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The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-30
A LETTER TO THE PUBLIC

An impression seems to prevail in Arkansas that Crescent College and Conservatory, Eureka Springs, is a fashionable, society school, and as president of that institution l have concluded to correct such impression. Crescent is not denominational school, yet I venture the statement that the religious spirit among it's students runs higher than in the de- nominational schools. Crescent is not church-supported but the Crescent Girls Social Service Club devotes more time and more of their money savings to charity than the entire student body in any other school large or small, in Arkansas. Crescent girls generally belong to the best families in the towns in which they live. They dress presentably, through sensibly. If these facts constitute a society school, then Crescent is one such school But if it is meant that Cres- cent girls are of the butterfly sort, preparing themselves to be debutantes this is a grosss mistake.
 The work is accredited by every state university, which in itself should convince one that the work is serious. Society schools are not situated in small towns like Eureka Springs, but in cities or university towns, where theaters, mixed dances and card par ties tbound.
 Now, Crescent is modern and pro gressive. Crescent was the first junior college, the first girls school in Arkansas to maintain a department of domestic science, the first to re- tain a graduate trained nurse in charge of the hygiene of the school the first and only girls school in the United States frankly to admit the natural aim of every girl is to become a wife and mother and to inaugurate a school of child welfare, to instruct girls how to feed, bathe, teach and care for babies and young children.
 Crescent girls come in daily close contact with tachers of strong chris tian character and personality, and when they go home from school they don't sit idly at home, as if with sign out "To We'd" waiting for some thing to turn up." They have an in- terest in some specific activity of use fitness, and yet they are attractive society" girls because they know their proper relation to society, to the family and to the state. This is the rational, natural system. If any par ent would like personal interview on the subject, address me during the next week, Little Rock, GO State Highway Commission.
 R. R. Thompson, Pres,
 Crescent College for Girls.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-30
UniUersify of Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE

Offers full and complete leading degrees in agriculture engineering education, normal work and liberal arts and sciences.
 Complete courses in music, painting. drawing. domes to science. domestic art. and other that appeals especially to women. During the session. special courses intended to for various kinds of work will be offered.
 The University of Arkansas is standard institution requiring four of high school admission to the freshman class and four college work for degree. Its graduates admitted ervaton to the greatest post graduate schools of the sd States
 Its mechanic arts, electricity. engineering and agcul- turc special of practical provided for students or ability who have not had the high cation necessary for unconditional admission man class The Training High School in the College of Education admits student who finished course offered by the public schools in bis school district
 Tuition is free to residents the state Other fees are small Board in the dormories at cost Climate and heahfuness of Fayetteville inferior to none in the United States
 The next session opens Wednesday, September 19 For catalogs, bulletins and full information write The Registrar
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-30
WILLIAM BERRY MCCULLOUGH

Little William Berry Mccullough, age one year, eight months and twenty-seven days, son of Mir. and Mrs. Clinton Mccullough, died this morning at seven o'clock after few weeks illness The little one will be laid to rest in DeAnn cemetery to- morrow afternoon at 2:3O; services will be conducted by Rev. J. D. Elkins of Blevins.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-30
Prescott mer. Company

munitions and supplies across the Atlantic which withdraws these banana boats from service cuts of a very important food supply.
 It is foolish to urge people to save wheat by consuming less bread if at the same time We make it impossible for them to get the cheap food frem the tropics.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-30

Can't eat 'em all in summer? Not enough in winter? Home canning is the answer.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-30
TREATME ENT FOR LIQUORS AND DRUGS

Thirty-five years experience and 500.- 900 cures. Patients received day and night. Correspondence confidential. Long Distance Phone 225.
 S21 Park Ave HOT SPRINGS, ARK
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

1t is yet early in this country's
connection with the war in Europe
but our people can not too soon be.
gin to be on their guard in every
way. Be careful about strangers
and keep q prudent tongue in your
head. This country has doubtless
long had thousands upon thousands
Of German spies. who will continue
to multiply as time passes if the
war lasts. 1t will be good to openly
and dbove-board stand by the Pres.
ident and the flag, but be moder.
ate in your talk and remember this
country has gone to war in behalf
Of liberty and humanity and
not through spite against the Ger.
man people, for Germany has many
excellent people both in the Father
land and in this country Verbim
sat saplenti. II
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20
The man who is not true to his
country will not be true to his fam
ily.

