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The courier-index., 1917-11-23
SENSIBLE McADOO

During the progress of the Liberty Loan campaign Secretary McAdoo visited many sections of the country in the work of stimulating interest in the campaign. In one southern city where MT. McAdoo is we'll known and admired, the proposition was advanced by enthusiastic mem bers of the entertainment committee to designate a day as 'McAdoo Day" When the proposition reached the ears of the Secretary it was prompt ly negatived. with the remark that this was not time for self-exploita- tion, and that the entire energy of the American people should be cen tered on the one great task of win ming the war.
 MT. McAdoo was right The people of this city would gladly have done him honor, and at any other time the Secretary would have been pleas ed and gratified at this remark of their favor But, as he we'll says, this is no time for exploiting per sonalities. It is a time when mere Individual interests must give way for the interest of humanity in the mass.
 And there are many others be- sides the Secretary who have sensed this fact. Leaders of thought and action in every avenue of life are cheerfully relegating to the rear their personal interests and ambi- tions and making themselves mere cogs in the great wheel that is to carry the nations onward and up- ward
 At the same time 1t is thought that needs to be emphasized, as not all our people have yet grasped the fact that self must now take a more humble place, at least for a season. When the cause of the people has been won. doubtless there will be iaurels distributed for many who are today working in comparative obscurity but fin the meantime let us do the work at our hand without clamoring for place in the lime light.
 To be and to do is sufficient for today. Rewards may well be defer red until our great objective has been realized.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
SHALL WE VET THANK HIM?

The season is again with us when from custom and from the inner promptings of the spirit, we are wont to lift grateful hearts to a merciful and bountiful Creator in thanks and gratitude for His dealing with us during the year that is passed.
 And shall we yet thank Him Let us see
 At this same season one short year ago we thanked Him from full hearts that He had kept us from the mad. ness that was devastating our kins- men across the waters. But today we have beaten the pruning hook into a sword. and from ocean to ocean the tramp of armed forces resounds.
 In view of the staggering issues with which our people are face to face. are we to content ourselves with thanking an all-powerful God for life and health and plenty-ma- terial plenty? Are we to look no further than the mere creature com forts with which He has so boupti- fully showered us?
 Some may answer tFor what else should we thank Him? Has not the madness fallen upon us too? Are not our young men thronging to the
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
For Tax Assessor


 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that R. H. Lindsey is a candidate for reelection as Assessor of Lee county, subject to the will of the democratic voters in the primary election to be held in May. 1918. tions, have revolted and will con- tinue to revolt against the savagery displayed by that would-be fount of 'skultur"
 This antipathy will take the form of a prejudice against not only Ger many as nation, but against the German blood. Not all the peoples of the earth have the finely dis. eliminating judgment of President Wilson, and not all of them will be able to separate the acts of the German government from the impul. ses of the German people.
 It is a common thing to hear, even in charity loving America, references to German brutality" and German savagery" It is of no avail to tell the people that this brutality and savagery is the result of system" and that in reality the German peo- pie as whole do not countenance it. Human nature is prone to be- lieve that actions speak louder than words, and Germany's actions will form the complaints evidence when Germany comes to trial before the people of the earth.
 The German bed will be a bed of thorns for generations to come.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

sacrifice, and are not our wives and mothers and sisters and brothers and fathers, with bleeding hearts, helping them on their way?'
 Again, let us see.
 A century and half has flown since a band of consecrated men, with a vision that reached out far into the future, determined that on this, our loved soil, should be reared an edifice such as the world had never before witnessed-a nation wherein should reign that immortal trinity of human beatitudes. Free dom. Equality, Justice. To this they dedicated unselfish lives, for this they fought, and for this they dieH But their lives and their deaths and their unselfish sacrifices prevailed and today that edifice stands the wonder of the earth-a land ground ed and built on the eternal principles that guarantee to one and all the right to life. liberty and the pur- suit of happiness
 But these beneficient principles are not all prevailing. In other lands are forces that would set them te naught and make of their advo- cates serfs and vassals. It is with these forces that we are now at yari- ance, as our fathers before us.
 Can we, then, thank an All-Father that our fathers left to us an inheri- tance of Freedom that we must now defend with our lives and our all?
 Let us suppose that our hearts could not feel this gratitude-what then? Suppose us a people, descend ed from heroes with whom the glori- ous vision of a free earth for out weighed any thought of self-we, the children of those heroes, willing. like Esau of old. to barter our glori- ous heritage for a mess of the pot tage of ease; willing to submit to degradation. so our selfish enjoyment of the creature comforts be not in- terfered with.
 But what red blooded American could entertain the thought?
 People of America, let us raise our mighty shout of gratitude to Al mighty God that when the hour of our testing came. it found us in hearts that pulsated with the same rich, red blood that in days agone fertilized and made sacred the soil that has nurtured us. Let us give thanks that the spirit of '76 is still the mighty force in American life. Let us give thanks that our hearts can choose rightly between present ease and future glory. Let us give thanks that when the hour of our trial came, it found us worthy to call ourselves sons of our fathers. Let us pour out our hearts in grati- tude that upon these hearts has been indelibly engraved the immu- table decrees of an all-wise God. decrees that would make of this, His glorious world haven for every immortal soul
 As willingness without opportunity is but a negative virtue. let us give thanks that. when His plans for the great uplift of mankind needed cham pions, He found us worthy instru- ments upon whom to lay His hand
 For this thy greatest of all mer- cies that thou hast found us wor- thy Father above, we would most humbly thank thee.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH
METHODIST CHURCH

