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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Greenbacks are to come back again
after being absent for some thirty
years or more. They are to be issued
in denominations Of one and two dol
lars and will replace bills Of larger
value, according to treasury state
ments. Is this demand for smaller
money to be taken as an evidence
that this alleged prosperity is begin
ing to wane or is it that the highly
prosperous want them to throw away,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01
NEW HIGH PRICE FOR HOGS

Chicago, Feb u Hog prices at The
Uni, n stock ards which have been
moving up from day to day reached a
new high point this morning when
heavy swine sold at $3.50 Several
days ago the Sl8 hog eclipsad all Civil
war prices and established new record
for the markets.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Teachers appear to have such an
organization that they may be able to
bring about the adoption Of a law
which will provide pensions for leach
ers. Such law well studied ont is
desirable, as it will enabic persons
grown old in the school room TO re
tire after their day of usefulness has
passed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01
SENSE OF SYMPATHY

George Washington, some people say
Was much like ordinary clay,
And should the theory prove exact,
We'll love him better for the fact.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01
AMERICA GET OTHER ISLANDS

Washington, Feb 80 Acquisition
oy the United States of the other
Vest Indiea, IN addition to the Dan
sh Islands, was recommended to the
chamber of commerce of the United
states by a committee on foreign re-
ations at Che annual meeting on the
grounds Of security to American and
Latin American commerce. Pur-
chase of tile Danish Islands, the COM
mittee declared, eliminates one pos
sibility of our being drawn into
European political differences. G.
Il Sberrill of New York, chairman
Of the committee in presenting the
report, said President Wilson'S peace
moves bad delivered the United
States from the appearance of wish
ing the war 10 continue for the sake
Of American prosperity
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Nearly every neutral nation cher
ishes hopes of securing recognition as
official custodian of the dove of peace.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Gerard has lost his job in Berlin,
but look at his chautauqua prospects
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

This has been au 'open winter" in
that the weather man appears to have
left The north door open.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Brazil has in contemplation a law
regulating the admission into that
country of persons crippled in the
European war, 1t is altogether prob
able other countries will follow suit,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

TIE United States may now boast
of crowd Of islands.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

As patience tester CarranZa is ;
world champion.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

South Dakota has the money and
all that, but 1t doesn't propose to pay
full price for the clothes worn out by
the guardsmen in the federal service
ncr to take the clothes off the boys
and send them home in their under
clothes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

General Funston died on duty as
all soldiers prefer to die, but at this
critica time this country could i'll af-
ford to have him lay down the com
mand that he handled SO efficiently
1t is 100 bad he had to go, and we
fear he will be missed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Orders for locomotives involving q
total cost of So, $50 900. placed in
American manufactures withina few
days, indicate certain gratifying
measures of preparedness for peace.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

who is willing to wager that Govern
or Norbeek will be the next governor
of South Dakota, even that he will
be nominated by the republicans in
1918?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Submarines may come and submar-
ines may go, but they don't seem able
to sink the price of potatoes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Here's Lent and few eggs. But
that might not be so bad provided we
only had few potatoes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

They tell the story Of the train or
the Redlield branch that was late g
few days ago. She was due at a GER
tain station at the time she was to &C
the other way but could not pass
without orders to meet herself
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

A boastful Texan declares his state
could feed the world. But the world
has enough hot air without Texas.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

The area of high pressure and low
temperature iu the northwest over
spread this vicinity on Sunday. This
was responsible for continuous
drop of to ten degrees daily.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

1t is safe guess that there is not a
congressman representing middle
west district that has not been asked
by some town in his district to secure
for it one of the proposed munition
plants. 1t is really entertaining to
note that all of these locations are
ideal in every respect.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Perhaps the reason money doesn't
go so far as it used to in the good old
days lies in the fact that it goes SO
much faster.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01


