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The Washington herald., 1917-06-10
Three "Holy Jumpers" Ask
Exemption from u. S. Draft

The Holy Jumpers" Russian re-
ligious sect are conscienttous os3ec-
Three Of their number came up from
The Washington herald., 1917-06-10
Variety 1 of Pumps and ColoniaLs s.. is s.s.,

Select nom models White
and low
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
FOUND $4,000 WORTH
OF LOST PROPERTY
That's the Record of the
Argus Lost Ads.
NEVER FAILS TO FIND EN-
The People Know that Arqus
Ads. Bring Results.

Have you noticed the number
of Lost Horse and Stock ads.
that have been appearing in the
ARGUS recently?
Had it eyer occurred to you
that The Brinkley ARGUS carries
more of this class of advertising
than any other newspaper in ALL
Arkansas?
Had it occurred to you that
during the years we have been
advertising this lost stock that
we have failed to find in ONLY
TWO OR THREE INSTANCES?
The very fact that we have re-
covered or found more than
$4,000 worth of lost animals
and property shows beyond a
shadow of a doubt that adver-
tising in the ARGUS DOES GET
RESULTS that the people read
the paper or else we couldn't t get
results.
So when it comes to getting
results for your business there is
NO WAY better than an ad. in the
ARGUS.
The ad. appearing in the
Christmas ARGUS advertising
for horse and buggy for T. C.
Carter of Cotton Plant. put Mr..
Carter in possession of his prop
erty within "a hours after it ap-
peared, and so it goes.
There's another feature of
this that is an advantage to the
ARGUS readers. More than
$40, 600 think of it-ten thou
sand dollars has been paid out
in CASH REWARDS to those who
have read these ads. and found
the lost stock and property.
From this it can readily be seen
that it PAYS to read the ARGUS.
There was over $100 worth of
cash rewards in last weeks is
sue. This in itself makes nearly
any issue of the ARGUS better
than a SIS. 90 ticket in a big lot
terry.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
the building of a city.

~N-O D~AASAAAG5 ~ ~ NAoJs
Power that can be had at rea-
sonable price means the location
of factories and plants, that will
use that power in the manufact-
ure of products, the distribution
of which will bring wealth and
prosperity to the community.
The Commonwealth Utilities
Company is a corporation, the
function of which is to serve the
communities in which it operates
with these several elements of
modern industry and enterprise.
It's capital stock is one million
dollars, divided into two classes.
$650,0O0 6 per cent. preferred
cumulative, and $3.50. 900 common
stock. This corporation offers a
per centage of it's preferred
stock for sale to the people of
each community which the Com
pany serves. This is done from
the desire to secure the cooper
alton and goodwill of the pa
irons. and as we'll, to have CO.
partnership in the earnings of
the corporation by those from
whom the earnings must
come. The idea of association
of Groups" of plants, receiving
energy from some central point,
has reduced the overhead
charges to a minimum, so that
this feature is most desirable.
The fact that larger and better
equipment can be installed is an
argument for combination that
must be omitted by every true
economist. Less cost and better
service always follow reasonable
combination Of public utilities.
No less authority than John
Shelton Williams speaks out in
praise or Utility Stocks, and ad-
vises that National Banks make
investigation looking to safe
and sure source of putting a part
of their surplus funds. Mr..
Vanderlip, president of the New
York City Bank, the strongest
financial institution IN America,
in an address recently, charac-
terized Utility Stocks and Bonds
as the safest and best securities,
outside of Government Bonds.
The COM MON w EALTH
UTILITIES COMPANY invites
your closest investigation into
its FINANCIAL STANDING and
BUSINESS METHODS.
J. L. TRAYLOR,
Stock Rep.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12

