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The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
gbod, Food, Everywhere,
But Not . Mouthful for
MOthers' Starving Babes

And now we are reaping the reward OF
our own iniquities.
"As We SOW so shall We reap the only
difference being that IL Is not the sower
but the innocent victim who does most OF
the reaping.
The sower holds out 10 the last minute
for the last possible margin Of profit, even
IN letting carloads of produce spoil on
the TRACKS near New York city, rather
than unload and sell it 70 the people at
cost.
There is a food riot in New York.
Women are fighting for food.
Woman, the protector Of the human
race. becomes tigress when her on
suring Is threatened and will no longer
be the docile, patient creature beloved by
the poets.
She then returns to the primitive.
She is a physical mother, nothing else,
and will forage for her young, killing II
need be, that they may not suffer.
She considers this a right and duty
II involves no crime.
If society viii not show he justice, she
throws aside all obligation 10 society.
She has been the victim Of ever tight
ening thumb screws Of want thru the
high price of living in the great and ter
rible city Of New York during long
winter.
She has borne this and lived on lower
and lower rations, as the prices scared.
She has seen her children droop and
pine; yes, often die, for lack Of proper
nourishment, but the breaking point was
not quite reached.
Now, with the knowledge that food Is
being purposely withheld; knowing that
car loads of provisions are within a
stones throw Of her city; realizing that
she is the dupe of the moneyed interests
who would see her children starve while
sending their produce to Europe for a big
ger profit, she has found herself.
Can q nation survive with PSI Of the
population owning and controlling sos
Of all its wealth? THRICE NO.
American can feed everybody.
American can clothe everybody.
America can house everybody, provid-
ing the rights Of the people are not filch-
ed from them as has been done with the
poor natives of Mexico by the special in
tsrests, special privileges, big business Of
our country.
What matters it If wages rise when
living rises by leaps and bounds beyond
al possibility of wages TO keep up?
What matters ii IL big business gives
employment when 1t at the same time
manipulates the fruit of the earth so that
the children of men may not partake
thereof?
1t was this, in little different form,
that precipitated the French Revolution.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
BY Webster

more than a dozen views OF beauii-
ful homes, cottages and hotels on
D0is Blanc island He talked about
the beauties OF the island At length.
always the ISLAND. failing 10 ex-
rlAin that all these beauty spots
Nere az Pointe Aux Pins. down the
shore.
The folder contained about twn
pages OF inane dribble. calculated
10 describe the soothing atmosphere
OF this wonderful community
Every resort nearby was named
Blu, Point Aux Pins where the
dozen or more views printed In the
folder were photographed. is not
mentioned even once.
The agent. Mrs. z told the
Ad Mirror man. urged that she make
a payment down on the lot the
night be called. She told him she
preferred 10 wait and investigate
the proposition.
But N you wait you win lose
his lot be said. according 20 Mrs
z. You must make a payment
now 10 get H. She was skeptical
but her husband thought IL worth
s. 80 even II he lost, and he made
the payment.
But before the agent succeeded
In convincing Mr.. Z OF the
value OF the property. be related a
beautiful fabrication 20 the effect
that Mrs Z could dispose OF her
lo' 10 some man In the Majestic
building for 800. she says This
man was buying up a lot OF them.
the agent told her. she declares.
lie also said all the big pleasure
boats on the d a G. stopped at
sand Bay. The %. a c. ofsces In
form the AdMlrror. however. tina,
The nearest shey get TO Bots Blanc
island is CheboyEan. acroes the bay
a distance % eight miles.
The agent aiso advised Mrs. L
that the s. 20 she was required 20
ray him Was for the abstract and
deed 10 the property. He said
nothing about selling" II 20 her
Therefore. II Is likely that II Mr..
Moran keeps bis word with the Ad.
mirror man. there In some Tip
ping" in store for Mr.. Agent
Mr. Moran said that by obtaining
the names % prospects" thru the
theaters be was better able 20 make
a selection Of tenants.
lie did NOT say that II was IN.
adnlterated trickery: that making
tho public believe II had won"
something "a bis agent made Mrs.
L believe. was mtsleading; and
that the misleading literature about
Bots Blanc ISLAND and not the
Gardens. was deceptive.
And above all he did not say that
much o; this land could be bought
for SO an acre. which. subdlvided
into Gardens lots 10 by 30 feet.
made the cost price OF the lots but
81 each
Ne did not state any of these
facts
The Rev. Paul Zeigier, pastor OF
-. Barnabas' church. in Detroit.
conducts a mission in the summer
AZ Sand Bay. lie wrote a letter
praislng the leland for summer
home sites. which fell into the
hands Of the Bob-Lo Gardens com
munity.
He was asked about the Bob-Lo
Gardens Community property and
said that be had seen II. The land
he stated. was worth about $40 an
acre unimproved.
| There Is no doubt that the Gar
dens exist and that they are plat
tod, but tho methods employed b.
tho agents in selling the public the
lots IA TO be questioned.
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Health Questions Answered.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

