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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
FACE the FACTS

EFT us face the facts The war situation is critical
IL Unless the Allies fight they never yet have
fought defeat threatens. Hungry men cannot fight
at their best; nor hungry nations France, England,
and Italy are going hungry unless we feed them
Wheat Savings-They must have wheat 1t is the
best food to fight on 1t is the easiest to ship We
alone can spare it to them. BY saving just little
less than quarter of what ate last year-we can
support those who fighting our battles, And we
do it without stintng ourselves. We have only
to substitute another food just as good
The Corn of Plenty-Corn is that food There's
surplus of it. Providence has been generous in the
hour of our need 1t has given US corn in such bounty
as was known before. Tons of corn. Train
loads of corn Five hundred million bushels over and
above our regular needs. All we have to do is to
learn to appreciate it. Was ever patriotic duty made
easy? And so clear?
Americas Own Food-Corn 1t is the true American
food. The Indians hardest of races, lived on it.
Our forefathers adopted the diet and conquered
continent. For great section of country it
has blong the staff of life. How well the South
fought on it, history tells Now can help America
win world war.
Learn somethina-Corn!, It isn't one food It's
dozen. It's cereal. It's vegetable. It's bread.
It's dessert. It's nutritious; food value in it,
dollar for dollar than meat or eggs or most other
vegetables. It's good to eat; how good you don't
know until you've had corn-bread properly cooked.
Best of ALL it's plentiful and it's patriotic.
Corn. Infinite varety-How much do you know about
o About now coe gGGd And aD %s R 1e
by not knowing about it? Here a few
of its uses:
There are at least fifty ways to corn meal to
make good dishes for dinner, supper. lunch or break
fast Here some suggestions:
HOT BREADS DESSERTS
Boston brown bread. Corn-meal molasses cake.
Hoecake. Apple corn bread.
Mullins Dumplings.
Biscuits Gingerbread.
Grddle cakes. Fruit gems.
Waffles.
HEARTY DISHES
Corn-meal croquettes. Corn-mea fish balls.
Meat and corn-meal dumpngs.
Italian poenta. Tamaes.
The recipes are in Farmers Bulletin sos, Corn
Meal as Food and Ways of Using It." free from the
Department of Agriculture.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

II you run your household on three
pounds of sugar month per person,
when fall comes the grocer won't have
to hang up the sign. mo Sugar"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
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have run over these dumb animals. At
this time, when there is such great
need for foods of all kind the world
over, it behooves us to stop and think
and see whether or not our judgment
may not be at fault in some of the in
stances where food has been wasted
Animals are not considered to be en-.
dowed with any great amount of rea.
son--pigs and cows particularly are
our wards. They supply US with food
in proportion as we take care OF them.
When they get out of bounds and wan.
der on the railroad tracks and are de-
stroyed, it is the fault Of the owner,
who has neglected to guard his pos.
session, and not the railroad train
which has caused the animals destruc.
ton.
We feel sure little thought ON this
point will correct this matter, and the
Food Administration is very DESTROYS
that every owner of stock will give
heed to the need of protecting his ami
mails from destruction. 1t Is really his
duty to attend to this business and
prevent the loss Of his stock.
Uncle Sam is in race against Ger
many for ships and food, Are you
with him?
Coffee without sugar is said to be
much healthier than with it. If you
will try this for week, you will not
return to its use, and can have more
sugar for preserving fruits.
AS an act of common defense, which
Is also an act of common sense, the
Government of the United States is
asking every citizen of the country to
eat less beef, pork, pork products,
wheat, butter and sugar. and to waste
no foodstnffs.
II you run your household on three
pounds of sugar month per person,
when fall comes the grocer won't have
to hang up the sign. mo Sugar"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

