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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-09-21

PROGRAM
OF the Mooroe counlJ ~ 9an-
day AssociafIoaGl NEootIog q
BE Reid With the Abordoso
Baptist Church Sept 79sn and
3Oth.
SATURDAY MORNING.
1000, song and nraiso service.
1918, purpose of the meeting; the
presidents address, L. g. Smith.
1920, the work in our association.
L. E. Fish.
HOO, sermon, Rev. r. l.. Bir-
mingham.
11:3O, appointments of commit
tees.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
200, song and praise service.
2:15. round table discussion of
the convention plan of organization.
Reports from churches and Sunday
schools, led by W. A. Chisholm.
3.15, w. M. n. demonstration by
Aberdeen w. M. n.
SATURDAY NIGHT
7:45. song and praise service.
500, sermon.
SUNDAY MORNING.
$50, special program by Aber-
deem Sunday school.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
200. song and praise service.
2:l5. B. Y. =. u. demonstration
by Aberdeen senior B. Y. P. u.
3:15, round table discussion of
Sunday school problems. led by w.
A. Chisholm.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all Baptists in the Monroe Coun-
ty Association.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-09-21

DR.. Andrew Crosby who received
q commission as lieutenant in the
medical reserve corps u. S. army
some days ago. has gone into train
ing at Fort ORlethrope, Ga. DR.,
Crosby is another of Monroe coun.
tvs patriotic young physicians who
has volunteered to serve his coun-
try. He is home boy and the best
wishes Of all our people go with him
to the front.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-09-21

The Wren high school will begin
its 1917-191S sessiOa on Monday,
Oct. 1st. The school under the su-
peryision Of Mr.. H. G. Wood, with
a corps of efficient teachers will be-
gin work under suspicious condi-
tons and offers to pupils thorough
instruction in the preparatory and
high school courses. Pupils should
enter at the start of the school so
that uniform progress in study and
system can be maintained.
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l840- -1Ol.
PROGRAM FOE SEP. 29th, 1917.
Anniversary of the 68th Birthday O
Union Presbyterian Church.
10 a. M. doxology.
Invocation by the pastor.
Scriptural lesson.
Hymn. Prayer.
Address, by Mr.. Ralph A. FELTON,
New York. The Country Church.
Address, by president of the Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical College,
President w. HI. Smith, Community
Problems.
Address, by Judge J. @. Robins,
of Tupelo, The Church's Part in
Civic Life.
Open Forum, What Should This
Church Do?
Song. Benediction.
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,
49, Therrell was solemnized al
A.e$ the Methodist church at high
1911 noon on Saturday, the Rev
James Cunningham. of Corinth. Of
Z floating. Miss Baker is the beau
tiful and accomplished daughter OF
] Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Baker, and a
& young woman of many charms and
fine qualities. The groom is the
i eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. CASTOR
Therrell. He is first lieutenant in
national army. having won his COM
mission recently at the officers camp
at Fort Logan H. Root. He is
stationed now at Camp Pike, Little
Sck. Ark Immediately after the
,mony Mr. and Mrs. Therrell left
little Rock.
~ Miss Annie Hunter Clifton left
Nv ednesday for ST. Louis, where she
will have a class in primary music.
She will be joined next week by
Miss Julia Eckford. who will be as
Ii ISOLATED with Miss Clifton and will
handle the more advanced pupils.
We bespeak for these accomplished
Dung women the success that they
deserye.
Mrs. Thos Fife Paine has return
j ed from a months stay in Hender-
sonyille. ~ C.N
d Mrs. Julius RuSel has returned
from q visit to Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Condie Tubb have
returned from a visit to New York
and Washington. after month spent
5in the mountains of North Carolina
1 Mrs. James Tucker. who has been
on visit to her parents. Mr.. and
1 Mrs. ID. l. Howard. has returned to
: her home in Holly Springs. She
was accompanied by her sister, Miss
Mary Creed Howard.
Mrs. +. L. Sykes and Miss Ger
trude Sykes are on visit to Biloxi.
Mrs. Eubanks spent day in Jack
son this week.
Messrs Howell Binford and James
Allen Lusk have returned to the
Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bird Drake and
children left on Thursday for ten
days stay in Memphis
Mrs. James Haughton and Miss
Madge Haughton went to Memphis
on Saturday. Miss Haughton will
be at school there this winter.
Mrs. John Patten and daughter.
Julia Patten leave on Saturday for
Washington and Baltimore and
other places east. Miss Patten will
be at school in Baltimore this winter.
Mrs. Eugene Lanier Sykes left on
Thursday morning for Hot Springs,
where she will be for three weeks.
Misses Christine Bowen and jamie
Mills left on Tuesday for school in
Bristol, Va.
Mrs. John w. Donelson will reach
home on Saturday from a visit to
her mother in Opelika. Ala.
Mrs. Geo. G. Leftwich and Frank
Leftwich will reach home on Satur-
day from Kentucky.
Mrs. James C. Estell 10 expected
home one day next week.
Misses Mildred Lake and Eliza
beth Binford will be students at the
IL. 4 c., this winter. They left
Tuesday for Columbus.
Miss Sallie Moore is expected
home from Kentucky on Saturday.
Miss Louise Baker returned to
oueinth on Sunday. having spent :
~ days with her parents.
In. Geo. G. Paine has returned
~ nj phsre shs was called from
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-09-21

