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The Tupelo journal., 1917-06-29
PERSHINC'S FORBEARS
CAME FROM ALSACE

Pittsburg-When "Black Jack"
Pershing fights with the French to
help regain the province of Alsacs,
he will strike to free the home of his
ancestors. Gen. Pe~rshing's fore
fathers came from Alsace.
Frederick and John Pershing
came to America from Alsace in
17449. They landed at Baltimore on
October 2.
Records show that these two
brothers liver near where Green's
burg now stands. John Pershing
was also n of the nintey-four pa
triots who took the "oath of fidelity
and allegiance" to form a regiment,
which vas the nucleus of Col. Proc
tors Westmoreland Provincials,
whose standard was the rattlesnake
flag.
Gen. Pershing is a descendant of
Frederick Pershing and is the fifth
in line. Both his father and grand
father were born where Brandenville,
Westmoreland County, is now locat-
ed, twelve miles east of Gr~eensburg.
In 1856 the Generals father went
West and setteled in Laclede, Mo-,
where the General was born.
A public road in Alscace leading
from the little town Beauman is
called the Pershing Road.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-06-29
SOY BEAIS FOR SEED SOUTH OF
THE POTOMAC AND OHIO
b RIVERS.

The southern planter still has am
pie time to plant soy beans for a
seed crop, and it offers him at the
present time one Of the best cash
grain crops to supplement cotton.
South Of the Potomac and Ohio
Rivers excellent results may be OBJ
tanned by planting after winter
grain and early potatoes are remov-
ed, according to the United States
Department of Agriculture. In such
instances the land need only be
thoroughly disked to c a suita-
BILE seed bed. Late varieties as the
Mammoth may be planted as late as
June Is to 20 and mature good
yields Of seed. Early varieties, such
as Ito San, Medium Yellow, Mikado,
and Mongol, may be planted in the
Cotton Belt as late as July 15 and
stiIl mature the crop for seed.
The yellow-seeded varieties are
preferred, especially by food manu-
facturers. Tie. Mammoth Yellow is
especially adapted to the Southern
States for seed production. Consid-
cradle quantities Of seed Of this va
riety are still available for planting.
The soy bean already has reached
q place Of high economic Importance
in America and Europe as a food
stuff. The seed of the soy bean,
unlike that of the cowpea, rarely is
attacked by the weevil or other grain
insects. Even where the oil is ex-
tracted the resultant meal is a very
desirable food. During the present
season the demand for seed by food
manufacturers has resulted in greet
ly increased prices. In view Of the
large demand, production in excess
of requirements is very improbable
and this seasons crop undoubtedly
will command profitable prices. The
soy bean also is a soil improver and
the straw is valuable for feeding
purposes. ~
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-06-29
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors Of Lee County
will on the First Monday of July.
1917, within legal hours, award the
contracts for the following public
works, to the lowest responsible bid
der, to-wit:
For n a of coal for Court
House.
For painting dome of Court House
Forbuilding new brige across Ball
Branch on sPontotoc and Okolona
road.
The Board reserving the right to
reject any and all bids and readver-
tise.
Ordered IN open court this June
9Th 1917
A. S. PARHAM, Pres.
J. NJ. WITT, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-06-29
COUNTY NEWS
SHERMAN

Mrs. Sam Davis and children, OF
Birmingham, Ala, are the guests OF
Mrs. Davis father, DIR. w. B. Phil.
lips.
Miss Cleo Mitts, of Tupelo, was the
guest of Miss Pat Jones Sunday.
Ben Witt and family spent Sat.
urday and Sunday with relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Laney and
little daughter, of Memphis, are the
guests of Mrs. Laney's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. D. c. Langston.
Miss Nettie Kelly has returned
from a visit to her brother in Cat
man.
Messrs. w. D. Lilly, J. T. Cald-
well, G. D. Parks, George Jameson,
F. H. Hancock and w. P. Littlejohn
went to a point on the Tallahatchie
river east of New Albany last week.
They made a fine catch every day.
On Wednesday they caught three,
averaging 27 pounds each.
Hon. John Mitchell and family, of
Pontotoc, were guests of DR.. and
Mrs. j. w. Gillespie Sunday.
Mrs. Littlepohn and Misses Nan
ME and Vera L~ittlejohn and Mr.. and
Mrs. Cobb, of New Harmony, spent
Sunday with w. P. L~ittlejohn and
family.
Rev. Thos. Dorsey, Presiding Elder
of the Corinth District, preached an
inspiring and helpful sermon at the
Methodist Church Sunday evening.
Miss Annie Mae Beasley is spend
ing the week with her grandparents
at Center Hill.
Misses Jettie, Eta and Quincy
Wade and Mr.. j. l. Wade were visi-
tors to Tupelo Saturday afternoon.
Misses George Lee Beasley and
Many Tucker spent Saturday after
noon in Tupelo.
A. A. Gault was in Tupelo Satur-
day afternoon.
Miss Mary Lee Wade is visiting her
brother, Henderson Wade, and fam
lily in Alabama.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tigrett, of Winston
Salem, N. c., are guests of Mrs
Tigrett's sister, Mrs. H. E. Witt.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-06-29

