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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-27
CHICAGO TO INVITE GEN. JOFFRE- COUNCIL
ACTS WHILE MAYOR THOMPSON TALKS


be held at o'clock Saturday after
noon. It was filed with City Clerk
James T. Igoe at midnight. IgOe said
he would send out notices today.
Such a call for a special session
requires the signatures of three al
dermen and "A hours notice. Ten
names were signed to this petition.
The world at large looks upon Gen.
JOeffre as a hero and Frances man
Of the hour" It is the idea of the
resOlutiOn-signing aldermen that the
least Chicago can do is TO invite
JOffre and his party and Arthur Bal
four and his party to be the guests
Of Chicago during part of the time
Of their visit to America
In the meantime, Mayor Thomp-
son is waiting for an opinion from
Corporation Counsel Ettelson, with
whom he left the matter of whether
he had the necessary power to do
the inviting. In explaining his stand
the mayor said:
1T is possible that a part of the
citizens Of Chicago might not be
wildly enthusiastic over it. I doubt
whether l would be expressing the
opinion of all the people of Chicago
if 1 were to extend such an invita-
ton. So have asked the corpora
ton counsel to determine my legal
right to extend such an invitation"
Some aldermen pointed out that
Thompson was setting himself above
President Wilson in declining to
throw open the gates of Chicago to-
the foreign visitors.
While the actual vote on the reso-
luton will not come until Saturday
afternoon, plans are being made for
one grand reception for the visitors.
Samuel Hastings, pres, and John NJ.
Glenn, sec'y of Illinois Manufactur-
ers' assn are in Washington to ex-
tend an invitation personally. NJ A.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

in sporting" the moment
Dalrympe
be he
hat IS formu hat a hardque
"You couple rong this
distance The holding the girls and they looking
to en-
of
while They think that
a.
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are of thu rtrousse
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Lord RrYce as a Walker.

A newspaper correspondent recently
returned from somewhere in France"
tells me a story of visit paid by Lord
Bryce to the trenches. An officer was
sketching out little trip along the
front which he proposed to make with
the distinguished visitor the next day,
but, suddenly remembering that Lord
Bryce is seventy-eight, suggested that
perhaps the program involved too long
q walk. Lloyd Bryce at once answered
that as an old Alpinist he would I'M
dertake to walk against his much
younger officer friend, himself, by the
way, an Alpinist Of some distinction.
And when next day the two returned
to camp, after trudging through
trenches for many miles, the younger
man had to confess that he was very
much more done up than his compan-
Gazette.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
IS CHILD CROSS,
FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! II tongue is
coated, give california
Syrup of FIGS"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad.
system full of cold, has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhea. Listen.
Mother! See if tongue is coated, then
give a teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the sys-
tenn, and you have well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs because it is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it new
er fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for n 50-cent bottle
of california Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
OF all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
SCRAPS

Scotch oat breadstuff Is made IN
sausage link form. &
Denver Is to have four new Carnegie
branch libraries.
Genuine Turkish caviar in Its soho
roe form is clean to handle and Keeps
for years.
Cuttlefish preserved in its own INK !.
is the only preserved-in-ink fOodstun
known to us.
The German mauser can fire raster
than any other rifle used IN the war;
The magazine holds five cartridges
packed in chargers.
The British rifle is the outcome Oh
the South American war. 1t holds ten
cartridges and is sighted from 2OO TO
$500 yards.
The Austrian rifle is the lightest OF
all, yet its bullet, 244graln' - INC
heaviest used by any Of the powers
1t is very rapid in action.
The French lebel is the longest rihe.
The tube magazine under the Darrel
holds eight cartridges. Inc ouiie'
used in it weighs 1913 grains.
The Russian rifle is seven inches
longer than the British. 1t is capaDie
of firing "a bullets to the minute Ane
bayonet is always fixed.
Sweet butter is preserved without d
particle of salt inside a gourdiike con-
tainer made of cheese. The whole re-
mains fresh and edible for years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
LIFT YOUR CORNS
OFF WITH FINGERS
How to loosen a tender corn
or calIus so it lifts out
without pain.

