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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
FRAUDULENT EMPLOYMENT
SCHEME EXPOSED

Washington, d. c., March Ia
Large numbers of persons have been
made victims of fraudulent advertis-
ing for labor in connection with the
Muscle Shoals project near Florence,
Alabama, it is said in statement is
sued today by the United States Civil
Service Commission.
1t is stated by the Commission that
there has been brought to its agten-
ton recent advertising throughout
the country in which persons ont of
work have been promised positions at
the Muscle Shoals project, conditioned
upon their paying registration fee
Of one dollar each. 1t is said that
large numbers of unemployed men
have responded, paying the required
registration fee and receiving nothing
in return. 1t is understood that the
matter is to be presented to the De-
pRrtment of Justice for investigation
and possible prosecution.
The Civil Service Commission states
that further operations at Muscle
Shoals depend upon action Of Con-
gress, and that no one can say at this
time whether the Government will
resume the work, or whether it will
be conducted under private ownership
or contract. In any event, the Com
mission said, there is no justification
for advertising for labor to be en-
ployed at the project. If the Govern
ment undertakes to complete the
work, such labor as may be necessary
will be secured in the usual way
through Government agencies. 1t is
said, furthermore, that it is certain
that no private person or company is
taking steps to secure labor for Mus
Gle Shoals in the present uncertainty.
The Civil Service Commission warns
the public against the paying of mon
ey in the hope of securing employ
ment at Muscle Shoals.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
Women Get Instructions in
Renovation.

The coming of spring brings to the
farm housewife a vision of house
cleaning, garden making, Matching of
chicks, etc, and she wonders how it
is all going to be done in such a
short time.
Perhaps the thing which this
housewife breads most is that ever
lasting spring cleaning and renovat-
ing. She wishes she could have new
paper, paint, and rugs, and didn't
have to make over. Several women
from different communities in the
county, the first of March, received
instructions in renovating household
furnishings. The instructions were
given to them by specialist from
the Extension Service, on the condi-
tion that each woman would go back
to her community and teach several
others the things which she learned.
Here are some of the things which
were taught these leaders: mending
of window shades. Had you ever
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
You Interested in
Better Farming -?

The illustrated agricultural articles
which appear in The Times from week
to week are for the most part pre-
pared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture and embody
knowledge resulting from innumera-
BILE experiments, tests and develop
ments, in some cases extending over
many years, and accumulated data
of the department, to give farmers in
formation which only could be pro-
vided by this branch of the govern
ment with its highly-organized staff
of scientists and practical men.
No doubt our farm readers have
read and enjoyed these articles during
the winter, but with the coming of
spring, farm information has an add
ed interest and value, and we trust
that any who have heretofore over
looked one of the best departments in
The Times will make it point to give
it the attention it deserves by its
timeliness and practical worth.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
Store Burglarized
Saturday Night

Sometime after the closing hour
Saturday night the Pennington
Mercantile Co. was forcibly entered
and burglarized. Entrance was sf-
fected by aid of a chicken coop, from
which the burglar, or burglars,
climbed onto the garage and from
there onto the roof of the rear stor-
age house, from which they forced a
rear window on the second floor of
the store.
Indications suggest that there were
perhaps two or three in the party,
and while they evidently took no
great amount of goods, only what
they could conveniently carry, seve-
raj pairs of shoes, shirts, underwear,
ties and collars are missing. Several
good pocket-books are also supposed
to have been taken.
While there is no positive clues
as to the guilty parties, there are
some indications that suggest who
the guilty parties are, though 20 ar
rests have thus far been made. 1t
was no doubt the work of local char
Rcters, and efforts should be made to
secure their arrest and conviction.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
C. of C. Holds
Good Meeting

