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The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
ARE AT THE PEAK
Kansas City Profiteers Have Kept Up
Housing Costs Despite the
Drop.

1t may be news to home owners in
Kansas City that housing costs are
higher now than at any period during
the war, but the renters know It.
Figures just placed in the hands Of
the industrial department of the
chamber of commerce by the United
States bureau OF labor statistics show
that housing costs alone have that
unenviable distinction.
The tables show increases over the
costs OF December. 1917, which are
taken as standard. They show that.
in spite Of the fact that all the other
factors in the cost of living have TAX
en- their drops, there has never been
a period since December. 1917, that
housing costs have not shown an in
steady; in December. 1918, the in
crease was ga uer cent; In December,
1919, it was 26 per cent; in Decem-
ber, 1920. it was 63.9 per cent, and in
September OF this year it stood at 68.2
per cent. with no sign of drop.
Food, the tables show, is lower now
than in December. 1917, but since
May OF this year It has gained 4 per
cent, and is showing little sign of a
decrease. Clothing is still a little
more than a quarter higher than the
first year OF the war, and fuel and
light, controlled in the main by the
great corporations, are 43.7 higher,
having taken q drop of only ~ per
cent since their peak.
Although furnishings for the home
are still a third higher than in 1917,
they have taken one of the biggest
drops. Their peak prices were in
June, 1920. when they stood 73 per
cent higher than in 1917. Clothing
took the biggest fall. however. It's
cost in June, 1920. was more than
twice as much as in 1917-104.6 per
cent, to be exact. The strangest fea-
ture of the tables Is that the items
listed as miscellaneous" including
everything not listed under the five
main classifications, did not reach
their peak until May of this year. and
at present stand only 2.2 per cent
under that peak. They are now Ss.2
per cent higher than In 1917.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
WHAT 1T COSTS
The Strike Which Is Now Being
Employed Altogether Too
Much.

We have Just escaped a strike-that
is a wind strike-for no sane man ever
dreamed that the brotherhoods with
every element against them would
ever go out--but be that as It may
strikes are the most fearful Of eco
nomic disturbances. and are to be
dreaded. As an example OF their
destructiveness. here is the most
powerful Of arguments against strikes
compressed into few words OF Cap
per's. our neishbor's paper, Weekly,
which sayst
every year since 1915 government
records show there have been an av-
erage OF 5000 strikes and 100 lockouts
in the United States.
"In three years 1.456 strikes have
been won by employers, 1,767 by en-
ployes, 1896 have been compromised.
and in Sbs the men have returned 20
work pending arbitration.
STRIKES In 1919, II is estimated, cost
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
GI,AnnIAN,s NnrIrE

Notice is hereby given that Walter
w. Lower was adjudged insane by
the Probate Court Of Buchanan
County. Missouri. that 'he UNDER
signed Robert Adams has been duly
appointed guardian of said Waiter w.
Lower. by said Court on the 18th day
OF September, 1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 20 exhibit
them to the Probate Court Of Bu-
chanan Comfy Missouri for allow
auce within one year from the date
Of the publication Of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
ROBERT ADAMS.
(SeaD Guardian, Age--y, Mo.
Attest:
Fred NJ. Wanger. Clerk of Probate.
f00H)
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration upon the estate Of
Levi y. Ricketts,, deceased have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date OF the 18th
day of September, 1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me FOR allowance. within six
months from date Of said letters. or
they may be p~ccluded from any hem
eft Of such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date Of the publication OF TINS
notice, they VIII be forever barred.
VIRGINIA z. RICK ETTS,
(SeaD Administra trix.
Attested:
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
(e2D
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
(No. 36225)
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Circuit Court OF Buchanan
County, Missouri, to the January
Term. A. D., 1922.
state of Missouri, County OF Blu
chanan, IS.
Mittie johnson ....... Plaintiff
VS..
Walter Johnson ..... Defendant
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
b. her attorney and 1t appearing TO
the satisfaction of the Circuit Court
that said defendant, Walter Johnson,
is a nonresident of the State of his
souri,, and does not reside therein, 1t
Is ordered that said nonresident de-
fendant be notified by publication. as
required by law, that said plaintiff
has commenced her suit IN this Court
against said defendant by petition and
affidavit, the object and general ma
ture Of which Is to obtain a decree OF
divorce from the defendant on the
ground that defendant has offered to
plaintiff such indignities as to render
plaintiffs condition intolerable In that
defendant refused to support or care
for plaintiff and cursed, struck and
abused her, and on the further ground
that defendant has absented himself
from plaintiff without reasonable
cause for the space of ono whole year
and more next before the filing of
her petition. That unless the said de-
fendant, Walter Johnson, shall be and
appear at the next term OF this Court,
to be begun and held at the Court
House, in the City OF st. Joseph, In
buchanan County, State OF Missouri
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

