepted
position with the Henderson Mercan-
tile Co.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
APPLY FOR NATURALIZATION

Thirty-eight foreigners have ap-
piled within the past month to Cir
cult Clerk John A. Knowles for first
naturalization papers, and two for
second papers. Blanks for making
out the papers, however, were not re-
ceived by him until last Saturday,
and now the applications may in
crease,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
BRANN0N-BLOOM

w. M. Brannon and Miss Audie
Allen Bloom, both of Pennington,
were married Saturday, April %,
1917, by Justice VIM. Good. A num-
Der Of relatives and friends were pres
ent. They are excellent young peo-
pie, and their friends join in wishing
them long life, prosperity and happi-
ness,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04

Whatever may have been the in
citing causes of the European war, it
has practically involved the whole
world and resolved itself into war
against absolutism and military au-
tocracy and for a more comprehen-
sive democracy and government by
and for the people throughout the
world.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04

While Speaker Clark and several of
the Missouri Congressman favored
the volunteer over the CONSUMPTION
plan of raising an army of 100000,
the whole Missouri delegation voted
for the draft bill on the final vote in
the House, which carried by vote
of 1897 to "a.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04
COUNTY COURT

The County Court held short SEES
sion April 23rd, at which the follow
ing business was transacted:
George Lindsey was appointed
road overseer Of road district No. 2
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04

The Tulsa (Okla.) World says that
young man buying marriage Ii.
cense during enlistment time and an
editor buying a new suit of clothes
during political campaign are both
subject to the embarrassment Of be-
ing misunderstood. Luckily, howev-
er, each is a thing that does not hap
pen often.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-05-04

! Sewing Machine Crates cheaper
than you can possibly make them and
will fit any sewing machine. -Theo.
Hodge Sewing Machine Store.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
ELkS' ANNUAL BALL
FRIDAY, NAY 9TH

tees which have been busy for the
past three weeks preparing for the
observance of the great
social event are as follows:
Arrangements--Joseph y. Gori,
chairman, L. o. Mellor. D. B. Brad
ner, A, r. Brooke, Lowell Daniels,
Emil Elkner. +, F. Heydenfeldt, T.
R. marlborough. Herman W. Al
bert, George ]. Murphy, f. W. 0'Con-
nell, w. A. Parker. Robert G. Pohl.
Branch II. Smith.
Reception-D. d. Bradner. Robert
Christian, VIM. n. Cochran. Guy
corson. Roy crump. Joseph H. Dale
r. H. Ernest. H. P. Herd. +. F. Hey
denfeldt, Lester D. Glass. ]. E. Mon
ahan. ]. s. Mullins, F G Innis. e
w o'Connell, Branch II. Smith.
Floor-H. II. Atkinson, manager
Assistants: !. c. Arnolds. Emil Elk
ner. w. B. Evans. N. K Franklin
Jas. ]. HafferOn. A. II. Keenan,, Dor
Ic. Levers. Geo. J. Murphy.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01

The annual ball OF Tonopah lodge
OF Elks. No. 1862, has given the
talented members of the local order
an opportunity to display their me-
eaanical genius and artistic skill in
introducing some wonderful novelties
u the appointments and the decora.
i've effects Of both the Alrdome.
which has been secured for the dance
ana at the regular lodge rooms and
usning hall at the home on Main
street. What these are must remain
mystery until the eventful night Of
friday, May 4th. when the audience
VIII have a chance to Judge of the
saient possessed by the enthusias-
tle members OF the order. Through
40 error II was stated that the date
was tomorrow evening and the la
ules, who do not keep in close touch
with lodge matters, are reminded
mat there has not been any change
ana that the annual ball will occur
friday night May 9Th. The commit
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
SINKING FASTFR
THAN BUILDING
SUBMARINES DESTROYING TON
MAGE FASTER THAN IT CAN
BE REPLACED

