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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

thet good health is the greatest luxury and the cheapest
 What has become of the old-faslon- ed man who believed that bloodhound could trail a crimi1al?
 4 Princess is there with bcils on when it comes to sweeping into a room. But it is different when it cones to sweeping one out.
 When a girl has thin arms she would hate to have you think that 1t is a habit with her in other parts of her anatomy.
 You never appreciate how golden silence is until you have to listen to an alleged silver tongued orator for an hour or two.
 Maybe the reason why they call them cheap excursions is because they make you feel so cheap.
 Every time we run into a man who imagines that he is perfect we dis cover that he is at least a perfect fool
 We do not believe in divorces as a general rule. But when a man spends half his time woil king for his wife and the other half fighting with her, he is entitled to some relief.
 The New York department stores are advertising Chicken Coats" And, as the coats are not made of feathers, We suppose they are being worn by the species of female they are named af- ter.
 Just imagine There was a time when the bicycle was regarded as the limit in speed machines and bicycle riders were arrested for scorchingl The difference between a good clerk and an ordinary clerk is that an ordi- nary clerk will sell woman the ar ticle she wants and a good clerk will sell her an article she doesn't want
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

Already Juneau along with other sections o! Alaska has every appeal liberaly and pa triotically About to begin is drive for members to the American Red Cross Society Every citizen should join a mark of honor as well as a pa triotic duty to belong to this distnctvely American society Though valuable auxiliary, it's mis sion in the main is of peace and of mercy Funds rased by it go sufferers, to the wound ed and maimed the battlefield, to starving children and helpless women everywhere and It's agents carry words of cheer and hope right up to the cannons mouth. The Red Cross in it's mission observes boundary lines Its work is to help and save administer to the stricken regardless o1 creed color or nationality. The wounded 'enemy
 is given consideration the same the wounded
 friend" The Empire believes that practically every woman and will enroll himself a member of the Juneau branch of the Red Cross. It believes that Gastineau Channel towns and every town in Alaska, will meet this latest call with the same patriotic fervor with which they have met every other appeal
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Luke McLuke Says

The loafer who used to say that there was no use doing anything until the Panama Canal was opened Is now say ing that there is no use doins anything until ;he War is ended
 People like to see a little girl proud of pretty clothes. But they win hate her later on for the same tfa.t because she doesn't oldsrou it.
 A man who lives in a fiat can always get good service out of the ianitor fl he is smart enou'.h to call the Janitor the Superintendent.
 It takes maa long time to realize
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
PRINCE OF WALES ARRIVES

The Sitka mail boat Prince oi Wales arrived in port this morning shortly after 1 o'clock, several days overdue. The Prince of Wales has been bucking the wind constantly since she left Juneau and several times was forced to seek shelter from the fierce blasts. Among the messengers to arrive were W. H. Chut ter, w. T. Lopp, c. ". Hawkes. worth and J. F. Cook
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Hooverize Your Christmas Giyin6
 GUT OUT WASTE OF USELESS GIFTS
IDEAL GIFTS FOR EVERY WOMAN WHO DOES HER OWN HOUSEWORK

Maytag Electric Washer; Thor Vac uum Cleaner; Folding Ironing Board; Clothes Hamper; Clothes Rack; Mop Wringer; 0'Cedar Mop; Western Electric Portable Sewing Machine; Western Electric Sewing Machine Mo- tor; Singer Sewing Machines; Me Kay Table Pad; Kitchen Cabinet; Universal Food Chopper; Household Scales; Hotpoint Toaster; Hotpoint Radiant Grill; Hotpoint Iron; Hot point Coffee Urn Universal Mayon- aise Mixer; Auto Vacuum Ice Cream Freezer; Universal Bread Mixer; Bis sell Carpet Sweeper; Bissell Vacuum Sweeper; Kerogas Oil Stove; Monarch Range; Aluminium Kitchenware; Py rex (Glass) Kitchenware; Print and Inlaid Linoleum; Congoleum Rugs; Combination Kitchen Stool and Lad der.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
JUNEAU MERCHANT HOf'E

