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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

right up and make you feel fine and vigorous
want you to 60 back to the store and get your
money. Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the
sale of caomel because it is real liver medicine;
entirely vegetable. therefore it not salivate
make YOU sick.
guarantee that spoonful of Dodson's Liver
Tone will put your sluggish liver to work and
clean your bowels OF that sour bile and constpated
waste which IS clogging your system and making
YOU feel miserable. | guarantee that a bottle Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will keep your entire family
feeling fine for months. Give it to your children.
1t is harmless; doesn't grippe and they like its pleas
ant taste.-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Suit or behalf OF the state was filed
In the circuit court at Bentonville to
recover $40 acres OF land situated near
Colville as school land. The property
was purchased in 1866 by Nelson Cab
bert from the state and in 1872 the
state in suit fled in Pulaski county
foreclosed on the property on a mort
gage. The land is now divided into
several fine farms
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

The Huntsville Democrat says the
old broad ford of War Eagle. which
has been considered the safest cross
ing of that well-known stream. has
been washed out by a recent rise and
where formerly there was a graveily
shoal. there is now deep hole The
broad ford has been used ever since
the white man came to Madison coun.
ty and probably before.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
NOTICE TO
SICK WOMEN
Positive Proof That Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Relieves
Suffering.
Bridgeton, MI cannot speak too
highly Of Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegeta-

bic Compound for
Inflammation an d
other weaknesses. l
was very irregular
and would have ter
rible pains 80 that l
could hardly take q
step. Sometimes l
would be so misera-
BILE that l could not
sweep q room. /
doctored part Of the
time but felt no
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

Thomas Oastler was selected orator
md Miss Louise Earl reader and Miss
lane Luce pianist. at preliminary
contest held ut the Arkadolphia High
School. to represent the school in tho
Camden cup contest and later TO com
pete in the state meet held in Little
Rock early in May.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Attorneys, Bankers, Insurance Agencies

Attorneys, Bankers, Insurance Agencies
Make Your service complete, place
your court and fidelity bonds and
burglary insurance In the WORLDS
LARGEST SURETY COMPANY" from
your own office.
We solicit inquiries for agencies
from those desiring our IMMEDIATE
DELIVERY SERVICE,
AGENCY DEPARTMENT,
NATIONAL SURETY COMPANY,
115 Broadway, New York, n. Y.-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Tho members OF the FL Dorado
Eoard Of Health and Mayor Bryant
are making a survey of this city No.
tees Will 10 sent To persons whose
premises are unsanitary and unless
the orders are complied with drastic
action viii be taken.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

SChoolboys between the ages OF IL
and II may camp out this spring and
work at the same time to pay their
expenses II they will pick strawber-
ries. according to II. +. Steele. bows
work director OF the Y NJ G. a. Mr.
Steele has evolved the plan. follow
ing appeals from strawberry planters
at McRae. White county.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Now lie the Time TO Get Rid OF These
gly spots.

There's no longer the slightest need or
feeling ashamed Of your fr.ckIes the
prescription othtne double strength is
guaranteed to remove these hums}y spots
simply sct an ounce OF othine-double
strcngth-from your druggist. and apply a
little OF II night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun TO disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely 1t Is seldom
that more than one ounce Is needed to com
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion
BE To ask for the double strength
othine. this 10 sold under guarantee Of
Adv
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Psychology OF Strife.

Are We going 10 undertake n war
Of ruthlessnessT
~ hope not" replied Senator Sor-
quinn. 1--WE seen many fight Of one
Kind and another and | have never
known bad conscience TO operate ~
anything but handicap"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
he SoWed Too.

THE Sewing Society met at our
house yesterday"
And We're you at homer"
"Sure thing"
"And what did you do7"
"Sowed garden seeds"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Spirituelle.

Your daughters beauty IS spIr-
ttuclle.a
Think SOP"
There Is something wiStful about
her expression.
She gets thai way lust before nedl
time Ne Eaf eorHcd beef aHd cab
boee today. She likes that
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
lmportantto Mothers
No Gasoline Required.