err over our loved country, are
no less heroes than the brave
leaders of the armies. With a
million or more of sons breaking
home ties for wars adventures
with all its dangers and POSSIBLE
ties, the word mother" is a
prominent feature in the nations
great struggle.
Mothers prayers, and mothers
words of encouragement inspire
and urge on the brave young
soldier boy, the pride and joy of
her life. The one for whom she
would give worlds could he but
escape honorably his country's
great call. Though her heart
may be bursting with silent
grief, and pain and anguish ring
her brow when the parting hour.
comes, she puts on a brave front
and bids>a fond adieu.
When the wounded dying SOL
der lies on the battlefield, it
is the gentle, soothing touch of
mothers hand he longs for most
|
of all. 1t has been said that
there is nothing more beautiful
and inspiring in the great con-
fict which is now on, than the
spirit of American Women.
The Sword of Sorrow pierces
the heart of every mother whose
son wears the uniform of his
country. But in all her sorrow,
her valor, loyalty and love shine
in great splendor. The women,
especially the mothers of Ameri-
ca, truly and measuring up to
the ideal of true and loyal Amer
leans.
The service and sacrifice of
mothers to the great cause, a
mother best can tell.
"A Member"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

Be cheerful. Mental depression checks
digestion. Poor digestion wastes food.
Wasted food helps the enemy. Cheer
tulnoss is conservation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
United States Pood Administration
Washington. D. c.
Mr.. p. M. Harding,
Federal Food Administrator,
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Dear Mr.. Harding:

The extensive use
Of suburban gardens
for planting last year
proved of extreme
importance In in
creasing the national
food supply.
Even with the car
shortage which has
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
UNITED STATES
FOOD ADMINISTRATION
MISSISSIPPI DIVISION
BY HARPER LElPER,
Public Information Director.

United States Pood Administration
Washington, D. G.
Mr.. p. M. Harding,
Federal Food Administrator,
Vicksburg. Mississippi
Dear Mr.. Harding:
The extensive use
RWDA of suburban gardens
A%EA for planting last year
MHHSx&&E#A proved Of extreme
MMTEtkM importance In in
gnHtHMW creasing the national
AS 4W food supply.
p Even with the car
shortage which has
developed during the last three
months and the total inability. to move
the large reserves of potatoes ami
beans, we have been saved from posi-
tive shortages throughout the country,
largely by virtue of the accumulated
household stores which are the results
of home endeavor
The food situation Of the world
must steadily degenerate as long as
the war lasts. II Is, therefore, OF
prime Importance to add every item
to the total production. Furthermore
our overtaxed railways, which must
continue to be overtaxed during the
whole course of the war will be great
ly relieved If we have larger area
Of gardens planted than last season.
1t seems to me that the experience
If last season indicates that aside
from moderate planting of perish
able vegetables for immediate use,
the substantial part Of such gardens
should be developed to potatoes and
beans. These two commodities can
be raised in practically all sections OF
the United States, are OF the utmost
value from a food point Of view, and
have the great advantage that they
can be preserved in the household
without artificial treatment.
In the Southen States particularly
we need the farmer to realize that If
he can increase his production of corn
and meat, and wherever possible
some wheat, as well as his produc-
ton of cotton, he viii not only be in
creasing our national supply of food
but will render the South self-sustaiu-
Ing in its foodstuffs; he will be feed
Ing his own family and help; he will
be contributing to make the South in
dependent in foodstuffs; he will have
enormously relieved our transporta-
ton burden next year, so that the
products of northern farmers can 60
tor export to our associates in the war.
Faithfully yours,
HERBERT HOOVER.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

young lives, if need be. For
these things let live for,
hope for, give of our means, and
pray for. May God stay the.
hand of the enemy, strengthen
the arms of defense, and in due
time purch victory upon our ban
ner, and may our boys one day
be among the number to be seen
when the boys come marching
home. /"
If is with a heart full of love
we made this flag. God grant
that the stars of blue may not
turn to gold. We hated to see
them leave so, but their leaving
has proven the strength of man
hood each possessed. God help
them to bear the struggle brave
ly, like the men they are. Bless
them and keep them safe from
harm and bring them safe to-
Thee.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

Strike now a blow for freedom, for
humanity. Euy a Liberty Bond and
help win the war
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
SAVE THE ANIMALS