There was fair attendance at the
meeting Monday evening of the
Chamber of Commerce, and consider
able interest was manifested in the
proceedings. From the opening Of
the meeting until adjournment things
were kept moving by the aggressive
manner of President Cayce, who is all
for business. The chairmen Of the
different committees who were pres
ent were called on for reports of work
done in their departments, but while
all reported being at work, none OF
them had much of interest to report
in the way of actual accomplishment.
The hard road movement, from this
city to Bonnie Terre, was again en-
tered into with discussion. 1t ap-
peared to be the consensus of opinion
that such road would have to be built
in sections, few miles each year, at
least until Federal and State aid can
be secured. But it was thought that
all such work, if done in manner
that would be acceptable to the State
Highway Commission, would be re-
ceived by such commission on the
same basis as though Federal and
State aid had already been extended,
SO that such work would cause no
loss to the county.
One thing that was acted on and
settled definitely was that there will
be, another live stock, horticultural
and agricultural fair in Pennington
next fall, and every effort will be
made to improve on the one held here
last fall. though such Improvement
will be very difficult. A committee
will be appointed at the next meet
ing of the Chamber to start arrange
ments for such fair, in ample time
so that the best possible results may
be secured. This early action was
taken in order to give all possible ex-
hibitors sufficient time to mature
plans for the best possible products
for such exhibit.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
Urged to Run for
Representative

Hiram G. johnson, who is now in
business in Flat River, was in Farm
ington Saturday on business. In con-
versation with Times reporter he
said he had frequently been solicited
by friends recently to enter the race
for the Democratic nomination for
Representative for st. Francois coun-
ty, and that he had about determined
to throw his hat in the ring" Such
decision would be hailed with de-
light by Mr.. Johnson's friends, Of
whom he has many throughout this
and adjacent counties, where he has
for several years been successfully
engaged in writing old-line life in
surance. He has already established
his worth as an enterprising, ener-
getic and capable young man, who is
splendidly qualified to represent this
county in the Legislature in an eff
cient and capable manner.
For some time past he has been en-
gagged in the study of law, and expects
soon to be admitted to the bar. Such
preparation would certainly be no
handicap in the work that would be
expected of him in legislative work.
In fact it should prove to be of as
sistance. He also has some excellent
ideas as to the needs of the people for
new laws, .or notifications, in which
he could render splendid assistance as
member of the law-making body.
He is not only "live wire", but is
also an enthusiastic Democrat, who
has the knowledge and ability to con-
vincingly demonstrate the "faith that
is in him."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
jesse Pitts is
Brought Back

Jesse Pitts, recently Of Iron Noun
tain, who was alleged to have been
implicated with Frank Powell in the
killing of James Birchall near Frank
clay on Dec, 10th, last, according to
the confession of Walter Boatright,
was finally located near Steelville,
Crawford county, the last of the
week, where he is said to have been
employed cutting ties since leaving
this county.
Deputy Sheriff Jack Simms left the
last of the week to bring him back to
answer to the charge pending against
him here. When arrested Pitts was
in the act of purchasing a ticket at
Cuba for st. Louis, and stated when
arrested that he was on his return to
this county to answer to the charge
he had just heard was standing
against him. Cuba is the junction of
the Salem branch with the main line
of the Frisco, and Pitts had just ar
rived at that point over the branch.
On reaching here he stated most
positively to the Prosecuting Attor-
ney Golfer that he had nothing to do
with the killing of Birchall, and did
not seem to doubt his ability to es-
tablish an alibi. The fact that he was
apparently headed this way when ar
rested seems to bear out his claim
of innocence of the grave charge
pending against him. Prosecuting
Attorney Golfer cautioned him to
make no statement at this time, es-
pecially if he were guilty, as any
statements he might make could be
used against him. Consequently he
has not stated whether or not he can
throw any light on that crime, only
avowing his innocence Of the charge
against him.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
LIVE STOCK MARKET NEWS

