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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
ALIENS FOOT-EASE DOES IT.

When your shoes pinch or your corns and bunions ache so that yol are tired all over, get Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and splinklei in the foot-bath. It will take the sting out of corns and bunions and give instant relief to tired. aching, swollen, tender feet. Over 100 .OOo packages are being used by the Ger man and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't accept any substitute. (Advt)
 Few collisions occur on the path of virtue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07

s1,500 and the annual cost, including depression and labor is about $500.
 The identification or crops is said to have been first suggested by a Swedish professor named Lemstrom While conducting experiments in his greenhouse with the object of pro- ducing an electric discharge similar to the Aurora Borealis he noticed that the plants around seemed to thrive as a result of the identification of the air.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
GARAGE AT SHERIDAN.

Will Mingea has sold a lot just across the street from the Lyric the, ater to the Smart Auto company .ot Pine Bluff, and that company viii erect upon it an up-to-date garage and will carry a line of Fords on hand at all times. Mir. Mingea is local agent here for the Ford car.- Sheridan Headlight. :
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
LONDON FOOD SUPPLY SHORT

Correspondence Associated Press)
 London, March 26.-The shortage of food is now being felt everywhere, even in the best hotels and restaurants in London.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07

Payrolls in the Birmingham. Ala, district will be increased $1O00,O00 a year as a result of the advance in wages awarded by the United States Steel corpora ton, which becomes ef- fective May 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07

Juan Monoz and 20 Mexicans, said to have been part of Villas commaM at the time of the Columbus raid last year, were indicted by the federa grand jury at Santa Fe, N. NJ.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07

Mebane Triumph Cotton Seed for sale by Hammett Grocer Co.,, or C. H. Triplett, Pine Bluff, Ark. 3-c-eodtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-07
and Mrs. T. E. Bell.

Mrs. W. A. Bohnert has returned to her home in Pine Bluff, after { visit to her sister, Mrs. John L. Har low. .-
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

A POPOLAh MODEL.
2140-These dresses in "one-piece'
effects are very attractive and com
Portable. In this instance, plain and
figured shantung are conibned. The
waist portions are plated and joined
to straight skirt sections. The sleeve
may be finished without the cuff, in
bell style.
The pattern is good for all wash ia
brics, silk, wolfe, embroidered and Dor
dered goods. Also for cloth. satin and
velvet. II is cut in six sizes: "a, SO.
50, 40. AZ and A inches bust measure.
Size 36 requires Z yards of 36-inch ma
terial. The skirt measures about 2
IL yards at the foot.
A pattern OF this Illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

~ A PRACTICAL APRON MODEL.
216S-Drill. linen. khaki. alpaca,
lawn. cambria, Bingham. seersuck.
er and chambray are nice for this
style. The pocket may be omitted.
The pattern is cut in sizes: Small,
1894; Medium. 36-3S; Large. 1912;
and Extra Large. i4.i6 inches bust
measure. Size Medium requires Is
yards OF 36-inch material.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt OF 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

2124-This style is excellent for
outdoor work in The garden, is popu.
lar also as an indoor work dress. since
1t affords comfort and ease in move,
ment. The blouse may be made with
or without the collar, and the sleeve
in wrist or elbow length. The ging.
ham, drill. jean. linen, poplin, repp,
or alpaca, are good for this style.
The pattern is cut in four sizes:
Small. 1924 bust measurer;) Me-
dunn (363s). Large (40-42). Extra
Large (44-46). Size Medium will
require 6 IA yards OF S6-inch material.
A pattern OF this illustration mail
ed to any address on receipt of 10
cents In silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

210S-Gingam, drill. serge. linen.
chambray, poplin. repp and galatea
are nice for this style. The closing is
at the side.
The pattern is cut in sizes: 2, 8,
4 and s years. It requires 2 IA yards
of S6-inch material for aN3-year size.
A pattern of this.s illustration mail
ed to any address on receipt Of 10
cents In silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02
A SMART COMBINATION.

