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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19
A MeatIess Day or Not?

Unless the food situation becomes a
great deal more critical than 1t is at
present. there will be no need for a
compulsory meatless dav in this coun-
son why any Of US should establish a
meatless day in our menus for the
time being-surely not until we have
erected many more needful and less
depressing economies. Truly the very
expression meatless day has a depress-
ing sound. and nine persons out Of ten
would avoid it as long as possible even
though, as matter of fact. they have
always kept meatless day by eating
fish on Friday.
So, II we do have a meatless day.
don't let's speak of it as such, and
don't let's go about 1t in any very SOL
emn and funereal way. If you decide
to- have 1t. let it slip in occasionally
day. when no one needs or Graves
hearty meat dishes. an excuse for the
meatless dinner When you have OPP
portunity to get good fish. never fail
| ment at all upon the selection. let it
be over the goodness of the fish rather
than on the absence of the meat.
Most persons really miss a meat
flavor at dinner. SO If you do feel the
| need Of cutting down the butcher bill.
do SO first by spreading out the meat.
That is. make half the amount of beef
do at one dinner. Certain baked beef
loaves require a surprisingly little
amount of meat because they are in
f1ated with cooked rice or bread
crumbs. But because they are we'll
cooked and properly seasoned they are
rich in meat flavor.
Before any one has to establish a
meatless day it would be well for all
the persons who still have meat three
times a day to establish n meatless
meal. There are thousands and thou
sands of people who still have meat at
breakfast. dinner and luncheon and
as every doctor will tell you. meat in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19
OF Interest TO Women
THE FRENCH IDEA OF SHOES

defect in any shoe-the slipping at tho
heel-by means of the lavish use Of rib
bons. there was nothing done to please
| the woman who walked. AS long as the
winter season demanded high shoes. a
woman was able to be entirely comforta-
BILE in her footgear. but as soon as the
warm weather advanced and she discard
ed the high boot, she was face to face
with the old. unsolved. irritating problem
OF trying to walk comfortably in a pair
OF pumps.
No matter what else the American
manufacturer has done in the way of
| shoes. he has never successfully solved
| the problem of a walking pump for a
woman with thin foot.
Our characteristic foot is highly arched
and tapers to slim heel, with an I'M
usual breadth across the line Of juno
| ture between toes and instep. We have
In somewhat the same proportions as
those Of Indians, with the outward spread
at the ball of the foot and the taperng
point at the heel. Now. this is not the
how to fit. The shoe that fits the heel
does not allow enough room at the ball OF
the foot. and the other way around.
1t Is true that thousands Of women have
their own lasts and have their shoes made
| from them. but this is an expensive and
tedious method. One often has to wait
two months for a pair Of slippers and
then pay twice the amount that the shoe
would cost IL taken from the stock.
Again, a shoe made according to an in
dividual last is not always stylish or be-
coming. 1t follows the defects of the
foot instead Of concealing them. which is
the trouble with many corsets. every
woman knows
There. the main problem Of the Ameri-
can woman when the summer season adj
vances, Is to find low shoes that will give
her foot security and allow her to walk
with free swing. minus the strain on the
%Ay tn, f1,a ,p11y Nf lar whit sI
comes from unconscously trying to hold
on the slipper as one moves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19
The French Instep Straps.

A season or two ago. when. American
women still demanded many shoes OF
France. the manufacturers there began to
use the instep strap. They made It In
many ways. some Of which were ugly and
others attractive Americans would have
nothing to do with the shoes which were
offered in American shops and which had
these straps. They said they ruined the
shape OF the foot, but this season their
attitude toward this type OF shoe has
changed.
The sketch shows the modern French
pump in Its best form. 1t is made and
can be bought in this country, and it
solves the problem in an admirable man
ner. The pair shown are of black and
white patent leather, with straps coming
from under the instep and fastening on
top with cut steel buckle. The place
ment Of these straps is quite subtle. be-
cause it breaks the length of the foot. and
makes 1t look an inch shorter than it is
| This is nothing objectionable to an Amer
| lean woman. because. AS a race, we have
| long feet and our present shoe is made
\ on an exceedingly ugly line, with Its ex-
tended. medieval vamp and toothpick
point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19
LI1ILLES10R!Es
%rBEDTlnE
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS
Copyright. 1917 by I. w. Burgess.)
Jimmy Skunk Is True to His
Word. .....

