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The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
LUKE M'LUKE'S SAYINGS

The man who is his own worst enemy
will usually make friends with everybody
but himself.
And if some people enjoyed perfect peace
they would be miserable because there was
nothing to kick about. HI,
The lad who hasn't any is almost as Dauly
off as the man who has too much seli-con-
fidence.
II doesn't take wealth of thought to
give man a thought of wealth.
A man seldom thinks of tresPasslg until
he sees a sign announcing that 1t IS not
allowed.
Every now and then you will meet man
who is SO liberal with his sympathy that nc
never thinks of handing out anything else,
Let the other fellow do all talking ana
Won will soon know all that he knows.
If it wasn't for his wife man could 1--we
in neighborhood for twenty years and not
know anything about his neghbors.
A man never sneers at luck until ne gets
so wealthy that he no longer has to depend
on it.
The fact that you are too popular win
yourself may explain why you are 50
unpopular with others.
Some men are so lucky that II they ever
jumped from the frying pan into the nre
they would put the fire out
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01

cipate in war in any form, simply name the
sect. If are employed in the transmission
of the United States mai 5 or as an art'h-
Ger or workman in an arm0ry, arsenal, or
a navy yard of the United States, or if you
are a marine employed in the sea service
of any citizen or merchant within the
United States, so stale. If you are felon
or otherwise morally deficient and desire
to claim exemption on that ground, Stale
your ground briefly If you claim physi-
cal disability, state your ground briefly.
Uncle Sam does not propose 10 be OPP
p essive in embracing the law, but he does
insist that every man within the specified
age limits shall regis er and shall leave t
to the honest judgment of the United
States officials as to whether or not he
must serve his country.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received at the office of W
F. Lamereaux, Chairman, Isabella, Tenn,
until noon on Thursday, June 10Th, 1917,
for the erection of Grammar School
building at Isabella, Tenn. Also, bids
will be received for heating, plumbing and
wiring in the above mentioned building
Each bid for the erection of the Gram
mar School Building shall be accompanied
by CERTIFIED check for $4,000 to guaran-
tee that the successful contractor will make
a legal bond and enter into contract with
in ten days after the award. Each bid
for heating, plumbing and wiring shall be
accompanied by certified check for 500
for similar guarantee.
The rig hit is reserved to accepto refuse
and bids presented.
Plans may be seen at the Office of W. +.
Lamereaux, or at the office of the architect,
w. H. Sears, James Building, Chattanooga.
Tenn.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS
TAKE NOTICE

On the first Monday in June next at the
courthouse door al Benton, Polk county,
Tennessee, will offer for public sale all
the real estate belonging TO delinquent
taxpayers for the year 1916.
The following is a list ofsuch delinquents,
the district in which the property is
situated, and number of acres in each
tract, as follows: (See list below; and if
said sale is not completed on the said first
Monday in June, the same will continue
from day to day until completed.
Interest and penalty of 41290 is to be
added to the tax listed below
CHAs. E. TAYLOR, Trustee.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
NONRESIDENT Notice.

r M. CAMPBEII, R. L. HARRIS AND F. O. GEI9LEh'
VS.
ARTHUR COLLINS.
In this cause appearing from the allegations IN ne 70 The
- that defendant Arthur Collins is justly indebted 70 %
and is resident of the state of Tennessee SO ma @
ordinary process of law not be served on NM I rrd 70
having been issued certain property ana d.
ne 4 il therefore ordered that publication be mace m
T RrpnHGcAN weekly newspaper published atDIcktomn'
~ CO. consecutive weeks commanding the said arthur
Collins to appear before at office IN he oW oo 5y &c
~ Third cy district of county Tenn, on the zotn gay M
~ 1917 and make defense said suit against hlm OF WI"
be proceeded with exparte. -, c. Tsnnassee s
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
Colored People Delighted
With NeU Discovery to
Bleach the Skin

Atlanta, CaSay that bave without doubt
that sarhy saow compilations be made light by new
recently discovered by in Atlanta just ask
druggist for Skin Whteper People who have
used wonderful effect Rid your face of that
awful dark color greasy appearance in few minutes It costs
you afford be without it, Just think huw
much pretr you with that old dark skin gone and
new soft, light skin place. Men and today must
for their compilations to enter society.
your druggist viii supply you with COcoOne Skin When-
err large package Cootone Co., Atlanta, Ca
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
NOTICE.

