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The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Lemons Whiten and
 Beautify the Skin!
 Make Cheap Lotion

The juice of two fresh lemons strain ed into bottle containing three ounces of orchard white makes whole quar- ter pint of the most remarkable lemon skin beautifier at about the cost one must pay for a small jar of the ordi- nary cold creams. Care should be talk en to strain the lemon juice through i. fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in. then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lem on juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freckles, sallowness and tan and is the ideal skin softener, smoothener and beautifier.
 Just try it Make up quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It should natur. ally help to whiten, soften, freshen and bring out the hidden roses and beauty of any skin. It is wonderful for rough, red hands.
 Your druggist will sell three ounces of orchard white at little cost, and any grocer will supply the lemons. Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Tomb of Mohammed footed.

Intense indignation has been aroused Asrousheut the Mussulman world by the sacriiege of the Turkish govern Enent, which seized the jewels and money which the faithful In the course of centuries have deposited on the tomb Of Mohammed. Among these treasures are a large number of precious stones, including the famous diamond known as the Shining Star" which the Turkish government has carried away. This stone is valued at more than one and one-half million 6oiiarA
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
R. H. AND G. R. McWlLLIAMS, MEM PHIS CONTRACTORS LAND
 JOB ON BID OF $344,ooo.
WILL START YORK SOON
Canals Will Be Cut the Full Length of Lonoke County and Will Be Located South and West of Lonoke-Will
 Operate Two Dipper Dredges.
LOnoke.-

1<OnOko.-
 One of the largest drainage con- tracts of the year was awarded by Bayou Meto Drainage Distict No. 1 at Lonoke, to R. H. and G. R. McWil- Hams of Memphis to cut 70 miles of canals, which will drain 71,000 acres in Lonoke county.
 Upon his return from Lonoke R. H. McWilliams announced that two dip per dredges will be put to N ork at once to cut the canals. Although large crews will be worked constantly, the huge ditches will not be finished for three years.
 The canals will be cut the full length of Lonoke county and will be located south and west of Lonoke. The land to be reclaimed is exceptionally fertile, and the owners are anxious to put it into cultivation.
 Bonds to the amount of S375, ,000 have been authorized and will be of fered for sale within the next few weeks. The actual cost will be less than that amount.
 MT. McWilliams' bid was s344,000, which was about s20,000 below the next lowest bid. The contract was awarded on the basis of 10 cents per cubic yard for moving the dirt and SIP per acre for clearing the land. It is estimated that 3,046,000 cubic yards of dirt will be moved in cutting the two canals.
 The commissioners of Bayou Meto Drainage District No. 1 of Lonoke are T. M. Fletcher, T. c. Trimble and M. l.. s. Cox. M. Y. Smith is the engi- neer in charge, Ford & McCrea of Lit and Chapline & Baird of Lonoke are the attorneys.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Twenty-Five Years Experience With This
 Kidney Medici1

It is quarter of century since I i1 troduced pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root tt my trade and they all speak very favor ably regarding 1t, and some friends said it is the best medicine they have eVeI used. The sale we have enjoyed on the preparation and the splendid reputation that it feels is a positive proof that it ia one of the most meritorious remedies on the market. Very truly yours,
 F. E. BRETON, Druggist. Nov. 18th, 1916. Jonesboro, Tenn Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For Yos
 Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & O.. Binghamton, N. Y., for sample size bot. tie. It will convince anyone. You wiD also receive a booklet of valuable infor nation, telling about the kidneys and blad der. When writing, be sure and mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one dollar size bottles for sale ct an drug stores.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as she had taken it with good results I did so, my weakness dis appeared, l gained in strength, moved into our new home, did all kinds of garden work, shoveled dirt, did build ing and cement work, and raised hun dreds of chickens and ducks. l can not say enough in praise of Lydia E. Pinkham 8 Vegetable Compound and
 If these facts are useful you may pub ksh them for the benefit of other women. Mrs. NJ. o. JOHNSTON. Route D. Box 190, Richmond. Ind.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

