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Meade County news., 1917-07-05
KANSAS FARMERS SPEED UP
Record Acreages of Corn and Sorghum
Planted in State This Year,
Says Mohler.

Every spring crop grown in Kansas
has broken every record for acreages
the state has ever made. ]. c. Moh-
Ter, secretary of the Kansas Board of
Agriculture, has compiled the figures
on corn and the grain sorghums and
they, too, have beaten every record.
The corn acreage went to 100000
acres, the largest ever known. Dry
and wet weather in different sections
Of the state have cut down the con
dition in some counties, but as whole
it looks like the biggest corn year the
state has ever known.
The average condition OF corn for
the state is 73.4 per cent. Until re-
Gently the weather generally has been
too cool, and the corn in the main is
small and backward. In many east
ern counties the soil was for a time
entirely too wet, while in nearly all
the western counties it has been too
dry. Throughout the state much re-
planting has been necessary, amount
ing in the Kaw river counties to more
than one-half the area, while now and
then comes reports of fields that have
been planted as many as three and
even four times. In the more moist
eastern half of the state, where the
larger acreages are found, recent
warmer weather has been beneficial,
although conditions in the western
part continue unfayorably dry. For
corn, rains would be welcomed in all
sections. Cultivation is progressing
and as a rule the fields are reported
clean Of weeds.
Ordered to Sue on Bonds.-The
board Of county commissioners of
Sedgwick county has instructed the
county attorney to bring suit against
bondsmen in twenty-one cases where
bonds have been declared forfeited by
the courts. Most of the actions are in
liquor cases.
x
Earthquake Is Recorded. = The
needle on the Kansas university seis.
mograph quivered recently, indicating
heavy earthquake, which Prof. F. E.
Kester estimates centered 5000 miles
away, probably in Italy.
X X X
Drowned in Smoky Hill River
Lloyd Godfrey and Alma Etherington,
both of prominent families, were
drowned near Abilene the other night
while canoeing on the Smoky Hill
river. The bodies were recovered.
Voted Paved Roads.-The other
night $50 delegates from along the
Pixies k-Ocean-to-O Ocean Highway
in Brown, Doniphan and Nemaha coun.
ties voted in favor of paved roads
across the three counties.
kk X
An Abilene Capitalist Dead.-Hiland
Southworth, a wealthy capitalist at
Abilene for twenty-five years, died the
other morning after years illness.
\
Degrees to 1s9 Kansas Aggies.-
Degrees were granted to 189 seniors
at the annual graduation exercises OF
the Kansas State Agricultural College
recently. In addition, eight received
the degree of master of science and
five received professional degrees
w. o. Thompson, president of Ohio
state university, delivered the com.
mencement address.
Meade County news., 1917-07-05

the
"muddng laundering
tons
purely
Arthur Balfour British minister
the United States Lord North
diplomatic standing
Meade County news., 1917-07-05

maned ahe Paris until 9oO when he recalled and the
being assigned the batteshp Kentucky
the and placed
made in the
gunney the methods introduced by him.
Meade County news., 1917-07-05

ment everywhere in Latin America undoubtedly
The governments remaining neutral cannot be described being
German influence
eventual best interests of the
they would mighty
tangible and influences both
toward break with Germany however powerfully
in Latin America, and be checked"
Meade County news., 1917-07-05

Arrested for Draft opposition-John
Erickson, a Socialist of Wichita, is in
Jail there because he distributed anti
draft literature about the streets the
other night. His arrest was made
upon the request of Captain H. G..
Menksmeyer Of the local guard.
Meade County news., 1917-07-05

Wichita Boy 6rowned.-Robert
Craig, 19-year-old farmer boy, went in
bathing in the Big Arkansas river at
Wichita and drowned in sight of three
companions, who could not swim.
Craig waded into hole made by a
sand boat
Meade County news., 1917-07-05

Raze a Wing of Prison.-The north
cell wing of the Kansas state peni-
tentiary at Lansing, the oldest por-
tion Of the prison, is being razed in
preparation for the erection of mod
ern dormitory. This part of the in
stitution was built in 1864. 1t has
been responsible for most of the criti-
cism directed at the penitentiary by
reform workers. The cells are barely
four feet wide and the entire structure
is antiquated and insanitary.
Meade County news., 1917-07-05

Ordered to Sue on Bonds.-The
board Of county commissioners of
Sedgwick county has instructed the
county attorney to bring suit against
bondsmen in twenty-one cases where
bonds have been declared forfeited by
the courts. Most of the actions are in
liquor cases.
Meade County news., 1917-07-05

Farmer Hurt in Runaway.--Paul
Brooks, young farmer living five
miles east of Winfield, was thrown
from wheat binder by runaway
team the other day and was severely
cut about the face and neck. He will
recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
Mrs. Neal Ennrtains Society.

