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The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-26

ed by w. B. Decker, of F;
bury, Ill.
"Edgewood, F" rice farm sou
west of Hunter, owned by Alb
Francis and family.
'EndwelI stock and rice far
one mile east of Hunter owl
by H. L. Baker.
The Herbel Rice Rancl
T. j. Herbel, Mgr, Brinkley.
CLARK s Stock Farm. +" Jno.
Clark, Mgr, Brinkley.
"Oak Lawn Farm, owned
Mrs. C. F. Greenlee, southe
of Brinkley.
20. K. Farm" owned by N
]. c. Moshier.
- Oaks Farm owned
Henry Cobb.
Weatherby Ranch, 8 m
South of Wheatley, ID. H. Sml
Manager.
a rk -Riao-G a--Ranah - "
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-26
3arson-Dgmis Items in
Rhyme

Thos. Wright and son, Teddy,
Are very busy and always
ready
To do a good thing and do it right,
For they always work with all
their might.
Geo. Halterman and Oscar John
son too,
Of varmints they've caught
quite a few.
They re hunters of great renown.
Known as such all over town.
There's John Mackey and Ray
Moore,
The former keeps a grocery
store,
And if you are hungry and want
They'v goods so fresh that
can't be beat.
Tom Kerlee and Mr.. Pierce,
The way they talk is something
fierce.
Then Arthur Freeman and Paul
Kerlee too,
And Busch the pole, our citi-
zen new.
Then Frank May and Perry
Ware,
Of this world sorrows they We
each had a share,
But they are good for several
years yet.
Ready and willing to give ad-
vice, you bet.
Of course Doc. Cooley, and Dick
Deason too,
Come in for share of every-
thing new.
They're jolly good fellows and
always ready
To agree on all subjects except
Miss Freddie.
jim Mackey and Bert Brush too,
And the section men have
plenty to do;
And Leonord we will not leave
out,
For his whistle is music as he
moves about.
Then A. F. Barnett and his mil
crew,
Which includes Charlie Muir.
ply and Bill Shedd too.
And Gilbreath and Cunninet m
and a few others,
With frankie. the shoat, and
Craig which are brothers.
CORRESPONDENT
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-26

It's Just 3 more years now I'M
til 'ncle Sam counts the people
OF Brinkley again and if it shows
up then that we haven't gone
ahead of our figures of ten years
ago, it will be humiliating
shame and disgrace.
It's time to be up and doing,
NOW.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-26

sents Arkansas and Monroe
Counties as a member Of the
judiciary Committee. This bill
comes before the committee next
Tuesday, SO write at once If you
are not in favor of the bill.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-26
Land Changing Hands

Never in the &c years that |
have lived in Brinkley has there
been such a demand for land in
the Brinkley district as is now
being experienced. The banks
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-26
THREE MORE YEARS UNTIL UhGi : SAN
COUNTS THE PEOPLE OF BRihkLfl

When Uncle Sam made bis
official census count of the people
of Brinkley in 1910 there was
less than LOO population credit
ed to Brinkley.
Are the people of Brinkley 60
ing to be satisfied with that 3
years hence? If not then NOW
is the time to be up and doing
and preparing for something
better.
In Brinkley pulpit, on Sun
day morning last. Brinkley
minister commented on the fight
the ARGUS has been making for
"a bigger, better, brighter
Brinkley." This minister sug-
gested that the reason Brinkley
wasn't coming into her own and
keeping up with other towns in
the race of progress, was be-
cause our people are neglectlng
things, SPIRITUAL. He said we
should put and make first
things first" and Pm believing
that he isn't far wrong in his
position, but what do you say,
Mr.. Business Man? What's your
idea? There's no use of beating
the devil around the bush, some
things wrong or else Brinkley
would be coming into her own.
There's not a town or city IN all
Arkansas that has the natural
advantages and transportation
facilities that Brinkley has.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-26
az
.1TOWN1rI
IS HELPS
WOULD GUARD AGAINST FIR
National Board of underwrite
Urges Greater Care in the Con-
struction of Dwelling.

Realizing the large annual lossS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02
In The First Line.

