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Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
WHY 1T WAS so EASY FOR
BARNUM.

P. T. Barnum said the American
people liked to be fooled. He might
have said they like to fool themselves.
Germany produces 80 bushels OF pOta-
toes per capita and wastes none. Amer
lea raises four bushels and can't give
them away. Thousands Of bushels OF
potatoes are going to waste for want
Of a market at a price less than the
cost Of production. And this In spite
OF the fact that cereals are hard to
get ut any price. Potatoes moved
faster In 1917 at S3 bushel than they
have done in 1918 at $1.25. What Is
the answer7
Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
One Nozzle Per Row Is Sufficient
When the Vines Are Young.

would be no vines left to spray, and
no croplworthy the name. The bug,
however, can easily be seen, and one
can wait until the bug appears before
spraying.
With blight, especially the late
blight, 1t is different. The fungus can
not be seen, but is always lying in am
bush. 1t Is in league with the weather,
since the very weather which favOrs
the blight makes spraying difficult.
Yet whenever the spores Of this dis
ease come in contact with the spray
covered leaf they are absolutely killed
and the damage which they might do
is saved to the farmer.
Let us make some rules about pOta-
to spraying:
1. Spray often enough to keep up
with the growth Of the vine.
If the spraying is started when the
vines are SIX Incnes mgn, tnis means
three or more sprayings during the
course Of the season.
2. BespFay whenever the spray ma
terial is washed off by beating rains.
This may sound serious, since some
times heavy rains come almost every
day; but remember, spray materials
are adhesive and last a long time.
Furthermore. it is in the season Of
beating rains that spraying is most
needed and after all most profitable.
8. Cover the whole plant-nOt simply
the top leaves Of the top branches.
Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
SUNNYSIDE.
(Near 6rIdgeVllle.)

great storm Of last week did greai
se to farms and old buildings, but
the weather cleared, the usual
work has gone forward rapidly.
( Thomas Hitch lost over one hun
chickens during the storm.
Sc of the soldier boys came home on
~ to visit their friends and tives.
&c Wiley is reported as having lost
vesight, and he IS now quite m.
Hazel Taman and Mrs. Harris
recovered and Frank Williams is
n
: Rena Reynolds is i'll with mea-
re was the usual amount Of Sunday
ne in this section and it speaks we'll
le good-fellowship Of the people
Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
LOVES x-RoADs.

Mary Jones has returned to her
after spending several weeks with
laughter, Mrs. Amelia Ward and
and Mrs. Oscar King and children.
fr and Mrs. Frank Collins motOred
ldgeville Sunday and called on
Alfred Hudson has resigned his
IN here as principal OF the school.
Edna Collins has taken HIS place
Miss Mildred Collins is teaching
e Of Mrs. Colliis.
es Mildred Collins aud Beatrice
spent the weekend with their
Mrs. Charles Gunby at Georgetown.
Q forget the Sunday school and
ling service next Sunday afternoon
usual hour.
Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
RNAMES ELEVEN FOR
TATE DEFENSEgCOUNCIL

~
Tor townsend on Monday morning
he bill authorizing the creation
Council of Defense, and early
afternoon the Governor an
the appointment OF the follow
member sNof the State Council Of
New Castle County.
. Raslsob, vice-president Of The
Company
snellenburg, merchant Of VIII
IA r. Seward. president Of The
Labor Union OF Wilmington,
70 THghman. conductor on Della
abroad
charles r. Miller. chairman Of
men's State Defense Council
or Frank r. Pool. farmer, OF near
erick Brady. dairy interests and
Of Middletown.
Kent County.
B. Magee, lawyer and mayor Of
p Honecker. business man Of
Sussex County.
lphus Short. lumber dealer OF Mil
.owland @. Paynter. physician OF
stown.
Council is understood to be about
divided politically. Governor
END. under the bill. is TO be a
II OF the Council.
Council has wide powers and can
the arrest and Imprisonment Of
an between the ages Of Is and 30
who is not engaged in a lawful
ful occupation" Such imprisoned
however, can be paroled on prom
20 TO work.
Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
sToCKLEY.

