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The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1916-04-06
Clean Up Contest.

| The rules that will govern the sClean
est Town. contest to be held in Miss
issippi this year, from February LIST to
May 9th, have been given out for pub
lication, and will be of general interest
| The contest was launched by the
Mississippi Federation of Women's
| Clubs in connection with the State
Board of Health.
DIR. Willis VALLEY, State Sanitary
Inspector, has written letters to the
mayors Indifferent towns, urging them
| TO cooperate in every way to make
| the contest this year an even greater
success than in 1915. He also has
asked them to advise all proprietors of
grocery stores, markets, hotels, fruit
stands, restaurants, slaughter houses,
diaries and lunch stands that it was
his intention to visit the towns of the
state and that all violators of the rules
and regulations of the State Board of
Health would be prosecuted, so that
they may keep their places in sani-
| tary conditions.
Following are the rules that win gov
ern the contest this year:
l. This contest will begin Fe bruarv
LIST, and close May 6th 1916. Grades
of all towns entering this contest must
be made by the county health officer
and county superintendent of educa-
hon and submitted to the State Board
! of Health for final grades. All score
cards must be in the Office of the State
Board of Health not later than MAY
18th.
,. Any town may enter the contest
where an organized club of Federation
OF Clubs exist. Where no club or Fed
Grafton exists any town ofnot less than
live hundred inhabitants NAV enter bv
organizing sanitation club or civic
league and RENTING The entrance fee
five dollars $500, before the time of
entering expires.
o, All towns entering the contest
must through their clubs, pay an en-
trance fee of five dollars before March
10th, RENTING the same TO Mrs ] III
Fox, Jackson, Miss, chairman of Pub
nc Health of Mississippi Federation of
Women's Clubs, who will issue receipt
for same.
T. Towns entering the contest will
De divided into five classes according
TO population as follows:
la Towns of more than fifteen
thousand inhabitants.
90 Towns of more than seven
thousand five hundred Inhabitants
Ocl Towns of more than two thous-
ana live hundzed Inhabitants.
Od) Towns of more than one thous-
and inhabitants.
tel Towns of more than five hun
dred inhabitants.
D. Cash prizes to be used for pubiic
heaith purposes under the directions
oil the local committee of the clubs
winning with our approval will be
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1916-04-06
awarded as follows.

awarded as follows:
Thetown making the highest grade
in each class will be awarded the cash
prize.
The town in each class making sec
ond and third highest grades will be
awarded certificates and all towns
making above 9oper cent will be placed
on the honor roll.
8. Towns winning first prize in the
contest Of last year will not be eligible
for the first prize this year, but must
enter and maintain their former grades
in order to retain their places on the
present honorary list.
Z. After all score cards have been
received by the Board OF Health those
towns making the highest grades will
be inspected by the chief sanitary in
fspector before the prizes are awarded.
I s. All money paid in as fees for en-
tering the cleanest town contest will be
used for the purpose Of awarding prizes
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1916-04-06
CLEAN UP-PAiNi p.

Make your home town a better
Home town.
Cleanlines IS is the backbone of
Thrift.
Take tip from Old Mother
Nature.
The suns bright rays are show
ing up every bit of winters dust
and dirt and Spring time says:
Spruce up, folks, and make your
place spick and span as | am
making my world outside"
If your store front is dingy,
paintlit:up.
If your awning IS ragged, tear
it down.
If your walk is an eye sore and
foot sore, repair it.
If the paper is blowing around
you, pick it up.
If in your back yard there are
old unnecessary out houses, tear
them down.
If too good to tear down, white
wash them up.
If the back alleys are dirty,
clean them.
If your front yard fence is nc
good, repair it or remove it.
Little beds of flowers,
Little cans Of paint,
Make homes attractive
Out of them that amt
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1916-04-06
Man Wears Clothes
Because He is a Slave OF Custom

But being such, he demands
the best custom preSCribes.
The suits we sell are of exCep-
tiOnal merit. They combine the
highest of quality with the die
tates of Custom---Of style--giving
you a combination which repre-
sents the best i'm the art of clothes
making.
This week we want to empha-
size the value of our Hart Schaff-
ner s Marx Spring Styles for
Young lien and Old Men. Come
and see while fresh and large
variety to select from
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0RY60aas. NOTIONS & sHefs
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adopt any election laws at variance
with those of the state
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THE GREATEST BLOOD
PURIFIER EVER DISCOVERED
Thousands bear testimony to remedy that has stood the test
of over half a Cenury-S S. S.

