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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-15

justing her flowers in the beautiful
bridal bouquet.
"If | am married much more" she
continued, Il don't believe l shall be
able to stand it. Weddings are fear
fully expensive and when you start in
being married every two months or
so, out of respect to your husband
and the production you must have
new wedding gown for each marriage.
After this | shall insist upon the
scenario writer's having me elope in
kitchen apron or at least in a trav-
cling suit instead of these formal
wedding outfits such as 1 wore in
The Years of the Locust this pro-
duction and several others.
Mexico with all the background of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-15

tie Miss Pennington is equally attrac-
tive in either environment and has
impaired to the picture a charm quite
out of proportion to the length Of
the production SO that as the last
scenes fash across the screen one
feels like seeing it all over or better
still, continuing the story. This is
a picture of great current interest
that you can't afford to miss.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-15

cactus. poncho-ed poems, sleepy ped
dlers and all its other quaint scenic
accessories is the background for the
first part of Ann Pennington's latest
Famous Players Paramount Picture,
which is coming to the Murrette thea
tire on Friday and Saturday. Later
the scenes shift to prim New Eng
land town by way of contrast, but lit
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-15
BRUNSON is IMPROVED

Orville Brunson, who has been i'll for
some time at the home of Mrs. Clara
Graves, 307 North Seventh street, is
much improved and expects to return
20 Chicago in October where he will
resume his work at a Y. M. c. A.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-15
Rumor of Firing on
Troop Train Untrue

COLUMBUS, o., Sept 15.-No sol
diers or others were wounded and no
evidence can be found to substantiate
last nights report that a troop train
Of the Pennsylvania railroad had been
tired upon at Mingo Junction, near
Steubenville, according to an an
nouncement made here today from the
office of the general superintendent
Of the southwest system of the Penn
sylvania railroad.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-15
STUDENTS JOIN FORCES

MILTON, Ind. Sept. 15.-Milton
and Dublin school students and grades
joined in the ice cream festival. Thurs.
day evening. in aid of the victrola
fund. A neat sum of money was real
lied.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-09-15

PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04
Young Mems Club to
Give Dance January 5.

Everything is in readiness for the
dance to be given Friday night at the
Hotel Dermott Auditorium from $50
to 1890. The Lake Providence band
has been engaged for the occasion.
Our first annual ball certainly made
hit judging from the many good
things heard in and about town. There
were visitors from all over Southeast
Arkansas. Bookers orchestra from
Greenvlle rendered pleasing music.
The Young Mems Club now has %
members. all in good standing, and
many more are joining. $500 is the
initiation fee to join, then Sl.00 per
month Members are admitted free to
monthly dances. Be sure to attend the
dance Friday night; gentlemen 81. 90,
ladies free.
An expert dancing teacher will likely
be engaged by the club early in Feb
ruary. Those desiring lessons will
please leave word with the secretary
at Bordeaux : drug store.
A number of our members attended
the New Years dance Monday night at
BIissville, and they report a joyful
time. c. 5.
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04
Died at Collins.

Emmanuel Courtney aged IS years
died at his home at Collins on Wed
nesday of last week. His remains
were laid to rest Thursday at the
Becker cemetery south of Collins. Rev,
n. C.,Denson conducting the funeral
services
Mr.. Courtney vas one Of the oldest
settlers OF the Collins community; he
has spent quite lot Of his time here
the last few years With his son, Fl. +.
Courtney.
OF his immediate family, he leaves
to mourn his death two sons and two
daughters. H. +. Courtney Of permott.
and J L. Courtney. Euma Pierce and
Lissie Hunt of Collins
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04
q FARMERS, ATTENTIONS

Every farmer with money invested
in Arkansas land who believes in bet
ter live stock or is Interested in truck
or fruit growing should make plan 70
attend the Farmers Short Course"
At the College Of Agriculture Fayetta=
ellie, from January $ 70 February 3 in
elusive Special attention will h.
given to live stock judging, feeds
aud feeding and 20 good orchard man.
aoement as Well as other questions
concerning profitable farming. If Won
cannot come, send the boy.
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04

