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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

any lingering UOuDI OF the Iact mat Ile
people are ar last awake to the gravity
Of the war that doubt is dispelled by
the food Of letters that is swapping
the adjutant general. If 1t were not for
the fact that Adjt. Gen. Henry p. Nc
Cain is q mild man and gifted with
world of patience this epistolary on
slaught would be calculated to drive
him to distraction.
Some idea OF the enormity of the
war correspondence may be obtained
from the fact that on one Monday re-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

POSSESSED such distinctive area, but
with the wartime" booming of the
national capital, the unprecedented in
fiux of both citiZenry and soldiery into
its midst and from prevailing indica-
tons gathered there on recent Satur-
day night visits. that parked district
between Seventh and Eighth streets on
Pennsylvania avenue will soon bask in
such q roSeate limelight as has brought
rencwn 10 Piccadilly. Broadway. anC
the Champs d Elysees.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

The country Is badly In need OF a
system that will take In spies and plot
tiers and promptly execute them. There
Is no other way I'm war
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

One time it's the Russian army that
'disappolnts the Russians. the next it's
the young emperor of Austria who wor-
'ries the kaiser with peace programs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

The amateur gardener, between his
fights with bugs and storms, may find
time TO sympathize bit with the
trials of the farmer
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

It is all right to go ahead and feed
the peoples of Europe. but let II not
be forgotten that necessity, like char
ity, begins at home.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

One Of our newly made citizens
thought that ~. S." stood for union
suit" which is not such bad sort of
guess after all
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

president the D. 4 r. all with loads and loa>
things bearing this that and business
Miss Margaret Wilson, presidents all of the
benefits and Mrs MAdo0 daughter president
a
charming that has Washington
Tarbel
here occasionally She
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Anybody can run the government II
is the job Of naming the baby that de-
nnands the tact. finesse. diplomacy and
executive ability Of the average family.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

No one among us and our allies is
likely to starve when Uncle Sam is
gathering I'm three and quarter bill
lions OF bushels OF corn this year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Eat lobster for breakfast and econo-
mize on meats
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Berlin bank clerks go barefoot to
save leather for their country. Nobody
ever impugned the patriotism of Ber-
lin bank clerks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Paris discovers that Germany's q
boats are growing i'm size. Fine
They'll be IN easier target.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31
Washington Has Its Dwelling Place of Light

VERY city has its weingpace light the night Such
and become bMords household WASHINGTON
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

The women of America are enter
lag into the spirit of economy with
fine zeal. Ii has even extended to the
bathing suits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Divine right has indeed come upon
parlouS times. The ex-autocrat of all
the RuSsias wants TO know who ia
going To support his family.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Another advantage OF the war Is
that IL takes ones mind off the excru-
ciating suspense of the bowling cham
pionship.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

The world Is getting better. Hardly
anybody uses snuff these days. They
ican sneeZe without.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

The president says i'm a nutshell that
when man invests in patriotism the
profits must go to the nation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

You can't catch shark by singing
IL to sleep.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

An open door to get into china
cabinet is apt to result In an interna'
tiOnai snash-up.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Literally interpreted. our food EN-
bareo law means that enough Is
enough for a neutral
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Cold feet is responsible for poor cir
cuiation In some newspapers as we'll
as In human beings.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

When 1t comes to uniforms honor
the coat Of tan acquired by honest
labor in the garden under a suburban
sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

World empire is pipe dream that
1.-THE international morals police will
have TO put stop to.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31
Rush of War Is Felt at National Capital

be the rush that has
N it lovely
packed with talking
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

IL there Is anything to be done and
there Is fool-way to do 1t, watch the
crowd 30 to It,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

As usual. the crop of peanut politics
In to be bountIful.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Maybe they call him imperial chan
ceilor because he has to take SO many
chances.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

War Is a horrible thing which re-
fuses to intermit while we settle the
golf titles.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

