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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26
Women Everywhere
Use Lemon Juice
To Beauty Skin

The beauty lotion which IL becoming
90 popular throughout the country IS
easily prepared by anyone. and a whole
quarter pint Of Ii doesn't cost any more
than small jar Of the common. ordi-
nary cold creams.
Add the juice of two fresh lemons 20.
three ounces Of orchard white and shake
we'll In q bottle Strain the lemon Juice
two OF three times through a fine cloth
80 no pulp gets into the lotion, then DC
will keep fresh for months. Regardless
Of what price you pay or how highly
advertised there Is nothing else really
more meritorious IN identifying, soften
ing and clearing the skin. AS a tan
and blemish remover, also TO remove
oiliness and sallowness. lemon juice has
no rival Massage it into the face, neck,
and arms once or twice each day. and
just zee II 10 doesn't bring out the roses
and hidden beauty
Lemons have always been used 90
bleach tho skin. but pure lemgn juice b
too highly acid therefore should never
be Nscd except in this manner.
n properly prepared. this sweotll
fragrant lotion will speak for itself. An,
drug store win supply tho three ounce
Of orchard white 40 very little cost, am
! the grocer viii supply the lemons.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

determine whether the ingredients in
any connections sold on the streets
or elsewhere we're as they should be.
The warning concerning the con-
tainers for lemonade, etc. is believed
TO be but the FIRST step I'm a general
campaign which will be waged
throughout The city for greater clean
lness In the dispensing OF such nrti-
cles.
Isaac W. lowers. former secretary
OF tho board. asked for an opinion
from that body concerning the re-
moval of oifal from some Of the mo-
rocco plants OF tho city TO place
three miles from here whore Il Will
be manufactured into glue and other
similar products. AS the present
system Is TO have the offal carted
through The city In water tight wag-
ons 10 some place outside the city
limits from which Il Is put on frclrh,
cars and taken 20 Philadelphia. Il was
decided that the suggested change
conformcd TO the ruling made IN the
matter by the Board OF Health last
year Az that timo tho system OF car
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

War Editor. Sir:
Because the Eagle Is our national
bird. Can you imagine anything more
free and brave and unconquered than
our American Eagle or one who will
fight more for home and freedom than
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26
Taking Cathartics Every
Day for Weeks Don't
Cure Stomach Trouble

rher 10 not eliminate the poisonous Bile
Accrctions from the system. 40 declares
leading Chicaro stomach Specialist Often
Gall Stones Cancer and Ulcers Of the cfoni-
ach and fntettincs Auto Into1icatlon, 1fl-
low Jaundiee Appendicitis and other dan
gerous ailments are the consequences.
Mayrs Wonderful Remedy Is the ideal pre-.
scrption Tor stomach Liver and inicstinal
ailments n has restored millions. Ono
dose viii prove that d will help you NAYS
Wonderful remedy Is for sale by ~
Eckerd The Miller Drug Store. n. p. Dan.
forth and druggists everywhere.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

theyq Unclo Sans soldiers and tho
eagles are the same.
MRS. G. NJ. COULsON
No. 800 Conrad street. City.
War Editor, Sir:
] think the best name our soldiers
could be given Is Golden Eagles.
Why? Because 70 is our emblem and
noted for rs strength and kecnncss
'of sight.
EPH. BEAsTEN.
Middletown. Del, June 20. 1917.
War Editor. Sir:
believe "Eaglets" would be a
good name FOR our soldiers because
the Eagle is our national emblem.
Yours truly,
HERBERT II. MYERS.
No. sSi North Van Buren, street.
June %. lrl7.
War Editor. Sir;
Having read your advertisement IN
THE EVENING JOURNAL for a
fitting name for the soldiers. should
like you to consider the name. "Sam
sons" which IS indicative OF strength
and means Uncle Sans Sons"
Yours very truly.
=. DEVONA KEiTHLEY.
aged IA years..
No. 1908 North Clayton street
War Editor, Sir.
The American Olives appeals "a
mo as being a very appropriate name
for the American soldier. Il suggests
itself. FIRST. because OF the olive drah
uniform which they wear; second,
the olive branch is the emblem OF
peace and the appearance OF the
American soldier in this great world q
conflict is truly a harbinger OF lasting
peace.
Yours respectfully.
(Revl @. p. DICKBRSON
Delaware City. Del. June %.
War Editor. Sir
T.. s. for United States:
IT. S for Uncle Sam.
Uncle Sans boys;
"Sammie's"
or
SAMMY
THOMAS JEFFERSON,
Smyrna. Del.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

