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The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01

trade in the office of country week
ly newspaper.
Secretary of Labor Wilson began his
career as coal digger.
The first job held by Secretary Nc
Adoo was that of a newsboy selling
Macon Morning Telegraph. His next
Job was that of a farm laborer.
Secretary Redfield began his busi-
ness career as a clerk in the post Of
fee at Pittsfeld, Mass.
81 left school when I was fifteen"
the late James Whitcomb Riley said,
in the drawling enunciation once SO ia
miliar to the lecture-going public. II
knew l had to provide for myself, but
I couldn't settle on anything. At last
/ hit on painting and took lessons
that's the way I now state ft-in the
eraining of doors and the vanishing
OF miscellaneous woodwork"
Another famous Indiana man,
Charles Warren Fairbanks, once
worked as carpenter for $1.25 a day.
And Myron T. Herrick-T. for limo
thy perhaps-the late ambassador to
France, peddled dinner bells to farm
era Some Of the bells are ringing
VET. Elbert 81. Gary, head OF the
United States Steel corporation, also
I multi-millionaire, was I clerk at ~
I week In Chicago public e9lcs. n
was dad y gst - paees - 90
ft6ssd I n 'sES Il
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Real Cause for Complaint.

1t had been a very firing case for
everybody concerned. The plaintiff
and the defendant We're both country
men and had had to have everything
explained to them at least twice.
"DO l understand, my man. said The
magistrate at one point, that the de-
fendant hurled invectives at you?"
The plaintiff scratched his head
wildly. Then slowly II look of under
standing dawned in his eyes as he
replied:
mo, sir. To tell the truth, it was
only bricks as he threw at me. but wot
l complain about was the terrible way
he swore at me when they missed!'
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COUNTRY DRYING UP.

Bob King for twenty years saloon
keeper in Des Moines, said the other
day:
1.-THE booze business is gone. l am
through. Whisky never did anybody
any good. 1t hurts pretty nearly every
body who drinks 1t. 1 thought Of going
into the liquor business in Minneapo-
lis. l went up there and then gave it
up. Nothing to it. Minnesota Is going
dry. Everything Is going dry"
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NO LIMIT TO PROHIBITION.

feel that the cause of prohibition
stands against the liquor traffic like
truth stands against falsehood, right
against wrong, virtue against vice, and
justice against injustice. l would as
soon undertake to limit the plan of
salvation to state lines as to limit the
cause of prohibition; hence l am
against the traffic from one inch
square to the ends Of the earth.-Con-
gressman (Cyclone) Davis of Texas.
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NEW OCCASIONS.

The Dixie Growers league" q
liquor organization of Georgia, are
sending out fac-simile of portion of
George Washington's will in which he
disposes of distillery and of liquors
in his possession at his death. Men
tion should be made Of another por-
tion of the will in which he disposes
of a lot of negro slaves. Washington
today would own neither distillery nor
slaves.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01
SONG IS BARRED,

No more will the old college song,
Drink Highball," for many years SO
popular at athletic contests and class
reunions. be heard at the University
Of Pennsylvania. 1t is understood
that the songs repeated reference to
highballs is displeasing to Provost
Edgar Fahs Smith. and he has refused
to sanction its appearance in official
lists Of Pennsylvania's songs and
yells.
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Aids to Cupid.

THE telephone is wonderful
thing" remarked the man who poses
us student of science.
Sure replied his friend with a
sloping brow. Next to the stage, more
girls have quit the switchboard to
marry millionaires than any other kind
of employmen ever undertaken by the
fair SEX"
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W0KR
a Song or Triumph