N C. Nelson, shoe and clothing merchant of Juneau and Nenana returned yesterday on the Alameda from the interior where he has been spending the summer. Mir Nelson is located at Nenana with large stock of shoes and reports a good business. He expects to return shortly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
ELFSTROM CONVICTED

John E. Elfstrom jeweler ol Douglas, who was arrested some time ago for seditious utterances was yesterday convicted of the of fense by jury in the Court of Com missioner N. L. Burton Elfstr0m was talking against the United States to an audience of naturalized Norwegians in the Bank Bar when arrested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
An !! Ha

On Wednesday evening sixty chickens were stolen from Perry Coterman, who lives north of the city His neighbor, George Newell. also suffered the loss of large number
 The attendance at the chicken supper given by the men of the United Presby- terian church on Thursday evening was very good
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Mean Brute.

T saw in the paper where a country girl wrote her name and address on an egg, and a city man saw it and mar ried her" said Miss Gush.
 Well" said MT Oldbach, T always claimed that marriage was a shell game"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Oh, Joy!

At a. m the phone will go, And wake you from your peaceful
 slumber: You tramp downstairs and say: "Hello!" And then a voice exclaims: Wrong
 number"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

created by efforts the greater part of what indispensable for it live and fight It is building it's own cannon making it's own powder and it's own projectiles valiant troops have held in front of them continually far greater number of German troops than the public has supposed.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Help!

Smarter-Why does Luke McLukt take drink occasionally?
 Smart-I give up.
 Smarter-To whet his dry humor,- Gall Crank)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Yes. But Whaddy Va Mean, Benefit

(Ad. in Middleton. O.. s-Signal)
 NOTICE. For the benefit of my ut-of-town pa tients I will not be in my office from this date on until noon of Saturday. January 1st.
 DIR. II. sCHoENFELD.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
No Joke.

Too many men in this broad land Are prone to make a fellow groan; They praise you in whisper. and They knock you through 8 mega
 phone
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Defined.

What is your definition of a crank?" asked the Old Fogy.
 "A crank is usually a man who inn agines he is the whole machine" re- piled the Crouch
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

New York theatres considering a plan to reduce the salaries of the actors have them perform on a profsharing basis because of drop in receipts due the One show which averages $70O0 to sSOOo weekly in a normal recently took in only $1 900 week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Hooray !

"Ain't science wonderful! Bless Pat" "Exclaimed old Mr. Brewster; Some day we'll have the voiceless cat, And eke the crowless rooster"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
BUSHELS OF CHEER IN THE GIFTS YOU FIND HERE

Round Oak Heater Perfection Oil Heater; Hotpoint Hedlite Heater; Hot point Safety Comic; Hotpoint Valve less Percolator; Hotpoint Chafing Dish; Jap Electric Table Lamp; Jap Electric Light Shade; Buckeye Mazda Lamps; Metal Ivory Candlesticks; Hand Decorated China; Community Silver Tableware; Roger Bros. "1847" Silverware; Holmes & Edwards Sil- veTware; Universal Carving Sets; Universal Game Shears; Universal Teaball Teapot; Jap Flower Bowl; Jap Jardiners; Jap Fancy Basket Jap Wicker Emery Jap Flower Bas- kets; Jap Hand-Psated Screen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Mercy.

As rule policemen do not cry much. But you should have heard Patrolman Charley Beller at Springfield, Ohio, ing to report
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -,- Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
Fact

When you prepare to wed your Hon, " Put this advice to the test: Cash down is the best thing, my son, With which to feather your nest
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Fooey !!

One thing I wish to you'd tell me About these movie shows; Why does the heroine insist
 On crying with her nose?-Fan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Dine at the Gastineau. Concert every evening.
SEELEY'S White Pine Tar with eucalyptus and menthol-for coughs and colds-25c, 50c.

