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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09
JOHN RUSSELL MORITZ
CASE DISMISSED

Monday the case of the State vs.
John Russell Moritz was brought up
for hearing, and the case was prompt
ly dismissed. Mr.. Stumpher mana
ger of the Moberly bloodhound ken
nels was not present at the hearing
and as there was practically no ev-
'idence the case on motion was dis
missed. The Moritz boy. was repre-
sented by Hon. J. D. Taylor.
The case has attracted considerable
attention, and at the outset there
seemed to be no evidence. The sto-
len property was not recovered and
the only thing on which the Moritz
boy was held was the fact that the
bloodhounds stopped at the Moritz
farm.
The outcome of the case is most
pleasing to the many friends of the
family and the boy.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09

Even its enemies confidently admit
it is properly founded and needs only
support by growers and good, busi-
nesslike administration to make it
successful.
The only requisite for success now
lacking is the signatures on contracts
of farmers who for years have want
ed such a grain marketing machine,
but, who, until today, have been I'M
able to come to an understanding tina.
would be satisfactory to all.
Because: The farmers are building
2 marketing system by which they
can handle their own business. They
have right to carry their own gram
from the producer to the ultimate
sale, to millers, to food manufactur-
ers, or to exporters.
Because: All the farm organiza-
tions in the United States helped to
make this marketing plan. 1t is their
plan, they built it. The farm organ
izations are pushing this plan for
the reason that it will get better pri-
ces for their grain.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09

Now that the movement to estab-
lish a farmer-owned grain selling ma
chine which will put the greatest in
dustry. in this section on a merchan-
dising rather than purely specula-
tive basis is launched, many farmers
are asking: "What is this u. S. Grain
Growers, Inc, Of which we are hear
ing so much?" This is the brief
answer, given by Judge P. E. DON
nell, in charge of the campaign in
Charlton County.
The U. S. Grain Growers, Inc, is a
farmer-owned, farmer-controlled,
non-stock, non-profit corporation,
whose single purpose is to sell grain
at cost for producers. 1t is organ
lied under the laws of Delaware and
permitted to transact business in
every state where grain is a majjor
crop.
Specifically, it is the machinery
that is to carry out marketing recon-
mendations made by the Committee
of Seventeen. For the present it is
being administered by a board of
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09

A pleasant party was given Mon
day night at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Jones in honor of Miss
Myrtle Howard, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. F. Howard. Miss Howard
recently returned from Tulsa, Okla,
where she was visiting at the time
of the recent race riots. A most en-
joyable evening was enjoyed by all.
Dancing was engaged in and at the
proper time a most delicious lunch
was served by the hostess.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09
GOVERNMENT CONTROL
AIM OF UNION HEADS7

Washington Government opera
tion Of the nations railroads is the
aim Of two million organized railroad
workers, Secretary Dawson of the In
ternational Association of Mechanics
frankly declared here today in an an
alysis of the railroad situation.
The transportation act gives the
government authorities the right to
take over the railroads in case of a
strike or other emergencies, accord
ing to Davidson. (.
1All railroad workers of the coun-
try now are taking strike vote,' he
said,
"The private managers of the roads
or their side are trying to force a
strike while trying to make the gov
enrment guaranty its security. It's
going to be fight to the finish.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09
THE COUNTY COURT

The county court was in session
Monday of this week, meeting as a
Board of Equalization for merch-
ants.
The regular routine of business was
transacted. All members were pres
ent-Hon. VIM. D. Herring, presiding
county Judge; Hon. w. E. Washburu,
judge for western district; Hon. Jes-
Sc Green, judge for eastern district.
At the meeting an increase of 50
per cent was assessed against mer-
chants, it being the sentiment that
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09

and enthusiasm is beginning to bub-
BILE over. And too, why not? 1t
is recognized fact that the first
and second corn shows held in Char
Iitsn county did more to advertise the
county than any thing else ever pull
ed within the boundary lines.
Former Agricultural Agent Sam
Jordan was present. Mr.. Jordan is
already predicting success, both from
a display point as well as entertain
ment. He is now figuring on the
entertainment feature for the three
days and is casting about for the
speakers who can be procured for
the show.
The live men of the community are
all expected to sign on the dotted
line, also to be present at the next
meeting, Monday night, September
18th.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09

