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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04
Versailles Rich Setting for Humilia-
ton of Foe Who Vaunted There in 1871

and fact, diplomats, soldiers, Princes
of India in gorgeous turbans. Japan
I ese in immaculate Western dress, AID
mirals, flying men, Arabs and thou
sand and one picturesque uniforms of
the French, British and Colonial arm
| les.
Great Reception for U. s. Doughboys.
Once, amid terrific enthusiasm. a
whole wagonlocd of American dough-
boys, themselves "yelling their heads
OFF,, drove up the sacred slope of Vic
tory, but instead of proceeding right
to the entrance, swung around the
Louis statue in the middle Of the
court yard and went out by side
gateway, where the other automobiles
also went after dispositing their pas
sengers. Ten minutes later canton
laden with British "Tommies" arrived
and got cordial reception.
Whoever was responsible for it had
good thought, that the rank and file
who suffered and sweated most should
share in the glorious finale, and it was
everyone's regret that q load or two
of French poilus had not equally par
ticipated.
1t was 2:45 o'clock when Balfour,
bowling and smiling, heralded the ar
rival of the British delegates. Lloyd
George was just behind him, for once
in the high hat of formal dress in
stead of his usual felt.
At 10 minutes of three came Presi-
dent Wilson in big black limousine,
with his flag, white eagle on dark
blue ground. The warmth of welcome
accorded him bore witness to the place
he holds in French hearts and the
peoples appreciation of the stand he
took in the past few weeks against
altering the treaty in Germany's ia
vor.
By 3 o'clock the last visitor had ar
rived, and the broad ribbon road
stretched empty between the lines of
troops from the gates of the palace
courtyard. The Germans had already
taken their places-to avoid posi-
bic unpleasant incident they had been
conveyed from the Hotel des Reser-
voirs Annex through the park.
1t is impossible to tell what the day
meant to the people of Versailles. To
them, even more than the rest of
France, it was the wiping out of the
ancient stain whose shame they had
felt more deeply than any other. At
the entrance Of the crowded dining
hall of the Hotel des Reservoirs the
old aunt of the proprietor stood with
swimming eyes.
She Recalls Tragic Night of 1871
81 saw them dine here" she said,
ION the night before the other treaty.
And now this-thank God, have
lived for it,"
At the side entrance to the court
yard there was pathetic incident. An
old woman, supported by two sons,
one in the uniform of Major of Chas-
seurs, the other in civilian clothes,
but with an armless sleeve and the
Legion of Honor and War Cross rib
bons in his buttonhole, came up to the
stern guardians and begged admit
lance, although without ticket.
Gust let me inside the courtyard"
she pleaded. "When the Germans
were here a General was quartered in
my house. l shared the defeat; let
me share the victory"
The orders were strict and absolute.
but for her they made an exception.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04

