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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14
BISMARCK

Richard Bergman has returned to
Washington to again take up his work,
as his aunt, Mrs. E. W. Hughes, is
greatly improved
Miss Myra, Belknap spent last week
i'll st. Louis.
Judge Garrett was in Pennington
lest week attending County Court.
The boys from Bismarck to regis
ter June 9Th were: Glen Bargcr, Ell
mer Polk, Raymond Johnson, Terrell
Banks, Fremont Shaner and w. M.
Droogmuller.
Mrs. D. A. Rouse of st. Louis spent
the week end at the j. F. Hutchings
home.
Geo. Tumbleson returned home Sun
day from attending the University at
Columbia.
Mrs. Chas. Fatchett and children
Of Jackson were visiting the family
of Grant. Wallace several days last
week.
Mrs. Kistner, who has been danger
yously i'll, is much improved at this
writing. Miss Schroeder, trained
nurse from st. Louis, has been at
tending her. II! IN A.
Geo. Mester was st. Louis visit
or Wednesday.
]. G. Hunter and wife went to Mill
Springs Sunday to visit relatives.
Miss Leona Cross went to- Cape
Girardeau Wednesday to attend the
Normal during the summer term. n.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14

Raymond johnson spent Tuesday in
St. Louis.
90 Miss Virginia White of Marquand
is the guest of the Gale family this
week.
Bismarck has received her honor
flag and a pole is to be erected some
where near Che railroad crossing and
the flag displayed there.
Mr.. Kistner was taken to hos
pital in st. Louis Sunday to be
treated for blood-poisoning, which
has set up in his arm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melville Lindsay and
children and Miss Katherine Midkih
of Leeper, Mo-, are spending the
week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. R. Lindsay, of near Bismarck.
Rev. J. l.. Hicks and Monroe Bis
plinghoff went on a fishing trip to
Iron Mountain Lake Monday after
| noon.
The Baptist Sunday school observed
Children's Day last Sunday, An ex-
| cellent program was enjoyed by a
large audience.
Clyde Matkin is very ill with ty-
, phoid fever.
Charles Sawyer has purchased Mr..
Thompson's farm near Bismarck.
Mrs. Ellis returned to Bismarck
, Monday after short visit with Mr..
Ellis parents in Leslie, Ark. Her
husband accompanied her here but
went on through to Boston, where he
will join his comrades of the U. S. S.
Savannah. Mr.. Ellis expects to leave
for foreign duty soon.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14
ROUTE 3

Miss Jessaline Young of Pennington
is spending a few days with Noah
Counts and family at this writing.
Noah Hammers of Flat River spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
on this Route.
Miss Susie Gregory spent Satur-
day night with Misses Harriet and
Jewel Gregory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crabtree of Flat River
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Crump the
first of the week.
Noah Counts and E. S. Womack
motored to Yount last Thursday and
came back via Perryville on Friday.
4 Misses Reeva Boyd and Beulah
Danieley of Avon spent Sunday eve-
ming with Miss Viola Harter of this
route.
Noah Wampler of this route at
tended church at the Genevieve church
last Sunday night.
A party was given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Zeno Resinger last Sat-
urday night. A large crowd was
present and everybody went home at
late hour declaring that they had a
good time.
Those who spent Sunday at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Sebas-
tian were: Mr.. and Mrs. John Mack
ley and children of Pennington, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Gegg and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Boyd, ST., Mrs. VIM.
Gegg and Alvin Boyd of Coffman.
Miss Emma Bowling of Farming
ton spent few days recently with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Bowling, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bloom and fam
lily spent Sunday with the latter's pa
! rents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Wampler
and family.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14
LIBERTYVILLE

Rev. R. L. Allen will preach at the
Christian church here next Sunday
morning and evening.
Several are cutting hay in this COM
munity this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nell and lit
tie daughter, Ruth, visited Mrs. Mell's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. McKen-
zie, one evening this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Williams were
Pennington visitors Tuesday after
noon.
H. B. Presnell and family, Mrs.
Wallace and Blanche Scott spent last
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. Burns at Leadwood.
Miss Maude Holmes is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. johnson, of Fred
ericktown, who is reported. to be on
the sick list.
Mrs. Shaw has returned to her
home here, after spending the past
winter with relatives in the West.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14

