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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
No. 7643.

NJ iotOs
Sealed bids are invited to be filed with the UNI
dersigned Clerk on or before Two o'clock p. M,
on Monday, the 9Th day of February. 1917. for
furnishing the material for constructing accord
ing to plans and specifications now on file in the
Chancery Clerks Office of NoXubee County. Mis-
sissippi, the following:
A wooden bridge over Slough east of bridge on
Woodwards Creek on Shuqualak and Fairfield
road.
Said work to be completed within 60 days from
the date Of awarding the contract.
The ]ccntroct will be let to the lowest bidder
who must during the meeting at which the con-
tract is awarded enter into formal contract and
furnish bond. with sufficient %sureties, for the
prompt. proper and efficient performance of the
contract, in penalty not less the contract price,
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids, Contractor to pay for inspection if more
than one be made and for ecording bond and con-
tract.
BY order of the Board of Supervisors this 5th
day of jan, 1917.
JNO. A, TYSON, Chancery Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

A small crowd had gathered ouJ
aide the store window whore an autl
matte typewriter was on exhibition
Two women stopped and pcercd In
interestedly watching the keys bob W
and down apparently Of themselves
Presently one OF the women turning
TO her companion remarked; Jenny
that's the kiEd Of n typewriter YOU
husband should have In his Office II
atoad OF that blonde-hairod thing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Notice to Dealers in Convict Supplies.
No. 1914

Sealed bids are invited to be filed with the un.
dersigned clerk on or before 2 O'Clock p. m. On
MONDAY THE 9TH A OF FEBRUARY, 1917
rOr furnishing supplies for the county convicts
'or the month of February. 1917, to be delivered
1T Macon, Miss, to the Convict Overseer, az
called for,
Supplies to be furnished as heretofore.
Contract viii be awareed TO the lowest bidder
The Board reserves the right to reject all bids
BY order of the Board Of Supervisors of Noxu-
bee County. Mississippi. this 5rd day of JAM.
1917. JNO. A. TYSON, Chan Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Be HEWERS OF STONE" NO LONGER
Director General Of Mississippi Centennial Exposition Gives Some
Wholesome Advice To People Of mississippi Saying,
"Qut Paying Tribute"
BY H. z. BLAKEsLEE.

chant with q product to sell. II It Is
good business FOR the mail order
houses 10 send ont their catalogues 10
the people and advertise in the news
papers and magazines, It is equal }
good for the farmer to bring 70 the
attention OI the consuming public his
wares.
A striking demonstration Of what
publicity and exploitation will do il
seus.bly handled can be found in the
several patent medicines that are in
favor throughout the country. This
business has been built In that way.
Thousands of people were never aware
Of the fact that they possessed a liver
and that sometimes it got out Of
whack until they read all about it in
the medicine pamphlet, and how those
lite pills would correct all of the
trouble and make that old liver better
than it was at first.
The Grown in Mississippi" cam.
paign was nothing but a slight begin.
ming to awaken the people of our state
to the necessity Of using home prod.
ucts as far as possible and letting the
fellow on the outside know how good
they were and why he should use
them in his home. The Exposition Of
fers many times over the opportunity
Of making the other fellow buy and
use what we can grow and insure a
reasonable market for it.
Other states have done this, and ii
is almost criminal that our people
have not done likewise. We are en-
titled to q fair chance and a reason.
able price for our stuff, but if some
thing is not done to create a demand
for it, Is goes without saying that we
must rock along and barely exist, while
other people are doing well and en-.
joyirg the best there Is in life.
It is a duty the husband owes his
wife and family and that all good citi-
2ens owe their country to get what is
rightfulIy theirs and let the commun.
ity and state profit thereby.
If We are to have good roads,
good schools, good churches and
good homes and give to our children
some Of The advantages of life in a fair
community il is imperative that ag
gTossive action be taken along the
lines indicated.
Half a million Mississippians viii
visit the Exposition and study the ex.
h.bits and demonstration shown there.
It VIII afford the greatest opportun.
ity Of q lifetime for creating an in
torcst and enthusiasm for the many
progressive movements being cam.
paisuod for in the state.
The Exposition management is anx.
ious to join hands with the people in
every movement that will help to i'm.
prove general conditions. 1t is an,
other organization in the state of Mis-
sissippi to aid those already doing so
much that is really helpful to all Of
the people.
1t is safe to repeat that the man
who always waits for something to
turn up never has any turuips. If the
farmers of Mississippi ever expect to
create a demand and a market for
their products they must make a de.
torminod and energetic campaign to
that end, The national and state gov.
ernments are helping, but there is
something for the people to do as well.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
loYal Irish Father.