Versailles, June 29.-There could
have been found no nobler setting fol
the signing of the peace than the pal.
ace of the great French Kings on the
lillcrest of Versailles. To reach it the
plenipotentiaries and distinguished
guests from all parts of the world
who motored to their places in the
Hall of Mirrors, drove down the mag
nificent tree-lined Avenue du Chateau
then across the huge square-the fam.
Gus Place d'Armes of Versailles-and
up through the gates and over the
cobblestones of the Court of Honor to
the entrance, where officers of the
Gardc Republicaine, in picturesque un-
form, were drawn up to receive them
1t was a few minutes after two
O'Clock when the first automobile made
its way between dense lines Of cav
airy, which was backed by double
rank of infantry with bayonets fixed
There were said to be 10000 soldiers
altogether guarding the route and
holding back the cheering crowds.
Sun Breaks from Overcast Skies
The scene from the Court of Hon
or, where ! was standing, was i'm
pressive to degree. The Place
d'Armes was a lake of white faces,
dappled everywhere by the bright col
ors OF flags and fringed with the hor-
lion blue of troops, whose bayonets
shown like flames as the sun peeped
for a moment from behind heavy
clouds. Above, airplanes-a dozen OF
more-wheeled and curvetted.
The entrance to the palace court
yard is usually barred by great gilded
gates. Yesterday, in the words of the
hymn, it was "f1ing open wide the
golden gates and let the victors in"
Up that triumphal passage, fully a
quarter of mile long, between the
wings of the palace to the entrance to
the Hall of Mirrors, representatives of
the victorious nations passed in flag
decked Observation-Disclosures, one af-
ter another, with no intermission-for
so minutes.
Midway down the courtyard is a
big bronze statue of Louis XIV on
horseback, and all along it's sides are
statues of the Princes and Governors,
Admirals and Generals, that made him
"Grande Monarque of France
At the entrance, just inside the
gates, Gen. Bricker, commander of
the 9th Cavalry, was sitting on
splendid chestnut horse hardly less
than the statue of the great
King, save when he flashed his sword
up to salute a guest of especial dis
And, as if to typify the whole
scene, there were the inscriptions on
the facade of the twin temple-like
structure on either side of Louis XIV's
statue: "To all the glories of France"
It was the supreme dedication of the
palace to the greatest day that all it's
glorious hisory has known.
One of the first to arrive was Mar
shall Foch, amid torrent of cheering,
which broke out even louder a few
later when the massive head
IF Premier Clemenceau--for once
there was a smile on the tigers face
was seen through the windows of
4 French military car. To both, as
70 other chiefs, including President
General Pershing and Lloyd
George, the troops paid the honor of
presenting arms all around the court
yard.
After Clemenceau, they came thick
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04
JEFFERSON CITY LETTER
(By Means Ray.)

Interest in road building in Missouri
is far greater than ever in the history
of the state and every indication
points to the construction of several
thousand miles of the best roads in
the country during the coming year.
Bond issues have been voted or
plans are being made to vote them in
counties which bring the total amount
to $33, 599,715. To this will be added a
like amount from the state and Fed
eral government which will make the
improvements during the next year,
from bonds alone, reach a total of APP
proximately $67 100000.
In addition to this will be added the
regular road levy and poll tax of the
state and special taxes which are be-
ing levied in the state.
Money and work donated during the
year is estimated at $1,000 900 by the
State Highway Commission, which
gave out the figures on which this ar
ticle is based.
A. w. Graham, chief engineer of
the Commission, is more than enthused
with the interest that is being shown
by the people Of the state and eX-
presses the belief that more than
double the amount now proposed by
the people of the state will be provid-
ed by bond issues submitted by the
legislature on recommendation of
Governor Gardner.
The following are the counties
which have selected dates for bond
issues or are circulating petitions
calling for a submission of the ques-
ton:
Green, 100000; Laclede, $780,
900; Texas, 1925, 200; Howell 100000;
Jasper, $3.50, 900; st. Francois, 81 ,O0O,-
900; Franklin, $1,000,000; Phelps,
100000; Warren, \$40O,0 900; Dunklin,
$28O,OOO; Butler, $4,000 Oregon,
100000; Stoddard, 100000; Ripley,
$120,000; Scott, 1851 ,465; Gentry,
100000; Clay, $100,250; Harrison
$4,000; Livingston, s1,25O,000; At
Gibson, 81, 600, 900; Andrew, 81 1850, 900;
DeKalb, $1,250,000; Clinton, $780,
900; Ray, $3.50, 900; Nodaway,
$4,000, 900; Davies, $1,000, 900; Carroll,
81, 100000; Macon, 100000; Shelby,
81, 100, 900; Monroe, $500, 900; Linn,
81 900, 900; Sullivan, $1,000,000; Put
nam, $750,000; Marion, $1,50O,OOO;
Adair, $750,000.
Bonds aggregating several millions
have been voted heretofore in the
State. Some of the counties having
done so are: ST. Louis, $3,00O,O0O;
Buchanan, $2,000,000; Scott, 1,OOO,-
900; New Madrid, 100000; Wayne,
100000; Cole 100000.
Special road districts all over the
state have voted an amount which it is
thought will aggregate more than the
county issues.
Mayor Kiel. of ST. Toyis is hay;n~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04

