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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
StudiousIy Regarded Bouquet OF
Flowers Lying on the Ground.

companion. She was thinking of this
TO Leeville TO spend the summer, and
recuperate from the strain of an ex-
tenSive practice. Edna had been cas-
ually introduced to him. She was in
tereSted in his broad humanitarian
ideas. Doctor Trevor seemed to be
happy only when occupied. He gave
his services free TO the poor and had
co-Operated with local societies in adj
vancing sanitary and philanthropical
work. The vain, selfish motives of
Blanche Jared on Edna. Then she
sighed and bound up the wounded
hand with little culver about the
lips.
Always the thornsl" she muir
INJURED.
So life had seemed to her. She APP
peared ever to be ''the lamb of sacri-
flee for others. She had given up
an advanced education for the sake of
sister. Once wealthy and the fam
lily high in local social circles, her IA
Their and she herself had weltnigh beg
CARED themselves TO start a son and
brother in business. The latter had
lost the entire investment, and those
who had helped him were forced to
proceed thereafter on an economical
basis.
Edna tried not to miss the old social
no
felt her girlhood was going by with
something missing out of it.
1t was an hour later when Edna, GO
ing down the street on an errand to
village store, paused and studious-
~ regarded bouquet of flowers lying
on the ground at the edge of a field
filled with boys playing ball. They
were in the full blaze of the sun.
MY flowersr' uttered Edna. fairly
indignant, as il some cruel needless
person had deserted her dearest
friends ut the wayside
AS she lifted them lovingly from the
ground. however, little fellow. q
member of the ball-playing coterie,
ran up TO her. She recognized him as
q brother of Miss Reed.
"Oh. please. those are my flowers. "
he advised Edna-''that is, my sister
asked me to take them to sick girl.
Yes, here is the card with the name
on"
Edna read the address and readily
comprehended the situation. The
Eighty, unreliable Blanche had tired of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Fashions DEGREES.

The ribbed weaves are as much liked
as ever
CamisOles with ribbon shoulders are
preferred.
Green is said To be one of the COM
ing colors.
Scarfs and stoles are of velvet as
we'll as of fur.
Clinging effects are still seen i'm eve
ming gowns.
Gored capes are among the latest
Partisan whims.
The marquise is favorite shape for
the new hats.
Satin spots are seen on large black
velvet hats.
Machine plaitings continue TO be eN
tensively worn.
White silk shoes are tandem
broidered in silks.
Sheerness continues 10 be the domi-
nant feature.
Pile fabrics are most in favor for the
coming season.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Why Soldiers Play Chess.

There is an increasing demand for
chess and draughtsmen in every hos
pital and nursing home for the wound
ed men from the front. Men who
are confined to II bed and who are
perhaps, nervous wrecks from the din
of battle, find Solace in Il game of
chess. The reason is the men are so
fond of chess and draughtS is mainly
because they enjoy the element Of
competition. Yet all the while the
game is quickly making their shat
tered nerves settle down again. A
mans spirit cannot be altered or
dampened by hardships, but his nerves
in most Eases are broken up entirely,
and for those who are not strong
enough TO play billiards, tennis or
other strenuous games, chess and
draughts prove rs effective. Chess
originated in China, and is the oldest
methodical game in existence. The
first mandarin wanted new and
complicated game and invented chess
the first game being played upon the
stone squares of his palace.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
PASTURES IN SOUTH AMERICA
Large Unoccupied Area on That corti-
nent Affords Field for Cattle
Raising.

Beef prices will never fall 90 the
level that obtained few years ago.
but with the increased production Of
cattle the world over. there ought not
10 be any material advance over the
present prices" remarked +. A. Smith
of Chicago. breeding lands OF the
world except I'm Latin America have
so narrowed through the encroach-
ment of agriculture that the worlds
consumption OF meats. constantly in
creasing. has passed the supply. The
lands of wheat production-Canada
and Siberia-are too cold for cattle
breeding and the unoccupied ranges
of Australia and South Africa receive
too little. rainfall 10 make them good
cattle ranches, so that they are likely
TO be called upon for increased pro-
duction on a large scale only after
South Americas well-watered pastures
are filled.
mo larger extent of such pastures
with climate suitable for cattle has
ever existed than the immense regions
Of SOutherD Brazil. eastern Bolivia,
Paraguay and northern Argentina,
which now Is the only large unoccupied
region eminently adapted for cattle
breeding. Argentina and Uruguay are
well occupied with cattle ranches. ex-
cepting northern Argentina, so the de-
velopment of cattle breeding and the
substitutes for ranches taken for agri-
cultural purnoSpS rOuSf ha in tho
greater part of the area | have men,
toned.
Many American cattle breeders
have had to 60 out of business because
of the rise in the price of their land
and TO these the South American pas
lures offer profitable field for invest
ment."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Better q Love.

