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The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17

Sollie Salinger left "Wednesday for northern markets prepara. tory to supplying his stock for g great Fall business.
 i The jury list of the Monroe Circuit Court which convenes at Clarendon on Monday week, ap- pears Tn this weeks ARGUS.
 Money to Loan on Improved Farm Land at 7 percept interest. Quick action and long time. See J. D. Henley.
 MT. and Mrs. F. H. Cole cele- brated their 20th wedding an- niversity on Sunday last. Here's wishing for them 30 more years of joy and happiness. During Ticket Agent Smiths absence Charley Adams is serv- ing as ticket agent and Carter Clancy is doing the night ticket agent work.
 MT. and Mrs. Porter Shults en- joyed a family reunion at their home on Sunday. at which 24 members of the family were present.
 ROOMS FOR RENT:- Nice rooms on North Main Street for rent to ladies or to Couple for light house keepipg.f Call at Mrs. A. R. HammonsI phone 93.
 Rev. Father Norton of the Catholic Church. left Wednesday af51fneon for his old home at Louisyiile. Ky. where he will enjoy a short vacation.
 Mrs. Harry Dabbs came up from Helena Wednesday return ing that evening accompanied by her grandson, Master Harold Woodfin.
 This is vacation week for Ira J. Woodfn, head buyer at the Brinkley Mercantile Co.,, and he and his family were expecting the delight of a motor trip to Hot Springs.
 Adolph Golberg left Friday for New York and other Eastern markets where he will purchase his new Fall stock. Said he: "I'm going to buy the greatest stock 1 eyer offered the public, !"
 Dr. Will McKie and family of Wynne, were visitors here Mon- day driving over in their car en route to Hot Springs. While here they were guests of MT. and Mrs. A. c. Huddleston.
 Mrs. Arthur c. Anderson of Zent, has had as her guest her sister, Mrs. A. P. Wallace, and
The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17

Zent.
 'Endwell stock and rice farm" one mile east of Hunter owned by Penrose & Son and managed by H. O. Penrose.
 Whippoorwill Farm, 5 1-2 miles south of Brinkley, w. K. Sims, Prop.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17
Names of Farms Around
 Brinkley

Quite a number of our pro- gressive farm owners around Brinkley have already named their farms The ARGUS would like to print under this head each and every one as it is named. Kindly send in the name of your farm and those of your friends that it may be added to this list. Fair Haven Farm" owned oy A. N. Gibbs. The P. &. L. Ranch" owned by Penrod and Prouty and managed by Henry Loewer.
 The Eden Plantation" own ed by Wm. Tait.
 "The Oaks" owned by o. H. Cooper. The Davy Crockett Farm" :" owned by J. $. Crockett.
 "Westview." owned by Gus Simpson. Sunny Slope Farm,'' owned by Woodie Cooper. "The Oaks" owned by Ed Briar. Flair View Farm" owned by Alex Oelschlager.
 ''Elim Farm," owned by P. F Elledge.
 "Gustavus Farm" owned by MT. and Mrs. w. T. Elledge and managed by P. F. Elledge.
 "Oak Ridge Farm" owned by Forth Bros.
 "The Cozy Corner Farm" on Pea Ridge, owned and controlled by MT. and Mrs. Jack Gray.
 "The Rosedale Harm" owned by MT. and Mrs. Dan o. Camp. bell, of Keevil.
 Pleasant Ridge" owned by c. w. Story, Monroe, Ark.
 "Lone Star Ranch" owned by Travis and Greenlee and managed by 0. o. Travis, Mon- roe, Ark.
 "Tippecanoe Farm" owned by Harshbarger and Staley and managed by J. M. Dickson.
 "Fairview Stock Farm" w. Hinton, Proprietor.
 Pleasant Ridge Rice Planta- tion, "33 miles east of Zent, own- ed by w. B. Decker, of Fair bury, III. and managed by J. T. Wilson, of Fairbury. III.
 "Edgewood," rice farm south west of Hunter, owned by Albert Francis and family.
 'The Herbel Plantation" T. J. Herbel, Mgr. Brinkley.
 'Clark's Stock Farm, Jno. G. Clark, Mgr, Brinkley.
 *as1 Lawn Farm, owned by Mrs. c, E. u41~...sa~ southeast of Brinkley.
 70. K. Farm" owned by Mrs. J. c. Moshier.
 ''3 Oaks Farm" owned by Henry Cobb.
 Weatherby Ranch, 3 miles South of Wheatley, D. H. Smith, Manager.
 Ark. Rice Co.,, Ranch, wv. J. Penrose, Mgr. Hunter, Ark.
 Prairie View R. & L. Go. W. P. Dawson and Jas. Engle Props, Hunter, Ark.
 ''The White Farm" owned by o. L. Walker, 21s miles South west of Brinkley.
 Hill Acres Farm''s owned by Mrs. J. B. Dunlap and son.
 Wine Glen," 1s mile west of Brinkley, on R. l.. G. P. Stephens, Owner. Altamont Rice 6 Stock Farm, Geo. Hillemann. Owner, and F. H. Cole, Mgr, Hilleman, Ark.
 Long View Farm" Felix
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AND PERSONAL
FLAG STICKERS | For Sale at Argus s Office

