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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02
e. SID sENT OUr
Not Many Realize the Gigantic Work
Which the Government Has I'm
dertaken and Accomplished.

To comparatively few Of us has it
ever occurred that the United States
government is one Of the worlds
largest buyers Of garden and flower
seed, says the Popular Mechanics
Magazine. The few ounces of seed
carried to us by the postman give no
impression Of the acres upon acres
of land devoted to their propagation,
or the care taken in determining
their fitness for planting. But these
small envelopes, represent tens Of
thousands Of others, and those repre-
sent tens Of thousands Of pounds Of
the best seed procurable.
It is Illuminating to know that the
aggregate weight Of the free seed cir
culated from Washington this spring
amounted to 1906 tons, or, for the
sake Of Juggling figures, 1893, 800
ounces. Of this amount, it is also in
teresting to know, corn seed pre-
dominated, $4,000 pounds of it be-
ing mailed to various sections of the
country. Machines are used which
automatically proportion the seed
by weight, fill the individual pack
ages and seal them.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02
GOOD SUBSTITUTE FOR worry
Cotton Solution Being Largely Used to
Take the Place Of Elephant Tusks
in the United States.


The submarine danger and the use
Of ships for war purposes have les
sened the commerce between the
United States and Africa to a great
extent in the past two years, the
Scientific American observes. The
supply Of many of the products for
merly imported from the African
countries by this nation has been de-
creased considerably and in some
cases has ceased entirely. Naturally
the users Of these products have been
compelled to find substitutes Of
American make if they wished to
continue the use Of these articles.
One Of the chief imports from
Africa in the prebeilum days was
ivory, the product Of the elephant.
The boudoir Of many Of the ladies
of the land contained many i5ory
toilet articles, the piano sported it.
iyory-topped keys, and many other
uses were made in this country Of
the product of the tusk Of the ele-
plant.
With no ivory being imported and
having no elephants in this country,
Americans were compelled to find a
substitute. Old King Cotton came
to the rescue, offering a means Of
producing artificial ivory that pos
sesses all the beautiful qualities Of
the real article. A cotton solution
chemically treated by several proc
esses changes the raw product Of the
Sunny South to a hard iverY-colored
substance hat can be easily nodded
into any shape desired. Manufacture
and sale Of this material as an ivory
substitute have reached large pro-
portions.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02
Marriage licenses.
A marriage license mas been

Misses Jeanette Grippe and
Leona Fox left Saturday for
Chillicothe to enter the Chilli
cothe Business College.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Sheldon
went to Kansas City Saturday
for a few days visit.
Capt. Kenney and son, Lieut..
Col. Kenney, U. S. Army, and
niece, Miss Hall, spent Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs. B. R. ireland.
Mrs. Sam Edmonds and three
children went to Kansas City
Saturday for a visit with Mr.,
and Mrs. G. K. Edmonds.
Catherine Waters returned.
Friday evening from a weeks
visit with her cousin in Kansas
City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

We are authorized to annopnce
". B. DOUGLASS
as a candidate for County Collector,
subject to the action Of the Democrat
ic party 1t the primary, August 6,
1913.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

D. c. Morris has received a ca
blegram from his son, Lieut.
Morris, saying that he was
slightly wounded but getting a.
long alright.
Mrs. E. n. Bessey went to
wellington tuesday morning to
spend the day.
Miss Irene Ashurst went to
Excelsior Springs Tuesday for a
visit.
Miss Bertha Jones returned
Tuesday morning to her home in
Kansas City, after a visit here
with Miss Birdie Shupp. Miss
.Shupp &C companied her home
a visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

We are authorized to announce
E. M. THOMAS
as a candidate for Presiding Judge
of the County Court, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party at the
primary. August 6, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02
COUNTY

We are authorized to announce
M. T. HARTMAN
as a candidate for County Collector.
subject to the action Of the Democrat
ic party at the primary, August s,
1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH KUEHLS
as q candidate for County Collector,
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic party at the primary, August 3,
1913.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

In previous years the word
would be passed around that
Congress sman Hamlin was in So
and Sos office. go up and meet
him." Tuesday morning he was
Drawing the hot sun to meet the
"bys." The Congressman must
see the breakers ahead.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

