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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
BILL"

There wasn't much excitement round
our way,
Bout the war.
We TUX tn papers an read 'em through
When we hadn't nothin' better t do.
We didn't know which way was right,
An didn't much care who won tn fight
So tn oil war run along until
TIL president said he needed Bill.
Seems like the Dutch was KILN our
folks
Out on tn sea.
A-sinkin' our ships an a-sendin zen
down,
An lettin' tn wimmen an children
drown.
Tn President writ 'em a note or two,
A-tellin' 'em what they'd better do.
But they kept right on until
TIL President says, "It's up to Bill"
So he sent out word to count tn men
Ez wuz ftten t fight.
An Bill he put right of fer town,
An found feller at writ it down
Bout where he wuz born-what town
an state.
An Bill he give sim his age an date:
"Born up yonder an livin there still.
Scratch out 'exempt-I'll fight" says
Bill.
There wasn't any feller much straight
er than Bill
Err better built.
A hundred an eighty an ivefoot ten
Tn mold God use when maxim men.
Bills hair wuz black an his eyes wuZ
blue
That wuz his Irish shown through.
An tn captain said, as captains will
"Send me a million men like Bill"
So Bill, he's packed an ready to 60
Way over there.
A-shoulderin gun an his soldier kit
Able an willin' t do his "bit."
Ready t see tn old war through,
An do tn fightin' there is t do.
They've fought together, an always
will
God an tn U. S. A.-an Bill
-Kennith Graham Duffeld in COM
,mercial Appeal
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
LIZZIE HUGHES
TAKES210 EVENT
James Bond Drives His Splendid Mare
to Victory, Winning $1,000 Stake:
Speed, Stamina and skillful Driving
Won for Brownsville Entry.

Brownsville people who visited the
Tri-State Fair Tuesday, saw the great
est race of the day when Lizzie Hughes
the splendid pacing mare owned and
driven by James Bond Of this city, won
the 2:10 pace, stake $1,000.
There were six entries in this race
and five heats were necessary to de-
eide it. Speed stamina and skillful
driving did the work, as Lizzie Hughes
captured the three last heats, after
getting off badly in the first. Lizzie
had the stuff and Bond did the driving,
that's what won. Here is the table as
it was handed out by the officials:
First Race-2:10 Pace-Stake 81 1000
Lizzie Hughes Bond "A 2 ! | ]
DR.. Griffin (Stiles)-- ----2 / 3 2 2
Finis ]. Garrett (Rash = Il A 2 4 4
Louise F (Walker-- % 3 a 3 8
Nancy Hughes and The Maid also
started.
Time 2:O9 IA, 2:09 IA, 2:11,
2:10 1-2, 2:11 IA,
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
NOTICE TO TEACHERS

Because of the fact that number
of our county teachers desire to attend
the Memphis Fair, and desiring tc
have every teacher in the county pres
ent at the first meeting of the school
year, it has been thought best to post
pone our meeting to Saturday, 0cto-
Der 18th. Please note this change OF
date and do not fail to be present at
this meeting, as matters of great inn
portance to all teachers will be dis
cussed. There will be no meeting to-
morrow, September 29.
F. R. oGILVIE, Supt.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
WHY PROF|TEERS
KNOCK SEC. DANIELS

Secretary Daniels firm stand against
"profteering" and his refusal to pay
exhorbitant prices for fuel, steel and
other materials and supplies for the
navy has resulted in the saving of mil
lions of dollars. Before war was ac-
tually declared the navy department
got in touch with producers of steel
and copper, and on April 6, what is
known as the patriotic agreement"
was made by which the steel makers
agreed to furnish 10000 tons of steel
to the government for $5S a ton for
plates and $50 a ton for bars and
shapes. At that time the prevailing
market price was $25 to $50 a ton
higher than these figures. This meant
a saving of more than $7,5OO,OOO from
market prices.
When it was seen later that the
governments requirements would far
exceed the amount provided for, the
situation was discussed in conferences
between the secretary of the navy and
secretary of war and the steel manu-
facturers, resulting in an agreement
that government orders would be given
precedence over any private contracts
or orders and that the price be fixed
by the government on the basis OF the
cost of production plus a reasonable
profit.
When the coal operators rendered a
price for coal for the navy which ne
regarded as exhorbitant, Secretary
Daniels, early in June, ordered coal to
be delivered at tentative price OF
S2.335 a ton at the mines, the price
finally paid to be fixed, after investi-
CATION by the federal trade commits
sion, on the basis of cost of production
plus a reasonable profit. The lowest
price the operators had offered was
$2.95. AS the president has fixed the
price at So and the amount needed for
the navy is approximately 100000
tons, this means a saving Of nearly
$2,000,000 from the lowest price offer
ed by the operators and about SS,OO0,-
from the market price of coal at that
time, about S4.50 a ton.
The same policy was pursued IN re-
gard to oils, Of which the navy uses
about 100000 barrels in a three
months period. The tentative price
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
HOUSEWIVES HELPING
They Are Giving the Firt Comprehen.
siye Record Ever Made of the Amer.
lean Family's Weekly Diet.