Nothing makes a better Xmas present than nice dishes, our stock is complete, Goldstein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

The trouble with the wind hereabouts is that it comes from so many directions that it meets itself around every corner
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
SPECIAL AT G0LDSTEIN'S
 EMPORIUM.

Electric Percolators and Ideal rons make useful Xmas gifts; you an get them at Goldsteins at last years prices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Poor Old Paw.

Wille-Paw. what does PS. at the bottom of a letter mean?
 Paw-Please settle my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Bless Her Heart.

Mary wore hip-high skirt.
 Folks said "She has her nerve." w But Mary ansered with a smile: You know. we must conserve"
 s* ss sssss When Mary answered with a smile: You know. we must conserve A bashful youth all free from guile Replied: So l observe" Anon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
We Don't Blame Him.

The other day, on hotel register we learned that Nelson Shook Lima Ohio.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

For Hooverized Waffles go to The Luncheonette.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

When the towel is too hot to hold, the barber drops it on his patrons face.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

Kerensky and Villa both having hard time in coming back
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

Buy your Stock Fish at La Frances
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

When is the next steamer due is the question most often asked and the least seldom answered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

THERE SHOULD BE MUSIC in every home this Xmas. We have everything musical, PIANOS. PHO N0GRAPHS STRING INSTRU- MENTS. Most suitable for Christ mas Gifts.
 JUNEAU MUSIC HOUSE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

Join the Red Cross Society It is badge of Americanism
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
USEFUL AND APPRECIATIvE GIFT CAN BE SELECTED FROM OUR TOOL DEPARTMENT

Stanley Tools; Yankee Tools; May dole Hammers: Disston Saws; Star rett Tools; Carpenter Levels; Mitre Boxes; Hatchets; Hand Axes; Breast and Hand Drills; Pyrone Fire Ex- tinguishels; Emery Wheels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

FOREIGN COMMENT ON WILSON'S MESSAGE
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
RUSSIAN BATHS OPEN

hU COIhN bhI hD UPEN. The Russian Bath House will be pen as usual on Wednesday and Saturday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

SPORTING GOODS MAKE GOOD XMAS GIFTS AND YOU WILL FIND MANY THINGS IN THIS DEPARTMENT THAT THE FATHER OR SON WILL AP PRECIATE
 Shell Vests; Hunting Cap; Shotgun; Rifle: Automatic Pistol; Revolver; Field Glasses Tennis Racket; Tennis Balls; Football; Basketball; Hand balls; Boxing Gloves; Punching Bag; Dumb Bells Indian Clubs; Exereis- CTS; Roller Skates; Ice Skates; Ther- mos Bottles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

Dine at the Gastineau. Concert every evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
(0nly Gifts that are truly useful merit the sincere gratitude of
 receiving them)
THESE MAKE FOR HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER CHILDREN

Velocipedes; Flexible Flier Sleds; Express Wagons Wheel Barrows; Push Cutters; Riddle Cars; Doll Bug gies; Rock-a-Bye Swings; Baby Kor- rals; Baby Walkers; Baby Cribs; Glasscock Baby Jumpers; Highchairs; Rocking Chairs; Nursery Chairs; Co., Carts; Sulkies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

(Gifts truly welcome are the only Gifts worth while)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02
THE GREAT LIVIDE.


 The woman in the prime of life need not dread to meet the loss of her youth when growing elderly. While some charms diminish, others should replace them-charms of experience, cultivation, wisdom. The great phy- sical changes met between the fortieth and fiftieth year are indeed serious, and are not always we'll borne. In the strain of modern life. few women are in condition to meet these changes without some apprehension of de- ranged health. But with the excellent help of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, that old, trusty thy wo- mans medicine, a womariQK confi- ka-a.,'r. .s,aae- n. ,,.>sssy life as bers, hsirdresS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02
REPORTS MANY
 CASES OF RHEu-
 MAT|SM CURED
Says We Must Keep Feet Dry, Avoid |; Exposure and Eat Less Y,
 Meat. ::