- S'N'' liz 'i''s' III nun I9liIi I'LL II
at the present time the total member
ship OF The Boys and Girls Clubs ap.
proxlmates 10000.
Remarkable Records Made
Many remarkable records have been
made by The blue ribbon farmer boys
Of Arkansas during the existence Of
the Boys Clubs, ard the average yield
Of the corn club members each year
has been double that of the state The
same is true of both cotton and pea
nut yields, while he pig club boys
have demonstrated that a pound or
mora of flesh can be put on a G0g
each day at cost of less than four
cents a pound while in many in
stances pork can be produced "a low
as two and one-half cents Il pound
Many Boys WIN Scholarships
Through hard work and persist
emf effort % follow the Instructions OF
the men N charge Of the clubs of the
state many BOYS have won local fame
and scholarships which have enabled
them 10 attend school thus becoming
real scientific farmers. Many have
explained their success in short, con.
else statements which should be help
full and encouraging 10 others boys in
The state who may anticipate joining
their ranks. Fay Williams of Sebas-
tan county when asked what effect
the club work has had upon his life
answered. Il have learned for all time
that moro brains and less muscle
IS lie thing that wins Lester &C.
rard e Columbia county writes. I
#ase learned - MT faiaaae With I
sm5le ana eeVef etss up lee Re-
E Washington county attributes HH#
Success - re So fhat he hss harm
ID how - hand The soil So rs %
mai produce re mest - re Least
cost These hos aud may others
have made from fUn 70 IL bushels or
corn an ordinary Arkansas SOILS for
not ONLY on hut many seasons. Thy
arr becoming real lee. progressive
Arkansas farmers. wgll trained. anr
certainly most desirable citizens for
any community.
Parents Believe in Club Work.
Early IN the spring the father OF
Elsie DAVIS. little girl living III Pom
Sett county, bought 5O,pound Pug
for her At the apparently exhorbitant
price OF Sloo Eleven weeks from
the day she received the pig II weigh
ID l43 pounds at cost OF about two
cents pound Al that time Elsle's
father said / certainly believe IN
the pig club work. have learned
more from Elsie during the four
months she has belonged 10 the pis
club than learned in 30 years OF eN.
perience. All scrubs are bound TO
go in this section. where neigh
bore and friends have been able
to see what can be done with pigs
when they are properly fed Mr.
Carlisle a large land owner in Sehas-
tan county. says Il have learned Il
lesson in deep plowing through my
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04
Tuesday, January 18th, 1917,

the following described property of the
defendants. towit:
Lots one d. two 81 and three t3)
in block two ca in Daniels Second or
Subdivision to the town of Dermott.
Chicot County. Arkansas. as the same
ia designated on the map and plat of
the city as filed with the recorder,
TERMS OF SALE Cash in hand
Given under my hand as commission
er of the Chieot Chancery Court ON
this the 23rd day of November. lsl6.
+. Z. TONEY. Commissioners
Hammock & Crenshaw.
Solicitors, for Plaintiff. l2-2i-3t
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04
10000 BOYS HAVE
BEEN IN CLUBS
Boys Corn, Pig, Cotton and Peanut
Clubs Expect to Double Mem
bershlp in 1917.

From A members in 1908 to more
than 5000 members In 1916 shows the
remarkable growth OF the Boys Corn.
Pig, Cotton and Peanut Clubs OF the
state under the direction OF W J. Jer-
nisan assisted by II X Sanders. in
charge of the Pig Clubs. During these
eight years more than 10000 boys
have received instruction and carried
on demonstrations in growing corn.
peanuts. cotton and pigs in every
county in the state at one time or an
other
Mrs. Lucy Crit. home demonstra-
ton agent in Jefferson county. has
the distinction OF organizing the first
corn club of the state in White eoun-
" nine years ago Since the work
began the clubs have fourished until
at the present time the total member
ship Of the Boys and Girls Clubs ap.
pr0XimataS 10 600
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04
Odd Fellows

Meet every Friday night. / o. o.
+. Encampment meets every End and
4th Monday night Rehekahs every
Thursday night. Visiting members al
ways welcome.
If j. A. CLOSEUP. n. G.
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

