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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Those who have been waiting
patiently to see just what would
happen wnel an irresistible force
meets an Immovable object seem
to have fairly satisfying example
ia the Goethals Denman controver-
sy. STAGED in the offices of the
Shipping Board in Washlneton
The only thing lacking to make
the answer reasonably conclusive is
to have il appear definitely, and
quickly, whether the immovable
object is steel or wood.
The Missouri bank deposits in
creased 60 million dollars over last
year according to State Bank com
missioner c. F. Enright. who has
just finished the tabulation up to
June 80, 1917
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

The University of Missouri is ex.
pected to be chosen by the War
Department for the teaching of avi,
alton COURSES if Missouri gets the
flying school recently mentioned in
| dispatches from Washington. The
fllerS, according to the plan, would
get their preliminary training in the
University's School of Engineering
and would then so to Sedalia, where
the practice school would be locat-
ed on the state fair grounds, The
engineering school of the UniveTsl-
/ ty is well equipped to give neces.
faTy instruction, Dean McCaust
land says.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Missionary Society OF the Grace
Baptist church, will meet Friday
a afternoon at the church. Miss
Margaret Lewis will conduct the
study for the afternoon,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
The Farmers S Duty.


special duty upon every American
citizen Some have to bear arms
and risk their lives and safety on
dangerous seas ON the battle fronts
in Europe. Others must care for
those of them who are wounded
and in performing that duty risk
their lives almost equally with
those who do the actual fighting
There are so many brave Americans
performing such duties for their
country that those of us who re-
main at home in safety and securi.
ty must needs feel the obligation of
us to do our part
The farmers of America have an
important duty, a vital national
economic function imposed upon
them They must provide food for
our Armies, food for our families
at home and food for our Allies
aboard. The great and vital i'm
pOrtance OF this service has been
recognized and the farmers of the
country are directed to be given and
will receive especial considerations
in the matter of exemption from
military service.
The service that the farmers of
America are to perform is in the
highest degree patriotic, but it is to
be profitable, too Never before has
the American farmer had such
market for his products or such
remendCus puTch astrs as he has
now in the Governments of the
United States and our Allies. And
the funds with which these prod
ucts are to be purchased are prac-
tically all raised by the sale of
Liberty Loan Bonds.
The Presidents patriotic call to
the people of America made July
11th will find a ready repOse from
the farmers of our country
No true patriot will permit him.
SelftO take toll of our soldiers hero.
ism in money, or seek to grow rich
by the shedding of their blood He
will give as freely and with as un-
stinted sacrifice as they. They are
giving their lives Will he not at
least give his money!"
But buying Liberty Loan Bond
is not making a Gift. 1t is the safe
est of investments. and considerin
also its rate of interest and nontax.
able feature it is remunerative in
vestment Of the first order. Some
pronounce it the premier security
of the world.
The farmers of America are Civ
Ell an easy way to serve their coun-
try, show their patriotism, and
greatly benefit themselves. Money
,.Ais needed to feed, equip, arm and
clothe our soldiers at the front And
money is needed, too, to buy the
products of Americas farms for our
Army and Navy and the Armies
and Navies of our Allies A great
proportion of this money has been
raised and is to be raised by the
sale of Liberty Loan Bonds The
farmer in supporting the Liberty
Loan serves his country. his people,
ard himself, and he serves, too, the
cause of liberty, the cause of hu-
manity and civilization.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

The program that has been ar.
ranged for the Monroe City Chau.
tauqua August "a to 80 is a splen-
did one. Watch the Democrat for
announcements and do not miss a
single number.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

The Ladies Missionary Society of
the Methodist will meet with Mrs
ID. II. Jarman today (Frfday) at
2,3U o'clock Mrs. Leake as leader of
study topic.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Paul W, Gore, of Hannibal who
has been with the circulation de
partment of the Hannibal Courier
Post last three years and is well
known to everyone in this city and
vicinity, has joined the field hos
pital unit of the 4th Missouri In
fantry, which is located at Louis
lana, but will 90 to the Moblliza-
ton Camp at Nevada by August .,
Then from there they will so with
other Missouri troops to Camp
Doniphan, located at Fort Sill Okla.
for training.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Miss Virginia Anderson returned
to her home in St. Joseph after
weeks visit with her uncle, John
Anderson and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mrs NJ. 7, Welton and daughter,
Gladys, Of Hannibal are visiting rel
atives here,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mrs. Mary Rouse went to Polo
Saturday for an extended visit
with her daughter, Mrs. 7. P. Mid.
dleton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

