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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13

contend that it is altogether ideal
though it comes nearer to the mark
of perfection than any other town we
have ever lived in, which are not a
few. Pennington is still in need Of a
few things before the mark of per-
fcction can be reached, but the pub
lie spirit that is constantly in evidence
is steadily overcoming the disad-
vantages that really exist, though are
not glaring.
The principal need of Pennington
now is, perhaps, thorough and COM
plete sewerage system, in order to
improve its sanitary condition to the
greatest possible extent. While the
natural surface drainage could hardly
be improved upon, there are too many
cess pools-always a greater or less
menace to health conditions-which
could be obliterated only with per-
feet sewerage system.
There is constantly growing SEN
timent in favor, of sewerage system,
and The Times predicts that it will
not be many months before this safe
guard to the health of the community
will be an accomplished fact. When
this very important improvement has
been accomplished, then will Farm
ington be really and truly an ideal
"home place." Then, too, will its
power to attract those who are look
ing for the best place to be found for
a home, be irresistible.
Occasionally we hear "knock" on
Pennington, usually by someone who
has seen little, if any, of other plac-
es. Such "knocks" usually originate
in ignorance, and are wholly unwor-
thy of notice. When we hear such
remarks, if we do not so advise, at
least the thought occurs that it would
be to the knockers" advantage to
''take a trip around" and see for him
self how Farm!agton compares with
other places. We are sure that such
a trip, even though it might be of
brief duration, would "open his eyes"
to the many attractions of this city,
which he has failed heretofore to ap-
preciate.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
FAIR FARMINGTON
This City Almost Ideal, With Far More
Than the Usual Amount of At
fractions and Advantages

That Pennington is almost an ideal
residence town there is no reason to
doubt, especially among those who are
well acquainted with the many pos
sessions of this city and vicinity, which
are generally considered as positive
asset to any place, when one is look
ing for location to reside and to rear
a family.
Nesting in the foothills Of the
Ozark Mountains, its altitude is all
that can be desired for health, COM
fort and enjoyment; its seasons are
as equitable as could be desired-nev-
er oppressively hot nor severely cold.
Pennington itself is a staid old town,
with the finest class of people that
are to be found anywhere on earth,
generally speaking; and yet there is
sufficient energy and enterprise here
to keep this community well to the
front in the march of progress.
A visit to this delightful little city
and this splendid community is all
that is necessary to convince anyone
that this is really an exceptionally
fine old town. While there are sew
eral small factories here, there is
room and splendid opportunities for
more and larger ones, and there is a
strongly increasing public trend to-
ward offering suitable inducements
here for the location of such enter
prises.
But it is as a residence town that
Pennington has most strongly ap-
pealed to the writer, as we believe it
will appeal to anyone after a careful
inspection of all the conditions here.
An inspection of the homes here, and
meeting with the people, we believe
will convince anyone that this is in
deed a delightful place to live, and
create an overpowering desire to be-
come annexed to such a city of de-
lightful homes. In splendid churches
also does this city compare favorably
with much larger places, and in fine
public schools it excels.
AS stated above, Pennington is al
most an ideal residence town. We
say "almost" advisedly, as we do not
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
O'Dell Did Not
Attack His Wife

Mrs. Richard O'Dell called at The
Times Office Monday morning and
stated that the mention in this paper
last week, to the effect that her hus-
band had slashed her across he
stomach with knife, and had then
attacked a neighbor, Mrs. Rosa Weise,
and drove her from her home, was all
a mistake. Mrs. O'Dell stated that
the story was true insofar as her hus-
band coming home intoxicated was
concerned, but that the remainder of
the story was an absolute error.
We wish to state, however, that The
Times reporter got his information
from the Justice of the Peace before
whom the warrant of arrest was
sworn out. But, in full justice to
Mrs. 0'Dell, we are pleased to make
this statement. She said that while
her husband does drink, she considers
him absolutely harmless while intox-
icated, though he did appear worse
last week than ever before.
The case was in some manner COM
promised and dismissed at cost of de-
fcndant.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
To Extend the
Present Field

