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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Phillips visit
ed his son, George Phillips and WIFE
Monday.
We have just received news of the
death Of Henry Krupp, who died
Tuesday morning from the effects OF
the grip
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wilson and
daughter, Helen, were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Warner of
Bedding Sunday.
Mrs. p. A. Nadeau and two young
est sons, Morgan and Homer, Of
Blanchard visited with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. HI. Morgan, from
Saturday until Thursday of last
week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
Report of the condition of
THE PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK

Bedng Michigan
he commissioner of the banking
RESOURCES.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
SMYRNA

An engine and caboose turned
over on the main track of the Pere
Marquette railroad just north of
Moseley last Friday at 4:30 p. m. 1t
took about seven hours to clear the
track. There were no 6:46 or 8:53 p.
m. trains. No one was hurt although
the fireman was thrown under the
engine and into ditch which prob
ably saved his life.
Last Saturday evening the Sir
Knights of the Maccabees installed
their officers and thought they would
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
DIRECTORS:

Frank r. Chase.
II. l. Page
Fred Underwood.
Brinton f. Hall. Charles Eddy.
Geo. w. Moulton.
John Hessler.
w. L. Cusser.
Frank L. Moon.
Geo. Hoppough.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13


ADDRESS OF A. l.. GASTON TO
THE VOTERS OF THE FIFTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
My Fellow Citizens:
AS a candidate for Congress in the
primary election on February 1eth
next wish to briefly present for
your favorable consideration my
views on few important Federal
and National questions.
With me the Democratic party is
first. and I stand on the party plat
form. The close vote for Speaker in
the next Congress fastened the cleo
tion in our District, and the party's
welfare is paramount.
The welfare of the District is also
first with me, and l shall always la
Dor for the highest good of the en-
tire District, and seek to upbuild and
promote the material progress of
every part Of the District. To this
end / shall strive to procure ample
appropriations for postoffices and
other Federal buildings where the
law so provides; shall get a full
share of the seventy-fve million dol
lar fund provided by Act of Con-
gress for rural post roads for the
Districts and see that the r. F.. ID.
Carriers are amply paid and pro-
tected; shall see that the benefits OF
the Federal Farm Loan Act are en-
l. 90
and shall personally assist in organ
iZing local national farm associations
where applied for; shall help invoke
the Federal Reserve Banking Sys-
TEN for the aid of the District where,
ever possible; shall encourage the
farming interest BY procuring govern
ment soil surveys and expert super
vision of the farming interest; also
am in favor of the rigid enforcement
of the National laws against cotton
speculation and price manipulation;
and believe that labor and capitol
employee and employer, are entitled
to the equal protection of the law.
Lastly, 1 am for America first,
last and always, and in this hour OF
stress and strain, believe the destiny
of this nation is safe in the hands OF
President Woodrow Wilson, and can
only say that personally ! stand
where 1 did in 1898, when l was just
out Of college and went as First
Lieutenant of my company in the
Spanish h-American War, ready to
obey my country's call.
therefore confidently appeal to
the District for election as our next
Congressman.
Very respectfully,
A. L. GASTON. \
Chester. S. c., February Z, 1917.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
# LEGAL NOTICES @
TAX NOTICE.

The Tax Books will open October
18th, 1916, and close March 18th,
1917. A penalty OF one per cent will
be added during the month OF Jan
uary, two per cent in February, and
seven per cent in March. The levy
Constitutional School Tax 3 mills.
Ordinary County l-2 mills, Inter
est on Bonds for Past Indetedness i
mill, Interest on c. & C. Railroad
Bonds l IA mills. Road and Bridge
o mills, Interest on Borrowed Money
1-2 mill, Interest on c., c. & c..
Railroad Bonds in Pleasant Hill
Township ga mills, Gills Creek
Township 1 1-2 mills, Cane Creek
Township ! ga mills.
In School Districts Nos. and IS
special tax of two (2) mills ia
charged; in Districts Nos. %, 2g and
45 three CD mills; in Districts Nos.
and SO five (5) mills; in Distric,
No. six co mills; in District No
IA six and one-half &C 1-2) mills; in
Districts Nos. 10, IL. IL, IT, Is, 10.
"a, 25, 81, 80, 33, "a, 80, AZ, 43,
46 and 40 eight (S) mills; in District
No. 3S ten GO) mills; in District
No. 40 eleven (11) mills and In Dis.
tricts Nos. 3. 4, 8. 8, 15, 20, 81, 23,
26, 27, 80, AZ and 4S four (4,|
mills.
All residents between the ages OF
21 and 55 years are liable for
capitation tax of three dollars
$4,000 for Road Purposes. and all
citizens between the ages OF 21 and
60 years are liable to Poll Tax OF
one dollar ($1.00) except those ex.
empt by law.
T. L. HILTON,
County Treasurer.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
SEEKS LARGE SUMS
FOR STATES FLOATI

