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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25
SHOULD MAKE A
MILLION FOR HIM
Cincinnati man discovers drug
that looSens cOrns so they
lift out.

Local %druggists are having a ire
mendous call for freezone. the drug
which Is said to shrivel a corn. root
and all. without any pain.
A few drops applied directly upon q
tender. aching corn relieves the sore
ness at once. and shortly tho entire
corn. root and all, lifts right out with
the fingers.
This new drug is being dispensed at
small cost in quarter ounce bottles,
which Is sufficient to take or every
hard or soft corn from ones feet. It
is n sticky substance which dries at
once, and does not in6ame or even
irritAte tho surrounding tissue or skin.
There IL no excuse for any ono invit-
Ing death by infection or lockjaw from
cutting their cornS nOw-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25
FACE BIG DEFICIT
'p'ie1fte and Feeble Minded Institu-
tions OF state short $4,000.
/Ssys Report.

A deficit OF nearly $4,000 is faced
y the Virginia Epileptic Colony and
ne Colony for tho Fecble-Mindcd at
ladison Heights. near L~ynchburg. Ii;
shown In the eighth annual report
nst submitted ny tho directors and
uperintendent TO the Governor. The
nstitutions have received 377.5Oo In ap-
5ropriations. but. says the report, cost
1 supplies has increased so much and
ne number OF patients has grown so
|irge. the institutions could not hnvc
cen operated for n smaller cost. The
ext Legislature will be asked TO in
rease the annual appropriation.
1t cost last year tl59.la to care for
ach OF the patients at Madison
Heights. There was an average OF $40
PATIENTS every day Of the year. Sixty
mcers and employees were engaged.
puring the year GAS patients were
|reated. or this number, forty-nine
Fere discharged and fifty died. Forty
Jour OF those who died were epilep-
les. and six were fceblc-minded. Sew
raj Of those DISCHARGED were dclin-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25
Special Combination!
100000 Votes

Five Labels. Cartons. ETC., from each
firm advertising In connection with The
Iinen-Dlspntch contest will be worth
1000. 900 votes. II is only necessary
10 secure the labels from any one pro-
duct of each Firm or you may oHc
them in any variety. provided that
each Advertiser Is represented by 5
labels. This combination must be voted
at one time and IL must be turned in
before 6 r. NJ. Thursday, October 25.
Labels voted In connection with this
special combination will not be good
for the regular combinations also
offered for this week.
100000 BONUS VOTES
are offered for an order from a dcaler
not at present handling any OF the fol-
lowing products:
ARAGoN BRAND COFFEE. TEA OF
RICE.
CoRBY BREAD OR CAKE.
COLUMBUS FLOUR.
These orders must be brought 10
Contest Headquarters. II they are ac-
ceptabie to the manufacturer the ro:es
will be Issued and receipt SEM you.
$4,000 bonus votes are offered for the
return of every ten empty ARAGON
COFFEE CANS. Red. White and Blue
label
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25

Ing was continued until October 80 a,
3 o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25
"MentIc,, DIV, NJ club.

Euy MT NFuU'
Tho business Mems Club complying
with the suggestion Of the United
States commission for the conserva-
ton OF foods for expectation to tho
allies. and for the consumption Of
American armies In training In the
field In Europe. has decided ut n meet
ing OF the board Of directors held on
yesterday to designate Tuesdays as
mcatlcss days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25

Quent girls. who had been reformed
and placed In good homes.
The report compliments DR.. A. s..
Priddy. superintendent. the directors
stating that he and his assistants have
dom a great and helpful work for
suffering humanity and the State at
large.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25
CONTEST BULLETIN

The Times-Dispatch Contest closes at 6 P. M. Thurs
day October 25th, 1917. No votes will be accepted for
credit after that time.
The announcement Of the prize winners will be pub
lished on Sunday, October 18th, when details of the award
ing of the prizes will be furnished.
This week offers the last opportunity for contestants
to increase their standing and win of the many attrac-
tive prizes. All previous bonus vote offers are withdrawn
and the following made for the four days ending Octo-
bor OStb OF G p M
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25

