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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-10-03
Tenn. GOVERNOR
IN FULL APPROVAL
HON. ALsERF n. ROBERTS ISSUES
PROCLAMATION FOR FIRE
PREVENTION DAY.
OCTOBER 9 IS DATE SET
Gale Upon All Citizens To chow Their
Interest In Making Tennessee
FIrspreof.

Recognizing the great Importance OF
the work for fire prevention. Governor
Albert H. Roberts OF Tennessee has
issued proclamation setting aside Oc-
tober 9th to be observed throughout
the State as Fire Prevention DAY. He
hopes thus not only to call the atten-
ton OF citizens of the State to the
big movement that is now on. but also
to secure their cooperation In taking
such steps as may bs necessary to pre-
vent the destruction OF their property
by fire. VIII the Governors appeal
fall on deaf ears? It is to be hoped
not. Read his proclamation: i
Proclamation.
Whereas, the fire waste in Tennes-
see amounts to several million dollars
annually, resulting in the complete de-
struction Of valuable property and the
consequent reduction of the sum to-
tai of the wealth Of the State; and
Whereas, the fire insurance compan-
les doing business In Tennessee have
voluntarily sought the aid of the State
government to reduce the fire losses
Of the State and assumed the burden
of the department of Fire Prevention;
and
Whereas, this department ia actively
engaged In a campaign Of education in
which 1t is necessary to enlist the en-
tire business public,
Now, therefore, I, A. IL. Roberts,
Governor OF the State of Tennessee.
In furtherance Of the efforts OF the
Fire Prevention Department Of the
State, do hereby call upon all the peo-
pie to observe Thursday, October .,
1919, as Fire Prevention Day, on which
day they are respectfully requested to
clean up their premises and take such
steps as may be necessary to prevent
the destruction Of their property by
fire.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal OF the State OF Tennessee to be
affixed at the capitol at Nashville on
this September 10, 1919.
A. H. ROBERTS.
IKE B. STEVENS, Governor.
Secretary Of State.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-10-03

Anyone having an account against
me please let me knew and | will
give same my most careful considera-
tion. Am located at present with
divers Drug Store and will appre-
ciate the patronage CT my friends.
JACK SOWELL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-10-03

Tickling in the throat, hoarseness,
loss of voice, indicate the need of
BILLIARDS. HOREHOUND SYRUP.
1t eases the lungs, quiets the cough
and restores health in the bronchial
tubes. Sold by divers Drug Store
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-10-03

ingl" It's all
due to an over
abundance Of
that poison
called uric
acid. The kid
neys are not
able to get rid
Of it. Such
cOnQlLlOnS you
can readily
overcome, and
prolong life by
taking the adj
vice of DR..
Pierce, which
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-10-03
Preaching.

/ will preach Sunday morning at
eleven O'Clock at Pleasant Valley and
ut Shady Grove at p. m.
G. w. EVANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-10-03

1.-THE King of Kabool is in this
country. He's an unusual man, a
very unusual man."
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-10-03
s'Gee-Whiz! How il Hurts+e
1.-The ra:a i Fly Foot !"

Sometimes it is in my arm. Merciful
Heaven, how my back hurts in the morn
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10