w Prettyman and Herbert Steele
ed 10 Lewes on Sunday.
Hey Baker spent Saturday and
y n Mlllsboro.
school has closed and an excellent
4lnment was given BY the children.
and Mrs. Theodore Wilson spent
y evening with Mr. and Mrs. silas
PIP johnson is now working for
" Short
"a Thompson spent a few days re-
y with her aunt. Mrs. Eliza Belts.
party was given Saturday night by
Hattie Joseph.
Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
POPLAR SWAMP
(Near selbyVllle)

aers are very busy al this writing.
Charles Long and daughter spent
" in town. visiting Mrs. Estella
81. who IS very I'D.
rporal Elisha Hudson, Of Long Island.
a few hours with Miss Elva Nc
on Monday on his return he ex-
to sail for France
William Ryan and son Samuel
7 the week end with Warren Nc
and family.
81 Herman Campbell is home with
PARENTS. Mr. and Mrs Robert Hud-
Bis week.
Milford chronicle., 1918-04-19
Our Potato
Column
This Is the Only Way to Prevent Po-
tato slights and Rots.
Article No. 4.
KEEP EVERLAsTINeLY AT 1T.


There are three essentials ia spray
ing potato crops.
The first is to start early, when the
vines are about six inches high.
The second is to spray so as to cover
the plant-abOve. below. ON the right
side, on the left side, In front and at
the back.
The third is to keep at It so that the
spray covering will keep up with the
growth Of the plant, and be renewed
as often as washed or by beating
rains.
1t looks easy. It is easy. But first
the wOuld-be sprayer must have the
right idea.
Potato bugs cause people to start
spraying early-if they did not there
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Death of Thomas J. Walton.

Thomas J. Walton, one OF Bates
county's oldest and most highly es-
teemed citizens, died suddenly at his
home on North High street, in this
city Monday evening. =
lie had been in poor health t0r
some time but his condition was not
thought to be serious and his death
came as shock to his family and his
many friends over the county. He
seemed TO be in his usual health that
day and about 10 o'clock that night
was sitting in the house talking TO
his daughter. Miss Jennie, when, with
out warning. he iell over unconscious
and almost Immediately passed away
The funeral, conducted by Rey.
George Scroggs, OF the Presbyterian
church, was held at the family home
Wedne sday afternoon at 500 o'clock
and intcrment made in Oak Hill cen1e
etcry. We are promised suitable
obituary for our next issue.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Juniors Entertain Seniors.

I lrr senior class oi the Butler High
School were right Loyalty entertained
by the Juniors Thursday night, OF last
week at the home OF Emerson Camp
bell. on High street. The affair was
something III the nature ri farewell
to the members oi the Senior class,
who will soon graduate and the pleas
ant associations oi the las, four years
be broken UP.
One OF the features OF the evenings
i'm was the wedding OF the class OF
'IS. repre- scented by Miss Ruth Wyat.,
to Careers. represented by Emerson
Campbell The attendants ri the
bride were Misses LA Scribncr and
Fern Harper. Nadine Holloway
played the wedding march and Sher-
man Moore performed the ctrtmony
with all the ease and sell possession
OF Squire Jctcr III his palmie,t days.
Ii i hoped that the contracting par
ties will never wind up i'll the divorce
Court.
.\t the conclusion OF the ceremony
lile wedding party, and guests. pro-
cccued to the dining room, where
sunptuous wedding supper. consist
ing oi ice cream and cake. which the
juniors had provided, We're disposed
Of The table and the rooms were
leautiitl!ly decorated in red and white,
the Iunipr cuiurs.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Scouts Sold $500 Worth.

The Boy Scouts closed their CAM
paign week for Liberty Bonds with a
total of Eight thousand one hundred
dollars worth OF bonds sold. Four
teen boys entered this campaign with
the spirit to win, and the results
prove that the scout movement is one
worthy of the earnest support of ev-
cry citizen Every scout that secured
10, or more, individual applications for
bonds, regardless OF amount, won a
war medal. The winning scouts that
earned medals before will get bars to
ado to the medal. Following are the
names OF scouts selling bonds, the
number OF bonds sold and total
amount
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
TO ADVISE DRAFTED MEN
Bates County Legal Committee Or
ganized-Will Give Registrants
And Their Dependents
Free Legal Services.

