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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving is the time when we
Give prayers and thanks for all we see,
For all the joy that's come our way
With every week an every day;
An just to show our gratitude
We load our table down with food
An go to work to cat our, fill
Till mother says We'll all be i'll.
I've stuffed myself a dozen ways
Through forty-two Thanksgivin' days;
| guess I've eaten cranb'ry sauce
Enough to kill ploughman's horse;
If turkey hurts man, ! vow
| wonder how I've lived till now!
Of hclpings I've had three or four,
An longed to pass my plate for more.
'Twoud make a stack full six feet
high
To measure all the pumpkin pie
I've risked my life to put away
In real observance of the day.
If good things which the Lord pro-
vides,
And fixed up by cook besides,
Can deal a man fatal blow
| should have died long years ago.
I've ct preserves and candicd yams
An Hubbard squash and sugared hams
Enough to feed a regiment;
I've ct unto my hearts content,
An spite of all the doctors say,
I've never suffered much that way;
So just let 'em eat all their fill,
Though mother says they'll all eb i'll.
Drumsticks or wings or piece O. breast
Whichever part they like the best,
| load upon their plates an say,
Nov get that back here right away;
Eat all you've got before you, then
Send up your plate to me again.
Let out your belts-that is the way
To celebrate Thanksgiving Day"
Edgar A. Guest.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
SMILES

Years ago, remember being caught
by the old riddle in connection with
this word.
Why is smiles the longest word in
the English language?
Because there is a "mile" between
the first and last letter.
The further / go in business, the
more | like to think about the mile of
goodness in the word smiles. 1t
means so much How much furthe.
a man can travel in day with smile.
than he can with a crouch. How
much further a man can see along the
road of opportunity with a smile, than
he can with a crouch. Start up that
mountain of business success, that
mountain of good deeds, that mountain
of accomplishments or that mountain
of hopes for the future. Notice those
who have the smiles and see how many
miles they are in advance of those
with the crouch.
With the man who smiles, darkness
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
SHORT COURSE IN AGRICUL-
TURE BEGINS JANUARY :

Now, more than ever before, there
is need for systematic training in
agriculture on account of: The high
price of land, the scarcity of labor, the
high price of machinery, the high rate
of interest, and the decline in prices
of farm products.
To meet these new conditions, a
farmer must increase his net income
by increasing production and decreas-
ing the cost of production. This can
be accomplished only through better
methods of farming.
The Short Course in Agriculture at
the University of Missouri offers the
cheapest and quickest method of
learning how to farm better. Over
5000 young farmers have received
training in this course and each is a
better farmer on account OF the in
struction received The winter term
begins January 8.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19

SOLD BY Z. M. LAAKMAN.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
FROM MR.. MUNGER

Piedmont, Mo-, Nov. Z, 1920.
The election is over and we are now
on our way to "normalcy". 1t is easy
| for the victors to say that we are all
Americans now and that we are going
to return to American ideas and ideals
and it sounds WELL
For four years our individual and
national life have been abnormal, per-
force of unanticipated conditions and
it is very necessary that conditions
return to normal and they must.
1t is said that the Versailles peace
treaty and that the covenant of the
League of Nations, so far as our antic-
ipation is concerned, is dead. 1t is to
be remembered also that 81 900 of our
brave young Americans are dead. But
VIC may forget the past, move on to a
separate peace with Germany though
it insults every nation with whom we
fought, discredts our national obliga-
tions to the world and commercialize
and centraliz2 for the next tragedy
for it is coming.
During the tragic years of the war
and reconstruction every branch of
the nation did many things which
were out of harmony with a due re-
gard for just consideration for the
other fellow.
Organized labor drove it's bargains
and organized capital reached out ana
gathered the riches of the world and
rocked not for ordinary per cents and
profits in business but extracted from
the consumers, incomes to the tune of
three hundred per cent-and then COM
planned.
Organized capital is now enthroned
in states and nation and labor where
it has ito tread the wine press alone"
1t must be hoped however, that the
wisdom of it's leaders will direct such
action as will permit it to exist and
not bring on revolution which would
end in chaos.
The assaults Of Eugene Debbs and
Mrs. O'Hara against our administra-
ton and national integrity sink into
insignificance when compared with the
speeches Of the leading Republicans
in TIE late campaign. But while they
carried terror to the hearts of the
common people, the people can be
trusted to adjust themselves and cor
rect errors and they will do it.
Organized labor should not be
asked to "feed out of the hand" of
capital, the very term is degrading and
the act unAmerican.
The flush of political power will
tend to turn tine heads of the victor
ious and heavy hand will no doubt
be placed upon the vanquished and
that is to be expected. But watch
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19

