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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
$5 petticoats .S3.95

$3.95
 In this group are 150 fine taffeta silk petti- coats; not of flimsy taffeta but of real taf- feta that you would ac- cept as unusual even in a petticoat at 500.
 This long wearing taf- feta is extra heavy and offered in the seasons newest shades, com plete range of sizes in every shade and plenty of blacks. tsnd F'''r'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
$5.5O pumps .S4.5O

For the third day of the An niversary Safe the Shoe Store offers a splendid pat ent leather pump that has been selling all season at 5.50, for 4.50
 This p-lnp is from our regu- lar stock and was bought for the purpose of the sale, and has had it's regular price re- duced so that the Shoe Sec tion could play it's part in this important birthday event.
 Turn soles, leather Louis heels with pretty plain and fancy buckles.
 (Malr FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Children s 25c
 stockings 15c

Childrens silk lisle stockings in a good range of colors, including light blue and pink. Our regular 25c quality, considered exceptional at that, as a feature in the Anni- versary Sale, 15c.
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15
Smiths Hudson tap estry, 9x12, S18.65

Full seamless tapestry Brussels rugs in, Oriental allover color ings. Seldom have circumstances permitted such pretty and such fine rugs as these for 1865.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-15

very fine room size Brussels rug. This pretty floor covering is in beautiful color. closely WOW en, and will give service that will prove satisfactory to the most particular housewife.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
WAR ECONOMY IN RE
 TAIL DELIVERY METHODS

Little Rock, Dec 13.-The State Council of Defense has been called upon by the Council of National De fense to prosecute more vigorously the campaign in behalf of war econ 'omy in retail delivery methods. This has already affected more than one third of the urban population of the country, but, says the Council, "the campaign must be regarded as only begun. The Commercial Economy Board. of which Frank Pace, member of the State Council, is the Arkansas representative, contemplates a wider and more intensive work necessary to make it effective in every community of more than 2500 population.
 This campaign is in line with the numerous conservation measures be- ing enforced. that there may be no wasted energy or Host motion" at any point, that might be turned to account in the winning of the war.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
F. BEMIS BUYS
 FIRST THRIFT STAMP

Over $70 in Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificate Stamps have been sold at Prescott The following are those who have purchased War Saw ings Certificate Stamps:
 Thos. w. Blakely, Irwin A. Blakely, Horace E. Bemis, Thos. c. McRae, Jr., Miss Hazel Mae Cornelius, Henry liar rison Allen, Jr., Mrs H. E. Bemis, Miss Marie Smith, A. H. Smith, Wal ter E. Hirst, Miss Mae s. Hubbard.
 Every time a Thrift Stamp or War Savings Certificate Stamp is bought, you slap Kaiser Bill in the face. Buy a stamp and hit him a blow.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
NOTICE TO WATER
 AND LIGHT CONSUMERS

Effective this date arc lights will burn until 10 o'clock p. m. and the white way will remain dark. The water supply will be cut off at 9 o'clock D. m until o'clock a. m., and all consumers using steam and hot water heat are warned to take notice and prevent explosions. People who are in the habit of leaving hydrants running at night are warned to dis continue the practice to prevent freez- ing of pipes. In the event of fires water will be furnished the fire de- partment direct from pumps at the plant.
 This action is necessary on account of failure of the city to secure fuel. It is hoped the situation will be re- lieved within ten days.
 December 10, 1917.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
WAR STAMPS COMMITTEE
 HOLD ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

The committee having charge of the sale of United States War Savings Stamps held a very enthusiastic meet Ing this morning at the court house. MT. K. L. Blakely, county chairman. presided and addressed the commit tee, going somewhat into the details ot the plan for selling the stamps. There were about twenty of the com mlttee present and the address of Mir. Blakely was well received. Hon. w. V. Tompkins was made chairman of the committee working in the city of Prescott, and made the following announcement: Four min ute men will address the audience every night this week at the Gem Theater, also on Saturday evening, and the following gentlemen were de- signated by Mir. Tompkins to make these addresses: H. B. Mckenzie, R. P. Hamby, W. P. Murrah, w. V. Tomp- kins.
 Mir. Tompkins also announced that arrangements would be made for ad- dressing the schools of the city during next week.
 Mir. Blakely announced that every school district in the county would be organized and every boy and girl in the county given a chance to aid in this thrift campaign.
 A resolution urging Congress to pass a law restricting the use of grains in the manufacture of beer etc., was introduced by Mrs. Jno. M. Pittman and passed.
 The committee expressed much in terest in this important work and it is hoped that Nevada county will come up with her part in the sale of War Savings Stamps. You are urged to become purchaser and booster, NOW
 c. c. Calhoun, Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
SCHOOL DISTRICT CHAIR MEN NEVADA co. WAR
 SAVINGS CAMPAIGN