Waist-2l6j. Skirt--Zl7S.
: Comprising Ladies' Waist 2163 and
Ladies' Skirt 2179. The waist fronts
are finished with a deep tuck. The
sleeve may be In wrist or elbow
length. The low neck is finished with
. broad shaped collar. The skirt has
Sniap tuck at the center front, and
shaped pockets which may be omit.
ted. The Waist Pattern Is cut In z
siaes: "a. 36, 38. 40, ~, A and As
inches bust measure. II requires ,
n yards Of 36-inch material for me.
dunn size. The Skirt Pattern is cut in
, z sizes: %, "a, 26. 2S, 80, 80 and "a
inches waist meaure. II requires 3
Is yards of 44-inch material for ~
inch size. The skirt measures about
1-2 yards al the foot.
This illustration calls for TWO
separate patterns, which will be
SCALED to any address on receipt OF
10 cents for EACH pattern, in silver
er stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

Zl3Z-LauleS cover All Apron.
This model will make an ideal morn
ing house dress, especially for warm
weather. 1t is comfortable, has ample
fulness and lovely, spacious pockets
which are cut in one with belt, that
holds the fulness of the garment. The
design is good for Bingham, seersuck-
er. lawn percale, alpaca, .brilliantine
and sateen. The pattern is cut in four
sizes: Small, 1924; Medium 36-38;
Large, 40-42, and Extra Large, 44-46
inches bust measure. 1t requires 4
rs yards of 36-inch materis! for a Me-
dunn size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

2l44-This model is splendid for
Bingham, chambray, linen, lawn or
percale. and also nice for gabardine,
flannel, cashmere and challie. The
closing is at the center front and the
fulness is held at the waistline, over
sides and back, by belt.
The pattern is cut in z sizes. "a, SO,
SO, 40, AZ, A and 46 inches bust meas
nre, Size SO requires IA yards of
36-inch material. The skirt measures
about 2 IL yards at the foot.
A pattern of this Illustration mailed
to any address on receipt OF 10 cents
In silver or stamps. I
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

sleeves with shaped cuffs. II is a
popu,ar one-plece style with pouch
pockets and smart sailor collar
f The pattern Is good for Bingham,
drill. linen. poplin, galatea. wolfe.
chambray. percale, batiste, serge and
gabardine. 1t is cut in five sizes: 4, G.
8. 10 and IL years and requires for an
Swear size, "a yards of 36-inch ma
terial.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

Waist-2l01. Skirt-211S.
This model will be splendid for out.
ing or sports wear, for business or
calling. or as an afternoon porch
dress. The skirt shows smart plated
panels that join yoke sections, which
are heightened by gathered portions.
The waist is in blouse style, with a
choice of sleeve in wrist or elbow
length.
The waist pattern 2101 is cut in z
sizes: "a, 36, 38, 40, AZ, A and As
inches bust measure. The skirt 211S
is also in sizes: %, "a, 26, 20, 80, 81
and "a inches waist measure. 1t will
require IL yards of "A inch material
for the dress for medium size. The
skirt measures about 3 Is yards at
the foot.
This illustration calls for TWO sep.
arate patterns which will be maileo
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
FOR EACH pattern, in silver or
stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

A SPLENDID eco yERALL" STYLE.
2115-This apron may serve very
well as a house dress. and with the
"coor neck and sleeve, Is especially
attractive for warm weather.
The pattern is nice for chambray.
Bingham, linen, drill. percale, alpaca,
jean or satin. II is cut In four sizes:
Small. 1924; Medium, 1888; Large,
40-42, and Extra Large, 44-46 inches
bust measure. Size Medium will re.
quire 81 yards of 86-inch material.
A pattern OF this illustration mall
cd to any address on receipt OF 10
cents In silver OF stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

2169-This style will prove both
comfortable and practical. The full
ness may be confined by the belt, as
in the large view. The sleeve is cut
in one with the back portions of the
dress, forming a deep and comforta-
BILE armscye. Linen, drill, Bingham,
chambray, serge, gabardine, lawn,
challie, batiste apd crepe are nice for
this model. The pattern is cut in 4
sizes: 4, 6, 8. and 10 years. 1t requires
3 SIS yards of S6-inch material for an
Swear size.
"A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt Of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

PLAY.
217i-For the guimpe, one could use
crepe, batiste, lawn or dimity. The
dress could be of the same material,
or of Bingham, chambray. challie. pop
lin, wolfe, repp, linen or pique.
The pattern is cut in sizes: 2, 4,
6 and s years. II requires IL yards
of 27-inch material for the dress and
| IL yard for the guimpe, for Agar
size.
A pattern of this Illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02