Mrs. Hampton Urges South Carolin.
ians to Contribute for Inau-
gural Parade.
Washington, Feb. 9.-Mrs. Alfred
Hampton, chairman of the float COM
mittee for South Carolina in the in
augural parade, has sent a letter to
the mayors of all the principal cities
and towns of South Carolina advising
them that the float will cost not less
than $4,000 and asking that those
persons who desire to see the Pal
metto State we'll represented in the
parade OF March 5 send their con-
tributions to her. Mrs. Hampton is
enthusiastic over the prospects of
South Carolina being we'll represent
ed and upon learning today that Gov.
Manning and other prominent citi-
zens would be in Washington Satur-
day, began movement to see them
and go over the matter. Mrs. Hamp-
ton believes that the governor. the
committee which will come with him
on important business, and the mem.
bers of the South Carolina delegation
in congress will give the matter such
approval that South Carolina will
have as creditable float in the pa.
rade as any of the other States.
"The time is short" Mrs. Hampton
said tonight. "and those who wish tc
contribute should do so immediate
ly."
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13

DIXIE COUNCIL. NO. AZ. Jr. o.
U. A. M, w. A. Clifton, Councillor.
Meets every LIST, End and 3rd Sat
urday nights.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE.
T. L. HILTON,
County Treasurer.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will. as Guardian Of the
estate of Mabel H. Stover. on the
9th day of March, 1917, make his
final return as such Guardian and
apply to the Probate Court of Ian.
caster county for letters dismissary
II. X. STOVER,
Guardian estate of Mabel II. Stover
24-3tc.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13

TABERNACLE COUNCIL, No. ~,
Jr. o. U. A. NJ, p. NJ. Plyler, Coun-
cillor. Meets Saturday nights before
2nd and 4th Sundays.
ANTIOCH LODGE, No. 272, F.. &
A. NJ Meets on Wednesday on or
before the full moon of each month.
at $3.50 p. m. b. f. Adams, w. Nj.
RED HILL COUNCIL, Jr. o. U.
A. M. No. 152. Meets on the 1st and
3rd Saturday night of each month
RED HILL w. o. W., No. sol,
meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday
night OF each month. B. F. Adams.
Clerk.
JACKSON LODGE. No. So, A. F.
NJ. julius Blackmon, w. M. Meets
every Thursday night on or before
KEYSTONE CHAPTER, No. 19,
r. A. M, e. M. Croxton, High
Priest. Meets 3rd Tuesday night in
each month.
WITHERSPOON COUNCIL, No.
SO, r. and S. NJ. H. r. Murchison,
Thrice Ilustrious Master. Meets 3rd
Tuesday night in each month.
LANCASTER COUNCIL, No. 3S,
Jr. o. U. A. NJ, II. X. Williamson,
Councillor. Meets every Tuesday
night at $3.50 p. m.
BEACH CAMP, w. o. W., No.
376, Irwin Jackson, Council COM
mander. Meets first and third Friday
night in each month.
LANCASTER COUNCIL, No. 4, D.
OF A., A ]. MciJinch, Councillor.
Meets every Thursday night.
DIXIE CAMP, No. 2S2, w. OF W..
] b. III. Clyburn, Councillor. Meets
every fourth Saturday night.
J DIXIE COUNCIL. NO. AZ, Jr. o.
III. A. M, w. A. Clifton, Councillor.
Meets every 1st, End and 3rd Sat
urday nights.
i TABERNACLE CAMP, No. EOS,
w. of W., B. B. Plyler, c. c. Meets
first Friday night in each month.
CAMP CREEK COUNCIL, No. 10,
Jr. o. u. A. NJ, X. A. Williams.
Councillor. Meets every second and
fourth Saturday night.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
FRATERNAL ORDERS

TABERNACLE COUNCIL, No. ~,
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. p. Nj. Plyler. Coun-
cillor. Meets Saturday nights before
2nd and 4th Sundays.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
sLoAN's LINIMENT EASES PAIN.