:! A well-known downtown druggist feports heavy sale on the prescrip- (tion C-2223 for the relief. and cure Of the worst forms of rheumatism. Ev- ,erybody who suffers from rheumatism
 should keep off the damp ground, keep the feet dry, dring lots of pure water and take daily dose of Pre- scription C-2223 to keep down and ex-
 pei the uric acid from the blood.
 Those terrible aches and pains, swol- len muscles, aching back and every
 form of rheumatism can be easily cured by following the few simple di-
 rections on every bottle of C-2223. So many remarkable cures have been
 made by this wonderful prescription
 that any of our readers who suffer are urged and advised to ask their druggist /, for Prescription 2223 and take it as directed on the prescription
 pasted on each bottle. Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

young men entered the last girl to be greeted asked him to escort her to the rrettily appointed living room. After letters of the words Uncle Sam, was conducted. Miss Gatie Claire Rogers and Captain Bronson received the prize, box of correspondence cards. The consolation went to Miss Ruah Jones and Lieutenant Shelton, who re- ceived celluloid clown.
 After the contest the boys and girls were given halves of stars and told to find the other half. In this way the partners for a unique game were determined. The boys were told 10 sit down beside the girl who held the other half of his star and tell her the funniest thing he had ever expert enced. After this, which proved to be highly amusing, the girls were 'stood up in long line, la spelling bee, and the soldiers asked them questions about insignia, rank and other military affairs, of which the girls proved woefully ignorant Then the hostess had the boys to write their |>nicknames and place them in a hat the girls then drew for them, and the boy whose name she captured was obliged to take her for walk around the block. The last couple to return was put on kitchen guard, to assist in rerving refreshments, which were red, white and blue ice cream, served with angel food cake in red On the boys plates were miniature cannons and on the plates of the girls minia- ture airplanes. With their plates all went out on the lawn, seating them selves where fancy dictated To de- termine who the girls escorts should be, box draped in a United States flag, and with ribbons haneing from the top was presented to the boys, who drew the names of the girls.
 ''The table decorations were very pretty and strictly in keeping with the spirit of the occasion. In the cen ter of the table was khaki tent about twelve inches high. Little lead sol diers guarder the tent, which stood on a plot of bright green grass. A flag pole and flag, a miniature cannon and airship completed the military center UlcCC. nICC OdShCto Ol A1O " VI g. O1AC filled with blue flowers, another with red, and last with white, further decorated the pretty table. Stream CTS of red, white and blue ribbons ran from the chandeliers to the baskets. The entire house was decorated with ferns and queens wreath and red, white and blue balloons.
 "Those present were Misses Hazel Spencer, Ruth Buchanan, Katie Claire Rogers, Bess Roberts, Ruth Wamson, Polly Poole of Grandview, Morie Moore, Ruah Belle Jones, Agnes Steel. Hattie Morrison, Hazel Barnes; Lieu tenant Shelton, Lieutenant Lyle, Cap tain Jenkins, Lieutenant Movon, Lieu tenant Brown, Captain Bronson, Lieu tenant Murray, Lieutenant Flynn. Lieutenant Finley, Captain and Mrs. Joe Morrison, Dr. and Mrs. Alex Spen- cer, Mesdames Sidney Walsh, Frank Egger, K. B. Rogers"
 MT. and Mrs. H. B. Feinberg enter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02
Federation Club Officials Return.

Local members of the Arkansas Feedration of Women's clubs, holding high offices in the state organization, or as members of the executive boards, who attended the meetings of the latter at Hot Springs have re- turned and report having had very successful meetings and social pleas ures. One of the most successful fea- lures of the two-days meetings was a brilliant reception given Mrs. Hamp Williams in honor of the clubwomen.
 The members of the local delega- tion were Mrs. Jack Bernhardt, presi- dent of the Pine Bluff District Ark
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02
CLARK SUCCEEDS M'CAIN.

