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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

The X l. of S will have as a
guest at the regular meeting at the
|. O. o F hall On Friday. January
II. Mr.. II. F. Songer of Denver. Colo.
National Trustee OF the X. l. of S
He is here in the interest of the
widows and Orphans and Aged
Peoples Home which will be erect
ed either in Quincy or Hannibal in
the near future. All members are
urged TO be present
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11
Sharp burg Vicinity

We are sorry to say that Mr. and
Mis- Cam Rogers viii move to Shei-
b.na the lIrst Of March.
Miss Oii White was reported on
the SIGH list,
Clarence Mrhuon left last week
for Gales burg l.! where he expects
to spend The winter
JOHNNIE and Ollie White were
calling on sam Sandifer aud family
Sunday ni-ht.
The services at this church was
well attended Sunday
The party at Mr.. and Mrs George
Rubisoa Friday night was well at.
tended.
Miss Pearl Collins spent Sunday
with Miss Katie White
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Miss Ruth Haynie left Tuesday
morning for Sedalia to make a WIS.,
it until Wednesday at which time
she will 60 to Lamont to visit her
cousin, Miss Loveta Woodward
While there she is to attend the
wedding Of her cousin Miss Wood
ward.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11
mrs. MELONS LETTER
To Tired WORKOUT Mothers

jackson, Missy shall feel repaid
for writing this letter II can help any
Tired, worn-out mother or housekeeper
10 find health and strength as I have.
Il have q family Of Ave, sew, cook
and do my Homework and I became
very much rundown in health. A friend
asked me to try Vinol. l did so and now
! Hm we'll and strong and my old time
energy has been restored. Vinol has no
superior IS . tonic for worn out, run
down, tired mothers or housekeepers.S
Mrs j. N. MELTON. Jackson. Nisa
Druggist Monroe City. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Meriwether of
Paris were Monroe visitors Tues
day. Mr.. Meriwether returned to
Paris Tuesday evening and Mrs.
Meriweiher remained for a longer
visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

lots of the inveStig alton yarns. be-
cause it is collected in the same
way. Somebody asks somebody
else for his opinion and that is all
there is to il
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11
Weekly Market Letter Furnished By
Woodson Femme wald L. 8. Com
Co. National Stock Yards, Ill

Cattle receipts have been fairly
liberal this week, market has held
steady Oh choice kinds, while
medium killing steer and butcher
stuff are 10 to 15c lower, stockers
and feeders strong.
Bulk of the choice steers $40 40
to $ll50 Good S9,25 to $1,000.
Medium $500 to SS75 Fair kill
erd ST 60 to $500
Choice heifers $500 to $9.75
Good $500 to S875. Medium $3.50
to 500 Fair S6 90 to Sc So
Choice cows 81 IS to IS Is, Good
| So IS to Sis. Medium S575 to
S625. Cutters SIS so to SIS IS. Can
ners $500 to SIS rs
Choice bulls $3.50 to $500 Good
Sc SO to $500 Medium $500 toI
S6.25
Hog receipts $4,000, market open
ed strong, but closed 10 to l5c low
er. Best butchers and heavies $40.
so to Sic Good mixed ami
nights $40 so to SlO75. Good pigs
50 80 to SO rs. Lights So so to
$875
Sheep receipts 1900 today, mar
Net steady. Good fat sheep SO rs
to 1915. FAIR to good $3.50 to ST
| so Yearlings SIPS to $1,000,
Good to choice lambs $1,000 TO Sl3
40 FAIR TO good $1,000 to SIPS
Medium kind $11 90 to Sll.50. Gull
lambs 50 so TO $1050
Love lhrives On Eusenics
Marriage goes merrily on in Mil
waukee regardless of the engenicS
law
Figures in the county clerk office
show an increase both in 1915 and
1916 over 1914 in the number Of
licenses issued The eugenicS law
IN operation for three years, has
had no effect upon the celebration
of the time honored nuptials.
Il still maintain that the eusencS
law has been of tremendous benefit
to the people of the state" declared
Mrs. G A. Hlpke, sponsor of the law
1t is asserted that doctors make
: only superficial tests of men who
come to them for example before
marriage, but content that no con
F scIen' iOus physician could pass up
uu a case which might later bring
results that would reflect upon his
earlier judgment"
Mrs Hipke declared that, while
she mad no present Intention Of az.
ua'lng any change in the law she
might consider proposing broaden
ing of the law that would include
IA the women AS well as the men in
he prenUpiial examination -- Mil
waukee Septluel
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

