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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Brother Jonathan.

Brother Jonathan is a general name
applied to the people of the United
States. Its origin is said to be as fol.
lows: Soon after having taken COM
mand of the Continental army, Gen
eral Washington found that 1t was In
need of many things. At that time
the governor OF Connecticut was iona.
than Trumbull, the elder, n friend of
Washington In whose judgment Wash
ington had great confidence. During
the consultation on the state of the
army, Washington suggested that they
consult Brother Jonathan meaning
his friend, Trumbull. This advice was
followed and Trumbull devised the
means of procuring what was required.
The story was told in the army, and
the reply to n demand for IN article
was Invariably to ask brother iona
than" The phrase became %proverblnl
As the personihcation of the citizen OF
the United States brother Jonathan
| corresponds to the. British "John Bull
| Nowadays. however, Uncle Sam has
largely superseded Brother Jonathan
in popular use.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

made without attracting more than casual attention. For the past few month,
those who do not intend to abstain entirely from liquor have been Molinr nm
their cellars. Retail sales have been three or four times as large a nornan,
Some of the hotels have closed up their bars and are using the additional,
space for cafes.
The saioonkcepers know that they ar going out OF business permauennv
as there never will be a chance for the residents of the district to vote them
back. Only n repeal of the law by congress will turn the trick. With smatos
and representatives guided by sentiment Il. their home states and Indifferent,
to what the yoteess inhabitants of the district may think there does not seem
a chance Of such action.
The harropns will not be vacant long, Because Of the oyercYwdea ION,
do Il the war the buildings will be snapped up quickly, In MANY
instances restaurants and drug stores will he opened.
Most of the saloonkeepers and bartenders are quitting the business fol-
good. Positions are so numerous in war industries aud other lines Of employ
ment that no one is likely to be idle long.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

y. NJ. G. A. for men in the service of the country mas a Me' ma U hsu under
for demonstrations at several training camps, This service CLUB VIII " y vm =,
the personal supervision of William Knowles Coouper OF ue .en a um :"
c. A., and is one of Il chain of 13 similar buildings ff Inv \" .om nnrnosas If =
yenieuce of the "sodiers in our midst It will serve aA "e pN'
wellconducted information bureau for the man In UNIFORM ,,oo. md In
Several local churches already have become Interested AM .@% awor tMo
keerinp Herewith are cooperating with the Y. NJ T. A. III pppA'ns . ",
comforts of the enlisted men. 1t is expected that otef enu'n nr ef render.
and philanthropc associations will take the matter ~ "m :"
IN. all the assistance they can to help the movement uhor te men
A list of rooms in private homes is being armngl NV aa nd evh have
get here Saturday nights, especially when the city Is e "" AVN h seek this
m means of obtaining suitable accommodations, they WI s "...s,,ort
place as their headquarters upon which to rely for the O@' " ANN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Orjotn Of Life.

The many spcculations That nave
been published concerning the origin
of life on the earth and on any other
bodies In the universe where 1t may
possibly exist usually assume that, IN
some way or other, "lifc germs are
transported across the CULTS OF space
from one planet to another. Thus 1t
has been suggested that life may have
been brought to the earth In meteors.
One of. the most recent suggestions Is
that minute life germs may escape
from the atmosphere Of n planet IN
which life exists, just as molecules OF
the atmospheric gases are believed to
cscnpe from our terrestrial atinos'
phere. and may be driven by light
pressure to some world where physi'
cal conditions have become suitable
to support life. While there Is noth'
ing essentially absurd In these hypo'
theses, It Is not clear why their au.
thors should take II for granted tha'
lIfc cannot originate de novo on Z
cooling misunderstanding American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH

Ms Fannie Bacon Of Cavend'sh. w..
recently found a moth or butterfiy
that measured nix inches from tip to
up Of wings.
1Nhs condor ID said to keep Ito youns
r. ne nest for q year, because they
afs unable 10 Az until they are twelve
neak19 ~.
lfSte supssos whits6s6 asd trovt
80 49, eeiling Ia the rst1ll mar
~ q peet Arthur and Fort WllHAm
Oh. q - y 1Aesets ! pAsnd.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

