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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17
DAME NATURE On PARADE.

Dame Nature is SO very Old
That II is strange, in sOoth.
She dresses just the same today
AS in her early youth.
Her springtime gowns are fair and
fresh
TIA tender tnts of green.
With white and gold embroidery
And wells Of silvery sheen
Her summer gowns show deeper
hues.
With flowers overlaid.
Like finely woven tapestry.
All fecked with light and shade.
Her richest and most gorgeous dress
She saves for autumn days.
Deep crimson, orange, gold and
brown
All yelled with purple haze.
Her winter gowns are often changed;
You see her r0bed today
In garments like q Quaker maid.
Of sober brown and gray.
Tomorrow You may wake to- find
Some magic Of the night
Has clothed her iu "a royal robe
Of ermine. snowy white.
Such taste Dame Nature does dis
play,
To question If. who dares,
Shes beautiful TO look up0n
In every gown she wears.
BY HARRIET HUNTING PERSON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

Rock Island county ought to make a
representative showing at the Aled0
fair Thursday of this week. The fair
opens tomorrow and Will continue
through Friday. Thursday has been
designated as Rock Island day Mum
bers of people from this city are ar
ranging TO attend on that day. The
Chamber of Commerce is urging all of
its members who can and citizens gen
orally to join the visiting delegation
on Thursday II you never have seen
the Mercer county fair you have
treat in store. It is reputed TO be one
OF the finest county shows to be seen
in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

Americans must stop whining about
the war We have undertaken a
mans JOB. let us tighten our belts
and go to Il like men.
America Is not going TO staFye. nor
go broke. nor lose all its young men.
Its cities are not going 10 he sacked,
nor blown up by g-hoats, nor de
stroyed by airships.
We have been driven into the war.
It was unavoidable. inevitable: Just
part OF the everlasting struggle be-
tween kings on one hand and liberty
loving peoples on the other. Let US
muzzle the croaker and prophet of
evil; trample upon the Spectator.
jail the traitor
What we most need Is divine cour-
age and the faith which viii remove
sSxssA 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17
SEVEN HELD AFTER
ANTI WAR MEETING

Chicago. Sept. 17-John Uuzer. a
contractor of Waukegan, III. and six
others are under investigation by fed
eraI authorities today following their
arrest last night in Waukegan after an
L u n. meeting which is said 70 have
developed anti-war sentiment. Unzer
has 3 son who is now in training for
army service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17
1 Convincing sheriff.

This fellow Rowan, who poses as
walking boss of the I. W. w. iii Spo-
kane. could not be dragged back into
Montana as long as Jacks Netcalf is
sheriff Of Flathead. Early in the sum
mer our sheriff was at Lapfer pre-
venting as much as possible any inter
ference with the fog drive. when Row
an arrived as chief agitator. Jack ad-
vised him to get out Of the country and
keep of the river. Rowan was sassy
so Jack maintained his dignity by ad-
ministering a good sound licking, not
q hard beating. bundled the / W. ".
leader up ana threw MIN in a box car
when the next westbound freight ar
lMont) Times.
J. NJ. G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17
MEMBER or THE AsS0-
GATED PRESS.

The Associated Press is sx~
eIusiveIy entitled TO the use for
republication Of all news cred
tied to Ii or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the
local news published berelns
All rights Of republication Of
special dispatches herein are
also FsEgrYe ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

Peoria must have a terrible thirst
today. It was dry-that is. not q sa-
loon was yesterday, the first
Sunday in 40 years. This shows that
it is not difficult to obtain observance
Of the laws when those charged with
their enforcement are faithful to their
trust. Peoria viii lose nothing by
preserving deceucy on Sunday. 1t viii
be @ better city for the change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

deserves kindly, scientific treatment
a moderate drinker is on the border
line, trying to. convert a habit into d
disease. But the occasional drinker
IS Just a Weak-willed person with too
much INDIGESTION to let it alone. too
little courage not to drink when the
crowd drinks. The occasional drinker
Is the least respectable of the lot
These are facts the men of our new
army should ponder over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

United States marines believe iu
saving their money. They are not as
careless with their funds as we might
imagine them to be judged by the ex-
pioits Of the fictI0ual sea soldier. In
one day marines in training at the
Port Royal, s c.. training camp
sent $4,000 to their homes The
money represented wages they re-
ceived from the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

War has depleted the population of
many localities through the draft
Not so with the national capital It
has $4,000 more residents now than it
had before war was declared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