II Is certain that no immigrant Is
more loyal to wife and child than the
Irishman. Out of nearly ten thousand
charity cases In which a wife was the
head OF the family, the greatest fire.
dueney OF w~ldowhood. and the least
frequency of desegtion or separation
b among the F!sh-ThO Century.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

The grounds of the Mississippi Ey-
position are by far moro beautiful in
heir natural state than any Of It's
lind in former years. Oaks that are
undoubtedly hundreds Of years of age.
Nisteria vines half q foot in diameter
md old.fashioned sweet orange trees
Is old as the Oldest inhabitants are q
lew Of the natural beauties that the
landscape artists have rs the ground
work for the prettiest park in the
South.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

The winding footpath among the
hills often helps you on your way as
much as the high road; tho day of
among the islands of re9ose gives you
a eteadier hand and a Drawer heart t.
make your voyage along the stream Of
duty.-Hcnry van Dyke.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

IF you are looking for real CON,
fort advises a sensible young woman
connected with a western newspaper,
buy your shoes large enough and be-
careful in tho selection OF your iA1
mate friends."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Commissioners of District No. 5
Notice 10 Borrow Money.

Notice is hereby given Of the inten-
ion of the Board of Supervisors of
NoXubee County, Mississippi to bor-
row at their February 1917 meeting,
the sum Of one thousand dollars for
Supervisors District Four of said
county, which is operating under
Chapter 257, Laws Of Mississippi 1912,
o be used in said district in
meeting expenses of working its roads.
&c. A loan warrant, payable out of
he taxes to be collected for the year
1917 on the taxable property of said
district, will he issued to the lender,
aesring interest not exceeding 6 per
cent per annum until paid and matur-
ing on January /, 1918.
BY order OF the Board Of Supervisors
If NoXubee County, Miss. this Jan. 5,
1917.
Witness my hand and official seal at
office in Macon, Miss, ibis Jan. 5,
1917.
JN0, A. TYSON,
Chancerv Clerk and Ex Oficio Clerk
of the Board
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

AA'.'. va F|' '.h
oiher In o.hen times were rat.".'s
led a5 'he"nrs Of stone ana drawers
81 water i1r their more iofl-Aa.5
brethren. THIS language rs app..4--a
% the peop q Of Hisssz lppl 10 a great
extent under existing conditions. We
lrc paying tribute 70 almost every CIV
Ilzcd country when the tribute shouil
by all means be coming the other way.
This .s not made IN me sense Of a
criticism. but IS stating O. fact I'm plain
anguage by one who has IauoTed wigh
the MASSES of the people for many
pears in trying to change this coudi-
ton, and is in a position TO fully ap-
2reciate just whore we are IN the
great brotherhood Of civilized people
md countries.
10 bring tho people to a fun realiza.
.ion Of their condition and secure their
attention. IL is necessary to use Ian
uage that IS 30 plain that none can
misunderstood. And this in tie face
If facts that cannot be disputed, that
Ne have ADVANTAGES far superior to
many Of the progressive sections that
It present are oxacting from Us this
rlbute.
If the statement that heads this ar.
,icle Is true. and IFS authenticity can
be readily proven, then il t. certainly
line that we were awakening from
our letbarpy and uniting forth that ef-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

More than two thousand varieties OF
Iemitropical and other plants will be
ls9d In designing the gardens and
walks Of the Exposition grounds
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

Every college in the state will bs
to provide headquarters with
a rest room where their students and
alumni can be at home ana meet their
friends and school mates of olden
times, Such q feature would no doubt
be one Of the most popular Of all DIS
Exposition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

\ number Of the largest manuf9c.
tuners in the United States have Sc.
cured space in the bui dings for ex.
mhits, or have arraneed for special
buildings on the grounds. for eyhibif.
'nG and eEp,oitiug their wares. But
few. IL any of The leading nannfan.
trrers Of the country will be left oui,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

For Sale Cheap 1 TAfs9,gssr Old y %' frsipis
Belle. Broke TO harness! kind and perfectly
'und Promises to be a combination harness
'ddle horse; WIN take 500 for him, J, @.
er, Rayine, Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19
Notice to Bridge Contractors

