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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-03-01
Obituary.

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Whelchel,
wife CT Charley Wheichel, was born in
Tennessee in the year Of 1882 and died
at the home Of her daughter Mrs. Ellen
league, in Taney county, Jan. 81,
1917 To this union was born ten
children. Her husband and four chill
dren had proceeded her to the better
world. Those left to morn her loss
are: Samuel Whelchel, Longmont,
Colo, Ellen league OF Taneyville,
Mo-, Mrs. Rosa Skinner Of Tulsa, Okla.
Frank Wnelchel Of Whea.land, Mo,
Berry Wnelchel Of San Bernardino, Cal.
two half brothers and a number Of
grand children and great grand children
host OF relatives and friends. The
illness was SO brief that her death was
a great shock 10 her loved ones. She
was loved by all who knew her and
WAS a believer ia Christ. Thus ended
the earthly life Of this true woman who
vas loving companion and mother.
Her earthly remains were rem)vel
from fancy county 10 Hickory county
and laid to rest in the Gardiner Gem.
etery near WheatIaud, No
Do not fail TO note the wonderful
Real bargain Offer made by that
sterling newspaper, the s.. Louis
Globe Democrat, elsewhere in this is
sue. In spite OF the enormously in.
creased cost Of production, the Daily
Globe Democrat kept Sunday is Of
Tered to Rural Free Delivery aud Star
Route patrons (yearly subscriptions
only) at the remarkable low rate Of
So 90 per year-or in complete clubs
Of three or more, at the net club rate
Of only 50 so for each yearly subscrip-
ton. The Daily Globe. Democrat in
Guiding Sunday is offered for $3.50
per year, or in clubs OF three or more
at the net rate of S475 for each yearly
subscription. This offer is also open
TO subscribers who receive their mail
at Post Offices where the Daily Globe
Democrat is not handled by local news
dealers. Itil not open 10 subscribers
who live in towns served by Daily
Globe Democrat newsdealers. The
regular price Of the Daily Globe. Dem
ocrat including Sunday is now $3.50
Ger year; Daily without Sunday, $500
Der wear. Read the Real Bargin
Offer and send in your order at once
The advancing price Of all newspaper
oaking me,erial may force an increase
ID subscription rate at any time. Ad
iress the Globe Printing Company,
Publishers, S.. Louis, No.
Ant That Spins.
The spinning ant Is found il L22ia,
in Ceylon, In the islands of Malacca
and in Australia. This ant weaves
its nest between two leaves Of tree,
preferably the mango. 1t begins to
build, or to weave, by drawing two
leaves together. To do this it runs
line Of its working material-material
similar to the SPIDERS thread-the
length of the leaf and around 1t. While
at work 1t clings to the leaf with its
nails and, at the same time, draws on
the leaf nearest to 1t with its man
t dibles. Sometimes the two leaves suit
{ able for nest-building are too far apart
Then the builder calls In It's fellow
ants, and they help to form a chain
: Each ant clings to the waist Of its
G nelghbor by its mandibles. Thus en-
chained they work to build the nest
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-03-01
Teachers Examination for Comfy Certif.
Gates
Forysth, March 2 and 8, 1917,

Forysth, March Q and 8, 1917.
Teachers holding renewable certif-
Gates (2nd grade, first grade and Ru'
raj certlfcates) will De required TO take
an examination on the Reading Circle
books for the years covering the time
from the date Of the certificate to the
time Of renewal, unless such teachers
have taken Pedagogy in State Normal
School extension course in this work.
These examinations must be taken al
the time OF the regular teachers exam
nation, either in March, or June cl
August.
I'll.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-03-01
Very respectfully,
JOHN w. BENNETT,
County Superintendent.
FOR SALE.

Baled timothy and clover hay, at the
Licklider place, 5 miles rorth oi For
syth. on the old Mai Trace road. SIS
per tor, B. /. oIOUI.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-27
Ninth Street Has Right Idea

The residents on East Ninth street
are planning to make their street the
most attractive in the city and it is
going to take some contemplating
on the part of other sections of the
town to keep them from making
good their threats. Last year the
street was made very attractive when
the curbing and cutters were put in
by the city. This years budget for
Ninth street will have the purchas-
ing and planting of more than 100
white birch trees that will be plant
ed Is or 80 feet apart on either side
of the street for a distance of four
blocks.
A meeting of the residents living
on this street was held Monday night
and it was decided to purchase the
trees at an approximate cost of fifty
cents for each tree. The cost will be
met by the residents living on the
street.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-27
CAMPAIGN
POSTPONED TO MAY 4
Inclement Weather Postpones As
sault on Rubbish Heaps and
Garbage Cans of City

