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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07
Oh, YOn Kid,

Eastern artist has received the fol-
lowing: Seeing your advertisement in
the evening paper seeking lady models,
l thought l would write. l am a
young lady who has done this work
before, and l know l would please
you people very much. If | had a
photograph of myself at my present
age | would enclose it, but seeing that
| have not, I will hereby describe my
self. | am a young lady five feet six
inches Is feet inches) tall and on
the brunette type. Hair, dark brown
and very long, the length Of it is.
from the scalp to my knees which is,
forty-fve (45 inches). Complexion,
very white. Eyes, dark and large
fringed with long black lashes and
arched with thick black eyebrows.
Nose, small and straight. Mouth, small
with well formed lips, you might say
perfect lips. Teeth, white and very
pretty. Chin, small. Ears, small. Ny
face taken as a whole, NOW you must
remember l am giving you a full de-
scription of myself) contains four az
very beautiful dimples, one in nv
right cheek very large and deep. num-
Der two CD in my left check large,
number three 90 in my left cheek
small, number four (4) in my chin to
the right is also small, number four
~ IN my chin to the right is also
small. Face, round and small. Neck
and shoulders, broad and well de-
yeloped. Bust, thirty-six inches 1861
inches. Waist measure, twenty-one
inches (21 inches). Hips, large and
well rounded. Limbs, very shapely
Feet, small with very high instep and
wear a three and one-half (3k) slip
per. l am a young lady we'll bred off
good moral parents and we'll educat-
ed Hoping to hear from you soon.
remain, ETC."
NOW that Charley Chaplin has had
ms salary increased he ought to be
able to buy pair of shoes that dom;
hurt his feet.
| The secrets out at last Mrs Lin.
don W. Bates of New York saws the
Monroe doctrine is to blame for the
european war The wonder is tha,
she kept it to herself so long We
move her nomination for a place in
the Lydia Pinkham club.
TOM Taggart, the Indiana poIitica
chief, has had his muStache amputa
ted. Tom probably figures it will h.
smoother sailing with the brush elm
! mated.
EVERY woman is an inventor.
says writer of that sex. That's whar
their husbands say.
FORT Wayne. Ind, has a ouarte
made up OF blacksmiths. This is nm
usual. Most quartets consist of saw
tilers.
MADAME Schumann-Heink saws
TO me the liberty allowed the Amerf
can youth is shocking. Chaperons ar,
extinct as the dodo, seemingly, aftel
a girl reaches the age of TO-" Chez
up, mother, you're growing old.
"iS it buck or book beer!. inquire,
l.. d. 4. An authority whom we con
suited answers that it depends en-
tireIy on how many you have had.
March Winds.
| know it is March
When | glance at the street;
/ know it is March,
I make bold to repeat,
Though waste not one look
On a calendar sheet;
/ know it is March
From the sights that l meet
The toupees and hats
That roll at my feet
w. Kee Maxwell.
WHEN may we expect the Irisl
green book" asks Ignatz. You ma!
look for ii about March It.
JOHN Jumper is one of the liyt
J wires OF San Jose, H.
! ]. NJ. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

JUDGE Jacob H. Hopkins, bache-
lor, says the court Of domestic rela-
tions in Chicago, is no place for single
soul, and he has been transferred. In
asmuch as he expects to marry event
ually, evidently he wants to learn
something after he has fitted into
double harness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

MARGARET Wilson Cheered When
She Tells Story."-Headline G.
Washington got his reputation for re-
fusing to tell one. So there you are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

EDDIE Pullen won 100-mile auto
race on the Pacific coast the other
day. Pullen appears to be some push
er.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

LEADING medical Journal con-
dennis the puttee worn by British SOL
diers, declaring puttees restrict blood
circulation. Perhaps this explains
why the kings soldiers have been
standing still.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

NOW that Charley Chaplin has had
ms salary increased he ought to be
able to buy a pair of shoes that don't
hurt his feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

THE secrets out at last. Mrs. Lin
don W. Bates of New York saws the
Monroe doctrine is to blame for the
european war. The wonder is tina,
she kept it to herself so long. We
move her nomination for place in
the Lydia Pinkham club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

TOM Taggart. the Indiana political
chlef, has had his mustache amputa.
ted. Tom probably figures it will be
smoother sailing with the brush elm.
mated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

JOHN Jumper is one of the live
wires OF San Jose, H.
]. NJ. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

WHEN may we expect the Irish
green book" asks Ignatz You may
look for ii about March IT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

Rock Island Member Associated Press
Full Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

EVERY woman is an inventor +"
says a writer of that sex. That's what
their husbands say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07

Member Audit Bureau OF Calculations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-07
THE ARGUS.

