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The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30

PRESIDENT WILSON'S note to Germany was published in it's full text on Saturday and what has been written is America s ultimatum. It's no longer Bryan or Wilson but just plain loyalty to America now. Here's hoping that the hot headed Imperial Government may take a sober second thought before it forces America to sever diplomatic relations with them. Mir. Will s0n talked straight to them in a way that was polite and yet not capable of misconstruction and it means simply now that Germany must push America into war or else herself back off of the board.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
Barson and Vicinity

John Mackey was sick last week.
 Shorty" Everitt is back at home.
 Albert Sharpe visited friends at Hunter Sunday.
 Miss Dove Crossett and A. Ferriss, spent Thursday at Bar son.
 Frankie Barnett was very sick last week.
 The Bemis Hickory Mill IS steadily in operation now, under the supervision of Mir. Harris.
 Mrs. J. Jackson of Hunter, Spent Saturday with Mrs. Bar nett of Barson.
 Calvin Mitchell has moved to Bemis and is with the hickory mill.
 Miss Dove Crossett closed a successful term of school at Pen rose Friday.
 Misses Ethel Moore and Essie Harris, were shopping in lille man Saturday.
 Granny" Mitchell was quite sick part of last week.
 Misses Ethel Compton, Ethel Moore add Daisy Mackey spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. A. Mackey.
 The little son of Mir. and Mrs. Jack Armstrong, was quite sick a few days ago, supposedly, from the sting or bite of some kind of an insect.
 Dr. Monroe of Hunter, made a professional visit Sunday night to see John Mackey, who is sick at this writing.
 Paul Kuhn made a business trip to Brinkley Monday.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
From Zent Country

Zent, Ark July 18th, 1915. Dear ARGUs:-
 As it has been sometime since 1 noticed any items from our country and decided that l would see if you would admit me.
 It is very dry and dusty here but crops are still looking fine.
 The rice belonging to w. w Owens on the Decker place is i simply beautiful, and the rice on the L. and M. is looking fairly well.
 Mir. Bradley, on the A. J. Eos. ter place has fine prospects for a good rice crop.
 Mrs. R. A. Owens and son are still in Illinois where they went about two months ago. MT. Owens is also taking a vacation with his family for a week or SO. H, R. Simpson is looking after the rice farm during his absence. MT. and Mrs. w. w. Owens and Mir. and Mrs. A. N. Gibbs were the Zent people who were guests at a reception given by Dr. and Mrs. Monroe of Hunter last week.
 We read in your paper last week that some people had been fined $500 for selling intoxicants. but rumor keeps stating that they only had to pay the costs in the courts, now as citizens voters and taxpayers of this county, there are many of us out here who would greatly appreciate a statement in your paper con- cerning same. We want all the facts that we can get concerning this. It is nothing but right that the taxpayers of a commu- nifty know exactly how these matters go. It is hoped that our citizens wake up and learn just how our officers stand in the matters that are so powerfully influencing tn e growing boys of this county.
 Respectfully,
 "Hayseeder. ''
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30

THE Argus had hoped that there would be concert of act ion on the part of the merchants, farmers. bankers and every land owner take care of and secure the highest possible market price on the crops raised in this section this year. There is going to be raised thousands of bushels of corn. sweet potatoes, peas, peanuts, etc, much of which will be wasted and the farmers there by disheartened in crop diversi- ficAtion because of a lack of unity of action and organization. It's not too late yet for action along this line.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30

The present City administral ton was elected on a reform platform, and there was much said about what was going to be done to make Brinkley a better, cleaner, more sanitary town. But just the contrary has been the result. The weeds are big ger. the alleys more filthy. the sanitary ordinances more neg ected. the purity laws more fla grantly violated the streets are over-run with worthless dogs and the streets are in bad con- dition except where gravelled- and there are an over-abundance of mosqitoes and flies. If the pledges of the campaign are to be redeemed it is time the ad- ministration was getting busy. - Citizen.
 Now you have said it just about right, Bro. Williams. and the entire people of Brinkley are anxiousIy waiting for that get ting busy"
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
Business Change

