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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

him. This kindly disposition which led him
interest all around him endeavor aid them. Thomas
Anderson United States Consul Panama. the Sandwich Islands
and Melbourne Australia told me that once when he little
boy playing Nuts road the father
drove by buggy Seated beside him darbrowed swarthy
who had from Valley My father stopped and
called Come here Thomas The boy hung his head but
went 81 want to introduce to Daniel Webster Adamson said
the incident made impression which affected his whole
My father had gift of speech and made public addresses
upon education, medicine and politics He
bilious He capable physician quick to and decisive in
action met with what threatened to be fatal accident
My father bought big knife nearby store and cut the mans
leg off while my mother steadied the limb boy fishing caught
the hook his and physician worked him in
My father CHANGED and with sudden twist erkei
the hook boy pulled
prescribed caome aap and flowers of sulphur In
have and eches He fond of
having his hair combed and his skin rubbed cigars
the ninth May 1s39 he married Anna Maria Whta
r born March 49, 1875 She had black and black hair and
she grew older became Hers resoue character
life devotion her children Left with four of them
thirteen she took of them and refused to
marry To fulfill the duties of life they to her
her idea of what required of her. and she nched and
amene What she unable to buy she cheerfuy did
without and what she could not did not disturb her. Her
predominant trait certain eness. There people she
dked and she reened There we're people OF whom she
poverty failure misfortune could weaken her
affection for them She aggressive but immovabe
She a distance when emergency calm
and efficient She tainted hyserca became
ratted" simply stayed did what could be DONE
have her tried sudden accident in Of extreme Illness
occasion when the upsetng fluid lamp set fire to tho
all of these instances alike the quiet strength OF
Her Irish and maids from the
point household training which she had been
toned sorry of ncapab but when they i'll she
nurd the their clothing and in attended to their
Isaac Anderson Pennypacker
In childhood she lived with her grandmother at the
of Front and Pine Streets in Philadelphia going
to Pine street. and later pupil in the Kmberton
School, County, where she learned the chrogaphy
of that Quaker establishment Up the end Of her long life she
could read enjoy ALL meet guest and chat with her
cheery she made for me an elaborate
piece needewo elaborate that maid of eighteen would have
At he she would sit for hours ana
comb read Her marriage breakfast was cooked
by muato who was raised as slave IN
the family grandfather Samuel Lane and who
finally died after reached 04 Patrick
the Richardson's owned slaves once
had in Richmond by master who could
habit of showing it illustration OF
the until also became the possessor OF ike
paper people, along the Schuylki IN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-19

of and rebellion beautiful
TX during exciting days the revolt
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15
Roman Bricks.

When the preparations for rebuild ing tie Campaniie. in Venice. were un, dertakcn the archaeolOgists were af fOrded an opportunity to make some interesting studies of the bricks. It was found that they had been used fin arches. Notifications. the tops of walls and in other ways before they were built into the campanile and that they were not Venetian but Roman bricks, These ancient bricks were made fin slices, for in many the layers could be seen undisturbed. It is said that bricks made this way can bear greater weight than modern bricks. The bricks examined were of the first century One of them bore the imprint of il horseshoe, which may prove that Ro- mans used horseshoe like ours, al though it is generally believed that their horseshocs, were strapped on, not nailed
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15
FINE MEAT IN THE SEA.
The Supply is Plentiful, but Man Al
 lows lt to Go to Waste.

The Supply is Plentiful, but Man AL lows It to Go to Waste.
 It is reported that in 1890 an inhab itant of the island of Nantucket. which has very poor soil, looking at the whales playing in the ocean. said:
 There is green pasture where our children's grandchildren will go for bread"
 He considered the ocean from cOm- mercial point of view. We now ob- serve as we look at the waterscape of the world, There Is green pasture where our children's grandchildren. far removed. will go for meat" So writes Zonia Baber of Chicago in the Scientific Monthly in an article urging .'an international closed season for all marine mammals except the killer whale-the only one that destroys warm blooded animals-until these val. uable sea creatures could multiply in sufficient numbers to replace in part the position in the food supply now oc cupied by sheep and cattle."
 Among the animals that are being extinguishpd by man, animals that if properly preserved could supply us with an almost hmitless quantity Of fine meat. are the whales, manatees. dugongs. sea cows, seals and walruses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15
Occupational Diseases.