Possibly there is no remedy ever
compounded by the hand OF man that
has been able to show such IA clean
record fer the wonderful effect it has
had in rcmcdyine the ills of men and
women The library OF the Swift Spe-
IelHe Company in Atlanta is verita.
Bile treasure chest OF testimonials.
setting forth in distinct aud jndisputa=
bic l9uruaee how s $. s, has hanisn.
ed the horrible suffering of 8heuHas
Itism. There are thousands and th9u=
sands of letters from grateful fathers
who haee n last the knowledge hat
the hereditary faint that was discoy
cred in their blood will not have To
be handed down to their children
Here are wonderful records to tell
where The horrible suffering OF ca
Itarrb has gone foreycr whore skin
diseases that have disdEurcd the face
Iana features have left them as clean
and wholesome as nature intended
them to be Gases ~ Eczema or
Salt Rheum. TeGera, Rash case aft
er case Of called eltin diseases
which have been brought 10 bay by
the marvellous tonic effects of $. s. 3.
TeilTaIe Seroiala no LONGER haa il
tcrrora. for the famous remedy IKE
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a guardian angel stands ready 70 ban.
!sh It. The chief thing for the suf-
forer from blood diseases, aud Kheu.
naiism is one " the worst o. them.
is 10 realize that they cannot be cur
ed by rubbing, by douches of hot
wator salves, lotions or any outward
OF external treatment These reme-
dies that sotohe often do no more than
aEEravate the trouble In the loag run.
Relieve that even pimpIes ure the
danger signal of bad blood and treat
the blood and not the pimple and the
rclet is sure,
Medical advice is free to any suf-
fcrer from blood disorders or skin
diseaaes. You know your sympt oms.
This is the opportunity to secure spe-
ciHi advice from Physicians who have
for fifty years been making study
of hlood diseases, particularly Poison
8locd, rheumatism. Serofula. Ecze-
ma. tho hardening of blood vessels
from old aye Write today for spec
ial advice Advoid substitutes. II
you suffer from any of the troubles
mentioned 20 straight to your drug
EiHt ana get bottle OF s, s. s.
then write ia The Swift Specific
Company, Medical Department, Room
-. Atlanta Ga. 1t
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PLAN NOT FEASIBLE

Mayor f. Senon-s pan for double
election board system in Huntington
received an unexpected setback when
he was informed by the city solicitor.
F. NJ. Lively. that Huntington cannot
even by special charter amendment.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-11-29
CHRISTMAS cANTATA

There HiI be sune a Christmas
aartata in ST. JOINTS Lutheran church
en- Sunday night before Christmas
al die usual church service hour.
Nfdnioht services viii be held in the
chrch. concluding with the incoming
Of Christmas morning and feature
Of this viii be the professional
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-11-29
MEET AFTER 27 YEARS.

Mr. Daniel Dutrow of Harrisburg,
%. is spending some time with his
brother Mr. Gonelius Dutrow. West
Ohm street. This is the first time
they have been together in 27 years
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-11-29

Mr. H y Snyder, slorekeeper az
Cumbo, is spending Thanksgiying
holidays in Cumberland
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union is IN need
OF FINANCIAL AID
CoNTINUEr rRuw rsGE ONE,

vice of a General Secretary in the
person of Miss Minnie V. Taylor, who
investigates all eases of need, aud if
found worthy, need is promptly civ.
On, and in ways that will be best and
60 farthest Every cent that is spent
Is thus made to go the farthest pos.
sible Any one giving money for this
cause can rest assured that Il is
spent in wise ways. Then, too, the
General Secretary, through the rep
resentatiyes of the different city or
CARNATIONS, is able to find out the
worthy ones. for it is well known
that as rule, those who are the
most worthy are the last to make
their needs known
The Social Service Union was or
gained in the second place. for the
prevention OF pauperism and crime,
Many families have been kindly shown
Nv" N'' e'''''''', s''' ',','
so get along without outside aid.
There have been instances of famil=
-" M s''''',.',' ~ ny e'''e - = -
use what they had. 4 number OF
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t'aN'. 'ee'' Wo'th Niii'e.
mere were other la'niiieS III "h'cn
mere were f'Foos men VINO were
P''ie'''N ann 10 support 'i'e'''' ~"
o,'& "eo'' ho' 80 'o'F d. o''V' Pc
NE were Wiling 70 40 It io' sn.",.
mere nave '''e' ea9es III "n'' !,
s''oas me" Ne'e "io"i " nav 7"''
maj '''es eia III. ll'eu ~ VIZ
cause theY "oaiu ~ N'p' "''snoW,
A''er 'le otEahi1'e 'oh u 'He ''oe'''
service emo" So''' u 'n'ee psop's
appiie' Tor he'p ~nefe 'hey nau p''''
accustomed 10 get It. heF W.
sent 10 the "eee'ai 'eefe'afS. 81.
inVes''fatea' lhey were 'ooi'u aO'e
t. WORK ana heip was re'usep. .N'@
I3hese men are supporting 'he'' 'a'''
llles, with saeh Accomplishment
as these Is the work worth "n''e :
me people oil MartihSpurs nave no
ldea Oh the money 'la' mas oeen s''
ed ana the people mat nave oee2
rescued from paupefism' by TINS or
gan'zation' Tor TO heip people VINO
are able 10 care Tor themselves Is te
Ipauperize them and to mako 'hem
worthless citizens me pest charHS
il that which hclPs people 10 hc'P
themselves
There hafe been instances ii "h'en
young children who wer" being III
sW#F1 I'm prov. lID in crime were tax
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-11-29

