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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-08-01
CATTLE MARKET

Special Correspondence.
 KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS, July 23.-Cattle receipts today were 3l000 head, market steady to strong on best steers, weak to 10 lower on most of the other cattle, stockers and feeders slow, best heavy steers $13.40, yearlings S13.50. Hogs today 1000. market 10 to 20 higher, top -Sl5.70. Sheep and lambs 6,O00, market steady on best, weak to g lower on others, best lambs offered Sl5.40.
 Beef Cattle.
 Another extraordinary July run Of grass cattle arrived, high prices the main motive for liberal shipping, with some dry spots contributing. Good grass this year is sending cattle in 30 days ahead of time, and where pas lures in Kansas and Oklahoma will stand 1t, cattle from dry places in Texas are taking the places of the ones shipped out Kansas Wintered steers sold up to $l2.65 last week, and Kansas pasture cattle range from So. 50 upwards. Some of these cattle today at S975 were considered steady, also grass cows from Greensburg, Kansas. at $S.25. Oklahoma and other grass steers weighing 500 to 1000 pounds sell at $S.25 to $975, COWS %.25 to %75, canners Sc to S6-75. The top natives today were not as good, of course,~ as the Sl3S0 cattle here last Tuesday, top for the week.
 Stockers and Feeders.
 With 5000 cattle held over from last week, the large supply today sold slowly at steady to lower prices. Not a great many country buyers were here, and apparently there will De fine opportunities offered within a day or two to get cattle at low prices. Stock steers range from S65O to $9.50, feeding steers S.50 10 Sl0, with few heavy steers to Illinois and Iowa men recently at $105O to S12.50.
 Hogs.
 The break in hog prices last week had the appearance of having been forced, and action of the market to- day in making a good recovery from the low close last week verified the suspicion. The country shows that 1t is not willing to take lower prices at this time without a struggle, and in fight under present conditions the country has the best weapons. Fay orable weather on the whole for corn gives feeders courage, and the nearer the approach to the successful ma turity of a good corn crop the fewer light weight hogs appear, which cuts down receipts. Top price today was S15.75. medium weight hogs at Sl5.60, lights S15.25, bulk of all sales Sl4SO to S1560.
 Sheep and Lambs.
 The market was steady to lower, though there was no really good stuff offered. Native lambs sold at Sl5.4O, three loads of Arizonas at Sl5.35. with 16S feeding lambs out at Sl45O, and two cars of Idaho lambs brought Sl5.25, not fat at all, with 100 feeding lambs out at Sl425. Good fat ewes are worth around So, wethers SlO, yearlings $1l.50, breeding ewes up to $l2.50.
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The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
First Dreadnauqht.

It is hard to realize that the original dreadnaught Is now ten years old, and that, big as It is, close upon 1S,000 tons, 1t has been far surpassed in tonnage and armament, observes an exchange. It gave a new word to the world. for the name of the ship, one of the tradi- tional names of the British navy, is now applied to all ships of Its class In every country. The word has taken the place of man of war, line of battle ship, and ironclad. Even now we have been obliged to go one better and the word superdreadnaught has arisen. It Is interesting to hark back to the most famous of Nelson's ships, probably the most famous vessel which ever sailed the sea, the Vctorss, and to compare it with even t1 first dreadnaught. The latter took 14 Sdonths to complete and cost S9,000,o00, while the Trafalgar flagship, little over 2,0O0 tons, re quired many years to build and cost only $445,000 n sum at that time con sidered colossal.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
ALL RUNDOWN
 AND NERVOUS
Says This Lady Who Had to Sup port Family of Four. Read Below Her Statement
 About Cardui.

