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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13

the time I've seen the waves 70
high they've almost washed US OF
the top decks"
On the Richmond they examined
our enlistment papers. Then an
officer called an orderly.
Take these recruits over TO the
bug house" he commanded!
We followed the orderly ashore
and headed for large cement block
building a few hundred yards dis
tsnt.
What in Sam Hin is the bug
house. orderlyr" one OF the recruits
asked.
That's where we fumigate you,
he laughed. do you think we real
sailors want to associate with you
fellows until we know you're
clean7"
The man at the bug house" was
a jovial spirit. His name II Roy
Love and he hailed originally from
Marietta, o.
He looked us over sternly. how
ever. and asked, sharply:
How many OF you fellows are
afraid OF water7"
None OF US would admit Il.
Well, some OF you look as II you
were!" he added Go out therc
and get soap and towels and take a
hot scrub"
Love took all our civilian clothes
away from us and when we
emerged from the showers he had
new underwear and sox and white
duck suits ready for us.
We were hustled Off 10 the bar.
bcrs and when We came forth We
looked like shorn lambs. You could
hardly characterize Il as a haircut f:
rather. they moved IL OF and APP
peared in an awful hurry at that, nj
tho they sat around most OF the re-
mainder OF the day discussing war
We stayed in the bug house" "a
hours. Most OF the recruits will
remember n az the place where
they slept on a cot for the last
time Henceforth I; was 10 be ham
mocks. stretched FIVE and a half feet
from the floor
Every hour that day brought more
recruits and by the time next day,
when we were ready for another
ply steal examination and our com
pete outfits OF clothing and bed
ding. there were nearly 40 OF us
Every type Of boy and young man
was in that crowd. toughs from
city slums: indolent. lazy fellows
from small towns and rural dis
tricts. bright, alert chaps with good
educations; preachers sons: boys
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
INTEREST KEEN
IN "Y' PLAN
Proposal TO Sell War Bonds
Hailed With Acclaim In the
East, Says Studer

DR.. A G.. Studer. Metropolitan sec
Rotary OF the Detroit Y. NJ. c. A. re-
turned Thursday morning from New
York. where ne had been in confer
ence with the international commit
tee OF the association with refer.
ence 20 "Y" war welfare service.
and particularly Detroit's part in
the national program.
While in Gotham. Dr. Studer was
notified by wire OF the decision OF
the ~" directors here TO postpone
their 81 900. 900 campaign for seven
new branches. and 10 divert the en-
rgies OF the campaign organization
headed by Abner r. Larncd toward
cooperating in the work NJ adver.
Using and selling Detroit's quota OF
the $4,000. 900. 600 government war
bond Issue. all expenses 20 be borne
by the Detroit Y. NJ. c. A.
The members OF the interna-
tional committee with whom | con.
ferred were much interested in the
plan OF the Detroit association" said
Or Studer. Naturally they would
be. for the offer OF tho directors Is
a highly patriotic move, and further
more u is the FIRST organized effort
TO dispose Of the war bonds in any
community.
Dr. Studer declared that az the
next meeting Of the campaign com
mittee he will make several propo-
sails with reference TO the govern
ment war bond plan
Within few days, according 10
Or Studer, word will be 'orthcom-
INK from New York concerning the
service 10 b. expected from the De
troit Y NJ c, A In the program OF
Nar work.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
SOCIAL SERVICE
WORKERSCALLED
Ira w. Jayne Plans Their Or
ganizatiOn to Aid Soldiers
Families

The professional social service
workers OF the city will be called
upon 20 lend their assistance in tax.
ing care OF the dependent families
OF soldiers. according to Ira W.
Jayne superintendent OF the re.
creation commission. He has called
meeting Of the Social Executives
club for Friday noon in the Board
OF Commerce building. to arrange a
training course for volunteers.
1--WE arc going 60 proht by the
mistakes that have been made In
Canada during tho war" he said.
"In an excess OF generosity there
tho iefgiying organizations pro
viGed large sums OF money pro
n iscuously for dependent families
without really giving help. We
want to make ready 10 apply the
same scientific principles TO our 20
lief work that We use in other
spheres
II is expected that many volun-
teers for training courses will he
enrolled in the meeting. besides
making preparation - take care
OF the manned and disabled. plans
will be laid out TO teach the wives
and mothers OF soldiers TO be as
nearly selfsupportlns as possible.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
Modern Warfare Is
No FToIio; Farewell
Scenes Lack GdUetU

