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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-08-27

souri, waged against the powerful oil,
lumber and beef trusts, defeating
these unlayful multi-millionaire COM
bines at every stage and on every
point, first in the lower court, and
then into and through the Missouri
Supreme Court and, finally, in the
United States Supreme Court. These
hard-fought legal battles won nation
al fame for both Attorney-General
Major and his Chief Assistant, John
Morgan Atkinson. On this legal rec
ord and we'll earned reputation as a
jurist, Elliott w. Major was elected
! Missouri's Governor in 1912. When
this Chief Executive took office in
January, 1918, he appointed Atkinson
to the position of State Petroleum In
spector with the understanding that
he would completely rehabilitate and
bring up to date the antique statues
which governed that department, a
task which his legal expert quickly
accomplished. Atkinson was then
called upon to draft an appropriate
measure creating a State Public Ser
vice Commission, deed he performed
so well that this department, after be-
ing established, not alone paid its own
expense during the first three or four
years of its existence but also turned
an annual surplus into the general
revenue fund of Missouri.
Appointed Chairman, Public Service
Commission
When the Public Service Commits
sion was created by the Legislature
Governor Major made Atkinson, not
alone a member. but, also, Chairman
of this important body, a position he
held down with credit to himself and
the State until June, 1916, when he
resigned to make the race for the
Democratic nomination for Governor.
In a field of seven candidates Atkin-
ton ran second, being defeated for the
nomination by Missouri's present
Governor, Frederick d. Gardner. Re-
fusing further political honors Atkin-
son moved to St. Louis and quickly
built up lucrative law practice.
In January. 1920, Atkinson, on the
strength of the splendid race he made
in 1916, again announced for the
Democratic nomination for Governor.
Five other Democrats filed for the
same honor and took an active part
in the running until after July /,
when two threw up the sponge and
quit with the knowledge that the
fight was over with Atkinson as the
nominee. Three, however. stayed in.
The official count revealed that At
kinson defeated his nearest opponent
by plurality of 10000.
The present home of Missouri's
nominee for Governor is in Univer-
sity City, st. Louis county. On June
20, 1897, he married Miss M. Owen Of
Trenton, Tenn. Two sons blessed the
union, one, Owen Atkinson. now %
years old, and John Morgan Atkinson,
Jr., 6 years old.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-08-27
FARMERS BUY BALING
WIRE COMPARATIVELY

A carload of baling wire bought CO.
operatively by the Farm Bureau of
jackson county arrived just when the
supply was practically exhausted in
all of the Jackson county markets
This wire was bought in June at 81
az bundle. At the time of delivery
late July, the same grade of wire was
selling for more than So bundle with
no delivery dates specified. Local
hardware men offered to buy this wire
from the Farm Bureau at a profit to
the bureau of 5000 on the car, the
dealers being almost unable to get
wire at all as needed by the farmers.
Jackson county has $4,000 acres of
alfalfa so it can be readily seen that
this service on the part of the Farm
Bureau is greatly appreciated.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-08-27
A MYSTERIOUS FOREIGN POLICY