The following citizens have been ap- pointed chairmen of their respective school districts in the War Savings Campaign, to push the sale of War Savings and Thrift Stamps:
 School District No. w. A. Cham lee, J. n. Taylor, c. c. Bazzil 3 c. W. MeLelland, 6 J. c. May, c. w. Skinner, s R. A. Stanton, 9 J. Doss Phillips, 10 Tom Gentry, II J. M. Goad l2 W. s. Westmoreland, 13 E. w. Veaty. l5 w. N. Mum, Is A. F. Fran cisco, IT E. M. Woosley, IS J. T. Grimes, 20 Theo Stoudt, 21 F. E. Shell, 22 O. \. Phillips, 23 Louis Barham, p W, D. Sutton, 26 W. F.. Began, 27 w. G. Rdgell, 29 w. V. Ellis, 30 Henry Meador, 31 o. L. Mitchell, 33 A. W. Hamilton, 34 J. B. Silvey, 35 A. P. Jones, 36 c. NJ. Cornelius, 37 l.. J. Epperson, 3S w. R. Starnes, 40 G. w. Dewoody, 43 J. F. Haynie, 45 c. M. Lowdermilk, 46 T. E. Blekaly, AS J. L. Daniel, 49 J. B. Starritt. 50 w. H. Haynes, 54 F. M Cross, 55 C. A. Fin cher, 56 E. T. Kennedy, 57 I. P. Har- ris, 58 J. N. lobe, 59 S. T. Grouse, 60 0. J. Richardson, 61 Geo. Nelson, 63 D. l.. Fore, 65 N. T. Barr, 70 B. G.. Fairchild. 72 J. C. Hardamon, 73 J. H. Bates, "A J. H. Finley, 75 J. U. Dockery, 77 c. C. Thompson, 7S P. B. Jones, 79 J. R. Ellis, so J. F. Bolls, 91 J. W. Skinner, S2 A. P. Creech, S3 A L. Westrope, S4 E. w. Pipkin, S6 w. M. Walter, ST w. E. Meadows. 88 S. c. H Benton, S9 A. R. Merida.
 These chairmen will appoint their committees and workers to push the campaign in their respective districts, and they will receive literature and instructions from R. L. Blakely, coun- " chairman, at an early date.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
RANDOLPH P. HAMBY. Mayor.
 NOTICE

Beginning Monday, Dec. I7th, we will make only two deliveries a day. Wagon will leave bakery at 10 a. m. and p. m. We will take orders for morning delivery until 10 o'clock. All orders after 10 will be delivered after noon. After noon we will take orders until o'clock. No orders will be de- livered when ordered after o'clock
 All bread is sold on cash basis. but we will give our customers 30 days credit All bread bills must be paid by the 10th of each month, or they will be discontinued. The United States administration believing that frequent deliveries are uneconomical and tend to enhance prices, urge bak- CTS to reduce deliveries wherever pos sible to one day over each route, and to consolidate deliveries or zone their territories in order to reduce expense of deliveries as far as possible. We would thank our friends and custom CTS for their hearty cooperation, as we are doing our utmost to please them and serve them. Place your orders early and you will get better service.
 WALLOCH'S BAKERY.
 License No. B68S4.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
LECTION TO ADDRESS
 JOURNALISM STUDENTS

Fayetteville, Dee. 11.-William R. Lighton, short story writer and au- thor of the Billy Fortune stories, will address the students in journalism at the University of Arkansas at meet ing this month. Mir. Lighton, who formerly worked on Boston, Omaha and St. Louis papers, is now living on Happy Hollow Farm east of Fayette- vile.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
ALCOHOL CANNOT BE
 USED AS BEVERAGE