,...r-. ss-z s..r-e ssss,s, r.
What'is said to be the first eompre-
hensive record of a nations diet, from
by far the largest number of individ-
ual household pantries, is now under
way, through the cooperation of the
American housewife. She is telling
what her family has on hand on a Civ
en- date, what it needs to eat for a
week, and what its monthly ration is.
This she is doing to help along the
war emergency food survey now being
conducted by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture,
An army of 10000 women is enlisted
in the work, and to each has been sent
letter from the department together
with blanks for the inventory of food
on hand and for the record of a weeks
total of food u ed by the family.
President Wilson, in approving the
plans of the secretary of agriculture
for the survey, said that "authorita-
tive information concerning the ma
tons food supply is a matter of con-
sequence at all times and is of peculiar
Importance at the present moment.
All who are assisting the department
in making the survey are rendering
valuable patriotic service. 1t is felt
that the inventories of stocks on farm:
in storages, and in retail establish,
ments, which are also being taken al
this time, will be understandable only
in relation to the rate of food con
sumption. The interpretive figures
therefore, are being given by the wo
men of the country, and their state
ments will guide governmental agen
cies and the public in making plans t
increase the production of certain food
o promote efficient distribution ot
these products, and to direct the cam.
paigns to better conserve and use then
| The inventory is of all stocks or
hand on the pantry shelves, in the
storage bins, the refrigerator, or the
kitchen cabinet. This is accomplished
by a list of members of the family
their ages and occupations.
There is also a weekly record OF
meals served to home folks and to
guests with the kinds and quantities
used. These include the food used
from the household stocks and those
produced at home, from the home gar
den for example, as we'll as those pur-
chased. Mothers are asked to report
the candy, cakes, and ice cream which
are bought and eaten in addition tc
the regular meals. This will probably
require considerable cooperation or
the part of the children who have pen.
nies to spend.
Fifty-four items are included in the
records of food on hand, although it is
not supposed that any one family will
have an entry under each one of the
81 classifcations. The classifcations
themselves are further subdivided, as
in the case Of fresh meats, salted
meats, bakery products, fresh vegeta-
bles, and the like. under which sepa-
rate items are to be listed. For exam
pie, under fresh meat would be listed
pork, veal, lamb, beef, and so on. The
same classification is used under the
record Of food consumed in a week.
In the family record the name ant
address of the family is given, but moi
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
THRIFT THOUGHT

Don't throw away stale bread and
left over skim milk, Madam House
wife. For from them you can make
that simple and well known but nour-
ishing dish, milk toast, the United
States Department of Agriculture
points out. This makes good dish
for breakfast, luncheon or supper, es-
pecially for children.
Heat the milk, Add a quantity OF
butter and season to taste with salt
Pour while hot over well-toasted stale
bread and serve.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
A VITAL NECESSITY
DURING THE WAR
kaying Urged on People by Secretary
McAdoo Discussing Certificates Sale

Washington, Sept. 24.-Every town
and city in the country will have on
sale soon a share of the S2,000,000,000
worth of war saving certificates just
authorized by congress. Secretary Nc
sAdoo announces that the certificates,
al denominations as low as S., bearing
y per cent interest and maturing in
ksye years, will be issued in blocks from
Zine to time, beginning as quickly as
pans can be completed.
The treasury, sub-treasuries, inter
nsl revenue, customs and postoffices
m '+Ner agencies will be designated
to make sales.
A campaign to bring the value of
this form of investment to the atten-
flon OF the people will be conducted
|hv a special committee appointed by
2ecretary McAdoo, composed Of Frank
"A Vanderlip, New York, chairman;
! :Sderick A. Delano, Chicago, member
qi' the Federal reserve board; Henry
ord, Detroit; Eugene Myer, Jr., Mrs.
George Bass, Chicago, and Charles L.
faine, Boston.
1T is proposed" said Mr., McAdoo,
10 develop the plans in such a way
that savings may be made through the
purchase of stamps of small denomi-
Hntions which can be carried in the
bpoks issued for the purpose nd ac-
eumulated until sufficient amount
has been saved to purchase a war saw
ings certificate The government will
rgdeem these war savings certificates
at any time before maturity upon re-
qaest of the holder, allowing interest
Al a less rate than A per cent.
Ut is vitality necessary that the
american people should practice saw
iug on large scale during the prog
Esss of this war. In no other way can
tie government be financed"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28