H. l.. Clark, native of Yazoo City, Miss, but for the last several years cashier for the Union Seed & FertiliI- CT company at Clarksdale, Miss. has succeeded Melbourne Mccain as cash fer in the local office of the company. MT. Mccain has been transferred to the Clarksdale office as bookkeeper
 Mr. Clark is married, and his wife and little daughter will come to Pine Bluff in about ten days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02
GIVE WILSON MORE POWER.

Washington, Oct. 1.-After call at the white house today. Senator Lewis said he would propose passage Of a bill giving the president full power to do anything during the forthcom
 ing recess of congress that may be called for by any sudden emergency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

MT. and Mrs. H. B. Feinberg enter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02
Current Events Club Will Meet.

The Current Events club will meet Thursday at p. m., with Mrs Will Royal, 1905 Olive street, as hostess. Each member will give a thren-minute talk on the most profitable ',iing she has done this summer, with thought of next years work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02
U. s. COURT JURORS.

Reese Burks is among those select ed for service as petit jurors in the United States court at Little Rock, for the term beginning next Monday. Others from this section chosen for service are J. B. Allen, Sheridan; :; Frank Crary, Fordyce; C. E. Wood, Grady; Ben Slopp, Kingsland; L. G. Hampton, Warren; A. M. Keller. Will mot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02
WOman's Auxiliary Trinity Episcopal Church.

The Woman's auxiliary of Trinity Episcopal church held very interest ing meeting yesterday afternoon with Miss Sandefur at the residence cf Mrs. R. s. Cherry. Missionary papers were read, and routine business was transacted. Refreshments were serv- ed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

tained a motor party Sunday from it. tie Rock, composed of Misses Mar guerite and Minnie McCowan, Cora Johl, Madeline Levy and Sergeant Hutchkins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

ansas Federation of Women's clubs, and member of the executive board in the Federation and of the Biennial board; Mrs. w. D. Jones, president of the City Federation of Woman's clubs, Mrs. T. J. Collier and Mrs. A. w. Troupe.
 One of the interesting announce ments in connection with the board meetings was the fact that Mrs. Wal ter Hudson of this city, as one of the ushers at the biennial meeting. Mrs. Bernhardt said she will appoint the pages who are to act at the meeting in the near fture.
 The executive board of the A. F. of VIC ., arranged the program for the state meeting which will be held Oc- tober 30, Nov.1, 2 and at Fort Smith. Every club will be entitled to two delegates, and it was requested that the selections be made at the first meeting this month.
 The scholarship fund was changed to the student fund, and Mrs. Bern hardt was continued as presiednt or chairman of the committee.
 At the meeting of the biennial board it was decided that all members of the Arkansas delegation will stop at the same hotel. This meeting will be held next May in Hot Springs, and delegates from every state in the union will Rk present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

Mrs. Robert Mallcy aud daughter, Edwardine, left Sunday for Shreye- port, La., where MT. Ma.lnv is sta- toned. They were accompanied by Mrs. Will Malley, who will visit them for several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

Mrs. A. B. Grace has returned from a visit to her daughter. Mrs. Cuen, near Chicago, and various summer re- sorts in the north.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

Mir. and Mrs. A. e. Martin of New port are guests at the Jefferson hotel
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

Mrs. Lucy E. Critz has returned from Memphis, where she attended the Tri-State fair
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

A regular meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Brotherhood If Rail- way Trainmen will be held tEis after noon at 2:3O, o'clock, at Knights of Pythjas hall. Every member is urged to be present, as business of great importance will be transacted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-02

unique entertainmegivdsn at Waco ,! last week for nunr 0 army offl- cers, concerning ich the waco News says:
 a lrs Sidney ysh entertained Tuesday evening ate hkoine on @ the lui Na anrthnr ','r the ho, guIests being Co.tain cro and Mrs JMorr Eison of Lit Eapr"n t,a a.onl, ~ An eounum 'bel of girls .sod .l. , raceivin{ne Iand as the