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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
TIE GOVERNMENT BARGE LINE

Tie barge line Will be IN operation
Of impossible
to will be derived from this immense I'M
dertakng
Cane Grardcau place these steel baIges
plying between ST. Louis and
New Orleans being halfway should become one
Of the this great waterway
Congr played important role in creating this
barge selecting the cities that to become
points along the
He has something for Girardeau
this obtain recognition from the gov
Gadeau ought take the initiative and provide
landing 70 leseb
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19

upon to protect the home. Water was
thrown on the, farmhouse, and it was
left unchanged. Apple trees in an
orchard near the granary were burn
ed up, and adjoining fences were also
destroyed.
The fire engine drew all the water
Of the cistern and then placed the
hose in the pond and pumped NEST
of the water out of it. Judge Keller
said that had the department res
ronded when it was first notified of
tfc firc, hi.s buildings could have been
saved.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all credi-
tors and others, interested in the es-
tate of
FREDRICA YEAGER deceased, that
F. W. VOGT, Executor of said estate
intend to make final settlement at the
next term Of the Cape Girardeau
Court of Common Pleas Of Cape Cir
ardeau County, State of Missouri, to
be held at Cape Girardeau on the 9th
day of May 1918.
F. w. VOGT, Executor
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
NOTICE OF RESIGNATION.

State of Missouri,
County Of Cape Girardeau.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigaed guardian of the person and
estate of
George Obermann, an insane person,
will apply to the Probate Court of
said county at the next term thereof
to be held at the Court House in the
City of jackson, Missouri, on the 18th
day of August, 1918, for permission
to resign as such guardian.
F. W. Oberh eide, Guardian.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
NOTICE OF RESIGNATION

NOTICE OF RESIGNATION
State of Missouri,
County of Cape Girardeau.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned guardian of the person
Henry A. Sievers, a minor
will apply to the Probate Court of
said county at the next term thereof
to be held at the Court House in the
City OF Jackson, Missouri, on the 18th
day of August, 1918, for permission
TO resign as such guardian
+. W. Oberheide, Guardian.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FLIES NEVER BOTHER.

in the summer flies worry an AM
NAL. Get a bottle of Farris' Healing
Remedy-costs but 5Oc-makes
pint worth $500. Apply it to tn
wound. Flies will not bother it. C.
it today. You may need it tomorrow
We sell it. +. +. Braun & Bros.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Notice is hereby given that letters
Of administration upon the estate of
JAMES z. CLINGINGSMITH,
deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned by the Probate Court of
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri,
bearing date the
9th day of May, 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allowance
within six months from the date of
said letters, or they may BE- precluded
from any benefit of such estate; and
if said claims be not exhibited within
one year from the date Of thu publica-
ton of this notice, they will be for
ever barred.
VICTORIA c. CLINGINGSMITH,
Administrative
Witness my hand and seal this first
day Of July, 1918.
(SeaD W. c. HAYS,
Clerk of the Probate Court.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR CIRCUIT COURT
We are authorized to announce
Rem r. MASTERS

as candidate for the Republican
for the office of Clerk &C.
the Circuit Court of Cape Gira-deau
County, Mo-, subject to the general
primary, August 6, 1918. Mr.. Has
tiers is now Circuit Clerk and is ask-
ing for a second term.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE
We are authorized to announce
l.. r. JOHNSON

of Cape Girardeau County, Mo-, as
candidate for the Republican nomina-
ton for Representative in the State
Legislature from Cape Girardeau
County, Mo-, subject to the general
primary August 6, 1918.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
NOTICE TO

STOCK HOLDERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST SAVING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION.
This is to notify y2u that hereafter
all dues to this organization will be
payable on or before the fourth Tues
day in each, month st my office PIT
Observation-Disclosures Bldg,
J. G. MILLER, Sec'y.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
NOTICE OF RESIGNATION

tCLctIG UI -FIISSUUII,
County of Cape Girardeau.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned guardian of the person
Anna Macke, an insane person,
will apply to the Probate Court of
said county at the next term thereof
to be held at the Court House in the
City Of Jackson, Missouri, on the 18th
day of August, 1918. for permission
20 resign as such guardian.
T. W. Obcrheide, Guardian.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK
We are authorized to announce
CHARLES Il. JAEGER

Of Jackson, Mo-, as a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court Ct
Cape Girardeau County Mo-, subject
to the general primary August 6, 1918
He was born and reared in Cape Gil
rardeau County.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR COMMON PLEAS CLERK
We are authorized to announce
AIRERT II POE

of Cape Girardeau, Mo-, as a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for the office of Clerk of the Common
Pleas Court, of Cape Girardeau, Mo-,
subject to the general primary, Au-
gust 6, 1918.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
DANCE AT THE BRICK SCHOOL
HOUSE.