The new Missouri motor vehicle
law. enacted by the 49th General
Assembly, does not become operat.
ing until January 81, 1918 This
law will materially increase reve
nues available for the constructio
of state roads. and makes radical
changes in the traffic regulations
now in force Two license plates
will be required. and the use cf
glarinG headlights and the noisy
"cutout" will he prohibited
Over 80 million pounds of poultry
are in cold storage at Chicago The
holders are having a hard time get
ting refrigerating ships to send it
across and are now anxious to sell
at home prices that will save them
from loss
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

DR. Geo L. Turner reports the ar
rival of a nine pound boy at the
home Of Dr. A. l. Abel of this city
Saturday morning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mms. NJ. A. and J. A. Shake, of
Camp Point, Ill, returned home
Saturday after a few days visit
with relatives here,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
Regarding Exemptions,

a>SS"i ~hS LAWN B'iS'
II man went to a circuit judge
who was to hear his case in court
and made a personal appeal to him
to decide in his interest he would
be guilty of contempt and if not
punished otherwise would besevere-
ly rebuked by the judge whom he
approached, if the judge was the
kind of a man fit to fill the position.
The exemption board selected to
pass on the physical condition and
the grounds for exemption pre-
sented to them are sworn to do
their duty and to exempt only those
whom the law and the rules given
to govern them exempts
If they paid any attention to the
personal appeals Of one person and
violated their oaths by exemptine
one person for personal reasons. it
would only mean that some other
man would have TO take the place
of the one exempted who was not
entitled to exemption
No one for himself or for another
has a right to approach members
OF the board asking that any per-
son be exempted. and If they think
of doing SO should stop and remem-
Der that they are dealing with the
national government and that it is
not a respector OF persons or OF po.
sltion.
Those who propose making
claims for exemptions should be
careful TO make no claims they
cannot substantiate for the law ls
very strict in this regard.
Persons who make false state
ment intended to free himself or
another person from service in the
draft army are subject to penalty
of one year in Jail, unless subject TO
military law, in which case they
would be tried by court martial
If two or more persons COnsplre
to commit an otfense against the
United States, they are subject to a
fine of not more than $4,000 or
imprisoned not more than TWO
years, or both.
In making the affidavit or taking
all oath to a statement that is not
true, the penalty is a fine of not
more than $1,000 and imprison-
ment not more than 5 years.
These extracts from the law are
given as given as a warning to
people who may not be posted as
to the law and to save them from
getting into possible trouble by
trying to avoid service for them
selves or to help friend
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Miss Ethel Deters, Of Quincy
came Saturday for visit with her
aunt, Miss Bell Elliott
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mrs. Nj. b Carson has returned
TO her home in Quincy after a visit
with her sister, Mrs. B. G. Moss.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

W. j.Jackson. northeast of this
city. lost a valuable horse one day
last week caused by a broken leg.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Mrs. Russell Smith and little son
returned home Friday after a
months visit with relatives here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

To eat more corn and less wheat
is simple way. Which everyone
can adopt, to help feed the allies
across the seas. Corn is a distinct
ly American product We raise
approximately two-thirdS OF all
that is grown in the world; we are
accustomed to it. and we know how
to prepare it for the table. In
Europe, with the exception of Aus
tria Hungary, Italy and Roumania,
it is almost unknown and many
people do not know how to cook
corn meal and similar products.
We can use corn to much better
advantage here than they can
abroad and the more corn We do
use the more wheat, rye and barley
will be available for export.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

J. C. Kincaid was a business Wis.,
itor in Hannibal, Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03

Misses Letha and Junita McRae
are visiting friends in Hannibal,
The Washington herald., 1917-10-19
Toilet Articles at Cut Prices
Face Creams

