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The Little River news., 1917-10-31
SOLDIER MUST PAY
 WIFE S15 MONTHLY
Gen. Crowder Relieves Law Requiring Allotment of Part Of Fay Will Thwart hiaHy Exemption
 Efforts.

Little Rock, Oct. 27.-Gen. E. H. Crowder, provost marshal of the Unit ed States, states in a telegram to Gov ernor Brough received Saturday morn ing that the provisions of the act of congress allowing dependents money will do much to lessen applications for reopening cases under Section F os the selective draft law.
 General Crowder makes the follow ing synopsis of the act for the guid- ance of all concerned. Monthly com pulsory allotment for family support shall not be more than one-half of the enlisted man S pay nor less than $15 per month The enlisted m.,n, howcv- CT, may alllot any part of his pay in addition to the amount required by the law.
 Compulsory allotment may be waived however, upon the pritten consent O. the wife or by evidence of her ability tC support herself and her children. A family allowance not to exceed $50 per month will or may be paid out of the public treasury. No fa)lT;ly allowance shall be paid, however, for any period proceeding November 1, 1917. Benefi- ciaries entitled to schedules and family allowance are wife, child or children,
 and if there be a wife and no children 1 S15 per month. A Wi1e and one child
 are to draw $20 per month and With two children the wife is to draw $32. : 50. One motherless child is to be en- titled to $5; two such children to SIP 50 iper month and three children are
 to receive $20 and four children $30 and each additional child So per month.
 Dependent parents may receive SIC
 each per month and for each depend ent grandchild brother sister, $5 per
 month is to be allowed.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31

Mrs. James Morrow Of Cowan Bar rens marketed $Gf5.55 worth Of vegc> t;bles from one and one-half acres O. ground this year. She sold these veg etables for cash in the nearby town of Melville. In addition to the veg etables sold, she supplied her own family during the summer and canned enough for her winter supply.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31
"M0OSLiGIIi' SCHOOLS"
About Che Hundred ScFo0's Q B
 Taught in Seven Counties.

Little Rock, Oct 27.--The states first experiment. in moonlight schools for adult illiterates in the state will begin next week under the direction of the State Department O Education and the State '1ll;teracy Commission. There will be about one hundred schools taught in seven coun- ties, the teachers being volunteers, aIs there are no funds with which to pay for the service. From this small be- g.nning it is ho9ad that the work will spread to every county in the state.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31
COMPULSORY SCHOOL LAW
Provisions for Enforcement of Com-,
 pulsOry School Attendance Law.

The Compulsory School Attendance Law contains the following provisions with reference tc the enforcement of the law:
 l. All teachers are required to re- port to the secretary of the school board the names of any parent or guardian who at any time may be found failing to comply with the at tendance law.
 2. The secretary of the school board in turn is required to give any such parents or guardians written notice of the provisions of the law with re- ference to school attendance Copies of notice forms may be had from coun- ty examiner or superintendent)
 3. Teachers are required to make monthly reports to the secretary of the school board and to the county ex- aminer or superintendent of the name and address of all persons in the school district not complying with the attend ance law.
 f. The county superintendents and examiners in turn are required to for ward copies of such monthly reports to the Pros ecuting Attorneys of their respective districts, and ;o the State Superintendent.
 5. Parents or guardians who wish to claim exemption for any child from the school attendance law should ap- rly to the exemption officer (the school superintendent, the county superin- tendent, or county judge) for exemp- ton certificate and present it to the teacher.
 Teachers, and school officials are re- Guired by laIv to comply with the above provisions for the enforcement of this law. The department of Edu- cation cannot furnish blanks for mak- ing all these reports. But model forms for such may be had from the county rberlntendent or examiner Teachers i.s':d etliCol boards should sa 'ure these, forms and make all reports promptly.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31
THE TABLE Memphis, Dallas X Calf Ky.

Daily EXceI Sunday, EastbOund Leave FeXarkana 7;30 a, m. Arrive AshdoWn S:30 a. m. Arrive Hot Springs 5:30 p. m.
 Westbound. Leave Hot Springs zoo D. m. Arrive Ashdown 4:05 D. m. Arrive TeXarkana 4:50 p. m.
 Sunday Only Eastbound. Leave TeXarkana 7:30 a. m. Arrive Ashdown S:20 p. m. Arrive Hot Springs 3:30 p. m.
 Sunday Only Westbound. Leave Hot Springs 9;25 a. m. Arrive Ashdown 4:03 D. m. Arrive Texarkana 4:50 p. m.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31
Y. w. A. Program.

