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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-30
Great Farmers
Organization

A well attended meeting of farmers
of st. Francois county was held at the
court house Saturday, and much inter
ests was manifested in the plan that
has been proposed for a great nation
al organization of'farmers. The meet
ing was addressed by several State
and National organizers, and the pro-
posed plan was thoroughly explained.
Every farmer present appeared to
be in utmost accord with the purposes
and plans that were being carried out
to perfect this enormous amalgama-
tion of the producers of the land,
whereby it is hoped to get $780, 900
farmers thoroughly organized, with
sufficient working funds to accomp-
lish anything that may be desired by
the producing classes. When such an
organization is perfected, all opposi-
tion will be swept aside like chaff be-
foret hurricane.
The drive for membership in this
movement is ON this week in st. Fran
co.'s county, and will continue through
next week, during which time the plan
for this great scheme of organizing
will be explained to every farmer in
the county. The farmer has always
been forced, from lack of organization,
to play "lone hand", even in this day,
when clone" hand invariably means
a lonely hand AS evidence Of the
fact that the producers have finally
been aroused to their great need, and
are taking advantage of the oppor-
tunity that is being presented to
them, reports from the "drive" are
that they are taking out membership
in the new organization almost unan-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-30
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield.
S. Paper, DR.. l.. o. Rodes, Skies
ton.
6. "reminiscences of Previous Ep-
idemics of Influenza, DR.. G. w. Vim
yard, Jackson.
so p. m.
l. The Venereal Disease Campaign,
DR.. A. E. Chace, Texarkana.
2. Gonorrhoea, DR.. John R. Caulk,
st. Louis.
8: Surgery, DR.. John d. Hayward,
st Louis.
4. Surgery in Appendicitis, DR..
Robert F. Hyland, st. Louis.
5. Paper, DR.. w. D. Black, St.
Louis.
6. Army Camp Hospital Expert
ence, DR.. w. K. Statler, Oak Ridge.
z. Report of Cases, DR.. B. J. Rob-
inson, Pennington.
Thursday, May 9th.
$3.50 a. m.
/. Counsellor's Report.
2. Unfinished Business.
3. Election of Officers.
A. Selection of next place of meet
ing.
5. Report of Committees.
6. Adjournment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-30
Colonel Davis
Speaks Here

| Col. Dwight Davis, of st. Louis, an
ex-service man who had an actual
part in the recent big fight, and who
is now Republican candidate oppos-
ing Senator Spencer, spent Wednes-
day tn Pennington, meeting and
getting acquainted with many of our
citizens. Col. Davis appears to be a
pleasant and affable gentleman in Or
dinary conversation, and had he not
attempted speech in the evening, he
would have carried away higher re-
gard of more people than his speech
secured for him.
Col. Davis started in under most fa-
vorable conditions, with his hearers
generally in complete accord with him
and with the benefit of an introduc-
tion such as only DR.. Geo. M. Wilson
can bestow. The speaker started in
by saying that he did not intend to
make political speech, that he was
not political speaker-that he was
business man. With that sort of a
preamble, it was to be naturally sup
posed that his speech would not reek
with partisan statements.
While the Colonel continued to be
mild hammered, that was the only
business requisite that remained Of
his speech. While summing up the
enormous wastefulness and prodigal-
ity of the war, he kept a very keen
set of books in regard to charges
against the Democratic administra-
tion, though he entirely overlooked the
credit side of his ledger, insofar as the
accused party was concerned. In other
words, the speaker tried to make it
appesr that it was a Democratic war
when considering the waste that
could not be excluded while haste was
the all-important thing in bringing
the war to an early close.
But even the speaker found credit
to bestow on those of his political
faith, and then the war was consid-
cred as an American conflict. But on
the shoulders of the Democratic ad-
he attempted to place
the entire blame for every thing, in
cluding the unfulfilled contracts, the
fact that Americanmade guns, amuni-
tlon, airplanes, gas, ETC., had not
reached the fighting line in quantities
that were satisfactory to him. The
fact seems to be that, although Col.
Davis was quite recently a fighting
man, he appears to have entered his
present conflict for the Senatorial
practically unarmed.
Even his warmest friends must see
the inevitable result if his is not Civ
en- new "steer" in his method of
His speech could be Who'll
ly changed, or better still, he should
be kept off the stump entirely. He
never left the "prof1igacy of the con-
duct of the war" until the very last,
when he stated that he was absolute
ly opposed to the League of Nations
covenant in its original form. The
whole world loves soldier, as such,
which might prove sufficient to win
for Col. Davis the Senatorial nomina-
tion if he keeps off the stump and
confines his campaign work to meet
ing and glad-handing the people. A
real fighting man is not generally
considered public speaker. But the
idea of his running on a "business"
platform and making the rank parti-
san speech he "pulled" here will never
pass muster. His friends should put
him right. ..
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-30

