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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26
WAR EXPLOSIVES FOR MISSOURI

Missouri is ITO receive 100000
pounds of war salvaged picric acid
for use in land development, accord
ing to A. j. Meyer, Director of the
Missouri Agricultural Extension Ser
vice. This is an allotment from twelve
and one-half million pounds of this
high explosive left in the hands of the
War Department at the close of hos
tilities in the late world war. The dis
tribution of this material is to be made
through the College of Agriculture,
cooperating with the United States
Department of Agriculture, Bureau of
Public Roads. \
All orders from the several states
including Missouri, must be CONSOLE
dated into carload lots. of not less than
10000 pounds. The college will look
to the various county farm bureaus to
assemble and consolidate orders from
several counties if this becomes nee
essary in order to make full carloads
In counties not having farm bureaus,
the College will cooperate with other
agricultural organizations that are
in position to canvass their respective
counties and properly look after the
distribution of the explosive when it
is received.
The picric acid is sold at six cents
per pound f. o. b. Sparta, Wisconsin,
or Gallup, New Mexico. TIE purchas-
ing agency must pay the freight and
may add one cent per pound as ham
ding charge. Before distribution can
be made through any county agency,
it is necessary that formal agree
ment between the College and the
agency concerned be entered into,
since the College is bound by formal
agreement with the Federal Bureau
Of Public Roads. This agreement sets
forth all the details under which the
orders for picric acid must be handled
and distribution made.
For further information farmers
SHOULD address their county agent, or
write directly to the Agricultural Ex-
tension Service, College of Agricul-
ture, Columbia, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26
THE TEST FOR MR.. HARDING

President Harding is facing the
same crucial test that all Presidents
encounter, a test involving the char
acter of the executive leadership, as
applied to the movement of Congress.
His Secretary of the Treasury has pre-
sented to Congress the most stagger-
ing taxation schedule ever known in
times of peace; the President has ask
ed Congress to give Mr.. Mellon full
authority in refunding foreign loans;
an impossible tariff bill is in the max
ing; potential elements, in and out of
Congress, are suspicious of the ad-
ministrations for new treaty with
Germany, and, the disarmament pro-
gram is approaching the stage of dis
cussion of delegates and the proposal,
inevitably made, that the sessions of
the conference be public. Any one of
these situations might wreck the ad-
ministration, or wreck. the country.
And Mr.. Harding cannot escape the
responsibilities of direct leadership.
He cannot carry out his original plan
Of treating Congress as he would a
town meeting" without endangering
the various purposes of the admins
tration. ~
1t is plainly to be observed that
the most sincere and devoted friends
of the Harding administration have
ceased to clamor about the "encroach-
ments of the executive" but are de-
handing that Harding step in and as
sumo absolute control. They are,
many of them at least, experienced in
legislation and national politics, and
they know that extreme concessions on
the part of the President will result
in chaos at the end-chaos far worse
than that prevailing today. They
know Congress well enough to know
that Congressional leadership never
has been national, and never has been
constructive in the long run. Con-
gress is local, individualized. compos-
ed of provincial political separatists,
who see only small area in the scope
of their political conceptions, and the
executive who accepts the Congress
sional view is doomed. 1t is not nee
essary that he should override Con-
gress, or coerce it; he must merely
show a strong, firm grasp of the stu
alton and he will win-so far as Con-
gress goes. Then, it is to be hoped,
nothing more will be heard about
personal government" or zone man
rule"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26
The difficulty with Mr.. Hardinp,s

The difficulty with Mr.. Harding's
situation, apparent to an increasing
number, that his administration is ant
to be wrecked, if Congress yields its
wishes to his, and accepts the recon-
mendations of Mr.. Mellon in tax mat
tiers, and as to foreign loans, and like
wise falls in with the new treaty idea.
said to have originated in Mr.. Hughes.
The tax schedules presented by Mr..
Mellon, wherein the burdens are lift
ed from the rich and placed upon the
shoulders of the masses; might do in
tinitely more damage to the Harding
administration than failure to enact
them. The proposal to let Mr.. Mellon
have complete authority respecting
the foreign loans, if accepted, might
arouse public indignation to an i'm
measurable degree, particularly if it
resulted in releasing the foreign gov
ernments from any considerable por-
WIN VI OiiCi ODllSdLlOIlS. Lie w uSOn
administration rejected subtle sugges-
tions of Lloyd George that the British
debt be cancelled, and if the Harding
administration acts contrariwise,
there will be loud outcry from the peo-
pie, particularly, in view of the con-,
nection between the debt situation and
the tariff. 1t has been whispered that
the extreme protectionists would like
to see the debt wiped out, by gift or
otherwise, so that there might be no
FEASIBILITY to the argument that we
must buy of Europe, in order to aid
Europe in industrial rehabilitation to
an extent sufficient to make pay
ments possible.
In the language of former Govern
or Doekery, it looks as though the
Harding administration is about to
face "Injuns on the upper road and
certain death on the lower"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26
IT'S THE LITTLE
THINGS THAT COUNT

