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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
The Human Scrap Pile

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louneers, and spirit of depression
. was Oh the faces of the men Tht
reason for this was that their old
friend and shopmate, Jim Peters
hab been dismissed from the serv-
ice on account of old age
Il suppose that Jim and his wife
will have to go to the poorhOuse
now" said johnson, with a slight
shudder. Il don't believe they have
any relatives and its a cinch no.
body else will take care of them"
Il think its darn shame" ex-
claimed Black. The old man has
worked here for a long time and
they ought TO keep him for chart
tvs sake"
Lets take up a collection for
him" suggested Flander.
Without further ado. Jack Glea-
son removed his hat and passed if
around After he had carefully
counted the money. he said:
/ Boys. counting pledges and all
we have about SIP, and as Flander
made the SUGGESTION, we'll let him
deliver ii"
Flander protested at this. but the
men insisted. so he took the money.
Isn't it d pity" said Gleason. af-
ter he had resumed his seat, that
poor old Jim. after giving IS years
of the best part of his life to this
rich corporation, must spend his
declining years in the poor house?
Here's man who produced goods
valued at more than $4,000 for
this firm. and in return, he receiv-
ed less than $500 a year and the
glorious prospect of the aims house
after he became too old to grind
out profits for them What do you
think of a sytem that allows this
condition.
How would Socialism take care
of a case like this?" asked Flander |
BY passing an old age pension
law which would give to every
worker a pension similar to that |
paid the old soldiers. 1t wouldn't |
be given to him for charity. but |
because of his past service TO
Did you ever stop TO think. fell
lows, what we're going to do when
we get old? WHAT will we have
to show for our life's toll? | tell
you it makes me Shiver to think of
it, because if conditions remain as
they are now the time is coming
when we'll be in the same fix as
Jim Peters"
Why don't you save your mon
ey?" asked johnson.
How much money have you saw
ed up?" inquired Gleason.
We'll, | amt got a cent saved up.
but its my own fault"
No, its not your fault, and Ill
prove it to you" replied Jack.
Mr.. Flander, be said. turning to
the foreman. i don't want to in
Quire into your personal affairs but
if you don't mind. Id like to ask
how much money you can save
from your salary"
Flander was thoughtful a mo-
ment before he replied:
Outside OF the home I'm buying,
| can't save cent. I've Got a place
for every penny and it seems like |
cant &c: nothing ahead"
There you arel exclaimed Glea-
son triumphantly. Here's Flander
who makes more money than any
Of Us and can't save a cent. It's
not because he don't want to. but
the high cost of living won't let
him"
Besides, what do you think
would happen if everybody would
horde away their money? Before
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Miss Helen Mckinney of Paris
spent Friday and Saturday here the
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
A. B. Vaughn and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. J. C. Mckinney Of Paris was
a quest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
A. B. Vaughn Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Len Girtin returned home
Friday after a visit with relatives
and friends at Palmyra and Han
nibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Harry jackson and sister.
Mrs. j. A. Riley were Quincy viSi-
tors Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
Vicar as a Farm Laborer

The Rev. Reginald James, vicar
of ST. Johns Church at Watford.
writing in his parish magazine for
March, says: i have chosen the
part of helping M nation by offer
ine myself for most of the week as
an agricultural Iaborer to neiehbor-
ing farmer. who is hard put to carry
on without help Fortunately | have
been brought uD to manual labor,
and the farmer thinks | shall do
very well. think shall look well
in my new vestments. have always
longed for a sEock. 1t is quite in
CLkeepine with my High Church
,.sux.ys for the monks Of old were
It aeriCulturiStS. K. c Star
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
For Sale