Better 10 love while living,
And better than all that's said
To go with heart forgiving
The living before the dead.
For with. the dead it is peaceful,
And hearts can ache no more;
But with the living, they need you,
And their hunger is never Ger.
Better 10 love while singing,
And better than all that's sung
The love in II sweet word winging
To we'd with Il heart that's young.
Fec words are an empty message,
And life is n sunless CLEAN
Without the passion that puppies
The silvery valleys of dream.
Better To love while toiling.
And better all toll for this
The touch of tender spirit.
The bloom of an answering kiss;
For the toll may tear us asunder,
And the care may batter and scar
But love with living wonder
Can battle the bitterest tear.
Baltimore Sun
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Cookery Curiosities.

Old English cookery was astonish-
ingly lavish. Yorkshire cooks, for in
stance, seemed TO fling about dozens OF
eggs and pints of cream. A favorite
pie to send to ones friend at Christ
mas was made like this: Take a tur-
key aud bone it; take a goose and
bone ii, and so on with q chicken. a
pheasant, a partridge, pigeon, and q
lark; then put the lark in the pigeon.
the pigeon in the partridge, the par
fridge in the pheasant, the pheasant
In the chicken, the chicken In the
goose, and the goose in the turkey.
The turkey should then be placed I'm
a dish with couple of hares TO fill
up the crevices. and six pounds OF
fresh butter. covered and cooked. The
recipe said this was IAN agreeable pie
To eat cold"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
C0ntraband TricI
Led


Rubber is by no. .n,4-only SUBJ
stance which the <yxponents of con-
traband tricks endleNor TO get through.
Germany wants copper badly. and
there are always people trying TO sup
ply her with it. Some of them hit up
on an ingenious plan which seemed TO
promise certain success. Instead of be-
ing hidden in the ship, the copper was
clamped TO her bottom. Apparently the
consigners thought that, however close
ly the British navy might search the
interior of vessel, no one would have
sense enough 10 think OF examining the
outside OF her below the waterline.
But they had. One sailing vessel when
Intercepted and overhauled was found
10 have a great quantity Of copper
fixed along her keel. Into harbor she
went and the copper was seized.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
GOODS ON APPROVAL
By DR.. SAMUEL G. DIXON
Commissioner of Health of
Pennsylvania.

1t is the custom with many firms to
send certain classes of goods to their
customers homes on approval. If they
are not satisfactory the prospective
purchaser has the privilege of ex-
changing them. Obviously ii is impos-
conditions are in the house where such
goods 90, who handles them and how
they are tried or examined. The pos
sibility OF spreading communicable
disease is very real.
When new things go into home,
curiosity and interest is naturally
aroused i'm all the members of the fam
lily. Children and adults join in the
examination.
OF course where there are cases of
communicable disease which have
been reported and quarantined no
goods are delivered on approval. There
are often cases of disease, however, in
the early stages unrecOgniZed or so
mild in form as to make Ii seem I'M
necessary 10 call a physician. Into
these homes merchandise is delivered
without question.
Modern craftsmanship is far removed
from the sharp barter of earlier days
and fair dealing and honest represen-
tation are recognized as necessary
foundations for success. Sending
goods on approval however, is carry
ing things SO far that it may result In
harm to the purchaser.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
AlWays the
| hOrnS!
IF
On GENEIrIEIKE MILD
Blu GENEVIEVE ULMAR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Copyright. 1916. by W. G. Chapman)
1.-The last rose" announced Edna
Brock and there was a shadow of re-
greet in her tone.
"Oh, what beautyr' enthused
Blanche Reed and added the final
trophy of the denuded bush to the
great bouquet Edna had patiently
picked for her. "Why, you have hurt
yourself!'
Edna had, indeed. She WINGED and
paled slightly. The hand that had
disengaged the last rose had been torn
across the fingers with long deep
scratch. The blood flowed freely, but
she wrapped the disfigured member in
her handkerchief and said lightly:
ooh, that is nothing-I am used to
the thorns, dear"
There was deeper meaning to the
words than shallow needless Blanche
Reed knew-nO bitterness, but a Ger.
tain spirit of resignation that for the
moment sent grave expression TO the
comedy face of the speaker
You see, the Aid society is very
active since that handsome young Doc
tor Trevor came to Leeville. They
say he is rising man in his profes,
sion in the city," ratified on Blanche
land we all have cur caps set for him
He's rich, too. Thanks for the flow.
ers. dear. Doctor Trevor gave me the
name of one of his poor patients, sc
l am anxious TO get her the flowers"
Edna sat nursing her injured hand
after the departure of her chatterine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Human Life Most Interesting of All Subjects of
Study.
BY EDWARD HOWARD GRIGGS