Senator Harding has announced
that change of administration will
mean a complete reversal of our for
eign policy The Republican nominee
declares that sweeping change in
the foreign policy will be expected of
a Republican administration.
Just what Senator Harding means
is not quite clear. Does a complete
reversal mean that courses directly
opposite those pursued by the present
administration would be followed :?
Does it mean war with Mexico?
Recognition of the Bolshevik govern
ment of Russia? Endorsement of
Armenian massacres? Encourage
ment of the return Of imperialism in
Europe?
The present foreign policy of the
United States is not directed toward
preserving the peace of the world,
guaranteeing the rights of small ma
tions, insuring the freedom of OPP
pressed peoples and preventing the
recurrence of another world war. Ac-
cording to Senator Harding's pro-
gram, this policy, in the event of a
Republican victory, is to undergo a
sweeping change and the oligarchy of
Republican Senators is to decide
Americas policy without the matter
being submitted to the American peo-
pie for their consideration.
The duty of Senator Harding, if he
advocates a complete reversal of our
foreign policy, is to explain his pro-
gram in detail and submit it to the
people for their consideration. They
should be permitted to decide upon the
foreign policy to be pursued.
The general attitude of the Repub-
lican party from the outset of the
campaign has been one of deep mys-
terry. This general attitude has been
crystalized in Senator Harding. He
has spoken many things but has
made himself clear on none. If the
Republican plan is to ride into Wash
ington in chariot of mystery, it is
quite probable that the practical,
hard-headed voters of both parties
will block the path. This, of all peri
DDS of American history, is not one
for 'bluffing' and 'side-stepping'. If
Senator Harding and the Republican
party feel that the Democratic poll
cies have not been satisfactory, let
them submit better one.
So far Senator Harding's attitude
has been similar to that of Charles
Ponzi, the millionaire wizard of Bos-
ton Ponzi promised his clients enor-
nous returns on money invested, but
gave no explanation as to the manner
in which this profit was produced
His, of course, was a skin game To
clear themselves of suspicion and to
allay all fears as to their sincerity the
Republican leaders and their nominee
should lay their cards on the table
They should allow the voters Of the
country an opportunity to pass upor
the program they propose to follow ir
the event of election not only in the
matter of foreign policy but in all
other matters. 1t is manifestly unfair
to the American public to ask fol
support on blind platform,'-Cape
Girardeau Sun.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-08-27
THE TROUBLE WITH THE
WORLD is THAT 1T HAS FOR
GOTTEN HOW TO SMILE

War and peace are not only facts.
They are states of mind. The trou-
BILE with the world today is that it is
in q war state of mind. 1t must get
into a peace state of mind. The war
is over. Let's have peace.
We of today are becoming brutal
and stupid because we have too much
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-08-27
j., ! Owe Ny Life to PE-Ru-NAI
MIR. McKinley's letter
brings cheer to all who
may, be sufferers as he
was. Read it:

Il can honestly say that I owe
nay life to Perunn. After some of
the best doctors in the country
gave me up and told me ! could
not live another month, Peruna
saved me. Travelling from town
to town, throughout the country
and having to go into all kinds
Of badly heated stores and build-
ings. sometimes standing up Tor
hours at a time while plying my
natural that I had colds fire.
qucntlyS 80 when this would
occur I paid little attention to II.
until last December when I con.
tracted q severe case, which,
tnr4uEh neglect on my part
settled on my lungs. When al
most too late I began doctoring.
Se4 without svaiL untfl heard
81 Feruna.. II cured mel 20 !
cannot prsise e too highly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-08-27
MISSOURI WEEKLY
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

improvements, industries, payrolls,
investments are the best index of the
real prosperity of the State and the
success and stability of the govern
men.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-08-27
It
Cured
Me

Mr.. Samuel Mckinley, 1904 70.
22nd ST.. Kansas City, Mo-, Mem
Der of the Society OF U. s. Jeweiry
Auctioneers.
ssll Everywkere.
Tablet or Liquid Fssa =
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
MEXICAN BARBER CONVICTED
 UNDER PECULIAR STATUTE

BlSBEE. Dec. Miguel E,-ilra. a Mexican barber Wa, arrested sunday on ;he unique charge of carrying on q shaving business on the Sabbath day and was found gri.:y O; the charge yrsteriay in tae justice cour- an ! fined B. A. :ar as known this marks 'he first ,ime such charge Was ever oroueh, h a local court.
 The charge was 5roush. under state s.a-u.e that applies 10 barbe-s and 10 barbers only Pawn shops. pool ha,ls. grocery stores. cigar stands soda-waier fountains. every other line of business may operate on sunday, bu. ]. a barber does a shaving bus nes, on sunday ne is liable 10 n rest Es1ar'a pe,aded tha, his blinds Were dow nand ;ha. he was doing . special favor to somebody who needed a shave but under -ne iaN h. Ms su!t'y
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
.soH. BOY. ITS 100 PER CENT"
 SAYS LAD DRINKING ACID

