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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
REPUBLICANS PLAY
ING POLITICS

The platform adopted by the NOM
inees of the Republican party of this
State, just after the August primary,
tentatively Endorsed the participation
of the United States in the war, but
refused to indorse President Wilson
and his administration of war meas
ures. This attempt to split hairs re-
veals a partisan feeling that savors
more of politics than of patriotism. 1t
can only be construed to mean that,
while they are not opposed to contin-
uing the war, they do not altogether
approve of the measures President
Wilson has recommended and Con-
gress has adopted for waging a sue
cessful fight.
Their whole purpose and aim seem
to be to get control of Congress for
partisan and political purposes, rath-
er than desire to hold up the hands
of a President whom they have re-
fused to indorse. But to have Endorsed
President Wilson's administrative
measures would not have left them n
leg to stand on in conducting strict
ly political campaign, for it would
have been an acknowledgement that
there is no call for a change-which
is quite true.
1t is always safer for any admins
trative measure-and the successful
conduct of the war is clearly an ad-
illustrative measure now-to have
the President backed up by Congress
that is not only in harmony with him
on lines of party alliance, but is heart
and soul with him in this war and as
Commander in Chief of the Army and
Navy. A Congress opposed to him on
political lines would consciously or I'm
consciously hamper and oppose many
of his movements that may be vital to
success. In time of peace, political
ly antagonistic President and Con-
gress may not matter much, but
when a nation is engaged in a momcn-
tous struggle like this great worlds
war, it is not wise policy to venture
on. We believe it was Mr.. Lincoln
who said it won't do to swop horses
while crossing a stream.
But though the Missouri Republi-
can platform withheld an indorse-
ment of President Wilson's war meas
ures, the people of the State general
ly do indorse both them and him, and
we do not believe their voice will be
raised in an implied rebuke of his ad-
ministration by electing Congress
whose partisan apd political attitude
is against him. 1t would be seized up
on by Germany and her allies as evil
dence that the American people are
divided on the war issue, and do not
approve of the course of President
Wilson and Democratic Congress in
entering upon this war for world de-
mocracy and freedom. Don't allow
your votes to record such an implied
rebuke.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
THE VIRGINIA SOY BEANS

b. Last spring number of different
kinds of seeds were secured from the
United States Department of Agri-
culture to be tried out under our con-
ditions. One of these samples of
seed was Virginia Soy Beans. DR..
Chas. Schuttler, of Pennington, plant
ed portion of the sample. He thinks
the new variety will prove excellent
for hay. 1t has rather fine stem
with tendency to vine like cowpeas.
1t is also producing a fine amount Of
seed. N
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
LIVE STOCK MARKET
National Stock Yards, Sept. "a
Receipts and COMPARISONS.

CATTLE.-Yesterday's receipts Of
$1,000 cattle established a new record
in the volume of supply for one day in
the history of this market. 1t like
wise spelled disaster to selling values,
for yesterdays and today's market de-
veloped the lowest trading basis that
has been in force in many, many
weeks. The sole exception to this
were the strictly good heavy beef
steers, and the prime Northern butch
er cattle, but with SO few of that class
available the good side of the market,
if such could be called, was complete
ly overshadowed by the staggering
blow buyers landed selling values for
the big bulk of the receipts, which was
made up of grass stuff from Gamers
to pretty good killing quality. Even
the strictly good beef steers and
Northern butcher cattle and cows
were fully 25c lower than week ago
today, but the general market on the
varieties previously mentioned, was
fully Soc lower with many cases where
it required a 75c difference to cover
the break in the market, compared
with a week ago today. What else
could have been expected, when a sup
ply of nearly 10000 cattle for the
first two days of the week is taken
into consideration
= AS we have repeatedly mentioned,
the receipt proposition will be the
dominating factor in the market, not
only for cattle, but hogs and sheep as
well, and just as long as the country
is determined to rush pell-mell upon
the market with their live stock, just
so long will the markets reflect their
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27

the State on matters of public school
education. His visit to Pennington
was very much enjoyed by his former
school associates, especially Supt.
Akers and Mr.. Johns.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27

The Democrats have an exceptional
ly good county ticket, and if the vote
cast by the two parties at the August
primary is any criterion by which to
Judge, there is little or no doubt that
every one of the Democratic nominees
will come through with votes to spare
in November.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
LAST CALI.