In the Chicot Chancery Court.
Exchange Bank & Trust Company,
etc. Plaintiff.
j. w. Barnett and Annie M. Barnett,
his wife. Defendants
Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to a decree of the Chicot Chancery
Court in the above styled suit, rendered
on the eighth day of November, 1916,
the undersigned will sell at public out
cry to the highest bidder at the front
door of the court house in Lake Village,
Arkansas. within the hours prescribed
by law for judicial sales, on
The Dermott news., 1917-01-04
Tuesday January 18th 1877,

the following drsrfeey. freHerty =az III
defendants. located N fhrut County
Arkansas, ta#5ts
TIE south halt=et - northeast #a.a
ter Of section seventeen 10. township
fourteen 90 soath, range three "a
west
TERMS OF SALE. Purchaser must
give bond With approved security for
purchase price. due three months after
date of sale bearing interest Al the
rate Of loso per annnm from date until
paid.
Given under my hand as commission
err of the Chicot Chancery Court on this
the 23rd day of November, 1915.
f. 2. TONEY. Commissioner.
Hammock X Crenshaw
Solicitors for Plaintiff T. 2l-3t
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19
GUILFORD CENTER.

Miss Weaver and Miss Willard Of
Boston are boarding at A. f. Yeaw s.
Miss Fidler of Brattleboro is stay
ing at B. A. Whittemore > this week
Mrs Clarence Thomas, who is i'll
with scarlet fever, is gaining.
Several from town attended the
funeral Of little katherine Miller of
Vernon Tuesday.
Miss Dorothy Jackman of Greenfield,
who visited a week at George SEES
Stops $, returned home = Tuesday esd y, ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Johnson of
Greenfield, Mass, are visiting Mrs
johnson 5 father, F. +. Chase.
Miss Abbie Birmingham of Spring
field, who had been visiting her aunt
Mrs. George Sessions, returned home
Sunday.
Rev. Margaret Barnard of Bernards
ton will speak in the Universalis
church Sunday at o'clock. Sunda,
school will follow this service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19
GREEN RIVER.

Norton Fairbanks of Halifax is at
Valley farm for the having season.
Mrs. Weare, sister of Mrs. Paul Hud-
son, is guest at Roaring Brook farm
F. II. Stowe has joined the ranks of
automobilists by the recent purchase OF
of an Overland car.
Misses Leila and Catherine Gallup
have gone to join camping party al
Marlboro South pond for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Parker of Hol
yoke returned to their home in that
city Wednesday, after a three weeks
stay here.
Donald Hudson, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Paul Hudson, is an officer in the avia
ton corps stationed at Toronto, Canada
He expects an immediate call to duty
in France.
Rev. Thomas Rennie of West Gull
ford held a service in this church Sun
day at 4 o clock. There was singing AS
Master William Rennie and the TIVE
young sons of Sydney Coleman. Mr.
Rennie will hold services next Sunda,
at the same hour. All are welcome.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19
Weights and Measures.
{ Mortified News.)

The Monitor notes the appointment Of
two weights and measures inspectors for
the entire state Of Vermont, by State
Treasurer Scott, upon whom the duties
OF this department have been placed 1t
we recall correctly the last legislature
placed upon the shoulders of this depart
ment the testing of gas, electric and water
meters as well as scales, gasoline pumps.
and measures OF every description, and
gave the department 5000 to work with.
The Monitor bets bushel OF potatoes
to gallon OF gas that there are electric,
gas and water meters enough alone in
Orleans. Caledonia and Franklin counties
to keep one deputy testing the greater part
of a year. This leaves the other ten
counties for the other man to look after
besides taking care of the scales and
measures Tor the entire state We really
ought to have a department here that is
TO amount to something or else wipe the
whole thing off the map. 1t Is bound to
be farce as it is.-Barton Monitor
The above editorial in the Monitor
brings up this weights and measures mat
ter again. il is a well known fact that
certain interests have been bound to get
this department for some time, not out
in the open, but sneakIng behind Com
missioner Carpenter was told this would
| happen, but one could not make him be-
| lieve it, Let us tell YOU one thing, and
that is if this department Is relegated
! to the scrap heap, where it is surely head
/ ed, there will be a rise up among the
people. Have whom you want for com
missioner, put it under the jurisdiction
Of the garbage man, if you wish, but
keep 1t going, and do something with it
not try to smother it. Those familiar
with things state-wise, and are interested
in the working out of this problem for
the interests of the people, have beer
wise to the real situation for long
time.
Commissioner Hugh Henry. who was
the first to handle this, started it of
well, considering what he had to con
tend with, and his downfall was owins
to his getting after things not in a:
diplomatic way as he should have
and having to play politics to keep hi
LOB.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19