The interesting of all subjects of study human life and the
instructive of all problems those the development
of personality and bringing realization the of individual
character The dealing with personal life should be most
absorbing subject The literature of autobiography has all the charm of
with the added interest that the The students
read simply the fascinating material
usually reads good fiction There considerable value
reading but the fruit of the work be multiplied times
active each the student should discover the central
problem classify subordinate thereto He should
then proceed clear the personality presented
of development. the whole
achievement of the fe and objective should be estimated
should How would
willing of the characters
whole contribution the world? '
life should be used constantly the key with which
characters and experienced In each
personality studied should challenge arousng the students
deepening his insight his life and problems
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Overworkinu the Gar.

To the true Scot there is no place
like his land and no people like his
people. Not that he doesn't get away
from both as soon as he can. But the
pride is still there.
When the Royal Scot Greys were
honored by having the car appointed
as their honorary colonel, an officer In
the regiment told the news to his serv-
ant.
Donald" he said. ''the car of Rus
STA has been appointed colonel of our
regiment"
Indeed, sir, an is that SOP ex-
claimed Donald. "It's a vera fine
thing fur him." Then a puzzled ex-
preston stole over his face, and he
scratched his head thoughtfully. BEG
pardon, sir" he added, s"but wull
he be able TO keep bath jobs.'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15

celluloid stained of wine color; 20
this is attached q piece of fine silk
thread, which hangs over the side of
the glass. On the free end of the
thread is fastened q small black but
ton, which enables the performer TO
get hold of the thread easily and pull
out the celluloid partition when re-
moving the handkerchief.
The drinking of the water is to do
away with the idea, that some of the
audience may have, of any chemical
preparation.-"M agicians' Tricks" by
Henry Hatton and Adrian Plate in
Century Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
GOT TOO DEEP FOR MOLLY
Seemed Easy at First to Answer Gen.
sus Mans Question, But Diff
Guilty Came Later.

The front door bell rang, but Mrs.
Murphy was scrubbing her kitchen
floor and had no intention of letting
that disturb her.
Molly. Molly she called, answer
that"
Molly carefully placed the Image"
she was busting on the sSelf, then
opened the door to face the census
man.
Mother in?" he asked.
NO lied Molly, judging from his
general appearance that he must have
something TO sell.
We'll, perhaps you'll do. How many
children are there?'
Molly calculated mentally "Thir-
teen," she said. finally.
1.-The olSest-name, age, and date Of
birth?"
This was difficult, but Molly had lied
and must see the thing through.
Mary, twenty-five years old Janu-
airy first" she guessed
YES; now the next"
PATSY, twenty. February q" she
guessed again. Then suddenly she
saw her way clear. 1t was easy. I'll
give them all TO you," she said. 40
seph, eighteen. March 3; Kathleen, six
teen, April 4; Susie. fourteen. May s."
And so she joyfully pursued her
course, dropping two years and adding
one month and one day TO the date at
each name, until she reached TON,
age two. November H." She bit her
lips. There were two children left,
without ages!
"And?" the census man questioned,
with smile, as he counted the eleven
names.
oh" said Molly. II forgot; two Of
US are dead"
When the census man called the next
day. Mrs. Murphy herself answered
the ring.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Casserole of Rice With Meat.

Boil a cupful of rice until tender,
chop half n pound of any cold meat,
season highly with salt and pepper,
celery salt and n tablespoonful of
chopped onion, teaSpoonful of
chopped parsley, a pinch of marjoram
and thyme Add one beaten egg. two
tablespoonfuls of fine cracker crumbs
and mOisten with hot water or stock.
Butter n small mold, line the bottom
and sides with the rice half inch
deep, pack in the meat, then cover
closely with rice and steam ~ minutes.
Serve on platter with tomato sauce
poured around it,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Compete of Rice With Peaches.

