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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-09-13
Brilliant italian Victory.

Rome.-A brilliant Italian victory
over strong force of rebels com.
manded by Turkish officers in Tripoli
was announced by the Minister Of the
Colonies.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-09-13

"What do you think? Here's the
shoemaker turned minister"
"Well, what of it? Isn't he alreadv
used to saving peoples soles?"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29
BENTON, TENNESSEE.
The Benton Correspondent

The Benton correspondent to
the Ducktown paper presented his
views last week in a way that was
intended to make everyone else
digest the venom of his spleen, j"
but the paper wad from his popgun
has failed of its mission, and
things are still moving along, with
very few exceptions.
His epistle bore no head, as it
was not the product of one, but
the familiar names of people melt
toned III it explained the location
of the observer, and the style OF
rhetoric ~ made it very easy to
guess the authors name and per-
sonal characteristics.
He denounced the singing done
by Benton S daughters, wives and
sisters, treating them in very in
sulting terms, and strenuously ad-
vocated the organizing of a band.
lSuch organization would undoubt
|edly reflect great credit upon the
community, but since his epistle
appeared, several prospective mem
bers have come forward with the
information that they would not
perform in a band with such a
man as he.
His idea Of asDletics is merely q
repetition Of his idea of everything
else the only idea ever expressed
by chronic kicker.
If hereafter you chance to hear
the believing of a steer or the
rasping voice of a jackass, marvel
not: it is only the Benton cores
pondent striving to scatter sectional
hatred and lamenting because the
seed he sows are falling ON stony
ground.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29
ADVERTISEMENTS
First National Bank of Polk Co.
VS..

First National Bank of Polk Co.
VS..
w. IL. Eave5 ct al.
No. 734. In chancery court at
Benton, Tennessee.
1t appearing from the allegations
in compliments bill which is
sworn to that w. H. Eaves is a
resident of the state of Ten
nessee so that the ordinary process
Of law cannot be served on him.
1t is ordered that publication be
made for four consecutive weeks in
the Polk County News, neWspa-
per published in Polk county, no.
tifying said non resident to appear
before me at my Office in the court
house at Benton, Tennessee, on or
before the first Monday i'll January
1918, and make defense to the bill
filed against him or the cause will
be set for hearing ex, parte as to
him. This November 81, 1917.
A. J. Williams. c. & NJ.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

w. T. Crook VS.. Mamie J. Crook
No. 557. In circuit court at Ben
ton, Polk county, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from
the bill which is sworn to that the
defendant, Mamie J. Crook, IS a
non resident of the state of Ten
nes@e, so that the ordinary pro-
cess of law cannot be served on
her. 1t is therefore ordered that
publication be made for four con-
secutive weeks in the Polk Coun :
ty News, requiring the defendant
to appear at the November term OF
the circuit court of Polk county,
Tenn, to be held at the court
house in the town of Benton, OH
the third Monday in November,
~, and make defegse to a bill
fled against her for divorce or the
same will be taken for confessed
and the cause set for hearing ex
parte as to her.
This October Is, 1917
w. A. Woody, Clerk.
by Chas. Harrison, D. c.
R. M. Copeland, Atty for complt.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29

The recent victories of the Allies
al pleasant subjects OH which to
mediate, but should not Undue us
with a desire to sleep on the job,
under the delusion that the war
will win itself. American men
now in France and many others to
be there soon are risking their
lives to win thr war, and many OF
their lives will be given for that
purpose, so the people at home
should be glad to conserve the ne
cessities of life for their own good
and for those who fight.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29
Sale of Land.
No. 753. J. c. Harrison