St. Louis, Dec. 8.-In a notice now in circulation, the St. Louis Retail Druggists Association warns that alcohol purchased from druggists can not be used lawfully for beverage pur- poses and ask the cooperation of the public in aiding them in conservation of alcohol by not violating the food conservation law.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
AN APPROPRIATE
 CHRISTMAS GIFT

Young folks, here is a Christmas present you can get if you will put the matter squarely up to your parents, in fact they can hardly turn you down, for this is the best proposition you ever put up to them; it is thing that will win your independence and en- able you to earn a good salary. It is a scholarship in the Tyler Commercial College of Tyler, Texas, America s largest school of Bookkeeping, Busi- ness Training, Shorthand, Cotton Chasing, Photography, Business Ad : 'ministration and Finance-the school that not only prepares it's students in a very efficient manner for the best positions in the largest business off ces, but secures these positions for them.
 The cost of a life scholarship in a course of Bookkeeping is $60, Short hand $50, or the two $95, Telegraphy $55, Cotton Chasing $50, Business Administration and Finance $75. Board and room is from $14.00 to $17.00 per month, payable monthly. The average time for completing our Shorthand course is three and one half months, our Telegraphy or Book keeping four months, Business Ad- ministration and Finance five months, our Bookkeeping and Shorthand com bined, five months. Figure up your cost of board and tuition and you will be surprised to find out how little it will cost you to obtain a cash produc- ing education that you can use for a life time. It will be a Christmas pres ent that you will always appreciate, because you will never cease using it, it is something of every day need, it makes of you a useful citizen.
 If you or your parents, as the case may be, haven't the cash to pay for the entire course, we have note plan, we also have a loan fund in connection with our Endowment Association that may be participated in. The old say ing is quite true "Wherever there is a will, there is a way" If you can't get the money to pay board, do what thousands of others are doing; take a correspondence course until you can enter college for personal work. Hun dreds finish the entire course at home and accept good office positions, you can likewise get our credit or note plan on the home study course.
 See about this Christmas gift. Take it up and discuss it seriously. Con vince your parents you are determined to be a success. Write for our large catalogue, it is free and will convince you and your parents of the import ance of our suggestion.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12
The PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS
 Published by The News Printing Company

Entered as second class mail mat ter November 4th, 1905, at the post office at Prescott, Ark, under the act if Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12

Read the advertisements in this issue. We have a number of good merchants in Prescott who will appre- ciate your patronage.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-12

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-26

do likewise and achieve the same IN
cur own organization As yet, we are
in our infancy. but much has been ac-
compI3sLed and q wide field for action
IN tAe promotion Ct Catholic education
lies before US Think what e treEneu-
dols impetus would be given to Cath
oI5c education it each and every one
of the 1000 auulnae members would
use her influence ia eEdeayoring to
induce parents To send their children
70 Catholic schools This may be done
bT advertising she splendid advantage
afforded in our Catholic schools or by
the example we give II we take an
active part in ali things pertaining 10
the retirement Of our schools attend
ala atUmuae meetings. create q spirit
OF interest and endeaTor 10 impress
all those with whom we come in con
tact with the necessity Of a Catholic
education, we VIII have done our bit
toward UNFOLDING the object and aim
Of the federation. This Is 10 easy
task We must be brave practical
DerEeTeriug. conscientious, IN q word,
GeE our general conduct be the most
convincing argument and the highest
rec0Eue n5aEion for Catholic educa-
tion Let u.s. in appreciation Of what
has been given 10 uss do something
something expressive alike OF 10y
atty TO alma mater and gratitude to
the Sisters who have consecrated their
lives for the benefit Of others. Let US
not be carried away by the rush and
crowd. but be G. hero in the strife, be
an Individuality and cling to that
which is best in ourselves. Our am
bltio1 should be developed along every
possible line to perfect that personal
itv SO we may be prepared TO lift our
voices against the many evils Of today,
namely. the divorce evil, worldIiness.
prevailing false conception of m0raI-
ry. spirit OF Incidence and the popular
styles OF dress SO pagan in idea If
we dc this by our words, our actions
and by the example we give, we, to
whom God is ALL viii be most efnca-
ct0usIy instrumental In furthering the
aim and object of the National Fedora
Jion Of A1umnae of the Sisters OF Char
5rE OF the Blessed virgin Mary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-26
BANQUET HELD BY
PAROCHIAL GIRLS
Class If 1917 II St Joseph's School
Entertained at Tower fy AIam~
ms Association
PATRIOTIC SENTIMENT SHOWN
Ard0r Manifested for American ideals
by Those Present landed by
Father Cieary.

