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The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
ALMOST CRAZY WITH ECZEMA

T. the undersigned. cannot give enough praise to the Cuticura Rem edies. l had been doctoring for at least year for eczema on my foot had tried doctor after doctor all to no avail When young girl sprained my ankle three different times, paying little or no attention to it, when five years ago a small spot showed upon my left ankle. I was worried and sent for doctor. He said it was eczema. He drew a small bone from the ankle about the size of match and about an inch long The small hole grew to about the size Of an apple. and the eczema spread to the knee Tie dec tors never could heal the hole in the ankle. The whole foot ran water all the time.
 My husband and my sons were up night and day wheeling me from one room To another in the hope Of giving me some reliec. l would sit for hours at a time in front of the fireplace hoping for daybreak The pain was so intense I was almost crazy. in fact, l would lose my reason for hours at a time. Ora day a friend of mine dropped in tp sec me. No more had she glanced at my foot than she ex- claimed: Mrs. Finnegan. why in the world don't you try the Cuticura Rem ediesn Being disgusted with the doc tors and their medicines, and not be ing able 10 sleep at all. I decided to give the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment trial. After using them three days that night I slept as sound as silver dollar for eight long hours. I awoke in the morning with but very little pain. in fact, l thought 1 was in heaven. After using the Cuticura Remedies for three months was per feetly restored to health, thanks to the Cuticura Soap and Ointment. I will be sixty-four years of age my next birthday, hale and hearty at pres ent. fSigned) Mrs Julia Ffnnegan. 2234 HIebert St. St Louis, Mo, Mar. {. 1911. Although CuticHra Soap and Ointment are sold by druggists and dealers everywhere. q sample of each. with @2page book, will be mailed free on application to "Cutcura," Dept 12 k. Boston
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
if You Have a Sickly
 Youngster Try This Free

The family with young children that is without sickness in the house now and then is rare, and so it is important that the head of the house should know what to do in the little emergencies that arise. 4 child with a serious ailment needs n doctor, it Is true. but in the ma 1ority Of instances, as any doctor knows the child suffers from some intestinal trouble. usually constipation
 There is no sense in giving it a pin or remedy containing an opiate. nor is flushing of the bowels 10 be always req commended. Rather give it a small dose of mild, gentle laxative. tonic like Dr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin. which. by ciaan-
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
A Broken Bone.

Your first duty, after notifying q surgeon, is to provide support for the injured member fin the form of an i'm proyised spliut Flat pieces of board, as broad, if possible, as the limb and slightly longer than the broken bone, canes, umbrellas. in fact anything that will accomplish your end may be used In adjusting these pad with any soft material that is at hand; straw, leaves or cushions made of grass may be used. Avoid any pressure on the in jured part. cover if with cloth, and keep wet with clean, cold water Womans Home Companion.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
WHEN JOHNNY CAN'T HEAR
Boy at Play Is Always Deaf When His Mother Is Calling
 Him.

Johnny"
 That was h.s mother calling from a window and Johnny playing in the street, but Johnny didn't hear her. And then:
 Johnny! Come here"
 But Johnny is at this moment reaching up to catch high ball and his ears are closed to all calls; where upon:
 Johnny. do you hear me-"
 But Johnny doesn't. He has caught that ball and now he is fielding it to another boy standing by tree. So, now:
 Johnny" this time with little staccato in it. and perhaps a faint suggestion of a slipper.
 And does that open Johnny's ears? Why, he's at the bat now and pre- pared to hit the ball swat that will send 1t half way down the block, and all things else are as naught to him. But now hear the yigilant mother, this time gently, for she knows that boys will be boys:
 Johnny, I want you to come in now"
 Johnny is at this moment running like a wild man. or boy, making for that tree he was throwing at mo- ment ago and utterly obliyious of everything in the world, the parental voice included. But that cleaves the air again now:
 Johnny"
 Johnny is standing with one foot at the root of the tree and the other foot extended, all ready 10 jump and run when the boy at the bat hits the ball.
 Johnny"
 And Johnny runs like all pos sessed, not for home. but for the base, and there he stands, while from the window comes again the voice.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
When ErtendshIp Counts.