As patience tester CarranZa is a
world champion.
TIE United States may now boast
of crowd Of islands.
Gerard has lost his job in Berlin,
but look at his chautauqua prospects!
This has been au "open winter" in
that the weather man appears to have
left the north door open.
Here's Lent and few eggs. But
that might not be so bad provided we
only had a few potatoes.
Submarines may come and submar-
ines may go, but they don't seem able
to sink the price of potatoes.
A boastful Texan declares his state
could feed the world. But the world
has enough hot air without Texas.
Perhaps the reason money doesn't
go so far as it used to in the good old
days lies in the fact that it goes SO
much faster,
Upstate assent blyman wants to
have the price printed on every rail
road ticket. Perhaps that would
trighten some folks out of buying 'em.
General Carranza's humanity"
note to the neutrals is unanswered
They are waiting for Carranza to
practice some of his humanity stuff
himself
The United States of America
ought TO be able to regard itself as
safely and permanently out OF war,
not being able even to get INTO the ar
gument.
now quick the Stars and Stripes
come ont and fiutter in the breeze
and blazon forth from every vantage
point when there is talk of war with
foreign nation.
More American steamships are
pushing out into the danger zone.
Guns or no guns, war lords or no war
| lorGs, the little cargo boats" have
| got to ''trade or die. -
The youth who serves six months or
| a year in the army will be a better
man and better patriot for his eXper
fence. But the pacilists fear it will
make him bloodthirsty.
Having repealed the presidential
primary Iowa will again select its
fayorite son on the judgment of meI
able to score points and not by means
of popular guessing contest
The area of high pressure and low
temperature iu the northwest over
spread this vicinity on Sunday. This
was responsible for continuous
drop of to ten degrees daily.
Orders for locomotives involving /
total cost of SO, $780, 900, placed il
American manufactures Withina few
days, indicate certain gratifying
measures of preparedness for peace
Brazil has in contemplation Law
regulating the admission into tha
country of persons crippled in tn
European war. 1t is altogether prob
able other countries will follow suit
Who is there in South Dakota nov
who is willing to wager that Govern
or Norbeck will be the next governo
of South Dakota, even that he wi
be nominated by the republicans i
/ 1918?
They tell the story Of the train o
/ the Redlield branch that was late
few days ago. She was due at cel
4 tain station at the time she was to &
the other way but could not pas
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Having repealed the presidential
primary Iowa will again select its
favorite son on the judgment of men
able to score points and not by means
of a popular guessing contest.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

The youth who serves six months or
year in the army will be better
man and better patriot for his eXper
ieuce. But the pacilists fear it will
make him bloodthirsty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

More American steamships are
pushing out into the danger zone
Guns or no guns, war lords or no wal
orGs, the little cargo boats have
got to trade or die. -
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

Upstate assemblyman wants to
have the price printed on every rail
road ticket. Perhaps that would
brighten some folks out of buying 'em.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

General Carranza's humanity
note to the neutrals is unanswered.
They are waiting for Carranza to
practice some of his humanity stuff
himself.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

now quick the Stars and Stripes
come ont and ttutter in the breez
and blazon forth from every vantage
point when there is talk of war will
foreign nation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-01

The United States of America
ought TO be able to regard itself as
safely and permanently out OF war
not being able even to get into the ar
gument.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
CRESTON

Robert Brown, who has been quite
sick with measles, Is able to be out
again.
Richard Taylor, of Woody, and cous-
ms, Misses Addie and Nora Taylor,
were guests of Miss Frances Smith
Sunday.
Hiram Tabor, of the Fredonia neigh
borhood, was here Tuesday.
The many friends of Mrs. Mary Lin
der are glad to know that she is able
to be out again, after beng quite sick
for a few days.
Mrs. K. p. Boatman is here visiting
relatives and friends.
MIR. and Mrs. Alex Reed are the hap
py parents of fine boy since Thurs
day.
Miss Nancy Morrow Is visiting
friends in Nashville. She may not re-
turn before early summer.
DR.. Reed, OF Crossville. was called
Wednesday morning to see Mrs. h. A.
Smith. who IS very sick. Mrs. Smith
will go to Nashville for medical treat.
ment as soon as she is able.
Leon Bristow IS on the sick list this
week.
j. B. and j. A. Brewer made a bust
ness trip to CrossviIle Wednesday.
Our farmers have planted the largest
crop of potatoes that has ever been
planted in this section.
Dave Taylor went to Crossvllle
Tuesday on business,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith visited
relatives and friends at Woody Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Leon Bristow and MISS Nora
Taylor went to CrOssville Friday.
Mark Parsons made business trip
to Crossville Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. James McCulston, Of
Howard Springs, were here Sunday
calling on friends.
April %. Violet.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
fredericksburg

