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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-04-05
Strips Gears, So He Backs

Los ANGELES, Cal, March 3d.
A little thing like stripping the gears
of all the forward speeds in his car
was not going to stop Abraham
Taube, who had got as far as Needles,
Cal, in a trans-continental automobile
trip with his family from Portland,
Me. So he threw in the reverse gear
and for nine days backed slowly until
he reached Los Angeles.
Big Gain in Farm Tractors
More than thirty = four thousand
farm tractors will be used this sea-
son, according to a report issued by
the United States Department Of Ag-
riculture, which obtained its informa-
ton through letters sent to thirty
two thousand correspondents in the
agricultural districts. With the ex-
ception of Illinois, it is estimated
Kansas will use mor than any state.
In Kansas 2,287 machines are regis
tered. This estimate includes only
those gasoline and kerosene tractors
which are to be used in farm opera
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-04-05

LEDGER ADVERTISEMENT PAY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-04-05
|CIET
s,;ss Gertrude Fry
1 Phone IA

see how they are asking al
/ .bout forming IN AutOmO-
- And they all want it
which is fine; but you
2yomcn know lots more about
than the men; our
guAYoR even said they
H. don't they ask the women
Il. about things? l don't
N,,birg about it, but some
i know the women can make
j when the men can't
nbope me by Friday morning
. clubs for the following
(. tbey can be on the calen-
I tbe way, how do you like
E.lnb calendar? II you like
/. beIp me by letting me know
l clubs.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
Booklet to Help Farmers

Farmers and others interested
in the operation of the new
Federal Farm Loan Act may get
an instructive booklet by calling
at the Cotton Belt Depot and
asking the agent for a copy, or
addressing W. R Beattie, Agri-
cultural and Industrial Commits
sioner. l740 Railway Exchange
Bldg, St. Louis Mo-
The Cotton IBdt is interested
in having farmers and business
men enlightened on this subject
and is using every opportunity
to increase the efficiency of farms
along its lines.
Get a copy of "The Farm Loan
Primer" and learn how you may
become benefited by the new
act.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
Hon. D. L. King Issues Card
of Thanks

Hardy, Sharp County, Ark,
April 21st, 1917.
To the people of the Second Con-
gressional District:
thank you sincefelyrfor the
great confde nee <you/ have ex-
pressed and honor bestowed on
me in the magnificent vote you
gave me in the recent primary
and convention. to represent you
in part'in the most important law
making body of any state is in
deed gratifying beyond express
sion. / shall use my utmost en-
deavor 70 serve you acceptably.
Sincerely Yours,
David L. King.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
Allendale School Closing

On Friday night last Allendale
school closing exercises proved
one of the most enjoyable and
interesting of the entire history
of this splendid school, which
ranks at the head of Monroe
county rural schools.
The closing address was de-
livered by Mrs. Laura Conner of
Augusta, one of Arkansas talent
ed literary and business women
"a lady who had the distinction
of having the Laura Conner
High School of Augusta named
for her and having been made a
life time director in same.
Miss Ara Pat Conner. principal
of the Allendale School, may
well feel proud of the exercises
as given by her pupils Friday
night. Her splendid work was
shown by the pupils. The splen-
did work of her competent assist
ant. Miss Maye Simpson, pri-
mary teacher. was most COM
mendable.
On account of measles in the
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
HUNTER RAISES
"0LD GLORY"
Big Patriotic Gathering and
Exercises on Sunday
Last

Along the line of ''rallying
around the flag" our neighbor
city, Hunter showed real class
on Sunday afternoon last when
they hoisted "Old Glory" in
their city square and celebrated
it with appropriate exercises.
Visitors went to Hunter in
motor cars from Wheatley,
Brinkley, Cotton Plant and
many nearby points. Some 26
motor car parties from Brinkley
alone were in attendance.
Virgil Petite of Jonesboro,
Roy Campbell of Cotton Plant,
and G. Otis Boyle of this city,
were the speakers.
The Hunter school children
were present wearing the red.
white and blue and leading the
patriotic songs, while the music
was furnished by the Brinkley
Band.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
Flag Raising at the chas.
Duff Factory Next Sunday

