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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
HOME OF THE WATERMELON
Monticello, in Florida, Rightly Claims
to Be Worlds Greatest Market
for the Seed.

Jefferson county, Florida, of which
Monticello is the county seat, is the
home of the watermelon seed indus
try of the United States" declares the
Monticello News. "It could be said
that this is the home of the industry
for the world, for this county grows
more watermelons for seed purposes
than any other section, and more wa
termelons are grown in North Amer
lea than anywhere else.''
The News gives some figures on the
proposition and no doubt good many
people would be surprised to know
that of the ten thousand acres utilized
in the United States for growing wa
termelons for seed, Jefferson county,
Florida, has more than eight thousand
acres busy toward that end. 1t is the
only place in the world where an or
der for a carload of watermelon seed
can be filled-and such orders are
often filed and the cars go out of
Monticello.
Florida is a wonderful state. The
balance of the country might be able
to get along without us, but they
wouldn't have nearly as good "a time
as they do nOw.-Florida Times Union.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi
cine.
1t is physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi.
cine 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad.
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years
It is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
A Catfish Story.

An old colored man at Jefferson City
caught a twO-pound catfish and was so
well satisfied with his skill as a fisher
man that he lay down and took nap,
with the fish beside him. Another
moke came along soon after, picked up
the fish and left half-pound one in
its place. When the colored man woke
up the first thing his eyes sought was
the fish, and it took him several sec
onds to realize what had happened.
Then, turning the fish over and scru-
tinizing it very closely, he exclaimed :
"Golly, how dat fish am shwunked p
Sedalia BaZoo.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
BAD BREATH
Often Caused by
Acid-Stonlach

How can anyone with a sour, gassy
stomach, who is constantly belching has
heartburn and suffers from indigestion have
anything but a bad breath? All of these
SciC-Stomach.
EATONIC. the wonderful new stomach
remedy in pleasant tasting tablet form that
you eat like bit of candy, brings quick
relief from these stomach miseries. EATON
&c sweetens the breath because it makes the
stomach sweet. cool and comfortaL.e. Try it
Tor that nasty taste, congested throat and
"heady feeling" after too much smoking.
If neglected. Acid-Stomach may cause you
lot OF serious trouble 1t leads to
vousness headaches, insomnia, melancholia,
rheumatism. sciatica, heart trouble, ulcer
and cancer of the stomach. 1t makes its
millions of victims weak and miserable,
iistless, lacking in energy, all tired out 1t
often brings about chronic invaldism, pre-
mature old age, shortening of ones days
You need the help that EATONIC can give
you If you not feeling as strong and
we'll as you should You will be surprised
to see how much better you will feel just as
soon as you begin taking this wonderful
stomach remedy. Get big SO cent box
from your druggist today. He. will return
il not satisfied.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
PREDICTS REVOLT I'M THE U. S.
Herr Friedlander. Austrian Radical
Leader, Says There viii Be
Outbreaks July Fl.

Vienna. July 7.-"Proletarian revo-
,utions will break out in England,
France and America on July 81" says
Herr Friedlander, Austrian radical
leader. in urging the immediate es-
enlistment of a soviet government
for Austria. Because of the revolu-
tions. Friedlander says. there is no
need to fear an allied food embargo"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
FRECKLES
New 10 the Time to Get Ria Of These Ugly Spst.

There's no longer the slightest need Of feeling
ashamed of your freckles, Othine-double
strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce of Othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply q little
of 1t night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the lighter ones have vansfe ed en-
tirely. 1t is seldom that more than or, ounce
is needed TO completely clear the skin api gain
. beautiful clear complexion.
Re sure to ask for the double strength Othine,
as this is sold under guarantee of money back
II it fails TO remove freckles.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
Value of Magnesium on Cancer.

