The Daily Standard from Sikeston, Missouri • Page 7

EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY THE SIKESTON STANDARD, SIKESTON MO. TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 17 Hollywood Approves New Streamline Designs (Below) View snapped in Hollywood of one of the new stream-lined cars which engineers say will soon make all the square-toppers obsolete. Notice particularly the comparative shortness of the nose, when measured with the total length of the tonneau. Long noses will soon cease to be a sign of speed or power. And Hollywood approves the smartness, as who wouldn't? (R.K.O.) Lavalle, Richard Hunter, William frightened, however, because when Hunter, Louis Hunter and F.

K. I younger she had swung on tree Watson, were still living in New above ground an(i loose ropes and vines. She Madrid in 1893. was determined, too, and now she Col. John H.

Waker, one of the rarely failg to perform this most prominent men of the coun-( which is the ciimax to her try, a man of enormous physical and mental ability, settled at Little Prairie, which was then an Indian trading post. There he farm- No member of family has ever been connected with a od and raised stock accumulating and the Kir1' in ed and addition to a good education, mus- Model automobile tested by the U. 8. Bureau of Standards, which proved to have much less air and wind resietanns than models of the cars currently produced. Notice elimination of fenders, the sinking of wheete in the body.

(U. 8. Bureau of Standards.) a great deal of before and voice tfaini di death Daring that too, he a ri profession served in the leg.slature from the of whjch she She nnw hv New i likes it, she says, because it al People who know, including alike the scientists, the designers, and the world of smart fashion, are all predicting the near approach of streamlining in automobiles. Streamlining has been used in airplanes for several years: the present top speeds of the tal also the low fares only been made possible by 100 per cent streamlining which reduced wind resistance, hence cut power consumption, increased speed and riding comfort. The railroads are now seizing on this new science, and several lines promise stream-llnsd trains to travel 100 miles hour.

district now occupied by New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties. Col. Walker, who was about 17 years old at the time of the New Madrid earthquake, was on a hunting expedition across the Mississippi river on Foot in Tennessee with a Canadian named Baptisto Thibault. When the second shock appeared, Walker, to his habits, fell on his knees, amidst the rocking of the immense forest trees, crashing and breaking of their branches, and the earth around him trembling, sinking and spouting up volumes of water, and was devoutly offering prayers for his When Thibault ob- served him, he cried out, 1 sieur Walker, what for you pray now, now you die you pray, what for you not pray dis long time I ago. Get up and take care of your Whether from prayer or advice, Walker was unharmed by the quakes.

When he died his property was inherited by his only child, Mary, who had married the Rev. George W. Burky of St. Louis. Numerous of his nephews and neices, among them Thomas H.

Dawson and Mrs. W. W. Waters, lived in New Madrid County. blunt nose of a new autobus with sleeping accommodations, designed for California highways.

(Herbert) Automobiles have joined the procession. New cars will soon be seen with blunt noses, sloping tonneaus, wheels buried in the body. Long noses will soon be only a sign of the old fashioned wind-fighters, which labored to push the air as a mole does the earth. MAJESTICS TO BE MADE AND SOLD AS BEFORE FRENCH SETTLER UNABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH WELL Etienia Bogliolo, a merchant and trader, is probably best remembered as one of New first settlers because an amusing incident in which he was the prin- socipal actor was recorded and preserved. Bogliolo, who obtained by purchase and grants a great deal of valuable land in Missouri and Arkansas, died in poverty at the home of a friend in St.

Louis after being swindled of his possessions by land pirates who filled YOUR HOME IS YOUR CASTLE Admit only clean, constructive news by reading THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR A Daily for the Home It world but does not exploit crime and scandal. Has interesting feature pages for all the family on Women's Activities, Homemaking. Gardens, Education and Books. Also for the Children and Young Folks. Vigorous editorials, an interpretation of newt in the "March of the Column and tha World Go are of especial interest to men.

ChrlsMn Fclence Publishing Secletj Norway Street. Boston, Please enter my subscription to The Christian Monitor lor a period of year 00 Three Sts months 4.S3 One 7SC Name. Street City Sample Copy on Request It has been erroneously thought by some people that when the assets of the Grigsby-Grunow Company were sold yesterday, the Majestic radios and refrigerators which it manufactures will no longer be made and distributed. The property, consisting of real estate and buildings, accounts and notes receivable, good will, patents, trade names, trade marks, the country in its early days. He was one of the many Frenchmen who never learned to speak the English language well.

He was a very stout, energetic, and social man when he was young, copyrights and design applications, and was always ready to revenge machinery and equipment, radios, an insult. On one occasion he got and a large inventory of raw ma- into a fight with a man named terials and completed merchandise, Winchester, who was physically will now be managed by other of- powerful. Bogliolo, when he saw ficials; and the big concern, the lows her to remain outdoors a great deal. There she can swim or pursue her hobby of tinting photographs. in an interview she was asked if she were not afraid while she performed her feats.

satisfy myself that my rigging and conditions are she said, go about my work with an earnest desire to entertain and thrill, and I trust the unknown quantities or hazards to a kind Providence who has up to the present been very gracious to me. I love my work and am thrilled by the thrilLs give the audience. INS CONTEST PRIZE A letter written by Mrs. Elnora Millsap Sutterfield of Sikeston about Gilbrae fabrics was among the first winners in a radio contest sponored Ely Walker Company of St. Louis The prize, her dress length in cloth, was sent to where Mrs.

Sutterfield first secured a sample of the fabrics. The following letter was senti Mrs. Sutterfield by David R. Cal-j houn, vice-president of Ely Walker: am pleased to notify you that the letter you submitted for the Gilbrae Contest is one of those that has been selected as a winner. are mailing your dress length to Shainberg, the man in charge of the Gilbrae department at If you will present this letter to Mr.