Nineteen years ago this month
the Michigan Naval Reserves left
Detroit TO engage in war with Spain.
The detachment was about one-half
the size OF that which left Thursday
TO grapple with the kaiser and the
greatest military force on earth.
Then the reserves modified on
board their train ship, moored at
the foot OF Bates-st. They entrain-
cd al the Brush-st station. only
block or two away. From the ship
10 the train the boys marched thru
solid thrung OF cheering people.
Fully 10000 persons. an enormous
crowd then when the city was only
half as big. shouted until the din
was almost deafening Never had
there heen such n demonstration in
this historic old city.
Thursday. 1917. offered different
picture. one IN strange contrast.
The war with Spain was regarded
ANNlF - ~ AlNAAi anu AIt iduN hNO
could be concerned in it were count.
cd lucky They were cheered for
their pluck, but, after all, the dem.
onstration was more in the nature
cf celebration for victory al.
ready won.
The crowd was larger on the 1917
occasion. but n was strangely
quiet Instead OF cheers there were
sobs As the young heroes passed
men silently removed their hats and
silently wished the young fighters
success They were not the less
sincere. but they were more
thoughtful. The silence Thursday
appeared more eloquent than could
-rr--raucetis i4eiAe- eF-algeaFdaHt
scrccCh Never did a departing war
unit receive a more impressive fare
well than did the naval fighters OF
1917.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
FORD DEEDS LAND
TO COUNTY FOR
BRIDGE APPROACH

The Wayne county board OF super
yisors Thursday morning accepted
deeds from Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ford
for land leading TO the bridge ap.
proaeh connecting River Rouge
with north and south portions Of
Dearborn. Mr.. Ford built the bridge
voluntarily, but 10 conform with the
law q was necessary for him TO
place the title to the approaches In
the hands OF the county. The build.
Ing Of the bridge provides continu-
Gus roadway TO the proposed Ford
tractor plant
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
SAYS COUZENS'
AUTHORITY is
VERY EXTENSIVE

Police Commissioner couzens' au-
thority In disbursing the money al
lowed him By the council and board
OF estimates is almost unrestricted,
IN the opinion OF william L. Tara
ney. assistant corporation counsel.
The corporation counsel viii submit
this opinion In writing 70 the board
OF estimates. which il seeking In
some way TO place limitations on
the commissioners salary disburse-
ments.
Mr.. Tarsney win hold that the
council and board OF estimates have
power only to allow q lump sum
for the police department. the com.
missioner being held responsible for
the disbursements az he sees M and
the results OF the department.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
WOODWARD
PRESBYTERIAN
SHOWS GAIN

Reports on the activity % the
Woodward-ave. Presbyterian church
in 1916, submitted 10 the members
In the annual meeting Wednesday
night, showed an increase In the
membership OF 49s. The total mem
bcIship Is 2.2l5. The membership
Of the Bible school numbers z,13t.
The amount raised for missionary
objects was sl2.976. while current
expenses amounted 10 s35.45i Other
reports showed that 1916 was the
best year I'm the church's history.
A resolution expressing regret
over the resignation of the Rev. w
Fl Wray Boyle was adopted by a
rising vote
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
BOARD BEGINS
EJACULATION OF
VOTE ON JUDGES

Members OF the Wayne county
canvassing board Thursday noon be.
gan the tabulation OF corrected re
turns Of ballots cast for Harry J.
Dingeman and Ira W. Jayne for
circuit Judge The total OF the tab
ulation will determine whether or
Heta Legislative committee VIII be
called on to recount the vote
The lead Of Dingemsn over Jayne
in the contest for the sixth place
on the circuit bench was reduced
by 20 votes when the board ceased
work Wednesday Unonicial counts
on the day following the election
gave Dingeman a lead OF 220.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13

with trades already learned; ma
mas darlinss; boys from orphans
homes.
But every mothers son Was pa,
triotic and full OF nght.
II enlisted because | want a
chance 10 sink a German subma.
rtne." said one.
MY brothers In the navy and
he says it's great" said another.
I'm going TO study and try 10
get into Annapolis" said high
school graduate from Tennessee.
mo moro farm work for M,
connded a fourth. Me for the
ocean blue"
| was soon TO learn II takes all
kinds 10 make a successful lighting
force.
A second story OF Lyons expert
ence as a recruit In Uncle Sans
navy will appear soon)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
BY c. c. LYON.

