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The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Bar Trachoma Victims.

Washington warning against the acceptance by recruiting officers of applicants for naval or military service who may be suffering from trachoma. was issued by the Public Health Service.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Rernstorff To Denmark.

Paris.-A Zurich dispatch to the Petit Parisiene says Count von Bern minister at Copenhagen in the place of Count Brockdorff- Rantzau.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
May Hold Up War Credits.

Copenhagen.-The coalition of the various clements in the German Reichstag now arrayed against the government seemed determined not 10 vote the war credit asked until the political crisis is settled.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Porto Rico Votes Dry.

San Juan, P. R.-Porto Rico voted for prohibition by a big majority. the returns showed 99,775 votes for prohibition and 61 ,295 against.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

Longs bidding. Long. who is looked upon as a bad man. had been arrested several times and fined. He wanted to get even. and was waiting behind Il tree for the chief. knowing he would happen along and likely would be un- armed. as he had gone out into field behind his COW barn to set out beet plants.
 Long drew his Winchester and or dered the chief to throw up his hands. Bond tried to joke with Long, but finding that he was Tn earnest.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

V'1s TIT t' FF'TIS'F Dur VT IIIk the woman was marooned with ali ap- peal for help.
 With her husband, Mrs. Bruyere went on fishing trip three days ago They landed on rock island some distance from shore. A small sauall set the canoe adrift and Bruyere, who could not swim, tied a line about his body and waded into the lake after the canoe.
 Getting to the end of the line and
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Doq Saved Its Mistress From Miserable Death

Duck U
 by the agaey of her dog which from the
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Bad Man. Will Pay for His Fun With Sheriff

C MERAND Meorge F. Bond chief of police of Horton Whitme w. held Winchester Willis
 home
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
New York Fire Chief Covers Himself With Glory

oNRoE LWhn 2 hours after he arrived the 
 the history the world Ii took Chief
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Saved by Presence of Mind and Cothesine

nY tenement house window which atov
 LIm.. LnI L.na aI.ng cohesine to another
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-12-06
AGENT FOR EVERY COUNTYN
STATE URGED BY VROOMAN

W. Hochbaum county agent leader in Idaho with head
quarters the saehouse has issued the following statement
from Carl Shurz Vrooman assistant secretary United States
department of agriculture which he believes timely in view
OF the national campaign to place county agent
ty, states the Capital News
he county agents constitute American agrcultures
line of defense.
hey the in the first line trenches zealously guard
ing the farmers interests and bringing to his attention all that
of immediate practical value scientific teaching, and
forying this with results from the experience of the most
successful hardheaded practical farmers of each county
At time like the present when the nation is engaged
great wherein food production is of vital military
portance the value of the county agent to the
hardly be emphasized.
Since the United States became beigerent the county
has done valiant In counties having agents
possible during the past truly wonder
full results in quickly and adequately meeting difficult labor
situations in locating available seed sock in arranging for
farm credits for the purchase of machinery and fertilizer
supplying tractor power and other forms of effective leader
Ship all contributing great increase in the production of
spring wheat OATS potatoes and other food crops and
finally in assisting in facilitating marketing.
Some of the most important battles of this will be
during 1918 the burrows and fields of America The county
agents will be the captains of the soldiers of the commssary
who will make these victories possible
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-12-06
WILL DISCUSS CREDITS
FOR HIGH SCHOOLS

