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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-03-02
Monroe County Field Meet to b
Held at Aberdeen March 9th.

FAIR GROUNDS AND GRAND STAND
OFFERED FREE TO THE SCHOOLS.
After much discussion and very
careful consideration, the Field Day
Committee decided to hold the meet
this year at Aberdeen. Supt, DON
aldson, who represented Aberdeen,
showed himself broad and reason
able. He made no selfish claims for
Aberdeen, stated frankly what adj
vantages and inducements his town
could offer, and asked that they be
considered from the standpoint of
the Monroe county school boy or
girl. At present Aberdeen seems to
be the only place that can offer ac-
commodations sufficient to meet the
demands of the occasion, and the
committee made its decision on that
basis. 1t went on record. however.
as favoring a country meet every
other year when any country school
wanted it and could make arrange
ments for it,
With these facts in view, we ask
the cooperation of every citizen in
Monroe county in convincing the
children of our great old county that
this day is for the school boys and
girls of the county and their fathers
and mothers. We believe that the
person who predicts a failure for
Field Day is not only a pessimist,
but is also non-prOgressive, and that
such prediction is not becoming to
any citizen of a great state and
county. 1t is generous of Aberdeen
to throw open her doors for the meet,
and in behalf of the committee and
the teaching force of the county, we
express appreciation and thanks.
Below is given a tentative list of
literary and athletic contests. Liter
airy contests will be held in the morn
ing and athletic contests in the af-
ternoon. Suitable medals will be
offered as first and second prizes in
all the literary events and cash prizes
as listed will be offered for the ath-
letic events. Special prizes may be
offered by individuals for special
contests. Literary contests are as
follows:
Written spelling, sixth grade, Is
words from section 2. Hunts speller.
Written spelling, seventh grade. Is
words from section 2, Hunts speller.
Written spelling, 9Th grade, Is
words. section 3. Hunts speller.
Arithmetic, 4th and 9Th grades,
rapid addition. subtraction and null
tiplication.
Arithmetic, 9th grade, long divis-
ion and common fractions.
Arithmetic, 7th grade. decimal
fractions and simple interest.
Arithmetic, 9Th grade, practical
measurements and percentage.
Mississippi history, any grade.
Expression for girls, any school
age.
Athletic contests are are as follows.
For boys-Fifty yard dash. to IA
years, first prize. 81; second prize SOC.
100 yard dash. Is to 81 years, first
prize, ST; second prize, SOC.
One-half mile relay race. two from
a school, So; End prize. ST.
Running broad jump. any school
age, 81; End prize. SOC. s|
Running high jump. any school
age, ST; End prize, Soc.
Potato race, z to IL years, first
prize, 81; End prize, SOC,
Sack race, 10 to IA years. first
prize. 81; End prize. Soc.
Basket ball. IA to II years, first
prize, 50; End prize, 81.
Basket ball. II to 81 years, first
prize. So; End prize, so.
Base ball, any school age. So; End
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-03-02

situation produced by the war. We
afe not in war but are seriously af-
fected by it; and should be in posi-
ton to regulate the distribution Of
food.
It would be better for the Fed
eral Congress to iegislate in this
matter than for the several states,
as there would then be an uniform
practice. Moreover the federal COVER
ment has the machinery for operat-
ing upon an extensive scale, and
could make a success it. In the
hands of several states it probably
wonld be bungled.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-03-02

Don't forget the boil weevil is
still here-beat him to it this year.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-03-02

~old weather aches follow
exposure. Soothe and re-
lieve them with Sloan's Lini-
ment, easy to apply. it quickly
penefr1tes 4vifhouf rubbing. Cleaner
than mussy plasters or Ointments.
does not stain the skin.
For rheumatic pains. neuralgia.
eout. lumbaeo. sprains. strains.
bruises and stiff sore muscles. have
Sloan's Liniment handy.
AZ Ill druffisls, 2Sc. soc. and $1.00.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-03-02

Notice. Presbyterians.
Please do not forget the self-denial
envelopes. Bring or send them to
church Sunday. March 4th.
Rev. e. G.. SCOTT.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-03-02
OBITUARIES AND TRIBUTES