Following is list of white men or.
dered to report to the local board fol
military duty and for transportation
to the mobilization camp at Camp
Gordon, Chamblee, Ga. They must re.
port to the local board for instructions
on Tuesday afternoon, October 2, 1917
at 3 o'clock. They will entrain fol
Camp Gordon on Wednesday Afternoon
October 3rd, at 2:56 o'clock. From
the hour and date above named, the
men whose names appear below shall
be in the military service of the United
States and subject to military law.
Cecil Humphreys
Dalton A. Wesson.
j. W. E. Moore, Jr.
Nathan Borders.
Sylvester Roberts.
Henry Gibbs.
Robert G. Moore.
Archer T. Ford
Geo. W. Qualls.
Carley B. Newsom.
Guy S. Williams.
Philip P. McClannahan.
Ben F. Woods.
Jas. F. Evans.
Milton L. Bourne
Fate Dawson.
Willie Rodgers.
Jas. F. Walden.
Carl keenan,.
Robert Macon.
Edmund Taylor.
William p. Stehlin.
Graham S. Boyd
Floyd Young.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
Haywood Stands
High at Memphis
DISPLAY HAYWOOD COUNTY PRODUCTS ARRANGED AND ST.
PERvIsED BY MISS BERTHA CORBETT COUNTY DEMoNsTRA-
TOR WINS SECOND PRIZE CRITTENDEN COUNTY ARK, COMES
FIRST. ACCORDING TO DECISION OF JUDGES

winner with her household and agri-
cultural display at Memphis,
Let everybody get in line and pre-
pare something for thee ounty fair
Make the display big and worthy OF
Haywood county.
Let the Fair Association have the
grounds and buildings in perfect con.
dition, and all pull together for the
biggest and best county fair in West
Tennessee.
There is catalogue for everyone
who wants it at this office. Come il
and get one.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
WHY DO WOMEN KNIT?

A lady, who is one of the number,
writes the New York Evening Post
that she doesn't exactly understand
why a half million women are engaged
in the laborious process Of knitting
sweaters and rolling bandages for sol
diers, which can be so much more ex-
peditiously done in a different way.
She is willing TO do it if necessary, but
she thinks deyoting sixteen hours to
the production Of a sweater, which can
be turned out by machinery in two
minutes, is a rank waste of time which
can be used to better advantage.
The point raised by the lady is well
taken. No one seems to know ho wit
came about that the women were to be
depended upon to produce these COM
40 I H. u -. -. etle
duty has / n placed O.. 1 Qaito
likely, how yer, it was suggested by
some woman, in her anxiety to be help
full, as something which the women
could do And the suggestion was
probably adopted by others and pass
ed on to their neighbors-and before
anybody thought much about it, ev-
eryDoay was at work on the task.
Women are always great sufferers
from war. the spirit of self-sacrifce
is always ready for every emergency.
They have been summoned to duty in
the present crisis and one responsible
ity after another placed upon them.
They are not slackers-they are not
complainers But it would seem, in all
fairness, that they might now be re-
lieved of work that can be so much
more expeditiously done by machin-
ery.-Chattanooga News.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
A LETTER
FROM CAMP GORDON

September q, 1917
Dear Mr.. Bomer:-
We reached Camp Gordon Sunday
morning, about II o'clock. Nearly all
of the boys are in MIG. Bivouac and
most Of us in same company. | think
we are going to like it better than we
thought we would.
Il looks like Goodbye, Kaiser"
when you see all these soldiers, and
more coming in every Gay.
Well, we are all well, and doing
fine, 50 far. We got our uniforms to-
day. Respectfully,
Pvt R. E. Dickinson,
Cob. 319th NC Biv. Camp Gordon,
Atlanta, Ga.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
Thousands See Our
Soldier Boys Leave