I'm many places there has been a
rush for marriage licenses on the
part OF the skirt hiders" and
"slacaers" who have taken thai
means to avoid a possible call to
defend their country. However
when the country needs MEN
there will doubtless be as many al.
ready married, who will leave the
loved ones, shoulder a gun and dc
their bit in defense Of old Clio.
ry" Fortunately, the yellow skirt
hiders" and shirkers are not the
kind likely 10 increase and multi.
ply by changing to the married es.
tate-so that the proposition to
send each one Of them medal for
bravery will not be expensive.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

place it within the reach of all.
Mr.. Depew is regarded as one of the
most remarkable men America
the United States-have produced
and these speeches Of his own to be
published. will constitute a compre-
hensive analysis Of every impor-
tant topic Of interest, which has
come before this country and much
Of the balance Of the world during q
period covering fully sixty years.
This gifted and intellectual New
Yorker has been regarded as easily
the chief among after dinner speak
ers, while the range Of his orations
include anniversary addresses,
political speeches, and his orations
and debates In the United States
Senate, are regarded by his friends
as Gaping the climax Of all his
other efforts. The book will be es-
pecially valuable to men taking
part in public life and will doubt
less have an enormous sale.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20
Hinson Springs.


Feek Evans and Prof. Vernon
sang at our school house last Lords
day eve. Quite a crowd were in
attendance and the class made some
splendid music.
Misses Vera Ross and Robbie
Wheatley visited Jessie Wheatley's
family near Palestine Easter.
AT this writing monday after
noon) Mr.. Bill Hughes is very dam
eerously ILL.,
Will Mullins, Of Life. was on the
sick list last week.
R. H. Wheatley and wife visited
at Life last Lunday night
Quite a lot Of corn has been plant
ed.
Hubert Hatchett has departed
from the ways Of our fathers" and
Is filling up some ugly gullies on
bis farm.
Uncle Taylor Mullins continues
rather feeble.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20
Piney Greek.

R T. Bailey spent Monday night
with the family Of his daughter
Mrs. W. R Scott.
Charlie Phillips Is recovering from
the measles.
A. F. Stewart spent Sunday with
A. M. Bailey and family.
Most all Of the members Of the
family Of ]. H. Blankenship have
measles. Some of them have been
seriously sick
n W. A. Scott and family visited at
R. 7. Bailey's Sunday.
J.R. Reddin visited M. T. Little
Friday and Saturday.
Misses Ella Little, Willie Scott and
Celestie Bailey visited Miss Patra
Bailey.
IL v. McPeake's family are much
improved after having measles.
Mrs. Jessie Reddin visited at her
erandfathers Sunday.
R. 7. Bailey spent Sunday night
with the family Of his son, A. M.
Bailey.
Clellen lowers is recovering from
the measles.
Mrs. E. S. Golf is having chills.
Bessie. little daughter Of R C.
Moore. Is right sick.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

Selecting Major-General George
W. Goethals, builder Of the Panama
Canal to take general charge Of the
construction of a thousand wooden
ships to carry supplies to the en-
tente allies, gives promise Of having
the job well done.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20
TO PEOPLE OF
HENDERSON CO

This article Is intended to inform
all our citizens that the Legislature
Of the state. which has just ad-
journed. passed a road law applica-
BILE to Henderson county, the pro.
visions Of which, among other
things, are to the effect that each
and every citizen Of the county
who Is subject to road duty shall
work the roads of the county for
not less than ten days each year,
and making 1t compulsory upon the
Quarterly County Court to assess
each Of said citizens as much as ten
days time to work on the said
roads.
The said road law further pro-
vides that each and every man
subject to road duty can elect
whether he will work the roads ten,
days or pay the sum of $500 in
stead. as a computation tax, pro-
vided that If he elects to work the
ten days rather than pay the $500
he must notify the chairman Of the
Highway Commission in writing Of
his intention that he will work
rather than pay the $500 on or by
the last day Of May Of each year,
and his failure to notify said chair
man Of his intention or election to
work the roods instead Of paying the
$500 in lieu thereof by the 1st day
Of May he will have been conclu-
sively presumed to have elected to
pay the $500 computation tax.
The said road law further provides
q penalty for failure to do one or
the other, that is, work the ten days
Or pay the $500.
Now. it being so close to the 1st
lof May, thought 1t proper to call
the attention Of the people to this
provision Of the Law that that they
may take such action in the mat.
ter as they may desire.
Under said law it Is my duty to
appoint the said Highway Commits
sion. which have done. appointing
u. G. Benson. H. E. draper and Joe
H. Holmes. who serve without pay.
And said Commission have organ.
lied by electine H. E. draper as
chairman. wherefore. those who
elect to work ten days rather than
pay $500 must notify Esquire Ora
per Of their intention or election to
work between now and the first
day Of May, 1917.
! sincerely hope that all our peo-
pie, those who are subject to road
duty and those who are not, will
stand together firmly for better
roads, and a business administra.
ton Of the road system for our
county.
W. H. LANCASTER,
April II. 1917. County Judge.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

Many people suffer from bladder
trouble when they can be quickly
relieved. W. J. Furry. R. F. D. z,
Salem, Mo-, writes: i was bothered
with bladder trouble four or five
years. 1t Gave me a. great deal Of
pain. ! took different medicines,
but nothing did me any good until
! DOT Foley Kidney Pills.
Stewart Drug Co.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