Mr. and Mrs. g. q. Shadden visited
Mr.. Shadden's parents Saturday night
and Sunday.
K l.. Handy and Melvin Mitchell
made a business trip to Crab Orchard
Tuesday.
John Burnett and Fred Cate, of
Crossville, were through here Tuesday
on business.
D. l.. Southland, OF Crossvville, was
here on business the first of the week.
James Scott and Lille Shadden went
to Crossville Friday returning Satur-
day.
N. 2. Handy was over from Mount
ain City visiting his father, X. s.
Handy Tuesday.
A. A. Handy went to CrossvllIe
Saturday on business and on his way
home was thrown from his wagon,
brulslng his leg badly.
Virgil Smith, of Mountain City, was
at r. S. Hamby's Wednes ay.
Thurman Handy. of Watson, passed
through mere one day last week.
April %. Maybe,
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
SELECT|VE CONSCR|PT|NG.
Measure Passed Both Houses Congress-;
Army Of 100000 Men.

The bill tavoring selective conscriD-
ton for raising the proposed army Of
one million men passed both houses
of congress last week, 1t passed the
senate by vote Of 81 to y and ths
house by a vote of 397 to "a.
The maximum age limit OF men H.
able to draft was fixed at q years by
the senate and 40 years by the house.
The senate also passed measure per-
uniting Col Roosevelt to raise an army
DIVISION and command 1t at the front In
France, but the house voted 1t down by
80 votes. The senate also passed an
amendment prohibiting the sale of n
toxic ants TO soldiers in uniforM lbe
differences between the two bills will
be harmonized IN conference and the
bill IS expected to go to the president
for his signature the last OF this week.
1t is probable the present pay of SO
month Will be doubled for soldiers nur-
ing the war. Some think it Will be
thrown out in conference.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02

The cleanup work at the city cema
terry has been indefinitely postponed.
Some of the improvements this wees
have been on places whose owners 4
have not known but there are several
we'll repaired fences and cleaned-up
stable yards to the respective credits
of various owners.
Another Boy Scout. Charles Bell.
has been dong some noticeable woth
around his home place this week mah
ing another credit for that organiza
ton.
One of the most unnecessary eye
sores is outside the fence Ct the county
jail This belongs to the city ana -
used as dump tor the jail. On the
main street and IN most conspicuous
place, 1t is emphatIcally condemned %
negligence on the part of those who
deposit trash there. Last year the
Scouts cleaned it up--but with no Lass
ing result.
There are three very offensive stables
whose owners cannot fail to know their
upsanitary condition. In one place
there is an old fence falling over into
a main road out OF the city. There is
a sidewalk one has to climb around,
and it has lam there for over month,
a perfect trap for pedestrians.
There are some plgstles the neigh
bors are complaining about.
Have you any of these particular
properties?
There are some disgraceful back
yards behind stores and restaurants.
10 whom do they belong2
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
BURKE