inc Billy Postum was having a bad
night of it there in Farmer Browns
henhouse in nests in the top row. When
he had grown tired of quarreiins with
Jimmy Skunk down on the floor be
meath he had tried to take nap. He
had tried first one nest and Their
another, but none just suited him
sleepy. He was hungry and not al
all sleepy. He wished with all his
heart that he hadn't foolishly yielded
to that fit of temper which had re-
suited in kicking that china nest-egf
out Of nest and down on the head
Of Jimmy skunk. making Jimmy sc
thoroughly angry.
Jimmy had declared that he would
wait there below until Unc' Billy
should come down and then he would
nay him up for that bump on the
head. INC Billy had no intention OF
going down while Jimmy was there
He thought that Jimmy would soon
grow tired Of waiting and go away
SO for quite awhile Inc Billy didn't
worry. But as it began to get toward
morning he began to grow anxious
Una' Billy had no desire to be found
in that henhouse when Farmer Browns
boy came to feed the biddes.
Then. too, he was hungry. He had
counted on good meal of eggs. and
not one had he found. Now he want
ed to get out to look for something
else TO eat. but he couldn't without
facing Jimmy Skunk. and it was bet
ter to go hungry than to do that.
Yes, sir, 1t was Il great deal better
to go hungry. Several times when
he thought Jimmy was a@lcep he tried
to steal down. He was just rs care
full not to make sound as he could be.
but every time Jimmy knew and was
waiting for him. He wished that there
was no such place as FARMER Brown's
henhouse. He wished he had never
ic1,
other foolish wishes. but most of all
he wished that he hadn't lost his
temper and kicked that egg down on
Jimmy skunk's head.
When the first light stole in under
the door and the biddies began to
stir uneasily on their roosts Unc'
Dilly's anxiety would allow him to
keep still no longer.
Don't yo' think we better wake up
and get out OF here. Brer Skunk he
"I don't mind staying here; it's very
up ct Unc' Billy in a way that made
him most uncomfortable 1t was plain
to see that Jimmy hadn't forgiven
him.
For some time INC Billy said no
more, but he grew more and more
restless. You see he knew 1T would
soon be time for Farmer Browns boy
to come to let the hens out and feed
them. At last he ventured to speak
again.
''Ah reckons yo' done fo'get some
thing" said he.
What is that?" asked Jimmy
"Ah reckons yo' done fo'get that
It's most time 70 Farmer Browns
boy to come and It won't do fo' we
'uns TO be found in here" replied inc
Billy.
I'm not worrying about Farmer
Browns boy. He can come as soon
as he pleases." retorted Jimmy Skunk.
and Srinned.
That sounded like boast:ne. but It
wasn't. No. sir. 1t wasn't and inc
Billy knew it. Fe knew that jimmy
meant 1t. Unc' Billy was in despair.
He didn't dare stay and he didn't dare
go down and face Jimmy Skunk. nnd
there he was. It certainly had been
a bad night for Unc' Billy Postum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19
FASHIONS

Pore E.r ana bann. sea5s' e1hs .oma.
times also a pillow made Of gay-how-
cred cretonne. are among the summer
novelties. Those very feminine lltue
accessories nro introduced az a contrast
to tho trouserod costumes selected by
many wen1en for wear when engaged in
real garden work. Tho vogue for bi.
fureafed garments has not at all waned
--in fact. they are introduced into prao-
ticsiiy all classes Of apparel. whether
for beudoir. sport wear or the more
hemeiy household and gardening tasks
but women know that they owe much
of their charm to distinctly feminine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19

such large quantities is usually in
furious in the long run. So serve both
health and patriotism by emitting meat
at one or two meals day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19
Hole. Burlington

| VERMONT AVE AT THOMAS CIRCLE.
/ -Four blocks from White Hpusr: 1871 rooms:
I Few ADDITION: finest cuisine; ROOM AND
1 PRIVATE Bath, $3.50 DAY; American
4 plan. $500 day; special monthly rate: two 10
i ak rooms, BATH kitchen, furnished or unfur-
4 nis!lcd: CHINA. silver; week or month. Music
4 evenings. $50, to $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-19
By ANNE RITTENHoUsE.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