E. T. Stier, DR.. A. ]. Chalk
ey, E. N. Hopkins and DR.. c.
W. Johnson motored to Rich
mond Monday in DR.. Jonhson's
car.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

w are authorized to announce
J. F. WINN
as a candidate for the office of County
Collector, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party at the primary,
August 6, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

The number IS gradually
growing smaller who hold to the
opinion that there is but one
man in the Seventh Congress-
ional District with sufficient In
tellect to represent us in Con-
gress.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

We are authorized to announce
F. L. CARTER
as a candidate for County Collector
subject to the action of the Democrat
is party at the primary, August 6
1913.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02

Lexington I~nteIIigencer

A. ". ALLEN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-08-02


We are authorized to announce
G. L. GLASSC0CK
as a candidate for Presiding Judge OF
the County Court, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic party at the
primary August s, 1918.
We are authorized to announce
JULIUS VOGT
as a candidate for Presiding Judge Of
the County Court, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party at the
primary August 6, 1918,
We are authorized to announce
w. T. TUTT
as a candidate for denomination for
the Office Of Circuit Clerk, subject to.
the action Of the Democratic party
at the primary, August 6. 1918.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. II. PROCK
as a candidate for the Office Of Judge
Of the Western District, subject to
the action of the Democratic party
at the primary, August 6, 1918.
We are authorized to announce
JOHN f. LARKIN
as a candidate for the Office Of Judge
OF the Western District, subject to
the action Of the Democratic party
at the primary, August 6, 1913.
We are authorized to announce
W. M. MILLER
as a candidate for Judge Of the East
ern District, subject to the action Of
Democratic party at the primary,
August 6l19lS.
We gre authorized to announce
VI I. WERNWAG
as a candidate for denominations for
the Office Of Recorder of Deeds, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the primary, August 6, 1918.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. w. BATES
as a candidate for denomination for
the Office Of Clerk of the County Court
subject to the action Of the Democrat
ic party at the primary, August 6,
1918.
We are authorized to announce
STEPHEN N. WILSON
as a candidate for denomination for
the Office Of Probate Judge, subject
to the action Of the Democratic party
at the primary, August 6, 1918.
We are authorized to announce
c. A. KEITH
as a can didate for the Office Of Pros
ecuting Attorney, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic party at the
primary, August 6, 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-10
INCREASE OF ITO SHOWN
IN CLASSIFIED SERVICE
Total Of 5,525 Employees Added by
Commission In November, as
Against 4,755 Separations.

There was an addition Of 40 en-
ployes in the United States govern
ment service through the Civil Service
Commission, during the month Of No
vember. The gross admissions to the
service were 5,525, with gross separa-
ton of 4.755. It was stated by the
commission today that it is expected
there will be a considerable decrease
during this month. The increases last
month were the smallest since the
outbreak of the war.
The departments showing decreases
were: Food administration, 81; fuel
administration, SO; government print
ing Office, Sc; Interstate Commerce.
Commission, ~; Department of Agri-
culture. 20: Smithsonian Institution.
Is; Navy Department, 80: director
general Of railroads. "a: War Indus
tries Board, "a; War Department, 80.
The increases were: Interior De-
partment. SO: Department Of Justice.
2; Department Of Commerce, IS; De-
partment Of State, %; shipping board,
40: Civil Service Commission. IS; Depart
ment Of Labor. 105: Treasury Depart
ment, 1,11S; War Trade Board, 50;
Council of National Defense, s; Fed
eral Reserve Board, s; Federal Trade
Commission, 16.
The Panama Canal Zone office had
no change in its force. The large in
crease attributed to the Treasury De-
partment was due to the war risk in
surance and internal revenue bureaus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-10
ONE KILLED, FIVE HURT
IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
John J. Sanborn Victim of Auto
Driver, Who Seeks to Es-
cape Police.

