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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-19
Tractors Profitable

Nine out of ten farmers using
tractors in Illinois have found them
a profitable investment, according
to the results of a recent survey
made by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. Six hundred
tractor owning farmers were inter
viewed and some $50 reported
fsvorably, while about fifty had not
found tractor entirely satisfactory
Experienced tractor owners said
tractors will prove profitable on
most corn belt farms of 1870 acres
or more, while in their opinion they
should not be expected to do so on
farms of much less than 1870 acres.
II is the opinion of specialists in the
Department of Agriculture that the
Illinois figures are applicable
throughout the corn belt.
In answer to the question, What
do you find to be the principal ad
Vantages of tractor for farm
work." the answers indicated that
its ability to do heavy work and do
it quickly. thus covering the desired
acreage within the proper season,
was considered the principal advan-
tage. The saving of man power
and the doing away with hired help,
enabling a man to farm larger
acreage and thus increase the crops
he can raise, was next in importance.
The ability to pillow to good depth.
especially in hot weather, was also
emphasized.
Under disadvantages the difficulty
of efficient operation was the
principal point, and this fact should
be kept in mind by everyone who
considers the purchase of tractor
Packing of the ground when damp
and the expense, delays and inability
to use the tractor for many kinds of
work for which horses could be
used were disadvantages.
Approximately one. third of all
the Illinois farmers reporting in
creased the acreage they were farm,
ing after purchasing a machine. 1t
is obviously impossible to determine
definitely the probable life of the
latest model tractors, since none of
them is worn out. but the average
time as stated in the report was
from seven and One-half to eight
years.
The average depth of blowing was
slightly less than seven inches.
while the average depth on the
same farms with horses was about
five and one-half inches About
SO per cent of the tractor owners
rep orted the quality of work done
by tractors is better than that done
by horses. while less than 8 per
said it is poorer. Thirty-six per
cent of the owners reported no time
was lost in the field on account of |
trouble with their outfits, while
those who reported trouble stated |
the average time lost was a little
over three. quarters of an hour a |
day. On about three fourths of the
ferns the tractor displaced about
three horses.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-19

According to the Food Admins
tration the food situation generally
is better than it has been at any
time since America undertook 10
feed the Allied world aid there is
definite knowledge that the sugar
famine is passed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-19

In her State Fair grounds of 224
acres, with magnific ant modern equip,
ment, located at the southwest city
limits of Sedalia, Missouri, has a
plant that could not be duplicated
now with one million dollars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-19

Every taxpayer in the whole state
of Missouri is a stakeholder in and
part owner of the State Fair. August
1917, when they inspect their prop
erty, they will be proud of it and will
realize a substantial dividend.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-19

sedaia' Mo, June ga
WayTWoud have foored lot
that the
of as
from the serious amenities
annually exhibitions
many thousands OF people Of all and walks
country
bill
aggregated into what
exhibition 1O17
conscientious effort
Allied Exposition
for the full week.
alike.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-19

See A. S. Jayne & Son for Hail
Insurance on growing crops in the
largest and one of the oldest insur-
anse companies in America.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
Wonderfully Shows All N.tionali,ies

OF vital interest to every American,
whether Of native or foreign parent
age, is 1.-THE Stacker" Metros great
seven-act production de luxe starring
Emily Stevens. to be seen at the Prin-
cess Thestre, on May 8lst. Descend
ents Of all nations are represented in
this patriotic photodrama, which has
been written and directed by that
wizard of the screen, William Christy
Cabanne. In turn are shown French.
men, Italians, Englishmen, Rouman-
Ians. Chinese, Japanese, etc., and then
these, massed together, dissolve into
one huge Amsrican flag, flying free
the true melting pot" ofths nations.
The same universal spirit Of patriot
Ism is illustrated In the story Of the
production. Native-born Americans
hasten to enlist in army and navy and
do their bit" A Chinaman, born
here, offers his life to tho country. A
German lad, born abroad, decides to
cast bis lot with the land Of his adop-
tion. In one scene three thousand SOL
diers, with fixed bsyonets, advance In
. formidable mass to answer the call
Of Columbia.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
Stimulate Oil Production

