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The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03
(From Fridays Daily Press)

(FTOm FrldayS Dally IreSS)
 When Eugene Smith scalped Old Father Time thirteen years ago and hit the sandy bottoms and gray eled hills with a horseless car riage, there was a general scat teration of live stock throughout the county and many an oath was sworn. Tn 1904 the automobile in dustry was in it's infancy so far as this section of the state was con- cerned Those who were forced to journey from Walcott to Paragould, or from Paragould to Jonesboro overland, had not been introduced to the delights of six cylinders and highly padded cushions. The rattle of buggies with loose spOkes and the squeak of wagons with grease less axles were music to the ear of the traveller who journeycd for business or for pleasure. There ty upon the countenance of those who by virtue of good financial rating could afford to buy blooded stock. The contest for speed was between the raWboned, uncurried and husky breeds, as compared with the sleek, stall-fed property of the aristocrat who hired a flunky to do the feeding. Before the auto mobile became a manageable means of locomotion the subject of good roads was scarcely mentioned. Farmers and townfolk were content to plod through weary months of highway discontents. Roads in Greene county fifteen years ago were only necessary evils. It was imperative that an open streak of territory be maintained between the principal centers of population; it was convenient that the larger bayous and creeks bc superficially bridged, but aside from this it was regarded sinful waste to spend money for road purposes.
 But one day new condition developed This little story is not dedicated to Eugene smith any more than it is dedicated to Henry Ford, or MT. Apporson, or MT. Haynes, or any of the other pio- neers in automobile manufacture and automobile experiment. It so happened that Mir. Smith became the Moses of the Benzine Buggy in Greene county. It fell to his lot to purchase the first alleged automobile ever operated for the purpose of religious discontent be-
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03

 BILL IS PASSED

Washington, May 9 The House this afternoon passed the army and navy appropriation bill, carrying appropriations totaling two bill lion, eight hundred twenty-seven million, five hundred fifty three dollars. The bill carried by a vote of 362 to one. Myer London, so- cialist, of New York, voted against the measure.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03
Chemists Come Cheap.

A German manufacturer can com mand the services of a highly elf cient and experienced chemist, one who has perhaps taught chemistry for years in a technical school, at a salary of $SS00 year.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03
BOY
 TO WED IN JUNE
Engagement of Irwin D, Wolf to Miss Martha Kaufmann, of Pitts
 burg, Is Announced

Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of MT Irwin D. Wolf of Paragould to Miss Martha Kaufman, of Pittsburgh, is of the prospective groom. Mrs. Wolf is in St. Louis with her two daughters, who are in school. For this reason announcement of the engagement is made by Mir. Wolf, who is the only member of the family now in the city.
 Although the exact date for the happy event has not been agreed upon, it is known that plans as at present outlined contemplate that the wedding take place dur | ing June The affair will be an elaborate one, and friends and Eel atives of both the bride and groom from many other cities will receive Invitations.
 Miss Kaufmann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Kaufmann. The father is owner of one of the larg
 est department stores in the Penn sylvania metropolis and has for
 many years been intimately identi- fled with the city's commercial and | industrial development. The insti-
 tuition, of which he is the head,
 employs more than three thousand
 clerks and assistants.
 The wedding will be solemnized
 on the lawn at the home of the
 bride-elect in Pittsburg. A recep- | tion was given last Wednesday eve
 ming at the home of MT. and Mrs.
 Joe Wolf in St. Louis in honor of
 the bride to-be, who is spending several days in that city in com
 pany with her parents as guests of
 the Wolfs. Announcement of the
 engagement was made at that time.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wolf, Irwin, and Miss
 Lenora Wolf, will go to Pittsburg
 next week to attend a reception to
 be given by Mir. and Mrs. Kauf-
 mann.
 Irwin Wolf is the only son of MT. and Mrs. Joe Wolf of this city. | His father has been an important | link in the progress of Northeast | Arkansas for almost thirty years. Irwin graduated from the Paragould | High school in 1908. In 1910 he
 graduated from the Western Mill tary Academy at Alton, III. Later
 he attended Washington University | at St. Louis. Through industry and a keen instinct he has rapidly grasped the important details of business and has for several months been one of the managers of the
 Joseph Department Store. He has
 cultivated exemplary habits, is a young man of absolutely clean moral life and is upright in all
 dealings His friends in Paragould land at other places join in an
 expression of greeting and best | wishes.
 Following the wedding in Pitts | burg Mir. and Mrs Irwin Wolf will
 take an extended bridal tour. The
 trip will include points of inter
 est in the Canadian Rockies and
 along the Pacific slopes, perhaps
 extending into Alaska.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03
Canada To Make Toys.