America, according to the govern
meDt crop reports. will be the worlds
fodderland.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

seize private shipping but that will not
necessarily include all schoOners.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

Ii we are 10 have u meatless day and
wheatless day each week why not
have ON eatless week and end 1t all?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

He is a patriot who makes two all
wool lambs grow where none grew be-
fore
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

II men who know things refuse to
talk. the spies can do little harm.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31
Real Indian Goes Shopping in Washington


"A
jotl
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

The poor dove OF peace certainly
would like to know where she Is at
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31
MMSSH / -
GOSSIP - -
Adjutant General Is Swamped With Letters

yASHINGToNPy adjutant
w a
the like which America
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

All men are alike to the woman who
gets hold of a bad one
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-08-31

About the only thing the Austrians
seem able to beat Is "a hasty retreat"
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
w.. M. s.

The Woman Missionary Society met in regular business session Mon day afternoon with II members present, the vice president, Mrs, Matte Ander- son, presiding.
 All are enthused ever the plans for the Parcel Post Sale, al which you can purchase many useful hand made arti- cles, and good things for the Easter dinner.
 The annual meeting of Little Rock Conference W NJ S. will be held in Lakeside church. Pine Bluff. March 6-9 Mrs Scriher was elected delegate and Mrs Larkin Smith alternate
 The Parsonage Treasurer reported $3:2 50 in the bank
 \ program of The Voice will be given next Monday afternoon at 2:3O O clock at the home of Mrs. Hoffman. Promptly at 0 clock the society ad- journed hy repeating the Lord 's Prayer. Secretary.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
Class Entertained.

On Wednesday night Of Inst week. Dudley Crenshaw entertained the Berea Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School. of which he is teacher. H the home of his mother. Mrs. A. (. Cren- shaw
 Although the inciemency of the weather made it impossible fer some of the class members to attend. suf- ticient number were present to enjoy the games on the program, as we'll as the refreshments which followed
 At about the usual hour fer such af- fairs to come to close, the guests bade their host adieu. all agreeing that it had been most pleasantly spent evening. \. \.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
Methodist Shop Talk.

Sunday School attendance showed an increase of 56 last Sunday.
 Epworth League service showed e present Sunday evening.
 3 Bro II. F. Buhler of Little Rock captured his congregation Sunday morning.
 l All the services were well attend ed Sunday.
 Rev C N Baker will show us how to do Sunday School work next week Let the town hear him.
 6 Bro. Buhler had many good things to say about our work here last Sun day Come again. Buhler
 Now for an advance all along the line Forward Pastor.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
Young Mems Club to Give
 Big Dance Tonight.

Our record breaking dance will take place tonight at nine o'clock sharp. Music will be rendered by Prince Me Coy's famous piece orchestra of Greenville. Miss These musicians are in a class to themselves. and for danc- ing music cannot be excelled They were engaged by our committee two months ago. in order that We may have them for Feb % the Birthday of the Father of our Country, Geo. Washing ton.
 You will no doubt have the most de. lightful time of your life if you are fond of dancing All gentlemen and ladies are cordially invited
 The Committee On Order reserves the right to refund the door receipts and reject any persons who act dis orderly in any manner.
 Tickets are on sale until o'clock to-
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
Baptist Ladies Entertained.

