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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-09-21

wild men and wild beasts, seeking
new homes in the section which JEFF
ferson had onee said was destined to
become the industrial and financial
center of the greatest nation on earth,
a family with five children was trav-
cling in their schooner wagon to this
wonderful West of which they had
heard. The father became i'll and
died. The two sons dug rude grave
and buried their father and Their
turned to their mother and questioned
what they should do. She replied
Your father said a great future was
in store for you west of the Mississip.
pi. / am going there and you will be
come great men,
at is that determination which this
mother possessed that has made Mis-
souri, men and women what they are
today. When ! think of the beautiful
chaste lives of the mothers of our
boys | am reminded of the lovely rose
described in the following simple
lines:
Beside my cottage door it grows,
The lovliest, daintiest flower that
blows,
A sweet-brier rose.
At dewy morn or twilight's close,
The rarest perfume from it flows
This strange, wild rose.
But when the rain drops on it beat,
All, then its odors grow more sweet,
About my feet.
Oft times with loving tenderness,
Is soft green leaves gently press
In sweet caress.
A still more wondrous fragrance flows
The more my fingers firmly close
And crush the rose.
Dear Lord, oh, let my life be So
Its perfume when the tempests blow,
The sweeter flow.
And should it by Thy blessed will
With crushing grief my soul to fill,
Press harder still.
And while its dying fragrance flows
III whisper low, "He loves and knows
His crushed brier-rose."
DenOunces SIackers.
AS for those who remain at home,
what are we to do? Is this not to be
a war of equal suffering and sacri-
fee? What sacrifice can we make?
What service can we render? We
must not remain idle while the ia
theirs and mothers offer freely the
rich blood of their young sons. This
crisis calls for a sacrifice and a SER
vice from every citizen of this broad
land if we are to win. The man who
expects to live a life of ease and
pleasure during this war, and grow
rich, is not a Stacker. He is Bene-
dict Arnold.
~ call upon the people of this good
State to continue the work we have
begun. Let US today rc-dedicate our
lives, our fortunes and our all to the
Stars and Stripes and our beloved
country. Let us say to the boys as
they go forward that they shall not
be forgotten-that our love and our
prayers go with them. Let US say as
did the ancient prophet when his
heart and soul overfowed with pa
triotism for his beloved Jerusalem
May our right hands forget their
cunning, and our tongues cleave to
the roofs of our mouths, if we for
get thee, Oh, America Let us hope
and pray that as the spirit of '76 gave
US independence and libcry, and as the
spirit of '63 gave US unity, that the
spirit of 1917 may give all the world
the blessings of freedom"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-09-21

Won Bernstorff's favorite diplomat
ic character is that Old Testament
worthy, Joab, who stroked his oppo-
nent's beard preparatory to insert
ing the knife under the fifth rib.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
FRANCE PLANS
 WAR MEMORIAL I5

Paris, Nov. 17.-France is already discussing project for a great war memorial in which the allies will be invited to join, to keep ever fresh for the generations to come the courage of the millions who have suffered and sacrificed their lives for the worlds freedom. The plans to this end have advanced so far that the French government has virtually de- cided upon the form of the memo rial, which will be as noble and great ly conceived as it is unique.
 From Alsace to the Belgian coast there runs a strip of country on which the war has concentrated it's worst horrors. Through the center of this strip of country and extend ing for a distance of four hundred miles. it has been decided to con struct sacred, bordered on each side by bands of forest trees, a rib bon of white in setting of green.
 Nothing of the wreckage of the war will be changed. The dead villages Twill sleep under their mounds ot shattered masonry. The destroyed towns will raise their mutual skele.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
ClsE MARKED "fISR'
 REALLY HELD WHiSkEY
Clever scheme to Import Booze Into Arkansas Fails Because of Alb senco of (AaOr of Fish.

