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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23

isn't human nature funny
thing" said the philosopher at large
lake the average man when he
COS into the wash room of big
hotel or restaurant If the wash
room boys insist upon getting in
ms way bv turning on the water
70! him, putting towel in his hands
or whiSEbrooming him. their sole
object Of course being TO extort a
tip, he says to himself. What do
they think | am, an easy mark
But if they pay no attention what.
ever to him. he asks himself, What
do they think | am, II cheap skate!'
Queer, Isn't itY'-NeW York Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
To Get into a Scrape "

The expression to get into a
scrape" referred at one time to any
one who fell into deer run in the
forest. When deer run wild in the
forest they frequently cut deep
eullies among the trees. due to their
constant running backward and
forward over the same sround. The
cuts 90 made in the forest were
known as deer scrapes." and it
sometimes happened that a woods.
man fell into them. to his great
danger.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
Offending . Celebrity.

Il offered an ex-convict a Job
yesterday, hauling bricks"
"Well?"
You should have seen the pain
ed look he gave me"
What was the matter with
him!"
1T seems that he had been the
editor Of a prison magazine. presi-
dent Of the prison dramatic club
and had achieved fame as an in
tramural poet"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
Very Brief Lesson

Farmer Ito country boarders)-
Sorry that you young folks .ot
stune. How'd il happen, Spokes-
MAXWELL you see, we were stand.
ing beside the beehive wonderir g
how the bees made honey. Ituess
they must have overheard US. for
they came out and gave Us few
points.-Boston Transcript.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
The Inwardness

Please. ma'am." said the small
boy on the doorstep, ma SAYS kin
she borrer a can o mustard"
Certainly" replied the house
wife. is mamma going to make a
salad?"
No, ma'am," declared the vera
cious child. but pa SAID she gave
him a pain in the neck. an she
wants ter sock plaster on to him II
--Browning's Magazine.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
Moved to Tears.

Pardon my emotion" said the
sympathetic man. Il have just
listened to an affecting story"
Tell me about it,"
Il overheard woman on a troll
ley car telling another woman
about having worn the same hat
for three years, The tones of her
voice were heart rendins. haven't
been so deeply moved since starva-
ton was first reported among the
Belsians,"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
She Won't Believe II

We don't suppose that it will
ever be possible to convince q
woman that neat little round
hole in the sitting room rug. where
small amount Of ienited tobacco
happened to fall merely serves to
make the place .ook home like
Ohio State Journal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
Quite Likely.

Calls himself a citizen of the
world, eh?"
Yes"
Just what does he mean by
that"
II guess he wants people to think
ne is as much at home in Bombay
as he he is in Paris"
But is he?"
Il guess 80. He's never been to
either place"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
The Ruling Passion

Be as lieht rs you can On me,
judge"
Twelve months
Couldn't you fix il So | could he
out in time to see the world series
next YearS"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
No Alibi.

We should all leave footprints
in the sands Of time" quoted the
Parlor Philosopher.
They would only show that
some Of US were going backward
objected the Mere Men.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
Quaker Oats
The Extra-Delicious Vim Food
Flaked from Queen Oats Only

All Quaker foods. Dat
of billion dishes
food with it.
from onyjust
included
yields pounds of Quaker
less. Yet and
vitality which everybody needs We
know fascinating vmfood made make it and
oked n
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
Makinf II Hard to Get.

This doctor gives some directions
for depicklizine a person who has
been picked for years"
What is the first step!"
"A series Of vapor baths"
And then?"
Enforced residence in q prohibi.
ton town where he doesn't know q
soul"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23

Pay M. W. A. Assessments to J
J. Brown. Clerk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
Our Offer Is This:


mrdem shonlnk rOusahn S s$wnhhe u d ll uk e pa
Teoakr OuCmpan 1lNsRal wyEchn Chna
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23

Jerry Hspsboroushs Of PALMYRA
was the guest Of friends here Satur.
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-23
Pettijjohn's
Rolled Wheat with 1886 Bran Flax.
A Modern Bran Dainty

