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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Annapolis News.

We had three days rain last week,
but not enough to flush the creek or
muddy the water.
John W. Alcorn, who is saw milling
near Ruble, In Reynolds county, was
in town the past week. He reports
the lumber trade good and thinks the
outlook for the future most promis-
ing. Mr.. Alcorn is pretty badly Grip
pied up with rheumatism, but hopes
it will not last long.
There was o long train Of soldiers
side.tracked here Monday morning.
They were frem Iowa and bound for
Camp Pike, near Little Rock. They
were a fine Hooking lot of young men.
A. Reese went to lronton to-day.
Mrs. M. Kinney and daughter, Miss
Ruth, are here to spend the winter,
stopping with Mrs. Evaline Brewer.
These good people ere former resi-
dents OF Annapolis and we would be
more than glad If they would stay
with Us all the time.
j. ID. Alcorn was In town this morn
ing and reports that a young man
from Vulcan disturbed a church SCI.
vice at the Sutton schoolhouse Satur.
day night. Shameful!
Squire Kitchell visited Glover last
Wednesday and hsd.s pleasant talk
g. W. Scoggin.
A fine COW, belonging to Perry
Mann, Of Black river, was killed on
the railroad here this morning.
Miss Minnie Bolch, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Chss, Bolch, OF Annapolis,
and Mr.. George Giessing,of Farming.
ton, were married In st. Louis, Sun.
day, December I'd. After spending
the honeymoon In Chicago the young
couple will make their home Ia st.
Louis. Our very best wishes.
Chss. Z. Bolch went to 81. Louis
Sunday morning.
John T. Webb and +. q. Warncke
had soms harsh words In Wsbb's
store recently. The defendant waa
put ont Of the store and has not got
returned. BULLETIN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Public S ale.

At my farm, s miles east Of Ironton,
Mo-, / will sell, at public auction, to
the highest bidder, on
Monday, December 10, 1917,
beginning at 1890 o'clock A. M, SO
head White. Face Cattle, 40 Hogs
Durocs and Hampshires-one span OF
Mules, Wagon and Harness, one Black
Mare, New Binder, Plows, Wheat Drill
and other articles too numerous to
mention.
Terms of Sale, cash or bankable
note. CHAs. NJ. TEsREAU.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

Yard, waiting to sail. He says this
country is certainly preparing for war
and wishes we could see the many
wonderful things that are now going
on; and by next spring We will hear
of some terrible fighting, and Germa-
ny will know that the U. s. A. is not
fooling, but is in some real fighting
notion. reynolds county papers
please copy.) ISAAC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

For SALE-My place west of Pilot
Knob, containing ten acres of tillable
and timber land. Four acres in cult
walton. Four.room bungalow. Well
OF good water. Fifty or sixty young
choice fruit trees, Good poultry house,
Also 4 town lot in Ironton. Win be
sold cheap. For price and terms, cal
on or address
CHAs, F. ASHLEY, Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Baptist Church.

The people of the valley are cordial
ly invited to hear Rev. Chas. Il. King
who will preach morning and evening.
Mr.. King, will be remembered by ma
ny in the community as m of the
prominent speakers at the Assembly q
few years ago. All who heard him
then will not want to miss the oppor'
tunity of hearing him again.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Red Cross Notes.

The Thanksgiving dinner served by
the ladies Of the Red Cross was a u
cess in every way and the financial re-
suits very gratifying. The net re-
ceipts turned into the treasury g
S103. 05, and q supply of materials has
already been ordered. iron County
Chapter extends its sincere thanks to
all who in any way contributed to the
success Of the dinner, and especially
to those ladies who worked so hard in
the preparation and service Of it.
The work being done by fhe ladies
at the Red Cross work room IL be.
coming more important. Articles
made were shipped on November Goth
which were valued at s25o.00, and 1t is
expected to ship a large lot Of banda
ges this week. As the ladies' become
more expert the enthusiasm grows
steadily.
The sale Of Humanity Bonds is pro.
crossing steadily and it Is expected
that a large number will be placed.
This Is an exceptionally worthy form
Of giving, because It will provide
means Of procuring those things which
are beyond the means Of individual
chapters. Hospital units are very ex.
pensive and very much needed, but
one Chapter could not we'll procure 1t,
while the contributions from several
Of them would provide the funds easi.
ly. When you think Of the good they
will do and the suffering relieved l,
will be a pleasure to know you have
had . part In II. Everybody take a
Humanity Bond.
l~RussellvIlle ladies, led by Mrs. ]. II,
Roblee, have donsted ei28.60 to the
local Chapter to BE- used exclusively
for materials to DO worked up at the
work room. Needless to say, many
thanks are returned to the generous
donors, and materlsls will DO prompt.
ly ordered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

For Sale-Several mares in foal t
jack. These mares produced the high
priced mules sold at the Iron Noun
tain closing out sale.
PAT PHELAN, Iron Mountain, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
REGISTERED DUROC HOGS FOR SALE.