Bv Aas.is Msssa. IN Ne, yosk E,.nt.s M.l.
Work.
Thank God for the might of II,
The ardor. the urge, the delight Of t.
work that springs from the hearts desire,
Setting tho brain and the soul on fire
Oh. what is so good as the heat Of it.
AND what 10 SO glad rs the beat Of II.
And what 10 so kind IS the stern command
Challenging brain and heart and handP
Work.
Thank God for the pride Of It,
For the beautiful. conqusring tide Of II,
Sweeping the life in its furious flood,
Thrilling the arteries. cleansing the blood,
Mastering stupor and dull despair
Moving the dreamer to do and dare,
Oh. what is SO good as the urge Of it.
And what Is SO glad as tho surge of It,
And what's SO strong as tho summons deep,
Rousing the torpid soul from sleepp
Work!
Thank GOO ,or the pace Of it,
For tho terrible. keen. swift race off,.
Fiery steeds in full control.
Nostrils aquiver TO greet the goal.
Work, the power that drives behind,
Guiding the purposes, tanning the mind.
Holding the runaway wishes back.
Reigning tho will to one steady track.
Speeding the energies faster faster
Triumphing over disaster.
Oh. what is so good as the pain of il,
And what Is so great as the gain of it?
And what is so kind as the cruel Road,
Forcing US on through the rugged roadq
Worki
Thank God for the swing Of It,
For the elamorine. hammerinR. ring Of II,
Passion Of labor daily hurled
On the mighty anvils Of the world.
Oh, what is so fierce as the flame Of it7
And what Is so huge as the aim Of it?
laundering on through dearth and doubt,
Calling the plan Of the Maker out,
Work. the Titan; Work. the friend.
Shaking the earth to . glorious end.
Draining the swamps and blasting the hills.
Doing whatever the Spirit wills
Rsnding continent apart,
To answer the dream of the Master heart,
Thank God for world where none may
shirk-
Thank God for the splendor Of work.
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CLEANSE THE PORES
OF Your Skin and Make It Fresh and
Clear by Using Cutieura. Trial Free.

When suffering from pimples. black
heads. redness or roughness. smear
the skin with Cuticura Ointment
Then wash off with Cuticura Soap and
hot water. These super-creamy emol-
lients do much for the skin because
they prevent pore clogging.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01
WORST WAS DRINK.

1t was General Mcclellan who said
that the abolition Of grog would be
equal to the addition of $4,000 extra
troops to the federal army.
1t was Surgeon General Sternberg
who said that grog was good thing
TO recommend to the enemy.
1t was David Lloyd-George who de-
clared that England was fighting Ger
many, Austria and drink, and that the
worst of the three was drink.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01
DOLLAR ARGUMENT.

A prominent speaker for the liquor
interests, who was recently converted
to belief in prohibition, says: II
have had the liquor men tell me that
they saw no legitimate argument in
favor of their business and that un-
less they could win by soaring the
business men into supporting them on
the theory that the loss Of the saloons
would mean injury to the business In
terests, there was no hope for them =
II you can convince the average cit
isen that prohibition - profitable fes
his pocistbook, you win his votss 4
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New Accessory,

Chauffeur-Mrs. Non Speederly, the
car won't run. 1t must have hoOdoo
on it!
Mrs. Non Speederly-Dear me! I
thought l had every possible attach
ment. But I'll get one Judge.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01

Ten smiles for a nickel Always buy Red
Cross Bag Blue: have beautiful, clear
white clothes. Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01

/ a mans sins find him out they
|any camp on his front porch and
mly await his return.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01

woman has no right to grow OLD
until she has been married Ut ieas'
twice.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01
How He Got 1t.

She-Who gave you the black eyer
1t.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01
Some Name.

"Haye YOU named the baby yet?'
,,"No, not yet-1effr. fr.-bostoh Eve
ming Transcript.
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What is Castoria

ASTORIA harmless substitute for Castor OIL
Soothing contains neither
Morphine other Narcotic substance Is II
destroys Worms and Fevishne Darrha Wind
Collie relieves Teehng Troubles Constipation and Fauency
Bowels healthy
Tho chldrens Panacea-The Mothers Friend.
under
infancy.
thae
W hande endanger health o and -
Chidren--Exp against Experiment. ~ <ZTNAN
ZE<F<
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A Guess.

"Why does politician wear a string
tie?"
'"To string his s."--Louis-
vile COurier-Journal.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01

Any young man can get good living
If his dad is rich.
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01
Correct Ans,uer

Correct Answer.
|Why isn't nautical mile the same
Ian ordinary milew
because it Is knot"
The Ordway new era., 1916-09-01

In the matrimonial game baseball
player isn't always a good catch.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15
Entertainment at Union.