warlke nation.
believe in educational organiza-
ton, Christian organization, COM
mercial. civic and financial organiza-
ton. But these organizations should
articuate, one helping the other, and
fortunate is the day when one must
"feed out of the hand" of the other.
President Wilson has given his
heart, his intelligence and his health,
if not his life, upon the altar of the
nation and he could not give more.
We will now see what is in store for
the new incumbent and we should all
be loyal and do our best to secure the
best and prevent the worse. o. l..
Munger, in Piedmont Banner.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
newspaper reading.

newspaper reading.
The Gogebic county man who reads
his paper Systematically, page by
page, and who is not content to
merely glance at the headlines or mat
ter printed in bold-face type, gets the
most for the money he has invested
in reading matter. Therefore, read
your paper with attention, thinking as
you read, and it will enable you to talk
ably and convincingly on all impor-
tant topics. The student of the news
paper is an educated man before he
has studied them long, for they are a
printed university and have far broad
er and more comprehensive courses
than any college can possibly have.
Do not skip from page to page, from
column to column, so you may CLEAN
the news in general way. Read your
newspaper thoroughly and attentively.
Reed every article to the end. That
will consume but little time, and after
4 few weeks of such reading you will
be amazed at the benefits you have
derived.
No man, however rich, could afford
to search for himself the information
that the newspapers place before the
eye. Business men depend upon it,
for they are more of business neces-
sisty than tie telephone or telegraph.
They also are necessity to you who
ever you may be. But unless you read
them through and know what is III
them you get only half the value out
of them that you would otherwise
gain.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19

creeps into dawn, the dawn blossoms
into the full day, and the full day
fades into a glorious starlit night
There seems to be no more darkness
anywhere, once the smile is real. And
so, time floats by, mile after mile of
it, in happy content with the man who
can smile honestly. Meanwhile the
man with the crouch is cropping hope
lessly in the dark.
If | were asked what should be the
sixth sense, and most valuable of ali
to the general welfare Of mankind, |
believe l would answer. smiling Bus
mess Chat.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
BUY AT HOME THIS YEAR

o,.n,,y coop (,ITIor>,c
NJ AN uooD GlllIENs
nave approved the plan
vi keeping prosperity
AZ nome g.,
ny traolng with
me local merchants.
MANY thousands Oh doliArS
are SpeHe Ian, anhuSlly ronn,,,o
IN E1hlo l MAP ohofrlNH
an TINS community,
Ahu an ihulcatlons
M I oil' 70 heavier buying
rms ms year
6 ,ian ever pelore'
D Iy uediers =,
i1uVe prepared lor IL
Cy iayihs III sIochs
G AN. s u please
any lal'sy' ..,
a anu we are assured ,SSeu
ny ny SAeh' mat iteSe soouS
m mll oe Pilceu
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19

ping association managers and Off
Gals and farmers interested in live
stock marketing. Similar meetings
were held on the st. Louis and other
live stock markets last winter, prov
ing very valuable. The December
short course will be in charge of mar
keting men from five of the interested
states in St. Louis trade territory.
Additional information and program
may be had by addressing Ralph
Loomis, College of Agriculture, Col
umhia. Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19