w. 3. Dawson, chairman OF the
Bates County Legal Committee an
nounces the appointment OF the Hon.
J. r. Hales, of Rich Hill, and the
Hon. w. O. Jackson, OF Butler, as
the associate members of the Bates
County Legal Committee. The pur-
pose of the above committee is to give
free and voluntary legal services to
drafted and volunteer men, and their
dependents, who are now in the army
or navy, or about to enter any branch
of the service The service of the
Bates County Legal Committee, is
hereby rendered to all persons etn-
braccd in the above classes, with par
ticular reference to assisting volunteer
or drafted men in placing their busl-
ness affairs in satisfactory shape be-
fore entering the service, as we'll as
safeguarding their interests while abb
sent; also to obtain from them and
those dependent upon them all rights
accruing to them by reason of war
emergency laws passed by both State
and Nation.
1t is the desire of the above commit
tee, and the Missouri Council of De
tense, that all lawyers OF Bates
county, render voluntary service OF
the character indicated. and immediate
steps will be taken to organize the bar
of Bates county for that purpose.
1t is emphasized that no member OF
the Bates County Legal Committee
or anv lawyer working in harmony
Herewith, shall charge or exact any
fee for services rendered, and that the
services of such committee. and the
lawyers associated Herewith are ten
dered in spirit of patriotism, and out
of a desire to be of service to the SOL
diers and sailors OF our country VINO
are called to the colors.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Revival Closed.

The revival meeting that has been
in progress at the NJ. T., church.
South, ior the past few weeks. closed
Sunday night. 1t was one OF the most
successful rcvivals ever held by the
church. There were numerous con-
versions and there will be about 80
additions to the church as 4 result oi
the meeting. Rev. Starkey, the pas
tor, did the preaching. and preached
some of the most powerful sermons
ever heard in the city. Rev. Starkey
is rather plain spoken and when he
don't like a thing he says SO. and i'll
the course of the meeting he delivered
some hot shots in the camp OF the
enemy. The music was III charge ot
Robert Houston. of Grecnville. Texas.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
STATE FUNDS ABOVE NORMAL
Increased Collections for 1918 Sur
prise the Officials.

Jefferson City, May 1.-The IN
creased collections of the state treas
ury department is a surprise even to
the Oldest state officials. For April
the collections we're swelled more
than I million dollars, and this is not
the season when, receipts have been
heavy in past years. The balance to-
day was $7,22o,777.86. April the bal
ance was $6,o65,545.5o.
The revenue fund for running ex-
penses of the state government and
state institutions has balance OF
$I,7o4432.oS. Only recently the state
fund commissioners paid 1-2 million
dollars out of this fund to take up
debts due the St. Louis banks for ad.
vancing funds to pay the deficits OF
the last state administration. The
remainder of this debt is $I,52s.ooo.
The school moneys now amount to
$r,65o,877.7o and there is balance=to
the credit of the good roads fund OF
$r48z,o67.6I.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
U. S. WINS DRAFT CASE
Missourian Denied Writ to Prevent
His Being Sent to France.

Washington, May 0.-Federal court
DEGREES disnissins habea, corpus pro-
,cccdinss sought by Robert Cox OF
Missouri, a member Of the national
army, to prevent his being sent 70
France were sustained today by the
supreme court.
Cox, who later was sent to France,
claimed Under the constitution man
could not be drafted ior foreign SER
vice. This was denied by-tlae govern
ment, which contended the question
was determined in previous draft
cases decided.
The Court also refused to consider
motions to have Major General Leon
ard Wood. commandant ui Camp
Funston, declared in contempt Ct
court for permitting Cox to he sent
to France while his appeal was pend
ing.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
The Side With the Most Reserves to
Win the War.

London, April 2o,-"ln the end it
would be 4 question ui who has the
las reserves, said Gen. Delma Rad
elite. th'cl director pI MILITARY upGr-
;tlrn> 1t the war office, in Il rcN.cM
OF the western front situation tins al
tcrnuu!!. - hose reserves Oh ,lc
western front are now i'll the hands Of
General Fuch. i'll whom both arll4lcs
have the fullest confidence. He SO lar
has employed only small proportion
vi his available reserves, and this a
great augury oi the future.
In this long drawn out test o. Ct
durancc uf the nations it is imperative
to get every man possible to support
the battle front. iur men alone Will
tell in the end.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
NEW TEACHERS ELECTED
Miss Burney Rice to be Principal of
the High School. Many
designations.

At the meeting of the board of edit
cation Monday night several resisna-
tons OF teachers in the Butler public
schools were rendered and accepted
and their places filled by promotion
or the employing OF new teachers.
Superintendent J. o. Henderson;
Principal of the High School, A. Cor
rell; John Craig, commercial teacher
and Miss Lulu Rockhold, principal OF
the Franklin school, were those who
resigned. Superintendent Henderson,
who has been in the Butler schools
lor many years, as principal OF the
High School and later as superintend-
ent, has accepted a position as supcr-
intendent OF the Pattsburg schools.
His successor has not yet been elect
ed. Mr. Gorrell, who retires as prin-
cipal OF the High School has not as
yet decided where he will 60. He
has been here two years and has been
very popular both with the pupils and
the patrons of the school. Miss Bur
ncy Rice, who has for the past two
wears been the teacher OF German and
Latin. was promoted to the head OF
the Iiie1l School. She is a teacher OF
experience and ability and the board
was fortunate in securing her as
principal,
Miss pcrNcy. OF Cape GrarlcaN,
was elected to the position in the
cotnmcrcial department made vacant
by the resignation OF Prof Craig.
Miss Leila Miller. OF Springfield,
was elected to the chair oi history re-
Gently vacated by Miss Helen Chas-
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09