Our attention was called some time
ago to the great waste of meat foods
caused by the destruction Of live stock
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
A Patriotic Service Held
In Honor of Our Soldier Boys

sive service was held in the
Methodist Church on Easter
morning in honor of the boys
who had enlisted for the war
from Mr.. Walter Smiths Sunday
School Class and who are now
ready to go across at any time.
This class is composed of thir-
ty-two boys and girls. Out of
twenty-three boys who enlisted
from our church we are proud to
say that twenty were from this
class. A special program was
prepared by the members of the
class.
The exercise opened by the
class marching in, and singing
"Star Spangled Banner" joined
by the congregation. A beauti-
Fful silk service flag bearing
twenty stars representing the
absent members was made by
the girls to be presented to, the
Sunday School on this occasion.
Touching and appropriate re-
marks were made in regard to
his absent boys by Mr.. Smith
who also unfurled and presented
the flag to the Sunday School.
Miss Mary L. LaGrone gave a
beautiful tribute to THE Soldier
Boys" which was highly COM
mended and greatly appreciated.
Then "A Tribute to the Mothers"
was given by Miss Elizabeth
Mcdonnell. "A Tribute to the
Fathers" was rendered by Mr.,
Clarence Cunningham. Splen-
did music appropriate to the
occasion was rendered by the
chior and class under the direc-
| ton OF our faithful and efficient
organist, Mrs. D. F. Morgan.
Our worthy Superintendent, Mr..
Fred Mcdonnell in most appreci-
alive words accepted the flag in
behalf of the Sunday School.
The church was decorated
with beautiful flowers = Easter
lilies, carnations, etc. The clos
ing touching feature of the pro-
gram was the reading of the
honor roll by our Superintendent
and the presenting of a lily to
Mothers by Misses Grauer, Glass
and McGehee as a token of es-
TEEN for the absent soldier boys.
i These exercises were all the
more impressive because our
boys have gone to render a noble
service for their country; and
they are greatly missed from the
class each Sunday morning.
By special request the follow
ing tributes are printed.
TO THE BOYS
To the boys from our Sunday
School class, who have so
bravely given up their all, for
their country and for US: God
bless 'em.
No nobler thingNca can any man
do than to give his life to the
service of his country and the
cause of humanity at time like
this. Germany has challenged
the sacredness of childhood, the
virtue of womanhood, the right
of religious freedom and the right
to have a democratic form of
government.
Okolona is composed of red
blooded, big-hearted patriotic
American citizens. They love
our nation, they love her free
dom. They have taught their
sons and daughters to reverence
the Goddess of Liberty and re-
ligious freedom.
Then is it any wonder that
Okolona has heard our nations
call to war? 1t is no coincident
that we are here today to do
honor to the twenty boys of our
class who have answered the
call. 1t is but a natural conse-
ouenca because thew are sons OF
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

Liberty Bonds Is the best invest
ment on the face of the earth.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

along the railroads.
AS a usual thing,
the railroad company
is blamed for killing
cows and hogs, and
the thought is gener'
ally accepted that
they have been neg
ligent and should moi
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

Erect the home defenses against
Butcher Bill" Buy a Liberty Bond.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

the prospects to the fourth
winter, says:
cit will be the hardest yet. Every
household will feel its hardships more,
because all the small stocks in store
rooms and cellars have been used up.
The harvest has not turned out well.
Nevertheless, the nation can hold ont
if three conditions are fulfilled. Ey
cry possible surplus should be brought
i'll from Roumania, Belgium and France.
All grain must be seized for the com
mon store. Potatoes must be used for
stretching the bread atuffs.'
The increase Of illicit trading is the
subject of fiery editorial in the Bruins
wick Nolksfreund, which saws:
As soon as an order is issued. three
fourths of the population seek how they
may evade it. They have lost faith
III official promises. and the fear of
starvation has them in its grip. For
ham, eggs, butter and honey, senseless
prices are being paid, and the rich
alone eau get them. Barter is also play
ing large part in procuring provi
sionS. It is well known that all r7g,si.
Die provisions can be obtained if one
has other commodities such as rice. soan
or petroleum to exchange. The shop
keepers in the towns are good hands
.at tais system. Though they NAV have
nothing on view in the shop, there is
always something in the background
which they will exchange for other
goods on favorable terms. If the farm.
er : wife appears with her Injuries, she
can have whatever she wants.
Two remedies are suggested
heavy penalties or free trade. The lat
ter would be q dangerous experiment
the former needs the support Of every.
body to make it effective. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
ENGLAND'S WAY
TOLD TO SENATE
Senator Hollis Explains War Time Oner-
alton of Railroads-Travel
DISCOURAGED