The First National Bank of Ducktown,
located at Ducktown, in the State of Ten
nessee, is closing up its affairs.
All noteholders and others. creditors of
said Association, are, therefore, hereby
notified to present the notes and other
claims against the Association for pay
ment E. C. CRAWFORD, Cashier.
May %, 1917.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
BE SJRE no REGISTER.

Every male resident of the United States
who has reached his DIST birthday and has
not reached his 3lst birthday must register
on Juue 5, under the Selective Draft law,
except officers and enlisted men in the
army, navy, marine corps, national guard
and naval militia No exception will be
made because of illness or absence from
home, and the penalty for failure to regis
ter is Imprisonment, without the alterna-
tive ofeyen a heavy fine
Those who through sickness shall be un-
able to register should cause representa-
tive to apply TO the county or city clerk for
copy of the registration card. The clerk
will give Instructions as to how the card
should be filled out The card should then
be mailed by the sick person, or delivered
by his agent, to the registrar of his pre-
cinct. The sick person will enclose self
addressed stamped envelope for the return
to him of his repatriation certificate.
Any person who expects to be absent
from his voting precinct on registration
day should apply as soon as practicable
for registration card to the county clerk of
the county clerk of the county where he
may be stopping, or if he is in city of
over 10000, to the city clerk The clerk
will record the answers on the card and
turn it over to the absentee. The absen-
aclo IL; II FL
of his home voting precinct so that it will
reach that official by registration day. A
selfaddressed stamped envelope should be
enclosed with the card to insure, the return
to the absentee of registration certificate.
Registration booths will be open from Z
a. m. to 9 p. m. on registration day, June
5, 1917.
:; OF the twelve auctions to be answered
in registering, probably most interesting to
}. 96dsSdnen will be the last: Do you claim
.ekefhpton. from draft? Specify the grounds.
!, Because you claim exemption from draft,
it by no means follows that you are ex-
empt For the information of the war de-
partmcnt you should make claim now II
you intend to prosecute it. Some persons
will be exempted on account of their occu-
pations or Offices, some on account of the
fact that they have relatives dependent up
on them for support. Your answer touch
ing these things will be important in sup
porting the claim you now intend to make
in your answer to the present questions.
In stating grounds you claim to exempt
you, use one of the following terms:
If you clam to be an executive, legisla-
tive or judicial officer of the state or ma
ton, name your Office and say whether it
is an Office of the state or nation. If you
claim to be member of a religious sect
whose creed forbids its mymbers to parti-
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01

In this cause appears by affidavit that the defendant
rod is Justly indebted to the plaintiff and Is @ 6 ved
s,a,e f Tennessee ordinary OF law can nor NC
ON him and an original attachment having been l9veu o
ronev and returned is therefore ordered that
~ IN pr PoK COUNTY REPUBLICAN, newspaper pubhsneo
at Ducktown Tenn, four consecutive weeks DnL
FIrod to appear before my Office in the town OF
town in the Third civil district Polk county Tennessee on
Gay OF JUNG, ", - axnart. E. L. AMBuRN,
m ~ Justice of the Polk County, Tennessee
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01

T EFT the SINGER solve your sewing
Il problem permanently as it has
sol, it in thousands of homes thro :
out the world; was awarded the high
est honors at The Panama exposition.
Why lose your time and patience
trying to do first-class work on an iu-
ferior machine. We exchange the
best for the worst at fair allowance.
The difference can be paid in pay
ments to suit yourself.
We adjust, repair and furnish parts
for all makes of machines.
For any further information, con-
suit SAM. w. GIBSON,
Ducktown, Tenn.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
Order of Publication.