|,rp ordered many thou- [sttv Flag Stickers and 2. them for sale, either
 I..Ip or retail. Call, phone
The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17

Fannie Fletcher of Rog. med home this week.
 Aline and Margaret nturned home Sunday ,iter several weeks visi1 tin Mississippi.
 Harry LeFils of Beau is in the city visit. parents, Dr. and Mrs. simsOn,
 ad Mrs. Tim Shults and hildren returned home yafter a two weeks visit rsry with relatives.- M. B. Folsom and daugh- Ge, left yesterday morn several days visit in ith her parents,
 F. E. Botsford and H, Gazelle, visited rela- lnd friends in Stuttgart lrendon last week.
 Fannie Brown visited in this wes ~No guest of kn, Mesdames c. T. land J, M. Haynie. md Mrs. H. A. Peters and Herbel of St. Louis, are dT. J, Herbel and fami- Vest Walnut St.
 Inyd Austin of Helena, guest of Mesdames c. ther and W T, Cooper last.
 c. F. Simmons and
 Miss Henri Vernon, atarday and Sunday in Neil Snyder of Little Hslting here this week Nof her mother, Mrs. J, hstt.
 sAlE::- at onces a very tH0lin. Has Inscribed Paris l848. Y
 BEN STAGG. Waiter Brown and chil- l'ned Sunday last after 'eHs visit with relatives urt.
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To Cure a Cold in One Day.
 Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. It stops the coueh and Headache and works oh the Colo Hruooists refund money if 1t fails to cure R. W. GROVES signature on each box. 3oc
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Tell 'em you saw 1t In the Argus
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|'alter Brown and chil- F'hed Sunday last after
 'sAs visit with relatives
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-07


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NJ. Abcrcrombic has comDIn,al III.
!rhonc line ana has already sa,rd sn,
cral trips TO town. don't scn hou.
a community can do without > mon,
Something in our community OF un-
usual interest last Wednesday, whcn
an o.I-timc outline party wax .iyan
at ire bone Of Mrs. !. VI. S,lmcrci
The guests all arrived ahout ION
20 clocN and all quilted until eleven
thirty when the dining room doors
were thrown opcn ana all the euo,t,
invited in and a bounlcous dinner
served. The day was pleasant orc,
spent quilting, laughing ana talkine.
M"S&rS Palmer Roper and Anderson
iHmhin%, both OF Troy, are vsitin.
"riailNcS al the present.
MISS MayC Roper. Of Laurcns. w,s
~" wee. end visitor at her homo.
We regret to say that DR.. T. w. Vol
corn lnlcndS 10 leave us in thc nca,
intn.c. lie Will makch is home nj
Fountain Inn We hate 10 giyc hin,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-07
QUARTERLY MEHnING.

