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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26
Concrete Freight Cars.

In few weeks time experiments
will have determined the practical
bility of constructing railway freight
cars of reinforced concrete. Stimu-
lated by war conditions, which
makes the immediate provision of
more carriers and the conservation
OF steel imperative. a prominent
Chicago engineer, in association
with some of the largest cart build
ing companies. has turned his atten-
ton to the fabrication of concrete
gondolas. A car is to be built at
once in accordance with plans and
specifications now in the final stage
of completion. Contingent upon
the showing made made by this car
which is patented, is the immediate
production of others on a whole
sale scale.
1t remains to be seen what the
new eondQla will do. But it has
been designed to accomplish the
same work and withstand the same
severe usage as modern steel cars
In addition to costing probably not
more than half as much as one of
steel, the concrete car is capable of
beng more quickly built. Further
more its adoption would release
many skilled workmen for ship
building
The question of practibility seems
to be dependent on weight Stand
ard steel eondolas weigh from 49,,
600 to $1,000 ID. If it is found pos
sible to construct concrete car of
so tons capacity and consistently
keep the weight at about $4,000 h.,
engineers feel that success will be
assured.
In this connection it is interesting
to know that for two years or more
certain companies have been en-
ployine concrete. in repairing freight
cars, and have found it satisfactory
For this purpose fine cement NOR
tar, sprayed by a cement gun, is
used.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26
The Tango Coon

One of the sensational features in
Terry's Uncle Toms Cabin Co.'S, pa
rade that is creating a riotous ap-
plause wherever seen is the exhibit
ton of the famous Tango Dance,
performed by specially constructed
mechanical toy. Everyone is talk
ing of the Tango and its many vari-
atoms that have been introduced to
that popular class of Terpsichorean
art, but to witness the production of
it, "a multitude of steps, one should
not miss this exhibition which is
one Of the special attractions in the
Terry Shows parade this season. 1t
is highly amusing, wonder and a
novelty in mechanical constructive
ability.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26
Stacker Monument

Quiet an extraordinary SITUATION
was precipitated in small Iowa
community recently through the
refusal of prosperous family of
conscientious DIRECTORS" to con-
tribute aid in any form to the pros
ecution of the war. The family
consisting of eight members, is a
prominent one engaged in agricul-
ture, and aroused Indignation by its
steadfast refusal to purchase Liberty
bonds, or subscribe to the Red Cross
after repeated approaches.
AS an outgrowth of this attitude,
a monument, perhaps one of the
straDeest that has ever been erected
in America. was raj, ed in the heart
of the business district of the town.
1t was about 8 #. in height and
painted yellow. On each side of its
four sides, beneath the inscription:
Dedicated to C. ..... County
Slackers," appeared the names of
each of the eight members of the
ostracized family
Through the services of an attor-
ney, the family eventually reestab-
lished diplomatic relations. Its
Liberty bond quota, which amount.
ed to $1,100, was met by a donation
of corresponding size to the Red
Cross. When the family further a.
greed to erect a 80 #. fiagpole in
the place occupied by the Stacker
monument, the townspeople, as.
sembled at a meeting, ordered the
shaft burned.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26
Promotion For CrOWder

Provost Marshal General Crcwder
has gracefully declined his pro-
motion to lieutenant general until
suitable recognition by congress has
been extended to those who have
worked with him in making the
select draft a success. Congress-
man Luther W. Mott of New York
nevertheless believes that the Presi-
dent should have distinct authority
to promote the Provost Marshal
General without further action of
Congress Mr.. Mott has introduced
a bill in the House that construes
the CONSUMPTION act of last year as
giving the President that power, but
for the duration of the war only. 1t
is practically certain that if the
measure is put to vote of the
House and Senate it will pass over
whelmingly. as the efficient admin
istration of Gen. Crowder has won
unstinted praise from Congressman
and Senators
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26
Miss Jeanette Rankin. the onl