NANcy pRyANT Attachment before E. L. Amburn ~ IN
NNi'0 W and for Polk County, Tennessee
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01
Party Line Courtesy

The quality of service on party line
is largely dependent upon the co-opera-
ton of the subscribers on that line.
No subscriber should use party. line
for long periods of time. to the total ex-
clusion of Others
When party line is found to be in
use, hang up your receiver Immediately
While it is off the hook conversation is
interfered with.
Each neighbor on party line is en-
titled to reasonable use of the telephone
service, and should not be interrupted or
have the privacy of his conversation inter-
fered with.
The Golden Rule applies with partic-
ular force to party line telephone service.
Wben yow Tecbbone-Sntik
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE Ns4M
AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY 80 y
incorporated %Sa5nSSsSsw
BOX $50, ATHENS, TENNESSEE
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-06-01

May %, 1917.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11

GIRL WANTED-Capable girl for general
housework wanted at once: small family:
good wages steady position to right party.
Apply to Mrs. w. F. Winter, Laugdon. 1-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11

STRAYED-From my farm near Iona a Hol-
stein helfer coming two years old; good size
please notify Peter p. kopriva. Langdon, N.
D., and be paid for trouble. 1913
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
ORROBORATION
Statement That Should Garry Conviction
to Every Langdon Reader

For months Langdon citizens have
seer in these columns enthusiastic
praise of Doans' Kidney Pills, by res
idents of this locality.
Would these prominent people rec.
ommend a remedy that had not proven
reliable?
Would they confirm their state.
ments after years had elapsed if per-
sonal experience had not shown the
remedy to be worthy of endorse.
ment?
The following statement should
carry conviction to the mind of
every Langdon reader.
Samuel Pickett, 812 N. Fourth
St Grand Forks, North Dakota, says
II had lameness and M in
my back and mornings, it was hard
for me to move. Colds settled In my
back, making me worse and my kid.
neys were weak. Doan's Kidney
Pills removed every symptom of the
trouble"
A LASTING EFFECT.
Over two years later. Mr.. Pick
EFT said: II am glad to say that l
am still free from kidney trouble and
| that backache.'
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Pickett had. Foster. MiIburn Co..
Mfgrs Buffalo, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11

date there are 43 ninth grade pupils
enrolled; 81 tenth grade; "a eleventh
grade and 20 twelfth grade pupils.
Of the IA new nonresident ninth
grade pupils there is one boy; of the
IL that entered last year, two were
boys. This would seem to indicate
that a trained and disciplined mind
was not best for men.
Owing to the fact that the date for
the opening of school was three
weeks later than in former years., a
larger number of pupils were able to
begin their school work the first
week. However, there are several
who have not entered as yet. To
"make.up' three or four weeks
work is not easy, in fact it is impos-
sible. Then it does seem that if a
boy is ~tocomplete a high school course
| with credit he should be in school at
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
least one full year; from the first das
to the last of the term.
Auto Wolf Hunting

P. R. Shelp of Mazda, while in
town during the week told of the kill
ing of a wolf, which he run down the
other evening with his automobile.
The animal would appear to have
become b%ewildered by the glare of the
headlight on the car. which finally
overlook him, the wheel breaking it's
neck. Wolves promise to be quite
plentiful along the boundary line this
fall and winter. and Mr.. Shelp has
had a second experience with one
since, coming very near repeating the
performance. An automobile as a
weapon for exterminating wolves,
however, is something Of a new idea
along that line.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
l''' ;'3' S: ch!!?

The Langdon schools made a splen-
did showing at the county fair held
during the summer, being awarded
several firsts. We were very sorry
to have to take third place in the
play grounds improvements.
A football squad has been organ
lied and is doing some conscientious
practicing. We hope to have some
good games on the home field and
make a good showing among the high
school teams of the state.
All high school classes are organ
ICED and doing regular work. Tt
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11

TAKEN UP-Came to my place at Dresden
during the month of April a black yearling
steer. Same can be had by owner upon proper
Cured. including advertising, otherwise it
will be disposed of as provided by law. Adj
dress l. Dawson, Dresden, N. d. 12-14
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11

HOUSE TO RENT-A five room house: north
end OF Third street, For particulars apply
10 MISS MARY Kelly. 2t-*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
Where Our Wolves Are.

