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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10
U-Hoat ChaserS

The Navy Department has vir-
tually decided to abandon the policy
adopted shortly after the declaration
OF war by this country to build sub
marine cha>ers. Vessels of this
type contracted for and now under
construction will be completed.
When they are turned out, beginning
next October, the factory forces
which have been organized for this
purpose will be disbanded No
mere orders for submarine chasers
are to be placed according to the
present policy.
The attitude OF the Navy Depart
ment is at variance with that of
Great Britain, which, in addition to
the large number of these boats il
has already obtained in this country
has just placed an order for a large
number more.
The decision of the department
has been somewhat disCOncertinn
To some marine engineers aud con-
struCtion experts, who were de-
voting time and money to the de
velupement If this type Of vessel.
After the first contracts for ChaserS
were AWARDED. objection was made
10 increasing the number on the
ground that they we're not sea-
worthy enough to meet the require
ments for patrollinG on the high sea.
Recently the department appears
to have come to the conclusion
that all the money available shall be
expended, 81 far as labor conditions
and the capacity of shipyardS will
permit, upon destioNerS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10
EntertainS at Country Home

Miss Chdrlabel Sharp entertained
at her country home last WedneS-
day afternoon TO a number of her
little friends. These present were
Ruth Mcfarland. Ruth Patterson
Elizabeth Moss, Allen and Lillian
Tuley, Sarah and Edna Burditt
Mamie LaverIy, Mildred Wade
Allie Wolf. Edith Walker, Russo
Mitchell, Eugene NeSbilt, Reginald
and Roy Sharp and Etson Lee
HymcrS Misses Helen NeSbit ana
Ntva Gibson assisted the hostess
Alter many games were played
dainty refreshments were served
Departing they declared they had a
most enjoy able time
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10
County Council of Defense
Met at Paris Aug. 3

Some of the most vital matters
before the Council, were the organ
izdtion of units Tor The Home
Guard. Z. NJ. Alexander was nam
ed as Chairman. with j. W. After.
bury, Jr, d. l. Outright, NJ. B
Proctor, J j. Brown and Roy Meri.
wether other members.
The seed wheat problem was al
so before the council and it was the
sense of those present that anyone
having seed wheat for sale should
notify the chairman of his town
ship council. also those wanting to
purchase seed wheat are requested
to do the same, to boost the greater
use of fertilizer to insure a larger
production.
Another important matter was
the peddler situation The people
OF the county are urged to refrain
from the purchasing such articles
from strangers or peddlers as might
be infected with tetanus, typhoid or
other deadly germs and not to per.
NIT persons, not known to them, to
clean or purify their wells
Since there are SO many agents
of destruction throughout the coun-
try, 1t is imperative that strangers
be not admitted and extreme eau
ton should be observed
The following resolution was
adopted:
Whereas, since the b. ginning OF
the Worlds War operators in vari-
Gus lines from time to time ken
advantage Of conditions to enrich
themselves at the expense of the
people as whole; and
hettdS, Cnltl among those VINO
have 50 protited as believed by the
public, are the coal operators of the
country; and
Whereas, the Atty. Genl, of Mis-
souri,, Hon F W. MCAilisler, has III.
stituted proceedings which will lead
to all investigation and correction
of the alleged wrong if any is found
tn exist,
Therefore Be il resolved by the
Monroe County Council of Defense.
that the Atty. Genl Of Missouri be-
commended for this righteous and
patriotic act.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10

Eight s,uicut> of r'mplny 2,
officers reserve training camp, at
Fort Riley. KqUsas, wer- buried he
meath five iret If cart. Iast Thurs
day August 3 when a trench and
bomb.proof due cur the men where
bnlldinr caved in 1t was twenty
minutes before the last man was
secured. but none suffered serious
injury
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10
Mis-. lone McIntire Of junction

Miss Lone Mclntire Of Junction
City Kansas, who has been visiting
here, departed for ST. Louis Wednes-
day afternoon. Mis-. A, Steiner ac-
co mpanied her here but will remain
until Monday, where she will join
her husband Lieutenant Steiner
enroute to ST, Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10