2127-This model has several good
features. The big. roomy pocket and
the smooth fitting front gore will ap-
peal at once to the neat housekeeper.
The style is good for gingham, cham
bray. sateen, alpaca, lawn, cambria
and percale.
The pattern is cut In sizes: Small,
20-22; Medium. 24-26; Large, $3.50;
Extra Large. 1924 inches waist meas
ure. Medium size will require 8 IL
yards of 36inch material. Price 10
cents. With the apron you may wear
housedress made after pattern 1435
which is cut in sizes "a to Al inches
bust measure. This dress may be
readily developed in simple, inexpen-
sive material, such as percale, ging-
ham or chambray, and serve for porch
or afternoon wear.
A pattern of this illustration mall
ed to any address on receipt Of 10
cents in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02
A PRACTICAL AND COMFORTA.
BILE FIRST SET OF SHORT
CLOTHES

2lSs-Lawn. cambria. batiste. dimi.
ty or crepe. silk. or challie, cashmere
or gabardine could be used for the
dress, while cambria, crepe or lawn
are nice for dress and slip. Amy de-
sired trimming may be employed. The
dress is in bishop style, with a com.
Portable raglan sleeve. The slip fas.
tens on the shoulder, style especially
good for young children. The draw.
ers may be In knickerbocker style or
straight lower edge and tucks.
The pattern cut in five sizes:
!, 2, 3. and years. The dress will
requ 2. IA yards of 36-inch material.
The slip i IL yard. The drawers
] IA yard for 4-year size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
In silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-02

A POPULAR STYLE.
2165-Juniors' Dress, with Sleeve In
Either OF Two Lengths.
Linen in white, natural, or other
shades is nice for this model. Khaki
cloth. drill. Bingham. chambray, per
Gale. serge, gabardine, poplin, and
corduroy are also desirable. The
pattern is cut in 8 sizes; IL, IA and
Is years. 1t requires 4 IL yards OF
l4.inch material for 14-year size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt Of 10 cents
In silver or stamps.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02

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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02

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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-02

VI. al Mt { :. B8rtt. G pa-ls
iei1al~ ~ tcr1e v4.la patron
Q n cr1-osa- 1ly arrive -
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19
FISH DAY MENU.
ONE FISH COURSE.

DRIED FISH CHOWDER. - Half pound of salt fish, four eupfuls of
 potatoes, cut in small pieces; two ounces of salt pork, one small onion, chopped; four cupfuls of skimmilk, four ounces of crackers.
 Salt codash, smoked halibut or other dried fish may be used in this chow der, Pick oyer and shred the fish, holding it under lukewarm water. Let 1t soak while the other ingredients ot the dish are being prepared. Cut the pork in small pieces and fry 1t with the onion until both are a delicate brown, add the potatoes, cover with water and cook until the potatoes are soft Add the milk and fish and re- heat Salt if necessary. It is well to allow the crackers to soak In the milk while the potatoes are being cooked, then remove them and finally add to the chowder just before serving.
 Morse Paddock Pudding.-Cook the fish a little underdone in water with a tablespoonful of vinegar and salt and
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19
RECIPE FOR P0TPOURRI.
How 4o Mako This Dainty While Ehe
 Rose Blooms.

How 4o Mako This Dainty While the
 Rose Blooms-
 Put on a large tray or on layers ot newspapers as many rose leaves as you may have. Sprinkle them well with salt. Place them in a dry, sunny spot. Toss them about each day for several days. If you use q newspaper to spread your leaves upon, care must be taken to change this paper frequent .ly to 1Rvoid moisture.
 IL usually takes ten days for the leaves to become perfectly dry. You are then ready to mix the odors. Spices are very necessary, any particular ones which you may fancy or all, such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. These may be mixed with the rose petals while they are still on the paper or tray. At this time, too, may be add ed dried orange and lemon peel and g few pinches of lavender flowers.
 Select jnr. Any close fitting covered jar will do for the ripening. It must be absolutely uir tight. After the mix ture is seasoned you can then indulge in any of the many beautiful rose jar specimens to be had for the searching.
 As you fill the jar first selected scat ter 6 layer of the spiced dry petals, then add alternately few drops of any preferred perfumes or flower oils. We will suggest rose, geranium, yer bena, lotus flower, arbutus and per haps bouquet. Add few drops only on alternate layers until the jar is filled; then, after all the petals are in and perfumed and spiced, pour over the mixture a little pure cologne spir- it's. Cover tightly and allow to stand for a month. After that you can add from time to time any bits of dried sweet flowers, such as Tiolets, gerani- um, heliotrope or tuberoses.
 One pint of dried leaves will require 6 half ounce eachsof spices and alhalf ounce each, of three selected perfumes. This amount will give an-idea of pro portion.
 After your rooms have been aired. open your rose jar for few moments and they will be quickly filled with a. delightful fragrance which will be a' joy to all who enter.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19
8 By EDWARD EVERETT HALE

