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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14

The reasons for this failure of the
volunteer system are now apparent to
all who make any inquiry. The ca
reer of private in the regular army
offers no attractions to the average
American citizen; first, because of the
low pay, and next because of the class
distinction observed, off duty, between
men and officers.
The career of national guardsman,
with probability of active service. al
peals less strongly to the patriotic
young man since his border expert
ence has shown him that he is doing
service for four hundred and ninety
nine other young men. all equally
capable and obligated by citizenship
that he sacrifices time, money and
position. and risks his life while the
others stay at home enjoying them
selves on good salaries and not in
frequently taking his job away from
him.
He has not ceased to be patriotic.
and he is still quite willing to place
his life at his country's service: but
he demands, with perfect justice, that
that the other four hundred and nine
ty-nine be forced to do their share.
| If the country is not to be an easy
prey for the first nation that is will
ing to profit by our weakness, these
defects must be remedied To shut
our eyes to the facts is to invite dis
aster.
And it would seem to be incumbent
( upon those who have the knowledge
and the conviction, as demonstrated
by ballots under auspices of the Ma
tional Association for Military Train
ing all over the country, so to i'm
press President Wilson with their
earnestness in the matter of practical
preparedness, and particularly as t.
universal training, that he will
change his present apparent attitude
of lack of sympathy Herewith and
make it part of his congressional
program
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14

Miss Bessie West entertained a few Of
her young friends last evening at hel
home, 1016 Harrison street. Cards ant
dancing were the amusements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14

Frank Willard and Robert Pierce hav
returned from a hunting trip In India
have shot and the adventures they hav
had,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14

F. A Rooster. d. D. s., ITO Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14

This failure has occurred, notwith-
standing that the services of every
postmaster in the United States have
been enlisted in the recruiting service
under offer of a cash bonus for every
volunteer secured, and a systematic
and expensive plan of advertising and
appeal to patriotism.
The experiences of the past six
months demonstrate conclusively that
the Continental army plan, based on
voluntary service. could not possibly
succeed; that Bryan's picture of a
million men springing to arms over
night was an iridescent dream that
the patriots who might respond to
such a call would be simply cannon
food if used against a trained foe;
and that the experiences of the Civil
War, when an unframed army of the
North faced an equally unframed
army of the South, will not be repeat
ed by any war in which the United
States may face a foreign foe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14
LOCAL MENTION

Maccabees Review No. IA will hold
a food and fancy work sale Friday and
Saturday, December 5 and 16, at the
Palace Clothing store.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14

The volunteer system in all its RAM
ifications has been proved conclusively
to be a failure. 1t was failure even
for the regular army when the presi-
dent under order of congress called
for 5000 men to assist in defending
the country, then practically in a state
of war with Mexico. The active work
of recruiting officers all over the
United States in four months secured
less than 5000 men.
1t was proved a failure again when
the company units of the National
Guard, having with difficulty raised
their strength to the Federal peace
standard of sixty-five men, were asked
to recruit to war strength for actual
service in protecting the border
against invasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14

Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c-35c doz. Brunt-
Martin Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14
THE NATIONAL DEFENSE.

1t has become quite evident, -ays
the Sacramento Bee, that the pres
ent system of national defense recog-
nized in the United States, or any
modification of it based upon vol
untary service, is, and must be, a
complete failure; that. before the
close of the present European war
places any of the warning nations in
position to turn their attention to this
continent, we must have in practical
operation some adequate system of
defense, or abandon the Monroe Doc
trine, or suffer grave national humll-
iation; and that the only plan of de-
Tense thus far suggested which does
not involve a standing army and the
menace of Militarism; which would
be in accord with the democratic prin-
ciples of the country; which involves
no economic loss and promises even
a benefit to the individual, is universal
military training.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-14

Prof c. f. Boulton delivered an illus
trated lecture before $50 persons at Librar,
hall last night on the subject of Norwa.
and Sweden and the Arctic regions.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-29