The Cleanup Paint-Up Campaign
intended to be launched
tomorrow has been postponed until
a week from today, May 4. The
Women's Civic League, the COM
handing officers of the army that
will attack 1.-The three DIS" (dirt,
disease and death) in their most
entrenched positions are
urging every citizen to rally to their
standard and invade every hiding
place where filth may accumulate.
Every public school pupil who
volunteers his or her service will be
dismissed next Friday afternoon and
will be instructed to offer their ser
vices to the Civic League and then
be assigned to different parts of the
town.
The committee in charge an
nounces that the women must vOlun-
teer to clean up their own streets or
the city conveyances for hauling
away the rubbish will not call
around that way.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-27

Supt. Simonds was in Herman yes
terday looking after prospective stu
dents for the Junior College that is
planned for Morris next year.
Morris tribune., 1917-04-27
CITY SCHOOLS OBSERVE
MANY PATRIOTIC IDEAS
School Board Purchases Large Flags
for Buildings Patriotic Read
Salute Flag Daily

The Morris public school children
canoe of patriotic Observances that
are just now pre-eminent in every
town and city in the nation.
To further carry out the patriotic
suggestions of the Women's Civic
League of Morris, pupils in all grades
are being taught how and when to
salute the American flag; patriotic
selections are sung at the opening
exercises of the school each day and
as far as possible the patriotic idea
is carried out in the school work.
Most of the readings are chosen from
the history of the United States and
patriotic material that is procured
by the teachers.
! The school board of the public
schools voted at their meeting Mon
day to purchase two large American
flags, one to fly above the high school
building and the other to float above
the Longfellow building. The flags
are of superior quality and are feet
by 10 feet The purchase of these
flags supplies a long felt need as the
school up to this time had only a
few small flags and none large
enough to fly from mast above the
buildings.
The Associated Patriotic Clubs Of
America have arranged with Supt.
Simonds to offer gold and silver med
ais to the pupils in the local schools
for the best essays on THE Ameri-
can Flag and What 1t Means" The
winners of the local contest will then
be allowed to compete in the nation
al contest in which many thousands
of dollars are to be offered as prizes.
The contests are offered by the asso-
citation to all towns in the United
States having over $50 school chill
dren enrolled in the public schools.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
BLIZZARD
 HAS HIT THE WEST
Railroad Traffic Is Greatly Im- peded-Two Trains Blocked By 3,9O0 Foot Slide-sIiners Assist
 ing Snow Flows.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 3i.--The inter- mountain states are again Iii the grip of a severe blizzard, with heavy snows and below zero weather at many points. Railroad traffic is greatly impeded.
 After a partial lift of the block ade on the Union Pacific, in Wyo- ming, heavy snow drifts again tied up traffic near Laramie last night, while snow storm is raging near Rock river, with high winds blowing and piiug the snow in huge drifts. One thousand miners and train load of iaborers from Omaha, arc assisting thu SHOW blows near Look out and Rock rNer.
 Salt Lake City reports the worst SHOW storm of the winter, paralyz- ing all street car traffic Two trains from Logan, Utah, and Portland. Ore. are reported blocked by a d900 foot slide in Bear River can- yon
 Montana reports the coldest weather of the winter with 36 be- low at Lewiston.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
MENA HAS ANOTHER FIRE.
Two Homes on Eleventh Street De-
 strOyed Early Tuesday Norninq.

The second disastrous fire in Mena this week occurred Tuesday Morning about 5:30 o'clock when the cottage at the corner of Eleventh street and Hickory avenue, occupied by Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Payne, was totally de- stroyed The cottage adjoining this property on the north and occupied by Mrs. Johnson and Eieces, Misses Elexia and Jane perrett, was almost destroyed The fire started in the Mena Land and Improvement Com pany cottage, occupied by Mir. and Mrs. Payne, but the origin of the fire is unknown. Very little of the contents of the Payne home were saved since the fire had gained great headway when the members of the family were aroused. The fire was communicated to the Johnson cot tage from the other, so there was more opportunity to save the house. hold goods. The losses are partially covered by insurance.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
WAR ALARM CUTS
 COTTON $25 BALE
March Contracts Dropped 373 Points and May 5i5-Wheat Sold f5 Gents Low. the kaiser's Ulti-
 matum Being Sole Cause.