Extensive experiments upon mice,
conducted by DR.. Shigemitsu Hami at
Columbia university, lead him to re-
port to the Jcnrnal of the American
Medical Association that there is serf-
Gus doubt if magnesium is of any
value in treating cancer in human be-
ingS.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11

With your fingers You can lift off
any hard corn. soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, and the hard skin cal
luses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply few
drops upon the corh or callus. In
stantly it stops hurting, then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or callus
right off, root and all, without one bit
of pain or soreness. Truly! No hum
bugi
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
Turkish Troops in Adm.

Paris, July Turkish troops have
entered Adm. which the Greeks have
evacuated. taking with them the ci-
william population. according 10 Con-
stantinople dispatch to tie Temps.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
DON'T Forget cuticura TaIcum

When adding to your toilet requisites
An exquisitely scented face, skin. baby
and busting powder and perfume, rem
dering other perfumes superfiuous.
You may rely on it because one of the
Cuticura Trio (Soap, Ointment and
Talcum). 25c each everywhere.AAd
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
All Look Alike.

"WhO does the baby resemblew
Every other baby that ever saw"
London Answers.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
Tested.

"Can you run over in your automo-
bile tonight?" II guess SO. L have run
ovar obout everything else.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
GIANT RIA LANDS
IN UNITED STATES
Big DirigibIe Finishes Long Trip
On Own Power.
ANCHORS AT MlNEOLA, L. l.
Ends Thrilling 5,6oO-Mile Trip Across
AtIantic-Is Under Perfect Control
When 1t Hovers Over Roose-
Welt Field.

Mineola, L. l., July 7.-Another
aerial triumph was recorded when the
huge British dirigible RIA, the first
Ighter-than-air machine to fly across
the Atlantic ocean, rounded out its
voyage from Europe to America and
landed at Roosevelt field here.
After being in the air exactly 1OS
hours and II minutes from the time
it left East Fortune, Scotland, on the
history making air trip, it descended
to the ground at Mineola without mis-
hap, to the vociferous cheers of thou
sands 80
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11

At the present price it's no trick to
carry all your eggs in one basket.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11
Vain Escape.

"I am not rich enough to give you
q large contribution TO the cause"
"That is q poor excuse"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-07-11

A good name often lasts longer than
a famous one
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
To Study World Citizenship

The Y. ". c. A. or more par
ticularly that branch which has
students in NJ. U. is
proposing to have an organiza-
ton in the form of clubs to study
and master the problems of
World Citizenship" The pur-
pose of these clubs is to discuss
the condition of the world today,
to stimulate each students per-
sonal interest in world problems,
etc.
Just another detraction from
the most important function of
women which is to study and
master the problems of the home,
make the bread winners life
worth living and the children
worthy representatives of high
class citizenship.
However, the most desired
thing now appears to be avoid.
ing children, either before or af-
ter their appearance.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07

Rakin-Whitham and Co. the
holders of nearly seven thousand
acres of the finest farm land in
the north west part Of the cOun-
ty, have closed out seven farms
near Whitman and one tract in
Carroll county of 440 acres, the
sale amounting to $423, 10000.
Mr.. Z. H. Whitman, who has
managed the affairs of the firm
for years, conducted these sales
assisted by his son Glenn of
Whitman. When it is remember
ed that the first tract of land bot
by these gentlemen was on
Porch's Prairie, APT acres of
swamp at $25 50 an acre, added
to until nearly the entire Prairie
was absorbed and improved; the
town Of Whitman promoted and
a bank and big lumber yard eS-
tablished by the promoters;
dredge bitches and tiling and
latest improvements in houses,
barns, hay and cattla sheds for
their several farms and good pro-
fits on the entire investment
from crop renters, the enter
prise and venture Of the gentle
men cannot but be most highly
appreciated by every one in the
county. The taxable wealth of
the county was greatly augment
ed by their Improvements as well
as an unslightly and most unin-
viting territory made attractive,
and if they did make a big pro-
fit from the shot they took at
chance, no one will begrudge
them a cent OF it, but rather
could wish that they would tack
le some of the other parts Of the
county which are sadly in need
of such enterprise.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
President Abroad Again.