Every doctor advises bn essential right living 1t Nat
Everybody should
Without
Pettohns requirements.
in is
likes. Yet contains rs tender bran
form, douby efficient.
will 0
Petohns week Note its delightful
back braness diet
Then Peohns Flour. is IS
Is fakes Use it like
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05

the display OF the finished work of
the Chapter which was inspected by
the guests and enthusiastically com.
plimented. A membership booth I'M
Ger the direction Of Mrs. Edwin Rob-
ipson and Mrs. L. b. Moore was active
during the afternoon and a number
=. new members were enrolled.
A bevy of Red Cross members at.
tired in the regulation white cap
served tea during the afternoon, the
service table being presided over by
Mrs. Thos. l. Brett, vice president, and
Mrs. Conrad A. Sipe. A handsome
white cloth of linen and cluny lace
covered the table, the centerpiece be.
ing large red cross fashioned from
the loose blossoms OF scarlet sage.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Woman's Club Today.

This afternoon marks the opening
OF the Woman's club for the official
Year, the annual autumn reunion being
held this afternoon at the clubs new
headquarters in the Masonic Temple.
A program will be rendered which will
consist Of reports from standing com.
rlittees and appointments of delegates
10 the State Federation convention
which convenes in Charleston. Miss
Hazel Book will render a piano solo
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Red Cross Children's Dav.

Saturday has been set aside for the
children of the Red Cross to do their
bit for their country and arrange
ments have been made with Mrs. Mar
tina Davis OF the Juvenile committee,
who will instruct the young folks in
various works.
Mrs. Davis has planned work to &C.
:upy the fingers Of the smallest tots
as we'll as the more skillful, and it is
evident that the workers will have a
delightful time while working for the
cause.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Inorganic

DR.. Charles G. Morgan, OF Mounds.
vile, and Miss Garnet German, of
Glendale, formerly head Of the Glen.
dale hospital, were united in marriage
in this city last evening at the home
Of the officiating minister, Rev. c. E.
Goodwin, Of the First NJ. E. church.
Or. Morgan was here attending the
state Medical association meeting ana
his bride to be joined him here yes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Home from East,

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Helmick have re.
turned from Baltimore and other east
Ern points where they had spent the
last two weeks. Mrs. Helmick accom-
Itanied her daughter, Miss Frances
Helmick, to Lynchburg, Va, where
the latter entered Sweet Briar Col.
lege,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Baptist Reunion Tonight.

The congregation of the First Bap-
list church will have a reunion and
home coming tonight at the church,
at which large number of guests are
expected to be present. A program
has been arranged which will include
members representing all ages Of the
church membership. All members of
the church and former members are
expected to be present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Red Cross Tea.

The local Red Cross Chapter was
host yesterday at an attractively ap.
pointed four o'clock tea at which mem.
ters of the organization, prospective
members and delegates and visitors
to the Medical association we're guests.
A feature OF the entertainment was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Red Cross Booth.

A Red Cross booth will be feature
Of the home coming reunion tonight
At the First Baptist church, which
will be in charge of member of the
society. Membership subscriptions
and donations will be received.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
To Entertain for Miss Watson.

Honoring Miss Sue HERSHEY Watson
who leaves soon for France, where she
will engage in civilian relief work,
William N. Engle will entertain this
evening at seven o'clock dinner at The
Fairmont. Covers will be laid for TWEEN
ty and following the dinner auction
bridge will be played.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Entertained Glass.

Miss Pearl Fiser entertained the ].
NJ. Black class of the First Presbyter-
Ian Sunday school last evening at her
home on Monroe street. The meeting
was of a social nature and refresh
ments were served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05

Patriot airs were rendered during
Tie afternoon by on Edison talking
machine. Miss Grace Cole who sang
here Wednesday for the Red Cross,
vas guest of honor at the event.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
With the Misses Jacobs.

The Queen Esther Missionary circle
of the First NJ. E. church composed Of
young ladies, was entertained last
evening at the home of the Misses
Edna and Jessie Jacobs on Fairmont
avenue. Refreshments were served
at the close of the program.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Entertained at The Fairmont

DR.. and Mrs. c. L. Holland entertain
ed at lunch at The Fairmont yester-
Gay honoring DR.. and Mrs. Jas. Bloss,
OF Huntington, who were here for the
Medical association meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Left for New YORK.