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. D. c., May l.
The United States is ready to place
considerable tonnage at the disposal
Of the entente, which it is believed
may be seized by German ships.
Lord Percy. with the British COM
mission, said the present rate of
British construction and the present
estimated American rate, could not
keep pace with the present rate OF
destruction. "The balancing figures
III the struggle" he added "is the
tonnage the United States supplies.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01

creased taxes on liquor, beer, cigars,
cigarettes and tobacco, new taxes ON
automobiles, soft drinks, amusement
places, freight and passenger traf-
fic and stamp tax of wide scope.
Much Of the bill follows the line
suggested by Secretary McAdoo, but
many of the most important propo-
sails are rejected. Included In these
are all tariffs and making the in
come and excessive profits and con.
sumption taxes retroactive. Hence
the total of the proposed bill falls
millions of dollars short of the orig
inal figure of 1.S0O.O00,000 to be de-
rived from taxes this year.
Opposition of Representative Ford
ney, of Michigan, ranking Republi-
can member of the committee, to
raising more than $1,000. 100000 by
direct taxes is largely responsible
for the situation. He doubts, ii is
understood If more than this amount
would be needed and urges that any
(Cnuttnuad un mage fOllrl
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
VISITORS
IN THE SENATE
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AROUSE
ENTHUSIASM AND RECEIVE
OVATION

(By Associated Press.D
WASHINGTON, d. c., May L.
Minister viviani and Gen. Joffre Wis
tied the senate today. Viviani made
stirring speech in French that was
frequently interrupted by those on
the floor who understood and were
thrilled by his words. He said both
countries were dedicated to liberty,
equality and Justice He paid trib-
ute to the women of France and pre-
dicted the American women would
show the same brave spirit There
was wild applause and then the
crowd arose and cried "Joffrei
Joffre!" The gray-haired marshal
waved his cap. bowed low and in a
soft voice said 4 do not speak
English. viye l'Ameriquel" The
cheering ceased only when he lefi
the chamber
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01

mayor will be held today.
In consequence of the rush on
smaller bakeries not connected with
the strike, several Of them attempt
ed to equalize distribution by selling
only one loaf to customer, while
others decreased the size OF the
loaf. Small groceries and delieates-
sen shops announced early in the
afternoon, that they had no bakery
products to offer and as a result
housewives dug last weeks crusts
out of the bread box. steamed them,
toasted and served. then prepared
TO bake their own bread construc
tion Of two large bake ovens with
combined capacity Of 5000 pound:
of bread daily was begun at the
Great Lakes naval training station
which has depended on the city sup
ply.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
Daily Shortage Bread In
Chicago $50, 900 LOaves
Owing to Bakers Strike

Police dispersed strike sympathiz-
ers in several sections. the trouble
being particularly manifested in the
Maxwell street district, where men
and women used kerosene to pour
over bread being brought out Of
ghetto shops.
Robert W. Childs. special United
States district attorney. began an
investigation to determine whether
the strike was in violation of war
measures. II being asserted that no
interference with government ship
ment of supplies would be permitted.
The strikers asked increased
wages. shorter hours and the right
TO approve or dismiss all bakery
foremen The big bakers center
their principal objections on the
latter demand
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01

of high praise for President Wilson
and his policy, and reveals a slight
ing opinion of DR.. Alfred thinner
man.
Another article by Herr Harden
eliminates in an appeal to Germany
to put the interior of her house in
order and introduce democratic con-
ditions which, the writer says, is the
only sure basis for future peace.
Scarcely less noteworthy than his
scathing criticism of German diplo-
macy (but not that of Count Won
Bernstorff, former ambassador to the
United States, whose work he
praises,) is Herr Hardens justifica-
tion to German readers of Americas
attitude during the war and his dem
elition for example, of the fayorite
pan-German arguments that the Unit
ed States was inspired solely by dol
lar chasing and looked upon war
Ouiy dH SOut1V AOt CnUA AASho BlOh-
its from munition supplies.
The United States, Herr Harden
declares. could have continued to
amass unreasonable riches net from
munition contracts, from which only
minute part of its income was de-
rived, but as a worlds source OF
supply Instead. he adds, the United
States chose for an ideal to reject
| a continuance Of its profitable neu-
trality to load itself with burden
of expenditures which no other coun-
TRY could safely bear. Those who
would profit. he tells his readers.
can be sought nearer hoe. in the
ranks of those wanting to retain
Belgium, the Briey iron district.
Courland and Livenia.