John J. Sanborn, who formerly was
in the real estate business in this city
and who later resided at John Dick
son Home. was knocked down by an
automobile at Pennsylvania avenue
and 9th street about $40 o'clock yes
killed. He died before reaching
Emergency Hospital. He was seventy
eight years old.
George Carroll, co1ored. 1885 4th
street, who was operating the auto
mobile. failed to stop. Later he visit
ed the sixth precinct police station
and inquired If George Smith had
been arrested for knocking down the
pedestrian. and giving a fictitious ad-
dress for him. When it was suggested
that Carroll be held. it Is stated. he
ran from the station and was pursued.
Shots were fired at the fleeing man,
one of them taking effect in his heel.
Later the police learned from the
owner of the automobile that he had
loaned it to Carroll, and Lieut..
Wright went to his home.
Carroll was apprehended In his
back yard. He offered stout resist
ance.
Coroner hewitt decided he would
hold an inquest at the morgue tomor-
row afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The dead man, it is stated. had no
relatives. He left John Dickson
Home about six months ago and had
resided with friends since that time.
Inquest in Woman's Death.
Coroner hewitt yesterday held an in.
quest at the morgue in the case OF
Mrs. Harriet B. Turner. 2845 Bel AIT
avenue northeast. who was knocked
down by a street car at gath street
and Rhode Island avenue northeast
several days ago and so seriously in
jured that she died. A verdict of &C
cidental death was reported. Funeral
services for Mrs. Turner will be held
at her late home at 2:30 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon, with tnterment IN
Congressional cemetery.
Miss Evelyn Hedin and Miss Irene
Aune. 227 East Capitol street, were
knocked down by an AUTOMOBILE OPP
Grated by Guy Williamson. 2214 14th
street, near the east end of Union sta
ton last evening. The former re-
ceived a cut over her left eye and in
jury to her right arm.
While playing on the street near his
home yesterday afternoon Elwood
Kennedy, nine years old. 212 A street
northeast, was struck by an automo-
bile. Surgeons at Casualty Hospital
rendered first aid.
Thomas Woodin, colored, Colvin
Run. Va, was hurt in a runaway ac-
cident in Virginia yesterday after
noon. He was brought to George
town University Hospital.
Catherine McInerney. 1901 N street,
and Edna Reiter, 1922 9Th street, were
Cd hu osrfn nv.
Grated by William A. Hammond. 529
9Th street southeast. hear Scott circle
last night and slightly hurt. They
were. taken to Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-10
POLAND WOULD CEMENT
FRIENDSHIP WITH U. S.

President Wilson has been made an
honorary member of the University Of
Cracovia, according to a, report from
the Polish press bureau received mere
through official channels.
Former President Pulaski Of the State
Council OF Poland has created Poiish-
American league to tighten the bonds
Of friendship between Poland and the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-10
EMBARGO PLACED ON HOG
SHIPMENTS TO CHICAGO

An embargo on hog shipments to
the Union stock yards. Chicago. until
Thursday was authorised today by
the railroad administration.
The yards now have enough &C.
emulation on hand and in transit to
keep them busy until Thursday, and
the embargo to prevent serious con-
gestion was recommended by the
bureau Of markets Of the Department
of Agriculture and stock yards off,
Gals. Shipments will be resumed
r>hnrSday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-10
WAR OFFICIALS TO SELL WOOL
Supply Held by Department to Be
Disnosed Of at Auction.

Wool now held by the War Depart
ment will be disposed Of at public
auction. The amount to be offered
at each sale will be such "as in the
opinion of the wool experts the mar
ket can easily absorb"
The minimum reserve price will be
fixed, below which no bids Will be
entertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-10
MARRIED.

K1oGIANH-SlQTH On Monday, December
II. 1917. at st. Mars Catholic Church. An
napolis. Nd. BY Rev. Father Thomas A.
Donohue, ]. CLARE SMITH and CARL A.
KROGMANN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-10
CARDS OF. THANKS.

BROWNE. We wish to express our sincere
thanks to relatives and friends for their
sympathy and beautiful noral tributes at the
death Of our beloved son and brother. MAX
TIN BROWNE.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
FOWLER. We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our relatives and friends for their
kindness. sympathy aud beautiful norAt
tributes at the death If our son and brother.
MARY Il. FOWLER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-06-27
Very Important Special Sale