They say Ne will soon have Il ma
chine that viii run without gasoline
I've got one that Will run without
gasoline now"
What kind of II machine Is IT."
"A typewriter"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the orig.
lnal little liver pills put up 40 years ago.
They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Soothing Strains.

"Nero tiddled while Rome burned =
THE original hlibuster." comment
ed Senator Sorghum.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Logical Result.

"Will you have any outings this
summer
That depends on my innings now"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

The man who works hardest and
sleeps best is the man who has the
best health and the most wealth.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
"Femenna' is the wonder worker for all
female disorders Price 81. 90 and soc. Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

terS running deep. But. ahem! is It
water that usually runs from still?
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
A FRIEND LIN NEED

For instant relief and speedy cure
use Mississippi" Dlarrhea Cordial
Price DOC and 25c-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

When women are paid wages that
will enable them TO support husbands
In luxury the millennium will be At
hand.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

The oyster can hold up a weight OF
forty pounds before It's shell will open
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Don't Forget the Title.

"Whats your name. little lady?"
Matilda Jones-Miss Matilda Jones.
ut present.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Girls Of the graduating class at
Fort Smith High School this year. 20
in number. will adhere 10 tho rule OF
simplicity in graduation gowns SEE
niors in the domestic science depart
ment will make their own clothes.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
OIL! OIL!

Red Rock OIL * Gas Co. In order 10
bring in a we'll at once. the directors nave
put on sale "a limited amount of stock az
ice per share par value of $780, fully palo
and worcestershire. Oklahoma OIL Fields
are great producers and after we get our
we'll on the producing list you can't BUY
stock at loo one OF our leases in the FOX
field has a producing we'll within about q
mile OF Il now. If you were TO invest SlO
to $50 with US YOU stand good chance TO
get enough back to buy you an auto car,
500 invested In some companies operating
In Oklahoma year ago have MADE inc
investor several thousand. This stock 10
going rapidly and II you want to get some
OF the war profit on oil get in now.
The time to get in at loo is limited ana
We reserve the right to return your
money II stock Is oversubseribed.
Full information on request Our terms
are 10c per share. par value 300 You
may paw all cash or use coupon below
paying one-half cash. balance in 80 and
T ]. Wallace. Pres n V Gardner. v.-P.
Bank Referenees-First State, Okla
homa city, Ok; Wilkin Hale. Oklahoma
City. Ok.
Bed Rock oil & Gas Co. 5l5 Security
Bldg. oklahoma City, Ok
...shares OF Bed Rock OIL & Gas
Co. stock at Toe per share. par value. 81
l agree to pay other half In 60 days
from today ....,...... II ! fail In my de-
ferred payments ! agree to GScept stock
fo9 my first payment at 81 r>s share par
value.
Name OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
ADDRESS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
Backyard Information.

Cats are very sensitive animals"
~ suppose that IS why they are al
ways taking ii fence"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

John R. Fordyee OF Little Rock. son
OF Col. S. w Fordyce, received IN
structions to open a campaign for en-
listment in the engineer reserve
corps OF the United States army. Ec
was recommended for appointment tv
the chief engineer OF the War Depart.
ment. notice Of his selection stated
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03
THE BEST BEAUTY DOCTOR
10 cutIcura for Purifying and Beautl.
flying the Skln-Trial Free.