Russia finally has been proclaimed
a republic. Now if it viii fight like
a republic its internal woes viii soon
be over German hopes Of gaining a
separate peace or an easy victory over
Russia were builded on indaming a
division Of her people This enter
prise has been a failure. Now watch
Russia's smoke on the fighting fronts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

Persons who complain at the costli-
ness OF America crossing the ocean to
fight viii find that it is going to be
pretty cheap compared to what Il
would have been had we waited until
the enemy invaded our own shores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

Fuel Dictator Garfield says there
viii be further reductions in the prices
OF coal Oct / The operators declare
It 10 be their belief that they will be
permitted TO raise the present prices.
The consumers best bet will be in
taking guidance from DR.. Garfield
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17
Daily History Class
SEPTEMBER H.

III \ E--7IE881 ~ 7 .
1787-The United States constitution
was agreed 20 by III states
1852 Battle Of Aurietam, Maryland
Upward Of $4,000 men fell
1894 Naval battle in the Talu river
between Chinese and japanese. y
ended Ia a draw.
19I4-Brittsh drove the Germans from
their trenches north Of the Ai5ue-
1916-Seth Low, educator and civic
leader, died; born 1851. French
and@ Seryian forces captured F-o-
rina, Macedonia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

The King murder mystery may be
said 10 be nearing It's most exciting
climax. woman has come forward
and promises to tell all she knows
about the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

The kaiser and the crown prince
will start looking under their beds
before retiring nights after they hear
OF an offer Of 1000 by Labor's Loyal
Legion in this country to the Ameri-
can soldier who captures. dead or
alive. either Wilhelm or his SON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

Simply because you are opposed to
the use OF tobacco. don't be so hide
bound as to deny the soldier who is
lighting your battle in France. He
tells you he must have his smokes.
That ought TO be enough for you. no
matter how fixed you are i'm your
preiudices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17
Tough Luck.

Lost-by poor working girl. pock-
etbo0k with two diamond rings-Ad
in Ohio State Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-17

The first electric light shone IN
1884,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-10-06
DIR. Haas Answers MIR. Broussard.

DR.. w. D. Haas, on September rs.
sent The States the following letter in
connection with Senator Rroussard's
request of Governor Pleasant to dismiss
the exemption board of the western
district, of which Dr. Haas is men,
Der:
New Orleans, La, Sept. 26, 1917.
Editor Daily States.
Dear Sir-l have just read Senator
Broussard's criticism of the district
exemption board for the western dis
trict of Louisiana. The senator's crit
icism is uncalled for and unjust.
The senator has allowed himself to
be imposed upon by men endeavoring
to evade the responsibility they owe
their country. He has no doubt heard
but one side of the case. We, of the
board, have heard both sides; and,
while we are not infallible and may
make mistakes-if we have, they are
not due to lack of appreciation of the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-10-06
Satisfaction Our Aim

responsibility resting upon US. 1t has
has been the policy of our board in
every appeal from the lower board to
request the reasons of the lower board
for refusing to grant the exemption.
In few instances we have reversed
the lower board. but be it said to the
credit of their earnest desire to get the
facts in the case. we have in the ma
jority of instances affirmed their find
ing.
l believe the gentlemen composing
the various exemption boards are the
equal in patriotism and judgment of
Senator Broussard or anyone else.
Every man on the board realizes the
grave responsibility resting upon him
and will do his duty, regardless of its
pleasing or displeasing Senator Brous-
sard or any other politician. We are
all busy men, and we are giving up
valuable time to serve on these boards
without pay or hope of reward, further
than the satisfaction of doing our duty
to the state. Respectfully,
w. ID. HAAS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-10-06
Colfax, La. Oct. 2, 1917.

The police jury met pursuant
to adjournmentat 9o'clock a. m.
with the following members pre-
sent: w. A. Brownlee, president;
J. M. Jones, o. C. Watson, C..
w. Calhoun, G. C. Purvis.
The minutes of the previous
day were read and approved.
A delegation from the Parish
Council of Defense appeared be-
fore the body asking for the ap-
preparation of 5000 in conjunction
with a like appropriation from
the school board, to pay one
third of the salary of a Parish
Demonstrators of Home Econom-
les, the other two-thirds being
paid by the. Federal government.
On motion the same was grant
ed and appropriation was allow
ed. to be paid quarterly.
The same delegation asked for
a small appropriation to assist in
making the registration, of the
women of Grant parish October
II; as required by the National
Council of Defense and by the
proclamation of the governor of
the state.
On motion same was granted
and 500, or as much thereof as
is necessary, was allowed.
A delegation appeared before
the body asking some action in
reference to locating a public
road from the Big Pine commits
sary to the Donas Lemoine hill.
as petitioned at the last meeting
of this body.
On motion the president was
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-10-06
Hogs inoculated. ....~... ............- 223
Legume incubation for acres