Heaps OF bargains still remain
and so. in willing response to the
i opportunities Of thousands who
have not been able to attend the
sale before, Kespohl-Mohrenstech-
er'S wonderful "Semi.Annual Clear
ance Sale" will be continued anotb-
er week. Do not fail to investigated
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10

The city council last week passed
new OrdinHl &C in regard TO traffic
regulations Look it up on another
page Of this issue of the Democrat
and read ii carefully. 1t might save
you some money in the way Of "A
fine, as We are informed the city
authorities intend to enforce it
most vigorously.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10

Mrs. Z L Garner Of Kansas Cit,
and Mrs NJ B Garner of this city
spent the day in Hannibal Wed.
nesday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10
Vegetable Crops In GeTmauy Fail

1t has been reported that the
vegetable crops in Germany is a
great disappointment, A hurricane
week ago Sunday did great damage
IN Western Germany Many build
irts were destroyed, thousands OF
trees were uprooted. Field and
garden produce everywhere suffered
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10

Mrs, Anna CaplIuger has been
spending a few weeks with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. + L, Courtney
northeast of this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-10

j. Frank Crow. Of Paris, was
sh akiDe hands with his many
friends in Monroe Tuesday.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona,
September Is, 1917
Notice is hereby given that Sam g. Barrows,
of Dragon, Arizona, who, on March, 1917, made
Homestead Entry No O33O42, for tract of 1850
acres within unsurveyed but what will proba-
bly be when surveyed, Sec. 30; Tp. II S., R.
23E E.. G. d S. R. Meridian, described bv metes
and bounds as follows; Beginning at the north
east corner of Sec. 36, TIP. II S., K. % E., ex-
tending thence f. 40 chains; thence N 40
chains thence w. 40 chains thence S. 40
chains to the place of beginning; has filed
notice of intention to make Three year proof,
to establish claim to the land above described,
before H. G. Brown, U. s Commissioner, at
Benson, Arizona, on the 25th day Of october,
1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Roy o. Fourr,
William Fourr, both OF Dragoon Arizona; Viii
liam j. Bennett, of Benson, Arizona; Fred Ben
nett, of Tombstone, Arizona
j. L. IRWIN, Register,
First publication Sept, 22 1917
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29

The Government needs Farmers
as we'll as Fighters. Two million
three hundred thousand acres Of
Oregon & California Railroad Co.
Grant Lands. Title revested in
United States. To be opened for
homesteads and sale. Containing
some of best land left III United
States. Large Copyrighted Map,
showing land by sections and de-
scription of soil, climate, rainfall,
elevations, temperature, etc. Post
paid One Dollar. Grant Lands
Locating Co., Portland, Oregon.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29

The county-seat removal
proposition is still jolting its
way along over the rough
spots. The latest develop
ment, quoted from the Pros
pectoy:
By stipulation entered in open
court on Saturday the argument
upon law questions involved in the
application of O. Gibson for writ
of prohibition restraining the board
of supervisors from calling an cleo
ton to determine the location OF
the county seat, was set for Satur-
day, September 20, before Judge
w. A. O'Connor, who will sit IN
Tombstone on that day to pass
upon several matters IN which
Judge Lockwood is disqualified.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

First pub. Sept. 20, 1917.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29

The following article ap-
peared recently in the Asso-
ciated Press dispatches, and
it is pleasing to note that it
did not apply to University
of Arizona men.
DiscoveEed-the reason why 50
many college men "funked' and
did not receive commissions at the
reserve officers training camp at
the Preside. It was because they
cobbled" through school and had
no se1f-dependence and could not
give commands, according to Ad-
iutant- General Kane of Washing
ton, D. c., in a communication
received by President Benjamin lde
Wheeler of the University of Cali
fornia. General Kane said:
"They were mentally and phys
ically slouchy.''
In describing the shortcomings
of the college men, he claimed they
had been pushed through school
and had been spoiled because they
were not under proper discipline.
The sudden change to army lite
gave them no time to adjust them
selves to new conditions, even IN
cases where adjustment was posi-
bic. He said the college man
couldn't stand on his feet and talk,
and couldn't give commands be-
cause his tongue was tied with in
decision and sloppishness. .
Arizona sent much larger
than it's share of men to the
Preside. Of all men from
all communities less than SO
per cent received their COM
missions, while the percent
age of University of Arizona
men was over 80, and the
few that were dismissed were
largely on account of physi--
cal disability. the principal
causes being underweight
and defective eyesight.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
NOTICE OF CONTEST
Serial No. O21888 Contest No, 4050.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office