Mr. Harry Thayer, of Charleston Is
here TO spend THANKSGIVING with his
sister, Mrs. s. w. Walker, ct The
ma
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-11-29

Both are natives Of Frederick county.
Md, and the family resided fer years
al HuckegstoWn.
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CAME TO SEE NEPHEW

DR.. w. D. Sydnor, of Loudoun
county. Va, is expected here today
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-11-29
Buyers Choose The
Store that Advertises

Most people pass right by the store that's be-
hind the times and patronlze the modern, up
to-date store where all the lateSt and best
methods of doing business are in use.
The store THAI is up-to-date is the one that
advertSes. The very atmosphere about the
store is reflected in the announcements for ad-
vertisng suggests modern methods progress,
good merchandise and cheerfuness in max
ing suggestions for the busy buyer who hasn'l
time enough to try think what needed.
Then again, the merchant who advertises sells
SO much goods that he can afford to sell cheap
er than others and still make money.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
She HAD TO
LIE down TO
Get RELIEF
Mrs. Mary Ponzo, 7I8 W.
Ninth ST., This City, An
other One of the Many
IndorSers of Lax-a- Tone.

Out OF the hundreds Of indorsers
of Herbal Lax-a-Tone, none are more
enthusiastic than Mrs Ponzo, as she
has endeavored for several years to
obtain relief from her stomach
troubles and had actually given up
all hope Of ever getting well when
she began using Herbal Lax-a-Tone.
Here is Mrs. Ponzo's signed state
ment:
Il have suffered with indigestion
for FIVE years, my stomach would
turn sour and become very acid and
then I would begin to bloat, and
would bloat to such an extent that
I had to lie down 10 get my breath
Since using Lax-aTTone I have had
none Of these bad symptoms and
can honestly say that ! have entirely
recovered and I wish TO indorse this
medicine"
The Herbal Lax-a-Tone man is al
Millers Drug Store, 404-406 Market
street, where he is introducing this
remedy to the Wilmington public.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
HOW TO BE RID OF
DISGUSTING DANDRUFF

The only way TO be permanently rid
or disgusting, untidy dandruff is to
correct its cause. Washing merely
cleanses the scalp for a few days, and
soon the scales form again as thick
as ever.
To destroy the dandruff germ and
get rid Of dandruff for good, part the
hair and apply a little OF the genuine
Partisan Sage directly on the bare
scalp, and rub in with the finger tips
for few minutes. until the scalp abb
serbs IL. GO over the entire head in
this same manner
A few days massage with Partisan
Sage will destroy the germs that
cause the dandruff to form The scalp
becomes healthy. the hair will grow
better and show more life and vital
ity. and you need never be troubled
by dandruff again. Faded, dull ol
lifeless hair is quickly restored e
beauty by this simple process, whicl
is absolutely harmless 70 hair an6
scalp. as II contains no poisonous WOOD
alcohol and will not stain the hail
OF make II greasy.
Partisan Sage can be obtained al
druggists and toilet counters every
where Il IS not expensive.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22