screen 20 excite interest. had re-
caiyed notices that read. This Is
10 notify you that you have been
awarded a lot in Bob-Lo Gardens
Community for $3.50"
These were -old" notices. he said
and be exhibited new ones which
were sales blanks
Ar Moran was then asked why
II the lots were being sold--"vIn-
ners" were being told that TIL
$3.50 was 20 cover the expense Of
deed and abstract papers
He denied that this was being
done. bat II happens that Mrs
Z. who was one OF The win.
ners- was so advised by one OF the
company's agents.
Mr.. Moran was then asked ~ he
knew anything about the Bob-Io
Gardens Community agent In s.
Louis who operated thru the movie
houses. and gave away" lots for
s. 90. the latter being charged TO-
the abstract and title.
lie never heard OF the man. no
said In fact, he vas "surprised +"
We will look into this. and have
Il investigated az once" be saia
with an air much after the fashion
% one who contemplated investiga
ton next Christmas.
We don't give away anything
and the 1870 IL not for abstract pa
pcrs-lt IL the price OF the lot Mr.
Moran emphasized.
Mr. Moran went on 10 say that
II any OF his agents misrepresented
the Gardens property. these persons
40 mislod would be refunded theli
money
But your agreement states spe
cihoally that you make no refunds,
he was reminded.
Just complaints viii get oonsid
eration." he replied. "and ~ any oi
our agents misrepresent our lots
| zlp they are hrcd
These remarks were all interest
lng. especially after an Interview
with Mrs. =.
The subdivision she was told wa,
inst a short distance from SAND
Pay. which IL a little more thar
three miles north OF Pointe Aui
Pins, one OF the Islands famoui
simmer resorts. A dock, she wa
told. had boon built. and street.
graded in the subdivision.
The agent who called on her
she said. exhibited a folder givinl
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21


There was another inspiration in the
life of Funston, which was tenacity of
purpose.
His capture of Aguinaldo was the
evidence Of il.
You should know the story Of it;
your boy and girl should know the
story Of ii.
Hope of making Aguinaldo prisoner
had been abandoned
His hiding place was a mystery. but
with the hiding place known it was APP
preciated by everybody connected with
the expedition, that capture could come
only at the risk Of his life by any man
attempting it
Funston assumed the role OF prisoner
of detachment of Filipino scouts in the
service of the United States, but who
pretended to be soldiers of Aguiualdo.
Facing the probability that friendly
natives would apprise Aguinaldo of the
plot, and death as a spy, in consequence,
Funston dashed into the mountain fast
ness of the island of Luzon. where Agui-
naldo had been discovered il hiding.
A few days later. he reached Manila,
with AguinalCo as his prisoner.
For this, Funston received the award
Of congress.
What is your ambition; what is your
goal in life?
Make that goal Aguinaldo and GET
Aguinaldo.
Funston never turned back.
Don't you turn back.
Funston met the duties of soldier,
persevered. unfalteringly. and leaves his
name in the hall of fame, honored by all
Of his country.
Be as dutiful, as persevering, as un-
faltering.
Funston won the hardest battle he
ever fought at Vera Cruz, when he had
to fight HIMSELF.
Conquer yourself and you are greater
the Book Of Books says, than he who
taketh a walled city.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

ia "a afA n
baby should not
be taken out OF
q ors til
three months OF
age. A bah
u n q sr fou 2
months Of agc
should not 10
out when the
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

VI -
20 be the winner
% q lot given
away b. The
Boh-Lo Garden
Comm unity Of
No. ~ McGrAW
building city. a.
a thrater near my
home
Thts lot. ths
agent said Who
called az ny
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
From Another Point OF NeD
By c. 7. S.

