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The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
The Sewer System

The contractors working on thessewerage system in Rrinkley are going right ahead with the work, and express themselves as confident that they will finish the work in the contract time. The disposal of the sewage will be by means of an sceptic tank locat- ed at the edge of the corporate limits. The tank is worked and emptied automatically, and when the sewage leaves the tank some thing over 90 per cent of the im- purities have been removed.
 From a sanitary standpoint Brinkley has long been in need of a sewage system, and the near completion of this work Tn the face of decided opposition from various quarters speaks we'll for the progressive spirit of our citizens.
 The completion of this work will be another mile stone added to the progress of our town. and we look forward to the time when Brinkley will be rated as the healthiest town in the State.
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Better Goods Demanded.

One of the greatest causes of the high cost of living is the increasing tendency of people to buy the better class of goods.
 If you want great bargain in a hammer gun" said one of an adman B acquaintances, go down to R, where they are offering some very good hammer guns at rock bottom figures, just because most people want a hammerless these days"
 The advertising man wanted a gun and he went down to see the bar gains. They were bargains, too-no doubt about that But the marked down hammer guns did not have the fine finish; they did not have that su perior look. The advertising man put them down and asked for a new gun of well-known make-high priced. bu, having the thoroughbred look in every line
 He put 1t to his shoulder; he ion died IL. No; he didn't buy a bargain gun. Though he hunted but little he wanted a highpriced gun for that little, and he set his heart on 1t.
 Whether the gun selected Is wortf three or four times the price of tn, bargain guns is open to question, bu its advertising and it's nne finisi make 1t seem so. and that h wha counts-
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Dark Corner News

Our farmers are all at work so the crops will soon be of of hand.
 Dr. G. w. Barker occupied the pulpit at South school house last Sunday and had a large congrega- tion so we learn.
 J. H. Waldrop went to Little Rock first of the week buying goods for Waldrop Co.'S. two little stores in Dark Corner.
 Our school opened Monday, Miss Edna Pearson from Brink ley as principal. All the little girls and little boys, large girls and large boys are going. Waldrop wants to go but the school trustees say 'nothin' doin' ~.
 Ed Henderson spent the 4th in Dark Corner. Ed loves to visit the Corner about as bad as Waldrop does Brinkley.
 The negroes began fighting on the 4th and it seems there IS not going to be any let up; one killed near Saulsburg Monday 7th.
 July 4th, w. A. Mathis and wife entertained the citizens of Dark Corner with an old fashion barbecue and picnic. Those present with their families were. Ben Griffin, c. s. Henderson J. w. Byars. Sam Fitzhugh, M. Ferguson, w. A. Duncan, w. R. Bates, Frank Keel and Messrs A. J. Burns. c. w., E. B., and E. J. Clinton, J. H. Waldrop, Mrs. Rena Henderson, of Brink ley and several other out o1 town young men. It was all day and until 11:30 at night before the crowd left for their homes, all expressing themselves as spending a day of pleasure eat ing and dancing.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Citizens of Brinkley 35 Years Ago
Two Gentlemen, Whose Pictures Appeared Under
 This Head in Last Weeks Argus

back in the eighties was the proprietor of the Brinkley House, at that time the leading hotel in Eastern Arkansas. Afterwards, Captain Mccullough was appointed postmaster, serv- ing as same about eight years, beginning in 1898.
 Captain Mccullough was born in Wooster, Ohio in 1846; moved to Iowa and, after the war, set tied in De Vall's Bluff and was County Assessor, and then Prosecuting Attorney.
 Captain Mccullough is still one of the youngest and most progressive Brinkley citizens.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
In Memory of Don Grant

'R ET death of Don &rant cana like a flash of lightning out of cier sky. The shock was enough to benumb our senses, before we could realize the truth of his un- timely taking off.
 Don Grant was truly a man among men. During his resi- dence in our midst. he has en- deared himself with all those he came in contact, either social ly or in a business way. His man. ners, habits and conduct were always those of a gentleman. His energy, business activity and rugged honesty made him q valuable citizen, while his uni form kindness and sympathetic disposition made his friendship much to be desired, indeed Alas, that cruel fate should have so cruelty cut him down in the prime of his young manhood. Il seems but too true in his case, that death loves shining mark. and it is therefore to oui
 
