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The Tupelo journal., 1916-06-02
Entertainment at Nettleton

Nettleton, Miss, May 31.-The
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C.
Webb was the scene of an en-
Ijoyable affair Tuesday morning,
May 80. when Miss Berte Davis
entertained with a porch party
from 9 to 11:30.
The spacious porch, with it's
rugs. cushions, ferns. palms and
a profusion of cut flowers, was
an inviting place and formed an
attractive background for the
daintily dressed young girls who
were so fortunate as to be pres
ent.
The color scheme was pink.
and baskets of dainty sweet peas
were on all the tables.
Under a wide spreading oak
delicious punch was served by
Mrs. Eugene Roberts.
Little Julian Webb then invited
the guests to the porch, where
the charming hostess, in white
crepe de chine, with blue and
pink accessories, awaited them.
She was assisted by her sister,
Mrs. Webb, in cool white, and
Miss Myrtle Buchanan, in a dain-
ty pink frock.
After a few games of rock and
forty-two, the hostess announced
a new game. In her own inim-
liable way, with we'll chosen
words, she wove a pretty little
romance and closed it by an.
nouncing the marriage Of Mr..
Ryan Noah and Miss Addine
Jumper. to take place June II.
The bride. to. be, an attractive
young lady. whose blonde beauty
was enhanced by her lavender
costume, was the recipient of
many good wishes.
Each guest was then presented
with a bouquet of sweet peas
and the bride-elect with q shower
bouquet. 2fls "d~gsr
To, the strains of the wedding
marchthe guests. acting as brides
maids. repaired to the dining room
which was beautifully decorated
lin white and pink. with softly
shaded lights. Masses of sweet
peas were banked in every avail
able space. There the couples
separated. forming an aisle
through which the bride elect
passed. leaning on the arr1fo
the hostess, to the improvised
laltar, where she made a pretty
picture under the canopy of white
and pink. Dainty sandwiches
and tea was served.
Before partaking Of these an
appropriate toast was given by
the hostess to the bride, to which
she responded in happy vein.
Mrs. Webb then gave a clever
toast to The Postponed Brides
which caused much merriment,
likewise encouragement to those
left behind.
The sound of the recessiona
brought the bridal party to the
porch again. where they played
games until the parting. hour,
each guest leaving with pleasant
memories of the happy occasion
tinged with sadness on losing
one of their number so much
loved by all.
Home Economics
The Tupelo journal., 1916-06-02
o CUSSED U

Others got cussed out, tut he
took Ross Dead Quick Spvay
and vowed it was the only thing
that could be depended upon to
kill bedbugs, ants, f1eas, mites,
vegetable and plant insects.
be deceived, but get the
genuine bug killer. Sold in Tu-
pelo by st. Clair Drug Co.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-06-02
Turn Your Plates Up

If a six-inch shower Of peas
was to fall over the state of Mis-
sissippi. the man with his plate
turned down would catch no
peas. Showers of good things
occasionally come and by far the
safest and best plan is to have
the plate always turned ready to
catch a full portion.
Mississippi is staging a shower
of dollars to come from outside
sources in the centennial celebra-
ton during the latter part of
1917 and the first three months
of 1918. Every section of the
state can literally share in the
benefits by proper effort along
sensible and progressive lines.
Likewise can a failure to bene-
fit come from a lack of interest
and failure to act. The table
will be spread and all invited to
partake of the viands offered.
Participation depends upon the
authorities in towns of more than
$500 population and the various
counties.
Approximately $1,000, 900 will
be invested in the enterprise by
interest directly behind the
movement. 1t will be largely
permanent and a comprehensive
show window for the display of
Mississippi products, offering un-
answerable arguments in favor
of our advantages and excellent
products.
Several million will be invested
in roads, streets, parks, hotels,
business houses. residences. i'm
p.oveu iar.is' e.c. IN the ilnnae,
date locality Of the centennial
oeiore Tue gates are thrown
open. These improvements will
be permanent and a valuable as
COT "a tho state 90 q u,holo
'ee 'oltu. s.a'1 as wiiole.
$1,000 s." 'oasan VIZ
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our people. 5h %.
Wide-awake citizens every.
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The Tupelo journal., 1916-06-02
Non-R Resident Notice