According to the biological survey.
wolves are found in certain sections of
Maine, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Arkansas, Minnesota and
Wisconsin.
In the middle west and Pacific states
wolves are found in North and South
Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma,
Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado,
New Mexico, Idaho, Arizona, Utah,
California, Washington and Oregon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
An Ancient Device.

For ffty-four centuries the shadoof,
a type Of sweep used by the Egyptians
for raising water, has been in common
use. Indeed, it is thought by some to
have been an ancient device even $500
years before Christ.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
Some Irish Families.

1t is q notorious fact that many of
the families of Ireland which have
come to be regarded as typically Irish
are Of alien extraction. Thus the Plum
ketts are of Danish origin, the Burkes,
billions, Roches, Husseys and all the
tribe Of Fitz are Anglo-Norman, while
the Mitchells are English. - London
Spectator.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
The Trouble.

"Such a large proportion Of tele-
phone operators get married before
they have been long in the service"
II see; it is hardly n case Of ring
Off before It's ring on."-Baltimore
American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
GRAIN MARKET
Swift Times,

0WTT 7 I1TI6Ss
why have you discontinued your
column of comment on passing events ?''
Events pass so quickly" explained
the editor of the Plunkville Palladium.
there's no time for comment."-Kan-
sas City Journal.
The dingo, or wild dog, is to AUS
tralia what the wolf is to Europe and
the coyote to America.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of a special meeting of the
board of commissioners of Cavalier
county, North Dakota. held at the
office of the auditor, at Langdon, N.
D., on the 21st day of September,
1917.
Friday. Sept, 81, 1917.
Afternoon Session:
Present: Chairman Sam lverson,
Commissioners R. B. Laing, Alex.
Russell, Neil Nicolson, Louis Rose
The following resolution was read
and upon motion was approved as read:
RESOLUTION:
Whereas. That Almighty God has
called from our midst our friend and
fellow worker, John McGauvran, and,
Whereas, he has for a quarter of a
century lived and worked among US,
during which time we have always
found in him a friend to whom we
could turn for aid in time of need,
and comfort in time of sowrrow, and,
Whereas, he has always been a
consistent worker for the betterment
of u county and the community in
which he lived, and for years has filled
public office in the County of Cava-
lier, and as a public officer has always
been faithful in the discharge of his
duty, and,
Whereas, the County of Cavalier
is greatly indebted to the work of John
McGauvran,
Now, Therefore, Be 1t Resolved,
That, we the Board of County Com
missioners of Cavalier county, for
and in behalf of the people of the
county do hereby extend Jul heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved wife
and family of John McGauvran in the
loss of a loving husband and father
and
Be 1t Further Resolved, That, a
copy of these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes and a copy of the
same be sent to the family of the de.
ceased.
Signed:
Chairman Sam Iverson.
Commissioners R. B. L aing,
Alex. Russell,
Neil Nicolson
Louis Rose.
Attest: O. j. Eide Auditor.
Upon motion the board adjourned
until Saturday morning September %
1917 at nine o'clock.
Saturday Sept. %, 1917.
Board reconvened pursuant to adj
journment.
All members present.
The following resolution and APP.
pointment was read and upon motion
made and carried was approved as
read:
APPOINTMENT:
Whereas a vacancy exists in the
o~fficeof the Register Of Deeds in and
for Cavalier county North Dakota,
by reason of the death of John Nc
Gauvran, duly elected to said office
at the last election;
Now Therefore We the Board of
County Commissioners of Cavalier
county. North Dakota, under and by
the authority vested in US by the law,
hereby appoint Joseph Power, as Reg
lister of Deeds, in and for Cavalier
county, to fill the said unexpirec
term and to serve until his successor
is elected and has qualified.
Dated this 22nd day of September,
! AID, 1917.
Sam Iverson, Chairman.
R. B. Laing, Com'r.
Alex. Russell,
Neil Nicolson,
Louis Rose,
Attest: O. J. Eide, Auditor.
A personal bond was presented
by Joseph Power, in the penal sum of
1910, 600, with B. E. Groom, John
Mahon, J. D. Milne, E. I. Donovan
and j. B. Boyd as sureties, and upon
motion was approved and ordered
filed.
Joseph Power having qualified was
duly installed as Register of Deeds.
Upon motion the board adjourned.
Sam, Iverson, Chairman.
Attest: O. j. Eide, Auditor
Where Our Wolves Are.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-11
WAMNI COLUMN COLUMN