No. 753. I. HARRISON
VS..
Nora Joyce Bassett ct al,
In the Chancery court at Benton,
Tenn.
In obedience to a decree of the
chancery court at Benton, made
in the above styled cause, | will
on Saturday December lst, 1917,
in front of the court house door
in Benton. sell to the highest and
best bidder the tracts of land IN
said decree, described as follows:
A certain tract of land being in
the first civil district of Polk
county, Tennessee, containing
one hundred acres more or less.
Beginning at the south west cor
ner, thence east to. a blackjack
tree near the newground, thence
northwest to a stake, thence
southwest to q stake at the
branch, thence southeast to a
stake, thence south to the begin
ming; being part of the south
west quarter of section five, frac-
tional township first west of the
Meridian in the Hiwassee dist
riot.
Also one other tract in the first
district of Polk county, Tennessee
containing twenty-five acres more
or less, being a part OF the south
west md northwest quarters OF
section FIVE, first frac tional town
ship, first range west of the Me-
rdian in Hiwassee district: Be-
ginning at the southeast corner
of the southwest quarter, thence
north one hundred and eighty
five poles to 4 blackjack bush
near the big road, thence with the
big road nearly south about
twenty FIVE to a rock, by the side
of the road, thence with a condl-
tional line running with the fence
about one hundred and fifty-seven
poles to a rock near blackjack
tree, thence east about FIVE or six
poles to the beginning.
Terms of Sale 20 per ct cash,
balance two equal payments six
and twelve months with interest
from date. Good personal secu-
rity will be required of the pur-
chaser and lien will be retained
on said property as further SC
curly.
This November lSt. 1917
A. J. William, c. & NJ
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
Saws IS yesr Old Kensly Lady Who Tells How She Was Referred
Alter Few Doses Of BlaekDraugh

Meadorsville. Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
Higglnbotham. OF this town. says: "At
my age, which is IS, the liver does
mot act SO we'll as when young. A few
years ago. my stomach was all out OF
fix. was eonstipated, my liver
didn't act. My digestion was bad. and
It took so little to upset me. My ap-
petite was gone. was very weak.
I decided I would give Black
Draught thorough trial as I knew it
was highly recommended for this
trouble. I began taking It. I felt
better after q few doses. My appetite
improved and became stronger. My
bowels acted naturally and the least
trouble was soon riEhted with q few
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29

The statement of condition of
the Benton Bank, in this issue,
shows an increase of about so per
cent in the business OF that insti-
tuition over its former years. 1t is
a thoroughly reliable and compe-
tent banking house, and has prov
Ell it in many ways and often.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29
doses of Black.praught.~

doses of Black-Draughk"
Seventy years of successful use has
made Thedford's ack-Draught
standard, household remedy. Every
member, Of every family. at times,
need the help that Black-Draught can
give in cleansing the system and re.
lieving the troubles that come from
constipation. indigestion. lazy liver.
etc. You cannot keep well unless your
stomach. liver and bowels are in good
working order. Keep them that way.
Try Black-Draught. 1t acts promptly.
gently and In q natural way. If You
feel sluggish. take a dose tonight.
You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price
CSC. a package-Ons cent dose
All druggists. ]. %
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29

The man who thinks too much
of his corporal system of mascu-
line beauty to risk its being shot
up in the service of his country
if need be, should at least be thank
full that many of his countrymen
are unlike him in that respect.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29

Man past 80 with horse and
buggy to sell Stock Condition
Powder in Polk county. Salary
900 per month. Address . In
dustrial Bldg, indianapolis. Ind.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29

Wanted-A few families to work
in cotton mill. EASY work, good
pay, healthy location. Girls earn
So to $40 per week. Will pay
good wages to learners. Write or
come see us,
Prendergast Cotton Mills,
Prendergast, Tenn.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29
Benton Property
For Sale Cheap

A 4-room dwelling and two lots
80x160 feet.
Two vacant lots, good level
house sites.
A small 5-room house and an
acre of ground.
A. 4-room dwelling and an acre
of good land.
Half cash or good notes, balance
on time. Your rent three years
will pay for a home.
WILL HARRISON.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29

Thursday Thanksgiving, and the
American people possess many
things for which they should be
thankful.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-11-29

In Thursdays battle, Turkey
was Overwhelmingly defeated
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14
GET HELP.