The doors of the deformed man are always locked, and the key is on the outside He may have treasures oi charm inside. but they will never be revealed unless the person outside CO operates with him in unlocking the door. A friend becomes. to much greater degree than with the ordinary man, the indispensable means of dis covering ones own personality. One only exists, so to speak. with friends. It Is easy 10 see how hopelessly such a sensitiveness incapacitates a man for business, professional or social life. where the hasty and superficial impression is everything, and disas- ter is the fate of the man who ha5 not all the treasures of his personal ity in the front window where they can be readily inspected and ap- praised.--From the September At lanuc.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
SHIFT If Your Food Falls to Sustain You, Change.

One sort of diet may make a person Respondent, depressed and blue and a change 10 the kjnd of food the body demands will change the whole thing.
 \ young woman from Phila. says:
 For several years l kept in run down. miserable sort Of condition, was depressed and apprehensiye of trouble. l lost flesh in q distressing way and seemed in perpetual sort of dreamy nightmare. No one serious disease showed. but the 'all-oYer' sickness was enough
 Finally, between the doctor and ia. ther, l was put on Grape-Nuts and cream. as it was decided 1 must have a nourishtag food that the body could make use of.
 The wonderful change that came over ne was not, like Jonahs gourd the growth of single night. yet it came with q rapidity that astonished me.
 During the first week | gained in weight, my spirits improved. and tbe world began 10 look brighter and more worth while.
 And this has continued steadily, till now. after the use Of Grape-Nuts for only few weeks. am perfectly well. feel splendidly. take lively interest in everything. and am a changed person m every way Name given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
 Read the little book. The Read 10 Hellviile," in pkgs. There's q reason"
 Ever read the above letter. new one appears from time to time. They are sehuinc, true, and full of humap interest.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

,ilg, ,hg out the bowels and strengthening the little stomach muscles, Will imrr,a,iists civ correct the trouble
 This Is not alone our opinion but that oI Mrs N IT, Mead of Freeport. Kans.. whose granddaughter has been ia lsf-,, q, successfully and of Mrs, j. k. Whiting Of Lena. Wis. who gives 1t to her cbiie dren and takes t herself l. is sold in hIty cent ana one dollar bottles at every drug store. but f you want to test Ii in your family before you buy 1t send vogr address to pr. Caldwell and he VII for ward supply free Of charge.
 For the free sample address nr " P caldwell ah Caldwell ba'll.ns. MoqtL
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Nearo l- WaVlaid.

Texarkana William Wade, ne gro farmer living on the Knight plantauon ; miles west of heee, was waylaid and shot by some unknown person while ell route to church X shotgun loaded with No. s shot was lsed and both barrels were fired. one charge entering the ncgro's thigh and the other striking him in the face and head. tearing the scalp and de strotns the sigAt of one eye The victim Gtzd later from his injuries.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
JeweIer Is Convicted.

Ilet Springs | T. Rosenfeld. q prominent leWclcr and opticiau of this city. WIS convicted of aggravated assault Hg jury in rae circuit court and fngd SloU and costs and sen- touesd fo 2p 6ays in jail. \ motion for q rcW triad was overruled and an appeal 10 the supreme court will probably bc taken Rosenfield is alleged to have assaulted q former clerk several months ago.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Ccal Mine Destroyed

Fort smith The fanhouse of the Greenwood Coal Company mine. lo- cated 9 mile east of Greenwood was destroyed by fire two hours after zoo men had left the pit at the close of days work. The machinery in the house was valued at several thousand dollars. The cause of the fire is not known Only one man was in the mine a' he t5mc of the fire and he escaped uLlermed.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Another Drainage Contract.

Stuttgart.-The eighth drainage district contract 10 be let in Arkan- sas county within year was award ed here. Edsar F Hand of Little Rock was the successful bidder. and the work. which will be completed in 12 months. according to the con. tract, will bring Arkansas county's area or improved lands close to 100. t9o acres The project is officially known as Big Island Drainage Dis. Tiet Nc. s. The area which will be drained embraces S.Co9 acres.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
loo Late to Channr.

"A man can no more change his reputation than he can change his face or his arms said Senator La Toilette at banquet in Madison.
 There was once q wicked old Madi- son millionaire who took his pastor aside and said:
 "I am going to devote the re mainder of my life to doing good
 ''Dr. Thirdly, outspoken man, re. torted:
 Do you mean John H. Good. the wealthy farmer, or young Sam Good, the Socialist millionaire?'
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Modern Pharmacy.