A Detroit woman who heard those adj
vertising bombs, thought il was the end
of the world. II was, as we understand,
merely a mill end.
Unless there is relief in the coal situa-
ton. half of Detroit's schools may have
TO close, according 10 news item. Put
me down." remarks Tommy Brown, "as
heartily in favor Of coal famines."
Fsther-No~, ny son. ~hst ~ss Washing
ton noted forl
son--wslter Johnson.
Maybe you noticed, Phyllis, that a suit
for 5000, alleging false arrest, has been
filed by Detroit manicurist
Our attorney general has been asked
for an opinion as 10 what makes a duck
wild. Our own personal. private opinion
is that il depends upon the circumstances.
For instance, along about Thanksgiving
time il was the price of turkeys.
The mayors scheme TO get US coal
seems TO have gone and clinkered
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

A quack doctor was holding
clnes 10 a rural audience.
Yes. gentlemen" he said. Il
have sold these pills for Is
years. and never heard a word
OF complaint Now. what does
that prove?"
Voice In crowd:
THAT dead men tell no
tales"
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
HeaIth Question, An.w,r.d.

Y. D. How can one overcome
The tendency 10 round shoulders"
Develop the great muscles OF the
neck and back thru work and eIor.
else.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
The Keep Well
Column
BABY cAREI

Baby care In winter Is Just as
important As infant welfare work
during the heated period
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

Plati,udes arc useful In converse.
ton. They give one such an air OF
respectable dulInes..
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

Feb. iS.istT.
Detroit Times
city
Gentlemen.
A. one Of your Subscribers would
II possible. ike % know u the ceal
described below Is all right
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

wisely.
lie took up his hair brush.
on the back Of which was
mirror. In order 10 sec II his
face was very flushed. by mis-
take he held the bristly side
toward himself.
Gracious he cried. NO
wonder every one stared n me.
,aVaf"
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

home. IL located on an Island called
Bots Blame. IN Michigan This 10
about seven miles from Mackinac
This lot was 20 be given away tree
cost 81 30 and that o. % should be
paid % him on the night he called
and the balance within 10 days time
az the ofhce.
Upon payment 81 the fuli amount
am % get clear dssd anc titlr
% a lot. but what looked funny 20
ne he could not give me any lot
su bdivlded.
AL have already paid 81 30 % the
agent. % you think that the dealings
% this company II all right I do not
want 20 pay the balance ~ 70 IL not.
and therefore thank you IN advance
me concerning the deal. also ~ you
think ~ advisable 20 pay tie balane.
Yours truly.
Ms H Z
No B>echsr-st
CKindly withhold nAns).
AFTER receiving this inquiry. q
representative OF he Ad Mirror via
tied the once OF the Bob-Lo enter
prise in the McGrav building. Tn
known 10 the agents be was shown
enough blue prints OF The Bob-Lr
Gardens plat TO paper the once
wall. and advised OF all the won
ders" OF the island.
A very arable gentleman. VII
appeared 70 be In charge OF the OF
Gee. and giving his name az Nor
an" denied most emphaticaily tha
the company was conducting "lot
terry" thru the theaters.
The scheme OF asking motion pic
ture house patrons 90 sign cards
and then notifying them that the,
had been awarded" a lot-for o. o
was merely a method OF obtainini
desirable tenants. In fact. he said
the company was not awarding
lots. but selling them.
His attention was then called q
the fact that a number OF person
whose names had been obtains
thru q motion picture house. vher
BobLo scenes were thrown on IN
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

leash and the leash was a sense of duty
to his country.
This incident in the life Of General
Funston might serve for an inspiration
now for those who are impatient because
we have not jumped at Germany's throat
while as yet there has been no provoca-
ton for step that would prove so costly
to the United States.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
Laugh With Us

A auack doctor was holding forth hi. r,.di.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

Mr.. Jones arrived home late the other evening
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

II there is anybody around here who
pleased TO hear that Judge Connolly is
leave the bench, he's a crook.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21
REVERSE ENGLISH

War 10 . terrible thing; a relic % the DARK
ages that should be stamped out Put down
as faVorins oisarmsment through q league 10
bring about peace. I rot In favor Of league
70 enforce peace. iosthe and despise that word
"enforce."-Munitieas maker
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

We gather from the way the hold-out
are beginning to sign up that the Tiger
are about to start for What s-its-name
Texas
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

Don't I want a shave!
The Detroit times., 1917-02-21

The mayors scheme TO get US coal
seems TO have gone and clinkered.
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BEST THEATRE.