A study of the subject of Occupa tional diseases affords abundant sur prises Housemaid's knee. for instance which for many years has served as 8 subject for humorous comment. proves to be frequent malady of miners Dust has been found to contain not only minute particles, but watery en velOpe surrounding the particles. Saw ing certain kinds of woods, is said a produce irritation of the mucous mem branes of the nose. throat and eyes Chimney sweeps are especially subject to cancer because soot gets into tie system.-POpular Science Monthly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15
Broke the Rule,

A new story Is being told about Il certain London club. famed interna- tiOnally for both it's exclusiveness and It's dullness.
 In one of the rooms rule of silence Is stringently enforced. any necessary order to a waiter having to be given in whisper. One day occupants of the room were startled to see member press bell button with evident an nOyance and when the waiter appeared to hear him exclaim. pointing to a neighbOr in chair:
 "Waiter. remove that member"
 The man in the chair had been dead three days.-Exchange.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15
-tv s-r --- sr ~ FINDMG NATURAL GAS.
h is Really . Mining Venture Bassd
 Almost Wholly. on Chance.

Almost Wholly. on Chance.
 The obtaining of natural gas Is es- sentially a mining proposition with. however, more unknown, uncontrolla- ble and uncertain features to contend with than exist in any other class of mining or in any other business.
 There is absolutely no certain way of finding natural gas. The only meth cd to pursue is to drill holes in the ground until field is developed.
 There are no sure surface indicG- tions for guidance, although some ge- ologists claim that they can locate gas. The. results of their endeavors. how ever, very rarely substantiate such claims.
 The first process in the work is to send out men to secure the leases. They visit the farmers and landowners and endeavor to secure the gas rights on the most favorable terms.
 If the territory is strictly wildcat" that is, remote from gas develop ments-the land can usually be leased without much difficulty and at prices ranging from 10 to p cents an acre a year. for say ten years. with the pro- vision that unless oil or gas is found in paying quantities before the expira- ton of the term the lease becomes null and void.
 If. however. successful well is drilled during the term of the agree ment the lease is extended for ''so long as oil or gas is found in paying quantities. National Magazine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

WANTED:-Mill mans job as a foreman; excellent references from San Francisco Mint, and Seattle, Val deg and Seward assayers. Expert amalgamator on copper and silver plates. Inquire at ProsDector. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15
Tha losf Art.

The four-year-old had, just been re proved at the table. He continued to talk cheerfully. though unanswered. to father. After some minutes of 30 liloquy he turned to mother and re- marked:
 Your husband doesn't talk very much this noon, does he. mother?'.- Harpers Magazine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15
Thumb Rinqs.

Thumb rings. which must have heen very ungainly and ugly. were worn from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century. and in Henry "" Falsta.f boasts that in his youth he was slim enough to 'creep into any alderman's thumb ring"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

For first-class meals and good serv- ice at reasonable prices try the Mer- chants Cafe. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Why not a VICTROLA? We have them from SIS up. Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Location notices. both quartz and placer, for sale at the Prospector of flee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Talent gets paid every Saturday Genius often has to wait years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15
Remember-Good Eats.

At the Women's Guild sale Satur- day afternoon from three to five at ove-Whitley's store. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Rexall! Rexall! Always gets first call by, discriminating buyers wh'; know that. Rexall stands. for superla- tive excellence. Owl Drug Store, ex-f elusive agents. U
 Pure Fresh Drugs at the valdez Drug Store. u
 For fine Candies see our stock. Valdez Drug Go. u
 A new line or heaters priced right, at Mead's. tfl
 Just received, a new line or Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Go
 Just Received-the latest Popular Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Co. If
 CITY EXPRESS. Phone S2; ready to transfe. t-at baggage for you. If
 Furnished rooms at Mrs osland's. Prices reasonable. .sl
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Only a first-elass drug store can secure an agency for Rexall products. The Owl Drug Store. exclusive agents for Valdez. If
 Complete line of Bulk Chocolates. Candy Kitchen. tf Anything iH nugget and ivory jew elry at Valdez Drug Co.
 The best of everything in box Chocolates at the Candy Kitchen If
 z Rexall! Rexalli Investigate Rex all products at the Owl Drug Store. If Valentines, three for five cents and upward, at the Emporium. If Valdez Miner. $500 per year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Furnished rooms at Mrs osland's. Prices reasonable. .sj
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