Wash two-thirds of cupful of rice,
add one cupful of boiling water, and
steam until the rice has absorbed the
water, then add one and One-third cup
fuls of hot milk, one teaspoonful of
salt and fourth of cupful CT sugar.
Cook until the rice is soft. Turn into
a buttered mold and, when shaped, re-
move and arrange sections of canned
peaches dipped in chopped nuts or
macaroon crumbs. Serve with the
juice from the peaches. Pears may be
used in place of peaches.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Collars Grow Wider.

Collars and cuffs grow bigger
and bigger; 1t looks as though.
before many moons have passed.
the extreme style of 1880. when
cape collars. falling almost 10 the
waistline at front and back were
worn. will have been reached. A
smart neckwear set for wear
over a simple elk frock or
blouse. Is of sheer batiste, with
edge Fittings of plated net. The
collar opens In ' and falls well
over the shoulder. and instead of
crossing in surplice fashion. the
long ends are gathered up 10
form n sort of jabot. The cuffs
reach the elbow and are buttoned
all the way up with round
crochet buttons.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Here's One for the Amateur
Magician to Try on Friends

The performer spreads Il newspaper
on Il table. So that there may be no
suspicion of trap or opening OF any
sort, and on 1t sets glass of wine.
Over this. for moment, he throws n
borrowed handkerchief. Then. pick
Ing up the covered glass, he exclaims
In the language OF Horace: "Nunc est
bibendum." and. snatching away the
handkerchief, shows n glass of water,
which he drinks.
Inside the glass. and dividing IL like
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Rice as a Valuable Food.

In the Orient rice is appreciated at
It's proper worth. Rice has q higher
food value than potatoes, is compare
lively cheap and. with the ease In
which it may be prepared, 1t makes
food not to be despised.
Cook n cupful of rice until tender,
In two cupfuls of brown stock, highly
seasoned with salt, cayenne, chopped
parsley and onion juice. Stir In q
tablespoonful of butter just before
serving.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Real BURGLAR Alarm

Mrs. Willis-So you aren't afraid OF
burglars? No doubt your husband has
q revolver.
Mrs. Gillis-Yes; but 1 am so afraid
Of firearms that have hidden IL.
Mrs. Willis-Then what protection
would you have in case of robbery?
Mrs. Gillis-My dear. the way that
man will roar at me when he can't find
that gun will scare any burglar out OF
his wits,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Mothers Cook Book.

Before the evening lamps are lit
While day and night commingle
The sire and matron come and sit
Beside the coy ingle;
And softly speak of the delight
Within their bosoms swelling
Because beneath their roof tonight
Their dear ones all are dwelling.
W ID. Kelly
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Boiled Rice Pudding.

Wash two cupfuls of rice, add
cupful OF stoned raisins, cut in HALVES,
with teaspoonful of salt. Tie in a
pudding cloth. leaving plenty of room
for the rice to swell. Drop into boil
ing water and boil until tender. Serve
with fruit sauce.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15
Rice With Cheese.

Put layer of cooked rice, layer
OF grated cheese and tomato sauce or
hard cooked eggs sliced In thin white
sauce, then another layer of rice, cover
with crumbs and brown I'm q hot oven.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-09-15

Popular movie actress who has been
on. the stage since she was twelve
years old and is now one of the high
est paid stars of the silent drama.
The Dermott news., 1916-05-18
DR.. Coleman Honored.

The Twenty third annual session of
the Arkansas Negro Physicians. Sur
geons. Dentists and Pharmacists was
held last week in Little Rock. Dir. 5.
c. Coleman Of this place Was elected
member of the Pellagra Commission.
The following officers We're elected:
DR. NJ NJ Macbeth of Pastoral. pres
ident. DR. c. = O Ford of Ashdown.
first vice president; DR. ). {. Coleman
of Dermott, second vice president: DR..
W W Young OF Pine Bluff. third vice
president; DR.. II. II Stilson of Forest
City. recording secretary; DR.. J. Il.
Barahin OF Mariana. corresponding
secretary, DR.. J. W r. Cruce of Lit,
tie Rock treasurer.
The convention next year will be
held at Pine Bluff
The Dermott news., 1916-05-18