am nc 6lSod If old Abe was GensfaS Bs,,1naaIn IInOoina son He Sald he met oIA General Lincoln Wher he was quite Q AaY himsslf at some Indian treaty. ] said Rs; that ola Abe was . HsntuckiGn, Ike hirnaslE, but cDuia not tsli hin oE Uhaa family. Hs had worked up from the raniLS ''Good for htm'" cried Nolan, an EsaA eR nhst- As hARs brOcded ana Woadersd hREs thought our danger Has in kssplnR up those regular succeSsionS iT the fFBR Ga-nthes-" told hin oReryS thing 1 could think Of that would show the grandeur of hLg country and It's presH parity.
 And be drank 1t in and OaJoyed t a ! cannot ton you He grew moro and more Eilant, yet never thought he was hFsc CT faint gave htTn a GlGns eS Watofs but he tugt wet his lips and told me noe tS 10 away. Then he asked me to bring the Presbyterian Book of Public Prayer which lay there. and BaId with a smil0S that it would open at the rtGAt place. and % tt aiA. ThOeo was hiS aouble rcd mark down the page, and Enela Gown and read and 'hO repeated with me '1FoT anFDsfyes and cur country, O sra- elous God. wo thank thee, that, rotTtsh- StGnatnE our manifold tFansgroSsionS oa thy hoiV lawn, fhSu hESf continued 10 us thy maEVslS1s kiadneaA" and % to the cod oG that thanksgiving. Then he turned to the end S$ the s0mS book. and read tha vOzds ESRe eantliaF 4O ne, Nest hSsr&Ily Wg bSSeecA thee with thy fGVoE to Gshold lsRa 6Iass tay GeFRant tho praS- laOrlt og CAa UaitaA States, end ell others h AuFhcEity." and the rest of the EplSooN pal 7esFl0at. ''Eanforth.", saId he, 'T have Fupoatod GhaSe prayers night aRd soorn- inN--tt is RoT afsy-fFEs yeArE-" And then he BelS As would so to sleep. Ho bent no Gown over htn and kissed me. and hs EAiA, Look in my Btble. DRnfOrth, when l am geas." And went away. But I had no thought 1t was the esd. I thought h6 was tired and would sleep ! knSv hs wac happy, RRd ! wanted him to hs slana
 Bat h an .hSur whoa rhe doctor went h rntiy ho Rsaa6 HEelan had sFnathsA his ne SVAy WiEh c snqils. He had sons- thing HCos0s9 desc to his ltps. IL was Als fathsrs badge .Or the ordsr Of .Cin- oAanaa-
 We iOor,a h hIs Bible. and there was Q sip oR SARcF st ths place where ho had H,agfrsd EAs text;
 ''Thay aeaIrs Q country. even a hsayea- iy: wherefore God iB not ashRussd to Dc oAiSSA then God: for ho hath prepared for then . city"
 ca .this -sIip of paDar hA had written: 'HuFy me in t!.s sea. IL has been my Anzoa and love k. But will not come enc sci up q stone for my memory at Pea !Adams or at Orleans, that ny diS- grace may not b9 more than eughs to bNAF2 Say on It.
 "In memory Of
 PHILIP NOLAN,
 Lieutenant
 In tho army of
 tho United StateG. "Izs loved his country Hs no other man has loved her. but no man deserved lSss as her hands.'
 (THE END)
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19

plack peppers; anT linen drain and mound until the fiber is broken. Now season with butter, cream and fish stock until it is of the consistency of thin cake batter. Pour into greased molds and steam for two hours and ( half. Serve with drawn butter sauce,
 New Foundland Herring.-Wash Der ring fin cold water and wipe dry. Rub all over with olive oil and bron over . quick fire. Spread with butter end squeeze over a little lemon juice.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19
SYSTEM AND PRINTING

DoR't put t of, but order your printing HOW which You wnl Reed when you put Ia your IRsw system. The Daily 'Alaskaz job department is better IeQuippsd than ever to do your work. Prtoes right and work promptly executed. Ef.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19
/ W ~
p.y If svr,son In Ancient Timss.