Dr. E. A. Bryan state commissioner of education has issued
to the principals of the various high schools in the state
set OF proposed rules for governing the granting of high school
credits for agricultural work done off the school grounds and
expects to receive constructive criticism them He will sub
NIT the principles to the board of education for
legal enactment rules following discussion of them by the high
school principals
Principles Submitted.
The principles enumerated will be of interest to every
high school in the state. They follows:
Credit for agricultural work done off the school grounds
shall be granted only pupils regularly enrolled and doing
work at the direction under the supervision Of the teacher
of agriculture
q Credit shall be granted only to pupils making written
application for such credit advance and agreeing to the
scribed conditions.
The application of the pupil must be accompanied by
the formal application of the parent stating a that he under
stands the conditions of the application and O there
H. and (c) to provide the necessary land implements
livestock etc. for the carrying out of the work
Credit shall be given only for work done approved
projects which projects shall form part of the regular and
systematic of instruction recommended that such
be progressive well systematic For example,
Soils plant growth and culture the production of farm crops
orchard animal husbandry, dairy husbandry poultry
husbandry, insect and fungus pests, ETC.
Provision for Absence.
5. In the planning of in agriculture and the
from school the entire days.
successive days. for the preparation of the SOIL the plant
ing cultivation OF etc. the labor upon which should
be counted attendance school In all such writ
ten report should be required setting forth briefly the nature
of the project the methods employed results any, attained
and the time put These reports should be kept other
laboratory reports until the end of the term and form part
of the basis of the credit
Credit shall be ven for time put in before after school
during school hours such projects livestock feeding
dayng poultry husbandry etc. carried out in connection
with definite and approved project and part of syste
matte course of instruction on the subject.
T. Every encouragement should be given to the pupil to
keep strict account of the cost in labor and money of pro-
ec and of the returns of the He should be encouraged
to employ and pay assistance his projects either from
bers OF his other families and keep account of
The time all such records and should receive
credits as other parts of the work.
g. In general basis of time credits two hours of farm
work should equal value hour of recitation in other
parts of the laboratory system.)
g. Records of attendance at the home project should be
kept strictly those of school attendance Oveong hours
should be discouraged.
10 The principles hod be applied for credits in home
economics.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-12-06
FOUR tom BARRON WHITE LEG.
HORN COCKERELS FOR SALE.

Everyone Matched from full blood
Tom Barron hens imported from Eng
land with trap nest records OF from
25I to 273 eggs. II you want the
best in the west, head your flock with
one OF these vigorous ranch raised
cockerels. Price $500 each
CALVIN HAZELBAKER,
stiff Grangeyille Idaho
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-12-06
SALE OF COOKED FOOD AND
FANCY ARTICLES.

The ladies of the Baptist church will
hold a sale of cooked food and fancy
and useful articles in the Alexander
Freidenrich room Saturday, December
18th. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-12-06
FOR SALE.

200 bushels Marcus seed wheat. W.
III. VINCENT. Harpster. Idaho.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
Misses Ruth Hyatt and Lois

Misses Ruth Hyatt and Lois Sikes have returned from Der mott, where they have been att tending House Party, given by Mrs. J. c. Douglas, at the Der mott Hotel.
 At the School election held in thls city on Saturday last, Messrs. V. J. Trotter and Lamar Williamson were elected School Directors, ten mills tax was car ried and County Superinten- dency defeated.
 Monticello and vicinity were visited by good, and much needed, rain last Monday even ing It came just iii time to make vegetables grow and to start field crops off in a flour ish- ing condition.
 Manhattan and Wilson Bro's $. Shirts, wide range of the new est patterns. Price range $1 % up--See these--Model Shoe Store.
 The colored farmers of Drew county are urgently requested to hear an address at 3 o'clok, Saturday, May 26, at the Court House, on proper methods of farming by H. 0. Ray, Agricul= turist of the U. $. farm demon stration work. Come out and be benefited by this information di- rectly from the Agricultural De partment of the U. $. govern ment.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
NOTICE.

We are in the market for all kinds of produce and junk of every description and are in posi- tion to pay the highest cash prices for it. The was is causing everything to be sky-high, and if the farmers will properly care for eggs they will bring good prices. Also potatoes are want ed and We will handle your sur plus. The metal market is wild. Sell everything you do not need. Get the money.
 Your business appreciated.
 Monticello Produce Go.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
The MOnticeliOnian.

THURSDAY MAY PATH 1917.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
Bad Colds From Sudden Changes

Spring brings all kinds of weather and with it come colds and the arrival of winter coughs and hoarseness. Dr. BelPs Pine Tar Honey will head off a new cold or stop the old one, the soothing balsams relieve the sore throat and heal the irritated tis- sues. Geta bottle to day and start treatment at once. At your druggists, 25c. Formula on the bottle. advt
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
iHc .iICtIipuist church.

The Bib,e School Meets at D. 45 A. NJ sharp. If you are not attending some other School, you are invited to come with us.
 On account of the Commence ment Sermon at the Presbyter ian church we will have nc preaching at the eleven o'clock hour.
 The Epworth League at p. m. The pastor will preach at : 10 D. m.
 The Midweek Service Wed. at : ;45 D. m, subject, The Prayer of Elisha, Il Kings 4:13 36 Choir to follow.
 "Come thou with us, and we will do thee good" "
 T. o. Owen, Pastor.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
EStray Notice.