Sloan's Liniment is first thought of
mothers for bumps, bruises and
sprains that are continually happen
ing to children. 1t quickly penetrates
and soothes without rubbing. Clean
err and more effective than mussv
plasters or ointments. For rheumat-
lc aches, neuralgia pain and that
grippy soreness after colds, Slona'
Liniment gives prompt relief. Have
a bottle handy for bruises, strains.
sprains and all external pain. For
the thousands whose work calls them
outdoors, the pains and aches follow
ing exposure are relieved by Sloan's
LinimeDt. At all druggists, 25c.-
Adv.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
GERMAN CREWS OF TIED UP
LINERS TO GET SHORE LEAVE

New York, Feb. 12.-Under in.
struCtions from Washington, mem
bers Of the crews of German mer-
chantmen tied up here were given
shore leave under certain restric-
tions.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
MORE CREDIT ASKED
For WAR OPERATIONS

London, Feb. 12-Parliamentary
papers announce that the govern.
ment will ask a supplementary
credit of 100000 900 pounds for war
expenses to March 81, and also a
vote of 35O.OOO.OOO pounds as the
first instalment for next year.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because il contains tt,e
well Known tonic properties of OUININR
end IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Guilds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13

DIXIE CAMP, No. 292, w. OF W.,
B. II. Clyburn, Councillor. Meets
every fourth Saturday night.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13
tax.Fos. Amid. Effective Laxative g Liver Tonic
Does Not Grips nor Disturb the Stomach.

In addition to other properties, Lax -I'os
contains Cascara in acceptable form, a
stimulating Laxative and Tonic. Lax-Fos
acts effectively and does not gripe nor
disturb stomach. At the same time. it aids
digestion, arouses the liver and secretions
and restores the healthy functions. Soc.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13

TABERNACLE CAMP, No. EOS,
w. of W., B. B. Plyler, c. c. Meets
first Friday night in each month.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-02-13

CAMP CREEK COUNCIL, No. 10,
Jr. o. u. A. NJ, X. A. williams.
Councillor. Meets every second and
fourth Saturday night.
Hispano América., 1917-10-07
LA CAMPANA DE LA GUERRA
EN- LA REPUBLICA DE
MEXICO

Los p~eriodicos que en- Mexico de-
fienden los intereses de los aliados o
de los teutones, estan llevando su
campaha a un grade maxine, .Mutua-
rnente Sc lanzan ~imputaciones y pro-
curan demostrar, los aliadofilos, que
sus enemigos estan pagados o orc
aleman y los germanos que son los
aliados los que procuran llevar a Me-
xico a toda costa a Ia guerra.
Hispano América., 1917-10-07
FUE MUERTO MORENO

FL rebelde al gobierno del senior
Carranza, Bernardo Moreno, MEM
bro de una de las mas buenas fami-
las del Estado de J~alisco, fue muer-
to en- un combate que libro con tro-
pas carrancistas en- un punto del cita-
do Estado.
La cabeza del rebelde fue separada
del trOnco, para exhibirla en- uno de
los pueblos donde Moreno cont6 con
simpatias.
Hispano América., 1917-10-07
DEJA Ell GOBIERNO DIEGUEZ

A la legislature local pidio Ell 60
bernadOr de Jalisco una l~icencia para
separarse del gobierno.
En- Guadalajara sc cree que ell Sc
nor Dieguez marchara a la capital de
la republica a hacerse cargo de III mi
rranza.
Hispano América., 1917-10-07
HISPANO AMERICA.
NO CIRCULARA MAS LA PLATA

FL gobierno que preside ell senior
Carranza ha prohibido terminate
mente la circulation de las monedas
de plata y Sc han dado ordenes pa
ra recoger esas monedas de manos
del publico y cambiarIas por billetes
de BanCO.
Hispano América., 1917-10-07
'REDENCION' SUPRIMIDA
EN- MEXICO
POR ORDEN DE LAS AUTORI-
DADES FEDERALES

FL periodico que mas rudos ataques
lanzaba contra Ell gobierno de Mexi-
co y que Sc editaba en- la capital de
la %republica, fue suspended por or
den de las autoridades.
Hispano América., 1917-10-07
LA CAMARA DE DIPUTADOS
CONTRA LA LEGISLATURE
DE CAMPECHE

La Camara de Diputados de la ciu-
dad de Mexico ha presentado y dis
Guido una acusacion contra ell 60
bernador del Estado de Campeche,
fundandose en- que subio al gobierno
cometiendo I'm fraude electoral.
A mOcion de algunos diputados Sc
va a proceder tambien ontra Ia Ie-
gislatura cam%pechana, pues Sc lie on
sidera complete del delfto de Mucel.
Hispano América., 1917-10-07

UNIFORME PARA MUCHACHAS
MILITARES- Ha sido adoptado O.
ficialmente ell uniforme que reproduce
nuestro grabado y en- ell que figura u
ma muchacha ayudante de un jefe ma
val del departamento de Guerra.
Hispano América., 1917-10-07
FALSIFICADORES DE MONEDA