DR.. and Mrs. L. D. Howard left last
night for a trip to New Philadelphia
and Washington. During their alb.
sence DR.. Towards parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Howard, of Smithfield, Pa,
ore at the Howard home with their
daughter, little Miss Martha Howard.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
To Sing at Temple.

Fairmonters will be interested in
the announcement that Miss Grace
Cole who sang here Wednesday night
for the Red C<oss will sing at the
Sunday morning service at the NJ. P.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Business Meeting and Social.

A business meeting and social will
be held at Grace Lutheran church to-
light by the Christian Endeavor So.
ciety. The business meeting will be
held at 1880 and will be followed by
a social at 1880.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05

Temple. Her selection will be The
Lord is My Light" by oley-speaks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

terday afternoon. They will reside
in Moundsville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05

ard a reception will also feature the
meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
EAGLE KILLS PARROT.
BERTRAM, Cal, Oct. 5. - Gus
STEMS pro,German parrot, which in

sisted on crying "Hoch der Kaiser!n
even after Gus enlisted in the National
Guard,was killed yesterday by bald
headed eagle that swooped down from
Liberty peak.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Store Opens at 500
AUTUMN MILLINERY

Simplicity and Line That Make For Charming Effect
add quality abror the least expensive hat in the Millinery
been selected with that feature in mind
plush
models quality
answering all purposes OF the expensive model
collection at 1915 to $1,000.
visit the Millinery will and overh Autumn
their (Second Floor
Third Floor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Boys New Suits

that will hold their shapeliness
becauge they are made of all
wool. and with careful thought
of wear in mind. There is a
fine range of patterns and col.
ors. The style is Norfolk, patch
pockets and pinch back-S5.00
to $1,000 for ages 6 to is years.
First Floor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Home Craft Week
Begins Next Monday

particularly showing OF all that
furnishings for decorative such
The Drapey Department will be
ideas and special values during the
(Third Floor)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-05
Warm Blankets Ready
For Winters Great Drive

So far as the bed clothing store is
concerned, Winter may do its worst.
There are stacks and stacks of fine
Atwood blankets, part wool blan.
ltets and cotton blankets of the best
grades procurable for the money.
There are neat all over plaids and
pretty border effects, and the prices
are lower than you will probably
find elsewhere.
Wool Blankets .... $3.50 to $40
Cotton Blankets s1.5o to $3.50
(Third Floor Annex
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-25
FRENCH CAPTURE 3
FAMOUS HILL 3O4
War Expenditures of u. S. Mount
to $24,000,O00 Every "a Hours
IBy Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, August :f-War
expenditures of the United States,
including allied loans, hnvc mounted
during August to more than ST.
0OO,OOO every twenty-four hours.
The tigures, n,inu. $1OO. 100000 Just
loaned to Russin, nre contained In
to-day's Treasury statement.
Two-thlrds OF the great sum In
represented by advances to the
niles. The United State. has been
spending duily during August for
fits own needs an average of $685.
e52. The allies have been receiving
an average daily allowance OF &c.
3S5,O0O, Including cash already paid
and the new Russian credit which
Will be paid shortly. The total
daily expenditure during August
thus reaches s24.463,652.
Since war wns decIared-140 days
aso-the Treasury has paid out n
total of *:,3S. ,4So .0s8. OF which
1880 900, 900 has been advanced the
entente governments. The average
daily disbursement during the pc
riod of the war has been $17,053,-
cOOs NC asCEaSC u1hy payment 10
the allies during the 140 days. Pc
riod has been $11,s5o.ooo. the re-
nanininE sS,403, 500 representing the
cost sf carrying on the government
and war expenditures for the
American army and navy.
The total OF S1,o30,5 ,50O,O 900 ad-
vanced the allies thus far In less
By $42S, 900 than the total au-
thoriEed credits, which, with to-
days Russian loan, aggregates $2,-
o6e,4oO 900. or more thnn the entire
proceeds sf the nrst issue of Liberty
bonds.
With the new. national army un-
der arms, the shipbuildinE and mir
craft construction programs we'll
under way, expenses will soon reach
greatly higher levels. A conserve
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-25