An Eastern paper says:
With plans based on three years
war the United States must bend ev.
cry energy to stimulate production Of
crude oil.
1t matters not whether individuals
do this, whether 1t be private capital
or under state or federal ownership
oil must be had.
While production Of oil and its by
products from refining has increased
since 1914, 1t has fallen far short Of
the demand.
Reserve oil stocks have declined
more than million barrels a month
since the United States entered the
war. and continue to fall.
California production In 1917 was
81, 81, 1882 barrels, gain over 1915,
but 2, 5OO, 600 barrels less than 1914.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

A big railroad official at Denver
wrote Ed Saltmarsh, one day last
week, enquiring for freight car No.
AHA, stating that last heard Of this
particular car 1t was at Meeker. Salty
replied that an inspection Of the
yards here failed to locate the miss
ing car, and suggested that they
might try Angora. Another Official
inquired about the condition Of the
road bed between Mesker and Buford.
Salty replied that he had heard that
the Buford branch was In need Of
ballasting, and urged that Flanagan
and . large bunch Of repsirers be sent
In to put this important branch 10
shape for the fishing season.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

w. C. Konopik, who wintered at
his high altitude ranch, under the
shadows Of Sleepy Cat mountain,
came In Monday and renewed &C.
quaintsnces with the city folks.
Con" said the bears were all out, 90
he thought It was time for him to
make his appearance. He reports
that snow In the neighborhood Of the
Cat 10 all gone and tells us-what We
suspected-that there will be no high
water this season.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
iluenced by constitutional conditions, and
In order to cure Il you must take an
internal remedy. Halls catarrh Medi-
cine 10 taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Hairs Catarrh Medicine was
pre.cribsd BY one Of the best physicians
posed Of some of the best tonics known,
combined with some Of the BEST blood
purifiers. The perfect combination nf
the Ingredients IN Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine 10 what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions Send for
F. J. csHaEEsET 9 CO.. Props.. Toledo, O
Har'o Family Pills for constipation.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

A bunch Of our high school boys
and girls left for Steamboat yester-
day morning to take part In the inter-
county high school meet there today.
Tho Meeker delegation 10 too light to
bring home any athletic honors, but
went to the hot water town to help
oil In the program and have good
time. The latter they will have all
right,
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Private Whitney, . veteran of the
Canadian army, arrived In Meeker,
Tuesday, and delivered two very in
teresting addresses under the auspices
Of the Red Cross. Mr.. Whitney was
30 badly wounded at the battle front
that he Is out Of the war for good, but
he ia able to get around and is doing
good service In enlightening the peo-
pie as to conditions on the front.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Mrs. Fletcher Hay left for Denver
last Saturday. intending entering me
OF the hospitals there to undergo an
operation. Her many friends In these
parts hope she will be home again In
due time, fully restored 70 health.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

The attention Of all boys (now mem
who have attained the age Of 81 since
June, 1917. 10 called to notice from
Registration Board. appearing In this
issue. This matter 10 Of Importance
to all subject to registration. So don't
fail to register.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Chas. Rea was on the hospital list
most Of this week. While out at his
was dads ranch early part Of week, he
taken down with hemorrhage and
had to be rushed to town for medical
treatment. At this time, Charles is
resting easy and will be on his feet
again in few days.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

9. NJ. Sprague was In from Piceance
Wednesday attending to various lines
of business. Mr.. Sprsgue has dis
posed OF his ranch on Piceance and
has accepted position In the forest
service. He will be located 1t Pando,
near Red Cliff, in the Holy Cross
fOreak
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Mrs. w. D. Simms and Mrs. G. T.
Gwynns had charge Of the soliciting
Of funds for the Red Cross In East
Meeker, and made . good job Of It.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Manager Horn Of the White River
Oil Company, was attending to bust
ness matters In Meeker, Thursday
and Friday. Mr.. Horn 10 kept pretty
busy these days.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Agent Joy WAS At Rife and Grand
Junction this week, receiving another
large consignment Of Maxwell cars
and trucks.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Victor Banta, who has been work
ing on the Gentry farm, east Of town,
for some time, left Monday for Salids
hospital, where he expects to be OPP
Grated on for appendicitis. Victor 10
. mighty good boy, and lots Of friends
here hope he will come through all
right.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Mr.. Roy Robertson, Of the Meeker
Pharmacy, received word this week
from his son, Evard, that the latter
had been transferred from the Pacific
to the Naval Training station at New
port, where Evard has been detailed
for duty in the pharmacy department
OF the station hospital.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