The weather is quite dry here anC
the farmers have been having quite q
task to get their corn planted.
Allen Parham has recently purchased
pair of young mules from George
Toilet.
Crockett Wilson made business trip
to Crossvilte Friday.
Fate Parham took his wife to Cross
vile Friday for medical treatment from
DR. Reed. She VIII remain in Cross
vile several days.
E. p. Brewer. of Crossville, was in
the valley the first of the week.
Rev. e F. Swatford delivered an in
teresting sermon at Goat Knob Sunday
afternoon There were quite a number
present.
W. W. Thurman. of Milo. who has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Flora
Sheriff.. the past week. returned home
Sunday accompanied by Lee Sheriff..
Floyd Nail made business trip to
Lltton Saturday.
Aaron Lee and wife are the happy
parents of fine girl.
Lee Sheriff. made business trip to
Crossvllle Friday.
Joe Newly has recently joined the
army as cook.
Sarah Toilet and Minnie Thurman
went to the Mountain Friday after
noon.
April %. Marigold.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
OZONE

Arthur lsham, of lockwood, was
here Monday on business.
Lacy Smith and wife left Sunday for
Knoxville to take up their summer
work with a carnival company, after
spending the winter here with Mrs.
Smiths mother.
Aleck Hayes, of Petros, has spent
the week here with his sister, Mrs.
Hickey Smith.
c. w. Powell, of lockwood. was here
Monday looking after his store.
W. S. Dyal was in lockwood Satur-
day on business.
Dock scott, who has been at work IN
lockwood, has come home to take
charge of some work in Rentro for e..
Bell and j. b. johnson.
Miss Jennie Dyal Is home again. af-
ter spending six weeks with her sister
in Grassy Cove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter are the happy
parents of fine boy, born Sunday.
Mother and babe doing well.
Aril 80. Dot.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
CRAB ORCHARD

Carl Wright, from Hartman, is
spending few days with his parents
here, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. E. Wright.
MISS Maude SwIceogod is visiting her
brother, GladwIn Swlcegoed and wife,
in Alabama.
George L. Rentro, is spending a few
days with his family here 1T the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. F. Ros !.
MISS lone Cline returned Saturday
from weeks visit in Crossville.
Mrs. K. A. Powell, of Grassy Cove,
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. q.
Lester Hill, Saturday and sunday.
Tom McCamy and Hoyt Manning
have Joined the navy and are at Nor
folk, Va.
Abe Reed and Willie Clay Gang have
enlisted IN the army.
e. W. Vitatoe, from Nask vile, spent
the weekend with his family here.
Mrs. Harriet Hatfield ant daughter,
Mrs. Alfred Green. are expected home
this week from two N nths' visit
with relatives IN Chattanooga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardin Foust, of Knox
vile, are guests of Alfred Green.
April 30. AK.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
The Eccentric Chinese.

Petroleum may be thing for which
ones taste has to be cultivated. At anyl
rate, the Chinese dislike the smell and
touch of 1t so badly that they are muctA
In the situation Of the people who
seventy-five years. ago had salt works
In western Pennsylyania-they abomi-
nate the petroleum and abandon welh
when the proportion Of oil to brine
gets high. Their repugnance for crude
petroleum may be measured by the
fact that in China it takes from one
to three generations to bore a well J
For the refined products Of petroleum.
they have no such aversion, or even
for the tin cans in which they get 1T
from the United States, making out OF
the latter q source Of almost as many
Of the necessaries Of life as South
Sea islanders finds in his favOrite CO..
conut palm.-The Nations Business
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
JEWETT

Mrs. Wilson's sister, Mrs. Giddion,
arrived here teW days ago and will
probably spend some time here.
Watt harris is seriously Ill at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hlnch were VS.
ting their daughter. Mrs. James Par.
ham, Saturday and Sunday. -
Mrs. Wheeler Reed was the guest of
Mrs Steward Hinch recently.
Mrs. Wilson, Mrs Giddon, and Miss
Creelman were visiting in the Hinch
settlement Thursday.
Gather Hlnch has recently built a
new kitchen to his home, which is quite
an Improvement.
Steward Hlnch made a trip to Spring
City Saturday.
The Mothers Meeting was led by
Miss Creelman Friday and the meeting
much enjoyed by all.
Dudley Hinch made trip to Burt @
Saturday.
Anvil 90 Rutf.ra
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02

prior TO planting. One hundred pounds
of nitrate per acre Is advised. The nj
trate should be applied as a top dress
ing along the rows when the plants are
about six inches tall. To prevent
burning" the leaves of the plants
must he dry at the time the application
is made.
In the Central Basin sections OF Mid
die Tennessee, and in West Tennessee.
the nitrate may be used to advantage
without the acid phosphate. though the
latter may be advisable IN some local
titles.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
HOW's This !