For cleansing, purifying and beauti.
flying the complexion. hands and hair,
Cuticura Soap with touches of Cuti-
cura Ointment now and then afford the
most effective preparations ut the mini
mum OF cost. No massaging steaming
creaming, or waste Of time.
free sample each by mail with Book.
7 SIS postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Sold everywhere.-Adv.
re CROWS are said 10 - - :.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Lightning struck clothes line n
the residence OF O H. p Alfredo,
near Sloan Springs and broke II,
line into small pieces. none as muel
as foot in length. but did no dam
age to the residence or to anything
else on the premises
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

The first box of strawberries OF the
season were brought to Searcy by J.
n. Price. who lives in the western
part OF Searcy, Mr. Price has about
three acres 81 berries. the first 10
ripen being the Excelsior variety.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

ne crows are said to
are Intelligent than fem
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

The Fort Smith Federation OF Wo-
mems Clubs has taken up with the
business Mems Club plan for pro
viding practica! marketing scheme
whereby produce may be sold here
economically The women have taken
an active part in having gardens
planted in all vacant spaces.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

!. T. Owens. former sheriff Of Law.
renee county. had bit of lead remey-
ed from his left arm recently. The
lead was in the form of a bullet and
was lodged in Mr. Owens arm during
= battle with postofce robbers a:
Poeahontas moro than four years ago
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

premises arc unsanitary and unless
the orders are complied with drastic
action viii be taken
Girls Of tho graduating class az
Fort Smith High School this year, 70
in number. will adhere 10 the rule OF
simplicity in graduation gowns Se-
niors in the domestic science depart
ment will make their own clothes.
The first box OF strawberries OF the
season We're brought to Searcy BY J.
\ Price. who lives in the western
part OF Searcy. Mr. Price has about
three acres 81 berries the first to
ripen being the Excelsior variety.
The directors OF Tupelo Drainage
District near Conway have awarded
TO the Bledget: Construction Com
pany OF Kansas the contract FOR al.
ditional drainage work. amounting 10
about $4,000.
The act passed by the last I.egisla
turo making many important changes
In assessing property, both real and
personal. is causing much confusion
throughout the state
Under the supervision OF A. G. Ora
ham. county farm denonstrator. a
mass meeting vas held 1T Charleston
n nj uter,, sAr
and feed
Little Rock bakers announced tina.
/. the old five cent loaf OF bread will
hereafter be sold for six cents and the
regular 10 cent loaf for l2 cents.
Following a mass meeting OF Hen
Dirk College students az Conway. Il
committee was appointed 10 determine
the sdvisability OF ending tire spring
term nj the school May { In cad OF
June IS in order .hat studer might
help ut home or in military aniza-
lions during the national
The erection OF new iorml
tory 10 house all male stu md TO
replace the present row of d cot
tage is planned by Hendek Brown
College of Arkadelphia.
A. G. Morris. postmaster Heber
Springs. is making arrange ats 10
ship water from his farm, miles
east OF here. TO outside points. The
water has been analysed and "a said
to be superior 10 the sulphur vaters
at Heber Springs.
Preparations are being r. here
for the arrival OF the torpe' Nda-
stroyers McDonough az \sn.
which will anchor at ( as
City wharf May 3. an "
May 5.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

The Sunday closing law was en-.
forced at Camden for the first time IN
years. BY order OF the prosecuting
attorney all drug stores. cold drink
',nds and similar places were doing
tsiness
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

George MARSHALL of Oregon COUNT
Missouri, was fined 81 600 by justice
L. p. Fraysher, OF Mammoth Springs,
for bringing whiskey into Arkans Is
This was the first conviction here un
der the bone dry law.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

William c. Brown. son OF Samuel
Brown. who lives near Mansfield, was
found last week after he had wander,
ed eight days in the mountains, where
ne had lost his way He was weak
from lack OF food. but is little the
worse for the experience
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

The directors OF Tupelo Drainage
District near Conway have awarded
TO the Bledget. Construction Corn.
pany OF Kansas the contract FOR ad.
htioral drainage work. amounting 10
about $4,000.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Preparations are being IT /
for the arrival OF the torpes
stroyers McDonough az
which will anchor at /
City wharf May 3. an
May 8.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

Ctii2ens OF Eudora cut a cypress
tree o. feet 10 inches in height from a
brake near the town, hauled II in and
erected II In front OF the postoffice as
dag pole A huge American flag has
been ordered for the pole.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-05-03