Let folks step on your feet hereafter;
wear shoes a size smaller if you like,
for corns will never again send electric
sparks of pain through you, according
to this Cincinnati authority.
He says that few drops Of drug
called freezone, applied directly upon
tender, aching corn, instantly re-
lieves soreness, and soon the entire
corn, root and all, lifts right out.
This drug dries at once and simply
shrivels up the corn or callus without
even irritating the surrounding skin.
A small bottle of freezone obtained
at any drug store will cost very little
but will positively remove every hard
or soft corn or callus from ones feet.
If your druggist hasn't stocked this
new drug yet, tell him to get small
bottle of freeZone for you from his
wholesale drug house.-adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Remarkable Fremonition.

A striking instance of premonition
Is reported from Grifithstown, Mon
mouthshire, Great Britain. While
maternity nurse was walking home,
she had a presentiment that her pa
tent and the child whom she had just
left were in danger. Hurrying home,
she prevailed upon her husband,
member of the local fire brigade, to
go to the post Office, where he found
the bedroom occupied by the sub-pOst-
mistress and her baby to be on fire.
He removed the mother and child and
extinguished the fire, which had orig
mated in a wooden beam near the fire.
place.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
He Had Two Suits.

A little Columbus girl had never seen
her Uncle Sam, but she had heard Of
him often. He came from Indianapo-
lis to visit her the other day and she
was somewhat surprised.
"Don't you think Uncle Sam is a
nice-looking MANI" her mother asked.
'Yes," she admitted, 'but where are
his red, white and blue clothes?"-In-
dianapolis News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

BY the introduction of ventilating de-
vices lead smelter works in Hungary
reduced the illness among its en-
pldyees from IS per cent to per cent.
The floss of rubber vine growing in
the Bahamas has been woven in Ger
many into the lightest textile yet
known that is suitable for life pre-
servers.
Post and telegraph charges have been
advanced in Austria in order to raise
the interest on the war loans. 1t is
expected in this way to raise $1S,2TQ
600 in additional revenue.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

Canadian merchants are In the mar
ket for feather busters.
Out of the 2,75O,000 children in Eng
land between the ages of twelve and
sixteen, only 100000 received any
further education after thirteen, ac-
cording to the latest reports.
The public library of New Orleans
set new record for book circulation
during December, by an increase Of 4,
100 over the number of volumes taken
out for home reading during Deem
Der, 1915.
Chefoo is treaty port in the prov
ince Of Shantung, the most easterly
province of China. It's population in
cludes 400 foreigners, including mis-
siOnaries in the interior. and $4,000
Chinese. It's currency consists of the
/ Chefoo tael and the Mexican dollar.
There are more than 1000 miles Of
underground tunnels in the anthracite
mines of Pennsylvania.
The yellow pine in California ranges
from 100 feet above sea level to 1000
feet, and its variety, the Jeffrey pine,
is found at 5000 feet, the most remark
able range of any spec;es of pine in
the world.
The nightshade family, Solanaceae,
is a species, distributed over all parts
Of the earth and of first rank among
plants in its value to man. The panic
grasses, or genus panicum, are by far
the most numerous, having 800 to 400
species.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

considerable
located
fields would
be obtained transport the
be being German
vessels available the
suspected
at
certifying
In this pointed
discrepancy
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

do he asked
to I
iansw
placed
The
the knife blade further opened it.
long
icounerfeited yet"
the tion the perfectly
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
TAKEN FROM EXCHAN GEES

The women who embroider or knit a
bracelet has been invented to which is
swivelsd holder for a ball OF SILK or
yarn.
Statistics for Massachusetts, show
that eS per cent of all arrests and 60
per cent of all imprisors1ents are for
drunkenness.
The mineral resources of Mexico in
iciude gold. silver, copper, coal, plat
knum, graphite, petroleum, asphalt, so
hium and marble.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