The low stage OF water in the Mis-
souri, river exposed part OF the hull
of the steamer West Wind, a packet
running on the river In the early sos.
The boat was set on fire by the Con-
federate military forces engaged in the
battle of Glasgow, which occurred 81
years ago last Saturday. The boat was
destroyed on Sunday. The charred
hull sank and vas soon embedded in
the mud. The low stage Of the river
made the hulk a menace TO the ferry
and the Sand Company's boat, the lat
ter having been damaged by ramm'ng
a part Of It only few days ago. Word
was sent to the 4. 5. snagboat, Mis-
souri,, which was nearby, and she
came up Tuesday and removed all the
parts projecting above the bottom.
The surprising thing was that a piece
of heavy oak timber that had formed
the bed Of the engine showed no signs
Of decay though it has been at the
bottom of the river 81 years.-Glasgow
Missourian.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

on the End day OF January, 1922, on
or before the third day of said term,
to answer plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken for confessed as
10 him and judgment rendered ac-
cordingly.
1t is further ordered, that a copy
OF this order be published in The st.
Joseph Observer, a newspaper pub
lished in the County of Buchanan, for
four weeks successfully. the last in
sertion of which to be at least fifteen
days before the next January, 1922,
term OF this Court.
A true copy. Attest:
EMMETT J. GROUSE,
(SeaD Clerk.
BY Eugene Roseburg, Deputy Clerk.
Sam WILCOX. Attorney for Plaintiff.
(1022)
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate OF
Joanna NJ. Johnson, deceased. have
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court OF Buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri, bearing date Of the 18th
day of August, 1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 10 me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be preCiuded from any BEN
eft of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date Of the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
BLAINE p. JOHNSON,
(Seal) Administrator.
Attest;
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate.
(S20)
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that Let
ters OF Administration. upon the
estate of Thomas w. Chance,
deceased. have been granted to the
undersigned, by the Probate Court of
Buchanan County, Missouri. bearing
date OF the 22nd day OF July. 1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft OF such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication of this
notice, they viii be forever barred.
Attest;
MARY A. WILLIAMS,
(SeaD Public Administrator.
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate.
(93)
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration, upon the estate OF
Dietrich q. Jameson, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court OF Buchanan
County, Missouri, bearing date of the
Sth day Of September, 1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft of such estate; aand II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication OF this
notice, they will be forever barred.
Attested:
WILLIAM II. VAUGHAN.
(SeaO Administrator.
Fred NJ. Wanger. Clerk of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
A LAZY MANS DREAM \ REALITY

The amateur electrician had always
used his knowledge TO save himself
work. when he was in college he ar
ranged a device which would close the
bed. Now he has devoted his talent
to the furnace.
i've got q button at the head Of
my bed" he said, which starts the
furnace going strong in the morning.
press It when the alarm clock goes
off and It opens the dampsr on the
furnace in the cellar. Then can
take another nap and get up in a
warm house. New York Sun.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
HE HAD AT LEAST ONE FRIEND