Tallapoosa, Ga.-Mrs. Sallie Eidson, of this place, writes: "I was in very poor health, all rundown, nervous, had fainting spells, dizziness and heart fiuttering. 1 had these symp- toms usually at my times. I had a very hard time, working for seven years in hotel after my father died. had to support our family of four. I read the Birthday Almanac and thought would begin taking Cardui. I received good benefit from 1t. I an sure 1t will do all that it claims to de. I took three or four bottles before it began to show effects. After that I Improved rapidly and gained in health and strength. I took nine bottles in all. This is the only time 1 have taken 1t. l was down to 10S pounds and gained to 122. I felt like new woman. I couldn't sleep before and had to be rubbed, would get so nerv- ous and numb. And all this was stopped by Cardui."
 AHe true Ndiue oI Il fneuiclne can De determined only by the results ob- tained from it's actual use. The thou sands of letters we have received every year for many years from grateful users of Cardui, are powerful tributes to its worth and effectiveness.
 If you suffer from womaniy all. ments. try Cardui, the woman's tonic. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
The Evolution of Flour.

The conversion of wheat into flour was one of the earliest developments of civilization, and even the primitive races in the dawn of history submitted the grain to coarse pounding be- tween stones. Perhaps the oldest four mills in existence are the rude stones found among the remains of the ancient lake dwellings in Switzerland. By mortar and pestle arrangement the wheat was reduced to q coarse meal. Crude as this method was, it contained the germ of the modern flour mill. For countless centuries the preparation of meal and flour was purely domestic process.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Labor Market and Women.

There Is an increasing demand in England today for well-educated and efficient women for work in various government departments, those posses sing degrees in economies, mathemat- ics and natural science being most in request, advises q correspondent. The ministry of food needs experienced ac- countants for expert statistical work in connection with it's increasing ac- tivities. There Is also growing de- mand for clerical workers shorthand writers and typists. Educated women to act as supervisors are also needed in the Women's Auxiliary Army corps. The average salaries of women em- ployed by the government are better than they were at the beginning of the war and educated and efficient women are capable of earning at least $15 week without difficulty.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
THE ''k|TE' BALLOON
A MOST ESSENTIAL UNIT IN
 MODERN WARFARE.
USEFULNESS LITTLE KNOWN
Government Offers Splendid Oppor. tunity to Young Men Who Aspire
 to Become Air Craft Pilots.

Omaha, Nebr.-A branch of Uncle Sams big army that the public has not yet heard a great deal about but which is to play most important part in the war is the Kite" or Sta tionary Balloon section for which about 1,500 men are now. being train ed at Fort Omaha preparatory to their departure for the front.
 The usefulness of the kite" or sta tionary balloon is not generally known. One familiar with its en- ployment says that at the balloon schools an applicant for officers com mission must first qualify as pilot of spherical balloons. Then they are taught to become pilots and observ- CTS in the kite" balloons.
 This balloon is allowed to ascend 10 a height of about 5000 feet with a wire attached to it by which 1t is drawn down when desired by motor power.
 In war, these balloons are located from three to five miles from the first line of trenches, and from the bas- ket. two men, q pilot and an observer give the range and results of firing by telephone to the artillery. For this reason the section is known as the "eyes of the artillery"
 On the western front, they are placed from one-half to a mile apart according to conditions, and are provided with parachutes attached to the men in the basket; in event of accident to the balloon the men para chute safely to the earth.
 Applications for the Officers Re serve School for this important and interesting branch of the service are still being received. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, not under 19 years of age or over B. They must have a good education and three letters of recommendation.
 After passing the examination re- quired the applicant is enlisted az a first class private in the Aviation Section of the Signal Enlisted Re- serve Corps. and assigned to n school for training, the time of training de pending upon the mans ability.
 If he qualities as an observation balloon pilot lieutenant's commits sion is issued.
 From the time of his entrance into the school until he Is commissioned he receives S100 per month. quarters and food allowance. As 2nd lieutenant $1,700, lieutenant 5000 annually.
 Anyone wishing to apply for ad- mission to this branch of the army should make their request for appli- cation blanks at once to the Presi. dent Aviation Examining Board, Fort Omaha, Nebraska.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
MISSING VEST HUNG IN TREE
Farmers Ralment, Containing Money, Disappeared From Bush-crows
 Blamed as Guilty CuIprits.