Soc Pompeian Massage Cream. .35c
35c Pompeian Night Cream. .24c
Peroxide Cream, for rough and
The Washington herald., 1917-10-19
CIGAR AND CIGARETTE PRICES
CIGARETTES


Piedmont. 20 In package. Ioc
S"c Carton of zoo.
ChesternsId. 20 in pacIsIge. IOc.
95c Carton of 200.
Sovereign. 20 In package, Toe
95c Carton of 200.
Lucky Strike. 20 in Package, 1Oc
p.c CaIt's fi2OO.
Camel, 20 in package, Ioc
sJc Carton of 200.
Fatima. 15c package
e1.4o Carton OF 200.
Omar. I5c package
e1.40 Carton of 200.
Lord Salisbury, 15c package
s1.4S Carton of 200
Murad. 15c
sI.40 box of 100.
MoguI, 15c
t1.40 box of 100.
Melachrino, No. q, I5c
S1.40 box of 100
London Life, IOc
3 packs for 25c
Natural, 15c
s1.40 box of 100.
Rameses III, zoe
S1.90 box of 100.
Nahadis, 2Oc
e2.00 box of 100.
Pera, zoe
f2.0O box of 100.
SO, 2Oc
s2.O0 box of 100.
Vail, I5c Cigarette.
Cut to 10c package
tI.00 box OF 100.
Straw Tips.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-19

This well-known ton
Ic needs no praise from
Us. For brain flag, nerv-
business, and as a flesh
builder 1t has no equal.
The full pint bottles.
usually sold at 81 S0E
specially priced at IVY
The Washington herald., 1917-10-19
Yuban Coffee

Yuban is the coffee which, for
the firm Of Arbuckle Bros. for their
personal and gift use. At Christmas,
with all the coffee of the world from
which to choose, this coffee was all
ways the one sent out to business
associates and friends. II produces
the choicest, most delicious cup Of
coffee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

ALA Nazimova the critic of the New
York Herald says: War Brides arise
to even greater heights than The
Birth of a Nation Nine. ALA Nazi-
nova fairly startled the spectators.
Her expression and power as an act
ress carries right out from the screen
in manner almost lifelike and makes
her closeup more vivid and con-
vincing than any that have previously
been presented
The play is one of the motor car
not the chariot age. Nazimova, Rus
sian thru and thru, knows the environ
ment which surround womankind in
the kingdoms at war across the sea
She accentuates and plainly vizualizes
the scenes we can scarcely imag CINE,
yet which are actually enacted in Eu-
rope.
Tho we enjoy greater freedom in
America, the play drives home the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
WAR BRIDES" COMING
Famous Rival OF The Birth OF Ma
tom To Be Seen at the Orphcum.

Monday, matinee and night, the
people of Topeka will have the OPP
portunitv to see War Brides" the
brilliant achievement of the Selznick
enterprises which is leaving behind it
a deep impression upon public opinion
in favor of peace. Because Of the fire
which destroyed the Willis Wood
theater in Kansas City, the engage
ment to show war Brides was trans
ferred to the Orpheum in Topeka. To-
pekans are fortunate in having the OPP
portunity to see War Brides even
before such cities as st. Louis, Kansas
City and Des Moines have received the
picture.
of War Brides and the work of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
MOVIES AND COMEDY
New Majestic Policy Winncr-Play
.Sweetcst Girl of All

I'VE believe the new policy will be
a winner" the manager of the Ma
iestic assert Movies and musical
comedies look as tho they would be
an ideal team to interest the fans"
The Boston ideal Musical comedy is
an excellent little singing organization
and Francis X. Bushman and Beverly
Rayne in the first chapter of their
great serial The Great Secret" need
no introduction.
The musical comedy for the first
half of the week is the tuneful little
success, The Sweetest Girl of All"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