pJ - u GTONs
One day, toward the close OF the
recent winter. dropped into Urit.
ed States navy recruiting station
and listened to the recruiting oficer
talk to a group OF prospective re-
cruits
In a war with Germany. the
navy would do the bulk OF the fight
ing" he urged IF you fellows are
looking for action and excitement,
the nayy's the place 10 find II right
now.
I'VE need about 10000 red-blood
ea young men. The navy will give
you an education. will teach you a
trade, viii show you the world, and
n you save your pay most OF you II
have more money when you get thru
than you would have II you stayed
out "
Nearly every fellow in the room
joined.
myself enlisted.
" NoA wi VI a navy HHN w
United States7 What does boy
get into when he joins? How is he
trained and treated? Is he better
o; worse on when he comes outY
Joined so | could find out about
these things and give hrsthand in
formation 10 the thousands OF boys
turnout the country who are now
trying to decide whether they should
enlist.
was sent 10 the Washington
navy yard for physical examina-
ton. There the surgeon measured
weighed. sounded and thumped me.
tested my eyesight and hearing, and
took my finger prints.
You can't beat this system" he
cautioned me. IF you ever think
OF deserving. remember we catch
you thru these finger prints and our
description OF all your physical char
acteristics."
He let me look over the ofic.al
record.
II contained even a notation con
corning mole that never shows
except when take a bath,
You'll do" he said. Another Of
fcer came in with Bible and with
my left hand on IL and my right
hand raised | took an oath 10 stand
by the president OF the United
States. obey the orders OF my su-
porlors and do my full dnty as a
member Of the United States navy.
You'll take the night boat for
tie Norfolk training station" they
told me. when you arrive. report
az the receiving ship Richmond"
Quite a bunch OF as rockies
went down to Notfolh that niEh.
When We steamed past Mount
Vernon. the home of George Wash
ington, We were sitting Ton deck La
tening with rapt attention to the
sea tales OF an old sailor who was
going back 10 rejoin his ship after
a i0-days' shore leave
"Twenty-seven years in the Urit
20 States navy and I'm ready for
q years more" he rambled ITS
tho life, boys. IT'S The life"
Az times the old boy got his facts
fatally twisted. but even at that
We thrilled under his interesting
and entertaining narratives.
A little government tug met vs.
at Norfolk and took Us over TO :he
receiving ship Richmond The wa
ter was rough and the tug bobbled
like cork al times
Two OF the boys in our party got
sick and fed the fishes got sort
o. pale around the gills myself.
Nothing at all. nothing at all.
sympathized the old sailor. "Many's
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13

Cold, Percelain and Al
10y. o. Up. silver and
Cement Filings. soc ".
Placing . nliinE Ia
tooth 10 not all there 10 70
the ~ork Of nllinE the
tooth. n most always
needs cieanink cut thet-
ouGhly. II took nature In
IA any cases months to
make the decayed part.
and n 10 not TO be ex-
pected that human hands
can rectify this condition
in a day. It's better 70
clean out the tsoth and
sometimes to destroy the
nerve This 10 done by
treatment and it's the best
method 70 employ. Filling
the tooth r. the iast thing
20 do aside from making II
even. thsrsby wing ne
rough edges. After they
do this work thsy Euaran-
tee the fliinE 60 stay In
the teotk
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
Times Writer Enlists in Navy;
Tells of Being Put Thru the
bug House"--AllKinds of Fighters

Times. has actually enlisted In the
United states navy and, from time 10
time. Will write OF his experience
for this Newspaper. He has gone
thru the United states naval training
station az Norfolk Va and 10 now
under assignment with the Atlantic
9eet
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
AMERICAN
FALLS IN RANKS
OF CANADIANS

OTTAWA, Ont, April 13.-To
days casualties contain the name
OF lance Corporal l.. l.. Randall,
of clifton, Kas, who ls reported
killed In action.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13

GeIs or rsreessss. -. q
Il the best wax Il ~
placing missing tsoeh g
dscAyed onss that are -
Yond the stats 81 erevn~
fia 81 6fffuR UScz -
yen have sns tee4h =
three teeth cut there y -
necessity for having plse1o
Our srsass- vera spssaas>
lists. By MAILING an stSsSk-
ment 20 the hsaithy an1
adjoining teeth. oaa -
place the missing feeen
without requiring 20 -
Il viii 5. Of sssa -
percslain. II you wo0o
percsiain n viii Ne msIo
70 match the Other teG4n
ava " wili be dimcuit .
detect the tooth frou
sthsra nridEewerk u q
way % having . teeth
where n encs ga vfth-
sat the need Of q plata
OF course there 10 iittls -
ne pain In asing weve -
this ktn4
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
Crowning 'reseA
with Gold or Percesa1u