The thing now most needed In this
valley Is rain, as the wind Of the
past few weeks has dried the ground
out pretty freely.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Among the graduates at the Uni
versity Of Colorado this year 10 Miss
Winifred Fordham, now of Glen
wood, but former popular Meeker
Dir1
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

On Tuesday evening, the stork, as
sisted by DR.. French, visited the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Murray.
and left fine girl. All we'll.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

This Ia the last day Of the Red Cross
Drive. 1t looks A. though Rio Blanco
will go lover the top" with . good
margin.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Mr.. G. H. Crockett reports that the
latest word from the Coast shows
that Mrs. A. L. Strehlke 10 very much
improved In health, which will be
gratifying news to her hosts Of friends
In this community.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Moulton and Miss
Mary returned, Thursday, from their
extended trip to outside points, which
included short visit with son Vic.
tor at Fort Leavenworth.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
a c t !!

Reports from the Department of Agriculture at
Washington discloses the following information:
"1s,O0O,OOO horses 100000 American farms ate
enough grain in the past to feed people,
about onehrd of the population Of the United state
What evidence than the shove be furnished
show the necessity Of farming with and toos1
Without food and without the Of producing food
win the hence the farm tractor becomes necessity
il the farmers machine long range and
aeropane. the work Of several men,
that should the
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Mrs. Roy Whitlock and Mrs. c. e.
Clark of Oakridge park, were town
visitors, Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
Notice

To all men coming twenty one
years OF age since June 9th, 1917.
Your attention IL called to the law
requiring you to register on June 9th,
1918, Tor date set by Presidents proc
lamation).
The following places have been des-
ignated for registration: Office Of
local board, Meeker, and the pOstof-
fees at Buford, Pyramid, Sulphur
and Rangely.
Make 1t your duty to see that you
are registered. Your failure to do so
makes you liable to nisdelneanor
under the law.
Go to the place above designated
that IL most convenient for you.
Local Board for Rio Blanco County,
m25-jl r. g. Lyon, Chairman.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
Don't forget that this Is the frs
day OF the 1918 fishing season.

Clifford Bartlett Of Buford, left for
Grand Junction. Monday. for the
purpose of enlisting In the Navy.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
Two More Continsents

Uncle Sam has called for two more
ouotas af our boya To enroll under the
Starry Banner.
On Wednesday, the following
named boys departed for the train
ing camps:
H r Mathes
L Roy Turner q.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

G. J. and Mrs. Lindstroin Of Thorn
burg, spent , couple Of days In town,
this week.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Love and companionship are the
best indications Of happiness and
health; men are wounded when they
wish to be alone.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Among the Axial people in town
this week we're Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Wolcott and Mrs. w. r. Gray.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Miss May Baker is home after .
successful term as teacher In one Of
the largest OF the state schools.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

8. M. and Ben Green of Oakridge
park, registered at the Meeker, Tues
day.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Wyoming last year turned out g.
200, 600 barrels ~ compared with g.
$1,000 barrels In 1914, and Texas
gain 30 per cent.
The Eve big oil producing states
yielded 1000, 600 barrels more than
In 1914, ~ . result OF constant public
ity Of the facts.
This Is time for action and not
for economic or political theorizing
or for any experiments except far
reaching production.
A general policy Of stimulating oil
production Is being initiated by tho
government to Offset the tremendous
ly increased demand for war purposes.
which is not being equsled by the
growth In output. As custodian Of
untouched Indian lands In Western
states, the government 10 the holder
Of the largest amount Of oil-bearing
territory In the country, from which
must come most Of the additional
fuel needed to supply the navy and
the big fleet of oil-burning ships be-
ing built by the shipping board.
Legislation is still pending In con-
gress which II passed will greatly
stimulate oil production. Every days
delay Is handicapping the nation.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Special business meeting Of the
Womahs' Club, Saturday, May 18th.
sp. M, at club rooms. BY order Of
the president. ms
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Subscribe for The Herald and send
It to your eastern friends.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Send The Herald TO your friends
In the East.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

A nine-pound girl arrived at tho
home Of Frank and Mrs. Sandberg,
Sunday. DR.. Smith In attendance.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
St. James Church