BY THE ]. W. POTTER co.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
A 1 x

The farmers are very busy planting corn this week.
 Miss Bertha Johnson returned Saturday from a weeks visit in Fort Smith.
 Bart Hopkins of Oklahoma, is visiting relatives at this place.
 The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Lodie Morris's Monday. They will meet weekly at the M. E. church.
 Mir. Oliver of Little Rock was visitor at this place Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Call Johnson will leave Wednesday for Little Rock to visit her daughter. ] Wence Grabac has come home to move his family to Oklahoma.
 Mrs. Annie Morris made a fly ing trip to Ozark Saturday even ing.
 Miss Hopkins of Ozark spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother. Mrs. Sarah Hopkins.
 Ed Gosset, of this place, died Sunday night of pneumonia, and was buried at the Nixon cemetery.
 Misses Hallie Bevel and Bon- nie Hopkins have gone to Ozark to stay couple of weeks.
 The Alix basket ball team ex- pect to go to Harmony Saturday to play a match game.
 We are glad to report that Miss Phoebe Jones is improving after long spell of sickness.
 Geo. Hudson has purchased a new buggy.
 Mrs. Beulah and Lettie Par tain spent Monday with Mrs. Hallie Armstrong.
 Misses Annie and Bonnie Whittle spent Sunday with Miss Georgie Tims.
 Rev. Thompson filled his regu- lar appointment at this place Sunday.
 Born, recently. to Mir. and Mrs. Haroe Phillips, a big boy.
 Rev. Price preached at the Baptist church Tuesday night.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Home Talent for
 Local Band Benefit
Ozark Dramatic Company Un- der Direction of Mrs. J. P. King Will Present Play at Opera House.

Her Little Ladyship," a mirth provoking and pleasing produc- ton will be staged at the Star theatre next Thursday night. April 9th, and every effort is being bent in the direction of assuring the loyal citizens of Ozark night of entertainment we'll worth while. The play is under the personal supervision of Mrs. J. P. King who is &C., complished and a capable instructor in dramatic art which re-inforces the assurance that the affair will be a success in every detail.
 Acts will be interspersed with band selections played by the Ozark Merchants band and SUD- plemented by renditions of popular compositions by the Ozark male quartet.
 The play to be given is a four act comedy and one that has elicited considerable favorable comment from every source wherever put on. It is expected that it will be shown here to capacity house.
 Proceeds derived from the sale of tickets will go to the band and every loyal citizen should make 1t a point to use all the tickets possible.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. LAND OFFICE at Little Rock, Ark, March "A. 1916.
 Notice is hereby given that Marion Casey, of Cecil, Ark. who, on Septem- Der 4, 1912, made homestead entry No, 08793 for WIZ NEl-4. Sec. 2s, Twp. 9 N.. Range 27 w., 5th principle meri- dian has filed notice of intention to make three year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, be- fore A. N. Hill, Clerk of the Probate Clerk, at Ozark. Ark, on the 29th day of April 1916.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 c. L. Adams, of Cecil Ark, Thos. Casey. John Lane Jim Wilmington, fo Webb City, Ark.
 Jno. w. Allen. Register. Mch. 3l-Apr. 7-l4-2l-28.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF I

DEPARTMENT OF INFERIOR, U. S. Land Office at Little Rock, Ark, March 24th, 1916.
 Notice is hereby given that William T. Casey. of Cecil. Ark, who, on August 9, 1912, made homestead entry No. 08709. for SEA- NWl-4, SW1-4 NWl-4, NWl-4 SEA-, Sec. l9, Twp, 9 N., range 27 w.. 9th principle merid- ian. has filed notice of intention to make three year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before A. N. Hill, clerk of the probat te court, at Ozark, Ark, on the 29th day of April, 1916.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Marion Casey. Lewis Adams, Cecil, Ark; Jas. Wilmington, Lee Whiting ton. Webb City, Ark.
 Jno. w. Allen. Register. Mch. 3l-Apr. 7-l4-2l-28.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF INT