tive estimate OF the Trensury's
daily expenditure by the beginning
of the new year places the total MT
from s35,OO0,oOo to s4O.OOO,OOO.
The allies, too, are needing and
receiving more money thnn wns
paid them during the first month Or
so OF war. During the hrst eighty
i've days of wnr, ending june 30
with the fiscal yenr, the United
State. advanced the allies $3.50. .OOO,-
600. This was mn average Of SIO.-
100000 dny. Since June 30. ad-
rnnces have totaled $745.OOO,OOO and
have been at the rate Of $I3r5OO, 900
daily. Thexe figures represent nc
tunl cash paid. and do not include
moneys on deposit In the Treasury
awaiting Withdrawal by entente
governments.
The United States hns paid cut
for Its own needs since 1t entered
the war s176,00O,0SG. of which S741.-
156.S65 WINS spent In military nnd
naval administrative functions.
The bill will be greater during
the coming few months by mnny
hohuECub Va iuhhNOub ok
Contracts placed for the whole
range OF needed supplies for the
nrmy and navy. from food and
clothing for soldiers md sailors to
big guns and railway equipment,
will call for the expenditure of bill
lions OF dollars In the aggregate.
OF mnny of these contracts, not a
penny has yet been expcnded.
At the present time the govern
ment is spending n sum eatimnted
at from $5,OOO,0QO to $4,000, 900 daily
above the current receipts from or
dinnry sources. The Treasury state
ment for to-day, an exceedingly
light day for disbursements. shows
the totni of $s.75o,56G. Total re-
receipts from ordinary sources,
usually high, were S3,312,2cJ.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-25
u. s. REAFF|RMS
FAITH IN RUSSIA
Gives Concrete Evidence of Con-
fidence by Loaning Another
$lOo, 100000.
LANSING is OPTIMISTIC
Declares Administration at Pet
rograd Is Strengthening
Its Position.
LANSING is OPTIMISTIC
Tpy Associated Pre,..1


