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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17
Figs From Sycamores.

Ordinary fig trees in Palestine bear
the figs at the outer end of the boughs
and twigs. Just above our house in
Beirut stands gnarled ancient syca.
more. At certain seasons the trunk it.
self and many of the larger branches
are covered with thousands of small
green figs, which grow on small twigs
springing directly from the huge trunk
and larger branches. They are green,
prickly, juiceless, and fall by thou.
sands, with not even a hungry child
to pick them up. They never mature,
except when someone climbs the tree
and pinches them for number of
days, as boy pinches an apple or or
ange before eating or sucking 1.-THE
Christian Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17
LEAVING TOWN FOR COUNTRY.

| We often wonder as to how many
persons from Pine Bluff moved to the
country the past year. Probably not
many.
No wonder Governor Brumbaugh II
pennsylvania, in q speech at county
fair recently, deplored the drift of the
population from the country to the
city and said that it should be re-
versed; that it must be reversed for
the good Of fhe country.
The "back to the land" propa-
ganda has been carried on persist
emily for the last fifteen years. Sen
timent has been created among city
jewellers for life on the farm; but
the sentiment seldom crystalizes indo
action.
In the first place, many city dwell
lers who might wish to ego on u
farm" haven't got the necessary
money; for farm values have advanc-
ed prodigiously and real capitalist
lis required to get on the land by
right of ownership.
Others are prevented from follow
ing their inclinations because they
realize that farming is a complicated
business and has to be thoroughly
understood if serious failure is to be
avoided. So they remain content with
dreaming of rural joys only.
Country youths have for years
shown tendency to go to the city.
In fact, the spectacle of rural boy,
leaving his parents behind and going
to large city, making his fortune
there and becoming a big man in in
,ductry or commerce, is familiar to all
fiction readers and moving picture pa
irons. 1t is stock subject that has
enough truth about it to make it at
tractive.
Nowadays, the country boy or city
boy who is made to appreciate the
value and glories of agriculture and
who is given a thorough education
along this line, and who has fair
chance of accommodating land when ne
grows up, is the most fortunate of all
our youngsters.
For the land is the one best bet.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17
ON THE THRESHOLD OF
A NEW ERA.

Pine Bluff stands today on tn,
threshold of a new era.
Never @.sboom" town, Pine Bluffs
growth has been steady and contin
uous.
The firm foundation on which rests
Pine BLUFFS prosperity was shown II
1914 and last year. when nearly every
other city in the country suffered
business depression as the result j,
the European war. Except for the
shutting down of several of the lum
Der plants for short while. Pine
Blum was unaffected. 1t is pertinen
to note here that these mills are now
working overtime to keep up with the
demand.
Public and private Improvements
continued without cessation, and Sc
far as the welfare of all was con.
cerned. Pine Bluff would not hav.
known there was world war in pro-
gress if it had not bee ntold so taru
the newspapers. And this gratifying
condition has not only continued in
dustrial activities are constantly in.
creasing.
With good crop of cotton, which is
being sold for the highest prices, ans
with farmers growing more of thei,
own requirements, the city today is
enjoying period of unparalleled
prosperity.
And the Pine Bluff country is just
entering its period of development
For years the land has produced great
crops OF cotton, and some corn and
hay, but it has never been handled sc
as as to bring forth all of which it is
possible. With the adoption of better
farming methods, and with the plac.
ing in cultivation of the thousands II
fertile acres Of cut-over and reclaimed
land, the wealth of the Pine Blutt
country will multiply constantly. And
Pine Bluff will benefit thereby.
Two companies are row drilling for
oil within a few miles of Pine Bluff
Should oil be found in paying quaint
ties. and prospects for doing so arc
encouraging, Pine Bluff will grow and
develop as never before. Because an
oil field will bring in new people
And we need new people in the city,
as well as in the country.
One handicap Pine Bluff has suffer
ed has been its wealth--it has always
been too easy to make money" here
Consequently our people have not al.
ways fully exerted their ability, MOI
developed the wonderful opportuni-
ties for profit which will be quickly
p1rceived and eagerly grasped b.
t1Qst from sections not so we'll favor
IA INV nature.
Higher ideals OF citizenship, the de.
V4l0pment OF an aesthetic public taste
lli4erest in education. the arts, relig.
3on afd events are affecting great
hinges in tire civic life of Pine Bluff
~ diversity of public interests is
YinS Pine Bluff better governed
IS
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