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, U. S. Land Office at Little Rock Ark. March 24, 1916.
 Notice is hereby given that William C. Ford, of Cass. Ark. who. on Octo- Der 4. 1912, made homestead entry No. 0sS4S, for WIZ SEl-4 SW1-4 NEl-4. SE1.4 NW1-4. section l2, township l2 N., Range 27 w., 5th principle meri. dian, has filed notice of intention t( make three-year proof, to establish claim to the land above described. be fore Clerk of the Probate Court, at Ozark, Ark, on the 29th day of April 1916.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Johnnie Parker, Billie Bowden, Cass. Ark, Vess Gabbard. St. Paul. Ark. J. w. Peionion, of Cass. Ark.
 Jno. w. Allen. Register. Mch. 3l-Apr. 7-l4-2l-28.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Sulphur Springs

Health is still good in these parts.
 Spring is here at last and each trees are in bloom.
 Literary is still progressing nicely. Everybody invited to come and bring some one with you.
 Perry King, candidate for representative, made us a nice talk at this place last Saturday night.
 Elder W. A. Barham filled his regular appointment at this place Sunday, which was attended by a large crowd.
 G. A. Henry and Perry King attended church here Sunday.
 Otto Horton and Roy Turner of Barnes attended church at this place Sunday.
 Jeffie and Jode White took dinner with w. A. Barnes Sun- day.
 Fife and Fannie Woolsey took dinner with Miss May Barnes Sunday.
 A large crowd took dinner with w. c. Barham and family Sunday.
 Wonder where Selmer Wells was going Sunday.
 Mrs. w. A. Barnes is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Herbert. Wonder where Argus Rosson was going Sunday.
 Enough for this time. Will
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Masonic Temple to
 Receive Third Story
Masons Decide to Add Anoth. CT Story to New Temple Now Under Construction; 2nd Story Leased.

It was decided Tuesday tC make three story building of the new Masonic temple which is now going up on the west side of the square, the second story room having beer contracted for by the Home Tel ephone Company. This will be the first three-story brick build. ing in Ozark.
 Work on the temple has beer under way for several weeks, the second story walls having been completed, and the addi- tional story will require but g short time to construct. The upper story will be used as g hall and the lower story will be occupied by the postoffice.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Brough in Lead. (From frontypage.)

nomination to Brough by a like or larger majority. At one time it was reported that at Little Rock the Smith men had lined up with Hodges although the re- port was not confirmed. Other rumors of a similar nature were also rife throughout the day.
 Below ia given tabulated re- port of the returns as received up to the hour of going to press Wednesday night:
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
ring off, wishing success to The Spectator and all of it's readers.
 F. E. B.

We have been having some nice weather and everybody has been busy at work.
 Elder w. A. Barham filled his regular appointment at Sulphur Springs Saturday and Sunday. A large crowd attended.
 Misses Fannie and Fife Wool sey were guests of Miss May Barnes Sunday.
 Miss Myrtle Woolsey visited Miss Edna Rogers Sunday.
 Mrs. Ada Woods visited Bonita and Syrena Rosson Satur- day night and Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Anderson visited at Will Barham's Sunday.
 Roy Turner visited Joe Rogers Sunday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Sam White vis- ited Mir. and Mrs. James Satur- day night.
 Our literary society is getting along fine. Everybody invited to come and bring some one with you.
 We'll, as news is scarce 1 will ring off for this time. Success to The Spectator and it's readers.
 Blue Eyes No. ?.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Oak Hill

We had a nice rain in this sec tion last week which the farmers appreciated very much.
 Health is good around here.
 Farmers are turning the soil and mending their fences getting ready to plant corn.
 The school at Oak Hill is pre- pairing for an entertainment on the night of April 18th. Let's all do our best and have one of the incest times we have had at old Oak Hill in a long time.
 Sam and Dewey Savell spent Sunday in Felker town.
 There is some talk of reorgan- izing the Sunday school at this place which by all means should be done, as we have nice new organ, a nice house and a lot of bright young boys and girls that should be in Sunday school every Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stewart Failing spent Sunday on Pool mountain. The Felker Town string band will practice here Thursday night. March 30th, to get ready to help in our entertainment which was above mentioned.
 Will Currier and family spent Saturday night and Sunday with the J. H. Williams family. northeast of town. We'll, as news is scarce and this is our first. will say luck to The Spectator and it's many readers.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
A Week of Prayer.

