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The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
COST PLUS A REASONABLE
 PROFIT.


 The grocery trade is rapidly work. ing out problems connected with it's new basis of pricing goods as suggest ed by the distribution section of the United States Food Administration. The basis of this system is simply that, regardless of replacement values today, the grocers shall sell goods in stock at the original cost to them, plus a reasonable profit In some cases there have been considerable differ ences in the prices at which a given article was sold in different stores, due to various prices at which differ ent grocers had made their purchases. But the tendency is toward standard ization This system, says the Grocers' Advocate, is sure to benefit smaller re- tailers, with speculative profits of the larger concerns entirely eliminated, and the Food Administration prevent. ing hoarding, jobbcrs can no longer afford to cut prices in favor of large buyers. It Is necessary for the jobber to secure his full profit on every sale to cover cost of doing business, as the margin of profit is now regulated and is very small compared to what il used to be. It also means careful elim ination of every unnecessary expense by the retailer and establishes com. petition, not between large and small merchants, as before, but between competent and incompetent.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
THIS IS RED CROSS WEEK. BE LIBERAL TO THIS CAUSE.

There are two great agencies working to win this var, outside of the government forces--the Red Cross and the Y. M. c. A. The Y. M. c. A. does it's work before the men go into battle, the Red Cross does the most of it after the men are maimed and disabled. The Red Cross does much hospital and relief work in training camps, is on the ground immediately after disaster, but the man in the trench looks to it for assistance when he is winged while going over the top" The Red Cross is making a membership drive this week. If you are not a member of this organization, be- come one at once, and take out a membership for every member of your family. These dollars go long way and carry comfort and relief to men who are fight ing the fight for the emancipa- tion of the world. We who can not go can send our mite, and
 the man who will refuse to help with his dollars is not a growing example for the young Ameri- can. Few people would pass even a suffering animal without a desire to relieve it's pain. None of us would hold back a dollar if we witnessed the carn- age of an European battlefield. Just because we don't see it is no reason for stacking. GIVE YOUR DOLLARS AND SEE HOW RELIEVED YOU FEEL. |
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
CORN BREAD, PROPERLY MADE, EXCELS WHEAT BREAD IN TASTE.

Many Southern people eat lit tie corn bread because they con- slider it common, and others do not eat it because they have seen it on the table so much they have gotten tired of it. North ern people have not eaten it ex- tensively because most of the corn raised there is the yellow variety, which is superior for feeding, but inferior for bread making. The real reason more Southern people do not eat corn bread is because they have not had it prepared properly for them. In the country where all people are supposed to exist largely upon corn bread, wheat bread predominates in places where it is obtainable, but these people do not know what they are really missing. The federa- tion of corn millers' associations of the United States will soon in- augurate a campaign to put be- fore the people of the Northern States the wonders of corn meal as substitute for wheat flour in bread. It is absolutely neces- sary that they give the best recipes, and, if possible, supply these people with white corn meal, using the yellow and mix ed for feed. Then let them do bit of the advertising in the South also, for the consumption here could also be more exten- sive. Corn is a healthy food let's have more of it.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21

four furnished by the Little Rock Flour Mill Company was served. Cof- fee was served by the Plunkett-Ja Jarrel Grocer Company. Following the lunch con there was a joint meeting of the clubs which was presided over by Mrs. 5. c. Blodgett of Jacksonville, presi- dent of the County Club.
 Governor Brough spoke on food con- servation and made an appeal to the women to exercise the greatest care in saving in their homes. He said the larger institutions and dealers could be handled by the government, but it is up to the women to make the saving in the homes.
 Mrs. John M. Femberton made a re- port of the State Federation meeting at Fort Smith.
 Reports from the clubs showed much activity along all lines. One is financing plant to put electric lights in a country school. At another school that has only an eight months term, the club will raise the funds to ex- tend the term to nine months. All the clubs are knitting garments for the soldiers and the reports showed that this work was doing more to bring the clubs and members togeth- CT than anything else. Fifty sweaters, pairs of socks, scarfs and wristlets were brought in. Mrs. Arthur Alexan- der of Scott was appointed chairman of committee to be named later to arrange for a curb market for the community clubs.
 Mrs Guy Gordon of Worthen Wild wood resigned as vice president, as they will remove from the county, and Mrs. A. L. Alexander was elected to succeed her.
 The next meeting will be held some time in March.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
James H. Wood.