this was most reasonable at this time
On the fourth Monday in Septem-
ber the County Court meets again as
court of appeals. At this time the
annual protests against taxation will
be- presented and arguments, pro and
con, win be duly considered.
There being no further business the
court adjourned to meet at the time
afore mentioned.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09
US. Gk AIN GROWERS CORPORATION
Nothing Mysterious About What National Organization is
What it will Accomplish for the Farmer

twenty-one farmers, elected by the
April conference at Chicago, when
the Committee of Seventeen report
was ratified and this national sales
agency launched. The U. S. Grain
Growers, Inc, is purely democratic,
as The directors who administer the
affairs are elected by the member
ship.
at is purely cooperative plan.
offered in competition with existing
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09
TWELFTH ANNUAL
ELS CONVENTION

MOberly is entertaining the EIks
for three days this week The first
meeting was held Tuesday and was
largely attended.
The city is gaily decorated with
the ELK eolors and thousands Of
electric lights are strung from the
depot to the park. interesting
streets have large arches strung over
the street, pennants, embIems, esr
are placed nearly everywhere.
The EIks know how to have =
good time and also they know how
70 show everyone else : good tine.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09

unsatisfactory methods of market
ing" says c. H. Gustafson, Nebras-
ka farmer, President of the U. S.
Grain Growers Inc. "The plan diff
fers from existing marketing meth
DDS chiefly in that it recognizes capi-
tai only as a servant and only re-
munerates it for its service value, and
returns to the producer the proceeds
Of his toll in proportion to his pat
rcnage."
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09
BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Mary Fleming entertained the
Bridge club Friday. There were two
tables. The prize was won by Mrs.
Robert Hurt. A salad course was
served.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09
Corn Show Meeting Monday
Night Was Full of Enthusiasm

The meeting held Monday night ii
the Charlton house was well attende
and unusual pep was displayed by
1 all. Owing to the fact that Temper
AIRY Chairman, r. D. Jay was away
attending meeting Of the U. S.
Grain Growing Corporation at Sum-
ner, he appointed j. O.. Richardson to
act as temporary chairman, until
such time as the permanent organiza-
tion could be perfected.
Permanent Organization
Considerable time was taken up in
the selection of the officers to go
through with the corn show and
Round Up, and in the finals the fol-
lowing men were selected:
Chairman, R. D. Ray.
Secretary, w. R. Heckler.
The next step was the appointment
of solicitation committee who will
go out and procure thu necessary
funds to put over the corn show.
Acting Secretary Richardson made
The following appointments which.
were heartily approved.
Warren Elliott.
Geo. Dewey.
o. Mackie.
John Rogers.
It was proposed to hold the meet
ing in November, the dates of 10, Ii,
IL, being mentioned. These dates are.
tentative, however, as the same must
be checked up with one or two other
dates of important meetings and con-
ventions, and those back of the Corn
Srow and Round Up do not wish to
have conflicting dates.
1t was the sense of the organ
ization that this show be known as
the Charlton County Corn Show and
Round Up, although it may be deem
ed necessary to change it somewhat
at the next meeting to admit of incor-
porating the schools in with the show.
If this is done, the school interests
viii take no small part in the three
days entertainment.
In this connection it might be in or
der to state show of this nature will
cost real "iron men, and also, a
show of this nature is of inestmable
value to every business man in this
entire community, and Of every exhi-
biting, prize winner in the entire
county.
There are several reasons why this
is so. In the first place tkis is a
CHARLTON COUNTY exhibit of
corn and soy beams No other county
win be represented. Prizes on corn
means that the produce was grown in
Charlton county. Every man who
takes down prize for the best corn
in the several classes, Immediately |
becomes famous for raising prize
winner on his farm. A plot Of ground
that win produce the best corn or
soy beans in the county Of Charlton
must be some Of the very best land (
in the county, and as natural consr7
quenc6 worth more than any other
land in the county.
The next meeting Of the organiza-
zion viii Be held next Monday night |
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09

