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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25
The One Best
! Road Dressing

Since the heavy rain in June, which
in different localities was SO heavy as
to appear as a cloud-burst, most of
the roads appear to have been con-
siderably damaged thereby. Who're
the roadway was not sufficiently
graded, washed places now can often
be seen, perhaps extending entirely
across the roadbed. In other places,
where the downpour was apparently
heavy, practically all the road sur
facing has been carried away, often
leaving high projecting barren stones,
which makes travel rough, slow and
somewhat difficult.
But there is one thing plainly ap-
parent to all who may have recently
examined the roads in st. Francois
county. Where Iron Mountain chat
has been used rs a dressing, little or
no bad results are noticeable, even
from the unusually heavy rain in June.
This chat Las often been said by ex-
perts to be the finest road dressing
yet discovered, and the facts appear
TO uphold such conclusion. 1t seems
to pack like it was oiled, it does not
grind, is dustless, yet auto tires never
fail to take hold of it sufficiently to
prevent ckidding, in wet or dry
weather.
This is the chat that has been Of
fered freely by Capt. w. j. Elledge,
the owner of Iron Mountain, for the
improvement of the road from Farm
ington to Ironton.
But there is another thing plainly
apparent to those who have been not
ing road conditions in this county, and
giving thought as to their improve
ment. 1t has become very apparent
that the many heavily laden auto
trucks, which are constantly plying
between all towns in the county, cause
more wear of the surfacing of the
roads than all the hundreds of passen-
ger autos. 1t is the opinion of those
who should know, that an auto-truck,
carrying load of 5000 or 5000
pounds, does more damage to the
roads than scores of passenger autos.
There are six or eight of such trucks
in Pennington alone, besides those in
Flat River, Bonne Terre and other
places, and they are usually on the
move all day, and often we'll into the
night, every day in the week.
1t would seem that the fair and
equitable treatment of this important
matter would be to tax such freight
carrying trucks in proportion to the
wear they cause on the roadways, as
such freight carrying is certainly
profitable to the owners of such
trucks. Does such solution of this
problem seem fair to you? The Times
hands out this suggestion for what it
lbs worth. - e>H7 N 5 -
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25
''The Sign Of
The Times"

The question is very. frequently
asked, What is the condition Of indus
trial affairs in general in our coun-
try? u
The answer invariably is, mot
good" And many persons are at a
loss to know why this condition pre-
walls. After careful survey, and ex-
tended study of the situation, we have
reached the conclusion that the fault
does not lie with the workingmen OF
our country. But some one is to
blame for the anarchistic conditions
of industrial affairs today.
The cost of living is steadily ad-
vancing, rents are higher, living con-
ditions worse, than for half century.
Living has advanced near 400 per
cent in the last two years. The Wag-
es of the workingmen have not ad-
vanced 100 per cent during this time.
Yet the workingmen must manage
somehow to feed and clothe his fam
ily. His grocery bills and rent must
be paid, or he is cast adrift, his fam
lily scattered or are the wards OF the
public. 80,
These are the conditions met with
eyery day. Yet we have among US
persons who think and advise the la
boring class to "grin and bear" the
situation, take whatever, remunera-
ton is offered by penurious, greedy,
aristocrats of industry, starve the
body. 90 naked if need be, in order
that our captains Of industry may en-
joy the good things of life, live on the
fat of the land; exploit the poor that
they may have millions to squander
in licentious, riotous living.
This condition Of affairs actually
has prevailed even in our own State
and county. Hundreds of the best
families have left, and are leaving
this county, because they have become
disgusted with the conditions that
have prevailed here, The hand-wrltt-
ing is seen on The wall--Belshazzar's
feast has been interrupted, the work
ing classes everywhere are demanding
a square deal, and they will have it.
I. w. w. ism and Bolshcvikisnl are to
be deplored. Yet, if such a condition
is brought about, the captains OF in
dustry must take the blame.
Give iaboringman enough wages
to respectfully keep his family. and
have little pleasure in life, and you
will find him the happiest creature
alive; starve and exploit him, and he
becomes savage, stoops to any
crime, becomes a menace to society.
Can you really blame him? A gene
raj study of nature teaches one that
the wild beast, by instinct, protects
and cares for their weak members,
You may encroach on their rights to
some extent, but persist in your en-
croachment and the beast will resent
it. and defend itself. The laboring
men have proved their patriotism and
loyalty to our government in its time
of need.
The captains Of industry made great
display in some parts of our country
during the war, when they were max
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25
President and
|Pershing May Come