The first division Of the Ladies Aid
society of Spencer Memorial Methodist
church was invited yesterday to the
home of Mrs. r. f. Neal, 1912 Four
teenth street, for an aIl-day sewing IN
preparation for the apron and fancy
work sale TO be held Dec II at the
church Twenty-Five members and
three visitors spent the day working.
They also celebrated Mrs. Meals birth
day with delicious dinner served in
the dining room at the noon hour.
Christmas novelty cards were dis
posed Of and will be sold during the
month OF December. The house was
decorated with Christmas bells and
ferns and the hostess was assisted In
the entertainment of the guests by
Mrs John Moe, Mrs Zimmerman,
Mrs, Earl Cameron and Mrs. William
Gouley. Every one had the best kind
OF q time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
Etude Club Plans Musical.

At a meeting Of the Etude club held
Yesterday afternoon in the home Of
Mrs. Carl Lambach in Davenport
plans were made for a patriotic mu-
steal to be held in Trinity cathedral
parish house, Davenport, On the even
ing Of Dec for the members OF the
technical unit stationed at Rock Is
land arsenal. A program will be ar
ranged at once. committee composed
of Miss Ida Dittman, Miss Gertrude
Blair. Mrs. Selma Bruning Albrecht,
Mrs J. NJ. Sherier and Miss Ruth
Benkert to have arrangements in
charge. PatrOnesses for the affair are
Mesdames J ". WatZek, w H. Wiese,
A. T.. HageboeCk. l.. Simon and ". F.
Winecke. The club began a Victrola
fund by subscribing $40 for an instru-
ment 70 be sent to the soldiers at Dem
ing. n. NJ. Miss Ruth Benkert viii be
in charge Of the collections Cor this
fund. The club selected THE Battle
Hymn Of the Republic as its contribu.
ton to the community program to be
given next month in Davenport The
Dec. Is meeting viii be held at the
Davenport Outing club with Mrs } W
Watzek and Miss Nettie Eckerman "a
/ the hostesses. The program giveI
( yesterday was as follows
/ Voice-Aria from Robert lie DiabIe
| lMeyerbeerl, Miss Ruth Benkert.
Piano Waves" paul Juorn)
! "Liebestraum" JLisz1. Mrs. Carl Lam
/ bach.
Violin "Canto AMBROSE Jsammar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
SOCIAL EVENTS

hospitality Of their hostess They spent
the time sewing and knitting and Mrs.
A. Cook OF Chicago, the house guest Of
Mrs. John Holt, delighted with instFu-
mental numbers. Mrs. G NJ Truedson
pleasing with vocal selections. Lunch
was served at O'Clock the hostess
being assisted by Mrs G. w. Scott,
Mrs. Walter Wren. 2202 fremont ave-
nue.. Davenport. will be the next hos
tess entertaining Dec 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23

Members Of the Dorcas society OF
the First Lutheran church were enter
tanned Yesterday afternoon IN the
home Of Mrs. Lawrence Swanson, 1f15
Fifth AMI one-half avenue, when it
was decided to donate $40 to the Luth-
eran hospital In Moline to apply on
the laundry equipment being installed.
Mrs. Herbert of Davenport addressed
the ladies on mission work, giving an
interesting talk During pleasant
social hour the hostess served re-
/ freshmepts. Meetings of the society
viii be discontinued for the time be-
/ ing,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
South Park Moman,s Guild.