BY ANNA PAVLOWA
Famous Russian Premiere DanseUse
We cannot intelligently give our
feet the necessary care to make them
beautiful unless we know something
about their construction, so I will
tell you. Our feet consist of six i'm
portant parts:
a-BOny framework.
b-Ligaments or fibrous bands.
c-Joints between bones.
d-Tendons and muscles.
e-FibroUs sheaths and skin.
f-LoOse tissue and fat, blood YES
sells and nerves. -...-
When the tendons of the feet be-
come weak from overstrain all the
wear and tear falls on the ligaments
and soon these stretch. The result
is what is called "fatfoot. No per-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-29

| have to get up a whole lot earlier
to get down to work on time these
days; it takes half an hour to lace up
those new nine-inch shoes
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-29

son with fat-foot can have pretty
feet.
The ''big" toe is the thickest and
most important Most of our weight
when standing is thrown on this toe.
We really only stand upon a part of
our feet. We rest upon the heel,
tread upon the ball of the foot and
great toe, and do the gripping and
balancing with the other four toes.
These are the places apt to become
callous from too much walking and
should be given careful attention to
keep the surrounding skin soft and
healthy.
The Dermott news., 1916-04-06
GlNGLES' JINGLES
THE ANVIL CHORUS.

When you hear the anvil chorus
busy pounding; when they get their
hammers out and start to knock. you
can hear their noisy clatter as they
pull a line of chatter. that has got the
nuthouse beat a city block. They are
always on the Job a-pulling downward.
all the things that's right and stands
for what they should; you will find
them always Jerry to the stun they
ought to bury. hep to evil. never look
ing for the good. Every town has got
this bunch of busy knockers always on
the job to cop some gee2er's goat; you
will find them going to it. caring not
how much they rue 1t. when they've
got the goods they know will rock the
boat Putting in their time a-spinning
bunk that's trashy. putting over stuff
they know they ought to jug. making
some unlucky mortal feel he never
more will chortle. when around their
guffy CUFF he wraps his lug It's a
cnch they are a bunch of worthless
filberts. who should all be shucked and
sent below TO dry, there to roast and
wait for others. of the busy knocking
brothers who have made the anvil
ns ss'F'' h J" "'F' %.~N S,L
The Dermott news., 1916-04-06
CITY Election.

The regular city election passed off
quietly Tuesday, only light vote be
ing polled The new officials, who will
take office the first Of May, are as
follows.
Mayor, J A Bennett
Recorder, Chas. Crook
Marshal. Alb Parrish
Treasurer, Dickson Gaines
Aldermen, Ward /, Arthur McDer-
mott and Eli Dante
Ward ,, A. Prothro I'd J. c. Hoff-
man
Ward 3, Andrew Blanks and c. f.
Dowden.
The Dermott news., 1916-04-06

D. T. Gaines spent Sunday with his
parents at Lake Village.
Miss Irene Rayborn is visiting rela-
tives in Little Rock this week.
Ladies Hats in all the latest styles
YOU will find them at Weisman :.
Easter Suits made to measure now.
Cohen y
Wash skirts of all kinds
Weisman Co.
Ladies slippers in all styles
Weisman Co.
Garden Hose. Dermott HdW. Co.
Phone i.
Silks, satins wash silks, taifetas of
all kinds. you will find at Weisman !.
Atty. Raldy Ninson of Lake Village
was business visitor here yesterday
Mrs. {. F. Dowden and children vis
tied relatives at Monticello last Week.
Cleaning. pressing and repairing dom
by L. L. Davis il first class. Phone l25.
Mrs. {. l.. Edwards, Professiona
Nurse. Calls answered promptly
Gold Leaf Flour still the best
Clarke & CO
The Dermott news., 1916-04-06

