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Arizona republican., 1917-10-05

As early as last spring women in England were wearing plain, ready
 made suits of blue and of pure cot
 ton. Surely our plain styles are lead- ing us thither and e'er long we shall be doing another bit for our dear ones Somewhere in France" by foregoing wooden suits that they may have socks
 and other warm comforts. American
 women are constantly proving them
 selves eagerly willing to help in any
 way toward the equipment of the men
 in service. and this may prove biz
 factor-this conservation of warm
 clothing.
 There has been considerable argu- ment as to the durable popularity of capes. As we do at everything, we have fairly leapt at these all covering garments. only to lose. by so doing, their principal charm, that of ex- 1 clusiveness, they have become so uni 1 versally popular that they are conse- ! quently cheapiuet, and will not oe to the fore in the fall and winter ward : i robe of Miladi Ultra
 Separate skirts are quiet good, and of
 course will have their place so long as l top-coats are in good style Heavy
 satin, trimmed in stitching and cords, 1 is popular in dark colors, while French 1 flannels in stripes and coin sports are l in vogue for spots wear Practical i skirts of khaki are trimmed with patch <; pockets and bone buttons on belt and ] pockets.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-05

the lower part of the bluse. which has a wide crushed belt of taffeta. A black moire necktie has for ends two jade rings
 Our beloved ne-piece frock is still amongst us, and long may it live! Blue serge still claims supremacy, though several pretenders have an alarming number of followers. As in suits, the skirts are narrower, two widths suf- ficing for most of the daytime frocks. Extra fullness is placed about the hips. and not at the ham, as it was a sea- son or so ago.
 One very stunning trotteur is of tan twill. made with skirt one and one half yards around the bottom. The waist descends to hip length in two panels back and front, these panels outlined in half-inch bandings of dull gold embroidery. The skirts fullness is confined under two inverted box plaits which are lined with satin and attached above the waistline under each arm. Collar and cuffs of batiste are edged with real val lace. This model is invariably becoming to the inclined to-be- plump lady, bless her. A frock of blue liberty satin has g closely plaited double tunic, swatched girdle embellished in silver and wool embroidery, and a collarless blouse made surplice fashion. Very simple and very stylish.
 For afternoon and dinner wear, crepe Georgette in pastel shades has suprem-
Arizona republican., 1917-10-05

Than the blouse there is nothing upon which so greatly depends the success of a costume. First in import ance is the collar line, even before ma terial. For no matter how perfectly "accoutred" woman may be in other appointments of dress-a trying neck line will undo a world of effort One can have no set rule to abide by; frills on your neighbor may look ghastly on you, while your pique collar would add ten years to her appearance. High col being worn quite a bit. For young wo- men sports stocks with Ascot ties are new and nifty. waists are being trimmed chiefly in Filet and Irish lace combined with artful bits of hand en- broidery. Some of the Italian blouses made on finest voile and batiste com bine lace with embroidery encroaching thereon in delicate tracery. We are indeed glad to again welcome Irish mo- tifs and edgings, as the majority of us have saved pieces which will come in most acceptably. Some critic has told us that the peplum blouse is losing it's pep, but the best shops are still show ing peplum and Russian blouse effects Cornflower blue, cafe au lait biscuit amethyst, amber and cerise are popu- lar colors.
 A blouse of lettuce green georgette crepe has collar and cuffs of filet bound in green taffeta. Silver em- broidered leaves and flowers grow on
Arizona republican., 1917-10-05
Fashions For The Youthful
By Katrina Van Vert

and velour checks being the most pop ular
 One-p piece dresses continue to be made of serge-blue, of course. though some very effective ones of black have braiding or pipings in bright colors and collars and cuffs of refreshing white organdie. Very popular for trimming serge frocks are double rows of smoked pearl buttons, which seem to crowd one another in their desire to embellish sleeves pockets or backs. Crocheted wool flowers and leaves are set into panels or sashes and often decorate matching mufflers and bags.
 A novel dress of black trictotine has a basque closely fitting set into full. straight skirt. The sole trimming con- sists of two large pearl buttons on the front of the waist, collar and cuffs of white flannel, trimmed in stitched rows of colored felt in shades of blue. The effect is very youthful and quite novel
 Matinee and party frocks of white crepe de chine are made with large tucks and wide, be-buttoned belts These are good in colors also. Blouses of blue or rose batiste have collars of white dotted swiss Shocks of various hued silks or linens are practical and universally becoming to school girls.
 Party frocks can run to ruffles and never go astray. One dress of silver l tulle has for sleeves and bodice a suc- cession of ruffles while the skirt. odd ly enough. is plain except for a double ] ruching at the hem
Arizona republican., 1917-10-05

She may be a Dresden China type she may have olive skin and forty centimeter eyes; she may be petite, and retroussee of nose; she may be Anna zonesque in height, but she must be slender. And more. oh. woe-she must be youthful And yet another relent- less decision of those who decide des- tinies of dress-she must have hipsl This oracular word will cause shivers of anguish and anger to run unbidden up and down our vertebrae. But this is no use-we who have been on food parole, who have enjoyed unlimited liberty as to diet, must again turn our heavy hearts and heads toward assidu- ous consumption of Eat and Grow Thin" A contourier remarked the other day, with shrug of his shoulders, that it was "un peu cruel pour les pauvre ladees." Like Sherman, Monseur's s vocabulary was limited in this particu- lar instance. It is horrible, unbeliev- able, but it must be faced, as actual illustrations and descriptions will tend to show.
 The bouffaut, hustle and barrel skirts must give way to the svelte, straight and slinky. Coats which last year left the waistline to ripple ire sponsibly somewhere in the rear are 'chastened by uncompromising shear into clinging vines which hate to be torn away from the skirt even at the knees.
 Some latitude is still allowed in separate coats. The authorities in Fashiondom have perhaps bethought themselves of wartime economy, and of the full garments which most of us bought, and all of us strove for last winter, and for this reason have been a bit lenient in cutting top coats.
 A smart severe model known as the Trench Coat is of tweed waterproof with two belts run through metal buckles and a snugly-fit collar
Arizona republican., 1917-10-05

No longer does the term "flapper' carry a stigma when applied to youth ful aspirants for big sisters style. Without so much as by your leave, the younger sets, even down to the littlest girl, have adopted their elders newest fads ndress, and the way they man. age to put it over is very delightful in it's insouciance.
 Mothers mannish coat revers are re- flected in the smart, straight-line cloak of her younger daughter. All this talk of the awkward age vanishes when one sees miss who has a sympathetic and understanding dressmaker, or mother who has the wonderful gift of making her growing girl easy to look att
 Very good indeed are tweed coats with double belts and hat to match for school ortraveling. For little sis ter. or brother for that matter, the regulation blue reefer coast always have an air that is unmistakably smart Similar in cut and color are cape coats of blue lined with scarlet for the jeune file with military inclinations.
 Suits for the juniors lean mostly to- war dbox- coats or pleated backs, with full, pocketed skirts with wide belts Colors are subdued, bluegray, brown
Arizona republican., 1917-10-05

which fastens under the chin or may be thrown back when the wearer is under fire
 Another coat reflecting the military
 is of dark blue Bolivia cloth with cel- lars and cuffs of scarlet and scarlet
 Landings on the square pockets Cleaning buttons complete a clever ensemble.
 Gray is one of the best colors for fall, with blue and buff as close followers Large fur collars are still being worn, and will probably continue to be worn,
 whether they are entirely au faft or
 not. For they are universally becom-
 ing and very comfortable And in
 these days American women are wisely
 thinking of comfort-and looks com-
 bined. Metal embroideries appear on
 collars and cuffs, with an occasional
 departure as to pockets. and belt.
 The new suit silhouette will bri le
 joy 10 tfe hearts of that great ma ior- ity of women who feel most at home in strictly tailor made" The i, notched collar, snug sleeve and smooth shoulder and armhole is with us again. while the coats are nearly all finger tip or knee length. Skirts are sparse ly pleated, if at all, and have invisible pockets. Tweed, homespun, the ubiquitous blue serge, oxford and wills i are all in top style. For her who must lean a little toward dressiness in her tailleur there is always black broad cloth-never old and ever charming. One particularly attractive suit in black French serge has a semi fitted ] coat, the black being masterpiece in fine seams, ending at the waist line with crotachs embroidered in black silf- The collar and revers are fin ished with these same ornaments, and 1 the crowning attractions are hand hemstitched collar and cuffs of sheer 1 handkerchief linen. Tae skirt is plain, with the slightest fullness over the hips
 allowed by two tiny box pleats
Arizona republican., 1917-10-05

acy Metal embroideries, ostrich or fur banding and fringe are popular trimmings Chiffon velvet fashions some wonderfully attractive semi dress frocks They depend upon the rich ness of the material for their chief at : tractiveness. Sleeves of self toned Georgette and perhaps a collar of Ko- linsky or ermine suffice for trimming
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
WILL SILER FREED
 BY GOVERNOR HAYS

Will Siler, sentenced from Baxter County to the state pen itentiary in May, 1914, to serve 21 years for second degree murder, was pardoned by Gov ernor Hays Tuesday. Siler is broken physically and his con- dition, according to State pen al farm officials, is serious.
 He has suffered from asthma for several years and when first placed within the walls could not be kept in the stock ade because of his condition. That was the greatest factor in his being pardoned.
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
SR ' ' y Y ' Y ' y ' Y ' RACQUET ITEMS v sa ' ' ' V &K ' ' ' ' sK

Paroquet, Jan. 10.-Hon. T. w. Stubblefield made a busi- ness trip to Newark Saturday.
 Johh Barber spent Saturday at Newark.
 MT. and Mrs. Sterling John son and daughter, Cola, spent Saturday and Sunday in Logan visiting relatives.
 Sam Williams transacted business in Newark Saturday.
 c. W. Yaney and daughter, Etta, spent Saturday morning at Newark.
 Earl Williams who is attend ing High School at Newark, spent Saturday and Sunday here with his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. P. Williams.
 D. P. Whisnant of Newark made business t1p here Satur- day.
 John Barber spent Monday in Batesyille looking after business.
 Tom Self was down from Newark on business Monday.
 Albert Martin of Logan was here on business Monday.
 Henry Milks left Monday for Earle, where he has a good position.
 The box supper that was giv- en Saturday night was a decid- ed success. The cake brought about $20, and Miss Hazel East won it for being the pret- tiest girl present. The supper was given to raise funds to purchase lights for the school house.
 c. w. Hart made a business trip to Newark Saturday.
 Miss Cora Linebough of Wy cough township spent Sunday here visiting relatives.
 s. w. Douglas made a busi- ness trip to Newark Saturday.
 Joe East of Newport is spending a few days here with his family.
 The farmers here are busy filling up mud holes and build ing fences this week.
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
FRUIT TREES SHOULD
 BE PRUNED EARLY

In orchards that were not we'll pruned late last summer there is likely to be branches that should be removed, trees that should be balanced or headed back, some 'dehorning' to be done. It is best not to de- fer this work till spring as the work of planting may inter fere with pruning.
 All dead or decaying branch es should be removed from old fruit trees. If this is not done the decay may extend into the main trunk of the tree and de- stroy it. It is not safe to leave dead branches on the growing trees very long.
 It very often happens that winter winds may tear off branches or leave them broken to decay and form a harbor for bark beetles. Notice for these branches and remove them be- fore they endanger the life of the tree. All branches, especial ly the dead and decayed prun- ings, should be gathered up and burned as they are likely to cause disease or insects if left.
 The trees should be left in balance. Branches that hold the trees out of balance had best be removed. Large branch es must sometimes be taken off to save the tree. If this is necessary the "cut place" had best be covered with white lead paint or whitewash to protect the wound from fungi.
 The heads of trees should be open. Branches of such as the
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
NO AMENDMENTS
 BY LEGISLATURE
Only Three Can be Submitted And These Now Being
 Initiated by Voters

If the plans of the people prevail, the present Legisla- ture will have no chance at the ancient and honorable consti- tuition, unless it should decide to have a new one written.
 There are three proposed amendments now being initiat- ed, with the prospect of put ting all of them through. If this is done, the Legislature will have no opportunity to submit another, the maximum having been submitted. This will eliminate the submission of the good roads amendment again, which the advocates of Amendment No. IA had hoped for.
 The State Bar Association is back of a movement for the initiation of an act to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from five to seven, in order to relieve the strain of increasing business, which five men are finding it impossible to keep up.
 The Initiative and Referen- dunn League has rewritten Amendment No. 13, which was so overwhelmingly defeated in the recent election, and has eliminated the features that aroused the most objection among the voters. An effort has been made to eliminate the jokers. " One of the chief of these is the feature of the old amendment which was con- strued by many to mean that a government unit less than the state might initiate laws con- flicting with the general laws of the state. There are other features introduced in the new bill which removes from it charges of radical tendencies. It is prepared along lines of progressive direct legislation practices, and when it is prop erly presented, the members of the League are confident that it will share a far differ ent fate from Amendment No. 13.
 The equal suffragists have decided to make no effort to initiate an amendment at this time, being hopeful that they will secure relief through the Legislature, either by constitu- tional amendment or the call ing of a constitutional conven-
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
EXECUTION SALE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as sheriff of Independence County, Arkan- sas, under and by virtue of a certain execution issued by the clerk of the circuit court of h. dependence County, Arkansas, upon a transcript of a judg- ment rendered against c. A. Gilman in favor of R. A. Dow dy, before J. A. Holmes, a jus tice of the peace of Ruddell township in said County, has levied upon the following de- scribed real estate lying in the county of Independence, State of Arkansas, towit:
 10 acres out of the N. w. corner of the s. E. If of the s. E. + of section 31, Town ship 13 North, Range 6 West, lying in a square, and will eX- pose said lands for sale at pub- lie outcry, at the Main Street Door of the Independence cousi- ty court house, in the city of Batesville, on
 SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 1917 on a credit of three months, to the highest bidder.
 Said sale is subject, how ever, to certain prior judg- ment against c. A. Gilman, in favor of Weaver-Dowdy Com pany, a certain certificate of which is now on file with the circuit clerk of Independence County, and to a ueed of trust against the above lands to se- cure certain indebtedness due A. J. Craig, which deed of trust is recorded in the records of mortgages and deeds of trust of Independence County, Arkansas.
 Given under my hand assuch sheriff on this the 9th day of January, 1917.
 LAWRENCE RUDDELL,
 Sheriff of Independence Go.
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
RENEWED TESTIMONY

No one in Newark who suf- fers backache, headaches, or distressing urinary ills can af- ford to ignore this grateful mans twice-told story. It is confirmed testimony that no Newark resident can doubt.
 J. F. Pilkington, E. Market St., Searcy, Ark, says: 'I was having trouble with my back and kidneys. There was a great deal of soreness through the small of my back and other kidney ailments that were more or less troublesome. One box of Doan's Kidney Pills was enough to relieve me-" (State- ment given April II, 1911)
 On March IA 1914, MT. Pill kington said. "I still take afew doses of Doan's Kidney Pills off and on and I always get good results"
 Price soc at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidneyremedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that MT. Pilkington has twice publicly recommended. Foster Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y. 8
 (Advertisement)
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11

apple and the peach trees that interfere with sunlight for the fruit may be removed. This will also give you a better chance to do effective work in spray ing. Take off struggling branches and give the fruit bearing part of the tree the best chance possible.-Farm and Ranch.
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
NOTICE OF COMMIS- SIONER'S SALE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned commissioner, by virtue of the order and de- cree of the Independence chancery court made and enter ed of record on the Eth of De- cember, 1916, in the cause therein pending between the Doyle Kidd Dry Goods Co.,, plaintiff and c. E. Bonner, ct al., defendants, will publicly offer and expose for sale at the Main Street Door of the Inde- pendence County Court House at Batesville, Arkansas, to the highest bidder, the following described lands situated in h. depenence County, Ark, to- wit:
 Lot one CD in Block 4 of Arnold's Addition to the East ern Division of the Town of Newark, Arkansas. Said sale will be on
 SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 1917 between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales; said sale to be on a credit of three months, and the purchaser will be required to give note with approved security and a lien will be retained on the land to secure payment of same.
 Given under my hand this 26th day of December 1916.
 B. F. ADAMS, Dec. 28 At Commissioner.
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
NOTICE OF SALE
 OF LAND

Whereas, the Independence Chancery court on the third day of it's December term, 1916, did appoint the undersigned as commissioner to sell the fol- lowing described lands, lying and being in the county of h. dependence, state of Arkan- sas, towit:
 The $. $. Clark lot, being 210 feet by 210 feet, and being a part of lot 2 of the Northeast quarter of section 5, Township 12 North, Range 4 West, and being a part of the miscella- neous division of the Town of Newark, Ark, said lands being the property of Geo. F. Cros- ser and Addie Crosser, and be- ing ordered sold by the court to satisfy a judgment in favor of V. G. Richardson against the said Geo. F .Crosser and Addie CrosSer.
 And whereas, the said Geo. F. Crosser and Addie Crosser having failed to satisfy the said judgment within the time re- quired by the said chancery court.
 Therefore, Notice is hereby given that 1, B. F. Adams, will in pursuance to said order, of- fer for sale to the highest bid- der, at the Main Street door of the Independence county court house in the city of Batesville, on
 SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 1917 between the hours for judicial sales the above described land on a credit of three months purchaser to give a note with approved security, and lien to be retained on the lands un. til the purchase money is paid in full.
 B. F. ADAMS, 12-28-4t. Commissioner
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11

ton. The first plan being prac- tlcally nullified by the initia- ton of three amendments, the alternative is left of new or ganic law, which now seems to be very probable.
 The third amendment that is being submitted is that for the authorization of municipal bonds, in which the mayors and officials of more than a hundred cities and towns of the state are yitally interested. The amendment has been be- fore the people at least three times and every time it has met with favor, but has lostthrough the excessive restrictions that have been thrown about the adoption of amendments. The last time it would have been declared a law, except for the fact that more than three amendments were submitted and the Supreme Court held that the inhibition was not re- moved by the Initiative and re- ferendum amendment.
 The amendment has been most carefully rewritten, and even greater safeguards than had been placed about the earlier amendments. One of the most notable of these i'm provements is a provision that for each separate issue of bonds, as proposed by any municipality, there shall be chosen by the City Council or other governing body at the time of the passage of the or dinance calling an election for the purpose of voting on the particular issue of bonds, and the advertisement shall state their names for the informa- ton of the public. These com missioners shall act in conjunc- ton with the Mayor, Board or other Committee, and with them shall exercise joint con trol over the sale of any bonds authorized by the people, and shall see that the funds are economically and properly ex- pended for the specific purpose in the issue of bonds.
 The purposes for which bonds may be issued are speci- fled as follows: For the ac- quisition of rights-of-way for and construction of publicihigh- ways, streets, alleys, or boule- wards within the corporate limits; for the purchase, deve- lopment and improvement of parks, located either within or without the corporate limits; for the construction of sewers for the construction of town halls, auditoriums, prisons, li- braries, hospitals, viaducts, bridges or buildings for hous- ing fire fighting apparatus ;and for the purpose of acquiring, purchasing, extending, improv- ing, enlarging, building or con- structing water-works, or light or heat plants.
 No bonds to be issued under the terms of this amendment shall bear a greater rate of in- terest than six per cent, and bonds issued by cities of the first class shall not be sold on a basis of more than five per cent, and for cities of the sec ond class not to exceed six per cont
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11

We don't need the money ourself, but the people we owe say we must pay them. If you owe The Journal anything pay up and help the other fellow.
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sim cere thanks to the many friends who were so kind and faithful to us during the sickness and death of our darling daughter and sister, Elizabeth. May the Lord reward you all for the noble deeds of kindness shown us in our hours of grief.
 MT. & Mrs. J. R Alexander,
 and family.
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11
I Newark,

Lost.-Key ring containing three keys and button hook. Finder please return to The Journal office.
The Newark journal., 1917-01-11

Patronize the merchants who advertise in this paper. They will treat you right.