The time is now at hand when dog
tax must be paid, if your deg is to
continue to enjoy its liberty Dog
tax must bespaid,bY OCT ist;' orcyou
will lose your dog. fis the last
notice. SOLON w sfarshal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES

The attendance standing of the diff
ferent rooms in the Harrington
white schools for the first two weeks
was as follows:
Mrs. Byington, H. S. building. 1887
Mrs. Lloyd, Washington School 1898
Miss Halter, H. S. building. 1916
Mrs. Downing, H. 5. building. .98.05
Mr.. Haldaman, H. S. Dept. 1913
Miss Akers, H. S. building. e. 1888
Miss Tetley, Washington School 97.49
Miss Townsend, Washington S. 96.82
Mrs. Murrill, jefferson School. .96.74
Miss Chenault, Jefferson School 1924
Mrs. Rider, Washington School 1888
Miss Raines, jefferson School. .95. 46
Miss Swink, jefferson School. .95 .O4
The colored school stands
as follows:
Miss Baker, Douglas ........ $500
Miss Cayce, Douglas .......G.!. 93. 90
Average for entire school. =. .97.01
The attendance for the third week
is coming nicely and will raise the
general average considerably. A few
parents continue to violate the Com
pulsory attendance law and will prob
ably make is necessary for the school
management to begin prosecutions.
Another class of patrons that sorcly
try the patience of the teachers and
set bad example for the children of
other families, is that class who feel
satisfied that their own children are
just "a little brighter" than the av-
erage. They conclude that it is all
right to keep their own children out
day or two every week. Such an at
titude lowers the attendance morale
of any school room. 1t depresses the
spirits of all the children who are
striving that their room may make a
creditable record. Without realizing
it they are absolute law breakers. The
law plainly says that parents shall
cause their children to "attend regu-
larly."
Prof. B. W. LOOMS, High School
Inspector for the State Department of
Public Schools, spent Monday after
noon inspecting the Pennington High
School. Prof. Loomis is permanently
teaching in the Warrensburg Normal
College, and just helping the State
Department of Public Schools for a
while this autumn in order to finish
up some such needed work in that
Department Supt. Lamkin has also
experienced difficulty in securing men
for the work that is absolutely neces-
sary.
Mr.. Loomis is we'll known in St.
Francois county. He served as Prin-
cipal of the Flat River High School
for five years in its formative period
and did much excellent work there. He
has also held responsible positions at
Bonnie Terre and Elvins. Since giving
up High School work he has spent
several years in the University of
Missouri and in Columbia University
specializing in education. He is now
one of the recognized authorities of
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27

The woman's suffrage amendment
is scheduled to have been taken up in
Congress yesterday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-09-27
ly toward it and who might easily be
induced to become regular attendants.
EverybOry Go To Sunday School Day

Sunday. Oct. 9th, has been fixed
upon as an Everybody Go to Sunday
School Day.. An effort will be made
to get just as many of the people of
Pennington and surrounding country
to attend the Sunday School of their
choice on that day as possible.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

were suspecIing me and that I'd con-
taminate you.
HE said he had the right to give
such warning because--well, he in
limaled that you were TO be his wife,
The girl sasped.
He told you to stay away from
me-" she whispered. eyes wide.
Hardy nodded
Did he have that right" he asked.
NO he didn't, weakly looking
away from him. Slaspins her hands
and drawing them up against her
chest. He"
Rubin sharp alarm at her hes
itancy. Are you holding anything
back from me-"
NO. Ellis, he had no right 10 say
such things she assured, trifle sad
ly. 'But---my father likes Walter. He
thinks he is the sort of man | should
marry. and maybe I've humored
him by negleeting 10 make myself
thoroughly understood
You know what dad is TO me, how
much admire him, how good and
brave | know him 10 be. It's hard for
me to hurt him. but | cant marry
Walter He knows that but il has
never been necessary to come 10 an
understanding with dad. II was cow
1rdly m NM ii off | know hut easier
"Oh, but this shows him TO be a con
temptlble beast.' She walked across
the room and dropped into chair a
though wotully tired.
And this other" she began in low
voice, lis bound to mean so Wuch &c
us You see, it puts YOU against dad
in sense
QFn mr. rnNtrINJrEyNN
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
"DoC'!''
BY HAROLD TITUS.
Author of ITO the Victor"
Copyright
The Frank A. Munsey Company