tam.
Miss Selma Gench, OF this city, will
be the new English teacher. She is a
recent graduate of the Missouri Csn'-
vcrsity Miss Mabel German, present
teacher OF English, was not an appli-
cant.
Miss Ruth Moore was reelected as
teacher in the High School, but 50
far has not been assigned.
Miss Ruth b. Moore. daughter OF
Rev. S. B. Moore, who is HOW teach
ing in Manhattan. Kansas, is the new
principal OF the Franklin school, vice
Miss Lulu Rockhold, who has been
elected superintendent OF the Amster
dam consolidated school, Miss Ruth
Rockhold will teach the fifth and
sixth grades in the Franklin school.
Miss Lulu Short was transferred from
the Washington school to the Frank
lin where she will teach the third and
fourth grades.
Mis-, Elizabeth Ewin was trans
ierred from the Webster school to the
Washington, where she will teach the
primary grades and be principal.
Miss Anna B. ShouSe was elected
principal of the Webster school and
Miss Elsie Silrers who has been d
teacher in the Butler schools for sev-
.eral years, will teach the seventh and
eighth grades.
The seventh and eighth grades ol
the WASHINGTON school will be trans
| ferred to the Webster school and the
| domestic science and manual trainine =
will all he at the Webster school,
The grades TOW at the Nchstc:
school will be divided between tie
! Washington and Franklin schools,
Plume muslin underwear at OLD
prices, Walker Nc kibben.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Wifley's Term to Expire November S

Washington. May 5-The term OF
Nenophon Z. Whitley, the newly ap
pointed senator from Missouri, will
terminate November 5 neNt. accord
the national Democratic committee.
which has investigated the question
and, after conferences with the secre-
tary of the senate, announces this de-
cision.
Under the rules OF the senate. a
temporary senator named by 4 gov
ernor ceases to be member the day
his successor can be chosen and his
name automatically goes off the rolls
OF the senate as member.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09

Plume muslin underwear at OLD
prices, Walker NJ l<ibben.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Subscriptions to S93,1oo.

What the Wo1nan's Liberty Loan
Committee OF Bates County has done;
Mrs. r. E. Mooney, chairman, an
nounces the report of the township
chairmen:
Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Mooney, Butler,
S+5,55o. -.
Usage, Mrs II. P. Robinson, Rich
Hill, $4,000.
Howard, Mrs. w. L. Curtis, Hume,
S11,5oo. .,
Deepwater. Mrs. Ben Baskerville,
Montrose, $5,Soo..
West Boone Mrs. f. I. Shockey
Merwin, S4,I5o.
Pleasant Gap, Mrs. w. F. Mehaf-
fey, Butler, $4,000.
Mound, Mrs. w. G. Dillon, Butler,
SI.4oo.
Charlotte, Mrs. c. y. Lusk, Butler
$3.50.
Grand River, Miss Florence Mouse,
Altoona, $I,I5o. -,
Hudson, Mrs. J. E. Hook, Rockville,
$3.50.
New Home, Mrs. Lester Thomas
Foster, $3.50.
Lone Oak, Mrs. Elias Harper, But
ler, $500.
West Point, Miss May McBurney
Amsterdam, $500.
Summit, Mrs. Ray Powell, Butler
500.
Uncertain, Mrs. Wix, Spruce, $500.
Total, $o3,Ioo.oo.
The report of Mingo township has
not been received.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Asks Probe of Army Costs.

Washington, May 4.-Investigation
of the use made of all war appropria-
tons by the War Department was de-
manded today by Senator Gallinger
of New Hampshire, Republican lead
err.
Gallinger introduced a resolution
authorizing the committee on eNpend-
itures in the War Department to
make the inquiry and giving it full
power to summon witnesses and COM
pel production of records.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Slanders Our Band.

One of the Rich Hill papers came
out last week with story that as
the Butler Band was not able to raise
enough subscriptions this year to
have the usual concerts they were go
ing to put on a sort of Pied Piper OF
Hamilton" stunt. Now. we don't in
the least know what that is, but one
thing we are sure OF and that is that
the Butler Band is not composed of
that kind of folks.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09
Senate Votes Against I. w. w.