A EMBELLISHMENTS will oe inserted in this
a column for One Cent a Word each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
town orders. The rate for the insertion o.
business locals among pure reading matter Will
hereafter be ten cents ~perlice eachinsertion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
Sinking Their Own.

When German torpedo found It's
mark on the hull Of the S. S Actae.
on. il was the product Of German
labor, Cerman steel and German
.shipyard that weDu down The
Germans were sinking their own, or
what had been their own prier TO
the American declaration of war
The ActaeOn was the first of the
seized German ships. now il the
American transport service, to be
sunk by its builders and former
owners. The hundreds of thousands
Of tons of German shipping seized
last April is now being used in
carrying men and munitions from
the United States to the Allies aid
CallOused as the Pussians are TO
} the sinking of the worlds tonnage
there must be sharp spasm of an
guish in Hamburg and the other
great German ports when one of the
U.boat's torpedOes gets home Oh the
hull of one of the great liners or
freighters that were once the pride
of the German mercantile marine
There must be much gnashiDe of
teeth in the lonely Office of the great
shipping companies when the news
leaks in that the pride of the Ger,
man Atlantic lines have all been
retitted and are now carrying the
forces that are TO war against all
things German.
II America has placed more men
IN France than we or our allies had
any right TO expect by this time it
is because the Germans had pro
plded US with large additions to our
own shipping lists. The total of
German shipping seized by us repre-
sents the margin that the subma
rines must overcome before they
begin 20 touch the real; American
resources. In the meantime every
creek and inlet that can shelter a
shipyard is turning out more Amer,
ican vessels TO supplement the
seized ships of the Kaiser
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

TO hell with the man who can't
stand by his government and sup
port his government in Its hour OF
need, is the motto of Kansas" Gov
Capper declared at the commence
IN. Dt exercises" closing the officers
training season at Fort Sheridan.
Ill few days ago We have no
patience with senators and people
who want TO hinder us in our
bounden duty To them we say i
is time to pack up your belongings
and 60 back to the K1iser and he
country where you belong"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
To Expedite Shipment.

Through the efforts of the rail.
roads and organizations of grain
dealers, the federal food admins.
tration has modified. SO as to in.
clude all grains. its priority order
which required the railroads to give
preference to wheat shipments.
This will result in the prompt
movement of large amount oil
corn, oats and other grains. Some
Of this years crop of corn contains
an unusually large amount OF
moisture and is in danger Of spoil
ing unless hauled from the cribs
warehouses and country elevators
TO the large elevators which have
Facilities for drying the corn
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

A teacher received the following
note from the mother Of one of her
pupils. accordingto the Laoies' Home
Journal Dear Madam: Please tx
Gus my Tommy today He won't
come 90 skule because he is acting
as timeseeper for his father, and il
is your fault U gave him Example
If field is six miles around how
long viii it take man walkine
three sad a half miles an hour to
walk two and a quarter times
around it. Tommy ANT a man, so
we had to send his father. They
went early this morning & father
will walk roud the field and Tommy
will time him. but pleas don't give
my boy such xamples aein. because
my husban must 60 to work every
day to support his family"