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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
HAVE ROADS IN GOOD ORDER
Those Needing surfacing Will Soon
Pay for Themselves in Improved
Marketing Conditions.

It costs something to put roads in
order, to surface those that need sur
facing, but they will pay for them
selves In increased land values and
improved marketing conditions. The
bad roads cost is never settled. 1t
is like a shOddy piece of goods bought
at high price on installments and
worn out before it is paid for, only to
be replaced by another of the same
sort on the same plan Of payment.
On deal of this kind we never catch
up with our losses.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24

pier types of roads becomes readily
apparent. 1t should be observed in
this connection that a large part of
our total mileage of public roads is en-
tirely unimproved and that the road
drag Is of little use in improving sand
or clay roads which have never been
crowned or drained. A much larger
part, however, has been sufficiently i'm
proved to make the work of the drag
effective, and it is unquestionably true
that the magnitude of this part is
steadily increasing.
Notwithstanding the fact that road
drags, made of wood or a combination
Of wood and metal, have been in use
for at least two generations and were
described in a text book published as
early as 1851, the benefits to be de.
rived from using them are, even now
far from being generally understood
This fact is thoroughly evidenced by
the prevalence of very unsatisfactory
roads upon which considerably more
money is annually expended in hauling
materials to ill holes and ruts than
would be required to maintain the
roads In good condition by the intelli.
gent use of a road drag.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
SILK AND BIG GUN FIRING
Probability That Chemically Treated
Cotton Cloth Will Take Place of
the More Expen,ive Material.

Chemically treated cotton cloth,
as a substitute for silk, is being
tested out by the ordnance depart
ment. If found practicable for
ordnance uses the discovery will eff
feet the double result of meeting n
serious shortage in silk and of
bringing about a money saving in
the ordnance program estimated at
between $25,OOO,OOO and $35,0O0,-
900.
At present millions of yards Of
silk are required in making the
bags which contain the large pow
der charges used in the firing of
heavy artillery.
Heretofore silk has been depend
ed upon for these bags for the rea-
son that no other cloth material
has been found that would meet the
peculiar conditions required. 1t is
essential that not a particle of the
bag container shall remain after the
gun is fired. Otherwise a smoIder-
ing piece of the fabric might cause
a premature explosion when a new
charge was inserted. - Chemical
and Metallurgical Engineering.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
Chops Wood at 1o1.

Delta, O.-Lucius p. Taylor, one
hundred and one years old, celebrated
his last birthday by chOpping wood,
"just to show that he could still do
mans work" Taylor was born In
Franklin county, Mass, In 1917. In
1913 he settled in Delta on little
farm, which has for the last 70 years
been his home. He has son, four
daughters, eight grandchildren and IL
Observation-Disclosures living.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
MET HIS MATCH.

"What is the matter with Ari-
iona Bill, the gunman?"
"Arizon' got job in the movies"
"Well?"
He has just had a set-to with
a movie director and the poor fell
lows spirit is broken. "-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
president Wilson's Endorsement.

In speaking of the Armenian and
Syrian Relief Campaign, Feb. $40
President Wilson says; Reports indi
cate that of orphans alone there ar
more than 100000. The situation is Sc
distressing as 10 make special appes
TO the sympath!Cs Il eli"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
THE CLASSIFICATION.

did you see where in New York
they are going to have an aviation
section of the police force?"
81 suppose its personnel will be
composed of the fly cops"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24

The photo shows Able Delaere, the
cure of Ypres, who was the last civilian
to leave the city. After months of
hardships in this sheli.ridden hole, dur
ing which time he climbed up into the
steeple of his church to extinguish fire.
brands, Able Delaere gathered up
more than one hundred children, some
of them manned by the GOth's bombs
and shells, and took them to chateau
near Ypres. Here, with the help of
the American Red Cross, he and some
faithful-sisters are teaching and caring
for the children. Able Delaere's
charges are called ''The Children Of
Ypres." Their fame Is widespread
throughout what Is left of Belgium.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
SURFACE ALONE APPRECIATED

The public appreciates only repairs
to the surface and rarely notices the
drainage and hidden features that con-
serve road. One heavy load of lum-
Der hauled in wet weather will undo
the work of weeks of faithful work on
the part of the repair man.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
LONG FOOD.