Dorothy Dix, who writes about love
and marriage and other traditional
topics for several newspapers, re-
Gently remarked that girls should pro-
pose, instead of waiting-watchful
and patiently-for their fellows to
accumulate sufficient courage.
This is ''old stuff" however. What
was really remarkable in her state
ment followed in the sage observa-
ton that for girls to pop" the ques-
ton would be more modest than the
usual methods.
Whether there is any local appli-
cation in this is for those with local
experience to say.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

We could stand for backyard gos-
SIPS u they cultivated the habit of
mentioning the good points about a
person instead of specializing on the
bad ones.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

Transportation officials are telling
us that there is a serious shortage
i'll freight cars. They are like some
people in Pine Bluff who can't see a
difficulty ahead until it hits them. The
railroads should have begun building
more cars over a year ago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

Judging by the number of bogus
checks that are passed on hard-head-
ed business men one is led to the con-
cluslon that they are also soft
hearted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

When the chest feels on fire and
the throat burns, you have indiges-
ton, and you need HERBINE to get
rid of the disagreeable feeling. 1t
drives out badly digested food
strengthens the stomach and purifies
the bowels. Price soc. Sold by w
L. Dewoody & Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17
THIS DATE IN HISTORY

One Hundred Years Ago.
1816-A celebration in honor of the
35th anniversary of the surren-
der of Cornwalls was begun at
Yorktown. Va.
Seventy-five Years Ago.
of Texans under
Gen. Hugh Mcleod captured by
Mexican troops near San Mi
guel. and marched under guard
to the City of Mexico.
Fifty Years Ago.
1866-Cornerstone laid for the Kan
sas State capitol at Topeka.
Twenty-Five Years Ago.
1891-James Parton, one of the most
successful biographical writer's
Of his day, died at Newport,
Mass. Born in England, Feb.
8, 1922.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

Again we hear the gladstone song
Claim everything before election ana
then yell fraud.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17
One Year Ago in the War.

One rear Ago IN the War.
Oct. ~, 1915.-Bulgarians captured
Egri Palanka and cut the Nish-
Uskub railway at Vrania: Eng
land declared Bulgaria's Aegean
coast blockaded; Germans in Rus
STA continued on the defensive and
claimed the repulse of Russian
attacks in Dvinsk, Smorgon and
Wesso!owo sections; French avi-
ators bombarded railway station
at Metz.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17
TO BE PREPARED
IS TO BE INSURED.
Do It Now.
r. II. M. MILLS & SONS,
3O3-4 Citizens Bank Bldg.

city; a cleaner. cit; a more beauti-
full city. The history of Pine Bluff as
home center is based upon the char-
acter of its people. The future history
i of Pine Bluff is dependent upon the
development and fostering of those
industries and social features which
characterize and give individuality to
the growing city.
The same bond of mutual interest
which attends the upbuilding of city
obtains thruout the vast trade terri
tory which Pine Bluff serves. The in
terests of Pine Bluff and the country
around it are identical. Pine Bluff
people are interested in fostering
every enterprise in its trade erri-
tory No man can over-estimate the
great future of this immediate trade
empire.
All signs indicate that bigger and
better things are about to be accom-
plished in Pine Bluff and the Pine
Bluff country, and our people must
be ready to act promptly and in con-
cert that no advantage be lost.
1t is the ambition of The Graphic 10
continue as a contributing factor in
the upbuilding and development Of
Pine Bluff, Jefferson county and the
Pine Bluff country. And to this pur-
pose this edition is dedicated with a !
renewed pledge of continued co-oper-
alton and answering loyalty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

The people should rule say some
persons in Arkansas. Yet some OF
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17
ILLINOIS LABOR FEDERATION.