My boar is for sale; also, a fine two
year-old SOW, guaranteed safe in pig,
A bargain for some one.
STARK FARM, Arcadia, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

Wantsd-Wood choppers and Tie
makers Tor Ossrk Land, Timber \
Stock %. On tho Whitsnsr. London
lands. Apply 70 J. r. Stonsr, Super.
intsndent, lronlor, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
School Notes.

The teachers of the grades prepared
Thanksgiving programs for last Thurs
day afternoon, which we're greatly
enjoyed by the mothers and other Wis
itors.
The Freshman class will give a pro
gram in the study hall on Friday af-
ternoon, December 7th, at l.: Is O'Clock.
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend.
Three members of the Senior Teach
ers' Training Glass visited the Eu-
gene Fields School in st. Louis last
Wednesday. They we're Esther Nc
Kinney, Edith Hotson and Robert
Edgar. Interesting reports of what
they observed were subsequently civ.
en- in class.
OF those participating in the pre-
liminary debate, Myrtes Hammond
and Joseph Chiffon were chosen to
represent this school in the debate
with Piedmont January II, 1918.
Strayed or Stolen--From the under.
signed, a red heifer, muley, one
year old past, marked with smooth
crop and split in right a and under
bit in left ear. Any Information lead.
ing to the recovery Of said heifer viii
be suitably rewarded.
Erwin BREWER.
Annapolis, Mo-, December Sd, 1917.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13

the door Of my room. which was just
leaving. She made an almost imper.
ceptible gesture with her head, and
obcyed the silent signal, going back
into the room with her.
II sent her to the telephone because
l wanted q chance to speak to you
alone" she said. You'll have to settle
Katie. She's crying out thcre. says
she doesn't want to wait on table II
'Meester Lestaire il dere.' don't
know but 1t would be good idea to
send her to bed, say she has tooth.
ache. or anything else convenient. We
can wait on ourselves! It will be lots
more jolly and avoid any unpleasant
possibilities. wouldn't want Daisy
to suspect anything. Franks been II
kinds Of swine in his life, but there's
no use botherinS her with it. She'll
ind 1t out soon enough. We all do"
Then you know" I asked
About Frank prosecuting Kntie
when she worked in the apartment?
or course l rather suspected 1t at
the time, but didn't think he'd carry
things far enough so the girl would
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13
SEALS GO ON
SALE MONDAY

Red Cross Christmas seals will be
placed on sale Monday at stores and
banks In Richmond.
Mrs. George Cunningham will have
charge Of the sale Of stamps at the
post Office.
The following letter, written by
President Foulke to the tuberculosis
Society, has been mailed TO chairmen
Of the branch chapters Of the Wayne
County association:
Another foe. as deadly as enemy
bullets. is at the throats OF our loved
ones at the front and here. 1t is tu-
berculosis! Trench life has multiplied
Its horrors ten-fold while this durable
and preventable disease continues to
take awful toll right here at home.
A smile on some wan cheek at
Christmas time brings real JOY to the
heart of him who brought the smile.
That Is why we are mailing you these
Red Cross Christmas Seals. We ap-
peal to you to buy these seals, the
use Of which has been a permanent
part Of Americas Christmas. This
year they are part of the Christmas
of mankind. Use these seals on your
Christmas mail. or sell them, and help
fight the white plague in the trenches
and at home, in the army camp, fac.
tory. school and slum.
I'VE enclose stamped envelope.
hoping you will find 1t in your heart
to bring that smile to someone's cheek
at this alltoo-terrible Christmastide.
Seals sell for one cent each. Make
check payable to Secretary, Wayne
County Anu-Tuberculosis Society. Will
you please return the seals you cannot
use? A penny spent for seal is a
penny spent In self.protection.
Very sincerely yours.
VIM. DUDLEY FOULkE."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13
THE