A. G. Morris. postmaster Heb
Springs. IL making arrange ats
ship water from his farm. mil
east OF here. TO outside points. tt
water has been analysed and "a ga
to be superior TO the sulphur rate
at Heber Springs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

Mr.. Fremont Smith, in her sketch oi
the life Of her father. Senator Benton to'"
the following of Il French bishop III D.
Louis:
II was u point of honor am'on me "iae'
French not to learn English; but the bi>hop
needed it. and for familiar practice he Sc
cluded himself with the family Of IN
American family. where he would hear No
French. soon he had gained enough '"
announce 4 sermon in English. Senator
Benton was present: and his feeling can
be imagined when the polished and refined
bishop said: any friends, I'm right Town
chad Ia see such 4 smart chance 81 ION
here characterization Register.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
USELESS MACHINERY.


In his address al TYLER. the new GOV
erpor Of Texas. Mr.. Hobby. gave = pledge
hat he would earnestly strive 10 reduce the
expenses of the state government.
The Time--IIcrald j. pleased with th~
pren0nnccmen Of Mr.. Iiobby's; II leads IN
the applause.
But the Times Herald begs Ia suggest 4"
the governor and all concerned that the
situation calls for something more than
the saving of "A dollar here and two bits
there.
What j. re,aired-what should be done
lis a reduction in the size Of the govern
mental establishment
There J. too much machinery.
Take the matter Of the judiciary: far
far too many courts.
Take the matter Of state institutions I:
far. far too many for efficiency.
Take the matter ~ departments and hui
rean> and commissions: actually they get
in ench other way.
Take the matter 1T county and city GOV
ernments: there l. a duplication of work
that bear~ heavily on the tax PAYERS.
We are fairly riotIng IN governmental
machinery we have more car- than the ga
rage will accommodate and each burnIn.
up oil 10 no possible good.
III William PcttuS Hobby can master ihI~
situation. he will have made for himself II
name that future generations will cherish.
Take It from u: the people of Texas
will one day rise IN their majesty and make
an end of all this useless governmental ma
ehinerv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

yet suffered. rlt4s
derAsAny,s success in ~captafng 0esel
and other ISLANDS in the Gulf Of Riga Is
OF less As-Ps~rtance than the naval success
in trapping a squadron Of Russian war
ships in Moon Sound. These ships are now
pretty well bottled up. They still have a
chance TO escape through Moon Sound into
the Gulf of Finland. hat can not do 80
without = big naval fight. Since the Tribe
Channel and Soela Sound are barred, the
Russian fleet of some twenty vessels
would have To fight its way through these
waters against heavy odds and without re-
endorsements Of any kind.
To escape through Moon Sound the Rus
slams might fight German warship~ already
placed IN position To block their eercss.
The difference hes in the possibilit yof the
trapped ships getting help from the rest OF
the Russian fleet in an attempt To reach
the Finnish Cult through Moon Sound. The
Russians, therefore. have no choice he
tween the ultimate destruction of the Riga
squadron and fighting their way to the
Gulf Of Finland. Properly supported b,
the rest Of the Russian Baltic fleet. the,
>till have a chance to escape. hut the ron-
dition Of the Ru>~ian naval forces in tn,
Baltic i SO p%roblematic that prediction,
regarding the outcome are extremcl,
hazardous.
One thing, however. seems certain A
naval engagement on n large scale is i'm
mlaent. Should the issue he, decided IL
fav"r Of the Germans the danger Ia Pctro-
grad would he serious indeed. TN the 9th
er hand. it the Russians get ont Of the eu
lde sac In which they now find thcmselve,
they will still he able To make q siren.
naval defense Of Petrograd and shift tn
burden Of the campaign 10 the German lam,
forces. Some kind of decision should y,
Forthcoming without delay. In the mean
time, II Is reasonable to assume that Ger
many did not undertake q naval offensiv,
in the Baltic until plans for naval aesre-
zion on q large scale in the Atlantic wcr'
abandoned. sase1f1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29
Peanut Crop
Will Be Harvested