The Brotherhood of the Pres byterian church will observe next week. beginning Monday, April 3rd. as a week of prayer. Services will be held at the church each night at 7:45. All the men and boys of the town are invited to attend these ser vices.
 J. w. Williamson
 F. P. Nichols
 Adv. Committee.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
HOW's This ,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-hve years. and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex- polling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Cure for . short time you win see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY CO. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 7tc.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31

It is the unexpected that al ways happens. Insure yourself against the loss of time and money with the SOUTHERN SURETY COMPANY. POLICY covering all accidents and sick ness. Only a few cents a day.
 G. A. A. Deane, Jr.. Agt.
 adv. Ozark, Ark.
 Savers Best Patent Four, s. 10 per hundred, at the Variety Store. adv.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Seed Potatoes.

Northern Bliss and Triumph seed potatoes at $1.75 per bush- el. Northern Burbank, Peerless and Early Rose at $1. 60 per bu.
 Edgin Bros.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31

Come out and see Her Little Ladyship" next Thursday night at the Star Theatre. Tickets on sale at c. w. & Roy Bells.
 Northern grown Early Rose seed Irish potatoes. $1.35 per bushel. Ozark Variety Co. ad.
 Come out and see Her Little Ladyship" next Thursday night at the Star Theatre. Tickets on sale at c. w. & Roy Bells.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
The Mark a Guarantee.

Our mark on a piece of print ing means as the Sterling" mark on a piece of silverware- the mark itself is a guarantee of the goods that bear it.
 THE SPECTATOR. Telephone 13.
The Spectator., 1916-03-31
Hay For Sale

If you want good hay. see or phone w. H. Arlington. He gives 32 bales to the ton. adv
The Lamar register., 1916-11-08

cry leaking tin and pot in the cup
board. He fitted new keys to the
doors. He set a new latch on the
gate. He ground the tools, he riveted
some broken links in the well chain.
Then he set the new hitching post as
final token OF his appreciation Of
the kindness OF his good friends.
That was not all of ii. For long
time Seth Greene. working on a farm
two miles away. had been dropping in
on the Bingham folks once or twice
a week Huldah liked him. Her IA
Their was taken with his steady, manly
ways. The kindness of Huldah to the
poor tinker was the final evidence of
a good heart to the already smitten
Seth. He proposed and was accepted.
Although there will have to be
a waiting spell, young folks" Jared
had announced. You see, had to
mortgage the old place here when |
settled up brother Williams claim.
Soon as l can pay of that two thou
sand dollars and clear the farm, I'll
feel I've got start in the world for
all hands round"
A year went by, a golden, happy
year for Huldah and Seth. Then the
old man called it a waste of time and
money to have Seth working for some
one else at small wages, when his serv-
ices would count with all working to-
gether on the old homestead.
You can have the wedding soon
as you like. Huldah." he said animal
eddy one day. I'm within a few dol
lars OF the mortgage money, and that
means independence, hey?"
But Seth has no idea of living on
you, father?"
Who wants him to? Here's my
plan: The farm goes to you. clear.
It's agreed that have a home for life.
Seth can be boss and manager. All
In the family. isn't it, and the whole
The Lamar register., 1916-11-08
HOW GAS JET ORIGINATED
Emergency Use Of Woman's ThimbIe
Gives an Inventor the
Idea.

A woman's thimble is said to have
been the means of suggesting the first
gas burner.
William Murdoch the inventor, first
burned the gas simply as flame from
the end of pipe. One day In an emer-
gency he wished to stop the illumina-
ton. Hurriedly looking around for
something Murdoch seized his wife's
thimble and thrust 1t over the light,
which was Immediately extinguished.
There was a strong odor of gas, how
ever, says the Popular Science Month
ly, and the experimental applied a
light to the thimble, discovering that
1t was full of holes, through which tiny
Jets of flame appeared. The impor-
lance of the result was that the illumi-
nation from those two or three tiny
jets was much brighter than had been
given by the great flare from the end
of the pipe. Acting on the principle
which this chance discovery revealed,
he constructed what was known as the
Cockspur burner.
The Lamar register., 1916-11-08
is THIS THE MODERN CHILD?
"A Generation Of Bulbous-Headed
Precoeities" Is Predeament of
Writer.

