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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13
HE REMEMBERED THAT TOOTH
Member of American Consulate at
London Quickly Satisfied as to
His Visitors Identity.

America has another George
Washington in the front line of de-
Tense. The present bearer of that
name is in the front line of pass
port trenches at the American con-
sulate in London and is a negro.
Ever since the United States put
into force its rigid passport restric-
tons George has been one of the
busiest Americans abroad.
Washington broke into the con-
sular service some years ago at Mar
settles. He fought in regular ne
gro regiment in the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, afterward coming to
Europe in Wild West show. Con-
sui General Skinner, then stationed
in Marseilles, gave Washington a
job in the consulate. Then George
went with Mr.. Skinner to Berlin
and finally he came back to London.
He speaks French, German and
Spanish.
Recently when an American negro
comedian sought a wise Washington
remembered him, but he remem-
bered even better the diamond filling
in one of the comedians teeth.
"Still got that diamond there? ?"
Washington remarked as the man
came into the consulate. The come
dian smiled broadly and the dia-
mond was there.-London Mail.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13
BRITISH WOMEN IN AUSTRALIA

Members of the British Womcn's
mission, appointed by the British
government to inquire into the pros
poets Of settling>former woman war
+ workers. workers III the commonwealth, must
have been amused at the attitude of
some state ministers in Victoria and
Queensland. In both states the diff
ficulties Of pioneering work were
pointed out as almost insuperable
obstacles but the women's mission,
with the knowledge of what had
been accomplished in Britain and
France, have not been discouraged,
and as a result of their work num-
bers Of British women will probably
come to the commonwealth within
the next year or two. Meanwhile
some Australian politicians have OBJ
tanned new angle on women's pos
sibilities.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13
Rheumatism
ReIief--25c.
Natures Remedy (kR TabIets), Are
Helping Thousands Who Tried Ex-
Pensive Things Without Result.
It's Guaranteed.

There are three vital processes of
human existence,-the digestion of
food, the extraction of nourishment
from II and the elimination of waste.
Poor digestion and assimilation
means failure TO derive full nodrish-
ment from food and that in turn often
means impoverished blood, weakness,
anemia, etc. Poor elimination means
an accumulation of waste matter
which poisons the body, lowers vitality,
disease and leads to the development
or many serious ills.
Rheumatism,-du to some inter-
ference with the process of elimina-
ton, failure to get rid OF certain body
poisons, -cannot be expected 10 yield
to any medicine that fails to correct
the condition responsible for IL. Could
any reasonable person expect to rid
himself of rheumatic pain as long as
rheumatic poison is allowed to remain
in the body.
Think OF this. It explains the sue
cess Of Nature Remedy (NR Tablets)
in so many cases where other
medicines have failed. Thousands are
using Mr. Tablets every day and get
ting relief Why pay Ave or ten
A 25c box Of Natures Remedy (NR
Tablets), containing enough TO last
twenty-five days,-must help you,
must give you prompt relief and sat-
1sfactory benefit or cost you nothing
Natures Remedy is not only for
tho relief OF rheumatism. 1t inn
proves digestion, tones the liver. reg
ulates kidney and bowel action. inn
proves the blood ana cleanses tho
system. You've tried the expensive
medicines and doctors, now make the
real test. You'll get results this time.
Tabletsj is sold. guaranteed and
recommended by your druggist
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13
THRIFT, WHAT is Ir7

Mr.. L. F. Zerfoss, district secre-
tary of the State Y. NJ. C. A. of Ken
lucky, has been in Mt. Sterling for
several days trying to interest the
ministers, business men and the pub
lie schools in the observance of thrift
week, January II to "a.
The "Y" is merely promoting this
effort which is indorsed by the fed
eral government as well as hv ell ~ :
national business associations of the
United States. During 1920 the man.
ner in which money is spent in the
united States will determine largely
the social, religious and political fu-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13
URGES SENSIBLE SHOES.

Simplification of dress which
should include the abolition of the
high heel and the sharptoed shoe
was urged by DR.. Augusta Fucker
of New York, at the international
conference Of woman physicians.
Sayages of old, she said, developed a
better race physically than modern
peoples because of their natural and
free tendencies. The speaker said
that stockings worn by children we're
too short in foot length, which, cou-
Piled with tight shoes, reacts later on
in life and often causes deformed
feet, and lowered vitality.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13

ture Of the world for years to come.
Money represents as near as any
material thing the fruits of life and
energy. Money is stored-up life.
Whoever wastes it wastes life.
Thrift is stewardship, which takes
into account not only the saving, but
also the earning and the spending of
money. Therefore, it is seen that to
he nnth-;f.;- Z; Is :. 80 be both unwise and
irreligious.
The National Thrift Week begins
January IL and continues to and in
GLIDING January "a, and on each day
of this week the following phases of
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13

