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The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25
FREE SPEECH

Inc small minority In con
gress including our junior
senotor are trying to be
defended in their reprehensi-
BILE course towards their
government by their follow
ers in the several states on
the plea of free speech. Be-
low we reprint an editorial
from the Saturday Evening
Post which covers the ques-
tion like the dew covers the
grass;
The Post Says;
~You can't have demo-
cracy without free speech,
Eoral and printed. This is
self evident and fundamen-
tai. No rational person
thinks OF denying it.
And you can't have de.
mocracy without submis-
sion by the minority to the
formally expressed will OF
the majority. That also IL
self-evident and fundament
al. No rational person
thinks of denying it.
Ii you take free speech in
an absolute sense, no such
thing was ever known un-
der any government or ever
will be. You can't get up
in the middle of the church
service and recite the Declar-
alton of Independence.
You cannot urge a man to
commit murder. You can
not crate on a busy corner.
You cannot speak sedition.
The practicable, and only
possible, rule is simple
enough;
You can use your freedom
of speech to any reasonable
extent for the purpose of
trying to shape the decisive
will Of the minority; you can
not use it for the purpose OF
trying to defeat that will
after it has been formally
expressed.
Say you don't like an in
come tax. You have every
right TO urge that that tax
be repealed. You have no
right while the law stands,
to urge individuals who are
subject to it to evade or re-
sist it by refusing to make
returns or by making false
returns or by holding up the
tax collector with q gun.
You have every right to
urge that no conscriptive
army law be passed. You
have no right toincite resis-
tance to it after it has been
passed. Wnen the country
decides for war you have no
right to resist war by any
means.
The rule is self.evident to
common sense. In easy,
l 3
genial, normal times nobody
cares to draw the line very
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25
THE WAR;.

Inc DARK rain Clouuo H1NC
swiftly passed away and the
great golden sun has shed its
last rays Of light upon day. We
wonder how many can look
back over the past without re-
gret for what they have done
or said.
1t is very hard indeed to be
cheerful under all the trials that
cofront us daily. but, if we al
ways do the best we can | think
we will be rewarded for our eff
orts. 1t seems that the time
is here whensswe can appreciate
the blessings we have beenis en-
joying 80 long, that of living in
free & cry, where peace and
plenty reigns Supreme; and all
Americans should be thankful
that they have pilot now who
can trust to steer our nation in
the right direction, for we be-
Iieve that President Woodrow
Wilson kept our nation out of
war as long as it was possible,
but when the &c rmahs had gone
so far he was bound to take some
step to protect the rights of his
citizens. 1t is very hard in
deed to see our nations best man
hood leaving home to go forth to
war. This world war is a uni
versal topic in which We are all
vitally interested in. We be-
lieve that Uncle Sam is doing
his part in this great crisis. We
believe that our great President
is one of Gods good noblemen,
aud if any President ever did
try to keep peace he did, and
now that we are in the war, we
should aldo our part and try to
raise plenty of food stuff that
the ball may keep rolling.
Some seem TO blame the govern
ment for entering this great
world wpr, evidently they are
not we'll informed as to the un-
derlying cause or else they let
their sentiments over rule their
better judgement. 1t is fight
for freedom against oppression,
the same for which our forefath-
ers fought and bled so gallantly.
Only it is on q broader and
greater scale, shall we shame
their illustrious names by being
so weak that we can not main
tain that liberty that they
bought for US so dearly. Did
not our foreparents love their
boys dearly as we love ours?
Suppose they had said, "we will
not suffer our boys to enter the
great revolutionary war; where
would have been our boasted
liberty? Where would be found
the great champion in the hour
of liberty's greatest peril. The
Holy Bible tells US in language
that is easily understood that
David was q man after Gods
own heart, and was not David q
man Of blood. He fought for a
righteous cause, which made his
deeds of blood laudable before
God. The fight for liberty
against oppression is fight for
a righteous cause. The guaran-
tee that every man, woman and
child from the white house down
to the humblest cottage on the
hillside can sit in peace under
his own vine and figtree. We
think ever man and boy should
be willing to fight for the U. s,
A. The land of the noble free.
Il is our flag that you should
love. The flag that has gone
through Is wars, and | think
when the smoke of battle clears
away our flag will still be sway
ing the breeze over the homes Of
the brave and the free, and
when the war is over the people
can 60 to and froe, prosperous
and happy. We are indeed sor-
l.
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25