OITY EXPRESS, Phone S2: ready to transfe. t.-at baggage for you. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Fresh candy at the Emporium. tl
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Just Received-the latest Popular Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Valdez Miner. $500 per year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Valentines, three for five cents and upward, at the Emporium. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Just received, a new line or Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Go
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Rexall! Rexalli Investigate Rex all products at the Owl Drug Store. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

Pure Fresh Drugs at the valdez Drug Store. U
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

The best of everything in box Chocolates at the Candy Kitchen If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-15

For fine Candies see our stock. Valdez Drug Go. u
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
PILGRIM REST

Norman Johnson and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Johnson.
 Joe Homesley, wife and little dau- ghter, Goldie, spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs J. P Pruner and family.
 Mrs. Myrt Savage and son, Ivan, taken Tom Savage part of the way to Savage is serving on the Grand Jury.
 Mrs. Dora Shelley visited with her sister, Mrs. Billie Johnson Sunday afternoon and stayed over until Mon day
 Bro. Geo. Been and family, Lloyd Cannon and family, of this place spent Saturday night and Sunday with Calvin Savage of Whitener.
 We heartily join in with Sonora in objecting to have to meet east bound freight wagon on the Sabbath as We go to church and Sunday School
 Miss Nornie Johnson. who has been attending High School at Springdale has returned home as school it out. We are glad to see Miss Nornie back
 Pilgrims Rest Sunday School has begun the birthday offering. begin hing last sunday. Hurry up, and bring in your offering and acknowled- ge your age.
 The nice growing showers of late continued until they became to be a great big rain. But we think, dear Editor, that our graveled roads will stand the test.
 V T. Ramsey and wife were in our vicinity lately securing the help of a number of our people in harvesting their strawberry crop, picking is to begin about the 10th
 Hubert Proctor of Whitener, who is
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
TORNADO STRIKES IN
 WESTERN ARK ANSAS

Fort Smith, April BOA tornado that reached velocity of 80 miles an hour, accompanied by sever cleo trieal storm, swept over Fort Smith, South Fort Smith, Van Buren and sev- eral sections of Sebastian, Franklin and Crawford counties this morning. Apparently the storm was limited in area. At Ozark, east of here, the wind swept toward the southwest, but at Greenwood, about 15 miles south east, it struck from the west No deaths or serious injuries have been reported in the district hit by the storm.
 Local damage to property was con siderable. At the plant of the Ark ansas Zinc and Spelter Corporation, near Van Buren, the roof of roast ing kiln was blown off, with damage amounting to about S1,000 A part of the new Baptist church in South Fort Smith was blown off, causing damage estimated at S250
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
SONORA

Uncle Jack Stone will preach here Sunday at three o'clock.
 We have had one frost in May, and little or no damage done
 Aunt Ann Donaldson is visiting her son, Wash, near Robinson at the present time.
 Miss Ola Neill of near Goshen is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Fred Reed of this place.
 Fishing was the rage up until the rise Monday Several report good catches last week
 Some from this place are arrang- ing to attend the National Farm Loan meeting in Springdale next Thursday.
 Next second Sunday is Methodist preaching day, and they expect to have services in the new church here
 Several of our neighbors are proud of some fine colts and they are justly proud too, for many of them are real good ones.
 Lee Neill and Henry Stone had the bad luck to capsize boat Monday, the men suffered good dip in the thei cool waters of White River. Lee lost pair of shoes in the round.
 Berries and the crops generally are looking we'll Berry picking will likely begin about the tenth of this month. Some patches will be picked sooner, but there will not be much work before that time.
 The Baptist of this neighborhood have set next Sunday night as the time to complete their organization of church. They are urging all of like faith and order that are near here to come in with them and make the body as strong as possible
 Some storm We had Monday. Eight head of horse stock were killed by Tightening on the old Draper farm which is now in charge of Mir. Harri- son. One of the animals belonged to Vile Harp, near Habkerton, another to J. B. Mairs of the same place, three to R. B. Graham, two to Emry Kyle and one to MT. Fields.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
MORE FROM CHAMP CLARK