When baby suffers with eczema or
some itching skia trouble. use DOan's
Ointment. A little of it goes q long
way and it is safe for children; Coo a
box at all stores. tAdv.I
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-09-21

Never can tell when you'll mash .
finger or suffer q cut. bruise. burn or
scsld. Be prepared. Thousands rely
on Dr. Thomas Electric Oil. Your
druggist sells it; 80 and 6Oc. (Adv.)
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Aberdeen Cotton Receipts,

For week ending Wednesday night.
Sept. 18th. 1917. 321 bales. Total
for the season to date. 40 bales.
Same week in 1916. the receipts
were 7O3 bales.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-09-21

Constipation causes headache. indi-
gestion, dizziness, drowsiness. For .
mild. opening medicine. use Doan's
Regulets; soc box at all stores.
tAdv.I
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-09-21

Chas. Baker. Brownsville. Texas,
writes: For years l have used FO-
ley's Honey and Tar and found it es-
peciully efficient for bad coughs of my
children. 1 recommended it to my
friends as a safe remedy for children
as it contains no Opiates. Ii is GER
tain to bring quick and lasting relief"
Stops coughs. For sale sAy PAocnix
Drug Co. (Adv.)
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Personal
AND
Society Notes
fTELRPHONE 1872

HE MARRIAGE OF MISS
Augusta Baker and Mr.. J. S.
Therrell was sOlemnized at
the Methodist church at high
noon on Saturday. the Rev.
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Patriotism in Sunday Schools

the heights Not only our nne. him.
minded. young men must 20 as SOL
diers. but the men, women and chill
dren must all follow up the steep
way with them
say again that unless the great
war can be considered as a mighty
religious crusade-and II most GER
tAinly can be so eonsidered-then. II
were a repulsive thing to more than
30 per cent OF the American people.
Tho purchase OF a Liberty Bond by
Sunday schools is a most Significant
thing for many reasons. But there il
one matter IN particular to which I
wish 10 draw attention. Too often the
work in the Sunday school is soft"
and "Eoody-goody" and fails to ap-
peal to Young America. Too often this
organization lacks something worth
while to do. It's good ness is all IN
the Scripture lessons, the songs, and
the prayers
Now, here Is a real outlet. I
should like to have a beautiful mo-
ton picture OF the Sunday school Of
the First Christian Church in Mo-
berly. No, with all the children
down the streets. CARRYING
fiags and banners. "Old Glory
would wave in the breeze at the head
Of the procession and should be seen
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At other places along the line. Ana
then. waited high, would be thI1
banner with the significant inscrip-
ton:
We have bought a Liberty Bond
to show our loyalty to the Govern
ment, to learn how to practice pat
riotism and to set an example to
others"
Then I should like to send this
motion picture abroad throughout
the land to be shown in the numer-
Gus play-houses.
Not only should II be said "A
Little Child Shall Lead Them" but
in these modern times OF strain ana
depression and of awful uncertainty
as to the future OF the nation and
the world-in this new age. II might
indeed be a happy affair II we could
plan &c have our promising boys and
girls frequently mobilizing and
marching as young crusaders. to
carry the banner of righteousness
aloft and inspire our tagging souls
to respond to the higher call for
service.
Let US not only endow the sunday
school with the use of Liberty bonds,
but let US make rich in good deeds
by having its Juvenile members give
and serve in the interest of the Red
CrosA
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NOU Go On With the StOry