 Almighty Father. that the sor rowing and grief striken mother and sister will have to look fol succor in this the darkest houl of their sad bereavement Words fail to properly express the full measure o four sympathy for them. or our own grief at the loss of this friend. whom we al esteemed so highly. We cannot now do anything more for pool Don, except to enshrine his mem. ory in our hearts. and if he hae a fault. we will write, e,them upor the sand of time.
 Altho' not member of l26. lB. P. o. E., we dedicate a cop, of these resolutions on our record furnish a copy to his bereavee mother and sister. and also. have same published in the Brinkle, paper
 HENRY WOLF
 SIGMUED BAcHARACH
 c. A. WITT
 Committee.
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GUARANTEE TO THE BUYEf
Advertising by Merchants Assures Prospective Customer That ne
 Will Receive Value for Money.
By Seth w. Ward.

Of what value is an advertisement to the customer? We are all con- sumers. so we are all interested in advertising from this viewpoint. Why should you trade with the merchant who advertises? Why should yor buy a product on which the manufac- turer has fixed an advertised trade mark?
 It is true that the advertisements that you see serve as bulletin or d. rectory. They tell you where certain goods may be bought and save you the trouble of hunting for them. They inform you of new inventions as they appear. Often they tell you of prac tical uses of the advertised article that had never occurred to you D scre.
 Bat advertising modns more than this to you There Is better reason than these for buying from the adver- tiser Advertising is guarantee to the buyer When a merchant signS his name to an advertisement or when manufacturer stamps his advertised trademark on his product he must make good his claims for your psst- ronage.
 Those who advertiBs know that in this period of keen competition the cost of selling you an article for the first time Is so great that no profit is left. Often a merchant really lOses money in order to bring you into hit store. He realizes if his business iS to be success you must return and make other purchases from him. And only through satisfactory service and meritorious goods can he win these repeat purchases.
 In building up g great business . merchant or manufacturer invests enormous sums of money in advertis- l ing If the article that he sells to you by this means meets with your approval. and you buy again, then his investment brings returns and hia all is lost.
 So. by advertising. the merchan, 1 proves his own faith in the goods that he has to sell Every dollar that he spends in advertising is at stake guarantee to you of quality and l service.
 That Is what advertising means tc you, the consumer-that is where it is of real value to you Merit ia never a matter of chance when you buy from the merchant who adver tises-it cannot be. And that Is one thing that impresses me about adver Using.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
LOOKING OVER" THINGS

LOOh hIN1 w Es AiAAANND
 It is an easy matter to look over" and excuse a man when he is honestly trying to do his best to carry out his obligations and when his failures do not W ork se- rious hardships and injustice So it is with Manager Thompson of the Brinkley Light < Water Company. He came to BIinkley more than a year and half ago. purchasing the plant and prom ising what he would do if given a new franchise, according to his own liking. This was done; and as it was done. courtesies and kindnesses were shown MT. Thomson by our business men in a business way in order to assist him in fulfilling his pled- ges. Shortly after coming here he sold a large part of the hold ing in the company to a Texas capitalist, and it was then again promised by MT. Thompson that he would push the improvements, thus giving us palatable water and a day current.
 in the meantime. the people have patiently waited and paid Thompson for now more than a year and a half. None of his promises have been kept.
 Cotton Plant, Clarendon, De Val,s Bluff and practically every little town in this section have the advantage of a day electric current: while Brinkley has only the gas" above mentioned. z It is up to our city council to make an example of Mir. Thomp- son while they protect the rights of the people. It is up to them to get new franchise, or a new municipal plant that will give the service needed.
 Thompson has wasted the days of grace" by his careless disregard of justice and right in dealing with 5000 Brinkley peo- pie. their lives and property.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11

carried out most entertalnlngly in the decorations and ornam- entationS.
 Delicious refreshments of sherbet and cake were served during the evening. Those present were: Misses Minnie Pipkin, Margurite Sapp, Clyde Mitchell, Kathleen Flora. Fife Dunlap, Kate Murphy, Madeline Brenner, of Memphis, Velma Cook and Mesdemes James Mitchell and Fred Roescher.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
nanslauehter