The need of any city of prom
Use, is water. light and power.
These elements, so essential to
the growth and developments of
the modern parts of industry and
enterprise, ARE so inter-related
that they fcanpot be separated
without eimhafring the functioD
of each. EledbSic Light is essea-
tial, WSter is even more essen
tial, apd Power overcomes every
resistance II it's accomplishment
of work. Night is a factorin en-
ablipg maI to lengthen the time
of service, and convert the night
into day dh the streets Of the
city. or at'wm in the home
Experience proves that well
lighted city has less occasion for
marshals and policemen to pro-
tect its sleeping citizens from ar
son and burglary than a city in
darkness.
Without an up-to-date water
system, modern homes are not
even a possibility. and sanitation
cannot be maintained. Good,
pure water invites industries
and home-seekers as well. and
coupled with natural advantages,
water becomes a fundamental in
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
$1,000 REWARD

| have for sale a s horsepower
gasoline engine, brand new finest
make, cost S225.
A fine new A horsepower,
dynamo, will pull 130 40 watt
lamps.
One Ellison exhibit model
moving picture machine. in fine
condition. aye lamp outfit and
extras, cost oyer $100.
| will pay $40 cash to anyone
sending me afpNrchaser and will
sell either for cash or bankable
notes. Address G. T.. care of
ARGUS. Brinkley. Ark.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
Makes a Big Loan

J. D. Henley, the Cypress St. !.
merchant who pays high prices
for cotton sells goods cheap and
who advertises in the ARGUS to
loans money, ION the side. +" was
successful in placing a loan of
$23, 10000 on piece of farm
property. to the South east of
Brinkley in Lee county this week.
Mr.. Henley has a message in
each weeks ARGUS.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
Among the Autoists

A. C. Huddleston. the agent
for the Buick, received a car load
of cars this week and has them
stored in order to be ready for
the spring demand. The 1918
Buick is on the same pretty lines
as heretofore.
The Brinkley Ford Agency re-
ceived another car load of Fords
this week.
The Brinkley Road Commits
sioners and auto owners should
unite in organizing for some re-
lief work in repairing the few
next to impossible ruts and mud
holes on the various roads out of
Brinkley. The work could be
easily done and it would mean a
lot to Brlnkley merchants as well
as autoists for there are scores
of people owning autos, being
kept out of Brinkley because of
the extra bad places in various
roads leading into Brinkley.
DR.. Stout is now driving a
new "Fo'd" and Rev. Jas. B.
Evans is driving the Witt winter
top car.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
Cash Reward
FOR LOST HtIffR

Will pay liberal cash reward
for any information< leading to
recovery of one red and white
spotted heiferA with horns, age
about 2years,, marked swallow
fork underbit in right ear, swal-
low fork and overbit in left ear.
For reward address or phone
C. F. COVEY,
Jan. 2, 1874 Keevil, Ark.
Tell 'em YOU saw t In the Arous
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
TEAM WORK NEED IN
BUILDING A COMMUNITY
Says Bradford Knapp a,
Farmers Meeting Here.
SPLENDID ADDRESS GIVEN
Enthusiastic Meetings Held at
j. Zcnt and kcevil.

About 35 farmers and business
men, mostly farmers, and 225
school pupils were in attendance
at the Profitable Farming Meet
ing at the School Auditorium
Wednesday morning to hear
Hon. Bradford Knapp, of Wash
ington, D c., speak.
Mr.. Knapp, who is at the head
OF the Farm Extension work in
the South. for the United States
Agricultural Department, proved
himself to be the most instruct
i've, interesting and entertaining
public speaker that has been
heard in Brinkley for many a
day. Brinkley was favored in
having him as he spoke at only
five other cities in Arkansas, so
reports Geo. Firmin, the Head
Booster" of the Profitable Farm
inr campaign.
Mr.. Knapp made his points
clear and convincing, and never
once suggested that the farmers
curtail their cotton acreage. but
that EVERY farmer should see to
it FIRST that he produced ALL of
the essential products necessary
to feed his family and stock and
THEN as much cotton as he felt
he could well handle. Mr.. Knapp
evidently believes that Mr.. Boil
Weevil will take care of the sur
plus crop of cotton.
In the course of his remarks
Mr.. Knapp said that this was
the most peculiar period in the
history Of the American civiliza-
ton, as there is no one now who
can with any degree Of certain
ty predict what is ahead for our
nation and people; that we might
find our nation drawn into the
marlstrom of the horrible worlds
war any day without an hours,
warning.
The Brinkley Committee ar
ranged for meetings at north
end of county points and sent
the speakers to Zent, Keevil and
Monroe. though the speakers at
Monroe failed to reach their ap-
pointment because of missing
the Midland train.
Chairman H. G.. Mitchell of
the Transportation Committee,
carried the speakers to Zent' in
an auto and reports most in
teresting and satisfactory meet
ing, attended by about 100 peo-
pie, both men and women.
At Keevil, the speakers who
addressed the meeting there, re-
port a splendid meeting, well at
tended and an enthusiastic in
tereSt.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
MORO APPEALS TO BRINKLEY
Storm Stricken Town Sends
. Special Appeal to
Brinkley Citizens

Moro. Ark. Jan. l. 1917.
Brinkley Argus.
Brinkley. Ark.
Dear Sir:
We are hit so hard by the
cyclone which struck our town
on the 26th, of Dec, that we are
compelled to ask the good people
of your and other towns as well
for financial aid.
The storm struck the business
portion of the town and swept
away practically all the brick
stores, putting the merchants
out of business, them that are
able to remain in business are
operating in wrecked buildings.
1t has put us in a position that
we can not lend to our fellow
townsmen any financial assist
ance.
Any editorial you may publish
in your good paper or any other
step you may take that will bring
help to US, will never be forgott-
en- by the good people of Moro.
Thanking you in advance for
anything that may come from
the loyal citizens of Brinkley.
We are very truly yours.
DR.. A. L. Wilsford,
Chairman.
j. P. Martin, Sec'y.
The ARGUS refers the above to
Mayor Greenlee and to- our
citizens for immediate attention
and suggests that committee
be appointed to attend to the
matter at once. 1t may be said
of Brinkley citizens that they
NEVER fail to respond to every
call for help. They nlay be too
busy" to attend to local organiza-
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12

tions and community team work
but never yet have | seen them
fail to open their hearts and
pocket books to those in need
therefore Pm sure the above
appeal will be acted upon prompt
lv.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
$25 Reward
STOLEN HORSE

will cheerfully pay $25. 90 re-
ward for any information leading
to the recovery of lost horse and
arrest of thief.
Horse was a bright bay and
was taken from pasture 3 miles
north of Brinkley about Nov. 9.
Was branded with slight brand
on left shoulder with p N. Had
black points and was about 20
years old. For reward apply to
or address
FRANK w. OWEN,
Rrinkley, Ark.
Tell 'em ynn saw n In the ARGIIa
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
For Sale rs Head Corn Fed
Hogs

Will sell for 100 o>6nl fobt or 15c
dressed. If interested apply.
write or phone at once
o. o. Travis,
Monroe. Ark.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
NEWS Of THE LEGISLATORS


Without wasting a minute the Sen.
ate got down to business and before
noon adjournment had introduced 10
bills, some highly important, and ar
ranged for a joint session with the
House to canvass the returns of the
recent state election, and to hear Gov.
Y. w. Hays make his farewell ad-
dress, and to receive the inaugural ad
dress Of Gov.-elect Chas. H. Brough.
Two amendments to the constitution
OF Arkansas were started on their
way to submission to the voters of
the state, one being introduced By
Senator Ponder, providing for a par.
don board, and the other came from
Senator Caruth. providing for a grad
uated land tax.
me first bill to be considered by
the Senate was introduced by Sena-
tor Smith of Columbia, and If passed.
VIII require all candidates for United
States Senate, Congress and state and
district Offices to receive a majority
vote before they receive the party
nomination. The bill was read twice
and referred to the COMMITTEES on
elections.
A bill providing for a system OF
uniform text books was introduced
by Senator Emory of Garland. It was
referred to the committee on educa,
ton.
The bank guaranty act came in
early, it being sponsored by Senators
Caruth and Bush. 1t provides a fund
to protect the funds of depositors of
state banks. The bill was referred to
the committee on banking.
Senator Alexander of Mississippi in.
troduced bill to simplify civil ac-
tions by naming only one of a number
OF defendants, and making a general
denial as to one denial to all.
Nine Jurors Favored.
To make it easier to secure YER
diets by permitting nine jurors in
civil cases to render a verdict was
the object of bill introduced by SEN
ator Utley of Saline. 1t was referred
to the judiciary committee.
Senator Bush of Navada introduced
bill to give employees of railroad COM
panies who have claim against
them a lien on the property of the
railroad. This was referred to the
Judiciary committee, after its second
reading.
Senator Duty introduced a bill to
require life insurance companies to
invest a certain per cent of their sur.
plus in Arkansas. The bill was left
on the calendar after the second read
ing and 300 copies ordered printed.
A change will be made in the sala.
rfes of Cleburne county officers, if the
bill introduced by Senator Ruff and
made special order for Wednesday
morning, is passed at that time.
Senator Caruth introduced his third
bill OF the morning, a bill to regulate
the practice Of indemnity insurance
companies. It was referred to the 1u.
dietary committee.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12

CoD knows US through and through. Not the most
~ secret thought which most hide from ourselves 10
hidden from him. AS then we come to know ourselves
through and through, see ourselves moro 80
God sees u.s. and then catch little plimnse Of HI;
designs with how each ordering Of His Prov;denca
each check to our DESIRES each failure of hopes lust
fitted for and for something our own spiritna
which others know not Of and which till then VIC L
not Until we come to this knowledge we must taka all j.;
taith believing, though know not the goodness of Cod
towards US. AS we know ourselves we thus far know
Cod
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
s. Reward
FOR LOST PONY

| will gladly pay $500 for any
information leading to the re-
covery of one dark bay pony
mare. about ID hands high,
about 9 years old, saddle knot
on back. barbed wire scar on
one of fore legs. foretop cut out.
good saddle gaits. Last heard
of West of Monroe near Cypress.
For reward write or phone me at
once.
j. E, LEE, Monroe, Ark.
Jan. 2, 1917.
Tell 'em you saw It in the Ar0ua
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
Appeal Mandamus Case.

appeal Mandarnuo Case.
The transcript Of the case of J. L.
Nelson against w. A. Meek, assessor,
J. J. Montgomery. county Judge. and
members Of the Board of Equalization
OF Johnson county. in which the plain
tif seeks to mandamus the assessor to
force him to assess all property at
full value in order to pay outstanding
warrants was filed in the Supreme
Court on appeal by the plaintiff from
Johnson Circuit Court. Attorneys for
the defendants will ask that the case
be advanced on the docket as mat
ter Of public interest Nelson based
his action upon the alleged refusal Of
the county to pay him 500 for the
warrants in his possession. and for
which he was given . Judgment
against the county.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
LOST OR sTRAYED

One dark bay mare, shoes on
front feet. fore top cut out, and
set fast on back about eleven
Ten dolIaAs reRardr Offered for
information aof ~ recovery OF
same.
Nov. is, 1914 MoSE CANNON. |
Holly Grove. Ark
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12

Nay. all by Thee is ordered, chosen. planned
Each drop that fills my daily cup Thy hand
Prescrbes for ills none else can undsr....l
And all is known to Thee.
A. L. NEWTON.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
whenever You Need a General Toalc
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tastelesa
chill Tonic is equally valuable as :
General Tonic because it contains the
wen Known tonic properties of QUININR
ana !RON: 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cent?,
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
Treasurer Files Report.

Treasurer Files Report
The fourth quarterly report ef
State Treasurer Rufus G.. Mcdaniel
for the period ending December 50,
1916. filed in the governors once,
shows that at the end Of the quarter
there was in the state treasury, In
cash and securities. $2.069, ,340A7, con-
sisting of tho following: United
States currency. $63,o52.5O; three per
cent funding bonds, $1.25O,500; three
per cent funding bond coupons, $751;.
800; state depositaries. 1927, $500; J. 8.
Alphin's note, $4,000; J. S. Alphin's
interest notes, $5.400.
Incorporation Matters.
Articles of incorporation were filed
by the Superior Builders Company of
Little Rock, capitalized at $25,000.
The Ozark Poultry and Egg Com
pany of Fayetteville, incorporated at
$4,000, of which $4,000 is paid in.
The Cole Hardware Co. Of Month
CtilO ulcu a Will the Sec
retary Of state showing that the stock
holders adopted a resolution author
izing the name of the corporation be
changed to that OF the Owen-Jolly
Hardware Company.
Certificate was filed by the Fern
wood Anthracite Coal Company chang
ing the name of the corporation to that
of the Fernwood Mining Company.
The Pouk Bayou Manganese and
Mining Company. filed notice OF dis
solution.
The Keevil Gin Company of Monroe
county filed notice of dissolution.
Arkansas Missouri Telephone Com
pany of Little Rock fled notice Of dis
solution.
The N p. Sion Company of Harris
burg, Pa, dealers in cotton, MED =.
ticles Of incorporation.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
A LITTLE SERMON FOR TO-DAY