Except that t;ae shippers overlook Cd the fact that there is such an od0r about fish that shipment of such food can never be mistaken for anything but fish, scheme to get whiskey into Pine Bluff might have been successful. As it was, the ab- sence of any odor about package, containing ice and marked fish,, ere ated suspicion, with the result that m investigation was made, the trick exposed, and Jonas Porter, negro, was arrested by Officers Higgins and Graves when Jonas signed for the package at the local express office last night.
 The box, which contained about 12 quarts of whiskey, also contained ice, and the packing was such as to cause any one to believe that it was a bona tide shipment of fish. All except the we'll known odor. That was notce- able because of it's absence. And be- cause the box did not smell "fishy" Jonas will face charge of import < ing whiskey into the state in viola ton of the law.
 Many tricks have been resorted to by persons bringing whiskey into the state. but this is the first time, so far as is known, that John Barley corn came in disguised as fish.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
WANTS ARKANSAS
 TO SAVE POWDER

Will Arkansas burn up powder and munitions materials that we and our allies need in a celebration of Christ mas by foolish fireworks? Will Ark. ansas people set their homes afire jeopardize property, foodstuff, and other material that millions are Stinting themselves on and conserv. ing, just to follow a worse than req. sonless custom?
 These timely questions will be put up to the mayors of Arkansas by J. Smith Speed, chairman of the fire prevention committee of the state council of defense. It is hoped and believed that town councils will pass ordinances barring fire works at least during the period of the war Men of affairs including newspaper publishers, municipal officials preachers and lawyers intend to co operate in this matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
STURGIS BANQUET
 TO BE INFORMAL

The following was issued yesterday by the Pine Bluff Chamber of Com merce:
 "It is stated by the trustees of the Chamber of Commerce that the ban quet to be given by the members of that organization to Major-General Sturgis and other army officers next Thursday evening is to be of an in formal nature. It is a we'll known rule of the United States army that in time of war its officers do not wear full dress uniform, and under the conditions now prevailing the gov ernment is encouraging simplicity on all occasions The invitation which was extended to General Sur gin and his party was to attend an informal dinner at which the mem. berS of the Chamber of Commerce and their families might have an op- portunity to become acquainted with the representatives of the army in our state. and express their appre- ciation of their presence here. While ft ts expected that the occasion will 'he m enjoyable one, and an oppor- stunity which every member of the |orSnnixatiou should take advantage
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
SUFFERED SEVERELY
 EVERY MONTH
Lady Tells What Cardui Did For Her and What It Will Do For Suf- fering Women. NJ

Deepwater. Texas.-"I think Cardui is indeed wonderful medicine" says Mrs. Minnie Starnes. of this town. "In 1905 I broke down in health sud denly I suffered agony. Had bearing down pains =. also my back and limbs and hips <. Sometimes l was in bed all the time and again l was just able to be up. I suffered most severely at <. and would be confined to my bed for four or five days.
 'sNtking I did ever did me any good until took Cardui, but I suffered two years this way before took Car dui. One day my husband saw the Cardui advertisement. He got me a bottle. I began taking it and next month l never had any pain at all. did all my work without any trouble" !" Mrs. Starns says she did not take any more Cardui then until 1908. when she took four bottles with excel lent results. She concludes her statement with tho following: II would advise all expectant mothers to givc Cardui a trial. It will re- lieve all anxiety and fear as is nat ural for them to have. l know, for I had the experience myself"
 Judging from the experiences of so many thousands of other women, you can depend upon Cardui to surely help you, if you suffer from any of the complaints so common to women.
 Get a bottle from your druggist to- day and give it a fair trial.
 Adyt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
MISSISSIPPIAN
 IS ARRESTED
 FOR DISLOYALTY

Hattiesburg, Miss, Nov. 15.-John Praytor. aged "A, was arrested here today, charged with disloyalty. Ac- cording to the local authorities and federal agents. Praytor had been making disloyal utterances. Among other things he is alleged to have said that he sympathized with the Ger. man government and that he would not fight for the United States. He was working at the Mississippi Central railroad shops. His alleged actions were reported to the authorities. The investigation which followed resulted in his arrest. Playtor is native of Mississippi and resident of Moselle, Miss. His case was placed in the hands of the fefederal authorities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
'zEBRAS CONFIDENT OF
 DEFEATING LITTLE ROCK
Not Expecting Game Today to Be Easy, But Believe They Can Out
 play the Capital Lads.