The men who promoted the recent automobile race in Mem phis. ought to be prosecuted for manslaughter or for malicious ignorance.
 The track was absolutely un- fit for racing. The dust was ankle deep. and 1t was dangerous for automobiles in groups to go around the track even at To- mile-an- hour rate.
 One man declined to enter when he saw the condition of the track. and some one taunted him as chicken-hearted.
 Young Grant himself probably knew the track was bad. but his sporting blood was up. and with the enthusiasm of youth. he re- solved to take a chance.
 When the cars became disabled or stopped for oil they should have been run into a pocket.
 The whole thing was fly-by- night money grabbing scheme. There was no sport about il and no sport in 1t.
 Next year. if an event of this sort is promoted. we hope the police commissioner will secure a committee of automobile experts, and. If conditions are not proper. tlcy will be given authority to
 e1nre the race off and run the |rdu1poters out of town. Com
 ccial Appeal
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Subscription Price $50 Per Year

The people of Little Rock are getting their drinking water in .'Getabrick" form. and sanitary drinking cups have been sup planted by spoons and fork" White County Citizen.
 Shucksl Little Rock people were ahead of Brinkley even at that last week as we had no water for day or 80 in any form.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Blue Bird Social

Miss Minnie Pearl Flora enter tained Monday evening in honor of her guest. Miss Emma Blythe, of Nashville Tenn.
 The evening was a most delightful one. several exciting contests were played. chief of which was & blue bird" contest. Miss Kate Murphy winning the prize. a blue bird" pin. Miss Blythe receiving the guest prize. a set of blue birds
 The blue bird" scheme was
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Holly Grove Items

| A1V14J 04 AS& AAAS
 Mayor w. A. Pace had busi- ness in Forrest City last week.
 Miss Ada Cock is visiting her brother, Ben Cooke and family at Clarendon this week.
 Miss Elizabeth Trice returned Saturday from months visit to relatives at Searcy.
 Mrs. John H. Mccain and children of Pine Bluff, are visit ing relatives here at this writing.
 Willis Williams spent last week visiting relatives in Marianne. Dr. R. l.. Saxon. of Little Rock, spent the fourth visiting old friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Rue Abramson spent the fourth in Memphis.
 Mrs. Gay Hawkins and Mill dred, left last Thursday for a few weeks visit to relatives at Lamar. Ark.
 Miss Chelly Terry, of Marvell, l is visiting Miss Louise Walls this week.
 Miss Leah Youngblood, of Pine Bluff, is visiting Miss Emma Kelly.
 Miss Rina Price, of Newport, is visiting her cousin, Miss Guyla Chunn.
 Mir. and Mrs. Priestly have as their guest a daughter from Illinois.
 Mrs. H. l.. Kelly left Tuesday for near Jonesboro, where she goes to visit her father, Rev. J. A. Barrentine and family.
 Mrs. Weisburd has as her guest this week. her grandmother, from Pine Bluff. l Miss Lillie Stribblin, of Mari. anna. arrived Thursday and be. gan her school at Shilo Monday. | Mir. Pace from Tennessee. is teaching the Larnsville school.
 Miss Ida Lee Turner, one ot the teachers in the high schoo went last week ito spend her vacation with her parents ir I Dyersburg. Tenn. I Mrs. F. II. Peoples and baby. left Monday to spend two months with relatives in Tennessee. ! Malcom Graham. of Clarendon, was driving in our city Sunday.
 Dr. P. E. Johnson has a nice new Ford runabout that he ano his many friends are enjoying al present.
 Miss Ruth Johnson is visiting Mrs. June Davidson. at Heber Springs this week.
 If you want to look well ir your clothes buy a Gossard cor. set from Miss Fannie Ables agent. Just call her up and she will be glad to take your measure.
 Mrs. Shane. of Memphis. is visiting her sister. Mrs. Annie Roberts.
 Miles Davidson and family with number of visitors from Marvell enjoyed a fish fry on the lakes the fourth.
 R. Abramson returned Sunday from few days visit to Heber Springs.
 I J. H. Vanden the popular salesman of Wm. k. Moore Dry Goods Go. of Memphis. was here Wednesday and Thursday.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Burglars Work in Brinl,l....