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Quarterly meeting Of First lDivision
viii convene at Harmony church on
the l1th and 18th OF March. 1917.
Saturday Morning, 1880 O'clock.
Devotional-Mrs. Irinc Jones.
Welcomc-Miss Margaret Jones.
Response Miss Ada Cooper.
First Topic Privilege of Prayer. Mrs.
Frank DObo, Miss Eula Bramlett.
Second ropic-Ccrtanty Of Prayer.
Mrs. Toy Drummond.
Third Topic-Why Study the Bible
More in the W. NJ. S. Mrs. j. b.
Cook, Mrs. Ethel Robertson.
Appointment Of committees.
Lunch.
l:3o"rCovotional Mrs. Earl Owens.
song Message, Mrs Ralph Bobo.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-07
FRIENDSHIP NEWS.


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last SUNDAY
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last Tuoslov ui,l, ,,, III,
family of this cor,mr,;,,
AIrs i,rI, 10, ,.;.i,,, III, .
Nr " NJ pits or ~. oc,,,m,,,;...,a
Sunday from pob,n .oo,inr
MIR. ana Mrs IroIhan wi,.on ,yo,.,
visitors or MIR ~ i, rr,,rn. III.
Sundav from sbnoh ,,n,n,u,i,
II
mlniev was nueincs. visj,or IN hc
CITY last Tuesday and Woano.o,,
Mr.. lamIcyt Nrmstycry ana fu,nil,,
from Eden community wnrc tbo oro.4.
of Mr. ]. \. Pitts and fomilv 1,s, Sal
urday and sunday.
MIR. Carl Profit Of ;ns u,acn v,. :,
visitor in the CITY last Monday.
Miss lncilc Traynham Of this com
munity Is visiting her sister Mrs G
G. Madden in lloncu Path
Air. and Mrs Coke Traynham OF
OaMvi!ic section spent last SUNDAY
with Mrs W. A. Traynham and family
of this place.
The teachers Of Hickory Tavern
school Misses Pallic and Madgc Nc
Nittrick and Mary Rasor spent last
sunday at me nome of Mr.. W. 2. Pitts
III ms community.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-07

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February %. 1917.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
MORGAN CENTER

Mrs. Freda Wheeler of Island
Pond, was a visitor in town Sunday.
Mrs. ]. H. Gilman is in Orleans,
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Car
roll Green.
Mr., and Mrs. C. J. Goodsell enter
tanned their daughter, Miss Tessie
Goodsell and Mr.. Leon Morse of
Island Pond, over Sunday.
Harris Grove of Newport, was in
town Sunday.
Mrs Ethel Danforth of Island Pond
was visitor here last week.
Miss Lena Hall is in Boston.
Fred Burroughs has gone to
Island Pond to work.
There has been many hunters in
town during open season, but they
report little success.
Mrs. Elmer >LaBounty of Island
Pond was in town Saturday.
Fletcher Griffin has moved here
from Coventry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
EAST CONCORD
Harry SWEET has moved to one of
the new cottages at Fitzdale.

Harry SWEET has moved to one of
the new cottages at Fitzdale.
Mrs. John Corcoran was a week
end guest of her son, Lawrence
Moore, at Monroe, N. H.
Little Annie Raymond, who had
Quite serious operation for appen-
dicitis at Brightlook hospital, st.
Johnsbury, last week, lis reported to
be on the gain,
Among the lucky deer hunters
here were Ely Adam, Lewis Stock
we'll and Hollis Morrill,.
Mrs. Will Adam and daughter
Kathleen, were visitors in st. Johns
bury part of this week,
Helen Folsom, Eva st. John and
Kathleen Adam, were in Concord
Tuesday to attend a w. R. c. meet
ing.
Milo Gray is working for D. H.
Thomas.
Mrs. D. M. Smith and Mrs. John
Folsom were visitors in st. Johns
bury Friday.
John Mcdonald lost a valuable
driving horse last Monday. The
horse slipped and fell. lin such a man
ner as to cause instant death. Only
few days previous to the accident
Mr.. Mcdonald refused $175 for the
horse. ... '"- s-..-'
The l.. A. S. will serve baked
bean supper Saturday evening, at
the home of Bonnie Sawyer. a-
Mrs. Lavina Higgins of Groveton,
N. H., has been visiting relatives in
town.
Mrs. Willis Emery, who has been
at Monroe, N. H., for several weeks
caring for Mr.. Emery's mother, who
has been seriously i'll, was at her
home here the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hudson and
son Alvin, of Bethlehem, N. H., were
weekend guests of MIR. and Mrs.
Nathan Bean.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
Christ Church Notes.