There is still a greater number Of
men and women in this enlightened
age than one would expect TO find who
think that any organization founded
for the purpose OF protecting the dumb
creature. mere sentimentality. and a
waste of good money.
II is a fact that they were made
for us: Some TO assist us in our
work. some for our comfort and well
fare. and others to surrender their
lives that we may have food, but be-
cause they are dumb and defenseless.
is no reason why they should be the
victims Of broadcast cruelty and ill
treatment They are at our mercy;
and we, being stronger than they,
have no right TO cause them suffer
/ ing for any reason whatever.
There are many unprotected and
neglected animals in our city todsy
suffering a slow and miserable death
from ill-usage. lack Of food and shell
/ ter, and shall continue thus to suffer
unless merciful human beings are will
ing TO stand in their defence, and "a
wrest for them from careless, cruel
or indifferent people. some small
measure Of justice and humanity n
order to accomplish this work, IL viii
be necessary to establish a Shelter
here, and 10 start the work it will re-
quire an interested body of support
ers. This does not necessitate a large
number of those most interested N the
work. A small. board Of managers
can do most effective work, If thel
are sufficiently interested and willing
10 give their time and energy, and Il
would seem advisable that the com
mencement Of the work be in the
hands Of a few enthusiastic people
In addition 10 these few there must b'
a large body of citizens who realize
the need Of such work, and are Will
ing 10 support II financially
The main reason why so manv or
ganizations fail is owing to lack o
financial support A work Of thil
kind would better never TO be begul
at all than to start without sufilcieE
resources. for II matters not hov
practical the plans may be, they can
not be carried out without the neces
sary funds The success Of this worl
depends largely on a regular system
for every part Of the work: The care
full keeping Of records Of receipts
expenditures. etc. after the worl
has been begun. Every donation, ev
cry subscription, and every gift. how
ever small, must be acknowledged
This not only assures the subscribe
that his money has been received
but tends toward good management
and bookkeeping. While such care 1
the finances is somewhat difficult /
the beginning, It is labor-saving i
! the end and in addition to this, II
+ spires confidence in the managemeT
e Of the organization.
!. The purpose OF this rescue work
a not so much 10 save life, as to say
4 suffering OF course Il would
% impossible for the league 10 car
> permanently, or even for a conside
2 able time. for a great number Of an
X mails. Consequently, when It is four
g. impossible in a short time to secuI
home for the animals, or whe
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
z killed IN DUPONT
EXPLOSION IN WISCONSIN

ASHLAND. Wis. Aug. 22.-Two
men were killed. and the Trivelon
plant OF the DUPONT dynamite works
at Barksdale. was destroyed as the
result Of an explosion in the plant
yesterday.
The dead are
DAVID MICHAUD. Hayward, Wis
HENRY EDNER. Ishpeming. Mich
The Barksdale plant has been in
operation twelve years. and this is
me fourth explosion causing loss OF
iiie and the hrst in eight years.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22

they are sick, or badly injured, they
are humanely destroyed The object
is 10 release animals from suffering
and lessen the great number Of those
that have no one TO care for them.
To many it may seem heartless that
the majority OF the animals received
by the league must be put 10 death,
but the fact must be impressed that
for the success Of the work, and for
the sake Of the animals there is no
alternative for those that cannot be
placed IN good homes. Death, when
humanely administered, is not an evil,
but blessing to all living creatures
that are of no use or comfort TO them
selves. or to the world
ofttimes there are pets placed with
the league during the vacation period
OF while their owners are absent from
town. all Of which are taken care or
by the league upon a small payment
s for board
/ When the league is started we re-
alize there will be many details 10 be
worked out. much educational work
TO be carried on, and many difficulties
TO be met but the fact that we are
taking up the work with a determina-
ticn to succeed should overcome all
obstacles
This work Of relieving the dumb
animals crying out for sympathy and
redress should appeal TO every man
woman and child There is no noblei
3 charity. none that touches tenderei
cord in the heart Of humanity.
See a countless multitude about us
) Claiming sympathy--our humble
kin.
i Sadly have they learned TO fear an'
doubt us,
Driven from our side by human sin
Yet. though dumb. their hearts u
b ours are speaking.
Help and kindness from US ever seek
ing.
Kindness hard 70 winl
They and we are IN our Father:
keeping,
Whose compassion clasps botl
! great and small;
Not one wrong eludes that Eye, un
e sleeping
, Not one humblest life unseen shal
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
Hairs Will Vanish
After This Treatment
(Toilet Helps)

You can keep your skin free from
hair or fuzz by the occasional use Of
plain delatone and in using it you
need have no fear Of marring or in
iuring the skin. a thick paste is
made by mixing some Of the powder
ed delatone with water. Then spread
on the hairs and after or 3 minutes
rub off. wash the skin and all traces
of hair have vanished Be careful,
however. 10 get real delatone.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
MIR PATzOMsKY III