Although it has been reported in Wash
ington advices that the amount OF the next
Liberty loan issue would be $1,000, 100000
it is regarded as likely that Secretary Me
.Adoo will adopt the suggestions made by
prominent bankers that it would be much
better to undertake a selling campaign for
smaller sum, which would, of course, be
largely -everscribtd 9ndonbtedly sthe
talk that the government intended to put
ont a $4,000, 900 loan in September was
done for the purpose of getting a line on
sentiment throughout the country 1t sug-
gcstcd that the remarkable success of the
S2,00O00O,0 600 offering in June was calcu-
lated to encourage the treasury depart
mcnt to be oversangunc in regard to the
prospective issue. The point is made that
while over $4,000, 0O0,O0O was applied for
this does not necessarily mean that cor
responding amount could be raised the next
| time, even assuming that the next cam
Ipaign would be more efficient than the first
In the opinion OF banks and representative
OF investment houses, there is no bette
sustaining market force than oversubscrip
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19
SOUTH HALIFAX.

Byron Sprague of Greenfield was at
his home for the weekend
Fred Upton and party made trip
over the Mohawk trail Sunday.
Mrs Lydia Davis is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Bessie Streeter, i'll Col
rain.
Miss Nora Cary of Grove is with her
sister, Mrs. Lester Fairbanks, few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Childs and son, of
Deerfeld, Mass, were guests of her
father, d. E. Harris, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donnelly, Miss Anna
Ashe and Miss Helen Sullivan of Hol-
yoke are boarders at Mrs. Nellie Barry S
d. f. Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. John Childs
and son, NJ. C. Harris and family, Myrtle
Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stone and
Mrs. Nellie Barry attended the Harris
Hawthorne reception Saturday evening
at Foundry village, Colrain.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19

1t is time that car owners desiring to
their patriotism by displaying on
their automobiles the national colors and
flags of our allies took pains to do the
thing in the right way The Springfield Re
publican points ont that flag etiquette die
tates that our national colors shall be
carried on right. Nearly always where
Il group of flags is carried at the top of
the radiator the United States flag is
placed in the center This is not the
right disposition. In group of flags the
American colors should be ON the right
The flag of the nation to which it is de.
sired to give the next highest honor should
be placed at the extreme left The next
position Of honor is to the left of the
United States flag the fourth should be
given the second position from the ex
treme LETT, and the least important ir
a group of five should have the centra
position 1t will be seen that the Ameri
can flag has fixed place, while the flag,
LOT the allies may be arranged to sui
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19
TO GIVE BIBLES TO SOLDIERS.
Gideons Plan to Supply Every Man
Who Goes to the Front.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July 10. -
Every United States soldier going to the
front will carry with him a Bible, which
will be given him by the order of Gid
cons, or Christian travelling men s or
ganization. The details of the plan for
the Bible distribution are to be perfect
ed at the 18th national convention of
the Gideons, which meets in this city
today for four-day session. Despite
the high cost of paper, which has al
most doubled the price of Bibles the
Gideons purpose to add 100000 to the
100000 Bibles they have already dis.
tributed in hotels throughout America
and to do their best to see that there is
a Bible in the haversack of every sol
der going to war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19
Little Benny's
Note Book
By LEE PAPE
By LEE PAPE
The Discovery of the North Pole.

The Discovery Of the North Pole
\ Play
Scene, the north pole
Ferst Eskimo 1t looks like snow, don't
it?
End Eskimo 1t is snow.
Ferst Eskimo. Ii You was ony half as
funny as yon thawt you was, you'd be
pritty funny
3rd Eskimo Look at that big vale chas-
ing its tale!
4th Eskimo. Wat does it think it is a
kttin2
Ferst Eskimo | think its a little colder
to-day that wat it was yestidday
2nd Eskimo We'll, its had a hole day
to do it.
Ferst Eskimo. Wy don't YOU go on the
stage, if YOU think you're 50 darn funny?
Sd Eskimo. III slide down a ice berg with
enybody
4th Eskimo. Watts the use?
/ Bird Eskimo G., look at that funny look
ing man getting off of that funny looking
boat,
Peery. All hah, ! have discovered the
north pole
2nd Eskimo G., WIZ, and heer we bin
setting on it all morning and never knew
it,
+, Peery. Education is a CRATE thing
The end.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19