There is No Art in Taking Medicine.
Just follow directions on every
bottle of plantation" Chill Tonic
and see how quickly those dreadful
chills will leave you. 1t leaves the
liver in healthy condition and yet
contains no Calomel. Price Soc
Adv.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-06-29
HIS EXCUSE.

(From the Detroit Free Press.)
son what grounds do you claim
exemption from military service?"
"My mother says she didn't raise
me to be a soldier"
The Tupelo journal., 1917-06-29

Death Turks in . Weak Heart.
30 on flFst symptoms use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the.
awful penalty "Renwine" is the
hearts remedy Price $1.00 and soc.
ADV.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
The "Cat Squadron"

Great Britain was the first naval power to build the battle-cruser. Close on her heels came Germany, Russia and Japan; but all others, including the United States, have no battle cruisers in their line of battle. It was in 1907 when the Indomitable, the first one, was begun. One year later she crossed the Atlantic at a speed of a little more than % miles an hour. The Inflexible and Inyincible followed, and, when the European war came, Great Britain had a squadron that proved of immense worth to her. In the Jut- land battle, however, three of the Brit ish battle cruisers were sunk, shells penetrating their armor and eXplod- ing their magazines or boilers. The armor of a uperdreadnaught would most probably have proved too strong for the shells that destroyed these bat tie cruisers. The famous Cat Squad ron," so called because it included the Lion and Tiger, is today the last word in the battle cruiser; but in q few years the American battle cruisers that are now being built will far out strip the "cats" in every feature.- Frank E. Evans, in St. Nicholas Maga- zine
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Even With the Barber.

Don't you care for any postcards today2' asked the postal clerk as he handed the man the stamp he had requested.
 NO, not today" said the man.
 Or some stamped envelopes? We have some new ones.
 No, thank you
 Would you like money order?"
 No
 "Or perhaps you would like to open postal savings account"
 But the man had fled
 Who was that fellow, and why did you ask him all those questions2" 2" asked q fellow clerk.
 That" said the other clerk. "is my barber. For years when he has shaved me he has bothered me with recommendations of messages. sham DOGS, haircuts and hair tonies. I am even with him now"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
CONVICTED
 IF kEET KIDNAPPING
HIS SENTENCE WAS FIXED AT THlRTY-FiVE YEARS iM-
 SONMENT.
WILL ASK FOR NEW TRIAL
Aside From Slight Quiverng of His Chin Piersoi Accepted His Verdict
 in Same Calm Manner as Shown Throughout His Trial.

Marshfield, Mo.-Claude Piersol, aged 21, was found guilty of kidnap- ing Lloyd Rect by the jury here He was sentenced to 8 years imprison- ment.
 Lawyers for the defense presented a motion for a new trial, which will be acted upon in November.
 Aside from slight quivering of his chin, Piersol accepted the verdict in the same calm manner he has shown throughout the weeks trial.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. Holland Rect, par ents of the Kidnapped infant were in the courtroom when the verdict was rendered, as were the parents and sisters of Piersol
 The case was given to the jury at 4:30 D. m. An hour later the jury asked that the letters which have figured So prominently in the testi- mony be turned over to them, but Judge Skinker explained that under the law he had no authority to do this. Their inspection of this corre spondence, he said, was confined 70 the jury box.
 After the jurors had retired Judge Skinker fixed bonds for all the de- fendants held here on kidnaping con Spiracy charges. In the Rect case the bond of Taylor Adams was made $10,000 and that of his son Cletus $S,- 900.
 In the Clement conspiracy charge the bonds set by the court follow:
 Taylor Adams 5000, Cletus Adams $4,000, Mrs Allie Adams SS,000, Maxie Adams GIG years old) $500, Sam Me Ginnis $10,000, Dick Carter (who tes- tified for the state) $S,000
 The Clement conspiracy charges deals with an alleged plot to kidnap c. A. Clement, wealthy Springfield (Mol jeWeler.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Germans Rebellious.

LOndon.--A dispatch from the Brit ish headquarters to Reuters Limited says that a prisoner from the Seven ty-second German Infantry Reserve. serve. declared that before the last battle regimental commander ad- dressed his troops, with the warning that any who held back would be shot. The only answer was general groan- ing, swelling into derisive laughter upon which the commander rode away.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root, pr. Kilmer's Prescrip-
 tiOn, Overcomes Kidney Trouble

It is now conceded by physicians that the kidneys should have more attention as they control the other organs to re- markable degree and do a tremendous amount of work in removing the poisons and waste matter from the system by Altering the blood. ase
 The kidneys should receive some as- sistance when needed. We take less ex- ercise, drink less water and often eat more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing the kidneys to do more work than nature intended. Evidence of kidney trouble, such as lame back, annoying bladder troubles, smarting or burning, brick dust or sediment, sallow complexion, rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular heart action, warns you that your kid neys require help immediately to avoid more serious trouble.
 An ideal herbal compound that has had most remarkable success as a kidney and bladder remedy is Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. There is nothing else like it. It is Dr. kilmer's prescription used in pri- vate practice and it is sure to benefit you. Get a bottle from your druggist.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N Y., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Nicholas New Priscn.

trograd.--Nicholas Romanoff, the former emperor of Russia, and his family have been transferred from Tobolsk, Siberia, to the Tbolak mon astery, 15 miles from Tobolsk. The transfer was made at the request of the former emperor. He complained that his Tobolsk prison had no gar den in which he could exercise, and also that he and his family were an noyed by the curious crowds that sur rounded the house all day long.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Didn't Need Them

While a traveller was waiting for an opportunity to show his samples to a merchant d customer came in and bought a couple of nightshirts. Aft erward d long, lank laborer, with his trousers tied below the knees. said to the merchant:
 What was them things that chap bought?"
 'Nightshirts. Can I sell you sne or two?"
 'No. I should think not. I dsA't sit about much O nights
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19

'I was all rundown and worn out and suffered with nervousness and ma larial troubles for years. l could not sleep and everything I ate disagreed with me. gas would form on my stom- ach and bIoat me up something ter ribIe. Orgatone was highly recom- mended to me by friends and after taking the treatment 1 not only feel like a new woman in every way but am able to go about my housework with ease.
 T hope everyone will believe me when 1 say Orgatone has done more for me than all other medicines and treatments I have ever tried"
 There is an O4gatone dealer in your town if not it will be sent all charges prepaid upon receipt of price, $1 per bottle or six bottles for $5, by the dis tributors, Harry Kessinger Co, Jop- lin, MiSSouri-Ady.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Plan Is Abandoned.

Washington.-The government has for military reasons requested the plan undertaken some time ago at the suggestion of the government to trans init inquiries as to the welfare and whereabouts" emanating from resi- dents of the United States to persona in the territories of the Central pow CTS or areas occupied by them.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Mexican Names.

Mexican names that are euphonious in Spanish are awkward when pro- nounced as in English. The vowels have the same sound as in German. J has the sound of a strongly as- pirated Fl, and the H is mute. The double R is rolled, and the double l. is followed by the consonant sound of Y. The accent is on the ultimate when the word ends in consonant, usually on the penultimate when end- ing in a vowel. Exceptions are indi- cated by use of the accent mark.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Americans Wins Crosses.

Paris.-War crosses have been awarded the following members of Section of the American Field Ser vice for bravery in transporting wounded during the French offensive at Verdun: Joseph BiXhy. Lowell. Mass; Stephen K. Dresser, West. brook, Maine; John B. Means, Web ster, Mo; Henry M Sherrard, Had don Field, N. ].
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Swiss Fear Germans.

Berne.-In answer to proposals that a special furlong be granted to Swiss soldiers who are farmers, General Ulr!ch Willie, commander of the Swiss army, replied: Americas entry into the war greatly increases the possi- biity that the war will receive new and final impetus in the spring. If so the danger that we will be drawn into the war becomes greater than ever"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Exercise.