liver troubles. ]. C. Mendenhall,
Evansville, Ind, 40 years drug
gist. MIR. Richard Dickson, furni-
ture dealer, 157 Forest ST., Spar
tanburg, S. c., was troubled a
great deal for several years with
a breaking out that resembled
Erysipelas. Before we got the
agency for Number 40 For The
Blood, we sold him many kinds of
blood remedies and compounds
recommended for skin troubles.
He got no permanent relief. how
ever, until we got him started on
Number 40. He took several bot
ties and was soon entirely re-
iieved of the very tdisagreeable
skin trouble, but he has not quit
Number 40. He says he has found
it the best liver medicine on the
market, and will keep 1t on hand
all the time and recommends 1t to
his friends for a substitute for cal
omel. Todd Drug Co.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19

full eye may prevent few things
which strike at the root of our ma
tional security.
If the people can prevent the return
of the financial power of the country,
to the keeping of Wall street we will
be safe against the recurrence Of pan
les.
If we can prevent a law compelling
universal military training, we will
save ourselves and our sons from the
crime of Denomination.
If the people can prevent the en-
largement of the army and navy, we
will prevent the burden of unjust tax
alton and what is more we will BE-
looked upon as a peaceable and not a
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
POOLING WITH HEALTH SERIOUS

/ have frequently asked drug
gists, what do you push in a
blood medicine?" The answer
usually came, THE kind l can
make the most money on" My
answer has always been: mot
me-" I have succeeded pretty well
and I have always recommended
the one that / had found by ex-
perience to be the best and the
one that l would be willing to take
myself or give to members Of my
own family. have never offered
the public a medicine that we do
not use at home. This is why
can offer Number 40 For The
Blood" with a clear conscience.
We have not only tried it on thou
sands Of others, but on ourselves.
We take 1t in all cases where a
blood medicine is needed, no mat
Ger in what form 1t shows itself
and we get splendid results in con-
stipation, kidney, stomach and
SOLD BY Il.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
SHORT COURSE IN
LIVE STOCK MARKETING

A short course in live stock mraket-
ing will be given on the East St.
Louis market Tuesday and Wednes-
day, December IA and Is. Instruction
will be given in market classes and
grades of live stock and cooperative
shipping association methods includ-
ing grading of live stock at shipping
point, handling of stock for shipment
and prorating of returns. Conference
es Oh various matters will be held.
This work is of especial value to ship
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
SYSTEM IN READING

The man who works and lives sys-
tematically gets the most out of life
no doubt about that. Nothing has
yet been discovered that helps human
ity on its way as much as this thing
we call system. And just as system
can be used to advantage in most ev-
erything we do. so it can be applied to
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-11-19
MfIIer'0 AntfseDffo UiIs hnoWn as
Snake Oil
VIII Positively Relieve Pain ih Few
Minutes a

Try It right now for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Lnmbago, sore, stiff and swol-
len Joints, pain in the head, back and
limbs, corns, bunions, etc, After one
application pain usually disappears as
If by magic
A new remedy used externally for
Coughs, Colds, Group, Influenza, Sore
Throat, Diphtheria and Tonsilitis.
This oil Is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. Its prompt
is due 10 the fact that it penetrates to
the affected parts at once. As an Illus
tration. pour ten drops on the thickest
piece of sole leather and 1t will pene-
trate this substance through and through
In three minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great oil
is golden red color only. Manufactured
by Herb Juice Medicine Co. only. Get
It at E, M. LAAKMAN'S.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18
A Delightful Concert

The concert given by Mrs. John T. Towers last Thursday night for the benefit of the school was attended by an appreciative au- dience that taxed the capacity of the Redmen lodge rooms to the utmost. The excellent program of vocal and instrumental selec- tions was supplemented by inter- esting and instructive remarks about the composers Wagner and Mascagni and their operas. Mrs. Towers was accompanied on the mandolin by Mir. G. w. Upshaw in several of the numbers. In response to the ovation which followed the closing song of the program. Mrs. Towers gave some extra vocal selections, one of which was "The Americans Come," a number particularly appropriate for Armistice Day. The net proceeds of the evening were nearly $7O, which will be used for the good of the school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18
Estate of Harry Wallace Is Closed
 In Record Time