Turner White came Sunday for a
few days visit with home folks. He
is employed in grocery store in
Kansas City.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Robertson AMI
]. H. and W. G. Smith visited Mr..
and Mrs. Will Grantges near Sum-
ner last Sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
The March .
....>' of EUents

THE British government has re-
fused to participate in the loan
of $4,000, 900 to Russia for the
purchase of food. The reasons given
are that the food might be used by
Soviet soldiers, and that Russia is
bankrupt and not likely to repay the
loan. g.. b.
England, of course, is more SOL
vent than Russia. But she pays
neither principal nor interest on the
money borrowed from us. Many
Americans will wonder whether a
loan to the British government for
the purpose of helping to kill and
terrorize human beings in Ireland,
India and Mesopotamia is any bet
ter investment than loan. to the
Soviet government for the purpose
of saving the lives of human beings.
1t is impossible to tell what is
happening in the Near East. The
Greeks have already slaughtered
more Turks than there were in the
Turkish armies, according to Greek
reports, and the Turkish reports are
not far behind in enumerating Greek
defeats and losses. Both sides seem
to have begun where the allied and
German makers of war "news" left
off three years ago.
The Greek King is one of the
ablest soldiers living, as he proved
in other wars, but he has stu
pendous task to face and has GER
tainly not been supported by the
British, as he had reason to believe
he would be-. If he does win the
war in Anatolia, Constantine will
have performed little less than a
miracle of leadership.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
Back to Relation.

CURPRISING and encouraging is
y the. news that our theological
schools are receiving more ap-
phcations for admission this year
than had been expected. Some have
more than they can accept.
Little has occurred recently to en-
nance the ministry as a lure to am
bilious youth. 1t is still painfully
underpaid. The hearts of the multi
tude have not yet been sufficiently
humbled by adversely to give large
increase Of recognition to its claims
of moral authority.
Yet young men are fastening once
more to prepare for this precarious
profession. This can only mean that
the call of the world, the flesh and
the devil is yielding, as in times of
stress it always yields, to the call
of the spirit. ...
Certainly our sad old world offers
chances for high service to young
men who can brave its perils and
effectively point the path to better
things.
II among the students now pre-
pairing to study for the ministry are
only a few who will ripen into wise
teachers and good exemplars of re-
ilglon, the gain to society will be
incalculable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
THEY'RE HUMAN
Anterior Du Puy-

Frederick Simpich. who is a United States con-
sui, and has served in Mexico and all around, was
admitted to have told the weirdest story.
An American had died down at Hermosio and
Simpich was determined that he should have
spectacle burial, he drove the hearse himself
and went out and got the dead man.
When he got to the undertaker's this miner
was so Unfortunately long that he would not 1T
into any of the collins available. This fact was
fetal legs. They were removed and he was In.
TERED.
When simpich got home, the legs, gaunt and
spectral, with the pants still them, were stand
ing, lonesomelke, on his front porch, and all the
servants had disappeared. They looked quite
detached and friendless standing out there in the
moonlight all by themselves.
They, were remarkable legs, the consul said,
having been purchased from a mail-order house
in Chicago with contributions raised among the
miners. They could be wound UP and spring
inside would fling out the foot in a most effec-
tive way.
tipsy your friends could set them to three and a
quarter miles, and they would walk up to your
door and STOP a policeman could walk his beat
with them on and sleep all the time, or you could
send them around the corner for paper, but
what II they took notion to turn in just as you
wanted to 60 around to the billiard parlor7"
When Claudius H. Huston. Assistant Secretary
of Commerce. young man he taught school
for a living up in Indiana. Then he got better
Job at II in Chattanooga, Tenn.
In some way he became owner Of socalled
business college and went to night school TO learn
how to teach 1t and made a great success Of 1t.
But he did not consider the possibilities great
in teaching school he went to work in the Of
flee Of little factory, which made woodwork
ing machinery.
years It was one OF the biggest factories in the
United States. making the sawmill machinery
for half nation.
The schoolmaster had attained wealth.
Copyright 1s21)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
DO YOUR BEST.