Saturday Choir Practice at $3.50
p. m.
Saturday, Altar Guild will meet in
the church at 4.30 p. m.
Sunday Holy Communion at 900
a. m.
Morning Prayer and Sermon, at II
a. m.
Sunday School at 1915.
Evensong and sermon at 700.
Monday, Nov. Is, Girls Friendly
Society meets with Mrs. M. T.
Sadleir at 400 p. m.
Ladies' Guild Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. Emma C. Reeve.
Thursday, Nov. 20, Special Thanks
giving service at 1000 a. m.
Choristers please note: On account
of the faculty dinner at the High
School on Saturday evening, the
choir practice will be at $3.50 Satur-
day afternoon.
Rev. H. M. Simpson, Rector.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
Man Troubled for Two Years,

No one should suffer backache,
rheumatic pains, stiff ljoints. swol-
len, sore muscles, whenIrelief can be
easily had. James McGrery, Ber-
rien Center, Mich, says he was
troubled with kidney and bladder
trouble for two years. He used
several kinds of medicine without
relief, but Foley Kidney Pills ..cured
him. John w. Thurston. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
Little Ones and Old Ones

James Edwards, 208 Harriet St.,
Montgomery, Ala, writes: my
whole family is using Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound now-the little
ones and the old ones. 1t has cured
our coughs and broken our colds"
Foley's Honey and Tar clears stopped
air passages, heals raw infamed
membranes, removes phlegm and
eases sore chest. John w. Thurston.
Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
Californian Had
Kidney Trouble

Jack Maltos, Copperopolis, Calf.
says: 81 had such a severe case of
Kidney trouble l thought / would have
to sell out my business. / took three
bottles of Foley Kidney Pills which
entirely relieved me and 1 have had
no recurrence Of kidney trouble since
then"
Some days IL seems as II you can
no longer bear the pain and misery
you suffer from kidney and bladder
troubles. The ache across your back
grows worse with every move you
make and every step you take. 1t
Just seems to rob you of all strength
and energy. Your head aches, you
are nervous and worn out, sleep poorly
ana have no appetite stomach is ups
set and bowels Irregular.
Foley Kidney Pills lessen the pain,
until it Is finally gone entirely. They
give strength and tone to the kidneys
make them strong, active, their ac-
tion. becomes regular and normal
again, and your health grows better
each day you take this great healing
medicine.
j. w. THuRSTO Druonls<
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
Methodist Church Notices.

Sunday services for November 25
Preaching service at II o'clock,
Subject, Discomfort or Praise.
Sunday School at 1915.
Evening service at 7 o'clock.
Subject, The Sin of Thoughtlessness
Mid-week services on Thursday
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Union Thanksgiving service at Con-
gregational Church on Thursday
evening, November Goth.
The public is cordially invited to
these services.
F. A. Krackhardt, pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
Enlighten Thy Daughter.