Ernest Gleason. student at the John
Marshall High School. sixteen years
Old. fell on the granite steps at the
yesterday and cut his head. The
ambulance. with DR.. IIcynan In charge.
was called. Gleason was treated and
left In school.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25
Hearing In Continued.

w. J. Wynnr was a%rraiEned before
United States Commissioner Flegen-
heimer on the charge OF transporting
whisky from Baltimore. Owing to the
absence Of material witnesses the hear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-25

Combination l..
Empty cans ARAGON COFFEE. Red.
White and Blue package. to tho amount
of . pounds.
Empty cartons ARAGON TEA to the
amount OF l-2 pound.
Empty cartons ARAGoN RICE 10
the amount Of l pound.
combination ..
S ECALOS TISSUE labels.
s PRINCINE or GOOD LUCK baking
powder labels.
10 CORBT BREAD or CAKE Labels.
Combination B.
: ROYAL CLUB CANNED GOODS
Labels.
10 TAKA-KOLA bottle tops.
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK
deposit to the amount Of one dollar
or more made during this week only
worth 10 votes for each cent SO de-
posted.
Any one combination. 10000 bonus
votes.
Any ten combinations. 200. 900 bonu.
votes.
Any twenty-five combinations. $780,
900 bonus votes.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
ENDS DYSPEPSIA,
INDIGESTION, GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin" cures sick,
sour Stomachs in five minutes
Time II!

Really does" put bad stomachs In.
order--"really does" overcome indiges-
ton. dyspepsia. gas, heartburn and
sourness in FIVE minutes-that-jus
that-makes Pape's Diapepsin the lar
gest selling stomach regulator in the,
world. II what you eat fernents into
stubborn Jumps, you belch gas and
eructate sour, undigested food and
acid; head is dizzy and aches: breath
foul; tongue coated. your insides filled.
with bile and indigestible waste, re-
member the moment "Pape's Diapep-
sin" comes in contact with the stomach
all such distress vanishes. It's truly
astonishing almost marvellous. and
the Joy is its harmlessness.
A large ffty-cent case of Pape's Diar
pepsin will give you hundred dollars
worth of satisfaction.
It's worth its weight in gold to men
and women who can't get their stom-
achs regulated 1t belongs in your
home-shoud always be kept handy
in case of sick. sour. upset stomach
during the day or at night. It's the
quickest, surest and most harmless
stomach doctor in the world.-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
SEEKING PEACE V|A
SWEDISH CAPITAL
NGTON HEARS STOCKHOLM
HAS TERM OF PEACE
FROM GERMANY.
BERNSTORFF AT THE BOTTOM
Kino to Have Full Power TO Make
Settlement and Kaiser Binds Self
to Abide by ResuIt-Not
Much Credited.

Nashin ton. l. G. One more
peace report came into notice in
WASHINGTON. thus increasing curiosity
over the object at this time of the
circulation of SO many rumors that
one or another of the central powers
IS ready to enter into negotia tons
with its enemies 10 end the war
In this latest instance the report
was accompanied by details that at
tfacted attention 20 II az possibly
having some foundation The report
was that the state department had
1een informed hv the American lega-
ton at Stockholm that the German
government had requested the king
OF sweden TO offer in its behalf TO
abandon ruthless submarine warfare
as an inductement 10 the United
States TO resume friendly relations
with Germany
state department official in a po-
sition TO speak with authority denied
that the department. had any NORMA
ton of a Swedish peace move in be
half of the German government. His
statement on the subject was posi-
tive
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
california Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad stomach sour, cook at
the tongue, mother, II coated. give a
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow
els, and you have well, playful child
again When its little system Is full
of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache
diarrhoea. indigestion, colc-remem-
Der. good inside cleaning should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions OF mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs handy they know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow Ask at the store for a 90
cent bottle of California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and grownups
printed on the bottle Adv
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
ARKANSAS GUARDS
FIRE ON INTRUDER
MEMBERS OF THE STATE GUARD
FIRED EIGHT SHOTS AFTER
PROWlER AT STATE HOUSE.
CONTAINS STATE ARSENAL
All Amateur Wireless Telegraph Sta
tons Ordered isnantied-Import,
ant Ruling Made On the Militia
men Refused in the Service.
Little Rock