II you are doing your work well it is not
necessary for you to tell about it.
You may think your efforts are unnoticed
and unappreciated, but there are some per
sons who will know what you are doing:
There is always q suspicion which arises
in regard to the one who is always calling
attention to some wonderful thing which
that certain person has done or accom-
plished.
There is the feeling that It is out of the
ordinary for that one to do big things and
do them well, II the fact must be mentioned.
II is nothing to brae about II you do
good work for your employer; you are paid
Tor Just that.
You could not hold your job for long
II you did not meet requirements.
You may feel that those who work with
you are not doing as much proportionateiy
as you are and you are foolish to exert
yourself, but the ones who are lax in duty
are not so well fortified against lay-off
rs you are.
OF course you may get the "lay-off," but
you stand better show Of steady employ
ment II you do your level best. regardless
Of what others do, " 800" '.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
Taxing Education

HoNNECTICUT is now imposing
special tax of 1. cent a gallon
on gasoline sold within its
borders and also a per cent tax
Traditional to the Federal taxi on
moving picture admissions.
These two taxes are in effect taxes
on education. The tax on gasoline
strikes at travel by automobile, and
travel is educational. Taxing the
movies taxes one Of the agencies of
education, as well as of innocent
entertainment for the masses.
What would the people of Con-
necticut say if their legislature
should propose an admission tax to
the public schoolsi It would be al
most as sensible as these taxes.
Not more taxes but more economy
is the need of the hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
Is This a
NeU Fad (?
STUDENT at the University of
Illinois offers to sell himself

~ Illinois offers to sell himself
- for one year for 81 200 to any
one who will advance him the money
to complete his college course this
year.
His price is too high, but the
proposition is interesting. !
His; price is too high. No intelli-
gent human being would make such
an offer, and human being who is
not intelligent is expensive at $40 a
Eyear. u. ~ -
The proposition is interesting be-
cause it illustrates the contagion of
an idea. A young girl advertised
that. she would sell herself to sup
port her mother. A theatrical man
ager bought her, displayed her in
public for a few, weeks, and the
public heard nothing further from
her. -.
Young soldiers out of work in
Boston put themselves up for sale.
It was clever advertising, but it will
amount to nothing. 1t was really a
stupid idea; those who bought were
enticed by the glamor Of the adj
vertising as much as those who Of
fered to sell themselves.
And now comes the Illinois stu
dent. He will probably be followed
by others. Mothers-in-law neglected
by their sons-in-law, convicts out of
prison, abandoned husbands and
wives all over the country may be
expected to offer themselves for sale
to attract attention to their wants.
1t is amusing, it is typical Ameri-
can hysteria and it will die out. But
it is fad and we may have to put
up with it.
Advertising is wonderful science
but nuisance as plaything.
There is no specific remedy for ad-
versity. Tighten up your belt, grit
your teeth, work, work, work, fight,
fight, fight and grin and bear it.
Read the biographies of the great
men who passed through suffering to
success. They did not advertise
themselves for sale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
Minding Our OlDn Business.