Trinity Sunday.
Church School, 9.45 .. m.
Morning Prayer and Sermon, ll.OO
.. m.
No evening service.
Note-The annual convocation Of
the district Of western Colorado meets
At Grand Junction, May 2-28. The
priest-in-charge intends to attend this
council. During his absence, Mr.. J.
w. Rigby will have charge Of the
services, and should be consulted
about all matters connected with the
church.
PHILIP NELSON,
Priest In Charge.
J. w. RIGBY, Lay Reader.
Special business meeting Of the
Womans' Club, Saturday. May 26th,
sp. M, at club rooms. BY order OF
the president. mas
Messrs. Reid Moore and Lyman
Parks Of Strawberry, were attending
to business In the city, Wednesday.
Joe Baldauf Of Miller creek, spread
his autograph on the Meeksr register,
midweek.
8. M. and Ben Green of Oakridge
park, registered at the Meeker. Tues
dav
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Are we going to have . Fourth Of
July. celebration?
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Joe Baldauf Of Miller creek, spread
his autograph on the Meeksr register,
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
tCharter No. 7t35)
Reserve District No. I0)
Report Of Condition Of
The First National Bank

At Meeker, in the State Of Colorado. at the
close Of business. May 10, 1918:
RxsoURcks
Loans and Discounts lex
cept those shown in
ros HJ Bills Of Exchsnse or r.
Drafts sold with endorsement Of
this bank, not shown under Item
;ssys !'s ss. .s% 81 s
u b 2; So of is,4 49!her than Liberty
U. 4. bonds deposited to secure cir
culation tpar valued 49,. l0,O0 %
U. .. bonds and certi ficates Of in
debtedness owned and unpiedged
Premium on II ii. i. bonds ,D !" s.oo 10
Liberty Loan bonds:
Liberty loan bond,. " Per sen. cent
L sss Pr o ssnt Snd. ps9 ssSs
and per cent. pledged to secure
State or other deposits or bills
payable :............. 1000 ~
bondst not including stocks,
Total Bonds. securities. ETC..
other than y. s:--.,.-..,-.;.,; i.sss "a
per cent Of subscriptioni -. $500 %
Equity in banking house -,.....-.. 22,oO 90
serve Bank ..,....................,. :. ss,7Ss 90
from national bank. ..,;,..,:.-...., 1876 81
Total Of Items u, 49, Is, = and
Checfi on IN bank io located, ed outside Of
city or town Of reporting bank
and other cash items .,,...... s,Os IS
Redemption fund with U. 8. Treas
urer and due from u. g. Treasurer 500 90
War Savings Certificates, and
Thrift stamps actually owned sO1
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Send The Herald to the Boys.
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
Total.

LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid In $3.50 : 4o.0N IN
Surplus fund .............,,..... 5000 90
Undivided profits @,78i II
Less current expenses,
interest, and taxes
Circulating notes ou e;S a.aS % %
deposits) subject to RESERVE tde-
posits payable within 30 dayG:
Individual deposits SUBJ
CsrtincAtes Of deposit due in less ~
ey borrowed .............,,........... 4s.6e3 %
Csshiers check. outstAnding...... 6,57a IS
Total demand deposits (other
than bank dsposits) subject to
ks .ea e items a. IS. ss q: 3, ss:
Time s' deposits subject q E reserve q
payable after 10 days, or subject.
to b day. or more notice, and
Certificates 81 deposit tother than
for money borrowedl ,....... 1891 IL
Total OF time deposits subject ~
=. Reserve. Items ", " and
Li Il other than tho s's shove y
slated 3547U Ab
STATE OF COLORADO
County Of Rio Blanco, 3d.
1. L. n. Waibridge. Cashier Of the above.
named bank, do soiemniy swear that the
above statement - true to the best OF INV
knowledge and belief:
Subscribed and sworn to before ms Til,
tsEAL] CLAUDE J. WILSON,
Notary Public.
My commission OK pires January II. IN,
Correct-Attest:
R.OLpLAND,
J. T.. ROONEY,
Directors
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25
High School Commencement

The exercises Of Wednesday and
Thursday evenings closed the High
School work for the year. Wednes-
day evening was given over to Glass
Night, Tho program being ~ follows:
The Meeker herald., 1918-05-25