War Editor, Sir
Call the American soldiers into
action. That VIII satisfy them better
than anything else
HAS-WAS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

rying the offal through the city IN
such manner as not 10 offend and
having 1t freighted from a point ont
side OF the city was inaugurated.
The board also considered a com
plant OF stagnant water IN the base
ment OF the property No 72i West
Fourth street The matter was TO
forred to the Street and Sewer Do
parlmcnt.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26
PENNSY TO CHANGE
NIGHT SIGNAL LIGHTS

The change In night signals. which
The Pennsylvania Railroad has been
working on for a year. will be made
an over the system ON Thursday
June %. at o o'clock in the evening.
The confusion between the white and
green llshis at night will be elimi-
mated Atmospheric conditions fire.
quently make them appear similar
Hereafter green lights will be used
~ night where white lights we're for
merly used Yellow lights will DO used
whero green lights were formerly I'm
service
On the Maryland and Delaware "a.
visions yesterday aud today tho ncces-
sary changes I'm lights were being
made and supplies needed 20 carry
out the new order we're being dis
tributed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

rcstcd7 To use the word bOtusa,
and n advertised IN the American
and foreign press. the public would
very soon get acquainted with the
word. and know that whom they heard
one use It IN addressing soldier or
sailor OF tho army or navy OF tho
United states, they would very read
fly know that Soldier Of the United
States OF America or a Sailor OF
the United States OF America was
the person who was 80 being nd
dressed.
The plural OF the word would be
treated tho samo as any othor word.
or. TO suggest plural. suggest the
letters N 81" 20 be added. making 70
read "SOTUS ANS" The above word
would suit the army or navy. and both
could be called BY that name.
Every letter In the name has a
distinctive meaning. ! VIII describe
them as follows:
8 for Soldier OF Sailor.
q for "of"
II for the"
u for United"
for States"
A for America.
Hoping that this communication
will receive your proper attention, /
am
Yours respectfully.
ELMER p. CORRIE.
Ills Pine street.
War Editor, Sir
DO you want 70 know what 10 call
him? Why our soldier boys OF course.
Just call him "Dashing Star" or n
more than one. then "Dashing Stars"
You bet it's a good name. I'll tell you
why. You see there are stars IN our
flag, one from every State. and those
boys Will be from every State. and
you know that the stars. the falling
stars that dash about the universe
spread light in their path. and so
Will our boys. and the stars" and
stripes. as they dash forward against
autocracy spreading light behind
them. So why not "Dashing Stars %
How about a headline like this.
"Dashing Stars Take -Four Miles or
Trench IN Single Dash"
"Dashing Stars Fly over Berlin"
And, 100, the stars That dash about
in the sky are thousands OF miles
away. and 50 will our boys be thou
sands Of miles away. so why not
"Dashing Stars OF IL"
F. I'D.
War Editor, Sir:
suggest that the American soldier
be called the Liberty Boys
Yours truly.
A READER OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
war Editor, Sir:
Call the American soldiers into
action. That VIII satisfy them better
than anything else
HAs.WAS.
War Editor. Sir:
Because the Eagle Is our national
bird. Can you imagine anything more
free and brave and unconquered than
our American Eagle OF one who will
fight more for home and freedom than
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26
Have You SUGGESTED Name For Our Engineers !?