Spooky things happen and some times puzzle people. Occasionally they can be accounted for, as in this case, notes Copper's Magazine. One morn- ing early in August Sayles Turner, an Eastern farmer, went to work In his hay field. As the morning was warm, Turner removed his vest and hung it on a small bush. When he quit work late in the afternoon he went for his vest, but 1t was gone. In the pocket of the vest was S20 in bills. Turner decided 1t had been stolen.
 A few days ago Turner and his hired man went to the woods, five miles from his house, to cut wood. The first tree cut was large hemlock. On limb near the top of the tree they saw an object flutterlng in the breeze. The tree was felled and the men went to the object. It was Turner's lost vest. Nineteen of the twenty dollars were in the vest pockets. The vest was badly torn, which may account for the missing dollar. Turner be- lleves that crows carried the vest from the hay field and deposited 1t in the top of the tree.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16

This is the medal which has been awarded to each Boy Scout who ob- tained Liberty Loan subscriptions from ten or more persons. Thousands of the lads are proudly wearing them to- day. Probably never before in the nations history has the government placed the seal of the treasury de- pertinent on a bronze medal to be awarded to others than soldiers and sailors in the service of the country.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
CanarIes Are Hardy.

The canary is a very adaptable lit- tie bird, and their biographer says that they seem to thrive in any climate where not exposed to too severe wealth CT conditions, and, in spite of the long period they have been protected and held in captivity, they are capable of enduring surprising degree of cold when hardened to 1t. In England it Is not unusual to find them In outdoor aviaries throughout the year. They also seem, he says, to be able to re- establish themselves in a wild state un- der favorable conditions. In 1909 a brood of domestic canaries was re- leased on Midway island, small, sandy islet In the Hawaiian group. By 1914 they had increased until 1t was estimated that they numbered about 1000.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
IGNORE FLAG OF TRUCE.
Teutons Fire on Life Boats in North
 Sea Engagement.

London-An appalling story of cold bieoded massaeres by Germans of crews of British North Sea convoys In recent battle is told by the Nor wegian newspapers.
 The Tidenstegn said the German cruisers were observed at 6 o'clock In the morning and were thought to be British vessels, but at o'clock, when there was more light. they sud- denly began shooting and the convoy was terrified to see the British de- stroyer at the stern of the convoy be- gin to sink, although it fought to the end. The German cruisers. after signalling the vessels to stop. ad- vanced on each side of the convoy. which they swept with all their guns at range of less than POO wards.
 The German destroyers came up and helped to spread death and de- struction on the defenseless ships. shells falling thick and fast. The Ger mans Were not content to sink the ships, but Shelled the life boats. and every living thing coming their way was mereilesslv slaughtered. The sur vivors owed their lives to the high sea which was running, making the boats a difficult mark.
 In the midst of the massacre. an- other British destroyer came up and immediatelv attacked. hut soon was sunk in the unequal struggle. The German flotilla then cruised backward and forward along the sinking steom- CTS. pouring fresh and terrible rain of shells it range of 100 wards. One shell went through the Swedish shin Wirndar, exploding in tho "fe boat on the other side and killing all its occupants, 12 men and three women.
 The other life boat rowed back to rescure the captain and two wait resSeS from the wreck. A shell struck the boat and killed five of it's occu- pants, only the mate escaping by swimming The Wirndar was mass of flames and the two girls jumped into the sea. The captain was saved by clinging to wreckage. As the two young women were sinking. an Eng fish ship hoisted the white flag. The answer from the Germans was shot which killed both girls. Twelve men Of another ship had just got into the life boat when a shell killed them all.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
EXCITEMENT ON THE BOWERY
Hubbub Caused by Cry of "stop Thief" on New York's Noted High.
 way Friohtens habitues.