On Sunday afternoon next al
3 O'Clock at the Chas. Duff, Inc.,
Heading Factory there will be
another flag raising.
The purchase of the flag was
contributed to by Ill patriotic
employees, both white and color.
ed, at the big heading plant.
Both the white and colored
bands well furnish music at the
flag saising. Mayor Greenlee
and Prosecuting Attorney Boyle
speak.
The big flag will float the high
est in the city, ITO feet from
the big water tank.
The employees and officials OF
plant have extended a cordial in
vitation to the general public to
attend the exercises.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
EMS Preparing for State
Convention

Members of the Brinkley Elks
Lodge had as their guests this
week A. C. Remmel of Little
Rock and E. L. Howellett of
Hot Springs, President and
Secretary of the Arkansas State
Elks Association, who were here
planning for the State Elks
Association to meet in Bnnkley
May 29th and 3Oth.
Brinkley is the smallest Ark
ansas city that has ever enter
tanned the Elks State Associa-
ton and it means a great deal
for us to do the honors just right.
We are all for it.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
500 Club

Mrs. A. C. Huddleston enter
tained the 500 Club at her hos
pitable home on South Main St.
on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Sam Lang was awarded
ed first prize and was presented
a set of beautiful cut glass Sher-
bet Cups, as remembrance of
love and appreciation of the
club.
The guests were: Mesdames
Chas. F. Johnson, Sam Lang.
Ralph Mitchell. S. Salinger, t. ].
Stout and Jas. HI. Stack.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27

performances tomorrow night,
the big movie drama success,
1.-The Idle Wife," after it has
run for a big week in Little
Rock.
This is the story of the play
within a play, which three sepa-
rate groups of characters happen
to witness at a picture theatre
the same evening, and which
changes the current Of their lives
by it's application in their own
cases. Maude George and Ben
Wilson, a compile who are drift
ing apart, are brought together
again. Neva Gerber, who is de-
flying her mother, associating
with a reckless young fellow, de-
termines to heed her mothers
advice, while the young man
sees to what his carelessness
may bring the girl for whom he
has really begun to care. A tene-
ment family with a pretty young
daughter, are deeply affected by
its application to their own cases.
Maude George and Ben sympathy
with each other.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
Dies in Texarkana, Buried
in Brinkley

Mrs. Hessie Cox Freeman, one
OF the pioneer Brinkleyites, died
at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. F. P. Gabriel. near Texar-
kama, last Friday and was buried
in Brinkley Sunday afternoon.
The funeral was at the Meth
onist Church, Rev. Jas. B. Evans
officiating. Mrs. Freeman was
70 years Of age and leaves one
daughter.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27

primary room, their part of the
program was short. Some of
the numbers were:
'The Reason Why" by Valeria
Lenox.
In School and Out" by Fred
Miley.
Polly Wolly Doodle" by
school.
Spelling in Nursery" b Y
Jewel Simons.
Farewell" by Vance Miley.
The scholarship medal present
ed to the student who had main
tanned the highest standing thru
out the term, in department, at
tendance, daily grades and ex-
animation grades was awarded
to Ebert Beck, a pupil in the
third grade. He made an aver
age Of SO per cent for the term.
Those deserving honorable men
tion were: Vance Miley, Jewel
Simons, Fred Miley, Walter
Beck, Valeria Lenox and Charlie
Simpson.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
$40 Reward
FOR LOST MULE


One black horse mule, about
4 or 5 years old, about is hands
high. weighs about 900 lbs.
small white spot on Hip~~tfaca
chain marks on vside3 Strayed
from Jackson townSiip about
April Oath. Vas unloaded from
car at Holly Grove.
$40 reward will be paid for
any information leading to re-
covery. For reward phone.
write or notify
r. Abramson Co,
4-N-17 Holly Grove, Ark.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
LITTER FROM 'RUBE'
/ Former Monroe County
Nan Writes From Texas
Tyler, Texas, April %. 1917
Edpr Brinkley ARGUS,