the trees and we look at children to
see if they are carrying those Won
drous things they call Peanuts
That's all very WE'LL" said the Fox
Squirrel. "Of course, we look at all
those things. But facts are different.
Facts are facts"
Dear me, how WISE" squealed the
Gray Squirrel. "As if any creature
couldn't say that facts were facts with
out having to smack their lips and
twist their tails over it,
1T is wise saying. Grown-ups say
their lips in just the same way. I've
seen them"
But they don't twist their tails"
said the Gray Squirrel
"They can't. | suppose that is the
only reason they don't" said the Fox
Squirrel.
Maybe they are glad that they
haven't tails to twist"
THAT / don't know" said the Fox
Squirrel. "Some day l hope to find
out. | suppose they'll talk about it
when they are walking in the woods.
I'm very apt to hear children say all
sorts of things. SO they will very like
~ talk about tails some day soon. They
| talk about all sorts of queer thing
| games and hair ribbons and drums. oh,
| they talk about lessons and teachers
and flower gardens. And they get very
| excited sometimes when they mention
a word that sounds like this-'Circus.'
The Fox Squirrel Kissed 1t in a fun
| ny way between his teeth.
But they We're talking about our.
selves" said the Fox Squirrel.
THAT'S usually what everyone talks
about, and when two people talk they
talk about themselves. Each one is
most interested in himself-just as yor
are"
''If all creatures were as interesting
as l am they would have every righ
TO talk about themselves" said the Foy
Squirrel.
ut all depends on the point of view,
said the Gray Squirrel.
Il suppose each person thinks he Il
interesting. and doesn't ask the othe
persons opinion. Now you have no
asked mine."
swell, what do you think Of me?
asked the Fox Squirrel, in a tone a
much as to say, "How can you thinl
me anything but noble and YER
grand"
Il think" said the Gray Squirrel
that you certainly look very muc
like a fox"
'Of course I do" said the Fox Squil
rel. THAT'S why my family have sue
q fine name. They deserve it,
'But everybody doesn't think S
/ much of the fox family" said the Ora
Squirrel.
"Ah," said the Fox Squirrel, "but W
are not like the foxes. We are nc
cruel. We are, very gentle. But on
tails are so beautiful and so bush,
And they're as long as our bodies"
r "That's so," said the Gray Squire
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19

On July - our new government control
oi exports went into effect The admin
tstration is undertaking to enforce a gem
uinc blockade Of Germany by allowing no
more ioodstufis and war materials to 90
to Germany's neighbors than they require
Tor their own use. Records indicate that
heretofore Germany has been receiving
large quantities OF food, iron, steel, coal,
gasoline, etc, from Holland and Scandi-
navia. In some cases those imports came
originally from the United States. In
most instances they were European goods
ssl,ieh, vwhea~ Slapped to Germany, We're
replaced by similar goods from the United
States
This practice, naturally, must stop. We
have little enough food and war stuff
at best Our own needs come first Our
allies come second What we can spare
I viii 90 70 the neutrals, under conditions
which insure that our enemies will get
none Of it.
In the application of this rule there viii
I be constant temptation to the eXcrtion
OF undue pressure. 1t is openly suggested
in many quarters here and abroad, that
our government, by deliberately starving
Il Holland and Scandinavia, viii force then
to take sides with MS against Germany
There is genuine alarm in those helpless
little countries lest we attempt such coer
cion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-19
Dogs and Sheep.
Greenfield, Mass, Gazette J

tGreentleld, Mass, Gazette
With the prices of both wool and mutt
ton soaring there is talk of renewing
on New England hills the old-time in
dustry of sheep raising. With the idea
Of helping to increase the food supply
and adding to the stock of wool from
which to make soldiers clothing the
Misses Adams placed a flock Of sheep in
their Gill pasture. A few weeks ago the
flock was raded by dogs and several sheep
were killed. Last week the sheep were
again raided and A of the 81 in the flock
were killed and manned. 1t is the dog
menace which more than everything else
prevents the hill pastures from being
filled with sheep. Thus the dog stands
between man and a source of supply OF
food and clothing The staunchest friend
of the canine tribe, and the writer is one
must admit that here is a condition Of
affairs which must be changed All prowl
ing dogs should be killed
There Is no need for dogs to run over
other peoples property at will. Ii a per
son does not care enough about his dos
to properly train and care for it he Shout,
be refused the privilege of keeping one
Millions of dollars are being lost to New
England through the dog menace.