gate even from his own Congressional
District meant, but the face Of the
convention was set against condoning
his attitude against the Administra-
tion and the League Of Nations in any
shape or form. His friends even of
fered trade with Chas. M. Hay, the
uncompromising supporter of the
League and Mr.. Wilson, that if he
would withdraw his opposition to
Reed as a district delegate they
would throw their support to him for
delegate at large. Mr.. Hay refused
to consider any compromise of his
principles, saying that he would rath-
er suffer defeat How they managed
it, he don't know, but through COM
bination of the vets and the Reed
forces the Kansas City crowd did
succeed in beating him for delegate
at large. After his defeat, Mr.. Hay
was called to the platform for a
speech and what he said drought
down the house" Even Mr.. Pender-
CAST of Kansas City, the leader of the
Reed forces, when he was through
speaking, grasped his hand and con-
graduated him on his courage, leader
ship, the grace with which he accept
ed his defeat, and remarked, "i'm for
you"
Old timers missed once popular
diversion of political gatherings-the
familiar bar with its foot rest over
which they leaned and slipped their
favorite drinks as they talked over the
various phases of the situation. Fruit
julips, cocktails. high balls and whis-
key toddies had SHE'D away into hid
den recesses under the militant march
of prohibition, and they found them
selves slipping ice cream, buttermilk,
ginger pop, Bevo and such like sub
stitutes to slake their longing thirst.
The absence of alcoholic excitants per-
haps accounts fer the fact that the
irreronciiAls de- differences manifest ;ft
the convention were not carried to the
breaking point, but that the evidently
large majority was allowed to have
its way without bolt or split, which
is the good old democratic way.
e-Convention seers predicted, in
view of the determined fight made on
Reed and the intense feeling and di-
views surrounding the League
and the dry and wet questions, that
a split in the party was sure to result.
But notwithstanding he tense situa-
ton there was underneath it all a feal-
ty to old party principles that held in
check any desire or disposition to COM
NIT hari kari. The convention over,
and as the ardor of the conflicting
factions began to cool, sober second
thought took possession of the most
extreme vets and the pro-Reed de-
tenders, and both the defeated dele
cations and "fans" of st. Louis and
Kansas City went home declaring that
they might be trusted to go down the
whole line for the Democratic ticket.
In short, beneath all the soreness,
there was manifested an enthusiasm
and determination to put up the stiff
fest fight for success that the party
has ever made in the State, and its
opponents who hoped to see it go to
pieces at Joplin have another think
coming" There may develop some
here and there, as there
always does, but when the returns
come in they will spell victory for the
Democratic party and a deserved in
iorsement of that intrepid and wise
leader, Woodrow Wilson.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-30
Notice About Street Oiling

We expect to order oil for placing on the streets
within the next few days Oil will cost approxi-
mately twice as much this year as last. Amajori-
ty of the property owners in any district who feel
that they do not want oil placed the streets in
front of their property this year should notify me
at once.
c. A. TETLEY. Mayor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-30

Charles Francisco, who is with the
State Highway Engineering Forces,
spent the weekend with his family.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
FARM LABOR