4 dance will be held at the brick
School House Hall. Saturday. July
20. The brick school house is on the
Perryvi!Ie road about six miles north
east of the Cape.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR COMMON PLEAS CLERK

We are authorized to announce
FRED A. KAGE
of Cape Girardeau, No., as a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
FOR the Office of Clerk of the Common
Pleas Court, of Cape Girardeau, Mo-,
subject to the general primary, Au-
gust 6, 1918.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR COUNTY COLLECTOR
We are authorized to announce
GEORGE III. MEYER

of Cape Girardeau, Mo-, as candidate
for the Republican nomination for the
office Of County Collector of Cape
Girardeau County, Mo-, subject to the
general primary, August 6, 1918.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
BLUCHER SPERLING

Of Jackson Mo-, as a candidate for the
Republican nomination for the office
of Clerk Of the County Court of Cape
Girardeau County, subject to the gen
the general primary, August 6, 1918.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK
We are authorized to announce
DAN II. HALDAMAN

Of Cape Girardeau. Mo. as candidate
for the Republican nomination FOR the
office Of Clerk of the Circuit Court Of
Cape Girardeau County, Mo, subject
to the general primary, August q, 1915.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR COMMON PLEAS CLERK

We are authorized to announce
BEN VINEYARD
Of Cape Girardeau, Mo, as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for the office of Clerk of the Common
Pleas Court, of Cape Girardeau, No.,
subject to the general primary, Au
gust 6, 1918.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
DoAT MATTER If Bl.n.FN
We pay up to - dollars per s., $50
cash for Old Gold, Silver, and ..
Jewelry, Check s-nt by return. ,ss.
Goods held 10 days for scnde .,-
prevail of our offer. Mazcr's ..a.a
Speciality, Dept. A, 2OO7 S. 5. st.
Philadelphia, Pa.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CANDIDATE FOR CONSTABLE.
We are authorized to announce
d. NJ. SCIVALLY

ID. Nj. SCIVALLY
as a candidate for the Republican
for Constable Of Cape
Girardeau Township, Missouri, sub
ject to the general primary, August
6, 1918.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-07-19
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce
]. HENRY CARUTHERS

of Cape Girardeau, No, as candidate
for the Republican nomination for the
office of Prosecuting Attorney of
Cape Girardeau County. subject to
iect to the general primary, August
6, 1918.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09

There has been altogether too much wordy mystery
and not enough action about this proposition of getting out
Washington spruce for government arpane construction
Whether the sharp indictment of George ) Long oil
not remains TO be seen. The undisputed fact that
stands out from the whole is this: UNCLE SAM
HAS NOT BEEN GETTING THE SPRUCE.
Long his letter to r. H. Howe of the aircraft board
made public Tuesday reluctantly declines Professionally
accepts rs you read it, position the Pacific coast com
mee of the board because OF his connection with the TIM
Der company. :, , -.
.My own conscientious belief s--that could do Just
Is much good the outside could the committee
and know full we'll that would do just rs much work
the outside if the committee, ne writes
All right, Mr.. Long let's see you do IT. here 8
your chance right clear yourself OF the unsavory
criticism which be answered only by deeds. Frankly
we believe you do it splenddly.
Here are the words of your letter, Mr.. Long:
81 am the general manager of the Weyerhaeuser Tim
Der personally have exclusive charge OF the selling
Of all timber and timber lands the Pacific coast and IN
the vicinity OF the Columbia river Wlapa harbor and
Grays harbor This company very large amount
Of timber lands and POSSIBLY OWNS AT LEAST ONE
THIRD OF ALL THE SPRUCE STUMPAGE THAT is
ADJACENT TO THESE HARBoRS IN THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON"
Is this amount of spruce stumpage owned by your
company used to win the 1t TO be held Tor
profts for the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co.?
it be gotten out quickly to supply Americas cry
ing need for arpane stock Or il to remain rooted
fast in the ground?
It's largely up to you. Mr. Long. You admit it.
The old adage that actions speak louder than words
still holds true
The place for you to begin II would prove your
self. is to urge umbermen to grant the eighthour day
and better working conditions.
Get the oggers back into the woods and stop this talk
about unfair discrimination"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09