The November meeting of the Wom-
ans guild OF South Park Presbyterian
church held yesterday afternoon in the
home of Mrs. C. A Russell, 1903
Twenty-ninth street, was attended by
So members and their friends. The lad
les were all busy with Red Cross sew
ing and knitting, enjoying fine time
together Mrs~ Russell and her COM
mittee served a nice lunch in the
course of the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23

Mrs. Carl Wunderlch in her home,
Abs Sixth avenue, was hostess yes
ierday afternoon 10 the members Of
the NJ. X. j. club, the ladies surround
ing two tables at games Of 500 Mrs.
Wunderrch. Mrs. A. Lundeen and Mrs.
Victor Beck were winners OF the
game prizes Lunch was served at
the card tables at the conclusion OF
play and the club was invited to meet
In two weeks with Mrs II Lee, l409
Thirtv-nnth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23

4 largely attended and enjoyable
silver tea was held yesterday after
neon in the home Of Mrs. c. IT, Min
teer. 400 Nineteenth street, East Mo
line. sponsored by the Eliza Garfield
tent Daughters of Veterans of Moline.
Assisting the hostess were Meslames
Walker. Allen. Fannie Cox. f. l., Cox
Parker, Millett and Farber. From the
amount OF Red Cross work turned out
it was evident that no one had been
idle during the afternoon. Mrs. Schulz
gave d piano number and Rev. A. X.
Johnson gave talk.
The company sang America
and the afternoon closed with the sery-
ling Of refreshments. The next regu-
/ lar meeting Of the tent will be Dec. 5
whom election of officers viii be held.
! Next Tuesday afternoon Red Cross
sewing viii be done at two homes
/ Mrs. O. c. SmedIey 514 Twenty sec
( Ond street, Moline, and Mrs Belle
1 Kelley, Nineteenth street and Thrift
eth avenue. Moline
Eugene Field p. r. SewS for Red Cross
A special meeting of the Parent
3 rFsr-,.t,o- .erros.4t0u Of 41, Epoau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
Oak Grove Aid Sews for Razar.

The Ladies Aid society of the Oak
Grove United Presbyterian church
held an all-day work session Wednes
day at the church, sewing for the an
nual bazaar to be held at the church
Dec. 6. At noon a picnic dinner was
served and in the late afternoon after
work had been laid aside light lunch
was again served. The meeting was
a profitable one with much work turn
ed out completed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23

Field school was held yesterday after
noon in the school building, the menu
bers spending their time in sewing Tor
the Red Cross. The association has
set aside one afternoon every month
for this purpose and they accomplish
much good work for the Red Cross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
Clear 500 Prom Pie soeiable.

The pie soclable given by the Par
emit Teacher association Of the Kemble
school yesterday afternoon from 3 TO
) O'Clock proved a splendid success,
$50 being realized from the affair
Miss AIDA Muses. room had been es-
pecially arranged for the affair and
there the guests we're received, mem
beers OF the Parent-Teacher associa-
ton acting as hostesses, a pleasant
social time was enjoyed and much in
terest was shown 10 the exhibit Of
Red Cross work displayed here, which
is a great credit 10 the school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
lInsiess Embrnlderr Clnh.

Mrs. NJ II Romig in her home, 1912
Sixth avenue. was hostess yesterday
afternoon 10 the members Of the Tri-
CITY Embroidery club. 10 members and
four visitors enjoying the delightful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23

Eugene Field p. r. SevS for Red Cross.
A special meeting of the Parent
Teacher association of the Eugene
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
Hanpy Circle With Mrs. Sporting.

Happy circle members enjoyed the
afternoon yesterday as guests in the
home OF Mrs. Louis Sporting, 1908
Forty-second street occupying them
selves with their Heedlcwork and in
informal sociability A delightful two
course luncheon was served IN the
course OF the afternoon, Thanksgiving
decorations ana place cards making
the table pretty in its appointments.
In two weeks the club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Fred Boyd in Dayen-
mort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-23
Caprice

-Eiman) Caprice yiennois
tkreislerJ, Mrs. A. W Lee.
Voice-"The Strong Box" fCoates)
Ladies' {Thaye-1 will O Wisp'
tShross}, Miss Ruth Benkert
Voice "Erl Koenig" Schubert
Lisztl. Miss Frieda Schwecke.
Voiee-"A Longin' for You tHath,
away; Spring Song tWeill, Miss
Benkert
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30

FoR sALE-My 1917 Briscoe 5-Pss'
ssuger Touring Car. Used only lew
months. WIN sacriflce II soid ~ once
Apply st this Office :. 49,. !,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
A Mothers Gratitude.
Many Mother in lronton will Appreciate
the Following.