We have very fine course In phar- macy" says the president Of the col lege to the father of the student who 1s entering.
 I'm glad to hear that. My boy ex- poets to become a druggist
 Well. we give special lectures on soap. stamps, cigars, perfumery, soda water. candy. city directories, tele- phone books and stationery. Life.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Biz Yield From Acre.

Marshall Lit Jordan has been farming under the government plan this year. lie made three and one half bales of cotton off four acres of land.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

Sometimes girl gets confidential and tells a man that lot of other men have tried to kiss her. but he is the only one who succeeded.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Serious Business.

Madge-Was George fooling while you were playing golf?
 Marjorie - Gracious, I hope not, Why. l accepted dhim.-Lippincotts
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
TO DRIVE OUT 1rALAKI,

datkee The i ola standard GROVES FA~rhlhSs ,, -li i'Nlt leH know W hat you are. t k nc The iofnula Is pla4Rjy pffntcd on every btffiss shn" Ing I iH simply Quniaa and Iron In !. tast6 people and children. ag cents | s4'"'
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

A woman is aat 10 regard q bachelor as man who is toa much of coward to get married
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

All the worlds a stage. and all the men and women are merely ldckers.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

Australia Likes American Magazines.
 American magazines are constantly increasing their popularity in both Australia and New Zealand.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

All suppression of seldshness makes the moment great Lydia Maria Child.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
4 Cross Reference.

Mistress-Have you a referencee
 Bridget-Foine; Oi held the poker over her til got it-Harpers Bazar.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27

It is quite possible for a man to be hot-headed and still get cold feet.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
Not in Vain.

Not in Vain. Noah sighted Mount Ararat. At last he cried. the mountain resort with an ocean view" Herewith he felt the voyage was not in vain.-Puck.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-27
The Awakening

Dignifed mother of prospective bride 0to social editor) And little Dorotha, sister of the bride, who is to be flower girl will be dressed like a Dresden shepherdess, with golden crook festooned with roscbuds and
 Young voice from the stairway Ma, where is the washrag aga-Judge.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-22
PITY AND COMFORT.

Isaiah SAID:
LAS father pitieth his children so
the Lord pities them that fear him.
As one whom mother comforteth
will | comfort you"
The father 'pitieth'
The mother "comforteth."
As a rule. that is true of father and
mother. though not always.
Once | saw father turn heartless-
~ away from his son in the Iatter's
direst need though the boy well de-
served his fathers pity. 1t seemed to
me no father could do such a thing.
Said Marie Krejick of Chicago. a
young girl who tried to commit
suicide:
Nobody loves me. Even my mother
since she married my stepfather does
not want me at home. The first
chance | get I'll kill myself, for there
is no use living"
These are exceptions to the rule that
father pities and mother comforts. On
the other hand
Who that read the proceedings of the
Beattie trial in Virginia. in which a
young man was tried for the murder
of his wife. was not impressed with
the pity which that old gray haired
man showered on his boy?
And here is picture of the true
mother type:
In one Of the Chicago courts young
Girl was charged with delinquency"
That means she was bad IL not a
wicked girl The judge hesitated as to
his duty and then
IF mother will take me back" sob
bed the young prisoner. 81 win be a
good girl"
The mother was sent for. Gladly
she took the Grant daughter to her
bosom. the tears of the two commin-
Cling. and the girl was las one whom
mother comforteth' The court wisely
gave the mother custody of the daugh
ter
The father pities.
The mother comforts.
Pity and comfort-how much we
frail. forgetful humans need them.
In an age when God was thought to
be tyrant Isaiah gave true picture
of him in the hottest, choicest passage
Of sacred literature. In all the book
there is but one other to compare with
&c:
when thy father and thy mother
forsake thee, then the Lord will take
thee up"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-22
THE QUALITY OF MERCY.