Miss jeanette Rankin, the only
woman in congress. is trying to get
a bill through congress TO have the
government take over all of the
newspapers. She only wants one
paper in county and this is to be
run by an editorial board, furnished
to the people of the territory free
and to contain no advertising of
any kind. This seems to be the
climax in legislative manhandline
of the newspaper situation. She
also says that the newspapers
must at all times print the truth
and before the matter is printed 1t
must be submitted to the editoraI
board. Somebody must have said
something unkind about Miss
Rankin which caused her to draft
this bill Well, let her rip. The
government can have this paper at
any time that he wants it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

Just when we fancied everything
was running along nicely, The Mex
leo Ledger gives us something to
worry about again: An American
chemists examination of the Great
Wall of China has revealed that the
bricks are so weak they can be
crumbled with the fingers and the
structure is in danger of disintegra-
ton"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

his peace convictions, Champ Clark
spoke against the draft, and count
less others in every walk of life
hoped and prayed we might be
be spared the horrors of war. But
the Huns would not have it 50 and
since that memorial day in April
1917, the American nation has
stood by President Wilson with alb
their might.
Now because Mr.. Whitley, the
private citizen, was of like mind
with countless others and so ex-
pressed himself as did countless
others-all of whom have been and
are now 100 per cent Americans
is that any reason why his charact-
er should be aspersed and his name
be bounded by certain of the met
ropolitan press? It's said he is not
known in IS per cent of the counties
in how many counties was his op-
oonent known before he was
governor of Missouri Wilfey's
entire career gives proof of a noble
christian character. knew him as
IL student for some years in Central
College. l saw him win esteem Of
students and faculty, gloried when
he carried off oratorical prizes both
local and collegiate, | gladly
signed his diplomas A. B. 1894-A..
M. 1895. and since then l have re-
joiced that he has made good under
all circumstances.
In the trying position of a new
member of the most august legisla-
tive body on earth he has made a
favorable impression-why not
allow him to continue therein and
give proof that he is worthy of the
high vocation to which he has been
called
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

The Allies favor President Wilson's
plan to assist Russia by a Civilian
Commission to 60 to the Slav Coun-
try. with armed forces as protectors.
to help work out her salvation.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26
Governor for Whitley

EACH to such an extent that they
cannot be disiodged in the fall
campaign. Neither one of these
distinguished Democrats doubt the
100 per cent Americanism of their
opponent. and they should say and
do nothing to indicate such belief.
Both of them are in thorough accord
with President Wilson, and the sue
cessful nominee will be entitled to
the support of the 100 per cent
loyal votes on that issue.
l have the honor to be chairman
of the Democratic Congressional
Committee in this SixthDistrict and
also chairman OF the Democratic
Committee and in that capacity |
want both of these distinguished
Democrats to have and to give a
fair chance.
| beg your pardon for this intru-
sion on your time and attention
S Submitting same to you for your
faithful consideration, | am sincere
ly yours.
Peyton A. Parks.
Honorable Peyton A. Parks,
Clinton, Mo Dear Judge Parks-I
ha We the honor to acknowledge the
re ceipt of your inquiry of the 18th
inst, touching the situation that has
arisen in the senatorial campaign.
When | called the special election
for the selection of a Senator to
succeed the late William }. Stone, |
p laced the matter of the nomina-
ton and election of Senator to
serve during the unexpired term in
the hands of people themselves
/ have no desire whatever to at.
tempt 10 any way to dictate to any
citizen as to whom he shall support
| have, however, the same rights of
citizenship as to choice and ex-
preston of opinion, and do not con-
cede to any one the right to deny
my liberties as citizen.
You state in your letter that your
faith in the loyalty of Senator Viii
fey and Gov. Folk has not been
shaken in the least. In this ex-
preston of yours | concur heartily.
Therefore, shall support at the gen.
eral election which ever one of these
gentlemen my party deems wise to
| have known Senator Whitley for
many years and have known him
intimately. | know that he is a
broad.eauged, big. hearted, thorough
ly patriotic. loyal Missourian, and |
state that it will af
ford me great pleasure to cast my
ballot for him at the August pri-
mary. Faithfully, your friend,
Frederick D. Gardner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