After signing the bills which
congress did pass, making a
speech in New York explanatory
in a degree of his policies put be-
fore congress for purposes in
this country but not a word con-
cerning the purposes Of his pres
ent trip abroad, president Wilson
sailed Tuesday night for France
with practically the same party
which accompanied him on his
former visit to the peace confer,
ence.
1t is understood that the presi-
dent will not take the route he
had planned, that is, to go thru
Germany and see for himself the
things which are confictingIy de-
scribel, on his way to Paris, but
the British Premier pleaded that
he had to be back in London at q
certain time and could not await
the arrival of Pres. Wilson if he
went so far around, so direct to
Paris is the order TO the COM
mander of his ship.
If Mr.. Wilson has communica-
ted a word to any in this country
concerning his present visit, that
one has kept it under a combina-
ton lock. CompleXjty growing
more complex.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
Old Citizen Dead

Joseph M. Hawkins died at his
home in the north part of this
city Saturday morning at $50 of
old age. He was born in Spottsyl-
vania county, Va, April 5, 1888.
He was the eldest of three child
rem of William and Sarah PulIiam
Hawkins who emigrated from
that state to Missouri when a lad
5 years Of age. In 1898 his par
ents settled in st. Louis county
where they resided for six years
and moved to Randolph county
and two years later they made
their permanent home in Chari-
ton county. From his 18th to II
year he was reared in this coun-
ty but in 1850 he wentto CaIifDr-
MIA where he followed mining a
year and half returning to Cha
riton county he engaged in farm
ing.
In May .859 he was married
to Miss Laura J. Martin Of this
county. To this Union were horn
seven children John W., Ada,
Sue, Kate, Annie, Joseph and
Thomas deceased.
Funeral services were con-
Quoted at the residence Monday
at l p. m. conducted by Rev.
Monroe from Dalton and a nice
talk by Mr.. Charles F. Lamkin a
long friend Of deceased. In
terment was made in the city
cemetery.
Those from a distance were
Mrs. J. D. Holden, Mrs. Frances
Martin, St. Louis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Hawkins. Glasgow, Doc
Glenn and wife and Richard Tis-
dale, Kansas City, Martin
Courtney, Chillicothe and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Courtney Salisbury,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07

Thirty eight Republicans held
a Round Robin Monday and op-
posed the presidents plans for a
League of Nations and import
at appropriations were left out
of accomplished business. Pres
ident Wilson said some very
plain things in his speech in.
New York on the eve before his
departure when he and Ex. Pres.
Taft addressed a large crowd on
the su ject of the league. Losing
his temper momentarily, the
president lost ground somewhat
by his utterances. He said he
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07

would stay on the other side un-
til it vas all over and felt that
what was done by the councd
wouIl be ratified by his country
men.
Numbers of Democratic Sena-
tors were not satisfied with the
constitution of the league as
written but they did not have to
go on record as opposing.
The treaty of peace mapped
out by Gen. Foch has been hand
ed to Premier Lloyd George who
has reached Paris. Complete dis
of Germany and other
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
Jim Wayland

There were few n1tH on earth
more loyal to friends than was
James W. Wayland, few, if any,
cleaner and more conscientious.
Unbounded generosity, deep
interest in community affairs,
scorn of shams and love of fam
lily and friends characterized the
true sportsman and high spirited
man always. Fearless, faithful
and full hearted, may our friend
from boyhood rest thru all eter-
nifty in the haven for the worthy.
In Salisbury scribblings will be
found brief account of his life.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07

things are set outin the treaty.
tits understood that not a
word concerning Ireland is in
the constitution of the league
and president Wilson refused to
meet an Irish delegation in New
York if Justice Daniel F. Cohalan
was to be one of them. The
delegation was named in Phila-
delphia and its purpose was to
beseech the president to support
Irish Independence. Judge Coal
an withdrew and president Will
son explained he would make no
pr omises.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
Golden Wedding