Today at 8 o'clock Pine Bluff will meet Little Rock at Kavanaugh field for what will probably be the decid- ing game for the state championship. Little Rock was defeated by Lonoke early in the season by score of 1918. Pine Bluff has not been defeated this season, and they defeated the Lonoke team 27-O.
 Dope has it's effect on football as in all other games but the locals are not figuring on dope to win for them. Every man on the team feels that he will have to fight his hardest to- day, for they are going up against one of the best teams in the state. They are not overconfident, and are going in the game to win. The Little Rock team will out weigh the Zebras by five pounds and the advantage will have to be over come by speed and endurance with plenty of fight and the locals have the pep.
 A large crowd of loyal rooters will accompany the team as we'll as many of the city followers. At "pep" meeting yesterday the students at the High school gave the team a great send off with cheers and we'll wish es. More than 100 said they were go ing to be with them.
 Wilson to Direct. The team was given a light work out yesterday. The practice consist ed most of bunting, passing and sig nal drill. Wilson, quarterback, has rounded in shape and will direct the team in today's battle, his ability as a general is unusually good, and he is expected to outwit his opponents at every angle. Captain Quinn is ready for the game. He said that every man will do his full duty in today's game. Quinn is without rival in high school football, and his ability to handle passes and his defensive work has made him a terror to all high schools. He is doing most of the bunting, and can boot the ball 30 yards. The team will leave this morning over the Iron Mountain at S:30. Be sides the regulars the coach will take his entire second string men, most of whom are little but hard fighters, and he thinks they deserve the trip. Pine Bluffs Line-Up. Quinn, l. e., Sorrells, l. t., Lindsey, | l. g.. Harper, C., Wynne, r. g.. Mar shall, r. t., Sanders, I. e., Wilson, a.,
 Hensley, l. h.. Crump, r. h., Ingram, full back.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
CLEMENCLEAU'S NEW
 FRENCH MINISTRY

Paris, Nov. 16.-Georges Clemen- ceau, who is forming a cabinet in suc- cession to that held by Prof. Pain leve, expects to present the complete ministry to President Poincare this afternoon. The new ministry thus far is constructed as follows:
 Premier and minister of war, Georg es Clemeanceau.
 Minister of foreign affairs, Steph- en Pichon.
 Minister of justice, Louis Nail.
 Minister of interior, Jules Pans.
 Minister of finance, Louis Klotz.
 Minister of marine, George Ley gues.
 Minister of commerce, Etienne Gle mental.
 Minister of public works, Albert Claveille.
 Minister of munitions, Louis Lou cheur. Minister of instructions, Louis La ferre.
 Minister of colonies. Henry Simon.
 The ministers of agriculture, labor and provisions have not yet been an- nounced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
lWESSON OIL will cut your BUT TER 1iiA.
How's This3

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reuim for any case of Catarrh that cannot n cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been tafa by catarrh sufferers for the past thhg' i've years, and has become known q ts most reliable remedy for Catarrh. hals Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood cn the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Pes son from the Blood and healing the @ eased portions. A Medicine for a short time you will see { great improvement in your ssasss %ss. health. Start taking Halls Catarsn " " cine at once and get rid Of ca1af1h - for testimonials. free. oAn
 Gold bJ all Druggists. 75c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17

tons, the shattered earth will pre- serve it's chaotic upheaval, and tae maryred sons of freedom will sleep in their lovingly tended graves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17

Irregular bowel movements lead to chronic constipation and a constipat- ed habit fills the system with impuri- ties. HERBINE is great bowel reg ulator It purifies the system, vital izes the blood and puts the digestive organs in fine vigorous condition. Price soc. Sold by w. l.. Dewoody 6: Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
Mothers, Attention!