Next month Missouri will dis
tribute the largest State school
fund in the entire history of the
State-and it was not necessary to
treble the taxes on Missouri farms
in order to do it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

James M. Houston, county agent
for Nodaway County reports that a
100 acre field of wheat which lies
south of Barnard. Mo. and which
belongs to a young man who is now
in France will produce 40 bushels
to the acre. Mr., Huston says that
the young man working night and
day wore out a tractor in getting
the eumbo in shape to put the crop
in. The crop will be harvested by
the citizens of Barnard, who will
also assist in harvesting a 900 acre
tract of wheat in the river bottom
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

The story goes that youth of
Cape Girardeau, who has been SOW
ing more or less wild oats was taken
to task by the minister of his par
ents church, The good man took
the youth into the parlor and told
him he was not going to lecture
him on his failiDgs, but only call
his attention to the fact that wine
women and song" would ruin any
man. The youth was feeling peni-
tent, as it was the morning after"
and. with tears rolling down his
cheeks, promised the minister that
he would try to do better in the
future and had resolved to cut out
the songl
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

Contrary to the opinion of some,
The Armstrong Herald asserts: "All
the good men in the world are not
born in Missouri, by any means;
nor were all the crooks born in
other States than that of Missouri"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

Nearly four years ago, when the
French fought the battle of the
Marine alone, who would have
guessed that the Americans would
be there fighting in 1918?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26

A Parks of Clinton declared that
he would support Senator Whitley
IN the August primary for the Dem
ocratic senatorial nomination to
succeed himself.
The Governor said that he had
known Senator Whitley long time
and that be was thoroughly patriotic
and a loyal Missourian.
The Governor made public the
following correspondence between
him and Parks:
The Governor has received the
following letter from the Hon. Pey-
ton A. Parks of Clinton. Mo, and
attaches herewith copy of his re
ply to the same:
"Clinton, Mo-, July IL, 1918
Gov. Frederick D Gardner, Jefferson
City, Mo-: My Dear Govenor-the
situation which has arisen in the
pending campaign for the Democrat
&c nomination for United States
Senator disturbs and tends to alarm.
AS view it, false issues have been
injected, and the acrimonious dis
cussion ensuing tends to destroy
unity of sentiment and thought and
action among our people, and to
result harmfully to all our splendid
efforts as our War Governor in
keeping Missouri to the front in all
war activities. Such dissension
and discussion. if produced. tends
to the injury of the Democratic
party, as we'll as of our State AMI
our nation
have noted charges in public
print. rejecting on the Americanism
of Senator X P. Whitley, United
States Senator. under appointment
by you, based on his joining in the
so. called peace telegram to the
President and also charges calculat-
ed to produce the impression of
sympathy for Germany on the part
of Elk Gov Joseph W. Folk.
The effect of these charges is un-
just for no sane man believes that
at any time have either Senator
Whitley or Gov Folk been less than
100 per cent American We all
know that both these men are loyal
TO the core, and that there is no
basis for imputatlon against either
of them.
The only effect of such charges is
to weeken the nominee in the gen.
eral election, and as humble Dem
Ocrat, holding no Office and wanting
none, would like TO enter a protest
against such charges against either
of these distinguished Democrats.
| thought of writing an article on
this line to The ST. Louis Republic.
for have been a continuous reader
of that paper for over fifty five
years, but am not acquainted with
the management and am not fond
of limelight, so | have concluded to
write you this letter and one on
similar lines to Hon. Ewing Y
Mitchell. the close personal friend of
Gov. Folk
Knowing your intimate personal
relations with Senator Whitley and
the statements made by you at the
time you appointed him, also re-
calling that you acted so fairly and
justly in the matter of calling a
special election for Senator at an
early date and long before you were
legally required to, for the purpose
of permitting anyone desiring to be,
come candidate at the primary to
do so. l feel, and am sure the good
people of the State feel, that your
attitude in the matter has been so
candid and fair that your help at
this tine will be appreciated and
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-26
A Towns Growth