Obituaries will be accepted BY The
WEEKLY when not exceeding ton linee
tree Of charge. For esch additional
ne . charge Of Ave cents will b
made and collected.
For Tributes Of Respect and other
publications, emenating from lodges
or similar organizations, charge Of
1ve cents per line will be made for
every line contained. Count seven
WORDS to the line and make your own
calculation - to the cost in each case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

SO long a. the German imperial govern
mcnt refuses a. take even IT, v subjects
into confidence regarding IL designs in q
peace settlement of the European war, how
can any one expect the entente allies to
believe that those aims Will be tolerable ,
To suspend hosiilitie~ for the purpose Of
considering n peace treaty with an enemy
which refuses "a make known it, terms.
would he worse than a waste Of time. II
would keep our armies idle ia the field
under war conditions, and nj the same
time would afford the enemy opportunity
10 r%ecuperate and prepare for even harder
fighting, in the event The peace negotia-
tionS should fail. Let Germany tell what
will be her demand. before peace j. con-
sidcred
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
Red Gross News

WASHINGTON. II. g.. Oct. 1.-The e.
Establishment of n bureau of medical service
of foreign commissions IL give prompt and
expert attention Ia the requests for med
zeal and surgical supplies received from
American Red Cross commissions now ~
and Serbia i announced today nv the Red
Cross war council. Requests for addi-
|tional doctors and nurses for service with
these commissions. particularly IN France
and Roumania. will also be- handled BY the
new bureau.
In cooperation with the medical advi-
sorry hoard. the bureau will also render as
I~sistance IN the solving Of MANY new paiho-
logical problems constantly arising on; of
the war.
DIR. X. VI. Pearce Of Philadelphia. pro
fe>Sor of research medicine al the Iniver-
Sity of Pennsylvania. j. director Of the
new bureau oft medical service. Ills duties
will he in addition To those of general med
zeal advisor to the Red Gross war council.
DIR. ". 4. Bailey Of Boston j. associate
~ 'A-ta y phifs'A. Shu iis hdAIfN
Pemberton j. assistant. The secretary Of
the bureau having charge of the %retails ct
filling acquisitions from the commission
abroad. i John Gilbert 81 Philadelphia.
The growth 81 the work 1T All The Red
Grass commissions IN European countries
during the last two months made the cs-
Establishment at this bureau necessary.
Drugs and medical supplies to The valae OF
more and S5o0. GOO have already been
shipped To- Russia. while three detach-
'nrent~ Of child specialists have been re-
.crui,ed throughout the country for service
in the new children'> bureau of the Red
Cross in France.
Special assistance j. beng gwen nv the
American ResN Cross IN the fight against
tuberculosis and children~' diseases
throughout France and Belgium. The hn-
reau j. furnishing b~acteriologi>tS. chem
l~ts. surgeons and Others for Red Cro~.
establishments IN Paris. More than n
dozen base hospitals now serving i'm
France. each with 4 staff of more than
two hundred doctors. nurses and attend
ants have ben organized and recruited ~
the American Red Cross.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

that troops from ;hr "MothcTland" cX-
cecdcd those from the c%olonic- ~ the ratio
Of from two a. one 10 Ave to one.
The casualties also are compared
showing. according W. the statement. that
those w the United Kingdom troops have
been higher than those ol the troops from
the dnminiun~.
Clearly there can be mr. question that
the Motherllnd' troops have been spared
III the expense IVY thc colonies. gdd~ the
statement. tle contrary. the evidence
points M me fighting having been shared
very equally between tine available troops.
irrespective "A lhe nart oi the British en-
rirc FROM which They came" .
Assertions ttat large numbers Wy trained
soldiers ft tar service yrc retained III idle
mess IN ne United Kingdom also are der
med.
ln all ihe actual theaier- NJ war the pro-
portion IT troop from thc Nothcriaud IVY
compared with those of thc dominiun- i~
between titc and -IN to one. that y '-oi
every -iN British soldiers serving at the
front. ut least five have hecn recruited in
'hc United Kingdom
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
BETTER THAN CALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets are :,
a Harmless Substitute.