New York, Feb. March cotton contracts dropped 373 points at the opening today. May fell 5i6 points.
 The break amounted to more than S25 bale and the market soon was demoralized. On liquidation a slight rally was made
 New Orleans, Feb. May future cotton market at the opening to- day fell Si6 bale, dropping to fl cents pound.
 In less than ten minutes the loss widened to S2i a bale, the quota ton being at f3 cents a pound.
 Later prices recovered to less than S6 loss.
 Wheat DemOralized.
 Chicago, Feb. Ut was de- moralized wheat market at the when May at it's low point sold i5 cents below yesterdays close and big declines were noted in the later months. The kaisers ultimatum was the sole cause May opened down ifA at the start and fell 3% more, but later gained, go- ing to Sl .50' at noon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08

The presidents invitation to neu- trals to follow his action, was con- tained in instructions to American diplomats to announce the break with Germany. It was contained in the following note:
 Note to Diplomats Abroad.
 You will immediately notify the government to which you are ac- credited, that the United States, be- cause of the German governments recent announcement of it's inten- tions to renew unrestricted subma- rine warfare, has no choice but to follow the course laid down in it's note of April IS, 1916 (the Sussex note).
 Tt has therefore recalled the American ambassador from Berlin and has delivered passports to the German ambassador to the United States.
 Say also that the president is re- luctant .o believe Germany actually will carry out her threat against neutral commerce, but if it be done the president will ask Congress to authorize use of the national power to protect American citizens en- gagged in their peaceful and lawful errands on the seas.
 "The course taken is, in the pres ldents view, entirely in conformity with the principles he enuneiated in his address to the Senate January i2 (the address proposing a world league for peace).
 He believes 1t will make for the peace of the world if other neutral powers can find it possible to take similar action.
 Report fully and immediately on the reception of this announcement and upon suggestion as to similar action"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08

MEN
 CAN BE RECRUITED.
United States Can Quickly Organize Massive Army in the Event Serious Emergencies Arise-Re-
 cruiting Brisk in Chicago

New York, Feb 5.-In the event of a serious emergency, nearly eight cen million men are available for military service in the United States according to an estimate made by the executive committee of Mayor Mitehell's committee on national defense.
 It is declared that there are now i0.535,9i0 men in the United States between the ages of IS and 45 years who are physically fit for such duty
 Upon basis of actual experience in other countries where universal military service prevails, the com mittee calculates that of the 100000 men annually reaching the military age i'll the United States, fully 600,- GOO of them are fit for military serv- ice, according to the French stand ard of 1910 and 450,00o are fit ac- cording to the German standard of that year.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
 FORD AND OTHERS OFFER BIG PLANTS TO NATION
In Case of War the Peace Advocate Would Operate His Plant As Mu-
 niIilns factory Without Profit.

Washington. Feb 5. Henry Ford, peace advocate, today offered Sec retary Dauiels the use of his big auto factory at Detroit for a gov- ernment munitions works and agreed Io operate | without profit for himself
 cam without question, in the event of . declaration Of war, place olw factory al the disnnsal ef the United States government and will operate t without one cent of profit Ford told the secretary.
 ~I will also contribute my own time and work harder than ever be- fore
 The Ford visit followed that of the representatives of great arm makers and steel concerns who promised to speed up government work and to cooperate with the government in event of war.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
WILSON IS STILL
 HOPEFUL OF PEACE
However, He Asks Congress to Get Clear Decks for Action in Case 1t Becomes Necessary for Him to
 Again Address Them on War.

Washington, Feb. 5.--Still feryent- ly hoping for peace, but taking ev- cry possible step to prepare the country for war, if it must come, President Wilson today appealed to Congress to quickly dispose of all routine business, appropriation bills and pending legislation, and clear its decks for action to meet any
 yentuahty
 The president wants congress to be ready to act if it becomes neces- sary for him to address it again and ask for authority to use all the re- sources of the United States to pro- 1ect American ships and lives on peaceful and lawful efrands on the nigh seas
 The safe arrival of American ships in English harhors, reported this morning brought an air of re- lief lo the tensity which has pre- vailed eNerYMhera- Officials still hoped Germany would not violate her pledges to the United States. despite her threats.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
OLD MAN DEAD AT EAGLEToN.
Coroner Baker Called but Found h.
 quest Unnecessary.