James H. Wood, aged 67, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. l.. A. Wilkins. 2614 West Thirteenth street, at l o'clock Friday afternoon He was born in South Carolina and was q retired stock dealer, formerly located st Jacksonville. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Atkins oi Jacksonville, Ark, and Mrs. l.. A Will kins of this city; three sons, Clyde of Pine Bluff, Grover and Robert of Nashville, Tenn. two brothers, Ma, rion and Durant of Jacksonville, Ark Funeral services were held at 1:3G Sunday afternoon at the Wilkins resi- dence. Burial was in Bayou Meto Gem etery, Jacksonville
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
GOVERNMENT
 CROP REPORT
ARKANSAS WHEAT ACREAGE IN CREASER 51 PER cENT-37
 PER CENT WAS DESIRED.

Dry weather, which prevented blow ing has kept down Arkansas wheat acreage to 2SS,000 acres. Many fields which were seeded were too dry to induce examination, and great deal of the wheat sown in October failed to sprout until the latter part of No Fember, when the rains came. Much of it that did sprout died, but since the late November rains a great in- provement has been noticed. The greatest increase in actual acres is in Northwest Arkansas, but the greatest percentage of increase is in Southwest Arkansas.
 If it had not been for the dry wealth CT there can be little doubt but that the State would have exceeded the 37 per cent increase which the Dc partment of Agriculture allotted to Arkansas as it's share of the hoped-for National increase.
 Winter Wheat.
 United States: Planted in the fall of 1917, 42,200,O00 acres, compared with 40,534,o ,o00 acres planted last year.
 For the State of Arkansas, 2SS, ,000 acres, compared with 220000 acres last year. Condition December 1 was S1 per cent of normal, compared with S7 year ago, and S9, the ten-year average.
 Rye.
 United States: Planted in the fall of 1917, 6,110,o00 acres. compared with 4,480,000 acres planted last year. Con dition December was SAL per cent of normal, compared with S8.S last year and 92.z, the ten-year average condition on December 1.
 For the State of Arkansas, 10000 acres, compared with 10000 acres last year. Condition December i was 8z per cent of normal, compared with 92 a year ago and 90, the ten-year av. craze.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
DEATHS
John E. WombIe.

John E. Womble, aged 70, died at the home of his son, A. E. Womble, 101 North Palm street, at 4:S0 Tues day morning. He is survived by three sons, Arthur and Roy of this city, and Carrie of Newl1irk, Okla; one broth CT, J. C. Womble. of Caldwell, Texas. and one sister, Mrs. Sudie Carroll, or San Antonio, Texas, Funeral services were held at the private chapel of Healey & Roth at 1 o'clock Wednes- day afternoon in charge of the Rev. A. H. Autry Burial was in Oakland Cemetery.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21

Expenses, however, don't mean family expenses. money used to pay off the principal of a debt, new machinery, buildings, or anything like that. They mean what you spend in making your money-interest taxes paid, hired help, amount paid for goods sold, seed, stock bought for feeding, rent (except for your dwelling) etc. Income in. eludes about every dollar you get.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
BUILDING AVIATION CAMP.

Hundreds of Pulaski county citi- zens are employed on the construc- ton of Camp Eberts, the new two mil. lion dollar aviation camp being con- structed by the Government near Lo- noke. It is two and a half miles north west of town, with the Lonoke-Little Rock road running through it.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
CHRISTMAS FOR THE VETERANS

The annual Christmas entertain ment for the veterans at the Confede- rate Home will take place at 2 p. m. Saturday. Governor and Mrs. Chas. Hillman Brough and Judge and Mrs. Wade will be guests. The J. M. Kel- Ter Chapter is in charge of the pro- gram and the entertainment is given by all U. D. C.'s in Arkansas.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
$40 FROM ONE TREE.