Mrs. Laura Wallace was dis charged as administratrix of the estate of the late Harry Wallace by U. s. Commissioner w. G. Thomas last week under the Ter ritorial act governing such cases. MT. Wallace died last spring leaving no will. AS there were no creditors, the usual sixty day period which is allowed for set clement in addition to the six months was waived in this case and Mrs. Wallace's first account ing was also her final one. This is the first time in the history of Southeastern Alaska, and per haps in all Alaska, that a case of this kind has been settled so ex- peditiously, the speedy settlement affecting a considerable saving in time and expense.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18
Many Wrangel
 Women Take
 Nursing Course
Miss Holland, Red Cross Nurse Arrives From Se- attle, and Organizes Three Classes in Nursing

Miss Holland, Red Cross nurse, arrived in Wrangell from Seattle on the Spokane Sunday morning to give a course of instruction in Home Nursing and the Care of the Sick. A committee of women canvassed the town in September to ascertain how many desired to take advantage of this framing course and nearly seventy women registered for it. On Monday, notices were sent out calling a meeting for Monday night and Miss Holland organized three diff ferent classes, morning class to meet from 9:30 to II; an after noon class to meet from 1:30 to 3, and an evening class which will be held from 7:30 to g. Text books had been received from Se- attle and these were distributed to those who were present. There are sixteen lessons in the course. By attending 12 of these, a cer- tificate may be secured. For at- tendance at all of the lessons, a larger certificate will be given. The examination at the end of the course is optional. Mr. Grant has given the use of the store room formerly occupied by the Alaska Labor Union for a class room and it has been fitted up with cots and the necessary dem onstration equipment. Any one who desires to take the course will be made welcome. While it usually takes eight weeks to com plete it, an attempt will be made to finish it by the end of the year.  Miss Holland, who is giving the instruction, spent six months in Juneau with Dr. Dawes and un- derstands conditions in Alaska. She has served as hospital super intendent in Seattle during the flu epidemic and has had special work to fit her for training the Red Cross nursing classes. The women of Wrangell consider themselves fortunate to be able to take the course and to have SC. cured the services of Miss Hol- land.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18
Big New Steamship
 For the Alaska Run

TACOMA-The keel was laid for the 6,000-ton motorship, which the Alaska Steamship com. pany,is building for Alaska ser vice. The ship will be completed, save the installation of the ma. chinery, in March.
 The new ship. according to plans given out some months ago, will be the first palatial ocean li- her to enter the Alaskan service and will meet every requirement of tourist and de lux travel. She will be modern in every respect and have great speed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18
Work on Guild Room is Begun

For several years the ladies of St. Philips Guild have been plan. ming to build an addition to the gymnasium for a Guild room but for various reasons, the work has been postponed from time to time. When the ladies had finished their accounting at the close of their Christmas sale, it was found that there was enough money on hand to begin the work and the ground has been cleared and the foundation work started. It will not be possible to con- plete the building at this time but a part of it, at least, will be finished. In addition to the Guild room, a 10. foot extension will be made to the gymnasium for a stage, thus adding to the seating capacity of that building. The Guild room will be 20 by 26 feet in size and will be we'll lighted so as to make a good work room for the ladies. A lean-to addition on one side, 12 by 20 feet will pro- vide a kitchen and store-room.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

Lester D. Henderson, territor- ial superintendent of public in- struction, is to be married to Miss Mashin who arrived in Juneau in September to assume the posi- tion of teacher of commercial subjects and glee club director at the Juneau high school. She is a graduate of Alma college, Michi- gan. The 'betrothal announce ment reads as follows: ~,
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Mashin of Hollywood, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter Blanche Rae, to Mr. Lester D. Henderson of Juneau, Alaska
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18
Binkley-Wescott