This Dec. OF, 1916.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-19

List of pensioners in Noxubee Coun.
ty who are entitled to draw a pension
for the year 1915:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

The st. Cecilia club met Monday after
noon with Miss Minnie Marsh. The pro-
gram was given by Miss Katheryn Mills,
Miss Elizabeth Kenderdine. Miss Ethel
Short, Miss Edna Carpenter, Mrs. c. j.
Smith, Miss Garwood and Miss Marsh.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Hardt entertained
twenty -four guests at high five Mrs F.
E. Dietrich and Mrs. a. Zahner won the
prizes
The high school orchestra will be enter
Libbie Gregory.
Mr.. F. o. Popenoe is in New Orleans on
his way home from Costa RIGA:
Mrs. A. L. Williams and Mrs. Frank
FARRELL will spend Saturday in Kansas
City, and will attend the matinee, TOO
Much Johnson"
Little Elizabeth Holiday has been dan
gerously i'll with pneumonia. She is slight
ly better.
Mrs. c. S. Sutton will leave April 10 for
Los Angeles, Calf.
Mr.. w. S. McCIintock returned this morn
ing from San Antonio, Tex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

The B. of L. f. and E, No. 2O5, will
meet Sunday afternoon in the X. Of P.
hall.
J. W. Van Buskirk has returned to his
work in the car repair shops after spend
Ing few days visiting his son Max, in
Melvern Kan.
Conductor and Mrs. S. Grossnickle have
returned from short while spent in No.
wata, Okla. and Coffeyville. Kan.
W L. Jury, formerly general foreman
shops. Mr.. Jury will be assistant to NJ
J. Drury, superintendent.
Mrs. Earl Blair and daughter Teresa
wife and daughter of Brakeman Blair, have
returned to their home in Argentine after
visiting Mr.. Blair's mother, Mrs. Mary
Blair.
Mrs. George Fleming. wife of Switch
man George Fleming. is recovering from
Jess Lewis, apprentice instructor in the
boiler shops, has gone to Philadelphia. for
course of instruction in boiler making
in the Baldwin locomotive works.
Mrs. George Saunders entertained with Il
social afternoon Thursday for Mrs. George
Eitzgibbons of Wichita, who Is a guest at
handkerchief shower the guests being mem
bers of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the 5. U;
Wichita, Mrs. Blanche Summers. Mrs. H
H. Saunders Mrs. b.. Williams. Mrs. d
Senne Mrs. o. Carrier. Mrs, Frank Deppt
and Mrs. Harriet Claybaugh. Mrs. Fitz-
gibbons and Mrs. Taylor win return tc
their homes the first of the week.
| Jack Frizzell has been appointed to the
position vacated by w. L. Jury. and is
| now general foreman of the locomotive de
| John Armstrong has been promoted from
assistant general erecting foreman to the
position of general erecting foreman il
John Wood formerly a machinist has
been promoted to the position of nigh
foreman in the machine shops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

Miss Elizabeth Bert is the first
woman in Kansas City to enlist in the
navy. She has volunteered to help in
the office of Lieut.. H. v. McCabe, re-
cruiting officer, and was in the office
in the Gumbel building, when notice
was received that women would be ac-
copied. She Immediately filled out the
application, and the oath was admin
istereG. Miss Bert's home is in Quincy
Ill, where she was a reporter on one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31
Remove Those Hairs
Roots and All
(AbsoiufeIu Netp Method)
Absolutely NeD Method }

The new way to remove disfiguring
growths of superfluous hair, roots and ali,
will astonfsh and delight you. You never
saw or heard of anything like it before
1t is not depilatory and not electrical
vonr drpGeist and fo1Iow the simr1a In an
rections at home. In a few seconds you
have removed the offending hairs, roots
and all. With your own eyes you see the
roots come right out Phelactine is alb
solutely harmless, non-poisonous and per
fectly odorless- Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refanded-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

of the daily papers. She has been in
Kansas City for few months.
Miss Bert has a circle of friends in
Topeka, where she frequently visits at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. f. Jar
rell, and Mr.. farrell. She was in To-
peka few months ago, and was a
guest at a number of parties. She is
a bright. attractive young woman. Her
cousin, Mr.. Sanford FARRELL is report
ing for service in his regiment of the
guard, which expects to be called out
at any time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31
SANTA FEE NOTES