United States Land Office
Phoenix, Arizona, September 10, 1917.
To Morris Forster, of Kansas City, Kansas,
Contestee:
You are hereby notified that Louis A. Boe-
decker, who gives Turner, Arizona, as his post
office address, did on 2lst of August 1917, file in
this office his duly corroborated application
to contest and secure the cancellation of your
Homestead Entry, Serial No. 02l888, made
March 25, 1913, for the Southeast Quarter of
Section 6, Township 20 S., Range 20 E.. g. q S.
K. Meridian. and as ground for his contest he
alleges that you did not establish your resi-
dence on the said land within six month after
your entry of the same and that you have not
yet established your residence upon the said
land that you have wholly neglected to culti-
vate or improve the said land in any way, but
have wholly neglected and abandorei it. an !
and that you have not been prevented from
settlement and improve nenf of the lana
anything except your own inca q laa. and csat
your absence from tn apG Ws mot u -o
your employment III mllts s.rt1.e rene iat
in connection witt Op. .. H.ss.
along the border Thereof, IL Hr. .a1
camps elsewhere, in the mil n4' "a =
ganization of the United States or the Nat I.;.J
Guard of any state
You are, therefore, further notified that the
said allegations will be taken as confessed, and
your said entry will be cancelled without fur
ther right to be heard, either before this office
or on appeal, if you fail to file in this office
within twenty days after the FOURTH publi-
cation of this notice, as shown below, your
answer. under oath, specifically responding to
these allegations OF contest, together with due
proof that you have served copy of your an
swer on the said contestant either in person or
by registered mail.
You should state in your answer the name of
the postoffice to which you desire future notices
to be sent to you. ~
J. L. IRWIN, Register.
JOHN j. BIRDNO, Receiver.
Date of first pub. Sept. 20, 1917
Date of second pub. Oct 6, 1917
Date OF third pub Oct. 49, 1917
Date of foul tn pub. Oct. 20, 1917.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29

OFFICERS DIRECTORS STOCKHOLDERS
A. G. SMITH, President
HENRY w. ETZ Vice. President. r1erchant
10. III. GETZWILLER, Vice-President Cattleman
M. W. SMITH, Cashier
X. NJ COPLEN, Assistant Cashier
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
DEPARTENr OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix Arizona
September 8, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Samuel Walter
Jarvis, of Benson, Arizona. who, on November
a. 1912 made Homestead Entry, No. 020l15,
Eh SW4, SEA Section %; VIZ SWA Section
27, Township II S., Range 10 E., G. & S. R. B.
& Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make Three Year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before H. G.
Brown, Z. S. Commissioner, at Benson, Arizona,
on the 18th day of October, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: George Mus
grave. Nephi Jarvis, E. S. Nichols and William
E. Williams, all of Benson, A rizona.
j. L. IRWIN, Register.
First publication Sept. Is.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DEPARTMENT. OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Offce at Phoenix Arizona,
August 25, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Heber Davis, OF
Benson, Arizona. who, on November 81, 1913,
made Homestead Entry O23796, for E1a, Section
IS, Township II S., R. 10 E., G. and s. r. b. q
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make
Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described. before H. G. Brown, U. S.
Commissioner, at Benson, Arizona. on the Sd
day OF October, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ed c. Jasper
son, Robert l.. Mccall, Howard Mar ineau and
d. c. Naegle all Of Benson, Arizona.
j. L. IRWIN, Register
First pub. Sept |, l9l7.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29