Messrs. Reid Moore and Lyman
Parks Of Strawberry, were attending
to business In the city, Wednesday.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-02-01

and then sre To II that the word gets
10 the crew. vas II nerahcr Of a
yachting party when we suffered ship
wreck, but I'm no ysehssman. I've
sgrved before the mast. Mr.. Olson. ssast,
won every grade up to a captalney In
the old Atlas tine. know the SRA and
its way from f1gecas,lr to after cabin.
and any time those lads forward there
want to take my measure. the chance
Is wide open. You UNDERESTIMATE
4 do, sir" and thought there was
more respect IN ths tones ~ So .
Coed: tbsre will be no trouble to-
nixhtr'
Il think not. SIR but by morning
they Will begth 70 wonder what has
become Of this man Mcl'ann, and maj
grew: nssy," r,
I'VE ean hands, them By daylight.
II Ia darkness which gives them an
advantage. I'll return to the main
deck. Mr.. Olson. and leave you Ia
charge here"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-02-01

have duxs~ II myself II I Axanv rpn&
crazy In thu beat Ncw aii tAs rssrs
there b lett me to play 10 tAs VIII
lain
/ did not move. az TAXA my sy~s frem
him. and slowly the grin ea has fsr~
seesned 10 xzn@ssh cut. ~ Ais sosss at
hamor departed.
-wsal- be snariea. 'ssnr ,Ast absas
the way e2 isy'
III the paefurs satisfies yea Mr.,
MrCAnn.- said. ~yoa are perfectly
welcome TO II. You've said enough 10
Gauss rse 10 wtshdnw my eaFss u
parole. ! wii' seesrs no pl~igv r,u
may make"
you intend hoasilng me 4 pris0nef
ms ianx ~ | asa sboArdY"
-Yoa have let, me no other ehcice.
He GOT 10 hts feet sngrily. well DOS
see here, IialliA ra blamed H hare
any use fer you or any Of year cutftf
| wouldn't give you my word even II
soa agreed To Accept II. fcu are gcink
To discover before you are through vita
noe that Fergus Mccain In not cutie ~
bis q fool a. you take him to b. I'll
give you esias that you never take this
ship to Hamburg; I'ii give yoa odds
yua never get the girl; yes, g. you
m make the same proposition, that
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-02-01

that govern prot1s. II setsns ~ he we'll
established that the prutsiesa for tho
fafaer IL 90 prsiuce and carry the
calves ;e ~.@Hta9 ti'A@ ~ she@42y ~
gssssthlc, ~ The rsiyns prcsimcwd rhcar.
~ make just as good feesisrs and hfsHg
jus, a. go"d price per poand o. the
nasr expensive enes. The weight MI
tho time az sale ss.etus 10 have very
little effect an the rreft, except that
they are usually heavier In the sum.
MR. which Ia tho tine when heavier
calves ar- pat upaa the market. An
expense eais,lei IN feeding the calves
ap for weigh, In anticipation NJ vale
ts loss as boiug bnld fur Feeders.
thrsr aesh and fat weight does fas
roun, ualees obtained without cost.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-02-01
PROBLEM WITH easY SCENES


TIE producing III hahs e~cf hss
A~~a staiieA with much care ~ Avtsss
Aaaae. II rasssssas4 whas are TIM facsass
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-02-01
SWINE NANCE NOT UNCOMMON
Parasite 10 Microscopic In Sire And
Laeks Something Iiks oas Grain
---Nsrd u Cure.

We hear much abost mango In hsassTs
and cattle, Aad scsh In shr~n, lsat
mango IN hogs In not NJ all nnf7sFss'
mon The parasite that causes manage
iii tinrsi II microscopic sSs ssss sa1 1<sssaA
something Hike an oat grAsa. IN sSshssss
IN the yrEinn IT The hair f0llits"s, no"
rocistY around The snont. eyes aud
farrlrea, cnss,ag the fnrms,ion VI
small puxulss. Tho skin becomes
fhica enad aud rough. where a boR Ia
much affected thu carcass should es
condemned for fead.
This kind NJ nange IN reat'iiy trans
miitta tn ether hoas sssd Treatment ~
,i,ffrHh. Ssnce there are Nuass who
believe hag cholera may be- transmit
ted hy thea. snd other external Isars'
sites. such a. lice, II h we'll ~ ke~S
lockout for hog mango.