The manufacture of toys for Brit ish children is to be encouraged as Canadian industry. A collection, of the toys most in demand in Eng land will be sent to Canada ss samples.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03
Switzerland Philanthropic.

Switzerland in proportion to it's population, spends more on poor re- lief than does any other country.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-05-03
Six Sons In Army.

A. Lafrance, of Ottawa, Ont, has six sons in the British army.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14

right around your home, just as hundreds OF
men and women are doing Work is easy.
pleasant and permanently profitable. Be your
own boss and build your own business. You
take no risk, make sure profit right along.
Send name. address one reference. L,
BROWN, Sc Murray St., New York City.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
Trees and Lightning.

No particular species Of tree is more
susceptible to lightning stroke than
any other except In so far as the spe-
cies determines the height Of the tree,
according to the Kansas state forester.
From early times there has been a be-
lief that certain trees more than others
are likely to be struck. The leaves of
the laurel or bay tree were worn by
ancient peoples both as a symbol Of
victory and as protection from the
lightning of the gods. In some parts
of the United States the aspen is con-
sidered immune. In others the beech.
An old provcrb gives this warning:
avoid the oak. flee from the spruce,
but seek the beech" Laboratory ex-
periments have proved that electric
conductivity depends upon the water
content Of the wood. When absolutely
dry it shows no effect, but when
moistened the wood becomes a con-
ductor. The reavy rain that usually
accompanies thunderstorm will make
any tree an excellent conductor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14

flushed and paled again till her lips
even looked white. ~
For several seconds she neither took
breath nor moved. Something cold and
hard and terrible seemed closing about
her throat. choking the very life out Of
her.
At this juncture Mainwaring came to
life suddenly.
"Good gracious!" he cried, Jerking
himself &c, a sitting posture. lone
would think you had seen ghost. Ger
aldine." 4
II have seen worse than a ghost"
she returned. her voice tense. but con-
trolled.
Worse than His lips twitched as
he struggled frantically for poise.
II have seen thisv' she broke out
with sudden passion, one hand. In
which lay crushed bit Of paper, ex-
tended tragically.
Mainwaring shot up out of his chair
and came quickly to her side. "Let
me see it." he said. with quiet insist
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
First Recorded AIimony.

An Egyptian mummy new in London
was wrapped In papyrus which
scholars found covered with inscrip-
lions. Among others is one which in
dicates that at least one lady of the
pharaonic period failed to agree with
her life partner. The document Is q
petition to the proper authorities for
justice against a spendthrift and abu-
sive husband. "When 1 married Hera-
cleides." writes the petitioner. II
brought 200 drachmas MS a dowry. Be-
sides this, my husband. when he lost
his property. found home In The
house of my parents. In spite of this.
Heracleides, after he had run through
my dowry, cursed me, beat me. depriv-
ed me of the necessaries Of life. wick
edly deserted me and left me In mis-
cry. pray you to force him to appear
before you and to cause him to return
to me the dover gave him, Increased
by half"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
FEED FOR DAIRY cows.

siIo the Best and Cheapest Method u
Handling Corn.
Every farmer who keeps milk cows
should have q silo.
The feed question Is the most serious
problem that dairymen and farmer Will
have to face this year. With feeds
steadily increasing In price every ef-
fort should be made to preserve all the
home grown feeds possible.
The silo offers the best possible means
Of furnishing u succulent and palatable
feed for the cows during the winter sea-
son. Milk cows will produce more
milk when receiving silage than they
will on dry feed. When corn or Kaffir
is put into the silo instead Of harvest
ing it in the ordinary way a great saw.
ing of feed IN effected. When corn is
put into the silo In place Of being ham
died In the usual way a saving OF 30 to
80 per cent is realized.
The principal requirement Of a silo
is that 1t be air tight at the bottom and
sides. Any material that will fulfill
this requirement will keep silage. The
cheapest and most practical type to
build is the pit silo In regions where
water would not interfere within the
first twenty-five or thirty feet from the
surface. This type Of silo is built on
the same plan as the ordinary cistern.
In many places in this state the walls
Of the pit silo can be built by simply
the walls with a coating Of
cement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
Farmers In Demand.