Subject-Church Building Loan Fund
 Leader-Mrs Attaway. Introductory by Leader Our opportunity-AllieA Aubrey. Visit to our churches-Nell Bowling Special music-Iolai Turner. What the Y. w. A. can do-Roy Jackson.
 Special song-Mary Freeman Closing song-No. IT.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31
Here and There in Arkansas

Efforts have been made recently to locate and raise a cannon which was thrown into the Saline river by the Federal forces after the battle of Jenkins Ferry in 1868. Thus far the scarchers have been unajble to locate tho cannon.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31

Wcs Davidson age "A, a} farmer of Love Lard county, died last week from injuries received when he was butteI over feed trough by sheep. About year ago Mr, Davidson's son Ransom was killed by lightning while working in field.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31

Record McAdams was killed near his home at Doyleyille, Van Buren county last week, when 9 horse he Was riding stumbled, throwing MT. NcAGams, and then toll upon him.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31
Whenever Yoa Need a General Tonic
 Take Groye'S,

The Old Standard Crove'a Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as ( Central Tonic because it contains t1le we'll known tonic properties ofQUININE and IRON. It acts cn the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood end Builds ur the Whole SysteI1. GO cents.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days

Your druggist viii refund money if PAzo OINTMENT fails to any case of Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to l4 days The first application gives Ease and Rest. soc
The Little River news., 1917-10-31
,iIexican Prisoner Attempts Suicide.

TeXarkana, Oct. 26.-A Mexican pris- oner in the county jail, who has re- fused to diyulge his name, attempted suicide yesterday by drinking the con- tents of bottle of dis;nfcctant, which he found near his cell Physicians saved his life. The Mexican is charg- cd with robbing another Mexican in a box car in the local railway yards three weeks ago.
The Little River news., 1917-10-31

X motor car will De put into opersf ton on tho Louisiana and Northwest ern railway between Magnolia and McNel. The L. & N. W railway has not been railwaying much of late and Henry Hutchcscn, Q Magnolia cit zen, has leased track privileges in order to operate the motor car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18

Mrs. George Hayden was hostess
Il meeting of her bridge clup tnl
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18
A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

That's the Woman s dread when she
gets up in the morning to start the
days work obi how my back aches"
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
taken today eases the backache of to-
morrow-taken every day ends the
backache for all time Don't delay.
What's the use of suffering? Begin
taking GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules today and he relieved tomor-
row. Take three or four every day
and be permanently free from wrench
ing. distressing back pain. But be
sure to get GOLD MEDAL Since
1886 GOLD MEDAL IIaaI lem Oil has
been the National Remedy of Hol-
land, the Government of the Neither
lands having granted a special char
ter authorizing. it's preparation and
sale. The housewife of Holland would
almost as soon be without bread as
she would without her Real Dutch
Drops as she quantity calls GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules. This
is the one reason why you will find
the women and children of Holland
so sturdy and robust
GOLD MEDAL are the pure, origi-
nal TIaarlem Oil Capsules imported
direct from the laboratories in Haar
lem. Holland But he sure to get
GOLD MEDAL Look for the name
on every box Sold BY reliable drug
gists in sealed packages at 25c. soc
and 81 60 Money refunded if they
do not help you Accept only the
GOLD MEDAL. All others are imi-
tations Advertise ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18

