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The Monte Vista journal., 1920-10-02

ana much evidence was introduc ,,s,
In support OF the allegations Of tn.
complaint. Il was shown that Il 10
the custom for the buyers to buy
the POTATOES from the growers ON
board the track; that 1, Ia no, III.
custom for buyers to max. pur.
chas" Of potatoes In the ncld b-sor.
or after they have been dug and that
under the custom the ownership of
the potatoes remains In tn. grower
until dug. weighed and loaded on
cars and that the expense OF load
Ing with all the risks Of loss du. to
shrtnknEc. fccsine or other CAUSES
arc borne by the growers; that tn,
grower ~ rule does not carr to h,
shipper because he has NO msrk..
TO which he can ship. his markc,
generally being with the local deal
or; that the effect Of the pressn.
rules Is to put the cars In the hand.
Of the dealers who are ths shippers
and that rs the result the 400 or
more growers are compelled to
compete against one another, among
the a5 or more shippers for carr and
that such a condition depresscs the
market.
II was also shown by the Erowerx
testifyinE that In all cases where
cars Ind been assigned to them they
were able to sell their products for
more money than offered by tho
shipper having a car and II was con-
tended BY the growers that II the
rule proposed by the commercial
club be put into effect the resul,
would be to encourage competition
among the buyers. The growers all
testified that II the cars were a..
signed to them under the proposed
new rule they would load them
within the time required BY the rules
and not delay the movement of cars
as commended by the railroads.
Some OF the buyers say that they
have always favored the allotment
OF cars to the growers. and some
OF them testified in favor Of the pro-
posed rule. The commission in
vited testimony by the dealers op-
posed to the new rule. but no deal
er took the stand against II.
The commission took the case up-
der consideration. and Chairman
Halderman announced that decision
would be rendered before Saturday
night OF this week The commercial
Club is satisfied with the showing
made and In view of the evidence
the growers entertain no doubt an
to what the commission will do.
After the hearing number of
bouquets were thrown at tn commer-
cial club by the growers. the club
having initiated the movement In
the interest of the growers and as
sumed all of the expense.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-10-02

Mrs. Tom Gilbreath Of Macon.
Mo-, 10 expected to arrive this (Sat.
urday) morning on visit with J. c.
Gilbreath and wife.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-10-02

Miss Eva Freeman left TJlursday
night for Dallas. Texas. afteA . few
weeks visit here.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-10-02

tcess'sa,a On ssss Eight,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
A Sale of Much Wanted
 Cotton Wash Goods
(Third Floor)

(Third Floor),
 4O-inch width novelty voiles in beautiful designs, light or dark grounds, splendid for dresses and all other purposes you might de- sire sire vsed ssd values. 49c Over 10000 yards of beautiful shirting madras. This is regular 75c quality, and it is just the thing you want for making shirts and boys waists, and this is good for children's dresses E0 The yard CON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-30
$1.5O Value Silk nF Chiffon at COC
 Con Sale Lace Dept.)

Con Sale Lace Dept.)
 40-inch width excellent quality lace chiffon, in all the leading col- ors. This never sells for less than $1.50, and really in some places you would find it marked $2.00. Good for many purposes, and you want to avail yourself of this op- portunity of buying a real bargain.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-03-26
SOLDIERS BOUNTY.

The States of New Hampshire
and Massachusetts have given
their soldiers, sailors and
marines the sum of S100 each.
The Stats of Minnesota has
allowed each soldier toward his
education the sum of $500.
The State of North Dakota has
allowed each OF her loyal sons
the sum of $25 for each month
of service with which to purchase
q farm or go into BUSINESS. The
State of Oregon allows each OF
her defenders the sum OF S25
q month toward his education.
The State Of " isconsin hasf iven
each OF Der fighting men $40 a
month for each months service,
but not less than $50 in any
event. The United States Govern"
ment. according to Representa-
tive Emerson of India, " squb ~
dered millions on this war, paid
the contractors all they asked,
loaned money TO Europe by the
billions. and exte1 ded The time
OF the payment Of intiest; and
squandered d millions on ehipsand
millions on flying machines. T."
But we have not matched up
with other progressive countries
in appreciation of our soldiers.
The Dominion of Canada,
impoverished by the war, pays
each private soldier from $28O to
5000. France, who lost her sons
by the thousan de-, and had the
enemy upon her soil for ovet
three years pays her private
scldierS from S82 90 to s255, 99
On the face Of the rsturrs II
is quite evident that the United
States has lost lot of it's war
enthusiasm.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-03-26
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

The women OF De Baca Coun-
ty will be permitted to vote at
fha coming Democratic Primary
according to a resolution that
wac unanimously adopted at the
Central Democratic Committee
meeting and Convention held
srecsntly at Fort Sumner. The
resolution was presented by Mr.
I'D. Tyson, Precinct Chairman
Of District No. 2.
sOther important matters taken
np at the convention was the
'alection of officers for the en-
suing year, Mr.. j. V. Stea-ns,
editor of the Fort Sumner Lead
e-, was elected Chairman. He
suooeeds Judge T. M. Mobiles
who has held the position for
two terms. Judge Nobles sug-
gssted that some enc beside
himaelf be selected as Chaiaman.
Herbert Hsr!ily of Tsiban aud
Commander of the William
Richmond Post of the Ameri-
csn Legion, was elected Score.
tary and Trea surer of the eoun-
to committee.
The date fixed fer the primary
is April 17lh. Candidates will be
permitted 20 register their in
teqtions not later than April 10.
Harmony and optimism wer Q
th9 ksynotss of the convention.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-03-26
DEMOCRATIC sTArE
CENTRAL Committee
MEETS APRIL IL

To the Members otthe Demo-
cratic State Genital Commit ee,
Advisory Comm Stee, Executive
Committee, County Chaifm en-,
and Committeeman at Large: +
The Democratic State Central
Committee is hereby called to
inset on Monday April 12. 1920,
in the sity Of Albuquerque, at
Jefferson Hall, 10 North Third
Street. at ten o'clock A. M. for
the purpose of naming the tins
and place for holding the State
Convention to elect delaG ties
and alternates 10 the NaIonal
Democratic Convention at San
Francisco, and for the disposi-
tion OF any other matters which
may come before thes meeting.
Committeeman may give their
proxies to women of their county
and they will be recognized by
the Chairman.
May urge that We have a
full attendance.
Very Respectfully , ours,
Arthur Seliefdap
ChRirmaR. 81
Byrcn o. Beall, Sec.
.ffE
Taiban Valley news., 1920-03-26

LOST Betwsen my place
and town, one black riding
bride, finder please leave
sam . ut Barber Shop.
Ben Robinson,
Taiban Valley news., 1920-03-26

FOR sALE-A new Bicycle
see
Asa Morgan, ~lr.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-03-26

1920 Spring Seasons Clsverest
and smartest Millinery on dis
play at.
Josephine Browns
Taiban Valley news., 1920-03-26
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

EI %. SAnders. 2astof.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

erage of $40 an acre yearly at the end
Of from Is to 20 years.
The manufacture of lnsulator pins
requires large amounts of black locust,
for which purpose II Is the most salts.
factory wood.
Starting Black Locust.
In starting black locust small
sprouts with portion Of the root may
be dug up and used; or, better, the
seed may be sown in the spring in
drills In good soil, like onion seed. At
the end of the season the seedlings
will be from two to four feet In height
and satisfactory In size for setting out.
This may be done in the late fall, but
the spring season, about the time
growth starts, Is preferable. In some
regions the locust wood borer Is al.
most certain to cause extensive dam
age to young plantations unless special
precautions are taken to keep the
trees In healthy growing condition
and the bark shaded by folinge, either
from nearby trees. shrubs, or weeds.
Information on this insect and methods
Of Its control will be found in United
States Department of Agriculture Bull
letin 1877. Protection From the Locust
Borer."
Strange as 1t may appear, black
locust. although one OF the most dur
able woods when set IN the ground,
natures early and deteriorates in the
tree rapidly II not cut when ripe. Com
mercinlly the tree is usually mature In
Is to 25 yenrs.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER.

Constipation invites other troubles
which come speedily unless quickly
checked and overcome by Green's
August Flower which is gentle Taxa
tive. regulates digestion both In
stomach and intestlnes, cleans and
sweetens the stomach and alimentary
canal. stimulates the liver to secrete
the bile and Impurities from the blood.
1t Is d sovereign remedy used In many
thousands Of households all over the
civilized world for more than half a
century by those who have suffered
with indigestion, nervous dyspepsia.
sluggish liver. coming up Of food, pal
pitation, constipation and other In
teEtinal troubles. Sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere. Try a bottle.
take no ubstitute.-Adv.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect It
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root 10
soon realized. It stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one Of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, In
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
% many applicants for insurance are re-
jected IL because kidney trouble il %
common to the American people, and the
large majority Of those whose appllca-
tons are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. 1t Is on sale
1t all drug storeg in bottles of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, II you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Or.
kilmer d Co.. Binghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
GOOD TOP DRESS FOR WHEAT
Application Of az Little AZ Two Tons
Of Manure Per Acre May Increase
Yield Ten Bushels.

II pays a big profit to top dress the
wheat with manure. An application
OF as little as two tons per acre may
increase the yield ten bushels; at least
II has done this much one year with
another In Indiana tests. -Four tons
make only about two bushels more.
The manure benefits the wheat d.
rectly through the plantfood which II
contains. and indirectly through the
winter protection. which often Ii Of
greater value. Where manure lie used
as top dressing the stand OF clover
Is generally better. There is 40 or
ganic benefit from the manure which Il
considerable and Is not SO easily ex-
planned. Where as much or more plant
food is applied In the form Of COM
mercial fertilizers the resulting Yield
has not been as large.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
/, ARMlSTICE!
Constipation, Headache.
Colds. BiIiousness. Sur
vender to "Cascarets"

Bring back peacei Enjoy lifei Your
system Is filed with liver and bowel
poison which keeps your skin sallow,
your stomach upset, your head dull and
aching. Your meals are turning Into
poison gases and acids. You can not
feel right. Don't stay bilious or consti-
pated. Feel splendid always by taking
Cascarets occasionally. They act with
out gripping or Inconvenience. They
never sicken you like Calomel, Salts,
Oil or nasty, harsh Pills. They cost 50
little too Cascarets work while you
sleep.--Adv.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
CUT STRAW IS BEST BEDDING
Much Of Liquid Manure. Now Wasted,
Can Be Saved by Use Of e..
fect.Ve Absorbents.

A great deal of the liquid manure
now going TO waste can be saved by
the use Of absorbents. such as straw,
sawdust. muck and loan. Uncut
straw is a very valuable absorbent,
taking up two or three times It's weight
Of water while fine cut straw will abb
sorb six OF nine times its weight Of
liquid. Moreover. oats straw contains
quite a large amount Of plantfood. es-
pecially potash.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
SHE THOUGHT DRESS
WOULD LOOK DYED
But "DIAmond Dyes" Turned Her
Faded, Old, Shabby Apparel
Into New.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give new. rich, fadeless color to any
fabric. whether It be wool. silk. linen.
cotton or mixed goodsI--dresses,
blouses. stockings, skirts. children's
coats. feathers. draperies. coverings
everythipgi
The Direction Book with each pack
age tells how to diamond dye over any
color.
To match any material, have dealer
show you diamond Dye Color Gard.
ADV.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
HOW WHEAT IS DISPOSED OF
one-HaIf Of Crop Of 1918 Sold by
Farmers In Three Months Be-
ginning With July.

prepared by the United States Depart.
Tnent OF Agrlculture.)
Wheat is mostly marketed by farm
ers soon, or. at any rate. not long,
after the harN est. OF the crop of 1918,
more than One-half was sold by farm
ers In the three months beginning
with July, and 69.3 per cent In four
months. Thereafter the monthly
sales dwindled to 1.5 per cent of the
years total In June, 1919.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
Backache, Dizziness and Pain

When q woman complains of backache,
6iE1iness or pain-when everything looks
black before her eyes-a dragging feeling,
or bearing-down, with nervousness. she
should turn to this Temperance" herbal
tonic, known as DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
ecription. II can be obtained in almost
every drug store in the land and the ingre-
dients are printed in plain English on tho
wrapper. Put up in tablets or liquid.
DR.. Pierce, Of .Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
Don't Forget cutleura raIeum

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.-Adv.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Black locust--known also as "yel-
low" locust--is one Of the most profit
able and useful kinds of timber for the
farm. The wood is heavy. hard, and
particularly durable when used In the
ground. For use as fence posts, black
locust is long-llved and very desirable.
Only one other wood gives longer serv-
ice. namely, Usage orange or "bois
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
BUYING SMALL FARM TOOLS
Time and Money Can Be Saved by
Making Purchase on One Order
Give Systematic Care.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
II possible all small tools for the
farm should be purchased on one or
der. This win save time and, usually,
money. Also. It Will entail a total ex-
pendIture sufficiently large TO impress
the farmer with the importance of
giving systematic care to his small
tools.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
Weak Women Should
Take Heed

Hannibal, Mo; ;S"Dr. Pierce,s medicines
ten years. The 'Favorite Prescription
cured me Of womAn's weakness and many
times when was run down and nervous
this medicine has restored me to good
health. And for cleansing ones system and
keeping it in perfect condition, DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets can't be equalled. i have
also taken DR., Pierce's Anuric Tablets and
and more. They promote health, prevent
untimely deaths, restore fully, and keep off
doctor bills. Why do they do this7 Because
they are made Of roots, herbs and banks
Natures remedies, and they produce pure
blood, the secret Of health. MRS. LUNA
v. CHRISTIAN, COS Fulton Ave.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

dare" which, however. nowhere oc-
ours In abundance and is so hard that
II is difficult TO drive staples Into 1t ex-
cept when II is green.
Locust Grows Rapidly.
Block locust grows rapidly and
yields good-sized fence posts at an age
Of from fourteen to twenty years, ac-
cording to the forest service. A worn
out field In middle Tenn y ee which.
20 years previously, had been planted
with one-year-old locust seedlings,
yielded fence posts worth $lsS an acre
on the stump. or $3.50 at the railroad
about two miles distant. This was a
gross return of $40 an acre yearly on
hillside OF fairly good soil which be-
fore the trees were set out had started
to gully badly. Returns Of So to 81 an
acre annually have frequently been
realized on poor, thin hill land. Good
soils undertake with limestone and
planted to black locust In the Appala-
chan and Piedmont regions, from
Pennsylvania to Kentucky and Tennes-
see, can be counted on to yield an ay-
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
The lnItiatory UltImatum.

"The last shall be first.s quoted the
earnest citizen.
u don't doubt IT," replied Senator
Sorghum. ITS the only way can ex-
plain the manner In which an ultima
rum always seems to start such long
line OF talk"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
NICE INCOMES FROM POULTRY
Raising Chickens Has Many Attrae.
lions for Those Who Enjoy Asso-
citation With FowIa.

Poultry raising, like raising live
stock In general, haF many attractions
fer those who enjoy the work. Men
and women often enjoy association
with animals and fowls. There are
women making nice incomes from
pealtsy,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
His Guess.

"Why do so many people neglect op-
portunltyr
"Becuz they're sitting up to welcome
trouble, take It," responded old Uncle
Notwithstanding Courier-Jou
nal.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

ChIIdren's handkerchlefs often look
hopeless when they come to The laun-
Cry Wash with good soap. rinse In
water bIued with Red Cross Ban Blue.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
The Near.pIah.

Seaggs (curiously)-Did you have
turkey yesterday for dInneri
Baggs ttriumphantly)--No, but we
had all the trimmings.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
TRULY surprIsIno.

tTuty surprising.
Elderly Hostess-So you are the
daughter Of my old friend Margaret
Blank. l was at your christening eight
cen years ago--but how you've
changed.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

There is vast difference between
the lay of poet and the lay of a pull
let.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

A wooden leg made of oak never pro
duceS a corn.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
Most He Could Saw.

"Your daughter is learning to play
the piano, isn't she?"
'Er-well-she's practicing."
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

Chronic Constipation is as dangerous AZ
disagreeable. Garfield Tea cures it.-Adv.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
MAKING II Complete.