The pastor will preach at the regu- lar hours on Sunday and the public generally is invited to all the serv- ices.
 The Epworth Leagues will have a Thanksgiving program with Miss Elsie Fisher as leader.
 This week closes our conference year. All the financial obligations have been met in full, which speaks well for the church in general.
 The annual conference will meet at Helena next Wednesday. The membership of that conference is composed of one hundred ninety eight pastors, nine presiding elders, and thirty six laymen. Bishop Mou- zon will preside.
 John A. Womack. Pastor.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

The world should reserve it's criti- cism of Kerensky and the Russian republic. Democracies are not born in day, neither is the character of a people changed over night. While the pains of new birth have tenn porarily impaired her fighting power, given a little time to adjust herself to the new conditions, Russia will yet give a good account of herself. Especially should we of the United States withhold censure, permitting, as we do, obstructiOnists and trouble makers to stalk unmolested through out the land. We might criticise with a better grace if we would fill some prison cells with occupants for whom they have long been wait ir
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
THg pEopLE ALWAYS RIGHT

Ii has been the conviction of the greatest statesmen of all ages and all countries that one could safely trust to the decision of the majority of the people in any question that affected them. The public mind and conscience is nicely attuned to the public welfare and seldom goes astray. Given a free hand in the working out of their destiny no people would ever come to grief. It is only when self seeking. and deceitful leaders becloud issues for their own selfish purposes that the people are seduced.
 So much preliminary to the asser- ton that the American people-the great, sober. reasoning majority are right today Without fuss and feathers they have decreed a course of action that shall preserve the national veal and national honor. and they are not likely to be lightly turned from that course.
 ''vox populi, vox Dei," never had a more direct application than to the attitude of the American people in the present world crisis. Being, then the supreme power, the voice of the people should not only have, but exercise supreme authority.
 This we are falling to do. Our government is putting forth most herculean efforts to pilot the ship of state through the troubled waters, but they are hampered on every hand by those who, from a self interest that exceeds their loyalty. persist in throwing every obstruction possible in the way
 This should not be, must not be. The lives of the thousands of young men who have responded to their country's call must not be leopard ized by the Judas at home. It is time that the great loyal majority demand that the voice of the objector and the 0bstructionist be silenced- If not one way, then another.
 There is something crooked about . conscience" that persists in array ing itself against the natonal con- science. Such conscience is the creature of many and varied influen- ces. none of which make for the best interests of American life.
 It is time the reactionists were siI. enced. The people have spoken, and their verdict should be final. The traitor to his country should feel that country's displeasure in no slight degree.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
GERMANy's LOSS

With the declaration of Brazil of state of war between that country and Germany, the latter can now count eighteen enemy nations array ed against her.
 Germany's losses in men and mon ey, while they must be enormous. are really the least of the disasters that have befallen her. The one great disaster that that misguided country has brought upon herself and which will have most far-reach- ing effect, is the loss of her standing with the nations of the world. With the exception of the countries leagu- cd with her in this unholy war. Germany is an outcast among the nations of the earth.
 Germany is not feeling the blight. Ing effects of this Ostracism now as sne VIII feel 1t in the years to come. cne claims that her policy of fright Iuiness Is a necessary measure of self defense. yet this same policy has alienated numbers of nations fhat but for that inhuman course would today be. if not her avowed friends. at least strictly neutral.
 feace will come after a while. and ID the reckoning Germany's course VII be laid bare before a just and oscriminating world. We say "just ana discriminating" because we be- neve. despite Germany's frightful cefection from national humanity and nonor. the large majority of the peoples of the earth are at heart hnmane. and honorable And the lat. ent principles of humanity and just. Ice that underiie and form the bed rock foundations of all civilized na.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday morning at II O'CLOCK the pastor will preach on the suo- ject, Arkansas for Christ"
 Sunday evening at seven thirty the subject will be What Will You Do With Christ?"
 Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Classes for all ages. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. A place for the training of young christians.
 Young peoples rally at WaiIs schoolhouse, twelve miles northwest of town, at three thirty in the alter noon. :. You are cordially invited to all ol our services. We need you and you need the church.
 w. c. BOONE, Pastor
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE


 A union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday night of next week, the night before Thanksgiving day, at seven thirty. Pastors of the other churches will take part in the service, after which there will be an address by the State Secretary of the Christian Endeavor Society, an interdenominational young peo- ple's organization.
 The general public is cordially in- vited to attend this service. There will not be the regular Wednesday evening prayer meetings in the vari- ous churches. There will be no regular service on Thanksgiving Day as in other years. It is hoped that the union service on Wednesday will fill the place of that. All are urged to join in this public expression of thanksgiving and worship.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

w. J. Bryan, while hunting, was chased by mad bull and forced to take refuge in a tree. The incident, applied to almost any other man, would appear trivial. But with MT. Bryan's antecedents there will be those uncharitable enough to sug. gest that the great commoner has stirring within him hankering for a race.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Preaching services II a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 Read, assistant superintendent.
 Prayer service every Wednesday evening 7:15.
 The woman's bible class meets next Monday a 3:30 o'clock. Read the book of Proverbs and mark pas. sages. Let us query out of its treasures some things for this age of christian living and service. A fine attendance last meeting. The week of prayer observed by the ladies of the church for home mis-
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
For circuit Clerk

The Courier-1ndex is authorized to announce that R. G. Apple is candidate for reelection to the office of Circuit Court Clerk and Recorder, subject to the will of the democratic voters in the primary election to be held in May, 1918.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

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The courier-index., 1917-11-23
Chr Gnrl rr-Jnhrx

Published on Friday of each week in Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas, by the Press Publishing Company, and entered in the postoffice in Marianna as second-class mail matter under per- init from .he postoffice department. Subscription price $l.50 per year. H. NJ. Jackson, Editor Manager.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
Announcements
For county and Probate Judae

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that Judge Jno. A. Plum mer is candidate for reelection u the office of County and Probate Judge of Lee county, subject to the will of the democratic voters in the primary election to be held in May, 1918.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
For County and Probate Clerk

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that E. w. King is cands date for reelection to the office of County and Probate Clerk of Lee county. subject to the will of the democratic voters in the primary to be held in May, 1918.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
For Sheriff and Collector

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that Arthur Cotter in a candidate for reelection to the office of Sheriff and Collector of Lee county, subject to the will of the democratic voters in the primary to be held in May, 1918.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICES Gaisaf xndt nh11rnh

Saint Andrews church.
 Holy communion, 7:00 a. m.
 Morning prayer, 10:00 a. m. :, The parishoners are asked to sehu the usual offerings of fruit. yese' tables. etc, on Wednesday, NoVeni, Der 28, 1917, for the decoration oi the church.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

Firemen in many cities of the country have taken to. knitting for the soldiers. It is hoped that the public. when ringing in alarms, will not be too abrupt in the matter and cause the boys to become entangled in their own yarn.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

The hotel guest is interested in Knowing whether the reduced DOT tions, as advocated in food -conser- vation, will bear proportionally re- duced price,
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

Word has been received from An gus Mahan, aviator. that he has landed in France. MT. Mahan spent last year here buying cotton for Coate Bros of Memphis He enlisted in the aviation servce last summer
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

Clip. Castro, late dictator of Ven ezula. complains that no country wants him. He might try residence with another dictator now temporar- fly domiciled in Siberia.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

General Shuts is always cheer ! full" says a press dispatch. And
 with such a namei He's a wonder.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

The Sultan of Turkey now wears the Hohenzollern star. Indicating, evidently that he has passed credit able examination in German 'kul- tur.''
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

Perhaps if Kerensky would grow whiskers he might have more in. fluence with his countrymen.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

That Tennessee negro who raised a one dollar bill to ten was prob ably only seeking to restore it's lost power.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23

To Bernstorff: Sefen billion dol lars war loan. And you might men, ton to your master that there are many more billions where these came from.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
MILLER LUMBER CONTAIN the place to buy building mater1s@

A home guard company mas peI organized at Sheridan, with h' Kirby as captain.
The courier-index., 1917-11-23
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Putnam patriot., 1917-08-24
His Way of Application.