The other day.
A fellow came into our office
And he said
| wish that / had done
Like Jim Brown did
He bought a lot, Jim did, and
He built himself little home
The first year.
And he planned it so he could
Build more onto his home
The next year
And he did, and
Now he's got a fine big home
Worth a lot of money
And he owns it
And it's his.
And |
Came to town about
The same time
Jim did
And rented a house
Like lot of other fellows
And the landlord sold the house
And | had to move
And | did
And | rented another house
And the landlord sold that
And | had to move again
And all l got now is
Some rent receipts
And Eve got to move again
Amt that the limit?
-0-O-
OWN YOUR OWN HOME.
Tetley- Klein
Lumber Co.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04

Have you noticed that nearly all of
the doctors are men well advanced in
years? Have you noticed how many
young men are studying medicine?
We were told not long ago that 1t re-
quires as much or more than man
can well earn in a life time to quail
fy him. Nobody but wealthy man
can attend expensive medical schools.
r. il sol
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04

Whether questions other than stuff
rage are to be taken up at the extra
session is quite doubtful. Suffrage
leaders tell Governor Gardner no re-
vision of the election laws will be
necessary for them to vote. A ques-
ton has been raised to the effect that
suffrage will increase the salaries of
all prosecuting attorneys, county and
circuit clerks of the state as their
salaries are based on the vote cast.
The Equal Suffrage League of the
state held an interesting meeting here
Monday. At banquet given during
the evening a number of excellent
talks were made. Ben M. Neale, chair
man Of the Democratic State Commits
tee, and other political leaders, were
here for the meeting. The women
were strong in their desire for
League of Nations and many were the
expressions favoring this method of
world peace. They maintain the
mother knows what war means.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04

ton of their intense fidelity, perhaps
your students of what you call it,
might not even account
that fault at all!"-Felix J. Koch.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04

Mayor Kiel, of st. Louis, is having
a lot Of trouble these days. The kid
dies Of the city are after him because
sxtravaganco Of his administration
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04

has closed some Of the Fairgrounds
and 10000 negro voters are claiming
he should name a member of their
race as a member of the School Board.
Since the Republican negroes hold the
balance of power in the city his action
is watched with great interest, in the
event of vacancy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-07-04

Republican candidates for Governor
are green with envy of E. E. E. Nc
Jimsey, of Springfield. He seems to
have the drag with the organization in
st. Louis as it was stated there this
week that all members of that well
creased machine favor him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

HER FIRST REAL MONEY

"This card represents my first real
money" recently said farmers wife,
with an odd look Of mingled pride,
depreciation and something very like
triumph.
AT home, as girl, l had no money.
Mother bought things for us children
with whatever money father gave her.
Since I've been married it's been much
the same. I've got things at the town
stores and Jim's paid for them. Even
my egg and butter money has gone, as
q rule, to help with the household up
keep-turned In on the grocery bill,
usually. I've never seemed able to
hold on to a penny.
"But when the War Savings Stamps
came along I said to myself, Here's
your chance, Maryp And now l buy
War Savings Stamps regularly, take
'em in change as regularly as sell
chickens or cash the creamery check
at the bank. I've filled several cards
already, and can tell you l gloat over
'eml When those War Savings
Stamps mature I'll have real money of
my own"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
Notice Of Election.
To the Electors of the City of o wosso:

To the Electors of the City of o wosso:
Take notice that the annual city cleo
tion of the City of Owosso, Michigan,
will be held in said city on Monday, the
7th day of April, 1919, for the purpose
of electing Commissioner of Public
Utilities for term of three years, and
supervisor in each ward of said city.
The following named places are here
by designated according to resolution
of the Commission of said city as the
polling places in said city tor said
primary election:
First Ward-211 North Ball Street.
Second Ward-Odd Fellows Temple,
East Mason Street.
Third Ward-City Hall. East Main St.
Fourth Ward-Carnegie Library, cor.
ner Main and Shiawassee Streets
Fifth Ward-No. 1905 West Main ST.
The polls of said primary election
will be open from seven o'clock in the
forenoon until FIVE clock in the after.
noon
Dated February lS, 1919.
E. F. CONANT,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter OF the estate OF Edwin Wash
burn, deceased.
We, the Undersigned. having been appointed
BY the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In and for The County OF Shiawasseo, state Of
Michigan. Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per
sons AZ ainst said estate, do hereby give notice
thai we will meet at the Citizens Savings
Bank In the City OF Owosso. in said county on
Monday, the 5th day OF May. A. d. 1919, and on
Saturday the 5th day Of July, A. ID. 1919, al
ten o'clock In the forenoon OF each OF said day O.
for the purpose OF receiving and adjus ting ali
claims against said estate, and that four
months from the 9TH dav OF March, A. D. 1919
are allowed to creditors to present heir claims
TO said Commissioners for adjustment and
allowance.
Dated The 4th day OF March. A. u. 1919
GILBERT T.. TAYLOR,
L. ARNOLD
w. A. MCMULLEN,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

In the matter OF the estate of Elizabeth
Simmington, deceased.
We, the undersigned ha wing been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
in and for the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan. commissioners to receive. examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per
sons against said estate, do hereby give
notice that we will meet at tht
ONCE of the County Treasurer In the CITY
OF Corunna, In said County, on Friday
the ilth day Of April A D. 1919 and
on Wednesday, the II dav OF June. A. ID.
1919, at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF each Of
said days. for the purpose of receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate. spo
that four months from the 10th day OF Feoru'
AIRY, A. ID. 1873, are allowed to creditors "a
present their claims to said Commissioners
for adjustment and allowance.
Dated. the 10th day OF February. A. ID. 1919
ASA T. WRIGHT,
FRANK II. RUSH.
<o-tt Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

You may be surprised to learn
that in Western Asia at this mo-
ment there are 3,950,000 refugees,
half-starved and almost naked, who
must be fed and clothed. They are
the survivors of the frightened
hordes driven out of Armenia and
Syria at the outbreak of the war.
Thousands persisted in the desert
on the way to safety.
The American Committee for
Relief In the Near East has asked
for $30.000,000 to save these peo-
pie.
Our county's share of this sum
Is comparatively small-but 1t is
important that it be raised.
Will you do your part to raise
1t, and save these millions from
starvation?
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
ROAD BONDS FOR SALE.

The undersigned will receive sealed
bids at his Office Lansing, Michigan, up
to one thirty o'clock, March Goth, for
the sale uf approximately One Hundred
Thousand ($10O, O0O) Dollars worth of
serial bonds for Assessment District
Road No. rs.
Said bonds are being issued under the
provisions of Act SO, Public Acls of
1916, a. amended. and are the obliga.
ton of an assessment district, THy.
mouth, Albee and Maple Grove Town.
ships, Saginaw County, Montrose and
Flushing Townships, Genesee County,
Hazelton Township, Shiawsssee Coun-
ty, and the counties of Shiawassee,
denesee and Saginaw.
Said bonds will mature from two to
eight years, interest being payable semi
annually and bonds payable at ma
turity.
Each bidder is requested to name the
rate of interest required, not exceeding
six per cent, and premium per Thousand
dollars he will pay In his bid.
Denomination of the bonds will be
made to suit the purchaser
For information regarding the nature
of bonds and copies of the Act, under
which they are issued, address the I'M
dersigned.
A certified check In the sum of two
per cent of the amount of the bonds,
payable to the order of the State High.
way Commissioner, will be required
with each Did.
The right lie hereby reserved TO reject
any or all BIZ L.
FRANK F. ROGERS,
State Highway Commissioner.
March IL, 1919.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
CAPITALIZE YOURSELF