State of Arkansas,
 County of Drew. We, w. F Groce, G. R. Akin and M. E. Handley citizens and householders of Drew Co having this day been appointed by J NJ. VanI andingham, d Justice of the Peace of Drew County, have this day viewed certain mare shown us by Pink Gonder as an Estray.
 Said mare is dark brown or bay about II l-2 hands high, weight about $50 or 900 lbs, left hind foot white, Jeff fore foot white, star in face, branded ) c B on left shoulder, c H on left hip apparently weak eyed. We value saio animal at $500 w. F. Groce, NJ. F. Handley, G. R. Akin. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day oi May, 1917.
 M VanLandingham, J. F.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
ATTENTION Uncle Sam Wants StenOgrapherS At Good Salaries.

Be patriotic; serve your coun- try; go into training immediate ly. The Government is making an extraordinary effort to fill the great number of clerical and stenographic positions created by the war. Read the following letter and be convinced. Washington, D. c. April, IS, 1917. Tyler Commercial College,
 Tyler, Texas,
 Gentlemen:
 The present emergency condi tions are taxing the resources of this Commission to furnish stenographers in sufficient num- Der for the departments at Washington. For the present, examinations, for both men and women are being held every Tuesday in 400 of the principal cities.
 Enclosed are two poster an- nouncements of stenographer's and typewriters' examinations. It is requested that they be dis played where they will come to the notice of your students and other stenographers, that you personally make announcement in the class room of the NEED OF THE GOVERNMENT, and that if practicable, you commun icate the information to your graduates.
 The civil as we'll as the mili tary forces must be recruited tc meet the unusual situation STENOGRAPHERS, ANE TYPEWRITERS IN LARGE NUMBERS ARE NEEDED. IT IS THE PATRIOTIC DUTY OI , THE CITIZENS WHO HAVI THIS SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE 7 TO USE TT WHERE IT WILL , BE OF MOST VALUE TO THI 7 GOVERNMENT.
 The Commission will be grate ful for your cooperation.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
SPRAYED or STOLEN

One bay pony horse, about : years old, star in face, weighs a. bout 800 pounds. Left my home in Dermott on March 3lst.
 Will pay for any information leading to his recovery; or will pay 5000 for his delivery to me at this place.
 J. H. HAMMOCK,
 1t Dermott, Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
By ,ae alreoJion ol the com.
11lisioa

Very respectfully,
 ] John A. McIlhenny, Pres. Civil Service Com. Gan you say that a young per son fighting typewriter or push ing a pen for Uncle Sam Is not as patriotic as one who shoulders the rifle? You are not required to enlist and you may resign at any time and, too, you have re ceived training worth thous ands of dollars to you after peace Is declared The entrance salary is from $90000 to $1200 % per year. Gan you equal that in any other way during the war, which 1t Is claimed by high officials. will last three years, considering the duty you owe your country2 Young ladies, this in an excel lent opportunity to show your patriotism, for you are as much in demand as men. These posi- tions are permanent, for busi- ness never gets too dull with Uncle Samo The Government has long since recognized the Ty- Ter Commercial College as one of the greatest institutions of its kind for successfully preparing young people to pass these var ious examinations. Get busy. Do your part Don't he con serlpted into doing your duty. A stenographic course is only S60 % for tuition and stationery.
 Write for free catalogue.
 Tyler Commercial College,
 Tyler, Texas.
 advt
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
Local
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Take Hankins Liver Tonic. ad Dr. E. R. Gotham made visit to Hot Springs last week.
 Nifty Pinch Back Suits fol young men.-Model Shoe Store Go out and register on the 5tl and be oyer with it.
 Gall for Haltom Bros.' Coup Ons. A. B. Hankins. Mrs. A. B. Hankins IS visiting relatives in Tennessee. We want to buy your wool.- Hale Robinson < Company.
 Mrs. Harvey Easterling and children are visiting relatives at Crossett this week.
 Ladies and Misses White OK fords at-Model Shoe Store.
 Col. J. F. Barbee made a busi- ness trip to Memphis the latter part of last week.
 Hankins Corn Remover will do the work. advt
 Mrs. E. A. Conner and little child, of Little Rock, are here on a visit to relatives and friends. Kodak films developed, work done promptly.-Finch Drug Go. Judge z. T. Wood is holding Ohancery Court at Hamburg this week.
 Mary Jane Pumps, $1.75 and p.-Model Shoe Store.
 There were about ' or 8 auto mobiles from Dermott here last Sunday afternoon.
 Hankins Liver Tonic will stop indigestion. advt
 Mrs. Walter Wilson and daugh- ter. have returned from a visit to relatives at Collins.
 Everything is guaranteed so you take no risk in trading at Tod as Grocery. advt
 Mrs. Jas. Harper, Jr., of Ark ansas City, Is visiting relatives and friends in this city. Palm Beach Suits-the better kind at the Model Shoe Store.
 Mrs. k. w. Jeter, of Warren, was visitor to our city the lat ter part of last week.
 We pay cash for all kinds ot Country Produce.-Hale Robin Son & Go.
 MT. and Mrs. Jack Wood, of Walnut Lake, visited relatives here the latter part of last week. Messrs. Terrell Spencer and Morrell Cameron visited Little Rock last Sunday.
 Plow Shoes-the good kind the the Model Shoe Store. adv Mir. Everett Owens, of Pine Bluff, visited relatives here the first of this week.
 If you want the BEST Silo made. See A. M. Bell for price, and terms on the Orosset Sllo.
 advt f 12 If
 Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Hoover have returned from visit to relatives at Winnsboro, La.
 Mir. J. H. Oagle after a visit tt his family in Illinois, has re- turned to this city.
 Remove your Corns witt Hankjns Corn Remover. adt
 Miss Allie Mae Wood, of Ham burg, is here on a visit to Mrs Grover Curry.
 Don t forget that you can ge the same SPECTACLES from u at half price.-Finch Drug Oo.
 Mr. Henry Caster, of Dermot' was visitor to our city last Sun day.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24