"Is BIZ Grabcoin here2" asked the
affable and prosperous looking caller.
. mo. SIR" said that gentleman's sec
retary. Mr.. GrRbcoin Is out"
As the visitor walked away the
secretary turned 10 the stenographer
and remarked, ''Just think Of anybody
calling our boss 'Bll'"
"oh, you never can tell" replied
that young woman with an air OF
great worldly wisdom. The worst
office crab i ever worked for had a
friend"
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
ENECTTRIN NOTICE

Testamentsry, upon the estate Of
Eugene w. Miller, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned. by
the Probate Court Of Buchanan
County, Missouri, bearing date of the
l4th day OF September, 1891.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required To exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any ben
efit OF such es'ate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
LETTIE A. MILLER.
(SeaD EXecutrix.
Attested:
Fred NJ. Wanger Clerk OF Probate.
(e2D
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is Eereb" siven that letters
OF Administration, with VIII annexed.
upon the estate of Charles II. Madin-
ger deceased have been granted TO
the undersigned, by the Probate Court
Of buchanan County. Missouri, bear
ing date Of the ,2th day Of August,
1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 10 exhibit
them to me for allowanJa, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any benz
eft Of such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication Of this
notice, hey win be forever barred.
Attested;
(SeaD
JOHN r. MADINGER,
Administrator with VIII Annexed.
Fred NJ. WauRCr, Clerk of Probate.
tS2OJ
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
ADMINIsTRATRIN NOTlCE

Notice Is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the estatt Of
Miller Brothers, Partnership, Eugene
w. Miller, deceased, have been grant
ed to the undersigned. by the Probate
Court OF Buchanan County, Missouri
bearing date Of the 18th day Of Sep
tember, 1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 10 exhibit
them 10 me for allowance, within six
they may be precluded from any ben
eft OF such estate; ana 10 said claims
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
RETRENCnED IN A HURRY

A traveller who was renowned for
HIS tall stories on being asked out to
dinner made arrangements with his
friends, who were to accompany him,
that they should kick him II he began
to so too far
Quite early in the evening he started
off.
THAT reminds me-" he said to the
hostess, "of friend of mine who had
a rose garden over ten miles long
and"--he felt a kick-"and two inches
wide"
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

OF Administration, upon the estate OF
Nancy Haymore, deceased, have been
granted 10 the undersigned, hy tho
Probate Court Of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date OF the 29lh day
Of August, 1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to cEh.hit
them 10 me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft Of such estate: and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication Of This
notice, they will be forever barred.
Attestad
HARRY c. YATES,
(SeaD Administrator.
Fred NJ. Wanger Clerk of Probate.
1897
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

out Canada and the United States
have made this answer no longer
true. In every state n the Amer
lean 1nion and In every province in
Canada, bows and girls of the
farms, now organized into clubs,
OWE their own farm snimals. Be-
ginning with a pig or lamb or ehf.
they End themselves on attaining
their majority owners Of a bank
account and herds of livestock.
The interest in farm work is
stimulated by annual fairs at which
prizes are offered for the best ami
mais grown by boys and girls, for
poultry. garden vegetables, seed
grains. canned fruits. cookery
dairy. products and livestock ipdg-
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
WANT LOCAL EXPERTS
Republicans Do Not Want to Take
Figures Unless Done by
Party Men.

Republican doctrine is that only
sentiment or testimony that comes
from republican sources is reliable
and to be considered. This is most
completely shown from the fact that
in the course Of the senate debate on
the tax bill there have been several
clashes over treasury experts. Some
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