The proposal for having this
Steele
would add
"
mental of beautiful Wash
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

TFuHKIIH OLteIt, JT., WdSHIHSLOH dU-
th0rity on sculpture, is carried out.
This statue is "The Scout" the
work of Cyrus E. Dallin, standing
about ten feet high. For this statue
Mr.. Dallin received a gold medal at
the Panama-Pacific exposition. 1t is
temporarily located in Kansas City,
having been recently cast in bronze.
A Sioux brave Is shown On his
pony, and SO impressive is the work
and so true to type that when a num-
Der of Sioux Indians saw the effigY
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Clear Saving.

~This clearinghouse keeper Is ap-
parently doing well, despite the fact
that her prices are moderate and the
cost of food is so high" "Tll tell you
the secret of her success. Most of her
boarders are fast young men who are
seldom able to negotiate a breakfast
end she's just that many meals ahead
of the game."-Birmingham Age-Her.
aid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Mould Be DANGEROUS.

Heck--A doctor says it helps diges-
ton to laugh at your meals.
Peck-If l were to laugh at the
meals my wife prepares I'd probably
get a plate thrown ut my head.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
GETTING II Down.

BILL see an electrician says he has
invented apparatus by which he can
measure the ten-millionth part Of sec
ond.
Jill-If time is money, such an ap-
paratus might enable some men to COM
pute how much they are worth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Typewriter knowledge.

"Look at this letter." said the exas-
perated man to his blond typewriter.
'Every word in it that should have
two p's you've only put one"
swell, sir" said the girl timidly,
"there's only one p on the keyboard"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Timely Advice.

Church, see device of spring
metal and wire to encircle persons
feet prevents the loss of an overshoe.
Gotham-Why couldn't this device
be used to prevent the loss of fell
lows umbrella?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
EAT LESS MEAT

Excessive eating Of meat is not only
tremendously expensive, but 1t is posi-
lively injurious to health. In place OF
meat try SINNERS Macaroni and Spa
ohetti the most delicious Of all food
and the richest in nutriment. They
can be prepared in hundred appetite
ing ways at small cost. Write Skin
ner Mfg. Co, Omaha, Neb., for beauti-
full Cook Book. It's free.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

thelr supply OF fueI OH and PROVISIONS.
Naval experts who have been con-
suited have expressed the conviction
that the only possible sources of the
oil supply are in the oil fields OF
Tampico, Mexico, or in the United
States. American or other neutral
tank ships are suspected of being the
medium through which Oil is conveyed
to the submarines. Naval officers are
also convinced that one or more Ger
man submarine bases are being main
feinnd on some Ol1t-Of-the-WaV island
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

WnlCe house, anu WHO prODdDly Nus
welcomed more newly married couples
than any other individual in Wash
ington ever has seen.
Dalrymple has been on duty at
the White House since 1903. 1t is
said that nine out of every ten bridal
couples that come to Washington on
their honeymoon visit the White
House. AS Dalrymple is on duty in
the daytime, he catches them all.
His 13 years of duty at the exec
11tiva offiooc hos oa6o him an odopt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
BlissfuI Ignorance.

"Do you think ignorance may be
bliss?"
Eyes. A man would be lucky not to
be able to recognize a cold storage
egg"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Takinu Sides.

"Truth is mighty and will prevail"
said the vOciferous man.
EYES," answered Senator Sorghum;
"but when truth is making the fight,
maybe she'd prevail quicker if a lot Of
us wasn't so neutral"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
RUNNING Them Down.