Richard Patzowslzy, Of No. 1o11
Jefferson street, president Of the New
Castle Leather Company, is seriously
III at his summer cottage in Atlantic
City. J. Writ Willis, general super
intendent Of the leather plant. was
at Atlantic City with Mr.. Patzowsk,
last evening
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
HAVE YOU A
SWEETHEART,

Son or Brother in camp or upon the
Mexican Border II 50, mail him a
package of Aliens Foot Ease, the anti
septic powder to be shaken into the
Shoes, and sprinkled into the foot bath.
It takes the friction from the shoe and
will be Of the greatest benefit in that
arid. hot climate, where the alleah dust
plays havoc with the feet. What re-
membrance could be 50 acceptable ?
Ask your dealer today for a 25c. boz,
of Aliens Foot Ease, and for a &c.
stamp he will mail It for you
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
UrNIORS ON LEWEs TRIP.

Troop A, Junior Mechanics GUARDS
will take part with the Jr. o. Z. A. NJ
in its annual field day at Lewes on
Thursday Troop A will take twenty
members under Captain butcher and
First Lieutenant McCarns The Jun
iors have engaged the Dover Band for
the trip. Corporal Kane and a detail
of eight men will stay over and camp
for a week. The members Of Troop A
will assemble at their barracks at 6
o'clock on Thursday morning
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
WTDnTNG AYYTvFRsAPY.

In observance Of their twenty-ffth
wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs.
John W Macklem held e reception
last evening az their home, No 201a
Monroe Place. The home was beauti-
fully decorated IN white About loo
guests attended
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
ODD FELLOws, nEGRER TEAM.

A degree team association has been
formed by the Hope Lodge, No. 21, !.
o. o. F., with the intention Of improv-
ing their work and making their team
the best in the State. Meetings are
to be held on the second and fourth
Wednesday evenings OF each month.
The next meeting will be held on Au-
gust % at the I o. o. F Hall, Tenth
and King streets The officers are
Richard c. McMullen, president
Charles H. Martz, vice-president; H
F. wilkins, secretary, and 3. s
Hawke, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
ANNOUNCF ENGAGEMENT.

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lucas. Of
Thirty-sixth and Market streets, an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter. Bertha May Lucas, 70 Ed
ward T. Hollyday The marriage will
take place the early part OF Septem-
Der Mr Hollyday is a P, B. and W
r r conductor.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
Animal Rescue League
to be. Formed Here

With the idea Of leading ND TO
the formation OF an Animal Rescue
League in this city. several ar
ticles will appear in THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL, on the above SUBJ
jeet one on Wednesday Of each
week.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22
LIeHr vEssrrs rRIAL rRIP.

LIGHT VESSELS TRIAL His~-
Light vessel No 101, building by
the Pusey & Jones Co. is receiving
her trial tests. The new light vessel.
when ready to deliver TO the govern
ment, September Is. is 10 be placed
on the station of Cape Charles, Va,
relieving light vessel No. 49. which
will then be used as a relief vessel.
Evening journal., 1916-08-22

fan
None can serve him with q heart un-
needing.
His dumb creatures inarticulate plead
ing
For He loveth all
The Detroit times., 1916-11-01
DRYS MAKE HUGE GAINS.
AND MAY CARRY DETROIT;
MAYORAL BATTLE CLOSE.
Straw Vote Shows Booze Gang Is on
The Run---Judge Connolly
Has Margin Still
President Wilson Continues Sweep
and Looks Good for 10000
Plurality in Detroit

continues Employees OF the big in
dustrial concerns are determined to
take no chances Of severing them
selves from the full dinner pail and
the peace that means prosperity.
rhe only class from which the pres.
ident will cncolnter serious opposi-
ton Is the old Republican stand.
pat crowd The Indications are
that Wilson viii carry the city by
10000 plurality
The contest for mayor is furnish
ing the real thrills OF the campaign
Judge Connolly started In with the
handicap OF normal Republican
majority OF $4,000 or more. and an
opponent backed by a well-oiled and
smoothly-rmning machine. The
Judge has proven himself n fine
campaigner, however. and in test
vote OF nesrly 600 leads has or. r
nent by 26l. He gathers strength
as the fght proceeds because he Is
a clever. resoyrceful, convincing
speaker and voters are not slow 10
compare his intellectual equipment
with that OF the mayor, who
stumbles along on tho platform, de
pending largely on manuscript obyi-
ously written b. some one else and
with which hc has neglected 10 be
come familiar.
The vote TO date: