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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

With other record-breaking crops
IN this section of the state surround
ing Cotter is the mast crop,
which is as heavy as was ever
known. All the oaks are bending
with green acorns that will begin to
ripen in a few weeks. Chinquapin,
walnut and hickory trees all are load
ed. Thousands of hogs will be fat
tened in the woods this fall but even
then large part of the mast will go
TO waste because there will not be
enough hogs to eat It up.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

A. S. May, Crowley Ridge orchard
ist and farmer, residing north OF
Forrest City. shipped 40 bushels OF
apples to j. w. Wright & Co., Mem
phis commission merchants.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

Taking advantage of the dry wealth
er In Kansas, which has damaged the
pastures in that state. Cliff Living
ston, of Mountain Home, we'll known
Baxter county stock man. shipped in
three cars of cattle from that place
and Is running them on the range He
expects TO fatten them on the range
before winter and take them to Kan
sas City and sell them at a profit.
The range here was never more lux
uriant.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

Members OF the Bald Knob Fruit
Growers Association are discussing
the question of planting wheat. Six
ty-nine acres have been pledged and
]. |. Fleming, member of the asso-
citation, will buy a threshing machine
If large enough acreage is planted.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

The Franklin County Teachers In.
stitute for the Ozark district will be
held at Ozark, commencing September
10, and will continue five days. Coun-
ty Examiner w. l. Agee WIN con-
duct 1t.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

President J. NJ Williams of Gallo
way College at Searey has recently
purchased new equipment for the
laundry.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

More than so farmers. representing
every section of Lafayette county.
met at the call of County Agent
John Winham to place orders for seed
for planting this fall. The following
order was made. Sixty hundred and
seventy-five bushels of wheat, 500
bushels of oats and so bushels of rye
seed
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

John Pullen of Van Wrinkle ferry,
on White river. recently sold two
loads of last years corn for 1929
cash.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06
Wilson Has Good. Reason.

1t was realized, hSwever, that
President Wilson must have had some
s. quickly. Speculation ascribes the
motive to a desire to impress favora-
bly, the Russian convention at Mos
COW while that body still is in plas-
SIC and receptive state. 1t was also
suggested that the president might
have wished to anticipate obstructive
action by the pacifist elements in the
United States
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

The Pope County exemption board
at Russellville is finishing up exami-
nation of exemption claims of its sec
ond call, and it is evident that third
call for perhaps 100 men will have to
be issued to complete the eounty's
quota of 81 men for the first draft.
From the first call for 1913 men SO
were certified for service From the
second call for 1875 men % passed the
physical examination and claimed no
exemptions.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

Citizens of Yellville subscribed s25
for the purchase Of an American flag
to be hoisted above the dome of the
courthouse there. The flag was bought
but no one was found who wanted the
job OF clambering over the dome and
climbing the slender fagpo1e. Final
ly George Parks. Earl Baker and Wes-
ley Cherry of the Yellville Motor
Truck Company performed the job.
Baker and Cherry climbed with Parks
over the dome, and Parks went up the
f1agpole and ran rope through the
slender pulley at its top.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

Thomas A. and Joe Johnston, DR..
L. E Love. Batson Bros. and Bruce
Veazey have just received from Texas
three carloads of blooded cattle, most
ly Herefords. The Johnstons bought
four registered Holstein Fresian
cows. The aggregate shipment re-
ceived is about It's head.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06
Await Europe's Views.

No rejoinder from the Vatican is
expected here in. the immediate fu-
ture. Comment from the press of
Europe, including Germany and Aus
tria, is awaited with interest Bitter
attacks upon the American note by
the German press. and possibly con-
demnatory speeches by German Off
Gals. are expected when the presi-
dents reply is allowed to leak through
the censors to the German public.
For the present no further attempts
at peace negotiations on the old ba-
sis involving continuance in power
of the present autocratic German re-
gime is anticipated.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

About 100 boosters left on special
train this week over the Jonesboro.
Lake City and Eastern railroad, on
the social trip inaugurated by the
Chamber of Commerce. Luther Eli
son, secretary, was in charge Of the
train Receptions will be rendered
the party all along the route.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