Wtth tot0 or Forcesm1A
~. -.
teeth = the only vsy n
get service from healskV
s re- ?, ysyr , teeth tns
roots sss bssu Aba : doss1
BY DR.. Adsms' Dsntisfe
except In rsrs casss- ssmo
Of the most ssrvt<en@1o
teeth are those that hsVS
been crowned. Per a.
stance. Q Cold crogDo
vice than q healthy tesla
a percsiain tooth viii Io1k
like your own teeth r.
y alse nts over 3 hal17
decaysc tooth Witch
healthy at the ruo6
crowuins teeth. In r.
easss. causes no anno3~
ance 70 the patisnta. ~
nerve. as q rule, /. 1oS
aud, Of course. there - -
feeling In n afterwae(
DR.. Adams penttsts -
eiaiiEs IN thts branon ~
tire work and it's ssarsGs
N88M m
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
Credit

We will accept
part down. bal
ance In pay
m sats ~ h tie
work N bstnG
aonA
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
Painless
Extraction
Guaranteed

We give Gas
o. vttaliSsd Air
Also- By an APP
Pile atien 10
gums
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13

AS a Rubber Band
A point to be well considered by
the Manufacturer is that the adop-
ton of
Detroit Edison Service
gives him the assurance of being
able to stretch his supply of power
to meet all increases in his bust
ness-he will have no engine-room
problems to solve. Back of his
meter is a practically unlimited
supply of power.
Talk il over with one
Of our engineers
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13

Guaxxuteea at %. -,
$40. Yssr Choice Of
Geld, Rubber ex
Alumsnum Sets
Of Teeth.
Ys. may be in need Of q
Get Of teeth. Yeu knsw
sbouf vkst Ssn want Nan
knoW that thsy should 90
rfxht and fesi oomfortasia.
ard that ysu want them
a. he a. near like natural
teeth as 70 possible There
n a vast differences In the
way they are nttsa. Or.
Adams Dentists are sps-
etaiists in plate making.
special rsoms are equipped
fer this work ana the dent
Ista that make plates or
sets Of teeth are experts
AZ this work ana 10 neth-
ing elsa Three plats-
msSins plates. ana. q
esurse this makes u pes
sibls Ter w 20 buy mere
teeth ard thereby It's
possible TO reduce the
pricsa We give free pain
fess attraction whsn ysu
srdar platss We guaTan-
tee these platss
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
Out-of- Town
Patients

should write fer
appoint snt and
have work done
same day they
come
Come In soon
4 o az IL you
Wtnh-for FREE
sTaminAtion and
estimate
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13
You Must Have
Good Teeth n the
Army and Navy

Young men, il you come here now
DIR. Adams Dentists will FIX your
\ teeth and you'll be free from the
one thought of II wonder il my
teeth are good enough for me to'
a pass an examination" Get your
teeth into a healthy state and do "
now and do it here--the cost IS.
small and the work is of the high
grade variety. Free examination ofl
your teeth for the asking.
Come today it may cost you more
if you wait.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-13

Office Hours
Daily from
a m to . .. m
su N a aya ane
Holidays. q
m. 20 ] y, m.
La dy attend
ants at all tlmeA
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02
Old Fort Consolidated
School.

The Old Fort Consolidated
School opened this week with
Luther Moore principal and Mis-
ses Ada Oneal and Jewell Love
assistants.
Altho the attendance of a
country school is usually small the
first week, the school opened with
100 pupils. The teachers expect
quite a number more within the
next week or two. All indications
are that this will be a most sue
cessfuI school year.
The Old Fort Literary Society
will be reorganizcd within a few
days. Thi phase of the school
attracted much attention last
year; and this year the society
will help to develop some OF the
brightest talent of this section.
Plans are now being made to
get an organ for the school. AS
the building was completed only
in January of last year, there are
several fixtures and Improvements
needed, but they are being added
all along. One of the main prln-
ciples in getting these is for all
to work together; and if they are
not added at first, never step
working until they arc.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02
WiIIHdrriSOn'S
PORCH
SWINGS
are Going like Hot Cakes at
$2.75
Benton Property
For Sale Cheap

A 4-room dwelling and two lots
8Ox16O feet
Two vacant lots, good level
house sites.
A small 3-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, 1917-08-02
BEAUTY IS NOT EXPENSIVE.