The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Abraham Voss in the south part
of town was the scene of a very
pleasant occasion on March 3, it
being the 50th anniversary Of
their marriage.
Their children. eleven in num-
ber, were all present With one
exception, their son William Of
Iowa being unable to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Voss have thirty
three grand children, several of
whom were with them on this
occasion. They also have three
great grand children. With the
exception of the ten children,
three daughters-in-law and a
number Of grand children, other
invited guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
W. L. Wright and daughter, MIR.
and Mrs. M. S. Walther, Rev.
F. Mitchell and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Adam Friesz, Mrs. j.
Schwalje, Mrs. Clem West and
Rev. and Mrs. R. T. Mathews
Mr.. and Mrs. Voss were the
recipients of a goOdly number of
gold coins and other attractive
gifts, such as gold banded dish
es, linen doilies edged with white
and gold crochet, butter knife
and sugar scheIl in silver and
gold, gold brooch with set of
ruby, and gilt edged stationary.
The mone}ed gifts amounted to
eighty dollars.
At noon a sumptuous dinner
was served by the daughters
which bore splendid testimony
to the fine training they had re-
ceived in culinary art. About
4 O'Clock the guests departed
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Voss a
prolongation of life with many
of its choicest blessings.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
Tax Collections 1918

Below is report of the collec,
ton Of 1918 tax by the several
collectors in the County except
for AeytesyiIIe township Jno. N.
Stephenson having been put be-
hind by sickness. He has about
all he can get and will return
books this week.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07

Charlie V0ss, a popular old
Keytesville boy, left for his
home in Detroit Tuesday. Char
lie is employed in the Continent,
al Motor Works at that city and
like thousands of others, is a
booster for the Continental. He
says he could have had a job in
the Ford works but under the
regulations in that factory the
pay is not so good nor the oppor-
tunity as with the Continental
people. Charlie is looking fine
and prosperous. He attended
the golden wedding of his par
ents MIR. and Mrs. A. Voss.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
New School Building Voted


ner, voted Feby. "a on a bond
issue for a new school building
and the bonds were voted by 100
majority, 179 for and l9 against
and the site for the new build
ing had but one more vote
against it than the bonds.
The old building which was a
good one but sadly neglected for
years for the reason that the
district was not sure of whether
it would have to pay for it or
not for a long time, finally has
become so rickety that to en-.
trust children to its shelter j,
hazardous. At the time Of build
ing the present structure Gun.
ningham was the greatest ship.
ping point in the county and was
full of live business men and the
Sumner contingent was outdont
in the particular of location anO
general rivalry between tht
neighboring towns resulted il
the practical determination OF
Cunningham and the near de,
struction of Sumner, but gradu
ally the antagonism has abateo
until now, as shown by the vote.
differences have pretty well fad
ed out.
The new building will be as
near Sumner as the old one was
to Cunningham, undoubtedly 3
wise selection and with a cinder
and gravel walk between the
towns and the developement Of
Sumner southwark until its cor.
poraticn will include the terri.
tory between Brooks Branch and
Swan Lake, it has no other direc
tion to spread out unless a fl | il
made in a low bottom west, north
or east, and it may be years be,
fore Chicago, Galveston or Bos
ton is initiated, who that has
lived In the truly cosmopolitan
town tho he has seen his fondest
hopes sink in the sea between
Locust and Elk and a big part
if not all of his cash in loosing
attempts to boost, but who will
exultingly declare his pride in
the resurrection Of his dead but
not buried hopes and be entitled
to a little credit fO. assisting in
paving the way.
No addition like a g1od school,
butif once patrons feel that their
heavy tax for such as have fallen
under the domination of the
school trust in the state and
apathy if not opposition seize
them, a school is but an added
unproftable burden from all
standpolnts. Caesar, higher
mathematics, foreign history and
faulty music all combined in
Units" as base for "articu.
lation" cannot supply the places
of "spellieg, writing and cipher
ing" manuel training and do.
mestic science, the needs of
ninety-five percent of all child.
rem of school age. But above
all clean character building
stands most conspicuous, for an
educated crook is the most dan
gercus citizen any school could
send forth into the world.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07