Hmm" remarked the racetious
Teller, musingly, as he began to ex-
plore his MONDAY meal, there is no
food shortage here" And to prove
he was right he pulled out an I'M
abridged piece of spaghetti a foot
long and waved it aloft IN triumph.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
Plan Tor praaaIna Roads.

1t is an easy matter to have an
agreement so each farmer will drag
the road in front of his farm. This
would maintain the road till the regu-
lar hands could be called out at stated
intervals or till the commissioner could
make the necessary repairs.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
RESTORATION OF OLD PHRASE

During the past half century there
has been much in the prints about
great railroad centers." A new
phrase is gradually but surely COM
ing into use-"great highway ceuters."
II is the restoration of phrase that Is
more than 1000 years old, but 1t has
an entirely modern meaning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
Tne Money Properly Administered.

'You can be sure that the money,
whatever is given. will be properly ad-
ministered for people that need II
sorely," So says former President
Taft. in speaking of the work of the
Armenian and Syrian Relief Cam
paign. Feb. $40, to raise $S0.000.000.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
NEEDS NEW LEG, BUT
BUYS LIBERTY BOND

Ridgeway, Pa.-James Reed of
this place needed new wooden
leg, but he decided his cOun
try wanted the money worse
than he did the artificial limb
and he purchased a Liberty bond.
His act was rewarded. A con-
Germ which makes wooden legs
learned of his act of patriot
ism and has presented him with
one.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
INTELLIGENT USE OF DRAGS
Benefits to Be Derived From Their
Use Not Generally Understood In
United States.
prepared by the United States Depart

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
When it is appreciated that of more
than 100000 miles of public roads in
the United States only about 100000
miles have been given a hard surface,
and Of these 100000 miles approx
mately one-half are surfaced with
gravel, the Importance of every effec-
tive device for maintaining the sim
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
Winter Work for Horses.

Work can be found for the horses
In winter-work they can do on some
what reduced rations. The owner can
get his neighhors to join with him on
some mrch-needed ro0d repairing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24

She-lsn't that that horrid Jones
girl?
He-Yes; and to think that 1
used to be in love with her till you
shut down on it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24
ONE PLACE.

She-Do you know of any state in
he Union where women have the
upperhand withou, Inc LaIiot?
He-0h. yes. -. u state.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-24

' prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
CORN MARKET HAS DAY OF WEAKNESS
 CAUSED BY REPORT
Oats, Contrary to Custom, Gained Fractional Points, While Provisions Were
 BIC Down to 12c Up
By Associated Pres.

Chicago, December 13.-Weakness de- veloped in the corn market today, largely as a result of the fact that the government crop report was construed HHas bearish. The close was nervous, At Fthe same as yesterdays finish to A c lower, with January $1.S41h to s1.345s and May S1.31A to s1.S2. Oats gained hc to asc. In provisions, the outcome varied from S7c decline to 12c advance.
 Corn traders took special notice of government figures, showing an i'm crease of the yield of corn as compared with previous official estimates. In many quarters, the revised total had been expected to disclose a substantial reduction. Talk of prospective heavy sales of Canadian wheat to the United States counted also to some extent as a bearish factor. Declines which fol- lowed were due, however more to lack of support than to any great pressure.
 Rallies during the last part of the session came about chiefly through weekend covering by shorts and bs- cause railroads were expected to give attention next week almost altogether to moving coal.
 Comparative firmness in the oats market was ascribed to scantiness of receipts and to predictions of falling off of the visible supply total on Monday.
 Unloading by holders of-lard had a depressing effect on the provision mar ket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

and trust companies, decrease $so.ooo; re- serve in depostaries. state banks and trust companies, increase s9S,OO0; net de- mand deposits. increase 7,4S2Ooo; time deposits. increase s1,su,ooo; circulation. increase 5000; excess resercve. decrease S5,O59.97o
 Summary of state banks and trust com panies. in Greater New York, not inciud- ed in clearing house statement: Loans, discounts. etc. increase s2,215, 200! gold, increase S199. AGO; currency and bank noes, decrease $ao0.So0; deposits with Federal Reserve bank, New York, increase Ss,5n, . 700; total deposits, increase S7, ,S16, 900; to- tai deposits, eliminating amounts due from reserve depositaries, and other banks and trust companies in New York city and United States depositaries, in- crease $l4211, 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
W. E. Campbell & Gas Letter