udUiOuS. ~ 10 huO ~ Nou"o
that some of our young men
may shed the last drop OF their
blood for the freedom Of our
country, yet the soldier boys
seem so willing to give the best
they can. Of course the en-
trance of our own beloved ma
tion into the grim SDnd terrible
war for Democracy and human
rights, which we&all know has
shaken the world, creates many
problems of national life and ac-
tion calls for immediate consid-
Grafton and settlement. But
our navy is rapidly being put
upon an effective war footing,
and our armies are being great
ly equipped. These are only a
few of the simplest things to
| which we have addressed our
selves. We are fighting for
what we believe to be the rights
of mankind, and for the future
peace and security of the world.
There are mauy things to do be
sides 60 out on the battle fields
and light. We must supply an
abundance of food for our armies
and seamen, also for large part
eff the nations with whom we
have made common cause, the
fate of the war and other nations
depends or rests in large meas
ure upon the farmers. The sol
dier boys may fight but without
cooperation of the farmers they
can do nothing. Now that we
are facing horrible struggle
tit all depends on every one doing
his or her bit faithfully. The
soldier boys are going forward
with a hope of victory. You
it will be who are truly the he
ros for you like Jesus have given
your life and what more can
you give. Are you not glad to
be able to stand out before all,
the world with brave and fear
less heart? Of course it is sad
to part with fathers, mothers,
brothers, sisters and sweethearts
but won't they have more pride
in you, seeing that you are so
strong and fearless, standing as
you are for a good and noble
service. Go forth young men
and remember the Father above
is watching daily by your side.
Always dare to do the right,
dare to be true, for you have a
work that no other can do. Do
it SO brevely, SO kindly, SO we'll,
the Angels will hasten the mes
sage to tell. Girls do not per-
suade your sweethearts to re-
main out of the service, but rath
er tell him you will respect him
the more for his noble act. | can
think sadly OF the sad hearts
made SO on account of this wsr
and also of ths soldier boy who
is so far away from home, from
father and mother. Boys dou't
forget to think of these words
the dearest in the american Ian
gnage Smother, home and Heav-
en-" Let every one make the sol
dier boys happy, SO that they
may carry with them fond rec
collections. What would the
world be without praying faith
ers, and mothers in the heaven,
above, the Angels whispering
to one an other can find no low
| ing teIms more devotional than
mother. Sacred among one of
the years is song which one
day was the writer's ins piration,
to sweetest dreams, 50 often
these days as | see so many sol
dier boys passing on to the colors
my heart goes out in loving SYM
pathy to the praying moth ers at
home. They are patriotic. and
proud of their noble sons. We
think we have sweet music and
beautiful flowers here, but they
- =
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25
IAdVertisementl

FOR SALE--One horse, wagon,
buggy and harness, or trade for
Ford car. Car must be in first
class condition
A. L. Blankenship
2t R3.
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25
SPECIAL NOTICE

Due to the lateness of this advertifemen the Item
will accept yonr order by letter postal card and will
start your paper in time for you to get the start of Mr.
Gerards Story if your order does not reach until
the 18th, 18th 10th, will mail you the back copies
with the start Of the Story showing the original letter
reproduced in the German Kaisers hand writing.
Don't delay sending your order at once, let the mon
ey come later next week.
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25
ns uulnlus that Does Not Aiise, tAs Head

Because Of its tonic and laxative effect. LAxA-
TIVE BROMo QUININE 10 better than ordinary
QuininGB and does not cause uervousneas nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look fog the signature cf &c. w. CR0vE. 9Dc.
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25

Blinker Herd o / O pigs silver
stran, something good, also q
few good Poland China about 5
weeks old for $1,000 pedigree
furnished.
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25
j. s. Smith
Phila 4 A.

Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves.
The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic Is equally valuable a. q
General Tonic because II contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. Ik acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 60 ceutss
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1917-10-25
PROCEEDINGS BOARD
SUPERVISORS

(Continned from last week. ]
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
THE FOUR.FOOTED LAWN MOWER.

CHEEP will clip the lawn at the White House. If the
~ suggestion Of the wool growers association is fol
lowed by those who have directed the rolling of lawn
mower, over President Wilson's front yard. The idea ha,
gref Possibilities; perhaps the day is coming when every
family, except tenement jewellers, will own one or more
Of the fleecy animals.
This is the day when ~manpower i. being conserved. II
the sheep will keep the grass trimmed, more men will be
released to serve in capacitie, where animal, cannot make
good.
Oklahoma is a fine place in which to increase the mum
Der OF four footed lawn mowers. We have long grazing
seasons in this state, Wool and mutton bring fancy price,
II we can put the sheep to work, let them hustle for their
own board, and save the salary OF the family gardener
a long step in thrift will he made, Oklahoma should TAX,
the sheep suggestion to heart and bring in a few thou,anC
additional flockS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

H3sM1(lk|ssMG}Hss5yen
WORRYING.

NLD NOAH COUNT, who lives
next door, is always stepped in
- sorrow today has made him hot
and sore, and he'll be worse tomorrow.
Most men have troubles, day by day.
misfortunes often fret them, but they ~
forth and put up hay, and, laboring,
forget them, Work is the surest, trueSt
salve for all life's sores and bruises.
the fairest tonic man can have, when
he his courage loses. But Noah Count
won't go and toll at any time or sea-
son; he has rheumatics or a boil, or
some sufficient reason. When red flag
pageants come along, you see him with
Che mixers he says the government is
wrong. and all our statesmen pikers. He
hates the world in which he dwells, he
says it's base and sordid, and thinks h.
would he wearing bells if virtue were
rewarded, II Noah Count would go 10
work, he'd think the world less rotten,
and all his griefs that gall and irk
would shortly be forgotten. The worker
soon supplies his needs and finds most
troubles fictions; and it is idleness
that breeds the harvest of Affections.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
THE NEXT BIG OIL POOL.

sT1RlCES Of oil invite someone to 60 out and bring in
r. another Glenn pool or Gushing field in Oklahoma. The
- who can do that ought to be able to tuck = few mil.
n dollars into his inside pocket, buy q wagon load OF
tpaAs and purchase all the costly ~playthings which a rich
80 Graves.
AK That here is another great oil pool. in Oklahoma wait
~ kisie touch Of the driiet's steel is believed b,
sSo tpA men who have uncovered the hidden wealth OF
4 11AomA. Probably they're busy q this moment In doing
GGn1 liAe scouting work In place. little suspected Of hold
~ oseH riches far beneath the surface.
.s oGAhoma astonished the world last year with a pro-
s2oeaoa Of oil greater than that Of any other state of the
o11ioa. We ought to make a new record this year. In
Wlues we're quite certain to do il. In volume there is
NJ much question about Oklahoma holding the premier
Diaee in the list Of oil states.
But Oklahoma is never satisfied with the achievements
Of today; we expect TO do bigger things on the morrow,
he next biggest accomplishment that will have the most
bearirg on material affairs is to bring in the next big oil
Dool We have done il, twice. There is belief that we can
= Il again.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
INVITING