So short are the food stocks in Eu-
summer 1t would be a year or more
before the shortage could be made up
and conditions brought back to those
where demands for American food
supplies were normal. In other words,
the farmers and food producers Of the
United States, so far as can be dis
cerned here, may reasonably expect
heavy demands for foodstuffs for ex-
port this year, whether the war goes
on or not They may expect It next
year even II peace comes. And II the
war goes on Indefinitely there will be
demand for more than this country
can produce.-Farm and Preside.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
|DAIRYING AND
SOIL CULTURE.


Absolute Cleanliness and Quick Cool.
ing Must Be Practicsd.
Mix Is food product and must be
cared for as such. Its value as food Is
very largely dependent upon the care
II receives after It is drawn from the
TOW, says the Kansas Farmer. The
cow may be depended upon to do her
share In helping out on the worlds
food supply, but the care and preserva-
ton of milk are as essential as its pro-
ducton. 1t is valueless, both to the
producer and the consumer, II it sours
before 1t can be used.
To make milk safe it is necessary to
prevent disease germs from getting
into It; therefore the cows should be
kept healthful. 1t is also important
that the men who work with the cows
be healthy and that pure water from
protected well or spring be used.
Further precautions are the use Of
clean utensils, keeping the cows clean
and using partly covered pals in milk
ing.
Keeping milk sweet Is entirely a mat
ter Of cleanliness and temperature reg
ulation. Cows free from manure and
dirt, especially In the region of the I'D
der and TANKS; utensils that are care
fully cleansed, scalded or dried and
careful protection Of the milk from
flies and dirt after production will pre-
vent the entrance Of bacteria into milk
The milk sours as a result Of the
rapid increase and development of the
bacteria which get into 1t in the proc
ess Of handling. 1t is impossible to
prevent some Of these organisms from
getting into milk. Bacteria cannot re-
produce fast enough to sour milk In
twenty-four hours II 1t is kept below
a temperature Of 30 degrees II. There
fore milk should be cooled as soon aft
er production as possible. The easiest
and most practical plan of cooling Is
to sink the cans to the level OF the
milk in a tub or running spring Of
cold water and to stir the milk fire.
quently for five or ten minutes until
cool. 1t should be held at or below %
degrees II. If possible until used. The
same methods are effective in. keeping
cream. 1t is impossible to make good
butter from poor cream.
The essentials for keeping up the
quality of milk and cream might be
summed up as follows: Healthy cows
and men, clean cows and men, clean
cans and pals, covered milking pals
and finally cooling the milk or cream
to the temperature Of cold well water
within an hour after 1t Is drawn and
holding it at as low a temperature as
possible until delivered.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
Mineral MIXTURE For Hoa..

Mineral matter kept before hogs at
all times reduces their desire to root.
No mixture is better than the follow
ing: Air slaked lime. two pounds;
slaked coal, 100 pounds; salt, two
pounds; epson salts. one pound; cop
peras, two pounds. The last Is dis
solved in boiling water and poured
over the other articles after they have
been well mixed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
Health information.

From time to time during the past
six years we have published articles
dealing with all the common diseases.
as well as articles on correcting eating.
Send us ten cents for the cause and
cure of your particular difficulty, or %
cents for three magazines containing
articles in which you are interested.
THE HYGIENISTIpUBLISHING co. i,
Majestic Bldg, Denver, Colo. 10
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14