Redd-This paper says that South
China has no roadways.
Greene-Do they want us to believe
that the automobile people run right
out in the fields after the pedestrianST
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

Whenever there is tendency to consti-
patton, sick headache or biliousness, take
cup of Garfield Tea. All druggists. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Equestrian Indian Statue for National Capital

equestrian Indian
~ Smithsonian
National the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
White House Policeman Always Picks NewIyweds

Newlywed" would be excellent
Policeman E.
the the executive offices of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

the money experts or the government
examine it and see where the trouble
lies.
1t was one of the new ''two-bit'
pieces. The Maine resident thought
1t was counterfeit, and when the coin
was tested by the amateurs at the
White House executive offices, they.
too, agreed with him.
One of the secret service men at
tached 20 the executive mansion was
Gold of the existence of the alleged
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

Singapore mOtion-picture theaters
have cheaper seats behind the scenes
for poorer-class natives.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Uncle Sam Searching for German Submarine Base

ASNGTON-A systematic
off the South America obtaining
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Optimistic Thought.

The surest way not to fail Is to de
terpoine to succeed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15
Crack in New Quarter Makes 1t Seem Counterfeit


"A
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-15

DOUBTLESS the original board of edu-
cation was the blackboard.
The Home news., 1917-04-20

Carl-Lee is Nominated

The Democratic primary cleo tion held in this county Saturday resulted in Hon. B. M. Carl-Lee of Augusta defeating Judge w. T. Trice of Cotton Plant, for the nomination for delegate from Woodruff County to the constitu- tional convention. Judge A. L. Hutchins, of Augusta who was a candidate for delegate-at-large from the First Congressional District swept this, his home county but lost the nomination by a small margin in other coun- ties. A complete and official vote as cast in this county will appear next week.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
u,uOMEN ONLY" MOVIE
 FEATURES CORSETS.
planters Mercantile Co.,, Have Engaged the Jewel Theatre
 For a Special Matinee.

There has been many reels of moving pictures exhibited in Me- Crory, but none to compare with the one Planters Mercantile Com nanv will show at the Jewel Theatre on Monday, April 23, at 3;3O D. m. We have seen train wrecks, battle scenes, submarine views, horses plunging from cliffs, nobility at play, whaling crews in the Arctic, lion hunting in the African jungles, etc., but this newest product of the silent drama is the showing of front lacing corsets on living models. The theatre has been engaged for a special matinee, and only women will be in attendance. Many male patrons will be dis appointed at learning that they are to be excluded from this the- atre on the afternoon mentioned, but as the seating capacity will be taxed, and as the film is of direct interest to women only, the men will have to content themselves with meager descrip- tions of those parts of the scena- rio that the women think might interest mere man.
 A dozen models of varying types are employed in this picture and the actual fitting of Gossard corsets is shown. Through clev- CT manipulations of the motion picture camera it is possible, at the same time, to see two like nesses of each model advancing on the screen. In this way the contrast between the uncorseted and correctly corrected figure of each model is clearly shown. Around the fitting and prome- made, there has been written a very interesting story entitled,
 The Social Key" The Planters Mercantile Company is to be con- graduated on their ability to se- cure an early run on a film in such great demand.
 Complimentary passes are be- Ing issued in their corset depart
The Home news., 1917-04-20

ment and you can get as many as you like for yourself and friends.
 Moving pictures are certainly bringing to our doors sights that a few years ago were considered far beyond the reach of the aver age man or woman. It is the educating, as we'll as the enter taining feature of the moving pictures that has made possible the wonderful success they now enjoy, and the Planters Mercan- tile Company will undoubtedly find themselves besiged for re- quests to this matinee for wo- men only.
The Home news., 1917-04-20