Harvey Newman. of Mountain
Home. who has been operating the
big traction engine and grader in Ma
rion county for the last month, rs-
ports that the road between Yellville
and Rush has been graded and put in
shape.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

The chairman of the White County
Equal Suffrage League at Searcy is
advising the White county women
who paid their poll tax. of whom
there are over 500. to assess their
property in order to avoid paying the
statutory penalty for failure to as
sess.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

Tax Assessor George Wyatt at
Batesville, of this county. has just
completed assessing the taxes for
independence county for the year
1917. The total valuation of all the
real property in independence coun-
ty for the year 1916 was s2,785.517,
~ being $1,000 200 OF this amount
s63,os2 of real and sS27,251 of person
al property was in the city of Bates.
Vile
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

Some calling cards of privates in
Company H. Second Arkansas Infan-
try, now modified here, bear in addi-
tion to the name of the man and his
company, the following words: Home
Station, Bentonville, Ark; Motto: "To
Helmit Der kizer"; Song: "One
Grasshopper Hoped"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

w. c. HILL mine operator and may
or OF Rush. has received a cablegram
announcing the death of his son, who
went with the Canadian troops as
volunteer year ago. Young Hill was
killed August Is while in action near
Ypres. He was machine gun opera
tor,
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

AS result of an investigation
made al Berryville by y. w Moore
Of Van Buren, and w. S. Cochran of
Fort Smith. State game wardens, rs
warrants have been issued for local
citizens, charging them with violating
the fishing laws
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

The coal production in Arkansas
and Oklahoma was short 1920 tons.
during July, according to statistics OF
S. A. Bramlette. of Fort Smith, COM
missioner for the Southwestern Coal
Operators Association.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

The people of Malvern and Hot
Spring county are complying with the
compulsory vaccination law A large
per cent of the school children of NAL
vernE NE already been vaccinated.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

At meeting Of the Home Guards
at Jonesboro it was decided to arrange
a reception and farewell for the boys
in the draft. A committee consisting of
Mayor Gordon Frierson Hal H. Peel
and H. L. Williams was named by
Commander Culberhouse
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

Moving pictures OF the Arkadelphia
Milling Company's plant at Arkadel-
phia have just been made. Both in
terror and exterior views will be
shown. as well as the processes in
volved in producing certain brands
OF high grade -four. The picture will
be used in the wheat growing cam
paign which will be carried on
throughout Arkansas
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

The motor truck company organized
at Texarkana will take with them to
the European battlefields a military
style Victrola together with large
number of records. The Victoria is
loaned to the company out of compli-
ment to Lieut.. Parker. who has for
employee Of the Beasley Music CON-
pany.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-06

The committee on the Crittenden
exhibit for the Tri-State Fair has set
apart the Earle Supply Company's
show window as the place to show
the exhibits as they come They have
asked that all stuff for exhibition be
sent in on or before September Z.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-08-31
SPILLVILLE.

Chas. Humpal, accompanied by Prof.
Kruchek went to Dubuque Wednes.-
day on business trip, and returned
home Thursday.
Drs. Hennessy, of Calmar, and
Bevins, of Fit. Atkinson, were profess
sicnal callers in town the past week.
J. E. Benda is painting at Frank
Hruska's.
Marie Suchan has been on the sick
list recently.
Ben Herold was business caller at
Protivin Saturday.
frankie Tuchek had his tonsils re-
moved last Thursday at Mercy hospital
at Cresco. His sister, Caroline &C.
companied him there.
Emma Lusk returned home from
Charles City Monday after an extend
ed stay with relatives there.
Emma Mikesh spent Friday at the
A. A. Mikesh home east of town.
Mrs. Mary Moravetz was visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Humpal,
Monday.
Chas. Andera was a Calmar caller
Saturday.
Mrs. Ed Kubesh was visiting her
mother. Mrs. John Janovsky, last
Monday and Tuesday.
Emma Herold end Louise Soukup un-
derwent operations for appendicitis
Saturday at st. Joseph's Mercy hospi-
tai at Cresco. They are reported to be
doing nicely at this writing,
Irene Benda had her tonsils removed
last Tuesday.
Wayne Baker, of Cresco, called at
the Ben Herold home Saturday.
John Huber, wife and family were
visiting relatives at Cresco Sunday.
Mr.. Latimer, of Calmar, applied to
the county supervisors for permission
to run the transmission line for elec-
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-08-31
Two Noted State Experts on the Win.
neshiek County S. S. Conven-
ton Program.