PRINCE ALBERT, SASH.-Why
do boys leave the farmi Here's
the reason in a nutshell and also in
rhyme:
plow." replied the youth who went
to the big city to seek his fortune,
rbecause my calf became his COW
D left my dad, twas wrong, Of
course. because my colt became his
horse. ] left my dad to SOW and
reap because my lamb became lis
sheep. | dropped he hoe and
stuck the fork because my pig be.
came his pork. The garden truck
that ! made grow was his to sell
and mine TO hoe"
Boys and Girls. clubs- through
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

ing.
Boys and Girls clubs are no.
where more numerous and oil
greater constructive influence thar
in the rich mixed farming rcg:or
along the transcontineutal lines u
the Canadian National Rsilways
This country Of rolling, lightly
rimbered, well-watered prairie. i:
ar ideal fsruing region and Is de.
velopiug rapidly under heavy set
tlement.
Throughout this fertile section
BOYS ard Girls clubs are active
and livestock owned Ly the young.
sters hns become a not lnccnsider-
able part of the farm wealth Of this
rc-=:un-
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and others interested in the es-
tate OF Louisa A. Sheridan, deceased,
that /, John S. Logan, Jr., Executor
OF said estate, intend to make Final
Settlement thereof at the next term
of the Probate Court Of Buchanan
County, State of Missouri, to be held
at The court house in st. Joseph, Mis-
souri,, on the first Monday of Decem-
ber, 1921.
JOHN S. LOGAN, JR.,
(102e) Executor.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
NOTICE

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Take notice that on the 9Th day of
December, 1921. 1 shall make appli-
cation TO the Probate Court OF Bu-
chanan County, Missouri, TO be per-
mitted TO resign as Executrix of the
estate of Alice Fenton, deceased.
(1022) AGATHA FENTON.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

According to the will OF Stockton
citizen. $4,000 has been left for the
erection OF a new Presbyterian church
at Stockton, though there are only
sif Presbyterlans in the community.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12

be not exhibited with. one year from
the date Of the publication OF this
notice, they viii be forever barred.
LE1TIE A. MILLER,
(SeaD Administrative.
Attested:
Fred NJ Wang Clerk Of Probate.
I0D
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-11-12
ADMINIsTRATRIx NOTICE

ed NJ. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate.
(e2G
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23
RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVE

Miss Agnes Holland has been ap- pointed field representative for the Alaska The Northwestern Division of American Red Cross is sending her to all towns where there is red cross chapter. She will give free course of fifteen lessons in hygiene and home care of the sick to the women and girls of Seward abou the first of May and it is hoped that a large class can be formed.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Commencing in June, the Admiral Line will operate three passengers and freight steamers to southeast ern, Alaska, the steamers being the City of Seattle and the Spokane, ex- clusively on the Southeastern Alaska route and the Steamer Admiral Wat son, both Southeastern and South western Alaska.
 The Admiral Watson will call at Anchorage each trip until the close of
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

James A. Girdwood, owner of the Ladysmith mine at Latouche and also of the Crow Creek property is in Se- ward this week from Seattle. He will leave for Crow creek with gang of men for the summers work som time in May and will be the only op- orator on the creek to do any work this summer.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Charles K. Camedon has received a
 permit from the general land office for an oil claim of 2,56O acres OH Ugastik creek, Alaska peninsula, Un- der the regulations he is allowed six months from the date of the permit to adjust any conflicts that may exist between the lands embraced in the
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Harry Johnson, who has been out in the hills of the Moose Pass country for the past seven months is in town this week getting a taste of civiliza- ton before again venturing back into the wilderness after the yellow metal,
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

The city council meet on last Mon day night for short session to con- sider the request for recount of the votes in the recent city election. The request being withdraw the council adjourned until next week when they will meet to select a chief of police for Seward.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23
navigation, bit will only call at Kodiak when sufficient business 's offered.
BUYS ANCHORAGE BAKERY