An extensive survey made to deter
mine the supply of farm labor indi-
Gates that the present supply is only
3 per cent less than year ago In sew
eral counties reporters indicate labor
is being attracted to saw mills, fac
tories and public and private oonstruc-
ton by the shorter hours and better
pay checks. While most counties re-
port about the same supply OF labor
this year. still when compared with the
normal supply, nearly every county
reports big reduction.
Farm labor requirements have de-
clined 3 per cent from those of last
year. Farmers are arranging their oT-
erations so as to handle the work
themselves or exchange labor with
their neighbors.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15

bers will be, given after which the
dance program with the colorcd ar
fists providing the dance music will
be enjoyed
Arrangements for details of the big
show are well under way. All the boys
of the band are busy ON the event
under the direction of the following In
the departments indicated:
Dance Hall-Gib Eimers; bar---4A.
j. Maugg; gambling den-Ed Abram-
son; program-Red Harris
All the features Of the entertain
ments which have been so successful
IN the past three years will be ON the
boards for the coming show. In the
gambling den all the old time games
will he in full play with fun currency,
gobs of which can he purchased out
right at the bank should you lose
your roll. In the old fashioned dance
Ihall dancing Of all the old and new
dances will he In vogue
The popular Cowboy orchestra will
provide music for the dancing on the
opening night and also on the last even
ing, while the New Orleans jazzers will
occupy the orchestra pit the second
might. The Red Dog Saloon" with a
well stocked line of prohibition bever-
ages that look like the old stuff, but
which lack authority, will he open
down in one corner. Midget Maugg
mas this feature in charge and prom.
ises thrill or two for everybody.
Don't let that last line make you
thirsty, however.
New features are also planned for
each evening detailed announcement
Of which will he made in time Plan
To take in this years show. 1t is all
for fun and every cent taken in goes
to the support of the Cowboy Band, a
Grangeville organization which has as
much hometown advertising to its
credit as any organization In the coun.
try.
Come to the 40 doings, buy wad
of fun currency and enjoy the novelty
of spendm' the hull durn roll!
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
|, NEWLYWEDS RETURN

Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Knorr returned
from their wedding trip last Monday
evening. While away they visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Anderson at
Astoria, Oregon, the latter being a sis
ter OF the bride, at Portland and on
the return trip at Spokane, where Mr..
Knorr has relatives. While at the
Anderson home Mrs. Anderson had a
very severe illness from which she was
improving when they departed. Mr..
and Mrs Knorr have taken up resi-
dence at the home of the bride in the
north part of the city, and since their
return they have been the recipients
Of many hearty congratulations.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
SECURE new FEATURES FOR
BANDS FOURTH ANNUAL
DAYS OF ,49 SHOW
Management States Indications Points toRecord April
28 20 and 80; Colored jazz Orchestra, Singers and
Dancers Augment Program

Greater attendance than ever is
forecasted at the Fourth Annual Days
of 40 entertainment here on April %,
% and 80 and present indications are
that the city will be crowded all dur
ing the three days. The Cowboy Band
boys, who are the originators Of the af-
fair and who are staging this fourth
annual show, are going after the beeA
talent available in lining up a varied
and interesting program this year.
Perhaps the big entertainment fea-
ture of the show this year will be the
appearance of the New Orleans Jazz
Band, an organization of colornd musi-
cal artists, who will he featured in a
program of concert and dance unm-
bers on the second evening Of the do
ings which will be Thursday evening,
April %. The New Orleans Jazz Band
was at Thcrmopolis, Wyoming, last
June when the boys of the Cowboy
Band journeyed to that city and pro-
vided music for the stampede. The
dusky boys from New Orleans were
playing in a big cabaret at Thermop-
oils. They went wild over the Cowboy
Band which they considered the great
est musical novelty they had ever EN-
countered. From Thermopolis the New
Orleans bunch came to Spokane where
they signed up long term engagement
at the Silver Grill Here last Novem-
ber, when the Cowboy Band went to
Spokane for the Western Royal Live
stock show, greetings between the two
musical organizations were again had
and at that time preliminary plans
were made which resulted in the con-
tract for the appearance Of the New
Orleans singers and dancers at the
forthcoming Days of 40.
Sam X. Mcdaniel is featured with
the boys from New Orleans and all who
have heard him class his work as the
peer of all colored performers in the
west. He is singer of songs, dane
er of dances and a jazzer of jazDeS, as
are all five members of his organiza-
tion. A concert program of songs and
solo and ensemble instrumental mum
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
PURCHASED OLD BUILDING