Fueron descubiertos varios falsifi-
cadores de moneda que en- gran esca-
la violaban la ley.
Los t~alleres de los delincuentes, va
fueron decomisados.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
THE LITTLE DUFFER SPEAKS

I dunno jes' who sent you,
Mister Goodfellow guy,
But / CUES my Muvver meant you
Whin she said, "Son, don't you cry.
Fer God, he won't forget you
When Krismus day arrives;
Now dry your eyes. bet you
You'll get your guns an knives.
You'll get hat an rubber ball,
An a bran new pair O. shoes,
An turkey dinner, son, an all;
Now go to bed, an snooze."
An had just what she toP me;
Ma said, under her bref,
THANK Godw So l wann;
thank you,
Cause you mus be God hissef!
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
THREE TRIANGLE MAIDS
OF NOTE IN HART PLAY

For the first time since they became
associates the charms of Enid Marley,
Dorothy Dalton and Dorcas Mat
thews are matched against one an
other in "The Captive God" the Tri-
angle drama by Monte M. Katterjohn
in which Thomas H. Ince presents
William S. Hart as star at the EN-
press theatre Sunday.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
Now, How'd You Get Stepped On?

Now, How'd You Get Stepped On?
The editor of the Coconino Sur
can't get over the fiogging his party
got in November.
Mostly, republican editors have
taken their medicine and have go'
the nasty taste out of their mouths
and are now good natured. The Sur
man is still spiteful and disposed t.
say mean things about our President
Take something for it Brother Breen
and get it out of your system.-Wil
liams News,
We haven't been fussin' at the Pre-
sident. He can sell the capitol build
ing and go fishing for all we care.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
Local Brevities

Mrs. A. Parks left Flagstaff Satur-
day for Toledo, o.
DIR. R. H. H. Blome was in Phoen-
tx couple days last week.
"Miss Fearless & Co." Orpheum
theatre. Admission SOC.
M. T. Phifer has gone to Winslow
to work on the state road.
Mrs. Edgar Brown was visiting
friends in Phoenix this week.
Arthur Anderson returned this week
from months visit on the coast.
Elks Jitney dance in Herman's new
building Saturday night. SC dance.
Mrs. J Howell and Mrs. Davis left
Sunday for Los Angeles on short
visit.
Assessor ]. d. Dunn and daughter,
Miss Nellie, left Wednesday morning
for Phoenix.
Don't miss "Miss Fearless & CO..
at Orpheum theatre Jan. 6, at 8:45 p
m. Admission SOC.
Mr.. Lloyd Christy of the McGonigle
Lumber Co., left Monday evening for
Phoenix, on short business trip.
DR.. D. NJ. Stamper, the popular
veterinarian, was called to Winslow
Friday night on professional business
Seats may be reserved for "Mis:
Fearless and Co." beginning Wednes.
day, Jan. 8, at the Orpheum theatre
U S. Attorney Thomas Flynn, whc
has been spending the holiday weel
with friends here, left Saturday fol
Phoenix.
$500 reward for the identification
of Alias and Alihi appearing in "Mis!
Fearless & Co." at the Orpheun
theatre.
The Elks as per their usual custom
gave very pleasant affair in the way
of a dance Monday evening in tht
Court house.
Miss Alberta Schwalbe, who hai
been spending the holiday weel
here with her parents, returned t.
Miami Saturday evning.
f. A. Sufea, the photo specialist
has gone to the southern country Il
gather up specimens of his work, but
will be back in the hills in the spring
DR.. Francis of Williams, was il
Flagstaff Wednesday. 1t is under
stood that he has sold out his practice
at Williams and will soon move to the
coast.
DIR. M. o. Dumas, a prominent
young dentist Of Flagstaff, was 6
Christmas guest of Hayden Lane, re.
turning Tuesday to his home city,
Jerome News.
Supervisor Charles Voolfolk re,
turned Friday from couple weeks
visit to his old home in Mississippi
to be present at the final wind up Of
county business for the year.
Mrs. PooIer, mother of Mrs. George
Rickel, who has been spending the
holidays here, left Saturday for Sar
Bernardino. She expects to return
and spend the balance of the winter
here.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
He Was a Fbber

you're tattletale," said. small
Harry to his little sister. "You al
ways run and tell mamma everything
that happens"
swell, you are worse than / am"
replied the small miss. "You tell her
a lot Of things that never happen at
ALL"
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

Elks Jitney dance in Herman's new
building Saturday night. &c a dance.
Luther Swanner was in from his
stamping grounds at Anita yesterday.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
FOR SALE

go acres in Oak Creek Canyon, v
mile Of private trout fishing on creek.
Waters of large spring on adjoining
property included. Suitable forlarge
trout hatchery.
JOHN L. v. THOMAS,
Oak Creek Canyon. Sedona, Ariz.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
He MAY Learn Later