At time when prices on all lines of merchandise
skyrocketng, it very much of the ordinary offer
Special Cut Prices but foresight coupled with coop
erave buying power through the Great r. U. organza
ton, enables to offer Unusual Bargains.
Childrens Bingham Dresses About fifty Chidren's
Dresses made from the highest grade dress gnghams all
bought before the great advance prices will be offered
less than you can buy the materials today sizes II yrs
All Coored Wash Goods at Cut Prices-Now is your
chance to buy abrce way below their real value We
have splendid assortment and every piece will be sold
sacrifice Come and see them. You can't resist buying
Special Bargains in Womens Hose 80 dozens women's
black white Hose splendid value for 25c This week 7c
OXfords and Low Shoes for only 1925 pair. At this
price they less than half their value They are broken
lots but every pair perfect condition and upo date style
You'll pay double elsewhere.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-06-27
w. J. PENHALLEGON & co.

road cars they have here. You could
put three of their box cars into one Of
ours. Their passengers trains are
little longer but are arranged different.
Instead of having an aisle all through
the length of the car, the car is divided
into compartments for eight people.
The seats run right across the car. A
seat on each side with an aisle between
and a door on each side the car. The
trainmen are called guards instead of
conductors or brakemen. There is kind
of runboard along the side of the car
that think is used by the guard when
collecting tickets.
| had quite hike TO-DAY. Another
fellow and took hike up Hill right
near here. The hill is about straight
up and about two hundred feet high. Ii
was quite job TO get up to the top and
just as hard to get down again. The
hills around home are nothing like this.
1t goes right up from level ground. We
sure could see some country from there.
Just as far as the eye could see. | am
going to borrow pair of field glasses
some time and go up again when can.
FRANK.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-06-27
interesting Letter from Frank Engels.

Somewhere in France.
Dear Father II wrote you n letter
about week ago so 1 guess it is about
time to write another.
have been out seeing the country a
little so will try and tell you something
about it. The houses are nearly all
built of brick or stone, although some
are built of wood and filled in mud. A
good many are two story, but most are
one story. They have tile, slate and
straw roofs. Most of them look as
though they had been built quite a
while and they will last hundred years
| longer.
The farms are pretty small and have
no fences; instead of fences they use
hedges. The farmers are some work
ers; they work from early in the morn
ing until late at night. | think the crops
| are farther along here than they are at
home, also that they raise more to an
acre here than we do.
They have some system OF getting
their wood. There are no groves over
here. so instead of cutting down the
whole tree they cut off the limbs. They
also get lots of wood by trimming the
hedges. All these branches, no matter
how small, are tied into bundles and left
to dry, then they store them in their
stables for winter use.
The people here treat us fine. OF
course it is hard TO talk to them. If we
do anything for them they are very
thankful for it.
Address my mail Sgt Frank Engels,
Medical Dept. 59th Infantry. Am. Ex-
peditionary Forces. Send me the pa
pers too il you can.
You should see the little dinky rail
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-06-27
GILT EDGE BASE BALL
Zinc Company's Diamond Heroes Win
G,-at Ten-Inning Game 2 to l
Vanquishea Clerks Worthy Foes.

!. One of the fastest and most thrilling
5games of baseball ever played in Min
eral Point, or any where in fact, took
place at the fair grounds Thursday
evening of last week. Although sched
Ined for seven innings, ten innings
were necessary to break a to l tie.
Jack Tucker of the Zines gets credit
for driving in the winning run with two
out and runner on second,
Stephenson for the Zines and Foster
for the Clerks, pitchers, Wed with each
other in spirit of friendly rivalry
which is commendable. Each kept the
hits well scattered and at times wiggled
themselves out of holes with alertness
and skill.
Up to.the sixth inning the score stood
0 to 0, when the Clerks made first score
when Missouri Joe, running for Moli-
tor, stole second and third and then
home with two out. This is what they
call baseball of the Ty. Cobb style
anything to win the game. In the
seventh the Zines tied the score. From
then till the tenth inning, when the
shades of night made showing. it was
struggle like the battle of the Marne,
and finally fuckers bat boosted com
rade over the top as heretofore de-
scribed.
The attendance was large, fifty-one
autos passing through the entrance
gate, say nothing of the many who
walked to the grounds, which is evil
dence that the interest Of our citizens
in these games is at high tide.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-06-27

Notice to ldlers.