Ii. e. Aleddge purchased the old resi-.
dence belonging to c, G. Can in the
east part Of the city this week which
he VIII tear down and use the lumber
III making additions to his residence
which is located in the same neighbor-
hood. Mr.. Arledge is contemplating
considerable improvements among
them being porches and a new wood
shed. In addition to this the unsight
ly old building will be removed from
the neighborhood.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
REPUBLICAN
DELEGATES
CHOSEN
Meeting at Court House Last
Saturday Selected Represen-
tatives for Occur d'Alene

Despite the inclement weather last
Saturday about thirty members of the
Republican party met at the old court
house pursuant to the call OF chair
man John Z. Eimers, to elect delegates
to the Coeur d'Alene convention, which
in turn will elect delegates to the Re
publican convention at Chicago. While
the roads were in an almost impass-
able condition quite number of the
precints Of the county were represent
ed and ii was made possible to chose
the delegates from four different
points as follows;
John u. Long, Grangevillc.
Seth ID. Jones, Whitebird.
NJ. NJ. Belkapp, Cottonwood.
+. Il. Quist, Kooskia.
The meeting was very harmonious
and the sentiment was unanimous for
an uninstructed delegation.
No resolutions were presented and
no speechmaking was indulged in but
interesting and pertinent remarks
were made by A. 5. Hardy, Geo. A.
Cowgirl, John ID. Long, ii. +. Church
and John =. Eimers.
Mr.. Eimers presided at the meeting
and Don c. Fisher acted as secretary.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
JUDY MARRIED THIS MORNING

X. +. Judy and Edyth Hickey, who
arrived here few days ago from out
side points, secured marriage license
at the county auditors office this
morning and shortly were made man
and wife through the ministrations of
w. \. Knox, the ceremony taking
place in the county treasurer's office
and witnessed by Mrs. Otie l.. Cone,
tounty treasurer, and Mrs. Fred White
chief deputy in the assessors office.
Fined $35 and Costs
Yesterday afternoon Judy and his
bride of today had little trouble on
the street near the Batty millinery
which was witnessed by number of
citizens, and he was placed under ar
rest and taken to the county Jail. Lat
er bail for his appearance at hear
ing this forenoon was furnished by To-
cal citizens. Before the case was call
ed the license was issued and the cere
mony performed as stated above. The
defendant admitted shaping Edyth and
after hearing his story regarding the
affair assessed fine of $35 and cost
for battery. As we go to press the fine
had not been paid and the defendant
was in the custody of the sheriff.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
KENNETH REED MARRIED.
Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Nj. Reed of
Portland, United April 5th.

The wedding of Kenneth Samual
Reed, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. NJ
Reed, for a number of years residents
of this city, to Miss Martha Whiting
of Portland, was solemnized at 4 o.
clock Monday, April 9Th, in the Pres
byterian church, the Rev. Howard An
drew Johnson officiating. Only re
latives and intimate friends were pres
ent for the ceremony. The Portland
Evening Telegram in recent issue,
carried the following announcement
of the wedding:
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Virginia Whiting. Robert
Stubes was best man. Edgar Il.
Coursen played the bridal music.
The bride were a chic tailleure of
midnight blue. Her hat was close
fitting black straw. adorned with
pink roses Her corsage bouquet was
of orchids. Miss Virginia Whiting
wore gown of white striped satin
surmounted by large picture hat
She carried pink sweet peas.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Aaron skinner Whiting, of
'5SS Madison Street. She is a gradu-
ate of Portland academy and is active
in Junior league and other philan-
thropic work.
Mr.. Reed is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Georpe NJ. Reed Of Portland Heights.
He is graduate of Amhurst college.
He went overseas as a first lieutenant
with the 91st division seeing nine
months of active service. Both
young people are popular socially and
a number of social affairs were given
for them prior to their wedding. They
will nike their home in Portland
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
FRED MORRIS HELD
TO DISTRICT COURT