Miss Mamie Smith of Pennington
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Smith, of
this place.
Those who spent Sunday afternoon
at the old Silvey place were: Misses
Viola Harter, Elsie Silvey, Mary
Swearington, Opal Thomas, Ada
Hawn, and Noah Wampler and Geo.
Shinn, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jodie Sill
vey.
Mr.. Huff and family of Doe Run
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. H.
N. Waugh on this route.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harter spent
Sunday afternoon with relatives in
Pennington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Boyd of
Avon spent Sunday with the form
er's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Boyd, of this route.
Ralph Wade spent Sunday with
Burle Harter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14
WILL LEAVE SOON FOR FRANCE

L. K. Peers received letter from
DR.. Edward B. Kenner, well known to
many Times readers, being born and
reared in this community. From
this letter the following extract is
taken:
II am at the Rockefeller Institute
taking course in treatment of in
fictitious wounds. 1t is the finest
thing the War Department gives. I
am a Captain in the Medical Reserve
Corps, and go from here to Camp
Mead Base Hospital in Maryland, and
go from there to France. l expect
to be over there in six weeks. Mrs.
Kenner will follow soon, but will be
in Pennington next week, at Mrs. E.
E. Sutherland's,"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14
WALES MINES

Miss Ada Heaton visited at the
home of H. c. Rhodes Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Frazier were
Festus Visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Geo. Whitesell was a Bonnie
Terre visitor Thursday.
Catherine and Katherine Kiel Wis
tied relatives in st. Louis a few days
during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Bunt and Miss
Dora Miller of St. Louis, Mrs. Frank
Williams and children of Festus and
Mrs. John Manwarring and children
of Bonnie Terre visited their mother
here few days during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Turley were
DeSoto visitors Thursday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14

The very best meats, cut by experts,
and delivered on time-that is our idea
Of giving good service, and is what is
making this meat market the most
popular one In st, Francois county
Bethels Cash Meat Market.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14
ELvINS

Geo. Thonfhre and family visited
relatives in Desloge Tuesday.
Miss Jessie Mae Tidwell spent the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-06-14
THE LOCAL MARKET
Increased demands for common Ia

Increased demands for common la
Dor are shown by a recent employ
ment survey by the United States
Employment Service. Fifty-three
centers have calls exceeding the
present supply, while but three cities,
all in the West, report surplus.
Normal conditions are reported by rs
cities.
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The Browning Gun.

Tested at Camp Meade for barrage
fire, the Bro Nning gun has proved its
efficiency as dependable, accurate
rapid-fi fire weapon. Thirty-fve of these
guns were used to throw Curtain of
fire" in front of n supposedly advanc-
ing line. represented by dummies. Such
was the accuracy that it would have
been possible to substitute living men
for The dummies with entire safety, as
none OF the 100000 shots fell short
The guns developed n speed of 500
shots a minute. a rate of fire that as
s,lrcs most effective offensive and
defensive weapon in battle. This gun.
unlike the Lewis. can be used III fixed
position on an airplane. being capable
Of svnchronizaticn TO fire through the
propeller. 1t is now being produced
IN quantities that will very soon give
our troops fighting in France a full
equipment. Another part Of our war
program is making good.
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The Case Covered.

