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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17
BAKER WILL BE
ASKED WHY HE
REFUSED TO TELL
House Resolution Demands
War Secretary to Explain
Why He Doesn't Want
Records Examined

Washington, Feb. IA resolution
which is expected to shift the con
g~ressional investigation of the conduct
of the war into a new field, was intro
duced To-Day by Representative Food,
democrat, Virginia. member OF the
general investigating body. The res
olution called on Secretary Baker for
all facts connected with the applica-
ton of J.. NJ. Hill and c. G. Lindsey
archives of the war department and
the refusal OF the department to
grand such permission"
The two were employed by an in
v~estigator who vas employed by the
johnson subcommittee. and not di-
rectly by the committee, the chairman
explained. A voucher for $2,400 for
their work, or part of 1t, made out
in the name OF their employer, Is held
by Chairman Ireland of the house
committee on accounts and has not
been paid.
Flood Changes Mind.
Their m were brought before
the general investigating committee
last June. Mr.. Flood, in DENYING
charges then by republican members
that the war departments attitude
was u~nfavorable to the investigation,
declared the only refusal was in the
case of Hill and Lindsey. who were
seeking certain secret records con
tanning the settlement of contracts.
h action, he charged, was taken
after the department authorities had
found that their real purpose was to
obtain money from a newspaper for
Information supposed to be on file
among government records Sin the
event they were unable to obtain q
large sum through blackmail."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

derful benefits of Favorite Prescrip-
ton to the prospective mother and I
then resolved w to 60 through the
trying months OF expectancy with
out the help of the Prescription. I
have taken 1t during four such per-
iods AS a tonic and nervine and II
not only kept me In good health but
l had comparatively no suffering. I
believe my babies were benefited,
too."-MRS. MARY II. CARTER,
101S e. Fourth st. All druggists.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17
U. S. RELIEF COMMITTEES
PLANS ARE OPPOSED

Dublin, Feb. 12.-Whether the Am
erican committee for relief in Ireland
which recently arrived, will be per-
mitted to execute its plans. depends
on a conference of the civil and mill
tary authorities. Chairman France
and other members of the committee.
with the American consul visited Dub
lin castle today and had a long in
terview with Sir John Anderson un
sder-secretary, and General Macready,
both Of whom displayed interest in the
intentions OF the committee, but op
posed the plan for the distribution of
money and supplies.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17
GEN. SHUTS WILLING TO
GIVE OPPONENT CHANCE

Lodon. Feb. 12.-General SHUTS,
who has just been returned to power
a, premier of the Union of South
Africa. Is quoted today by the Cape
town correspondent of the Daily Tele-
x arh as saying he would like to take
General Hertzog his unsuccessful op-
ton on a platform of recession from
the empire. with him to the next i'm.
perial conference.
General SHUTS said the day would
ccn,e when the governor generalship
the union would be held by a South
African.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

lily, | have depended
greatly upon DIR.
Pierce's remedies
o X e e up my
strength, and In no
instance have they
ever disappointed
(me. It was during
my first e~xpectant
period that / dis
[ h q won
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17
cutIcura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring In the hot suds
Of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub In Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with tissue paper. This Is
only one of the things Cuticura will do
II Soap, Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17
Imnortant to Mothers

Some women wear combs to hold
their hair up and some wear them to
hold Il on
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

MY wife was a great sufferer from
acid stomach for 10 years." writes III.
ID. Crippen, shut Is q different woman
since taking Eatonic."
Sufferers from acid stomach-let
Eatonic help you also. 1t quickly takes
up and carries out the excess acidity
and gases and makes the stomach cool
and comfortable. You digest easily,
get the full strength from your food,
feel well and strong, free from bloat-.
ing, belching, food repeating, etc. Big.
box costs costs only q trife with your
druggists guarantee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

Don't attempt to stack the cards on
a man who Is hard to deal with.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17
MOTHERS, A MESSAGE FOR You

st. Paul, Minn.-"During twenty
two years, while bringing up my fam
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