Our Boys Department is overflowing with the most wonderful display of Serge and Fancy colored Suits ever before offered at such sacrificing prices. Coats, single and double breasted, belt attached, pinchbacks and trousers peg top.
 $500 Values $65O values -------....---------$S $S.9S $500 values --------------- 4.W $1000 values
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17

of, the trustees are of the opinion that it would be- out of keeping with our patriotic duty at this time for our people to make any display or incur unnecessary expense in the matter of dress"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17

MAKE THIS TEST BUY a can of WEssON OIL and can ot LARD. Try them both and watch tho saving. WESSON OIL will save you MONEY and it's pure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17

Ed Walsh, former White Six pitch CT, and last season with the Braves, is managing a football team in Meri- den, Conn.,, his home town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17

The University of Denver football
 team looks to be about the strongest outfit in tae Rocky Mountain district.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17

Battling LevinslSy has been com. pelled to cancel several boxing match es on account of an injured foot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-17
Cotton Insurance Written Dg
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WESSON OIL will help to soivs s,,ss us HIGH COST OF LIVING BEOAvso. it is cheaper and goes faftnsf r'' HOG FAT.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-09
WEST CORNWALL

Jack. .the-peeper peeped once to many times and was finally caught and given chance to peep into a building in Litchfeld. He has since been released but on condition that he leave town.
 Hazel Bailey has gone to Hartford to work in a telephone office during the summer.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Bates are open to congratulations and good wishes.
 Frank Bedat lost one of his dogs last week, the dog being killed by all auto.
 Friday Cornwall had the most severe electrical storm that has occurred for long time. Several trees were struck, but no more serious damage has been reported.
 MT. and Mrs. Lee Hart of New York, were calling in town recently. MT. Lee Hart is son of Burton Hart and was visiting his boyhood home.
 A memorial service was held at the East Cornwall Baptist church Sunday, in honor of the late Rev. W. G. Fen. nell. Rev. A. B. Coates, Sec'y. of the State Baptist Convention, conducted the service. l.. M. Robotham. a soloist, and others were present from Hart foId. The Hartford Asylum Avenue Baptist church, of which Mir. Fennell was pastor, was closed on that Sunday. A year ago MT. Fennell set the first Sunday in August as the one when he expected to preach. He began as a young man, and never missed year preaching on Sunday in East Cornwall, for 39 years; but the fortieth year he was called to higher service.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-09
LIME ROCK

Miss Margaret Hubbard left here Monday for Fremont, Ohio, where she will spend a couple of weeks, going Islands.
 Elizabeth Hickey has returned to Canaan after a stay of week or so at heIr home here.
 MT. Fairchlld of Bridgeport was in town Monday.
 W. J. Durley ard Earl Woodbridge of Pittsield spent Friday evening with friends at the station.
 George Belcher, Jr., is in camp at Twin Lakes this week.
 After long delay Walter Fuller is saving logs for M. Heady on the job near the station.
 MT. Watts and family have moved from this wood job to another one more lucrative and easier to hapdle.
 MT. Nevins of Someviller, N. H. has been assisting Walter Fuller with his new engine.
 MT. and Mrs. S. r. Brusie passed Sunday and Monday at Pine Grove.
 MT. Harwood of Natic, Mass. has been a recent guest of Mrs. Nellie Richardson.
 William Hanley of Bridgeport passed Sunday in town, guest at Jchn Lowe's.
 Miss Marjorie Lowe is slowly re- covering from her recent accident.
 J. H. Welcll celebrated his birthday in Bridgeport and New Haven.
 The Misses Morain who have been spending some time among friends here have returned to their home in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. O. H. Wanger, Nathan Daniels and daughter Emma called on friends at the station Sunday.
 James Smith and wife of Litchfield were in town Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-09
ASHLEY FALLS

Miss Agnes Gordon of New Milford has been guest of her uncle, Van K. Gordon.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Elton, Paul Oller, Mrs. w. B. Chapin and Miss Esther Beckwith, all of Bristol, were at W. S. VanDeusen's Friday, Miss Beckwith remaining to spend sometime with her cousin, Anna VanDeusen.
 Miss Olive E. Horne was guest of Mrs. Edward Donsbough in Canaan last week.
 MT. and Mrs. George Brewer spent Sunday in Bristol with his sister, Mrs. W. B. Chapin, their neice Miss Helen Beckwith returning with them for an extended visit.
 MT. and Mrs. HaEry Davis and son visited at Frank Bownes from Friday until Sunday.
 Mrs. E. M. Stanton and son Homer
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-09
SHARON