J. F George, L. F. Steve, E. F.
Jackson, |, P. Peyton. and David
Watts went to Hannibal Monday
and brought back three new Grant
Six autos for the Monroe City Auto
Co
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

MIR. and Mrs. Will Hagan and
Miss Velma Wright of Vandalla re-
turned to their home Tuesday after
visit here with MIR. and Mrs.
Herald Frost,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Ghe man who talks about his
ancestors is safe They are dead.
and can't get back at him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Miss Monica Lee was guest o
friends at Ely Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mrs, Reuser Of Palmyra was a
guest at the home of j. B. Ander-
son. Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Ralph Grahm went to Keokuk
Wednesday for a few days stay on
business.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Miss Lola Eddings. of Hunnewell.
is spending a few days at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. TAFT.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

J.H. Robinson. of PALMYRA, visit
ed friends her Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mrs, Walker left ednesday for
Grafton. Penn, to make an extend.
es visit with her daughter, Mrs. E.
j. Mason.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Nuns. j. j. Common and Ernest
Soukex of Hannibal are guests al
the home of Mr. and Mrs, W. W.
LOngmIre.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Miss Eliza Robson is the guest
of relatives and friends at Shelbina.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mrs. f. }. Hubbard visited in
Hunnewell Wedue day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Herbert Lee spent several days
in Quincy the last Of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Nearly every business proposition
looks like a winner on paper.
Failure is sometimes the result
of swapping what we have for what
we want.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mrs Aurthur Ely vent to Pal
myra Wednesday To spend several
days with friends and relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Isn't it queer how narrow mind
ed those people are who disagree
with you.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mrs. Orvlle Wilson returned
home Tuesday after a visit in Hun
newell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

ancestors IS safe. lhey are dead,
and can't get back at him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Meriwether of
Paris were Monroe visitors Tues
day. Mr.. Meriwether returned to
Paris Tuesday evening and Mrs.
remained for a longer
visit
Ralph Grahm went to Keokuk
Wednesday for a few days stay on
business
Nearly every business proposition
looks like winner on paper.
Failure is sometimes the result
of swapping what we have for what
we want.
Isn't it queer how narrow mind
ed those people are who disagree
with you
""''S ''id'i WI" ""eS MS 'uN
cess to his wife doesn't owe her
much at that
Many a man who knows his sta
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h,o o,,,lL h,oL
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Every mo'her expects 10 PICK
r'c'er huso"hu '"t yer "Hush'e'
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sufferers VINO a''e"'p' 10 uro""
S'''"" ''IrIe,y llIsnte II.
| '"'ol'Se' ''H''o ''e "p' " ue"'
"'''''a'i'! ued'n olo"
| To avenGe our wrongs costs more
than to protect our RIGHTS
n.. NJ. O. .,.. u,.,...,
Tuesday 20 spend several days
| DR. " BA NcNutt was a Han.
nih,, vis,,or Tra.day
| Everett Jackson spent Tuesday in
| PALMYRA
AZ, A.. De- -. r..
DAY III Palmyra with her son, R. NJ.
| Spaliint and family
MISS I''''I'a D'''e 'acHsoh spent
'''''' III llu,'''' wen,
| Miss Lola CIR ening, of HunnewelI,
returned to her home Tuesday after
'''' NV . WIN '''''''s'
Miss Lulu kadeu went 10 PALMYRA
n, ~ '' '''''' a'"'
,H' - s''> "'' 20 w 80 ~ wv
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"'' '"'iIe' pd''ud am ciillufei
Vi l ''Sra' are guests OIL relatives
Mrs, EDby and Miss France,
Rouse were Hannibal visitors Iue>
Jo,,
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Mrs Anna Lee was PalmyIi
visitor Tuesday.
A., H., vv ,y
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Miss Bernice Thompson of Macon,
after visit with her sister, Mrs.
Arthur Ely went to Palmyra Wed
neSday t. make visit before re-
turning to her home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mrs NJ A Sislpr OF Clarence was
guest at the home of Z. L. Ander
son. tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Many a man who owes his sue
cess to his wife doesn't owe he
much at that.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Many man who knows his sta
ton in life is carried beyond it ant
has 20 walk back.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mrs. Lucy Nicholson returned
Wednesday from SheIbyville where
she has been on a professional call,
Mrs. Lula POage, of Paris. was in
this City Tuesday enroute TO her
home after a visit in Shelbina,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Every mother expects To pick a
richer husband for Der daughter
than she did for herself
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-11