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years. and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
che Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halle Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid OF catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists 75c.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
DO YOU KNOW THAT

A good water supply in the spring
may save an undertakers bill in the
fallp
It's the spring fly which makes the
summer pest?
A mosquito bre edlng pool may mean
malaria later on?
Spring gardening has heightened
many lives?
Fresh air is the best tonic!
Today is the best time to begin to
build for health?-U. s. Public Health
Service.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
CLARKRANGE

Mrs. Nora Palmer, of CrossvIlIe, is
spending several days here visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cross.
Mrs. Walter Elmore and children
were visiting at w. H. Peters Satur-
day night.
W. Z. Rinearson was here last week
looking after road work. They have
completed the road to Clear Creek and
moved.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters,
on the 21st, fine little girl named
Christina.
W. P. Little and wife were in Cross.
VILE Friday. They we're accompanied
home by Miss Bernice Mcdonald. of
Crawford, who will visit with relatives
here for few days.
Mrs. Joe Lockhart is spending sew
eral days visiting relatives at James
town.
The weather is fine and farmers are
making good use of 1T. potato and corn
planting, clover and grass sowing.
Every body trying to plant larger
acreage than ever before.
Mr., ana MrS. Wllile ElmOres OF VIII
der. spent last week at their home here
making garden.
Willie and S. H. Norman are visiting
at Oak Hill.
Mrs. w. H. Peters and daughter.
Miss Carrie, visited homefolks at
Greenspond Sunday. They came back
via Crossville Monday and brought
Mrs. Norrod home with them for the
summer. She is quite sick with can
Ger.
W. Z. Little and family and Miss
BernIce Mcdonald were the dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. o. d. Little
Sunday.
Rufus Stephens, of BoatIand, was
visiting his daughters, Mrs. Parker and
Mrs. Norman, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l. Smith, of Pike
vile, were here last week. Mr.. Smith
was measuring the roads for final set
tlement. The roads are now in the
best OF shape and the automobiles are
flying continually. We now have fine
road from jamestown to Crossville. q.
April 80. Xxx.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
DON'T LET YOUR COUGH HANG
ON,

A cough that racks and weakens IS
dangerous, it undermlnes your health
and thrives on neglect. Relieve it at
once with DIR. Kings New Discovery.
This soothing balsam remedy heals the
throat, Ioosens the phlegm. its antIsep-
tic properties kill the germ and the
cold Is quickly broken up. Children
and grOwn-ups alike find Dir. Kings
New Discovery pleasant to take as
well as effective. Have a bottle handy
III your medicine chest for grippe,
Group and all bronchial affections. At
druggists, SOC. 3.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
MUSCLE SORENESS RELIEVED:

Unusual work. bending and lifting
or strenuous exercise is strain on the
muscles, they become sore and stiff,
you are crippled and in pain. Sloan's
Linlment brings you quick relief, easy
to apply, it pene:rates without rubbing
and drives out the soreness. A clear
liquid. cleaner than mussy plasters or
olntments. 1t does not stain the skin or
clog the pores. Always have a bottle
handy for the pains and aches of rteu-
matism, govt, lumbago. la grippe.
bruises, stiffness, backache and all
external pam. At your druggist, Csc. 3
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-02
Where the Profit2

II understand they sold their house
for three thousand dollars more than
they paid for it.
EYES,"
"How luckyl'
Lucky nothing. After they'd sold
it they discovered that they've got to
pay two thousand dollars more than
ti4ev received for their house for an-
other home to live in."