Notice is hereby given that Wm. Cooper has purchased the stock, business and good will of the J. T. Black Plumbing Co. and will continue the business at the same old stand and under the same firm name. All accounts due up to July 26th, 1915 are payable to J. T. Black.
 All accounts and business transactions on and after July 26 will be with Mr. Cooper, who will do all business and collect all accounts after said date.
 J. T. Black,
 Wm. Cooper.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
Wheatley Locals

H K. Smith was called to Marianna on account of the death of Dr. McClendon.
 c. c. Smith who is working in Marvell spent a few days with homefolks this week.
 Roy Kapp and family have re- turned from Waterman, Illinois, where they have been Mr. Kapp's people for the past month.
 Geo. w, Gunter is in Chicago this week in the interest of his rice farm.
 Hon. T. H. Carraway was with us at the picnic and made a fine talk. We people here think MT. Carraway the cleanest politician Tn the state.
 H. A. Foster is in Memphis. Miss LaVergne Holwell of Palestine is visiting friends here this week.
 w. L. Freeman of Hunter at- tend the picnic Tuesday.
 Byron M. Hopkins of Chicago was out looking after his rice interests last week returning to Chicago Sunday.
 Master Paul Hammonds of Hagen visited relatives here this week.
 The material for our elegant new $1400 school house is being put on the grounds. Miss Eula Lewis of Texarkana is visiting friends here this week.
 Wheatley had on her glad rags" on Tuesday as she enter tained the general public of St. Francis, Lee, Woodruff and Monroe counties. and the day was one that will long be remem- bered by not only the many hun dreds of visitors who came to our most delightful picnic but by the good people of Wheatley as well. Three big match games of ball were played. Wheatley won two and lost one to Moro the 5 inning game in which Moro's catcher was seriously hurt by accident. Congressman CarraWay our very talented. efficient and popular Congress man from the Eastern Arkansas District, was the chief speaker of the day and as might have been expected his address was enjoyed by hundreds present. Automobiles, carriages, buggies and wagon loaded with people  came from Brinkley, Forrest City, Moro, Hunter, Goodwin. Palestine, Cotton Plant and other points and with all of the great crowd there was no drunk ness nor disorder. This speaks well for our visitors and was most gratifying to Wheatley peo- pie who enjoyed so much the privilege of entertaining.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
Notice of Dissolution of
 Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that on July End. 1915, Charles Duff and H. W. Hetzler dis solved business relations as partners en- gagged in the manufacture of tight barrel circled heading al Brinkley Arkansas by mutual consent.
 The business at Brinkley. Ark. will be continued under the firm name of Duff & Hetzler, but H w. Hetzler has no further interest therein, nor is reliable the refor. All accounts owing to and by said firm will be collected and paid for by Charles Duff.
 This July End, 1915. Charles Duff,
 H. W. Hetzler.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
Card of Thanks

In closing up this, our 4th. year, in the Jewelry business in Brinkley we desire to thank the public most heartily for the splendid patronage and many kind favors extended to us.
 Brinkley Jewelry Cor
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
Has a Hard Time.

Someone is quoted as having said that of all the letters in the alphabet "E" is the most unfortunate, because it is always out of cash, always in all the time" It is also the most ire quently used letter in the alphabet
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
Preventino Typhoid Fever.

Proper sanitary conditions, such as destroying the fly and mosquito and their breeding places. providing good sewage disposal, keeping the premises clean. and a prompt application of anti-typhoid vaccine where there is the least suspicion of the fever, will prevent typhoid fever. Preventive methods will save 35,000 lives annu- ally.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
And the Rumor Is Probably True.

"The latest story on me, circulated by my fellow townsmen for the pur- pose Of showing how mean my dispo- sition is," grimly grinned old P. G. Pester, lis that instead of swallowing my sugar coated pills whole l chew them in order that I may taste he bitter ingredients of which the. are composed "-Kansas City Star.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
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The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30
Tell 'em you saw It In the Argus
Uncle Eben.

