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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23

averass workday. presunansy eight
hours. but decided that In the war
emergency the nation could not afford
to out into effect Q reform hat would
slow down the war machinery and
discriminate against other classes OF
workers being called upon for great
0oinceA
Rates Of overtime pay are not dis
turbed and the increases are adjusted
to the mileage basis Of compensation
Of some employees. q o engineer.
for example, receiving an increase o.
III per cent In his mileage rate. 4
scheme Of applying the increases %
piece work and overtime therefor Is
also provided. -.
An important feature Of the report
was the Recommendation that where
| the same service Is rendered the pay
shall be the same. without discrimina'
ton a. to sex or race.
Report Of Commission.
The report Of the commission. con
sls;ing Of Franklin X. Lane. secretary
Of the interior; Charles c. McChord
J.. Harry Covington. and william Il
Wilcox, Is an exhaustive one. In par
the report says:
.sThe requests which have come 4
US for wage increases, would. If run
granted, involve an additional ouua
In wages Of somewhat over $l'OOo.Ooo
600 Der year In excess Of the wage fun
Of last year. which exceeded $2'oo
100000. Some asked for an increas
Of 100 per cent In their pay. n frol
this they graduated downward to J
per cent. None were satisfied VIII
. their present wages.
ITO classify the many hundreds {
: empioyments in which the 2'oVo'oe
|, railroad workers engage would De
, task calling for more time. skill, Il
I sight, and knowledge than we posses
Y At the outset, 1t was seen that the
were grave inequalities in the rates
wages paid. But who could say Wh
II relationship each class OF emplo!e
i should bear to the otherf Abstfacl'
d WHY should an engineer receive 81
Il per month and a telegraph opera1
Ie 500 per month?
a. "In the world Of economics this S
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23

nation has been made by the simple
application Of supply and denand'
s!A.2s,NS ~ II 's stt..n now var'eu,, aIlecteu'
and modified by those limitations ar1s'
ing out of the artificial but necessary
and historic methods Of collective ar'
gaining.
Nevertheless, there stands out one
dominating fact. recognized by ran.
road workers as we'll as by railroad
oficials--that the lower grades OF
railroad employment, those In when
the supply Of labor has been less re-
stricted, and where organization has
been difficult, II not impossible. de-
serve wage increases out Of proportion
IN the increases for those In superior
grades.
IAN unprecedented call had come for
men Of certain trades in connection
with the new industries that had been
created by the war in Europe, and this
long before our entry into the conflict
! Machinlsts and iron workers OF all
| kinds found themselves to be essential
TO the great munition plnnts and On!
labor Of the most unskilled character
rose into high demand.
Cut or Those Not Needed.
"The commission recommends tina
during the period Of government con
duct Of the railroads no salaries pail
70 officials who IRE not essential z
the operation Of the ronds shall b.
charged as part Of the operating eS
pcnses.
"rherc should be constituted a r.
bunnl or tribunals TO continue tn
study Of railroad labor probleuis. con
posed In part at least Of men expcr
enced In this kind Of work, TOR col
ditions are aver changing"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23
She was Used 70 Il.

Mrs. Patriclan remarked to the new
seryant; NJ suppose, Mary Ann, YOU
overheard my husband and me con-
ycrsing rather earnestly this morn
ingf"
Mary Ann.
Il hone that you did not consider
Tint anything unusual was going on"
.Niyer a bit, mum. I wanst had =
husband meself, mum, and niyer q DAY
oassed that the neighb0rs didn't DC.
iicye that one or the other Nv US WOULD
be kilt entoircly."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23
Empey tells Of 4 narrow e.
cane In the next lnstallment
(To BE coNT1NUEDl
"land Of Lanterns"