The Winneshiek County S. S. Con-
vention program promises to be a; very
fine one with Mrs w. d. Stem,
State Teacher Training Superintendent
and Expert Elementary S. S. Worker
who will give addresses and conduct
conferences and Walter Hutton, State
Field Secretary and Expert on all lines
of Sunday School work, who will give
addresses, conduct conferences, and
give Bible Class demonstration.
Mrs. Stem comes to our county for
the first time, and Mr.. Hutton is al
ways wanted again wherever he has
once gone. You will like them both,
and then there are others" on the
program too.
Plan to have your school we'll repre-
sented. Plan to be there even If you
belong to no Sunday School. Come for
the opening at l:3O Monday, Sept. 3rd.
in DEBORAH Congregational Church and
remain till the closing benediction
Tuesday night, Sept. 4th.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-08-31

Mrs. Harry Wiedeman and sister,
Sara Hornberger, from Indiana, visit
ed at the Goth home Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Brinkman and daughter
Ethel, spent Monday with the kirsch-
man family.
Mrs. Amel Koch and daughter Net
tie spent Monday afternoon with Mrs.
Carl Haakenson.
Little Margaret Krall returned to
her home at Elma Saturday evening
after spending several weeks with her
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Vo'
pava, Sr.
Roy Koch sisters Leona and Lizzie,
assisted Robert Vopava Monday and
Tuesday at stacking.
Bessie Haakenson came up from De-
corah Wednesday to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Haakenson for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Kratz and son
Wesley and Elizabeth O'Brien autoed
to DEBORAH Wednesday to attend the
funeral of Chas. Falck.
Little Ollie Falck and sister Opal
spent Wednesday with their aunt, Mrs.
Carl Haakenson.
Emel Koch and brother Albert left
Monday noon for Cavour, S. D.
Fred Falck and family, and brother,
Will Falck and family autoed to Elma
Sunday to visit relatives and friends.
Harry Wiedeman autoed to Cresco
Tuesday.
Louis Wagner called at the Amel
Koch home Sunday.
Roy Koch and sisters, accompanied
by MIR. and Mrs. Fred Koch and baby,
and Verna Sanderson, autoed to the
home of Robert Vopava Sunday even
ing. There Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Haak-
enson and Arvie johnson joined them
and they all took in the movies at Pro-
twin.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-08-31
Your Weivinx Wanted!

Please do not forget that need your
work now more than ever. Though I
am crippled so cannot get around to
get it, can do the weaving if you will
bring or send it to me. Will allow you
Sc per lb. for ingram carpet or Chenille
curtains, on rugs or weaving, if you do
not want them made up for your own
use. Will also make reasonable
allowance on clean, cast-off garments
suitable for carpet rags. Rugs and
porch pillows for sale always.
J. E. CLEVELAND,
It. r. F. D. No. l, Bonair, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-08-31
Why We Are at War:
By the Rev. Lyman Abbott, D. D

~ Il a
The significant speech meeting in New
York shouted
of the hall by an unknown
ITO hell with America"
This fitting slogan German armies abroad their
allies been their
half, but never before tersely expressed.
America has believed arbitration
When England Italy, Russia
settle their disputes with Serbia arbitration
many To hell with arbitraton.
America believes that treaties sacred
sacred observed Germany had solemn
neutrality Belgium When
the civilized world To hell with
President Lincoln the civil adopt
certain rules of warfare
the civilized world They included
Zeppelin England villages
defenseess children
song Of hate To hell with noncom.atants
America believes freedom
of 1872 defend it against the
Germany has sunk unarmed
buryng hundreds of unoeg
By deeds speak than
waters, To hell with the freedom of
America founded the principle governments are
the naienabe right m liberty and the
of happiness Wherever gone thew
carried with them lands
and unparalleled misery Germany
southern neighbors with
calamity land policy
the meeting sentence
hell with America"
deeds Germany written blood which time
exngush but history has
acuated her: To bell with that principle Of liberty and that spirit
brotherhood which the
n constitution and are emblazoned in history
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-08-31

trio lights and power from Calmar
over the county roads to Spillvile, Fl,
Atkinson and Festina. His request
was granted.
Ivsr Anderson returned home We'd
nesday from an extended trip to differ
ent parts of N. Dakota.
John Soukup, wife and family and
Mrs: Jos. Herold and family made
brief visits at the Mercy hospital at
Cresco Saturday and Sunday. Mayme
Herold and Mrs. James Triska are
staying with their sisters there.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-08-31
Furniture For Sale a.!