A good gasoline stove 3 burner
and oven almost new. will sell
cheap L. ). Jackson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Miss May Lear went TO New
London last Wednesday TO visit her
sister. Mrs. Courtney.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. f. B. Horn Of Frederick
Illinois came last Wednesday 70
visi; with her parents Mr.. and Mrs
J. W. Rouse.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Miss Lillian Jackson spent the
week end with hOmefolkS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
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Miss Etha Star went to La Belle
Saturday to visit with her sister
Mrs. Fannie johnson
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. J I Handley went to Shell
bina Saturday to visit relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Miss Alpha EIzea was Hannibal
visitor Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Tom Montgomery was a Han
nibal visitor last Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Miss Rose Nudd went to Palmyra
Friday TO visit friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Dan Sharp and Mrs. E.
Johnston were Quincy visitors
Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Miss Nettie Mudd attended the
dance at Hannibal last Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Hunter Anderson was a
Quincy visitor Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Everette Tooley spent the
week end at Stoutsville.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. HOnrr Harrison and chill
dren speH' the week end with rela.
tives at HnnnewelI.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Miss Alma VanMarter spent the
week end with friends at Lakenan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mr. n. ur ,c
49, -" - to spend a days with Miss
TAFT,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
GERMANS FIGHTING
 ON LAST LINE
Allies Advance Over Twenty-Five Mile FrOnt-l,ritisll Near Jerusa
 lem-isattle Important one

LONDON. Nov. 22.-Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons today that during the recent victory on the western front. the allies troops have taken 5000 prisoners and 1S0 officers. The news was received with the widest cheering among the mem- bers. and it was nearly an hour be- fore order could be restored among the members He stated that Wed nesday's victory demonstrated that the German arms could not withstand the allied hosts when an attack was pushed home with determination to win at any cost
 Lord Derby. in a speech before the House declared that the victory was great one. the extent of which was not yet fully known. He stated that operations in the St. Quentin scarpe had been eminently successful and that the British progress against the Germans was continuing
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
ALIEN SLACKERS TO BE DRAFTED
CHARGE BORDER PATROL KILLED MEXICAN WOMAN

JUAREZ, Mex, Nov. 22.-On of- ficial protest against the alleged shooting of a Mexican woman at a ford in the Rio Grande, below the in ternational bridge, early Thursday morning by American soldiers, has been made to Mexico City.
 The woman's body was found !n the backwater of the river near town by cavalry patrols. who reported that American soldier patrols had fired more than fifty shots across the riv- CT, killing the woman. She was the wife of a laborer and was believed to have been wading the river to avoid the payment of the $S head tax.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
(JMNINS SAYS WAR
 WILL COST so BILLIONS

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 22.---Sen- ator Albert B. Cummins, of Iowa. speaking here. predicted that the war would continue three years and would cost the United States ESQ., 900 O.OOO,0OO.
 That means the day of service is here," said Senator Cummins. when each of us must render to the gov ernment all the service of which he is capable. If there is a man in the United States who will not do his ut most to sustain our overseas forces and make them strong for victory, he is not worthy of American citizen ship"
 Congressman John Esch. of Wis consin, and Thetus Sims. of Tennes- see also spoke.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
ALIEN SLACKERS
 WILL BE DRAFT TED
American State Department has been Conducting Negotiations With
 Allies to This End

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 22.- Secretary of State Robert Lansing an- nounced today that all alien slack CTS would be included in the next draft for military service. This assur- ance has been given to members of congress by the state department. which has been conducting negotia- tions with the allies looking to that end. Hundreds of thousands of allied citizens reside in the United States. and they have refused to accept ser vice on the ground that they are citi- zens of foreign countries. It is to rem edy this condition and force these people to take arms in defense of their country or the country of their adop- tion that the negotiations are being made.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
BAN PLACED ON
 SEATTLEiV|S|TS
Commander of Troops at Camp Lewis Refuses to Allow Men to Eisr
 Puget Sound Metropolis