RELATIVES FRIENDS AND sWEETHEARTs GATHER AT THE STA
TION TO BID GOODBYE TO STALwART YOUNG MEN AS THEY
ENTER THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY LOCAL BOARD AND
RED CROSS SOCIETY ARRANGE FOR COMFORT AND PLEASURE
OF JOURNEY.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28
Third Increment
Moves October 3

TwENTY-FOUR DRAFTED MEN WILL GO FROM HAYWOOD COUN
TY WILL ENTRAIN HERE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT 2:56
O'CLOCK MUST REPORT TO LOCAL BOARD FOR INSTRUCTION
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER End ATS
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-09-28

Or. Jack Sewer reached home Tues
dag afternoon after an absence of
nkre than two years. DR.. Charlie Sc
came last week. Both young men
Nremain several mQntns with their
~ y, DR.. and Mrs, j. H. Sewer,
rI Rgeturning to their work in the
,sT I"'fs, = sys,lc eegst tls,s1 "a are prime
fEky5ses in BTowlisville Wliera they
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
CITYlENTHUSIASTIC
OVER MUSICAL TREAT

In the Sixteen NaVassar girls and
the Seven Cornellis, keeney's is Of
fering this week for the entertain
ment of local theatergoers two Of
the best vaudeville acts that have
been on a New Britain program in a
long time Entirely different in
character the acts nevertheless make
a strong appeal to all vaudeville de-
voices and during the past two days
they have been making a. most de-
cided hit.
The NaVassar girls have what, is
conceded to be the most attractive
musical speciality on the three-azday
circuit, In fact they seldom appear
in any but big time" houses and a
fancy offer had to be made to induce
them to come to New Britain. The
young ladies are all talented must
clans. They play a variety Of string
and brass instruments and their con-
cert work is of a very high order In
their repertoire are popular as we'll
as classical selections. Music lovers
should not miss the opportunity to
enjoy this act. 1t is one Of the big
gest and most expensive specialties
ever secured for the Keeney play-
house.
The Cornellis introduce some aero
hatic revelations and incidentally pro-
vide innumerable thrills while they
hold forth. They are q daring lot and
many of their fcats are of a most
spectacular order
Tom Gillin makes his bid for favor
with songs and funny stories. The
audience likes him and his act goes
we'll every day.
Tonight "The Trail of the Lone
some Pipe in which Charlotte Wal
ker and Theodore Roberts are seen
in the leads, will be shown for the
last time. The feature of the film
program for the balance of the week
will be the comedy drama, HE Fell
in Love With His Wife, with Flor
ence Rockwell as the principal cha
acter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
you CAN BEGIN AT ANY TIME
Her Side--and His !
In Nicoll's Room

Nicoll himself opened the door sud-
denly. Without word Walt stepped
| inside and pointed upstairs in the di-
had almost the menace of a loaded
revolver. ..-
you go ahead of mel" he said to
| Nicoll.
Nicoll turned and preceded him up
the stairs. The thickly carpeted steps
gave no sound as the two men mount
ed. Walt had been NicoIl's guest with
Janet at the house before and knew
the way. Before the door to Nicoll's
own rooms he stopped. From Within
muffled by walls, came the sounds of
a woman sobbing. Walt knew the
voice for Janet'st.
go I'M" he said to Nicoll, who had
turned to him. Nicoll seemed about
to speak, but changed his mind, and,
without knocking. opened the door of
his bedroom and entered. Walt
stepped in quickly, closed the door
and put his back to it. He did not
dare look in the direction from which
Janets SObs came.
With a leap, he was at Nicoll's
throat.
Mr.. Stedman!'
Nicoll's powerful hold on Waits
wrists could not tear off his stran-
Cling hold. But the sound of his name
from some one he had not seen and o
touch on his arm made Walt turn. A.
tall, dignified woman ir the beautiful
prime of life, but oc snow white hair,
was at his elbow.
II am Roy's mother" she said
quietly. you are, I surmise-Mr.
Stedman?'
Walt released his grip on Nicoll.
The woman was the image of NicOi1
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07