With the 6rst detachments of
Americans in the trenches, this
country enters a new stage in the
war Something like seven months
elapsed between the ebtry of the
United States into the war and the
first shoJfired from an American
line into territory held by the enc
my. Presumably ii will not be
long before a small sector will be
held entirely by American troops
and supported in the rear by Amer.
ican reserves and an American or
ganization.
Then will follow the gradual ex-
tension Of that line eIntil the United
States becomes a factor in the war
such that airy indifference with
which German military critics pre-
tend TO regard America will change
to respectful concern.
IL is fortunate tor the men who
have now reached the first line
that they come into the fighting
with seasoned veterans on botl
flanks They will have no sue
terrible price to paw for their edu.
cation as the Allied soldiers had
when they first met the Prussian
war machine. Nevertheless, there
will be casualties and many of
them In 10 other way can>>the
war be won.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02
Russia Needs.

Most popular information in Rus
sia concerning the United States is
based ON German fostered reports
that America is in the war for
financial gain and is virtually
British vassel. President WilsDn was
told by DR. Frank Billings. head Of
the Red Cross special commission
to Russia. who has just returned.
Despite the popular impression, DR..
Billings said during his call at the
White House. Russians rega4i
America as their best friend
Russia is al solutely without any
American news worth while said
DR.. Billings.
Most Of what they hear about
the United States in the war comes
to them through pro.German pro-
pagands and is to the effect that
this country is fighting for pecuniary
gains. that the United States is a
vassal of England and tnat England
wants TO role the world. they have
not heard word of President viii
sons reasons why We are in this
var Russia's greatest need today
is sincere friendship from the out
side. America Can be of immense
service. not so much in the way of
gifts OF monev. but by lie ting the
people of Russia bnOw what is 90
ing on in this country and what The
United States is doing in this war,
1t is the opinion of the most con,
servative and best men of Russia
that the Russian army viii be re-
organized aud will be an effective
fighting force within few months,
not later than the spting Of 1918.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02
400 Saloons Quit.

1t IS expected that the states
revenue from dramshop licenses will
be cut down fully one-third over
what il now is by the first Of next
year High license and the greatly
added cost of all intoxicaDts that
are distilled has caused many of the
small dealers to quit the business
alreedy. presumably about 400 out
of about 5000
Local option has put good many
spots dry throughout the rural dis
tricts St. Louis has nearly two.
thirds OF the dramshops today and
the number is decreasing there and
will doubtless continue to decrease
owing to the cost of liquors. The
drys too. are working in rural dis.
tricts where license are issued, and
this has always tended in the past
to cut down the number of dram
shops.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02
The Situation.

The relations between this coun.
try and the Latin American repub
lies could hardly be more satisfac-
tory. The Brazil chamber Of
deputies by an almost unanimous
vote declares a state of war with
Germany. Uruguay has taken the
same step The Colombian senate
has vigorously protested against
German ruthlessness-and Its action
is regarded as indicating a better
feeling for the United States whom
Colombia never has quite forgiven
for what she considered the rape
of Panama.
Even Mexico. with whom we
were on the verge ofwar a little
more than a year ago. is turning
strongly against Germany and there
is some talk now of the Mexican
congress formally adopting resolu.
tiODs expressing its sympathy with
the greet republic to the north Gen.
Garcia Vigil, the liberal constitution
al leader. is urging Mexico to come
out flat. footedly against Germany,
and join with the United States in
defending democratic principles
Gen. Vigil more than hints that a
portion of his fellow conntrymen
whose instincts are the lowest sd-
mire the savaeery of Germany even
as they sanctioned the atrocities
of Huerta.
But it is pretty certain that Ger
many's friends in Mexico are limit
ed in number and are being care
fully watched Carrabza under
stands well enough what Germany's
attitude is to ward weak states.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02
Soldiers And Tobacco.