cidentally wrapped some soiled collars'
II was then that Mrs. Blake had her
secret.
She was pale, anxious lookir" and
thoughtfully serious the day after
that. The next she was harsh, bitter
and vindictive. She limited aloud ut
"the extravaganza OF a selfish nus
hand. while the poor shaving wife
scrimpcd and saved at home" The
third day she picked on the harassed
Joel till he lost his temper and said
some biting things. There was Il gen
eral row and Nancy left home, vowlng
she would never return.
Joel wen over to the old home ana
picked up things generally. He kept
Tise, the watch dog they had raised
from II puppy, locked up in the house
to guard against burglarious visits
while he was absent. The intelligent
animal missed his mistress and howled
d%olorously whenever Joel went away.
ms II pleading for freedom to find the
other half Of the household.
"Rcckon a little run around won't
hurt you" observed Joel upon THIS
particular morning. Hi, now! take a
breath of fresh air"
Tige fairly tore out Of the house.
He shifted the air, he investigated the
barn, the garden. seemed looking for
somebody. Finally he raised his hend
in the direction Of the house two miles
away where Mrs. Blake was staying
with her daughter. He uttered a dis
mai howl, looked back Mt Joel, ran out
OF the gate. sat down on his launches
In the middle Of the road and gazing
straight at Joel. howled again.
"Here! hcrci come back" shouted
Joel, but Tige never stirred. As his
master approached him to get him
back into the house, Tige started W
. about 80 yards and sat down again.
He repeated this maneuver a second
time. a third. Tige seemed determined
TO get his master to follow him some
where. Joel became wrathy and pick
cd I'D a switch, but Tige did not ALLOW
his master to get near enough to 81
Their punish OF catch him.
"Another stubborn critterw puffet
and pnnted Joel, after he had thus COY
cred a rifle. Then, as Tige crossed
tho crest Of q hill and came IN sight o
the horse where Mrs. Blfke\ was
suest. he delivered q resembling who'd
Of satisfaction and delight and scudds'
iieet ~ ! hare, for his auarryi
awell, IN be humunuxsd !" fairl'
vclled Joel, o., following ths anltna
Win his glance, be saw TiSs rsac1'ts'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

in 1859. AT the outbreak Of the Civil war. however the organization was
divided, as half of the members joined the Confederate forces and the other
half fought OF the Union side. Many of its members fought in the Spanish
American war, ana now some of Its former members are officers in the present
war.
. The organization was for many years the champion drill company OF the
District, being at that time Company r of the Second battalion of the National
Guard Of the District of Columbia. 1t was also one of the best companies in
the United States, and travelled to various cites to participate In competitive
drills, where it won many honors,
The company was reorEanzed In 1880, and Two years later erected the
orinorv. The basement of the structure was used by the company, While Inc
floor was used for balls and many social functions Among the notmMe
functions held there were the Bachelors cotillons, Army and Navy cD
dances and charity balls.
The company di>banded in 1905, and formed the National Nhs Ve1ean
association, which still holds banquets.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Nancy's
Grievance
Il
By Ruth Evelyn Brooks


Copyright. lsl7. Western Newspaper Union.l
Mo-" spoke Joel Blake determined
III won't 20 after ma. She's In u
Z yher tantrums and I've stood all I'm
Wing to of them. This is her ZONE
her come back to 1t when she gets
y1eidy. l shant hurry her"
But, father pleaded his married
laughter, Kate.
"Now. Mr.. Blake" began her hus'
BAND, Richard Moore.
"a Don't either Of you say announcer
] word :" stormed Blake. "Tve made up
my mind and l won't be thwarted'
Mother Is comfortable down ut Lindys.
Maybe the change will do her good n
make her sensible. AS to myself, !
know how to bach It comfortably. II
YOUR mother wasn't 50 unreasonabisE
and, despite his avowed Indifference
and fortitude. Mr.. Blake sighed drenr-
ily and started away from the home
of his son-in-law.
He and his wife, after forty years
of married life, had separated just the
week before. She was staying with
one married daughter, Linda. He wa
getting his meals and sleeping nisht'
at Rates home. Daytimes he potterec
around the deserted home.
Looking back, he could scarcely ms
I'VE how it had all come about, FOL
the first time in his life Joel had Wis
tied tome relatives in the city for {
week. 1t was his first vacation and nj!
wife had encouraged him to enjoy II
He had promised her a gold watch AM
chain, and had come back without it
for reasons. In fact. old Joel harbore'
a secret which he did not care to i'm
part TO anybody.
1.-THE present I promised you vii
come in time. Nancy" he told his wiz
"Next time Jones makes II paymen
on the mortgage you shall have tn
watch and chain, and all the better &c
waiting. You know, while I'm no PAT
per. | never spend money till I've &c
1t, and truth is what l took with II
to the city went faster than | calc'
lated"
And Nancy. good soul that she VA
did not complain and was patient AT
indulgent until II day In cleaning o'
the grip that had carried her hu
bands belongings during his city tri
she happened to notice Il fragment
IA newspaper in which he had quite |
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

