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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
3
A compact collection of maxims cautioning against overplanning and worry. It urges practical action over endless patience and echoes Uncle Eben’s quip about patience masking laziness. The piece closes with a New England epitaph about doing what one could not.
A Kansas City Kansas judge faced a petty theft case with a surprising remedy. He gave the boy a dollar and directed him to visit the Lansing penitentiary to learn potential outcomes if he does not reform his ways and abandon bad company. The boy pledged to return with a letter from the warden, signaling a chance at becoming a useful citizen.
The Bates County Christian Endeavor convention met in Adrian on Saturday and Sunday featuring sermons devotions and sessions led by H A Prost Lee M Hardinger Gertrude Vanney Bertie Silvers Isabelle Watson Ralph Pipes Grace Ruth See W D Whinery Burdee Wolfe and Carmen Lusk with installation of officers Sunday evening.
Americans and other foreigners as well as Mexicans not in the military are turning over firearms to authorities under a military command order. Beginning at 10 o'clock this morning all arms must be deposited within forty eight hours with evasion punished severely.
Reports from San Antonio state that over 200 civilians were killed in an attack by rebels on a government employee train traveling between Mexico City and Cuernavaca. The assault occurred south of Tres Marias, maiming guard units and resulting in the capture of a large ammunition consignment and millions in new currency.
Washington dispatch reports the migratory bird law could be voided if the Senate Agriculture Committee refuses to report favorably the $50 000 requested by the Department of Agriculture for enforcement pending Supreme Court review of constitutionality. Testimony cited Southern birds slaughter and Upper Mississippi hunters prosecuted for lawful bag, with claims the Audubon Society upped enforcement authority. Senator Reed and A D Holthaus of St Louis spoke for sportsmen groups across Missouri Iowa and Kansas against funding the inspection service until the Supreme Court rules.
Henry Ford in Detroit on May 23 comments on Col. Roosevelt saying he is no ex president but an ordinary citizen who has failed to grasp current events and public sentiment, noting that the ex status means little after seven years since Roosevelt left office.
Mrs Cecil May Bishop aged 17 wife of Everett Bishop died at home Sunday afternoon in the west part of town. She is survived by her one day old daughter Mildred Marie and other family. Funeral services led by Rev R M Talbert of the Christian church were held Monday with interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
A Fine Lime Stone Grass Cattle Ranch sale offers 600 acres in Greenwood County Kemeas with good fencing ramements and lots of fine living. About 100 acres in balance all fine lime.
The article describes making a waterproof paint from skim milk and Portland cement to coat wooden chicken watering tubs. Mix one gallon milk with three to four pounds cement, stir with a brush, and keep it stirred while applying inside the barrel. Add Venetian red or yellow ochre for color if desired. For contagion risk, add carbolic acid. Do not mix more than needed. wash vessels and brushes after use.
A Dunlap Iowa family near death and three members lost within six weeks due to trichinosis from undercooked pork. The parasite burrows through the stomach walls into vital organs causing severe pain and death. Thorough cooking eliminates the danger.
A Detroit Free Press quotation defines a good citizen as one who not only avoids theft murder and embezzlement but also pays bills on time votes and supports laws. He acts as a model, avoids being an exception to rules, and cheerfully follows what the law requires.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, declared in Washington on May 27 that he would not end the war now by a personal action. He framed the conflict as a test between autocracy and militarism versus democracy liberty and humanity during a League to Enforce Peace gathering.
A Butler man’s experience warns that kidney inflammation can escalate like a fire. Backache dizziness and urinary issues signal trouble. Dean's Kidney Pills are recommended to address the underlying cause and ease symptoms.
Rain delayed start and soaked field as Rich Hill beat Butler 3 to 1. Hupp pitched well for Butler while Maples struggled in the mud. Two late hits and an error helped Rich Hill secure the win, with Williams shifting to second and Henry catching solidly.
Manager Ellis revived Butler hosting Rich Hill and overwhelmed them 9 to 7 after a hot offensive night. Earl Crear pitched effectively as Butler rallied with circus catches by A. Ellis Sherman and Phillips while Henry left with a finger nail injury after a foul tip. Next Sunday Pleasanton Kansas visits following nine straight wins by Pleasanton opponents.
Julia Schonfelt and others transfer undivided 8-9 interest in lots 3 and 3 block 112 Ist addition to Rich Hill for 1335 dollars. R. E. Highly to Paul J. Highly transfers blocks 14 19 and 20 Altona for 1800 dollars. Julia Schonfeldt and others to J. E. lots 1 2 and 3 block 11 Williams addition to Rich Hill for 3557 dollars. Iowa Wright to A. F. Williams lot 13 block 62 Rich Hill for 2500 dollars. G W Ficklin to W D Rexroad 33 acres in sections 30 31 Grand River for 1400 dollars. Chas F Gordon to G W Chitwood lots 3 and 4 block 139 3 addition to Rich Hill for 250 dollars.
List of uncalled letters at Butler Missouri Post Office for the week ending May 30 1916 includes B Anderson Clark Draper Wm Silvers Susie P Smith Tampa Smith. Letters to be sent to the dead letter office with June 13 1916 date noted.
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