IF A MERCHANT followed some of the methods which
= governed the action of the last Oklahoma legislature, such
a merchant would be inviting bankruptcy. A specific illus
tration of. the unbusine.slike methods of the last general
assembly was its failure to make an appropriation OF sui
ficient size to keep the Irvine plant in operation at the
state penitentiaty.
v The state of Oklahoma engaged In the manufacture
OF binding Irvine. Some Irvine was manufactured, but many
orders from farmer, for Irvine were rejected, since the
state had an insufficient amount of jute from which twine
is made.
Imagine a merchant or manufacturer running out OF
the raw material on which his sales are based How long
could he last before being brought into the bankruptcy
court1 Yet that's the method upon which the last legis-
lature proceeded, The appropriation made to buy jute was
too small, and the Irvine factory operated by convict labor
had to shut down at a time whealfarmcrs were clamorins
for more of the finished material which could have been
sold at a nice profit to the state and at a saving to the men
OF the harvest fields who had grain to bind.
The situation again reminds all of US of the clumsy
and out. of date legislative. system which we tolerate. If
the people ofhis state willy put the legislature On the same
economic basis that successful industrial concerns operate
time, we'll get better government. Also, the taxpayers
will be saved a lot Of money which is wasted under oY
incompetent system.
II Oklahoma had a legislature composed of a small mum
Der Of capable men and the body should be in continuous
session. then additional purchases of jute could be made
as needed, the prison Irvine factory could operate until ever,
Oklahoma farmer obtained all the Irvine that he wished
and we wouldn't be supporting a lot Of prisoners in idle
mess. p..-t. g.. ''S p MI .''t'g E
Perhaps some fine morning the people of Oklahoma will
get tired Of paying taxes that they could save. II they do
then we'll have = small legislature on the job all the
time, taxpayers will be saved much money. and we'll have
domestic government brought to a condition where ther,
will be no chance of the state pursuing ancient bushes.
methods that invite bankruptcy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Durkee's appearance and the blood
thirsty wish to which she had Just given
utterance could not be imagined.
Don't you ever think ! couldn't
she said, tossing her head But won't
mention her or police, or anything un-
pleasant again tonight. But | do wish
knew what Mrs. Underwood was go
ing to do"
We had come out into the empty liv-
ing room again. As il in answer to our
question, Lillian's high pitched voic,
Aoated in from the back hall.
IAN right, Dicky, | can depend on
you" .,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

There is nc position more coveted BY
ladies Of the British aristocracy than
that Of personal attendance upon Queen
Mary. Definite duties go toward, the
filling of each post, but the chief posi-
tons in the royal household include
those of Mistress of the Robes, the La
dies Of the Bedchamber and the Maids
Of Honor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
4

Doris was radiant over a recent sd-
dition to the family and rushed out
Of the house to tell the news to a
passing ~neighbor. "Oh, you don't
know what we've got upstairs"
What is it2" the neighbor asked.
"A new baby brother said Doris,
and she watched very closely the eff
feet OF her announcement
"You don't say so" the ~neighbor ex-
claimed. rs it going to stay"
Il think So" said Doris, He's got
his things off."-Argonaut.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
SAVING THE GAME BIRDS.

f9Ay1NG in mind the extinction OF the wild pigeon
- 8eorge A. Smith, state game and fish warden IS taking
oopps to save the wild birds Of Oklahoma. Propagation o"
~ -extensive scale is to be undertaken by Mr.. smiths de-
netnent. New game preserves are to be established ior
~ purpose Of protecting the feathered fellows from mar
Is hunters and t~houghtless boys.
In this year when efforts are being made to conserve
Nd Of oil kinds, It is appropriate that the game warden ;
of3cs should plan deliberately to increase the number OF
Grde birds. Their use as food under proper restrictions
I'M have = bearing on the food supply.
And the game and fish department Of Oklahoma is
lolag . great work at the state %hateheries. We're to have
Absndant supplies Of fish, so that every one OF the AOoV
tsuns can have Its own fish pond, stocked without expense
IS the owners. Here's one department Of Oklahoma that
= exerting itself to supply not only food, but free food,
-I
n Thomas P. Gore has obtained the Idea that this war
= to be unpopular with the people, and that his opposition
= de administration wFAeause him to ride into the r'e''.
looey Of the United States, he misjudges the patriotism OF
70 American people.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Prisoners in the penitentiary at Walla Walla, Wash,
eArtsd to batter down the prison walls. SO the prison board
~ called Ia special session, Over at McAlester some
- ~ . similar situation developed, but no formal board
Mbethg va considered. The penitentiary guards stepped
T. ~ suppressed the mutiny. We might lend a few Of
~ CAsds to the state Of Washington if the official, Of
~ sate wish to learn something Of the Oklahoma methods
y lisoa control.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