Every able-bodied man in Iowa coun-
ty is hereby notified that unless he
finds job and goes to work on or be-
fore July LIST, 1918, that he will be ar
rested and prosecuted under the
Huber Act" and upon conviction COM
PEELED to go to work under the direction
of the sheriff This applies to all men
from 16 to 60. The necessities of the
country will no longer tolerate idlers.
This means every abie.bodied man.
rich or poor. There is labor agent in
each town, city or village who will be
glad to find work for every one.
c. c. WARN, Sheriff of Iowa Co.,
T. NJ. PRIEsTLEY, District Attorney.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-06-27
The Local Field
-Correll & Martin for clothing

.-Correll 4 Martin for clothing
Field Day in Mineral Point on the
Fourth is the next great event.
Miss Margaret Manley is visiting al
Platteville.
Mrs. Bernard Fielder spent Tuesday
at Belmont
Miss Cora Stephenson is visiting
with her brother in Beloit.
Willard Johnston is attending
summer school in Madison.
Henry Aurit of Elk Grove visited
relatives in this city Monday.
Mrs. Fred Dunn was called to
Monroe Friday owing to the death of
her aunt, Mrs Elmer.
Special patriotic service at Trinity
church next Sunday morning is an
nounced by the rector.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hewitt are
moving to this city and will reside in
the William Toay house.
Father Schmit of Kenosha was the
guest of Father Weyer Tuesday and is
visiting relatives at Willow Springs.
Mrs. Roy Reed and son of Eldora.
Iowa, arrived here Tuesday to visit
with Mrs. Stephen Reed and other
relatives.
Many of our people attended the
camp meeting at Platteville Sunday
and enjoyed the able addresses made
by Bishop Mitchell.
Misses Dorcas Jacka and Vera Bor-
chardt attended the district Epworth
League convention and camp meeting
at Platteville Saturday and Sunday.
Ensign Raymond T. Jackson of the
u. S. S. Frederick arrived here last
week from New York to spend fur
Tough with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Jackson.
Miss Eva Schmit of this city is
assistant instructor in Bacteriology and
Clinical Pathology in the three months
session of summer school at the Mar
auette Medical College. Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Charles of Den
yer, Mrs. C. C. Goldsworthy, Mrs.
Cora Spooner and Philip Ivey visited
with Mr.. and Mrs S. Osborne and
other friends at Dodgeville Friday.
Mrs. w. M. Gratiot, daughter
Kathryn. son John, Philip Brewer,
Harriet Jacobs, Marion Adams and
Ruth Hutchinson enjoyed an outing and
party at Dubuque Saturday in honor of
the birthday of Miss Gratiot.
Joseph Steil and P. P. McMurrough
and wives, Mrs. P. Meuer and daugh-
ter, Walter Groth and family. Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Burghardt and daughter,
Miss Anna Esch and N J. Kieffer and
family attended the st. Johns day
celebration at Union Mills Monday.
Corporal Charles Newman. Sergt.
w. II. Schubert, John McDermott, Ed
ward Cullen, George Schaaf, George
Palzkill, George Eckstein and Peter
Arndt returned to Camp Grant Sun
day, after spending short furlough at
their homes here.
In order to settle an estate house
and lot situated within one block of
High street is offered at very reason
able price. Inquire of Tribune Real
Estate Agency.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-06-27
THE MARINE WARRIOR.

Salute the American marine His
gallantry on the Marine river is onepof
the blazing lights of the great war. He
is being laden with decorations, both
literal and figurative, and he deserves
it, for didn't he do mighty big bit in
saving the magnificent city of Paris?
To read what the American soldiers
Of the sea- did on the Marine during
hle first part of this month is to read
st the newest chapter OF the bravest
nr5dy of liberty fighters given in war
records.
Mineral Points only representative
in this latest great marine battle was
Henry G. Springer, who on the 18th was
severely wounded and is now in a
French hospital. That he possesses
every trait of gallantry known of the
American marine the writer feels sure,
for we knew him personally, and also
are we sure that there gushes from
every quarter in this community feel
ing of pride over the great service he
has rendered his country, while deplor-
ing the heavy sacrifice required Of him
in the performance. Should he recover
sufficiently to rejoin the marine forces,
that's where you will find him. He's
built that way.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1918-06-27

Within the last week The Trib-
une publishers table has been gar
nished with delicious fresh vegetables
from John Howe's well kept garden.
Bert Grange, wife and three sons
Of Darlington and Mr. and Mrs. Alva
Blackburn of Monroe visited at the
home of George Grange Sunday.