Judge e. E. Swink, President of the
State Fair Board, has just received a
letter from Ernest G. Bylander, Sec
retary of the Board, which is of un-
usual interest. The Judge has kindly
consented to permit The Times to
make the following extracts from the
letter, as it has to do largely with
what is being done to increase the
success and Importance of this years
State Fair, which will be August 9th
to 10th, inclusive. Among other
things, the letter says:
July 10, 1919.
Hon. E. E. Swink,
Pennington, Mo.
Dear Judge Swink:--
at looks now as if we would have
President Wilson here with us Fair
Week. Wish you would write your
congressman and urge that he see w.
L. Nelson, Congressman from the
Eighth District, who has conferred
with Tumulty, the Presidents Sec
retary, with reference to having the
President here during Fair Week, and
assist Mr.. Nelson in every way possi-
BILE to bring the President thisway.
If General Pershing is in the, United
States during Fair Week, think we
have a fair lineup to get himshere al
so. Make mention of that fact in
your letter to your congressman.
"We may also have flying cir
Gus from Ellington Field, with us
pulling every string that we know
how to get them here. 1t would mean
half dozen or more Government
planes at no cost to us, except gaso-
line and board for the men while here
eve are sure of the greatest ma
chinery exhibit that we have ever had
1t will, however, be necessary to close
the main street, using the main space
between the center of the street and
curb for exhibits and concessions.
hope that this arrangement will meet
with your approval. AS now lined up
we will use every available nook and
corner, in fact will have about so per
cent more exhibits and concessions
than we can handle comfortably, but
of course, we are anxious to have a
| big show and will take care Of them
to the best of our ability.
'Have a good lineup on Kansas
City through the State Highway De-
partment. We have been able to get
lineup on the twenty-six civic or
ganizations in Kansas City, and we
are carrying on an extensive publicity
campaign through these organizations
for a big attendance on Kansas City
Day, Friday Of Fair week.
"For Tuesday we have arranged
with the Union forces to have theii
'sBig Gun" from Washington to ad.
dress them. This will i.fsGSe as 'shs
closing of the shops, also excursions
from other labor centers such as
Springfield, Hannibal, Kansas City
st. Joseph, Mexico and Moberly, and
should bring out great attendance
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25
What's the Matter
With Pennington?

Has Pennington gone to sleep in re-
[gard to public-spirited matters? Has
Fshe lost all pride in her once-boasted-
of public-spiritedness?
Last Saturday night was set as the
date for community singing ON the
Court House lawn. The persons in
charge Of the affair were on the spot
to put it over with bang, but the
crowd failed to arrive in sufficient
numbers to justify the staging of the
exercises. The few who did come
struggled in late by ones or twos and
1t was decided not to try to carry out
| the plans that had been made.
z Another community singing has
been announced for Saturday evening,
August End. Let's all get behind this
thing and make it a success. Don't
let it be said that Pennington is on the
decline in civic affairs. If you can't
sing, come and join the crowd any
iway.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25

ing enormous war profits, but scarce
ly had the ink dried on the armistice
before they took advantage of the
situation and cut wages, which is
proof enough to. any conservative
thiRker that their affections were not
with the "cauoe of humanity" but for
their own pocket-books
This very disposition of rapacious
greed on the part of the ruling classes
in Germany had it's results. Russia
is q close second. Mexico is following,
and, we ask, Shall America be next !?
The catastrophe can be averted by
the industrial concerns of our country
getting together and giving their en-
ployees a respectable living wage, and
making the working conditions such
that they can be assured that these
captains of industry look upon the la
boringman as a human being and not
brute.
The workingmen of our country re-
ceived such instruction during the
World War as will have tendency to
lead them to take more conservative
view of their situation as citizens of
the greatest nation on earth, and
their strength has been tested, their
sympathies awakened to such an ex-
tent that in the future they are going
to raise themselves as equals to any
people on earth. Wage slavery must
GO-exploitation must cease - a
square deal must be given.
c. w. DUNMIRE,
Leadwood, Mo.
Special Agent U. S. Dept. of Labor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25
Porter Orchestra.
Concert a Success