Mrs David T.. Palmer will entertaln
informally at bridge "Wednesday an
ernoon. January "a, for Miss Clara
Vcrmilion, of Wichita. who vii, ar
rive Friday to visit Mrs. Luther Burns.
The party will be given at the Choco-
late Shop.
Mrs. James Brewer entertained. her
card Club Wednesday afternoon. The
club has two tables, and those who
play are: Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Silas
Rain, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. A NJ Spivey.
Mrs Frank Bowen. Mrs. Beck, Mrs
Pulley and Mrs. Botkin-
x X x
Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Arnold viii give
a dinner party at the Topeka club Fri
day night, and after the dinner they
and their guests will attend the He'll
anthus dancing tarty at hrN1la nan
Covers will be laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Griggs, Mr.. and Mrs W. r.
Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs K. f. nay
den, Miss Bernice johnson of Atchl-
son, Miss Lolita Johnston Of Olathe.
DIR. James Stewart, and Mr.. and Mrs
Arnold.
The Fillmore Street Whist club was
entertained this afternoon by Mrs w.
T. Crosby at her home in Topeka
avenue.
Mrs. George Hayden was hostess at
a meeting of her bridge club this
afternoon.
The women's organization in Topeka
that is modelled after the form or the
Rotary club has found a name. The
club at first took the name of Woman S
Rotary club. to designate the system
of organization and something of the
purpose of it. but the international
president of Rotary clubs objected on
the ground that the name was copy
righted and could not be used by any
other society. The club has, therefore,
taken the name of Women's Rota club
The choice was made at meeting
held Wednesday evening. Other
names suggested were the Common
Veal club. Votarian, and Woman 5
Dining club. An objection to the name
finally selected was that it too nearly
resembled the name Rotary, but the
club decided that the meaning suited
their organization, which was the first
consideration. The name, signifyins
a wheel indicates that good is pro-
gressive and endless. The emblem is
a circle containing a cross, or a wheel
with four spokes intersecting at right
angles.
At the business session. it was de-
cided to make the woman's exchange
permanent institution. The eX-
change was fostered by Mrs. p. H
Adams who is chairman of the civic
committee, for the purpose of furnish
ing q market for the work of Topeka
women during the buying time before
Christmas. The exchange was so sue
cessful that the club decided to main
tain it permanently, put it upon ba
sis that should be profitable to the
contributor and to the club An en-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18
ally STATE JoURNA-THURsDAY EVENING" JANUARY 49, 1917
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Mrs. VIII Rigby entertained a number
of friends last evening at high five com
pIimentary TO Miss EMMA Goe, or Mouht
Pleasant Iowa, and Miss Grace Green Oh
Lyndon.
The Just For Fun club will begin a sec
ond series Of dancing parties TUESDAY
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Sutton and Mr. and
Mrs. /. w. Doolittle are organizing cotll-
lion club. The first German Will be gwen
Thursday. January 20 and every other
Thursday evening after that the club will
give its parties.
Mrs. Il. j. Parker and Miss Catherine
Pratt spent Saturday in Kansas City
Judge and Mrs. w. A. johnson will give
"a dinner this evening.
Miss Kate Gunther will entertain four
couples at duplicate whist tomorrow even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18
The New Home Treatment
for Ugly, Hairy Growths

Here is a simple, yet very effective
method for removing hair and fuzz
from the face. neck and arms: Cover
the Objectionable hairs with a paste
made by mixing some water with a
little powdered delatone. Leave this
on for > or minutes, then rub off.
wash the skin and the hairs have
vanished. No pain or Inconvenience
attends this treatment, but results will
be certain if you are sure to get real
delatone ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18

Tonight sure, Take Cascarets and
enjoy the incest. gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced.
Cascarets will liven your liver and
clean your thirty feet of bowels with
out gripping You will wake up feeling
grand. Your head will be clear,
breath right, tongue clean, stomach
sweet, eyes bright, stop elastic and
complexion rosy-theyre wonderful
Get a 10-cen box now at any drug
store Mothers can safely give a
whole Cascaret to children any time
when cross. feverish. bilious. -ongue
coated or cOnstipated-theya are harm
less
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18
Don't
Suffer
rom Piles
Send For Free Trial Treatment.

No matter how long or how bad go to
your druggist today and get a so cent
box of Pyramid Pile Treatment. It
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18

Beautiful Piano Lamp! Also
set of Silverware, Cut Glass
Water Set, ETC., With Each In
strument Sold! Ask About
This!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-18