Hardy checked himself. He was
going to say; 1T is bow he found ont
II he does know.
John Hough looked into the young
mans face during the silence thai fol
lowed. Finally he said:
Some one knew the condition in
The bank, some one in town wants TO
mpllcale you. In other words, there's
something trifle rotten in locality
geographically nearer US than the
state OF Denmark
'Kennedy--he's sort of : he polecat,
bur lie may not be al the bottom of
this."
Hardy nodded his head. lie was
thinking so rapidly That nom
ing after his initial ride 10 the Navin
ranch Kennedy had tainted him OF
nigh, work. Little Foot had seen him
60. Was there conscious relation
ship between these frayed ends c.f
events?
older man said. and dropped reassu-
ring hand on the others shoulder.
Don't worry: it's all right. and un-
derstand know your conscience is
clean. It's nasty situation, but one
that is bound to clear UP all right"
He was gone then. and Hardy felt
strangely alone.
He walked to the window and
looked out. his eyes unconsciously
turning tow: I'd the homr of Ruth
Mitchell
lie drew sharp hrea, put out a
hand against the casing and sw.ycd !,
uiile.
And her father is the law and
perhaps must defy him o keep peace
with myself-it---
"Oh, Ruth, are you going to under
stand?'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
CHAPTER xI.
A Day Among Days.

Again the next morning. Ellis Han dy
entered his Office to find man wait
ias for him.
The man was Walter Kennedy. He
had been gazing through a window as
the Doctor mounted the stairs, but
turned to meet Hardy when he came
through the door.
Good morning The physician said
with an infection that carried chill as
well as surprise. ''Well?'
He tossed his gloves 10 the desk and
eyed the man before him with close
scrutiny. letting his look travel from
Kennedy's face down his long frame
TO his feet and back again Indignantly
inquring.
Open enmity was between them, un-
mistakable, with no attempt at con-
ccalment. This meeting was as
though they had come together by ar
Yangement to discuss point on which
they differed bitterly.
Kennedy's lips were set in a sncer
and his swapping black eyes betrayed
a Pickering yiruIence.
what are YOU doing here?'
Hardy asked.
Kennedy cleared his throat as
though, with the arrival of the mo
lncnt when Ne must declare his errand
his courage waned His glance, which
had chung to Hardy's eyes from his
entrance wayered an instant, He
seemed 10 struggle against the weak.
ness and the beady look shot back.
"lt's about Miss Mitchell" he said,
speaking quickly. as one who wants to
complete with dispatch an unpleasant
task. u don't know as you know, but
an undetstanding-well, We have an
understanding; have had for long
time. And | guess have a right 10
warn you to keep away with the
militant swacger of 4 small boy.
1T was all right, maybe, when you
first came and people thought you
were all right; but now :" He
shrugged his shoulders.
go on" snapped Hardy.
well, when they're saying all
along that you're having TO do. with
Bart Sears it won't do Miss Mitchell
or any other gill no good TO be seen
with you, or to have people Know thar
you see her. will it? She don't feel
like telling you herself, OF course -
no girl would. come here to warn
you So"
He hesitated and his face went a
rifle paler as Hardy took one step for
ward and resumed his former position.
feet wide apart, arms folded, eyes
burning.
"Go on"
That's all; that's all got to say.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
Classified Advertising

Advertisements will be inserted In
this column not exceeding five lines.
three Zines, 25c; one week soc. Each
line over five, l0c per week addition.
al. All advertisements in this col
umn must be .>aid in advance. No
advertisement will be inserted in this
COLUMN for less than Csc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
HORSE BREEDING HINTS.
II Brood Mares are Used as Work An.
imals on Farms They Will Be
Source Of Two Profits