Little Rock
Members of the State Guard on
duty at the state capitol fired eight
shots at an unknown intruder.
The man approached the building
from the west side. and was going to-
ward the military department. He
was ordered TO halt by Charles Crit
fin, sentinel. No attention was paid
TO the order, but when ordered the
second time, according to militiamen,
the intruder turned and fed. running
north. Griffin. on sentinel duty on the
west side of the building. opened fire
at the fleeing man. and the shots at
tracted Joseph Levy, sentinel on the
north side of the building. The two
guardsmen fired eight shots at the
man as he disappeared in the dark
ness. The capitol also contains the
state arsenal
An important announcement relative
10 status Of militiamen who fail 10
pass the physical examination was
made The men unable to pass the
Will w III u tbV
federal service their status remaining
the same as those men passing After
being mustered in they will be given
discharges and furnished with trans
portation TO their homes
Eleven men Of Company + failed in
medical examination. Several. on sec
ond examination. may be passed,
however on waivers granted on slight
physical defects
Orders have been received by mill
tia officials 10 dismantle and seal all
amateur wireless plants of the state
which already have not been dis
mAntled.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
RELIABLE REMEDY
RESTORES KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained 10y Dir Miners swamp Root.
the great kidney. liver and bladder rem
edy
1t is physicians prescription
Swamp Root IL a strengthening medi-
cine. DIR. hllmor used It for years in his
private practice. |, helps the kidneys.
liver and bladder do the work nature in.
tended they should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test of YEAR,.
1t Is sold by all druggists on It's merit and
IT viii help YOU. No other remedy en-
successfully take Its place
Re sure TO get Swamp. Root and start
treatment al once.
However. il YOU wish first to test Tho
great preparation send ten cents to Or.
hilmer Co, Bnehamton. Y Y. for q
sample bottle When writing lie sure and
mention tins papcr.-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
PLANS TO USE SEIZED SHIPS
Shipping Board Suggests Three Ways
in Which Vessels May Be
Utilized

make the seized German and Austrian
ships a part Of the American mer-
chant marine were discussed AZ con
ference between Secretary MCAdoo
and Chairman ,penman of the fed.
eral shipping board
Il developed that there are three
ways by which the United States may
take over the 90 German and IA Aus
TRAN vessels They are:
Seize the ships as prizes Of war
Roquisition the vessels under the
right Of eminent demain.
Let Americans purchase the shins
No definite conclusion was reached.
Chairman Denman said
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Rumor Gives King Full Power.

The story. said 10 have been based
on adriees from the American leca-
ton in Stockholm, had il that King
Gustav had been given full power nv
Kaiser Wilhelm. or tho German pov-
eminent. 20 make terms satisfactory
TO the United States.
The story attracted interest for ono
thing. because Count Won Bernstorr.
former German ambassador to the
lnited States, was recentlv appointed
the German envoy 10 sweden accord
ing 70 statement from Berlin. and =
was suggested that he might have
induced his government to endeavor
to cause the WASHINGTON government
tG make up the quarrel with Germany
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

les pounds and am as strong as . man.
! think money is we'll spent which pur-
chases Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Mrs. Jos. O'BRYAN. l766
Newport Ave. Chicago, ILL., 80
The success of Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs. is unparalleled. 1t may DO
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements. inflam-
nation, liberation. irregularities. peri
odic pains. baekache. bearing down feel
ing, hatulency, indigestion. dizziness.
and nervous prostration. Lydia T.. Pink
ham, Vegetable Compound is the STAN
dard remedy for female ills.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

The College Of Agriculture and the
agricultural extension service Of the
University of Arkansas has issued a
circular giving the vital points IN the
report of the conference that met in
st. Louis TO consider the agricultural
situation. This circular tells in con
else form what to do and how TO do 1t.
II viii be mailed out this week -
almost 10000 farmers in all parts OF
Arkansas
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