Among the Chinese there has EXIST
ed for ages q passion for fireworks ano
lanterns. In every city, at every port
and on every river and canal, as soon
rs night comes on, the lanterns make
their appearance. They are hung out
at the door Of every dwelling; they
swing as pendants to the angles OF the
pagoda ; they form the fiery crown OF
every shop front; they cluster round
the houses of the rich and light mp
the novels Of the poor they ore borne
with the carriage Of the traveller, ana
they swing from the yards and masts
Of his vessel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23

we'll and EEL fine IN the morning and
ole 70 do my work. l gladly SeseaS
mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound 10 make weak nerves
strong."-M Mr.. ALBERT Suite, GU
Olmstesd St., WinonA, MINI.
How often do We hear the expression
among women, II am 20 nervous, / can.
not Sleep" OF at seems a. though !
should fly." Such women should profit
by Mrs. Suites experience and give
t6is famous root and herb remedy.
Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Com
pound, q trial.
For forty years Il has been overcom-
Ing such serious conditions as displace-
ments, inflammation, liberation. irreg-
ularities. periodic pains, backache, dir.
ziness. and nervous prostration Of
women, and is now considered the STAN
dsrd remedy for such ailments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23
Elrst sprlna, Used On Railways.

The first record Of the use Of springs
on railways ID. George S~tephenson's
patent Of September, 1916. The iarst
locomotive with steel springs was the
Agenorla, built by Foster and Rastrtek
in 1920, and now In South Kenslngton
museum, London. This had lamlnated
springs on the leading wheels.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23
u,de Picture Wires

Never, II you con help It hang pc.
lures 10 that the wires will show, ana
do let the pictures hang asalass sae
wall: a. II thsg we're really and Guy
decoration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23

% DC i "Q0 uS
rest at night.
would 10 awake n
get % nervous ]
would have TO get
up and walk around
and In Tie morning
would b. oil tired
out Rad about
Lydia E. Pinkham'o
Vegetable Com.
pound and thought
lWould Utt Ny
nervousuase sooo
left me. Sleep
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-23
One-Sided View.

SVV-0F0NV ~
"What sort of a man Is GreenT'
"Fine. The best ever
"Is he trustworthy"
every"
"Would you lend money to himT
".As to that l can't say. I've never
lent him any. I've only borrowed
from him."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
For The Soldiers

In the camps in the trenches,
and wherever the soldier has an
opportunity to rest he wants some
thing to read. You are requested
give whatever books you can spare.
All over the State, this week, peo-
Pile are generously donating books
for this purpose. have been ap-
pointed to conduct such a cam
paign in this community. Please
leave the books at the Post Office
any time before March rs. Books
of story travel, nature, history,
classics, science, in fact books of
all kind are wanted--those giving
information, those giving inspira-
ton, and those which are of merely
recreational value.
This is personal appeal to you,
to help our soldiers there by con-
tributing to the winning of the war
Robert Sterrett
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
Much in Little

New crutches fasten to the belt
and leave the arms of the wearer
free.
The partridge is among the most
prolific of birds. The hen lays from
ia to Is eggs and usually matches
them all. 81.
The inventor of a new electric
brake for automobiles claims it will
stop a car moving at a speed of so
miles an hour within As feet with
out skidding.
All sorts of tropical fruits, such
as oranges, lines, bananas, plan
tains, mangoes, papaw, etc., and
all sorts of vegetables are grown in
Venezuela in sufficient quantities
for the local market, where they
are very cheap, but none are being
exported from this district.
Vice Consil Hansen reports from
Bangkok, Siam, that department
store in that city is to be enlarged
and that a contract for the con-
struction of three-storied ferro-
concrete building has been awarded
to a local firm. The store will be
fitted with every modern and up
to-date accessory for frst-class
department store. Building opera
tions will be started immediately.
The kernel of the cocoanut sliced
and dried, either in the sun or
artifically, is called copra. Former
ly copra was used chiefly in the
manufacture of soap, but in recent
years improved methods of refining
have removed it's peculiar taste,
and its value as a food is now
generally recognized. 1t is also of
value for cattle food. Copra from
Malabar commands a higher
price in Europe than that from any
other SQUIRE.
The principal green-vegetable
crops of Bermuda are beets, car
rots, kale, lettuce and parsley.
The acreage planted to these crops
was considerably smaller this season
than last. for the reason that at
planting time uncertainty existed
as to whether there would be
adeqate steamship facilities for the
transportation of the crops to New
York. The present state of the
crops is good, and with suitable
weather the vegetables ought to
reach the market in good condition
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
The Virginia Girls Song
Published by Reuuest7