Dr. C. l.. Baker. county coroner, was called to Eagleton Tuesday night to view the body of ". F. Berry, an age, who died early that night. Up- on arriving at the scene of the death, Dr. Baker considered 1t unnecessary to hold an inquest, since 1t seemed clear that the old man had died from natural causes, having been sick for some time, and having been visited just few minutes before his death by N. w. Waterileld, teacher of the Eagleton school. It seems that Berry had been about Eagleton for about three months, and until recently had been living with and caring for a Confederate veteran, but of late he had lived alone. 1t was found that he mad son living in Shawnee, Ok, and after notifying him of his fathers death, he gave directions to have the body sent to Shawnee for burial. R. s. Mayhar came from Eagleton "Wednesday to arrange to have the body shipped Undertaken Alex. Patton went to Eagleton Wednesday night on train No. to embaIm the remains and arrange for the transportation.
 
 Valentines at Hiltebrand's Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
Flew American Flag.

New York, Feb. 3.-The steamer Housatonic, sunk by a German sub- marine, was under charter Co Brown, Jenkinson X Go, of London. it was said tonight, by Edward F. Geer, president of the Housatonie Steamship Company. On her last trip to Europe she carried q cargo of supplies to Rotterdam for the Belgium Relief Commission.
 The ship, however, was of AmeTi- can registry. flew the American flag, and her eight officers and i2 or more members of the crew were citizens. Captain Thomas A. Ensor was formerly a British subject, but took out his naturaliza- tion papers before the ship sailed
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
GOV. BROUGTs SECOND VETO.
Disapproves Competitive Bids for Publication of I. X R. Measures.

Little Rock, Feb. Ex-Governor Brough sent to the House Monday afternoon his second veto message, announcing his disapproval of bill by MT. Hardage providing for the letting of contracts for the publica- ton of Initiative and Referendum amendments on competitive bids. He declared that publicity is the very GibraIter of the Initiative and Referendum, and is the>only agency we have for the recall in Arkansas. ' He suggested other desirable amend ments to the Publicity bill and paid glowing tribute to the press as the 'siigiitiest Of the mighty means on which the army Of progress jeans.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
GERMANY SHOWS
 CONSIDERATION
Subjects Of Imperial Government Going Out of Their Way to Show Friendly Feelings for Americans
 -Joins Wilson in Hopes.

Berlin,' Feb 6.--Regardless of their feelings toward the United States, the Germans in Berlin and, so far as has been heard, outside the capital manifest considerations and eourtesy toward the Americans since the news was received of the severine of diplomatic relations
 The Germans are going out of their way to show a friendly feeling toward the Americans who are ma rooned here.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
SWISS WILL NOT
 FOLLOW U.S.L LEAD
Bound by Engagements Differing From Those by Which America Is Bound"-Spain the Largest of
 Neutrals-Watch Wireless.

Geneva. Feb. 6.-The Journal de Geneye, commenting on President Wilson's note, asking that all neu- trals join the United States in the breaking off of relations with Ger many, says:
 Switzerland is bound by engage ments differing from those by which American is bound, and whose neu- trality does not depend on formal treaties.
 In these circumstances it can't be admitted that Switzerland can follow President Wilson's leaJ.s
 Washington, Feb. 6-The infor- nation that Switzerland will not adopt Wilson's suggestion that, in the interest of world peace, all other neutrals follow the lead of the Unit cd States in breaking off diplomatic relations with Germany, was re- ceived this morning.
 This was the first response to the presidents appeal to other neutrals.
 The Republican senators have de- cided to back Senator Poindexter's bill for the immediate construction of twenty fleet and eighty coast sub marines, costing $f,000000.
 The naval authorities in charge of the private radio stations have been instructed to allow no operators at the keys whose loyalty to the United States government is in any way questioned.
 Under this authority, a change has been made in the operators aft the Tuckerton station, where only American citizens will be accepted as operators.
 Ii Is stated that all aliens will be kept away from the wireless sta tOns
 Spains taking over the American Interests in Germany and Swiizer- lands similar action for German in this country IS interpreted as re- moving both these neulrals from participation in the break Of relas tons with Germany.
 Spain is the largest neutral now absolutely free from war entangle- ments, and is by far the best equipt Automatically to serve as an in- termediary between the belIigerent groups.
 It is regarded late this afternoon as practically certain that break with Austria cannot be avoided
 The complete report on the Eave- stone incident is eagerly awaited in official circles this afternoon.
 h the meantime, the war and navy departments continue their Formulation of plans for mobiliza- tion of the industrial, commercial and military forces so they can be placed in operation for the govern ment on short notice.
 President Wilson spent the fore noon in his private study.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
H J. s. FLEET
 s READY FOR WAR
Iflzlfnl Mayo, at Guantanamo, Is IofIfied of Danger of Break With Gtfnnany-Big Ships in Fighting
 Trfm--Pienty of Ammunition.