him. she was still frowniag when he
returned Another variation in his daily
program. Ii there were any more
shocks her breakfast would he spoiled,
she felt sure.
But thar was nothing to the next
shock. The man sat down in chair
in the corner ana groanc1.
"Arc you M" she cried, jumping
hurriodly to her feet. sympathy over
coming all other feelings.
mo" he said Grimly. "but one of
the landladN's youngsters IS, and we
are under quarantine"
"oh,' Caroline exclaimed. "What
shah we do?'
"Stay here for ten days Mt the very
least. Good heavens, and al the work
th@t is Iiling M for me at the office :"
'And my work. too" she almost
sobbcd. "Are you sure we are under
quarantine"
Before he could answer the landlady
herself appeared and tcarfulIy con-
firmcd the news. Her youngest child
had contracted smallpox and had been
removed to IN isolation hospital. #
would be necessary for the household
to remain under quarantine until the
house had been thoroughly fum.gatcd,
ana even then they might be held for
ten days until the authorities were sure
no moro cases would develop. If the
T., Il,
would be put under immediate arrest.
There was nothing to II but 10 make
the best Of it, The boarding house was
situated in the suburbs. Caroline had
chosen ii to he away from the noise of
the city so that she could do some
writing at night. There was n large
garden, incloscd by fence that had
always appeared inviting. 1t was
beautiful summer weather, so she
could spend her time reading In the
hammock under the shade trees. After
notifying the city editor of the Eve
ming Mail why she would not he able
to report for work for few days,
Caroline sought out the hammock. The
woman-hater had arrived there first.
She coughed to attract his attention.
but was really surprised when he took
the hint and offered her the hammock
After all, he did remember some of
the laws of Sociability.
Suddenly Caroline threw aside her
book. A terrible thought had come to
her. The house was to be furigatcd
All papers would probably be destroy
ed, and there were two manuscripts of
stories in her room. She would have
to get them out Of the way somehow
A spade, standing against the house.
gave her an idea. She hurried to her
room and returned with the manu-
scripts wrapped in q newspaper, and
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10

and fastened below to prepare the eve.
ming meal.
The dance had never seemed so
pretty and overcrowded. Nell Whit
ney, In furry of excitement, made
some complimentary remarks about
Ruth's dress.
Richard Doe Is here" she said.
"And oh, isn't it dreadful, Ruth" she
gasped, his left arm has been shot
off !"
This was too much for Ruth. In the
stupOr which almost held her brain in
thrall she heard faint "Where's
Ruth?' as she tottered to the road that
led to Kensington knoll.
Her hands wavered; her knees shook
at footsteps she knew only too. well.
"Gol Go back, Richard!" she
screamed. Forgive me. l can't bear
to look at you. Your !" she gasped.
at isn't as bad as you think, Ruth"
catching her arm and trying to COM
fort her. "See!"
Deliberately he unbuttoned his frock,
disclosing whole arm suspended in n
sling.
Force of habit" he laughed as he
buttoned his coat this time with the
arm outside. His joviality lapsed her
to a steady calm. A thrill of pleasure
surmountsd her being as once again he
took her hand. 4 fresh June zephyr
swept the fragrant pine across the
knoll, where, sitting against the open
sky, a stately mansion buthed In flood
of silvery moonlight.
"Its yours, Ruth. / did 1t for you,"
he whispered.
A solitary tear of JOY stood on the
checL Of the girl, who hid her face o.
the beast of the man who some months
befor, she mad consigned to the scrap
heaR of character failures.
Gently he lifted her head, pushed
back her loose tresscs from her face
and reverently kissed her.
Somewhere among the deeper shad-
ows Ct lilac bush q pair of eyes, over.
stralled and anxious, lit up with child
ish C.'ight, and Il ruddy face broad
Cned INTO one protractcd smile.
'LlO like there'il be a wonderful
Ni& tine in Kensiagton some day." said
Abe Walton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
Electricians PIyers,

A now type of plycrs for the use of
electricians has the handles covered
with insulating compound of such n
character that 1t is scmi-soft, not hard.
Therefore the insulation will not crack
or break when dropped OF struck on
hard surface. 1t Is claimed that the
bond uniting the rubber compound
to metal makes n permanent attach
mcnt, and is In no way to he confused
with the present slip-on handles of
semi-soft rubber and the methods Of
attachment to the handles of insu-
lated plyers which are neither prac-
tlcaI nor can withstand a test for
dlclectric strength after hard impact.
Every pair Of the new piyers is sub
iectcd to 10,0D0-watt Insulation
test,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
An AID IN FARM ACCOUNTING

4 small record book specially de-
signed to receive entries # farm
transactions is o great aid, and al
most the solo need, in EeNrinr account
# the farm business. Such q rcco"d
IS needed if the farmer is to cnmrlv
with the inrcNH taZ lays intc,ligantl";
ii is needed # he Is studying his fam
bDeiness with ;ic2 10 making m3-2
money.
The reroId &C The farm business de.
maaAed ~ coed fam management
need MT he complicated. The moo
simrle the accounting system tn"
easier it is to keep. A hook desirne'
fer the purDo"c nav he obtained from
the county agricultural agent. or
from the Farm Mnnnremant Office,
University Of Missouri College If Ag-
ricluturc Columbia. A suitable book
may be had at the local bank. Ask
for the book nut cut by the State
Banl'e,s' Association; it will be bet
ter than other forms the bank might
have for distribution, and will cost
nothing.
Every farmer should feel free to
ask his county agent for any assist
ance needed in taking an inventory or
in keeping the farm record throughout
the year.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
Waco War on Dirt.