Legume incubation for acres D
Agents meeting in Baton Rouge at
tended August 1918. Eight club MEM
bers escorted to short course at Univer-
sity. Visited by Miss Clyde Mobley,
canning club agent; c. E. Woolman,
district agent; T. H. Holloway, potato
expert; F. N. Spencer. swine special
list; r. H. Benton, beef cattle special
ist. Special attention given to out
break of forage poisoning in cattle in
eastern part of parish, and oat sowing
now being emphasized.
R. L. SLOAN. Parish Agent.
Petitions from wards two and
three asking the police jury to
build no dipping watts in those
wards, thus forcing them to dip
their cattle. The petitions were
discussed pro and con and on
motion of Mr.. Watson, seconded
by Mr.. Purvis, the petitions were
tabled, because the law makes it
mandatory on the police jury to
build these watts.
On motion the police jury ad-
journed to meet Tuesday, Octo-
Der 2, at 8 a. m.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-10-06
Sour Stomach.

Eat slowly, masticate your food thor
oughly, abstain from meat for few
days and in most cases the sour stomach
will disappear. If it does not, take
one of Chamberlain Tablets immedi-
etely after supper. Red meats are
most likely to cause sour stomach and
you may find it best to cut them out
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-10-06
journal and Gpl Literature agriculture ETC.
coLFAx Ia SATURDAY, OCTOBER g. 1917

authorized to appoint five free
holders to investigate the pract|
cability of said road. The pres
dent appointed j. W. Duncan, \
&C. Mcknight, D. F. Williamson
E. B. Gray and C. H. Teal.
Mr.. Purvis offered a resolutid
to build a bridge about thirt
feet in length across a dee
brancn near John F. Fletcher
place on the Hargis and Win
parish line road. same being
rural mail route. On motion MI
Purvis was authorized to invest
gate the proposed bridge, and 4
same is necessary to cause san
bridge to be built.
On motion Mr.. Jones was al
thorized to build a bridge on til
Three-Knotch road across Suga
branch near Pollock, provide
the town of Pollock will agree g
pay one-half the expense.
On motion of Mr.. Watson it va
resolved to authorize each mem
Der to appoint two other citizen
of his ward to act with himseI
as a committee to locate place
in his ward for the dipping val
required by law to be built, an
to negotiate with owners of pr3
vate or other watts already bull
for the use of same by the PAL
ish, said committee to repbl
through the ward member to tn
next meeting of this body. SEQ
onded by Mr.. Purvis and adopted
In the absence of DR.. Buffind
ton, member from ward five, ND
w. l.. Brewster is authorized AM
requested to act for his ward i
the matter of the foregoing resd
luton.
On motion the president va
authorized to sign a note to I'd
Bank OF Colfax for the sum q
SIS, 600 to meet current expenses
The question of appointing su
pervisors for the different, roa'
districts was taken up and ap
pointments made as follows:
District No. Frank Hamil
ton, w. 0. Johnson, j. M. Jones
District No. William Ram
DO, E. A. Wall, o. c. Watson.
District No. IL. Dow Ward
low, ]. w. Lang, B. d. Fletcher
District MOST. ]. Harrison
G. H. Mcknight, John Randolph
H. l.. Brian, w. A. Brownlee.
On motion the police jury ad
journed to meet on Monday, No
vember 5, 1917.
w. A. BRowNLEE.
H. L. BRIAN, President.
Clerk.
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Official Proceedings of the Police Jury
of Grant Parish.
Colfax, La, Oct. /, 1917.