Many Wilmingtonlans have sug-
gested new names for our soldiers
in the war for democracy. Here arc
only q few OF tho suggestions:
War Editor. Sir-pal or Comrade
Cpsl preierred) meaning banded TO-
gether united in a league: an ALI
Rnce or combination OF two or more
nations for the accomplishment OF
purpose by continued united &C
ton.
The word pal" IS short and to the
point. Sammy" and Woody" are
TOO much like Tommy" and we az
Americans must prove our individu-
Atty and distinctive character. The
expression Let George do Il" has
always meant putting of on someone
else what one ought to do himself
Therefore. at such a time like this,
such an expression can have no
meaning
pal not only means our men IN
uniform. but our women IN uniform
who, in their way, are Pals and
Pals Of the right sort. Americans
are united; banded together. and
with Gods help We Americans, as
Pals" ~ those with whom We fight
FOR the accomplishment OF a pur-
pose, that purpose being peace-an
unending peace with honor. Will
prove that such a peace shall be now
nenceforth and forever.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26
Sincerely yours
J. WILSON MERRITT
Middletown, Del.

Middletown. Del.
War Editor. Sir:
think our American. men should
have a name they will be proud or
There is no doubt they will make up
names for themselves after they AT.
rive in Europe. but I think It viii be
more popular n we name them before
they go. I here suggest the names
uncle Sans Boys" or American
Sammies.'
Yours respectfully.
r. r. W.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

War Editor Sir.
Your desire for suggestions for a
name suitable for the American sol
der in the foreign service 70 be
known by, I herewith submit for the
approval OF those who are to make
the selection the name SOTU S A.
TO be pronounced SOTUsA. And 70
define the word and that il may be
understood to have some real mean.
ing, suppose that we use the phrase
Soldiers OF the U. S. A."
It would not be American, would r.,
TO call him George. Sammy. or some
OF the more common names as sug
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

War Editor, Sir:
Ny suggestion for name Of Amer.
lean soldiers is Kee-bel, taken from
names YOnkee and Rebel. II name Is
accepted al, benefits. rights, etc, don.
ated to American Red Cross War
Fund
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

Put your money in tho ground and
see it grow. A dollar never had to
work three hundred and sixty-fiye
days in a year for three cents profit
on home lot. 1t does in many other
places. Put some in Colonial Park
and try il.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

War Editor, Sammy Boys OF
he American Army. Sammy OF the
olive Drab Clothes.
In olive clothes we go 20 France TO
fight the foes.
With Gods might we will fight for
the right.
And win for truth and right;
sammy's in the olive clothes
suggest sammy" as an appro.
pirate name for the American sol
iiers. as st is easy TO say. and cor
responds with Uncle Sam 10 is a
businesslike name, and suits the
,live uniform.
AS I am making shirts for these
very Sammies, this little verse popped
INTO my head
NJ. A. sTUCKLEY.
War Editor, "Maachies' (pro-
nounced Mackie). this name OBJ.
tanned by using the first letters OF
the different branches of our army
service as follows.
Marines.
Artillery,
Aviators
Cavalry.
Hospital corps.
Infantry
Engineering corps.
Signal corps
Trusting that my selection will
meet with favor and that "Old Della
ware" and THE EVENING JOUR.
NAL may jointly have the honor Of
naming our heroes Of tomorrow, I
beg TO remain.
Respectfully yours.
GEO. p. GIBSON.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-26

War Editor, Sir:
My suggestion for soldiers nick.
name is Sammy Juniors" Because
they are Uncle Sans boys
S. HUDSON,
No. 1928 West street, City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
ACT NO. l14.
Annroyrd February 22, 1917

Approved February 22, 1917.
 An Act to provide for Commission manager Plan of Municipal Government for cities of the first class.
 Act applies to all cities of first class with population of 12.000 and less than 15,0O0. Act provides general city elec- ton to be held 40 days after the pass age of this Act for the election of a mayor and commissioners, said mayor and commissioners having been nomi- mated in a primary to be held on the second Tuesday preceding the first gen oral election to be held under this Act. Candidates must comply with Corrupt Practice Act. The mayor shall be elected for te term of four years and the commissioners are to be elected for a term of two and four years. the terms of the commissioners to be determined tE lot and after the comni nissioners terms. serving two years, expires. they shall al lbe elected for a term of four years Act provides for four commits sionnrs. The mayor and the four com nissioaers shall be designated as the Board of Commissioners. Act provides for special form of affidavit to be used 6y candidates for mayor and commis- sioners to get names upon the ballot for the primary. Act provides that can didates must he residents of said city for at least three wears preceding the election, also provides that 10 cardt- date for mayer or commissioner shall make any personal canvass among the voters for his nomination or election Fer tho nc....-Sation e. election Of any
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ACT NO. IF.