Fremont Jones, better known
throughout this section of country as
Michigan" Jones, last week started
drill on his farm north of Bonne Terre,
in search of lead. That particular
field has never been tested for lead,
and it is Mr.. Jones' opinion that prac-
tically as rich deposits underlay that
field as that throughout the Lead
Belt. If the new prospect hole, or
holes, develop lead it will mean quite
an extension of the present mineral
field.
Nothing could be more fitting, if
the present Lead Belt is to be extend
ed in its area, than that Michigan"
Jones should be the pathfinder. He
has developed more mining property
in this field than anyone else, and he
has invariably handled it most sue
cessfuIly, He is mine developer
and speculator by instinct, and he
likes the game. And he is the kind
of a man best fitted for such develop
ment. He is big enough in thought,
heart and soul to give others chance
to enjoy fair share of profit that his
efforts have made possible. He has
no desire to click up the entire
smear"
The Times hopes his new drilling
will bring to light the richest lead
deposits that have yet been developed
throughout the Lead Belt, and it
would not surprise us if such results
do not follow soon, and his judgment
of the mineral field has heretofore
proven almost uncrring. He has
been in this field since lead was first
discovered, and has always been most
successful. Several years ago he
moved his family to Detroit, which
he now calls his home, and for which
place he left Tuesday, to spend about
two weeks, when he will return to
Pennington, where he still spends a
large part of his time.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
The Navy League

The Navy League has grown from
an organization that had for its OBJ
ject the maintenance of an adequate
navy for the defense of our country,
into an organization with unit in
every city, town and hamlet in the
country, which is working to give ma
terial, as well as moral, aid to the
brave men who are defending our ma
tion on the high seas. Our navy has
been called warm water fleet, as
heretofore its activities have been
confined to our tropical possessions--
Cuba, Panama and the Philippines.
But now all this is changed, and our
fleet is sailing TIE Northern seas, the
north coast Of Scotland and the
coasts of Norway, and even now,
while we are suffering from the heat,
our sailorboys are ofttimes covered
with ice. And no adequate provision
made for them! Join the Navy
League, and by providing a few
warm garments for the brave fell
lows, do your "bit" for your country.
The membership fee of S1.OO entities
you to a dollars worth of WOOL There
will be meeting of the League on
Saturday, July IA, at 3 O'Clock at the
home of Mrs. X. C. Weber. Anyone
further information, call up
Mrs. X. G. Weber.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
Bond Purchases
National Saving

In a speech delivered by Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo in New York
City, June 4, he made the following
statement:
''If this war continues for another
IL months, it is probable that the to-
tai amount of financing the Govern
ment will have to do to cover its own
expenditures and extend the necessary
credit to the Allied Governments will
amount to ten billion dollars"
This or some large amount will be
expended by the Governments of the
United States and it's allies in the
United States in the purchase of pro-
ducts of various kinds of our farms,
factories and mines.
This money is to be raised largely
by the sale of bonds in the United
States which have been and will be
purchased by the people of this coun-
try.
Economists are now speculating as
to whether under these conditions the
people of the United States are going
to spend as much as they ordinarily
would and to their usual expenditures
will there be added the ten billion dol
lars or such sums as may be spent by
the Governments, or will the people
curtail their expenditures by approx
mately the amount they invest in
Government bonds, with the result
that the expenditures II America this
year will be practically the same as
before, the people purchasing approx
imately as much less than usual as
the Governments purchase more.
1t is hoped that this happy balance
will be effected. The large bond buy
ers will very probably curtail their in
vestments along other lines to the ex-
tent they invest in Government bonds.
Their ordinary expenditures will prob
ably remain the same.
1t is regarded as probable that the
great body of purchasers of the small
er amounts of Liberty Loan Bonds are
going 20 curtail their living expenses,
largely in the way of cutting off lux
uries, pretty much by the amount
they invest in Government bonds. The
man with an annual income of thou
sand dollars who bought or buys a
hundred dollar Government bond will
cut down his yearly expenses one hun
dred dollars; the ten thousand dollar
year man who has bought thou
sand or twenty-five hundred dollar
bond will cut out superfuities and lux
uries to that amount.
Of course this is matter largely of
surmise, but the conclusion seems bas-
ed on sound reasoning and many
known instances. It is stated with
confidence by publicists that the great
majority of the purchasers of the
Liberty Loan Bonds will at the end of
12 months be richer by the amount of
their bond purchases, having by econ
omy saved that much during the year.
The Liberty Loan Bond issue is go
ing to be a tremendous factor for
good in the economic life of the Amer
lean people. The expenditure of vast
sums for American products will
bring prosperity. If this is accom-
panied by economy, our country will
indeed be fortunate.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13