DO not sell your War Savings
Stamps. The government borrowed
the money for a specific purpose. If
the securities are not retained your
purchase will have been of no perma-
nent beneht to the government. The
men who buy and save, who follow
the principles Of thrift, are the people
who will shape the destiny Of the
nation.
-sAviN0 10 THE QUICKEST
ROAD TO OPPORTUNITY
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter OF the estate Of willard d. I'm
derwood, deceased.
We the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon Matthew Bush Judge OF Probate
in and for the County OF Shiawassee, Safe of
Michigan. Commissioners to receive. examine
and adjust oil claims and demands OF all per-
sons against said estate, do hertbs give not ce
tn lat we will meet at the store OF Owosso Groc
cry Company, in the Citv of Owosso, ia said
1919, and on Saturday, the 5th day OF July. A.
ID. 1919 At ten o'clock In the forenoon OF each
of said days for the purpose OF receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate, and
that four months from the Srd day of March,
A. ID. 1919, are allowed to creditors to presen
their claims 70 said Commissioners for nc just
ment and allowance.
Dated the 3rd day OF March. A. d. 1919
A, r. OSMER.
JOHN CALKINS,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
Prohibitions Saving.

Lansing.-State officials believe the
coming Of prohibition will aid the sale
Of War Savings stamps. While Mlchi-
gan Is dry" there has been a great
deal Of rum-running 1t Is interesting
to note that the national liquor bill
100000 annually-would more than
cover the years quota Of War Savings
stamps. which is 100000. With
July 1st coming on, 1t Is believed much
of this cash will turn stampward.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
Whom Rubbers Become Necessar,

And your shoes pinch and corns and
bunions ache and pain, do as the SOL
diers do; Shake some Aliens Foot Ease
in each shoe each morning. 1t gives
quick relief to tired. aching. swollen
feet. prevents blisters and chatting of
the shoe, and makes walking easy. AL.
lens Foot Ease is the greatest comfort
discovery Of the age. Sold everywhere.
FARMERS:-It pays to sell your crea N
and feed the SKINNED milk We pay
@. D. d. for butterfst at Owosso,
or at our Oakley creamery. RUNDELL
BROTHERS
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

Gs-CASH PAID FOR LIBERTY
BONDS IF YOU NEED MONEY,
SEND YOUR LIBERTY BONDS BY
REGISTERED MAIL TO LAUER
MERCAN FILE AGENCY, DELPHOS.
OHIO. AND WE WILL PAY YOU
PROMPTLY BY RETURN NAIL
MARKET PRICE WITH INTEREST
TO DATE. LESS THE 3S BROKER
COMMISSION. 81
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
proper pianasa> OF Elaas.

"Old and WORKOUT flags should be de-
stroyed as q whole, privately, prefer
ably by burning. Do not cast them
aside or use them in any way that
might be thought disrespectful to the
flag" says the adjutant general of the
United States army,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

FOR SALE-Lots Three Four, Five,
Seven, Eight, Nine. Ten and Eleven,
In Maple Ridge Park Resubdivision
keytes addition 10 Owosso. Tax ap.
prsisment 5000. Will accept the best
offer made in the next thirty days with
easy terms, say 800 down. Make your
offer to Charles W. Damon. Findlay
Ohio. stiff
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
Defense Of Automobile.

Out nj the old country church the
mcle and buggy has been knocked
higher than kite by the automobile
because automobiles don't break loose
hke the mule did, nor do they gnaw
die shade trees in the churchyard.-
Commerce News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

We will pay a STRAIGHT salary of $50
per week for man or woman with rig TO
Introduce Eureka Egg Products. Six
months contract. Eureka Mfg. Co.,
East st. Louis, Ill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

SALESMAN WANTED to solicit
orders for lubricating oils. greases and
paints Salary or Commission. Address
the Harvey Oil Co. Cleyeland, Ohio.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children

For Feverishness. Bad Stomach. Teeth.
ing Disorders. move and regulate the
Bowels and are pleasant remedy for
Worms. Used by Mothers for 30 years.
They never fail. At all druggists. Sam.
pie FREE. Address. Mother Gray Co..
Leroy, N. Y. SOL
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-03-21

Notice of hearing objections to pro-
posed Improvement under Act 50, Pub.
lie Acts of 1915, as amended, of Assess.
ment District No. 81.