The division of work arnonnced be-
tween the Department of Justice and
the Senate military committee IN the
airplane matter seems to cover the
case.
The country's interest extends be-
rond tie charges of waste, and worse,
in the handling of the enormous sums
of money Congress has appropriated
for airplane production. If those
charges are true. the inquisition con-
Quoted by Mr.. Hughes should develop
the fact. and action can be taken
against the persons responsible.
The Senate committee, it is under
stood, will concern itself more with
present conditions at the airplane
plants, and what the promise is there
of satisfactory work in the future.
The future is big with fate. Even
when the claim that the war will be
won in the air is reduced in cocksure-
ness, or abandoned altogether, there
still remains the admission that the
airplane is an important factor in the
war equation All war plans call for
it. Appeals from Europe are urgent
on the subject.
Now, if more money for the purpose
of supplying this need is necessary,
Congress must supply it. The purse is
in its hands.
Hence, before voting more money,
Congress should know not only what
has become of money already appro-
priated, but what the chances are of
getting prompt action on future ap-
preparations. 1t has not signified, and
could not afford to signify, any inten-
tions of turning down the airplane be-
cause OF past delinqueneies respecting
airplane production.
In this matter, as in other war mat
tiers, Congress should have kept itself
informed as to expenditures, and what
the government was getting for its in
vestments. 1t has been liberal to the
point of lavishness in making appro-
priations for war purposes, but until
recently it has not appeared to concern
itself about where or to whom the
money was going, or what the returns
were.
The new leaf has been well turned.
In some way-not, of course, in any
way to hinder xecutives--Congress
should keep track of the supplies it
furnishes. II shares with executives
responsibility for war work. Indeed,
its share is large, for Congress alone
has the power to declare war and to
furnish the sinews.
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The Day of National Prayer.

BY vi:tue of the Presidents procla-
nation this Memorial day has a sig
nificance never before possessed by
the occasion of national commemora-
tion of the services of those. who have
fallen in the country's service. 1t is
dedicated to prayer for victory AMI
peace. The people are asking Divine
blessing upon their arms that the
world may be saved from the evils of
q tyrannous. cruel militarism.
Fer nearly four years Germany has
been thrusting at the other nations of
Europe in an effort to wrest from
them their lands and their liberties.
or over a year the United States has
been engaged in this war in an en-
deavor to maintain its own rights on
the seas and in support of its freedom
from interference. 1t is fighting for
the preservation of its national life
against a foe that, victorious in Eu-
rope, would surely seek to destroy its
independent position in the world.
During this first year we have been
making ready, haltingly in some re-
spects, rapidly and effectively in 9th
ers, on the whole with remarkable
speed and efficiency considering the
handicaps under which we have suf-
fered. Our greatest triumph has been
IN the demonstration of united front
against the enemy. Higher and higher
has risen the spirit Of the people in
dedication to the cause. The enemy,
reckoning upon divisions here, now
realizes that he was mistaken in the
temper and the quality of the Ameri-
can nation
Now we pause, without slaekening
in our war endeavors, to seek susie
nance and inspiration from the source
Of power. We have much to be thank
full for in this moment of prayer, our
leadership, our unfaltering pursuit of
ideals, our definite and practical prog
ress toward real war equipment in the
most worthy cause that ever drew a
nation into battle, our ability to pro-
vide for the wants Of our allies, our
national willingness to sacrifice, our
ever-increasing contributions to the
needs of the government and its ap-
purtenant war services.
We pray today for victory first, for
peace through victory. We have dedi-
Gated ourselves to the task of winning
this war in order that the world may
he fit for humanity. No less than vic
tory will be sought, no compromise
will be accepted.
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third liberty loan. He wss not at that
time familiar with public sentiment
respecting the latest features of war
financing.
On this tour he probably discussed
in private conversations with repre-
sentative iinanciers and other business
'nen of local regulations many phases
cf the LOnd question, the tax question
and the governments enormous outlays
for war purposes. and i'll that way re-
eeivcd some valuable suggestions bear
ing on the general question of Treas
ury coalitions.
Convinced of the importance of the
matter, Nj. McAdoo was right in in
sisting on prompt action by Congress.
There was nothing in the way but the
desire of members to go home for cam
paigning activities; and he could easily
believe they would take personal
chances and remain at work if assured
that TIE public interests demanded it.
Mr.. Kitchin. it may be mentioned.
could have felt no solic:tude as to his
own ease He has no campaign to make
to insure his reelection. lie has
everything his own way at home
The heat OF Washington is mention
ed. 1t is sometimes hot in this town,
iut never as hot on Capitol Hill for
a legislator as on the stump at home
i. tire same season of the year ceil-
tending with rival for nominal on,
Or with an opponent of the other party
for election.
DO ii. and do if now There need
be nc surprise in the war figures; nor
should there be any hesitation about
providing the money. That the war
would he expensive was known when
it was declared; and the declaration
carried with 1t an obligation to find
all the money necessary for conduct
ing hostiliti,s.
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War Changes and Duties.