No man in Congress who
voted against war with Ger
many can justly be criticized.
But when he lost and the
war came, he is the embodi-
ment of anything but a pa
triot to become an obstruc-
zionist relative to measures
which will place his country
in a position to Win.-Yuma
Sun.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARIWENI OF The 1N EIs1O1S
September %, 1917
Notice is hereby given that Charles F. Ander-
son, of Benson, Arizona, who, on Feb. IL, 1918,
made Homestead Entry No. 021061 for NW4,
VIZ SW4, Section 20; Nh NW4, Section 29,
Township II S.. Range 19 East, G. & S. R. B. &
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make
Three Year Proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before H. G. Brown.
u S. Commissioner, at Benson, Al izona, on the
lst day of November, 1917,
Claimant names as witnesses: Robert L..
Mccall, Heber Davis Edward G. Jasperson and
William W. Anderson, all of Benson, Ariz
j. L. IRWIN, Register.
y,:.A .,,1. Co~,% 90 1n11
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29

The Cochise County State Bank
is authorized to receive any and all
taxes. Bring your tax notice with
you. Services of Bank are free.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
Hooverize.
Another Liberty Loan cam
paign is now about ready.

Other prices may ultimate
ly be cut, but never the price
of peace.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
Depositors Protected

AS PROTECTION for our
depositors we carry Burglary and
Hold-up Insurance belong to
the American Bankers Association
and the Afizona Bankers Associa-
ton, and carry surety bonds with
the American Surety Company
for all active officers and en-
ployees.
The Benson signal., 1917-09-29
Savings Department

We have also opened a saw
INGS DEPARTMENT and will
allow THREE PER CENT on all
Savings Deposits. This does not
interfere with the interest rate of
FOUR PER CENT on Time De-
posits. Call and we will gladly
explain these two methods of
SAVING.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
RUSSIANS PURSUE RETIRING
 GERMANS IN RIGA SECTOR
 WITHOUT COMING IN TOUCH
{ Associated PreSsl

PETROGRAD Oct. 2O-The Russian forces m the Riga district today took up the pursuit o1 the rctreatnS German forces and followed them for more than fifteen miles the Rga-OreI railway without coming into contact with even the rear guard The enemy apparently with drawing from section of country without striking blow.
 The retreat the enemy is renewing the spirit ot the Russian armies considerable degree and the entire cou try is in more optimistic mood result o the almost m applicable move
 The Russian forces following slowly and carefully in order to avoid falling into German trap such almost wiped out large Russian army in the Mazurian lake dis
 ct in the early days of the where they were ured b, \on Hindenburg and slaughtered by the thousand.
 No activities reported III the northern end ot the Gulf of Riga the to the Gut ot F1nIand al though a naval engagement between the German and Rus sian fleets is expected take place at any time lhe evacuation of Perograd and kronstadt by civilians con nucs urabated and both places being put in condition to stand prolonged siege ii should become necessary It is the evident determination of the government to de lend these places long possible
 No has been received from the Oesel Island sec tor and the capital i'll ignorance ot any attempt beng made by the Germans land forces the mainland from Oese It is thought that such is probable i'll view Of the retirement of the German forces further SOuh
 PETROGRAD, Oct 2O.-A dispatch received tonight by the war office that the entire German naval qua lron anchored in Kuvast Bay, east of Moon Island showing no indications of activity considerable body oi Germans were driven off the Wcrder coast of stona yesterday, where they attempted to effect landing.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
THIRTY THOUSAND ITALIANS CAPTURED BY AUSTRIANS IN
 FIERCE BATTLES ON S0NZC
Associated PreSS)

BERLIN, Oct 2O-Ofticial reports received from the Italian front declare that the victorious progress of the AustrO German forces continues unstemned by the Italians in the forward rush today than 10000 prisoners captured making total of 3OOOO Italians taken the last three days fighting So far 300 guns of all sizes, mostly heavy field guns, have been captured in the present of ielsve.
 In the Isonzo the enemy hurled back i'll great confusion and forced the border. In the ansizza Plateau seCtion we'll the slopes of Monte San Gabree the AusroGerman forces gained considerable territory and forced the Italians prepare for further evacuation
 Some of the fiercest fighting of the has taken place along the Italian front during the past two days ordng to the reports received here and losses said to have been heavy on both sides.
 ROME ADMITS DEFEAT
 ROME, Oct 26-'1he office tonight issued which admits that under the pressure of the combined of the Austrians and Germans the sonzo front the Italian forces have been compelled withdraw the border in and preparing for further 1ation in others Considerable uneasiness manifested on account of the unfavorable reports received.
 The reports received from the front that the my are pressing forward in overwhelming numbers in all regions It is estimated that least thirty divisions of German first line troops have been brought from Rus sa to assist the Austrans in their renewed offensive and other endorsements being added daily.
 GERMANS ENTER ITALY
 BERLIN Oct 26-An official statement issued tonight by the war office declares that the German forces have entered Italian soil and many points engaging the Italians in desperate conflicts is announced that the northern wing of the second Italian army has been badly feated and the Germans have advanced beyond Karfrc and Ronsana.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
GOVERNMENT IS
 NOT SUPPORTED
Associated P SSA