TuI0UQfe F0E S4Ie !.
have for sale the following furni}
ture: -
Brass bed and springs.
Iron 80 " "
Sanitary couch and mattress.
Leather rocker.
Library table.
China closet.
Kitchen table.
Ice box.
= This furniture may be seen at the 81
1913 HUBER FURNITURE FACTORY.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-08-31

To the Patrons Of the Cresco Ice CO.
You will please refrain from paying
accounts on coupon books to the men
on the ice wagons. Wait the call of
the bookkeeper. If there is anything
unsatisfactory in the service:please no.
tify the company and the company will
look up the trouble.
5O-4t SALISBURY & HOWARD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11
Michigan Lands.

FOR sALE-cLoVER-LAN FARMS.
Grains thrive. Drouth. hail unknown.
Root crops, dairylng. grazing. ideal Fine
roads. market; lt3 growing days. Aver.
George Roweii. jr.. 20 Bacon Blk. Mar
Quette. Mich
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11
South America.

FREE LAND
Free transportation. South American op-
portunities. Send 2sc for booklet. Box
327. Portland. Ore.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11
Miscellaneous.
LAND SEEKERS

Splendid opportunity for farm renters
and wage earners to get farm homes.
Small or large tracts suitable for general
farming. stock, dairying. poultry. vege-
tables, fruit. Located in Michigan's best
counties. Near towns, schools, good mar
kets. Prices SIS to $25 an acre, IS to
500 dow, balance small monthly or
yearly payments. Write for literature
and full information free. l want to tell
you all about this country. owner, George
W. Swigart, D. l245 First National Bank
Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11

FOR SALE-Hog and cattle ranch, 400
acres In Wayne Co.. 200 acres in river
bottom. Good spring, improvements. Price
$3.50 per acre. Terms. NJ. g. Whitworth,
Waynesboro, Miss, Route A.
GOVERNMENT wealth and quick profits by
joining me in filing on government oil
land, divide expenses, no time required. no
trouble to you. Real opportunity. Write
for details. Box $50. Kansas City. Mo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11
Wisconsin Lands.

GET farm nome In rich corn and clover
belt OF northwestern Wisconsin along new
500 line, 50 miles St Paul-Minnea polls.
Landseekers all say: Il saw nothing bet
ter" You'll like this wonderfully prosper
Gus stock and dairy region too Rich
sotls. hardwood timber. plenty rainfall.
healthful climate, beautiful lakes, fine
schooln. Creameries everywhere. SIS per
acre and UP. Map and list free. Baker.
N. III. St croix Falls, Wis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11

SMALL MO. rarm-Slv cash and % month
~; no interest or taxes; mighty productive
land; close 10 . big markets. Write for
photographs and full tnfnrinstion. Munger.
A.ll9 N Y. lite NidR KANSAS City. Mo
GREAT bargains, IS down; IS monthly. buys
40 acres good fruit and poultry land near
town, southern Missouri. Price only 5000.
Address Box sos. Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11
REAL ESTATE-To Exchange

I4O. ACRE stock and farm land in the south
part OF Cheyry county, IL miles from
Thedford, county seat OF Thomas county,
which adjoins Cherry county on the
south: same distance from Seneca, on
the main line of Il. a. ". Ry. Home
steader, who Is printer and not n
farmer. farmed 1t up to 1916. He is now
working at his trade in town close by
He wants a job printing plant to move
or 800. as first payment, or a house and
lot that he can borrow the 800. Write
me for all facts.
- RldR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11
FARM AND RANCH LANDS