special correspondence Of The Star.
NEW YORK. juno 1S-Shoes that slip
ped of the heel and made the wearer
stumble. slippers that had to be tied on
with ribbon II one would dance. pumps
that had to be padded with channels at
the back and then held on BY a heel strap
OF elastic. have been tho discomforts OF
the American woman for ten years.
After the method of dancing at every
leisure hour Of the day and evening was
fully established in this country. the man
ufacturers OF shoes attempted to bring
out vast variety Of slippers which would
suit the requirements Of those who in
sisted that their feet be well shod when
dancing.
Throughout tho century or more Of or
binary dancing. no woman asked for more
than a good looking slipper, but when the
modern style Of dancing not only became
the fashion. but developed, at a faSf and
furious pace. into passion, women asked
for slippers that would remain on the
foot. What is known as ragtime dancing
demanded security in shoe as well as
style.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
GIRLS! TRY II! HAVE THICK, NAVY
 BEAUTIFUL HAIR
Ever! Particle of Dandrufi Disap- pears and Hair stops OmiBg Out.
Draw Moist Cloth Through Hair and
 Houble It's Beauty at Once.

Your hair becomes light, wavy, fluff fy, abundant and appears as soft, ltistrous and beautiful as young girls after "Danderi1e hair cleanse girls after "Danderine hair cleanse" Just try this--moisten 9 cloth with a litt# Danderine and care fully draw it through your hair, talk ing one small strand at a time This will cleanse the hair Of dust, dirt and excessive oil and in just few moments you have doubled the beauty of your hair.
 Besides autifyng the hair at once, Danderine dissolves every par ticle of dandruff; cleanses. purifieS and inviSorates the scalp. forever stepping itching and falling hair.
 But what will please you most will be after a few weeks use when you will actually see new hair-fine and dowpy at first--yes--but really new hair growing all over your scalp. If you care for pretty, soft hair and lots Of it surely get a 25-cent bottle of k3owiton's Danderine from any druggist or toilet counter, and just try it.
 Save your hair, Beautify it. You will say this was Ire best 9 cents you ever SD mt Ajvt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
a:2,;, FOR YHE FIRE BOYS.
Substantial Testimonial of Apprecia.
 tion Tendcreh by Local Firm.

A substantial! testimonial of appre- citation was sent to X. C. Breiner chief of the fire department. and his fire boys" by the knoX-Walker Fur niture company. for which the chief and members of the department re- turn their sincere and grateful thanks.
 The testimonial was 2 cheek for $25. accompanied by the following let ter:
 "We are herewith enclosing our check for $25, a small tokeG of our appreciation of the extreme good work you and your boys did last month when one of our warehouses was damaged by fire. We feel that fl it had not been for the prompt and efficient work Of yoIr deparpcnt our less would have been muck heavier
 we are proud of our fire depart ment ard hope that this small gift will show you our appreciation
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
COTTON SEED RELORD
 PRICE OF S76 A TON
Pine Bluif Buyers Arc Paying This Price. While the Farmers Are
 Figuring on Getting $l00.

Local cotton seed buyers paid the record price of SIS ton for cotton seed, the price ranging down to SIJ, one man selling lot for $7J.50. These prices are the highest paid for cotton seed, and the farmers are fig uring on getting s100 a ton. These prices make Pine Bluff the record cotton seed town.
 According to statement issued Wednesday morning by John H. Page, state commissioner of agriculture, cotton seed has sold at the following prices per ton during the past few days: At Altus $67, Hardin $64 Coal Hill S65. Tinsman $63, Bald Knob $G5, Nashville, $63, Murfreesboro $63. Conway $63. Morrilton $62, Russell vile $65. Adkins s65. Clarksville S70, London s76 Judsonia $65. Glenwood $6s50. Hot Springs s60, Magnolia $62, and Ashdown s60.
 Despite the fact that this is the record price for seed in this territory or belt, farmers are figuring on de- manding $l60 ton for their seed. Tley hold that it is scarce this year, and the demand heavier than usual, as the boil weevil has worked grea. dirninution in the yield.
 The boil weevil has extended it's territory north and east this year at a very rapid rate and it appears it works havoc with the cotton crop.
 The ravages of the pest for this year are about at an end. as the top crop ias gone by the board. The mid dle crop will show pretty good yield, as frost has killed great proportion of the leaves which will allow the sun to hit the cotton bolls and bring them to maturity.
 The statement as to the effect Of the frost on the plant was made by a man who has been dealing with cot ton for more than 30 years, and is we'll versed in every detail connected with the planting, cultivation, class ing and marketing of cotton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
HoW's ThiS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty five years. and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Poi son from the Blood and healing the dis eased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Medicine for g. short time you will see a. great improvement in your general health. Start taking Hali's Catarrh Medi- cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testinr yniais. free.
 F.J. CHENEY &; CO.,. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 15c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
SOLDIERS BUY BONDS.