J. R. Alexander, the well known planter below Scott's, presented Com missioner John H. Page with some fine thin-shell oceans. He has large number of trees, and reports that he sold $40 worth from one tree, at 70 cents pound.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21

St. Louis.-A telegram from the ad- jutant general of the army was re- eeived here authorizing the enlistment of men for the United States Guard.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
ENLISTED IN THE NAVY.

H. A. Harris of Cabot has enlisted in the Navy. joining the ranks of the many brave boys who have gone from Pulaski county.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-21
LICENSED TO WED.

A marriage license was issued to J. H. Gipson, AZ, of Cabot, and Miss Ma mic Johnson, IS, of Austin.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
COUNCIL MEETING

The adjourned meeting of the city
council was held Wednesday with
all members present.
Mr.. G.. A. Nash introduced an ordi
nance combining the offices of tax
collector and city treasurer, which
was placed on first reading and re
ferred to the judiciary committee
The collector is to be elected by the
council and for a term of one year.
Mr. Gerig brought to the councils
attention the matter of seeing what
could be done toward cleaning up the
property known as the Connor place.
just east of his house. AS it now
stands, and has stood for years, it is
very unsightly. Nothing can be done
until the litigation is settled, how
ever.
The special committee appointed to
investigate the raising of the price OF
gas by the Florida Utilities Company
reported. The high price of materials
is given for the raise. The report
was lengthy one.
, Discussion OF the rock crusher re
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
Maximum and Minimum Age Limits
for the First Call Will Not Be
Made Public Until Measure
is Presented to Congress

Washington, April 4-Administra.
tiOn plans for raising an army on the
principle of universal liability to ser.
vice, to be submitted to congress as
soon as the pending war resolution is
adopted, are based ON selective con-
scription of young men to be summon.
ed to the colors as rapidly as they can
be trained and differed A detailed
scheme in the registration of eligibles
has been worked out.
After married men, others with de-
pendents, those. whose services are
required in industries Lave been ex-
e1pted, others within hs age limits
fixed will be examined physically and
those found fit will be sci eiected, possi-
bly, by lot, until the first 100000 to be
trained are secured.
Universal military training legisla-
ton was formally launched in the SEN
ate when Senator Chamberlain of Or
egOn chairman of the military COM
mittee, introduced his amended bill
providing for training about 100000
men of twenty years old, and at the
presidents discretion many thousands
more up to % years old. The bill
was referred to the committee.
1t was made clear that 100000 is
nowhere near the limit needed, and
that it is expected that more thaa
100000 available will be found in thu
first classification. Others will be
trained as rapidly as possible by Off
GERS from the regular army, national
guard and officers reserve corps.
Maximum and minimum age limits
for the first call are fixed in the al
ministration plan, but will not be
made public until it is presented to
congress. In recent discussions
minimum of eighteen years and a
maximum of twenty-three years have
been mentioned.
Preliminary military steps possible
under existing laws were added today
to those already taken. They includ-
ed direction by Secretary Baker that
the first class at the West Point Mil
itary Academy be graduated April 20,
supplying 125 trained officers.
At the navy department it was an
nounced that steps have already been
taken to insure close cooperation be-
tween the American feet and those
of the entente allies when the neces-
sary authority has been granted. The
! American embassy at London has
been in close touch with the British
admiralty.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
THE UNITED STATES NOT WOR.
RED ABOUT AlRPLANES

Washington, April 4.-The little
trouble that Uncle Sam has been hav-
ing with Germany has developed
many resources that the people of
the country have never even dreamed
of, to say nothing of having definite
knowledge about. For instance, the
war department is now advised that
the airplane industry of this country
can turn out in a year-this year of
1917-a maximum of 600 airplanes.
The largest of the machines cost
about $4,000. In war time each
plane in the air would need three in
reserve, besides one broken up in
training the pilot. With 1000 planes
in the air, therefore, would be need
ed 5000 in reserve, or about 10000 in
all. The United States turns out the
best training planes there are, and is
selling quantities of them to belliger-
ents in Europe today.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
House Accepts Senate Resolution as
a Substitute for Its Down and Fa-
voraby Reports for Passage