Discussing the opposition Of Ger.
tain super. righteous people to the
tobscco funds which are being
raised for the benefit Of the soldiers
The Medical Journal says that to
deny tobacco TO men who are con-
firDed smokers wonld Induce q
degree of nervous irritation which
will materially initiate against
the ir efficiency"
Putting it plainly. a smoker with
out his tobacco and surrounded with
all tn e nerve.wracking excitements
and dangers Of war would 60 plumb
crazy, or if he did not. he would not
be able to sight rifle with sufficient
accuracy to hit a haystack. On the
other hand, with tobacco he is as
sured few minutes OF solid COM
fort every now and then. no matter
what happens.
Missouri is to be the scene OF an-
other fierce battle between the
"drys" and "wels" in 1918 All the
anti-liquor elements-t&e Anti Sa-
loon League, the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, the Missouri Dry
Federation, the Prohibition party,
the Sabbath School Association of
Missouri and the Ministerial Alliance
of Mlssouri--have combined in a
new organization called the
Citizens Dry Alliance" The al
lance is raising a campaign fund of
100000.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02

1t is charged that 100000 hides
are being held in New York alone
for higher prices. and in the mean
time the price Of shoes is rapidly
mounting to a figure where the man
with a large family will have to
mortgage his home to provide foot
wear for bis fiock.f
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02

Having produced the biggest corn
crop in fifteen years, Missouri far
mers Can now sit down and resr
knowing that so far as the year 1917
is concerned they have done their
bit and then some. r~.< >--
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02
Million Cattle Marketed.

The years cattle supply has now
passeD the million mark and the
1917 season Is leading last year BY
a margin OF 185,259 cattle. During
the previous year it took until the
18th of November TO attain the
million mark and now appears that
the year will 90 on record as the
largest in the history Of the marker.
1t is a forgone conclusion that it
will. should receipts run proportion
ately as heavy as they have thus
far the current year. The current
week now shows total OF $4,000
cattle which is only 1000 behind
same days last week. That was the
heaviest six-day period in several
years
Kansas declares war on pie" says
an exchan e. but there is nothing
strange or new about that. Missouri
ans have been making war on pie
for nigh onto hundred years. have
exterminated millions and are ready
and willing to exterminate millions
more. Let them come in any mum.
Der and in any force They will be
demolished by Missourians without
any help from the people of the
srasshopper state.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02

Sugar export figures and European
consumption totals have been com
piled by the food administration to
impress upon the American people
the vital importance of conserving
the country's sugar supply. In
making public the figures Friday
the administration announced that
if this country would save seven
ounces per week per person. as re-
quested, il would still leave a per
capita consumption of sixty.sepeH
pounds year. as compared with
twenty.six pounds in England,
eighteen pounds in France and
twelve pounds in Italy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02

Brady made pictures Tuesday
and Thursday and Fox at Saturday
at thu. Gem.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02

BY passenger service reductions
since the war began the railroads in
the fifteen central states have saved
for more necessary freight service
1,586,171 tons of coal per annum,
203097 barrels Of oil, $50 locomo
tives and LIZA men. Approximately
2500 car loads of food and other
necessities are being delivered daily
by the railroads at the cantonmenis
where the national army and
national guard are being trained for
service abroad.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02

Arrested at Rousa's Point, with
carefully compiled data on all lead
ing munition factories in the United
States in his possession, Henry Doy-
an, an Austrian. is held on the
charge OF espionage. He claims
New York as his home but gives no
further data.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02

Mrs. d. S. Sharp and granddaugh-
ter Danella Johnston spent Satur-
day in Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02
Tax On Movies.

Since taxes on thea res have
been levied most picture houses
that formerly charged Sc and 1Oc
have advanced their prices, l0c be-
log the lowest admission. the popul
lar prices being 10 and 20c, The
theatre manager has TO pay a ten
per cent house tax, or one cent on
each ten cent ticket or two cents on
each fifteen cent ticket. In addi-
tion to this they have to pay film
tax OF 15c each reel. amounting to
about $500 week in Monroe City.
The patrons of the picture show
will readily understand why the
general admission will have to be
raised. However. the slight ad-
vance will not be noticed by the
patrons and it will keep the amuse-
ment in operation. otherwise the
small picture house would be forced
to close In small towns the pict-
ure show is the only amusement for
the people and it is necessary to
have some form of recreation In
the lobby Of all small theatres will
be placed lock box marked War
Revenue Funds where those who
wish may contribute any offering
in the way of money their con-
science may dictate.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-02

All the necessities Of life are not
yet reduced in price 1t will take
time for the government to ham,
mer down all prices" says Wash
ington official. Yes, it will take
time; about 10000 years, we should
say. at the rate the government is
going. But what are the necessities
that have been reduced in prices
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
COACH HUNT DENIES
HE WILL BRING AMY
STAR ATHLETES HERE.