About 200 members of the coaet ar. tillery and engineers corps in tIaln- ing at Fort Logan H. Roots left for special training at Fortress Monroe and Leavenworth.
 Organization of the first of the new units for the Arkansas National Guard was begun when Lloyd England, ad- jutant general, authorized Dr. A. Il. Cook of Hot Springs to recruit an am bulance company.
 Announcement of plans for the or ganization of other units will be made in the immediate future. Gen. Eng land also announced the appointment of Dr. w. P. Baker as major of ord nance of the administrative staff. Dr. Baker is a graduate of West Point and former army officer, having seen &C., tive service in the Spanish-American war.
 Orders were issued directing First Lieut.. w. c. Eberle of Fort Smith, an officer in the Second Arkansas lnfan- try Medical Corps, two noncommls- stoned officers and two privates of the medical corps to prepare to be mus tered into the federal service to take a three months training at a medical training camp.
 The noncommissioned officers are Sergeants J. B. Watkins and Joe Cald- well, both of Little Rock and privates are Frank Brown and Charles Brown, both of Benton.
 The new Third ArkN1sas Infantry is ready for federal inspection prepar- atory to federal recognition, and CapG. A. W. Lane, U. S. A, stated that he will begin the inspection soon.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

from my age that when g oin g up stairs 1 had to go very slowly with my hands on the steps, then sit down at the top to rest. The doctor said he thought I should have an operation,
 and my friends thought l would not live to move into our new house. My loy,n-l %1- --l-.l ,,,o
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
REPORT OF RECRUITING FOR THE U. S. ARMY, DISTRICT OF
 ARKANSAS.

April i, 1917, To June 30, 1917. Quota of accepted applicants re-
 quired for the district. ,000 Number obtained from April 1 to
 June F, 1917 ................ 722 Number of applicants required to
 complete the quota. 2,278 The daily average required to
 complete the quota by June
 30, 1917 ..................... 175
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Out of His Size.

Eady (entering bank, very business Ake)-I wish to get a Liberty loan 5e<ad for my husband.
 gerk-What size, please?
 kady-Why, I don't believe I know, exsossy. but he wears fifteen shirt.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Method In His Madness.

Mrs. Hubb-Oh, John, you say that if you lost me you would take to drinking, neglect your personal ap- pearance. and go to the bad in every way.
 Hubb (firmly)-Yes. my dear; you can bet I'd fix 1t so I'd never be an in- ducement to woman again.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
COVETED BY ALL

ant possessed by few-a beautiful head of hair. If yours is streaked with gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re- store 1t to it's former beauty and lus- ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress Ing. Price S1.00.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Subject to Annroval.

The Nurse-What do you think of Che new twin babies?
 Little Ethei-Are they real goods or 4oet samples to select from?
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

A number of improvements will be made at Ouachita College at Arkadel- phia this summer. among which will be the building of a concrete, fireproof value for the administration building.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

Dr. Troy Coffman of Harrison has received notice of his appointment as first lieutenant in the Reserve Dental Corps. He took the examination at St. Louis several weeks ago.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
CLIMBED STAIRS
 0N HER HANDS
Too III tO Walk Upright. Operation Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
 Pinlzham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and does manual labor. Read her sto<y.
 Richmond, Ind.-''For two years I oSss so sick and weak with troubles
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Hope has been designated as an emergency station for giving treat ment to sick and injured employees of the Iron Mountain Missouri Pacific Railway Company.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Not kjddin'.

Big Dipper-That's the dog star. Milky Way-Kiddin'? Big Dipper-No. Sirius.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Rabbit skins are going to be used is great numbers by furriers next sea son.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
"Doans Saved MyLife q Had Given Up Hope" Says Mir. Dent, But Doan's Kidney Pills
 Cured He Permanently"
sMy kidney trouble began with back

ache, which ran on about a year, !" says w. H. Dent, 22l3 Reynolds Sure e t, Brunswick, Ga. My back got so I was at times unable to sleep even in a chair. O
 ten the pain bent
 double. 1 would prostrated and some one would have to move me. Uric acid got into my blood and 1 began to break ont This pnt, SD had
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

It Is courage that vanquishes in wan and not good weapons.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Weak, FaInty Heart, and Hyster'ea
 can be recti6ed by taking "Renovine' [ heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and t1. "
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Dr. E. F. Hodges of Branch, who is a member of the reserve corpse of the army, has received notice to report to Hot Springs at once for examina- tion for service.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

The Fort Smith Ad Club has pledged to sell 10 pages of advertising for Red Cross week to assist in raising $100,- 100000 for Red Cross work
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Swinq Time.