with only the difference in sex The
absolute dignity of her manner
abashed Walt and cleared the red
mist in his brain
Il assume you are Mr.. Stedman,.
sh went on, as though he had calm
ly enteeed the room. IF you are,
there's a messenger looking for you
at your, rooms. He left here only a.
minute ago in my sons car. How for
tunate that you came as you did!
Janet wants YOU
Walt stared. Then cry from jan
ct, inarticulate, childlike, brought him
to her side. Without q word they
clasped in an embrace, childlike in the
intensity of its sheer relief in the
passionate clinging to each other lest
something tear them apart again.
Janet, girl, come home!' Walt said
raising her to her feet. et.
Nicoll stepped forward. .
do you want to go JANET" he
asked with unaccustomed tremor in
his voice again. His mother gave him
a quick, concerned look. 1t seemed as
though she were one flesh with her
son and felt his wound. .>
ooh, Roy, dear, dear friend that you
are!" Janet cried softly, catching his
hand and putting it to her wet cheek.
Il am going home with my man! But,
my dear, shall never. never forget
you.' "
Nicoll's hand dropped. Janet turned
to his mother. si
"And you, Mrs. Nicoi., I thank you
so n,uch!" Janet said.
Walt faced the stately woman. %
Mrs. Nicoll, what can T say to you?
II ask your forgiTeness:" he stam-
IN cred. IT am too overweight to say
more
Mrs. Nicoll inclined her head slow
~. wait turned to Nicoll. His hands
went out in q gesture of helpiessness,
of apology, too contrite for express
sion. Nicoll nodded shortly and
stepped aside for Walt and Janet to
pass.
II will see you down." Mrs. Nicoll
said, forgetting her son with her eyes,
and accompanied the Stedmans to the
front door But as soon as they were
gone she flew upstairs and, sitting
down by the side OF him on the bed,
she put hers arms gently about him.
"Son, dear!" she said softly, "Oh,
my boy, my boy!" And the two re-
manned clinging to each other In the
rooms half light. .r.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
FIRST OF THEATER
PARTIES LAST NIGHT

More than two hundred members
and friends of the Kenilworth club at
tended the performance Of 1.-The Mis-
leading Lady" at the Lyceum theater
last night, marking the first of series
of winter theater parties that will be
given by local clubs and other organ
izations. After the performance
member of the Walter Naylor Stock
company were entertained at the Ken
ilworth club rooms where, after for
NAL reception for the guests there
We're dancing and musical entertain
ment.
The Misleading Lady, promises to
be one of the most popular offerings
ever presented by a stock company at
the local theater. It's many humor-
Gus situations, it's snappy lines, its
unique characters, it's infinite posi-
bilities for m Merry m aking are at once
seized by the audience as remedial for
the more serious thoughts Of life. In
the midst of situation such as now
faces the country there is every rea
son Why comedy should supplant the
heavier drama.
Not that the "Misleading Lady, is
without its touch of the military. 1t
has its Napoleon; or at least, one who
imagines he is Napoleon, and who is
ready to lead his battalions in a Bal
aklavan charge far mightier than that
in which the famous Light Brigade
took part in the Crimean war. If
"Boncy,' the character portrayed this
week by Ralph Murphy, could really
get into action the result would de-
mand a descriptive pen equal to, if
hot superior to Tennyson's.
With Mr.. Murphy in the fun-mal-
ing there is Miss Virginia Perry who
plays the part of a young lady strick-
en- with stage ambitions. She essays
to portray a leading role in play
written by Mr.. Jack Craigen a guest
at the same house party, and from
then on the "msleading". follows.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
STERLING PROGRAM
AT FOX'S THEATER

Tonight at Foxs Miss Valeska
Suratt will appear in her latest and
greatest offering, 1.-The Peacock of
New York" This is the most preten
tious production the Fox concern has
ever given Miss Suratt and she has
proven more than equal to carrying
the steller honors with the all star
cast which surrounds her in this
special release. The new Fox comedy,
CHASED Into Love- will also be an
important feature on the Wednesday
and Thursday program. The new Fox
comedies have proven Il feature in
themselves and they are run at the
local theater on the first day of their
release. The popular serial, The
Great Secret" With Francis x. Bush
man and Beverly Bayne has made so
many admirers that it is useless to
talk about the thrilling merit of this
mid week feature Chapter will be
shown this week today and Thursday
This weeks edition of the Pathe News
will complete the program.
On Friday and Saturday Mrs.
Vernon Castle will make her initial
New Britain appearance at FoX's in
the patriotic serial which will run for
the next fifteen weeks, 'Patria.' This
feature will also re included in the
Sunday evening porgram each week.
Next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
there has been booked comedy that
is guaranteed to make Sober Sue
laugh. Zone Round OBrien' with
Fred Mace was put on by the Bogra phi
company about six years ago. 1t was
the hit of it's day and popular de-
mand has caused it to be rcissued hv
the Metro company. If you have ever