Do You remember in Victor Hugo's
story of Les Miserables' how for
years Inspector .Iavert pursued Jean
Vatican, who had stolen a loaf of
bread for a starving sister?
Well, here is a modern instance
Javert put Jean Vatican into the
galleys and pursued him because Of
his stern sense of official duty but the
prosecutor in this modern story had no
such excuse.
William +. Delmege. a New York
butcher. is the Javert OF the tale. and
Jacob T. HeintZ is the poor delinquent
whom Delmege bounded
The story runs thus:
Years ago Heintz pleaded guilty to
Since that time he has not only lived
an honest life, but has worked hard to
support his own family and also four
children of dead brother.
Wherever Heintz went Delmege fol-
lowed. sooner or later told about the
theft and secured the discharge of the
unfortunate man.
Discouraged by his struggle against
these odds. HeintZ had Delmege ar
rested for breach Of the peace. The
latter admitted to the judge be had
secured the discharge of Heintz three
different times
He said he thought it was ''his duty
to tell
did you know this man was lead
ing an honest life?' asked the magis-
trate.
NO" said Delmege.
Whereupon the court grew indig-
nant. rs there then no such thing as
penance or mercy? Must the door of
opportunity be everywhere slammed
in this poor mans face? will put
you under bonds of $1,000 to keep the
peace as to this matter
In default of bail Delmege went TO
jail
Oh. just judge.
Heintz. like Jean Vatican. was re
deeming his life And every time he
tried to get his head above water Del
mege pushed him under,
''The quality of mercy is not
strained"
The pitiless Jayert of Hugo's story.
torn in his desire between the call of
duty and the call of mercy, had the
grace to drown himself.
This modern Javert. with no sworn
oath to support. showed no bowels OF
mercy and deserved none.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-22
What's In . Name In Siam.

The late king Of Siam had for full
name Phra Bat Somdeth Phra Para
mindr Maha Chlauonggorn Phr Chnla
Chum Klo Chow Yu Hua. and this
does not include his titles. A wag in
Bombay saw it in the paper when the
ruler was visiting that city and was
being received by the British officials
and passed 1t over to a young Irish
subaitern with the challenge that he
pronounce 1t. The young fellow looked
mt IL a moment and then handed it
back. He said he was not long enough
winded, but he was sure he could play
it On the garrison club piano If the in
strument were couple of octaves
longer. The kings uncle, however,
who was also prince high priest, had
for one name alone the following col
Iections of letters: Pawaratsa wariya-
Iongkaun. Any one who gets through
this and not fat one of the notes has
lived long time where he can look out
Of the window and see the gilded peak
of wat or temple shimmering in the
equatorial sun. Christian Herald.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-22

Of the nature tn. d. u us all. We get
what we want but are not made hap.
py thereby.
If my business We're established
would be a happy man" says one.
If ! owned 4 good home | should
be perfectly content and happy"
ii | had a big farm like 50 and So
signs the snail owner
If / had million dollars" walls
the prosperous business man.
> And 50 on
Whereas, none Of these would be
happy over the possess on Of the things
they So ardeatly wish Tor Why?
Because, ii the first place. there is
more enjoyment in getting things than
in having them The baby got his joy
in getting the soap, NJ In possession
of IT,
Besides
Whatever you wish for and get there
is always something size matter with
it when you get it-some fy in the
ointment OF enjoyment And there is
always something more that you want
TO get
You see, the problem of personal
happiness cannot be worked out by
arithmetic. When you merely add to
what you have something more of the
same sOrt-outside possessions-you do
not get the answer.
And you slowly-very sIowly-learn
the lesson that if you cannot be happy
when You get a thousand dollars ten
thousand will not make you blessed.
Happiness is not in what you have.
but in what you are.
Happiness is inside you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-22

Heart toHeart
Talks.
By EDWIN A. NYR.
MOTHERS APRON STRINGS.