Are you doing your "bit" toward
helping the boys at the front put up
a winning fight, in order that you may
be permitted to continue to enjoy the
comforts and blessings of quiet home
life? You should contribute not only
willingly, but libcrally. If not will
ingly, then you should either be forced
to give large part of that you have,
or be compelled to go to the front.
DR.. f. w. Gale, late of Marquand,
has located in Bismarck, where he has
taken over the medical practice of
DR.. j. L. Eaton, who was recently
elected Superintendent of State Hos
pital No. A. DIR. Gale also succeeds
DR.. Eaton as division and dispensing
surgeon Of the Iron Mountain Rail-
road at Bismarck, which guarantees
him big practice. He comes to his
new practice with the strongest kind
of recommendations as being one of
the most successful practitioners in
Southeast Missouri. st. Francois
county is to be congratulated on Sc
curing the services of this eminent
physician, who will perhaps be kept
as busy as DR.. Eaton was in that field
of practice.
Roy and Homer Brown and Ray
mond Whaley of Blackwell were Farm
ington visitors yesterday. Raymond
Whaley had business with the Coun-
ty Superintendent of Schools and
Roy and Homer Brown visited with
DR.. Long at the State Hospital.
Judge G. o. Nations of Washington,
D. c., came in Monday for a few
days visit with his family here. Judge
Nations is on his way to Fort Scott,
Kansas, to attend a directors meeting
of the Free Press Defense League, of
which he is vice president. He hopes
to return here for a short time after
going to Fort Scott but may not be
able to on account of his many speak
ing engagements in the East. He
will deliver an address in Virginia
August 8. His many friends are
pleased to see him again.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
Satisfactory
Compromise

=. The section on the Electric Line,
from Flat River to DeLassus, last
week went out on strike for higher
wages. Their demands were for $3.50
for ten-hour day. They had not
kept up with the march of progress,
and knew nothing about working only
eight hours day.
On Friday the men returned to their
work, having reached a satisfactory
agreement with the railroad officials.
While the compromise reached was
not in exact accord with the demands
of the section men, the rate of wage
was in exact accord with their de-
mands, being 1925 for a nine-hour
day. The strikers are satisfied, the
road is in no wise injured, and the
men return to work in a mood calcu-
lated to give better value for their in
creased wage than they were render
ing for their former unsatisfactory
wages.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
A Recipe for
A Good Time

Every sane, normal being is look
ing for a good time. There are many
courses, all of which are more or less
travelled, that appears to promise a
good time" for the traveller. But
how many are disappointed in seldom,
if ever, coming up with a really
good time" Let US give you the
following receipt, which should bring
you very near that earnestly sought
goal. If it does not, then indeed must
your case be hopeless.
The following is our receipt: Take
one auto, (super-six preferred, that
rides like a palace Pullman) as we
did Wednesday afternoon, with fish
ing rods strapped on the side, and the
interior laden with fishing tackle of
every description-and most impor-
tant of alb bountiful supply of de-
licious and appetizing lunch-in case
it may be needed. You will then have
the maxim" of a good time, if your
liver, kidneys and digestion are work
ing properly.
All that is then needed is a stage
setting, with real background. This
can soon be obtained by heading your
machine in the direction of Iron Noun
tain Lake, which should be reached in
forty minutes, or less time. There
boats are to be had, also worms and
minnows can be purchased, and you
should then be prepared to pass an
hour, a day or a week in a most
pleasurable manner. If fishing does
not appeal to you, then the enticing
surroundings of that splendid body
of water should draw very near unto
you.
Surely there is enjoyment to be had
there, for anyone at all prepared to
enjoy life. Even if the blood arter-
les are beginning to clog, a thorough
treatment of this kind should instill
renewed life and hope. If it does
not, then, indeed, must your case be
hopeless. Try this recipe and see
where you "are at"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
LICENSED TO MARRY

July 5, Noah Hibbitts of Desloge
and Ada Arnold of Bonne Terre.
July 7, Noah Craft of Elvins and
Lowren Crater of Doe Run.
July 9, Harry r. Overall of De-
Lassus and Lois Stickney of Kalana-
zoo, Mich.
July 10, Elmer Frank Clark of
Leadwood and Mamie Sykes Of Farm
ington Route 1.
July II, Orville o. ives Of Belgrade
and Cora Ellen Goodson of Topozark.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
Women and
Booze Tangle


Weingarten booze and two colored
women of Pennington was the COM
bination that disturbed the colored
population in the neighborhood of
Douglass School on Saturday night.
Mrs. Katie Hunt was the complaining
witness and Police Judge Zolman, af-
ter hearing the case, announced that
fines and costs amounted to $1,000
each.
The offenders were notified by the
court that repetition of the offense
would result in Jail sentence in adj
dition to the usual fine and costs. The
better element among our colored
people should be commended for TAX
ing stand against such unwarranted
conduct on the part of the few of our
worthless colored folks.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
CARNILL-WHELEN