Start a little earlier, work a little
later, talk little less, work a little
harder, hurry little more, make each
little moment count, meet each little
trouble with little smile.
Practice little economies in a hun
bred little ways, bank little extra
with each little raise, improve your
little leisure time with little study
and in little while you'll be enjoying
a little happiness with little cause to
worry and a little check book handy
to buy the little things in life.
Strange, isn't it. that merchant
will buy unadvertised goods, but
wouldn't take an unsigned check, in
the hope of passing it off again.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26

the world if these problems can be set
tied through conference. The policy
adopted by the United States in the
present state of international relation
ships will doubtless have its influence
on the policies Of other colonial pow
ers."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26
THE REAL SALESMAN"

The salesman who learns the art of
selling goods by merchandising adver-
Using, masters the sales profession
to such an extent that he can sell any
honest line of goods whether it be farm
machinery or ladies' hosiery, so long
as the line is backed by construc-
tive advertising campaicn.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26
sage at all?

sage at all?
Congress could take no step at this
time better calculated to inspire con-
fidence than the total dismissal of the
protective tariff bill. Then whatever it
did of soundly constructive nature
would carry the conviction of earnest
ness and clearsightedness.-St. Louis
Star.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26
Dutch Markets Open

"The Netherlands in recent years
have maintained the open door in their
important colonies, as has Belgium in
the Congo. All the other powers have,
to a greater or lesser extent, granted
preferential treatment to national
products in their colonies and also have
granted colonial goods preferential
treatment in their markets. The Unit
ed States has followed the policy in
both Porto Rico and the Philippines.
"The inundated territories are di-
vided into classes A, B and C. The
draft mandates for class A at the
present time provide for equal treat
ment of members of the League of
Nations. The covenant of the League
of Nations provides for the open door
in class B. In the case of class G it
permits assimilation, and Southwest
Africa has already been assimilated
to the tariff system of the mandatory
and discriminatory measures have
been enforced in Western Samoa and
New Guinea"
) The Commissions report discusses
these and kindred subjects in detail. 1t
analyses tendencies, gives statistics,
and lays what is believed to be foun-
dalton upon which this government
may frame a commercial policy relat-
ing to the great colonies Of the world.
Half the Earth's Surface.
"This subject of colonial tariff pol
icy," the report states, "forms an in
creasingly important problem in the
adjustment of the commercial rela-
tons Of nations and should be con-
sidered in enacting any legislation af-
fecting commercial agreements or in
adopting measures to formulate the
commercial policy of this country. In
dustrial nations are becoming more
and more dependent upon the great CO.
lonial areas which constitute half of
the earth's surface, and it will con-
tribute to harmony and good will in
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-08-26
POWERS CLOSING WORLD
MARKETS TO AMERICA,
TARIFF BOARD REPORTS

