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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

A New York policeman used an
airplsne In making an arrest Of a
bad check man. Perhaps the bad
check business will take a slump.
now that there Is way TO deal with
check kiters on their own plane
Kansas City Times, ---
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Nothing that the request Of an Hi
uois woman for ticket to the hang
ing Of her son-in-law was denied,
moves the Springfield Leader to re-
mark, THE world seems to be in a
conspiracy to deny all pleasures to a
mothcr-in-law."
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The Polo News Herald has devised
this little test that may be made in
the privacy Of your own home. No
income tax collector need know, What
are your feelings when you read this
description Of the day Of the Lords
wrath: They shall cast their silver
in the streets. and their gold shall be
removed; their silver and their gold
shall not be able to deliver them in
tho day Of the wrath Of the Lord
Ezekiel vii, 49,"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

An old-fashiuned raft Of ties towed
by a gasoline boat marked the re-
appearance Of RATS on Missouri river.
In the old days, recalls the jefferson
City Democrat Tribune, sturdy river
men padded these RATS,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Damage from heavy storm which
swept over the eastern end of Jasper
county. and parts of Lawrence and
Barry counties Friday is expected to
exceed a half-minion dollars. The
strawberry crop was completely de-
stroyod in the storm belt ana heavy
losses were suffered on other crops,
according to reports from the rural
districts.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

But let him say Sam Jones did
something he didn't do, or Mrs. Van
Smith Brown said something she
didn't say! Everyone in town takes
a whack at him! This is one reason
why all newspaper men go TO Heaven
they get their share OF hell on
earth.-Gower Enterprise.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

through the World War, has arrived
in Newport News, Va. He expects to
be discharged and will return to his
home near Bunceton.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

a Cape Glrardeau man comes 10 the
Southeast Missourian with the sug-
gestlon that the dandelion be made
the state flower. The little yellow
blossom has become so popular since
prohibition was adopted that Mis-
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

make haste In adopting It as an ene-
blem before some enterprising manu-
facturer has the golden blossom fea-
tured in a trademark for a popular
beverage.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
NEWS FROM ALL over
IMPERIAL MISSOURI
Interesting Happenings Which Have Taken Place
In the Greatest State in the Union
The Product of the Scissors the Pen and Very
Little Actual Labor

a flock Of pelicans we're frightened
from IN, water by steamboat. AS
they flew across the bottom the hail
struck them in fun fury, telling al
most the entire flock After the hail
had subsided. sevcnty-five dead birds
were found.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

are Of some other hue, In fact the
opinion is voiced that red hair Is al
ways attractive and often beautiful.
Now if the Missourian will go for
ward and prove the same points in
favor Of locks of the henna shade
the blonde-natura and bleached--
and all shades of brown and black
hair great comfort vii be conferred
on humanity.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The Springfield Leader announces
that Springfield and vicinity has more
citizens above the age Of so years than
any other place In America This is
however, unavoidable as the superb
climate pf this section adds years Of
life to any person. Had Ponce de
Leon but reached the Ozarks he
might have been living yet Persons
not wishing TO lengthen their natural
life time into hale old age should
live elsewhere,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The Slater Rustlcr tells this Incl
don't Of the recent hail storm in Saline
county: Just before 1t started hailins,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

w. Wade Draffen, Cooper county's
youngest soldier, who enlisted when
he was &c years old and served
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Platte City has organized a band Of
Al members playing 16 different
kinds OF musical instruments.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

VIII steele of Charleston won first
Place in the Southern Missouri Trap
shooting League contest held at Pop
lar Bluffs, reports Mosby's Missouri
Message. Mr.. Steele broke u pigeons
ont Of a possible 1875. J. l.. Rudy OF
Poplar Bluffs won second place,
breaking lO9, and j. L. Hewlett, also
Of Poplar Bluffs, won third place.
breaking los.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Cape Girardcau. the fourth Oldest
city west OF the Mississippi and the
first Engilsh-spcakin settlement, will
be one of the distinguished celebrators
in the one hundredth anniversary Of
MissourTs statehood which will be
celebrated in 1921.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Tho Missouri Writers Guild voted
sum for the purchase If Just of
Mark Twain TO be placed in the lobby
OF Jay Noff hail
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The Southwest Missourian, editOri-
ally speaking. scouts the idea that
red hatred persons are more quick
tempered, tickle or more violent in
their actions than those whose locks
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