The writer has been given an opportunity to
study the QUESTIONABLE which he along with some
fifteen hundred others of military age in this
county will have to make out some time during
the twenty days beginning Saturday, and the
more he studies it. the more he becomes convinced
that every one who has to make out one of them
should not attempt to do so without the help of
the legal advisory board provided by the govern
ment Every one should of course study the
document carefully and be prepared to furnish
the information required. but, as the local draft
board urgently recommends, no one should at
tempt to make one out without the free assist
ance of the group of men who have made it their
business to study all the regulations governing
the new draft plan.
There is something else about 1.-THE fellow
who starts out to cheat the QUESTIONABLE is
going to be woefully out of luck before he gets
through. He will convict himself half dozen
times more and without knowing it, because
there are so many different shades of questions,
so many contrasts, comparisons, slight diversions
and recurring inquiries of little different nature
that unless man is telling the truth and play
ing square, he will be hopelessly involved.
Honesty is the best policy in this case
that's cinch.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14
PROFITEERING.

While we are on this subject of the s'big pile -
somebody is making out of this war-s'big piles, !"
by the way, that aren't anywhere near as com.
mon as some would have us think because of the
efforts of the national administration-let note
something that Secretary Of Labor Wilson said
in an address In Seattle last Sunday evening
something which more than likely never occurred
to you
Before the war no one attempted to interfere
with the capitalists who were securing enormous
profits from the countries to which they were
supplying munitions and with which we were not
allied. Profteering was allowed to ruin its
course. But when this government entered the
conflict, change was brought about War was
declared and one Of the first things attempted
was to eliminate profteering. The government
had to fix prices after determining the costs Of
production. That has been slow process
The government is at work on it constantly
and will have to keep at it, as England has had to
keep at it all through the war; But the point is
that the process has been going from the time
we became involved in the conflict Before that
time it was "none of our business; afterwards
it was given immediate attention.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14
THE OTHER SIDE or IT.

Most of us, except perhaps those few who
think they have their finger in the pie, nod our
heads approvingly when we read declaration
such as that made by Ernest P Marsh, president
Of the State Federation of Labor and member
of the Wilson mediation commission, that ''any
man or set of men who wrings blood profit out
Of the necessities of life, dips his hands in the
blood Of men at the 'front.' but do we all
equally realize the truth of Marsh's correlated
statement that Shy the same token any man or
set Of men who stirs up trouble or interferes with
the prosecution of the war does the same thing?
Most of us, you know, are among that class,
the largest of all, i'll able to pay high prices for
the necessities of life, and SO we cuss the profit
eer, rightly as well as fervently. But many of
us are also so situated that we do not gather the
full import of the other part of the corrolary or
if we do gather it. do not apply it to ourselves to
the extent that we realize that anything we might
do, any strike in which we may participate, for
instance, is an act of the same character We
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14
sPUDs.

couple of weeks ago an article came to our
desk signed by E. F. Benson state commissioner
OF agriculture, urging more general use of
spuds and more or less criticizng the farmers for
holding this crop for high prices which that off
cial predicted would not be realized. The article
appeared authoritative and was published, under
Mr.. Benson's name. 1t now appears that it has
aroused considerable resentment locally because
our farmers are not holding their spuds as gen.
eral proposition, but a matter Of fact have not
been able to dispose of them, even at the com.
paratively low prices prevailing because the mar
ket is flooded.
Discussion of the article with several in close
touch with the spud market indicates that the
article was evidently intended primarily and
chiefly for the farmers Of the Yakima valley, who
are holding back their crop and resisting all
efforts to move it. There was no such ntimation
in the article, however and, coming from the
source that it did and the authority of the agri
cultural leader Of the state, it was assumed to be
correct This explanation is made, not only in
justice to ourselves, but to our local farmers
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14
WHAT HAPPENED IN OLYMPIA AND
STATE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