A Thurman, N Y, bridegroom
broke his arm lodging rice thrown
at him by the wedding guests.
II he cannot dodge things thrown
at him any better than that he had
no right getting married.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

For Sale-1915 model Ford touring
car, newly painted, fully equipped.
Looks good, is good, and bargain.
Mechanical condition guaranteed.
Jackson Auto Shop, Phone 119.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

Reliable young colored woman
wishes position in family. Good cook.
Address, H. M. Groves, Box 756, Will
liams, Arizona.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
MISCELLANEOUS ADS

Parlor heating stove (wood or coal)
for sale at the Sun Office. A $500
stove for $500.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

For Sale-Five room house with
bath, two lots in good location. Apply
to E. A. Baker, $40 Leroux street.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

Singer Sewing Machines for sale or
rent. s. Barron, Merchant Tailor. tt
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

Wanted-Pair of small mules or 2
light horses, with or without wagon.
Must be cheap. Box 1046, Flagstaff.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

For Sale-One Wing & Sons $3.50
piano, will sell cheap. Apply Craw-
ford Grocery or w. S. Borum.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

For Sale-New No. Oliver type
writer with case, slightly used. E. G.
Livingston, Grand Canyon, Arizona.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

For Rent-4-room bungalow fur
nished, also A small houses partly
furnished, all near new MILD. S.
Lewis.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

For information regarding the GAO
acre homestead law write to
HAMPTON & ARNOLD,
Land Attorneys. Phoenix, Arizona
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05

Timber Cutters and Tie Makers
Wanted: Pay 80 cents cutting logs
and furnish tools. Good prices for
ties. Don't write but come.
SACRAMENTO MOUNTAIN LUM-
RER COMPANY
Alamagordo, New Mexico.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
FOR SALE

For Sale-Residence at GIG North
Beaver st.TDan Mcdonald, Clark
dale, Arizona.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1917-01-05
FOR RENT

For Rent-Four room furnished
house, close in. Phone 275W.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
"YELL WITH DELIGHT"
Mr.. Hildebrand Happy Over His In
come From Lambs-The Crop Pros
poets in Audrain.

Had l been at home in the field
blowing and the news came to me
that my lambs sold at $15.65 per
cwt straight would have had to stop
and yell with delight" remarked w.
r. Hildebrand of Audrain County,
Mo-, one of the largest and most sue
cessful farmers and sheep feeders,
while in st. Louis with his consign-
ment.
The Live Stock Reporter says the
sale in question consisted of 1876 head
of Missouri fed, clipped western
lambs which averaged 70 pounds,
going to Swift &. Co. at was more
money than l expected" stated Mr..
Hildebrand with a broad smile, "but
they were we'll taken care of, having
been run on only short pasture but
had all the corn they could consume
and were what would term straight
grain lambs. They averaged 81 lbs.
when placed on feed. Had the wealth
er ben better the lambs would have
made bigger gains, but am satisfied
so why complain? 1 never sold a
load of lambs that crossed as much
as this car of 1877 lambs and two
sheep. There were only $500 pounds
of weight in the car and the agross
money was $1,527S2. Think of it,"
When asked regarding crop condi-
lions in Audrain Mr.. Hildebrand had
this to say: every effort is being
made to make the coming season the
baner year and If this is not accom-
plished it will not be the fault of the
farmers, for they are working every
piece of available land and are re-
sorting to fertilizers in a more deter
mined way this season than ever be-
fore. About two-thirds of the corn
has been planted, but we are still
back with our work. We have not
had what you would call any decent
days until last Friday. The wheat
crop I would say is a virtual failure,
due to the freezing during winter and
the fly"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
BENTON CITY LETTER.

Miss Ruth Lavender of Galloway
who is a student at Mcmillan High
spent Sunday and Monday as the
guest of Miss Pearl Morton.
Mrs. Finley Johson was shopping
in Mexico Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Coil of Venice are
rejoicing over the arrival of little
daughter, Anna Elizabeth, born on
the 18th inst.
Mrs. VIM. Mullins and son and
daughter, of Bowling Green, Ohio,
are visiting the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. ]. Douglass.
Miss Lizzie Stecker visited at Rush
Hill part of last week.
Ed. Wills of Christian College,
Columbia, preached two excellent
sermons at the Christian church here
Sunday.
Miss Nora Williams entertained
several of her high school friends
Sunday. Among them were Misses
osceols Clapper and Ellen Machin.