In every community aud in every
state can be found towns that are
continually forging ahead, while
others in the same vicinity remain
practically at a stand still and
accomplish nothing in a way of
improvement or advancement. In
every case the fault can be found to
rest. not with the town but with the
people themselves.
The reason why some towns grow
is because they have men in them
with push and energy who are not
afraid to spend their time, energy
and money in anything that will
boom and benefit the town. They
have confidence enough in their
town to erect substantial and
modern buildings and residences
and work for public improvement
in the same order. They have con-
tidence enough in their town to
erect substantial and modern build
ingS and residences and work for
public Improvements in the same
order. They organize stock COM
panies and establish factories. in
duce industrial enterprises to locate
and use every means to further the
best interests of the town. Their
work is never considered finished
and the accomplishment of one
thing is only an incentive of another.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-20
DRAFT DATE NOT CHOSEN.
crowder Hopes for Amendment Of Law
Before Mon Arc Called.

Before Mon Arc Called.
Washington, Feb. 20.-Secretary
Baker authorized the statement today
that no date had been selected for the
beginning Of the second draft. Various
estimates have placed the time be-
tween March and June i. These
have been declared entirely gusses.
The governments disposition not to
disturb the labor situation Is one or
the factors entering into the movement.
The provost marshal generals office
Is disinclined to go into the second
draft until congress changes the draft
laws authorizing the president to call
men skilled in industry and agriculture
regardless of previous classHcations.
1t Is probable that next month local
boards may be asked to forward small
increments necessary to replace men
going over seas but the expected sum-
mons Of half million will be later.
Plans for the second draft now un-
der consideration includes calling 1OO,-
900 month until the quota is complete.
The men will report in a steady stream
and be assimilated into the military
machine before the next lot is re-
ceived.
1t has been definitely settled that
the first contingent will be used to fill
vacancies In national guard divisions
caused by withdrawal Of men for
special technical units. Similar va
cancies In national army units will
have been filed by that time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-20
COMPELLED TO DIVIDE FLOUR.
Food Board Gets After Cooperative
Concern Which Was Hoardinq.


Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. Feb. 90. - According to
members of the local board. an invcsu-
cation undertaken several days ago. re-
vealed tho fact that farmers CO.
operative association in this county
had purchased and received 5000
pounds OF wheat nour without buying
the necessary substitutes. The flour
had been delivered to the agent OF the
association for distribution, but was
still in his hands when the inyestigat- :
ors came upon the scene. Tho agent
was called before the board for a hear
Ing. The result was that every member
Of tho association, nineteen in all. were
allowed 100 pounds OF flour. Thus, only
! ! 900 pounds was retained by the asso-
clation and the remainder. 3.l00 pounds,
was taken over by the board for distrt-
button. Each member Of tho farmers
nssocia ton was also forced to prove
that he had purchased 100 pounds OF
substitutes and In cases where they
had not, the necessary substitutes were
purchased before the wheat -four was
turned over to them,
This Is only one OF several similar
cases, according to food honrd mcm-
bcrs. who announce their determine
ton to 20 the limit In bringing an end
TO tho practice here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-20
RUSSIAN SURRENDER FAILS TO HALT HUNS

pear to run smoothly once more after
a weeks turmoil stirred up by the re-
tirement OF General Robertson, chief
of the imperial general staff The pre-
infer paid warm tribute to General Rob-
ertson and expressed regret OF the
government that II had been unable to
induce him to take = position In which
his abilities would be most useful.
The occasion was not a stirring one
as have been several other appearances
of the Welsh premier before the house
His speech was detailed but guarded
recital OF the proposals by which the
four powers at Versailles had arrived
at the principles Of their latest form OF
CO. operation.
Lloyd George said the members OF
the new executive body at Versailles
must know not only about their own
armies but Of conditions on all fronts
and Of all armies Of all nations.
The information is being co-ordinat-
ed by very able staffs. he said. 1t
constitutes information which no sin
gle war office possessed.
A majority Of the morning papers
accept the statement made in the house
Of commons yesterday by Premier
Lloyd George as satisfactory and con-
slider the whole incident Strengthened
out Hostile newspapers continue to
be unconvinced and continue their
sharp criticism. They expressed the
opinion that no government crisis Is
likely to arise at present altho they
believe the government has been
weakened by recent events.
Robertson Quits in Huff.
Tho war minister. tho Earl Of Derby.
giving an explanation Of the military
situation in tho house Of commons, said
there was no question that tho power
Of General Robertson was being re-
duced, but that the general resigned
because he thought new war scheme
would not work.
General Robertson had placed 4 new
war scheme before tho war council, but
It had been turned down. 1t was a case
Of accept my terms or lose my SER
vices" t
Andrew Bonar Law. chancellor Of
the exchequer, speaking in the house
Of commons today, said the daily ex-
penditure OF the week ending Feb. 16,
was 6.ss4.O00 pounds approximately
$31, 500 O00)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-20
WEBSTER CITY BOY SAFE.
William J. Lawrence Reported Among
Survivors Of Tuscania Disaster.