Washington, Aug. 19.--In a highly
significant report b;.sed on its pre-
liminary survey of colonial tariff pol
icies around the world, the United
States Tariff Commission today en-
phasized tie fact that tie open-door
policy, whether pursued as freely
adopted national policy or continued
in accordance with treaty obligations,
has been losing ground steadily for
tn, past twenty years.
Because of the development of
American export trade and the in
creasing dependency upon certain raw
materials produced in colonial areas,
because of The growth of American
shipping and the extension of our in
vestments in foreign countries, the
United States is becoming more and
more vitality concerned, the Board ar
CUES, with the commercial policies
pursued by the great powers on their
colonial possessions, and the extent to
which the "open-door" is being stead
lily closed in various colonial posses
sions against American goods being
sold and delivered on a basis of equal
ity of opportunity with those of
mother countries, is believed by the
Board to be one that demands the
most careful consideration by the
Washington government.
Diambi Oil Fields
The preliminary report of the Tariff
Commission, released for publication
this afternoon, deals with the essen
tials of the policy under which Secre-
tary of State Hughes has sent various
notes with respect to equality of OPP
portunity of American business in the
mandate territory of Mesopotamia and
the islands Of the Pacific, and his de-
mand for the open door Of the Amer
lean oil interests in the Djambi fields
of Sumartra on an equal footing with
other nationals.
"The self governing dominions Of
the British Empire, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand and South Africa, have
evolved since 1897" the Tariff Com
mission says, IAN elaborate system OF
imperial preferences. The tendency
has been for these preferences to in
crease as against foreign goods, but
the minimum tariff imposed on Brit
ish products always has been intended
to protect tie young industries which
have been developing in the domin-
ions. In 1919 Great Britain herself
followed the dominions in establishing
preference and granted preferential
treatment to all empire goods on
those articles dutiable in her market.
This action in Great Britain is signifi-
cant reversed of ner open-door posi-
ton, and has already begun to show
its effect in the tariffs of the crown
colonies.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-27
NO MOUNTED COSSACKS
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 Miss Speaker was overruled.
 The ruling was on an amendment of Representative Sherwood of Wesr- port cutting the number of the com bined state and motor police to 5 from 50. Miss Speaker decided the amendment had carried but Buckley didn't like 1t that way and doubted her. The House came to Buckley's aid and the amendment didn't prevail.
 The excitement that prevailed over the bill lasted an hour in which more constabulary talk was banded around that would appear possible in such a small state. Those who want it were peeved, even some of themilitary com mittee still insisting on the original bill. MT. Pierrepont of Ridgcheld who riginally sponsored the bill for the big interests there, spoke in favor of the constabulary, but covered him self in defeat by admitting that per haps the combined forces might be a good start
 Representative Pillow of Danbury pOked fun at the measure, declaring that Connecticut was now OVerrun with psuedo officials and to crate loo more would be making the state like New York city where there were more office-holders than citizens to the square inch. If the new body was created he believed if 1t ever came to Danbury 1t would need guide to lead 1t out as there were now so many forces running round loose they were in each others way. He objects to any increase of any kind Mr. Perry of New Haven, Mrs Hooker of Hart ford and number of other repre- sentatives picked flaws in the bill, finally charging politics behind the new measure to remove State Police Chief Egan, This change was prompt ly refuted by Messrs Buckley ct als., who favored the substitute bill When 1t finally came to vote 1t was passed and state cOnStabulary for safe and sane Connecticut brushed aside
 The new bill provides for the com bining of the state and motor police under a commission to be composed of the Motor Vehicle Commis sioner the state comptroller and a citizen member appointed by the governor They shall appoint a superintendent, or chief, subject to the governors ap- proval. This will make safe Chief Egan's job for another two years, it was stated, when he will be liable to retirement, having served IS years al ready in his present office That ex- planation satisfied everyone and the bill went over.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-27
THE PALACE.

"Bare Knucklcs" as the title of a
 screen production suggests at the very outset strong characters, hght- ling action and a red blooded story and all are guaranteed to have the1r proper places in this thrilling photo 1 drama with William Russell as it's star which is featured at the Palace for Sunday evening, Memorial Day, Tuesday
 and Wednesday, As a portrayer ot
 the most manly type of Western
 character William Russell today stands in all the prominence ot well deserved stardom. First of all he has ] the appearance for just such types and then again he has all the acting pretate such roles In Bare knuckles" William Russell plays the
 leading character of drama that is dynamic in its strength and action. In many ways the story can be liken- ed to a Rex Beach tale, it's plot and types are similar while the fighting action that makes 1t so thrilling could not be improved upon by the re- markable pen of Beach.
 As special feature of the program for Sunday evening and providing delightful comedy relief for the more serious drama of "Bare knuckles" is
 
 My Lawyer" With that finished comedian of the screen 1T. Roy Barnes, heading it's cast this picture proves one of the merriest of com edes with keen enjoyment afforded in very minute of the hour required to tell the amusing story of the man who tried to make rubber and got paving blocks for his trouble. "See My Lawyer" is comedy and film fun eraveling in the last notch on high speed.
 In selecting John F. Conroy and his famous Diving Models as the head ilne vaudeville attraction for Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday, the Palace is offering not only the most delightful and novel of acts of this class but also the very diving act that is at the top of such offerings. Un like many acts of this kind Mir Cor roy's offering is presented in the form of a Novelty Revue in which singing, dancing and the brightest of batter are combined in a manner most hap oily entertaining.
 Another vaudeville feature for the
 last half of the week again places the famous name of Rooney on the Pal ace bill. A few weeks ago Josie
 Rooney delighted local theater goers and now comes Julia Rooney, another clever sister of Pats, who with Wal ter Clinton presents pleasurable skit called After Dark" Like all the Rooneys Julia is very handy with her feet and attends to the dancing end of this little Irritation act in more than satisfactory manner. Leila Shaw and her fellow players in "There She Goes Again" have little travesty playlet well worth the time of any seeker of diversion.
 Mildred Parker is called "The Whirlwind Violinist" because she puts into her instrument the breeziness and strength of a whirlwind. In her act she just blows in, puts over I2 min
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-27
WOMAN OVER 25
 IS BEYOND REFORM
 SAYS LEGISLATURE
Therefore Delinquents More Than That Age Can Go To State
 Farm No More