James Armstrong. who left Magno-
LA for Oklahoma about II years ago.
and who is now a member Of the
Court of Appeals of Oklahoma. is now
many times a millionaire, according 10
the Oklahoma City News. because II
an oil gusher producing many thou
sands of oil daily which has been
brought in on his land southeast Of
Newkirk.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Nav Insure Soldiers

Lansing. Mieh.-The state senate
has adopted an amendment to the
s. O00 o00 preparedness bill providing
that the state shall insure each OF its
soldiers for 81 0o0 in case OF death
or total disability and for $500 in case
OF any other casualty
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The System

TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taxing. as the formula in.
printed on every label. showing il is.
Quinine aud Iron IN tasteless form. The,
Qunine drives out malaria. the Irocs
builds up the system. SO cents
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER
Used All Over the Civilized World
for More Than so Years.

Stomach troubles seem to be almost
universal the last few years; | mean
indigestion in many forms, internal
nervousness, caused by incompatible
food fermentation, coming up of food,
sour stomach, headache, apparent pal
pitation of the heart, hahitual constl-
patton, intestinal Indigestion. caused
by a torpid liver and a general break.
down with low spirits and depressed
feeling. Green's August Flower WIS
introduced in this and foreign cnGa-
tries fifty year aFo with wonderful
success In relieving the above com
plants. Sold by dealers everywhere at
25c trial bottles or 75c family size, Sole
mapufacturer. G. q. Green, Woodbury.,
y J.. L. : A.. Australia and Toronto
Canada.-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Tubs OF Butter Were Part Sand.

Chicago. Ill.-Several storekeepers
and a hospital have reported to the
police that they purchased tubs pur
porting TO contain 40 pounds of but
ter. but found there We're but one or
two inches OF butter and the rest was
sand.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

A home training camp is being or
ganized in Helena Spanish War vet
Grams we're asked by the business
men TO make the necessary prepare
tions. and men who have had college
military training are aiding in the
work
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Defense Councils for States.

Washington The Council of Ma
tional Defense asked state governors
to have their legislatures name state
councils OF defense 10 cooperate with
the national council.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

One hundred thousand women, girls
and boys of Arkansas will be MOBILIZE
ed as quickly as possible for food pro
duction, according to w. J. Jernigan,
state leader of the boys and girls as
ricultural clubs, and Miss Emma
Archer, state agent for the home dem
onstration forces, who have been APP
pointed by federal authorities to SUI
pervise the work which will be con-
Quoted In the state. In speaking Of
the plan for mobilization, Mr.. Jerni-
gan says:
This idea is not altogether peculiar
to Arkansas. since Secretary Houston
at a recent meeting in st Louis urg-
ed wide extension of aSicultural
clubs. 1t is true the clubs in Arkan
sas are already doing a great deal Of
work, but we will follow the recon-
mendation of Secretary Houston and
an effort will be made Immediately to
double the membership of the Arkan-
sas clubs. which number 10000 al
ready. Letters have been sent to
bankers and merchants throughout the
state to urge them to finance new
members by furnishing money for the
purchase OF pigs. poultry. seed and
implements Already great numbers
have responded to this call "
The women and girls in country and
town will take part in the growing ef
gardens. Special arrangements have
been made 10 teach them methods Of
canning and marketing products In
many instances small towns will he
asked to make arrangements To dry
surplus products which the producers
do not care to put up in tins or glass.
Miss Archer urges all the house
wives OF Arkansas to collect and con
serve all glass containers, regardless
of size or shape. and hold them until
they may be disposed OF for the use
Of those who Will put up food prod
ucts. All jugs and other vessels Of
like nature. as we'll as tins. should al.
80 be kept
Plans have been made TO give the
BOYS and girls who engage In the ga
den work official recognition. Mr. Jer.
nigan has adopted button which will
be used for official recognition This
button Will have on II the American
flag In the center and on the border
the words Agricultural Preparedness
Club" Every boy and girl now belong
ing to the agricultural clubs in the
state will be entitled to one OF these
buttons and every city or town boy
and girl who enlists in the army \;
food preparedness viii be granted the
permission 10 wear this button en-
condition that the work undertaken
IS completed Gov Brough has prom
ised 20 officially recognize the buttons
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

{ NJ Henderson and Arthur Hen
derson. living AT Vaughn. three miles
south Of Centerton. received the high.
est price on record for scrub cattle
recently when they sold bunch 10
Ketehum eOklaA stoekmen for an
average OF s70 head
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Munition Victims Buried.