The regular meeting of the
U. d. c. will meet with Mrs.
G. F. Lamkin Monday evening
March 10.
Manager pro-tempore Black
burn and second trick Hocken.
smith at the Wabash 'station
have accepted like positions al
Coin Iowa. Mr.. Hockensmith
has gone to his new station to
arrange for.h dwelling and Mr..
Blackburn will go to his post
upon the return of regular mana
ger Heberer.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
Hog Market Open

The food administration lifted
all restrictions on export of hogs
and pork products Wednesday
and the act became effective yes.
terday. Open market for hogs
now and corn may take a leap
but hogs cannot jump much
higher without coming under
the head of heavily taxed luxur-
les.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07
Farm Bureau Notes
By Sam Jordan
The Sheep Meeting

hOduS ana WedCner maue dC-
tendance impossible, but a few
were in and some samples of
wool were brought and sent.
Those who came were shown
about culiing sheep, and how
wool is graded.
Both these items are very i'm
portant to the wool grower.
In determining our average
clip, we weigh the wool, and
divide by the number of sheep.
This method gives US the aver
age, but does not indicate the
nigh Or low producer.
To weigh each fleece will not
ilone tell US what we want to
know to Gull intelIigently.
The fleece that weighs the
! most may not be worth the most.
1t may have a greater shrink,
)r a coarser fibre, and in a gen.
sral way lack what we call char
Icter.
We need to know what will
command the highest market
price, and, to get best results
the test must apply to every
sheep individually. We must
note the length, quality, fneneSs
texture, color, and life" Of the
wool of each individual member
IF the flock.
1t is evident that shearing
lime is not the real time for do
ng this work, since we common
y hire help and hurry the work
more or less. 1t would seem
4vident that we need a new
system of wool grading and sort
.ng.
Each sheep has on his hide
at least five different grades OF
wool, and under the U. S. sys-
tenn we get pay for the lowest
lne, and all that grades higher
is a rake off for somebody.
We will call another meeting
in the near future to consider
these matters more at length.
The Future of Corn and Hogs.
II any one knew, how fine it
might be, but all one can do is
to look over the situation and
make a guess, but even then he
may hit or he may miss, but it
looks like that since spectators
are taking all meals both fair
and unfair to depress the corn
market that they are again play
ing the old game of soaring the
farmer about Argentine corn"
and every other bearish argu-
ment known to grain gambler,
to get the farmer to let loose.
Then when he let's loose corn will
suddenly become very scarce and
of course up will come the price,
and to a man in the dark it does
look like we should only grow
plenty, and either hold our corn
or feed it thru the hogs, but
what about feeding it to hogs ?
That looks this way. That
when the Government takes its
hands off the price may for a
short time be put lower, but as
long as the guarantee held far
mers could make a nice margin
in feeding if he used the judge
ment to feed and keeps diseas :
out of his drove, hence he has
put his stockers on the market
to far greater extent than usu-
al, and it seems the country may
be short on stockers.
While many brood sows can be
found on farms, the spring pigs
cannot be fed out this summer,
hence it looks like a shortage is
due by June.
There may be another reason
for thinking the prices may hold
up well and that is that packers,
no doubt, have much pork in
storage and too much of a drop
would either cause them to lose
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07

President Wilson Hastily Sailed for France Wednesday
with About the Same Party as Before.
In Parting Speech Paid His Respects Opponents in Strong
Asserted That the People Would Ra
Not Until He It,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1919-03-07

The Treaty Of Peace With Germany Completed and
Ready for Consideration by Peace Council. Com
plete Disarmament of Germany First to be
Passed On.