DIR. Edwards Olive Teblets-the substi-
tu;e for calomel - are a mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver IS
almost instantaneous. They are the re-rlt
Of DIR. Edwards determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calosael.
His efforts 10 bsni-h it brought out these
little olive-oolored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomel does. but have no bad after
effects. They don't injure the teeth like
strong liquids or oalomel. They take hold
OF the trouble and quickly correct it. Why
cure the liver at the expense OF the tceth4
Calomei sometimes plays havoc with the
gums. So do strong liquids. It is best not
to lake calomel. but to let Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches. "duIlness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
z disordcred liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel "loggy" and
heavy" Note how they clear" clcuded
brain and how they ''perk up" the spirits.
lOc and sc Z box. AL druggists.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 10. 1917.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR LIBERTY

IN "a A1 80
Those who will send gifts 10 loved ones
who are fighting Somewhere IN France
are urged 10 send them early. The post
office department announces that. IN or
der To reach our soldiers in France by
Christmas, such gifts must be mailed not
later than November Is. Wrap the pack
ages securely. but tie them IN such : man
ner that they may be- opened easily for
Inspection. for every package sent abroad
i inspected carefully hy the cen~oF> be-
fore IT i, permitted L. he placed in the
mail sacks for transportation 10 France.
Make your packages small. wrap them IN
tough paper and tie them securely. Above
all address them plainly. To obtain SPECIAL
attention al this season the department in
structs hat all ~enderS shall mark par
relS christmas Mall Place the name
Of the sender in the upper left hand cor
ner. Don't send anything peri~hahle. and
the less fragile the articles sent the more
certain the addreSsee will be- of receiving
his gift in whole condition. BE su& "a
put sufficient postage. al the eighth zon"
raie-twelve cents for each pound or irac-
ti"n thereof. Don't place Christmas
~tiekers over the edges of wrapping. - A.
Ia seal the parcel. a. that will make II first
eIas~ and probably delay it, transmission.
No parcels for the cxpeditionary forces
abroad may be insured or registered.
BE SIRE 10 remember all of these things
when preparing the gift for HIN. and do
net fail -. mol ~ 10 \.vab.r IT,.
post office department viii do it, hest to
see hat the gift j. delivered ia time for
Christmas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
FAV0RITISM is
NOT PRACTICED
DENIAL MADE THAT TROOPS FROM
COMMONS ARE USED MORE IN
WEST THAN kINGDoMS.

LONDON, Oct. ln.-Report~ said ivy bo
prevalent IN Amcria and elsewhere that
troops from the British dominion- wv.
used more freely than are those from ih.
! nlied Kingdom are denied IN .~aulharita-
i've statement" published hy Rcufcr-.
The proportion ~ casualties IN the
western front y actually higher among NY
troops from the United Kingdom than
among those ~ her domnnion~.' s.ry- the
statement Figures showing the rro,rrfv
~ divisions from the dominion- and from,
me 'mttd Kingdom employed Ia Tie Lat
Ties on the Somme. around arm. and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
A Smie or Two


Colonel Roosevelt gave a luncheon IN In
New York office one day Ia a company of
Young magazine writers. These young
writers had had many adventure, and
they told the colonel many Interesting
stories. One. however. q sportsman, drew
the long bow. After the sportsman had
drawn the long bow almost 10 the breaking
point in a yarn about a hippop"iamuS,
Colonel Roosevelt fixed hi~ slittering eve
glasses on the criminal and began:
LET me tell YOU an experience Of my
own. my boy, an experience almost - in
credible a. yours. In '9s ! was shooting
grizzly bears in the Rockies. | tracked a
grizzly IL 4 high peak une day. | adj
yance.l toward 1t along the edge of a pre-
cipice 300 feet high. Getting a good shot
at last ! LEI drive. hut missed. The bear
came for me like lightning. took aim
again. but ~ was about 10 fire my feet
shipped, ! fell and my gun dropped and
rolled over the precipiee. There ! lay. un-
armed and helpless. and the maddencd
grizzly not xix feet away
Here the colonel paused. and took = sip
from the tall glass Of milk-miik i hi
favoriie bevcrace-before him.
The mendaciou~ Young man frowndc i'm
patiently.
WELL" he said. well, Go IN. What
happened"
The colonel. looking him calmly IN the
eye. replied
THE grizzly devoured me.-Dctroit
Free Press.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