NJ. e. Ford of MaryyiIlc has con-
scnted tn enter the race for the DEM
ocratic nomination for state senator
from tho First district.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Two large oil paintings were
brought TO Fulton from Rome about
forty years ago by the late Judge
Thomas B. Nesbit and Mark Twain.
These pictures are suspected of being
Eaphaels, or excellent copies and will
be retouched at the art departm Mt
OF Synodical college, according to
Mosbys Missouri Message. The paint
building for the last thirty years.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

put on by forty high school girls who
appeared in dresses Of their own de-
sign and make. The dresses cost from
Sl.7j to $40. Miss Jannette Shew
winner Of the first prize in sewing
for North Missouri, appeared in the
rose-colored linen dress, with hand
embroidery, which won the prize at
Kirksville as being the most attrac-
tive and best made dress on exhibition
at the contest.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

John Funderburk OF the Tarkio
country brought in the ears Of seven
cubs, which he captured along one
of the Tarkio creeks while Charlie
Wooten, living over on the Missouri
river brought in the scalps of II
cubs and one old wolf which he had
captured in two lots.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

st. Louis still has the largest num-
Ter Of motor cars, 40.229. Kansas
Cliy has 2S.6O6, and jackson county
4 a73. -. Louis county is third with
$50. Buchanan and Jasper coun-
ties are running a close race. Jasper
has 6.ga9 and Buchanan 6.S26. Ozark
county has the fewest of these ve-
hioics of any county in the state, the
total being So.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

To point a moral and adorn a tale
the Springfield Leader mentions that
boiled ham sells for so cents a pound
in Kansas City and ham on the hoof
is selling for II and 13 cents in the
Ozdrks.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The recent census gives Richmond
4,4O9, a gain of 1,Q45 since the census
OF 1910.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Yes, is spring" agrees the MeXi-
co Ledger. They are drinking s4ssa-
fras tea and talking over the fence.
The COW has started TO pasture and
the dandelions occupy the lawn, the
moth balls have changed lodging
places and the screens are on. The
woman who has worn a GeorFette
waist all winter now has her throat
mufflcd up in fur. Sure il is spring"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

one Of the biggest vcrdicts ever
r corded in that section Of the state
when n jury in the Davicss county
circuit court allowed $40 to Esther
Miller, a 5-ycar-old child, against the
standard OH Company. The girl was
severely burned in the explosion of a
gasoline tank AT Hayes, Kas., Novem-
Der II when "A number of persons
were killed and injured.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The Macon Chronicle Herald tells
this story Of feline devotion. Pom
gus" "a handsome blue and white cat,
made a desperate effort TO save his
family Of five kittens from a burning
barn, The flames closed around so
rapidly the kittens became frightened
and ran back to the barn. PonRus
escaped minus his coat Of fur but he
was not able TO save the As lives Of
his family.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The Bible speaks of blessed time
when the implements of war will be
converted into implements of agricui-
ture, and this has actually come TO
pass in Missouri, said the Mosby's
trucks are being sent out to various
parts OF the state where road i'm
provemcnts are under way by the
state highway board as a valuable
addition to the good roads movement.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Nissouri's state fair week begins
August IA and closes the following
saturday, August 21. The early date
was decided upon as the time when
Nirsouris farmers ana professional
men can best take their vacations.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Tho first homegrown strawberries
were marketed in West Plains by an
amateur gardener, y. u. Noff. lie re-
o,ly.d 30 cents n quart ana a stick
Of praise in the West Plains Quill.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

Tho handsome monument to he
dedicated to the soldiers and sailors
of DcKalb county who gave their lives
in the great war has been placed on
its foundation, says the Osborn En-
terprisc. The granite monument is
said 20 be one Of the handsumcst
pieces Of work TO be found in the
state. The dedication will take place
May 81. Gen. Leonard NJ. Wood has
been asked to deliver the address.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