From The Washington Standard,
Friday evening, December 16.
1892. Vol. XXXIII. No. 4. Whole
/ No. 1920.
The government has prepared to
issue in January complete new set
of postage stamps, commemorative
of the 4OOth anniversary of the dis
covery of America. They will be
called the columbus ISSUE"
1t is predicted that the senatorial
contest which will soon agitate the
Washington legislature will be
equally as exciting as the one two
years ago.
The flush tanks Of the new sewer
system are now being installed.
The first annual poultry show is
open at 800 Fourth street.
The movement for railway to
woodland park is assuming definite
shape. A meeting was held Monday
afternoon at the residence of Gov
ernor Ferry, at which a most favor
able report was made of progress in
obtaining land subsidy.
A lodge Of Royal Society of Good
Fellows was instituted at Woodruff's
hall last evening with As charter
members.
The latest exploit of George O.
McHugh is that he, through G. H.
Carpenters aid, sold Hope island, in
Mason county, tract Of land con-
tanning 100 acres, by power Of attor-
ney from Father Richards of Mon
treal, but it was only after raising
the price several times and much de-
lay that he passed the title to the
eager purchasers, A. B. Cowles and
F. w. Brown. The price actually
paid is said to have been $1,000, a
rise of $500 from the original price.
After receiving the money Monday,
McHugh departed without paying
Mr.. Carpenter his commission and,
1t is said, leaving various other debts
unpaid. A still worse instance of
bad faith was practiced on E. T.
Young. Mr.. Young held tax title
to the property and McHugh began
suit to cancel this claim and obtain
deed for Mr.. Young for $500 from
the priest. He induced Mr.. Young
not to contest and McHugh took de-
fault judgment against him, while
at the same time he was selling the
property to. other parties. There is
now some question as to the power
of attorney under which McHugh
acted and the whole transaction may
be voidable. 1t is thought that the
successful manipulation of this
scheme has skipped towards Canada
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14
CONQUEST AND KULTUR.

One of the most valuable war documents issued
by the United States or any other government
since the original diplomatic papers were pub
lished in 1914 has just been put out by the Com
mittee on Public Information in Washington
under the title of Conquest and Kultur"
The work of compilation was done by Wallace
Notestein and Elmer E. Stol of the University of
Minnesota, who undertook to present the aims
of the Germans in the words of the Germans.
They succeeded so we'll that the pamphlet can
rightly be described as documentary history of
Germany's world-power obsession It ought to
be in the hands of every American citizen.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14

clIsS the other fellow of course. hut We may and
some of Us have gone ahead and done ourselves
what amounts to the same thing, without bother
mg 10 rU>S ourselves.
Which. Of course. is human natllre-the other
fellow Is always wrong. And that is just another
way of saying that things never will be settled"
until mans nhumanity to mainland there
are many. many kinds of its educated out Of
him.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14
RATE HEARING POSTPONED.
Railroads Ask Delay Because O
Various Uncertainties.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. A.
Hearing on Western railroad appli-
cations for Is per cent increase in
freight rates, set for December II,
was indefinitely postponed this week
by the interstate commerce commits
sion. at the request of the railroads.
The reasons assigned by the rail-
roads for the postponement were the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14

commissions recommendations for
unification of the railroads and the
uncertainty of the governments
future action. The pending demands
of employees for wage increase and
the fact that earnings for the entire
year of 1917 soon will be available
also were mentioned as reasons for
delaying the hearing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14
To Go on Sub Chaser,

Olaf Simenson of Olympia, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. r. Simenson, Sat-
urday received orders to report in
New York City for duty on subma-
rine chaser. Mr.. Simenson recently
enlisted in the navy and has been
stationed at Bremerton.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-12-14

The county auditors Office issued
a marriage license Tuesday to Victor
G. Dent Of Black Lake and Miss Jes-
sic B. Mulholland Of Brighton Park.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-01-20

A statement having been published
to the effect that some banks in New
Jersey intend to adopt a rule requir-
ing a payment of so cents per month
for checking privilege by depositors
whose balances are less than 500, the
Pleasantville Trust Co. desires to no.
tify the public that it does not APP
prove of this plan, and that they will
continue to handle accounts no mat
ter how small, without charge to the
depositor. adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-01-20