Jefferson City, March l5.-The fol-
lowing market news is furnished to
The Times by the State Marketing
Bureau, Board of Agriculture.
st. Louis-Hogs: Receipts 10000.
Market opened 25-35c lower and closed
35-50c lower than Tuesdays average
on medium: aid light light c;;;s.is5. Heavy
weights, 15-20c lower. Pigs, SOC low
er. Average cost Tuesday, $10,27;
average weight, 1876 pounds. Top to-
day, 5000. Heavies, $9.90-$10-10.
Medium weights, $10.10-S10.25. Light
weight, $925-$10.25. Stock pigs,
S7.50-$9.
st. Louis--Cattle: Receipts $1,000
Market opened slow and closed weak
to 15c lower on beef steers, cows and
yearlings. Bulls, weak to 25c lower.
Calves and stockers, steady to lower.
Good 1892 pounds steers at $3.50.
Medium beef steers, $71S7.75. Beef
steers, medium and heavy weights,
$6.25-$7,90. Butcher cattle, cows and
heifers, $4-$7.75. Veal calves, 81
$40. Feeder steers, $6-$750.
st. Louis--Sheep: Receipts 1000.
Market steady Good natives, S14.75-
S15. Wooled yearlings. S13. Clipped
yeariings, good grade, $11.50.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
Farm Bureau Notes
Il Paws to Use MIX Scales.

At recent dairy meeting in the
county, conducted by the st. Francois
County Farm Bureau, one man report
ed he was saving six pounds of grain
per day on one COW. After being in
duced to buy pair of scales to
weigh the milk produced and the feed
used. he discovered that he was feed
ing 18 pounds of grain when he should
be feeding only twelve. This was ac-
cording to the rule of one pound OF
grain for every 1-2 pounds of milk.
He Immediately cut down the grain to
twelve pounds a day and reported
that the COW produced as much milk
as she did when getting eighteen
pounds of grain. The amount spent
for the milk scales certainly was a
good investment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17

thought of using strips of cretonne
over the Sits in your blinds, OF over
the worn places at the bottom? These
women hadn't either. but saw how it
was done at their school. They also
learned that worn curtains could be
made to last much longer by using
strips of gingham, chintz, calico, or
cretonne to cover worn places, or by
appliqueing pretty patches. All these
things can be done while the weather
lis too cold or unsettled to clean house
or get out in the gardens. Then these
women were taught the cleaning and
washing of rugs, how to selvage worn
edges of rugs, and how to patch rugs
so you can't tell where the patch is,
how to mend screens and kitchen
Utensils. at
-y9While they were learning these
hings, they were removing the finish
From an old piece of furniture, sand
papering and vanishing, and waxing
TO show what can he done with old
During the spring, several
.communitiesdw dwillreceive instructions
in this work through the Home Dem
onstration Agent .and4f through the
leaders who learned sah these things
directly from a specialist.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
Murder Mystery
Has Darkened

For different reasons the prelimin-
airy hearing of Frank Powell, on the
charge of having killed James Bir-
chall, which was set for last Friday,
was postponed until today. The ar
for such preliminary last
Friday, however, resulted in further
developments in the mystery of who
killed Birchall. The accusing finger
at first seemed to point directly to
Turley and Porrier. Then it was
changed with practically equal direct
ness by the confession" Of Walter
Boatright to Powell and Pitts. Now
the finger of guilt appears to be os-
eillating about equally between each
of the parties named.
Owing to several apparent mac
curacies developing in the alleged
confession of Boatright, he was ar
rested last Friday when he made his
appearance as witness before the
preliminary hearing of Powell, and a
A1-caliber Colts was found on his per-
son. Chas. Meadows, another witness
who came from Iron Mountain, was
arrested on the charge of hav-
ing assisted and persuaded Boatright
fin formulating his confession" Both
are now in Jail awaiting further de-
Il l.. L
ing which the real facts have yet to
be sifted from huge accumulation Of
errors.
1t is by no means certain that the
Powell preliminary will be permitted
to proceed today, as an epidemic of
flu is reported in the Iron Mountain
vicinity, where many of the witnesses
live.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
A Worthy Cause
Will You Donate :?