"A lazy man." said Uncle Eben, "is mighty liable to claim dat he's putin his faith In providence when he's only tr-lstin' to luck"
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30

THE Brinkley Sewerage Com. mission and Piney Drainage District Annual Statements will be printed as required by the publicity law, when these state. ments are completed and filed with the Court, some time during the months of September oi October.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30

optImIstIc Thought The boginning of excellence IS to pc lRoo lSom essUr.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-07-30

Tell '-m you ..w # in the ARGUE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
TALLADEGA

Talladega, December S1-CSpecial.) ) The city and county of Talladega have paid the school teachers during tue year without failing any month. Thissis due to the fact that Talladega voted a spe- cial school tax years ago. and recently again adopted it by an overwhelming majority. By the provisions of the spe- cial law applicable to this county. tue proceeds of this special tax Is retained within the county to be applied to the expenses of Talladega's schools.
 Economy, retrenchment and reform mark the administration of city affairs by the board of commissioners Some time since the commissioners cut down their own salaries. returning to the city one-third of the salary paid them. This week the labor gang of the street force will be discontinued. On January 1 the price of labor will be reduced to s1 per day applicable to each department of the city.
 As taxes cannot be collected by law until April 1. it will be necessary for the city to borrow small sums on cur rent account for a short while, until the treasury is repenished with the incoming taxes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
LOOK FOR BETTER
 BUSINESS SOON
Inventory Taking Makes Movements Slow But Inn
 prOvement Looked For

New York. December Bradstreet's S tomorrow will say:
 Inventory taking Is the rule and therefore movements in the more inn rortant industrial and commercial channels are slow but the most sig nificant fact is that practically all lines and sections. save the south, look tor improvement after January 1. grad ral, perhaps, at first. but expanding as the season for spring buying pro- gresses At the moment, however, dis tribution is mainly from retail purvey- CTS by whom sacrifice sales are being pushed with negatively favorable re- suits at most centers, the range be- ing from poor in the south to active in the west where the full force of remunerative prices for wheat are ex- hibited. It is noteworthy that reports from some points indicate that Christ mas trade was better than anticipated, but in general such returns, especially from industrial centers. disclose that buying was limited in eonsonance with lack of steady employment
 Wheat exports for the week were 7400,3S2 bushels against 5,s01,41a bush els last year
 Business failures in the United States for the week, five days were 511 com pared with S65 last year; in Canada eS compared with 45 last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01

Council. It is cor-ordinated effort by the manufacturers, merchants, bankers and managers of our transportation systems so that there can be established we'll defined national policy, for in no other way can We take advantage of the for eign trade possibilities that are now be- fore us
 There are several subjects which are regarded as of great importance One of them relates to the somewhat disputed right in law of those who are engaged In American manufacture to make agree ments whereby prices may be fixed so that there may be perfect cooperation In for compelled, in order to be upon the safe side. to get together by some artificial method, but solely with respect to foreign trade. For example, in the paper indus try, particularly the one which manufac- ufacturers of other kinds of paper and in all branches of this industry. None of those who are members of this corpora tion is now or has been a competitor. Ea ch sells a different commodity of paper manufacture. The result is that they have been able to sell in foreign markets at relatively small cost. This could not have been done had these various manufac- tuters operated as individuals Those who are engaged in manufacturing chemical commodities would have oranized a for eign selling corporation but for the fact that in the home market these are compet- a,,io
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
St. Louis Conference Jan. 21. P Expected to Attract no
 Less Than Thousand
TO DISCUSS CHANGES
 CAUSED BY THE WAR
C. w. Barron Back From Great Brit ain Says War Will Continue Un- til Germany Has Been Com-
 pletely Exhausted
By HOLLAND