William w. Kirk and Lewis Stew
ems, both Of Kansas City, were fined
SO each and costs by Judge Arba S.
Van Nalkensirgh in the federal court
Monday afternoon on charges of vio-
laung the migratory bird act. They
were charged with shooting wild
ducks during the closed season.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The Central Missouri farmer who
selected popcorn for his principal
crop found TINS festive cereal a good
Investment. Five hundred and fifty
bushels brought $1,000. Since this
test seller at the circus has risen in
the social scale to a chocolate coated
Confection in rose and gold box the
price has kept pace with its popu-
iarity.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

The burning of the county poor
house has left an unusual problem
in Mercer county. There was but
one inmate. a feeblc-mindod old man
OF 90, who is deaf, dumb and blind
and who lived in the poor house for
sixty years. Now he has no home,
ANA as there are no other county
charges to look after the authorities
hardly know what to do about it.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22

When a recent local high wind
knocked many shingles off of War
rensburg houses, most unfortunate
condition was revealed that there
was an absolute scarcity of shinglc
nails in that repairs were held up in
definitely as dealers find much diff
fculty in roplenishing their supplies
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
HARDLY KNEW
HER At FIRST
Miss Peck S Friends Are Astonished
By Her Wonderful
Improvement

Il have gained some eight or ten
pounds since l begin taking
Tanlac and feel perfectly splendid
in every way" said Miss Annie Peek,
living at 1927 Charlotte ST., Kansas
City, Mo. 81 just can t think of
enough good things to say about Tan
lac" she continued.
my troubles began about a year
ago with nervous indigestion and my
stomach finally got in such bad condi-
ton that everything L ate disagreed
with me. After every meal l would
be perfectly miserable from gas form
ing, and this gas would press up
against my lungs and heart until l
could hardly get my breath. l also
suffered from severe headaches and
became so nervous 1 rarely ever got
a good night s sleep. Finally 1 be-
came so weak and run down | had to
give up trying to do any work at all.
My brother had gotten fine results
from taking Tanlac so l began taking
it too, and right from the first l
could just feel my strength coming
back. 1 continued to improve and
now am as well and hearty as any
Ohe cOulu WISH 10 De ana never nave
a sign of stomach trouble or ner-
any more. l am looking so
much better that my friends who have
MT seen me since l began taking
Tanlac hardly know me at first sight, |
and 1 am feeling so perfectly fine l
just want to tell everybody about Tan
lac. -
Tanlac is sold in Grangeville by |
Granville Drug Co., in Cottonwood by |
Turner Drug Store, in Warren by
Warren Supply Co., in Ferdinand by
B. F. Nesbit, and in Sites by Sites
Pharmacy. (Adv.)
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
FENN
Especial Correspondence)