One af the most delightful entertain ments of the season was the social af- fair given hy Mesdames Earl sharp and Frank Johnson It the hospitable home of the latter on Monday after uoon Feb. fath. to the Baptist ladies of permott t being the regular month ] iy social meeting of the Ladies Aid For the time being Aid functions were cast aside and patriotism held full sway as the program was III commemoratlon of the birthday of The Father of His Country.
 First word contest sharpened the wits of all each one striving to coin as many words as possible with combina- tions of the different letters of the name George Washington. Seven minutes were allowed in which to try ones skill the outcome of which proved Mrs Hart winner. whereupon she was duly presented with unique basket of bonbons. Mrs Blanks re ceiving the consolation prize
 The pinning of hatchets to the cherry tree proved mirth- provoking and also tantalizing to the hlindfolded ladies who tried SO hard to pin the hatch cts in the exact spot and failed so miserably, as only two approached it. After the suspense of drawing for the favor, Mrs. Simpson was found to be the lucky one and received dainty gift. Mrs. Crook receiving the consola- ton prize in this final contest
 Several brilliant musical numbers were then given by Mrs. Daniel, and winged moments flew by in pleasant conversation. followed by delicious two-course luncheon which proved triumph of culinary skill as we'll as taste in appropriate arrangement, each plate flying the national eolors.
 The festive occasion was graced by the presence of three of the city's love ly brides. namely: Mesdames Crook. Cloud and Somerville Other ladies present were Miss petiete Johnson. and Mesdames Thompson. Simpson. Blanks. Daniel Courtney. Lephiew, Elvin Eephiew. Stinson. Heskett, Doug lass. Mathers Hart. Curry. Crenshaw, Sharp. Johnson and Bell. xxx
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22

going to considerable expense to get the Warren team here These will probably be the last two games of the season at home, as all the rest sched- uled are on the road Admission for the game Thursday will be 25c; school children, l5c For the double header Friday, 35c; school children, 25c.
 These promise to be three of the snappiest games ever played in Der mott. as both teams have beaten Mon ticelo High by practically the same score C. J.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
School Notes.
By B.

The school Is thoroughly enjoying the settees donated by business men of the town Eight have been received and set up and are now on the campus. These were given by: Blanks Brothers, R. F. Clarke x Co.,. Orr Hardware Co.,, Tho Novelty, Henry Bordeaux, The Valley Mercantile Go. Three addition al settees, to be presented by E. r. Remley. Bowden's Meat Market and The Dermott Hardware X Furniture Co.,, have been ordered and will be de livered in a few days. These settees will be great conveniences at the an nual track meet and great care will be exercised that they will not be defaced or in any way marked.
 Chairman Cook of the Athletics Com mittee of the $. E. A. l.. A. A. has called meeting of that committee for this place for next Saturday. All matters bearing on the track meet will be gone over and the track laid off.
 News from other schools indicates that preparations are already under headway for the annual Meet in April.
 Mrs Suber has been sick for the past week and not able to teach. There has been no school in her room for the past Week.
 The anniversary of the birth of Washington will be observed Thursday afternoon at 2:3o by a program given by pupils of the school. The program will honor the memory of Lee and Lin coIn as we'll as the memory of the Father ot His Country The public is cordially invited
 \ ne9 hand painted picture of q Florida scene has been hung in OFT English room this week The frame of our blacEhoards in this department gre taking on a new coat of stain which Will greatly improve their appearance.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22

night at Bordeaux Drug Store, Han chey's Drug Store, and McCroskey 8 Confectionery. S1.00 for gentlemen, ladies free.
 If you do not dance you will get your moneys worth in listening to the music, and seeing the stream of joyful dancers
 Meet your friends from all over $. F.. Arkansas at this dance at the Dermott Hotel Auditorium. Arrangements have been made for the comfort of all by the club committee and the Hotel management.
 Club members are asked to be pres ent at 30 instead of nine ?. m.
 At nine O clock last Thursday at a meeting called by the president there were fifteen members present I'm portant business was transacted The Masquerade dance contemplated for March p. was over ruled by secret majority ballot
 In accordance with the suggestion by MT Douglass. the club voted change of dates from Thursday nights to Fri day nights.
 New members. = Frank Newton. C. M Downing tBlissvillel. w. l.. Briscot and J. l.. Johnson, making a total oi 20 members
 CLUB CALENDAR
 Feb 22 Geo Washington Dance March 23 Spring Opening Dance April School Meet Dance
 May IS Barnyard Q"Country Folks Dance
 June % "Home Coming Dance
 Acting Secretary.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
What Parents Think
 of the T. (. (.
GREATEST SCHOOL ON EARTH

