Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-11-18

can but admit that the affair of three
days was a complete success.
True the weather was not the best,
but it was only cold. The wind did
not blow, the rain did not fall and the
predicted snow was conspicuous by
its absence.
Of course one of the great things
in connection with the three days
show was the program would have
have done credit to a state fair, and
those who attended all feel that they
have gained some by their attendance.
The display of corn was a trife
disappointing to those at the head of
the enterprise. This was due entirely
to the fact that there had been so
much rain during the past two months
that many were of the opinion that
their corn was not up to the average
of other years. Be that as it may
the corn exhibited was good enough
to excite great admiration, and the
judges had real proposition on their
hands in placing the awards.
Owing to the small display of corn
prize winning ribbons were to be
found nearly everywhere.
The poultry show was just bit of
a disappointment to the officers of
the Charlton Country Poultry Asso-
citation, but nevertheless it was a
splendid display, and an eyeopener to
many who imagined that there was
not so very much pureblooded poultry
in the county.
OF course, when one gets to talking
about the school exhibits, well, they
were in a class by themselves. Per-
sonally we went over the school ex-
hibit three different times, and each
time we found something we had not
seen before. The youngsters over
the county did themselves proud.
The work Of the Red Cross Nurse
| who was here the three days was of
inestimable value TO all who attend
ed the exhibits and the lectures.
Saturday night was prize winner
to many. Senator Reed had been ad-
vertised to appear here on that night
| and the auditorium at the court
house was packed full and even out
into the corridors. 1t was at this
time that genuine surprise was ten
dered those gathered to hear Sena-
tor Reed. When the speaker Of the
evening arrived at the hall he was
proceeded by our own beloved and
honored Representative, w. w. Ruck-
er, who at the last moment decided
to come back to the home town and
| take in the Corn Show.
| Chairman Jay of the Corn Show
and Round Up, opened the meeting
thanking everyone for the splendid
cooperation in making of the three
day show a success. At the conclu-
sion of his remarks he introduced the
Hon. Sam Jordan. MIR. Jordan spoke
briefly on the farmers position in the
world of finance, their problems and
some of the mord serious conditions
with which they are confronted today
Mr.. Jordan is forcible speaker anC
has the art of driving home his ar.
n guments with conviction. Mr.. Jor.
dan then introduced no introduc
tion was needed-presented the Hon
w. w. Rucker. This is where ths
surprise came in. Merely handful
of Keytesville people knew that Mr.
Rucker would be present. The gen
tleman received great ovation, th'
great audience finally rising to it!
feet before quiet was resumed.
Mr.. Rucker told the story oft time
heard from his lips-that of the grea
pleasure that was his to be able Il
be here and greet his townspeopl'
and friends. Before retiring in favol
of his colleague he told of the great
ness of Senator Reed, of his grea
oratorical ability and referred t.
him as the greatest man in Copgres!
today. Of course, Senator Reed re.
piled to his introduction in like man
ner and told of the integrity, tht
| stability of purpose with which tht
Hon. w. w. Rucker had served hi
district. The boquets passed to eaei
other by these two celebrities wer'
!, thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
i Senator Reed made great speecl
confining hes remarks to the Reserve
Bank Bill, the Soldier Bonus act AM
the manner in which the war profit
eers had been excluded from taxes
also how the same bill excluded tn,
wealthy from paying their share o
the taxes. Excess profits no longel
can be faxed to pay their just take
in these United States and the Sen
ator lost no opportunity to show ii
figures just what the passage of thi
4 Republican bill meant in billions o
dollars loss in taxes to the Unite.
States. He showed how these losse!