Note: Nos and L combined, dues Sinking Fund. so
Certificate of Indebtedness due Phasanvne rust q ~ $500 SoeeoHW o
WEBSTER PRICE,
Collector and Treasurer
FRANK BLACKMAN,
G K RR
WILBUR ADAMS,
. Finance Committee
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-01-20

The only way to get the news Of
Pleasantville and vicinity. Ind get it
correct, is through the P~leasantville
Press. Where else can you get so
much for your money?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-01-20
1e-PURsEs OF REAL COLDS

If you love real gold be sure II read to-
days issue of The Pleasantville Press. If
you do not like real gold as a real gift, don't
read today's paper.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Mems Shirts

This is an assortment of Mems Warm Shirts il
flannel-just the thing to keep Jack Frost AVA
from your hide this cold weather. All grades ant
sizes in gray tan and blue at from $1OO to $4.5O
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Dress Goods and
Silks

You will find all kinds of Dress Goods here in
serges, gaberdines, whipcords, epingles and cash
meres in all shades of the season in many weights
and grades Priced at from Csc to $500 the yard
Silks are here in all wanted kinds and shades
Priced at from Csc to $500 the yard.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Boys Overcoats
Reduced

Half price is very small price for these Boys
Overcoats.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Mems Overcoats
Reduced

If you need new Overcoat, this is your
chance to get it at bargain. They are brown, OK
ford and black; all Sizes
$500 Mems Overcoats now .............$ 6.OO
$1,000 Mems Overcoats now .............. $oOO
$500 Mems Overcoats now ............. .SlO.OO
$500 Mems Overcoats now ..,......... .$lzOO
$4,000 Mems Overcoats now ............ 1854
$500 Mems OvercOats now .......... .$l6.67
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04

will give more comfort than any other garment 1t
will take the place of coat or vest and often times
a shirt or overcoat We have them in cardinal or
oxford in sizes from "a to 46 in many grades.
Priced at from 81 .25 to $500 each.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Mackinaw Coats

for Boys or Men, Gray, maroon or brown plalds
in all sizes. Mackinaw coats are the most usefnl
and warmest coats to be found. Boys mackinaw
coats nriced at from $500 to $500 Mems mackin-
aw coats priced at from $500 to $500 each
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Mems Hats and Caps

A large assortment of Mems Hats and Caps
are here for you. Mems and boys black, tan OF
gray felt hats in many styles and all sizes, prlcet
at from SIPS to $500 each.
Mems and Boys Caps; all sizes and colors
priced 35c to $3.50 each.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Overalls

Have not advanced in price here. We are SELL
ing the best grades of Fincks Detroit Special at
only 81 25 the pair You know that there is no bet
ter overals made than Finck's Detroit Special.
Without the bib 81 90
With the bib SIPS
Boys Overalls from Csc to S5c the pair
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Mems Shoes That Will
Wear

Mems Shoes that will give the wearer good
honest values There are few shoes now within
reach of your purse that will stand the test of hard
wear, but the shoes we sell will meet your de-
mands. There are only two shoes in our whole
stock that we have been compelled to advance the
price on; all others are the same price
Good Solid Shoes for Men at $1.95
Mems Heavy Logger Shoes at from $500 to $500
Mems Dress Shoes at from $500 to $500
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Ladies' and Mems Sweate
Reduced

This assortment of sweaters is comprised
many different styles and shades, ranging from
to al. The former prices were $3.50, $500 a
$500. Now, your choice, only ~
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-04
Bows and Girls Shoes

The ever reliable guaranteed Buster Brown
shoes for boys and girls are the very best shoes
that money can buy Every pair is fully guaran-
teed and the prices have not advanced II is
bows school shoe that cannot be kicked through if
the boy can kick hole through the toe, we will
give him new pair free of charge. F4 is the same
kind of shoe for girls Priced at from $3.50 to
to $3l5 the pair.