ager Younger. Coach Hunt statcs
that there have appeared in the st.
Paul and Minneapolis papers. items
TO thu effect that ho was planning
on bringing somo OF the star attn
letes at Carclton TO Washington
when he started for that institu.
lion. tho latter part OF April. Not
enc OF Cartoons athletes will be
taken along n the husky coach can
prevent II. The only man he Is
figuring ca bringing west Is an as
sistant coach who has had his foot
ball training under him and who
knows his style OF play,
The number OF letter men and
football stars who arc planning TO
turn out for football at Washing.
ton next fall Includes some OF
tho best material that has ever
gathered at the local institution.
When Coach Hunt arrives TO take
charge OF tho football material he
will be greeted by two end ycter.
ans. four letter men at tackle, one
at guard. two at center. and sea.
soned backfielt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
CONNIE MACK NOT TO
GIVE RAISE TO STAR
PLAYERS THIS YEAR

making a baseball team. Thoy
have played to handouts In nearly
every city IN the country. II he
starts now TO wreck what he has
left there viii be Htill further ex.
preston OF annoyance.
Mack gets the benefit OF good
baseball teams and then sends In
return n college baseball nine 10
play n high class major league out.
fit. Ills team IL just beginning TO
show tho effect OF long association
with major league baseball and Il
would appear extremely unwise 10
defy the public by breaking off the
two arms that have done so much
to held what respect the Athletics
formerly commanded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15

NEW YORK, Feb. t5.--The re.
cent statement Of Connie Mack
that he Intended 10 allow alt
hcidouts. with the exception Of
Amos Strunk. 10 keep right on
holding out. has taken the goat
Of rival eiubo~ners and chased
right down TO spring training
with II.
Mack Is said 20 have declared
that for their statements the com
planning players will be traded or
sold to other clubs.
Club owners In tho same circuit
with Mack and In tho National
League are completely at n loss to
understand why Mack should want
to dismantle what part OF a base
ball team he still has.
Joe Bush and Wally Schang are
said TO be two OF tho men who
have refused to sign contracts at
the figures offered. With theee
two remnants OF the once powerful
Mackisn machine gone. Mack
would have more trouble than ever
In keeping out OF the cellar.
II is safe assertion that when.
ever Mack does decide to place
these players on the auction block.
the bidding will be fast and furi.
Gus. and II "a another safe bet
that Sohang and Bush will figure
In some fine baseball for other
baseball clubs II they escape from
tho organization that has succeeded
the old Athletics
Rival clubowners in tho Amerl
can League have been bit dis
gruntled over Mack'H method OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
BY n. c. HAMILTON


United Press staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Feb. i5.-Tho
American league today will add
the finishing blow TO the knock
administered 20 the Baseball
Players fraternity. Action by
tho National league and the
statement OF David /. Fultz, In
which he agreed TO call off his
threats, has taken the thunder
out Of anything the American
league may do, however.
Contracts now in the hands Of
ball players provide that no player
shall be disciplined for being 9
member OF the fraternity.
Inasmuch Ak this Is the only con
dition Fultz asked. II IS automatic
ally granted. There Is but one
thing 20 stand In the way OF com
plete peace. Ban Johnson has De
ciared that John Henry. member Of
the Washington club. must get out
OF the American league. Johnson Is
a man who usually makes his
threats good.
IL he is insistent upon making trou
BILE for the Senator. It may yet come
for Henry. being a vice president
OF the fraternity. was one OF those
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15

holds draw with Chef Neff. n
does also Sullivan.
The third main event will be be-
tween battling" Ilaynie. the sailor-
boxer. who won from Harry Casey
a short while back. and Ray Camp
bell. who has done most OF his box
Ing around these parts.
Ted Meredith. the colored light
weight boxer. will meet Frankie
Huelat. the clever Portland boy.
Willie Vetro will have another
chance to win from Bud" Ridley.
who beat him 20 a close decision
last Friday night at Dreamland.
Harry Casey and Harry Maloney
have been pitted against each other
before. and can always be relied on
10 furnish good bout.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
NEW PLAYERS ARE
BEING SIGNED 's sS..
BASE BALL
GOSSIP

mento Rookcy league. n the latest
semi-pro pastimsr to be- SHARED by
Nick Williams. manager OF the Spo'
kane team. O'Bricn will report To
tho Indians chletain at stockton.
where the preliminary work will be
held. He Is said to be a promising
performer. and has tho stamp OF ap.
prevail OF Joe Gcdson, second bate-
man Of tho New York Yankees. and
McGlnnis. who played short for the
Indians last season. Both OF these
players are members OF the same
team.
The Rooley league Is n winter or
ranization.
Tobin, an outfielder on the same
cam. has also signed with the blond
boss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
Younger Brother
Wins Ball Melee