S. T. Schultz, lessee of Iron Mountain
Lake, has been compelled to circulate
paper asking for contributions to re-
pair the road leading to the lake from
the Iron Mountain road, which has be-
come very bad in spots. He made a
brief visit to Ironton the first of the
week, where number contributed to
the proposed work. He was in Farm
ington Wednesday, but had time only
to present the subscription list to
few, practically all of whom put down
contribution. He left this list at
The Times office, where contribu-
tions to this fund will be received and
receipted for, or you can leave your
contributions with Rolla Cozean, sec
retary of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Times believes Mr.. Schultz to
be the right sort of man to be in
charge of that place, as he is indus
trious and has splendid ideas as to the
manner in which such resort should
be conducted. He informs us also
that he will always have short orders,
ice cream and soft drinks for sale
there, so that it will not be necessary
to even carry your lunch with you, if
not convenient to so prepare yourself.
He is also a stickler for order, and to
insure himself that he will not be inn
posed on by rowdies, and to be able to
protect all who may be there, from
time to time, against encroachment by
any who may be so inclined, he will
always have an officer on the grounds.
Mr.. Schultz intends to make Iron
Mountain Lake real resort during
the present year, one that will always
make strong appeal to all who go
there for another visit. He is making
every possible preparation for the
busiest and best season that beautiful
place has every before enjoyed. These
are only some of the reasons why The
Times feels that everyone who will
probably drive to Iron Mountain Lake
during the present year will feel like
making a contribution to the road
work now going on there, as they will
sct the benefit &C SS;...csh. iis.ipro;51a isproa rdi roadi
on every such trip made. We do not
believe that anyone would want to i'm
pose on Mr.. Schultz to such an extent.
after enjoying freely the attractions
of that place. Do not forget that this
is a private road, which MIR. Schultz
lis attempting to keep in good order
for your pleasure and profit.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
Mhx a Rull Assoeiatlon7

A movement is on foot by the 81.
Francois County Farm Bassau toseK-
tend the bull association work in the
county. The present Jersey Bull AS
sociation of three blocks may be in
creased to four, or new association
consisting of three or four blocks
nav be organized and the famous
Tormentor bred bulls used to head
these blocks.
Some steps have been taken to or
ganize a Holstein Bull Association.
One block is practically assured If
two more can be lined up.
In addition to many other advan-
tages derived from a bull association,
the one of using a tried bull Isl M
portant. Furthermore, a wonderful
bull is sometimes sold and lost track
of before his value as breeder is
known. An actual occurance IN the
herd at the University of Missouri
can be cited to illustrate this point.
At one time, bull by the name of
Missouri Dioter Bird was used in the
herd. His daughters produced on the
average, 1890 pounds of milk and 146
pounds of fat per year more than the
dams. The least increase made by his
daughters over the dams records was
an average of 1481 pounds of milk,
and all three were of such outstanding
quality that it is certain this bull was
a remarkable breeder. Had the value
of the bull been known, he could have
made a fortune and reputation for
any breeder. He was raised on the
College farm, and as his value was
not recognized until too late, as has
been the case with many of the great.
est breeding animals, he was disposed
Of, and no record even kept as to
what became Of him.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
ORDER OF DeMOLAYS

Sunday, Marsh 10th, Nwill be- OBJ
served by Pennington Chapter as De-
votional Day, a day of Special obliga-
tion to all DeMolays. All members
are requested to meet at the Masonic
Te.nrle at 1890 and SO in . body to
the Presbyterian church.
OTIS S. BUGG, Scribe, fsS s
EDWARD M. GARNER,
Master Councillor,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
BEN BLOOM

This old citizen. who home was
near Chestnut Ridge, in Ste. Gene
We've county, died Saturday morning,
March Ill, in the Bonnie Terre hospi-
tai, after having gone through an OPP
Grafton for mastoids. Deceased was
about 10 years old. k&
Funeral services Mere held Sunday
afternoon at the home of Tom Ayers
in this city, Mrs. Ayers being daugh-
ter of deceased. Interment was in the
Smith cemetery, near the old home,
at 3 o'clock.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
yalue Of a Pure Bred Bull.