New York, December 3l.-tSpecial) )-ln May. 1914. there met at Washington rep resentatives of American enterprise of al most every kind who were determined to work out plan, if possible, by which mar kets for American goods in foreign lands could be increased. At that time there was no suspicion of the lesson which would be taught the United States by a colossal war across the sea.
 The organization was called the Ma tonal Foreign Trade Council. It looked forward to honorable and yet aggressive competition with our chief rivals, which at that time were Great Britain and Ger many. There was much discussion, all though a considerable part of 1t was in formal, centered upon the best means of meeting and to some extent overcoming the great prestige Germany had obtained especially in iron and steel, in the markets of the far east, India and Australia prin- cirally. Within three months after this meeting at Washington. such stupendous changes have taken place in our inter- national relations as to make it advisable to issue call for a national foreign trade convention to be held at St. Louis on January q and January 22 of this year.
 St. Louis was selected as the place be- cause also it commands so much of the commerce of the Mississippi valley and is surely to be greatly influenced by the opening of the Panama canal. It is now certain that as many as 1000 representa- tiyes of American business enterprise, all of whom are anxious to seize and perma- nently hold the opportunities which the European war has opened. will attend the convention.
 One of the objectes of the convention Is explained by James, A. Farrell, who is chairman of the National Foreign Trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
BRYAN'S DIPLOMATIC
 BREAKFAST GIVEN UP

Washington December 3l--The Seere- tary of States diplomatic breakfast. al- ways the most colorful event of New Years Day in the capital, will not be held tomorrow because diplomatic procedure does not permit a gathering of SO many diplomatists whose countries are at war. Secretary and Mrs. Bryan have sent out handsomely engraved New Years cards.
 The New Years reception. together with the other state dinners and recep- tons usually held at this season at tne White House, have been abandoned be- cause of the death of Mrs. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
SETTLES BREACH OF
 PROMISE ACTION

Pittsburg, December S1-Homeg A. Rodeheaver, evangelistic singer, an- nounced today he had settled for a money consideration the $5O,0oo breach of promise action brought against him Ny Miss Georgia Jay, a Chicago stem cgrapher Mir Rodeheaver refused to name the amount paid, but 1t was said to be .st0,000.
 Miss Jay secured a verdict of S20.- GOO against Rodeheaver several months ago but the court set 1t aside on the ground that it was excessive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01

Up to l o'clock today we can quote you some very attractive figures on mems Class A Suits and OyercOats. At 1 o'clock store close s-New Years, you know, for which occasion we ex- tend our best wishes. May it be a happy and prosperous one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01

The negro John Lawrence, who was found in a closet at the home of Brant- ley Benton, on Montgomery street has been bound over to await the action of the next grand jury. Mir. Benton was away from home and had gotten a kins- man, MT. Williams, to spend the night with his children. Mir. Williams had asked little boy to open the closet and get some matches. The child saiu some one was holding the door Mir. Williams threw hts weight against 1t forcing it open. When he did so he found the negro erouching in one cor ner The intruder made no resistance, although there were two guns and an aX handle in the closet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Paid Debt B Years Old

From the St Louis Times
 Farber, Mo.-Postmaster Crow received a letter sometime ago from man named Briggs living in the Wisconsin Soldiers. Home. who inquired if Mir Crow knew a man named ]. B. Schrol. who ran a lumber yard at Farber 30 years ago.
 The writer said lie gave Mr Schroll . note for $50 on q lumber bill which he supposed had been settled until recently he discovered that ho still owed it.
 The letter was sent to Mir. Schroll, now living al Fitzgerald Ga. in his Ssth year. Briggs sent schiol a draft for the amount The former lumber dealer said he did not recall such a note.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01

At the annual meeting of the board of stewards of the Methodist Episcopal cuhrch last night the plans for organ- ization for the year 1915 were perfected J. H. Wflke' on is chairman, Sam Will Hams, secretary and $. II. Elan in charge of the ushers. The col lecting stewards are B. l. Doiglas. s. \. Williams, W. A. Ogletree, E. C. Chaf- fin, S. J Skinner and w. (. Cameron. The salary of the pastor for the year was fixed at $1S00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01

week has been postponed until Monday. January IS, at the nquest of prominent Witnesses Business engagements con fieted with the time originally set
 Officers of the commission said today that virtually all of the witnesses, who Include a score or more of the most prominent finaneiers of the country. had been served with subpoenas to appear in New York for the hearing. and ex D. essed their willingness to testify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
TROY