True to our advices of yesterday. the market had firm undertone all day and we are glad to state that the close was 162 points up from where we turned bullish.
 Houston spots were quoted 100 points higher, Tt. Worth 90 advance, Dallas 75 up. We wish to caution our friends against a campaign in the market, but we feel now at this level that we will have more of a trading market and would not be surprised to see the mar ket lower Monday, on which we would buy with view of accepting good prof its and at the same time sell short on extreme bulges for the present. } We feel those following this kind of trading attitude will get the money W. E. Campbell & Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
COTTON CONSUMED
By Associated Pres,

Washington, December 1s.-cotton con sumed during November amounted to iso,- esS running bales of line. and 25,1s2 bales of linters. the census bureau announced today.
 During November year ago consump- tion wac 455,6ll bales of line and 6s, ,s6e of linters.
 Cotton on hand November 30 in con- sumins establishments was 164S.055 bales of lius and 256,254 of linters, compared with 6l1 .96S and l9SaS6 a year ago, and in publia storage and at congresses 8, aS7,- 4s6 bales of lint and 2S9, ,743 of linters, com pared with 4,s7e,S4S and 90,005 year ago.
 Cotton spindies active during November numbered 34,4sS.775. compared with ss. n5,- S69 in November last year.
 Imports were 47,202 bales. compared with 26,9N in November last year.
 Exports were 924,751 running bales, in cluding Sl19 bales of linters, compared with 350,00S baies, including IS, ,432 bales of linters in November last year.
 Statistics for cotton growing states fol- low. +
 Consumed during November. 2So64s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Over Private Wires
Thomson. p

Thomson, Parker & Co., Private Wire
 New Orleans, December 13.-First inn pressions of the census bureau report today on American mills for November were bearish and the cotton market broke 10 to 20 points under them, but the soft spot coaxed out large buying. shorts started covering over the week end and before the session was very old the ring was bubbling over with active buying. Prices firmed up rap idly with the demand and by the mid dle of the morning were A to 57 points higher than the close of yesterday.
 The fuel situation in the south looks better and it helped the market ad- vance. With continued improvement in this direction we doubt if further de- clines could be forced.
 There was very heavy buying move ment toward the close, shorts covering freely, and the market closed at the topmost levels for the daN generally 75 to 100 points up.-Shepard & Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Spot Cotton
Clearing House Banks
By AseeIatsd Pres,

New York December 1S-The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold S2S. .22S, ,0eo reserve in excess of legal requirements. This is 8 decrease of S25, 59,970 from last week.
 The statement follows:
 Actual condition--Loans, discounts, etc, increase $S7.e05.000; cash in own vaults, members Federal Reserve banks, de- crease s256, 900; reserve in Federal Reserve bank of member banks, decrease SIS, ,S52, ,- coo; reserve in own vaults state banks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Produce

Sweet Potatoes-2c lb. Colorado Celery-S1.2s doL Lenons-$60o. Peanuts-spanish. Sc Ib.: large. 1991Sssc, Cabbage-4c lb. Irish Potatoes-3%c 10. Onions-s6.S0 100 lbs. Orangse-F'lorida, s6 Bananas-Extras, Sc ih- Limes-$175 per 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
3lgi1INw1VsTE--IxxSIuEY

New ! ofh, December lS-Ihere was a sharp recovery in prices today due to the covering by recent sellers in the pub hcation of the large export figures for November. l. was also rumored that an improvement in sterling exchange could be expected in short time As a matter Of fact, the market had become oversold on the recent decline, so that the recov- cry was not unexpected. Consumption figures for November were 49OO0O bales
 ard it is interesting to note that the com parison with 1916, the last year before our country entered the war, these figures slow falling off for the American con sumption for II months of some 7O00o nales This is in spite of an increase of $ per cent in spindles and about F per cent more help employed In other words. the effect of shorter hours and unwiI- ihgness to work to full capacity is be- ginning to have it's effect in the con sumption of cotton. The Federal Reserve bank statement for the New York dis trict, published after the close, shows reserve of 41.3 per cent This is extreme ly near the minimum and is worthy of oeep sideration.-Hubbard Bros. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
!. W. Iax & Co.,s Lefter

New York, December rS.-While there was a heavy realizing on the opening and immediately thereafter, contracts were taken on the recessions and when additional recovering came in it caused rapid advance. with the proximately 90 points higher. As mem toned yesterday. 1t is likely that we will have a, further upturn and advise our friends to take advantage of any further rise to liquidate long contracts. -J. ". Jay & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Clark & Co.'s Letter

New York, December 1S.-Today's half session was truly sensational and upset sadly the bearish plans of those who do not believe cottci, has a charmed life. If the market had been open one hour longer it is certain she would have scored the full 200 points limit.
 As long as the south remains firm in her determination to hold for the con verti5le value ther all breaks must prove temporary. Practically all bearish fea- lures have been discounted. Clark & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
S. R. Stewart & Co.'S {, etter

New Orleans, December 13.-After the severe break of Thursday, which was added to on Friday. there was an upturn today which carried the market back to about 160 points over the low price yesterday, and so to 95 points net higher than the close yesterday. The opening this morning was irregular, 45 up on December, unchanged on Janu- ary and 55 off on March. and May, while July was 33 higher. In the early trad ing there was a decline ranging from 10 points on January to 40 scaled to July, which was the low point of the day. It was an active market and ranged within a limit of 110 to 92 points on scale from January and closed very steady in tone, 75 to 90 points net higher than Fridays finals. near positions showing the greater strength.
 The consumption report for Novem- STA @S21s c;N No. 3 white, 7S@S0Ac. c. Rye, No. ?, s1.5s1A O. SO; barley. $1.49@1.6O; timothy seed, $S.5O@11.50; clover seed, 30@4s. Pork, nominal; lard, $22.12; ribs, s175oA1S.25.
 By Associated Press
 St. Louis, December 13.-Corn, No. 3, $1.45; No white $1.47@1.4S; May, $1.32M. Oats, No. white. S3@S31a c; No. white. S21s @SSc; May. S1c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Chicago Futures
Rice Market
By Associated Press

By Associated Pfcss New Orleans, December 13.-Rough rice, no sales; receipts, HOT sacks; mirlers, l017.
 Clean rice, no sales; Honduras. receipts, si64 rockets 10d127sc; blue rose, 5SS9 pocS- cts, 714@12c. Receipts 2o,35o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
LIVINGSTON OIL CORPORATION

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
 The Livingston Oil Corporation has de- clared it's regular per cent quarterly divi- dend and in addition thereto has apportioned to the stockholders' treasury stock of the company to the extent of per cent of their respective holdings, both payable on Janu- ary 1, 1920, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 22. 1919. Any stoekholder entitled to receive a frac- tional share will receive in lieu thereof cash to the extent of the par value of such frac- ton.
 DATED, December 4th. 1919.
 HERMAN LIVINGSTON, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

Best Heavy Rough Hogs-1oN 910&c. Half Fat Rough Hogs-sikc.
 Soft and oily Hogs from 1 to Pc per pound less than above prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

bales compared with 257,75O year ago.
 On hand November 30 in consuming establishments, 1056.SSS bales, compared with Sss677 year ago. and in public stor- age and at congresses, SSfs,40S bales, compared with 40S5,SS1 year ago.
 Cotton spindles sctice during November l4s22. .7s4, compared with 14,263,S6l year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

Der was s5,o0O bales larger than las, year, which was about 20,00O less than generally accepted. In the northern market a prominent broker was a large buyer of March in the last 15 minutes of the trading.
 For the present the market Is with out decisive technical conditions and profits should be accepted on the bulges. It does not seem advisable to sell the January option.-John F. Clark & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Prices in JohannesbuYg

Johannesburg. November 1.-The high cost of living Is creating irritation here. Butter and sugar are becoming absolute luxuries while farmers are making fortunes out of wool and skins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Cash Grain

BY Associated Press Chicago. December 13.-Corn No 2, mixed, not quoted; No. mixed. $1.43H @1.44; No. yellow, not quoted; No 3 yellow, $1.44@1.46. Oats, No. 2 white
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

Mullet-1ic-
 Spanish Mackerel-z242Sc- Pompano-3Sc. Salt Water Trout-22G2Sc. Mixed Fish-12c.
 Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn. 4c.
 Red Snapper-Headless and drawn. 2 123c.
 Eastern Select oysters-s2.5o gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Five Pipe Lines Are Driving In