"Did you have words with your
cook when you discharged her."
ooh, no." said Mr.. Clipping. 81
was too quick for her."
"How SOP"
81 rang off before she had a
chance to tell me what she thought
of me, the members of my family,
my home, my income and my posi-
ton in society."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13

Keep hustling. Misfortune seldom
overtakes a man until the man stops
loaf.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13

Love and logic are eternally at war
and cupid declares that philosophy is
folly.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13

thrift will be emphasized.
January 17--Open bank deposit.
January 1S-Share with others
Sunday.
January 19-Take out life insur-
ance.
January 20-Own your own home,
January Sf-Make will
January 22--Thrift in industry.
January 23-Make a family buC
get.
January "a Pay your debts
promptly.
Each day during this week the
special feature of that day will be
given publicity in the public press
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13

and various other ways.
The high schol will observe the
week by devoting time, to be deter
mined later, for an open session, to
which the public viii be invited, at
which essays and orations on thrift
will be delivered by the high school
boys and girls. .e..-..-.-.--....... -
This is worthy effort and all for.
ward-looking men and women will
give It their heart. =; support support.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13

Life is rich in love, but we choose
passion and reap jealousy and hate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-01-13

Special Prices on Heavy Under
wear. r. L. Punch & Co.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

This line of reasoning is logical, but
the one thing that deters most people
from buying or building home is q
lack of desire to assume the respon-
sibility of paying for it. When it is
considered that house may be pur-
chased by paying down small por-
ton of the cost and the balance as
rent. there is not so much RESPONSE
hility ms most people believe.
Everywhere in the country now
there is shortage of available homes.
In almost every community this con
dition prevails and those who are pay
ing rent are finding that the demand
is causing the property owners to
charge more and more for the houses
they own. Thus. whether they will it
or not, many people have been driven
by necessity into building homes for
themselves. while others are consid-
ering doing so.
Selecting a design for house is
undoubtedly the most important step
In securing home. Care should be
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
BOTH TEAMS WON
LAST SATURDAY NIGHT

Both of the f. III. S. basket ball
teams won over their opponents last
Saturday night. .'0 81'
The boys team went to Frederick
town and played with the High School
team there The game was very fast
and closely contested; but Frederick
town was defeated by the narrow mar
gin of 1917. He'd ~
The girls team played the Bonnie
Terre High School girls on the H. S.
court here and were victorious by the
score of 1912. This is the first game
that the local girls have won, but it
is their intention that it shall not be
the last one.
Double Header Tomorrow Night.
A double header will be played on
the H. S. court here tomorrow night.
The boys team will engage the Mar
vim College team, of Fredericktown,
while the High School girls will con-
test against team composed of AL
umni women Both games promise to
be interesting Both teams have
struck their winning gait" and you
should come out and support them.
The "dopc" reads encouraginglv for
the boys game. Pennington defeated
Fredericktown High by two points
and Fredericktown defeated Marvin
two points, so if you want to see a
battle royal, come out to this game.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

This is an exceptionally fine design
for house of this kind and size ana
those who build according to it will
have homes to be proud Of.
There is every reason why those
who have been considering building
home should do so now. The govern
ment is urging that all building be
started at once so as to give the re-
turning soldiers employment. Con-
verting the industries that were trans
formed into munitions factories dur
ing the war into their peace time state
also has thrown many persons tenn
pOrarily out Of employment and build
ing is looked to TO keep these work.
ers busy.
When it is considered that more
than so per cent of the cost of a
home Is labor, It can readily be I'M
derstoOd why building cannot be done
now so cheaply as few years ago.
Nature furnishes the materials that go
into q building, while labor fashions
them into the required shape and con-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

While the house itself is rectangular
in shape. the dimensions being "a by
30 feet inches. the broad porch
gives tia fine appearance. The porch
Is Is by @ feet, but the overhanging
roof makes IT appear much larger.
The design for this house calls for
only six rooms, but they are what
might be termed regular rooms. The
living room extends the full breadth Of
the house. being % by 10 feet. The
entrance is In the center, while at one
end are the stairs leading to the sec
ond floor. The fireplace Is built into
the interior wall and has right angle
seat on one side. The dining room Is
reached through glazed doors at the
right of the fire place. This is IL by
16 feet, the buffet and two wall cases
being built into one end. The kitchen,
occupying the other corner of the
building Is also large, 10 feet 6 inches,
by IL feet inches. The work table
is underneath the double windows on
the side, while there are cases on
either side of It. The rear porch Is
of the same width as the kitchen and
u place Is provided for il;ns The Ice
box without entering the kitchen.
The second floor plan Is similar to
the first. The front bedroom is Of the
same size as the living room, extend-
ing the width of the house. Adjoln-
ing it, at the end of a central hall,
is the bath room, while there are two
other bedrooms, one on each Of the
two rear corners Closets are placed
In each Of these rooms.
The basement extends under the
whole of the house. Here rooms may
be built to keep the heating plant sep
arate from the other parts Of the
basement, which always Is good plan
as 1t keeps the heat from the family
food storage room.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
]. w. BHANNON is
BURIED IN ST. LOUIS