The skirt hiders" who are get.
ting married in the cities to avoid
military duty ought, each, to be
presented a starless flag one bear
ing just the stripes AS a fit EN-
blem of their shame and dcereda-
ton"
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

State troops are guarding the
manufacturing plants at Kingston,
East Tennessee, where munitions Of
War are being made. In addition
to making munitions, many other
manufactures are located at King
ston, with still others coming. We
are informed that Kingston is hav-
ing a veritable manufacturing and
general business and building boom.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

In the English and French drive
against the Germans on the West
ern Front" in the war in Europe,
the minions Of the Kaiser, are being
constantly battered back and at
the first Of the week 100000 Ger
mans were reported captured with
large amounts of stores and mum.
tions,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

Leslie's Weekly says that a his
tory Of the public life and speeches
Of ex-senator Chauncey M. Depew
is about to be issued in popular ed
itions. at popular prices which wi
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

The United States torpedo boat
destroyer Smith was fired on by a
German submarine, 100 miles south
OF New York, just after midnight
last Tuesday morning, missing our
war craft about 80 yards.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

The boom of big guns on the At
lantic ocean, near Boston, was heard
Wednesday morning and it was
thought likely a naval engagement
was in progress.
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02

and then see to 1t that the word gets to the crew. was q member of a yachting party when we suffered ship wreck, but I'm no yachtsman. I've served before the mast, MT. Olson, and won every grade up to captaincy in the old Atlas line. I know the sea and its way from forecastle to after cabin, and any time those lads forward there want to take my measure, the chance is wide open. You understand?"
 q do, sir" and I thought there was more respect in the tone.
 Good; there will be no trouble to- night?"
 'I think not, sir; but by morning they will begin to wonder what has become of this man McCann, and may grow ugly"
 ''We can handle them by daylight. It Is darkness which gives them an advantage. I'll return to the main deck. MT. Olson, and leave you in charge here.'
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02

have done it myself if I hadn't gone crazy in the boat. Now all the part there is left me to play Is the vil- lain."
 did not move, or take my eyes from him, and slowly the grin on his face seemed to smooth out, as his sense of humor departed.
 "Well," he snarled, "isn't that about the way of it?"
 'If the picture satisfies you, Mfr, McCann." I said, you are perfectly welcome to 1t. You've said enough to cause me to withdraw my offer of parole. I will accept no pledge you may make"
 You intend holding me n prisoner as long as l am aboard?"
 You have left me no other choice"
 He got to his feet angrily. "Well now see here, Hollis, I'm blamed if have any use for you, or any of your outfit ! I wouldn't give you my word even If you agreed to accept it. You are going to discover before you are through with me that Fergus McCann is not quite as big fool as you take him to be. I'll give you odds that you never take this ship to Hamburg; I'll give you odds you never get the girl; yes, d. you ! I'll make the same proposition, that
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02

remained a good chance of controlling the others.
 Once we succeeded in discovering
 the hidden store of liquor and getting it overheard, and with McCann safely secured, the danger element would
 certainly be greatly reduced. But was McCann really secured? I could never hope to conceal the fellow, to keep
 him hidden. The narrow confines of
 the ship rendered this impossible.
 Dade and the boy Moon would be cer- tain to carry the news of his imprison- ment forward in spite of any threat. I began to suspect that McCann under lock and key might indeed prove greater danger in the end than he The knowledge he now possessed that this ship actually belonged to the very
 man crippled by his pistol shot would
 only serve to render the fellow more venomous. Nor could I determine his feelings toward Vera; yet if he once
 gained ascendancy on board, with such ruffians as Liverpool and White in control, the position of the helpless
 girl, alone and unprotected, would be desperate indeed. No I would hold
 on to the man and then rough it out with the others.
 The cabin lamp was turned so low
 that scarcely the faintest reflection streamed through the glass of the com
 panion, and I was so deeply engrossed
 in these reflections as to not even mo-
 tice the opening of the door. Her voice
 at my side aroused me with a sudden thrill.
 sIs this Mir. Hollis?"
 "It certainly is." l answered, aware now of the dark outline beside me, 1 and even dimly distinguishing the con
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02
4Is That All, sIr2"

you'll never hold me prisoner twenty four hours. Are you sport enough to take me?"
 glanced across my shoulder, only to see reflected in mirror, Vera Caring ton, standing in the half-opened door of her stateroom, as though suddenly arrested by the sound of our voices. No one else was visible in the cabin.
 "DadeY'
 Aye, aye, sir" his voice coming from out the forward passage.
 Bring Mir. McCann's breakfast, If 1t is ready"
 "Yes sir; al ready, sir"
 He came forward with it on tray, and I stepped aside to permit him to pass through the door, carefully keep ing my back turned toward the mo- tionless girl, and my eyes fastened on McCann.
 Leave the tray there on the stool, Dade-yes, that's all you may go back to your work"
 He backed out, but stood hesitating, while I closed and locked the door, dropping the key into my pocket.
 Isis that all, sir7' he asked ner- yously.
 T told you it was. When l want those dishes removed, I'll come down, and unlock the door for you. No one not even you--are to speak with the prisoner"
 "Yes, sir.''
 Nov go forward, about your work. "
 1 watched until he vanished in the passage, not altogether satisfied. The fellow had been outwardly respectful enough, but there was something in- definite about his manner which aroused my doubt. I turned, and con fronted the young woman, wondering vaguely how long she had been there, and how much of our conversation she had overheard.
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02
(To BE CONTINUED
Cold Congregations.

Billy Sunday told a story at Brook lyn luncheon about an apathetic Mis- sourian congregation.
 "This bunch's preacher" he said. 'has wrastled among lem for thirty seven years, and never an encouraging word but one has he got in all that time.
 He told me about 1t with tears in his eyes. He said he was on the way home to dinner when a deacon hs'ied him. The deacon shook him by the hand and then actually said:
 "tAh, parson. that was beautiful text you preached from Sunday eve nin'.'
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02
CHAPTER XIV.
Vera Strengthens My Resolve.

Vera Strengthens My Resolve.
 I believed had effectually spiked the guns of the conspiracy-at least for the present. I did underesti- mate the feeling of dissatisfaction for ward, or the influence of Liverpool Red and his more intimate associates but McCann and his money were, after all, the main incentive to open mutiny. and as long as I could keep that indi- vidual securely locked up aft, there
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02
HOLLIS LEARNS VERA'S IDENTITY AND FOR BASc0MS SAKE THEY AGREE TO TAKE THE SHIP TO
 ITS DESTINATION
ITS DESTINATION

SynopssRobert Hollis, tells Caringons yacht Esmerada It is be "ag and Hollis surprised woman evidently wishes
 Darlington tells his guests the coming that The yacht collision millionaire, ship a submit authority Hollis the latter enfo
 sighted by ship the Indian Chief which takes badly All taking Hollis the ship the Hollis up
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02
YOUNG WOMEN WANTED
To Fill Bookkeeping and Steno- graphic Positions Left Va cant by Young Men
 Training for
 Army.

It Is imperative that every young woman in our United States, secure in the enjoyment of Liberty and Hap piness. should do her bit" by taking tue I.aee of some young man who is performing heroic and valiant service on the battle front.
 In previous conflicts women havo not been unresponsive to our coun- try's call. and the women of today will likewise spring to the fore and do a mans part wherever they can. The need for young women today is imperative. Not only is there A shortage of stenographers in all gov ernment departments at Washington. but private firms all over the country must have stenographers and offIcc help to fill the gaps caused by the war.
 II is splendid chance for the young womanhood of America to serve.
 Write today for special terms George A. MCLEAN, President
 DRAUGHON'S PRACTICAL
 BUSINESS COLLEGE
 LITTLE ROCK. ARK.
The Pulaskian., 1917-11-02

The crew beplns to show "bad blood" fearing the trip to Eu- rope, and Hollis and Vera find they are in serious trouble. The next instalIment describes a thrilling incident
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-16
Bv RUTH MONRO AUGU r

Harmony chapter of the 0. z. :. in
the Masonic temple.
In the afternoon. Miss Cherry ana
her mother. Mrs. II. c Cherry, were
the honor guests at a delightful re-
eeption given in the CHAPTER room OF
the temple. Quantities of palms we're
rrassed about the luXuriOusly furnished
hall and white and red carnations ana
potted blossominE plants were about
Receiving the members OF the order
and their friends who attended the re-
ception were Miss Cherry, Mrs Cnerry-
Mrs Josephine Forbes, worthy matron
Of Harmony chapter; Mesdames George
W O'Rear. Is. J. Zabrlskl w 4 lou
little. Anna Leary and J. L Hewitt. past
worthy matrons: Mrs. Roy D Barnum
associate inatron; Mrs. T A Thurston'
larshau: Mrs May Overton. secretary
Miss AImira Mead, treasurer; Mrs Amy
butcher conductress- Mrs Elsie FORBES,
associate conducJresS- Mrs J. r quail
trough. warder: Mrs. II. E Brown chap
Lain Mesdames c. +. HolZwarth, + W
horton Avis Mayfield. Frank Birch
and W ! Pickering, the points OF the
star. .,.-
During the reception Miss Cecilia
Spalding played violin solos, accom-
named by Miss Estrella HALEY on the
piano and 4. Garcia on the flute
punch was served in the ante room.
with Mrs -. W. O'Rear presiding az
the punch bowl ana Mrs Crawford