State of Mississippi. No. 1854.
To Laura Latham, Carbon Hill, Ala
bama, Defendant.
You are commanded to appearbefore
the Chancery Court of the County of
Lee, in said State. on the 3fds Monday
of October. A. d., 19l6Stp defend the
suit in said Court of Sol Latham for
divorce, wherein you are a defendant.
This Eth day of May, A. d 1916.
JOHN M. WITT, Clerk.
J Z. Rankin, Solicitor for Com
plainant. 9
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
The Government to Make Fertilizer.

The government is going into the
business of making fertilizer out Of the
air, of making the air feed US. Con-
gress has appropriated 20 million dol
lars for the building of a hydro-elec-
trical plant for making nitrates with
nitrogen extracted from the air.
Nitrates are used in making high ex-
plosives such as are used in shooting
the big cannon of modern warfare. We
have been depending since the war
upon nitrates from the natural beds of
Chile. But if we had a war with for
eign power it might cut off this supply
and then we would be helpless unless
we had a plant such as this one about
to be built.
In peace times the plant viii turn
out nitrates for fertilizer. The most
valuable fertilizer in the world is nj
trogen. Until it was discovered that NJ
trogen could be taken from the air the
soil was given nitrogen through the ap-
plication of manure and other fertile
ers containing a large percentage of it
But in the last few years the manufac-
ture of nitrates with nitrogen from the
air has been developed on large scale
in Europe.
The process is simple. There is 2
great electric arc in which the air Is
heated to a tremendous degree Now
air is made up principally of nitrogen
and oxygen Oxygen viii burn, but nj
trogen will not. So air is passed
through this superheated spot between
the poles of the electric arc and the
oxygen is burned out of It. What re-
mains is nitric oxide. This is then
mixed with air and the result is twice
as much nitrogen as before to the same
amount of oxygen. Water is added and
the result is nitric acid, which may be
used for making explosives. If it had
to be used as fertilizer, limestone is
created with it and the result is nitrate
of lime, which may be mixed directly
with the soil and is the greatest fer
tilzer known. It is equivalent to the
famous nitrate of soda from Chile.
The Germans and Seandinavians have
been doing this sort of wizardy for
years and their plants have been max
ing nitrogen for fertilizer so eheaply
that it is sold in competition with the
nitrates from the natural beds OF Chile
and the plants pay bigger dividends
than Standard Oil.-Kansas City Star.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
billions of Military Ace

There are q 600, 600 men of military
age in the United States, according to
a recent announcement, writes Thomas
F. Logan in Leslie's. This doesn' {
mean that the United States could
raise on army of that number by long
shot. All it means is that there are
that many males between the ages of
Is and As. It includes lunatics, cripples
and all other detectives. 1t also in
cIudes nearly 1900, 900 alien whites and
nearly 100000 Chinese, japanese and
others who would be ineligible for du-
ty- The best basis for estimates as to
the extreme military strength OF the
United States is the war between the
states. All told, north and south, from
the beginning until the end of the war,
there were about 1000, 900 men en-,
gagged. The population at that time
was Something less than 90, OO0, 900 per
sons. If 1900, 900 fighting men can be
drawn from population of 80, ZOO, OOC
in the United States, it is possible
that three and a third times as many
might be drawn from q population of
10O, zoo, 600, which the country has to-
day. Topeka State Journal.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
The Votera Duty.

When this cruel war is over,
All t:le votes are counted out,
And results no longer clouded
By the shadow Of q doubt;
Then the victors VIII be happy,
And the vanquished viii be sad,
But the thing that most concerns rs
Win the people then be glad?
VIII the men we have elected
Be the right men for the place?
VIII our choice then do Us honor
Or besmirch US with disgrace?
VIII the men whom We have chosen
Be the best our, land affords?
Or the baser and dishonest
Chosen from the lower boards?
VIII we then feel proud in-taking
Every victor by the hand
And proclaim him our own ideal
To help govern this fair land?
Or viii we, By our not voting,
Stigmatize our nations name
By permitting the election
Of men who win bring Us shame?
Now's the time, my friends, for action
IF your duty you would do
By eIecting men to Office
Who are>goOd men, brave and tue,
Choose for manhood, not for cunning,
Help the right, be net afraid,
Speak with mighty voice OF ballot
Honor truth, and justice aid
Selected.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
Normal Totes and Comments.
Garden Notes.