Just what purebred bull is worth
is impossible to estimate. In one
case the use of pure bred bull re-
suited in his heifer calves being worth
SIS more each than their dams.
In the University of Missouri herd
a pure bred bull costing $3.50, was
used. Eighteen heifers sired by this
bull produced in one year $4,000 more
dairy products than did their dams
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17

Oscar L. Halle returned Wednes-
day from several days business trip
to Ste. Genevieve. He returned again
yesterday to that place to finish up
considerable accumulated business.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17

~ The present weather bears a very
iclose resemblance to spring time.
However, it may not be the genuine
article. Safety first" will cause one
to be slow about donning their b. V.
Do
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17

Thos. Mclaughlin, Of Akron, Ohio,
left for home Monday after three
months visit with his daughter, Mrs,
W. H. Stoddard. This was Mr. Nc
Laughlin's first visit to Missoufiybat
he promised that it would not be the
last if he lives a few years aas he was
favorably impressed, both with the
country and with the people.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
into the hidden byways,

into the hidden byways,
Into the fields and fen
They send a message of courage,
Cheering the hearts of men.
Moulding public opinion,
Braving the scorn that bites,
Marching along, sometimes un-
known
Fearless newspaper knights.
Theirs is the joy of service,
Theirs is. the nerve of steel,
Working when faith is dying,
These men who think and feel.
Seeing a dream in the future,
And making that dream come true,
Toiling all day and half the night,
And toiling the next day, too.
Often their hopes are shattered,
Often their hearts are numb
Vainly they wait and hunger for
Praises that seldom come.
Deep in the nights dull silence,
Without a cry or moan,
Standing for right, with all their
might,
They fight their fight alone.
Brave, with an unquenched bravery,
True, when it seems a lie,
They sing and swear, they sweat and
pray,
The same as you and |.
Slandered and often misunderstood,
And judged by all who choose,
They give their life's best service
That the world may read the news
All! but the thrill of the story,
The roar and the maddening rush
And after the press is silent,
That sacred, solemn hush!
Nerves that were strained to the
swapping point
When the last big story broke,
Are soothed and tied together
With the comforts of smoke.
do not crave for kingdom,
| do not want throne,
Give me a stool and a stick-o'-type
And paper of my own.
Maker of destinies, then am /
Ruler without a crown,
Teacher and preacher and servant,
And 44;;SSttatcr &C tt.a.c town.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-17
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POEM FOR THE PRESS

The following original poetic trib.
ute to the press. by Mrs, May Stat.
ford Hilburn of Webb City, and read
by the author at a banquet rendered
the Ozark Press Association in Car
thage last Thursday evening, so truly
portrays the experience Of newspaper.
dom that its reproduction is consid-
cred worthwhile. The author, Mrs
Hilburn, is a writer of news and fea.
ture stories on the staff of the Jop-
lin News-Herald. Here is her poem:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-03-13
ATTACKS VALIDITY
Of SEARCH WARRANTS

Tho FIRST time n state S'ar'h warrant
used in raids by prohibition officers has
been questioned on technical point
WAS made last Saturday in criminal
court by Attorney Andrew j. Porter
Judge Alan II. Robinson took the mat
ter under adviscmcnt.
Attorney Porter. acting Tor Johh
Pavilky. Of No. 80 Tw"nty-siNth street
and Jauo Doe Of Tr!adciphia. hoth
charged with violating the prohibition
laws. Insisted that state search war
rartshascd on Information which the
ra ;ders Profess to have. arc contrary 10
Tho state and federal constitutions. In
brief. he makes the same objections 10
the usc of the search warrants which
were held reasonable by Federal Judge
W A. Baker when the question was
raised Of federal prohibition enforce
mcnt officers operating under authority
Of state warrants. JudC" Baker ruled
that federal officers, over whom he mas
jurisdiction, could not enter residence
unless the search warrant specifically
stated what the officers were after and
those facts sworn to by TWO persons.
The prosecuting attorneys office. on
the contrary. contends that the "infor-
nation" is n sworn statement or facts
md Is legal and constitutional as any
federal warrant.