OAKLAND. Feb. l5.--ft was a
case Of brother against brother
when the st. Mary's college nine
played the nine representing the
u. s. s. Albatross yesterday. Joe
Oechsger, Of the Philadelphia Ma
tionals, pitched for the Albatross
team, but his younger brother,
Frank. twirling for ST. Mary's.
dovned tho professional, allowing
only two hits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
BY JAMES GRANT.

When u was known Coach
Claude J. Hun, Of Carleton col.
lege. Minnesota. had accepted
tho position OF athletic director
at the University Of Washing
ton, several stories went the
rounds on the rumor that Coach
Hunt would bring some OF his
star athletes along with hin,
when no came west.
Graduate Manager Arthur Young
er OF the University OF Washing.
ton said that no had received no
new messages from Coach Hunt
that would lead him TO believe any
RI the above rumors. Some OF the
middle western and eastern papers
In view OF this fact have accused
the coach from time to time Of
bringing players from one college
TO another and to these stories
Coach Hunt has made strong
denial.
Writes to Younger.
In his letter to Graduate Man
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
SIX LEADING LIGHTWEIGHTS OF
THESE PARTS TO BE SEEN WHEN
S.A. G. STAGES ITS SHOW FRIDAY

All boxers participating In
the S. A. c. boxing show touor.
row night, At the Moore thea
atre. are reported In the best
OF condition by Pat Scott, box.
Ing Instructor at the club. who
10 handling the show. The boys
should be able 10 put up some
lively tanaoes, according TO
Pat.
SIX o. the leading contend
ers In the lightweight, division
In these parts will participate
In the three main events.
The wlndup will be between Sea,
tle's fayoritc lightweight. Lloy,
Madden. and tho present holder o
the Northwest championship
'Mnff'' Bronson Of Portland.
Preceding this bout will be Edit
Miller and Frankie Sullivan. Nil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
Ace Carlson. a youthful left
pitcher from southwest

Ace Carlson. a youthful left
handed pitcher from southwest
ern Washington, has signed a
contract to huri for the Tacoma
club, In the Northwestern
league. this season, and his
brother. Howard Carson. has
signed up to play with the
Great Falls Elcctries.
Howard Carson Is an infielder.
and In tho event Of both members
OF the Carson family making good.
Ace probably will have several
chances this season 10 try TO fool
his brother with Blenders and fast
ones, a Ia Jess and Ice Tannehill
and Harry and Stanley Coveleskie.
Acc Carson is a tall. rangy I'D,
who did some good semi.profession-
al work last year. while Howard
played with the Fort Benton. Mont.
team, and attracted the attention OF
Manager Hester OF the Great Falls
club.
Cliff McCarl. holdout first base
man Of the Vancouver team. has de
cided To come back" NcCarl has
notified Bob Brown that he will re
port this spring. and Brown has for
warded the player a contract.
Two years ago no played fine ball
for the Beavers. but last spring he
refused to report, and Brown car
RED him on the suspended list thru
the season. Now McCarl wants "a
play ball again.
In addition 10 being a fast fielder
McCarl hit in good form in the
Northwestern league.
Ball players, generally speak.
inc, are no moro backward
about signing up than In past
seasons. Some Of the managers
were q trIfle late In sending out
their contracts, and this has
caused a few delays In signing.
Jerry O'Brien. first baseman o.
the Kost Cafe team. Of the Sacra
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-15
Ellensburg High
Wins B. B. Fracas

Et.LENsBVRG. Fob. 1.-THE
local high school basketball squad
triumphed over the normal school
five last night. co TO ~ This is
the second time this year the high
schoolers have won by a large
margin.