The colored laborers who were
patching the street for the street car
company. were discussing the fate Of
one Henry they had known.
Eyes, SIR" said one, Henry was
found with two bottles of whisky on
him last Sunday, and was taken to
court"
The crowd stopped work to listen to
the tale. The foreman was not In
sight.
"Well, when he was taken up in
court" the speaker continued, Judge
Deery fined him $40 and sent him off
to the workhouse"
All the men glanced hastily around.
"And Henry was there only two
days and someone lit Is always some
one) up and made him guard. Now
Henry is working as a guard over the
other prisoners and is getting good
pay besides"
But" mourned the youngest one or
the crew, IF | had done that they
would have kept me there all year"
ITS all in the way you apply for
the job" said the narrator of the
story-Indianapoli News.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-24
Grow Is OmniVerous.

In order to get living in New
England during the winter the crow
has developed catholic appetite, and
persons who have made study of the
bird and its bill of fare say that the
crow is omniverous in the broadest
sense of the word. In a pinch he will
eat anything The principal items on
his bill of fare are beetles. spiders,
weevils, grasshoppers, moths, butter
flies, caterpillars, bees, ants, wasps,
flies, crabs, shrimps snails, fish, toads,
frogs, young chickens, wild birds and
their eggs, carrion and all sorts OF
plants and grains, both wild and cult
waited Corn constitutes a large pro-
portion of the grain eaten, and this
is one of the principal grievances OF
the farmer against the crow. A bird
with such catholic taste in food is
obviously well prepared to meet hard
times and the high cost of living. The
crow will kill and eat small snakes.
He will eat small mammals up to the
size of cottontail rabbit.-Hartford
Courant
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-24
SUCCESS IN DAIRY BUSINESS
and Followed, That Herd May Be-
come Uniform.

For best success in the dairy bust
ness one of the dairy breeds should
be selected and followed, that the
herd may become uniform, care being
taken to get good cows with which
TO start There is more difference in
the cows of any breed than there is
in the different breeds, says one
writer.
A profit can only be expected from
good cows, so better start with five
good cows than 20 poor ones. With
five you will find satisfaction, less
work and more profit. If you expect
to raise the heifer calves for future
use be sure they are not only sired
by registered bull, but that his ped
igree for great production of milk and
butter runs back for five or more
generations on both sides.
We cannot all see our way clear to
begin with registered cows of high
merit. Good grades can usually be
bought costing but little more than
scrubs and by careful breeding herd
will soon be raised which will be both
a pleasure and profit
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-24
W.. hl4t~ s4Q.
NATIONAL HERO OF SERBIA
Soldiers Believe Prince Marko Arose
From Sleep Of Centuries to Lead
Them to Victory.

Not far above Monastir is Phillip.
and In the hills over Philip Prince
Mako has slept In his cave for CEN
turtles. He is the national hero of Ser
bia. The story tellers told of his ex-
ploits in the village squares over night
while peace regned, says Herbert
Carey In the Saturday Evening Post.
The day came when Prince Marko
found that life wearied him and so he
rode his white horse into the cavern,
laid his golden mace down for pillow
and thrust his sword into the rock. and
went to. sleep.
$50 the moss grew over the sword"
the Serbian soldiers say. But each
day Sharatz nihbled patiently at the
moss, and little by little the rock was
worn away. AT last the sword fell,
and the clang of 1t awakened Mako !:
and he leaped on his horse and led us
to victory at the battle of Phillip in
1912"
''Do you believe this story?" / asked
an old Serb officer.
1.-THE men believe It," said he. II do
not discourage them. They all say
they saw Mako on his white horse
that day; and they believe that his
coming presages certain victory. We
shall win back our homes !"
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-24
Simple Instructions.

Reginald bought an evening tie, and,
wishing TO be immaculate, asked the
shop assistant to tell him the correct
way TO tie bow.
''Well, sir" said the obliging assist
ant, you hold the tie in your left hand
and your collar in the other. Slip your
neck In the collar and cross the left
hand end of the tie over the right with
the left hand, steadying the right end
with the other hand. Then drop both
ends, catching the left with the right
and the other with the other. Reverse
hands and pick up the loose end with
the nearest hand. Pull this end through
the loop with your unengaged hand
snd squeeze. You will find the bow
tied, and all you have to do is to dis
entangle your hands. "-Rehoboth Sun
day Herald.