al am single and arm working
for 20 much IA month and board.
When making out my income tar
board will come 70 and pay taxes on
that. too. or mott Can ! write after
tax biAnkss II 70. where7 A.-Y-s.
include board. Write collector Of In.
tsrnai revenue. Tacoma. Wash.
Owe have n house that we rent
aud some vacant loSs. Can the taxes
and assessments on the lots be de
Quoted from the rent received A.
Deduct the aser only. Local benc-
fits tassessments) are no, deductibie.
Q-In discussing the income tax
In our economies class. the question
was raised. Are teachers In public
schools exempt from paying an In
come tax" This came about thru a
clause In the tar. namely. salaries.
wnses etc. paid by states and polit.
irai subdivisions thereof are exempt
from tho tar and should not Be re
ported This puzzled us. and we
would he very much obliged II you
could clear Il up for us thru your In.
formation bureau. A.--Salaries re.
eeived from states and political rub
divisions thereof are not taxable.
This includes school teachers.
o-is man who is the support OF
grown sister. incapacitated for
work BY reason OF poor eyes. consic-
cred head Of a family" and as such
entitled TO $1,000 a year exemption
from the income tax AZ what per
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09
AmaIy sis of the War Moves
by J. wv. II. Mason q. Th ss' Tn,..s Pres.

The German general staff II com.
pletely confused over Americas
campaign plans In France. Won
Iiindenburg il revealing the fact
that he doesn't know where Per.
Hhlng In going 90 strike by bringing
reserves into the sector both near
Metz and near the Swiss border.
Reports Of large masses OF Ger.
man troops arriving at these points
have become too persistent to be TX.
nored. Metz and northern Alsace
are about 100 miles apart by rail.
The Germans never divide their
troops by no large distance an this
unless there In the most imperst
reason for H. Division OF reserves
against resoluts enemy IL always
dangerous policy.
Evidently Hindenburg has divided
HIS forces because his espionage sys.
tern has been unable 20 ferret out
the designs Of the American chief
command. Gen. Pershlng has Mar.
shall Won HiBdonburg guessing. and
th@t il always the first score In tho
gsfne II Won Hindenburg IL con.
ismplatnR a major offensive al this
time against the Americans. he
would under no circumstances sep
aTate his reserve power Into indie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09

cent do they figure this taxi A.
Yes. you are exempt II you are TAX
ing care Of her. Two per cent nor.
NAL tax over 1000 for q single man.
In your case. per cent over Sz.ooe
net.
On 7 sold a house and lot IN .
distant state last June for less than
II Was worth. account OF not being
able 10 look after IL. on the install.
rnent plan. SIS month. DO report
this SIS in the income tax, ca On
another house I receive rent Are
taxes. repairs on roof. windows.
pump. foundation. etc. ceductib;e,,
A-ci II there was no gain. there n
nothing to report on income. -
Yes: II the repairs. etc. do not consst.
tuts permanent improvements TO the
property.
Q-I am laborer. married Ny
wages las; year were from $50 10 80
per month. when my houses are
rented. get ss25o per month rent,
but some are often vacant WIN I
have income tax 10 pay, II 20. ten
me where to pay 8. ! live IN Kitst
iAs county. Eastern Washington A.
No return required unless your net
income was $4,000 for 1917.
Owe sold a house al less thaa
cost two years ago. Are st!li getting
payments on H. Would they cons
under the head OF income' A.--Evb
IDENTIFY loss. Unless you had othes
income you have no return to maka.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09