Notes and personals from Santa Fe
by Frances Jones, 211 Grattan street.
Telephone bteween and 10 a. M. $3.50:
other hours, 1851 k-2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

held Friday afternoon at the National
hotel. After the business session the
parliamentary lesson was conducted
by Mrs. S. ]. ThurSton. The club con-
siders the regular lesson by Mrs
Thurston one of the most valuable
features of its meetings, inasmuch as
it gives, without charge, the women
who wish to take an active part in
public affairs, a working knowledge
of parliamentary law.
The discussion of political parties,
begun at last months meeting, was
continued yesterday. In February the
Democratic and Republican parties
were represented, and at yesterdays
meeting the Prohibition, Progressive
and Socialist parties were represented.
Mrs. E. D. Lowry led for the Progress
sives; Mrs Lottie Case for the Proti-
bitionists, and Effie Boutwell-Main,
for the Socialists. Mrs. ]. F. Cecil.
Mrs. c. H. Curry and Mrs. Virginia
Whiteker spoke on the side of the
Progressive party. Those champion
ing the progressive cause declared that
the party name was dead, but that it's
principles live on. Mrs. May Taylor
said that the liquor traffic would dis
appear automatically when the profit
on it was eliminated, as it would be
under the socialistic scheme. Mrs. 1.
L. Better spoke on behalf of the Pro-
gressive party, and read a humorous
poem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

hostess. The regular program for the
meeting will follow the business sa,-
sion.
The West Side Reading club will
meet Tuesday with Mrs. B. T. WEIGH,
I'll West street.
The N. N. S. club will meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. j. w. Johnston,
1929 Buchanan street.
The Current Literature club will
meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H.
w. Jones, 1881 Lincoln street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31
CLUB NOTES.

The March meeting of the Shaw
nee County Political Science club was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

The Minerva club will have a BUSH
ness meeting at o'clock Monday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Fred r.
Munson, 220 The Drive, Edgewood.
Miss Alma Nelson will be the assistant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

Down in one of the oil towns of
Oklahoma, from which Topeka chap
has just returned, there is, for diver
sion, the public dance, where about
dozen cowgirls remain on duty from
early evening to morning, to supply
the feminine half of the towns So
ciety crowd and to act as the bellies
of the ball. The charge is fifteen
cents a dance, and the man who pays
for his dance. takes his choice of the
bellies who are not already tripping the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. William Rickenbacller
have announced the engagement of
their daughter, Grace Louise, to Mr.
Manifold Peck, Jr.. of Salina; the mar
riage to be solemnized Saturday morn
ing, April IA. Invite tions to the we'd
ding were issued today. The couple
will make their home in Salina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

Miss Jean Swan entertained at din
ner Friday night. Covers were placed
for Miss Mary Schneider, Miss Bertha
HotZe, Miss Carrie Kendrick, Mrs
Richard Ahlstrom, Mrs. Allen Lowe,
Miss Lucille Gates, Miss Martha
Moser Miss Stella Kendrick Mrs
Hamilton Swan and Miss Hattibel
Swan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

A Wichita paper of recent date con-
tains an article entitled "A Merchant
at Three The story is about little
Robert Elwood Ford, the son of Mr..
and Mrs Arthur Ford The child is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

Word has been received from Mr..
Dick Whitcomb. who is in Honolulu,
that anothe Topeka man, Mr. Wall
lace Hogarth Pettyjohn, is also in the
islands Mr.. Pettyjohn is teaching art
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

The board of management of the
sWoman's club will act as hostesses
at the Art Guild on the afternoon of
April Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-31

They were given last fall in Denver.
Dr. Noble has been engaged as
head of hospital and training school
in Northern India, for native students.
Her work is carried on under the
Presbyterian board of foreign mis-
sions. She is in this country on fur
Tough, and later she will return to the
far east.
DR.. Noble is anxious that all who
register will attend all the lectures for
her group, as her subject is not COM
plete until all three addresses are
given.
Hispano América., 1917-07-15
Gran Novedad en- a%rticuloS para ninOS.