Troy. December 31.-( Special )-While hunting at Allreds station, two miles south of Troy, James Alfred. Jr.. waS the victim of a painful accident He had shot bird and was looking for 1t when his gun was discharged, the load striking him between the great toe and the next one and badly iacer- ating his foot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Birmingham Man Loses Suit

Gadsden, December 31.-(Speeial ] The jury in the case of Craig Jeffries of Birmingham, who sued the Gadsden, Bellevue and Lookout Mountain Rail road company for $30.000 damages for injuries alleged to have been received in a fall from street car returned a verdict in favor of the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
l. R. c. INVESTIGATIONS
 TO BE POSTPONED

Washington. December 3l.-The indus trial relations commissioners inquiry into the Rockefeller. Carnegie and other foun- dations, which was to have begun next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
ABANDON USUAL NEW
 YEARS GREETINGS

Washington, December 31.-New Years greeting from the United States 10 all the world did not ( gle the globe tonight as has been the iora fer many years because the t,ubl.. i and cable systems Lave been ds the sl \ war. The nary department iimenf ransen mt. former y has fashek. "be. ye arot i'd the world Iii few seciint .-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-01
Line Railway
Seaboarfud

Announces ' Ilg chanees in schs d- ,les eicctj sunday. January , Atlanta-r sam Special for Al lanfa aA s1rn points now leaving '.-:1, a. r, efll leave 5.30 n m; No. =. -A Il t.aEfa. now leaving S:05 ss
 ase 50 a. m- l-l-tk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-11
Grange G. A. r. Day

A goodly company Of veterans OF
Russell Post and ladies Of the Woman
Relief Corps attended the annual camp
fire Of Skowhegan Grange Wednesday
evening and were welcomed by large
attendance Of Patrons. Supper was first
on the program. being served about I
o'clock and following this, exercises
were held in the hall John L. Fish fill
ed the lecturers chair in the absence OF
Mrs. Ella Crowell. The program opened
with music by the Grange Quartet. fol-
lowed by a cordial welcome to the G.
A. II. guests by Worthy Master Pere-
grine c. White. Harrison Weston, COM
mander Of the Post, responded. Mrs.
Alice S. Baker and Mrs. Ruth Eaton
spoke in behalf of the Relief Corps.
After music by the Grange chorus,
there was a short play with Mrs Emma
Goodrich and r. F. Parker as the ac-
tors. Various veterans told stories of
their army life, among them X. A.
Withee. S. F. Emerson and Llewellyn
Goodwin and Rev. H. G. McGlauilin
also made a short speech. The Column
bia Flag drill was given by girls of the
Bethany church.
The newly organized baseball team
Of the town will play at go p. NJ. Sat
urday against Hallowell at Fairview
park Stinson and Lowney will be the
local battery. This is the first game of
the new team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-11
The Program at Lakewood

The first event at Lakewood for the
summer is the dance Friday night with
music by Towne's Orchestra. On Sun
day Lakewood Inn will be opened I'M
der the management of Carl J. Ladd.
proprietor Of the Longfellow Cafe in
the Back Bay section, Boston. and din
ner will be served a 1 p. NJ. The June
meeting of the Madison Spiritual AS
ISOLATION will be held Sunday. June 20,
with speaking by Rev. May S. Wander
bilt. The theater season will begin on
Monday, June q, with afternoon and
evening performances. The Lakewood
Stock Co. will be under the direction
Of Harry Sleight and rehearsals for the
opening bill, "Old Cronies," will be
held at the Playhouse theater in New
York. beginning next Monday. The new
company will arrive June is. Friday
evening the. car will begin trips into
the grove and Saturday the launch
Ariel will begin its regular trips. The
first band concert IS scheduled for June
q. Considerable grading has been car
ried on at Lakewood and two canoes
have been added to the stock Of boats.