Correspondence OF The Journal.
The pupils of Union school. in San
dy Ridge township, will give an en-
tertainment Thursday night, Deem
Der the 21st. The program consists
of songs, recitations and a tableau by
the primary grades. and two plays
The Trials OF Christmas shopping.
and "A Strike in Santa Claus Land
by the higher grades.
Another interesting part of the
program will be "A Living Christmas
Tree"
The Woman's Betterment Associa.
ton will conduct lunch table and
will begin serving at six o'clock.
The exercises by the school will be-
gin at seven O'Clock.
An admission fee OF ten cents will
be charged. The proceeds will go for
painting the new building.
The patrons OF the school have re-
Gently enlarged the building, which
when painted. will be an attractive
one.
Every one is loyal to the work. All
pupils Of the compulsory age except
three are enrolled. a large number
Of pupils have made a perfect grade
OF attendance for the term.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15
PEACE TALK ON TOP.
War Mancouvers Go On But the
World il Waiting Anxiously for
Word from England, Russia and
Er.anan

Nbfu IfbHi fnSEtfiu, hus>ia anu
France.
Both the German and Austro-Hun-
garian notes concerning peace have
been received in Washington anc
soon will be transmitted TO the bel
ligerents of the Entente Powers. No
official in,imation has We, come as
To whether President Wilson will
merely transmit the notes IS received
or announce to their recipients that
the United States hopes that a discus
sion of peace may result.
While Great Britain has no; yet
officially received the proposals. her
attitude and that of her Allies with
regard to peace was reiterated in the
House of Commons Thursday by An
drew Bonar Law. the new Chancellor
of the ENcheluer. who said the En-
tente Allies required adequate repara-
tion for the past and adequate secur-
ity for the future.
4 semi-official statement from
Petrograd regarding the peace pro-
posals attacks the Teutonic Powers
for lack OF sincerity and says the firm
hfitA iilll0AAhli VI Aut w
continue the war to a final triumph
can be weakened by no illusory pro-
posals OF the enemy"
That thore is TO be no abatement
in Great Drl:ain's military prepara-
tons is indicated by the unanimous
vote b. Parliament Of IN additional
credit OF 400. 900. 900 pounds sterling.
On the fighting fronts everywhere.
except Runania and along both
banks of the Meuse. only lombard
ments and minor operations are be-
ing carried out. In Rumania the
army of the Teutonic Allies now has
crossed the Jalomitza River, and all
along the front the advance of the
invaders continues unchecked.
No details have come through as
to French operations along the Meuse,
except a statement in the Berlin Of
fetal communication that the French
have made advances on both banks
of the river. Paris merely reports
commandments in these regions.
The Teutons have bombarded Mon
astir and the entire front held by the
.Serbans in this sector.
Most expressions that have come
from public men and newspapers of
England. France and Russia are not
favorable to peace ideas.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15

| Logan. but when | hear the old dis
pute about the eleventh hour man
shall he reap the same reward as his
earlier brothers, always reply that
he will. But his loss is that he miss
ed the keen enjoyment that the spir-
itual life gave his brethren up until
the time he saw At to accept IL.
1.-THE best illustration of a spirit
ual life. to my mind. is a spring. II
lies in the valleys and the dales con-
tinually running. throwing off Joy
and food for the valleys-adding and
not subtracting from life. The best IL
lustration of an un-christian life is a
stagnant pool. There It lies day af-
ter day. throwing off distasteful
odors. taking from life, but giving
nothing in return. Run a pipe to the
bottom of the pool, and the results
are similar to what the body receives
when 1t acquires spirituality"
Mr.. Bryan's talk was revelation
to many. No sermon OF such power
had ever been heard in Monroe. and
1t dealt with a subject that has long
been pain in the side Of Monroe
church workers-trying to interest
the young men in christianity.
Mr.. Bryan spoke with the ease and
lack of effort that he might have
shown in an ordinary conversation.
The great bald head, the fringe of
long hair showing streaks of gray, the
high bridged nose, the flute-like lips,
the drawing smile.-all we're there as
of old-all the composite of power
and beneyolence which makes him
the master of an audience of dozen
or ten thousand. To say that the au-
dience was happy is mild. It was
more citation than happiness. made so
by Its sudden unexpectedness After
the speech there was a rush to shake
Mr.. Bryan's hand, and he greeted
everyone with an individual smile
and warm clasp.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15
Wingate Seho, Notes.
espondence of The Journal.