II daresay your new house has all
the latest modern touches" Yes; we
put a mortgage on 1t today"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

The mopsy you fan to gss win never
eed . Jour wsslth.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08

Water supply fer cowa
Cows should be supplied ct al limes
WITH pIents Of frsgh, warm water
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1920-01-08
IMPROVED UNIFoRM INTERNATIONAL
SUNDMSGIOOL
LESSON
(By REV. Il. 10. FITZwATER, d. D.,
Teacher OF English Bible In the Moody
Bible Institute OF ChicagoD
Copyright, 1890. western Newspaper Union,
LESSON FOR JANUARY II
PETER AND JOHN HEAL A LAME
MAN.
LESSON TExT-Acts ..

LESSON TEXT-Acts
GOLDEN TExT-FreeIy re have 70.
ceived. freely give.-Matt. Io:a
ADDITIONAL MATERlAL>-Matt. 1877,
:; Mark 1884: Luke $40: John lt:2; Pc
ter 4:1l.
PRIMARY ToPIC-A Lame Man Made
Whole
JUNIOR TOPIc-Peter ana John at the
Beautiful Gate.
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOP
iC-Faith and a Helping Hand.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-06
BE CAREFUL
YOUR LANGUAGE
While Passing Giant on Chicago
Streets If He is Accompanied
BY a Lady.

CHICAGO, April 6.-Search OF loop
hotels was being conducted by police
today for a six foot giant, who knock.
ed out and killed man with blow
OF the fist last night because the lat
ter swore as the giant walked by with
pretty girl on his arm.
The incident occurred late last night
on Chicago's rialto.- Three soda
clerks, two OF whom admitted TO the
police they had taken an overdose of
Jamaica ginger" sauntered down the
street arm in arm.
I'VE got to talking pretty loud, !"
said Joseph Wisnieski, 30, "and Tray.
ers Walsh. %. called one of us a
name A man who was passing with
woman leaped over and hit Walsh"
John LEM. %, also of the trio,
dropped under a blow.
II beat it" said Wisnieski
Walsh died enroute to police sta
ton The police believe the man
who killed Walsh is an actor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-06
Union Organizations at Burlington
and Fort Madison Viii Send
Representatives to KeoEuk
for Morning Conference
PUBLIC MEETING LATER
Session at Grand Opera House Sun.
day Afternoon viii be Open to
Everyone-out-of
Speakers on Program

keo4zGk Trades and Labor assembly
viii be host Sunday To committees
from the similar organizations OF Bur.
lin gton and Fort Madison when they
come here TO confer with a representa-
tive committee from the local organi-
cation, the conference to take place
in the Tiffany room of Hotel Iowa at
10 O'Clock
This session Sunday morning viii
DE Of the first district campaign CON-
mittee OF organized labor ana farmers
for this district It's purpose Is to
carry out the plan OF the American
Federation of Labor which viii govern
the political activities of the organiza-
ton IN the coming political campaign
The meeting held Sunday morning
will be for the especially appointed
COMMITTEES only, but IN the afternoon
1t O'Clock, meeting to which every
one Is invited viii be held at the
Grand opera house and the public Is
welcome TO attend this session OF the
union organizations.
D. A. Fem and Mr. AcKavie OF
Salem, Iowa viii be the speakers for
this occasion, and the Community
band will furnish music on the pro-
gram. F. A. Garfield, the president Of
the Iowa State Federation of Labor
and the mayors of Burlington and
Fort Madison have each received
special invitation TO be present at this
meeting.
For the conference Of the trade and
labor organizations which will be held
Sunday morning az 10 o'clock, five
men from each the Burlington, Fort
Madison and keokuk assemblies have
been chosen To serve on these cam
paign committees which will discuss
the political activities which the
union organizations will engage in
during the coming political campaign.
The organization will deal with poliu-
cal issues, not parties, its leaders say.
Farmers from all of the counties IN
this drst district will also send repre-
sentatives to the conference which
will be held Sunday morning and TO
the public meeting which is to be held
that afternoon.