CAMP LEWIS, Nov. 22.-General Greene, today posted an order cutting off all visits by his thirty-six thous- and officers and men of his command to the city of Seattle. The order for bids "All officers and enlisted men of this command to visit the city of Se- attle unless upon duty under orders from competent military authority or upon separate. sufficient and specific permission in writing.
 The order came in response to demand from a Seattle committee to Gen. Greene to show his proof that Seattle was any more wicked than any other city near cantonment. The order hits the city hard as it has large contingent in Camp Lewis.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Bazaar and Dance

The members of the Women's Gulid will hold a Bazaar and Dance at Moose Hall Thursday evening, Nov. asth. Any number of delightful Xmas nresents will be on sale and every one is advised to come early before the best things go. A fishing pond will be held at which you may try your luck for ten cents a throw. You'll always get something. The Guild holds this bazaar every year and their fame as successful salemen of dainty and use- full articles has been firmly establish ed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
ALLIES TAKE 5000 PRISONERS
GREATEST VICTORY PRESENT WAR
MONEY RAISED FOR
 CHRISTMAS PACKAGES

Dr. SilvermGn. in charge of the fund for Christmas packages for sol diers and sailors, reports that $9S has been received, but two dollars less than the allotted quota for Valdez. The doctor states that he will have no difficulty in raising the full amount and thanks the donors in the name of the soldiers and sailors of the nation. The money will be forwarded to Se- attle immediately.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
BRITISH VICTORY
 IS ENCOURAGING
One hundred Square Miles of Terri tory Held by Kaiser Taken-Sav-
 age Fighting Continues

LONDON. Nov. 22. The recent British victory on the western front has redeemed one hundred square miles of territory held by the Ger mans since the fall of nineteen four teen Operations today center around Cambria. the junction of six rail- roads and the chief depot center for the German lines of communication in Central France, The town is being heavily shelled by the allied guns this afternoon.
 Gen. Haig reports that mud, rain, the tanks. British cavalry, and in fantry are all engaged against the ene- my.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
NEBRASKA OFFICIAL
 WILL JOIN C0L0RS
Governor Keith Neville Resigns Office to Take COlonelcy of a Regiment
 Nebraska State Guards

LINCOLN. Neb., Nov. 22.-Govern- or Keith Neville filed his resignation today to accept a commission as Col onel in the Seventh Regiment of the Nebraska State guards, and will en- ter the service immediately. Govern or Neville is a Democrat, and took his seat as governor of Nebraska January 15. 1917. His term expires January. 1919. His salary as govern or was $25OO
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22

FL PASO, Tex, Nov. 22.-Ameri- can sentries fired upon a band of six men, seen crossing the river early Thursday morning from Ell Paso to Juarez. They were called upon to halt, but continued to the Mexican side of the river. when they returned the fire. It was said here tonight that if a woman had been killed she had been struck by stray bullets.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
$3OO,0OO
 FOR REVOLUTION
ed of Fathering Revolt of Felix DiaZ Against CarranZa

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. D.. It is authoritatively stated here that Felix Diaz, who is operating in the vicinity of Mexico City with a large body of revolutionists was offered $3OO.OOO to start counter revolu- tion against President Carranza. It was learned that the revolution was financed by German Americans who have fled to Mexico
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
OPEN NEGOTIATIONS
 FOR ARM|ST|CE
Commander in Chief of Russian Ar- mics Ordered to Officially Pres
 rnt Proposals to Ambassadors

PE,TROGRAD. Nov. 22.-The new Russian government has officially or dered General Bikhomin, commander in-chief of the Russian armies. to Op- en negotiations for an armistice with the commanders of the enemy armies. The proposal to negotiate peace was officially conveyed to the ambassadors of the allied nations at Petrograd.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Refuse to Obey Orders

PETROGRAD. Nov. 22-Gen. Du&- honin commander-in-chief of the Rus sian troops refused to obey the or ders of the new government and op- en negotiations for a separate peace with Germany. and he has been de- posed and Ensign Kyrlensko named in his place.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
SHIPPING BARRED FROM AZORES cerman Submarine Zone Extended to Include Greek Waters on Account
 of being Navigable Base