Tyler, Texas, April %. 1917
ldor Brinkley ARGUS,
Brinkley, Ark.
Here's to you. Bang! Oh!
hint no war. l was just taking
shot at a Salamander, the old
Hings are a terrible bother to
ne trying to raise a little
nrden.
Well, | landed here ten years
- without a dollar and | must
~ to impress upon the minds
VI the public that have succeed
h admirably in holding my own.
lAls is a pretty country. White
nnd hills, salamanders and good
People abound. "Ortermobeels 2"
Yes, thicker than "muskeeters"
~ Arkansas. If a fellow don't
own an "Orto" down here, he
lht in it, and that's just why l
70 on the back shelf. Well, |
aFe a pretty good position in
De Cotton Belt General Offices,
sld manage to make a pretty
pod living.
Perhaps a description of Tyler
q the surrounding country
.a'd interest the people up
were Tyler is a nice little city
! aOout l5, 900, located in Smith
uunly, one hundred and twenty
4 ssnt miles from Texarkana, on
y " o. L. 5. W Ry. 1t has the
l. ). W. Ry. of Texas gener-
Vllces, also a branch of the
s'''0a Belt machine shops. The
:AiOuhdlng country is the truck
\ i uelt OF Texas. Great crops
al Kinds of truck is grown
40S' throughout the entire
4 i's'' :, fruit, also, claims it's part
i :" a'e commerce of the country.
ss. ]. after all, this country is
s'.., i arkansas. The soil is not as
.' @uls as the soil of old Monroe
~an'y. The seasons of the
,ssl ss ulller. The long, hot sum-
.' -. mere pretty near get my
~. s's'' Zee! | sure would hate
i L. Decause some day | expect
~ ~. him up to my little cart
l,s. u'lVe back to dear old
NJ I"' las, Il this don't get a jolt
4 pn ,H'lu In that old waste bask-
- II Come aro;~
Yours truly
po.. R. S. Watkins
'u'e o. Box 16O, Tyler. Tex.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
"The Idle Wife" in Brink.
ley Tomorrow

Manager Albert Rusher of the
Princess Theatre brings to his
house for matinee tomorrow
Saturday afternoon and two
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
$40 REWARD
Lost Bay Mare

One bay mare, about 6 years
old. with star in forehead. brand
ed on both hips, branded withsS.
J. on right hip and an indistinct
brand on left hip..- .collaae burn
on shoulder. Was last heard of
in and near Cotton Plant. was
originality from Brinkley. For
reward address
CHAS. UPSHAW,
Howell, Ark.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-04-27
A LITTLE SERMON FOR TO-DAY
Inn INN brothers keepev9--Gen. iD. 9.

Because | held upon my selfish road
And left my brother wounded by the way
And called ambition duty and pressed on
O Lord, do repent
SARAH WILLIAMS
~vOW many the sufferers who have fallen amongst
n msfortunes along the waysde of lfe by chance"
~ we come that way; chance accident. Providence
e thrown them in see them from distance
rbo the Priest or upon them suddenly like the
Iite. our business, pleasure is interrupted by the
~ soht is troubled by the delay what are our feelings
hat our actions towards them? who is thy neighbour
mis- the sufferer wherever, whoever, whatsoever he be-
wherever thou nearest the cry of Distress wherever thou
rest the cry of Distress wherever thou any one
ght thy path by the chances and changes of life
THAT is by the Providence Of God,) whom it is in thy
mower to hep-he, stranger enemy though he be-he
sthy neighbor A. r. STANLEY.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
Sheep owners Prosper,

Sheep owners in New Mexico will
receive the largest income this year
from sale Of lambs and wool in the
history of the industry in that state.
Conditions during the Landing season
were not as favorable as in an aver
age year in some sections Of the state
and the increase for the state as a
whole will be approximately 20 per
cent, compared with a normal increase
of S8 per cent. Shortage Of lambs,
however, is more than made up on
the sheep growers balance sheet by
high prices for both lambs and wool.
Sales of lambs will bring the growers
a minimum of $12,OOO,OOO. The wool
clip is normal at around 100000
pounds, but the price will average bet
ter than 80 cents a pound for the
state, as compared with an average
of 20 cents last year and II cents in
1915. The income from wool sales
probably will reach $5,500,O00.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
A BIG TIMBER SELECTION