After several years Of experimenting
rubber trees have been successfully
trunsplantcd from the banks Of the
Amazon to the interior Of Brasil.
The dust that accumulates In 4 Gall.
fornia Portland cement mill has bsen
found TO be 10 rich In potash that it %
collected and sold Tor enoughSa]es uay
the plants running sxpsnsea
poess ~ . do0hle ,sarags lnvsntsd
~ 4 WaSnlngton nm eeoslss g -
e ~ ~ h1ae AttAs osuol naaale
ana Z dbn01l - 6oS1,e 0eyMnes
ssAs3 sss1s
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

VIII be directed 70 WHtTF He cuH Bo'"
good room and meals. He will be pro-
yided with books, magazines and writ
ing materials at "the club" He Will
find games there and music.
This Red Triangle club has bul't
ITS own house-that is, 1t has Just been
set up here on the vacant plot at Nln'h
street and Pennsylvania avenue, nav.
ing been brought here knocked down
from Long Island, N. Y.
This is a building 20 feet by ~
GO, nm nv the war work council OF the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

With the capture OF the first United States soldiers by the Germans our
government began 10 ARRANGE through neutral nations for theft decent treas
ment and that If future prisoners of war. At nee steps Ter taken 10 lei
Germany know how well those Of her subjects who are intened In this
country are treated. The accompanying illustration goes to prove nj ahfn
under restraint In America have NO reason to complain IT shows
intuned Germans Mt the Immigration station at Gloucester, \. j. IN receiving
station for Immigrants for Philadelphia. They underg" 40 rdvations WHAT
eyer, and amusements ar provided for them. as well Is good 1000 anu
lodging. The men are seen playing ten pins. At the lief Is TIT N Q |"
charged with the care Of the poultry raised for their table
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
pos.rv Comes Hiah.

It IL the height Of luxury TOR O jap
anese to be able to say that ne ID
reading the words Of o philosopher 10
the original manuscript; and no ID
willing to my enormously for that sas.
isfaction. Ancient scripts have risen
remarkably Ia price during the -
two years. Il IA nothing unusual these
daye Tor q wealthy collector 70 ~
$4,000 for . little sefap g esassAs
|poetfy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

After Aunt Fanny had vainly striven
"a convince waiter that he was IN the
wrong she exclaimed: walter, I guess
7 know a few thingsi" $50 do J." was
hls answer. II know % few things %
ANYBODY"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

"Y0ur sweater must be Tor q n y. ,arment NOwnE
rather small sailor" remarked one woman, gazing !. ~. w tureung neasL
under the hands Of the knitting recruit, who sat ea'us''S
TITS for little Billy" smiled the young woman. ..no, III me womsAs
"Lltte BIlyv' What a romantic name fol- . 49, -
greed. M y. Sour arms Faned1
"But-er-my dear" said an older woman. "yu ~ =
The young knitter smiled. -s 4
"Two for hs front legs and two for his hind leg =. .,u4,.e NbsAn
front leesi Hind legsl The women an stopped u"t A1~
waved helpessly in air. AaMSt
"who 10 BtlyT' they clamored. aNN
"Mny Is my bulldog" %.%%WNt&
And now she knitS at home. N &6MMs...~xSW
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

4 Il TIE Sign of the Red Triangle is a new clubhouse established IN "asn'
. Inrton, This is exclusively for men in uniform, of either the army, navy {"
marine CORPS, and through this club any enlisted man coming 10 washington
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

be orr down. The armory was built
by the National Rifles in 1882 at n cost
of $4,000, the members of the orgnni.
cation paying $50 a square foot for
the land. 1t was sold in May, 1909, to
Il Chicago man for $4,000, who paid
$40 a square foot for the property.
The building contains 1874 square feet
und is $3.50 feet front with a depth Of
113 feet.
The National Rifles, which was for
many years the crack military organi-
ya,ion Of the District. was organized
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Historic Armory in Hands Of WrecGng Crew