SHE RETURNED HEA VOICE TENSE, BUT
| CONTROLLED.
ence, loosening her fingers with sud
denly cold, unsteady hands. Smooth
ing out the paper, he scanned the
words with blood burned cheeks.
'"WellY
They looked at each other for one un-
utterable minute, and. silence seemed
to suffocate them both till the woman
broke it sharply.
NOW tell me everything" she said
In a concentrated tone Of voice that
fought hard to eliminate all trace Of
weakness.
And then. to the CONSERVATION OF
Geraldine. Mainwaring did a most re-
markable thing. He laughed till he
had to hold his side, after which he
turned and took her f1ercely in his
arms. BILLY. hOw-how dare you"
Mainwaring relaxed his embrace. his
lips still smiling. His eyes bore an
oddly triumphant look. Turn the pa
per over" he commanded, land see
what is written on the other side"
She obeyed meekly. All power Of re-
sistance seemed vanished. She read:
Dearest Geraldine-This il simply by way
Of experiment-as a means Of proving to
you that you are no different from other
people. BILLY.
Geraldine turned to him Indignantly,
compelling his eyes by the rising chal-
lenge In her own. 1T would not have
dreamed" she commenced frigidly,
"that-that"- Her voice weakened
helplessly. her eyes filed with irresisti-
BILE tears. and she collapsed Imply in
his arms.
"Oh. Billy!" she soPbed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
The Message
On the Back
Ruse OF a Husband to Prove
Point Disputed With
Wife
By NELLIE cRAvEY GILMORE

Geraldine came home from the club
woman's luncheon hot and cross,
ready for an argument" quoted of
Billy, who figured peradventure as the
lady's better half. Mainwaring was
sitting, or, rather, sprawling, In one of
the multifold lounging chairs that made
comfortable the spacious veranda, his
spiked feet raised opulently to the
Towering banister rail-
Flung over his face as an impromptu
guard against pertinacious insects was
the latest comic weekly. His hands,
long and brown and sinewy, gave COM
bined attestation to the mans artistic
temperament and a strong athletic sus-
ceptibility. On the floor beside him
were some golf paraphernalia, pitch
er of ice water and half a dozen mag
aZines.
Mrs. Mainwaring paused as she
reached the top of the steps and re-
garded her sleeping spouse with med
ley Of emotions, depicted consecutive
ly, upon her pretty, flushed face Then
ripple of silent laughter passed over
1t, rendering her twice as enchanting
as anything else could have done.
She tossed her long lace gloves, fan
and cream chiffon parasol on a bench
and tripped noiselessly up. to her hus-
bands chair. Lifting the paper frac-
ton, she stole a quick, cautious glance
into the dark, relaxed features. He
stirred vaguely. She waited moment,
then she looked again, and all at once
1t came to her that Mainwaring was
very handsome man, handsomer even
than she had deemed him before he
placed the wedding ring upon her fin
GER
His hair, black and fine and absolute
ly devoid Of wave or crinkle, grew in a
determined line high up on the square,
bronzed forehead. The lashes, also
straight, were somewhat lighter In
shade, but SO, dense as to completely
obscure that part of the cheek upon
which they fell. Below a slightly prom
inent but well shaped nose his mouth
revealed itself to be easily the best
feature. 1t was neither too large nor
too small, too thick nor too thin. 1t
was not stubborn or even obstinate, but
In good natured, liberal way uncom-
promising to the last degree.
After a few minutes he sat up sud-
denly and tried to open his eyes, but
ten pink tipped fingers checked their
upward glance.
80 for once I've caught you nap
pingw Geraldine came round to the
front of his chair and stood looking
down at him with laughing accusation.
Mainwaring squared himself and
blinlred ut the mottle Of sunlight on the
sycamores. 'IT swear wasn't
asleep" he protested. with a vigorous
disregard for veracity. II just had my
eyes shut, that's ALL"
Geraldine nodded indulgently and
sank down In an adjacent chair.
81 didn't know till today" she OBJ
served, drawing half a dozen imple-
ments Of war from her hat. "that had
married diplomat"
MANY thanks for the civility Of the
term. 1t is most becoming ina diplo-
mats WIFE,"
"What q nice ideav'
She had crossed her hands at the
back of her head In an attitude of deep
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
Commissioners Notice.