Russell Hawkins, of Portland, Or
egon, who has recently been selected
by the government to take charge Of
the big task Of getting a supply Of
spruce timber for aeroplane purposes,
is the man who furnished the tree for
the tallest single-stick flag pole in the
world-the one at the San Francisco
Exposition. Hawkins was for many
years manager of what is probably the
most up-to-date logging plant in the
world, and he knows trees and logging
and numbering from the ground up.
The same knowledge and skill that en-
abled him to find the flag pole in the
mountain forests Of Oregon, fell it
without breaking, and transported it
without cutting, will enable him to ses
cure the spruce whose strength ant
lightness are absolutely essential in
aeroplane construction. Because he
knows his business, he will have the
confidence and cooperation of loggers
and millmen. Incidentally, it may he
remarked that he is a Republican, as
are most men who are engaged in
large productive enterprise.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
When Thine % Wrong.

There are times when everything
seems to 60 wrong. From z O'clock a..
m. until TO- p. m. affairs are In a twist.
You arise in the morning and the room
Is cold, and a button is of, and the
beefsteak is tough and the furnace
smokes, and you start up street net
tied from head to foot. All day long
things are adverse. The mucilage bot
tie upsets and spoils the desk pad;
some n gives a wrong turn to the
damper and the gas escapes; an agent
comes in determined to insure your
life when it is already insured for
more than it is worth, and you are
afraid some n will knock you on the
head to get the price Of your policy,
but he sticks to you, showing you pic
lures Of Old Time and the hour glass
and the death scythe and a skeleton,
making it quite certain you will die
before your time unless you take out
papers in his company. Besides this
you have a cold in the head, and a
grain of dirt in your eye, and you are
a walking uneasiness. The day is out
Of joint and no surgeon can set it.
Exchange.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
GERMAN AUTHORITIES
CONFISCATE ALL METAL

Havre, Nov. 27.-Nearly every con-
ceivable brass, copper and bronze OBJ
ject which enters into the construction
or furnishing Of a house and a build
ing has been requisitioned by the Ger
man authorities in occupied Belgium.
A copy Of a decree published at Brus-
sells September 80, which. has just
reached the Belgian authorities here,
announces the proposed seizure and
compulsory delivery Of all such OBJ
jects. {
A list of 70 classes Of objects which
private individuals ae compelled to de-
liver to the German invaders includes
everything from fireplace and bath
room fixtures to curtain rings and
brass cloak-room checks. Nothing
seems to have been too small or insig-
fcant to escape being placed on the
/, list.
The decree states that a search will
be made Of all dwellings, and that all
classified objects which have not been
delivered to the German authorities
will be taken by force.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

When Uncle Sam says "Shut up"
some bone head begins to talk about
the freedom of speech. When he
says to some newsmonger, "you can't
use my mail to send your dirty sheet
through, and abuse me in it," someone
talks about the freedom of the press"
This kind of freedom is not going to
be in common practice in the future.
Every citizen will be taught that his
wishes, his desires, his speech and if
necessary his lifes, can be set aside
by his country. If you want to enjoy
"free speech, s it for your country,
and you will not be molested. If you
want to enjoy the freedom of the
PRESS" print such things that will
bring honor to your country. No one
need fear having his constitutional
rights impaired, who is loyalty sup
porting the government. Those who
are not, have got no rights in this
country.-Plaza Pioneer.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
E[kS LODGE
MEMORIAL