The Porter Orchestra Concert,
which was given at the Monarch
theatre Monday evening, drew fair
sized audience of music lovers, and all
enjoyed splendid treat. The con-
cert was given by number of Farm
ington's most talented musicians, at
the request and solicitation of other
music lovers, for no other reason than
to offer little diversion to the music
starved soul. The only desire Of
those in charge of the affair was that
the receipts would be sufficient to pay
expenses. This was done, SO that the
entertainment is considered in every
way success.
Porter's Orchestra, composed en-
tirely of star performers, were en-
tirely up to expectations, which is al
ways high. The audience was de-
lighted with number Of selections
each of which brought an encore. But
perhaps the most enjoyable numbers
on the program were those of Mrs. E.
H. Orear, which constituted fully half
of the program, and two-thirds of the
pleasure. 1t was Mrs. Orear's first
public appearance In this city, though
her rare talent as singer was al
ready quite generally known. But
there were none who heard her Mon
day evening but were surprised at the
wonderful volume and rare sweetness
Of her voice, Of which she has such
perfect control. Even in Pennington
which is noted for its unusual talent
in music. Mrs. Orear is most not
able addition.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25
Grain Market

The following is the st. Louis grain
market prices of yesterday:
Sample wheat, or track-Steady to
l-2c stronger, both red and hard
wheats.
No. red winter, $2.241k and ST.
251s. Garlicky at $2.17.
No. 2 red winter, 1921 and 1928.
Garlicky at S2.15 and 1922.
No. 2 red winter, $2.1S and s2.21.
Garlicky at $2.10 and $2.16. Smutty
at $2.06 and $2.17.
No. red winter, $2.17 and 1920.
No. l hard winter, $2.24R and ST.
25k.
No. 2 hard winter, $2.211s and 1922.
No. hard winter, $2.18s and ST.
1919.
Sample Corn, on track-1c to &c
lower; freer receipts; demand fair.
No. corn, So.
No. 2 corn, So.
No. 3 corn, $1.97.
No. l yellow, $2.03.
No. 2 yellow, $2O2.
No. / white, $208 to $2.09.
Sample Oats, on track-16c to 1c
lower; fair demand.
No. 2 white, 8211c to 82Ac.
No. white, S11ac TO 821ac.
No. white, SOC cereal, 78kc.
No. l oats, 1kc-running to
white.
No. 2 oats, S0c-dark; 811hc mon
grel burt and running to white.
W. E. Matkin, one of the most sue
cessful farmers in this vicinity, has
this week been marketing some of his
wheat, for which he has been getting
$2.11, which price tops the local mar
ket. But there is reason for this, as
Mr.. Matkin's wheat is of an unusually
high grade for the present season.
Others have been selling wheat for
prices as low as SITS bushel. There
appears to be quite difference be-
tween st. Louis and Pennington pric-
eS.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs, Nv. E. Golfer and FAM
lily, Mrs. A. aWulfert and children, Mr..
I and Mrs. John Burlbaw and family
and Hiawatha Boyer and Carl Nations
spent Sunday evening at Blomeyer's
lford on tho st. Francois.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-25

many years. We believe that Y MIR,
Mckee was entirely correct when he
said that "St. Francois is the richest
county in the world; her one greatest
need is new blood to develop her un-
paralleled resources.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-07-22
U. S. JULY REPORT ON CROPS
Government Estimates Corn Yield
This Year at 322, 100000 Bushels
Over 1918.

Chicago, July 14.-The government
July crop report released by the agri-
cultural department at Washington is
a much better report on corn than
generally looked for; on both wheat
and oats 1t showed marked deteriora-
ton since the official figures of q
month ago. A wheat crop of 1,161,-
100000 bushels is indicated by this re-
port, of which S39,000,000 bushels are
of winter and 322,O00,0OO bushels
spring wheat. There was a falling off
of 100000 bushels in both crops
since the June report, when the COM
bined crop of winter and spring wheat
was forecast at 1.236,0OO,0OO bushels.
There was a great improvement in
the prospective corn crop, as the fig
ures furnished July 8 were for 2,S15,-
100000 bushels, compared with 2,735,-
100000 bushels estimated two weeks
ago by a local expert, and with 2,5S3-
100000 bushels harvested last year.
The oats crop was indicated at
/, 403, 100000 bushels, compared with
LAG, 100000 bushels month ago, and
1888, 100000 bushels a year ago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-07-22
U. S. REPORT HITS PACKERS
PPresident Wilson Told "Big Five0
Are Building Great Food Combine
plan to Corner Az Trade