Mrs Anna Lee was Palmyra
visitor Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
TOM WATSON LEADS ANTIDRAFT MOVE. IN GEORGIA TOWN
Mass Meeting is Held in Thomson and Resolutions Passed - DemOnstra-
 tiOns ill New York

Thomson, Ga. June 23.-Resolutions de- claring the selective draft law highly undemocratic, reactionary and subsersive of those principles and safeguards of a liberty guaranteed by the national con stitrtion, were adopted here today at a mass meeting of citizens at which there were addresses protesting against selec- tive conscription. The principal speaker was Thomas E. Watson of this city.
 Mr Watson said the selective draft act was unconstitutional, and offered to plead the case of any person held on a charge of resisting draft. He said only volunteers should be sent to France and that boys should not be taken to for eign soil, when transgression against us was on the sea where it should be fought out"
 The resolutions also declared that the method of financing the war was a fragrant violation of the constitutional provisions committing the nation to d vast war debt and calculated to build up a permanent military establishment which violates every sentiment and prin- ciple of free institutions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
AT FTER-WAR EXPENSE OF FRANCE WILL BE 11,6OO,OOO,OOO
Financial Men Estimate It Will Require This Amount Yearly in Francs to
 Run Government

Paris, June 1.-France will require il 600. 900, 900 francs year, approx imately. to meet her obligations and current expenditures after the war, according to an estimate of the finance committee of the Chamber of Depu- ties. Of this total it is estimated that nearly half, $500 000,0O francs, will be needed for normal appropriations including interest on the national debt existing before the war, which was 33,O00, 100000 francs.
 The remainder includes interest on national defense bonds, pensions, in- terest on 10.O00. 100000 francs capital required to repair war damages and to finance social legislation, such as worxingmen's pension system.
 This total represents only the finan- cial charges incurred June 1, 1917. IL will be necessary to add to it 150,OO0,- 900 francs for each month that the war goes on thereafter, the war ex- penditures now averaging 5000 0,000,0OO francs a month.
 Thirtyfive months of war at the end of June will have cost about S7, 900 100000 francs including advances to allies. During the same time the government receipts have averaged A. 12S 900, 900 francs year
 The finance committee urges the adoption of the graduated income tax as one of the measures to provide the revenue France will need. It is esti- mated that it will produce net gain of about 366 900, 900 francs a year.
 In addition the finance committee proposes an annual civic or individual tax of francs upon all taxpayers residing in communes of less than 1o,- 900 populat ton, 6 francs in communes between 10000 and 50,OO0. and 9 francs in towns of more than 50 900 popu- lation. This tax. it is estimated will promise i2.OO0. 900 francs a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Charles G. Abercrombie,
 Prominent Montgomery
 Man, Dies Very Suddenly

Montgomery, June 23.-(Speciai.) Charles G. Abercrombie president of the Alabama Traction company and a prominent figure in the business and social life of Montgomery for 30 years, died of apoplexy at his home Satur- day. MT. Abercrombie became ill dur ing the middle of the week, but was better Friday and no one knew his condition was serious The stroke took his life instantly
 Mr. Abercrombie became identified with business here from the moment he became a citizen. He organized an electric company and a coal company and at one time was president of the Chamber of Commerce. He organized the Alabama Traction company sev- eral years ago and it erected several blocks of track, but was forced to sus- pend because of its inability to obtain cheap money. He was head of the state fair associa tion when it's success was greatest Funeral arrangements will await advices from out-of-town rela.- tiYeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24