weighing the advantages and disad
vantages thoroughly.
''Severac begins to fret at his ig.
norance," Oxus urged. For eight
months. now, We have surrounded
him with mysteries. His devotion
to the mysterious cause may wane
since II is a devotion due to will and
not to enthusiasm. Besides. he is in
Iuitive, reasoning and suspicious
Sooner or later he will stumble upon
some part OF our secret; and
You are right" Fulbert interrupt.
ed. Let US call him. He can first
inspect the torpedo, and then win
briefly outline our work, past, pres
emit and future"
Don't you think It might be wise
to omit all reference to our social
mission" objected Oxus, smiling
ironically.
mo, for then he might accuse Us
and betray US. ! will reveal every
thing, and II he swears to be faith
full, he may be our brother. II not,
them
He will die" said Oxus. calmly.
He will de-" repeated Fulbert in
a cruel tone, as a light flashed across
his dark eyes.
Besides" added Oxus, "Severac IL
no longer indispensable. / am as
familiar now with the Torpedo's me-
chanism as he, and have learned all
he knows about electricity"
Another reason for not spRrinE
him." concluded Fulbert
Oxus pressed button No. Of the
keyboard labeled STAFF"
A man entered the laboratory. He
was slight, nervous, small, with
blond hair and beard, a narrow fore
head, and a defiant gaze in his green
eyes. Like Oxus, he wore a long
white robe.
M. Severac, the Torpedo has come
back" said the monk. 1--WE must go
aboard at once. The cruise has been
long this time"
do you think she may have been
damaged?" asked Severac In an ex-
tone.
mo serious damage. at any rate"
mo damage to such a delicate me-
chanism can be slight" said Severac
in speaking Of his inventions. Let
US look at the Torpedo"
Oxus was standing beside the table. !
He touched button Number l of the
group labeled Basin"
A great rush of waters was heard |
When It ceased, Oxus touched No. |
D. At the end OF the laboratory, be-
tween two electric machines, a door, !
befOre which Oxus and Fulbert were /
already waiting, was opened.
Severac Joined them, and together /
the three men entered a grotto, whose
walls were of masonry. and whose
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ceiling had been somewhat fashioned
| by the hand of man. Two electric
hemispheres suspended from 1t gave
| light.
The walls were still dripping with
the water which two minutes before
had filled the basin and which had
been drawn of by powerful pumps
! through four great Orifices at about
the height OF a mans head.
Evidently there are no surface
damages" said Severac with satisfac-
ton, as he bent over a strange ma.
chine resting motionless on three
blocks OF REINFORCED concrete.
1t was a sort of pointed yawI, built
OF aluminium. with a rounded shell of
thick glass over the deck, reaching
astern to the center. There It was at
tached to the stern by a curved band
Of aluminium. A screw with a yerti-
cal rudder. and on either side Il hort
zontal rudder, projected from the
rear.
On the Prov. beneath the level of
the deck. there were two protruding
glass eyes at starboard and port, like
those OF an automobile light.
The deck was broken by four num-
bered hatchways, their doorwava
closing tightly with pressure screws.
Finally the surface OF the deck curv-
ed ever so slightly between the
matches, in such a way as to suggest
that a man OF medium figure might
lie there fiat on his face, with his
arms half extended in front OF each
side OF a hollow block of rubber. evil
IDENTIFY intended for his chin. Near
this block, in the place where the
mans hands would naturally fall.
were two rows OF electric buttons,
each with its distinctive letter.
After carefully examining the
whole OF the Torpedo, which was the
name OF this strange craft, and espe-
cially her screws, rudders. and the
great glass eyes. Severac opened
hatchways Nos. / and 2
None left there" said he, looking
into the caisson which panel No. /
closed. Inspecting No. 2, he went on:
Five torpedoes only? Used TWEEN
ty-ive. II they only took effect"
Behind SeVerac's back Fulbert and
Oxus stood, inscrutable.
Severac glanced swiftly toward
them as he changed his position to
lift panels and 4. A complex ma
chine, with a group OF dynamo, was
revealed in the open caissons. The
engineer pressed the pistons. turned
the valves
"All is WELL" he said: mot the
slightest damage done. The only
thing 1t needs Is reloading and clean
ing. Perfect"
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BY VIM. A. McKeeYer.