kcnlrOW SENDS oil Laundry ucSdaN,
returns for Friday morning delivery.
Call Phone Il
Ladies silk popln dresses all the
latest styles and colors
Weisman Co.
Horse shoeing soc per pair, > pair
90c. at Hobson' ) Blacksmith and Repair
Shop. Side harrows 50. %. 2t
Mrs g. Ford returned Tuesday night
from visit with her daughter in Lit
tie Rock Mr.. Ford spent Sunday
there.
Mrs. J. A Bennett and Mrs. }. +.
Leeper are in Pine Bluff this week at
tending the meeting of the Presby-
teriaI.
7. W. Finn and son. Mike, left for
Dermott last week where they intend
to make their home Monticello Ad-
vance.
While in Little Roct last week t. L.
Remley purchased 4 Jeffrey roadster
1t is beauty with - horse power
engine
The Baptist rally, announced last
week. - in session today at the Baptist
Church Everybody IS invited to tire
services
W. 5. Daniel left yesterday for
Eudora with carload of Fords. He
already had three ears sold before they
arrived.
T. L. Iron, Henry Caster and T. H.
Hartness each purchased Ford car
last week from the W ) Daniel
agency.
Mrs George MoseIey is a guest here
this week at the J. T. Mose!ey home.
She leaves tomorrow for Monticello to
visit relatives.
W d. Trotter l. having a new fence
built and other improvements made en-
the Mrs H. + Clarke property on
Speedway st.
FOUND About four weeks age. a
h,,,,'1n', In = ea ,osVacG Ham,,fon
fs,inrad h9rter3
Mrs. r. T. Royal anu daughter Mss
Clara. Of Enplewood. Colo are visiting
here at the home Of Mrs. Royal sister.
Mrs T. J. Crook
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,nrnf -. ,,,rr,iss,o,.rs of the Den.
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Miss Iucv FLAMING nj Monticello
sn.nt Friday and saturday in Dernott
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The Dermott news., 1916-04-06


returns for Friday morning delivery
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funeral OF an old-tlme friend. III. ,. n.
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30
fine ouiune Tina, Does Not Affect The Head

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, LAxA-
TIVE BROMO QUININEis better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of 4. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30
CORN TOUCHES THE 81
A BUSHEL MARK HERE.

For the first time in forty
years, corn sold in Hickman Fri
day at 80 a barrel-or IL BUSH
el-at the ear.
However rosy this figure may
look at a glance, the corn crop
is not going to make anyone rich
in this part of the country, as a
9O-day drouth cut the yield away
down, but it will go a long ways
towards making the deficit caus-
ed by the crop shortage. Many
of the present generation never
before pulled down a dollar for
a bushel of corn; still, quite a
few are inclined TO hold for still
higher prices.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30

hind in Holland because the May
flower could not accommodate all
those seeking religious freedom
ia the new world, had joined the
little colony at Plymouth, the
colonists were so overjoyed that
a public service of prayer and
Thanksgiving was considered
meet. This, holding both reli-
gious and social elements, Is In
the minds of New Englanders, the
basis of the national celebration
today
But two centuries and a half
elapsed before the nation as a
unit followed the early exam
pie. Local celebrations through
out Massachusetts became com
mon meanwhile, and in 1880 a
public Thanksgiving day was held
in Boston by the Bay colony,
though the first written record OF
such IA day still remaining in the
colonial records of the Bay State
credits February %, 1851. This
had been appointed as fast day
by Gov. Winthrop on account
Of the severe reverses with which
the colony had met. The wealth
.er had been unusually cold the
entire winter, game was scarce,
and the Lyon, which had been dis
patched to England for food, was
given up as lost on the high seas.
The children had come to digging
mussels out of the frozen ground
as help in sustaining life, and
finally five kernels of corn was
given out as the daily ration of
each colonist. The fast day APP
pointed them was not merely for
abstinence from food, for that was
practically imperative anyway.
bat it was TO be special day of
Supplication for food and great
or comfort. A day or two before
the appointed time the long-loCk-
for Lyon came sailing into the
harbor laden with provisions and
the fast day became feast day
instead.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30
HIS FRIEND HURT:
HE HELPED HIM.
Injured Man Laughed When Sim
pie Treatment Was Suggested.
But He Thanked His Comrade
Later.