Dirt is sin, ana it takes bacteriolo-
gist to tell the difference between
clean dirt and dirty dirt. So we can
afford TO take no chances. Unless we
cultivate cleanliness Of mind and
body, cleanliness of home, Of city and
country, cellar and garnet, wharf and
shop, markets and roads, OF the air
we breathe, OF the milk and water we
drink, and the food we eat, all the
serums and regulations of preventive
medicines will not save us. For health
like morality, is more than an inGi
vidual matter; it is community at
fair.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
Romance
Bah!
@><D
BY GERALD ST. ETlENNE
Copyright, 1918, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate)


Syndicate)
Caroline KelSo could not take her
her he was curiosity, and, as he
munched away Mt piece of toast in
one hand and stirred his cup of cof-
fee furiously with spoon In the other
hand, with his eyes glued on the
newspaper before him, she wondered
If he was human. 1t had been the
same every morning since the first
morning at that boarding house, two
weeks before. The landlady had not
thought 1t necessary to make them
| acquainted.
Never once had he raised his eyes
at CarOllne's entrance to the dining
room; never once had he offered to
pass her anything at the table. She
had only seen him eat, stir coffee, read
paper, jump from the table and leave
the room. She had not heard him
speak. He was not even decently po-
lite. He was goOd-looking and seemed
NSIl iitN, lut. W liil IL Nlltlilt ltl HuCi
good qualities to be wasted on bore
like him, Caroline thought.
"Romance-bah ~ The words came
out of the mans lips In disguised ex-
clamation. Caroline almost called out
in fright. He had spoken-the shock
was almost too much But that was
all he said.
When he turned the paper over she
caught sight of what had caused the
outburst. 1t was an advertisement for
a film | y called Romance"
As Caroline devoted herself to her
grapefruit, she thought 1t over. This
man was woman-hatcr that was ap-
parent. TO him there was no romance
he seemed t. hltC the word. II
seemed TO her that men like that should
not be allowed at large. MI through
her breakfast Carnliuo's Indignation
grew. When IL got UP and went out
in the same old way She froWnod after
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
Director of Town PLANNING.

With the appointment of NJ. r,
Weeks, director OF surveys of the
provincial government Of Slstatche
wan, as director Of town planning and
rural development, the new town.
planning act will be more available
and more attention will be paid in the
future to insure that new town sites
are laid out from their inception on
lines which will lend themselves to
modern conditions of town building.
An important provision Is the rrohibi.
ton of 25-f0ot lots either for bl.SincS.
or residential purposes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10

Endeavor to be patient in bearing
with the defects and infrmities of 9th
ers, of what sort soever they be; for
that thyself also hast many failings.
which must be borne with by others.
If thou canst not make such an one
as thou wouldst, how canst thou eX-
pect to have another in all things to
thy liking?-Thomas a Kempis.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
HONE: g
TOWN - -
flE:L-PSk]
BUILD WITH EYE TO BEAUTY
Duty of All Who Plan Home to Con-
slider Well How Structure Will
Appear to Beholder.