Many a strong man and many a
healthy woman has much for which
to thank mother. The care taken dur.
ing their childhood brought them past
the danger point and made them
healthy men and women. Thousands
OF children are bothered with incon.
tinence OF urine, and inability to re-
tain 1t 10 ofttimes called habit. 1t 10
not always the children's fault--in
many cases the difficulty lies with the
kidneys, and can be readily righted.
An Ironton mother tells how she went
about It.
Mrs. Anderson Rust, Ironton, says:
"One Of my children suffered from,
weak kidneys and was caused much
annoyance by too frequent passages
Of the kidney secretions, especially
ct night. doctored the child and
tried q lot OF remedies bat with no
benefit. Finally Doan's Kidney Pills
were tried and they gave wonderful
relief. This medicine regulsted The
kidney action and deserves endorse.
mont"
Price coo, At oil dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
DosnIs Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Rust recommends. FostSr.Mil-
bnrn Co., Props. Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Common Sense Wins in Virginia.

The anti.saloon "bosses" Of Virginia
have received q black eye, and In.
cidentally the "dry" propaganda all
over the country 10 halted, II not hard
hit. Virginia was the last Of the
Southern States to surrenner to the
prohibition hosts, and in recent pri.
maries oil the Democratic candidates
save one were committed to q 'bone.
dry" policy. The candidate who had
the courage to fight fansticism was
less widely known at the outset Of the
campaign than either Of his competi.
tors, being . plain farmer. But he
polled within 1000 Of % many votes -
both Of bis opponents combined, was
nominated, and In Virginia Demo.
cratic nomination 10 equivalent to On
On election.
Westmoreland Davis, the success.
ful candidate for Governor, ran on =
platform Of "oommon sense" % he
called II, making . direct appeal to
voters. Aud the most remarkable
feature Of hls victory lies In the fact
that both the United States Senators
and oil the Democratic Representa-.
tivss Ia Cougress, except Mr.. Giass,
author Of the redsrsl Rsssrvs Act,
~ szs
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Mildred I.ashley.

The Angel of Death visited the
home Of Mrs. Rosa l.. Lashley and
father, on June 10Th, and took from
the heart of mother, little Mildred,
aged q months and days. Sne was
stricken with stomach trouble and
bore her suffering with patience to
the end. All that loving mother anC
medical skill could do was done, bu,
she was called and had to go. She
was the only child and that makes it
much harder for the mother. A short
time ago little Mildred's father was
taken from the home of mother and
darling little baby. He has joined the
happy Angel band, and now the darl-
ing little baby is sleeping by her
fathers side, The remains were TAX
ed to the Rayfield graveyard, near the
home, for burial.
We had little treasure once,
She was our Joy and pride;
We loved her, oh! perhaps too well,
For soon, alas! she died,
| All is dark within our dwelling,
| Lonely are our hearts to-day,
For the one we loved SO dearly,
Has forever passed away.
Another little little lamb has gone
10 dwell with Film who gave,
Another little darling babe
Is sheltered in the grave.
God needed one more angel child,
Midst his shining band,
And SO he came and, loving, smile d,
And clasped our darling's hand.
A SISTER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Desire to Express Thanks.
tFarmlngtoh Times.I

traIluiuSloH iiliHs'l
IRoNToN, Mo-, August 20, 1917.
Editor Pennington Times:
We boys in the Ironton Jail desire
to express our thanks to you for pub.
fishing the truth throughout the re-
cent Lead Belt trouble,
Mr.. Editor, I think every person in
St. Francois county understands why
American boys partook in that ''riot."
If the shift bosses had not turned them
down, that rot wonld have never
taken place.
l, for one, have been laid of. be-
cause the mine officials were against
me for the sake of Honkie. At the
time OF the trouble / was working at
No. Flat River, ! stood in the Office
and saw the mirs foreman lay off five
Americans, with the bare statement
that he had too many men. About
five minutes later the straw boss, who
was foreigner, came in and told the
foreman that he had six foreigners
who wanted jobs; SO the foreman hired
them to take the places of the Ameri-
cans he had just discharged with the
statement that he had "too many
men," He also secured lamps for the
foreigners and saw that they were
prepared for work.
Things similar to this happened
there three or four times week, and
1t finally proved to be more than those
American boys, who had families,
mothers and sisters dependent upon
them for support, could stand. The
st. Louis Smelling & Refining Co. did
the same thing. If there were ten
Americans lined up at the gate, ask
ing for work, and five Foreigners, the
latter always got the jobs. Things had
been going this way for the past sew.
en- years.
We boys in Jail here greatly appre.
ciate the spirit OF fairness that has
been demonstrated by the Pennington
Times 1t is the only paper We have
seen that is open and above board
with all its statements. We again
thank you, Mr.. Editor. for your good
story In last weeks paper, and we all
intend to take your paper when we
get out of here.
Yours for success,
AMERICANS IN IRoNToN JAIL.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
When the Soldier Boys Fall.