Pay of Surgeon In Ancient Timsa
 High hOnorariums were paid surgeons in ancient times. When Darius, the son of Hystaspes, sprained his toos Damocedes was called in, another sur geon of renown having failed to enect A cure. DamOcedes was successful and the king introduced the doctoE to the ladies of the court. The ladies filled a vase of gold with money end precious pearls, which slave was or dered to carry to the doctor.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19
Minino of A Sort.

"Well, Rastus, I hear you are W9rh- ing again. What business are you en- gagged m?"
 "I's done be engaged In de mining business, sah."
 "What kind of mining are you doing, gold, silver or diamond"
 'I's doing calcimining, sah."-Comus.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19
A Surprise.

Rich Uncle-Is 1t true that you have compromised with your creditors for 2 cents on the dollar?
 Nephew-Yes, uncle, but
 Rich Uncle-But nothing! doubled my legacy to you when heard of your everness.-Exchange.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-19

Experience is a hard teacher, but ,fearfully edicient.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-19
KAISER GLAD
OVER CHANGE
Was Pleased to Rid Self of
-Hollweg says
Cambon.

Paris, July 19.-"one thing is GER
tain, and thai is that Emperor Will
lam wanted to get rid of a man who
trailed. after him unpleasant recollec-
tons Of the days preceding the war"
said Jules Cambon, general secretary
to the ministry of foreign affairs to
the Associated Press today. ''This was
the man to whose name remains rivit-
ed the historical words "A scrap of
paper that are unforgettable.
. 1.-THE emperor doubtless thought"
added M. Cambon, that by sacrificing
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg he
would make easier the task of the
peace negotiations, but whatever hap
pens, Germany will make its war
chancellor a scapegoat for its W
faults and its own crimes.
Herr Michaelis," continued M.
Cambon, Seems to be of the type of
disciplined, brutal, Prussian function
airy, a liberal, SO long as he Is not in
power. but conservative and reac-
tionary as 500 as he is charged with
public functions. He will doubtless
try, accordingsSto the method familiar
to the Germans, to practice contra
dictory policies, supporting von Hind
enburg and Won Ludendorf and the
military party energetically on the
one hand, and trying on the other to
f1atter the socialists and the pacific
elements in Germany and her allied
countries"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-19

1t is difficult to imagine on what principle some
members of congress advocate the inclusion of aliens in
the draft law.
There are two classes of aliens, subjects or citizens
of Germany and her allies, and subjects or citizens of
neutral powers. Technically we are at war only with
Germany, but to all intents and purposes We are at war
with the four central powers who constitute the agrees
sors III this war. Naturally we cannot draft into our mil
itary service the citizen of an enemy country. Even if
such a practice were permissible it would be dangerous,
and it is not permissible. Our government may make
what disposition it pleases of these foreigners in order to
promote the safety of the country. 1t may assemble
them and place them under guard. 1t may require them
to report to proper authorities at suitable intervals, in
order that all their movements may be under observation.
It may do many things with them, but it cannot with
reason or justice compel them to serve in our armies
against their own people. The course that our govern
ment has elected to follow is to leave enemy aliens I'M
disturbed SO long as they conduct themselves properly.
This is the wise course.
AS to neutrals, both in international law and IN our
treaties there are provisions protecting such aliens IN
their residence here, just as our citizens resident in other
countries are protected there. In an extreme case, if the
food problems or the military situation of the country
rendered such a course imperative, it might be permits
sible to require all aliens to Withdraw from the, country
in order that our own people might be fed and that our
military operations might be conducted properly. Com
mon justice would require that all the property rights of
these people be preserved and defended. But such a sit
uation has not arisen and is not likely to arise. Failing
that, it is our business to grant to neutral aliens residing
among us the same rights that we would demand for
Americans in a foreign land.
If the practice of drafting neutral aliens into the
military service of the country in which they happen TO
be there would be no end to the confusion. Suppose that
while the United States was a neutral power Americans
remaining in Germany-and there we're quite a number
had been drafted into the German armies. What would
We have. thought of It. And, if that course had been per-
missile, England or France could have done the same
thing, and that part Of our population residing abroad or
detained abroad by lack of transportation facilities would
have been drafted into. all the rival armies on the con-
tinent.
The improperly of such a course seems so plain that
it is remarkable that it should have been given any sup
port even in the desultory conversation of congressman,