The Galveston News on the first day ~
October ISSUED it, annual trade edition. 4
custom that publication ha, been oh,crv-
ing for many years. The edition. consist
ing Of forty-two page. contains a mass
Of interesting and enlightening facts about
Galveston and the wonderful Texas Gulf
Coast country. The facilities offered ~
the port of Galveston. the first port on the
Cult Of Mckee. are written of in splendid
fashion. a. are the various Institutions of
the city and it, public facilities. The prog
ress being made by the business. industrial
and agricultural interests along the Texas
coast i set forth in such style as to con
vince the reader. wherever he may be. that
there j. something doing along the gulf
coast. The counties along the coast are
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

Checks should be made payable "a The
Brownsville Herald Publishing Company. Bust
ness communications should be addressed L.
the company. and items. letters. etc. intended
for publication should Ice addressed 10 Editor.
The Herald. Brownsville. Texas. Letters in
t,nded for publication should be signed with
the full name of the writer. The name will not
he printed If not desired. but il will be eyi-
dence II good faith ON the part Of the writer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

Forget not all his benefits-that's IT,"
said the superintendent. Now, what lit
tie boy or girl can tell me what benefits
area
Dead silence for n minute. then n little
timidly remarked: Johnny has 'em."-
girl in the front row raised her hand and
Snsp Shots.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
Subscribers in the city Il Brownsville VIII
mil 10 RECEIVE TuE HERALD regularly ar

fUff " FNtFFft IfFFE FAN-tFf N""FF ~
requested 70 notify the office promptly. Tele-
phone No. =. New subscribers should receive
their first paper no; later than the SECOND day
after the order j. in the office of TIE TER
AID. Every subscriber even in the most dis
tant sections Of the city. should not receive his
paper later than 500 n. IA.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

way or another replied Mr.. Chuggins.
when it runs | get arrested for speeding.
When il refuses to run get arrested tor
profanity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

Oldest daily paper ON the Lower Gulf Coast.
Carries largest Associated Press report of any
paper i'm South Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
Evening Daily and Saturday Weekly.
MEMBERS OF the ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication IF all news credited
Z" IL or not otherwise credited in this paper and
Also the local news published herein.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
N0IlcE TO IHE PUBLIC.

ANY erroneous reflection upon the charac-
ter. standing or reputation If any person. firm
ar corporation appearing in the columns If The
Her aid will be gladly and promptly corrected
upon the same being called 10 the attention Of
the publishers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

Send = pipe or two or a sack or two Of
tobacco to the Red Gross chapter ~ be
sent 10 our Liberty Boys fighting in the
trenches in Europe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
Politics.

''Wonld YOU advise i young man t. 20
into politics.
Certainly" replied senator SORGHUM.
"a a moral duty. but not ~ Il p%rnfe.-
sion. Washington Star.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
Lacked Sneed.

First Drmmmer-ls ~Swampillc n very
slow town.
SECOND Drummer-Slow' Why. they've
got frogs three wears Old that haven't
learned 10 SWIM yet.-Juiye.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

,:yen liberal space, and Illustrations are
plentiful and attractive. The News has
never issued a more comprehensive Trade
Edition than that Of 1917.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.:

II 10 important when desiring the address Of
POUR paper changed 10 give both old and n"w
addresses. Should delivery be- irregular. please
notify the office, Telephone q
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
Wonders of Medicine.

liy-Them doctors j. a-gitiin' better
every year.
CN-lcp. ! e they are going To- revive
Shakespeare IN New lork.Itorncll
Widow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

II j. zone too soon to begin preparation,
for your Christmas shopping campaign.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
New Brand of Fits.

What i the golden ext today" askc,
the Sunday school superintendent.
Dead silence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

Back the Liberty Boys by buying a Lib
Crty Bond.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10
Very Active.