Today-Charlie Chaplin in his lat. est comedy. "The Adventurer, :" which appears at Best theatre is de- clared to be quite the funniest thing the international comedian has yet done. The idea around which it is built provides so many humorius sit uaticns and SO many opportunities for Chaplin to work in those subtitle bits of humor which makes his pie lures SO uproariously comical that t cannot help being a masterpiece of comedy.
 The idea on which "The Adventur- err was built was the one in which he made his first start on the picture which eventually turned out to be 'The Immigrant" Chaplinlike, he got started on the one. the other popped into his head and he began work. full steam ahead, on the new idea. In the meantime he envolved the idea of "The Adventurer," put a lot of new touches into it. so that really it could not be indentified by the parent germ from which it is descendant.
 On the same program vii, be seen Under the Stars and Stripes in France, picturing the activities of American troops abroad. The pict< rues are designated as official French war views, taken under di, ection of the Cinematographic division of the French army. It should not prove difficult for relatives and friends to recognize many of the men. as sever. al closeup views are included.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
oHain of Health DrinkIna.

The custom of drinking the health of the most popular man at the table has it's foundation in the ancient prac tice, originated by the Greeks and adopted by the Romans of drinking to the gods and the dead, observes an exchange. The Greeks and Romans later began the practice of drinking to each other, and from this arose the custom of toasting living men. But health drinking in its modern form, originating in England in the royster ing days of Charles II, begins with the custom oe drinking to the ladies or to any woman who happened to be the reigning belle of the court. Many and various were the quaint customs asso. eiated with the toasts of those days. For example, in certain companies of military officers etiquette demanded that the cup should be passed from hand to hand. In many midnight gatherings of Alsatia, gallants stabbed themselves in the arms In order tc drink with their blood the health of the woman on whom their hearts were set.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
CARD OF THANKS.

I want to thank my friends for the support extended in yesterdays pri- mary election. I appreciate the favor of each and every one who cast his or her ballot for me, as it indicated ap- proval of the manner in which have conscientiously met and discharged the duties of police judge. While I am naturally grateful to my friends and supporters, particularly the ladies who ignored the inclement weather and visited the polls, 1 have no i'll feel ing toward my opponents, or any who voted against me.
 I am deeply sensible of the honor conferred upon me in the past and the trust reposed in me, as evidenced by the numerous occasions upon which the people have elected me to of- flee. It is not without considerable pride that l recall that l have filled the office of police judge longer than any other. That l have been permit ted to do so. take it, as testimony that the public realized my ambition to serve the people impartially. For these evidences of esteem l am grate- ful.
 Respectfully,
 J. R. CSONNY") STEWART.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
WEATHER MAN .s, CILANcN5 MIND
 MANY TIMES


 The Weather Man was in bad hu- nor yesterday and dished up weather of every kind, class, color and icon dition of previous servitude" to Pine Bluff people. First the sun shone brightly, then the clouds came over and tiny pellets of sleet came falling down. "Then it rained and the wind blew" and at an early hour this morn. ing "it showed" This is the first real touch of cold weather local people have had this winter and such com ments as "This will make you put your long ones on, won't it?" and Pretty airish out ain't it?" were heard from every quarter yesterday and last night. Pine Bluff people will wake up this morning to, find the ground covered with a blanket of white and the real Christmas spirit in the air. E*
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
ORPHEO THEATRE.

One of the best theatrical offerings will be presented at the Orpheo thea ire today, the 1917 Vode Revue Musi- cal Comedy company will present a lively. tuneful musical show, "The Soul Kiss" this show is a decided novelty and is filled with classy musi- cal numbers and extremely funny comedy. This ends very successrui two weeks engasement of this popu- lar company and this is the last opportunity to witness this company in one of their best shows. The pie ture program is one of the best, Olive, Thomas, one of tae most beautiful young woman on the screen and for mer star of "Ziesfield Follies," is featured in a Triangle-Ince modern society drama An Even Break" won derful stage settings with an unusual story make this photoplay little out of the ordinary and containing plenty of thrills. In addition to the above lively Keystone Komedy will be shown, His Disguised Passion, q two reels of heavy laughter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
Respectfully, !. R. ("SONNY") STEWART.
Device for the Armless.