,ne of the Nations Authorities o.
Children and Sociological Problems.
THE divine right OF kings is
being summoned before the
Judgment seat of democracy.
and there. We hope. to be forever
condemned. But the divine right OF
boys and girls to go 10 the circus
Is something the Almighty seems to
have put into their natures. and We
nuts never get in Its way.
Not only should the children all
be taken to the circus once or
twice per year. but they should be
guided in their natural disposition
to put on a mock circus OF their
own. A homemade circus. con-
Quoted by the boys and girls Of the
community. is not only a delightful
AFFAIR from the standpoint of
wholesome entertainment. but II
may also be made both Instructive
and remunerative. Communities
desiring to earn some ready cash
for meeting the expense of the
child-welfare work will ind the
mock circus a very reliable agency.
During recent years I have as
sisted many communities, both
urban and rural. in their planning
for children's circus. and l now
offer a summary OF this festival as
conducted in its most successful
form. and this may be adapted to
any locality.
Initiate the programme OF the
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By Ira S. Vile, M. D.
'Anaocfafe !
(AssOetats Editor american Medi-
cine" and henber n. Y. City
Board of Education

NAn9ecAApe 6o1tor ~Amer1can neot
cine" and Member n. Y. City
Beard of Education.
THE age of chivAlry is not past
The clAnking Of armor. the
jousting bouts and the combats
and eersn onIAls still are heard
sehoing In the lofty vaults of time.
KniEhthoed is not dead.
Bravery, fidelity. loyalty. ever
form the basis Of honor.
The seeolade Of knighthood was
not reserved for the Middle AEes.
Knighthood was the privilege OF
youth.
The code of honor resulted from
education and training as q page
and squire. Honor was cultivated.
Children believe and joyously
share the victories and defeats OF
Arthur's Knights. They grasp the
spirit OF chIvAlry and understand
its meaning.
The age Of chivalry 10 not q nxed
year of life. Each child 10 a law
unto itself.
II you are . wise observer OF chill
drSn you will readily note the phys
icAl and psychological developments
marking the beginning OF an intense
enivAlry.
The chiId's body takes on new
growth There are physical changes
Of voice. skin. bones. heart and
genital organs
Ideals flourish. sslf-appreciation
makes The conquest OF worlds seem
Q trifiinE adventure
RomancS, love. chivalry, the
struggling to fashion character that
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Joy in the Homemade Circus

drills. bubble blowing. posing and h
costumes OF various foreign peoples
Admit free 10 the mock circus all
children up to the high school age
They will help bring out the adult
audience whom you may charge
rs cents each. Repeat the perform
Ance afternoon and evening.
order one thousand booster bull
letins. to be sold in advance by the
children and to be used as badges
OF admission to the circus.
Have the children make their
own posters and initiate the lurid
headlines of the real circus
100 Trained Acrobats 100"
Many Strange Beasts from the
Jungles," "Side-Splitting Clown
Performances" "A Grand Spectacu-
lar Parade" etc
To some old-fashioned people this
idea OF a children's circus may seem
foolish But as interpret the mat
ter 1t Is substantially big business
for the boys and girls. 1t may fur
nish them something clean and
happy to talk about during .
period OF many weeks It may en-
gage their youthful talents con-
structively during many out-of-
school hours II may give them
valuable practice in cooperative
EFFORT. II may be so managed az
to earn enough money to finance
the child welfare movement for an
entire season. By all means bring
OH the mock circus and let every
body turn out
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When You Go On an
Outing