Nlsit"r-That new acrobat II very light
on his feet.
Vaudeville Manaeer-Reckon he il. Hes
jumped three contrac> 80 far this season.
Buffalo Express.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-10

Entered ne second class matter in the post
office at Brownsville. Texas.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-19
HARVEST DINNER NEXT
THURSDAY AT GUNSOIUs'

On next Thursday evening from 6
to $50 O'Clock the Garnet mesa neigh
borhood will give a harvest dinner.
the proceeds of which will go to swell
the Red Cross fund. Everything will
be donated by the Garnet mesa peo-
pie. This will be n splendid dinner
and the price has been placed within
the reach of all; twenty-five f"rts
The dinner will be served at the home
of Mrs. P. V. Gunsolus, at the
top of the hill on Third street. Cars
at Baptist church. No charge to ride
Following is the menu: Baked
beans and brown bread: meat loaf,
steamed apples, white bread and but
ter. pickles, jelly. pumpkin pie ana
coffee. Doesn't it sound good?
Don't forget the time. the place, the
cause and the price. Besides there is
a chance to win a lovely cake
The Delta independent., 1917-10-19
SUGGESTS RECREATION AND
REST ROOM FOR DELTA

me long cool evenings of autumn
are coming on and il will soon be too
cold to loiter on the street in front
OF the drug stores, the pool rooms
or the picture shows Why shouldn't
we have some sort of room fitted nm
with tables, chairs, writing materials
BOOKS OF reference and newspapers
from different parts of the country.
A place could be provided to be
kept open from November l to April
]. where people could meet, exchange
views, discuss matters of local or com
munity interest such as schools. coun-
ty afairs, city government, civic i'm
provement- farming stock, growing.
etc. There should be no games of any
kind permitted. nothing sold on the
premises. and no discussions of reli
ston or politics. II should be lust a
social community center where every
body who complied with the rules
was welcome to come stay as long as
he liked, have his say and go his way
in peace. People from the country
who happened in town in the after.
noon or evening or strangers travel
ing through who had to wait would
know OF place where they could pass
away an hour or two without feeling
that they were intruding The papers
of Denver. Salt Lake. San Francisco.
Kansas City and Chicago together
with trade journals. scientific and ag-
ricnltural papers could he kept for
the use of visitors. Such place
might become clearing house of local
thought and result in general diff
fusion OF knowledge. Farmers might
become better farmers. merchants
better merchants, officers better pub
lie servants. II would cost less for
winter than the support of baseball
team for a month. We believe that
everybody would he benefited At
some later date ! may submit the
outline Of a plan for a rest or assem-
bly, room for women.
A. f AMSBARY
The Delta independent., 1917-10-19
MRS. ROY coWDREY INJURED
WHEN EXCITED HORSE KICKS

On Wednesday afternoon. after the
train had arrived bringing her nephew
from Olathe, little son OF Mrs. Mary
Woods. Mrs. Roy Cowdrey approached
the horse on which she had ridden TO
the station, and he apparently mistak-
ing her for a stranger. became excited
and kicked violently. The lady was
not prepared for such an exhibition
and so made no effort to defend her
self. the blow from the horses hoofs
striking her with full force on the
thigh. rendering her temporarily un-
conscious. 1t was believed at first
that the bone was broken, but examin-
ing physicians state that the injury
is less serious, although necessarily
painful.
Roy Cowdry. husband of the injur.
ed lady. answered the call to arms on
the Srd instant and Mrs. Woods came
from Oklahoma to be with Mrs.
Cowdrey. She stated that the horse
was favorite of hers and had never
heretofore displayed an inclination
to act vicious.
The Delta independent., 1917-10-19
COLD CASH NEEDED
TO START DRILLING

How much is an oil well worth to
you, Mr.. Citizen? How much are you
interested in the development of one
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As has been stated heretofore. the
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arrangements: But to aid in the fur
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must have cold cash to supplement
brains and conservatism. and while
considerable of this much needed coin
has come in. much more is needed if
they are to make a success of the
gigantic undertaking.
The casing and nearly all neces-
sary apparatus have been arranged
for. but unless proper funds are raised
within short time, the splendid op-
portunity will be lost.
Opportunity knocks once at every
mans door" She is knocking at
your door today. Mr.. Progressive Cit
izen. This is your opportunity to in
vest few dollars which will reap big
returns in dividends. Remember that
three experts in this line have made
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no promotion stock will be issued and
there are no high salaried officers
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