As this is written five pipe lines being built to the worlds markets And this is just the begin ming! You can buy into this REAL oil field with be used to get oil--to add to the worlds dwindng store of fuel-FUEL the crying need of the hour. And every drop of that oil will earn you profit and a BIG profit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Potato Market

Chicago, December 13.-Potatoes steady: arrivals 46 cats northern whites, s.loD 325 ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
ouotations on Beef Cuts

Ribs-No. 1, 2oc; No. ?, 1ec; No. 3. 12e. Rounds-No. 1. 2Oc. No, ?, 1Sc; No. 3, i5c. Chucks-No. l, SC; No. 2, Sc; No. 8. 7c. Plates-No. i, 9c; No. g. Sc; No. 3, 7c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Meal and Feedstuff

Meal and Feedstuff Mixed N@74c. Old Style Hulls-s20. Corn-s2. .0S. Corn Chops-A No. White oats-A.1c per busheL Shors-$66. Bran--$5o. C. s. Meal, [ per cent-$S0. Hen Feed-A per 1o0-lb sack. Economy Dairy Feed-S75. Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-SS. Wheat Straw-$1S. Timothy-$42. Perfect Hog Feed-S75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

Live Stock
 (Union Stock Yards.l Good to Choice-siz11l1 11c. Medium to Good-si419lac Common to Medium-7l4@Sisc. Grass Cattle: Steers-7ikG91sc Fat Cows-7dS1kc- Medium Cows-6G7c. Cutters-5lk6f6c Canners-464.ac- Oxen-5n71sc. Fat yearlins-SG1oc. Medium YearliIis-6GTc. Vealers-SQ12c Hogs: Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 1s5 and up--1lA Q12Mc. Choice Corn Ted. 1s5 to 1s5-11Ad11%. Choice Corn Ted Hogs, 90 to 1S5-loisfl 10Ac. Light Pigs, 90 pounds down-s -s4@1oAc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Produce Market

BY NssocIAted FFtss
 Chicago, December 13.-Butter. cream cry, 576sstsc. Eggs unsettled: firsts, TAO 75c. Poultry, alive unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Meats

D. S. Clear Bellies-26GS7c. D. S. Rib Beflies-25Q8c. Pure Lard-31ixc. Hams-Regular 30133c; skinned, sc Picnic Hams-2Scs Bacon-3SG45c. Pork Loins-35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
LOCAL MARKETS
Poultry

Stags-25c.
 Tu-keys-live, 35d4oc- Ducks-S0c. -30G35c. Hens-25Q27c- Fresh Eggs-sSc. Storage Eggs-50G5Ic-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
9O0o of All Wells Are Producers

In October NINE out of every ten wells driven for oil turned out to be producers!- the whole Louis jana field. No other section earth ever came near such record Doubt it believe it, this is to be the very Goconda of all oildom-right here in HOMER-right where HOMER-BAYOU offers you this opportunity today. The HOMER-BAYOU shares are dollar shares because this to be a poor mans chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
THIS OIL BOOK FREE-

Send yotr name and address for FREE copy of unique and enlightening book, en- and Forecast of AInerica's Preseminent Industry" Tells about the great indus- try that is making fortunes fos thou sands. Contains information and advice to investors not to be found in any other publication. Addressi Publisher, Dept 1o1-A. Box 1901, Philadelphia Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

New York. December 1s-Butter steady: creamery frsts, 6t1a972c Eggs steady; fresh gathered firsts 7sd7Sc Cheese irregular; average run, S1Gp32c. Poultry, alive nominal; dressed steady and un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

Hides and Tallow No. i Green Salt HideS-29dS0c. No. : Green Salt Hides-27QSc- No. Green Hides-3d'24c. No. 2 Green Hides-21@22c. No. l Dry Flint Hides-39G4oc No. 2 Dry Flint Hides-SS@Ssc- No. Dry Salt Hides-Se6S7c. No. : Dry Salt Hides-35@S6c. Sheep Slxins-50cGS2. Horse Hides-S3@7. Goat Skins-$tG1. 3. Hog Skins 2595oc. Tallow-10n13c. Clear Wash Wooi-6A165c- Clear Grease Wooi-4566Oc. Bury Wool-S9Soc- Ginseng (wild)-s1001s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Butter
Fish

creamery-1@77c-