sounded behind US. Now. look here
Daisy, have little common sense.
You have had that maid oyer a year;
she has been with your mother and
you since the baby was born: there's
a telephone at her elbow. AID you are
only Eve blocks away from home
Wasn't the child well when you left?'
Sleeping just like kitten" the
proud mother answered. You just
ought to have seen her. one little hand
all cuddled up against her face. ]
Just couldn't bear to leave her"
Over Lillian Gales face swept a
swift spasm of pain. So quickly was
1t gone that would not have noticed
It had not my eyes happened to rest
on her face when Mrs. Lester spoke
Of her baby. Was there child in that
hectic past OF hers? decided there
must be-
"Why don't you telephone now and
satisfy yourself that the baby is all
right, and instruct the maid to call you
if she sees anything unusual about
her?"I queried.
Tell her you are going to telephone
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13

every little while. Then she will be
sure to keep on the job" cyuically sug-
gested Mrs. Underwood.
"Oh. that will be just splendid"
chirped Mrs. Lester. Thank you 80
much, Mrs. Graham. Where is the
telephone?"
'Dicky will get the number for you"
said Mrs. Underwood, ushering her In.
to the living room. ] heard hor strill
voice. "Oh, Dicky.bird. please get
Mrs. Testers apartment for her. She
wants to be sure the baby's all right.
Then heard deeper voice. For
heavens sake. Daisy, don't make a
fool Of yourself The kids all right
That was Mr. Testers voice. of course.
Neither the tones Of Dicky nor Harry
Underwood had the disagreeable whin-
ing timbre Of this mans.
Lillian's retort made me smile, 1t
was 80 Characteristic of bar.
"Who unlocked the door Of your
cage, anyway? Get back in. and If
you growl again tonight there will be
no supper for you"
AS she spoke she hurried back to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13
City Statistics
M'ADAMs-William McAdams, 8

M'ADAMS-William McAdams, 81
years old, died at his residence, 902
South Sixth street. He has been a
resident OF Richmond for number OF
years. The surviving members OF the
family are two daughters, Mrs. Bertha
Marlatt and Mrs. Maggie McDevitt OF
California, and three sons, Fred, VIII
liam and Frank, all Of Richmond. The
funeral services will be Saturday after.
noon at o'clock at the home. Burial
will be in Earlham. Friends may call
any time after Friday noon.
MOSS-The funeral services OF Ber'
nard Moss will be Saturday morning at
8 O'Clock at st. Andrews church. Rev.
F. A. Roell will officiate. st. Joseph
Benevolent Association will meet Fri
day evening at 1880 to pay their
respects.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13

have to run away for fear Of him. But
Diclky told me ill about 1t the. other
day. after Katie came back. Wasn't
It q coincidence that vhe should have
applied to you for q position
"a coincidence. indeed" ] replied
mechanically.
felt the old pique rising in my
heart. Was there anything about our
affairs that Dicky did not tell this
woman?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13
THE CALL TO coLoRs!

The inspiring response to our
Call to Colors" has enrolled
an army of 100000 volunteers
under the Red Cross flag.
Let us make It 100000!
We cannot all serve IN the
trenches, but We can all serve
at home. Membership IS service.
Enlist in the Red Cross army
and show your whole-hearted
sympathy with those who go to
the front and your desire to
tighten their hardshfps, guard
their health, and lind their
wounds.
JOIN THE RED CROSS ARMY.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13
Revelations of a
Wife
HOW LII MANAGED 70 SAVE THE
EVENING (conejuded)

EVENING (concIVde5)
Poor little Mrs. Lester. Life Ger.
tainly could not hold much for her IN
the future. And then she turned from
the mirror with an appealing little
smile.
I'm afraid shall be very dull to-
night. I am so worried about leaving
the baby. She's only six months old,
you know. and have had my mother
with me ever since she was born un.
til two weeks ago. so I have never left
her with maid before. This girl we
have appears very competent, says she
is used to babies, but just can't help
being as nervous as cat"
Are you still worrying about that
baby?" Mrs. sUnderwood's loud voice
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-13

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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27
tCopyright
SENATOR BORAH TO RETIRE
WHEN HIS TERM EXPIRES

Washington. April 24-senator
William e. Borah has decided to
leave the senate at the close of his
present term, March 4, 1919, when
he will have completed twelve years
OF service. and today authorized the
publication OF the following state
ment:
1T has for some time been my de-
sire and it is now my purpose to
quit official life at the close of my
term. March 4. 1919. Having come
to this conclusion. feel It should,
for manifest reasons, be made known
In a public way to the people OF my
state.
Il am deeply grateful to the peo-
pie OF my state for the honors they
have conferred upon me and can
never fully pay the debt OF gratitude
l owe them. From the hour l reached
Idaho, inexperienced and without
means and acquaintances, people OF
the state have treated me with kind
ness and with generosity for which
no words OF mine can adequately ex-
press my appreciation.
Confidence which they have re.
posed in me and warm personal
friendship they have manifested. SC
often regardless OF party. must bind
me to them in bonds of affection for
all time. l shall continue to be az
deeply interested in the welfare and
happiness of the people OF my state
and in the growth and prestige OF
Idaho. which | am very proud. In
future as l have been in the past
Whatever may transpire, nothing car
diminish my sense OF gratitude.
Official life is not indispensable
to service Of the. people and have
no intention OF terminating my serv
ice with the termination of my Of
flee. am not going to discuss MI
reasons for retirement. These reasons
will better appear and be better un
derstood as my plans and purposes
! are developed by my work in future
Suffice II now to say have NJ
thought OF ceasing 10 be interested Ii
those matters which concern the vel
fare and interest OF my own state an(
! her splendid people.
WILLIAM e. B0RAH."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27
IntrlasIc otter.

Every day ,he advisory commits
sion of the Council Of National Do
tunae receives utfcrs ot service from
business trma and Ind yldua's with
Requests for immediate Information
as IL how this service may beat b.
rendered This eairlt Ia a moat on
couraginE tribute 20 American pat
rtot.am nut wo must member
that In the great struggle In which
va have now become \ par, there IL
much TO consider besides muniti ns,
troops and hattieships
I'm this country OF vast resources
we already have tremendous equip
mont for munlt!aus making. built up
on forcign ordosz. and now tmmCdl
ltciy available through expiration ot
,heao orders Exccp, In limited cas-
cs thcro Ii littin ncod for tho do.
vclopment ~ new soureea OF aupply,
The dictates ~ common hnnlncaa
acnse require tho utilization. As tar
AZ possible of existing machinery
~ seems. therefore. that = plain
abatement OF general policy IL most
desirable
Industrial Tasks.
Upon the industrial side of the
war three Er0at tasks confront Nv
"Firat aud foremost. wc must a.
cilitato the flow Of raw materials and
finished products 70 our allies aud
must provide the mcRua % rail and
water transportation therefor
Second. VIZ must msot our own
great military aud naval building
schedules
Third. wa must plan 20 DO All this
with the IeaH, possible disarranEes
ment 20 our own vast commercial and
Industrial machines.
Through II al Wo must keep a
CLOSE eye upon the possible eondl.
tioins of peace following the present
war We must insure Tho business
success aud general prosperity 81 the
country during tho war " we nrC to
hold our preHent strong place amonR
nations IN thu commercial eompotl-
tiOn of thu future.
Patriotic service dos ma of no
cesslty mean the mabinE ~ shells or
the carrying of muakat over ths
shoulder There " no doubt ~ the
willingness Of any manufacturing
plant Or individual tn aaFva should
tho call came hut until Inc call
does come II IL boat "a stick 10 the
ioh I,st na make better business
our ~atchword and keep our factory
fires burning "
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27
LIGHT VOTE P0LLED
AT THE CITY ELECTION

Owing TO the fact that there was
only one ticket In the field. but lit
tie interest was manifested In the
city election last Tuesday. There
we're only lb6 votes cast. which Is
the smallest that haa been cast at n
city election for a good many years.
The vote by wards was as follows:
First, II; Second. so: Third. a5.
There we're fewer scattering votes
than usual. Some one in tho Third
ward seemed TO have had some OBJ
lection to Mayor Sheldon. and he
scratched his name and wrote in the
name OF Y. l.. Cruikshank. In the
First ward Mr.. CruIkshank and Roy
George each received one vote a.
counciImen. The cost Of holding the
election was about 800. or about
rs centa for each vote cast.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27
IDAHO MILITIA IL NOW
GUARDING RAILROADS

All OF the companies OF the Sec
and Idaho infantry have been as
signed to guard duty at various
points In the northwest. Three COM
panies are stationed at different
points in Washington. Company |
OF Payette has been assigned 10
guard duty along the Oregon short
Line. A part OF Company d OF Nam
pa. to which the Bear Lake boys be-
long, ia now stationed at st. MarIes.
in the northern part OF this state
TO guard the Chicago. Milwaukee 4
81. Paul railroad. and the balance OF
the company ls at Tekoa, Wash
The other companies are doing guard
duty at important points on the
Great Northern. the Northern Pact
fic and Oregon Washington Railroad
a. Navigation Company.
The guardsmen are the first line
of defense sent out by the federal
government 20 protect the railroads
in the northwest and keep them
open, and the part now being played
by the Idaho regiment IL recognized
as a matter of much Importance
Four transcontinental rail lines cross
the state. and since the roads nll
Will be utilized in the transportation
Of soldiers and supplies, Il Ia neces.
sary that enemies OF the country be
kept away from them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27
SHOULD INAU0URATE a
CLEANUP CAMPAIGN

State Sanitary Inspector white
has issued a circular urging that .
cleanup campaign be inaugurRted
In every city. village and hamlet In
thu state. and recommends that April
Is. 20. 81 and 2s be selected NJ the
dates for . general assault upon the
back yards and alleys In many sec.
tions Of the state these dates Will
be all right. but owing 10 the late
season here, II all be impossible IN
make any headway NJ cleaning up
AT thls time. because OF the snoN
and Ice which remains lu many
places.
However. the suggestions offered
by the state sanitary Inspector In his
circular. are good. and should be
acted upon by our citizens In gen-
eral and the city board Of health in
particular. just as soon as weather
conditions viii permit Mr. white
says. In part. as follows
This IL the season which de-
mands special activity on the part
OF the health organizations Of the
State AZ Il II the time 70 apply the
ounce Of prevention where II viii do
the most good
For years this department under
the direction OF the State board Of
health has invited attention 20 The
dangers Of flies. showing that thsy
are responsible for = large proper.
ton of the deaths from typhoid ter.
sr. Intestinal diseases OF infants
ete. occurring IN Idaho. and nFgins
the prosecution of constant warfare
nFsinst them.
.ft Il impossible 10 effectively
control Fliea by swaseinR. posaanina
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27
HYSTERIA THREATENS
TO INJURE BUSINESS
Member Of National Council Of Defense Warns
Against Ill-advised Economy Would Keep
Fires and Factories Burning.

Washington. Warning 20 tho ma
t!on against real danger in hyster-
jcal and lil-adviscd economy and In
tcrfercnce with normal pursuits Of
he people is given BY Howard +,
Coffin OF the advisory commission
II the Council OF National Defense.
m a statement made public tonight
is tho first enterprise of the govern
pent's now committee on public in
'ormRtion.
Just returned from trip through
sJveral middle western states Mr.
Coffin depiofed the fact that eohdi-
tons OF unemployment and closed
tpctorios should arise as n result OF
'ndiscriminate efforts. public aud
private. toward wartime economies.
After nearly three years ~ re-
fusai 10 take the European war aud
its lesson seriously" Mr. Coffin says.
we suddenly launched forth In a
most teveriNh activity TO save the
country overnight Patriotic orEAni-
cations almost without number ara
milling around noisiiy and. while
intentions are good, the resuita are
often far from practical
because of AIN impending aud
possible shortage of foodstuffs We
have hysterical demands for econo.
my In ovcry line ~ human endcavor
Waste is bad. but an indiserimtnating &
economy is worse
Business Slowed Down.
Some statos and municipalities
are stopping road building and other
public work General business IL be
ing alowed down because OF the emo.
''onal response Of the trading public
% these misguided campaigns for
economy savings are being with
'rawn from the banks. reports ahoa
hat some people hnye begun to
= ard food supplies. and thousands
: workers are boIng thrown need.
losaly out OF employment All this
is wrong.
we need prosperity IN wartime
even more than when We are Al
peace Business dcpresAionH are al
wayH bad. but doubiy SO when W
have n fight on our hands Tho de.
lciaration Of war can have no real
nvil effect on business. What bad
ipffeeis are apparent are purely psy.
Echologic and largely Of our o~n max
Ing. For our markets are the same
in APRIL that they were in March
We need more buslnena mt ieaa
There is real danger IN hysteria. In
/ discriminate economy Will be ruin.
Gus. Nov 10 tho time to open ths
throttle