 ROME. Oct. 26-Th" gOycrnmen was defeated in the chamber O. deputies today when tn resolution declaring confidence in the cabinc. failed by an overwhelming vote The result of the vote stood 3l4 against the resolution and onlg 90 for it.
 The shortage of numerous articles almost neCes Sary for both civilian population and for the armies is con sidered to have had great deal to do with the vote. and the failure of the Italians to stop the present drive of the Austro-German forces is an other factor in the vote
 The one-sided vote however, came as big surprise to the entire coun- try, as 1t was considered that the resolution would pass by a small majority. It is thought probable that complete reorganization of the entire Italian ministry will follow the action of the deputies.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
Phone Operators
 Threaten Iie-Up

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. The cities Of the entire Pa clac coast and northwest are facing 9 complete uc-up as a re- suit of the operators demands made today ou the Pacific Tele- phone and Telegraph company by delegates representing the operators of Seattle, Tacoma, Aberdeen. Portland and San Francisco. The delegates give the company until tomorrow morning to accede to the de mands. and an adverse decision by the company means an i'm mediate strike.
 The main demand is that the company recognize the girls uni on and its right to negotiate the questions of wages and working hours and conditions for the operators collectively which means an end to individual bar gaining, as heretofore practced by the company. The officials of the company refuse to com ment on the situation or their decision.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
VENEZUELAN IS
 MADE MOVE ON
.A.s.c-a.cl rr.s.l

PORT OF STAIN, Trinidad Oct. 26 The local authorities today or de-ed Cip-.ano Castro, former pres. dent and dictator of Venezuela to leave this country a, once Castro has been here only a short time, and states that he is sure that the order Is issued d, the request Of the United States
 Castro has been on the move since his expulsion from South America. H., constant attempts to create rey- o,uuou5 and upr.sinss aaginst the Venezuelan government led 10 his punishment from that country. and h. has been forced out of several European countries and denied en- trance to both the United States and Canada as an undesirable alien.
 Henry Shermer. of Wacchtcr Bros, who recently went to Brooks with a herd of cattle for the shop there has decided to stay in that place this winter and look after the meat market
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
BRAZIL DECLARES A
 STATE OF WAR EXISTS
Associated Press)

JANERC, ham of re n o and1 the t md to hotel by a squad O policemen.
 o in a president German  las April
 PASSES RESOLUTION a the o
  def aig }razlW with he md o lc one
  of $ war basis
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-10-29
SECOND LIBERTY LOAN
 CLOSES WITH SUCCESS

$2, 800 worth of bonds and will dis tribute these bonds among those whose parents allow them to pur- chase
 The Farmers Bank with the handi- cap of late start in the Loan work sold something over $15,00O worth of bonds
 Through the First National alone, without Nenana or Panama, there were BPS subscribers to the Liberty Loan, subscribing S1SO 800 With the addition of the towns named there were AT subscribers, the total amount subscribed being s2OS,500.
 According to Luther c. Hess, of the First National, the success of the four weeks campaign far sur passes anything that was expected. The words of Secretary of the Trea- sury McAdoo are an assurance of the good each individual has done in purchasing a bond, when he said: An American citizen investing in Liberty Loan Bonds is investing in victory, for the proceeds of the Lib erty Loan Bonds are to win the war and bring peace in Europe and peace and safety to the rest of the world.
 There is no use to which the funds derived from the sale of Lib erty Loan Bonds can be put which will be more cordially approved by the people of the country than to provide a just and deserved protec- ton to the men who are braving all the dangers of this war on land and sea in the service of their country"