Once upon a time word came
to Henry A. Voehl, of Plainfield,
\. j., that a close friend had
been injured, and full of anxiety
he visited the afflicted man, who
was suffering from a sprained an
kle
1t was so bad that the leg had
turned black, said Mr.. Voehl in
relating the story. Il told him
would have him out in a week
and he laughed at me. But /
took him a bottle of Sloan s Lini-
ment, and that night he put
some on and noticed the ankle
felt better. i told him to use it
every day, and in three days his
ankle was practically well. In
four days he was working. He
gladly admits that Sloan's Lini-
ment put him on his feet.
Sloan 5 Liniment can be obtain
ed at all drug stores, 25c, SOC,
and $1.00.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30
TOO MUCH SALT MAY
KILL FARM ANIMALS.

The fact that a too large an
excess of salt when fed to live
stock may be poisonous may seem
incredible but it is "a fact. 1t
is quite a common thing to see
chickens die from an overdose of
salt. DO not allow your cows
and horses to become salt hun
CRY, as they may eat a over
desc when they finally get IT.
When they have not had access
to il for some time il Is safer 10
salt them sparingly at first.
Keep some salt where they may
get it at will and they Will not
then over-eat when sailed.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30
PRESIDENT CAN SELECT
IMMIGRATION DAY.

The next president of the Unit
ed States may choose either Sat
urday, March 3, or Monday,
March ;, to be sworn into office,
experts of the Congressional Ii
brary have announced in an opin-
ion to the clerk of the House.
Rutherford b. Hays was sworn
Saturday, March 3, 1877, and re-
peated the oath two days later.
Zachary Taylor waited until
March >, 1S49, to take the oath.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30
WILSON NOT EXPECTED
TO URGE FOOD EMBARGO.

Despite much agitation in its
favor President Wilson is not ex-
pected To urge an embargo on
food exports in his address To
Congress.
Petitions for some restrictions
have been piling up at the White
House for several days and 1T
is predicted that determined eff
forts To have CongrSs act will be
made after the session opens.
The President, however, will
discuss increased food prices
with Attorney General Gregory
and federal attorneys in various
parts Of the country.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30

1t Is reported on the outside
that the grand jury of Graves
county is making an investigation
of some of the alleged bets re-
Gently made on the presidential
election.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30

The city authorities have the
sincere thanks of ''we 'uns'' on
the back street for a general
cleanup of said street, and espe-
cialy "Sid" and Joe" who sup
erintendented the work.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that
the firm of Curtin & McPheeters,
physicians and surgeons, has
been by mutual consent dissolved.
Ny office hereafter will be with
DR.. j. NJ. Hubbard.-Jas w.
McPheeters. &c
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30

If your Courier Is marked with
Your subscription Has Expir-
ed" remember it will be the last
copy you will receive until you
renew.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-11-30

Your dollar will stretch to beat
the band if spent at Grissom &
He carries only the best mer-
chandise.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
The Chldren's Lingerie

AS with lingerie for biggest women, SO
with these small sizes-for children to 16
years-the perfect fit assures comfort and
durability. Note the smaller chldren's draw
ers for as little as ten (Io) cents-note the
full seat, the short legs and felled seams. The
larger Nightgowns at 5oc-note the quality of
the embroidery and lace trimmings.
Third Floor-Six Elevators
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Carlstrom's Altitude Record.