Washington, July 14.-An approach
ing packer domination of all important
foods in the United States and an in
ternational control of meat products
with foreign companies seems ser
tainty unless fundamental action is
taken to prevent it, the federal trade
commission declared in part one of it's
report to President Wilson on the Tex
tent and growth of power of the five
packers in meat and other industries"
"A fair consideration of the course
the Ave packers have followed and the
position they have already reached,
said the report, must lead to the con-
clusion that they threaten the freedom
of the market of the country's food
industries and of the by-products of the
industries linked Herewith. The meat
packer control of other foods will not
require long in developing"
Declaring ''the history of the pack
ers' growth is interviewer with illegal
commissions, rebates and with undis-
closed control of corporations" the re-
port urged the importance of full pub
licity of corporate ownership for all
industries.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-07-22
TRAIN HITS AUTO; 8 KILLED
Three Others Injured When Missouri
Pacific Passenger Crashes Into
Machine Near st. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, July 15.-Three per
sons are dead and three injured as
the result of a collision between fast
Missouri Pacific train and an automo-
bile at Barretts Station, near here.
The dead: Benjamin Subiona. aged
five; Richard Lengnick, IA, and George
Zubiena, II. The injured: Mr.. and
Mrs. Zubiena and heir 7-yeHf~sid
daughter, Beatrice.
Sioux City, Ia, July 15.-Mrs George
Virgil and three of her children and
minister named Kennedy, all of GAIA,
Iowa, were killed when an Illinois
Central railroad train struck the auto
mobile in which they were riding.
Three other children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Virgil were injured.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-07-22
"CAN | BE
CURED?" SAYS
THE SUFFERER

How often have you heard that sad
cry from the victims of disease. Per-
haps the disorder has gone too far for
help, but oftener It Is just in it's Lrst
stages and the pains and aches are only
natures first cries for help. Do not
despair. Find out the cause and give
nature all the help you can and she
viii repay you with health. Look after
the kidneys. The kidneys are the most
overworked organs Of the human body,
and when they fail In their work Of
filtering and throwing of the poison
that constantly accumulatcs in the sys-
tenn, everything goes wrong. GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM on Capsules will
give almost immediate relief from kid
ney and bladder troubles and their kin
dEed ailments. They viii free your
body from pain in short order. But be
sure to get GOLD MEDAL. Look for
the name on every box. In three sizes,
sealed packages. Money refunded II
they do not help you. ADV.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-07-22
R-34 COMPLETES TRIP
BRITISH DIRIGIBLE MAKES RE-
TURN VOYAGE In rs HOURS.
King George CongratuIates Major
Scott and His CreW-GiVen
Big Reception.

London, July 1.-the dirigible R-34
completed her return across the Allan
tic from Mineola, L. l., landing at Pull
ham, Norfolk, after voyage lasting
rs hours and Is minuets.
1t was authoritatively learned that
she is soon to make another long trip,
flying to Egypt next September. ~
A tremendous reception was given
to the crew of the RIA as the big gas
bag came to earth. The worlds first
aerial band played "See, the Conquer
ing Hero Comes" Charles Day. a
United States bluejacket from Austin,
Tex, was the only American among
the men on the ground who grabbed
the guy ropes of the big balloon.
Soldiers stationed at Pulham imme-
diately began a celebration which con-
tinued until a late hour In the fore
noon.
King George sent the following mes
sage to Major Scott as soon as he was
notified of the safe arrival:
81 heartily congratulate you and the
members of your crew upon your safe
return after completion of the most
memorable and unique transatlantic
voyage in history"
SIT was a grand flight" Major Scott
said. ''There were some thrills but
no mishaps. The flight convinces me
that transoceanic flying will be reg
ular thing within six years. Friday we
were lost all day in heavy fog. We
couldn't see tine MOON sun or stars.
The sea was out of sight, too. We got
along fine, though, except for the lack
Of hot water. We flew over Liverpool
at 5000 feet. The cloud effect at that
distance was wonderful"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-07-22
VETS LOSE TWO POINTS
NEW pa BEER MOVE BEATEN
IN HOUSE.
Repeal of Ban Also Hit-Amendment
to Wartime Prohibition Bill
Defeated.