Following is what some of our most
prominent Clergymen say relative to
'Enlighten Thy Daughter" special photo
play poduction which will be presente at
the Opera House, Wednesday Nov. 2Sth
Il emphaticalIy endorse the aim of this
picture, which points out so clearly the
duties of lifes problems
Every mother and daughter should
see 'Enlighten Thy Daughter, yes and
sons, too, for many through ignorance
commit objectionable sin"
J. Fred Selkidge,
Junior Bishop of Rhode Island.
"All men, women and children should
see this picture. 1t is one Of the greatest
mediums to encourage and preserve
chastity and virtue"
Rev. F. Quinn,
White Plains, N. Y.
Enlighten Thy Daughter is a play
extremely instructive in subject which
ought to be treated in the curriculum Of
our schools and colleges"
Rev. D. Martin,
New York City.
'EnEghten Thy Daughter has my
entire and unqualified approval"
Rev. Elmer Gilchrist,
New York City
'Enlighten Thy Daughter is very inn
pressive and very Instructive
Rev. A. Koecher,
New York City.
New York Evening Sun
"Enlighten Thy Daughter is carried
to success by the acting Some powerful
and convincing drama results.
New York Evening Telegram
Many excellent comments have been
occasoned by the superior cast of players
which characterizes the picture En-
tighten Thy Daughter" now attracting
great crowds at the Park Theatre.
New York Tribune
The most calloused movie fan could not
fail to be impressed with "Enlighten Thy
Daughter" which began a run at tho
Park Theater yesterday.
Zena Keefe by her acting carries off
the honors of cast which is of the all
star brand.
No longer is it necessary for mothers to
teach their daughters. Just send them to
see this picture.
Enlighten Thy Daughter will be presen-
ed at Opera House, Wednesday Nov. %.
Ball after the show.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
Have 1t Handy for Group

Grandmothers and mothers who
have raised families of children have
learned from experience that it pays
to keep a bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar in the house ready for
emergency. 1t gives prompt, relief
from dreaded Group attacks, checks
coughs and colds, and relieves whoop-
ing cough. A safe medicine-No
opiates. John w. Thurston. Adv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23

Congregational Church.
Morning service at 10:45.
Sunday school at IL o'clock.
Evening service at 7 o'clock.
Weekday Services
Junior Christian Endeavor, Tues
day at 4 pm.
Y. P. S. c. E., Tuesday evening at
tbs.
Prayer meeting at 7:30 Thursday
evening.
There will be Union Thanksgiv.
ing service at the Congregational
Church Thursday evening November
29th at 7:30. Rev.F. A. Krackhardt
preach the sermon. The public is
cordially invited.
Rev. Robert Lawton, Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
NORTON
INTENDED for last week. !

Mrs. ]. T. Cunnington is visiting
her niece, Mrs. VIM. Falconer, at
DiXville, Que.
Mrs. George Kehoe and Mrs. VIM.
Daniels was in Coaticook Monday on
business. .....
Mr.. Gale of the U. S. Customs
who has been stationed in Quebec,
has been transferred here for the
winter.
Henry Amey was in town last
Tuesday.
Miss Eveline Kehoe has returned
home from West Stewartstown
where she has been working.
The supper and box social held last
Saturday by the ladies of St. Ber-
nards church was a financial success.
H. w. Marsh and J. T. Cunning
ton are spending a few days at Sal
mon Pond hunting.
R. c. Chase got fine deer which
tipped the scales at 200 pounds
when dressed. ..r E.. .
Thomas Todd and wife of Island
Pond, were the guests of Joseph
Griffin last Sunday. = aa.
A. A. Lyons has been attending
court at Guildhall the past two
weeks. -a.G
Mrs. G. W. Zines, edith Damon
of st. Johnsbury, is spending two
weeks with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Damon. -1,E-
John Boutin and Charles Davis are
in Guildhall on business. 7..&.
Mrs. Albert Laid of Island Pond,
has been the guest of Mrs. Andrew
Applebee at Lake.
Miss Irene Carpenter of Quebec
City, spent the weekend with her
parents, returning Tuesday to her
duties. .-,
Mrs. E. J. Nelson attended the
funeral of her cousin, Gordan Par
ker, at Coaticook, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Marsh returned
from Aver, Mass, last Tuesday, af-
ter few days visit with their son.
They found him enjoying army life
and also in the best of health.
Miss Irene White was the hostess
to very pretty Halloween party at
the home of Mrs. A. Applebee's at
Lake last Tuesday. The home was
decorated very prettilv for the occa-
sion. There was a short programme
given by her pupils, after which re-
freshments were served. Almost en-
joyable time was had by those who
attended and Miss White proved
herself an ideal hostess. 3D..
Miss Annie Quay is working at
hotel Carpenter.
Miss Jennie Baker of Island Pond
visited at Mrs. H. w. Marsh's last
Tuesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23

and we feel sure the business men of
st. Johnsbury will appreciate what
the Daily Caledonian means to their
progressive village and make their
support assure the success of this
daily publication.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23