Philadelphia. Pa,-The 60 pnidenu.
fed bodies OF the Eddystone ammuni.
lion plant disaster-charred and man
gled beyond reeognition-were buried
in great community funeral.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Three Negroes Electrocuted.

McAlester. Ok-Three negroes were
electrocuted AT the state penitentiary
here They were Willie Williams.
Charles Young and Chester Taylor. all
guilty OF murder
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

A chautauqua association has been
formed at McGehee. with NJ. A. Tuck.
or, president. and s. p Dixon. secre-
tary-treasurer. MeGehee will have a
flve-day chautauqua. beginning June
3 Advertising and ticket selling COM
mittees have been appointed.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

Plans for the organization OF horne
guard are being made by Attorney ].
A. Weas. who has been appointed re-
cruiting officer in Argenta. Blanks for
enlstlng may be received from Mi
Weas Men desiring 10 enlist mast
be above the age of 35.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Democrat Elected TO CONGRESS

New York Thomas r Smith. Dem
ocrat. was elected representative in
congress for the Fifteenth New York
district. to succeed the late Michael
F Conry. Democrat
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
IMITATION is sINceRssT elArresy

but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth OF the original.
Insist on LA Creole" Hair Dressing
It's the original. Darkens your hair In.
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price Sl.00-Adv.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Duke Boris Held

Stockholm.-A dispatch from Petro-
grad says Grand Duke Boris. cousin
of the deposed car. has been arrested
for plotting against the republican
provisional government
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

Sixty students Of the Arkansas
State Normal al Conway volunteered
To Join company of guards. r. T.
Womack and G Daniel Estes OF the
Normal who have had military train.
ing in the University OF Arkansas.
viii be in charge
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

was unable 10 Walk
or do any of my own
work. | read about
Lydia f. Pinkham's
v Vegetable Com
pound in the news
papers and deter
mined TO try it. 1t
brought almost i'm
mediate relief. Ny
weakness has en-
tirely disappeared
and | never had bst-
tor health I waiUh
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Big Russian Order for u. S.

Petrograd The Russian provision.
nj government has decided 10 place
contract in the United States for
80 000 railway cars and 1000 locomo-
lives. To be delivered by July 1918.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

The Lesser-Goldman Cotton Com
pany OF st. Louis. has bought a ste
and will begin at once to erect a new
cotton compress and four warehouses
at Fort Smith with a capacity of S.
900 bales each.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Oisch arqed.

Boss-My man, it is my painful duty
to discharge you.
Bossed-Well. sir, one should dis
charge his duty. even though that duty
Is to discharge
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19

A contract for 100000 leather gun
slings for the United States army.
costing more than $4,000. was award
ed by the government at Rock Island.
N. 10 the Voss. Barbee Manufacturing
Company OF Little Rock.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
RED FACES AND RED HANDS
socthed and Healed by cuticura-Sam-
pie Each Free by Mail.

Treatment for the face; on rising
aud retiring smear affected parts with
enticura Ointment. Then wash on with
eutlcura soap and hot water. For the
hands soak them In a hot lather
IF Gnticura Soap Dry. and rub In
Cuticura Ointment
Free sample each ~ mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. l..
neslon Sold everywhcre.-Adv.
Naturally il takes crank to get up
a revolution
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
A Jewel

He-Each hour | spend with you -
like pearl To me.
She-Aw. quit stringing me.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
BraoQinQ.

They own limousine"
That's nothing. know people who
eat potatoes twice every dry"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
Don't Cry Over Split Milk.

I'm so sorry | missed that oppor~
tunity To Kiss YOU
oh don't feel bad about it-thers-
will be others"
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-04-19
A Horse on Him.

How we'll groomcd young papper
always looks"
Yes his valet used To he an ostler..