w ASHlNGION, Jan, BY the Assoc
clated Press.-The English method of
meeting the transportation crisis by TAX
ing over control Of the railroads imme-
dlately after that country entered the war
IN 1914, was explained in a speech made
IN the senate yesterday by Senator Hollis
OF New Hampshire. This was the first
speech to be delivered in the senate on the
railroad situation, and in view of Presi-
dent Wilson's address to congress urging
enactment OF railroad legislation which
would effect complete government con
troll, members followed Senator Hollis
with interest.
nder the English method, Senator
Hollis said, the government guaranteed
stockholders the same earnings as paid
during the year preceding the war. while
under plan of Cancellation and prohibi-
tlon, wages We're increased through wal
bonuses with due regard to the increa Sed
cost OF living. Strikes. he said had
proved unnecessary and as result the
employees had maintained the good will OF
both the public and the government
he unions of railway men. through
their executive committees" declare,
Senator Hollis, have acted throuphout
/ the war in a. patriotic and .rpasonabl,
manner, basfng their claims TO advance,
| N wages on bonuses on the increased cos
tof living and not on their power to pre-
vent the operation of railroads. The,
have realized that strike would be !
strike against the nation, not against tn,
companies. They have in this way Oh
tanned a very substantial advance i,
wages. at the same time retaining In
goodwill OF the public generally Their
have been no railway strikes in Englan,
since the war began The conduct OF tn
railways and the conduct of the men hav
been IN the public interest, with ever
indication of Cancellation and good feelin
on both sides This desirable conditio
can be attributed to but one cause-tha
j., the feeling Of the men that their sacri
fees are made for the public welfare an
not to swell the profits of their EMPLOYER
That this is a sound deduction i plai
when we consider the hundreds of strike
III private plants where profits are nc
controlled
The senator said that under the Enc
ilsh plan, freight cars were pooled and d,
lay III loading and unloading of ca,
heavily penalized Passenger trains ais
were cancelled. reservation of seats abo
, lshed, excursion tickets discarded. trait
diverted. and passenger rates increase
% per cent, not for the purpose of il
creaslng revenues but to discourse
travel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
An Appreciation.

We wish to extend our deep sense
of gratitude to all who worked ~ vail
antlv. despite the severe cold weather.
TO save our buildings from destruction
by fire on New Year : day. We can
not express in words our full sense Of
appreciation for the acts of neighbor
liness extended to us.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank II. Martin.
West Brattleboro, Jan. ).
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Arthur A. Hunter and Willard C. Ha.
zelton CT Burlington File.

RUTLAND, Jan. 5.-Petitions in
bankruptcy have been fled in the Of
fir" here by Arthur A. Hunter of Bur
lington, a travelling salesman. and Will
lard c. Hazelton, also of Burlington.
Mr. Hunter has liabilities of 46,03S. 40
and assets of s. 400 of which $4,000 is
claimed exempt. Mr.. Hazelton claims
to owe S3,562.62 and has assets of $3.50.
all said to be exempt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
STOP HERE, LOOK AROUND

and listen to what we have to say about
financial comfort for folks who are get
ting along in years. If unable to call,
write us for Annuity particulars. 6sth
year. National Life ms. Co.. of Vt.
Mutual. ALBERT G. LAIRD, Spe-
cial Agent, Crosby Block.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

More than 1900 Red Cross nurses are
IN active service, 1000 abroad and they
are volunteering at the rate of 1000 !,
month
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
M Manufacturing
or Storage

To let, two floors 1,2OO feet each) in
Ullery Building Annex. Suitable for
manufacturing or storage. Reasonable
rent-right on Main street. Apply to
j. G.. Ullery, Ullery Building.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

Tie Federal Trade commission has made
complaint against baking company in
New York city for giving away bread on
the ground that it STILES competition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
LOST.

