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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-01

Germany boasts of being the "male"
among the nations, but Hen Peck
doesn't see what that has to do with
the right to rule.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-01
FOUR AND ONE-HALF BUSH
ELS MORE CORN PER ACRE

Seed corn testing will result in a
yield increase of at least 1-2 bushels
per acre, according to Extension Cir
cular 48 of the University of Mis-.
souri, College of Agriculture. This
circular explains how seed corn test
ing may be done, and illustrates sew
eral simple testers that may be made
at home. Copies may be had by
writing to the College of Agriculture,
Columbia, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-01
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Fav
orite for Colds.

]. L. Easley, Macon, ILL.,, in speak
ing of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
says, During the past fifteen years it
has been my sisters favorite medi-
cine for colds on the lungs. / myself
have taken it number of times when
suffering with cold and it always re-
lieved me promptly" Obtainable ev-
erywhere. (adv.)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-01

The rechristening of German meas
les in camp as Liberty Measles" is
proof that the National Army fights
with sense Of humor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-01

When Nicholas Romanoff shoveled
snow he had no idea he was setting
so general fashion for this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
WIFE SAYS HE IS a BRUTE
Alleges Francis Y. Bushman Treated
Her With Extreme Brutality.

Baltimore, Feb. 7.--Francls \.
Bushman, film star and popular nef"
of feminine movie fans, is a or@Fe
his wife says. He has treated A%r
with "extreme brutality, she declares
in her petition for limited divorce,
which has been filed in Towson e.;
cult court.
Mrs. Bushman asks for the custo2I
Of her FIVE children and 5000 week
alimony. Bushman, by his own al
mission, she says. began his care".
bv posing as a model at 81 day.
He is now earning more than So
900 a year.
The petition alleges that bushman
has occupied an apartment IN Me-"
York with another woman, Il men
Der of his company. and that ne re-
Gently brought this woman TO IN;
Bushn,an home AZ Ridcrwooet III &c
Green Spring Valley. !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
loss OF THE TUSCANIA.

While Secretary Daniels was tell
ing an audience that the U-boat perl
was being overcome, news reached
this country from Europe Of the c.
struction by a submarine OF the Can
arder Tuscania off the coast Of re
land and the loss Of over two nan
drcd and fifty Americans.
Of course, this is war. We shounc
have expected as much. SO far Tic
United States has safely landed about
tive hundred thousand men III Francs
who are now engaged in fighting 'nt
Germans. Several United States
transports have been attacked BY Sa'-
marines after having debarkca troops
hut this is the first time vessel WIN
American soldiers aboard has been
attacked on the outward voyage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
said Madame aorta, @and literally

said Madame aorta, @and literally
moved down with machine guns.
The slaughter Of babes ia Bethla-
hem hy Hered the Great has long
been looked upon as one Of the black
est pages in history, Bat Bethlehem
was a small place, and only male
children were the victims OF the cruel
Herod. The author Of this horrid
tragedy was later an object OF tEe
wrath of God. He was eaten by worms
before he paid the debt of nature, ana
died letested by all, eFen his own
children. We are not preSummg 90
throw the bolts Of Jore, but crael
men who order such massacres may
rest assured that the cry OF the litF'e
ones ascents to the God OF Sabaoth,
and that in due time their deaths VIII
be avenged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
THE STRIKE IN GERMANY.

& The strike il Germany has not &C.
sAsloned into revelation. but it'i'as
left sa ache behind it in the Gernian
q ysSenl. II is an encouraging symptom
ser rs, . disquetin" sign to the t'>-
acnents al 2csp,tism. The suppress
sion Of the demonstration is not i&e
suppression Of the spirit behind t.
A As ihc Baltimore Sun says, lie
Contrast, between the Germany OF
Today and tie Germany OF August:
,sssas l4l4, is plainly indicated by the quar-
re! that has just taken place between
pruss;anism and its citizens. The
wears and Il half ago Germany WIS
* one man in regard to the WAL and
.in.loy"Ity TO the Government. No"
millions Of Germans are discontentci
and rebelGouS. and have TO be driven
back IL work at The point Of the bay
unct. How mitch dependencies can &c
nat IL TINS class later on when tee
stain Of u great military crisis
comes:
The real significance Of what haS
happened is that Germany IS getting
ii the mood CT striking against Ho-
hcnzoilernism instead OF striking for
it.
p,c Washington Herald suggests
that the German strikers are no;
ready for il finish fight with the mill
tar;StS ncw. II they were. Tcutonic
revolution would be an accomplished
act instead Of 4 topic Tor the futur-
isis. The death test will not be niet
by them until the wild red crop that
war has Sown IS ripe for the harvess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
EFFECTS OF PROHIBITION