Washington, April 4.-The war res
olution was debated in the senate to-
day with speeches of support from
both sides, and prospects that the op
position would be confined to very
few. 1t was the plan to pass it be
fore adjourning.
The resolution was not reached in
the house, however, as had been plan
ned, and is to be taken up at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning, under an
arrangement to remain in session un-
til it is passed.
The senate's resolution was accept
ed by the house foreign affairs COM
mittee as a substitute for its own and
favorably reported for passage, with
only two members of the committee
voting against it. They were Repre-
sentative ShacklefOrd, democrat, of
Missouri, and Representative Cooper,
republican, of Wisconsin.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
WILL NEITHER DECLARE WAF
NOR ABATE RUTHLESSNESS

Berlin (Via London), April 4.-The
press report of President Wilson's
state of war" message has reached
Berlin. 1t is declared here that there
would be no change in Germany's at
titude. even if congress adopts Presi-
dent Wilson's views. Germany will
not declare war nor take any step to
wage war against the United States.
The submarine war will be contin-
ned as it has been conducted since
February /, but this, declare the off.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
YOUNG MEN To BEF|RST
CALLED ON To BEAR ARMS
FOR AMERICAS DEFENSE
Administrator Officials Plan Universal
Liability For the Raising of Army of
Half Million Men
TRAINING WILL Be CONDUCTED BY TIL" "REGULARS"

Gently built by the Ocala Foundry for
the city consumed considerable time,
it being ascertained that the plant is
not yet satisfactory, and that i'm
provements needed, repairs, etc, will
amount to something like $2500.
The library ordinance was placed
on its second and third readings and
adopted by sections.
The different committees, consist.
ing of the fire, sanitary, health, GENE
terry, light and water, sewerage, ETC.,
all made their reports which were ac-
cepted and filed for information.
Dr. Watts report of the dairies, ba-
keries, markets, schools and general
health conditions was a good one, and
shows that Ccala is in a very health
full condition, but warns that this is
the time to swat the fly and kill the
mosquito, and see that these pests are
provided with no breeding places.
The building committee was given
power to paint and put on a new
porth at the citys building on the lot
just east of the Coast Line, known as
Baums Restaurant.
Tax matters were discussed at
length, after which the council ad
jOurned.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
WAR RESOL( (JTIONS RECEIVES
SUPPORT FROM BOTH SIDES
DlSGUSTED PAClFISTS ARE RAP
IDLY LEAVING WASHINGTON

Washington, April 4-Most of the
tpacilists who came to Washington un-
der the guidance of the Emergency
Peace Federation to protest against
war. have returned to their homes.
convinced that their efforts were use
less. Every train leaving the city to-
day carried away some of them.
Incoming trains, however, brought
in more pilgrims of patriotism" Sew
elal delegation arrived from cities in
the middle west and promptly went to
the capitol to urge their senators and
Representatives to stand behind the
president.
The Few remaining pacitists contil-
ued to make the rounds of the house
and senate office buildings, seeking to
pledge votes against the war resolu-
ZION asked for by President Wilson.
They tried TO see the president, but
We're told he could not receive them.
Printed declarations in which the
slgnerS pledged themselves not to en-
list in the armed forces of the United
States were circulated about the
streets.
The headquarters of the Emergency
Peace Federation in Pennsylvania
avenue store room were raided sew
eral times by citizens and national
guardsmen, who demanded that the
place be closed, declaring it's occu-
pants were engaged in a campaign of
sedition. During one of the demon
strations a guardsman threw a pail
of yellow paint over the plate glass
window in front. Then the police
were appealed to and during the re-
mainder of the day two patrolmen
were on duty at the door
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
BULL MOOSER PRAISES AMER,
ICA'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Washington, April 4.-Col Roose-
welt on his way home from Florida
made flying trip to the White House
between trains here to congratulate
President Wilson on his address to
congress. Before resuming his jour
ney the former president dictated a
statement declaring the president 5
message a great state paper and ex-
pressing the hope that he would oe
allowed to raise a division for imme-
diate service at the front
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
RUSSIANS PLAN TO RETRUN TO
HELP NEW GOVERNMENT