DOrGfAS. Dee. h Luis Melendez | yaa-s old, ], a new freak. when !, come. 70 drink.ns A.ser drinking an ounce O ca-boiic aeid. and getting la an.li5e. Ae .macb'-i somewhat. burn. sd ..p- and said in a stage whisper .7 Czsario va,quez. hs cousin, ~o5. boy. and is loo p-~ cen" on.y he said i, ia spanish no. Eng'i,a
 N more -,t:, for Las. when ca- bo'.c ac.I $ thrown ou; on inc stree., and a physicians otHcg is near ari ,a .ac she: in his office Is something aa.ca k nc. one.haie ot one per cent
 Ln.s .s the boy who lives in Agu, P-:e:a and uho abou, sx weeks az, -Peparei one moring a grammar >.hool during he recreation hour arl
 .a7.ed runmor ths. volcanoes were ,. tcapaon nearby Tle rumo~ caused ,lle of ,he teachers much trouble.
 lie likes exci;eneat. as his la:es: unt proves.
 Wednesday walking up G avenue .-on ;he hona of an uncle. F. Me.en. de. tle two boys. vho are cousins, .ound a smal bo;;.e of carbolic acid The younger boy dared the older boy 10 drink il, and drink t Luis did, af- fer stopping ia eron; o. hydrant and drawing some water n a cup a; the aylrant and pouring he acid in.
 Luis is getting along nicely, accor,- ing to the physician. who quotes the boy as saying If it wasn't for sore throat as long as 3 siraf:e's I'd ,ry it again"
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
RIFLE MATCH BETWEEN BEST
 MARkSMEN OF HIGH SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED BY cAor. LINTON

PHOENIN, Dec. -Ararngemen's have been made for a rifle match in which cadet riilemen selected from high school military organizations will compete. il was announced today by Captain F.. <. Hinton. Of the adju. tan, generals office, He said the match would be held in Tucson next spring. in connection with University week. Three cadets from each school vii take par, in the match.
 Captain Linton said there are nov i3 cade; companies in the state. with a tota, personnel Of 296o Captain Linton, who Is nspector.instructor of eadc, organizations. has just return. d from a survey Of organizations in schools in the southern part of ihr .ta.e
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
ASKS COOPERATION IN HANDLING XMAS MAIL.

Pl-:mt,.c- Pau. Sn.ih reports that .l- .ocai pos;oifce .s already coases;. e1 T..l Christmas packages and oy .ae ;ime Christmas :.me come. he ex. poets 70 1a snowei under h asking ;le eJ-ope-a.ion O: the people for the prom2, handling 0. Christmas parcels. ;Ae pos,mas:e. asks the careful ob- se.yance c. he following rules:
 Prepay postage fully on al. paree.s. addressing parcels fully and plain.y.
 Pace name and address Of sender on a.! ma-.ea packing articles care fully and xrap them securely. bu; to no sea, them as sealed parcels are subjec: D postage al the letter rae.
 Nal parcels early; they may 5s marked Do No. Open Until Christ, mas"
 Valuable parcels should be insured.
 W-hhlen inscriptions such as "Msr- ry Christmas" Happy Neaw Year, With Bes. Wishes and numbers. names or letters to- purpose Of de- scrip.ion are permissible additions 10 parcel post packages.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
SPARKS COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF AUTO
 CAMP AT DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS. Dec. 12.-Contractor J, M Sparks has begun construction of building on the site Of the chamber Of commerce automobile tourists camp ground. east of Fifteen street city park. Mr. sparks. as member cf the chamber. agreed to erect the structure at cost.
 \. finally planned the building will he IA by 2i feet, in size and will he os cast stone construction. The struc- ture will be divided into two rooms, one li by lG fee; in area, in which he campers will do their cooking. and ano,her. by II t;. for a wash. room.
 Gas plates for use in cooking and in heating water. electric lights and other conveniences vii. be installed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
PROTEST RAIL RATE
 ON CEMENT PLASTER