NATIONAL Rifles arnory, one Of the historic landmarks In the District Of
IN Columbia, is to be replaced by n tcn-story office building to cost S2ONOO
Plans for the building are being completed, and the old structure Is soon to
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Whv One Woman Knitter Lost Her ropu'a''V

WASHINGTON women are patriots. II anyone dou n'u, n nn.anac class being
w blm-look into a certain department store a "e ". ~ .Ides or sdlors
conducted there daily, All the women are knltuhs ="
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

eonstltu'lonality Of he aet. Bst NJ
one considers the possibility Of cou y
Intervention q betting proposition.
The drinking population beman,
the fact that no Opportunity was riyep
for an expression Of the desires NJ
the residents but that prohibition vas
forced upon them BY the votes Of
citizens Of fardistant states. How.
ever the people have had q year to
adjust themselves to the idea Of ! 50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

Queen Marie Of Roumania. noted for
her beauty and idolized by her people,
photographed In Paris with her young
est child, Princess Ellaha. Even In
the stress Of war relief work the queen
makes the long journey from Rou.
mania to Paris to see her children,
who are staying In the French capital
until their home Is once more wrested
from German hands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

They learn to knit sweaters, and caps
and all sorts Of useful things which
soldiers and sailors are supposed to
rhortle with glee to receive.
A recruit was added to the class
the other day. She was young, she was
pretty, she was everything that u wom'
an should be. And she was learning
to knit rapidly. After several lessons
the other patriotic women began to
take IN interest In what she was knit.
ting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
John BarIeycorn Is Driven From u cart,l

has climbed on the front M n - 49,.
W wagon. The nations capital takes rank as the hsssR av IT.. - m
country. John Bareycorn is not giving up the battle without 1 sI .,~ NJ W.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-14

cater to the newcomers: not lose
courage when a old-time customers
complain over his new way of doing
business. He must cater to the ma
jority and in changing his business
methods must watch only his own
business and build 1t on a safe, sound
businesslike tasis without too much
concern for the progress of other
stores.
There is no sound reason for him
to scheme how he can drive the
chain store out of business, for it is
only too often fact that an indepen-
dent grocer will then sell some of his
merchandise at ridiculous and reck-
less prices, not based or sound bust
ness principles.
You will always see chain stores
low prices built on a business founda-
ton. whereas ridiculous prices by in
dependent grocers are a drawback to
him before he starts. 1t Is this weak
condition OF some of the grocers that
has enabled the chain store to thrive.
and in my estimation they will con-
unue to thrive wherever the neighbor-
hood grocer has not progressed.
"A great many retail grocers firm
~ believe that the reason for the chain
stores success is their low prices
That. in my opinion, is not So; on
the contrary. their success is due to
the efficient training of their staff the
efficient manner in which the stores
are kept, the way their merchandise
rs priced, and finally the live and con-
slant supervision to see that these con-
ditions at all times prevail
There will always he room for the
live. independent grocer and the chain
store Will he able to succeed with
him"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-14
SHE BUYS SICK PETS;
KILLS IECURADlE ONES

Cleveland. Jan. 13.-The pastimc of
Mrs. Agnes Barsby is buying animal
pets--and chloroforming them. She
is not cruel or hard hearted, for Il
is only sick animals which are pun our
or their misery.
Mrs. Barsby is a regular customer
at all Cleveland animal stores. Dur
ing the Christmas shopping season she
bought two cats and two dogs. She
round she couidn't make them well.
so she Killed them.
Il bought those pets because they
were sick and suffering" explained
Mrs. Barsby. II knew they should he
killed If l couldn't cure them
ii. X. Ferry. municipal humane
agent, says there isn't a greater
friend of dumb brutes in Cleveland
than Mrs. Barsby. The latchstring at
her home is always out TO an unfor-
tunate dog or cat. ana children in the
neighborhood take their ailiuF pets
there to be cured.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-14
Thursday. January II.