A brood mare on the farm is a
source OF two profits. Ii is moi M,
common 10 hear OF some remarkable
mare on n particular farm that, be
sides doing her share Of the farm
work, has raised many hundreds OF
dollars worth al colts. Ii is seldom
that there is more than one such mare
mentioned. To obtain the Greatest re.
turns, nearly all the work animals
maintained on the farm, should he
mares OF this character, says n Farm
ers Bulletin of the United States Ne.
partment of Agriculture
Horses always are needed to do
farm work. says The bulletin, and
generally they can be raised from
farm mares more cheaply than they
can be purchased, while the surplus,
if of proper breeding and literally fed
On suitable balanced rations. will lind
ready sale at good prices because they
will have W characteristics that sus.
gest the ability to do work satislactor-
lily and profitably."
1t is pointed out that breeding work
ing mares places double duty on them,
consequently they must be robust in.
Giyiduals properly coniormcd, and
must be given good care and treat
ment With two sources of profit
from one animal, farmers can well al.
ford to pay more for such stock. feed
it more heavily, and give it special al
tention. The small farmer is most
likely TO get the best results from
such a plan because he usually works
his own teams or is in a position to
watch them closely and see that they
are moi i'll treated.
The two outstanding requirements
in profitable farm mares are that they
be breeders and workers, says the
bulletin. Any mare that is not at least
Of high grade should not be consider
ed. The particular breed or grade
would depend largely on local mar.
kels. In locality where there is
local horse market il is generally ad.
visible to breed the prevailing type,
since by so doing, sales are more cas-.
lily made and the services of high.
class stations are practically assured
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
BUY a LIBERTY BOND
BACK OUR BOYS.
'- i---s's7'aas- i'a-ai-'4Hi=a'-s--
Modern grandmother,

There is Il call in some quarters
for the delicious old cornbread that
grandma used to make. But grandma
is at the movies says the Minneapo.
lis Journal, to which Judge replies:
mo. grandma Ia taneoins in her
tightest shoes-Snd YOU need be no
chiropodist TO know she has de,
licious old corn bred"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

The young and tender seed pods of
some varieties of radishes are some.
times used Tor picking like capero;
In fact, the Madras or rat.tail radish
is grown exclusively for It's pods,
which are eaten cooked and also used
IN pickle making. United States De.
partment OF Agriculture.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

Beets, carrots, parsnips, satisfy tur-
nps and onions, though most common
of the socalled succulent root crops.
differ from starch'yielding vegetables
like potatoes mainly in containing Il
larger proportion of water IS to 80
per cent bn an average, and conse.
quently smaller proportion Of nu.
trtivc material. Office of Home
Economics, United States Department
OF Agriculture.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

Two thousand bluebill and 800
vaite.winged scooter ducks were found
to destroy 5000 oysters day IL q Sin.
gle bay near Olympia, Wash.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
At Him Aqain.

Dahloieh--"There Is one thing that
| don't understand"
Miss Keen ooh, more than that,
surely"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

FOR SALE have a customer who
would sell the residence, AIS Leland
street at something less than its full
value. One story frame cottage, FIVE
rooms, fine location. Call for particu-
lars at above address or at Office OF
7. b. Farrell Tel G4S.W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
Professional Cards
N. N. ARMSTRONG,

Attorney at law. 210-2l1 Molohsy
Bldg. Ottawa. Illinois. Telenhouee.
ONCE. 375-W. Residence, Sly.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
Optimistic Thought.