and the testimony adduced which con-
nocted Fred NORRIS with the case was
purely circumstantial. Sheriff Eller
and Fem citizens followed tracks 10
the Witherow farm yard, about three
miles from the scene where the crime
had been committed, Morris absence
from the clubhouse when he was want
ed to answer telephone call earlier
in the evening, and the fact that his
top boots were wet at three O'Clock in
the morning were the points brought
out that tended to show his possible
connection with the matter.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
DRAWING BOOK PRIZES
Pictures Given for Best Work by
Pupils of Idaho County

I. X. Nelson, the author of the
Drawing Books used in the county. has
offered three prizes for the three best
drawing books furnished by pupil
of any grade in Idaho county. The
teachers and pupils who are Interested
please see that the completed drawing
books reach the office of Miss Margar-
ct Sweet, county superintendent by
May !.
The prizes will be awarded by a
county committee. The pictures to
he given are: First, Cobb's Lincoln ;
second, Stewards Washington third,
Carrots Dance of the Nymphs.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
INFANT CHILD INJURED

6-months' old daughter of Mr..
Nrs. r. o. Wilson of this city un-
Hately sustained broken leg the
part of last week. The little
q been placed in rocker which
zen propped back, and when the
NJ was Inadvertently removed by
children in the family, the baby
~ out of the chair to the floor.
physicians were unable to ascer-
he extent of the injuries received
ne little one was taken to Lewis
A Mrs. Wilson Friday, where an
machine was used disclosing
foken bone just above the knee.
HJured member was placed in a
4 cast and Mrs. Wilson was able
prn home the same day.
baby suffered intensely for some
put is getting along in fine shape
4 present time.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15

The preliminary hearing of Fred
Morris, the young man who was placed
under arrest by Sheriff VIM. Eller
early last week i'm connection with the
burglary that was committed at the
Fem postoffice and store on Friday
night, April ., was held before Probate
Judge Wilbur L. Campbell, last Fri
day forenoon, and resulted in the de-
fendant being held to the district court
under bonds In the sum of $1,000,
which were furnished by Roy Nail
and Mrs. Eva Nail.
During the hearing u number of
witnesses for the state were examined
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
Ralph M. Pavey, New County
Agent, Arrived Early
This Week
MEET ON SATURDAY
Farmers Interested in Squirrel
Problem Asked to Meet at
Old Court House

Ralph Nj. Pavey, the recently ap-
pointed county farm agent, accompan-
led by Mrs. Pavey and daughter, ar
rived here early this week and has
entered upon his duties with the farm
bureau of Idaho county.
The new agent is young man well
qualified for the position he has ac-
cepted and will prove "a valuable man
to the members of the bureau and other
farmers who desire to avail themselves
of the scientific methods employed i'm
combating the numerous pests that
have become so annoying and destruc-
tive in recent years.
A mass meeting Of bureau members
and all farmers and business men who
wish to attend has been called for Sat
urday at l o'clock, at the old court
house, and all who are interested in the
squirrel problem are urged to attend.
A large quantity of poison has been
reserved by the university extension
department at Boise, for use In this
county, and drive for the extermina-
tion Of this pest will be the first work
to be taken up by the farm agent.
This meeting will also afford a gold
en- opportunity for Mr.. Pavey to meet
the farmers who in large measure
will be responsible for the success or
failure of the farm bureau work
throughout the county. Make it q
point to attend.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1920-04-15
WILL IMPROVE BUILDING
Ariedge Il BloOr Have Secured Lease
ON Room i'm Rear of Shon

Ihis week Arledge & ,Bloor black
smiths and auto repair men, secured a
lease on the building now occupied by
their blacksmith and auto repair sbop
also the room to the rear, and will at
once commence to make the same over
TO their. liking, and when completed
customers will be able to drive straight
through the building More glass will
be used to afford additional light and
add to the conveniences to be employed