Although Champ Clark voted for the draft bill on final roll call, his op- position to the bill, the interviews he gave concerning it and the speeches he made on It were unfortunate for his reputation. As if he had not done enough to give the people of the United States his proper measure, he delivered himself of the following during the final debate, concerning those of his constituents who had urged him to support the draft bill:
 A lot of old skunkers all over the country think that nobody is going to be forced into this war except boys from 19 to 25, and that their miser- able, cowardly hides will be saved, have been sending telegrams here. I know them. 1 know every man in my district who has telegraphed me, and l know who is at the bottom of it, and 1 can take double barreled shotgun and run out of my district every man who sent me telegram to vote for conscription, and if school does not keep too long l will run out few, too.
 Gan congressman wonder that the average American does not take Con- gress seriously when man as we'll known in national politics as Champ Clark spreads such rot upon the records-Gazette.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
CROP OF POTATOES IN
 STATE IS VERY SHORT

Fort Smith, April 20-A very short crop of potatoes will be harvested in the Fort Smith potato district this year The acreage set out is very short, Practically all the large dis trbutors here agree that within a radius of 9 miles of Fort Smith the acreage is only 50 per cent of last year The high price of seed prae- tically all seed being bought from the north this year, there being very lit tie native seed planted, one of the main reasons for the decreased acre age. Another reason Is the high price of cotton which has induced many po- tato growers to increase their cotton acreage and cut down on their potato acreage.
 Many potato men here say that the yield will also be below normal, due to the fact that the bulk of the seed planted is new seed from the North and they say the yield on new seed runs about 75 per cent of native seed They state new seed is never good un- til the second year, or until it has become acclimated.
 Planting was carried on under ideal weather conditions and the weather has been very favorable ever since. The potatoes are now up and show a good stand.
 It is expected that the season will be earlier this season than usual and shipping will likely commence about June l. Practically all Triumphs were planted this year
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

to S75,00O. The road will be Alexander road law and they will secure both state and fe ieral aid as the plans have been fully ap- proved by the agents of both. Sev- eral miles of the road will be built in the northeast corner of Benton county so that this county will ac- tually have road under the muehly opposed law. But the people up there are unanimous almost for road and there was no trouble ;n getting the required majority of signers. al- tho as a matter of fact most of the cost in Benton county will fall on the Frisco railroad-Rogers Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
HIGHT FUNERAL SERVICES

Fayetteville, April 30.-Funeral services for ] r flight, former eoun- ty judge of Washington county, who died Tuesday in Riverside, Calf were held at two o'clock this after noon at the First Presbyterian church The services were conducted by the Rev. J. T. Caughley, assisted by Revs L. E. Barton and N. NJ Rag land. Interment was made in Ever green Cemetery.
 Active pallbearers were Bruce Hol- comb, T. L. Hart, George Appleby, o. P Mcdonald, Homer Pearson and Will Long of Springdale. Honorary pall- bearers were J. R. Harris, B. K. Dav- idson, Jay Fulbright, R. J. Wilson, Dr. A. S. Gregg and M. Baum.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
SURPRISE PARTY