Arthur Carnill and Alva Rucker
Whelen, of Route 5, were married in
Leadwood July 10 by Rev. ]. S. Boyer.
The bridegroom is the eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Carnill and the
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. ]. Whelen. Mr.. and Mrs. Carnill
will reside near Sprott.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13

Mrs. ]. H. johnson and members of
her Sunday School class delightfully."-
entertained the ladies of the Baptist
church on the beautiful lawn Tuesday
afternoon, Mrs. M. A. Hollis being the
guest of honor. Dainty refreshments
were served and a most enjoyable
time was had by all present, who vot-
ed Mrs. johnson an ideal hostess.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
IvEs-GoODsoN

Orville o. Ives, of Belgrade, and
Cora Ellen Goodson, of Topozark,
were united in marriage here We'd
nesday, July IL, by Justice VIM. Good.
They will make their home in Bel
grade.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13
Women Should
Register July 28

Are you willing to serve your coun-
try? If so, how? Every woman
should register on Saturday, July
28th.
MRS. M. P. CAYCE, Chairman
st. Francois County Unit.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13

The Government Washington has asked the the country
regser for service The registration is the nature of Regis
the State of Missouri through the Woman Committee Council of Ma
Defense with
of 1914 shows 100000 Missouri The Council of National
expects more
children these sessu times The
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-13

service health other departments
cred by the Council of National Defense need not be business
welfare of Children
the public speaker the
in the Focationa field.
help Womans Committee voluntary
will be asked with each
registration.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-10-26
Wood Saving.

am prepared to saw wood either in
the city or country. Phone 4O31-3.
9-3t PETER SCHNEIDER, Cresco.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-10-26
Message Of the Hour

As we know for more than three years the
world has been involved in the greatest war
Of all times The people everywhere are
asking, why should we have such war?
What will be the result? Those who read
the Bible have wondered if this is the great
war therein foretold. For long time order
loving people, Bible Readers and Christians,
have desired to understand the prophecies
Of Revelation and Ezekiel
The Bible Society of Brooklyn, New York, have a
work recently published which is the first and only book
makes clear every part Of Revelation and Ezekiel 1t
takes these prophecies by and explains them
It throws light the present the real causes
and what will be the result than does anything yet writ
1t shows what part the Catholics Methodists Bap
lists Presbyerans and other church denominations have
played the world history and what part they yet to
perform It the subject from the POLITICAL scen
tic historical and prophetic viewpoints You will want
it. You can't afford to be without it. The publishers have
placed it at such low figure that it is now
within the reach Of every one and it is now for OC
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-10-26
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

To Whom 1t May Concern
You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court House In Cresco.
Nov. A. d. 1917, at 2 o'clock p. M, 10
attend the Probate Ct an instrument pur-
OF Frank Sobol.k late of Howard County,
Iowa, Deceased, at which time and
place you will appear and show cause.
ii any, why said WIN should not be admitted
to Probate
In Testimony Whereof, have hereunto
subscribed my name and affi X ed the Seal OF
the District Court this 23rd day OF Oct.'
1917
lSEAL.1 j. W. PLATT,
10 Clerk of District Court.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-10-26
Improved Farm for Sale.

800 acre grain and stock farm located
q miles north of Preston, MIMI, and
II miles from Isinours, MINI. Preston
is the county seat of Fillmore County.
29O acres plow land, balance pasture
with running water. Good buildings
that could not be duplicated for $780,
600. Well fenced. In q prosperous
and progressive community. Farm
priced to sell on reasonable terms.
w. D. BAKER, Preston, MINI.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-10-26
Farm for Sale.

1873 acres of land, Groom house, els
tern and bath, cement cellar and walks
al around the house. Good we'll of
water with pumping engine and we'll
house. Also complete set of out build
ings. All fenced tight with woven
wire. Price $4,000 per acre-$5, 600
down, balance to suit purchaser.
9-2t PAT WALDRoN, Elma, la.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-10-26
Farmers Attention.

For a cream separator that is built to
wear, to skim perfectly clean, easy to
turn and easy to wash and keep SAM
tary, one built with the troubles left
out, for such a separator you should
call op Andrew Smith, Cresco. II.
Phone 267. &-4
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-10-26

Improved Southern Minnesota Farms.
Around Red Wing at SIS to Sl25 per
acre. Cheapest improved Farms in the
United States today. Seeing is be.
lieving. Come. Write for list OF
farms: booklet of Red Wing, or other
information.
Bryan Land Agency,
Ito Red Wing. MINI.