The Richards moral citizenship bill,
introduced In the house Of the South
Dakota legislature by Representative
Gilman. Of Beadls county, was given
it, second reading and referred U
committee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

Anonymous political propaganda
was under fire in both houses. The
house passed the Baily bill requiring
all political advertising to carry at its
head the name CT the author, the
amount paid therefore, and who it IA
vored. The senate passed the Ans,
len bill prohibiting candidates for pub
lie office from using their campaign
funds to secure the adoption or de-
feat Of any initiated or referred meas
ures or constitutional amendments.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

Mayor Burnside. Of Sioux Falls, is
here and has a bill prepared prohibit
ing public dances except in towns
within ten miles Of any city Of s25, 600
or more with a penalty of fine OF 500
to $500.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17


Appropriations for poultry shows in
the state will be asked by poultry
men, assembling for the state poultry
show. They have been receiving
$2e,o 900 state aid annually and will
ask at least $4,000.
A resolution was introduced In the
senate asking congress to make Fort
Meade q military hospital center.
Abolition Of the state sheriffs Of
flee and the return Of prohibition en-
forcement to county officers IL the
purpose Of bills prepared for introduc-
ton by Beadie county members. Rep
resentatiys Gilman. in the house. and
Senator Irving Crawford. IN The 9 a
ate, today, The bill 10 . companion
measure TO the Richards legal merit
system. proposal introduced yester-
day.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

Work on the general appropriations
bill to provide funds to run state de-
partments and institutions for the
next two years was started. Chair
man F~rescoln, Of the house a%ppropria-
lions committee, said they hoped to
have it ready for introduction about
the 10th day Of the session
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-02-17

The soldiers bonus bill, which is
considered one Of the NOSE important
Of the major measures to cone be-
fore this session Of the legislature.
was introduced as a committee bill
and given Its first reading.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
NEED OF LIME rs GENERAL

One of the most striking conditions
noted during the progress of the Mis-
souri, soil survey, according to VIM.
DeYoung of the Missouri College of
Agriculture, is the number of acid
soils in the state. Even some Of the
most fertile soils show decided need
Of lime to correct the acidity Many
of these soils. fortunately, are not
vet too acid to grow clover. Soils of
the highest fertility tend to offset the
acid conditions and still produce good
crops, but acid soils that are also low
IN fertility offer scant encouragement
to clover and the resultant soil i'm
provement. Besides aiding in the
starting and growing Of legumes,
lime has been found beneficial to lat
Or crops in the rotation. There Is ey-
ident necessity for the more general
use Of agricultural lime in improving
the soils Of the State.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS r. r.
WANT TO INCORPORATE

Jefferson City, NO.. March 9.---The
Missouri and Illinois Railroad Com
pahy today filed al application with
the State Public Service Commission,
through w. Frank Carter of st.
Louis, for authority to reincorporate
with capital stock Of $1,800,000.
The application will be heard by the
commission March ID. This line, with
a mileage of 1876 miles in Missouri and
Illinois, sspended in December, 10919,
through the financial failure of John
r. Walsh of Chicago. It's original pro-
moter. The line in this state is be-
tween Ste. Genevieve and Bismarck,
and on the Illinois side it reaches into
the coal fields of that state. 1t is
stated in the application that $780,
900 will be required to rehabilitate
the line. 1t is the understanding here
that the st. Joseph Lead Company of
st. Francois county. Mo-, is behind
the movement to get the property on
its feet again.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
Protect Forest
Shade Trees