Buy bottle of Loganberry Juice from A. B. Hankins. ad
 Mr. and Mrs. $. T. Hank ins are visiting relatives at Portland this week.
 Mir Walter Carter after visit to Little Rock has returne d to his home in this city.
 See A. T. WELLS about loans on your city property. Pay by the month-just like rent. adt. Miss Lillie Mum, who has been eaching school at Bissville, has .eturned to her home in this city.
 Mrs. D. w. Mcqueen and lit tle son, visited Warren the first If this week.
 Don't order shoes. Buy better shoes for less money at the Model Shoe Store.
 Mrs. w. R. Pope after visit to relatives at Boydell has re- turned to her home in this city.
 Mrs. Sallie Bordeaux, of Little Rock, is here ona visit to her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Spencer.
 Mir. and Mrs. P. A. Stanley, of Tillar, visited relatives in our city this week.
 Highest cash price paid for Wool, Chickens, Eggs and But ter.-Hale Robinson < Go.
 Mfrs Lucy Knowles, of War ren, is visiting friends here this week.
 MT. and Mrs. R. w. Wilson visited relatives at Hamburg the first of this week.
 The best line of PERFU MES will be found at-Finch Drug Company.
 Miss Lucy Lambert visited her sister, Mrs. w. 0. Crandall, at Wilmot last week.
 MT. and Mrs. P. A. Stanley, of Tillar, were here on visit to relatives the first of this week.
 We have some nice home can ned fruits and vegetables that you would save money by buy ing-A. B. HAWKINS.
 Mrs. N. l.. Gotham, of this city, visited her daughter, Mrs. Jeff Harrell, at Tillar last week, 
 MT. and Mrs. l.. D billiard have returned from visit to relatives in North Carolina. Miss Eva Carson, after an ex- tended visit to friends in Kan sas has returned to her home in this city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clayton Dis. hongh left the first of this week for Dermott where they will make their future home.
 You furnish lot and labor; I'll pay for house. You can pay of the whole loan at any time with. out notice. A. T. Wells. If
 Mrs. Ben Rice, of Dermott visited her parents, MT. anc Mrs. Joe Echols, near this city this week.
 Miss Crystabell Finn, who i' teaching school at Arkansas City visited her mother here the frs of this week.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Richardson and little daughter, Scotia, 0 Warren, were visitors to our cit, visitors to our city this week.
 Little Miss Werner Whitlow of Hamburg, is visiting her sis, ter, Miss Rolfe Whitlow, here this week.
 Miss Nellie Nichols after visit to relatives in Pine Bluf and Little Rock has returned t her home in this city.
 Summer Underwear-Unio Suits, Two Piece Garments fo men and boys.-Model Sho Store.
 Pat Henry, Esq, and Judg Robert Knox and Court Stenos ragrapher, Y. w. Etheridge, a
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24