As is the usual custom the Elks
lodges all over the United States held
their Memorial services Sunday last
at $3.50 p. m, and the services in the
local ,Elks lodge were well attended
and a splendid program was carried
out. Besides the regular ritualistx
program, there was music by Ne,-
haugen's orchestra, and Mesdames
Conant and Young rendered some
splendid vocal music. Prest. E. F.
Flynn Of the city commission, and a
most enthusiastic Elk, delivered the
eulogy, and the leading address was
delivered by Bro. Louis Nash, a prom
Elk Of st. Paul.
While We would be pleased to pub
lish his address in full, as it was a
mastery effort, space forbids us doing
so.Sufice to say that it was the best
address ever delivered before the local
Elks lodge, and all who listened to it
were more than pleased. Bro. Nash
is a forceful speaker, and in his ad-
dress he covered Elkdom from begin
to end. The main large room and
balcony of the home were filled, there
being a large turnout of the members
Of the order, besides many from the
outside, who came to listen to the pro-
gra mand hear the speaking.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATION

DR.. Mellenthin is a regular gradu-
ate in Medicine and Surgery and is
licensed by the State of North Da-
kota. He visits professionally the
more important town and cities and
offers to all who call on this trip
consultation and examination free, ex-
cept the expense of treatment when
desired.
According to his method of trca'
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers OF
stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonder
full results in diseases of the stom-
ach, liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves
heart, kidney, bladder, bed-wetting
catarrh, weak lungs, rheumatism, sci.
atica, leg ulcers and rectal ailments
If you have been ailing for any
length Of time and do not get any
better, do not fail to call, as i'm
proper measures rather than disease
are very often the cause Of your long
standing trouble.
Remember the date, that examina,
ton on this trip will be free and thai
his treatment is different.
German spoken. Address: 1886 Bos
ton Block, Minneapolis, MINI.
l7.3t
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
Places,


In spite Of the fact that they see
any number Of them every day there
is nothing that people know so little
about as places. The world is full Of
all sorts Of places. Some places are
smaller than others, but none of them
Is so small that it does not contain
several more still smaller. Places are
simply indispensable. You can't get
along without them. There are places
pleasant and unpleasant and some Of
the most unpleasant are electric
chairs, jailyards, tight places, summer
camps and last places. Everything in
the world has its place, but only a
small proportion Of the things in the
world stay in theil places. The world
itself is only a place, and a rather
crowded place, at that.-Exchange.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

FARM OF 800 ACRES FOR SALE
Has on it about $1,000 worth of im>
~provements. Five and one-half miles
from n Of the. best little towns in the
state. Land is nearly all plowed with
exception of 70 acres which is seeded
to rye. Good buildings and a fine
well Of soft water. I will take $4,000
per acre, half cash. Adjoining quar-
ter can be bought at same price, OF
rented. Possession Of the place can
be given March 20, 1913. One Of the
best farms in this part Of the country.
For quick sale will take $38 per acre.
Come and look farm over, I am sure
we can make a deal.
Address "S', care Devils Lake World.
1856
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
A, B. JACKSON
Wins CASE

The case of Clark w. Kelly VS.. A.
B. Jackson involving 5000 for rent of
the Kelly residence in this city, was
tried out in district court the lat
part of the week and the jury found
for the defendant, Mr.. Jackson. When
MI. jackson came to Devils Lake with
his family he rented the Kelly resi-
dence, and he claimed that MI. Kelly
told him that he could Leat the build
ing fir the winter with nine tons of
coal. When he found that he would
have to use from 20 to Is tons of coal
to heat the building, he moved out, and
MI. Kelly sued him for 5000 rent, and
the jury found for the defendant.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

County Superintendent of schools J.
A. Haig and party had a narrow es-
cape from a serious accident Saturday
afternoon while enroute from Devils
Lake to Starkweather to attend the
county Sunday school convention.
When they got a short distance north
Of Devils Lake the car ran off the
grade and turned over. The steering
wheel was badly damaged and it was
impossible to continue the journey in
the cal. Fortunately no one was hurt
further than a bad shakink up.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06
SHELL HIT U. s. AMMUNITION

With the American Army in France,
Dec. 4.-The killing of two Americans
and the woundihg Of five others sew
eral days ago, already reported, was
due to a heavy German shell which hit
a loaded ammunition wagon.
Some Of the men were on the wagon
and others were nearby when the shell
which was a chance shot, struck. The
wagon with it's cargo was blown up,
Some of the wounded are in a serious
condition.