Quincy. ILL.,, Oct. 16.-Representa-
tives of the various trades unions
throughout the state, and in large
numbers, were assembled in this city
today, when the Illinois State Fedora
ton of Labor opened it's annual con-
vention. The convention will continue
its sessions until all it's business is
concluded, which will probably be late
in the week.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR,
Raleigh, N. c., Oct 16.-The North
Caroline state fair was opened today
with good attendance for an open
ing day. This years fair is counted
upon to outrank all previous North
Caroline exhibitions. The biggest col
lection Of exhibits, especially live
stock and agricultural products ever
seen here. has been installed, while
the entertainment features also are
of an unusually high class.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

them are too lazy or Indifferent to
take part in public discussion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

There may be nothing new under
the sun, but most children arc pretty
fresh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

The Graphic gladly publishes free
OF charge notices for churches, socie.
ties, fraternal organizations and clubs
when the events are not intended as
money-makers. If there is attempt at
proflt-taking, notices Ut the events
are advertisements, and will be
Charged for accordingly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17
WORTH REMEMBERING.

The great art to learn much
is to undertake a little at
time Locke.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-10-17

. s.s s*++s $500 s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

F, E. Fassett Of Portland submitted
lis plans for the first brick cottage at
the Woman's Reformatory to the
Board Of Trustees here Monday and
Tuesday and these met their approval.
They will be submitted to the Cover
nor and Council for final approval
May 81.
By transfers Of real estate here and
in Cornville this week, A. K. Rowell
becomes again owner of the feed sta
ble and grain business on Madison
avenue and Albion L. Hilton becomes
owner Of the Rowell house on Maple
street and of half interest in the
farm of Lester G. Stevens in Cornville,
who was his partner in the stable
business.
The hearing in probate court In re-
gard to settlement Of the estate Of
Samuel Harding, late Of Somerville,
which had been continued until Tues
day, was again continued at the hear
ing before Judge C. o. Small. John H.
Stone Of Wellesley, Mass, and L. L.
Walton Of this town were attorneys
for the estate and e. F. Merrill for the
defendant, Sam Knight of Oakland.
who lived on farm owned by the de-
ceased and it is claimed did not give
an account for all the stock of the es-
tate. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

c. T. U. lecturer and organizer; re-
port Of flower missions, rescue and re-
lief; peace and arbitration, Mrs. Eta
Morse.
A letter was read from Mrs. Hattie
White, Wayne, superintendent Of
FRANCHISE; address, Gods Compensa-
ton for the Wars Calamities," Mrs.
Elizabeth Foster: report Of systemat-
ic giving. read by Miss Brainerd;
evangelistic and Sabbath observance,
Mrs. Phoebe Pinkham, Gan encourage
ing report): duet, Miss Ruth Hill and
Hazel Lyford; "Anti-Narcotics Re-
port" Mrs. Florence Longfellow. A
letter was read from Rev. Harry Her
sey on this subject.
The following resolution was adopt
ed by the convention:
Resolved, That this convention en-
dorse and support the following bill, a
copy Of the tobacco and cigarette law
Of the state Of Kansas, to be present.
ed to the next session of the Maine
Legislature.
Minute talks by the local presidents;
address, State Reformatory for Wo-
men," Mrs Efne Lawrence.
Adjourned at o'clock P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
CANAAN

Charles Burrill was appointed truant
officer at a meeting Of the school COM
mittee.
The Slab City School Improvement
League cleaned the schoolroom and
are using the money thus earned to
buy paper and paint which is being
put on. This will make a great i'm
provement in the appearance of the
room. The teacher and pupils are to
be commended for the same. Another
much needed improvement in this as
we'll as in other school buildings in
town is a new floor and new seats.
The present floors are old and very
dusty and the seats are uncomfortable.
Every parent and friend of the
school should agitate this matter and
create sentiment that will make it.
self heard at the annual town meeting.
The Haskell school has cleaned the
schoolroom and Is using the money
Tor improvements. A fine new clock
has been purchased and other i'm
rfovements are contemplated.
The third annual exhibition Of the
schools Of Canaan will occur on Fri
day. June 2. In the forenoon there
VIII be athletic sports for all pupils in
town. In the afternoon the exhibition
with program at two o'clock. In the
evening there will be the graduation
OF the Senior class Of the High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
EDWARD A. MOVES
THE BANKER, OF
PORTLAND, DIES