WH be gad and rejoice in Thy mercy for Thou bost ~
ftxi T. ''''eS'-TS'
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12
= Z LAY
lti056i' i ]
DehOrned

A liberal cash
paid for any in
to the recovery
Jersey Bull,
1900 lbs. Les
miles north OF
25th. W. ]
Oct. II, 1916
Tell 'em you
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-12

Tell 'em ynn saw IT In the ARGuIs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Caring for the Inner Tube

One of the foremost automobile tire dealers in the United States is authority for the statement that more than half of are nothing more or less than victims Of abuse, and are not defective, as claimed by the purchasers, says Albert Marble, writing in the current issue Of American Motorist This is rather a sweeping statement, and, if true. it ap- pears as though the tire user in general might, with profit to himself and the tire companies, be enlightened as to the proper care of the automobile inner tube.
 Says tMr. Marble:
 E,"There are a number of things which absolutely must be done if the tube is to give it's best service Tn the first place it must be realized that the tube is made of rubber. and that rubber has a number Of natural enemies. Among these are sun light, oil, grease. acid, water and the very atmosphere itself. One of the worst O. these is sunlight, which has an effect of drying up the rubber. whereupon it be- comes brittle and loses it's elasticity, when 1t is known as macaroni' (brittle) rub Der.
 If the tube is permitted to come in contact with grease or with rags covered Der in the places touched will quickly deteriorate unless the tube is soon cleaned.
 The method of carrying the spare tube is also important. It should never be car ried loose in the tool box for if carried this way 1t cannot help becoming injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
The Bean Ballo Must Go

Ed A. Goeway, in Leslles.
 The national commission has made Of, hcial announcement that it will place a ban on the "bean ball" the delivery by which certain pitchers deliberately try to hit batsmen on the head, or come so close to doing so that the latter, in fear of injury, draw back from the plate and thereby weaken their chances of hitting the ball safely. It is a cowardly advan- tage for a twrler to take, and we are |glad to state that few twrlers are guilty of resortng to this method to stand of impending defeat.
 But too many men have been driven from the big show to longer permit the users of the "bean ball" to go unpun- shed, end we trust sincerely that the members of the national commission will have the nerve to back up the stand they have announced, If the commission does this and actually. as it has threat ened, suspends for one year every pitcher using the "bean ball. 1t will display a do spirit in which the fans have be- lieved this body to be sadly lacking for a considerable time.
 When Outfielder Thrasher, for whom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

Connie Mack paid s15000, was sent to the tall grass, another was adde
 the long list of those who had theil
 league careers nipped in the bud bs@ bean ball" Thrasher was a most rx ising youngster and was. going aiongJ, ly when one day, in 9, game againAA Red Sox, bali hit him on the sik the head. He dropped as If shot, f unconscious for a time, and it took i nursing to put him on his feet Im next gal in which he participated
 pulled away from the plate and heH to be let out because lie could not dl come his fear of fast balls. In tinll may recover this tendency, but if he
 he will accomplish something which rarity among victims of the ''bean bl
 And there was Corhan, once withI
 White Sox, and one of the most sel
 tional infielders who ever came up the sticks. He was hit on the head a ball, began pulling from the platel was sent back to the minors. Therd
 hit in his old-time form, and retuE
 to fast company, but once there his of the bean balp' returned and he cI not hold on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Riding in the Tonneau

Did you ever go touring with friends when you were given your choice of a seat in just about such a way as (Which would you rather do or ride in the rear seat?'' asks Frank Harrington, writing in the current issue of American Mo torist.
 Continuing, MT. Harrington says;
 Some people like to ride in front and some like to ride behind, but 1t is my observation that the people who like the tonneau are just as likely to have the front seat wished upon them, while those ~no want to. get in behind the windshield quite frequently have to take the breezes in the rear.
 T don't think the driver or the per son in control of the driver, gives sui ficient thought to the comfort of those poor, luckless wlghts back there at the mercy of the gales and the swaying and swinging and slddding of the car on poor roads.
 Plenty of owners, thinking to give the old lady a pleasant afternoon, have put Aunt Emma through such an experience as she would not undergo again for a peck of potatoes or bushel of onions,