It is perhaps not well to describe ward of the "grands blesses the badly wounded-but French hospital ward of eonvalescents is frequently a joyous thing.
 Let one American soldier be in the ward, whether he comes from the For eign Legion, the Aviation corps or the Canadian regiments and there is laughter and slang.
 Let there be one Arab and there IS romance; perhaps he will improvise grateful words to Arab tunes and chant them to- his nurse while she changes his ressings-though the dressing may be painful. If there is a Servian there must be some music.
 Do you happen said a young Serv- ian officer, in very broken English to wealthy American girl who had just presented a Victrola to the ward, ito hay that ipping American tune 'Yip-I-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Report on Condition of National Banks Is
 to Be Called at Once

Washington, June 23.-The comptroller of the currency announced today that call for reports on condition of national banks will be issued within AS hours. These are the last reports to be made computing reserves under the federal reserve act before its recent amend ment.
 All reports after this one will require national banks in central reserve cities to maintain in their respective federal reserve banks a balance of 13 per cent of demand deposits. banks in reserve cities 10 per cent of demand deposits. and country banks a reserve of per cent. National banks will be required to keep a reserve on their time deposits of per cent with their reserve banks instead Of the per cent reserve heretofore re- quird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
New York Italian Colony
 Entertain COuntrymen

New York June 23-The Italian colony charge of the public exercises where the Prince of Udine and his fellow memb eys of the royal Italian war commission ap- peared. At the College of the City ot New York, the great stadium was given over almost entirely to Italian residents for reception ttendered the visitors by Italian societies.
 After the reception the commissioners were guests of Dr. Nicholas Murray But Ter of Columbia university at a private luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Charles Marshall Will Retire From l.. & N. After
 B Years of Service

New Orleans, June 23-Charles Mar shall, who has been superintendent of the New Orleans and Mobile division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad since September, 1886, announced here today that he will retire on pension from the service of the road August 1 next, after completing almost B years continuous employment with the Louis vile and Nashville Mr. Marshall is one of the best known railroad men in the south, and had a prominent part in help ing solve difficult problems of construc- tion by the Louisville and Nashville through this section.
 He entered the employ of the Louisville and Nashville October l. 1865, as station agent at Franklin Tenn, and served as agent, train dispatche and in other po- sitions al various points in the south until he was promoted to superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
PERCENTAGES GIVEN

Red Cross headquarters tonight an- nounced the proportion of their quotas raised and reported to date as follows
 Delaware, 320 per cent; Utah, 135 per cent; Ohio. 11S per cent; Michigan, 104 per cent: Montana, 93 per cent Colorado, S6 per cent; Wisconsin, S3 per cent; Con- necticut, S2 per cent; Massachusetts, S1 per cent Maine, s1 per cent; New York state, n per cent; New Jersey, 66 per cent; Louisiana, 66 per cent Wyoming, 65 per cent; Alabama, 64 per cent: West Virginia, 63 per cent; Missouri, s2 per cent; Minnesota, 61 per cent; Oregon, 61 per cent; Nebraska, 61 per cent; Ken lucky. 5S per cent; Tennessee. 5s per cent; Washington, 57 per cent; Idaho, 57 per cent; California, 56 per cent: Indiana. 5; per cent; Rhode Island 5S per cent; Okla homa, 53 per cent; District of Columbia 51 per cent; South Carolina, 51 per cent Arkansas, 49 per cent; Pennsylvania, 4 ger cent; Kansas. AS per cent Illinois 4 per cent; New Hampshire, A per cent Texas. Al per cent Vermont 37 per cent Florida 36 per cent: Iowa. 31 per cent North Carolina 23 per cent; North Da- kota. 20 per cent: Georgia. 19 per cent cent; Nevada. IA per cent New Mexico l3 per cent; Mississippi Il per cent, ant Maryland. Is per cent.
 Contributions to date of southern cities with their proportions of their origina apportionments, were announced as fol lows
 Louisiana. s465. 900. 66 per cent; Alabama s19i coo GA per cent; Tennessee, $40S,ooo, E
 per cent; Virginia, s54S.n0O 54 per cent South Carolina. s154,0oO. 51 per cent Flor | ida s122.000. S6 per cent; North Carolina s119,000, g per cent: Georgia. s153,Oo0 l l per cent and Mississippi. s17,O0o, Il pc cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
WOMAN GROWS HYsTERICAL