AMSTERDAM. Nov. 22.-Exten- sion of the German barred zone for shipping was announced today in Berlin, now includes the Azores and all Creek waters. The statement se- scribed the Azoresas an important hostile base for Atlantic navigation. and a connecting link for the allied fleets.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22

Stanley left this morning for Port Wells and lower sound ports with mail and passengers. Sparks was a passenger for Culross Island and Charles Miner for Berry Arm.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Remember

to buy your Xmas presents at the Ba- zaar to be given by the WOmen's Guild on the 29th of November at Moose Hall. Candy, and many other helpful suggestions for Xmas will
 be found there. A dance will be given after the sale. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Chas, Hand Funeral Tomorrow

VHtS. HHIU FuucFdI 1OIIOEEO"
 The funeral of Charles A. Hand will be held tomorrow in Eagle Hall at 2 o'clock, Rev. George J. Finn, of ficiating. Judge F. M. Brown will al- so pay a tribute to our townsman. The business houses of the city will be closed during the services.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Close to Jerusalem

LONDON, Nov. 22.--The British in Palestine have advanced to within five miles of Jerusalem, according to information received by the war of flee today. The lines are being tighten ed and it is believed the city will be taken within the next few days. There has been much bayonet fight ing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
London is Celebrating

LONDON, Nov. 22.-All England today is celebrating the great vic tory on the western front yesterday. Business houses are decorated with bunting and everywhere the vast crowds are expressing their joy at the defeat of the German forces.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Notice to Public

Owing to the death of MT. Charles Hand, the social which was to be held
 Friday eve by the Pioneer Women of Alaska will be postponed to Friday eve November .30th. All members of the Auxiliary are requested to meet at the hall promptly at 1880 ?. m.. tomorrow to attend funeral exercises.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Announcement

Christmas gifts now on display at the residence of Mrs. Graham. All are invited to call. Give your orders early. Hours 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.
 Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Depue.
 k-dec-2s
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
MASS ATTACK ON
 ITALIAN FRONT Enemy Pouring Fresh Troops Into Battle l4ine-Greatest Attack Yet
 Made During Invasion

ROME. Nov. 22.-The greatest mass attack yet made by the enemy since the present invasion started is in progress in the Upper Piave dis trict, at point where the river bends to the northeast into the Belluno Alps. As the action proceeds the enemy is pouring troops into the positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
LARGE VESSEL LAUNCHED SEATTLE z5OO Ton Vessel Without Name Slides Down Ways in Seattle-Order.
 ed for Norwegian Firm

SEATTLE, Nov. 22.-Another T. 300 ton vessel was launched here to- day in the yards of the Seattle Con struction & Drydock Company. The vessel, which has not yet been nam ed, was originally ordered by the Nor wegian government, but was seized by American government at the begin ming of hOstilities.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Don't Forget

the Bazaar and Dance to be given by the Women's Guild on Thanksgiving night at Moose Hall. You can pur- the majority of your Xmas gifts there and they will be sure to please. A fish pond will also be in evidence. This will be for children but the grown ups will be permitted to try their luck if they wish. f
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
\ Hobo From the Hub

What on earth did that fellow mean when he said he was pore grinating pedistrian. castigating his itinerary from the classic Athens of America,?"
 ''He meant he was tramp beating his way from Boston.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
GIANT STRUGGLE:
 IN MOUNTAINS
Battle in Alps Between Italian and German Armies is Nearign it's
 Continuation

ITALY, Nov. 22.--The battle in the mountainous region between the Piave and Brenta rivers is nearing its continuation. and at present is centering around Monte Grappa. The Italians are fighting desperately to clear the district of invaders. and the issue is yet in doubt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Germans on Last Line

FRANCE. Nov. 22.-The Germans are fighting on their last line of de- fense. it is stated here today. Many prisoners are still coming in and number of guns were taken.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Seattle Fish Prices