Sonora, May 2.-The young folks enjoyed themselves last evening at a surprise party by Bonnie Jones on Fay Stone. Fay was somewhat sur prised when the crowd gathered at his home, Games were played dur ing the evening. Music was feature of the evening At a late hour all departed for their homes.
 Those present were: Roy, Ethel and Myria Renner, Earl and Harry Harp, Thomas Rogers, Zela Harp Carlos Parson, Frank Robertson, of Fayetteville, Earl Donaldson, Myrtle Neill, Margie, Maud and Hattie Harp Hugh Perry, Foister and George Will hams and Clyde Harp.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
ARKANSAS CAN FEED
 ITSELF, BOARD TOLD

Washington, April 30-Commiss- toner of Agriculture John H. Page to- day told the Federal Trade Commit ssion that Arkansas will feed herself and have food to spare for other states.
 MT. Page described the methods that have been employed to stimulate interest in the production and conser- vation of food crops, and told of Gov. Brough's committee of twelve, and of the committee development of county and township organizations.
 The Arkansas commission was the second one called upon for a report at the morning meeting The Federal Trade Board has brought the agri- cultural commissioners of all the states here this week for the pur- pose of discussing and outlining pro- gram for the production of food crops.
 MT. Page urged the board to take steps at once to see that minimum prices be fixed at point of shipment for perishable products and see that Arkansas farmers are not imposed upon by transportation and commi ssion companies. He called attention to the long distance between Arkansas and the larger markets and the high transportation rates and said this is a material factor in truck growing Mr Page told the board of the long growing season, which permits of an
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
HOUSE CLEANING TIME This year calls supply Draperes
  As We have a complete line invt your attention.

guests of MT. and Mrs G. A. Moody Sunday evening.
 Mrs. Mckeown of Springdale was the guest of Mrs. T. N Ford Friday afternoon of last week.
 Mrs. John Begley and children stayed all night with Mrs. Will Bill brey Saturday night of last week. Misses Euniee and Medea Baker, of Rogers, were the guests of Misses Mabel and Lura Moody Sunday after noon.
 Henry and Vina Frost took Friday night supper with Miss Zelma Rose, of Lowell, and attended the pie sup per at that place.
 Sally Sunshine
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

There are lots of Arkansas people here. George Youngman lost their their baby girl the 11th of April with measles. It was laid to rest by our church house.
 I have 320 acres of land that is fine, l am in one mile of school and church, b miles to wood. My house is 14x30, half dug out Will ring off for this time, if this misses the waste basket will try again. Please send my paper to Colorado, Colo, instead of Tuck, Colo. have been a reader of The News for ten years; it is like letter from home.
 Gan Mel.inniS
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

You can serve Uncle Sam by talk ing a business course or telegraphy in the Springfield (Mo) Business Col lege, and helping with business or transportation. If students are drafted or volunteer, tuition will be refunded except for time in school School all summer.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

Dizziness, vertigo, (blind staggers) sallow complexion, patulence, are symptoms of a torpid liver. No one can feel we'll while the liver is in- active. HERBINE is powerful liver stimulant. A dose or two will cause all bilious symptoms to dis appear Try it Price 56e. Sold by J. R. Joyce Drug Go
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
FROM THE PEOPLE
Oklarado, Colo April 19, 1917
Editor News:

Editor News:
 Will try to give you brief history of this part of Colorado.
 We left Arkansas February 28, and landed on our cnim March 10. We dry land farm, raising broom corn kaffir, maize, ferita, cane, beans, field corn, wheat oats. melons. pumpkins and potatoes of both kinds It is showing here today and has showed twenty different times since we landed here Had a good rain the f4th, and again the 18th.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
LET ROAD CONTRACT

Prof. T. R. Thompson, who was was here Monday with the Eureka delegation of the Elks, tells us that the contract has been let for the new road from that place to Seligman. The contract for the bridge across White River was let week or tvo ago. The entire cost will be close
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

to teach our school this fall has re- turned home from Columbia, Mo. where he has been attending the Uni versity of Missouri, and we under stand he has joined the army of use fulness, Prepare to Feed Yourself J
 A Pilgrim.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

unlimited quantity of fresh vegeta- bles, and said that if the railroad and commission merchants are permitted to take the entire value of this years crop it will be hard to get the farm CTS to plant such crops next season. The board will continue it's meetings for the next two days.