set for the outing decide what SaSA
member OF the family shall wear.
Yes, decide which suit you will lay
out for your husband. with his opin-
ion respected, OF course.
A dark Bingham dress for q girl
and dark cotton suit for q boy are
perhaps best for outings.
There are such pretty ones for
children this year. See that what
ever you decide upon Is in perfect
repair. II II II not, repair II. See
that stockings have no holes and
that shoes are shined or cleaned
Lay out fresh undergarmsnts for
each one. An outing hat for each
will cost but . tribe and save the
best" Summer hats for other occA-
sIons.
II tickets are sold before the ex-
cursion. procure the tickets, infor-
nation A. to the time OF leaving
and the exact time OF returning ~
well a. to the exact place Of de-
parturs. well In advance. Then set
your watch or alarm clock accord
ing to railroad time.
Decide on the luncheon you expect
to take along. This might be pre-
pared and the sandwiches or cakes
that might become stale, wrapped
In cloth wrung out of cold water.
the evening before the excursion.
Retire early and arise on time to
pack the luncheon.
Dress yourself and the children
leisurely and partake of q sustain
ing breakfast before starting.
Be sure that your house is prop
erly locked. that you have tickets
and lunch with you. and then go OF
and enjoy q real outing.
And please, for the comfort of all
concerned. do not allow your chill
dren to bring toys. cumbersome
Teddy Bears or bothersome dolls
on the outing.
Toys have their use, but they are
added baggage on an outing and
the poor. unoffending father or
mother usually has to carry them
rome. Sweaters for the cool even
ing might be bound together with
eIII, 4 strap and carried by one
OF the boys.
Plan well in advance and youF
Summer day outing will be beneficial
instead OF nerve exhaustInE.
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up for many monthS - 70 to . sea-
shore outing. And In the same
train there may Be the prosperous
business man and his family who
are 20 hxed financially that they
eau &c on short notice.
Going to the outing. the excite
ment OF going and the expectation
usually keep the pienieksrs 'buoysd
up, but the real strain OF lAst-min-
ute hurrying tells on the lined
faces Of those returning at night.
Now, the housewife who knows
her business can help greatly to
make an excursion q most enjoyable
AFFAIR II she plans for II wisely.
TIE woman who Is looking for .
button to sew on Mamie's shoe at
moment and wondering
what she'll throw" into the lunch
boz at the last moment IL subject
Ing herself and her family to great
nervous strain
The woman who chooses spot
less white a. the excursion costume
for her active, healthy little son or
daughter. and then apologies all
the way back because little son or
daughter is q rumplsd mass Of dirty
clothing, also subjects herself and
her iSi4IIly to unnecessary strain.
Here are some hints which will
be Of assistance to the home maker
in planning the fAmilys Summer
outing.
At least two days before the date
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The AGE of ChiUaLTy

will understand self-respect, pride
In family. sacrifice and service.
The forces Of good are not I'M
attended. The evil spirits of gang
life. the alcoholic imps. the foul
emanations from the brothel, are
seeking to mar knightliness in the
making.
The age of ehivalry is dangerous
to youth.
Are you serving as counsellor and
guide. or are you a parent indIffer-
ent to the malicious influences sur
rounding your children?
Are you conscious of your respon-
sbility in fostering fidelity, loyal
ty, purity. clean living?
You cannot escape the obligation
OF sex education. though you fear
to live up to your duty.
Evasion Of responsibility may
mean the ruination OF your young
knights. Are you helping to safe
guard against the diseases. dIsabIlI-
ties and possible invalidism that
result from immortality
Protect your boys and girls while
opportunity exists.
II you lack the courage to discuss
sex questions with your blossominR
cniioTen' senu lnem 10 some VISA
tactful. sympathetic person for per-
sonal instruction and advice.
The agents OF vice are outspoken
and brutally frank while viciously
false and lying.
Make the age of chivalry one OF
beauty. ceremony. chRracter-build-
ing. Good health is dependent on
strong character.
Manifest your courage. loyalty
and fidelity to youth-to your own
children.
Develop the chivalry OF your chill
drsn that they may tight for right
and right living.
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BY Vim. A. McKeeVer,

one of the Nations Authorities OF
Children and Sociological Problems.
IN you may be interested in learn
ing that the Sunday school
OF the Central Christian
Church. OF Moberly, Mo-. has sub
scribed for a Liberty Bond, TO show
our loyal support of the Government,
to teach patriotism TO our children
and to set an example for others to
follow"
So writes DR.. B. L. Smith, who II
pastor OF the church which had done
this significant thing. A Liberty Bond
as an endowment for a Sunday school.
What a significant idea! And why
should not a thousand. or even ten
thousand, OF the other Sunday schools
do something Of a similar nature and
thus combine patriotism. religion and
service OF the Government
Either the great war Is the deepest
sin in which American people have
ever been STEPPED or else 1t is the
mightIest religious crusade OF which
we can possibly conceive. There Is
no halfway decision about the mat
ter. II we are not drifting down
ward, then. We are climbing toward