Is Germany to win the war? This
is what some are thinking, judged
from the present outlook. Russia is
out of it but America and Japan are
yet to be counted with. Unless des-
potism is to hold sway the Huns will
be humbled and justice and liberty
rule the world.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23

The Herald hopes matters will be
ljusted SO that the Daily Caledo-
an will continue to be published
ID Editor Bigelow reap the success
has earned in publishing daily
per in northeastern Vermont that
jas hours ahead of many city dalies
important news items, and full Of
cal and state happenings. In max
g a bright, newsy daily Walter j.
gelow has shown a master hand,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23

The way the Y. M. C. A. war fund
as raised shows the spirit and 10y
ty of the American people. Yer
ont responded nobly and many a
nall town showed its spirit of pat
otism and interest in the welfare
the boys by their generous dona-
ons. In Essex county the town of
anaan in the extreme northeast
)rner of the county and state carried
f the laurels for Essex county with
percent of 62, making the sum for
jAnaan $533.84. This is certainly
otable and Canaan deserves great
redit for the loyalty and generosity
{ her citizens. All the towns in the
ounty did nobly in this work. The
lccess Of the campaign in this coun-
u is primarily due to A. w. Bos-
'orth. president of the local R. R.
Z. M. C. A., who ably presented the
aeds of the Red Triangle in the
,veral towns and organized the
lmpaign. .I'.N
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23
THE STATES WORK
Summaries of October Reports of State
Departments to Board
of Control
Financial Summary.

Financial Summary.
Cash balance, September 80,
1917 .................. $67S,859.90
Receipts for October &C.. 813,006.83
$1,491 ,S66.73
Auditors orders paid in
Cash balance, October 81,
1917 ................. 1927 ,296.96
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-23

ance Union and the Young Peoples
Branch are doing a good work in
furnishing the Christmas bags for
the soldier boys for the Local Branch
of the Red Cross. While we have I'M
stinted praise for their good work
we believe they are straining point
to microscopic fneness when they
refuse to include pipe, tobacco or
cigarettes in each of these bags. If,
as reported, the Red Cross Christ
mas bags sent to the boys include
these articles, some of the boys will
be shy an article that will undoubt-
edly bring them solid comfort at the
battle front. If we understand this
correctly these gifts are not intend
ed as reformatory gifts, but some
thing that will bring them good
cheer and make them feel that the
homeland looks after their comfort.
We are not an advocate of the to-
bacco habit and could wish the weed
was not used, but there are certain
indisputable facts on this question
over which the individual justifes,
affirms and determines action, and
organizations can no more withhold
man from using tobacco than they
can conquer the compelling desire of
the gentler sex for sweet meats.
There are probably SO in every 100
boys in the army and navy who use
tobacco. They are going into the
hell-fre of warfare as none but
Germans know how to make it.
Thousands will never see home or
mother again. Can't we stay-at-
homes loosen up little and bring to
the lads in the trenches, whose every
sense is keyed to the highest notch
of efficiency, a few moments COM
fort derived from pipe and tobacco?
Can't we give these lads returning
from this physical and mental strain
a few moments ease when relaxation
comes and the period of recupera-
ton necessary to keep them fit sets
in? We know little about the terri
rible trials we are sending these boys
into, we cannot sense except in a
restricted way, German frightful-
ness" We do know the boys want
their tobacco. Appeal after appeal
comes home send me some tobacco. !"
hall we send them a stone? God
less these noble women who are
ringing the boys so much comfort.
hey are doing a noble work, but
re could wish they had included in
lese gifts an article the boys want
nd which would bring them so
luch of the seasons good cheer.