PHOENiX. Dee. F Claiming that ;h- rate of 2i - cents per hundre !. weigh, on cemen; plaster mov!u. from Douglas % Casa Grande !s dls. e-.mina;ory and unjust, the J D. Hal stead Lumber company Saturday file l complain: w':h he corporation con- m!shion
 In addition 70 he charges directed a; ;he F. Plso X Southwestern rail. road and he Southern Pacific rail. road, the lumber company suggested tha, the rate be placed al 27 cents per hundredweigh,. and asks reparatioa on pas, shipments from Douglas to Casa Grande on this commodity, aul tha; the rate on pas; shipments agree with what he commission shall de. termine d jus. rate bewteen the TWO points.
 The Hals;ead lumber company's complaint rec.ies that the rate over the shor; haul $ more than the long haul over the same lines from Doug. las 10 Maricopa or from Douglas 70 Gila Bend
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
STUDENT SPENDS COLD AND
 HUNGRY MIGHT IN HILLS

MESA. Ariz. Dcc. S.-How Henry C.ews. son Of a wealthy eastern h1Ak- er, and a student a the EXans school near Mesa. spent the nigh, wander;aa in the hills near Cottonwood. how le threw away his gun and coa; to light en his load, how he cooked quail over q small mountain blaze and became i,l because he birds Were uncleanen. and how li..ie "Two!biis,' another student at the Evans school, found the los; .woodsman the next morning, are bu, few Of the interesting chap ters Of the mos; recent trip of the Evans school students into the Ari zona mountains. The boys and ne Prof" returned from the trip last week.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
DEMlNC MAN TAKES OVER
 TUCSON BANKING INTERESTS

TUCSON. Dec 9. The in'eres held by W. r Capehar; and S. w. Keuward in the < curi.y Bank and Trust company were transferred 'o'J W. H12son ot he p ming National bank yesterday after negotiations of several weeks Capehart and Ken. ward haze organized 'Ae Common. wealth Mortgage and Loan company in which a number Of prominent bust ness men of Tucson will hold stock
 Capitalization of the new organiza. ton VII he s5o,oOQ Clpehar- vii be secretary and treasurer oe he com. psny and Keuward presiden, The office, os ;he mortgage company WI be 5' 27 s5u,h Scott s.ree' n conn"c- Son w';h he offices oe the Intc.na ,!ona. lnves:men, and Construction company in wh!ch KenWard and Cape har- are also interested
 Interests held in he Pa'as1n.a s.a,e bank Mil be ra.4.ned by Cape. hart. who wea, ,o Pa.agonia yoster. day on a shor; business rip.
 W Hopson. who ;ake, over the interests of Capehar- and Kenwar' and their offices of .ice prasfden; and cashier ia the Security Bank and Trus, company came D Demins N M from Mena. Ark, where he was a.esi- l n. of ,Ae Farmers and Merchan s bank Hopson has disposed Of h's .a.e-s.'s .n -he p'm.ns Na,.ona. beuh bu; re.au, in.ar.e., D fAe Bank O. rprm1" AIk
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
ARMY RECRUITING OFFICER HERE.