WASHINGTON. ID. G., O.i. 29.-The
largest peanut crop ever grow IN this
country will he harvested within the next
few weeks. Whether II can be saved ~ IT
entirety for food and feed will depend
upon the care with which it J. harvested
and stored. declare specialists of the nit
ell States department of agriculture. Ac-
cordinglv u brief circular carving ~n.ee--
lions a. TO the right ways 10 dig. dry. pick
and store the peanut crop has been pre-
pared BY the department for immediate
distribution.
Many farmers. the specialists point ont.
are growing peanuts for the first time thl>
year. Mistakes III harvest time may result
in heavy losses 10 their crops. The method
which the specialists describe IN their cir
cular> are those practiced by the most sue
growers. Beginners are urged not
Ia begun the harvest too soon a. immature
nuts Shrivel and are light ia weight when
cured. No rule can be given ~ the exact
time 10 dig. but in general. harvest should
begin when investigation shows that the
vines have the greatest number Of mature
pod~. In the lower south. where froSt~ do
not occur until quite hate, the vines have n
.yellowish appearance when the peanuts
are mature.
The circular will be mailed 10 growers Of
peanuts on request.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

economy the fashion, as far as they pos
sibly can. !
If every family in the country should
save even half a loaf NJ bread a slay. the
aggregate amount saved in n single day
would be enough TO furnish bread for mil
lions of soldiers for a day. II every per-,
son in the United States would abstain
from meat on two days each week, the
amount Of meat thus saved would he ~uf-
ficicni 10 provide an ample meat ration on
those day, for all the American and allied
soldiers on two days zach wetk.
Let u get this idea firmly fixed in our
minds: 1t j. not to Spare your purse that
Won are asked to practice these economies.
Ii i for the sake of your r%ountry. II j.
Ia help conserve our food supplies. - that
our soldiers and the soldiers Of our allies
may nave plenty Of nouri>hing food to su>-
tain them throughout the war. and also tn
prevent an undue increase in the price Of
these foods In our own country which
would cause great suffering and hardship
On the part Of the poor.
Americans have hearts that are touch
ed by an appeal To their patriotism and
equally a. much by an appeal To Their
sympathy. Therefore. the American PEG
lple surely will fall in line on the nation
wide food conservation movement.
Remember, every American l. asked {,
eat less bread and abstain from meat on
TIVE DAYS each week. and he saving in tn,
use of all kinds Of staple feeds. You
country asks this Of Won.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-29

Because of a lack of business Judge
Ben Hills division Of the superior court j.
closed for a week and 4 day-right in The
midst Of the usually very haSy fall term.
This j. the first time in many YEAR 'hut
this ~overworked criminal court ha> been
compelled 10 suspend through sheer want
of gri>t. Usually there are more criminal
eases docketcd for trial than can he given
attention during the allotted time. Court
officials aud attaches unite IN o~fferin.
only one explanation for the present ok
i~raordinary situation: enforcement of the
"bone dry liquor law, A few dav~ AGO Il
town in South Georgia posted notices an
nouncing that il jail wa~ aor rent because
apparently there Wa M further u>e for
AZ n u JAIL The county newspaper. in
proud ~omment. said that the slump ia
business l. attributed To the "pone dry
law. which ha~ been blamed for MANY SINH
lar incidents II l. q noteworthy fact.
too. in connection with the decided diminu-
ton of crime in Georgia and in criminal
eases tired and awaiting trial in Georgia
courts, that MANY. III not 4 vast ma lority
IF such eases are themselves directly re-
lated 10 violation Of the prohibition law ~
blind tigers II stands to reason then,
that once the blind tiger menace j.
thoroughly rooted out Of Georgia crime in
this state will be reduced To an i~ncon>e-
%lueniial minimum. And with federal. state.
county and municipal law enforcement au-
.thortie~ all working together for the en-
'foreement of the liquor prohibition laws
state and iederal-the tiger parasite will
loon he eradicated. He can, must and will
he stamped out in Georgia.