Gerald Bassett of Utica, N. Y, spent the fore part of the week with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. c. W. Bassett.
 A. W. Lamb has been on the sick list.
 Mrs. A. Middlebrook spent the week end ill Buffalo, x. Y.
 William Reach of New Haven, spent the week end at the home of Miss Ethel Klebes.
 Miss Alberta Richards, who has been spending a few months with her parents here, returned to Schenectady Monday, where she has accepted a position.
 Miss Mildred Reach of New Haven, who has been visiting Miss Ethel KleEes returned home Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. c. J. Walters motored from Hartford and spent the week end with relatives.
 B. P. Harris is recovering from an attack of gastrites.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Knight of Bridgeport are in town this week.
 James Fahey and Mir. and Mrs. J. Vosburgh and daughter Sadie motored to Bridgeport Sunday.
 Mrs. Wm. Klebes, Jr. of Waterbury is a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Klebes.
 Mrs. O. Marshall and daughter Elsie of Brooklyn returned home Monday after spending a month with MT. and Mrs. Chas. Beeman.
 MT. and Mrs. O. H. Eggleston and Miss Viola Lapdon motored to Pough. keepsie Tuesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Humeston spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Winsted.
 Mrs. Wm. Heriman of Hackensack, N. J. is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Wm. Klebes.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-09
Real Democracy.

Before Denmark consented to sell the Danish West Indies to the United States a pleblscite was held, and the electorate voted upon the question. The people of the United States, how ever, were never consulted as to wheth. CT they desired to make the purchase.
 The people of England vote directly on national questions whenever parlia- ment is dissolved, and the government goes to the country" on nearly every matter of really vital import.
 Many Americans fondly imagine that the United States is the only real de- mocracy in the world. As matter of fact, in Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand government Is more di- rectly responsible to the people than in the United States; Canada's govern ment Is at least equally representative as ours, while England, although nomi- nally a constitutional monarchy, prob ably is more democratic than the Unit ed States.-St. Paul Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-09

were Sunday guests at W. s. TanDeu- sens.
 Miss Inez Bownes is visiting her sis. ter, Mrs. Harry Davis in Mill River.
 Miss Ruth Hutchinson of New Haven and friend are visiting Mrs. Sarah Manvel.
 Harry Ferry of Torrington was at H. D. Ferry's Sunday. and his son Dwight, returned with him.
 The new arrivals at Mrs. Marschat's are, Mrs. Edward Woytesik and child, Mrs. John Woyte six, and Miss Anna.
 Mrs. Howard Bailey is selling ice cream every Wednesday and Sa turday afternoons after o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-09
PIant For A Hanainn Raaket.

Indoor gardeners will be interested in watching this plant grow. 1t fol- lows the plan of the strawberry in sending out runners and starting new growths at the end of the stem. The strawberry, however, has the earth to establish its new growths. This in- door plant sends out the runners grop- ing for earth where there is none. It's called the saXifrage.
 It is favorlte plant for hanging bas- kets. A small tuft of leaves develops at the end of each vine. From this tuft other runners are sent out. and these in turn develop more tufts. By this method the saXifrage keeps on ex- banding until the basket is covered with a network of vines and blanket of leaves.
 The leaves, shaped like those of the geranium. are a reddish olive color, veined in white. It requires ordinary soil and a moderate amount of water and shade.-Phlladelphia North Amer ican.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-09
SALISBURY

Miss Mabel Selleck of Hartford spent the week end at her home here.
 Mrs. Kenneth Wilson of Bridgeport has been visiting her mother, Mrs. John Hart.
 Willard Sanford spent Tuesday in Winsted.
 Mrs. Frances Spur of Torrington is in town.
 Mr. Burrows of Toronto, Canada, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Grenville Hunter.
 Mrs. L. M. Eggleston and daughters Dorothy, Helen and Marion are camp ing at Twin Lakes.
 Rev. A. Fairbank, recently of Er- win, $. Dakota, will preach in the Congregational church during august.
 MT. and Mrs. William Dempsey have returned from their trip to Vermont and other places, and will board with MT. and Mrs. Fred Seeley for the present.
 The Misses Pierce and Menary of New Britain are spending a few days in town.
 Mrs. Carleton Hendricks and two children of Easthampton, Mass, are visiting friends.