Approved February 20 .1a17.
 An Act to establish Text Book Com rsission and provide for uniform sys- tem of text books in common schools. Act creates State Text Book Commis- sion consistinr of the Governor, Super intendent of Public Instruction. one lawyer one business man and five teachers of raco~ni2ed ability. The duty of said commission is to select and adopt uniforn, series of books in all public grade schools of the state. Said commission is authorized 10 advertise for and receive bids and select such books as will in their discretion accom- plish the purposes of this Act. Coun- ties now under uniformity reGuirad to terminate present text book contracts to come under State Uniformity series and shall be entitled to exchange prices under this Act. One Text Book Depository shall be established in each county for sale and distribution of said books Act provides that the retail or contract price of every book sold shall be printed on the hack or inside cover thereof. together with the exchange price between old and new books of the same grade. Provides also that any school district in the state may vote for free text books at any annual school election. and if carried, the School Board shall purchase the adopt ed books of the contractor at whole sale price and furnish said books free for the use of pupils. said books to re- main the property of the school dis trict, Provides for penalty and viola ton of any of the provisions of this Act.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
ACT NO. l3.


 The Act prohibits the shipment Of intoxicating liquors into this state. or from one point or locality to another point or locality in this state; prohib- It's storage or possession of same: for bids solicitation or taking of orders: prohibits the storage in lockers or oth- CT places in social clubs or fraternai organizations for use therein, or keep ing same therein; prohibits keeping of unlawful drinking places and making such places nuisances: provides for the Forfeiture of the charter of any incor- porated club or association violating This law; regulates the procedure and Axing of punishment and penalties for violation of same: prohibits any bank. national or private. or any individual flrm or association from collecting or handling any draft. bill of exchange or prdersto pay money for came; author lxes the seizure and destruction of liq- uors mentioned in this Act, &C., eording to the terms of this Ast. Pro- vtdss that nothing in this Act shall prohibit the use of wine for religious or sacramental purposes. or alcohol for strictly medicinal or mechanical pur- poses, but records shall be kept by the carrier or delivering party of all such wines and alcohol and statement there. ,of 4lied with the clerk of the Circuit Court within tea days after such de. livery. Fixes penalty upon conviction Of not less than one hundred dclIarS pr more than one thousand dcllars for each ettcS:c> anS G:cEs;::.r- "a,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
ACT NO. lS3.
LNnhnnorx, {

Approved February 23, 1917.
 Act provides for Game and Fish Commission and for protection of game. fish and r-bearing animals of the state and to regulate killing and talk
 Act authorizes Governor to appoint commission of five members for term of four years. Commissioners to serve without pay, but allowed actual trav- cling expenses. They are permitted to ride upon free passes of the railroads. Act provides that the commission shall superintend and enforce all laws reg ulatinR the protection of fsh. game and fur-bearing animals and other wild life in this State, and shall adopt ways ana means to conserve and propagate same and pay expenses out of any surplus in hands of State Treasurer after pay ment of salaries and other necessary expenses. Shall also regulate shipment of game from the state for propaga- tion purposes. The commission shall appoint a secretary and delegate to hlm The secretary shall issoe or cause to be issued all licenses with reference 70 Ash and game in the state. and shall keep complete records of the acts of the commission and report to the Gov ernor annually. The commission may state the authority to issue licenses provided for in this Act upon blanks furnished by the commission. The commission may appoint such game wardens as they think necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act Act regulates all license fees to De charged both residents and non.resi; nsh under this law; also prescribe: Hne. and punishment for violation of this law. Act creates Game and Fieh Vxns. All auus rAcstyed from heensea.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
ACT NO, 50.

Approved February ,, 1917.
 of commission for the removal or adult .illiteracy in Arkansas. to be known as tho Arkansas Iliiteracy Com mission. Act provides that the said commission shall be composed of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and eight other persons. both men and women. to be appointed by the Cover nor. Duty of said commission to col. lsct data looking to more detailed knowledge and true conditions in re- gard to adult iiliteracy in the state Act makes no appropriation of any funds. Said commission te e1pend any funds which may come into its hands from any other source. and shall reim- purse themselves out of such funds only. g.. 2',, .r
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ACT NO. 1@.