p~ndent units. He would concen-
trnts at a given sector and would
launch his blow with all the force at
his command.
The division of the German re-
serves between Metz and Sonthsrn
Alsaoe. therefore. suggests not only
that Won HindenburR has been puz-
zied by Pershing's strategy. but also
that the German general staff IL con-
tent for the present 20 ret on the
defensive against the fastgrowing
American strength along the Alsacs-
Lorrhln. border.
Further unsaginess In German
military circles over the possibilities
OF the coming American offensive IL
shown by reports that Won Hinden-
burg and Ludendorff are now max
ing their headquarters along tbs
Rhine This undoubtedly means that
Germany In going TO take no chancs
by using secondrats commanders
against the Americans.
The 20 military dictators Of Ger-
many ats assuming full copkn6R
themselves OF Germany's dsfsnss
against the United States. They may
he foolinK the German people with
tales 81 contempt for the American
army. but they are not fooling them
selves
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09
Two Bottles of Perun>
Saved Me From -
an Operatio n

AIR. Phil Hasterok. 2Tis Utah St.
50. Louis. Mo-. writes.
''For two years have h~en
troubled with colds. sore throat, and
swollen tonsils. For the past eighteen
weeks ! could not drink any cold
water or warm without a sticking
pain In my throat l have doctored
with four as good doctors as could
find In ST Louis. The last two told
me / had an liberated tonsii and Il
must be cut out but I did not like
that cut out and I Quit the doctor
Christmas Eve.
My wife had told ne a friend had
the same trouble and was cured
with PerunA have spent about
fifty dollars so I thought I would
invest n few more cents and try
Peruna with onehalf bottle I was
relieved Of all pains. now have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09
Shall u. S. Build Workers Homes Here?
Union Labor Leaders Favor This Solution

that the present situation IN similar
10 that OF Liberty Loans. The gov
eminent desires 90 exhaust private
capital. they state. before drawing
from funds that might be used for
war needs. That ~. the idea ~ the
$50 900 600 fund In 10 place workers
In small towns. whore private re
sources are insufficient to meet the
demand Whereas. they state. Bcat
Ito has capital enough % take care
Of It's housing proposition
Representative 81 the nhipyard
workers are In favor Of government
aid. but do not believe the Hughes
plan In satisfactorily worked out In
all OF its details.
The plan that they win recon.
mend. they say. win be- based on
som. such scheme MS the Hughes
plan. however
Architects on Job
William Plfott. ot the shipping
board. says that Seattle will be
given a chance 20 meet tho housing
problem before the government In
tcrferes. and that the government
!
shows is inability 10 meet the dc
mand Cor tho proper housing Of the
workers
The Washington chapter Of the
American Institute 81 Architects are
boosting another plan They believe
that rents can be- kept within the
iaborinK mans means by the re-
modelling % old houses. They have
established headquarters In the
oounty-cliy building. and offer 10
make rcmodollng plans free. and 20
supervise tho actual work NJ half
price.
The shipping committee and the
shlpyard workers representatives
are working together almost daily.
and II IL believed that some plan
will be reached. satisfactory to a
majority. within the mex; week.
when such a plan Is drawn up, :,
will be submitted 20 the shipping
board with a Recommendation for fh'
vcrabie action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09
Il Is a Big Victory

1t American mechanics against German and
America 1t the spirit Of construction against the
spirit of destruction, and constructveness
conflict between American and Teuton brains, and the
American 1t victory not less than that won
by force of in a great battle.
When Uncle Sam seized the great fleet of German
found in his harbors he discovered that their German
crews had mutilated destroyed the machinery The
Germans laughed and said it would be years before the
trcate engines and other parts would perform their unc
tons. But American engineers and mechanics went to
work They invented methods of welding by which
the damaged engines and other heavy parts could be
paired they lay in the ships Tests show that these
paired parts stronger than originally and the ships
are making better time than before every one
of these ships carrying American fighters France
by the thousands.
We the greatest people earth, at anything And
we know it.
While the medals and honors are being passed out we
should not overlook the brany Americans who have put
100000 of German shipping fighting Germany in
spite of Germanys dirtiest
You may not hare TO pay q ready-to-serve char1e
for but you'll hare TO plank do0n the t,oo-bit
Just the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09
OLD FOLKS NEED
"CASCARETS" FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
Salts. calomel, pills act on
bowels like pepper acts
in nostrils.
Enjoy life! Don't stay bilious,
sick. headachy and
constipated.