The biplane with which Victor Carl
s.ro1n. pilot, carrying passenger.
made n!s altitude flight and record ia
q new twin-engine military tractor
machine. II was designed for the Rus
siaE army and Will carry a rapid-fre
gun forward when in military service.
Capt. Baldwin stated that the eficiency
OF TIE engines had been increased 90
per cent since the machine had been
under test and that under no reason
able conditions could an accident hap
pen that would endange- the fiers
safety first" has been the maxim in
tals construction. A recent test
demonstrated the fallacy of the theory
that when one engine OF double
tractor was shut of the aeroplane
would be overturned by the other re-
yoly!nS tractor blade. That the contrary
Is true. Capt. Baldwin asserts has been
proven.
The military fier went into the air
q. {. snarp angle. Its climb was not
made by spirals. but rather by sharp
tacks back and forward and ALWAYS
Upward The biplare grew smaller
ard smaller. lost to the eve except
wneu IT'S white paint flashed In the
sunlight at the wight angle of refec-
ZION The aeroplane was gone about
Two tcErs, descending in q series or
voip,anes.
Av.a.or Caristrom had exceeded the
altitude Leu feet made by Steve Mac
Gordon April !. He had not been able
- go higher than 1880 feet he ex-
t'iaiH=h, because OF the extreme cold
which formed ice in his radiator The
ra5to caps were covered with ice when
i.c reached the ground.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Plays Franks In Air.

II was Aviator Carlstrom who 1.,.r
went up in the air 10 play pranks for
the o.nsht OF the spectators. Securely
strapped ~ h:s machine. he cIrcled . ID
.lpped' made hSUre ~ightS' and HnaI-
~ performed series OF 'loop-tbe-
loop high up in alr.
~ ""uid he an unreasonable doubt
whicn questioned the present deyelon
mtnt OF aviation and its efficiency a,
tnis moment TO carry the mails any
~nere Or 20 navigate over seas with
out landmark, said Can't Baldwin
manager Of the aviation camp. .-.rhe
asropiane Is ready TO deliver the mails
and TO respond to the call of distress
from the pathless sea-
The birds are beaten IN their own
element. explained Acting Secretary
Newton on Witnessing the performances
Of the day. Mr.. Newton. as a news
paper man In other days, was an
authority on aviation and regularly as
signed to the aviation news Of his
paper. He is also at this time n mem
her of the federal aviation boa 3D. which
IS experimenting to solve the many
problems Of aviation for governmental
purposes.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
The Tailored Nightgown

Tailored effects have invaded this class of gar
and simple, dainty styles being taken in the
cheaper grades, where formerly the demand al
most entirely for snowy trimmings, especially in the
fronts of gowns. Tailored models increasingly
successful in batste and muslin garments having
favor in cotton crepes and silks. Machine hemstitc
ing is used on all grades. and may be in designs that
form practically the only trimming; also as a finish
for hens yokes OF fancy outline and is used
largely to join embroderes and laces especially those
inset in uneven outline.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
The Combination Garment

The combination has always been popular, and
probably always will be- matter what fashion de-
in dress, because it is practical economical be-
coming and adaptable to any material and trimming.
And also it spoils the silhouette with wrinkles
cross-lines The improved envelope chemise will
prove very popular, since all objectionable features
now removed
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Underbodices a Factor
The Petticoat Boufant

The ultra fashionable garments are four yards
wholesome of net, wired like the hoop skirts of Vic
toria's day. But, of course the conservative
styles are here in greatest numbers, 2H to 3 yards
WIDE some with airy rues and substantial underlay,
some with deep circular hounces of laces and en-
broideries
Some are medium for some effect in dress
whether it be the dash OF coored silk under the
tailored cloth or the semi-stness of gold lace rufes
for the proper swish of chiffon or lace. The spring
pettcoat is elaborate and varied thing, and ap-
pears in distinct styles for different purposes.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Concerning Extra Sizes

Perfect fitting and comforting, reducing the ap-
parent size. perfect fit for every phase of woman
tip to s2-nch bust. Combinations and gowns. corset
and chemises, skirts and drawers Modest
prices-25c to 1898.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Wall Paper FREE
10 Single Rolls.

The idea is to quickly introduce this
new department to great numbers-thus
the offer OF sufficient paper for a room
I2x15 feet. The ten (1o) rolls of Wall
Paper free = with every twenty (2o)
yards OF the Cut-out Border Paper at the
following special prices:
7Ac yard Border Paper. ....... &c
Ioc yard Border Paper. ......... 7lc
12Hc yard Border Paper. ......... 1oc
Palais Royal-Fourth Floor.