County roads meeting to be held at McCrory next Thursday, 26. Everybody come and boost good roads.
 Lieutenant Walter c. Eberle, of the End. Ark. Regiment Med- ical Corps, A. N. G., of Little Rock and Atty. R. M. Hutchins of Augusta, were here Thursday enlisting and examining recruits.
 Messrs. Fletcher Lewis of Me Crory and w. P. Scott of Jelks, attended, as delegates, the state meeting of the Bankhead High way Association in Little Rock Tuesday and went from there to Birmingham, Alabama, Wednes- day where they are spending the remainder of the week attending the national meeting of the As sociation.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
Revival Meeting Closes

night. Brother Raymond Brown ing came, possessing the love of everybody and has gone from us universally loved. He is one of the most lovable characters I have ever met. We know that 1 he lives mighty close to his Lord and he has helped us to get much nearer Him.
 Rev. Browning's discourses were of the very best and left us in a deep spiritual tone. The vis- ible results were not just what we had hoped and prayed for, but all in all, the meeting proved quite profitable. About 30 unit ed with the Methodist church, seven with the Baptist and one with the Christian and we hope to see others enlist.
 1 want to personally thank the people for their sympathetic and faithful attendance, Brother c. B. Cook for his invaluable aid in ushering, Misses Ida Tarply and Ruth Haley for their efficient services at the piano and the Mo- Crory Piano & Realty Company for the use of the instrument, our splendid school and faculty for their wonderful interest and sacrificing attendance, and last but not least Brother A. B. Best who kept our house of worship so nice and warm and in such fine condition. 1 have hever seen a janitor his equal and may God bless him for the labor he con- tributed without extra charge during the meeting. God bless everyone who helped.
 Next Sunday, April, 22 the Sunday School hour will be occu- pied for the reception of all these precious children into the church. Let every child be present at 9:45 a. m., and we want every parent present for you have a beautiful part in the children's S ceremony which is one of the most beautiful known. Do not miss this nor a single service at our church both morning and night.
 Our church should have re- newed interest and power. If parents have objections to their children joining, please be sure and see me personally about it and let us talk it over. We want only to help and save your dear children. Come to me praying about it, and we will pray togeth- CT. If you do not see me I shall consider it alright, for l will not have time to go see each of you personally. Yours in Christ, F. A. LARK, Pastor.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
NUMBER 38
A Birthday Party

The home of Dr. c. B. Fakes was the scene of very happy birthday party on Monday after noon, it being the seventy first birthday of Mrs. G. B. Fakes. Aunt Ellen," as she is tenderly called by everyone, was complete ly taken by surprise as her many friends intended.
 Secretly Mesdames w. B. and T. J. Fakes, J. F. Morgan and H. D. Swayze planned and exc cuted all arrangements. They lodged all kinds of corners in doing so. Some came very near Aunt Ellen's" eye but her guile less soul never suspicioned any thing until the automobiles be- gan to bring the guests in, all arriving about the same time.
 Mrs. Fakes was in her garden and as innocent as she could pos sibly be and it was beautiful to see her happy surprise. The party took charge of the home and these good wives and moth CTS spent many jolly minutes guessing each others ages. Any man would have received a world of good listening to this guessing in private and possibly some un- known information. Following is a list of the guests and their ages:
 Mrs. Geo. H. Proulx, 58
 Mrs. Rosa Mitchell, 63
 Mrs. Julia A. Raney, 67
 Mrs. Mollie Thompson, 65
 Mrs. Elizabeth House, 63
 Mrs. Angie Wood, 65
 Mrs. Mag Williams, 65
 Mrs. Elizabeth A. Jones, 76
 Mrs. Fannie Bass, 75
 Mrs. Lou McFall, 62
 Mrs. Sallie A. Petit, 73
 Mrs. c. B. Fakes, Fl
 Others present besides mem- bers of the family were: Mes danes T. M. Cole, J. F. Morgan, T. J. and w. B. Fakes, H. D. Swayze and F. A. Lark. Hours of stories and experien- ces passed away all too hurriedly. Then all sang, in tears, smiles and joys, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," after which refresh ments were served at which time the many gifts were displayed and admired.
 Reluctantly the guests kissed Aunt Ellen" goodbye and wish ed her the return of many more birthdays. It is beautiful to be- hold the love for Dr. and Mrs. Fakes in this community and may they finger long among us to bless us and make us think of God and heaven. May the sun of their lives go down crowned hx, IL ho ro:~lo z L I