Here In Tennessee we have so many
beautiful nature shrubs and small
trees that every farm lawn can have
q splendid border planting with no 9TH
or expense than a little labor.
Redbud, towering dogwood, silver
bell, holly, witch.hazen, Wild Plum
wild crab apple, coral-berry, elder
sumac, buckthorn. leatherwood, spice
bush, sweet shrub--all OF these are
appropriate plants for this kind oil
planting. And with wise choosing one
can have something attractive In
dover or fruit or foliage turnout the
year.
Let as get away from the idea that
beauty is expensive. Our own woods
and groves are full Of beautiful shrubs
and small trees. Visitors from other
states become enthusiastic at sight OF
them, bat we have known them too
long, aad are blind to their wonderful
beauty.-C. A. Keffer, Division Of -
tensioa, University Of Tennessee,
Knaxvilis.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02
RYMER AND son


The Recorder of the city OF
Benton, Tenn, will receive sealed
bids up to noon Wednesday Aug
ust 18th, 1917, on ten thousand
dollars $50, OOO.OO) waterworks
bonds, six per cent. No bid will
be considered unless sealed and
accompanied by certified check for
$50. Bids to be opened by FL
nance, Ways and Means committee
at office of Recorder on above date
and bonds awarded to highest and
best bidder. Right reserved to re-
iect any or all bids. This July 5,
1917. John S. Shamblin,
Mayor.
]. F. Cook, Recorder.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02
Charleston Route |.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Harris and
Mis-, Lizzie PurSlcy were recent
visitors at the Elrod home.
Several from here attended the
singing at SMYRNA, Sunday,
Misses Nora and Orrle Lee
Cook visited their grandmother,
Mrs. ". II. Lawson at Benton
Station, recently.
Mss Louise Hill of Benton
Stat N is visiting her aunt, Mrs
john Boyd.
Ms. John Schumacher and son,
Henry, were recent visitors at the
HON. of her daughter, Mrs. I. L.
Baler
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02
MA RYVILLE COLLEGE,
'14@eS&s~'>~-'

MARyvuIE's PATRIOTISM. % years of loyal service
MANY students enlisted Military drill provided Agriculture
ephaszed The National Government says urge the young
neonle TO continue their patriotic duty Mary
Vile will do its Bit by helping you to do yours
N.pvvu1r,s PREPAREDNESS Campus, $50 acres thir
teen buildings thoroughly equipped laboratories % instruct
ors sol students, whom 385 young women Hgnest
standards Eleven departments: College Preparatory lea
cheers Bible Training, Home Economics, Agricultural Music
Expression Art Bookkeeping Military
MARyvI1E's PRACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES Tuition re-
mains At S6 90 term the Cooperative Club at cost
otol College bills including tuition and fees rent light
heat hoard and book rent average $2500 for the Self
help opportunities Fall term begins, September 10, 1917
Write for catalog to
Rev. Clinton n. Gingham, Registrar, T MsSsss
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
Nerva Owen VS.. J. c. Owen

Nerva Owen VS.. J. c. Owen
No. 725. In chanccry at Benton,
tennessee.
In this cause it appearing by
sheriff 5 return that {. Owen is
nonresident of the State. He
is therefore hereby required to
appear on or before the first Mon
day in September next before the
clerk and master of said court at
his Office in Benton, and make
defense to the bill filed against
him in said court by Nerva Owen,
otherwise the bill will be taken
for confessed. 1t is further or
dered that this notice be publish
ed for four consecutive weeks in
the Polk County News.
This the 5lst day of July, 1917.
A, J. Williams, {. 4 NJ.
John s. Shamblin, Solicitor.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02

Oh, Listen to the Village Oracle dis
cuss the Timely Topics Of the Day. He
knows all about Everything and when
he dies, all Knowledge will Perish
with him. He can tnlk about the War
by the hour. Whnt does he know about
WARP Well, he has Cousin who mar.
rled man named Gum,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02

Pipe the gay Travelling Man with his
Green Hat and Flashy Scenario. His
Speciality is to sit in the Hotel Win
dow watching the Pretty Girls go by
The rest of the Time he goes around
telling the Merchants to Stock Up be-
cause Prices are going Higher, Higher
Higher In the Morning.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-08-02

SPECIAL TO EDIToR-Your read
ers will want TO get hold Of this In
formation al once. We are rushing
u TO you. RELEASED NOW.