There are three or four gardeners In
Hays who don't want any rain, as far
as their gardens are concerned. In
fact, they VIII raise better gardens
without rain than they viii with it.
They will soon have on the market
sweet corn and tomatoes, and a little
later musk melons and sweet potatoes.
They already have fine crop of Irish
potatoes.
The above mentioned gardeners are
the boys who are in charge of the Nor
NAL school gardens across the creek
from the school campus.
Irrigation water is on tap Just when
needed, rain seldom is.
Last year there was plenty of rain
and the garden was poor; the present
season is very dry and the garden is in
excellent shape.
The garden is worth a visit
The truck gardening opportunity in
Ellis County is worth investigating.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
UNITED r.c. INsUREs EMPLOYEES.
Beneficial Plan Announced At Sec
retarY's Office Here Today.

oEAGLlGAdA 4dl ~ 2GG-
retsrY's Office Here Today.
The plan for employees pensions,
disability benefits and death benefits
as worked out and used by the larger
telephone corporations of the United
States which insure and make ample
provision for the welfare of their en-
ployees in case of accident and inability
to work has been adopted by the United
Telephone company Three hundred
and sixty employees, consisting of
those holding clerical positions, me-
chanics, central girls and laberers of
the 26 exchanges in . counties of the
state VIII be subject to the benefits
Of this insurance after certain employ
ment qualifications have been fulfilled.
Chief of the requirements is continuous
employment.
An employees benefit fund has been
established for maintenance and this
viii be administered In definite amounts
to the employees when they are dis
abled by accidents or sickness, retired
from services and in event of death, TO
the dependent relatives.
J. o. Wilson, c. L. Brown, R. B.
Gemmill, R. J. Long and A. 7. Rod
gers, with A. J. Spicy, secretary,
compose the fund committee which
will distribute the funds In accordance
to adopted regulations
The retirement pensions are based
on length of duration of employment
and age In case of total disability
the employee will receive full pay for
IL weeks and half pay for remainder
disability. The sickness benefits vary
with age and term of employment t.
Death benefits range to $4,000 and
5000, paid in portions equal to the
wages received by the employee.
The organization and plan Is in ac-
cordance with the trend of all big con-
Germs who seek to protect and care for
their employees. 1t is a very COM
mendable step and the announcement
G ven out today in the Office of the
secretary has been well received.
We publish the above by request
Ed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
Comments.
On Vacations.

There are three kinds of tired
feeling" muscular, nervous, and cell
ular. They are due respectively, first.
to muscular work; second, to worry,
anxiety, nerve-straining work, lack Of
pofse and lack of relaxation; and third,
to habits which reduce the vitality so
that all the cells of the body are IN
poor condition and trouble may result
in any part of the body, or one may
just feel constantly good for nothing
Such people as the latter are easily at
tackled by contagious diseases.
Obviously the kind of vacation one
needs is dependent upon the kind Of
''tired feeling" which one has.
For the next three or four issues of
the paper this column will have some
thing TO say on this subject.
For the present suffice 1t to say that
the first and most important vacation
is the daily vacation. The busy man
who has learned to relax at meal times
and to enjoy music. athletics, etc, as
they come along viii need little other
vacation on recuperative purposes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
Henry Ford,s comebaek.