Approved February 20. 1917.
 An Act to provide that the State of Arkansas shall accept aid from the Federal davernment for the construc- tion of rural post roads and approprlar- ing funds for same. Act creates an advisory board to the State High way Commission for period of 20 years. Authorizes a tax Of s10 from every owner of motor vehicle which amount shal lbe paiG quarterly into tho Highway Improvement Fund. Roads upon which State and@ F'edeYar aid is extended must be maintained out of the ! mill road tax in the county where situated. Act sppropriates $4ss,1s4.6o out of tho State Highway Improvement Fund covering period of five years for the purpose of building roads in the state. in conformity to Act of Con- gross apportioning an equal amount to the state for the same purpose.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
ACT NO. 100.

Approved February 16, 1917.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- nciences of the State General Revenue Fund: to issue interest bearing evil dsnceS of indebtedness therefor; to levy e tax to create a sinking fund to pay the interest and principal of such loan. Act authorizes the borrowing of $780, 900 to be paid within period of 20 years.
 Act creates sinking fund of one eighth of a mill for four years. and one-flfth of mill thereafter to pay principal and interest. Also appropri- ates s50,e0o for provisions of this Act and discontinues one-eighth mill for State Capitol levy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
ACT NO. 14S.

Approved February 2S, 1917.
 An Act to empower the United States to acquire lands by purchase within the state of Arkansas.
 Act authorizes the United States government to purchase certain lands In the state of Arkansas for the pro- tection and conservation of the water sheds of navigahle streams and con- serving navigability of rivers. and for the consolidation and extension of na- tional forests in this state. Power is granted to Congress to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
ACT NO. lao.

<hpVTUNeU MATCH 6, 1TI7.
 An Act to permit School Districts to issue bonds under proper safeguards and for other purposes
 Act provides that the Board of Direc- tors Of any special. rural special or con- shall have power to borrow money for the purpose of purchasing a school site or sites. building. erecting. repair Ing and equipping said. building or buildings The Indebtedness shall be secured by mortgage on the building or buildings and site belonging to the said school district. and said money de- Iived herefrom shall not be used for any other purpose than that set out in this Act. ' ~
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The Cost of this Publi, cation to inc State of Arkansas is S183.33
A Synopsis of General Acts, 1917

I, Tom J. Terral, Secretary Of State for the State of Arkansas. do hereby certify that the following is a true nnc correct synopsis, as prepared by the Attorney General, under the provisions of initiated Act No. 2. of 1914, of n'l general laws parsed by the General Assembly of 1917, and approved by the Governor
 Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of June, 1917.
 TOM J. TERIAI.. [Seall Secretary of State.
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ACT NC. W.

Apptoved February g, 1917.
 An Act to remove the State Reform School, purchase grounds and equip mcnt for same. to change the name from State Reform School to Boys. In- dustrial School of Arkansas, and to convert property now being used Tor satd institution to the use of an 1n- stitution to be known as the Girls In- dustrial School of Arkansas, and to provide for management of same: pro. i've persons, two of them women. to be managers of the Boys Industria! School, and i've other persons. three Of whom shall be women, to manage the Girls Industrial School; managers of Boys Industrial School shall secure than 200 acres. for location of said school. In selection of site, beard shall consider any and all propo- sitions from any part or the state and locate same according to its best Judgment. Any member of the School of Arkansas or the Girls Indus trial School may be removed by the Governor for cause; the board of the Boys' Industrial School shall appoint a man as superintendent for same. and the board of the Girls Industrial School shall appoint a woman as su. perintenden tfor same No employe of lated within the fourth degree of con- sAnguinity or affinity to said super intendent or any member of the said board Act limits expenditures for Boys Industrial School to $65.o00 for land and buildings. salaries $12ooo. O00; also limits expenditures of Girls industrial School. for buildings. $2%.- 900: salaries. ss.0o0, and maintenance 1000.