Washington, July 15.-An amend
ment to the wartime prohibition en-
forcement bill which would have per-
mitted the sale of "a Per cent beer
was voted down in the house, 12S
to "a.
Representative Dyer of Missouri in
troduced the amendment.
The vote was taken after a whirl-
wind debate of more than an hour and
followed an attempt to force vote
on repeal of the wartime dry act.
The house then defeated, 128 to So,
an amendment by Representative Ar
goe (Dem.), Missouri, to strike out
the clause defining an intoxicating
liquor as a beverage containing one
half of 1 per cent alcohol.
On a point of order an amendment
by Representative Lea (Dem.), Cali
fornia, to permit the manufacture by
weight, was stricken out. Failure of
the amendment, Mr.. Lea said. meant a
loss of $12,OOO,OOO to the wine inter-
ests of California.
On point of order raised by Chair
man Volstead Of the judiciary COM
mittee, an amendment to the pending
prohibition enforcement bill prposed
by Representative Argoe (Dem) of
Missouri was ruled out of order.
Commissioner Roper of the inter-
nal bureau was in conference with
President Wilson and was said to
have discussed questions involved In
the enforcement of wartime and con-
stitutional prohibition.
Mr. Roper was understood to have
told the president that he did not
think his bureau should be charged
with the enforcement of the dry laws
as is proposed IN legislation pending
in congress.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-07-22
U. S. TROOPS IN
VICTORY PARADE.
Pershing, Joffre and Foch Ride
Under Arch d'Triomphe
in Paris.
WOUNDED HEROES IN LEAD
Thousands Applaud as Great War
Leaders Pass Presidents Stand
ard-Heroes Honored = City
damned With Visitors.

Paris, July 16.-The conquerors in
the great war marched in a, victory
parade under the Arc de Triomphe,
through which only victors may pass.
Picked units and individual heroes
represented each of the allied armies.
Several million grateful persons.
mostly French, but with thousands of
their allies, struggled forward along
the line of march for an opportunity to
wave and shout their gratitude to the
men who saved them from German i'm
perialism.
The great triumphal arch, conceived
by Napoleon to commemorate the vic
tory at the battle of Austerlitz, took
on new historic Importance when the
allies marched through the massive
pile of masonry which dominates all
Paris and moved down the Champs
cOrde.
The place of honor in the process
sion was not accorded to the generals
and the smartly equipped troops. 1t
was given to thousand mutilated SOL
dierS who passed under the arch and
in front of the reviewing stand where
stood President Poincare, haltingly
and out of STEP as best they could.
Cannon fire which seemed like thun-
der gave the signal to all Paris when
the victory parade reached the Arc de
Triomphe. There, where the crowd
was most dense, the first sight of the
parade called forth tremendous cheer
ing.
Marshal Joffre, the victor of the first
battle of the Marine. passed under the
Arc de Triomphe at 8:45 o'clock. He
rode alone. Behind him came Marshal
Foch, commander in chief of the allied
forces during the final campaign.
Gen. John j. Pershing, with a num-
Der of American generals, came next
in line and was received with equal
enthusiasm. Forty American organi-
cations, soldiers and marines, march
ing with wonderful precision, were
greeted by sea of waving handker-
chiefs and flags and with deafening
cheers.
General Pershing rode at the head
of the American troops, which were
separated from the French by space
of 800 yards. General Rershing's per-
sonal flag, a scarlet field with a row of
four white stars, was displayed for
the first time. 1t was borne by
mounted sergeant riding directly be-
hind the American commander in
chief.
The American military band was
composed of 126 men.
Last in the American section came
company of $50 marines, command
ed by Lieutenant Meyer. Altogether
there were in line few less than l.
500 Americans.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-07-22
Every Woman Wants
Not at His House.

The seventh grade was having its
first lesson on personal pronouns and
the teacher had drilled earnestly on
the relation of the speaker, person
spoken to, etc. Then she asked Will
liam to give the person of several pro
nouns. He got along splendidly until
he came to the prOnoun who" and
then he hesitated. Look at it's ante
cedent-mother-tha governs the per-
son." explained the teacher. Nov tell
us what person it Is"
First" came Williams laconic an
swer.
mo, indeed" protested the teacher.
"..Mother is vhe third person-the per-
sen spoken Of"
mot at our house." persisted Will
liam, and continued his parsing, re-
peating First person" with more en-
phasis.