MOThER'S APRON STRINGS.
To be tied too closely to mothers
spron strings may prove disastrous to
q child
1t depends upon the mother and
upon the length and substance Of the
strings.
Surely a mother must, hold her chill
dren to herself by the bonds Of affee-
ton else they may stray far. But she
must not tie them too closely.
She must give them rope.
The apron strings should be long
enough and they should stretch
enough so that the children will nst
feel the constant tension of mothers
hold on them.
Give the children freedom.
IL child does not enjoy rational
freedom it can never grow into
strength of character 1t must learn
TO choose and to decide for itself. It
must learn to act Independently and
to take the consequence of its action.
Loosen the strings
The child that feels the apron
strings drawn taut and fast must lead
a narrow existence 1t ought to learn
wisdom by experience, and no matter
how wise the mother she cannot sub
stitute her own wisdom.
individuality is a great force, and
individuality is built up by the indi-
vidual who is forced to think and act
for himself. AS much as possible Act
the child do for itself
Ever see bear cubs at play:
The mother you may be sure is not
far away She keeps an eye on the
cubs. all right. but she does not LET
them see that she is watching. Her
apron strings are long and expansive
The cubs gambol and wrestle and
tumble. Even when they fight the
mother apparently pays no attention.
But.
When there is danger or q real ne
cessity the mother bear quickly
rounds up her children.
Wise bear.
Let the children play and wrestle
and get dirty And even should they
fight do not interfere too quickly. In
case of real necessity the child will
come to the mother-the better way.
Mothers apron strings should be Of
a rubber-like material.
And when there is real need there
should be no sudden jerk, only gen.
tie. wise pulling in.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-22
His Nervy Neiqhbor.

II have a refreshing sort of neigh
Dor"
What about him.
HE borrowed my lawn mower for
two weeks last summer, and when he
returned it ii had cutting edge like
buzzsaw"
"Yes?"
well he called to me from his
porch in the evening and asked me
why | didn't get a good mower"
'Well?7
Il asked him if he could recommend
any particular kind of mower He said
he was used TO the 'Cutitquick' him
self He had always lived in neigh
borhoods where they had 'em. 1t was
an easy running mower and always
gave satisfaction. Say, | was q little
hot by this time and told him that if
got 'Cutitquick' I'd come over and
NOV his grass for him. He actually
seemed pleased. All right he said.
and, say. I'll tell you of dandy place
where you can get it sharpened. The
mans friend of mine What do you
think Of that?" = Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-22
Tax Notice to Robert Hill

Shreveport, La, Sept. 7th, 1911
Robert Hill. Forrest, Texas. Dear
Sir: You are hereby notified that
| purchased at the tax sale for the
unpaid State and parish taxes of the
year 1910 the following property as
sessed to Robert Hill.
Lot One, Block ii of the Fairfield
Heights subdivision in the city Of
Shreveport, Caddo Parish La.
The deed by which property was
conveyed to me by the sheriff was
dated July %, 1911 and recorded on
July 22, 1911 in conveyance book 10,
page 50 of the records of said par
ish. The amount of the taxes, pen
alties and costs was Seven and So
Tooth dollars. A. A. LeROSEN.
October 8.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-10-22
FEAR OF The MOB.

Fear of ridirule has ruined many
mortaIs
Captain John FriSbie, bird man,
on the day he had been advertised to
make demonstration discovered that
his biplane was not working properly.
Because of the defects of the machine
he decided he would not 90 up in it.
Whereat the crowd. which had paid
to see the fight, jeered Frisbie.
They called him coward and faker.
Personal vanity and dread of I'M
popularity made the man change his
mind-against his better judgment
Dread Of ridicule moved him to risk
his life. ......-,-,-...
Frisbie went up.
He came down-dead,
Had he been possessed OF the cour-
age Of his convictions he calmly would
have faced the crowd with his an
nouncement and turned his back upon
1t.
But with physical courage that did
not fear to risk his life he lacked the
moral courage to disregard the taunts
of a mob
He feared ridicule more than death.
Like many another, he lacked a prop
er conception Of real courage.
He is not the brave man who does
things because somebody calls him a
coward On the contrary. he is the
coward who is moved against his
sense of right doing by dread of ridi-
cule.
Recklessness is not bravery. Fool
hardness is not courage.
The brave man is the man who can
not be driven to desperation or the
committal of wrong by the derision
of one man or of 10000 men.
The crowd does not care
If the Frisbies can be tainted into
recklessness. and incidentally get kill
ed in giving the crowd it's thrill
why. that is the lookout of the Fris-
bies.
Later indeed the crowd may indulge
cheap remorse-at the funeral. But
that is rather late to help the dead
Frisbies.
If need be-stand alonei
Is the choice between getting killed
by going up when you ought not to
go or being killed by the crowd?
Then let the crowd do the killing
and save your convictions.