Washington, Feb. D. -Admira snny T. Mayo, commander-in-
 irfSuf the American battleship
 e has been advised officially of danger of a rupture with Ger Any and is holding his ships in A<ii6ess at Guantanamo. His fleet
 l.es.snrted fully proyisioned and M adequate fuel supply and no 0flaee of ammunition. He is aefstood to be considering the ad- iablIity of rushing one division to Banana zone unless Secretary lnlels believes the presence of the hfnaf tines already there affords lple protection for emergency lieI might arise.
 gennnander Edward H. Campbell
 n Command of the five subma- les which are now at Cristobal q #hose duty there is to exercise ;reaBed vigilence. Word of the lsls has been. transmitted to him. sduty is now to act as an ad- nee guard for the Canal Zone, ntling the sending of such other t1ts as MT. Daniels may direct.
 Plans Made by Benson.
 X
 All fhe navy preparations which must be taken at cri- aI lime like this, regardless ef Ies for ayerting trouble, went FA smoothly today, and with as I'e publicity as possible. The ~ slatement authorized from the sfetarys office was that the fleet Is ready. Admiral Benson, chief
 Qpafatlons, added that the navy s faade it a point to be ready for ' Hn1crgency, Other officers at AssAy Department stated that iRl1 n this plan to have the fleet at'x the drop of the hat was stF due te arrangements which ''i'sssE Benson has been quietly akule' since he took charge of 9' Operations in general.
 s''sahal Benson's plan was to ''' adequate supply of proyis- sS Iqel and ammunition on hand q 'e pave mapped out in advance, 5 iiesessary arrangements to meet efSency demands for the Ameri- 5 HaItle ships.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
Join Aviation Corps.

Chicago. Feb. Thirty Chicago ans. accepted for training in the United States army aviation corps, left here this morning for Memphis, where weather conditions are more suitable for practice flights.
 Fifteen army aeroplanes at the government station here were made ready for immediate use.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
SENSATION IN LONDON.
British Had Not Anticipated Such
 Quick Action by Wilson.

London, Feb. 3.-The news of the severance of relations between Ger many and the United States reached London during the qui3t of late Saturday afternoon, after most of the business and professional men of the city had left for the country or gone to their city homes.
 The news was quickly communi- cated by telephone and caused an immense sensation, especially as earlier dispatches from Washington had led the public to believe that President Wilson had decided to wait until an overt act was com lnitted before taking action.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
Scarcely BelievabIe." 1"

Berlin, Feb. 6-The general opin- ion expressed by the Berlin news papers today on the German-Amer- ican situation is that President Will son has failed to grasp the real sig niiieanee of the affairs in Europe, and that he has misunderstood Ger many's position and intentions
 The Lokai Anzeiger says:
 'it IS scarce belieyable that Pre- ident Wilson doesn't believe in the seriousness of our decision."
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
For . RiIious Attack.

When you have a severe headache, accompanied by coated tongue, loathing of food, constipation, tor pid liver. vomiting of partly digested food and then bile. you may know that you have severe bilious at tack. While you may be quite sick there is much consolation in know ing that relief may be had by talk ing three of Chamberlain's Tablets. They are prompt and efrectual 0h- tainabie everywhere.-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-02-08
5 AMERICANS ON BOARD.
Destroyed Steamer Sailed From
 Galveston Loaded With Wheat.

Galveston, Tex. Feb. 3.-The steamer Housatonic sailed from Galveston January for London, via Newport News, She carried i4i,- 200 bushels of wheat from this port.
 At the offices of the Texas Trans port and Terminal Company, agents for the Housatonic, it was stated that there were approximately 25 Americans in the crew and i2 of other natiOnalities.