The Ladies Social club of Fem and
vicinity entertained at the home of
Henry Meyer Saturday evening.
large crowd gathered on the lawn.
Ice cream and cake were served. This
is the first occasion where the men
have been invited and it is rumored
that Henry was one of the pio-
neers who gave the women of Idaho
equal suffrage, when in the political
arena and persuaded the women it
was the proper thing to entertain the
men.
Miss Olga Olsen accompanied by
Ayner Selfors departed Sunday for
visit with her parents in Portland.
William Euson of Denver spent sew
eral days in Lewiston the last week
transacting business.
DR.. w c.. Loft was Sunday Wis
itor in Fem.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Weber and the
Spengler family motored to Winchest
er Sunday for the picnic and base
ball game
D. Roman and family Of Reuter-
Vile were Sunday visitors at the Nc
Grath home
Mrs Art Brown of Grangeville is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Art Bussard
Mrs Art Bussard and DAUGHTER En-
ma and Mrs. McGrath and daughter, |
Bernice, were Cottonwood visitors last
Friday
Mrs. Ed Wren and sister, Miss Ford, |
departed Sunday for Spokane, enroute !
to Portland
The Union Warehouse & Supply Co.
is building new coal house next |
to the elevator, snd has received |
the first car of commercial coal It
is planned to keep a supply of coal
at all times. Carpenters have been
busy the last week making needed
repairs on the elevator preparing for
the expected rush of grain next week.
Tip Gardner, agent for the Vol
liner Clearwater, was a business Wis
itor to Lewiston.
The dance given by the Basliful
Nine was a success. Cottonwood and
Grangeville were out in force.
F. E. Wyatt shipped ten cars of
cattle Saturday, destined to Montana
points.
Repairs are being made on the Du-
fur residence. Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
Howard will occupy the place dur
ng the grain season. Mr. Dufur is
erecting a small house on the corner
of Evangeline avenue and First street.
Tip Gardner has a crew extending
the water mains from Main street to
his residence, a distance of more than
500 feet.
The recent primary developed only
Is Republicans and Democrats, one
fourth of the registration.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court, County of Ida
no, State of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate of
J. w. Crooks, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Let
tiers of Administration on the estate
of j. w. Crooks deceased, were grant
ed to the undersigned on the 18th day
of August 1920, by the Probate Court
of Idaho county.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance at my home
in Whitebird, Idaho, or at the law
office of NJ. Reese Hattabaugh at
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

A lawyer was grllllng the respon-
dent in a divorce case.
rs it true that you are supporting
another woman?" he asked
at is" replied the respondent.
"And she lives in the same house,
does she nOt?"
Eyes"
"And you were never married to
her?'
mo, sir"
"That will be ALL"
"Just a moment" broke in the
mans attorney. "Who was this wom-
an?"
my mother" calmly replied the re-
spOndent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

In the Matter of the Estate of
James A. MacKinnon, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration on the estate of
James A. MaeKinnon deceased. were
granted to the undersigned on the
10th day of April 1920, by the
Probate Court of Idaho County.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to undersigned for allowance at
its office at Grangeville, Idaho Coun-
ty, Idaho within four months after
the date of the first publication of
this notice, or they shall be forever
barred.
Dated this Z day of Aug. 1920.
Inland Abstract & Trust Companv
Limited, Administrator.
A. S. Hardy, Attorney for Admin
lstrator. 1875
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

Grangeville, Idaho, within four
months after the date of the first
publication of this notice, or they
shall be forever barred.
Dated this 1ltlt day Of August 1920.
VICTORIA CROOKS.
Administrators.
z. o. Address, Whitebird, Idaho.
NJ. Reese Hattabauah. Attorney for
Administrative, Grangeville, Idaho. 1875
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
Different Times.

1.-THE rich old coot doesn't kick his
son out in the snow as much as he
used to in the old dogs"
swell, today the son wouldn't starve
to slow music. Any rich mans son
could qualify as a chauffeur"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
The THINGS They Say.

Flora-How do you manage to get
a kick out of the same old movie plots
all the time?
Fauna-Learn lip reading, my dear,
and youn forget there is a plot -
Flint Fun.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
An Exception.

at is strange that statesman friend
of your thinks it is his duty to whip
his children"
"Why is it stranger"
because, I understand he is opposed
to a duty on hides"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
Growing Sensitive.

"Do you place a kind act to your
credit every day."
II sometimes hesitate" replied Sen
ator Sorghum. 1T is getting so you
can't boost a friend without being sus-
pected of playing politics"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
Insult to Injury.

DOra-I hear you were discharged
from your position.
Dick-Yes, but I wouldn't mind
that so much if they had not adver-
tised for boy to fill my place!
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
HE AGREED.

THAT remark that Mr.. Gruff
made tonight, about not being able
to see how so intelligent man could
get married, was very impolite."
"Well, Gruff doesn't stand on for
malities-he's great stickler for
truth"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
Modest.

Ethel understand she was very
modest at her birthday.
Helen-Well, 1 should say so; she
didn't have half as many candles as
she ought to have had on her cake.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
The Test.