to possess charm and magnetism not I'M
like those of the late Joseph jefferson. AS
the astute octogenarian Grumpy" in the
comedy drama of similar title. in which
he will appear here, who hides a warm
heart under d gruff exterior and who sets
out with undaunted energy despite his
years to unraveI the mystery of Il robbery
| achieves his purpose, Mr.. Maude is at
his best The play written by
Horace Hodges and T. Wigney PercivaI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
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Today-The Unwritteu Law.
Feb. 14-May Robson.
Feb Pol Trovatore.
Feb. 23-24-John Kellerd's Shakespea rian
sPlays with Chas. b. Hanford
Feb 2G-Daddy Long Legs.
Week March J-Civilizati0n.
March 12-13-Fair X Warmer.
March 16-1T-Lyman II. Howe's Pictures
Other Theaters.
Iris-Theda Bara feature in THE Darling
Of Paris
Orpheum- Nine. ALA Nazimova in the great
war drama, War Brides
Cozy-MIotion pictures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

at that time will again be in the organiza-
ton, which will include Frances Carson.
as the bewitching little Judy of the story
and George Alison. Donald Foster, Bessie
Lea Lestina. Nina Saville, Gladys Wilson,
Ruth Tomlinson and others.
England has never sent us a more de
Hghtful actor than Cyril Maude, who will
be seen for the first time in Toneka at
the Grand in Grumpy" Mr.. Maude is said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

possibility of war and our participa-
ton in it as we confront a grave crisis
of our own.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

and has served to establish Mr.. Maude as
one of the greatest character actors ever
seen ON the American stage.
(Contiuued on Next Page.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
NOT A WAR
PICTURE!

Opinions of prominent Topekans who have viewed
the productions
MRS $ $ BECCS President Federation Clubs
1t is wonderfui-teaches
MRS + p LINDSAY. President Government
The greatest production of tho times.
the epitome OF life and hfe's
DIR EDWIN LOCKE
"A terrific Indictment of
MRS L. l.
THE strongest picture have ever seem"
JUDGE SIIAS PORTER
Big ideaS-Wonderful production. worth while
r. C. KATEIS president Kansas State Reserve Rank
"a wonderful picture a great moral"
MONROE:
splendid production and certainly well worth 600.
~ with se@
REV KUIP:
"Creat Emotional
MRS J. S WEST:
approved"
MRS. a j. NcCADE:
Powerful and thrilling. may help stop war
1t inspires to efforts peace"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
Funny Play. Dainty Coincidence.

Miss May Robson i'll a study of optimism
is to be the attraction at the Grand We'd
nesday, February II. Her vehicle was
written by James Forbes, the author Of
"The Chorus Lady and other big sue
cesses, and is entitled The Making Over
of Mrs. Matt" The stellar role is said to
fit Miss Robson like the proverbial glove
it sparkles with quaint savings and wit
ticsms develops a picturesque love story
and is said to offer clever and rare char
acterizations of which the star makes the
most The play has a wholesome moral
and exudes sunshine and laughter, well
as rich and choice comedy. This piece
has an extremely effective stage setting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-06

WANTED-Large number of laborers. good
wages; farm and dairy hands: married
farm couples; man and wife, hotel work :
stone quarry men; wood choppers; bridge
carpenters. shop laborers to ship out :;
cook. SIS wk.: kitchen help: coal shovelers.
Furman Employment office 106 West Sth.
SOLICITOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or
lady. familiar with the printing business :;
call on or address. c. II. Raymond, 912
Kansas Ave, N Topeka
WANTED-Good strong man leader of
gang laborers railroad work, so cents
hr. Furman Employment office, 106 West
Sth.
WANTED@ColOred End cook So wk; 500
colored men to ship out railroad work.
Furman Employment office. LOG West sth.
WANTED-Gang of Mexicans, ship out
railroad work: 1925 day, riprap work.
A. l.. Furman, log West Sth. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-06
|gERr DRESS
" Oh NN] 5l 1rlre Rite house
Copyright by Newspaper Syndicate City,