Womble. Ark. June 3. 19lz. Mir W. NJ Roberts
 Tyler Commercial College. Tyler. Texas
 Dear Sir;
 wish to say I few words in honor of your great institution My daughter completed Shorthand and Bookkeeping in three months and twenty days Two of the greatest studies think that anyone ever studied. l will ever feel thankful to you and your faculty for the parental care and instructions given her while attending the T. (. C. We think that the T. (. C.. Is the greatest school on earth feel sure that no one would make n mistake in sending his girl or boy to such school God has not given me sufficient language to express my feelings toward the T. C. (. and it's great faculty for what they have done for my girl
 Yours reseetfully
 B. Robbins. Pres. School Board
 Womble. Ark. TWO BOYS GIVEN A GOOD START
 Mexia. Texas Aug. 30. l9l6 Tyler Commercial College,
 Tyler. Texas Gentlemen: Please accept our thanks for the excellent training you gave our two boys, R Vernon Shumate and F. Hugh Shumate Hugh has been book keeper for Peyton X Sons since May 10th. and Vernon has secured already q promotion and raise in salary as book keeper for the Farmers State Bank since May 18th. They both get real good pay
 We recommend the T. (. C.. to any one who wants to attend a business training school.
 Very respectfully
 MT and Mrs NJ. W. Shumate
 NONE BETTER
 Liberty, Tex, Aug %. 1916 Tyler Commercial College.
 Tyler. Texas Gentlemen. desire to express my appreciation for the thorough business training my son received in your insti- tuition. and to say few words of praise for your school There is no better commercial college in this good old America of ours. from North to South East or West My son is doing fine work. and am satisfied he received more practical training during the four months he was in your school than he would have received in university Your teachers were always kind and courteous. willing and ready to assist your students They are Christian people of the highest moral characters. efficient and competent to hold their re spective high positions. am glad | sent my boy there. and | recommend your institution to all parents wishing to make business men and women of their sons and daughters
 Wishing for you the great success you 70 justly deserve, l beg to remain.
 Most respectfully
 O. r. Baillio. ST
 for free catalogue and read n letters of commeDdation.
 CT Commercial College,
 Tyler. Texas.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22

Butterick Patterns Cohen's. Popular auto caps soc -Cohen's A. J. Smith of Countiss was visitor here Tuesday
 The rally at the Zion church was quite success.
 1917 prettiest dress goods creations at Cohens
 Messrs. Davenport of Readland were Dermott visitors Sunday.
 Henry Avant of Helena. G. C. K. of r. g. was in Dermott Sunday Miss Eula Bynum left Sunday for Monroe, La, for visit there. Mrs. Jeannette Banks left Sunday for Memphis to visit her sister. Rev Gates of Hamburg preached at the Zion church Thursday night. John Henry Woods of Macon Lake was business visitor here Monday Atty. T. ]. Price of Little Rock was here this week on League business Wire fence and nails
 Orr Hardware Co. Rev. White is in Crossett this week looking after his church work there Just arrived. popular spring skirts
 Cohen :. Dr. s. C. Coleman left yesterday for Oneida. where he has a lucrative prac- tice
 Rev. A. A. Flemmiuc. presiding eld- CT of the Dermott district. was in our city Friday.
 Rev r. W. DeIyles, T. E. of the Pine Bluff district, spent Monday and Tuesday here.
 Dr Robertson Artist, pharmacist with the Peoples Drug Co. spent Sunday at Tilar.
 Rev. Brooks of Monticello was vis- itor here Sunday He Is the father of Mrs. NJ. j. Parker
 Winfield Scott returned Sunday froV Little Rock to his old home He JN ports business quiet
 Special Delineator offer e0c per year. wortSSl 90. short time only
 Cohen g. Mrs Nj NJ II pupree and Miss Amanda Reed spent Saturday in Pine Bluff attending board meeting of tae 1es.
 MARRIED MT Daniel Brodnax and Miss Coretta Goforth were married Sunday night. Rev. x W Coleman ot&ciating.
 \ meeting of the colored teachers of the county will be held at Lake Village next Saturday afternoon The meet lng was called by the county superin- tendent
 WANTED: Experienced eolored labor for work on lumber yard and in blaming mill; can furnish good houvs. and pay good wages; steady work if can come at once.
 Bliss Cook Oak Co.,. 222-4t Blssvile. Arkansas. FOR SALE Full blooded Duroc pigs. S2 90 each; also half breeds for less 2t Mrs k. l.. Woolfolk.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
AMONG COLORED PEOPLE