'So she refused you?"
 Broker-Yes, but it was my own fault. proposed on declining mar. ket.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

I went to a hospital for treatment. stayed there three months, but got but little better. Dropsy set in and 1 bloat- ed until nearly half again my size. My knees were so swollen the flesh burst in strips. 1 lay there panting, and just about able to catch my breath. I had five doctors; each one said it was im- possible for me to live.
 'I hadn't taken Doan's Kidney Pills long before I began to feel better. kept on and was soon able to get up. The swelling gradually went away and when l had used eleven boxes I was completely cured. have never had a bit of trouble since. owe my life and my health to Doan's Kidney Pills"
 Get Doan's at Any Store, Soc Box .DOAN'S KsD I,,,s HEr FosTER-MILBURN CO.,. BUFFALO. N. Y.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

A man must resolve to live for tht good and beautiful, and for the com mon weal-Kant.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

WHY HAVE cHlLLS AND FEvERt
 Plantation" Chill Tonic Is guaran teed and will do the work in a week Your money cheerfully refunded by dealers if it fails after giving 1t proper trial, Price 5Oc.-Adv. -
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Ed Barnett of Widener was tn first negro in St. Francis county [ subscribe for Liberty bond. He aI pended his check for $100 to h1s sui acrintion-
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

The organization of a stock com pany has been completed at Hope to build and equip cotton compress in this city, to cost S100,000.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21
Disappointed.

Disappointed. He-I only know that I love you. She-Oh, dearl I thought you knew how to make money, too.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

A. l.. Barrier of Conway went to Morrilton to open a bakery and will have shop with oven capacity of l.. 900 loaves a day.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Leslie has a girls military club, or. ganized by Lieut.. Dotson of the A. N. G., assisted by W. H. Miller, recruit ing office of Leslie.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

 Railway Company.
 Dr. E. F. Hodges of Branch, who is a member of the reserve corpse of the army, has received notice to report to Hot Springs at once for examina- tion for service.
 The organization of a stock com pany has been completed at Hope to build and equip cotton compress in this city, to cost $100,000.
 A. l.. Barrier of Conway went to Morrilton to open a bakery and will have a shop with oven capacity of L. 900 loaves day
 Leslie has a girls military club, or ganized by Lieut.. Dotson of the A. N. G., assisted by w. H. Miller, recruit ing office of Leslie.
 The effectiveness of the state bone dry law Is seriously threatened by the decision of Judge Paul Little, in cir cuirt court at Fort Smith to the ef- feet that possession of contraband H.. auor will not justify prosecution for introducing. He ordered the discharge of Pete Condit, former city police of- f1cer, so accused.
 Hog cholera has become epidemic in the eastern part of Crawford county. Thirty-fve hogs in one neighborhood have died. They were valued at $35O
 Mrs. Jack Bernhardt, president of the Pine Bluff District A. F. w. C., publishes details of plan for raising potatoes in sugar barrel and asks that the ladies try # and that when they sell the potatoes raised they send one-half of the amount received to her to be used for the scholarship 2 loan fund.
 The Fort Smith Ad Club has pledged to sell 10 pages of advertising for Red Cross week to assist in ra.ainx s1OO.-
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

A. R. Connerly sent up paper bal loon at Lake Village one evening last week and the result was a flock of wild stories. One story, which gain ed circulation among the negroes, was that it was a German airship and that when it was shot down it war found to contain six Germans.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Fayetteville is to have a settling basin and filter plant for it's munici. pal water plant in three months, ac. cording to the terms of a contract made public.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Charles Gregory of Cornell Univer sfty arrived at Conway to study the grass and grain fields of Faulkner county to determine the effect of the brown rust.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

A contract for motor driven fire equipment appropriated $10,000 n value was let by the board of public affairs at Fayetteville, the improve. ment having already been authorized by the city council.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

The Arkansas Lime Company is con. templating the erection of a $25,000 plant at Ruddells with which to grind glass sand.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Improved cattle and other stock ,s being bought by stock men near Rog. CTS in increasing quantities. In the past three days Shorthorn bull, five Holstein calves and pair of goats have come to local men.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21