attending the T. NJ. 1. at Sweet Water, Tenn, has returned to his home in this city.
 Good wholesome Food il scarce, but they're got it as Todd's Grocery, "The Home of Good Things to kat. " advt
 Messrs. Jas. Jackson, R. L, Deal and Turner Wood attended the Bankers meeting at Pine Bluff last week.
 The Bank of Eudora, Chicot county, has subscribed for $50,- 900 of Liberty loan Bonds. Good for this Bank.
 WANTED-Poultry, eggs, hides, scrap iron, wool, old rub Der. Remember we pay cash.
 Monticello Produce Go.
 Mrs. Crawford Jolley and lit tie child, of Warren, spent last Monday in our city the guest of Mrs. Rollie Wells.
 See our shoes before buying. Money saved Is money made.- Model Shoe Store.
 Mir. Claude McKinnon, of Du- mas, was here last week on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Carrie McKinnon.
 Mrs. Will Harrell, of Tillar, visited her parents, Judge and Mrs. z. T. Wood, in this city, last week.
 For Indigestion, Constipation, Biliousness, Dizziness and Sick Headache, use Hankins Liver Tonic. advt
 Mir. and Mrs. Laron Oavaness and little child, of Monroe, La., :, are here on visit to relatives and friends.
 Hats 25c, 50c and $1.0O; all Hats that sold from $100 tC $3.00.-Drew County Millinery Company.
 Miss Mary Bell MeQuiston, who has been teaching school at Jonesboro, has returned to her home in this city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Warren Gris' ham and little daughter, of Ar genta, are visiting relatives in this city and county this week.
 We have the canned GRAN BERRY Sauce, whenever you would like some.-A. B. Hank. ins.
 Mrs. I. B. Donnell, after wis it to relatives and friends in this city. has returned to her home in Memphis.
 Mir. H. P. Cruce has returned from Lewisvllle, Miss, where he has been visiting his sister, Mrs. V. F. Starks. Panama, Bankok and Leghorr hats for men. All new styles See these hats Model Shoe Store Mrs. w. c. Hendrick and lit tie daughter, and Mrs. w. H Harper and little daughter, are visiting relatives in Little Rock this week.
 Mr. Frank Carson and Miss Marguerite Donham, of thi city, were married on last Thurs day evening. They have thu good wishes of many friends. Mrs w. A. Coker and little son, after visit to her husband who is Penitentiary Commission CT at the Tucker Farm, has re turned to their home in this city
 Do you want "Dress Up" Tog gery or Working Mems" Cloth ing? We can fit you up fror skin out.-Model Shoe Store.
 A cottage, belonging to MI | Russell Lambert, near the De pot, on Shelton Avenue, was de stroyed by fire on last Saturda night. Origin is unknown to us
 TOO LATE, TOO LATE, TO- LATE, my house burned, an NO Insurance. These are sa
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24
NOTICE.

Please keep out of my pasture at the Fair Ground 1 have some bad fighting bulls in there and 1 will not be responsible for any accident that may occur.
 c. c RATTERREE.
 
 NOTICE.
 The members of Camp, James A. Jackson are requested to meet at the Court House Satur- day afternoon, May 26th, at , O. clock, to transact such business as shall come before it.
 w. j. Echols, Com.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-24

Entered at the Post Office at Monticello Ark. ss second class mail matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-09
A Direct Wireless
Mexico to Germany

Washington March Snformaton has reached govern
ment from semocal that through the perfection
powerful wireless telegraph plant Mexico City direct
muncaon between the capital and Germany has been
established
Officials realize that if confirmed this is of great i'm
ponce and an investigation has been ordered Through
nection by Mexico with the land eegaphs leading into the
United States Germany would he able complete
ton from the censorship which imposed upon it's
muncaton by the American the wireless sta
tons at Sayve and Tuckerton and by the British and
French governments in their control of the Atlantic cables
Far-reachng possibilities thus would be opened in violation
OF American neutrality the menacng of the national
safety in the critical situation existing raiders and subma
nes might be directed and full information concerning the
parture of ships from American ports furnished German
agents in this country might keep with Berlin
and in case of war serious results might follow
From other semofcial information has reached
Washington that secret meetings being held by Germans in
Vera Cruz and Monterey to determine upon uniform action bv
Germans in Mexico in the event of outbreak between
the United States and Germany.