Mrs. David T.. Palmer will entertain
informally at bridge Wednesday afo-
ernoon. January "a, for Miss Clara
Vcrmilion, of Wichita. who viii ar
rive Friday to visit Mrs. Luther Burns
The party will be given at the Choco-
late Shop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-28

pause he bravely repeated them. aYou
mean he Thought SO much of Won that
you inst couldn't stand bin around ~
"%ot He WIS SORRY for me he
cared for me, he was fond If me. and
bed respected mc--too muebz I'm fbe
finest way ho loved me # Won uta
and he'd have done anything on car,h
for me- as ] would for him. ana as
he knew I would IT was beautiful
Mr.. sheridan" she said .Rut the
cheap. bad things one has done seem
always to come back-tbev wait ami
puI von down when you're manifest.
Bibbz found me ouss- you see, and he
wasn't i'm love with me at all"
He wasn't? Well. it seems te mo
he gave up everything he wanted fa
dot was fool stun, but he certainly
wanted # mighty bad-he Just threw
it away and walked right up and took
the job he swore he never would
just for SOU And it looks TO me ss
IF q man thatd do that must think
quite heap O the girl be does II for.
You say It was only because he was
sorry. but let me tell you there's .onlv
one girl he could feel that sorry for,
les. SIR
mo. mo" she said. "BGbbs izn.t like
other men-he would do anything for
anybody
sheridan snnned. Perhaps not s7
much IS you think. nowadays he said
For instance. I got kind Of suspicion
he doesn't believe IN sentiment ia bust
ness But that's neither here nor
there What he wanted was. just plain
and simple for you % marry him
Well was afraid his thinkin SO much
Of you had kind Q slckened voo OF
him-the way it does sometimes. But
from the wax you talk. I understand
that amt the trouble" He couehed.
and his voice heubled a little. Vow
here. Miss Eertrees. 1 don't have to
tell because you see things easy
I know got no business comm 60
You ike this. but / had to make Blbbs
40 ny way instead Of his own had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-28


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upon the floor
sveu. ] expect Z better be ratHa.
back 10 the Office" he said, rising des-
peratelv. ~ told told my partner
Ia be back SIT two O'Clock ana Z guess
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
WAR ACTS OF GERMANY
FORCE WILSON'S HAND
Continued from page i

his congress in 1898. The American
battleship, Maine, was sunk on Feb
ruary g, 1898, the American feet
Dlockaded the harbors of Cuba on
April 81. and on April IS, President
Mckinley sent message to congress
stating that state of war had eX-
listed between Spain and the United
States since April 81. Today Ger
many is guilty of sinking three Amer
lean xSeghters.
TO meet with this situation, Presi-
dent Wilson will appear before con-
gress April 2. 1t is expected he will
ask for a joint resolution declaring
that state of war has existed be,
tween the United States and Germany
since the date of the German aggres-
sion. Congress is expected to com
ply with his request. The burden of
responsibility will be placed on Ger
many. 1t will be the first time a
state Of war has been declared be-
tween the United States and another
nation for 10 gears.
Possible Action.
This is how one of President Will
sons cabinet members described this
governments probable course of ac-
ton, if war comes, as it is now cx-
pected:
First, the alignment with the En-
tente allies;
Second, the British and French
ships in western waters will be re-
leased for duty elsewhere, and re-
placed by American Atlantic fleets.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
Glass Of Hot Water
y Before Breakfast
a Splendid Habit
Open s'uices Of the system each
morning and wash away the
poisonous, stagnant matter.

Those of us who are accustomed to
feel dull and heavy when we arise;
splitting headache, stutfy from cold,
foul tongue, nasty breath, acid
stomach, lame back, can, instead.
both look and feel as fresh as a daisy
always by washing the poisons and
toxins from the body with phosphated
hot water each hlorning.
We should drink, before breakfast.
a glass of real hot water with tea.
spoonful Of limestone phosphate in
1t to flush from the stomach. liver,
kidneys and ten yards Of bowels the
previous days indigestib,c waste. sour
bile and poisonous toxins; thus cleans
ing, sweetening and purifying the
entire alime2tary tract before putting
more food into the stomach.
The action Of limestone phosphate
and hot water on an empty stomach
is wonderfully invigorating 1t cleans
out all the sour lamentations, gases,
waste and acidity and gives one a
splendid appetite for breakfast and
1t is said to be but little while until
the roses begin to appear in the
cheeks. A quarter pound of limestone
phosphate will cost very little at the
drug store, but is sufficient to make
anyone who is bothered with bilious
hess, constipation, stomach trouble or
rheumatism 4 real enthusiast on the
subject Of internal sanitation. Try
it and You are assured that you will
look better and feel. better in every
way shortly. 49,,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
PLEAD GUILTY
TO BEING SPIES
FOR GERMANY
(Associutcd Press, J