In explaining to the House his at
titude in favor Of an early adjourn
ment Of Congress, Mr.. Kitchin said
that as late as March 25 he had been
assured by the Treasury Department
that no revenue legislation at this ses-
sion was desired.
This shows how rapidly and radical
" situation may change in war times.
What on March 25 was regarded as
unnecessary had become imperative
two months later. On both occasions
Secretary McAdoo spoke according to
his lights.
= Another point is that, when he hrst
spoke, Mr.. MeAdoo had not made his
tour Of the country In favor Of the
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The New Traffic Rules.

Next Saturday new traffic rules go
into effect in this city. involving nu-
merous changes in the use Of the
streets by vehicles. Policemen are
now distributing copies of the new
regulations among motorists and
drivers in order that there may be the
greatest possible acquaintance with
them before they become effective.
1t is highly desirable for everybody
to learn the new rules, pedestrians and
drivers alike, but particularly the lat
ter. The local conditions have become
SO complex recently through the in
flow Of large numbers Of people that
street accidents have become alarm
insly common and collisions between
vehicles are Of frequent occurrence.
The new rules are designed to lessen
the dangers and to permit . smoother
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ow Of the traffic in the congested Sec

flow Of the traffic in the congested Sec
tions.
Strict compliance with the new rules
is incumbent upon all. These regula-
tions are designed for the general
convenience, and not merely as re-
strietions. The Commissioners, in
drafting them, have been concerned
primarily with the question of safety,
and all who use the streets should re-
spect them and obey them in the spirit
Of their formulation.
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At Cantigny.

Though not quite the first action oe
an offensive character in which Ameri-
can troops have been engaged in Eu-
fope. the capture of Cantigny the
other day was in some respects a pio-
neer performance for our representa-
tives. 1t was the first time they had
been sent out from the general battle
line to capture definite objective and
to hold it against counter attacks.
They did both. They took the place
in record time-forty-fve minutes.
They consolidated the captured posi-
tions under heavy machine gun fire,
working swiftly and unconcernedly
like veteran troops. Then they resist
ed, with losses to the enemy, three
counter attacks in force. accompanied
by gas discharges. They have had at
Cautigny "A highly concentrated round
of experiences, in meeting which they
have proved beyond the slightest ques-
tion that they are equal to the best
men in the lines. 1t is with no small
degree of pride that the folks back
home note this splendid performance.
No doubt has been felt here regarding
the sticking qualities of our men. No
body has ever questioned their spirit,
Or their pluck, or their skill. Yet
few have thought that they could SO
quickly qualify as expert fighters in
the new conditions Of warfare. That
they have done so we'll is one of the
happiest augurics for the success of
the great American Army that is now
rapidly gathering size in France,
Evening star., 1918-05-30

His anxiety to finish the war in ad-
vance of the arrival Of Americas full
force makes the number of men i'll
transit an item Of particular interest to
the kaiser 1t is not incumbent on
newspapers to render him
the slightest assistance in his guessing.
Evening star., 1918-05-30
Gettifg Together.

ado you think capital and labor are
getting closerf"
al know it, replied Mr.. Dustin Stax.
"Here ] am representing any amount
of money, yet any minute I'm liable
to have to be my own caddy, and write
MY own letters and do lot of other
different kinds of labor"
Evening star., 1918-05-30

The Secretary of the Treasury wants
tine people to know how much taxes
they have to pay and the Treasury to
know what revenues may he depended
upor The. work of preparedness pre-
rents new responsibilities at every
phase Of the war. Pecuniary prepared
ness is one of the most important
phases of big proposition.
Evening star., 1918-05-30

Whether or net a merger is legal
and popular depends entirely on the
time ard circumstances. Not very
mary years ago a proposition to merge
was an immediate signal for an anti
trust demonstration
Evening star., 1918-05-30

I. w. w. orators in Milwaukee an
uounced that they preferred the gov
ernr1ent Of the kaiser to the present
government of the U. s. a. It would
pc difficult to frame a more explicit
confession.
Evening star., 1918-05-30