Washington, Oct. t0.-Aimy sub Scripticas to the second Liberty loan are being received in large numbers said an announcement by Lieut.. C. N Lord, in charge of the loan cam paign among the soldiers Totals reported, including Saturday, showed 900.
 The National guard camp at Hat tiesburg. Miss, leads the list with SIG, 100 and Camp Funston. the Ma tional army camp at Fort Riley, Kan, is second with $33, 500 Only eight of the camps and cantonments have re- ported.
 The largest subscription from any one organization is that of the Eighth Illinois infantry at Chicago, which re- parts SI4,10o. The personnel of the war department has subscribed ap- pvoXimately $l000O0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
WHITE WAY TO DEPOT.
Mayor Blcom Making an Effort to
 Get Railroads to Furnish Lights.

Mayor Simon Bloom is desirous of having the big white way extended from Main street to the union depot at State street and Fourth avenue. He would like to have the great balls Of electric light on each sidee of the street, and has taken the matter uE with the officials of the Cotton Belt and Iron Mountain railroads.
 He presented the matter in it; strongest light to the officials ant has received reply from D. o. Ouellet general superintendent of the Iron Mountain, in which the latter said he felt very favorably inclined towards the proposition and had recommended same to the general manager.
 Mayor Bloom expects to hear from the officials of the Cotton Belt in 2 short time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
BEST MEDICINE
 IN THE WORLD
Earnest Recommendation of Thed- ford's Biatk-Draught Given by Tennessee Man in the fol-
 lowing Interesting
 Statement.

FCrbus, Tenn.--Mr. David Evans, of this place, writes T commenced the usa of Thedford's Black Draught about z2 years ago. and find it to be the best medicine in the world -.
 My whole family had the grippe last winter and instead of going after the dcotor, got two 2Jc packages of Black -Draught and commenced the use of it . and we were all well in a few days
 Others took the same and had the doctors and we got we'll. faster than others did with the doctors. so I can recommend it as the best family medi- cine in the world"
 Purely vegetable, natural, safe and reliable in it's action, Thedford's s Black -Eraught has become almost in- dispcnsable in many family medicine chests; for use when neeted. by both young and old. For over 70 years, it has been in wide use, and today 1t stands upon the solid foundation of merit, proven by experience, and vouched for by thousands of letters from grateful users
 If you suffer from constipation, in digestion, biliousness. headache. or similar symptoms of stomach, liver and bowel troubles, VIC ask you to give Thedford's Black Dtaught a fair trial. Costs only one cent a dose. At all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
FORESEE CHEAPER GASOLINE.

Chicago, Oct. 10.-Vision of more gasoline and possibly lower prices was seen in tho belief generally ex- pressed yesterday at the opening of the ninth general convention of the Independent Oil Mems association of America, that the Standard Oil com pany soon would release it's patents on refining oil from lower grades for gasoline purposes.
 More than 1000 members of the association are here for the meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
DON'T FEAR COAL SHORTAGE

Washington, Oct. 10.-Every gov ernment influence will be exacted this fall and winter to increase the pro- duction of coal, and little fear of a serious shortage is felt among of ficials here This was indicted at the white house, after receipt of re- ports from many sections of the coun- try that retailers could not fill orders because of low stocks. It was said that about the same conditions exist every year at this season, and that there will be e-eugh cosl to supply the demand
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
REPORTS COMING IN.
Assistant Postmaster Duyall is Audit ing Quarterlies of County
 POstmasters.