Girls o. the class of 1917 q ST. Jo-
seph'a parochIaI school were enter
tanned last evening at "a banquet given
In their honor by the Al1mnaa assoc
ciaEou. The affair took place at s
O'Clock az the Wareh Tower llu. one
long table the leneta of the dining
room being filled b. allmnae. o. cirru-
Jar table ~ tae head ot rms room seat
ing the 19t1 GLASS; the presiding clt-
GERS Of the alluuaa. and Father Fran
els CIeary.
a delicious menu had been provided.
consisting or Eve roursaE 1aultlezsIE
served. the table flowers being ye low
and white uaTEueritas while place
cards nut baskets and faEors were
entirely and appropriately patriotic
tiny flags held iu GaaG i5st5cEs floating
at each place To Misses suzanne
Meehau and Sarah Gibson credit is
bestowed for the altogether lovely dec
oratious-
Following tho serving Of the ban
Quet program Of -oasts was given.
ths president cf the alunuae, Miss
Mary Ahern. giving rle opening
speech. a cordial welcome into the
school aftermath Of 5t Josaph's. in
graceful. eveil-euuche1 language. en-
bodyng the genial spirit Of the oeca-
sion and the pleasure ve0rE-tu
be derived from aHlati1n with the
aiuunae association uf their alma
mater To tie address Of welcome
Miss Ivy Bart. 5n behalf ~ the grad
yates of 1917 replied ln neat. heart
felt response Miss Regina Mccarthy
followed in G. toast to -0ur Guests. '
Miss Rose Kinney giving O recitation.
old Glory SO @. wonderfully iuspir-
ing manner To AI-s Anna FelhCr
Russ was delegated the honor of say
ing q word iu behalf 5f the cold Girls"
and her beautiful, plaintiTe poem fer
the elder sister Just little way ahead
brought tears Of recollection ard r3
affection from alb present 'our Sis
ters, q toast flo the Sisters Of Charity
b Y NJ. was sWectEy voiced bv Mrs
Margaret Grady Bernard Of Chicago.
who had come from her home city
especially tn he present at tho alum
nae banquet Mrs andrew O'Brl=u d.
BarstoW also was present
The address of the occasion was dell
egated 80 Mrs. Jennie Kane MrEnjry
OF Moline aIuuus OF the Sisters OF
Charity. ~. VI N. au ardent worker i'm
everything Catholic and founder Of the
National Federation Cf Catholic alum
nae. an organization antefaEfnz fna
forming Of the International Fedora
ton and Of which western Catholic
woman Justly can be proud because of
its far-seeing initiative. which Is now
being so generally copied in the east.
but which owes fts Birth and fucau-
ton to this locality in general and
Mrs McEniry FRI particular
Lands Red Gross Patriotism.
Toward the close OF the evenings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-26

the session, about o'clock. his ready
wit and unfafling good humor making
his presence necessary to prevent too
violent attacks on 1he government
His early morning hours frequently
are occupied by conferences with For
eI1n Minister SounIuo who. though S.
gears old also is a very early riser
and hard worker During any tenn
por8ry absence Of Secretary of Treas
ury Carcan0. Premier BoselH attends
10 that department Senior BoseIli Is
very short and thin, bald. wears white
wkfskers and speCtaeIes
When asked how he managed 70 DO
SO much work. ne said. Il figure if I
get started early III Just hare 70 keep
going
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-26
aS8NITARY CFSsTSe aRnFRFD