lean buyers that the ragged hem and
the exposing armhole were French
fantasies that would not go on this
side of the water and that their mi
tial step toward success would be
quickly halted.
1t would be wasting ink and space
to draw attention to the truth of
these two prophecies. If there is any
country in the world outside of a saw
age one where the women have shown
more of the upper part of their bodies
than during the last two years in
America. we do not know of it. Even
young girls make no hesitancy in ex-
posing the sides and back of the body,
and some of them have even elimi-
mated the redeeming shoulder strap.
The Ragged Tunic.
The evening gowns that have been
designed for whatever kind of social
have developed the same kind of rag
ged footline that was introduced by
the house of Premet in 1914. So
many dressmakers, so many whole
salers, so many hundreds of depart
ment shops have featured the hem
that goes up and down in a series of
points and scallops that one imagines
the women of this entire continent
are fa~1iliar with the trick, but L have
talked to dozens of women who have
not seen it and who do not yet know
that the regular hem is not considered
essential, even on a strictly mannish
coat suit.
1t is easier to have a raggedness
of outline in an evening gown than
in any ether. and one of the ways
that it is Gone with attra ctive success
is shown by the sketch today.
The bodice and the slim, primitive
tun1c which has tight armholes and
no sleeves-mark that WE'LL are of
blue satin in the tone known BY poets
as cerulcan This is not exactly ac-
cording u our Impressions IF sky blue
fol it has much of the tropical depth
of the SKY in it, The V-shaped decol-
letage and the armholes of the bodice
are edged with narrow bands OF finely
cut silver trimming, and there IS A
great silver poppy placed at the side
of the girdled waistline. The lower
skirt IS OF silver lace and dropped over
pink chiffon and the long, pointed
turic, with it's ragged hem dropning
in series of points, is made of the
blue satin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-06
REGISTRATION WAS BIG
Kansas May Have More Men for Serv-
ice Than Was Estimated.

Registration in Kansas may have
exceeded advance estimates. Early
returns from over the state today in
dioated that in a number of counties
the registration was heavier than
anticipated.
Col r. Neil Ram, assistant adjutant
general, has been in charge of the
registration work in the office of
Charles I. Martin, adjutant general.
Rain today began compiling returns
from over the state and will probably
conclude the work late this evening.
Wichita city filed the first official re-
turns with the state. Unlike election
news, returns of the registration are
sent only when complete in a county
or in city with a separate registra-
ton district. Because of wire trouble
in a number of counties, trouble is be-
ing encountered in gathering returns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-06
THE HOUSEHOLD
Edited by Anne Rittenhouse.


Even WREN paper is high ir price
1t is we'll W orth while to have a .up-
ply of paper bags of various sizes on
hand as Tart of your kitchen supplies
These bags should not he used lavish
ly, but for certain uses they are well
worth their price
a head of lettuce after it has been
washed end the water has drained
from it should be slipped N a paper
bag which should be fastened at tho,
top. 1t should then be put on the ice
or IN cool place. The advantage is
that by means of the bag the lettuce is
Kept free from air and is rendered
sa1e from contact with other food At
the same tune it cannot dry out, since
the paper holds in enough OF the mois-
ture to Keep the lettuce fresh.
another excellent way to use bags
Is IN Keeping fruit. A fruit importer
assures us that the best wav to keep
bananas in the house is to buv them
unrlpe by the hand-that is a large
bunch-and put them in a very large
PAPER Dag They should be kept in
Il moderately cool place and will ripen
Tree from contact with other food and
hecause of tire bag they will not give
thelr flavor to anything about them
The lag holds the heat at an even
temperature and permits them to
rlpen gradually and thoroughly. And,
| speaking of bananas, they should
t1cle of green appears at the end op-
| poslte the stem. The fact that the
SKIN mas become blackened before this
| green all disappears does not count
against them.
Any fruit can be kept to advantage
IN bags and so can tomatoes and Gu
| cumbers and other small vegeta bles.
/ In the summer time small flies breed
quickly where fruit is left exposed to
the air, but if the fruit is carefully
kept covered in bags, this of course.
cannot happen
1t is, of course, of first Importance
to have the bags closed tightly so that
no air can get inside them. 1t is a
very good plan to have at hand a sup
/ ply of wire paper clips Then when
you have put the food in the bag, fold
over the top and fasten it in this po-
sition with two or three of the paper
! clips OF course. they will some
times rust-when they are wet by con-
tact with the ice, for instance-but
they are cheap and can be replenished
without much expense