SNAIL, FERTILE MISSOURI FARM.
TOTAL INVESTMENT ONLY s26.
PAYABLE $3.50 Monthly, without Interest
Highly productive land. capable In In
stances OF producing 800 to $500 per
acre In fruits, vegetables, etc. Within
three miles OF good town and railroad;
close TO three big markets. vi seeping
out In dozen places throughout our
tract; lead found pure ,nough TO run into
bullets; other valuable minerals In evil
dence Well known and successful Kan
sas City geoIogist predicts oil Will be
found In paying quantities In our district.
For every one thousand acres sod Ten
Thousand Dollars will be deposited In
Kansas Citys largest National Bank,
every cent to be used In drilling deep
test well for oil. gas and minerals. The
well and everything discovered will be
owned exclusively by the small farm pur-
chasers We will be repaid by increase
In value Of our remaining lands. One OF
these small farms means a home and
competence for you. Discovery OF an oil
pool may mean a fortune Our land has
been Inspected and accepted by several
states, under their blue Sky Laws"
Send today for photographs. full informa-
ton and letters from SO well pleased pur-
chasers, who have made a careful per-
sonal inspection, and our bank references.
willis r. Munger, II 1879. N. Y. Life Bldg,
Kansas City, Mo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11

LOOk! LOOk!. LOUk!l!
TEXAS farms that are good producers; good
soil and fine water, where you produce
what the nothern farmer falls. place
for the farmer with moderate means. This
land Is located In southern Texas In the
beautiful county of Matagorda.
Farms any size or very reasona Bile
terms. For further Information write
40 Rose Bldg. LUND. Tyler 7b3. Omaha. Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11

WANTED-To tradesfor Omaha property, II
acres OF land 7 miles iast of Spokane
state Of Wash, Groom cottage. biz
barns. chicken house, new. solid we'll and
windmill, with never failing water: good
team, 2 wagons, plows, harrows. feed
cutter, cultivator, all tools; well suited
for dairy or poultry farm; no stumps or
rocks; all In cultivation: unencumbered.
II can be rented out every year. Worth
sc. 900 Address T. Schmidt. ITO N. 18Th 81.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11
Utah Lands.
eREE HOMESTEApS,

FREE HoMESTEADS
800 acres. Locate now. Snow going fast.
Homeseekers' excursions first and third
Tuesday. Low rates. Free circular. Home
steaders Guido, Salt Lake City, Dtah.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11

WANT a home In Omaha accepta bic 70 the
owner Of this clear. improved l20-acre
farm In Lawrence county. Indiana. Close
to the cities Of BEDFORD and Thedville;
will assume from 1000 to $4,000. New
conner to Omaha, in the Wholesale drug
business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11

ACREAGE PROPERTY.

ACREAGE PROPERTY.
SOUTH OMAHA INVESTMENT co.
offers the Following
ACREAGE PROPERTY.
2M acres on car line Just outside city lin
Its. 3-room house. good cistern. 10 fruit
trees and fine well that cost $3.50. Price
$4,000; part cash.
8 acres ut end of city car line. 7-room mod
ern house with full cement basement and
tornado cellar. Green house, 2ox150 Good
barn for head Of stock. Chicken houses
and sheds. Price $1,000; easy terms.
- acres. Just over line In sarpy county,
away from the high taxes Rich, level
land, first broken In 1915. Raised
crops Of alfalfa, $4,000. Terms can be
arranged.
s acres, one block from car line near A3d
and Q sts.. S-room house; barn for 4
head Of stock: chicken houses. Good well
and enough fruit for family use. Price
.t.60o Terms to suit purchaser.
10 acres on Benson car line. Price and terms
TO be agreed upon and made satisfactory.
SOUTH OMAHA INVESTMENT CO..
1885 South s4th 81. Phone South 1871.
ACRES. high ground. all In fruit. near
Elmwood: house and other buildings;
can be bought right
$. ARIoN LEWIS. SOLE AGENT.
4os BEE BLDG.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-11

FOR SALE OR TRADE-A 32o-acre piece
OF land, good smooth land. will take In
stock OF hardware up to $4,000 or
$1,000. Also 640-acre ranch TO trade for
a general merchandise stock. or what have
you? This ranch - well improved; priced
right. want to trade for something soon:
get busy, Box Y-Ss9, Bee.