Get a I0-cent box now.
Mos, old people must give 10 the
bowels some regular help. else they
suffer from constipation. The con.
fiiion is perfectly natural. II IL
lust ms natural rs II IL for old PEG.
pie To walk slowly. For age IL
never no active as youth. Tho
muscles are less elastic. And tho
bowels are muscles.
SO all Old people need Cascnrets.
One might ns well refuse 10 aid
weak eyes with glasses AZ to neg.
iect this gentle aid 10 weak bowels.
The bowels mus, be kept active.
This IL important nj all ages. but
never 90 much as at fifty.
Age In not time for harsh phys.
les. Youth may occasionally whip
the bowels into activity. But a
lash can't be used every day. What
the bowels OF the old need is a
gentle and natural tonic. One
that can be constantly used with.
out harm. The only such tonic Ia
Cascarets. and they cost only 10
cents per box at any drug store,
They work while you sleep.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-09
Continued From Page One
have nere wives than he can
support Tho rights Of the wives
shall be equal. Every marriage
4. for . lifetime. And 20 on.


There ia another group. led by
Professor Thi.le. medical director 81
the schools at chemniix. which be-
Iievcs Il ir important that more
should h done for tho living today
and less for those so, unborn.
Faminseiropsy. hunEcr-typhold. tu-
borcuIosi.--ail due TO lack ~ proper
food--have s~ixsd upon thousands Of
children In Germany and threaten
TO wreck their health permanently. IL
more Ia not done for their relief.
with uu. German thoroneSn. Or.
Thiele has reduced tho situation TO
figures Health records for 600 chill
dren have ben KEEP, thruou, the Pc
Rod Of the war. ALMOST WITH
OUT EXCEPTION. THE chill
pREN EITHER HAVE LOST
WEIGHT OR HAVE FAILED TO
MAKE THE GAINS THAT SHOULD
ACCOMPANY INCREASES IN
YEARS.
This loss % weight said DR..
Thiele. In a medical report. supposed
TO circulate among doctors only, lis
due. OF course. 20 the fact that foods
TO which the children have been ac.
custoned have disappeared from
their meals"
Fifty.six per cent Of the children
were below normal. Judged by the
standard prevailing before the war.
Ten per cent were pronouncedly anc-
mic. There was an increase OF per
cent among the tubercuiar.
al. r.
In common with other observers.
DIR. Thisie points out that tho chief
sufferers are tho children of men Of
fixed pay--schooi masters. university
instructors. government clerks. etc.
These men have had no increase In
pay TO meet advancing prices. and
consequently their standard OF living
now In lower than that OF the skilled
mechanic. who. being very much In
demand. has had many Increases
SUICIDES HAVE INCREAs-
ED IN NUMBER ny i6 PER
CENT IN GERMANY SINCE
THE WAR BEGAN. THIS
FACT Is GIVING THE GER
MAN GOVERNMENT SOME
CONCERN.
Three out OF every four suicides
are women. according TO the latest
figures. In most cases the SUI.
CfDES have been WOMEN left en-
tirely alone in the world thru the
loss OF fathers. sons or brothers.
Dependency Grows
Tho kingdom OF Saxony has nj.
ways led the world in tho number
of suicides. and the largest increases
are now reported from that section.
Germany. as n whole. has been third
among nations in the number of sui.
cides.
This proneness TO dependency in
Saxony and other German states has
been counted on by the allies as like.
ly to be "A factor in determining the
outcome of the war.
Once there IL fighting on Ger.
man territory and the utter
hOpclessncss Of the situation II
borne I'm upon the German pco-
pie. this tendency Is expected TO
start crack In the morale that
will extend the full length Of
the empire.
Newspapers OF the larger citlcs
are filled with advertisements of
women Offering marriage. Note
this advertisement from the Berlin
Tagliche Rundschau:
Christmas Wish; Two young
ladies' OF society. charming mp
penrance, blond. brunei. ami
able, highly accomplished wlsh
to make acquaintance Of dis.
tinguished professor or mer.
chant with n view TO marriage.
No doubt each lady desires n hus.
band to herself. tho tho fact In not
made clear In tho advertisement.