On Tuesday night, burglars
 using an iron rod, broke ,ha locks on Andrew Hurst's grooo,'s' orr ene store on East Cypress Street .esy asy entered the store. anu
 Nothing was missed with .h exception of a few pounds '',s ns tobacco. The cash had been ro oi moved and hence there wes nothing for the burglars. do No clews. No
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Supreme Court Decides ir
 Favor of Hays

Long Distance message an- nounce that the Supreme Court to-day dissolved the injunction brought by s. Brundidge and ordered Secy of State Hodges to certify the name of Geo. w. Hays as the Democratic Nomi- nee for Governor.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Thoughts on Advertising.


 Advertising 10 the srsatsst
 power for prosrsss and sueesss in the world. it> 10 the ten-blilien horse- power dynamo which makss sne socIaI, rsiioIous, educational industrial and mercantile wnse's go round.
 Advertising 10 only the active term for publicity. Irs t"e hurry-up method of getting ideas coined Into clrcuiation.
 It's the monetary system of thought.
 The advertising Infant was
 born In the dark cave, when the stone age man scratcneo his ideas In pictures on tne rocks. It's been growing ever since, and the civilization of the world has grown In proportion. Through tho power Of pub IIclty the cobwebs, dust, foS and darkness which Impede progress are being swept away
 Advertising Is the circulating medium that 10 used In the ex-
 change of tho past of Ignorance
 superstition and famine Tor the
 future of peace, plenty and un'- versaI happiness.
 The man who does not believe
 In advertising hts business, ms
 religion, his politics and me { faith in heaven and humanity 's
 a tosdstool In the path of prog : ress.
 If he ever has an Idea that might benefit himself and hIs
 feilow-men, 1t is still-born 90 far as the world Is concerned.
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The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
JOHN GAzzOLA

John Gazzola is one of the few Brinkley citizens now living. who became a citizen as early as 1880. He was born in Genoa, Italy. Coming to Brinkley, he entered the mercantile business, and for years, he personally conducted the big grocery establishment, that bears his name. He has been one of the most energetic, frugal citizens of this county, and has accumulated a fortune since coming to Brinkley, being the wealthiest man in our town, if not the county.
 C.n,r.r~, xIy c MrCIrI OIrCIJ
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Minority Win.

Some do the right thing at the wrong time. u,sny do the wrong thing st the right time. and few do the right thing ut the right time.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Preserves Indian ReIIcs.

inscriptions and carvings on the rocks the work of ancient Indian -Flpes, are being preserved by the sacrament by means of an impress sion made n paper.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
FAIR EXCHANGE
A New Back for an Old One. How it Can be
 Done in Brinkley

The back aches at times with a dull indescribaple feeling, mak- ing you weary and restless; plerc- ing pains shoot across the region of the kidneys. and again the Joins are so lame that to stoop IS agony. No use to rub or apply a plaster to the back if the kid- neys are weak. You can not reach the cause. Brinkleyyresi- dents wouldido yell tossfoft by the followir}extmQ
 Mrs. L,A Paksf4O5 s. Rosser St., Fo11est I, Ark, says: I was xAnoAE by kidney com plaint andB Suffered from a lame and as.Hng back. Three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills relieved all the aches and pains and benefited me in every way. You are welcome to use my endorse ment at any time you desire. 7
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cent. Foster-Milburn Go, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Rememeber the name Doan' s and take no other.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
RAsia Is preareasIna.

Russia Is becoming constantly more able to supply many of It's own wants, even 10 the higher classes of machin- cry.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Rapnael,s Ma6onn,s

What are Raphaels Madonnas but the shadow of mothers love, fixed in permanent outline forever?-T. W. Higginson.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
ominous Intimation.

sir. want 10 marry your daugh- ter" Sir. want that in black and . white before you change your mind"
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11
Cripned.

Cripped.
 "Waggies read very thoughtfu, n. per, don't you think?" Yes fuu other peoples thoughts" -
The Brinkley argus., 1913-07-11

CAPTAIN w. s. MCCULLOUGH
 The subject of this sketch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-05
Charge Against Beach.