New York, March 2l.-Albert 0. SAN
der, and Charles y. Wonnenberg. ill.,
dicted as members of the Central Pow
crs' War Film exchange on the charge
Of engaging IN u military enterprise
and sending spies to England to get
information for the German military
authorities. today pleaded guilty. They
will he sentenced tomorrow.
The pleas OF guilty came as a sur
prise to government attorneys who had
made elaborate preparations for trial.
The federal authorities said they were
Of the opinion that Sander and Won
mc,brrg took the ::tcls in order to avert
some police exposure of the cOnSpirH::
in Il way which ';igl,t lead to the ar.
rest Of more commanding figures in
the plot. The 1EaXmum penalty to
which the prisoners are subjected is
five years in federal pcnitcntjary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
NATION HAS7ENS
ADMINISTRATION j
CONTINUED from page one)

Continued from page one)
from members of congress, governors
of states, public officials and many
hundreds Of citizens, have contained
statements of support Of such pol
icy in it's fullest sense.
The cabinet which urged the move
upon the president at yesterdays ses-
sion is described by it's members as
having been more thoroughly united
than it has been Oh any other ques'
ton that has come before it.
The nation now actually comes to
the point which all the history of CEN
turtles indicated must necessarily fol-
low the severance Of diplomatic re-
lations with Germany, February 3.
Shifting Of Figures.
The presidents call caused shift
ing of figures Of party strength in the
organization lineup in the house.
The Democrats. in counting on 215
members for organization purposes,
had included successor to Repre-
sentative Conry Of New York, who
died recently. But the election in
that district, called by Governor
Whitman, will not be held until ten
days after the extra session convenes.
This will even up the vacancy in the
New Hampshire district, which was
represented by Republican, where
an, election will not take place until
May.
How They Line Up.
AS the forecasts stand now, the
Democrats count on 214 straight
party votes, and two Of the independ-
ent group. while Republicans count
on PA straight party votes and three
of the independents.
Word was received this afternoon
from Majority Leader Kitchin that a
Democratic caucus to consider organ
ization will be held March 80. Call
was issued from his North Carolina
home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
JAPAN PUTS CENSORSHIP
ON SHIPPING NEWS
limited Press.

Toxic. Japan, March 2l.--Prohibition
of the publication OF news of the ar
rival ana departure of Japanese MGR
chuntmcn in the Pacific and Indian
oceans was announced by the govern
mclt today. Official announcement
was made in Toxic week or more ago
of the presence of Il German raider in
Pacific waters. The prohibition OF news
of tn" arrival and departure OF the
merchantmen is q measure Of prOtec-
ton against the deprcdations Of such
raiders
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
WOMEN OFFER SERVICES +
IN CASE OF WAR
limited prcSS.l

New York, March 21.-Thc woman's
suffrage party OF New York has De
termined to give the United States a
list Of women eligible in case they arc
needed for war purposes. They will
start tomorrow in compiling Il COM
plcte census of the women here who
arc willing to volunteer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
FIVE AMERICANS DIE.

Washington. March 21.-Five Amer
leans died in the sinking OF the Wig
ilancia, the consul at Plymouth report
cd to the state department today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
URGES COALITION.

New York, March 21.-Immediate
reorganization Of the cabinet along
non-political lines was demanded by
the New York Times, Democratic, in
an editorial declaring that the gov
eminent itself is unprepared.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
Goes to Dayton.

o.. Goes to Dayton.
+. l.. POrtman Of the Mckenzie no.
tel, a representative of the National
Cash Register. company here, left the
first Of the week for Dayton, O., to at
tend one of the largest conventions
the company has ever held.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21

His post is more honorary than other
wise for the present, as the proposed
board announces that Col Charles
Brewer is to remain on the Job until
the controversy is definitely decided.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-21
This government does not plan an

This government does not plan an
armed expedition to Europe, because
the Allies have all they need. Our
ports will be thrown open to the AL
lied warships for all purposes, and
an extension of unlimited credit to
the Allies so that they will be able
to purchase all the ammunition, food
and supplies they needs will be made.