Portland, Me, May 24.-After an ILL
cess Of many months Edward 4.
Noyes, one Of the most prominent
bankers of the State of Maine, died
late Wednesday forenoon at his home
in Portland. Though prominent as a
banker for over half a century Mr..
Noyes was perhaps better known in
the later years Of his life because of
his connection with the Western Maine
Music Festival. He was identified with
this from Its inception nearly a score
of years ago and to his efforts as
president was due the success that has
attended the series cf concerts given
at Portland each succeeding year.
Mr.. Noyes completed so years SER
vice at the Portland Savings bank in
May. 1915, 81 years OF his term hav-
ing been passed as treasurer. At this
time he resigned his position on ac-
count of i'll health but was made one
CT the trustees Of the institution which
position he held until his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
BAD BREATH
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
ct the Cause and Remove it

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. the substi.
fute for calomel. act gently on the bowels
and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets. The pleasant, sugar-coated tab
lets are taken for bad breath by all who
know them.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently
but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimu-
lating them to natural action. clearing the
blood and gently purifying the entire sys-
TEN.
They do that which dangerous Gallo
mel does without any of the bad after
effects.
All the benefits of nasty sickening,
gripping cathartics are derived from DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets without gripping,
pain or disagreeable effects of any kind.
DR.. +. NJ. Edwards discovered the for
mula after: seventeen years OF practice
among patients afflicted with bowel and
liver complaint with the attendant bad
breath.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely
a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil !;
you will know them by their olive color
Take one or two every night for q
week and note the effect. 10c and csc per
box All druggists
The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

, to Rose B. Hunt, % acres OF land;
Everett E. Libby to Mainstream Lum-
Der Co.
Smithfield-Asa W. Pattee to Caro-
line F. Eamen, Augusta.
PittsfieId-Dominik Susi to Asa
Tracy.
Bingham-T. S. Whitney ct al to AL
bert F. Donigan.
r. F. Renne Of Boston, who Is to be su-
perintendent of the new shoe factory. In
conversation with one of the shoe factory
trustees stated that the shop would open
for work next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Bradstreet and
daughter Elizabeth Of Waterville are Wis
iting at the home of Mrs. Bradstreet's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Steward.
The date for the junior promenade has
been changed from May % to June 2 on
account of previous engagement Of
Grange hall. The junior exhibition has
also been postponed to Wednesday, June Z.
A track meet has been arranged be-
tween Skowhegan high and Madison high
track teams, the meet to be held here
Saturday forenoon. In the afternoon a
baseball game is scheduled between Mad
ison high and Skowhegan high teams at
Fairview park.
r. E. Greenwood has sold "a acres of
land from the Archer farm, this being
on the northern end, to Ira A. Norton.
The kindergarten Of the north side Of
the town furnished the program for the
meeting Of the Clementine Weston W. c.
T. U. Tuesday afternoon, doing the reg
ular games and songs under the direction
Of the kindergarten teachers, Miss Ma
belle Ross and Miss Helen Merriam. Mrs.
Daisy Merrill was responsible for this
pleasing change and everybody appreciat-
ed seeing the children. Following an
opening song and devotional exercises,
conducted by Rev. c. H. Mckinney, Mrs
Merrill talked briefly on the benefits Of
kindergarten training for children as
means Of physical and mental develop
ment and said that it was life training,
not for first grade work primarily and
that 1t was the happiest year of the
school course. The program was in two
parts. Among those to take part were:
Miss Merriam, Norman Watson, Clifton
Jacobs, Priscilla Lord, sMuriel Cover,
Phyllis Whiting. John Oddly. Norman
Watson, Clifton Jacobs. Priscilla Lord
In the second part the children were call
ed upon to recognize the opening bars OF
songs which they then sang. Mrs. Efie
Lawrence and Mrs. Clara Cleaves of the
reformatory commission were
present and spoke briefly to the children.
Some Of the kindergarten work in weav-
ing and original paper cutting and water
color was on exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
BELFAST