Recruiting Officer Moran oi the Los Anse.es office. arrived in Tombstone today and VII remain here until We | nesday wi;h headquarters ai the post: office. be:ore continuing on ;o Bisbee oa a similar mission One recruit; named Rafael Nvagro was enlisted at Benson while four were signed up d. Wilcox. according 70 officer Mo-. an. They were Fl Adcock. Mcintyre, Cox and Matthews. After looking over Bisbec. Mr Moran vii. r.,urn 70 los Angeles on he 2oih.
 In appealing ;o ihc young men Of Tombstone. Nr. Moran today issued ,he following statement;
 Here is your opportunity 10 earn. .,7rn and travel Wi.h lo5,ooo study ing in army schools, fitting themse,v- .> for life work after their term o' en.ismen; ia closed. military author, i,.es be..eye that our peace time army can become one of the greatest educational forces in thc country. Young man. think ,h.s over. Is wha. you have al ;Ae end Of -le month that counts, not wha. you ge' nthe pay envelope.
 Have you finished your eiuca-ioa'
 Are you a skilled manin your line
 Are you satisfied With ycu- pros. p.-.s to- he fuure?
 Taa- missions ar- y.'ai 70 evsey man Can you ausNer ,lem sa;isfae. ,o-i'y aovo l. no'. there are ,wo re. c-ui -as presea,a;.ves rom the gen. v-l. --c-u..ins station oi Los Anse.e, .a Toubs-oae and aiG b. he-e m ] Dee l;;h. wi'h headquarters a' ne pos, oficc Don, wai,, young man Enlis q, once in ,he new peace ..me army
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
IS KILLED
 BY AN ALLEGED
 BAD CHARACTER

GLOBE. Ariz- Dec. ?.-B. ]. ca-- ter. nineteen year old youth. was shot by Bill Slaughter. we,; known in this dis,ric;. near Geronimo Monday and died early yesterday morning 1. q result of the wounds. according O word received from the sharif"s Or flee of Graham county yesterday.
 l. is ,.a;ed ;hai ,he young man was making an effort to stop a :igh, in which Slaughter was taking a par,. and that Slaughter became enragei and shot him with. a 3o-30 rife thrn the abdomen.
 Slaughter is under arrc.; n Gra- nam coun;y on charge of murder. lie is purpor,ei to b. d dangerous character and is an alleged illicit dea'- or in booze. T. i, also .:a-ed that he was drunk ai the time he sho' young Carter
 An e'ofr; : being made 10 find re- 'atives or ;he dead man in oricr that funeral arrangements may be comple'- sd. There is Miss lola Carer in Man. who may he neice ot his.
 An e.ofri !s being maze 70 find -a- was 10; detailed bu. a coroncrs jury will like,y return q verdict today and pace me bamr for inc death oi the young man.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
PROSHASkk ours
 U. S. MARSHAL RACE

PHOENIX. Dec. ll--Joe V. Prochas. kl, state game warden. announced ,ilat he is out of the race for United States marshal and that he would not seek any federal appointment. being content with his present position and will seek reappointment. |; is his hope to round out inc work Of ;he Of flee with special emphasis on educa- tional and Boy Scout features.
 This leaves ,wenty.;wo appiican 8 fer the marshalship.
 By many. Ed Stephens. IS consider. ed to have superior chances Of land ing the plum E $ Clark, Of Prescott. is in the race for the new fedora, udgeship in ihe even congress creates ,he new district according to state ment made 10 Flagstaff friends. He was a recent candidate for :he repub lican nomination 10 the United States senate and is,a former territorial at torney general.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
NO AUTO LICENSES
 UNTIL AFTER JAN. 1.

County AssessOr.e,ect Geo. R HeI- shaw. and Assessor F. A lIlgAcs. have received notice from Mi Simms presou. secretary of state ,hat ID quo licenses for ;he year l9:l wal be issued n applicants un'l after January Is. 1921, when the new see re-a-y os stA;e-clcc, Erne., Hal vii ,take office Tn, ls done in order to keep .ae eycoyas 0, the outgoing O ..cial. M.;i Simms. in order that he may turn over tr ;he a,w official w!,h clean sla.e. la ths connec- ,.oa. owing to so many applications coming into he Assessors office, he officials ask ,ha; applicants mieh, as w,,l hold of making application un. ,.l after January ls,. when their ap- p.ica,ion will be pu; through by the new assessor. Mr HrnshaN. The laN provides ,ha: a. licenses before be, .HS -,u.l by he secretary O. s-a;e. mu-' 9, through inc hands of ne county assessor and uai,ss ,he d1p.i. caa, has :aNab.e r,4 ,s;l.r h., taxes oa he au:omob.ie mus, he paid he. fire a license mus. be .s,uel
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
PRESCOTT WOMAN'S CLUB
 OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY

PRESCOTT, AriZ.. Dec. l0.-More than 100 members participated in eel ebration of the 25th anniversary of the Monday Woman's club. one of the first Of such organizations in Arizona The frs; president was Mrs F. A Tri,le. wife Of Gov. Tritle. and the frs: secretary was Miss Florence Gould Al the anniversary meeting the only charter member present was Mrs j. B Tomlinson The club was instrumental in founding the Prescott; public library and in the establish. men. of manual training in the city schools
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
MAN $ RspC RTEO
SHOT BY ACCIDENT

PHOENlN Dee n Edwari lTa- WIZ. 3. years old. plumber was sha' .a-oa-h he abdomen and -e-;. ou..y wounded ab5u. II o'clock 'l.' nigh, a aaa.e near : ven.A street mar ne Indian school acccrd.us 70 'he m agre re21=-s available. He va. taken . ne Sisters hosi-a,. where h" wl, operated or by D- Or'aUe II Brown i, wa, said he vii recover.
 The on,y version Of the ,hoo'.ns which could bs o5:o:aed was % he esfeo- ma. Harw.tz lad been ,cu'st.ns Wi,A some one. supposedly .ia n,a,, and had ben sho, acc:iea-a,.y U:ih a 9j ca.ibre automatic
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
PATAGONIA INTERESTS SEEK TO PURCHASE PROPERTY OF
 THE FlUx MINING COMPANY

BlSBEE Dec. l3.-Negotiations for ;he purchase Of the FluX Mining com pany's property at Patagonia, by in terests represented by Jack Hoy. ot that place, were reported to he under way al meeting of the stockholders las; week. Directors of the company were given authority at this meeting .o proceed with the negotiations. Un- der ;he proposal being given consider alton the stockholders would receive r. l2 cents share, or a little more ,lau ,he price at which the stock is
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
WHlrPlE BARRACKS BACK
 TO ARMY CONTROL. REPORT

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Dec. 10-Reporls have come that on the first Of the year. the army will take over Whip. pie barracks hospital, now operate ] by the public health service. The army has refused to extend the lease under which the establishment now Is operated. Maj. Charles E. Ide of the Whipple staff has received ap- pointement as superintendent and medical director Of ,he Muirdale sani. .:or.um. al Wautosa. Wis, few miles from Milwaukee. He has resigned from th eheaith sergice and soon will lave for Wisconsin.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-12-19
BOROERlHNO ROADS
 GIVEN HIGH PRAISE
 BY SOUTH OAKoTAH

F NJ. Olsen, prom.n,n, bu, ness man of VIbo-g. south Dakota. passed
 trough Tombstone yesterday rom rali,ornia on a.s return trip 10 his home after touring in the north and driving by way Of Seattle and Wa,2- ias-on down tAe Pacific coas,
 o.,ea .s driving a S.udebaher big s.x ,oar.ng car wi,a 95ol pound ,raile- besides ;he s.x passengers in ,he car. lie reported tha, he has covered 3S>o miles SO date. has aver. aged IG miles 70 gallon of oi'. and las not spen. one cen; for repairs on the entire rip.
 The roads over ne Bonlerland route are the bes, have encountered on the entire trip" Said Olsen T have been amazed 10 find .n southern Arizona, in section that are compara. lively sparsely settled, roads that are sar superior 10 anything The ;hickiy settled sections in the north car boas:. consider tha; i; is a piece of rare fortune that l chose this route for my return trip to South Dakota. "