William J. Lawrence Reported Among
Survivors Of Tuscania Disaster.
Washington. Feb. 20.-The name Of
William J. Lawrence. Of Webster City,
Iowa, appears among the latest list OF
survivors OF the Tuscania disaster as
issued by the war department last
night.
Definite figures Of the loss of Amer
ican troops In the disaster could not
be determined. OF the 349 names note
found In the lists of survivors, as is
sued by the war department several
days after careful checking with the
Tuscania's passenger list. 1874 have
since been Identified among the dead,
10i have been reported as survivors
and Ill remain unaccounted for. There
have been thirty-three unidentified
dead buried on the Scottish coast.
Seventy -four soldiers aboard the tor
pedoed liner Tuscania remained un-
Identified or unaccounted for today,
according to latest checks Of lists
available to the war department and
the Associated Press. Included in this
number are thlrty-three unidentified
buried in Scotland and forty one still
missing.
Thirty seven other survivors were
found today when the Associated
Press list was checked against all
others.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-20

Washington. Feb. So.-rood ADMIN
istrator Hoover. In a statement today.
called on all patriotic ship workers to
enroll In the public service reserve, No
amount OF increased food production.
decreased food use. or food substitu-
ton or saving will help unless ships to
eend food across the Atlantic arc
available he said.
Double middlclnen's profits on food
stuffs with 4 resultant price advances
to the consumer caused by tho practice.
OF wholesalers selling to each other TO
mako up depreciated stocks were con-
demned today in Q statement from the
food administration.
Altho II often 10 necessary 10 repaen-9
ish supplies from another dealer. the
statement today said there was no
need OF placing two Wholesale and
two retail profits on the same gooda."
Deferred DraFt For Rail Employees.
Deferred draft classification for rail-
way employcs il under consideration
between the department and tho rail-
wny administration. it became known
today. y.
Tho wnr departmsnt obects - ~
ing special onoaidssation 70 ralllAy
EMPLOY ea.s = class.
Ths cy doss not aatisf1 ~ sAal-
way anistraAAon which .0oa49NAe
fet.s lsaAs men 5arS Nre1a1ly S9Aees
in f1&hA sssmpee i6e - ~
ines kA pAss shonsands e -
arc SesHd Af indiWduA - -
ruled Z IN
Red Gross osf'eiasiy Rsosg gNlaed
Full corporation bstweoA Nsuy
commanders and the Red CroGs 49,
ordered today by tho war depaTtmsns
so that everything possible Tor com
fort and welfare Of troops may 30
donc.
Orrccrs are ordered to inform troops
OF the presence OF Red Cross ropre-
sentatives and their willin3nes to helD
soldiers and their families.
Shipping Crisls Passsd.
The low point OF available allies
shipping has becn passed two or three
weeks earlier than officials expected
and confidence was Expressed today
that the available shipping would IN
crease steadily.
Several factors were said to have
contributed to advancing the availaoic
amount OF tonnage. Included amonE
them were the increased efficiency Or
the offensive against tho submarines
md tho beginning Of deliveries from
American ship yards. The transfer OF
neutral shipping to relieve allied SHIPS
also contributed to tho increase OF
available bottoms,