Frederick O. Beach, society man and
exquisite, realized with a Shock in
Aiken, S. c., yesterday the deadly Sc
robustness of the case which the State
Of South Carolina has built Zip against
him on the charge Of numerous as
sault upon his wife. The case, w.llch
vas to have been laughed out OF court,
mus; be fought in bitter earnestnesS
10 the end. From the group c. mys-
.erious circumstances surrounding the
brutal assault upon pretty Mrs. Beach
on the night CT February 26 last City
Solicitor Gunter has rnassed .sn array
Of circumstan ial facts which have
carried many man 10 Jail. And the
state is not yet through. 4 trial which
was to have been swept clear Of the
docket ut q single session has gene
over to another day. with the prosccu-
Ion still at work piling up dcails for
the consideration OF the jury. \ lint
Of the nature Of the defense came tc
day during crosse examination Of one
of the prosecutions stronges. wines
sas when Judge Henderson, chief o.
the Beach legal forces, uncovered thI
broken trail Of 4 he2vy-booted mar
leading ismcgu!arly from the scene o.
the assault through a main Travelled
stree. down % The railroad cut. 32C
yards back OF the Beach cottage,
where it was lost in the cinder-strewn
roadbed. The man who mGdc these
tracks, it was said by the defense. 'va
the negro who struck Mrs. Beach
down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-05
CALENDAR FULL
OF SPECIAL DAYS.

Beginning with Ash Wednesday to-
day the next four weeks will bring an
unusual number Of special occasions.
Next Sunday is the anniversary of
Jefferson Davis's election to the pres
idency of the Confederacy. Tomor-
row one week is Abraham Lincoln's
birthday anniversary. Two days later,
on Friday the fourteenth, beauX and
belle will exchange the sentiment laden
n,isI:ives that always 60 with the
feast of good Saint Valentine. On the
next day comes the anniversary Of the
destruction of the Battleship Maine
in Havana harbor and one week later
the country will celebrate the birthday
Of the Immortal George. Coming as
;.he browning event Of the series viii
be March 4, Inauguration Day-exact-
ly one month from yesterday-when
Woodrow Wilson will become the head
of the nation, the first Democratic
president in 20 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-05
RENEWAL OF THE
WAR AGAINST TURKEY.

Dispatches from European capitals
ccrroborate the reports sent yesterday
to the effect that the Balkan allies
have again turned loose the dogs of
war. The Turks deny that Scutari has
fallen into the hands Of their enemies,
although it is asserted as fact in
advices from some cities. 1t is GER
orally believed that the countries now
in arms against their common enemy
are determined to fight to finish, and
that Adrianople will not satisfy their
righteousness but that eventually they
will invest Constantinople with the
aid of the Greek warships.
The outcome of the conference of
ENJOYS in London was presaged from
the beginning-the allies wanted war,
not pcace-and Hague Tribunal inar-
iDings were thrown to the wind by
the allies, who have been preparing
for years to throw off the yoke o. the
Porte.
The larger nations Of Europe are
standing aside and viewing the battle
from afar, and when the bclHgcrents
shall have exhausted themselves and
are in positions to De Unable TO hold
the territory they may conquer, the
more powerful countries will step ii
and divide the spoils.
The fable of the lion and bear fight
ing over the carcaSe of deer is otter
applicable. When both animals were
hors de combat, a fox walked up ant
carried off the prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-05
Yours truly,
JAMES BAYNE.
LOVE OF APPLAUSE.
(Comm uHicated.',

The heart of man seeks Tor Sympa-
thy, and each Of us Graves recognl-
ton of his talents and his iaoors.
But this craving is in danger Of be-
coming morbid, unless it DE constantly
kept in check by calm reflection on
its vanity, or by dwelling upon the
very different and far higher motives
which should actuate Us. That man
has fallen into a pitiabte state OF NOR
al sickness, in whose eyes the good
opinion of his fellow-men is the test OF
merit, and their applause the prlnci-
pie reward for exertion is apparent.
The business interests Of our city
are found in the advertising columns
of this paper. No more Stable houses
or responsible men can be fou@d II
the world; 10 better class Of goods
high OF low priced-is handled in the
United States, and considering the
convenience, no cheaper city III this
country in which to purchase. Surely
YOU will find clerks and porters a:
courteous as any in the lard. These
merchants have invested large
amounts Of money to get just what
you want and, in price, they defy
competition.
Now it is up to those who have an
interest in our city and want to main
! tain creditable which Is fol
their convenience-to purchase from
them and encourage them 10 still fur
ther improve their business interests
They employ hundreds Of Alexandrias
and are a great help to the city. If il
is possible to get what you want,
and it generally is-buy it from al
Alexandria merchant.
GEO. Fl, HAYDEN