Items of interest among colored people should be left at the Palace Drug Store or at this office.
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22

Thursday and Friday Feb = and =. the Warren High School will play the permett HiEh School. Thursday $ game will he called at 1 p. IF. The Princess Band will probably furnish music The two teams will probably play q double header Friday afternoon,
 the first game being called at 3 O clock:
 Don't fail to see these games. as the team needs your support. They are
The Dermott news., 1917-02-22
Basket Ball at Dernott.

The Dermott High School took the long end of the double header from the Alumni last Friday by the scores of 5s to l2 and 5l to { The Alumni put up q plucky fight but showed lack of train ing Those that came out to see the game got their moneys worth There Was fun mixed in with good playing Capt. Orutt and Dante did the star playing for the Alumni while Capt. Courtney and Perry did good playing for bermott High.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
FEMALE-oontinued.

STENOGRAPHERs and typ
lists; good pay. Apply between 9
and S. Tabulating Machine Co..
1854 .3Ist st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

PIANO sAI.EsMAS-Splendid opportunity Al
dress Box l4S-P. Star ONCE. zoe
PLUMBERS AND HEIPERs-Good ware..
steady work. Address HIS 18th ST. NV I7s
PORTER for drug store. Apply at once. Asso-
ciated Drug Store, 7th and SITS.
P0RTER-Colored man. Geo. T. Keen, 1910 r
ST. NV
The Model 123I Pa. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

CASHIER and postmistress; good wages. Ridg-
ways Pharmacy. Conn. and Fla. NV.
CASHIERS and accountants. APP
ply to Cashier, Fourth Floor, Pa
lais Royal, G. and nth SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

BOYS, ten white, over Is years
old, to work in factory. The Tabu-
lating Machine Co., 1854 3Ist
st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

STENOGRAPHER-You man or woman in Of
fee of large mercantile house; permanent po-
sition and excellent chance for advancement
Apply. giving references and full particulars.
Gardner Johnson. 3067 Evening Star bldg. city.
STUDENT TO wait table; night and morning.
gf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

STENOGRAPHER and type
writer, for good permanent posi-
ton. Address, in own handwrit-
ing, stating age, experience and
qualifications, Box 3o3-P, Star Of
flee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

cLERK-For dry cleaning and laundry once;
must be experienced at figuring. Apply, with
references. to Tolman Laundry. 9th and o SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

BOYS-With wheels. for mes
senger work; good salary. Apply
Mr.. Eccard, 9TH floor. Star bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

sTENeGKAPHER and typewriter; salary, $45
month.
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERS. 1923 F.
STEN0GRAPHERs -, very coed; permanent
position; good salary. Apply 8oS Woodward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

B0OKKEEPER. experienced; quick and accu-
rata; unlimited opportunity for Advancement
Armour 4 Co., Center market.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-04-20
SoldierlY.

General Bliss was relating remi-
niscences of sham battles.
II had young friend, Captain Exc,
who could never be worsted in sham
warfare" he said.
Exc one day started to lead his
valiant company at double speed
across bridge to storm a height, but
a young captain belonging to the op-
posite side rushed up and shouted:
"'Hi, Exc! You mustn't cross that
bridge! Don't you see the notice?
The bridge is supposed to be de-
stroyed.'
att is, hey? rOared Exc. We'll,
then, we're supposed to be swimming
across. On, boys, and at EN-"