rants did actually show up and was
paid. should be reason enough to guard
against any more of them being paid
EXHIBIT % Fines Reunited and
Stayed
Our work was made considerably
harder and more tedious. due to the &C
counts being badly tangled up and the
unsystematic manner in handling them.
As an example, the journal had no dates
of any consequence, the accounts APP
peared to have been posted at intervals
of from one TO five or SIX months, no
Trial Balance taken, numerous errors
in the distribution of warrants and
charges and credits to Revenue Ac-
counts. These conditions made the
Ledger accounts practically useless,
and. in order for US to arrive at the
proper charges to the Assets. Llablll-
ties and Expense Accounts, it was
necessary for US to build up the accounts
ourselves from the time of our last
audit. To do this. we We're compelled
to 90 considerably more into the re
CENTS and vouchers than would have
been necessary had the theory OF the
accounting system in force been carried
out We also found that deposits with
the Treasurer for collection of Revenues
were not made regularly, IN some cases
lansing several months. This may he
due to irregularity in giving the ac-
counts to the Collector. or the custom
of paving warrants by the Marshal,
leaving very little cash to be handled
by the Treasurer.
In addition to the audit, we have pre-
pared a Receipt journal to be used IN
connection with the other books, and
have instructed the Recorder, Mr..
Chas. Crook in the proper handling OF
it az well as the entire system. II the
system is properly handled. the time
required for an annual audit would not
be so long.
Thanking you for again entrusung
this work to our care and trusting
that our efforts meet with your ap-
proval. the report is,
Respectfully submitted
Q. r. Ewing & Company,
BY O. r. Ewing.
Certified Public Accountants.
Memphis. Tennessee, May 5th, 1916.
The Dermott news., 1916-05-18
You cannot help but enjoy
everu inStallment of ii!
Some Real Estate Specials

Eighty acres, 30 in cultivation. New
five-room house; three miles from Der
mott SD 50 per acre, easy terms.
630 acres, = miles from Dermott
400 acres in cultivation. Good build
ings. good fences Public road on
sides. Well drained Price So per
acre. Half cash balance on long time
payments.
zoo acres two miles from Dermott
zoe acres in cultivation. one four
room house and one two-room house.
Good fences and well drained Priced
at $25 per acre easy terms
l60 acres p miles from Dermott;
half in cultivation. Good four room
house; on a new drainage ditch Priced
at $25 per acre, easy terms.
600 Acres of fine black loan land,
$50 acres in cultivation; on public road
and railroad good buildings; a bargain
if sold soon. Write US for particulars.
The Dermott news., 1916-05-18

Good shoes at Cohen's.
Pay Up-Week, June lst to Sth.
Good midsummer Hats for soc at the
Ruth Hat Shop.
Pay-U p-Week Pay that old debt.
June lst TO Sth.
Good clothes at Cohen's
Base balls and bats at the Dermott
Hardware & Furniture Cos.
Miss Florence Jameson closed her
school near Watson last Friday and
has returned to Dermott
MARRIED Last Sunday night. Miss
Liza Smith and Mr. George Godfrey,
Rev. X. A. Adams officiating
''Shag, a young man who was quite
well known here az the prize fighter,
died at his home here last week
SPECIAL 500 hats for only Sl.O0
at the Ruth Hat Shop, in the Chicot
Hotel Building Call and see them.
Mr.. and Mrs Pembroke of Gaines
Landing and Miss Rosa Lee of Green
vile. Miss. spent Sunday here at the
f. J Walker home.
Commencement exercises are being
held this week at the Baptist Academy
and the last entertainment is to be
given tonight 1t is said that this has
been very successful year of the
school
Go to the Ruth Hat Shop for that
new Summer hat.
ton place, died last week. The funeral
services were held Friday at st. Paul
Baptist Church. Ed Morgan and Ed.
Smith officiating. She was member
of the Eastern Star and the Daughters.
The name of Archie Green and vi
essa Hearse were unintentionally omit
ted from those who won prizes at the
contests held at the Academy one night
last week. They won first and second
prize in voice, respectively.
The Southeast Arkansas Normal for
colored teachers will convene here
June for a four week = session. The
common school branches will be re-
viewed and Mt its close an examination
will be held The following have been
selected for the teaching force Con
ductor, W H. Gray of Baxter. In
structors j. a Cowan OF Eudora.
Eliza Rohinzine Of Dermott.
job work neatly and promptly dona
at The Dermott News Office Your
patronage solicited