A thief chase on the Bowery was daily occurrence when that famous song was popular. Then the dips and others who infested that thOroughfare would hold up any passerby who they thought had anything that looked like money concealed on his person. But the light-fingered gentry and strong armed fellows have found other fields more lucrative, according to New York correspondent of the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
 The big street is now the stamping grounds of "weary Willies" and buns whose only vocation is to panhandle the price of drink. So one day re- gently, when the old familiar cry of "Stop thief" was heard the Bowery was almost paralyzed; everybody stood still and watched for the culprit. Soon they saw tall, lean and hungry looking youth darting under the ele- vated pillars, but they made no effort to catch him. When the cops arrived on the scene the man had disappeared. "Where did he go?" believed one with a club, who held 1t threateningly over several men who stood in doorway. 'Did you see that guy running this way? Where did he go2 Come on, now" But no one had seen the thief.
 While the cops were making their search apathetic, cringing men came from the different doorways to learn what the excitement was all about. My God" remarked one frowsy look ing individual, as the cops departed, 'I was scared 1t was some guy offering a job" And appreciatiye chuckles went up along the line.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
His Own Words.

With an idea of testing his pupils knowledge of their mother tongue, a Boston school teacher wrote on the blackboard the well-known proverb, "A wink is as good as nod to blind horse."
 Then he told the class to rewrite this saying, using their own words, but retaining the original meaning of the sentence.
 One youngster wrote. "A spasmodlc movement of the optic is as adequate as slight indication of the cranium 10 an equine quadruped devoid of it's visionary capacities"
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Pioskin Is Wanted.

Pigskin's value for number of pur- poses is we'll recognized. And it is employed to a limited extent, but not as staple leather Shoe mapnfae- turers. however, are said to be seeking ways to utilize it in their business, and doubtless they would employ great quantities of it in place of cowhide and calfskin. but for its scarcity.
 That swine could be made poten- tial supply of leather Is indicated by the United States department of agri- cultures estimate that there are up- wards of 70,OO0,OO0 of these animals on American farms today. Yet the output of pigskiH leather Is negligible. Federal statistics show that at only seven of the principal stock yards of the country last year more than 22,- 100000 hogs were marketed. Yet all of that pigskin was wasted.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
MUCH IN LITTLE

The caribou develops to its greatest size In the Cassiar district.
 The earliest mention of VOW Is that of Jacob Genesis 2S:1S-22, and 31 :13).
 There can be no doubt of the great antiquity of measuring time by a period of seven days.
 crane has been erected in Scotch shipyard that lifts 200 tons 70 feet from its mast or 100 tons 133, feet away.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
 KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for curable ailments of the kidneys, liver and bladder.
 Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the highest for the reason that it has proven to be just the remedy needed in thou sands upon thousands of distressing cases. Swamp-Root, physicians prescription for special diseases. makes friends quickly be- cause it's mild and immediate effect IS soon realized in most cases. It is a gen. tie, healing vegetable compound.
 Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi- um and large.
 However. if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Grant Got Him a Job,

Col. John S. Mosby, the well-known Confederate cavalry leader, had high opinion of General Grants magnanim- ity. He wrote q letter, quoted in his just published Memoirs" to General Grant in 1885 asking the former presi- dent to aid him in securing employ ment from some corporation. Grant was then, unknown to Mosby, on his death bed. But he dictated note to Governor Stanford of the Union Pa cific, says Mosby, "asking him, as personal favor, to take care of me. l was made an attorney In the company and held that position for sixteen years. In Grants death I felt that 1 had lost my best friend"
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
His Home Paper.

What shall you send him when he's in training camp or over there? A letter? By all means, that foremost and oftenest. And after that, what3 Some foolish little knick-knack which is neither quite ornamental nor en- tirely serviceable? Or, when in doubt. will you take lesson from what Rich- ard Henry Dana wrote in 1.-Two Years Before the Mastf'
 After all, there is nothing in a strange land like newspaper from home. Even a letter, in many re- spects. is nothing in comparison with 1t. It carries you back to the spot better than anything else"
 There is more in this today than Dana ever put there.-Colliers Week. E.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
SlOO Reward. SlOO

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu- enced by constitutional conditions. It therefore requires constitutional treat ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taken internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys- tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE destroys the foundation of the disease. gives the patient strength by improving the general health and assists nature in doing its work. sl000o for any case of MEDICINE fails to cure.
 Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo. Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Invented Graham Flour.

The use of Graham and whole wheat bread has spread remarkably in e last few years. The inventor of Gra- ham bread and flour was Rev. Sylves- ter Graham, New England clergy man, who died in Northampton, Mass, 66 years ago, having devoted the major part of his life to the advocacy of a vegetarian dietetic theory. In 1889 he introduced Graham bread, made of unsifted wheat flour, and thereafter urged It's use in books, pamphlets and lectures. At first the masses of housewives turned a deaf ear toward his arguments, but grad ually Graham four won its way and became an established commercial product.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
The Russo-Japanese war 1904, cost

The Russo-Japanese war. 1904, cost SS60. 0.OO0.OO0.
 Four differently colored sectors on its face make new automobile speed ometer easily read.
 A French scientist Is trying to pre- vent fogs by floating small quantities of oil on rivers to check evaporation.
 A rowboat for light service has been invented which can be taken apart in three pieces for carting and shipping
 In normal times the Transvaal mines are the largest consumers of explos- ives in the world.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
A Bad Precedent.

'Why do you want a divorce from your husband?" asked friend of the family.
 Because he isn't the man I thought he was when l married him." sobbed the young wife.
 My dear child, general application of that principle would break up near ly every home in the country"
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Didn't Give Her . Chance.

You'll have to pay fare for that child. madam" said the conductor.
 But he's only eight years old"
 We collect for all children over seven."
 Well, why don't you have your silly old rules put up where people can see them?"
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Short and to the Point.

The man or woman who can cover an important subject in few simple words is not often found in the ranks of the unemployed. Everyone is will- ing to listen to a person whose re- marks are brief and to the point, but no one will grant an audience to a 'big" speaker.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Doinu His Bit.

Tailor-Shall I put in the usual number of pockets in the trousers, sir?
 Customer-No. Only one. My wife is busy woman with her war work now, and l don't want to take up too much of her time.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Another Definition.

"Pa, what is a sentimentalist?"
 "A sentlmentalist, my son. is a man friend, but forgets to pay note he persuaded his best friend to indorse."
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
"REAlLY. NOW

I can't take that. must have Red Cross Ball Blue. l have used it for more than ten years. My white dresses, linens and lace curtains are snowy white. l simply can't do with out Red Cross Ball Blue. You will get it? All right. I'll wait. .'-Ady.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Patriotism Defined

Patriotism said Uncle Eben, '1s what makes a man glad he's Twin, proud of where he's livin', an able to explain why he's livin'."
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
One Horse Power.

One horse power is not what a horse can pull. It is mechanical unit of power that can raise S2.OOO pounds one foot high per minute, or one pound 3S,000 feet high per min ute.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Migratory Birds Proteoted.

The federal migratory bird law prohibits spring shooting of water fowl and other game birds throughout the United States. The season Is closed from February l to September 6, inclusive.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16

BREAD WITHOUT SALT IS TASTELES3
 A medicine chest without Magic Ar nica Liniment is useless. Best of all hniments for sprains swellings. bruises. Rheumatism and neuralpia Three sizes, 25c 5oc and S1.OO.-Ady.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Insurance in Australia

State insurance in Australia shows gratifying results. It has been found possible to pay bonus of 10 per cent on ordinary policies, and to make oth- CT concessions. Reserves are being built up and expenses met. This re- morkable success is attributed to the . very low expense ratio of the office. which is about r per cent of the net premium income.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Would Like To Thnunh

Teacher-Name bird besides the ostrich that doesn't fly.
 Bright Boy-The iailbird.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16

Too often the wife's yearning ca paciiy is larger than the husbands earning capacity.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16


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The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
Terse Biooranhv

Whats that husband of yours do- ing now, Mrs. Snaggs?"
 .sTime, mum l''
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-16
vmuoytaot,o mo,bara

Examine carefully every bottle of CASf0RlA, that famous old remedy for infants and children, and see that .t