New York, June 23.-A woman in a throng of several thousand persons lis tening to an anti-war orator in Madison Square this afternoon startled the crowd by suddenly screaming Damn the war parties! My son was killed in this war" The people pushed an orator from his soap box platform and the woman, pale and hysterical, took his place.
 T have received a post card saying my son was killed at the French front" she cried. God help me! My only son-all I had"
 As she toppled from the box into the arms of persons nearby the crowd lost its self-control and police reserves were summoned to restore order. An ambu- lance doctor attended the woman, who said she was a personal friend of a cab met minister. She gave her name as Mary Smith and her address as a fash ionable hotel.
 The crowd had gathered in expectation of hearing speech by Emma Goldman, anarchist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24

Aiddy?' '-and careful search was started for it.
 If there is a Belgian, though he oe seven feet tall he will persist in calling himself ''un petit Belge"-a little Bel
 gain-which convulses the American. And you cannot give so many wounds to a Frenchman that he will cease to show f'le, bon coeur''--the good heart A young American ambulance driver told of his favorite charge when, be- tween trips, he was on orderly duty in a hospital The man had lost three limbs of the four and, though suffering, was always joking. Finally the Amer icans admiration exploded into words. You have the superb courage" he said "Oh," said the Frenchman, shrugging his remaining shoulder, the French are al like that"
 It is after the sun goes down and Ia ter, when the ward lights are turned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
BIRMINGHAM MAY SECURE LIBERTY
 BOND NUMBER ONE.
Will Only Get SO Per Cent of Subscription Unless Banks Surrender Part
 of Quota
By HIGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, June B. -(Special)-L Lib erty bond No. 1 for $100,OOO will in all probability go to Birmingham if Birming- ham negotiates with local banks for bonds to the amount of $4O,0OO
 Because of the oversubscription only 60 per cent of s1OO,OOO bids can be accepted. Accordingly, Birmingham can buy from the government only $60,000 in bonds. It is suggested by officials in Washington that Birmingham could easily acquire an additional $40,000 from local banks, and thus secure bond No. for the origin al amount subscribed
 Friends of Birmingham now serving the government are hopeful that the city will follow the above programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24

low, that the gorgeous bravado softens into boyish appeals-when help with the letter, when the request for the pillow to case the fracture, makes the nurse a mother to boys in trouble. From the time in the Crimean wars when Flor ence Nightingale went through her wards at night with her flickering lamp to these present nights the broken requests are much the same at night, when boy ish hearts ache with pain and home sickness and longing.
 If we could hear those night wishes our soldiers and the soldiers of our allies, and the prisoners of war within our all lies care, never, never, never would want for anything they asked for that money could buy for them. But we don't hear, always.
 The American Red Cross asks for $10o COG, GOO immediately. It is to give them things they desperately need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Not Guilty

From E;verybody's Magazine.
 Pat O'Flaherty, very palpably not a prohibitionist, was arrested in Ari- zona recently. charged with selling liquor in violation of the prohibition law. But Pat had an impregnable de- fense.
 His counsel, in addressing the jury, said:
 Your honor, gentlemen of the jury, look at the defendant"
 A dramatic pause, then:
 Now, gentlemen of the jury, do you honestly think that if the de fendant had quart of whisky he would sell it?"
 The verdict, reached in one minute, was Not guilty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Negro Shot to Death
 By BrOther-in-Law

Allen James, negro, was shot and in- stantly killed last night about P o'clock by his brother-in-law Lamb billiard, at 1924 Alley F. The two negroes had a dis pute about some furniture and in the quarrel that ensued Dillard shot James to death with pistol. He made his escape and is still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-24
Two Small Children Are
 Running Wild in Rough
 Forests of Lauderdale

Florence June 23.-(Special)- )-That two small children are running wild in the woods and evade all efforts to capture
 is the remarkable story brought here to- day from the western part of Lauderdale country A citizen of the Wright com munty states that the children are boy and girl. about and 10 years of age and they run like little animals when searchers are sighted. The sheriff is asked to send officers to the section to capture the waifs. The theory of the people is that the children were brought up the river in boat and abandoned. The country in which they are roaming is wild and rough and it is evident they are subssting on berries, as they never ap- proach habitations.