LOST-Pockctbook in West Brattlc-
boro or in street ear. Reward. Phone
293-N. 263-2Gl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

"ANTED-Expcricuccd stitchcrs on
ovcralIs, coats and khaki pants. Steady
work assured at good prices. Apply in
person or by mail to Granite Overall
Co., Nashua, y. H.. or w. II. Haywood,
, Walnut ST., Brattlcboro, Vt. 262 273
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
Offices to Rent

Two nice, large second floor front of
fees TO let in Ullery Building. Will be
arranged and painted to suit tenants.
One suitable for small second floor store.
Apply to j. G.. Ullery on the premises.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

TO RENT-One room and use of
bath. Boyden Block, Elliot st. Inquire
of G. A. Boyden. 236-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

Bliss. He has been in France for some
time as an artillery commander.
The hardest crop to raise money
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

WANTED AZ oncc-Onc 2horac
,rainStef aud two men for cutting logs
Holden 4 Martin. 26l.tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

TO RENT-Cottage house with mod
crn Improvements. Inquire of G. f.
Cook, 33 Williams st. 254 If
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

TO RENT-House at "a Green St.
Apply to f. b. Smith, Agent, 81 Green
II. 224-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

~ ED-Any kind Of odd pieces
2 .. WORK by the hour, by capable man.
TEL ldt.R 262-t If
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
WANTED.

WANTED-Live poultry. w. +. Rich.
aruSon 20. 2J4 If
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

TO RENT-Room for man. three min
utes walk from postofiice, steam heat
ed, hot and cold water in room all
Address X, Rcformer Office.
2J9-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

TO RENT-Nice Groom tenement on
Birge st. Holden & Martin. 296tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

10 RENT-Lower fve-room tene-
ment. 10 Frost ST. Mrs. Z. A. Clark.
2l4-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

TO RENT-Six tcnements, at prices
from IS to SIS. Tel. 739-W. 239.tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SlIAMPOOING and Manicuring. Miss
Mary a. Griffin. 1879 Main st. 229-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

TO 'RENT-Tencment. Lillian c..
Newton, 10 Thomas St. 2j7-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
FOR SALE.

FOR Quantity Of balcd hay.
" :. Bettcrlev, Rec Farm. 2G2-tt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05
TO RENT

TO RENT-Modern fiat. Z. NJ. An
gier. I3-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE--Furniturc and Ranges,
new and second hand at j. b. Duuton s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-05

TO RENT - Seven-room tenement.
SO. Edgett & Co. 237-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-10
Ballew on Stand.

At the conclusion Of this witness
testimony, Budd Ballew, the defend
ant, took tn estand. lie testified OF
receiving his instruction from the
sheriff and going to Writ and ask
ing Highnote for the commission.
He said he waited half an hour while
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-10

Highnote went to look after some
papers and finally got in a car with
him. Highnote said he was going
to Ardmore, and then he said he
believed he would not go and got
out of the car, the witness all the
time asking him to get the commis-
sion. Then he told of Highnote
wanting to go to the Jail and Of
his efforts there to get witness in
the dark. Ballew said he became
suspicious when Highnote acted 50
queerly and was trying to crowd
him into a dark place. He said he
kept close to Highnote SO that il he
attempt to do anything he could
grab him. That when Highnote
drew a pistol with his left hand
and fired he was right up against his
right side and struck for the gun,
but only caught the mans wrist and
then he (Ballew) shot. lie said he
had never had trouble with High
note, always talked with him when
he met him and that there had never
been an unpleasant word between
them. lie said he shot only when he
had to in order to save his life.