X new device for lrmlcss men Is de scribed in the London Lancet. It is Intended to enable soldiers who have lost both arms to turn over pages oi books when reading, which is one oi the greatest difficulties they have t. contepd with. It is an aluminium bar standing on two metal legs, with : mouth pad of compressed fiber. \ the other end is a rubber cap. Ho(' ing the rad in his teeth nan wy a little practice can turn over T readily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
". M. T. P. A. D. T. G.

you are in the market for any
 thing that is put on wheels from slide to an automobile you can get 1t Ut Mallard Wagon Works. 113 North Olive street. 11-11-1n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08

Pennsylvania got a bad start this season but the Quaker football out- fit made a great come-bsek defeating Dartmouth, Michiean. and Carlisle in a row.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
How 1io ones Get Away.

How fishes get off the hook Is al ways interesting, for the most-talked of fish is the fish that got away. Chap man Grant. who gets fish for the New York aquarium, has witnessed the re- markable manner in which morays will iisengage themselves from the hook If held dangling in the air, the moray will double on himself, tie the knot and pull his head out backward. At this tuncture," says MT. Grant, "it has al- ways been my experience that the hook or line broke. allowing the fish to es- cape. MT. Mobray, however, states that he has seen morays strangle ther- aelves when caught with strong tackle. /"
 Mrs. E. E. Moseley will start 6 night class in shorthand on January '. This will be the only plight class during the year, and those desirin., to take the course will please cal early, as only a limited number ot pupils can be accommodated. Terms $o month; books, s2. Phone 113O
 12.7-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
CARD OF THANKS.

It is manifestly impossible for me to thank personally all who favored me in the primary election yesterday. Therefore, I take this method of pulp licly acknowledging my appreciation and gratitude for the trust and con- fidence reposed in me. as indicated by the vote, and to say that l am deeply grateful, and shall always endeavor to merit continuation of this esteem. To those who voted for my opponents I have only the kindliest feeling. I shall strive to discharge the duties of clerk of the municipal court satis- factorily to the public.
 R. E T,EE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
HAUBER THEATRE.

Zermaine and Zermaine present one of the most artistic dance acts ever seen in this city, as the head lining feature of the. bill for the lat ter part of the week at the Hauber theatre. They present quite a num- Der of feature dances which are high ly pleasing.
 The Three Dixie Girls nave charm ing personalities and sweet voices, which blend beautifully, and their rendition of old fashioned melodies wins much applause.
 Ford and Goodrich present clever song and dance act in which they class entertainers.
 Willie Smith has double voice and gets over several very good songs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
He Did His Best.

Great amusement was cause d by the action of yellow hammer whlch tried to peck a hole through castirou Unit ed States mail box on post in front of hotel in Albany, N. Y. The bird consistently operated his beak on the top of the box for several intervals of Ave to fifteen minutes with the result that the paint was slightly scared in several places, but so far as could bs ascertained, with no damaging effec, to the beak. Early in the forenoon the proprietor of the hotel, was disturbed while reading the paper, by the sound. He watched the performance with amusement until some passer-by caused the bird to fly away. The bird returned several times during the fore noon and pounded away on the top of the box, at times a number of people acting as spectators.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08

Bargains in Homes and Vacant Lots TAYLOR 6 COMPANY
 Insurance, Loans and Real Estate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08

Help Uncle Sam win the war and at the same time cut down the cost of living by using less Pork and naef and more fish meat.
 Fish meat has splendid food value and at the present is much cheaper than other meats.
 This store is headquarters for everything you need in this line. oys' ters, salmon, mac;-ral catfish,-in fact anything in the way of fish.
 Everything new and absolutely clean asd wholesome.
 A complete line of both staple and fancy groveries.
 U. w. Poss & Son, 1701 w. Sixth. Telephone 566. 12-4-1w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-08
a.lMA.' HEM EN'.s

,, advance notices furtusHso oy
 Theatres