George Schmidt owner of the Sew ard Bakery and E. J. Davis an ex- periencel baker have purchased tie Anchorage bakery. They will carry a high-class line of bakery products. - Anchorage Times.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

permit, but MT. Cameron states that he w ahlli venUN schrdl shdr lhrdf he will have no difficulty in proving up on his claims.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

w. A. Holm, of Seattle, interested in the timber business in that city is a guest at the hotel Sexton for a few days.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Pvt. Coraco of Co. B., End infan- try at Anchorage who was discharged from the U. s. service about two weeks ago passed through Seward last week on his way to the States.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

w. H. Collins, a blacksmith from be- low is stopping at the Sexton hotel while giving Seward the once over
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23
NOTICE TO PATRONS

The light will be turned off be- tween the hours of 800 A. M. and 400 P. M. Sunday.
 SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER co.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Judge Truitt, assistant district at torney at Anchorage was a Seward visitor last week. He left on the Ala meda for the States.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Grover Hanneman of te forest ser vice came over from Anchorage on today's train.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Pvt. Greeley of Company B. 2nd in- fantry left on the Watson last week for Port Walters where he has been transferred
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Wm. Denhart of lower Crow cr:rl is in town this week and IS a gues at the Sexton Hotel.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

w. H. Logman, mining man from Hope, Alaska, is in the city and will leave for the interior soon to inspect mining property in which he is inter ested.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Company B, 2nd infantry at Anchor age is to reduce to about half of it's present standing, according to an order from Washington D. c. The sol- dier boys destined for outside points will be relieved about May 1st.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

The regular train left Friday for Anchorage A short "mush" of two or three miles is necessary at Mile 42 in order to connect with the Anchor age train.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Thomas J. Selby, of the Gateway staff left on thee Alameda for his home in Valdez. Tom made many friends while in Seward who hope to see him back in the Gateway town before many moons have come and gone. That the staff of the Gateway misses him is evidenced this week by the sburnng of the midnight oil"
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Work on the bridge at the wash-out is progressing steadily and it is be- lieved that through trains will be op- erating in a very short tme.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

E. Dahlberg, mining man of the was a Seward visitor last week. He was a guest at the Sexton hotel.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Harry G. Steel, editor and publisher of the Cordova Daily Times and inter ested in the Seward Gateway arrived in Seward on the Alameda. MT. Steel will remain in this city until the ar rival of the Northwestern.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Alex Erickson of Seattle arrived ir Seward last week and is registered al the Hotel Sexton.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23
LOCAL GOSSIP
 SOCIALLY AND
 OTHERWISE

George Cotter recently returned to Seattle from Mexico and will leave that city for Seward sometime in the near future, according to letter re- ceived last week. George says he is merely one of many who "hear the call of the north" and answer it.
The Seward gateway., 1921-04-23

Fred Jones of coast points arrived in Seward during the week.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-02
Y. w. G. A. NOTES

The Girl Reserves of Wausau made
their initial appearance as a group in
the parade on Decoration day. The
six organized corps in Franklin. Wash
ington, Lincoln and Humboldt schools
turned out almost 100%. The girls
made splendid showing in uniform
a white MILDLY. blue or white skirt, and
regulation navy hat. The corps pres
ident in each corps carried a large
American flag. The other two officers
followed her. bearing the corps ban
ners.
The younger girls are piling up
their out of doors honors. Some girls
have already earned their second
chevron, representing eighty honors
earned. These honors are for health
habits, personal hygiene public health,
community service. knowledge, includ-
ing variety ofthings such as know
ing certain number of birds and
their calls, identifying wild flowers,
distinguishing various species of pines
and other trees. learning how to cook
out of doors, being able to prepare and
serve a meal to the family, keeping
their own clothes mended. etc.
The Girl Reserves of Lincoln school
with their advisers, Miss Olive Wells
and Mrs. Janke, are going on Flower
Study trip on Friday.
Fourteen older girls in the associa.
ton interested in Bird Study went on
n trip with Wakelin Mcneil earl,
Sunday morning, leaving town at
O'Clock and returning at $40.
The Young Women's council meets
Thursday az 1880 al the headquarters
The council will finish it's report OF
recreation, and discuss plans for Sc
curing big delegation for summe,
conference at Lake Geneva, early il
August.