Enthusiasm is growing daily in base
ball circles and the committee to raise
funds Is meeting with encouragement
en- every side. A number of men have
already been hired. including the two
McElwees, who will play third and first
or second; Macdonald of Bowdoin,
who was with Madison last year, will
play short and Neptune, the Old Town
Indian, who played here while last
year. will probably cover second, hav-
ing been signed for the season. A num-
Der of others. including Brignolia, the
crack pitcher, Curtin, catcher of last
years team, and F'oote are being con-
sidered. The grounds will be put into
first class condition. the grandstand
moved back several feet and in every
possible way the best service will be
given the patrons OF the game. Three
hundred dollars were raised at the re-
cent meeting and a PAPER is being cir
culated to give others a chance to help
the sport.
The Hospital Club met last night
with it's president, Mrs Harry L. Kill
gore. Main street, with a good attend
ance. Miss Margaret Keene. Mrs. Carl
H. Stevens and Miss Leona J. Achorn
were appointed by the president to
serve as a nominating committee to
select a list Of officers for the coming
year, to be reported at the next meet
ing. Plans for the mid summer sale,
which the Hospital Aid is to hold,
were discussed, the club to assist by
having several booths. The following
chairmen were appointed: Cretone
booth, Mrs. Maine Ellis; candy, Mrs.
Robert p. Coombs; punch. Mrs. n.
Houston Small; mystery table, Miss
Keene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

When she was about 40, evidently con.
sidering herself on the border of old
age, according to the custom of for.
mer generation, she started in industri.
ously in the old fashioned domesti,
purpose of making quilts. In the last
fifty years of her life she achieved
record Of having pieced $500 quilts, an
average, it will be seen, of about one
quilt week, year in and year out, al.
lowing for an annual vacation of
fortnight.
Presumably, however, Grandma
Bailey took no regular vacations, but
stuck to her quilt making with great
Fsteadiness throughout the year. OF her
other achievements in life nothing is
recorded, but it is set down in her brief
chronicle that she was "a constant
reader of the newspapers. and could
quote from any chapter in the Bible
In early life she probably had many
other activities, but industrially her
life work was practically summed up
in the record of $500 quilts.
The quilt is becoming an obsolete in.
ably the name even is a strange word
There are modern substitutes in bed
coverings that are lighter, warmer,
and more desirable. The quilt, both in
it's use and in the method of its con.
struction, is altogether out of harmony
with the modern ideas of efficiency. Il
was made, usually as to one side only,
of hundreds. and sometimes Thousands
Of small bits Of rags, chiefly calico, so
cut as to form some symmetry Of de.
sign, and laboriously sewed together
This was "piecing'' the quilt. When
the patchwork fabric had grown to
sufficient size. a corresponding piece Of
calico was used for the other side, loose
cotton placed between the two, and the
whole structure hemmed at the edges
and the surfaces threaded or quilted
at intervals Of a foot or so, to bind
them together. The quilting was done
on a quilting frame, and it was FIRE.
quently made the occasion of a neigh
borhood social function ranking in i'm.
portance and interest with the singing
school and the spelling and huskins
bees"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
WINDSOR

Memorial day will be observed by
Vining Post, G. A. R., in .the usual
manner. In the morning the graves Of
comrades in the different cemeteries
will be decorated after which dinner
will be served at their hall. In the af-
ternoon appropriate memorial exer-
cises will be held and the grafton will
be given by Rev. c. E. Jones, pastor of
M. e. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Pierce who have
been in Augusta for the past two
years have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Meigs Of Augusta
were calling on friends in town Mon
day.
Joseph Leavitt and Miss Bessie
Sprague Of Coopers Mills were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Colburn.
The Sunday service by Rev. C. e.
Jones, Methodist pastor was much en-
joyed by good sized congregation and
Ia Sunday school was organized with
the following officers: Assistant super
intendent, Mrs. Ernest Reed; secre-
tary. Alice wilkins; treasurer. Mrs. c.
I. York; librarian. May Coombs; mis-
sionary superintendent, Hattie S.
Moody.