Miss Marjory Westcott and Mir. Paul William Binkley, both of Wrangell, were married in Ketcbi- kan Saturday, November 13, by Rev. H. P. Corser. When Mir. Corser vent to Ketchikan on the Jefferson, he had no idea that his services would be required in that capacity, Metlakatla being his destination. The bride-to-be and her mother, Mrs. Schaffner, were fellow passengers but it was not till the boat reached Ketchi- kan that anything was said about a wedding, and then MT. Blink ley appeared and speedily stated that the services of the rector from his home town were re- quired. Mr. Corser, realizing the importance of the occasion, made arrangements with the boat which was in waiting to take him further, to postpone its depar- ture long enough for him to tie the knot, and in due time MT. and Mrs. Paul William Binkley were receiving congratulations. The bride is well known here, having lived in Wrangell winters for several years. The groom is a veteran of the World War and came here to make his home with his parents upon his discharge from service. He is employed in Ketchikan at present and had purchased and furnished a home there for his bride. Their many friends wish them a happy fu- ture.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

The Sentinel this week received a business letter from Council man George H. Barnes, who with Mrs. Barnes. is now sojourning at Pasadena, Calf. MT. Barnes says that Southern California is now being flooded with eastern people, and that houses are al- most impossible to get.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

Wrangell Camp, Alaska Native Brotherhood, was reorganized a few days ago with 13 members. The officers are: Frank .Des- monde, chairman; Wm. L. Paul, secretary; Charles Jones, treas. urer. The camp meets every Monday night. George Shakes house is being used as a temper. ary meeting place.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

E. R. Stivers, special agent for the Custom service, came in on the Princess Pat from Craig where he had superintended the transfer of the U. s. Customs office from Sulzer. J. c. Mar tindale. U. s. Commissioner at Craig, has been appointed Depu- ty Collector of Customs. It is a matter of great rejoicing in Craig to have secured the trans fer of this office after more than two years of effort. Mir. Stivers is returning to Juneau on the Juneau on the first boat.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18
St. Philips Church
2I. 7:3o D. m.

November 21. 7:3o D. m.
 Sunday evening theme will be: Going Ahead or Falling Down.. There is a fall ot man going on con tinually. It is up to each one tc choose whether he shall be par of this fall.
 Thanksgiving Dav service at the Church, 10 a. m.
 In the evening at 7:3o p. m. there will be one of Hills lectures illustrated by 50 views entitled The Story of the Pilgrims. The admission. 25c and 1oc, will be te cover expenses. Reserved sea tickets will be on sale Tuesday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18
News Notes
 From All Over
 The Northland

Governor Thomas Riggs has announced that his resignation would be in the hands of PreSi- dent Elect Harding upon the lat ter's inauguration. The ap- pointment of Governor Riggs be- came effective April 26, 1918, and his tenure was for four years, the term therefore terminating in April, 1922. As yet Gov. Riggs has made no statement as to what will be his future course.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

The Red Cross drive committee under the leadership of J. G. Grant reports that the drive for membership renewals is progress ing very satisfactorily. The others on the committee are Leo Mccormack, Leonard Campbell, William Paul, Charles Benjamin, Mrs. William Tamaree and Mrs. James Bradley. The drive lasts from November II to 25.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

Miss Holland, the Red Cross nurse, is highly gratified at the. in- terest shown in the nursing course. Over 50 have enrolled up to the present time which is a better showing than many towns two or three times as large sometimes make. Among those enrolled are 10 girls from the school who are to take the course from 4 to 5:3o three afternoons of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

Walter B. Heisel of the field service of the land office has been appointedspecialdisbursing agent for the general land office. Mr. Heiseli is known in Wrangell, hay ing been here a number of times in connection with the Wrangell toWnSite.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

Owing to the fact that next week is Thanksgiving week. the next regular meeting of St. Phil ip's Guild will be held Wednes- day, Dec. 1, at the home of Mrs. Gartley. A special meeting to sew will be held at the hotel dining room, Tuesday evening at 7:3O, to which all members are urged to come if possible.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-11-18

The Native women of Wrangell met at the Government school Tuesday afternoon and organized a nursing class of 20 under the leadership of Miss Holland. The first lesson was given Wednesday afternoon and another will be given Saturday afternoon.