W. Fl G T ONs August 24-The
United States reaffirmed to-day its
faith in the new Russian democracy.
and gave concrete evidence Of its con-
fdence by loaning another 800. 900. 900
to the provisional government.
Announcement Of tho loan came from
the Treasury soon after Secretary
Lansing at tho State Department had
denied formally that reports from
Russia were OF an unfavorable nature,
and declared that. on the contrary,
confidential dispatches to tho govern
the administration at 'Petrosrad was
Strengthening its position.
II regard tho government OF Russia
as stronger to-day than It has been
for a MONTH" Mr.. Lansing said. IT
mean In general. both from political
and military points of view. This
opinion is based upon reports moro or
less confidential that We have been get
ting"
LITTLE CONCERNED OVER
ADVANCE UPON RIGA
So far as the military situation Is
concerned. the secretary indicated that
he felt little concern over the advance
upon Riga by tho Germans. Major
General Scott. chief OF stan. who was
member of the Root commission,
agreed that the capture of Riga would
not be an important strateEical loss.
A German advance upon Petrograd
from Riga would be followed by re-
Moscow. seat OF tho conservatives,
u-ho bA oil
maintain firm republican government.
and the city looked upon by millions
Of Russians as the natural capital Of
their country.
In addition to his statement. Secre-
tary Lansing made public note he
had just sent to Ambassador Bakhme-
ten replying to message Of assurance
from Foreign Minister Tereschtenko. on
August 3. and conveying on behalf OF
President Wilson a renewed express
sion OF sympathy. and confidence for
the Russian government
DECLINES TO GIVE OFT g.
DEPARTMENTS ADvICES
The secretary declined to give out
tho departments dispatches from Rus
sia upon which other officials OF the
government have based less optimistic
views concerning the situation there
He explained that the Information in
question should come from the pro-
visional government, II made public
at all
Much Of the money now placed to
Russia's credit. bringing her total
loans from the United States to $275,-
| 600. 900. probably will be spent I'M
mediately for supplies and equipment.
which must be shipped qauickly II
they are to arrive before tho closing
Of the northern ports by Ice. One Of
the great needs is railroad locomotives
and rails. which American producers
are endeavorinE to provide.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-25
FIRST BREAK IN FOOD
EMBARGO TO NEUTRALs
Arrangements Entered Into by Hoo
YER With Governments of Some
European Countries.
QUICK RELIEF FOR BELGIANs
Norway, Holland and Sweden Accept
Conditions Laid Down by United
States-Switzerland and Denmark
Still Negotiating With Officials.
IBy Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON, August 24.-Belgians
will get food quickly and neutrals will
have some of their wants supplied
through an arrangement entered into
to-day by the food commission and the
governments of neutral European coun-
tries.
1t was decided to let thirty or more
Dutch ships sail at once from an At
lantic port carrying grain owned by
the Netherlands government, on condl-
tion that the greater part of the car
goes shall be used for relief of the
Belgians.
1t was also announced that tho Swed-
ish mission had sold at cost $4,000
bushels OF wheat in this country to
the Belgian relief. The wheat was
bought by the Swedish government last
January. and has been held in elevators
since. This will go forward imm edi-
ately In ships to be secured by the
Belgian relief commission.
In return, the Swedish government
will be allowed to ship 10000 bushels
OF rye OF the new American crop.
Negotiations between United States
officials and representatives of the neu-
trails have been in progress for several
weeks. Proposal: was followed by
counterproposal. until at one time 1t
looked as IL a working agreement was
an impossibillty.
COMPLETE ACCORD
REACHED WITH NANsEN
Norway's case has been presented by
the mission headed by DR.. Nansen, and
complete accord has been reached. 1t
Is understood. regarding commodities
to so forward to that country immedi-
ately. Norway needs foodstuffs, and
has ships to barter; she Is willing to
devote 100000 tons to the service of
the United States. IL she can get food
in return. 1t is understood that this
offer in part has been accepted.
One OF the propositions made by Hol-
land was to turn over to the use of
the trade of the entente allies a large
share OF her merchant feet on condi-
tion that the ships we've not to be sent
into the danger zone. Norway would
let her ships so without any such
provlso.
Chevalier van Rappard. the Neither
lands Minister. presented the claims
and needs OF his country. and negoti-
ated until the proposition finally given
him by Mr.. Hoover was Of such nature
that he advised the Netherlands gov
ernment to accept Ii. The agreement
Is understood to provide that one-thlrd
of the grain Is for Hollands own use.
and tho remainder for tho l,elgians.
NORWAY AND HOLLAND
GIVE USE OF SHIPS
1t is understood also that tho use of
ships will be given this country both
by Norway and Holland for such trade
as does not conflict with Unitcd States
laws. thus releasing such American and
allied tonnage for the carrying of mu-
nitions and troops. Congress- probably
will be asked to mako 1t legal for
ships under a foreig, nag, but with
American charter, to engage in the
! coastwiso trade.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-25
sUFFRAGIsTs SENTENCED
Furnish 500 Bail Through Their At
torney and Enter Motion
for New Trial.

WASHINGTON. August 24-"Twen-
ty-fve dollars or thirty days" anr
nounced Judge Pugh In the Police
Court to-day. Six suffragists stood be-
fore him. They Immediately ceased to
be martyrs. Through their attorney
they entered a motion for. new trial,
and furnished 500 ball.
Six of their co-martyrs are living on
crude fare In the county workhouse at
occoquan, Va. and 1t is hot and sultry
down there. To-day's martyrs did not
want to go They were Mrs. Pauline
Adams. Norfolk, Mrs. Gertrude Hunter,
Minneapolis: Miss Margaret Fotherinr-
ham, Buffalo; Mrs. w. L. Lockwood and
Miss Kate Boeck. Washington; Mrs.
Clara Fuller, Little Falls. Minn. -