Adopting the attitude that a delinquent woman more than 25 years of age IS be- yond reform and if arrested should go to jail instead of to the state farm for women and have chance to reform and redeem herself. the House of Represent tativeS at Hartford this week, restricted the ages between which women may be sent to the state farm to between 10 and 25. The decision came only after bit ter fight i'll which the women representa- lives led the opposition, and was finally reached by vote of 100 to 84.
 While feminine lobbyists were busy sending notes to legislators friendly to their cause Mrs. Mary M. Hooker, rep resentative from Hartford fought vali- antly against the proposed age limits Mrs Hooker told the House that each case should be treated individually and that whether a young woman IS commit ted to jail or to the farm for women should be discretionary with the court. Proponents of the bill insisted that the present practice of committing women offenders to the farm was in violation of the intent of the law establishing the in- stitution and that the continuance of the present practice of filling ID the place with old rounders" would cost the state $1,OO0,0O0:
 This is the best bill presented to this legislature" declared Rep. Woodruff of Milford. We are not reforming ln- mates at the farm for women. We are fostering a hothouse for prostitutes. These old rounders from the county jails take up the space that should be used for girls between 16 and 21, who need re- forming"
 Rep. Sherwood of Westport said it was not a case of sentiment, but of self preservation. The state, he said, always has solved its problems and 1t could solve the present problem by running the farm economically. He said the maintenance for each was $14 or $27 a week if cost of new construction were included.
 Rep. Osborn of Branford declared the whole thing was mistake to begin with. He said by limiting the commitment ages from 16 to 25 there would be chance of saving the young girls. There was no hope for the older ones, he said.
 Closing the discussion for the appro- priations committee Rep. Eaton of North Haven pointed out that the original in tent of the farm for women was that 1t should serve as a reformatory tor young women. He spoke of the increasing ex- penditures at the institution. He said a dorrnitory had been erected there which was better than enjoyed by college girls: He said the taxpayers of the state would be called upon to pay $1 100000 ii they didn't limit the expense.
 The moral effect produced by old rounders was bad.
 We must keep the young girls away from the old rounders," MT. Eaton sad. Seventeen babies were born there last year, we're running baby farm there. We are willing to pay taxes if it is in the right direction"
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-27
COMPENSATION BILL
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Continued from First Page.) mnts as to effectually kill off the new compensation
 Senator Hall blandly explained his amendment cutting out that provision by saying that times were subnormal now and 1t isn't the right time to make such changes as suggested. He entirely ig- nored the fact that the new provisions of the bill do not take effect for more than a year, when if times are not nor maj again, the state and country will be in such a condition that any kind of a compensation bill will be of no use to worker or any one else.
 The entire opposition is such a palpa- ble trick to kill off the bill and further tie down the worker to the bench of the shovel whichever it may be that several senators, previously uninterested in the measure, expressed themselves as being opposed to the trickery and will perhaps join the fight to uphold the bill and com nittees report when it comes up Tues daV
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-27
PRINCETON LIBRARIAN
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II 1Oll1 l o5N OAAN'Z a deplorable state because of lack of attention, due to lack of funds and a responsible head. If Miss Allen makes good she will probably De ap- pointed permanently and the cata- ioque then kept up to the minute al ways, A complete card index will be installed during the summer. To aid in this work Herbert L. Cowlng, now at the library, was promoted to head cataloguer and will be made re- sponsible for the upkeep of that de- partment.
 To put the smile of the desk" the board promoted Miss Florence Rus sell, now in charge of the reference department of the library, to the posi- ton of head of the loan department and she will have charge of the loan ing of books. Miss Russell has been in the library 12 years and made host of friends and is expected to put the smile" over inasmuch as she has plenty of cmiles of her own and dis tributes them freely to the little ones especially
 In addition the board adopted an entirely new building policy. Here after there will be no doubt or delay in building program. Librarian Stet- son was added to the building com mittee and at once a plan adopted for the new Dixwell branch. With the aid of Architect L. w. Robinson, a body of nine represeftative New Haven architects has been selected Tn competition for the drawings ot the branch and these will be submitted June 30 and the selection made here after by the entire board. The library will be finished by Christmas Eve it is expected.