Nashington, May 6.-l'he bill, de-
clared frankly to be aimed against tile
l. ". W., outlawing organizations
which Use or advocate violence to
bring about ANY governmental, so
cial, industrial or economic change
during the war. was passed today by
the Senate alter brici debate and went
to the House.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09

In as much as the town had already
been thoroughly canvassed for bonds
before tile Scouts started, the result Is
doubly worthy OF praise. In propor-
ton to size, the Butler troop 1eci
that they have put one over on kall-
sas City, for they had 1900 Scouts
working and their total was about
|SI5o,ooo.
Scoutmasler Lloyd Gaines has sent
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-05-09

in detailed report showing wha1
each Scout did, and giving reasons
why all did not participate, this being
required by the National Headquar-
tiers. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
S89.85O SUBSCRIBED
in AUGUSTA, WEDNESDAY
TOTAL NOW IS $439,250
WOMEN'S TOTAL s135,6OO

Reports from the working COM
mittees Of the Woman's Division of
the Fourth Liberty Loan. showed
$3.50 worth of bonds sold through
their efforts in Augusta on Wednes-
day. This brings the total number Of
bonds sold by this division in Au~
gusta to s1S5.6C0.
In spite Of the fact that the schools
are closed Mrs. Thomas, chairman on
schools has received quite num-
Der of essays to be entered for the
prizes offered for the best essays on
the Liberty Loan.
The pupils of the higher grades
who are working on posters for the
prizes offered by the woman's divis-
ion will be interested in the little
rising sun" poster. which has played
such a prominent part in the Fourth
loan. Kathleen Walsh. pupil in the
ninth grade in the schools Of Glou
oester, Mass, designed it and enter
ed it in the poster contest fur the
school children of that city.
Her sketch was crudely drawn and
cid not even get an honorable men
was seen by the chairman of the
New England committee he saw in
it what he termed a big idea" 1t
was therefore adopted. 1t bears the
v ords:
Before the sun sets today-buy a
Liberty Bond"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
WINSLOW

Raymond Rush, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Rush, has received his call to
the navy and left Wednesday morning
to report at Boston.
e. w. Allen after an illness is able to
be out.
Roy Keay and Bennie Mcdonald of
Albion are employed at the H. & w.
mill.
Mrs. Sarah Ray Is a guest Of her
daughter. Mrs. Emery Roberts of Ben
ton.
Elmer e. Smith is in Pittsfield and
surrounding towns for a few days in
the interest OF State road work.
Howard Rainey 10 Ill with the grip at
the home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. J. Rainey.
Mrs. Ellen Garland called on friends
in Belgrade Wednesday.
Walter Vose las been appointed on the
Boy Scout committee for Troop No. 8
for the town of Winslow.
James L. Dean has been in Clinton
few days On business.
Mrs. Haskell OF Waterville Ii a guest
Of Mrs. Henry Fish.
Miss Rhoda Dean. q student at Smith
college. will remain in Northampton,
Mass, while the college IL closed on &C.
count Of the epidemic.
DR.. Edith Kidder Of Belfast. who has
BEEN at the home Of hss Darents On Gin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
An Engagement Announced

The engagement Of Miss Mona
Wyse of this city to Mr.. Samuel Cole.
Jr., of Greenville, Me-, was announced
on Tuesday evening at party given
in honor of Miss Wyse by Miss Ida
Haskell. The guests were enter
tanned with Auction. During the
evening a dainty lunch was served.
At each place was a pink ribbon
which was attached to big crepe
paper flowers, forming the border
around a bowl of carnations. At a
signal from the hostess the ribbons
we're pulled and the flowers were dis
covered to contain folders on which
were mounted snapshots of Miss
Wyse and Mr.. Cole. The guests were
the Misses Evelyn Wilson, Dora
Maddocks, Mabel White, Velma
Briggs. Mona Wyse. Gertrude Walch,
Ethel Brainerd and Marion Soule.
All agreed it was a very pleasant
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

w. r. Partridge, druggist, didn't
anticipate the present epidemic Of in
fuenza but he did anticipate some
such suggestion as the Board Of
Health made recently regarding the
use of sanitary and sterilized re-
ceptacles at soda fountains when
three years ago he introduced at his
fountain individual sanitary paper
cups in which all sodas and drinks
have been served ever since to the
satisfaction of an appreciative public.
II you fear getting influenza you
should seek your drinks at his foun-
tain.--Adv.