A batch of quarterly reports from postmasters in Jefferson county has been received by Assistant Post master C. E. Duvall, who is required tc audit same and make his report to the department at Washington.
 There are 31 postofficas in the coun- ty. Every postmaster in the county sends his quarterly report to the assis tant postmaster in this city, and also purchases all stamps, stamped station cry, etc, at the local postoffice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
DRAFT DECISIONS.

Little Rock, Oct. lo.-The board for the Eastern district of Arkansas has announced decisions in cases from Jefferson county, as follows:
 Jefferson County No. 1.-Appealed by resistrant, held for service: Dolpa Castor, C. F. Smith. Appealed by the government and discharged Hiram Long.
 Jefferson County No. 2-Appealsd by the registrants and discharged :: Bush Williams. Sweden; Winston Da wis. Tamo; Allen Anderson, Wabba seka: Frank II. Harris i22 west Tighth, Pine Bluff; Willie Fields Tucker: Walter Hudson, Route l, Pins Hluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11

SURGEONS agree that iB cases of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most import ant. When an EFFICIENT antisep- tis is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on ihan or beast. EOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency Price 25c. soc, S1.00 and $50. Sold by w. l.. Dewoody & Co.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
RENEWING TROLLEY WIRE.
Advance in Price of Copper Makes
 This Expensive Work.

X very eNpensive piece of work is now under way by the Pine Bluff company in the way of renewal of trolley wires at Second avenue and Main street, and at Sixth avenue and Main street, and the east side trol- ley wire between the two corners.
 This work calls for new annealed copper wire 3-Ss of an inch thick. The cost of the wire is 55 cents a pound, which is an advance of 4 cents a pound within the last year or two
 The work or renewing the trolley
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
BUMPASS X SON OPEN BRANCH,

S. J. Bumpass & son have opened q branch store at 1901 Main street, with Cliff Bumpass smanager. The main stor, at 2111-2113 East Barra- que tsreat will continue in charge of Jim Bumpass. S. J. Bumpass & son is among the firms that recently adop- ted a strictly cash basis of doing busi- ness. and their trade has increased to such an extent as to the opening of a branch at 1901 Main street ad- visible, members of the firm state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
FROST HURTS RICE.

Stuttgart, Oct. 10.--CoEsidera damage to the rice crop in tnls sec tion has been reported as a result ot the heavy frost of Monday night. The greatest loss will result in the sec tions around Lonoke and Carlisle, where the rice crop is late. In the lower end of the county the rice crop is more mature. and at least 90 per cent of it has already been harvested, so that the damage will not be large.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
NOTED pREACNER COMING.

Rev. s. A. Steel. regarded as one of the greatest speakers in tha Metho- a lecture on Pioneers of Methodism' at tho Lakeside Methodist church next Tuesday evening, at tn invitation of Rev. Theadore Copeland, pastor of Lakeside church, who feels that in giving the people of Pine Bluff an opportunity to hear Dr. Steel he is performing service that all who heal the noted churchman will great ap- prociate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11

Washington. Oct. 6.--In the pres ence of one of the most distinguished gathering that has attended any we'd ding iu Washington this fall, Miss Marie \. Feary, only daughter of Rear Admiral and Mrs. Robert E. Peary, was married today to Edward Staf- ford son Of the Justice Of the su- preme court Of the District of Colum- bia and Mrs Wendell P. Stafford. She is the only daughter Of Rear Admiral ard Mrs Robert l.. Pea:y.
 Miss Po2ry has the distinction of being fhe first white child born ill the Arctic circle. In 1893, when her ia
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
NEW ORLEANS RED LIGHT TO co

New Orleans, Oct 10--The New Orleans restricted district which was Iegalzed by an ordinance more than 25 years ago, will be abolished within 30 days under an ordinance adopted by the city commission council yes terday. The council took this action upon the request of Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
SC \ TON FOR COTTONSEED.

declared to be the record price in Mississippi for cottonseed was estab- lished yesterday when the state pris- on trustees sold 400 tons for $S0 a ton The seed was from cotton rais- Cd on tho convict farm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-11
LEV FLOURNOY GOES Up.

Lev Flournoy, son of Mir. and Mrs. Chester Flournoy, whose connection with the St. Louis Globe-Democrat was noted in The Graphic some weeks ago, has been promoted to financial and real estate editor of the Globe Democrat, succeeding H,rman Hoelke who has been drafted into the Nation al army.