One of these days the suspicion will
dawn on meddlers with Henry Ford
that he is a good deal OF buzz saw.
In a different line, he recalls in this re-
spect Jerry Simpson, the much ridi-
culed, of whom Tom Reed once said
that there was nobody in Congress that
he did not prefer to tackle in running
debate. The latest to tackle Ford is
DR.. Aked, who went to Detroit to tell
the motor car magnate that Aked's
fellow pacifsts at Stockholm are nutty
He got no satisfaction, and so resigned
from the Ford peace organization. New
Mr.. Ford explains:
I am surprised to hear that the con-
ference has been made up of cranks
and dreamers. But It is encouraging
to find this condition is rapidly being
improved by the process of resignation.
If the conference members are nuts
and fools, as they say, Il Is hard TO
figure out what the rest of Europe, the
fighting part, is made up of. The con-
ference viii continue its work uatil
Europe IS brought back 70 the much
work IN Stockholm. An American
probably VIII be chosen as a member In
a short time.
The fact is that Henry Ford is more
highly regarded by more millions Of
people today than before he veRtured
on his Quixotic peace adventure, not
withstanding all talk Of its snnttiness, .
and its apparently complete failure to
accomplish any good in any direction.
The reason is because ne is sincere and
stands pat. That he failed does not
impress the common people OF the
world, because nobody has succeeded
any better with less "nutty" peace
projects, or promises TO do so. Mr.
Ford makes point in asking. If paei-
fists are nutty, what the war bosses
are.-Topeka Capital.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
THINKLETS
tBy HARRY STOCK

tBy HARRY STOCK
Our sympathies are with the boy who
cannot go swimming.
The prevailing expression is not DR.:
Crumbine's slogan, but ''drat the flies.
5000
The puzzle of Hays is, when is the
public library open?
oooo
The place where the Kansas City Star
and Times are dispensed is a patent hog
feeder. This win explain the conges-
ton at eight p. m.
The absence of girls is marked the
past week, the occasion being the clos
ing of the Ladies Seminary
incidentally, plain-every-day English
is spoken on the streets since the above
event.
Henry Edward Mailoy says anyone
not voting for the proposed railroad
bonds is (deleted by the censor-)
oooo
A well known doctor of philosophical
turn of mind, admits of reading the La
dies Home Journal. The name OF this
doctor is withheld because the Office
force is threatened with violence If his
identity were disclosed We expect, in
the next few days, TO find a man who
viii shamefacedly admit of reading
the Modern Priscilla, or Fancy Needle
work.
5000
Every speaker on the platform today
aIiudes somewhere In his speech 10 the
'indominible spirit of the vest In
plain English It is nerve. The climax
came a short time ago when a writer
claimed Hays fer the monumental city
of the west.
Jack Fox thinks it doesn't pay to
work too hard this hot weather.
A contribution: What is Life? Ye
scribe saws, Life Is the very essence
of the only attribute comprising God
manifestinE IN action" We always
THOUGHT life was just one darn thing
after another.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
First published July Is, 1850
Administering Notice.

State of Kansas,
Ellis County,
In the Probate Court in and for said
county.
In the matter of the Estate of Peter
F. Devore, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Of
Administration have been granted to
the undersigned on the Estate of Porter
F. Devore, late of said county, deceas-
ed, by the Honorable, the Probate
Court of the county and State afore-
said, dated the 18th day of July 1916.
Now, all persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby notified they
must present the same to the under
signed for allowance within one year
from the date of said Letters or they
may be precluded from any benefit of
such estate; and that if such claims be
not exhibited within two years after
the date of said letters, they shall be
forever barred.
Dated July II, 1916.
C. L. Smith,
Administrator of the Estate of Porter
F. Devore, deceased.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
Presbytsrisn Church.

1000 a. m Sunday School
HOO a. m. Preaching
800 p. m, Wednesday, Prayer Ser
vice and Bible Study.
All are cordially invited to the ser
vices.
Miss Elizabeth Chittenden took her
Sunday School class Of little girls to
the Barbecue grounds, Thursday morn
ing, for an eight O'Clock breakfast She
was assisted by Miss Helen Pestzna-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

When, where, and by whom was the
term Golden Belt frat applied IN
this region7 In the early SOS the first
steam Touring mil was built IA Wilson
It had big golden bslt painted o. the
sides OF the building and the aame
Gol6ee Bait E[ilIs. Judge Ruppse-
e. s Lazy ~
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

LOst.-A lady's small purse contain
ing several silver dollars and some
small change, between Kings drug
store and my home. Finder will please
return to Free Press or
Mrs. Rose Nolan.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

The Citizens State Bank, Hays,
Kansas, writes Fire and Lightning
Insurance on wheat in the stack.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
klotIve Must De Thsre.