The beauty that may be had out OF
the common things of the earth is
well illustrated by the homes that one
sometimes sees, beauty that is all
the more emphasized by the contrast
in the hideous result Of the use of the
same common things by others.
You will see In the country places,
as you go about, how one man will
take the things that are to his hand
and build from them beautiful house.
He took the rock and stone, the wood,
the sand and the earth that were I'M
der his feet. Out of these he framed
rooftree that is kindness to the
eye.
Another man with the same mate
rails threw them together crudely,
making thing that had to 30 by the
name Of house, but which offends
the eye that beholds it. The one
house cost no more In either labor or
money than the other, yet the results
are as different as day and night.
The most striking, as well as the
most historic instance of what can be
done with the common things of the
earth, is furnished by the old Fran
cisCan missions of California. They
are architectural gems. Yet all that
the padres had for material was what
they found at hand and under their
feet. They had only Indian labor to
call on.
While we are at it we might as well
put Il touch of beauty to what we do,
whether it be that we are building n
house or chicken coop.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
HAVE WINTER WAR GARDEN"
Astonishing Variety of Vegetables May
Be Grown in Few Window
and Porch Boxes.

Window boxes and porch boxes that
have done an artistic and highly ap.
preciated service for the home now
have an opportunity to serve garnishes
and salad for the table if only you call
them to serve. The sunny kitchen
window or space by the attic that is
glorified by sun and air will be the
very place for boxes planted to lettuce
or parsley. Select a quick-growing va,
riety, plant shallow as in cold frames
cover with glass the first two weeks
if convenient (they grow nicely with
ont that coaXing, however,, and you
will have lettuce very soon. Young
onions may be grown in the same way
In England the dandelon is planted in
flower pots and window boxes and
used all winter as IL salad. This was
government recommendation. Frcsl
vegetables and salads are great dis
ease prcvcntives. A letter from Lon
don says: "FOr those who like bCachcd
salad dandcliOns grown in the cellars
and flower pots are as white and ten.
der as cnGiye and cost nothing ut all
People have got to have some sort OF
fresh food. The scarcity of vegetable.
and the lrohibitiyc prices kept nanl
people from eating them last winter
and children especially suffered. TIL,
government doctors say that those
mysterious vitamines are to he founc
in greater abundance in u dish of salat
than anywhere else"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
Chronometer and Lonuitude

Longitude baflled all navisators I'M
til the chronometer came into us. in
1735. The ancients and later naviga.
tors, including all the great discover
ers, could find their latitude by oh
servations of the suns height, but they
could determine their longitude only by
dead reckoning" or estimating their
ships progress from day to day. This
system was uncertain and caused a
great many shipwrccks.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
A PuzzIer.

A man walking along country road
came to small pond. On a tree at the
waters edge was nailed board bear
ing the following badly scrawled warn
ing: Don't Fish Hear" The man
pondered over 1t for moment or two,
then resumed his journey with the COM
ment; BLAMED IL I know."-Every-
body's Magazine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
Addinu to Wealth and Happiness.

Public parks are dcmocracy's play
grounds. The comforting beauties of
such places are free TO all. Pubic
parks are business assets. They
strengthen civic pride among actual
citizens. They convert prospective citi-
zens into actual ones.-Dallas Times
Herald.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
Not Sufficiently Expli lit.

The witness had been turned over
for cross-examination. "NOw, then,
Mr.. Smith," began the legal light,
''what did understand you to say that
your occupation is?" II am n piano
finisher," answered the witness. Eyes,
I see," persisted the lawyer; "but you
must be more definite: do you polish
them or do you move them?"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
POPLAR BLUFF DRY AND
PROBABLY BUTLER COUNTY

Poplar Bluff, No., Jan. 8.--The city
of Poplar Bluff voted for local option
today by majority of 225, every
ward but one favoring the drys.
Ten precincts cut Of twenty-three
in Butler county. which also voted on
local option, give dry lead of Sal.
The county appears certain to go dry.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
Makes No Proqress,

"De man dat don't trust nobody"
said Uncle Eben, ais like man who
won't git on board de cars fob fear de
engine will blow up. He don't git no
where's"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-01-10
FOR TRUssEs

Supporters. Belts. Shoulder Braces,
Clutches. Crutch Tips. see E. M. LaaE-
man, Druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-04
Good Letterheads
Help Farmers Sales