Pittsburg, April 4.-As soon as they
~can possibly get away, about 200 Rus
sian workingmen in this district are
planning to return to their native land
to give it such assistance as they can
in. perfecting new government. Tn
til they can leave the United States
the worlSegs will send all the aid pos.
sible to patrfetic societies in Russia.
A committee hassbeen formed which
will visit all sections of the United
States where large numbers of Rus
slams are gathered and urge them to
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
EXPERT MECHANICS IN BIG DE-
MAND BY GOVERNMENT

Washington, April because the
war department has ordered the
speeding up of work at the manufac-
turing plant at Rock Island arsenal.
expert mechanics and skilled labor
are needed. The working force has
been placed upon a ten-hour day ba-
sis, the men to receive time and a
half pay for all over the regulation
eight-hour working day. During the
next summer more than s3.000,0 600
will be expended in erecting new
buildings at the arsenal. These are
to be for the manufacture and storage
of artillery vehicles and artillery am
munition.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06

The Miami Metropolis, almost by
its lonesome, continues the use of it's
little wet blanket, as, witness the fol
lowing: Manufacturers Record
thinks that military census should
be taken at once of every southern
state. And TO each home that the
census taker goes he should carry a
statement of the real reasons back Of
the call to arms-the protection OF
Wall Street dollars"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
NO DOUBT AS TO ALASKAS 10y.
Atty TO UNCLE SAMUEL

Washington, April 3.-It is under
stood that the administration has re
ceived from secret and thoroughly
trustworthy sources reports which
proves that american patriotism
burns as brightly on the ice-robed
hills and sncw-crammed valleys of the
north" as right here in Washington
Alaska is reay to do her part in case
the United States calls upon her, and
only regI cts that railroad work is not
further developed so that more gold
could be shipped from the mines for
government use.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
EFFORTS OF GERMAN AGENT S
WILL PROVE FUTILE

Birmingham, Ala, April 4.-Reports
that German agents are working in
the southern states, particularly in to-
bacco and cotton belts, to incite ne
groes against the United States gov
ernment today were confirmed by To-
cal federal agents. These officials an
nounced that steps already had been
taken in this district to prevent eff
fective results from arising out of the
alleged Teutonic activities.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
BONDS OF s25 100000 PLACED ON
SALE IN NEW YORK STATE

Albany, n. Y. April 4.-The state
of New York will place on sale at the
comptroller's office tomorrow fifty
year 4 per cent. state gold bonds,
amounting to s25,0OO,OO0. The bonds
are exempt from all taxation, are le-
gal investments for trust funds, and
are issued in coupon Or registered
form. The first $l0,OOO,O0O is for ca
nal improvements, the second 100000
900 for highways, and $2,500000 for
the Palisades and Interstate Forest
reserve parks, respectively.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
Bad Cough? Feverish? Grippv ?

fou need DR.. Kings New Discovery
10 stop that cold, the soothing balsam
ingredients heal the irritated mem
branes, soothe the sore throat, the an.
tiseptic qualities kill the germ and
your cold is quickly relieved. Dr.
Kings New Discovery has for As
years been the standard remedy for
coughs and colds in thousands of
homes. Get bottle today and have
II handy in your medicine chest for
coughs, colds. Group, grippe and ali
bronchial acections. At your drug
gist, 50c.-m.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06

ciais, is not directed more against the
United States than any other neutral
It also is declared that there will
be no change in the treatment OF
American citizens in Germany, who
now have the same freedom as all
other neutrals, but Germany expects
that the United States will continue
the same treatment Of Germans in
that country.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06

The high cost of meat has put some
of Ocala's markets on the blink. Mr.
Frank Turner has leased Mr.. Walter
Marsh's market, and is determined
that Ocala people shall suffer no in
convenience for the want of choice
fresh meats if they have the price
but they must have that. 1t is to be
conducted on the spot cash system
No pay, no meat.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-04-06
COLUMBUS CLAMPS LID TIGHT
ON GRILL ROOM CABARETS

Columbus, o., April 4.-Cabarets
will be barred from all wine and grill
rooms after May !, according to the
latest edict of the Franklin county IL
quor licensing board. The edict per-
mits only instrumental music. The IL
cense commissioners charge that
wine-room proprietors have permitted
cabaret singers to mingle with pat
rons, and that they have been guilty
of loose" conduct.