Correspondence OF The Journal.
Wingate. Dec. II. The Wingat,
high school Junior class slipped out
all unaware Tuesday night and
planted class tree. The planting
exercises were accompanied by all
due ceremony. The class song wa,
sung and several members made
speeches.
The Junior Gloss recently met and
adopted Robert. the small son of DR.
and Mrs. r. NJ Lowell as class mas
cot. Robert Jr." is very popular
with the students and others at Win.
gate.
Rev. L. NJ. White OF Monroe ad.
dressed the students OF Wingate high
school this morning al the school au-
ditorium Mr.. White spoke on eur.
rent events and emphasized modern
history and the conditions of today
His lecture was thoroughly enjoyed
by the entire student body. Wher
Mr. White had finished, one student
very much interested. asked whether
the speaker was a minister or a law
yer.
The Wingate high school basket
ball team will play the Monroe high
school team today friday at Mon
roe.
The Senior class of the Wingate
high school met Thursday afternoon
and adopted little Miss Alfred
Eleanor McWhirter as mascot. The
following program was carried out.
A short address by the president,
A. Il, Smith.
The presentation of mascot, by
Frank McCollum.
Tho acceptance OF, mascot. by w
II. Herrin.
A toast to mascot. by J. p. Parker
Prof, Carroll then made short
talk ON the appropriateness OF the
occasion. and said that ii was step
forward as no class before had adopt
ed a mascot since he had been con
nected with the school.-A Student,
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15
4 Birthday Dinner.
Correspondence of The Journal.

Correspondence Of The Journal.
On December TO- 1916. was my
57th birthday, and was celebrated in
such way th2t | will never forget
IT. About 10 a. II. my good neigh
bors began coming in with well filled
baskets and said they had come to
spend the day with me until Sunday
school time. | want to say to them
that 1t had never been by privilege
to enjoy a birthday like this before.
can only say God bless you all. I
love the spirit that prompts such acts
of kindness. Let us all, If we have
flowers to give, give them to the liv-
ing, for they do the dead no good.
After feasting on the good things
prepared by my good neighbors we
all went to our church and engaged
ourselves in a good Sabbath school.
Our school hour is . y. m. and we
would be glad for everyone to come
and be with us in our school.
| am now 81 years old. | live in
the house | was born and reared in.
! have a right 10 know my neighbors.
and can truthfully say that there is
no better people living than my neigh
bors. In fact, don't think there
are any better people in this
world of ours than our own dear
Union county folks. | have reached
the topmost steps in life's ladder and
am on the downward slide.
want to say to the noble boys
and girls of our country when you
have flowers to give give them to
your friends while they are living,
am respectfully. +. N. Yandle.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15

Correspondence OF The Journal,

correspondence vi Ht Joui uai'
Monroe. r. 6. Dec. 13.-Mr ant
Mrs. Bunyan Helms spent Sunday il
the EbeneZer community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rich Biggers of Mat
thews spent Saturday and Sunday
with the latter's parents. Mr.. ant
Mrs. w. NJ. Birmingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Polk were
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Franz
Helms near Bakers Sunday.
Miss Vera Helms was the guest o
Miss Ethel Yandle Sunday.
Rose Bud spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. A. b. Yandle.
have been requested TO announc,
that Mrs. II. f. Price of Unionvill,
will conduct prayer meeting at Sardi'
Sunday night.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Fineher
a son.
The infant OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Presley has pneumonia.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. W
T. Vents have scarlatina.
In correction of my last writing
Rev. M. d. l.. Preslar's sermon wa!
from Genesis. the irst chapter. in
stead OF Isaiah.
There will be a box supper given
at the Hemby school house next Fri
day night, the 22nd.
Esq. and Mrs. j. d. A. Seerest
spent Friday in the home OF Mrs. S
NJ. Wentz.--Rose Bud
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15

Until further notice The Journal
will claim the championship this year
for Mr. Turner Funderburk OF Dud-
ley. Mr.. Funderburk has the honor
TO be the husband Of The Journal s
fine correspondent, Mrs. Edna V.
Funderburk. How much did the hog
weigh? We don't know. q was so
big that he couldn't find anything to
weigh il with without hauling il off
TO some platform scales, and II was 50
big he couldn't load II on the wagon.
Isn't that big enough! VAS long as
the others are not too big to weigh.
and Mr.. Funderburk's WAS. why he's
the champion.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15
What Is Going On About the Trail