Don't you think every man should devote some time to physical culture?"
 Not in my particular field of ac- fivity,9 replied Senator Sorghum. "If all legislators went in for physical cul- lure as well as intellectual develop nent some of these debates might end in personal encounter that really hurt somebody"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
uruouav Sewers Relations

Amsterdam. The Uruguayan charge d'affaires in Berlin has notified the German Foreign Office that rela- tions between Uruguay and Germany have been severed, according to Berlin dispatch. The dispatch adds passports.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Girauossian Bill Unsioned

Washington.-The only bill which President Wilson failed to sign before adjournment of Congress was the measure authorizing an official test of mysterious apparatus to develop free energy, invented by Garabed T. K. Giragossian, an Armenian of Bos- ton
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
THE BLUE THAT'S TRUE.

Red Cross Ball Blue gives to clothes . clear, dazzling white, winter than snow, not 8 greenish yellow tinge like cheap bottle blue. Buy Red Cross Ball Blue for next washday. You will be happily surprised. Large package at your srocers. cents.-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Less Bread For Germans.

Copenhagen. Semi-official an nouncement is made in Berlin that the August estimate of the German grain crop has shown that reduction of 10 per cent in the bread ration from November 1, will be necessary, If the grain supply is to last out the year
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Germany pisausted.

Elihu Root, on his return from Rus sia, said at a dinner in New York:
 Germany, while I was abroad, tried very hard for separate peace She soon gave up, however, disgustedly de- claring that the allies were more in- elined for separate pieces"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Almost Unbelievable Cold.

The lowest known temperature ever observed by competent scientists was at Werchojansk, Siberia, January 15 1885. when a minimum reading ot minus 93.4 degrees Fahrenheit was registered. The monthly mean tenn. perature for January at Jakutz, S beria, is minus 43.S degrees.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Soldiers Recreation.

New York.-The Rockefeller Foun- datton has appropriated an additional S15O,000 for work at army canton ments by the Playground and Recrea- ton Association of America. The Foundation appropriated $50,0O0 Sep tember IA
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
The Era of Censorshin.

"A little knowledge is q dangerous thing" exclaimed the man who quotes.
 Possibly" replied Senator Sorghum. "A great deal just now depends on how you got your information and what you intend to do with it."
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Concessions At Camps.

Washington.-Orde were issued directing that no concessions be grant ed at training camps within the camp precincts for privately owned amuse, ments or recreation in view of the en- tertainment facilities planned by the government.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Guilty of Espionaqe.

Montgomery, Ala.-A general or der was promulgated at Camp Sheri- dan forbidding soldiers to patronize the restaurants and lunch stands near the camp that employ women as waitresses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19

I would not promise them pleasure. ] would promise them that stern happi. ness which comes from the sense of having done in practical fashion a difficult work which was worth doing. Theodore Roosevelt.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
To Drive Out Malaria
 And Build Un The System

Take the old Standard GROVE TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking. as the formula is printed on every label. showing it is Quinine and Iron in a tasteleSs form. The Quinine drives out malaria. the Iron builds up the system. % cents.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Out of Sjuht.

Country Cousin-"Of course. perta ters grows underneath the ground" 1" City -Cousin-"H'm ye-es but what gifts me is how you tell when they're ripe or not. Business,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Rcpudiated the Job,

Why Is old Rockers wife so indig nant at him?" Hooker was telling someone that his wife was the making of him, and she overheard him Browning's Magazine.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
UnsYmpathetic.

Our little girl is fond of sympathet ic people ard showed a slight cut on her finger to her older sister, who said, 70, that will soon heal" Ths little miss said. You are so unloving you haven't a bit of sorriness in you"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Insulting lmpossibiIity.

q hope this race your friend speaks of entering will be d walkover for him.
 Tt can't he that; it's a motor race"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
787 L. S. Shins of War

Washington.-The American navy.s war construction program consists of 787 vessels, including all types from uperdreadnoughts to submarine chasers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
DON'T SNIEEIE.

You can rid yourself of that cold irs the head by taking Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Price 25c.- Also used in cases of La Grippe and for severe headaches. Remember that.-Aav.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Hot Scotch.