ColfaX, La, Oct. /, 1917.
Police jury met in regular quar-
terly session with j. M. Jones,
0. c. Watson, c. w. Calhoun and
G. G. Purvis, present, and w. A.
Brownlee, j. ]. Dewitt and DR..
Burlington, absent. There being
a quorum, and the president be-
ing absent, Mr.. O. c. Watson
moved that G. c. Purvis act as
president pro TEN. Seconded by
j. M. Jones and motion put by
clerk, same was carried and Mr..
Purvis took the chair and called
for reading of minutes of last
session, and same were read and
adopted.
Citizens of ward two address,
ed the police jury in reference to
the location of Bentley-Bagdad
road, referred to in the minutes
of last session. A petition was
then read from the citizens of
the vicinity of that road asking
for the adoption of the report of
the committee of freeholders To-
eating said road, said report be-
ing signed by FIVE of the six COM
mittee.
On motion of Mr.. Jones, Sec
onded by Mr.. Watson, the fol-
lowing ordinance was adopted:
Be it ordained by the police
jury of Grant parish in regular
session convened, That the re-
port of five of the committee of
reviewers appointed April 3. 1917,
to review and mark out road
from Bentley to Bagdad, which
was filed with the clerk of the
police jury July 2, 1917, be re-
ceived and the committee dis
charged.
Be it further ordained, That
the road as surseyed and marked
out by the said committee of re-
viewers be and the same is here
by declared to be a public road.
Parish Demonstration Agent
R. L. Sloan made report of his
work for four months, June to
October l. Same was read and
on motion of Mr.. Watson was
adopted and ordered spread on
the minutes:
REPORT PARISH DEMONSTRATION WORK
JUNE TO OCTOBER l.
Miles travelled by auto ............ $500
Miles travelled by rail................. $50
Visits to demonstrators. 80
Visits to club members ..... So
Visits to other farmers. ............~ "a
Consultations ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 65
Meetings attended. ....................- 10
Attendance ....................... bZ5
Letters written. ........................ 175
Newspaper articles. ..................- IA
Bulletins and circulars mailed. 270
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-10-06

Do you know Sanol Chill Toni C
knocks the Chills and all Malaria Few
ers. Get it at the Drug Store.
The Laclede blade., 1917-06-29
Bridgman Injured

e. W. Roach, while at work
putting in the new bridge on
Muddy creek west of town, was
quite badly injured Tuesday fore
noon when the pile driver derrick
at the top of which he was working
toppIed over carrying him to the
ground, distance OF "a feet. He
a bad cut over one eye,
his face and one arm badly bruised
but no bones broken. He was
brought to DR.. Caldwell's office
and given treatment after which he
was taken to his home at Linneus.
The Laclede blade., 1917-06-29
Army EnIistments

Floyd Pearman, in charge of the
recruiting station at Brookfield,
informs THE BLADE that the war
department desires that the full
war quota for the regular army be
obtained by June 30. The quota
of this district is 183;up to yester-
day there had been obtained 81,
leaving the number still due 129.
Registration is no bar to vuluntar,
enlistment. Credit will be given
each county for every man who
voluntary enlists therefrom. This
means that if there are no more
enlistments by Saturday night 129
will be drafted from this district.
The Laclede blade., 1917-06-29
Reached Vacation Period

Chapter R, P. E. D. held tht
closing meeting of the year with
Mrs. Edith Benson Wednesday
afternoon, Mrs. Flossie Hamil-
ton and Miss Edith Hamilton gave
an elaborate report Of the state
convention held at Columbia to
which they were delegates. The
chapter was glad to have with them
at this meeting Mrs. Lippitt of
Meadville, one of their non.resi-
dent members. The year book
committee reported they had COM
pleted their work and copies of the
seventeenth year book were distri-
buted to the members. The pro-
gram is varied and covers num-
ber of important and interesting
subjects and provides for a number
of social entertainments. The
hostess served dainty refreshments,
being assisted by her daughter
Kathryn and Master Cornelius
Benson. The next meeting will be
the 'reassembling" on the second
in Sentemher-
The Laclede blade., 1917-06-29
Bank Statements

On call from the state banking
department the Lomax 4 Standby
Bank and the Benson Banking
Company publish financial state
ments in this issue. They each
make a good showing, a substan-
tial increase over the March state
ment. Laclede's banking houses
are certainly sound institutions
and creditable to the town and com
mnnity.
The Laclede blade., 1917-06-29
Books and Grade Cards Ready

The school rooms and contents
have been thoroughly fumigated
and the pupils may get their books
and grade cards by calling at tie
school building Saturday, June 80,
between 10 a. m. and 4 p. m. All
who have books there are requested
to call and get them next Saturday.
L. F. MOORE, Sec.
The Laclede blade., 1917-06-29
TOWN and COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters OfInterest