Rev. o. H. L. Cunningham, pastor
of the Baptist church of this city, went
to st. Louis Saturday to conduct the
funeral of j. w. Brannon, who died
Of pneumonia at his home in st. Louis
Thursday. Deceased was sick only
three days before his death, having de-
veloped pneumonia on Monday and
died on Thursday. Burial took place
in a cemetery in st. Louis county.
Deceased is well known in Farming
ton and st. Francois county, having
been master mechanic for the St.
Francois County f. R. for several
years, as well as holding position
with the Nation at st. Francois. While
living in this county, Mr.. Brannon
made many friends, who are deeply
grieved to he2r Of his untimely death
He is survived by his widow an,
three children.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
THE PASSING OF A GOOD MAN

Samuel G. VanSickle, son of Rev.
Joseph VanSickle and Sarah Van
Sickle, his wife, was born in Ste. Cen
evieve county, Mo-, Nov. Is, 1850, and
died at his residence in St. Louis, Jan.
%, 1920, aged SO years, 2 months and
10 days. He was married to Emma
Horn, Feb. IL, 1875. To this mar
rage were born four children. vix:
Minnie, Mrs. J. w. Hamilton, DeSoto,
Mo-; Gussie, Mrs. c. H. Conklin,
Crane, Mo-; Jennie, Mrs. W. H. Rott-
gel, Pennington, Mo-; and Roscoe ].
VanSickle, st. Louis, Mo-; all of whom
survive him, together with his beloved
wife, three grandchildren and two
great grand children.
Mr.. VanSickle was a consistent
member of the Christian church of
Pennington for 80 years. He was, al
50, a member of the Ancient Order of
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

exercised In picking the room arrange
ment, the materials of which the house
is constructed and the design for the
exterior. The number and arrange
ment of the rooms is influenced by
the needs of the family and indivld-
nal ideas of what a home should be.
Selecting materials. however, Is a mat
ter that should be carefully weighed.
Cheap materials for home are more
costly than good materials, for the
simple reason that there will be a
constant outlay for repairs If poor
stuff is used. The exterior appear
ance. like the room arrangement, Is q
matter Of taste.
For the person who likes stucco. or
plaster exteriors, the house shown In
ne accompanying illustration will he
'nv"red Here is modern city style
le,ise that Is unusually attractive.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

United Workmen. The funeral was
conducted at his residence in st. Louis
last Sunday afternoon. He was buried
at Park View cemetery, near Farming
ton, Jan. 26, 1920. There was a short
service at the grave by Rev. E. H.
Orear, after which the grave was COW
cred with flowers from sympathizing
friends.
Samuel G. VanSickle was loving
husband, kind father, a good citizen
and a noble Christian gentleman. He
was held in high esteem by all who
knew him. J. S. C.
The widow and son, Roscoe, of St.
Louis, daughter, Mrs. ]. N. Hamil-
ton, husband and daughter, Miss Con-
ME, of DeSoto, were in attendance at
the funeral.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
TO THE PUBLIC

In closing my business in Farming
ton for the present, | desire to extend
most hearty thanks and appreciation
to all customers / have had during
more than two years of successful bus
mess in Pennington. | have attempt
ed to pay every obligation in this COM
munity, but if have overlooked any
one, l ask that they send their state
ment to me at Arcadia, Mo-, and same
will receive my prompt attention.
Edward Bethel.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
AUTO BLAZE

About 7 o'clock Sunday evening the
whistle sounded a fire alarm, which
proved to be service car belonging
to D. j. Bess, the restaurant man.
The Ford had driven up to the filling
station Of the Lang Motor Co. for gas
oline, when in some mysterious man
ner flames broke out in the car, and
before they could be suppressed con-
siderable damage had been done to the
vehicle.
The alarm drew out quite crowd,
as first reports were that the fire was
in the Lang Garage.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
A WORLD CRISIS

Don't fail to hear this special SER
mon at the Christian church Sunday
omrning at II o'clock: "The Church
and the World Crisis" by Rev. Chas,
H. Swift, Of Carthage, Mo-, who has
just returned from Y. M. C. A. war
work at headquarters in New York
City. Every serious minded citizen
of Pennington should hear this timely
message. At 7:30 o'clock another
strong sermon will be preached by
Rev. G. A. Hoffman, "The Urgent
Need of the New Emphasis" will be
the subject. The public is heartily
welcomed to take advantage of hear
ing these vital sermons.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
ESTHER TEACHER
PASSES AWAY