SEATTLE. Nov. 3a.--seattle price at noon. November Twenty-hrst; halibut. twenty-four cents: sable fish six cents; red cod, four cents; ling cod four cents.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Notice to Pioneers

All members of Igloo No. z, of All aska Pioneers, are requested to meet at the hall tomorrow at 1:3O for the purpose of attending the funeral of Charles A. Hand.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
United States Pleased

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 22.- Official Washington is deeply moved as the press bulletins begin to un- fold the scope of the smashing Brit ish victory on the western front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
ASK EXEMPTION
 OF BALLPLAYERS
President Johnson FavOrs AllOwlng Experts in Great American Game
 Shirk Military Duty

CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-The exemp- tion of 2S8 big league baseball play CTS will be asked by President John son of the American League. it was announced here today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND
 ENEMY ALIENS IN |. $.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 22.- It is estimated that there are 100000 emmy aliens in the United States at the present time. according to figures given out by the departmen of jus tice.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
l,clShiny Sees Fight

FRANCE. Nov. "2.-General Per shing followed every move of the great battle Tuesday with much in- terest. A General advance was made over 32-mile front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22

Corporal Andrew Tyler is passen- ger on the steamship Admiral Evans en route for Valdez. where he will be assigned to the local Signal corps.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Teutons Make Attacks

ROME. Nov. 22.-The Teutons have made seven attacks on the Ital- ian troops between Piave and the Brenta rivers in the past 30 hours.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Ketchikan Fish Prices

KETCHIKAN, Nov. 22-Ketchikan prices at noon. November twenty first; halibut, fourteen and one-half cents; sable fish. four cents: red rock fish, one and one-half cents.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22

"The Battle of Hearts" will be shown at the Empress tonight. This Is a five reel fox film feature.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Guild Sale Thursday Nov. 29. t

The stores will close tomorrow in Valdez during the funeral of Charles A. Hand.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-22
Notice.

Notice.
 The party leaving valise on the launch Reliance can have same by calling at Miners Union Hall, prov ing property and paying for this adv.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-26
MINERS REFUSE TO
 WORK FULL DAYS

HELENA. Mont, Oct. 26-A re- port submitted today to Governor Stewart by State Labor Commission CT w. J. Swindlehurst and F. J. O. Donnell, inspector for the state health department declares that coal min CTS in this state make from $6 to SIP per day. in short hours, and can not be induced to work long enough to get out the amount of coal requir- ed to meet the demand. Of the situa- tion at Klein, Mont. the report says: Because of the liberal contract which the men have secured, the op- orators claim, the men are able to make from six to eight. ten and ev- en twelve dollars a day in from four to six hours work and that it is i'm possible to keep them in the mine af- ter they have earned that much. al though they are expected to work a full eight hour day under their agree ments."
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-26

his wheat from the elevators and the market because he is unsatisfied with the official price and hopes that some thing will happen to enable him to get more is just as much a profteer as the unscrupulous manufacturer who would coin an unjust advantage out of the nations crying necessity.
 The workingmeh who at this criti- cal moment in the nations history critical for him as we'll as every citi- zen-declines to submit to the mach inery provided for the purpose Of forcing compliance with his demands wlly-nilly is just as much a profteer as the man who gets big government contract and tries to fill it with in ferior material.
 Get rid of the idea that the re- proach "profiteer" can only be level- ed at certain men of large capital en- gagged in industrial enterprises or fi- nance. Profiteering is not the mark of any special division of our social or ganization. It connotes certain state of mind. It means the willingness to put ones self-interest absolutely above that of the nation and to seize every possible chance to forward 1t without any consideration of patriot ism whatever.
 The fact that the government has adopted more stringent measures to prevent profiteering in some cases than others-the further fact that there are possibly certain forms of profiteering that can hardly be reach ed by government action-does not alter the character of the act. The profiteer of whatever sort. of what ever rank and condition of life, is nor ally the same and entitled to the re- probation of a patriotic public.-Chi- cago Herald.