The Times has a number of large scale maps of the western
front This map is corrected up to July /, contains the greatest de-
tails of roads, elevations, waterways and hundreds of villages not
mentioned on any other available map. You may have one of these
maps by sending 50 cents in cash or stamps to Circulation Depart
ment, Oklahoma City Times. There are only a few dozen maps left
This offer will be withdrawn after Saturday
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Germany intends to prohibit smoking on the streets OF
Berlin. We venture to say that the order will not be
obeyed, since the American soldiers will puff all they wish
when they march through the principal boulevards Of the
Prussian capital.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Senator LaFoilette wishes to tax wealth to obtain fund,
with which to prosecute the war, Well, a good place to
commence would be to levy a fat income tax on the sala-
Yies Of senator's.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

The voters down at Houston indicated by a decisive
vote that they don't propose to surrender their right, to
court the festive highball.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
A

WHEN we raised . right good Jack pot Of \ few hundred
~ dollars to buy tobacco for the soldiers in foreign
fields. we didn't finish the job. We merely caused tempo
rary contentment to prevail in the military camps The
tobacco Was promptly consumed by our boys at the front
who cannot get the consolation that comes from good
tobacco unless we patriots here at home make the tobacco
~shipments. ~
- One substantial shipment Of tobacco doesn't solve the
tobacco problem Of the soldiers any more than one swallow
makes a summer. We must keep up the tobacco campaign
since American tobacco is Just as much a necessity on bat
tlefields as bread and meat.
The tobacco fund is not closed. Our soldier boys must
have tobacco as long as they are in the service a big
check can be used. Or thousands of contributions OF rs
cents each will give comfort to the brave boys Tar IRON
home. Remit today. Some soldier Is suffering.
A Texas speaker at the farmers convention being held
in this city declared that when Oklahoma was through with
Senator Gore that Texas would like to have him. All right
Mr.. Lone Star State orator, get your requi'tion papers
ready and present them to Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Lines Worth Remembering.

The God who gave us life ave u,
liberty at the same time,-Thoma, JEFF
ferson.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Ten Years Ago.

Ten Years Ago.
While boxing with a playmate, Frank
Brooks, whose parents conduct a bak-
cry at Third and Robinson street, had
the misfortune to break his wrist today.
The many friends Of Miss Anna
Dechman, the charming daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. +. Dechman, will be
grieved to learn Of her serious illness.
Miss Dechman has typhoid fever.
Miss Katherine hartman will return
tomorrow from Darlington where she
has spent the past week with her little
friend, Miss Gladys Newland, Mr., and
Mrs. Newland and Gladys will accom-
pany her home for a short visit.
Mrs. Roy Stafford and Mis- Pauline
Stafford arrived last evening from 4
pleasant summer spent at Lake Okoboji.
Iowa.
Mrs. II. s. Gillian is visiting in
Perry for q few days.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Fifteen Years Ago.

Fifteen Years Ago.
Miss Lulu Charlotte Chomsen OF
West Grand avenue left this morning
for a two weeks visit with Miss Lois
Liegcrot OF Tonkawa.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Porch and daugh-
ter and their visitors, Mrs. Kyle OF
Texas, and Mrs. Brown Of Arlington.
were callers at the Times-Journal Of
flee today.
Mrs. Warren X. Snyder and children
who departed several weeks ago for
Washington, y. C., to spend the sum-
mer, writes that she is having a de-
lightful time in the capital city.
Dillon, O'Connor of St. Louis is in
the city today. y
Mr.. Fred Pfaff Of Anadarko is in
town.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
OLDSToRIBS.
IN NEWTYPH
Twenty Years Ago.
Prom Ne TINES L

Twenty Years Ago.
F. White and daughters, Jessie and
Frances of Norman, were in the city
yesterday, While here they bought a
fine new buggy of W. J. Pettee and
company.
Miss Halle Cooke entertained a
number of her little friends last night
a, the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Will
kin.
Guy Blackwclder went to Dale today.
Miss Mamie Parker from kingiishcr
is visiting Miss Jessie Hammer.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Guy Blackwelder went to Dale today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Mr.. Fred Pfaff Of Anadarko is in
town.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Dillon, O'Connor of St. Louis is in
the city today. y