vetdrs de sddado para los nms; los Hnemps color verde oivo; snrdo de cohese e
caes crrronesp r la espaday pr ell fme en- los saqutos a $3.50 $3.50 $1,000 y S25o
TRAJECITOS MARINEROS DE BLUSH
Con pantonesl Mgn y nmhenc con panthones coos hechos de sHga .aI a $3.50 y $1,000
VESTIDITOS DE PANTALON CORTO
TONO VERDE OLIVO a $1,000
vESTIDos DE OFFICIAL, PARA NINo $1,000
WIN STAIRS STORE UNA GRAN NOvEDAD: CRESPONES DE FINAS MALLAS
y la buss y para han m so enanadorE E suddo dee. enchonadosa cordonaOsy
Sc hacen pimores en- prndas para @horas y solo vale $75 y $3.50 la yada
Hispano América., 1917-07-15

NOS ENCARGAMOS DE LOS MARCOS
va sea para fotografia de kodak, miniatures u O.
leos. Tenemos toda clase de marcos, y molduras
para hacerlos a la orden y lstos para venderlos.
LAS NEGATIVES FOTOGRAFICAS
Las revelamos e imprimimos con perfection 81
listed trae sus peliculas al Nues-
tro cuarto obscure y material es moderno y CO.
bramos precios equitativos.
COLCHAS EXQUISITAS PARA CANA Sl.95
Tamano doble, blancura de nieve, tejido especial
v primorosos dibujos en- ell 3r. Piso.-
HULES PARA PISO A $1.15.
Perfectamente acabados, cuyo dibuje no solo es
superficial sino complete a traves de la tela.
OTROS HULES PARA PISO a SO.40
Estos substituyen con v~entaja al hule y son ba-
ratios. Material bueno y ell precio especial.
Hispano América., 1917-07-15
M1Gm6okHzw

soo yardas DAMASCO a SIPS.
Tienen 90 ~pulgadas de ancho con acaoado dc I'd
masco irlandes, puro limo, tres dlbulos tlordies'
VARIOS CIENTOS DE RETAZOS
Para manteles desde IA a 3 yardas, buen sutti-
do en- dibujos y calidad.
MEDALS DOCENAS DE SERVILLETAS
De hilo de Irlanda, limo de Union y algodon en-
variados surtidos de dibujos para una venta ra-
pida.
TAPETES ADMINISTER DE 9x12 PIES
SIN COSTURAS a $38. so
Estos son gruesos, elegantes, con dibuJos orlen-
tales y chinos; su precio es muy especial
CON COSTURAS VALEN $23.95.
No son de dibujos modernos, pero 81 preciosos y
los dolores vivos y ell material fino.
Hispano América., 1917-07-15
MAS BORDADOS DELICADOS HECHOS A
MANO EN- LAS ISLAS

Cuando America exporto ss productos de nam
soook, con dibujos para las mujeres de Filipinas,
origino ell desarrollo de una industrial que hoy es
colossal. Mas fina en- sus productos que su similar
europea, la obra de Filipinas es 10 supreme en- ira
bajos de aguja y mas a1n, las damas aqui la OBJ
tienen sin pagan sesenta por ciento de derechos.
Els por este que las telas bordadas de Filipinas,
han llegado a su apogeo aqui en- dos amos.
BATAS DE FILIPINAS- Curiosamente festo-
nadas con dibujos delicados a $1.95 y a ALSO
Otras con bordados superiores 2.95, $3.50 y $3.50
CAMISAS FILIPINAS- De nainsook de seda,
con olanes, dibujos deshilados estilo envelope,
muy bonitas a $3.50, $2.95 y $685..
COMBINACIONES FILIPINAS Falda-pan-
talon bordadas, a $2.95 y S395
CALZONES FILIPINOS- Elaborados confor-
me a medidas americanas son a $3.50, $1.95 y SOS
BADERAS FINAS DE LANA
mucha demanda en- TODD ell pals a pesar de la es-
casez. Sc encuentran en- ell Emporium. Firmes los
dolores, estas banderas son p~erfectas y sus pre-
clos varian seg1n su tamano.
ESTAMOS VENDIENDO CAMISAS PARA
CABALLERO A $1.35
No como las de csc preclo, slno muCno meJoies'
Son nuevas, compradas EN- venta especial, y la cir
cunstancia de haber sido adquiridas hace algunos
meses explica su bajo precio, hoy que TODD esta
subiendo. Han sido e~scogidas con e%scr1pulo por
nuestros agentes. A todos les convienen, pues hay
inmensa variedad de medidas. En- verdad que re-
sulta ventajoso para listed tomar algunas.
AHORA TENEMOS EN- NUES
10 necesario para alderman primorosamente
~plegados y toda clase de fantasies. Con est