Cpmparative)y few cases appear oIA
the docket of the Police Court ~
present. There was no session CT
that tribunal yesterday, and only one
case was disposed of this morning.
1t is generally believed that the eli
animation, to y great extent, OF tAe
circulation of liquor has had muen 10
do with bringing about these improves
conditions. SO long as liquor couiG oe
procured in Washington the docket
Of the Police Court Of AlcSanof2S
contained as many cases OF drunken
ness as it did before Virginia wcnt
DIV. hut since the District oil CoiuM'-
bin. went on the water wagon cases
before our Police Court have been
growing less and less daily
The Washington Star in comment
ing upon the present order OF things
in the capital city says that LEGAL pfo-
hibition has now been III force tor
three months. and the effect has al
ready been noticeable IN Il dimnut.on
&C Inc eases brought before the p
lice Court. These statistics show a
decrease in arrests. not only for IN
toSieatIon. but for offenses when
,f+o,, ,r,ou. ont of The use Of intoX!-
cants. Comparing the first three
months under prohibition with the
corresponding period Of year preVi-
ous The results arc striking. There
were in that time 1,6G4 fewer arresSs
for drunkenness under the Sheppard
law than before 1t went into chec1'
elO6 having been made during inc
s.,vet" November, December and Jai-
uary and only 7l2 during the drF
period.
Considering that each arrest mears
work for the police, work for th>
court and usually work for the custo-
,sians of those sentenced TO imprlSo3-
mont. and that each arrest also means
loss Of employment, loss OF wages
and suffering for families, the nc'
gam to the Distric, economically IS
tremendous. Life and property arc
undoubtedly safer under the pEeSeH~
than before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
SLAIN BY POLICEMAN.
Man Fights Revolver Duel A'lcr
DefYinr Hose Streams.

Man Fights Revolver Duel A'lcr
DeGying Hose Streams.
Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 7.-W'iii2 IA
engine company fought Il fire ~ "
vacant building here yesterday, a m'si-
dlc-aged. well-dresscd man supposed
to be Frank 2. L. Bess, OF Chcaz@.
fought pistol duel with policeman
IN the basement of the buildln@ a"o'
was killed.
Attention was attracted 10 the nee
in the building and the man IN %i&
basement by shots fired there. Ih'AH-
ing the man had fallen into the ,e.-
lar policemen tried to help him 9lt
through Il hole IN the floor. the n,'"
declared he wanted to be left alo"e'
Fircmcn turned water into the base
ment 20 drive him out. When the ire
was under control officers entered IN"
basement 10 bring out the man. re
npened fire which WIS replied TO -
Policeman Sam p Morell with fan!
effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
WANTED-YCunr nurse maid ~

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
Don't matter If broken. | pay s.
10 SD per set. Also cash for oIi
geld, silver. and broken Jewelry
Send by parcel post ;iild receive
check By return mail Viii holj
goods IL days for sen.ers approval
Of my offer l.. Nazer-2OC7 south
9Th street, Phila., Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07

LOST--WedncSday. or I'3yuLtc. &c,
tween Prince aud Cameron streets,
or on King, between Faycttc and Al
fred streets. seventeen dollars. Re
ward If returned TO 1117 Prince
street. :'S-.;, =.
WANTED-Iomg nurse maid, also
general cook and house maid!
Nurse is wanted Immediately. Good
wages. VIII reside in Rosemoar
Apply by phone to Mrs. L. +. Wal
lace, Raleigh hotel, Washington.
3233-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
u-BOAT SINKS L. S. STEAMER
Alamance Torpedocd off Engl'SF
Coast-No Americans Lost.


New York, Feb. 7.--Werd oil ;a>
loss OF the steamship Alamance, own
ed by the Garland Steamship 90
po,ation, and the resultant loss Of
six lives was received in shipping 2.''
clcs here Yesterday.
The .Alamance, which left New AuIIi
January II. was torpcdced yeStsy-
day off the English coast. 1t was r.
ported. She was vessel OF 5000 t'.2s.
There were no Americans lost.
The ship had . crew OF % an; 4
naval gun complement Of :" me7'
Her commander was Capt. T. +. Join
son.
The Rockingham. sister snip d
the .Aamance, WAS torpcdoed off the
Irish coast May !, 1917. Two lives
were lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07

WhNThB--CnaD2acr maid: rc!:2.1
woman. Apply ut 700 Prince street,
Alexandria,. go: - .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
SLAUGHTER OF THE 1NNOCENfS

Tverey-nne Belgian babies under
ten months Of age were shot III al
"exccu~on' by the Germans at Di-
naGt Oh the Meuse. according 10 Il
-s.arcner: ct Madame Victor Horta.
yia has lecrnre Il the Young Women:
Ca2iss5s,u Association il Washington
las, night.
Men. women AMI children TO one
lE:rber Of 81. we're lined up indis-
i>sirn;nata]y :c-ai,,st the church Will y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
EXPLOSION KILLS THREE.
CAPTAIN and Two Prirutcs Dead. Ens
Injured al Fort Sill.

Lawton, Okla, Feb Car:
Phineas 2. Christie. whose home Is
said to be in Philadelphia. and Priv
ates Glenn s. NandcVcer and jacques
Barcillrs, both CT the NinetccRth Tiel'i
artillery. were Instantly killed. when
a French T;,-gun cxptodc0 on the ar
t;llcry range At Fort Sill Yesterday.
Another privatr was seriously -
jured. The gun was being used il.
target practice. Capt. Christie's body
VIII be sent tc Philadelphia for burial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07

FOR SAhE--A 1915 Chevrolet AUTO
mobile. in first class condition.
Good bargain 10 gaicA purchaser.
inquire u Mt Vernon Auto ~,
.Al~xa,idrio, Va. %gy-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07
Classified Advertising

FOR RENT-Cozy brick dwelling,
1926 King street. with SIH rooms.
bath ard hot water heat. Apply 80
John d. Normoylc, Cor. King and
Royal streets. "a-'L'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-07

WAN!ED-By young man, posr,o"
as clerk or Office assistant. Good
ro!crcnccs. Address Box -, Ga
zcttc Office. "'33-"t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-27
BANKERS
ASSOCIATION MAKES
CONSTITUTION CHANGES

CHICAGO, Sept. 2T.-An attempe
to amend the constitution of the
American Bankers association 50
that investment bankers. mortgage
companies. title. fidelity. casualty
and other surety companies would
hereafter be associate members of
the organization and would not
have the right 10 vote was defeated
late Thursday after a lively debate
on the floor OF the convention.
These companies, which include
building and loan concerns and the
Morris Plan companies, will retain
their present status, as will also Ca
madam bankers who have been as
sociate members. but who do not.
however exercise the power to vote.
A number Of changes were made
10 the constitution, including one
which may have an important effect
in obtaining future legislation by
the members Ii provides that where
two sections Of the association can
not agree on proposed legislation.
the question will be submitted TO
committee OF the main committee.
II this committee is unable 70 COM
pose the difference the section re-
questing the new law must ask for
il as individuals and not as repre-
sentatives OF the American Bankers
association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-27
FORESIGHT SAVED
FOOD SITUATION
America Was Prepared AgTi-
CuIturaIIy When Country
Went to War.

That the United states depart-
-. 90 -....,...~. .4o-.-.to, uo+
iOHe aso py FIes " i'so" 40
greatest practical and scientific az
riculturaI organization IN the
vyorld D., ,,,ss ,,-.r.,-..d co.. enc .,,..t
-''i ~ i- 'i -''0
Ialion OF state or war with Ger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-27

hich since have been supplement-
ed by other notable agricultural
war measures also described briefly
below. made possible. 10 a consid-
able extent the immediate mobiliza-
ton OF American agriculture
The cooperative agricultural ex-
tension act OF May S. 1914. known
as the Smith-Lever act. appropri-
ated S4SO.O00 outright for the first
year, $500. 600 the second year. and
an increase Of 100000 annually
thereafter until 1929. with the
requirements that the states make
available an equal amount For
1929 and annually thereafter the
federal government will appropriate
81 500. 900 annually which. with the
states duplicating all amounts above
$40. 900 a year. will make a total Of
$3.50 900 "a year available The OBJ
Jet OF this act is 70 take directly
and effectively 20 the farmer on his
farm the Information resulting from
the activities Of the department and
Of the state agricultural colleges
and 10 induce him 20 apply IT,
The cotton futures act Of Aug. IS.
1914. reenacted with amendments in
the agricultural appropriation act
for the fiscal year 1917. has resulted
iu the establishment of definite
standards for cotton. has made pos
sible the supervision Of the opera
tions Of the future exchanges. and
has placed cotton trading on a
sounder basis.
The United states Grain standards
act which was included in the ag-
ricultural appropriation act for the
fiscal year 1917 and 1918. is bring
ing about uniformity in grading. is
enabling the farmer 20 obtain "A
fairer price for his product and TO
improve its quality. and is prevent
ing or diminishing materially the
shipment Of adulterated grain.
The United States warehouse act,
also included in the agricultural APP
preparation act' for 1917 and 1918,
authorizes the department of agri-
culture 10 license bonded ware
houses which handle certain agri-
cultural products II makes possible
the issuance OF reliable and easily
negotiable warehouse receipts, pro-
notes the better storing Of farm
products and encourages the stand
ardizing Of storages and Of market
ing processes.
The federal farm loan Act was
approved July Il. 1916. 1t creates
a banking system which reaches in
timately into the rural districts. Op-
crates on terms suited 10 the farm
er's needs under sympathetic man
agement. introduces business meth
DDS into farm finances, brings order
out of chaos, reduces the cost of
handling farm loans places upon
the market mortgages which are a
safe investment for private funds,
attracts into agricultural opera
tions fair share of the capital OF
the nation, and reduces interest.
Financial Help Given.
A provision in the federal re-
serve act, approved Dec. %, 1918. au-
thorized national bands TO lend
money on farm MORTGAGES and
recognized the peculiar needs Of the
farmer by giving his paper a ma
turity period of six months.
The federal aid road act. APP
proved July II. 1916, provides for
cooperation between the federal
government and the states in the
construction of rural post roads
and trails within or partly within
the national forests. II has CON
duced to the establishment of a
more effective highway machinery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-27
MUNCIE SOCIETY WOMAN
DIES OF INFLUENZA

MUNCIE Ind. Sept. c7-Mrs
Belle Willard Hutzel. prominen.
young society woman Of Muncie.
died from an attack OF Spa nisn in
iuenza Thursday morning az New
London. Conn Mrs. Hutzel had
gone TO New London 10 visit with
her husband, who is stationed in the
navy there She was a daughter Of
Charles Willard. local banker The
body is being shipped here for
burial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-27

The following legislative enact
ments OF the preceding four years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-27

around what Oh
cOheo factory direct plan eliminate the ordinary retailers
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
LIQUOR RAIDS
 ARE CONDUCTED
 BY OFFICERS

Del Warren was arrested Wednes- day and tried in the Commissioners Court for having three bottles O. whiskey. She pleaded guilty and was fined $25.00 and costs.
 Special Liquor Officer Jack Me Donald and Game Warden Jack Lund raided the Salmon creek road house and secured number of bot ties of liquor, some of which were found in the roadhouse and some in the woods nearby. There was no one at home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
LADIES' SHOES
MORE HONORS ARE
 AWARDED SOLDIERS
 BY GEN. PERSHRING

WITH THE AMERICANS, July s. John Kukahki a distinguished Ser vice Cross for capturing a German gun and crew single handed. Thirty two officers and men of the Mar inc Corps have been decorated for gallantry at Bouresches and Belleau Wood Three crosses were awarded posthumously
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
THREE NEGROES ARE HANGED FOR HAVING
 OUTRAGED A GIRL

CAMP DODGE. Iowa. July 5. - Three negroes were hanged for out raging seventeen-year-old white girl The hanging took place on the cantonment grounds. and practical ly the entire Army Division witness ed the executions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
BASEBALL LEAGUE
 WILL CLOSE SEASON
 ON NEXT SUNDAY

SEATTLE, July 5.-The Pacific International Baseball League will close the 1918 season next Sunday, according to decision reached last night, on account of lack of sup port. Seattle, Aberdeen, Portland and Vancouver, Wn., constitute the league.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
ALGIERS ALSO IS
 IN LINE FOR THE
 AMERICAN FOURTH

ALGIERs, .lly 5.--The Fourth of July was celebrated throughout Algeria with unusual brilliance Soldiers and sailors participated in great torchlight procession last night. A reproduction of Barthol- dis Statue of Liberty was set up in public square.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
GREETING SENT
 AMERICAN WOMEN BY MRS. WILSON

WASHINGTON, July 5. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson sent Independence Day greetings to the women of America in which she said that the women stand at the center of every great issue involved in the war and that they are putting their best into the struggle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
GEORGE ". SHAVER BEEN ELECTED AS
 THE PRESIDENT

PITTSBURGH, July 5.-George w. Slayer, of Columbia University, has been elected President of the Ma tional Educational Association, at the closing session of its 56th annual convention
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
VICTORY LOAN IN CANADA IS
 LIKELY OVER TOP

ST. JOHNS, N. F.. July 5.-The $2,OOO.000 victory loan which New Foundland asked to be raised with in six weeks was obtained in six days. It is thought it has beer about 100 per cent. oversubscribed
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
JUNEAU PARTY IS
 MAKING ROUND TRIP

Mrs V. A. Paine and Miss Marion and Miss Elspeth McEwan, who have been the guests of Mrs. Paine for the last week, left on the Ala meda for Skagway. Before return ing to Juneau the party will make the trip to Whitehorse and to Sitka
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
Priced S2.00
 to Sl0.00
SOLDIERS WILL
 WATCH ELECTION
 IN PANAMA ZONE

PANAMA, July 5.-The American legation announces that American soldiers will supervise the elections for the Panama National Assembly which will be held Sunday. This action is necessary to prevent ser ious trouble.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
TENT CAMP PUT UP FOR YANKEES
 ON ITALY'S SOIL

ROME, July 5.-The first con tingent of American troops here established a tent camp. The men are in fine spirits and health and eager for the fray.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
LIEUTENANT KILLED

DALLAS, Tex. July 5. - Lieut.. Frederick R. Clements. of Readville. Mass, was killed yesterday when his machine fell a distance of 500 feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
SEND
 LOYALTY PLEDGE
 TO THE PRESIDENT

SEATTLE, July 5.-Japanese busi- ness men of the Pacific Coast in convention here pledge President Wilson their loyalty in all things which will help in winning the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
BELIEVED FINLAND WILL DECLARE WAR
 AGAINST ENTENTE

STOCKHOLM, July 5.-Newspa- pers here expect that Finland will soon make declaration of war against the Entente Allies. The news is expected any hour.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
AUSTRIANS CRY
 DOWN WITH AUSTRIA"
 ONCE THEY'RE SAFE

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS. July a.-Many Austrian prisoners. once safe inside the Italian lines, cry down with Austria"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05

LOST-Pair of eye glasses. in I. J. Sharick box, return to Sharick's and get reward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05

WASHINGTON: Senator Sauls- bury has introduced resolution declaring the time is opportune for American, Japan and England to enter an agreement preventing tho Central Powers from gaining a foot hold on the Pacific, which might permit them to use methods of war fare on the Pacific not justified or warranted by the laws of nations.
 WASIiINGTON: President Will son today signed the three billion dollar Sundry Civil appropriation bill The 8-hour day feature had been eliminated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
CABLE BRIEFS

PRETORIA: Premier Botha, of the Union of South Africa, has is sued a statement showing that se- rious unrest exists in South Africa. Strong police and military measures were necessary to cope with the sit taken grave disturbances and seri- ous loss of life probably would have resulted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05

Small Gas Boat For Sale.
 Twenty-four it. long, Regal en- zine, h.p., including all gear; in luire McMillans Grocery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05

BERLIN, July 5.-The Lokal An zleger says an Armenian forces of 25,000 men has occupied the city of Frivan, fifty miles inside the border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05

Phone 1t to The Empire. No. 374.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05
ARMENIAN FORCES ON AGGRESSIVE
 AGAINST SLAVS

AMSTERDAM, July 5.-A Kiev dispatch says Armenian forces are on ttlesaggressive in Transcaucasia. They have established themselves in this former Russian territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-05

Just like sailing on an ocean of joy when shirts are purchased here. No worry about them holding their color in the laundry. Emery shirts in silks, crepes and various popular fabrics. Priced