A three room house and 80 foot
lot for sale. Apply to Mrs. Eliza
beth Edwards.
A used Ford touring car in first
class running order, for sale by j.
W. Anderson, Laclede.
Everybody should come out Sat
urday night and patronize the Red
Cross ice cream social.
Mrs. Chas. Mahurin of Brook
field spent a part of this week with
VIM. Mahurin and family south of
town.
The Christian Sunday school
held a picnic with a fine basket
dinner at Frazier's grove northeast
of town last Monday.
The Laclede Shipping Associa-
tion is shipping stock each Tuesday.
Those having stock please notify
w. S. Savage, manager.
The oats crop is the most
promising at the present time in
this locality it has been for years.
The acreage is also larger than
usual.
In place of the regular service
there will be a sacred concert at
the Methodist church next Sunday
evening. An interesting program
is being prepared.
Lightning played havoc with
telephone and electric light fuses
Wednesday evening, burning ont
many phones and putting several
houses in the dark.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Strain of
Brookfeld accompanied by Mrs.
Strains parents who are over from
Illinois making them a visit, were
in Laclede Monday.
Manager Johnston is formulating
plans to again enlarge the Hender-
son & Sons produce plant at this
place by the erection of a cold
storage room 15x40 feet.
The Geo. M. West farm for sale;
240 acres well improved; good
buildings; 81 miles northeast of
Laclede; 4 miles northwest of
Brookfeld. a bargain. See o. F.
Libby, Laclede.
A. C. Moore, who has been con-
fined to his bed since suffering a
paralytic stroke several months
ago, was taken to the Baptist
church last Sunday where the rite
Of baptism was administered by
Rev. Stratton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Kraft and
two daughters, Misses Viola and
motored down from Kans-
as City Wednesday for a visit with
relatives pnests of Mr.. and Mrs.
The Laclede blade., 1917-06-29

VIM. Kraft. Miss Hattie Bower
of Bethel is also a guest at the
Kraft home:
A boy baby was born to Mr..
and Mrs. L. E. Libby at their
home north Of town last Sunday.
For sale-haying tools, hay
loader, lister, moving machine,
disc cultivator. Also pastures for
horses. Anna Ransom.
Rev. and Mrs. Whitehouse and
children mOtored over from Mendon
and spent the weekend with Mrs:
Whitehouse's parents, Judge and
Mrs. 0. F. Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zachariah Taylor
and daughter Beulah motored up
from Salisbury last Sunday and
spent the day with Mrs. TayIor's
sister, Mrs. Fl. M, Standby.
If possible, canning demonstra-
tion will be arranged for a few
Saturdays at the Rest Room to give
information to those who have not
already learned. Demonstrations
at 2:30 p. m.
Mrs. Mary Freeman of Brook
field visited over Sunday with
Judge and Mrs. o. F. Libby. Mrs.
Freeman is the widow of the late
G. W.. Freeman, an old time citi-
zen and former mayor of Laclede.
A. M. Walker, 0. A. Potter, |
Thornie Lamme, M. F. Clay, j.
Paul Jones, Mayor Allen and Karl |
Ross attended a big Hereford cattle |
sale at Harris, Sullivan county, |
asst Tuesday. One male brought
The record price of $27. 500 90 and
/ cow sold for S., ,OOO.OO. Bidding
vas lively, the first 40 head being
IOld in that many minutes.
Burlington passenger train No.
struck an automobile at
near Lentner Tuesday
morning killing one of the occu-
'ants, Mrs. Mary Mullin. The
ar was owned and being driven by
T. A. Costello. The woman was
lis aunt and he was taking her
rom Middletown, Ohio, to visit
It his home at MaryvilIe. Costello
vas uninjured. The train was in
harge of Conductor Joseph Nc
)onnell.
The rain of Tuesday night was
ust what was needed and very
to all growing crops.
'or a week before the weather had
cen ideal for working corn and
be farmers had put in their best
cks. The ground had been thor
ughly worked and the fields were
rec Of weeds and the rain came at
lst the right time. With season
ble weather from now ON there Z
hould be an immense crop this !
ear. Oats are also doing we'll and
rOmise a big yield. They need
ut little rain from now until
arvest time.
The Laclede blade., 1917-06-29

state OF missouri. county OF ldnns s.
We, II. c. LOmaX as president. and II. ".
do sOlemnly swear that the above statement
Is true TO the best Of our knowledge and belief.
II. Q. LONAX. President.
n W. LJONAX. Cashier.
Subscribed and sWOrn 70 before me. this 46th
day Of June. A. D. nineteen hundred and
wif1ess my hard and notarial seal on the
date iasf Aforesaid. Commissioned and quail
I'D f0r term eEpiring Oct E3rd f9i95
fsEABl .. =. LIBBY. NotarY Pnblie.
CorrectZAffest n ~ LOMAX.
WALIEH ltItOWEE.EzE
Director.