FINDER the title, "Jobless New
Workers. Enlisting in SPANS
~ Foreign Legion" periodical
publishes a picture of a group of
young men gathered in front of the
Spanish consulate waiting their
turn to enlist in the Spanish army
for service against the Moors.
Technically, the police would be
doing only their duty if they landed
these young men in Jail for disturb
ing the peace.
To be sure, when a man cannot
find work, much allowance is made
for his determination to make his
living, but if he steals the offense
is not condoned. Why, therefore,
should his offense be condoned if
he pursues a course that may jeop-
ard the lives of his fellow citizensi
The 105,000,0OO people who en-
trust their political affairs to the
Government which they have select
ed know practically nothing of the
merits Of the quarrel between Spain
and the Moors.
When, through the official action
of their Government, they become
involved in a war and give up their
lives and their treasure for victory,
it is, Heaven knows, pitiful enough.
But when a handful of harum-
scarum nondescripts, parading as
soldiers of fortune, elect to decide
upon the merits of controversies be-
tween states and who, when mis-
fortune comes, clamor for the pro-
lection of their native land, it be-
comes criminal.
The soldier of fortune fits into
modern American life about as we'll
as the ichthyosaurus.
In the case of a dispute between
foreign countries it is natural to
sympathize with one side or the
other. The less we know of the
merits Of the dispute, as a rule, the
keener are our sympathies for our
chosen side. But when adventures
take up arms as American citizens
for a foreign cause it is an entirely
different matter. 1t may involve
our own country and our own
people. ..... ="
And these are grand days for
minding our own business. -.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
We TOWNE GOSSIP
Registered u. o Patent OfncA
K. G. B.

Dear K. C. Bon the night Of the 18th
there was left in the hat check room of the
Waldorf Roof one dilapidated and dirty straw
hat bearing on the inside the initials tx. C. B."
II 1t Is your property ! Tlsn WISH you would call and
be cleaned. Do you want it or shall we burn it
ROY CARRUTHERS,
Manager the Waldorf.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19
Mr.. B. Baer
KOOKOO KLAM.

START your own secret
society. Join Individual
Kookoo Klam. Answer your
own questions. Why be
lonely when you can be IN
vestigated by Grand Jury?
EIRsT comes Supreme
Klam Digger. Then
Little Neck Klam. After
that, Six Klams on Invis-
ible Half Shells. Object Of
Kookoo Ham II to per-
petuate ideas established in
pamphlet sixteen. Price.
eleven bills.
IF neighbor's Wyandottes
scramble your garden just
blow three sour notes on
secret ukulele. Invisible
Klam Openers scamper UP
on transparent flivvers.
Put midnight bulidoze on
henroost. When Klam goes
away from there, chickens
are deader than fish In sea
CULTS nest.
RABY cries an nishtf
- That's direct insult to
pamphlet sixty. Price, four
buttons. Instead of look
ing for pin you establish
silent call Of Klam distress.
Koolsoos ride forth on syn
thetic zebras with pillow
case helmets and full dress
sheets. Treat baby to fair
hanging with impartial
rope.
YOUR eggs bad In morn
= ing7 Klam's business
is to mete out Justice.
Gailop up on low visibility
steam calliopes and tar and
feather your wife. Recipe
for home brew tar n con-
tanned in book seventy
three. Price, twenty coins
r yANDLoRD raise rent on
- apartment Spasmodic
brothers Of Klam's business
IL to wrong rights, cheer
up drowning Klamsmen
and pour oil on fires. They
will tar and feather your
apartment.
WORLD will be safe un-
" less tar and feather
crop 10 blighted. Three
coats Of tar will make any
skin weather-proof. Klam
will save you price Of seal
skin coat for friend wife.
Will present her with lat
est Partisan dolman Of
feathers.
noN'T waste any money
- on clothes this Winter.
Kookoo Kan fixes Il 30
that everybody will be
wearing one Of their nine
dollar sheets or four OF
their free wardrobes Of
form fitting pitch and
feathers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-19

, TO A hat check girl.
AND GIVE her their
hats.
AND PAY her money.
TO GET them back.
AND KNOW all tn.
time.
THAT THE girl was
hired.
BY SOME rich guy.
WHO PAID the hotel.
FOR THE checking
privilege.
BECAUSE he knew.
THAT EVERY
minute.
THE WORLD CAV.
birth.
TO ANOTHER
sucker.
AND FOR myself.
WHEN 1 wa, born.
I HAVE an idea.
THESE HAT check
guys.
MUST HAVE rung q
lot of bells.
. . .
AND BLOWN q lot
Of horns.
.
FOR I even smile.
. .... -
WHEN I buy It back.