 It was only few years ago that the military authorities of the world came to think that the bayonet as a weapon of offense was becoming obsolete. There has been complete reversal of opinion. The British and the French have won many trench and many a hand-to-hand conflict In the open by the use of the bayonet. Bayonets are gruesome weapons, but they quickly put an end to an opponents ambition to fight If he finds that he Is out pointed by his adversary in the use Of this particular implement of warfare.
 When the present war began an American who had seen service in the regular army, and who during the time had been instructor of recruits, said
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

J. E. Critz, of Earle, the county demonstrator of Crittenden county, says that there is about 250 acres of wheat in the county and that it will not average more than 15 bushels .o the acre.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Hog cholera has become epidemic in the eastern part of Crawford county. Thirty-five hogs in one neighborhood have died. They were valued at $35O
The Carlisle independent., 1917-06-21

Over in White county, Arkansas. one husky young farmer walked three miles to Rosebud to register. There he was told to go to Romance, about 10 miles away. He hiked out for Ro. nance. It was late in the afternoon when he reached Romance He was still in the wrong place, and was sent to Joy, about five miles distant. He pulled into Joy just in time to regis ter, but he did not know his age.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14

cred Georgette and chiffon affairs
as yet
Either cotton or wool fabric may
be used for the separate skirt and
matching boomers for a siX-yeaT
old, and both OF these garments are
held snugly in place by means Of
buttons and buttonhOles The blouse
should be finished az IT'S lower edge
with "a arm, strong band with two
rows OF buttons set on a. The un-
derneath row Is for the blOomers,
and these may be Of white bone or
pearl. The outer row. especially II
the skirt is OF wool fabric. should
harmonize in color with the major
shade shown in the skirt material
Separate skirts and washable
blouses for small girls make up very
seryiceable school or kindergarten
OUTFITS A fresh, clean blouse every
morning is a necessity. OF course
bu, less labor is required 10 iaunder
blouse than an entire frock. and
the skirt and bloomers can be worn
several weeks without cleaning,
other than a casual brushing and
pressing.
or course the use OF boomers
eliminates the necessity Of petit
coats, and here economy Is again
served
Handkerchief linen. nne dimity
or plain white lawn. are excellent
blouse fabrics for the very young
lady. The one shown in the sketch
has clusters OF tucks back and front,
with narrow rufne finishing collar
and cuffs
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14
nu MAaY e. WAlrER.


Visiting in the country recently
/ had occasion 40 pass a large reser1
voir guarded by soldiM.
The frst time ! Wfassed with
friends ! met two girls ofGbout l6
tramping up the dusty road toward
tho reservoir Evidently they had
come from the little town three
miles below Again, later I'm the
day, we passed the Tes0Tyoir There
sat the girls, by a fence chatting
with two soldiers Again. after
dusk. We dimly made out the two
silly girls still chatting with the
two soldiers. two others, that time.
How long they continued 20 sit
there By the reservoir with soldiers
on duty. we never knew. but as the
friend with me said The dark
can cover many things when EiriS
don't know enough 10 90 home
Who was there 20 send those girls
home as they should have been
sent9 Surely not the soldiers. for
they may have been boys with no
better bringing up than those coun.
try girls Moreover. the fact that
Ah' Eli ANitNN 'A .itiR Hl'N ANNf
have been proof 10 the men that tho
girls were either already wrong or
with decidedly wrong instincts.
II is girls OF this type,, however
innocent they may be. whS bring re-
proach on themselves and on the
soldiers encamped thruout tho coun-
try. When such silly creatures 20
astIay 10 is usual that the soldier
in the case gets all the blame and
some ono makes a hullabnloo about
military encampments corruptlng
young girls.
Who is az fauit7
First, let us put the fun share of
the blame on the soldiers AS men
they should have known enough 70
send two silly girls home--takins it
for granted that the girls were sim
Ply-igHeFaft ard not bad That The
men didn't send away two ignorant
girls. possibly shows something
lacking in their bringing ma That
throws the blame on liWmen r.
mothers, who didn't speak ont a
fev plain facts 10 them when they
were growing boys, or on the false
ideas of the school system under
which they were educated
That the two girls trampcd out
thru the woods 90 see he men
shows something wrong In their
bringine up II would have been
vastly better for the mothers or
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14
41,000 BAD EGGS
ACCOUNTED FOR

BUTTE. Mont. Dec l4-Forty-
one thousand eggs were disposed Of
at the city lncinerator recently by
a local warehouse Arm, according
10 an oficisl Cf the local health Of
fce The eggs evidently had been
allowed 90 spoil In storage and were
consigned 20 the refuse fires.
According 20 local authorities,
eggs have been selling At fFeHf- Sc
TO 90 cents a dozen In this city for
the last 90 days. Seventy-two cans
OF cider also were destroyed.
CITY officials point out the cider
could have been used for making
vinegar This wholesale destruction
OF foodstuffs, thru keeping il Oft the
market, has caused much comment
in view Of the fact that t2,500 Butte
housewives nave recently signed
food pledge cards 70 assist the gov
ernment by saving wherever possi-
bic In their household food prepare.
tion
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14

Visiting in the country recently
/ had occasion 40 pass large reser-s
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14
Rat linn th. STAGE

NEENAH, Wis. Dec. l4-Chorus
girls screamed. one tainted, and the
audience thinking it part Of the
show, applauded when a rat ran
across the stage in the midst OF a
song hit number OF musical com
ody Showing here
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14
Don't Blame the Soldier

the teachers Of those girls 20 have
overcome a false modesty and
spoken ont plainly 10 them rather
Shan have left them % bring trouble
and reproach on their own silly
selves and on boys just as silly.
In correcting this phase 90 giri
and soldier evil We must not mere
Is blame the girl nor the soldier.
but reach out 10 tho influences thai
have made them what they are
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14

ieparste skirt and Blouse Make
iood School Dress for SIx-Yssr.old.
Even The very small girl has her
eparste skirt and her collection OF
atnty little lingerie blouses The
Eee lass hasn't attained TO embroid-
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14

Mules" in pastel colorings, satin
trimmed with chiffon rosebuds
and ribbon Little flat slippers
made Of ribbon Some Of bronze,
lined in color Prices 50 90 s. a
pair
Satin quilted boots with low heels.
ribbon trimmed In rod, blue.
pink and lavender. are 80 a pair
Satin house slippers with pom
Hudson Fourth Iloo
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14

spOms IN old rose. lavender. pink
and blue are $3.50 a pair.
Comfy" slippers in the sunniest
or shades. in variety Of styles,
most of them with a suspicion
Of heel for added comfort in
walking From $l35 TO 81.
Vici kid house slippers, In red.
blue. pink. lavender, tan and
black with quilted insoles,
loathcr sole and a little heel 81
w oodvnrd BuiIdinE.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14
The Needlework Shop

displays for your particular pleasure of its interest
ing treasures assembled during the past few months for
Christmas gifts
There an bolster for the back
day bed davenport ooong
cushions OF braid silk and velvet cushions
the boudoir light blue and rose Cus
from $3.50 TO BIS
There marvellous chase Tongue with pillow
gold lace tho SlOo the ooong
cushion sS5.
Beautiful little bags Hike flowers
on hem--S10.50.
baskets Of al kndsfronl every place
whore beautiful baskets Philippines. Japan the Ha
aian Islands Indian baskesamong the last sweet
this be slipped the wrist and he
knitted 75coher baskets from 25c 70 Fl6
And many lights for boudors Goody boxes OF
paiud and goodies 1sh) candlestcks
nut pretty ribbon novelties knitting bags
yourself the many things ready Tor
Christmas
uudsou'--Merranine FIoor-sain Building
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14
MOVIE TICKETS

Nv Mail send 2Tc stamps.
Good. any time az five dow rf.Vn thee
atcra OfHce open evening Wood
ward Theater co, sos itrrI fmr.'g hlfE
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14
Boudoir Slippers, Things of
Beauty as Well as Comfort

Exemplfyng this statement the exquisite boudor
Is in the Womens Bootery the Fourth Floor.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-14

These bouses represent entirely ideas
The Georgette (pictured) has sleeves that run
straight from the neck to the cuff without seam de
cidedy new development of the kono sleeve The shawl
collar comes to Join the panel front forming a square
neck Gold thread embroidery adds to the general rich
ness of this remarkable dressy blouse.
Bisque satin is used as trimming on the black beav
en- green, or navy blue Georgette. $500
flesh blue Geogeite beaded IN
navy copen beads style point H coaress from
collar tho back that extends
from shoulder effect admiration immediate
~. $3.50.
shorrbrd Fioor-"o"d""rS hu'idi"s