$50 you think that telephone girl is
phenomenally bright"
Indeed, do. / had to tell her only
three times in fifteen minutes what
number I wanted when she got it for
me-"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
intelligence

Doctor-Did you give the patient
the insomnia medicine / ordered?
Amateur Nurseries, doctor, but he
got so mad whenever l woke him up
to give 1t to him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

Her mouth was not so very large,
Yet, in a confidential minute.
She told the dentist that she had
Three well-developed achers in It.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
Same as Now.

In days of old when knights were bold
And barons held their sway,
They took their orders from their wives
Just as men do today
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

ono Hunting" signs for sale at Free
Press office. Ten cents each. 13-tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

FOR SALE-Iron cot and mattress,
suitable for infant. Phone 1926. 1872
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12
ATHEY DON'T COME BACK

9IHEY DON'T COME BACK.
Just what is your husbands am
eition in life?"
"He has none"
Poor man, I suppose that is why
he got married"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

Free Press For butterwrappers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

.,or,cE TO CREDITORS
'NoIi1 .bs Probate Court. County of
/ ,a IN State of Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-08-12

The recent primary developed only
10 Republicans and Democrats, one
fourth of the registration.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-02-27
Missionary Society Notes.

The Woman's Foreign Mission
ary society of the Methodist church
met at the home of Mrs. Farnham
Feb. 18th. The devotional service
was led by Mrs. Lockhart; song.
The Morning Light is Breaking"
Devotional topic, "Lepers are
Cleansed,' Matt. STA. The presi-
dent presided at the business session
after which the program was taken
up, leader Mrs. Irving Partridge,
topics, Trials and Treatments in
Chosen Plaques, Politics and
Practice in the Philippines
'Whom the World Dispises."
Mrs Pay read a leafIet on, The
Hospitals in kona.' Mrs. Irving
Partridge read a l~eaflet, "A Doctors
Visit to Orion Mrs Irving
Partridge also gave talk from leaf
let, Outside ethe City Walls"
Mrs. Albert Partridge gave a splen-
did talk on the needs of Mary John
ston's Hospital at Manila, P. l..
Our branch of the Missionary SO.
ciety is supporting. Our aim is
that every hospital at maximum
efficiency supplies equipment,
nurses and doctors. Though the
American government has been in
the Philippines for twenty years.
A very small per cent Of the Phil
lippino mothers know much about
the care Of children. in the Mary
Johnston Hospital an effort is made
to develop the character Of the girls
as we'll as to teach them nursing.
There are thirty-eight native girls
in-training and they live in a
beautiful airy dormitorv on the
third floor Of the hospital over-
looking the beautiful waters of
Manila Bay.
Our society is to give a linen
shower for this hospital at Easter
time, and our president Mrs. Pat
ridge is kindly asking each mem
Der and friend of our society to lay
aside a pair of sheets or towels or a
pair of pillow cases or any thing
you may have that comes in the line
of hospital needs.
This meeting closed with prayer
by Rev. CaIfee. There were Is
members and several visitors pres
ent. after the social hour the hostess
served a splendid lunch. The next
meeting will be at the home Of
Mrs. James Lockhart. March 5th.
Reporter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-02-27
Local and Personal Paragraphs

Mr.. Paul Emerson spent the week
end IN Minneapolis visiting his son,
Howard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ewald Fischer
spent four days Of the past week
visiting friends and relativs in
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bailey and
Mrs. l.. G. Hebert we're callers at
Ortonville Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Leonard Erickson. and
daughter Dorothy, and mother Mrs.
Malsed, spent Sunday with relatives
at Revillo.
Miss Grace and Evelyn MADEIRA,
went to Ortonville Monday to visit
their father John MADEIRA, who is
at the hospital.
Mr.. j. W. Ma'sed was taken to
the Ortonville hospital Saturday
morning where he underwent a
minor operation. Reports are that
he is getting along nicely.
The two garden clubs at the pub
lie school were recognized last
Friday by Miss Keithline, county
director and Rev. S. P. Jones, sup.
ervisor Of the city clubs. Both
gnYe talka 70 the members Of the