God made nan to 60 by motives. and
~ vii not go without them any more
f7zn 5ost sEnest steenn e. ; belloen
-oat sas. Heazy Ward RseehsE-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
Methodist Notss


9:45 a. N. Sunday School
HOO a. m Preaehing.
7:S0 p. m, Wednesday Prayer NEST
ing.
Rev. Hale viii occupy the pulpit aext
Sunday morning. Subject: The World
Calls 70 Us"
The primary room Is now newly de-
eorated. It Is fine place for the little
people.
1t would be nice Il a number could
attend the eaEpmeeting at ogzllzh. It
commenced last Wednesday, and lasts
ten days.
The food sale on last Saturday. vas
: business success.
Rev Hale VIII attend the Oeelish
canFmestinE d1ri1g next week.
Mother FEood reszEnsd C hsr hSs1s
- EkleFs q = res E.cEstGF, GE
tT-1 rlr'Eslse' acffs,s7 e lzr 49, - 81
49, -<..~ $3.50
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Baptist Notes.

DLpLI1L I-oL<Bs
1O:O0-a. m Sunday School
11:Oo a. m. Preaching
Wednesday, $500 p m Prayer meet
You are welcome to all these services.
Rev. Edward O. RoFs<s,
Pastor
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
PeesImist pshned.

Papa what's pessizaisk7' "A
Efaa Who's ssasick dzriz7 He szfl1s
szzss g sze.s
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

We can furnish you a short term
fire and lightning policy on your
wheat in the stack, that will give
you absolute protection against fire
and lightning from any cause. The
rates are very low. Citizens State
Bank, Hays, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

Culture means physical training, re-
fnement in manners and tastes, refine
ment of heart intellect and morals. It
takes the hyena disposition out of US
IF Old Nick is in you, you need more
refinement of culture.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
THE CHURCHES
Trinity Lutheran Church.

1000 a. m. Sunday School.
11:e0 a. m. Preaching
500 pm, Wednesday. Prayer meet
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

Do you want to save money on
your farm loan? See us this
month. We need your business
and will make a rate to get it.
]. M. Schaefer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05
On0O

Jack Fox thinks it doesn't pay to
work too hard this hot weather.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

A contribution: What is Life? Ye
scribe saws. Life Is the very essence
of the only attribute comprising. God
maaifestinr IN action" We always
thought life was just one darn thing
after another.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

It is so common for the man who
deals with immature minds, to get the
notion that he possesses valuable
brains. He wants to give instruction
to men of affairs, and when they do
not accept his INFESTED advice, he
starts to knock the stupid doubters.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

About the rawest buffer you will
meet is a posing literary genius. He
takes more chances, tries to make US
believe in his intellectual worth more
than a hold up man of the Jesse James
type. If it were not so presumptous
and ridiculous, it would be serious.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

If you are to be 'tyour one best self, .
you will have to slay your natural self
You must follow some crusader who
carries an uplifted sword calling youGT
to noble sacrifices.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

So many are living by the philosophy
''To myself be enough" It is phil
osephy of real selfshness. 1t viii never
lead you straight through" difficult
ties. It will never call you forth. Re
member IN your final analysis you will
have deeds done, achievements, fail
ures, tears, sobs and groans. How are
you acting? Answer this question and
you will know how you will end.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

1 am not able to tell you just how
this new demand for social conscience
will manifest itself There is one thing
mighty plain, that it is asking for law
obedience rather than law evasion; and
it is asking the man higher up to meet
the requirements of recognizing soci-
ETY..
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-05

The average man found upon our
street cannot follow an academic dis
cussion, but he understands full well
something is radically wrong in the
management of our political affairs.
He knows he wants a chance, does not
want sweet charity, and cries out for
restitution. He does not want finely
turned phrases, but does want element
airy honesty practiced when dealing
with his fellow man.