Correspondence Of The Journal.
Indian Trail, Dec. 13.-Mr. viii
Thompson OF Mint Hill spent the
weekend visiting his sister. Miss
Mary Thompson. who is attending
school at this place. Mr.. and Mrs
Grady Kenny OF Greensboro are
spending a few days with Mr.. Kenny's
sister Mrs. J. Y. Fitzgerald. OF this
place.
The Presbyterian meeting is in
progress here this week The pastor
Rev. b. b. Shankel, is being assisted
by Mr.. Burr and Rev. Mr.. Black OF
Charlotte. Everybody seems to en-.
JOY the meeting very much and We
feel sure II will do power OF good.
The small son OF Mr.. and Mrs. D.
P. Harris has been very i'll with con
gestion Of the brain but is improv-
ing some at present.
Mr.. Vernon Harkey OF Badin spent
a few days OF this week with rela-
tives and friends here.
We now have about eighty-five
cases of measles in this vicinity and
more new cases are reported every
day.
Miss Lottie Robinson Of Oklahoma
spent few days here last week visit
ing in the home of ESQ. j. NJ. Harley.
Mr.. Rance Plyler, who is stationed
on the battleship Louisiana at Nor
folk, is spending few DAYS with
friends and relatives here now.
The majority Of the news here this
week seems to be STAYING by the fire
side, 50 as it it is very cool today
I'll just stop and let 1t stay there
! till later.-Gilbert.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15

The Woman's Club met in regular
session Wednesday afternoon at the
Jackson Club. II was decided not to
boycott eggs. butter and cheese for the
present at least. The empty stocking
fund will be in charge OF the social
service department this year and do
nations can be sent to The Journal
office as usual. Heavy groceries are
not asked for. but fruits. candy. nuts,
etc. are desired. 4 letter from Hon
X. N. Page was read by Mrs. +, b.
Asheraft stating that no appropria-
ton from Congress was likely TO be
made for n memorial library here.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15
Note Of Central Powers Propos-
ing Peace P.lrleyS.

Following is the text Of the
note addressed by Germany and
her allies TO the hostile govern
ments proposing to enter into
peace negotiations:
The most terrific war ever
experienced in history has been
raging for the last two and a
half years over a large part of
the world a catastrophe which
thousands OF years of common
: civilization was unable 20 pre-
vent and which Injuries the most
achievements of humanity.
Our aims are not 10 shatter
nor annihilate our adversaries.
: In spite of our consciou of
our military and economic
strength and our readiness to
continue the war (which was
forced upon u.s.. until the bitter
end, if necessary; at the same
time prompted by the desire TO
= avoid further bloodshed and
make an end TO the atrocities of
war. the four allied powers pro-
pose to enter forthwith into
peace negotiations. The propo-
sitions which they bring for
ward for such negotiations and
which have for their object a
guarantee of existence of the
. honor and liberty of evolution
for their nations are according
to their firm belief an appropri-
ate basis for the establishment
of a lasting peace.
"The four allied powers have
= been Obliged to take up arms
TO defend justice and the liber-
" ty of national evolution. The
glorious deeds of our armies
have in no way altered their pur-
pose, We always maintained
the firm belief that our own
rights and justified claims in no
way control the rights of these
" nations.
THE spiritual and material
progress which were the pride of
Europe al the beginning of the
twentieth century are threaten
ed with ruin. Germany and her
allies, Austria Hungary, Bulga-
= ria and Turkey, gave proof of
their uneonquerable strength in
this struggle. They gained 81
gantic advantages over adverse
ries superior in number and war
material. Our lines stand UNI
shaken against ever-repeated
attempts made by armies.
THE last attack in the Bal
kans has been rapidly and vic
' toriously overcome. The most
recent events have demonstrated
that further continuance of the
war will not result in breaking
the resistance OF our forces and
. the whole situation with regard
TO our troops justifies our ex-
pectation of further successes.
IF in spite of this offer of
peace and reconciliation the
struggle should 20 on, the four
allied powers are resolved to
continue TO victorious end,
but they disclaim responsibility
for this before humanity and
history. The Imperial govern
ment, through the good Offices
of there is inserted the name
of the neutral power addressed
in each instancel, to bring this
communication to the knowledge
. Of the governments OF there are
inserted the names of the belli-
gerents)".
&
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15

The Study Club met Wednesday
morning with Mrs. Eugene Ashcraft.
Eleven members answered to roll call
with current events. and the pro-
gram was in charge of Mrs. W. b.
Love. The new book. Under the
Republic" was taken up and founu
TO be very interesting. The usual
program was carried out with the au-
dition of musical selection by a
French composer, played by Mrs. W.
j. Boyer. Mesdames T. T. Capehart
and c. b. Adams assisted the hostess
in serving delicious refreshments in
Two courses. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. Boyer January 3rd.
The Monroe journal., 1916-12-15
A Thought For the Week.

Do not let us wait to be just or
pitiful or demonstrative toward those
we love until they or we are struck
down by illness or threatened with
death. Life is short. ard we have
never too much time for gladdening
the hearts of those who are travelling
the dark journey with us. Oh! be
swift of love, make haste to be kind.
-Amiel.