Published by Request
Me thinks hear the ladies say
Young men you'll have to stay
away,
You shall not court me, I declare,
I'd rather have volunteer.
I'd rather be soldiers wife.
And smile upon him all my life.
I'll wait for some brave volunteer,
Who shall my youth and beauty share
When the call for troops was made
You shouted aloft like one afraid,
Saying, II fear the German will
whip
Therefore I cannot make the trip"
You would not volunteer, you said,
because the ladies did parade"
We're not ashamed of what we've
done.
Therefore, I pray, let US alone.
You made excuses every way
Some of you are lame you say;
Some of you are deaf, we find
And others say they are almost blind.
The single men are now so slow
That married men have had to go,
Leaving their weeping wives behind,
Almost distracted in their mind. 4
Therefore you'll have to let me be
You would not go to fight for me;
And to your love I'll never yield
My volunteer is in the field.
Well wait for our dear volunteers
And pray for them with signs and
tears:
WeIpray for soldiers on their way
God bless their souls! We daily pray.
Me thinks l hear brave soldiers say
Dear sweethearths, drive all fears
away:
For we'll defend your holy cause,
And place you under equal laws"
Well pray for them while far away;
To righteous God we'll humbly pray!
We have a bottle for al. our tears,
And a register for all our prayers.
The Volunteers Reply
: In God we put our fullest trust,
For all His laws are right and just;
In spite of all the powers of hell.
Our Jesus will do all things we'll.
And while our secret heart doth
swell
The way we love no tongue can tell;-
And should we fall beneath the
sword,
Well give, our souls unto the Lord.
Oh, pray for US, where'er you be,
That we may gain our liberty;
y When we return yous souls to bless
Well on your lips warm kisses press.
Oh, pleasing thought. Oh may it be,
That l my true-love once more shall see
And find that she is true in heart,
And hear her say, mo more we part.'
And when we reach our native land,
We'll take you by the lily hand,
Oh, pleasing thought! we then will
prove,
The sweet deligets of welded love.
Reader
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
Cause for ThankfulDess

Those who are prone 10 complain
about the high price of all coumo-
dities should first pause and COM
pare their condition to that of
other peoples in various parts of
the world. Before bemoaning our
lot we should remember that up to
the present time we have suffered no
more than few triaing inconveni-
ences.
Sweden has no war on its hands,
yet the people of that country are
compelled to pay 500 a ton for
coal. For an automobile tire the
Swede recently had to pay $40,
while it is hard for him to get gaso
line at So a gallon. We stand
aghast when the dealer demands
another penny for edibles. but in
Sweden the house wife is obliged
to paySS apuond for a,S3 a pound
for chocolate and 81 a pound for
ham. The shoe that arouses our
ire at 81 a pair costs S25 in Sweden
and the price of all other neces-
stiles have increased accordingly.
Reflect on these prices and then.
exclaim with Daniel Webster:
THANK God | am an Americana"
-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
MOSCOW NEW RUSSIAN CAPITAL
Rumania to Aid Former Teutonie
Enemies.

Rumania to Aid Former Teutonlc
Enemies.
London.-The Bolshevik government
in Petrograd may not keep its engage
ment to ratify the peace compact sign
ed with the Germans at Brest-Litovsk.
The capital is being evacuated both by
the government and the populace.
Moscow will be the new Russian cap
ital.
Leon Trotzky has announced that
the Bolshevik leaders are prepared to
retire as far as the Ural mountains
and proclaim "holy war; to save the
revolution from German imperialism.
Meanwhile, according to Russian ad-
vices, the Germans have not ceased
their advance into Russia, and they
have landed troops on the Finnish
Aland islands.
Meanwhile Rumania has been forced
to accept a humiliating preliminary
peace agreement with the central pow
ers. The chief Teuton demands are
cession of the Dobrudja, which means
everything south Of the Danube, rec
tiflcation" of the border between Ru-
mania and Hungary, economic privi-
leges for the central powers and sup
port for the transport of Teuton troops
toward Odessa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

Observation-Disclosures deep in the
diplomatic and consular" bill just
taken up in the senate Is the pathetic
item: "Peace Palace at The Hague,
S1,O45.25." This is Americas regular
contribution.
LoNDoN.-RiotIng in chrIstiana, in
consequence of which many arrests
were made, is reported in dispatches
via Copenhagen. Crowds stormed
bakers and butchers shops and there
were demonstrations before the Par
Lament building.
WAsHlNGTON.-House conferrees
yield and complete agreement Is
reached on the administration rail bill.
MADISON, WIs.-The deadlock Of
the lower house Of the Wisconsin leg
islature, which had lasted week. was
broken after an al night session, and
the loyalty resolution, containing an
amendment censuring Senator La Fol
iette for his attitude In the war, was
adopted, IS to 80. The resolution was
passed by the state senate ten days be-
fore.
F Observation-Disclosures is in full
understanding with Japan regarding
the proposed move In Siberia. The
only question Is whether Russia would
misconstrue the arrival Of foreign
troops.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
AagaIERIcAn'.ss, HOLD
emile LINE:
Sectors Air Line Length Is
Nearly Doubled by IT.
reguIarities.
REPULSE NEW ENEMY RAID.
Three Divisions In and Back Of
Trenches - Increase Soon Is
Hint-corps Commander
Not Picked.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. troops are
holding something more than eight
miles Of trenches on the battle front
in France, it was learned, although in
an air line their frontage is only about
four and half miles. This frontage
Is liable to extension at any time to
the regular trench allotment for an
army corps.
Iregularity of the trench lines Is
responsible for their eight miles of
length. They are laid out so that
thanking fire may be obtained along
every part Of the front. Strong points
containing machine guns jut out for
this purpose. The trenches also fol-
low. closely any protective slope OF the
country and wander up and down hill,
The American sector is understood
to be a divisional frontage, which
means that at least three divisions OF
American troops are there to give the
necessary support in depth for the
front lines.
This fact has aroused speculation
here as to who will be selected by
General Pershing to command the first
corps of his army. Maj. Gen. Hunter
Liggett is known to have acted In that
capacity, but as yet the expeditlonary
commander has not made any recon-
mendatiOn.
1t is possible that the French system
will be followed in the American army
so far as the appointment of corps
commanders goes. 1t is the custom OF
Trance to select any one OF the diVl'
sion commanders in corps and to
place him at the head of the corps
lie retains his rank as division COM
,nander, however, and in the case oil
the American army would be a major
general.
If the French practice Is adopted
therefore, the grade of lieutenant gen
eral may be employed only for nelo
army commanders.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
Professor MaSsey'S
Garden Book

Announcement is being made by
The Progressive Farmer of the
publication of Professor Massey's
Garden Book for the Southern
States. Coming at time when all
the South needs be a gardening it
has leaped at once into vogue. A
letter from The Progressive Farmer
today received, says: "Orders for
Professor Massey's Garden Book
are being received in every mail. J"
Probably no agriculturist in the
South is so we'll qualified for pro-
ducing a work of this kind, This
will prove to be the most valuable
contribution of Professor Massey's
fifty years's service to Southern
farmers.
As to the Progressive Farmer: no
single agency is doing so much for
our Southern farmers and for our
Nation. 1t is the publication of
which it is continuously being said,
bv farm demonstration agents and
others: "You can tell by a man s
farm whether he reads it or not. "
Bankers say their farmer depositors
have more money because they
read it and can meet their obliga-
tions better by its aid. Farmers
unite in proclaiming it the most
useful farm publication and the
women who live on farms will not
try to keep house without it.
Arrangements have been made
by which our present readers and
those whom we should like to have
on our list, may receive both The
Progressive Farmer and Professor
Massey's Garden Book. The price
of The Progressive Farmer is one
dollar year and the paper bound
Garden Book fifty cents.
Send us S1.75 for years sub
scription or renewal and we will
order the The Progressive Farmer
a year for you and have the pub
fishers send you, prepaid, a paper
cover copy of Professor Massey's
Garden Book for the Southern,
States
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
MORE DAIRY COWS IN SOUTH
should Form Part OF Equipment on
Every Farm to Enable Tenants
to Support Themselves.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
To have dairy COWS as part OF the
equipment on every farm, enabling:
tenants to become self-supportin'
throughout the year and at the same
time maintain desirable soil condi,
tions, is a plan recommended by the
bureau of animal industry, United
States department Of agriculture
among the land owners of the South
The plan is accompanied with an active
campaign for feed production; as q re
suit marked increase in the acreage
of legumes, particularly velvet bean!
and peanuts, has been shown.
Every effort IS being made by field
men of the department to aid in bring
ing in a sufficient supply of good cows
to establish dairyi9g and to fix the typ
of good cows in the minds of the farm
ers. The readiness OF bankers to hell
finance the purchase Of dairy cattle l.
an indication of how well established
the industry has become through &C
operative and state work.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
Charlottesville

Blair Armstrong, of Headwaters,
visited his brother last week.
M. and Mrs. Charlie Hupman
spent Sunday at "Pantops."
Mrs. H. S. Rodgers, who has
been with her niece, Mrs. G. S..
Armstrong, spent last week with
Mrs. C. A. Hupman. She is get
ting along nicely since being oper-
ated on in hospital and expects to
return home soon.
Dean Hook, of Staunton, was in
our vicinity last Sunday night.
Not Often
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15

Now and then--not often, how
ever--we hear of a farmer adver-
Using his farm sale or throwing up
the agricultural sponge because his
boy is called to war, If crops are
to help win the war, this sort OF
farmer is a Stacker. We are at war.
Condition are not normal along any
lines. The farmer left alone, is en-
barrassed, discouraged, just as
others are. He can't do as much
as formerly; he may feel that ne
has been wronged, a mistake made
but be can do something do his
BB BEST. ,~Aasthi thing ,5stt:ort of that IS
surrender to the enemy, and vars
are not won in That way. Even
the wounded in the hospitals do not
talk about quitting!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
CrabbottOnl

Oh, March is a tricky fellow,
A thricky trouble somespirit,
He will be as mild as a lamb by
day.
And fierce as a lion at night.
DR.. G. P. Rexrode was called tc
North Fork to see Mrs. Sudie
Mullenax who is suffering vii
blood poison.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hammer
came over Hardscrabble Thursday
and report the road almost impass-
able for any kind of vehicle.
Will and Charles Fleisher, Of
the Branch, spent one day last
week with l. H.. Hinkle and
family, They had a delightful
sugar stirring. and went home
''sweeter. a.
Misses Hazel Colaw and Genevie
Will called on Mr.. and Mrs, Stan
ley Newman Sunday evening.
We had a terrible hail, wind and
rain storm here Wednesday.
DR.. Berlie Swecker and his
mother spent Saturday and Sunday
with his grandmother Colaw.
Miss Ockie Arbogast is spending
a few weeks withsher sister, Mrs. Joe
Coyle at Durbin
Rev. F. A. Tinney and family
are visiting Smith Creek friends, and
will 60 to Franklin first of this
week,
We rejoice to see our R. F. D.
mail spinning around in a car once
more. 1t causes everybody to be
in a hustling wood.
Miss Ethel Bland, teacher at
high school, spent a few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs j. c.
Bland.
Jacob Winner, who had a para
letic stroke, continues the same.
His daughter, Mrs Alice Tichner,
left for her home in the Valley
Tuesday Morning.
Mrs Gertrude Bowers and Miss
Goldie Newcomb are visiting around
here this week with relatives; then
she will move to Elkins where she
will make her home in the future.
Come again, brother Benson we
enjoy the old folks letters; and as
for war rations we are doing our
best, but got no corn bread for it
is higher than wheat bread, Let us
pray and live in hopes for the dear
soldier boys.
A. Lee Winner, Charles Fox and
Walter Wullenax went to Monterey
Mondayao on business.
Kenton Mullenax, Mrs. Lura
WAINWRIGHT with her little son,
Herman, went to Staunton Tues
day with Pink Mullenax.
Mesdames Sallie Colaw and
Pbebe Hinkle were shopping in our
town Saturday and calling on
friends.
James B. Warner, of Dry Run,
was over Monday.
The wind blew part of the roof
off Robert Winners house, and up
rooted many large trees several APP
pie trees, one for A. J. Colaw that
stood the storms for 4S years.
Aunt Mary
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
NECESSARY FEED FOR FOWLS
Many PouItrymen Give Regular Supply
of Sour Milk or Beef Scrap
Grit Is Essential

Many poultrymen can give the fowls
q regular supply Of sour milk; If not,
q hopper of beef scrap should be placed
where the fowls can get at 1t. Hoppers
Of grit and oyster shell are also neces-
sary. Don't forget the green feed.
Mangels are one Of the best and most
convenient forms that can be used.