Mexico CITY. Mexlco.-What practic-
ally amounts 20 sanitary census OF
tha federal district Ia which Mexico
city is located has been ordered by
the department of health This cen
sus VIII enumerate she houses ana in
habitaurs of each and The results VIII
be used r. and in the work OF the
health inspectors. The health depart
ment has established TWO additional
free public baths ana compulsory
bathing is being enforced as strictly
as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-26

Now is the tine tn fly your flag ash
the German Trust & Savings bank how
you may secure one free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-26

We have a nag for every home. ar
ply at the German Trust &. Savings
bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-26

4 DaT- SAVINGS BANK BIdg- DaTen-
port. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-26

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shirts Buying able TO show
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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-12-21

ter's little boy. He wants a drum, an
engine that runs by itself, a real sword.
a bucket Of candy, a soldiers hat, a
gun that shoots lead bullets, a dog, a
rabbit, a sled, a wagon, "a"
The Court-Silence in the courtroom!
MI. Good WILL move that this case
be dismissed since the court shows bias
against my clients stock in trade.
Motion ignored" shouted the Judge.
"Be a sport, Judge don't be a spug!'
pleaded Mr.. s. Claus. "Christmas bust
ness has never been so bad for me as
this year."
Counsel for the People-Gentlemen
of the jury, you see before you the head
Of a trust that puts all other trusts to
shame. He holds the monopoly Of rein
deer transportation he controls enough
money to cause financial depression in
every family and business regularly
once a year after Christmas he cause
more false statements to be made than
any other person; he has long since
driven the chimney sweeps out of bust.
ness in fact, his colossal combination
has caused the public to forget tempo
rarily the beef trust, the-why, your
honor, where's the jury?
"They have left" replied the Judge,
ito do their Christmas shopping early
before the stores close. The case is dis
missed, and I'm off to buy some more
presents and help decorate the tree"
Merry Christmas. iudge!" shouted
Santa Claus. New York Evening Sun.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-12-21

OF course Rhoda would not hear of
leaving the miners children's Christ
mas" in the snow and cOasting back
home. So Ralph went back to the
Halfway store for some help, but the
place was locked and barred. Before
they decided on what to do next a flock
Of the mine children came racing down
the road. 1t seemed as though the tele.
phone message had emptied the settle
ment Of youngsters.
"We've come to help take the Christ.
mas up the mountain. It's a hard pull
farther along" they explained.
When they found that Rhoda was
hurt they wanted to take her home.
but she wouldn't listen to a word of 1t.
"I'm going right up to see that tree
properly trimmed and hung with these
things" announced that young lady
and, being Of the sturdy and determin-
ed kind, tried to forget the pain.
So the swiftest INN Of the mine
boys started back to get a sled to car
~ RhOda to the summit.
Before the ambulance corps could re.
turn, down came one of those bowling
billiards. so dreaded in the rough
northern country, and there was moth
ing for it but to retreat and take refuge
in the Halfway store. This old log
house proved a hard nut to crack, but
Ralph finally managed to get in
through n rear window and soon had a
roaring fire going in the big stove. The
plucky lads got back from the noun
tain, and everybody thanked his lucky
stars to be safe and warm. Out
side the storm roared and the trees
bent low in the gale. All the evening
Rhoda stood the ache bravely and said
it was nothing, but Mary Martha Muir
ply knew better. When all was quiet
she brought a pail of water SO hot that
Rhoda squealed when her nurse put
the swollen ankle into it, and these
two girls. one who had a lovely home
and rich furS and many other fine
things and the little poor girl with n
warm Irish heart. sat up till "all hours"
During the night the storm turned to
rain and then 1t became cold, 81 very
cold that the forest was covered with
an icy coat. In the morning the biz
Zard drifts were many feet deep.
So the only thing to be done was
to wait till a rescue party came out
for them with shovels and horses and
snowplOws. And then a great thought
occurred to RhOda.
A giant hemlock tree stood right in
front of the store, in a place swept
clear by the wind-that is, it had been
a hemlOck before 1t became one great,
dazzling emerald with pearly icicles
hanging all over it.
When night came, clear and perfect
~ still and inky black, the rescue par
ty found a celebration going on the
like Of which had never been known.
The children had taken hundreds of
miners candles from the store and
had wired them all over the hemlock.