Shainberg, as an identification, he will turn over to you the dress length you have won. are pleased that you entered this contest and that you were among the winners. We trust the dress length will be satisfactory and that you will have a kind word for Gilbrae This Week in Naval Histoyr April 15, on hoard U. S. S.

killed. April 16, bombardment of Vicksburg during which Admiral Porter ran the batteries. April 17, S. S. Ranger captured (Sloop Lord Chatham in St.

George Channel. April 18, force of 1489 Naval officers and men under Commodore Perry marched against Tuspan, Mexico, dismantled after capturing the defenses, spiked and recaptured some guns that had belonged to the U. S. S. Truxton.

April 19, gun fired by America against Germans in orld War was a shot fired by the Naval gun crew of Merchant steamer Mongolia of the Atlantic Transport Line, at a German submarine. April 20, Navy Yard partially destroyed and abandoned by U. S. Naval forces under Flag Officer McCauley. April21, began between Spain and the United States as per April 25th message to Congress.

Ill EVERYBODY FEELS GOOD When friends have a new baby a birthday some good fortune, telephone your congratulations. so convenient, especially when your friends live in other cities. Makes them feel good. Makes you feel good too. Out-of-town calls cost so little.

THE CAIRO PAINT GLASS COMPANY Announces The Arrival of Mrs Rosi land Thor son Recognized Authority on Home Planning and Interior Decoration Who Will Be Here For 5 Days-April 17-2 She Invites You to Bring Your Individual Decorating Problems to Her. Call, Write or Come Obligation. 612 Commercial, Cairo, 111. that he was being worsted, was unable to remember the word so often used by defeated combatants and cried out Hurrah! To his surprise, the bystanders did not separate him from his opponent. Consequently, he fought so much harder that Winchester yelled, sacre said Bogliolo, is de good word I bin try to say dis long However, he was declared the winner.

When Peter Antroim La Forge died, he left many descendants in New Madrid. His son, Alexander, married Miss Harriet Lognion, the eldest daughter of Charles and Charlotte Lognion, and the only sister of Mrs. Godfrey LeSieur. In 1893, son, A. C.

LaForge, still lived in New Madrid. Will Dawson, Robert A. Dawson, Dr. George W. Dawson, Weston Dawson, and Dr.

Welton were all grandsons of Alexander La Forge. Dr. Richard J. Waters was a wealthy man, possessor of valuable property in land, which was inherited by his son, Richard J. Waters, who for numerous years was a merchant at New Madrid This son died in about 1856, leaving a large estate, most of which was divided between his two sons, Louis A.

Waters and Dr. W. W. Waters. In 1893, his grandsons, Samuel A.

Waters, William W. Waters, John M. Waters and Richard J. Waters, were still living in New Madrid County. Robert G.

Watson went to New Madrid at approximately the time of the Louisiana purchase in 1803. Called the father of his country by people who knew him well, Mr. Watson was a charitable and energetic man and during the course I of his life amassed a large fortune. In a regrettable difficulty he was shot and killed on his farm two miles below Pt. Pleasant by Presley Phillips and son, Sullivan.

After the case was in the New Madrid and Madison County courts fbr many years, Phillips was finally acquitted. four sons were Robert, Richard, H. Clay and Louis. His first daughter married General Col. John H.

Walker, one of the Henry the others married Dr. Edmond Lavalle, Thomas Fontaine of St. Louis, W. W. Hunter, a prominent merchant of New Madrid and a native of Washington County, Missouri, and Thomas A.

Dow, also a merchant. Many of his grandsons, namely, Dr. Charles Watson, Thomas I. Fontaine, Robert A. Lavalle, Edmond operation of which has involved more than a million dollars, will continue as have other businesses such as railroads, after they have gone into the hands of receivers Girl Marvel Born in Chicago and reared in rural communities, Athleta, the aerial star of the Russell Bros, three-ring circus which will be here April 24, decided she could fling herself in the air and turn a half somersault and catch by the heel of one foot on a trapeze bar.

Of course, for many weeks she spent more time in a net into which she constantly fell than in the air. She was not ANNOUNCEMENTS We are authorized to announce Dr. Z. Lee Stokely, of Poplar Bluff, as a candidate for Congress from this district subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the August primary election. Phone 10 for Complimentary Facial Demonstrating Mona Ray Cosmetics You Will Not Be Obligated to Order Miss Licensed Beautician, will be the Operator Appointments Being Made For One Week Only, April 16-21 Inclusive Drug Store vri y'JZftS We are authorized to announce Frank Kelly as a candidate for Judge of the 28th Judicial Circuit subject to the will of the voters of the August primary.

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Copers the ENTIRE United States for sending me so many good positions to ap- for, over 30 during the first five days I was An Illinois Teacher. We are authorized to announce W. P. Wilkerson as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of Scott County on the Democratic ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the August primary. SCHOOL OFFICIALS: We cun put you in touch with the very finest teachers.

Our service is free to you. We are authorized to announce Tom Scott as a candiate for Collector of Scott Counyt, subject to the will of the Democratic primary to be held in August. We are authorized to announce Barney Forrester as a candidate for Alderman from the 3d Ward, subject to the will of the voters at the special election to be held May 15. We are authorized to announce O. L.

Spencer as a candidate for re-election to the office of Probate Judge of Scott County subject to the Funeral Director JOHN ALBRITTON Licensed Embalmer llnftertakmg (Eompatw Limousine Hoarse and Ambulance Service I. O. O. F. Building on Kingshighway Day Phone 17 Sikeston, Missouri Night Phone 111 PLANTING COTTON SEED TOR SALE! GOOD SEED MEANS GOOD YIELD We Buy Surplus Seed See Planters Gin Company or W.

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