The child has changed; II is no long
err the creature that pointing to an
animal in the field. said, whats
thatT" and the reply being, "a cow -
asked why" The child is perilous-
ly close to asking whether the ami
NAL is carnivorous or herhivorous.
That makes coercion very difficult
But ! do not think that the modern
parent desires to coerce as much as
did his forbear. Rather he desires to
develop the child's personality. and in
its early days this leads TO horrid
results, to children being Taught to
see the beautiful' or "being made to
realize the duties Of citizen"
We are in for generation made mp
half of hulhnus- heaSed. bespectacled
precocities, and half Of barbariuns
who are "rcalizing their personality
by the continual use of "shall" and
"shant."-W. l.. George in Harper's
Magazine.
The Lamar register., 1916-11-08
OLD JAPANESE STONE IMAGE
Figure of Yakushi Buddha Made 2,1oo
Years Ago Found in Jap
Village.

An ancient and ownerless edifice,
standing in village called Shikish-
ina in Shiki district, Nara Prefec-
ture, has been found to contain num-
her Of rare artistic treasures in the
shape of antique Buddhist images.
The discovery Of these rarities, one
Of which is believed to be the oldest
Of the kind in japan" says the Her
aid of Asia, 'is due to Mr.. Sekino,
doctor Of engineering; Mr.. Matano,
chief of the Imperial museum at To-
kyo, and Mr.. Niino of the Nara Art
gallery. They are of opinion that the
lettering edifice is none other than
II temple called the Seki-iji, which was
built in the Nara period (71O-794 A.
d.. The stone image, the central
figure, as it were. of the edifice, rep
resents the Yakushi Buddha, and is
four feet in height, more than three
The Lamar register., 1916-11-08
LOTS OF COMPANY FOR POOR
Statistics Show az Out Of 100 Leave
No Wealth at Death-Records
Of Surrogate Court.

1t may astonish you to know that II
you are forty-five years old you have a
better chance to live ten years longer
than you had of living ten years when
you were only twenty-five years old.
remarks "Girard" in the Philadelphia
Ledger.
From a great life insurance COM
pany I have the mortality figures for
100 healthy men at twenty-five. In the
first decade after that age five OF the
100 die. In the second decade. or from
thirty-fve to forty-tive years OF age, IL
die. showing that to be the critical
period in human existence.
The Lamar register., 1916-11-08

nevween Iorty-uye and hfty-nve only
four pass out while ia the subsequent
decade l6 fall or the little army Of
100 there still remain 81 at the>age OF
seventy-five
This company says that OF 100 men
who start a business life at twenty
wealthy. Surrogate court records show
that only three out OF every 100 men
lie possessed Of an estate OF more
than $4,000. Eighty two out OF the
100 leave no demonstrating estate.
Obviously il one loves lots Of com
pany one should remain poor.
The Lamar register., 1916-11-08
The .Hitching
Post
3
By
VICTOR REDCLIFFE


Copyright. 1916. by ". C. chapman.)
Il say. neighbor," hailed old Jared
Bingham, bringing his horse to its
launches with q rcsounding whoa
pears to me you're swinging some
style, aren't your
oh. that" retorted Bingham, with
a careless nod OF his head toward the
htching post. It's not my doings.
Huldah and a protcge OF hers. as she
calls him. All the same. we needed
the post Old one was OF soft maple
and the bosses had nibbled it away
until there was nothing but a stump
left. They won't nibble that iron
post, I'm thinking
With quite a spice of pride old Jared
viewed the improvement in question.
II was simply a piece Of hollow iron
pipe three inches through. A hole
had been bored near it's top and
through this steel ring had been
driven.
Durable and convenient" com
mented the neighbor; but you'll be
getting an awning next"
The new hitching post had been a
donation, or rather the humble offer
ing of grateful recipient Of the soul
full charity OF the old mans daughter
lluldah Bingham.
A travelling tinker had met with
mishap with his trundling cart in the
road near the bingham place He
lad spHained an ankle and could not
Proceed on foot Gentle, plying HUI
dab had ministered to him, and fur
nished liniment, and when her father
came home he found the tinker en-
sconced in the old rocker in the
kitchen.
Dunno about taking in free board
ers, Huldah!" he had observed. but
she had her way. For a week the suf-
ferer was comfortably housed in an
attic room, nursed and fed. and finally
was able to get around again.
He showed his fervent gratitude in
a score OF ways. He mended up ev-