State OF Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County OF Shiawassee.
In the matter OF the estate OF Eliza F.
White, deceased
We. the undersigned, ha wing been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate
In and for the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan. commissioners to receive. examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per.
sons against said estate, do herebv give notice
that we will meet at the Post ONCE 10
tho City OF Owos o, In said County, on
wednesday. the Path day of October, A ID. 1917,
and on Monday, the 22nd dav Of Decmeber, A. ID.
1917, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon of each of
said days. for the purpose of receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate. and
that four months from the nth day of August
y. ID. 10 2, are allowed to creditors to present
their claims to said Commissioners for ad-
justment and allowance.
Dated. the nth day OF August. AID. 1917.
II. KIRK WHITE,
L. o. DEWEY,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
Order Of Publication

State OF Michigan, The Probate court for
the County of Shiawassee.
At session OF the Probate Court for said
County held at the Probate office In the CITY
OF Corunna, on Monday. the 18th day Of
August, In the year of one thousand nina
hundred and seventeen.
Present, Matthew Bush. Judge Of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Jane z,
Millerd deceased.
On filing the petition of W. A. Miiierd
praying that administration of said eutate
may be granted TO the petitioner or some
other suitable person.
1t Is ordered that the 10th day OF September
next at ten O'Clock In the forenoon at said
Probate once, be assigned for hearing
said petition.
And Il Is further ordered that copy OF tbts
order be published three successive weeks
previous TO said day OF hearing, in the Owosso
Times newspaper printed and circul atipg IN
said County Of Shiswassee.
MATTHEW BUSu,
true copy) Judge OF Pi OBJ ite.
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
PrJoAte 2 negister. IN
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
MuIchinu Celery.

Mulching celery is thoroughly prac-
teal Four or five inches of fresh
horse manure applied soon after the
plants have been set will conserve the
soil moisture and prevent weed growth
and feed the plants. The mulching
system is a success where other plans
fail
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
NOTICE

STATE OF MICHIGAN-Th s5th Judicial
Circuit In Chancery.
Suit pending In the Circuit Court for the
County OF Shiawassee at the City Of Co.
runna, on the 9th day Of March, 1917.
Sadie Bell McGillvra, Plaintiff,
Daniel Lyon, ct al, Defendants.
In this cause on filing the Bill Of Com.
PLANT 9erel1 sworn t to 9y the above named
u diligent search and inquiry, she has been
unable TO ascertain the whereabouts Of any
Of the defendants above named, and wheth-
er the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees,
personal representatives and assigns OF
them are living or dead, or their names or
places Of residence, and that they are
necessary parties to this suit and proceed
ing; and
Whereas said suit is brought to quiet
title to the following described lands and
premises situate In the City Of Owosso,
Shiawassee County and State of Michigan,
One acre of land as follows: Commence
Ing twenty six (26l rods east of the west
line of the west half Shl Of the northwest
seven % north of range three 49, east,
Shiawassee County, michigan, and two (2)
rods north of the south line of said west
half ~ of the northwest quarter (A) Of
said section eighteen (1S); running thence
east eight 80 rods; thence north twenty
l2O) rods; thence west eight (S( rods;
thence south twenty (2O) rods to the place
of beginning.
Therefore, on motion of Seth O. Pulver.
Attorney for Plaintiff, 1t is ordered that
Daniel Lyon and his unknown heirs, de.
y1sees, legatees, personal representatives
and assigns enter their appearance in this
cause within three months from the date
OF this order, and that within twenty days
from the date. of this order, the plaintiff
cause this order to be published in the
Owosso Times one of the newspapers OF
Shiawassee County said publication to be
continued for six weeks In succession.
SELDEN s. MINER,
SETH Q. PULvER, Circuit Judge
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Business Address: Owosso, Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-14
Commissioner Notice.

In the matter OF the estate of David r..
Salisbury, deceased.
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
In and for the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan, commissioners to receive examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per.
sons against said estate do hereby give notice
that we will meet at the Citizens Savings Bank
In tho City OF Owosso In said County on Thurs.
day the Sth day of November, A. d. 1917, and on
Tuesday, the 18th day OF January, A. d. 1918 1T
ten o'clock In the forenoon Of each OF said days
for the purpose OF receiving and adjusting all
claims against said estate and that four months
from the 7th day OF September, A. ID. 1917, are
allowed to creditors to present their claims to
said Commissioners for adjustment and allow.
ance.
Dated the 7th day of September. A. D. 1917
GILBERT L. TAYLOR,
OLIVER DAVIS,
Commissioners