Miss Gward, principal of the Esther
High School, became very i'll last We'd
nesday week ago and passed away on
the following Thursday afternoon.
Her illness and death was caused
from ruptured blood vessels, disease
so unusual that friends were alarmed
Miss Gward was lovely character
and splendid teacher. The faculty
of Esther school were deeply moved
by the loss of one of their co-workers.
Her home is in Poplar Bluff, where
the body was shipped.
Her mother is at the bedside of her
brother, who is seriously i'll with spin
al menengitis. The Times wishes 10
express its sympathy for the family
and friends.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

Some one had advanced the argu-
ment that if every family in the coun-
try willed 1t, there would be few that
did not live in their own homes. With
few exceptions tenants pay more in
rent than it would cost them to buy
the places in which they live. The
owner of rented property must get as
large a return on his investment as
the same money would earn In in
terest. plus profit 10 pay him for his
labor and the cost Of caring for the
property. This expense is borne by
the person who rents the property.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
SILVER TEA

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Southern Methodist church gave a
Silver Tea, at the home of Mrs. S. c..
Watts, Tuesday afternoon from three
to five.
Little Miss Gwendolin Robinson and
Mrs. E. H. Orear rendered vocal num-
bers during the afternoon. A reading
was also given by Mrs. B. T. Gentges.
Delicious refreshments were served.
The afternoon was an enjoyable one
as we'll as profitable.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
MODERN STUCCO
STYLE OF HOME
Attractive Exterior With Unique
B interior Arrangement.
SUITABLE FOR SMALL FAMILY
Design Calls for Six Rooms, but They
Are What Might Be Termed
Irregular" Rooms-Good
Time to Build.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE or
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building. for the readers of this
paper. On account Of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer he
is, without doubt the highest authority
on all these subjects Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford No. 1897 Prairie
avenue. Chicago, ILL.,. and only enclose
three-cent stamp for reply.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
Lutheran Church

Fl. Hallerberg, Pastor.
Saptuagesima Sunday.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching service at 1920 a. m.
A hearty invitation is extended to
all not having a church home.
The Concordia Y. l.. S. meets next
Friday evening.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
PoRofRoor
Second Floor Plan.

dition, Just so long rs the present
wage level Is maintained. so will tie
cost of building materials stay UP. AT
that they are only 81 per cent noTe
now than in 1913, when they reached
q low level.
There is one thing that every per-
son who intends building should do
if possible. That is to consult an
architect. These men are trained by
education and experience to get the
mostf0r the money spent In bu;'ding.
The small fee the architect charges
is saved many times over In prac-
tically every building, because the ar,
chitect knows how II SHOULD be erect
ed. Regarding materials, The lumber
dealer Is a good man to consrlt.
The first submarine boat was tested
IN plymnuth hnrhOr In t774
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
Presbyterian Church

h. .. BOYD, PASTOR.
Sunday school at 9;45 a. m.
Morning service at II o'clock.
Evening service at 1880.
Senior c. e. at 6:30 p. m.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES
Christian SCIENCE

Sunday morning at IL a. m. in the
News building. Sunday school at 9:45
a. m. To these services the public is
cordially invited.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

LOOK-LISTEN. - Bargains in
real estate in city and farm property,
in st. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, JEFF
ferson, Iron, Butler, Madison, Boil
linger and Scott counties. / would
rather sell what / have than list
more. Also notarial work done to or
der. A share of your patronage So
licited. Private C. j. Harrelson,
Hckus Bldg, Pennington, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

STRAYED OR sToLEN.-From
Graniteyille, Mo-, one sorrel horse,
-year-old past; also one light bay
white-faced pony mare, three years
old. Liberal reward for any informa-
ton. Mack Jones, Graniteville, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30
Classified Ads.

Advertisements in this department
bring prompt and sure returns. II
you want to buy or sell anything, try
an announcement here, and you will
be agreeably surprised at the result.
The price is only 1 cent per word.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

The first submarine boat was tested
IN Plymouth harbor In l774.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

TRUCK FARM WANTED. - To
rent small place, 2 to 10 acres. I'M
proved; with fruit; near Pennington;
or conveniently situated on good au-
to road leading thereto or to Lead
Belt towns. Possession wanted on or
about March LIST. Address, John r.
Edgar, Mineral Point, Mo. At
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

WANTED-Girl for house work.
Mrs. L. C. Barroll, Pennington, Mo. -
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

LOST-A new inflated U. S. Chain
Tread tire, sixe 30x3 1-3, on Sunday
or Monday of this week. Finder will
return to Lang Motor Co. and receive
reward.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-01-30

FOR SALE--160 acres, improved;
S25 per acre; two miles west of Doe
Run, Mo. John Corcoran. 3-5t