In Ncxico-Carranza officials admit
that Villa Is planning attack on Juare2
and that he Will capture that city.
The War In Europe-Slavs are push
ing great attack along A two hundred
mile line. Berlin declares on small
successes have been achieved. Riga
offensive does not relieve Moldavia.
Greece Is to accent terms OF allies. so
it is reported It is reported that n
German raider was met IN the At
antic and sunk by n British cruiser
yesterday. Entente reply to Wilson
peace note lis expected Monday: It
will show how nations are too far
apart 10 think of peace.
General NcwS-Now appears that
probe of peace mote leak" will be
stopped as nothing has developed
which seems TO justify further action.
Adamson law Is now up to Supreme
Court It is expected that House vote
viii be to / in favor of Washington
going dry. Mob threatens life of Cir
cult Judge c. r, Bush OF Murray Ken
tncky, for protecting nero criminal
Militant picket line" Is planned to
| operate around White House until
March 4. Buffalo BIZ noted scout,
died In Denver. yesterday.
Local News-Condensed bank state
ment of Richmond banks published by
The Virginian today shows total re-
sources OF over hundred million dol
lars. Virginia Ice Manufacturers As
ISOLATION convened here Yesterday.
State Veterinary Association Is to meet
In Richmond today and tomorrow.
Reported that Elijah Davis, wife muir
derer. is still in city. Fear Is expressed
that Miss Ann Smith, missing Stenog-
rapher. may have committed suicide.
Stir Is caused by proposed tax in
crease.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-14
Tuesday, JanuarY Q.


In Mexico-Reports say that Dur
ango fell into the hands OF villa on
December 20; the Carranza garrison
not even putting up struggle; the
city was looted by villa. who i'm
Eaediately evacuated 1t. No credence
is attached to the report that Car
rama forces had won a big victory
at Jimfnez and Parral.
The War In Europe-Mackensen
has taken Fosani, In one OF the
most mastery strategical eeats of the
war. Mackensen's army. called the
"Ninth." stormed the western pivot OF
the Russo Rumanian Sereth line.
ca pturing nearly 1000 prisoners and
several cannon and machine guns.
The Teuton army is now expected to
quickly cross the Sereth.
General News--Lawson on stand
yesterday as witness In leak" probe.
talks lot but accomplishes nothing;
-Iansing and Tumulty clear themselves
nf charges Chicago, chief of police
was arrested yesterday charged with
bribery. Murderer of Grace Roberts
xtiif mystery. Supreme Court holds
the Webb Kenyon law as constitu-
tional Legal battle on Adamson
eight hour law has heeGn President
Wilson Is TO press his peace more.
Local News-State Tax Board asks
Tor enlightenment as to equity of
present taxation. New signal system
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-14

SANDER. In due time the demand fell
on, The people began to realize the
mistake and foods came back to about
the same price as before the war.
Now, let's get down to facts and
figures and see why everything Ia go
high. In the first place, the immutable
law of supply and demand is to be
reckoned with. Mans law NAV for a
ume change this we'll recognized and
self-evident principle, This was done
when the Brazilian government tried
TO regulate the price Of coffee. disre-
garding the production and demand,
but. after year or, two that law, as
Old as civilization. the law of desire
and quantity, reasserted itself ana the
result was the tumbling Of coffee to
me price governed by supply and de-
mand When nature does not permit
mother earth to produce. where are
foods TO come from?
The year l9l6 was one OF the poor
est prod ucing. years we have ever had.
and yet we had a larger demand for
foods that year than any year the
world has seen. l Will give you one
experience.
II had occasion 10 visit last October
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-14
Friday, january IL.


The War iii Europe--All peace ne
gotiations appear to be a matter In
the dim future, according to state
ment Of allies. The British warship
CORVALLIS was SINK by a German
U-boat Tuesday with thirteen men
missing Fierce lighting continues on
Sereth line.
General News-Harry Thaw at
tempts suicide. United States Senate
bars liquor advertising from mails,
Large munition plant of Canadian Car
and Foundry Company. Mt Kingsland,
New Jersey, ia destroyed by fire and
explosions. Disorders in Santo Do
mingo cause sharp struggle between
United States marines and natives with
one American officer killed and one
wounded. 1t is reported that no probe
of leak" will be made.
Local News State school funds
show large increase. Richmond gro
GERS Join against chain stores Many
new members are added TO Chamber
OF Commerce. City has refused to
pay toll on viaduct Mayor Ainslie
yesterday signed numerous ordinances
which are now laws.