Scot Sergeant (drilling some raw re- cruits)-HOo is it ye dinna tur-r-n aboot when An aboot tur-r-n ye? Can na ye one'eer-r-stan guid Kings Eng fish h?-Passing Show.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
LincoIn,s Cousin Dies.

Albany, nl.-Captain S. B. Hanks, aged 9S years, veteran Mississippi river pilot and cousin or Abraham Lincoln, died recently.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19

Once in great while a man may be able to attribute his poverty to his honesty.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
obiiaina.

Employer--I would rather have single man for the position.
 Applicant-Well. advance me enough money and I'll get a divorce.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
3O6,OOO Australians Enlisted.

London.-It As announced that the total enlistments of the Australian forces now aggfegate 306,000 men.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19

Joseph McMahon, veteran sf four wars, at eighty-twO, works for q living in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Success.

Success does not so much depend on external help as on self-reliance."- Abraham Lincoln.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19

Gen 3. H. Young has been Sun day school superintendent 50 years in Louisville. Ky.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Indifference of knowIedoe.

If ignorance breeds contempt, knowl- edge often breeds indifference Smaller Mathews,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Life Means Service.

The great fact is, that life is serv- ice. The only question is: Whom will we e?'-Faber.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19

The chap who steals womans purse is apt to get lot of trash.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
Best Gift to Bcstow.

If it were within my power to prom. ise the people in this land everything,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19

The under dog is entitled ts little sympathy if he starts the fight.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19

Better a cheerful failure than a mor- bid success
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
New Works Mortality Rate.

New Yorks mortality rate for 191e stands at II per 1000 of population.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
WORTH MORE THAN
 ANYTHING ON EARTH
THAT IS WHAT PROMINENT AR KANSAS WOMAN SAYS ABOUT THE GOOD ORGATONE
 HAS DONE HER.

q wouldn't take anything on earth for the benefits have received from Orgatone," said Mrs. Jessie Greenway of 51S ". 12th St., Argenta, Arkansas
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-10-19
INTERNATIONAL. SUNlGSQlOOL,
 LESSON (By REV. P. B. FITZWATER, D. D.. Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of. Chicago) Copyright, 1917, Western Newspaper Union.)
LESSON FOR OCTOBER 21
THE TEMPLE REBUILT AND DEDi-
 GATED.

LESSON TEXT-Ezra S:S-13 6:14-1s.
 GOLDEN TEXT-Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise.-Psalrns 100:4.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-15
BEvEN

arrangements for the rv
been made
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Helm
"a Mr. and Mrs. George Down,
Mrs. Wilbur Friedd on sunday
Miss Virginia Warren is spending :.
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. John Green.
The picnic which was held at Laws
School on saturday was largely attend
ed and thoroughly enjoyed by all in at
tendance.
The strawberry growers are busy get
ting their berries picked and shipped. but
are not receiving a very good price for
them.
Mrs. Rebecca Hin IS spending a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. George Hin.
Mrs. Phil. Din has returned to VIII
mington. after spending a few days with
her sister, Mrs. George Waldman.
Mrs. William T. Bradley has returned
from a visit with her daughter. Mrs.
Clifford Harrington, Of Harrington.
Rev. W. L. Jump has been town Wis
tor.
Mrs. Edith Philips has been spending
some time with friends in and near town.
Miss Bessie Matthews has been a re-
ient guest Of Miss Martha Goodwin.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-15
FRANKFORT.

The annual town election was bsId y.
Saturday afternoon last and mucb -
est was manifested in the AFFAIR - -
ett Hickman was elected a coup,ilr,.. ~
Tor term Of three years: Henry r IT,
neil for the two year term. Morqan ~, ~
Gum and Z. W Bryan were appoin,ad
mss Lizzie Robinson is visiting ,,,.b
friends in Wilmington. Philade!pbia ,l ana
WIliiamson School. Pa.
mrs. Frances Tunnel is at the bads,a.
OF her sister, Mrs. Charles Parsons - -
fhliaaeiphia' who is seriously in.
Children's Day services were MA =,
the fres6yterian Church SUNDAY evea-
ing last. A very interesting nrosrs-.
was rendered. In order that an nersaa- -.
N town might attend the services ''-'s rs
evening services were held in me ~
odlst Church. Aie'h-
MISS Eva Hickman IS the proud poses
sor OF new piano. P09es-
Norwood Chamberlain Of wnn,,u
sister here. '''O'Aer and ,
Misses Ethel and Mary Collins ~.