Bookings. s. Oak, Dec, mo far
ne who desires to sell farm products
by advertising and correspondence
can afford to be without good letter
heads for his business letters. A well
printed letterhead identifies the farm
er, is legible and looks business-like
To the person receiving the letter.
Local printers are supplied with pap
er and equipment for printing attrac-
tive farm letterheads. They also can
order ~engravings of farm buildings or
liz estock to illustrate the letterheads.
Any farmer who sends out letters
ca relessly written on cheap unheaded
paper is losing moAey-Geo. A. Star
ring in S. ID. Extension Circular No.
26.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-04
Puckwana Bank Now
In Receivers Hands

Pierre, Nov. 29.-The state banking
department has taken possession OF
the Pukwana State Bank, the secoud
bank which has failed In the state
since the going into effect of the state
bank guaranty law. The deposits
which will be paid by the guaranty
fund amount to about $3.50 ,000. The
assets are shown to be practically the
same, but the reason gwen for taking
charge of the affairs OF the bank are
shortage in resources, worthless and
doubtful paper. resulting In the i'm
pairment Of the capital stock. and also
impaired reserve.
This is the second bank failure In
South Dakota for more than five
years, and the cepositors are not
W worrying about their accounts, as
they will all be paid through the bank
guaranty fund as SION as proofs OF
claims can be filed with the depart
n.ent, and the bank ~ill be closed up
and collections Of the assets made
through the department to reimburse
the guaranty fund out OF which de-
positors are paid.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-04
BUFFALO FOR
XMAS DINNER
Local Market To Have Buffalo Meat
For Sale

A rarity as well as a novelty will
be offered to the public for their
Christmas dinner. isaac Stanley OF
the City Meat Market has purchased
a buffalo from the famous Scotty-
Phillips herd, and will have the meat
for sale for the holiday trade.
The history of the buffalo herd is
interesting. Started by Scotty Phil
lips In the early SOS, II grew from
forty head of buffalo, until now the
herd numbers over a Thousand.
The buffalo farm is located at FIT.
Pierre, and is in charge of A. II. Leon
ard, a son-in-law of Scotty Phillips.
Ten thousand acres of land, fenced
seven feet high, compose the pasture.
In this pasture are the hills, the
plains, the springs, everything that a
buffalo needs. They have plenty of
room in which to roam, and the elm
ate that they are in is their native
feeding ground.
This year the buffalo are looking
better than ever. Plans are under
way to extend their feeding grounds
another ten thousand acres. with the
cooperation of the Federal govern
ment.
A. II. Leonard, the manager, has
stated that in five years. there will
be enough buffalo to furnish a steady
supply of meat for general distribu-
ticn. Two carloads have already been
scld to dealers in st. Paul and Mime
apolis, for the holiday trade.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-04
OVERNMEN SENDS
NOTE TO MEXICO
CCuched In sharp Language, Demand
Is Made For Release
OF jenkins

Washington, Dec. 1.-The govern
ment's note to Mexico, made public
here today at the hour of its delivery
to Mexico City, renews the request for
the immediate release of William o.
Jenkins, the American consular
agent, imprisoned at Puebla, and
bluntly charges Carranza with at
tempting to becloud the issue.
In the sharpest language address
ed at the Carranza government and
probably more pointed than one gov
eminent usually addresses to anoth-
er in a formal diplomatic communI-
cation the United States says it re-
CARDS Mexico's plea of judicial rea-
sens for not releasing Jenkins as
more excuses" and gives notice that
it will not be drawn away from the
main facts and into a discussion of
irrelevant and unimportant matters"
The attitude of the Carranza gov
erEment in the matter, the note says,
has been to assume a wilful indif-
ference to the feelings of the Ameri-
car people and the conclusion drawn
by the government is that Mexico has
sought to divert the attention of the
American people and the Mexican
people as we'll from the fact that
Puebla, second largest city in Next
CO, is over run by bandits, while the
civil authorities are negligent"
No ultimatum was served and no
time was given in wnfch this govern
ment expects Jenkins to be released
and neither was there n statement
III the note as to what the course of
the American government would be
ii the renewed request for his release
is denied. "a
AT a conference with Secretary
La nsing late today, Chairman Porter
of the house foreign affairs committee
expressed the opinion that the state
department means business this time"
Chairman Porter indicated that he
was in accord with the governments
present policy in dealing with the
Mexican situation.