Reilibution is not always dealt, out
to every man according To his deeds.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

wouldn't you like TO have grace
ful carfiage.'
I'D rather have an automobile"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

WeslbOund cars leave Ottawa sta
ton for Chautauqua Park. Starved
Rock, Utica, La Sale, Peru. Spring
Valley, Ladd, De Pue, Bureau. Prince
ron. in
A. M.--5;1Od, $500, $500. $500
950c 1050d, 11:50c.
9. M.-l:s0c. $500. $500, $500
750c. S.50e. l1:00f.
Cars arrive from east at 6:60e 4
~ 12'42 a IN
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

FOR SALE-The Flynn home at La.
fayette and Mulberry SITS, rooms,
furnace, electric lights, bath, fine corn
er; sewer assessment paid in full;
pavement not yet due is unpaid and
price herewith is subject to unpaid
paving; S2,650 a real bargain
CAN for further details or to arrange
an inspection. r. b. Farrell. Tel
64S-W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
FOR SALE


FOR SALE--We have several lots for
sale that will average about. one
acre OF land; can be had now for
$4,000. Easy payments; would be
especially desirable for poultry or mar.
ket garden. Tel 957-W.
J. 0. Harris &, Son.
129 w. Main ST.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23
For Sale.

Bargain in North Ottawa residence
property, with garage, large lot, house
contains 10 rooms. hardwood floors,
~as, electric light, watcr. Thoroughly
.'odern, Sale price less than one.half
Oh cujt today.
FRANK b. GRAHAM,
Tel, 3S5-W Moloney Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

FOR SALE--Bargain in Center Of
tawa dwelling. 8 rooms all modern
conNeniences, garage. All assess.
ments paid Frank b. Graham, Mo.
,oney Bldg, Tel 3S5.W
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

FOR SALE-The Bairdo home corner
Third and Walnut. Well worth the
price, $3.50. Tel. 64S-W.
7. B, FARRELL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-23

GRO RE CONTINUED.>
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-14
About Two Tons.

Joseph Conrnth makes and repairs
ylolns und other musical Instruments,
relates the Indianapolis News. The
government had HIN on It's list ns n
manufacturer ana sent him one Of IT,.
formal Inquiries as to how much coal
he uses annually. In the proper place
he wrote down About two tons" That
is really more than he uses, but he dis
liked TO put down the exact truth. His
manufacturing is done by hand and
though he has to heat his two rooms
IN n Virginia avenue business block,
,hr floors. ccalings ana walls absorb 80
much heat from rooms below. above
and back OF him that his fuel cost ID
nominal
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-02-14

And stretch each rortice Of the ear
To catch that first sharp clicking
sound
OF the stage coach laundering on its
udy.
The hoof-bedt on the frozen ground
That knOus The kind Of tune TO play.
Some in small groups together
drGwn
Wait on the green bench Of a lawn
ind hesc-in SomeuiSc more Sc
date
The wisiom Of his act debate.
One rises rho defends the sire
Ot his great land. and roTs NTH ire
IT'S only d great mans rdy. indeed,
To gire up lofty place, seceie
From honorS Of such high degree.
Putting ambition aside. and fame.
L pom the altar uhcHcc they came
His country's hedrt-dnd stepping
dorm
From all the lure Of high rcuown.
Take his old place in Ii'e again.
One wi'k all kindred gentlemeni
Some tell The story Of his trip.
Wide others bark uih hanging
lip
That parting at old Frdunces inn
IrHh those uho'd been his aids al
Tdr.
Tears in his eyes. and in his heart
That aching that they feel who part
With comrades and Nth friends
who'rc spent
Hours nth them in The bdtilsmen'
OF life. Of fate. Of hopes and dreams
and brare adpeniurngs long before
Then 10 the barge they see him 90
AZ WhitchdH Ferry. boring low
In all that stately form Of grace
| Al each bored head aud icdr-Stdinec
face.
And then that silent. street diieu
Al PdulH Hook-Sdi words ana
few.
4 silent waring Of the hand
Back 10 his high and faithful band
Then rith his face set hiiher-
strong
In the high purpose he had mad
TO heed no imploring Of The hron,
But lay at his eouatryS feet H.
blade.
Then the triumphant jidunt begun
Those days Of jowncying in he sun
The pldudi's Of a nations best
: Poured round him at each sioppin!
place.
And on the roads from mile 10 mil
Airdys same patriot in whos
breast
fnrio'd,c lore had icft its trace.
Coming 10 JoT By he road he'd tax
? And kiss The cold ground for HI
dear sake.
! Philadciphidn's loud acclaim.
Then Bdltimore--her royal boun'
| Poured az 'irds nsrsr poured befor,