The first impression of the stranger
within our gates almost invariably is
the beauty of our trees, chief among
which are the forest shade trees. The
, rugged oak, called "the aristocrat of
the forest" that shades your premis-
es, has perhaps stood the storms of
centuries, and the elm and the ash
were here long before the site of
Pennington was laid or home erect
Ted. Houses are built by fools like
you and me, but God only can make a
tree"
Missouri has few laws governing
the preservation of trees-other
states have rigid ones. Our state is
behind in forestry protection because,
| presume, it has had, until recently,
so many thousands of acres of virgin
timber land, but since the high prices
of lumber and lumber products the
woodn1an's axe has penetrated the
remotest sections, taking the larger
trees. Forest fires destroy the young
trees, and we have no laws for the pre-
vention of these fires.
Let us start united campaign for
the protection of our trees, and when
the legislature meets two years hence
we can urge the necessity of legisla-
tion for their preservation.
In some places there are laws COM
pelling every one who cuts a tree to
plant one in its stead. This would help
some, at least future generations
would rise up and call US blessed if
''He who plants tree does half his
duty" But better STILL, let us study
well before we cut tree.
The commercial value of a munich
pal shade tree is indeed small when we
consider that it is our city's chief
beauty asset.
Communicated
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
PASSING OF A GOOD WOMAN

Mrs. Jacob Braning departed this
life about 8 o'clock last Thursday af-
ternoon, March Bird, from her home
near this city at the age of 68 years,
6 months and IL days. Death result
ed from cancer of the breast, after
prolonged illness.
Deceased leaves husband, several
children, many relatives and friends
to mourn their loss in the final de-
parture from this life of this splen-
did, noble woman, whom to know was
to love.
Funeral services were held Sunday
at 2 p. m., at the Catholic church, and
interment was in the Catholic ceme-
term. The remains were followed to
their final resting place by a long
concourse of sorrowing relatives and
friends
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
Meeting of Cham
Der of Commerce

The next meeting of the Farming
ton Chamber of Commerce will be
held in the Masonic Temple at 7:30
o'clock next Monday evening, at which
time considerable business Of impor-
tance is scheduled to be disposed Of,
and a large attendance is earnestly
desired.
Mayor Tetley is now in St. Louis to
confer with officials Of the Keokuk
Dam corporation in regard to the
chances for securing power from them
to supply various industries in st.
Francois county. IL plans can be ar
ranged to secure such power, then
much Of the material needs Of this
city will be provided for.
President G. H. Crane, of the St.
Joe-Doe Run Lead Co., has agreed
that if arrangements can be made for
such power, his company will be will
ing to rescind their contract for fur
nishing power throughout the lead
belt in favor Of the Keokuk power. He
has also stated that his company viii
also be glad to use such power on the
electric railway from Flat River to
DeLassus. This will give volume Of
business that should be attractive to
any power company looking for bus
mess.
1t is also probable that at Mon
day nights meeting it win be deter
mined to put on another big Sales
Day for Pennington, along the same
lines Of those conducted last year,
which were such big success.
Reports from the Calf Club COM
mittees will also be given at this
meeting, and enough other matters
will be considered to guarantee Mon
day nights meeting to be both inter
esting and profitable.
1t is your duty, as well as privilege,
to be present and take part in the
proceedings.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
Charged With
Numbering Child

Another unusual sad case the law
must take charge Of and try to render
justice in, was the shooting and killing
at Bismarck last Friday Of Leslie Par
sons, the baby daughter Of
Parsons, by his wife, Mrs. Luetta Par
sons, who had been married but about
week. The preliminary hearing was
called for Monday, but when the child
wife appeared in the court room and
was advised with by Senator Burks,
whose sympathy was doubtless touch
ed by the woeful and childish confu-
sion on the face of the mere slip Of a
girl who is thus seriously charged, pre-
liminary examination was waived.
In talking with Prosecuting Attor-
ney w. e. Golfer at Bismarck Satur-
day, the defendant stated that she was
n or 1S years old, (she did not keep
track of such things;) that she had
been married about week; that on
the day of the tragedy she and her 4
step children were playing with a sim
gle barrel shot gun, which she did not
know was loaded; that the baby who
was killed, who was or years old
(the husband does not appear to know
her exact age) had asked her to shoot
it, and pointing the weapon in the di-
rection of the little one, the cartridge
exploded, much of the charge of shot
lodging in the baby's head, about, six
feet away, killing it instantly.
It is another case in which it will be
practically impossible to mete out
stern justice, which is said to be enc
respecter or persons. The defendant
is apparently mere child, with an un'
developed mind, who has been permit
ted to assume the solemn obligations
of natrimony, for which she is evi.
IDENTIFY but poorly equipped. She claims
not TO know even her correct age, but
like Topsy, "iust growed." 1t seems
that something has been overlooked
that some manner Of restraint or edu-
cation should he been invoked before
this child ere permitted to assume the
solemn marriage obligation, which
fixed on her responsibilities she is ap-
| parentIy SO little prepared to assume
then to make her defendant in Q
frightful tragedy, the enormity o.
which she perhaps does not now
comprehend. Certainly there are i'm.
portant essentials left out of oul
method of education for life's respon-
sibilities. For this anomaly who is
to blame?
Is it not true that our present
boasted civilization is but ''hali
baked?"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT

Miss Alma Williams entertained
members of the Monday club and their
husbands the last Of the week at an
Advertisement" party, a prize being
given for the best representation Of
an advertisement.
Mrs. Alma Johnson, dressed as an
ear Of corn, and representing Karo
Corn Products, was awarded the prize.
A delicious course luncheon was
3erved, after which the guests took
art In various athletic stunts, such
is the hammer throw, potato race,
atc. 1t was one Of the most delight
full affairs that has been given by the
Monday club this season.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
An Appreciated
Keepsake

Dr. j. A. Overton is the possessor
of a unique speciman of the handi.
craft of Clifford Lloyd, the 14-year.
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Lloyd,
who recently left for their former
home in Canada, after a years resi-
dencc in Pennington. This keepsake
is a chain of several links, which was
'cut from q single piece of wood by
the young artisan, and is a demon
stration of infinite patience and labor
on the part of the young worker, who
for more than half his life has been
practically an invalid from an ihfan-
tile ailment, from which specialists
had said there was no recovery.
After applying osteopathic treat
ment for some time, under DIR. Over
ton, the little fellow was able to over
come the disease to some extent, and
is now able to get about, though his
locomotion is still somewhat imper-
feet. But he is imbued with the idea
that further Improvement is in store
for him. and consequently he feels
profoundly grateful to DR.. Overton.
The Lloyd family were delighted with
Pennington as home, but owing to
the high rate of exchange of Canadian
money--15 to 20 per cent--they found
that to be an insutferable handicap
to further residence here, and caused
them to. decide to return to Canada,
where all of Mr.. Lloyd's property is
located.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11

J. S. Clay reports the sale Of the
beautiful 5-acre tract of land in the
northern suburb Of Pennington, be-
longing to w. B. Rariden, to Geo. F.
Johnson, Of Flat River; price 1925.
Mr.. Johnson contemplates building q
bungalow on the property and max
ing his home there. Judge Clay also
reports the sale Of business and
dwelling house combined, located in
Esther, belonging to Al. J.. Young, to
Stephen r. Turley, for $1,000.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11

Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie.
Twice Told Tales.
Ruth of Boston.
Over the Top.
The Out Door Chums of the Forest.
The Henty Series.
Life Of Harrison.
New Chronicles of Rebecca.
Making the Last Stand for Old
Glory.
The Call of the Bearn Patrol.
Phil Bradley at the Wheel.
The Young Musician.
The Heiress of Croenstein.
A Runaway Brig.
David Copperfeld.
Cicero's Old Age and Friendship.
Grace Harlowe's Second Year at
College.
The Homestead on the Hillside.
The Motor Maids School Days.
Base Ball Joe on the Silver Stars.
Little Miss Dee.
Dick Prescott's Fourth Year at West
Point. ~
The Christians Secret of Happy
Life. - X
The Little Brown jug of Kildare.
Some Remarkable Women
David Harum.
Boy Scouts before Belgrade.
The Oregon Trail.
Pocahontas.
Master of the Vineyard.
The Store Boy.
The High School Rivals.
Floating Island.
Tho naoit-cau Pod Crorc ~
Memorial.
The Young Miner.
The Iron Heel.
The War Zone.
The Lost Patrol.
The Boy Scout Pathfinders.
The South Ward.
The Young Oarsman of Lakeview.
Frank of the Prairie.
Mary of Plymouth.
Boy Scouts Signal Sender.
Keith of the Border. 4
Motorcycle Chums.
The Man from Brodneys.
Gunner Depew.
With Give in India.
st. Nicholas Series.
The Hunted Woman.
Leo, the Circus Boy.
The Red Cross Girls in the British
Trenches.
Then I'll Come Back to You.
An Interrupted Wig-Wag.
In the Battle for New York.
Ralph Raymond's Heir.
The Moving Picture Girls at Rocky
Ranch.
BY Pike and Dyke.
The Speedwell Boys.
Base Ball Joe at Yale.
Young Aeroplane Scouts in the War
Zone.
At the Defense of Pittsburg.
Emma Lou's Road to Grace.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES

March Ernest L. Mason, Of
Memphis, Tenn, and Rebecca Brieme,
of Flat River.
March 5-Herman T. Williams and
Mrs. Emma G. Adams, both of Flat
River.
March 5--James e. Page and Mar
garet Kutzera, both of Madison, ILL.,
March 8--Elmer Underwood, of
Fredericktown, and Hazel G. Barton,
of Esther.
March 9-Roscoe r. Blackwell, of
DeSoto, and Ruth N. Maddern, of
Bonne Terre.
March 10-Dennis Mcclure, of Ell
wins, and Edith Shinn, of Route 8,
Pennington.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
DRUMMERS WARN HOTELS
HIGH RATES MUST COME DOWN

The Southeast Missouri Drummers'
Association is sending out circular
letters to all hotels that have not re-
duced rates in the last few months,
stating that unless unreasonable ho-
ell managers" lower their rates, drum
mers would curb their pride and stop
at the cheaper hotels.
The letter calls attention to re-
quest mcde in January to all hotels
by the association that rates be low
cred. IA number Of hotels have been
very fair and reduced rates from So
and S3.25 to $2.50." the letter says.
"Others have been very unconcerned
and have given us no reply. Compare
today's prices with those of year
ago and 20 must admit that we are
asking for nothing unfair. The drum
mers never objected to the raising Of
rates on account Of the high cost Of
commodities used in hotels. All of
you know that the reimbursement of
conditions is on and we all have to
get back to pre-war prices"
The letter is signed by w. A. Robey,
president of the association, and other
officers.--Post Dispatch.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11

The King of the Golden River.
The Bird Boys.
A World of Girls.
Under brakes Flag.
Picturesque Asia and Africa.
The Recreation of Brian Kent.
The House of Mirth.
Girl of the Half Way House.
Tip Lewis and His Lamp.
Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts Storm
bound.
Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts Path
finder.
Andy Grants Pluck.
A Man Without a Country.
The Light that Failed.
Marion and Dorothy.
Young Voyagers,
Helen's Babies.
True to the Old Flag.
The Telegraph Boy.
Boy Scouts on the Yukon.
Among Malay Pirates.
A Strange Disappearance.
The Hoosier Volunteer.
Facing the German Foe.
Vanity Fair.
The Young Musician.
Tom Slade.
Bound to Rise.
Desert Gold.
Polly, a New Fashioned Girl.
The Skipper.
The Gorilla Hunters.
Sahb's Birthday.
Shetland Ponies.
Golden Rock.
Girl of the People.
Out of Fashion.
Adam Bede.
Prince of the House of David.
Little Book of Cheer.
The Florence Stories.
b Campfire Girls at Long Lake.
japanese Fairy Tales.
A Girl of Today.
Stories for the Chimney Corner.
Robinson Crusoe.
Castle Craney Grove.
The Fight for the Valley.
Dora Deane.
Two American Boys with Pershing
Try Again.
Mrs. Red Pepper.
A Puritan Wife.
The Boy Scout Signal.
Anderson's Fairy Tales.
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.
Hesper.
Little Golden Hood and others.
The Main Chance.
The Heart Line.
The Barrier.
The Bailiff's Maid.
The Tempest.
Little Miss Dorothy.
One of the 28th.
The Catholic Encyclopedia.