With Charles Evans Hughes as
s;sting Woodrow Wilson and ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt shaking hands with ex-
President Taft, there can be little ques-
ton that this government is develop
ing an admirable system of co-ordina-
ton.
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THIRD FLOOR SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY

Women's White Pique Skirts, soc Each.
50 White Pique Skirts. tailored and made with two
patch pockets finished with belt Sizes Is to 8 waist,
slightly soied from display These skirts regularly sold
for SlO0.
Special Value, SOC Each.
Also the following:
II White Linene Skirts, we'll made two pockets and
belt Special at $1.oo each.
Taffeta Skirt. side plated Hineh waist $780,
$1,000
Navy and Gray Striped Silk Skirts, side-piated
models u and % inch waist $lz55 each, were $500.
noorG C
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;serlin has protected the lreweries,
but has not given them anything like
the oficia! encouragement enjoyed by
the Krupp gun factory.
Evening star., 1918-05-30

Suggestions that whale meat would
be excellent food were received with
interest. but the whale abattoir has
not materialiZed.
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The Wheat Harvest.

From the New York Sun.
The 1915 wheat harvest began Sat-
urday IN Denton, Cooke and wise
counties. Texas. The sound Of the
reaper Is as truly q sound Of war a.
Is the rattle Of the machine gun The
boehs 10 being beaten In the great
grain 6eI6A Of America,
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SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDBR JOHNSON.
Extinction.

Extinction.
"Now some species become extinct
very rapidly lectured the professor.
"Ycs," remarked the man who can
not forget his indignation; "take, for
instance, the species of humanity
known as pacifst.'
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Amateur gardeners have become SO
numerous that the city resident is as
sun,ing as many airs Of weather wis
dom as a regular farmer.
Evening star., 1918-05-30

Gen. Wood evidently knows how to
take care of himself in heart-toheart
talk or a fight without losing his tenn
per in either.
Evening star., 1918-05-30

If the demands on him continue the
congressman may yet find his vaca-
tion limited to the ordinary two weeks
a year
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BY raising wages Of the employees af.
fected by his readjustments Mr.. Me
Adoo sets an excellent example to the
government in general.
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A large number of fine distinctions
in tariff debate we're swept aside by
the war.
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Germany will have more iron crosses
and other war medals than men to wear
them.
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German soldiers ere again engaged
in vain attempt to keep up with the
claims issued by Berlin.
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The Prussian war machine must meet
the fate of all machinery that falls
into the hands of a reckless driver.
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The gentleman who writes alluring
descriptions of the delights of railroad
travel has lost his literary appeal.
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Women's Suit Department

White and Black Check Eton
Suit, braid trimmed. plain skirt.
Size 3s. S29.75. was $500.
Navy Blue Serge Suit, braid
trimmed. plain skirt, with gathered
back. Size AZ. $3.50, was $3.50.
/ Tan Gabardine Suit, fancy cut,
lined with figured silk. Blue linen
collar Plain skirt, with pockets.
Size 3S. $4,000. was $500.
Third floor, G street.
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Same Old Discomfort.

Now as the mercury doth prow1
Toward high instead Of low,
I'd like to hear the north wind howl.
I'd like to shovel snow.
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Indomitable satisfaction.

Irdomitable Satisfaction.
"What kind Of luck have you had
with ycur carl"
"Fine.. replied Mr.. Chuggins.
'Bdt it must give you trouble some
times"
"No. When it's running we enjoy
the travel and when it isr't we're saw
ing gasoline
An Approval.
81 gave fifty thousand dollars for
that old master"
"Well," said the old friend of the
family, "the chap who painted it may
not have been anything extra, but he
had mighty good salesman"
Question for the Future.
Dey tell US dat de Judgment day
Is sholy drawin' near.
l ak whut is you gineter say,
Oh, Mistoh Proftecrf
Wifi bags of money on yoh back
Yo, shoHy will look queer.
! az how is you gineter ack,
Oh, Mistoh Proftecrf
When folks has fought dis old war
through,
While you stayed in de rear.
J. ak, whut is you gineter do,
Oh, Mistoh Profiteer7