With the American boys now going
to Europe almost every day and the
further fact that they will soon be
in deadly action, while the subject
may be a gruesome one, still it is one
that must be faced and it is we'll for
all concerned that they should know
the procedure the government will
take when Americans boys are killed.
Every town in Missouri will soon
have boys on the firing line and in
the event Of their death the govern
ment will Immediately send indiyid-
ual notice to the dead boy's next OF
kin. This notice will give the place,
date and cause of death, and the de-
tails will come later from the dead
boys organization commander.
All deaths occurring among the
troops of the expeditionary force in
evil be published in the Off
cial Bulletin issued daily by the
government as soon as notice thereof
has been received. This bulletin Is
on file at the ironton postoffice.
Under the law deceased soldiers
commanding officer has full jurisdic.
tion in the matter of disposing Of
any personal effects that may have
been in the possession of the soldier
at the time of his death; and when
the effects are not claimed by the
legal representatives within a reason
able period the proceeds of the sale
are deposited in the United States
treasury subject to the claim of the
legal representative, and all such
claims are settled by the aud itor for
the war department.
If it is desired to make claim for
the personal effects an application for
the same should be at once addressed
to the commanding officer of the late
soldiers company. This application
should be accompanied with atlidavits
OF the fact that the claimant is the
legal representative entitled to re.
ceive the effects OF the deceased SOL
dier.
The. accounts OF deceased soldiers
are settled by the auditor for the war
department., Washington, d. c., who
is the official Of the Treasury De-
partment, charged, by law with the
settlement Of claims Of this character
and to whom application should be
made by the legal representative Of
the late soldier for settlement Of his
accounts. Any correspondence rela.
tive to the removal of the remains OF
the deceased soldier from the place
Of burial should DO addressed to the
quartermaster general OF the army,
Washington, d. G.
In cases OF death among the troops
in the United States the commanding
officer st the place Of death COM
municstes with the relatives Of the
deceased soldier % to the disposi.
tion Of the remains. In any event
however, that burial hss already
taken place, oil correspondence rsls.
i've TO the removal Of the remains Of
the deceased should b sddrssssd q
the quarssrlnastsr general United
States Army, washington, y. y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
cliffs, yet the surroundings are so
fascinating one does not think of fear.

cliffs, yet the surroundings are so
fascinating one does not think of fear.
To me, that is a remarkable railroad.
We passed through thirty-seven tun-
nels. Il did not count them, but was
told there we're that many.)
Now for the orange groves. We
passed great fields of oranges and
olive trees, laden with fruit and
flowers flowers everywhere. At only
one point were we uncomfortable
from heat; that was at Sacramento.
1t surely was intensely hot there.
On the night Of the third day out of
Denver, we reached Oakland and
ferried across to San Francisco, our
destination. Our dear ones were wait
ing at the ferry landing, and, needless
to say, each one was quite overjoyed
to see the other. We were all tired
dead tired-but after one nights rest
We were ready to ''see the town."
We have been here now two weeks
and the more we see OF it the better we
like it. 1tis most delightful place, we
think. Last Saturday the thermometer
registered 101 in st. Louis; in San
Francisco just g.. Now don't you
think it must be delightful here, too?
There seems to be no summer here
on this peninsula; just two seasons,
fall and spring, and, If you're going to
believe what the natives say, fall be-
gins some time in June and lasts un-
til November. just imagine having
spring in December, January or Feb
ruary in Missouri? But, then, Pm
not complaining about Missouri--we
can't have everything, can WEI 1t Is
worth trip out here just to see the
flowers; the roses and hydrangeas are
so lovely and gerauiums simply grow
everywhere and on such an exagger-
sted plan. You can even see them in
the back alleys growing like weeds do
at home. The air, too, is so bracing
and exhilaratlng. California is a
veritable Garden of Eden.
Now, Uncle Eli, pack your suit case
and join US here. You will never re.
greet the trip.
Best Of wishes from all the family
and hoping you will treat yourself to
q visit here,
lam, Sincerely,
HATTIE DAVIS MAD1GAN.
P. S.-Next week we expect to
spend few days in Los Angeles; also
San Diego, and hope to see some old
| valley friends,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30

warranty DEEDS, Trust Deeds q s''d q
chattyl Mortgages on sale at this once