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The Washington times., 1918-03-04
FOOD PRICES JUMP
HIGHER IN CAPITAL
THAN ELSEWHERE

Food prices have increased Per
cent more in the past year in Wash
inEton than in any other city Tor
which statistics were kept by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The average increase for the Cni'eo
States was 25 per cent from January
Is. 1917, to January 10, 1915. In WASH
inEton the increase was 81 per cent.
Potatoes and onions, which were alb
normally high last year. were the
only two food articles showing re-
ductiou. Corn meal led the advance
with an increase in price OF 10 per
cent in Washington. Bacon advanced
40 per cent: lard, 90 per cent; salmon
and pork chops. 81 per cent: beans.
81 per cent: flour and rib roast -
per cent; rice. 20 per cent; sugar -
per cent; sirloin steak, - per ecnt:
butter, 26 per cent; tea, 20 per cent;
prunes, 10 per cent; cheese JIG per
cent; raisins II per cent; bread, ~
per cent, and coffee, / per cent.
In the two months from December
IS. 1917, to February 10, 1915, food
prices in Washington increased an
average OF per cent, and in the
rest of the country. an average OF :
per cent In Washington eEEs jump
ed 20 per cent; hens. potatoes, and
onions, per cent; plate boiling beef
and butter, per cent: lard, cheese
and milk remained the same, and sal
mon, sugar, pTunes, and cornmeal
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
TEAMS BEING DRILLED
FOR HOSPITAL DRIVE

Two hundred canvassers. divided into
twenty teams OF ten men each are being
drilled and trained TO get the best re-
suits and the biggest contributions
when they start March II 20 collect
$4,000 for the Emergency Hospital Main
tenRnce Fund.
The most interesting part Of their
training will he that regarding the use
Of a .'dope sheet which viii be used
10 answer any question that the dif-
fcult prospect may ask when u" is
asked to contribute to the fund. Any
one that asks Why does the Enl"--
Ecncy Hospital need 5000" will receive
a ready answer from the canvasser.
Portions OF the dope sheet were
made public last night by Clifford L.
johnson. campaign manager. II states
in part:
The institutions work has almost
doubled, SO far as the care OF free
cases is concerned. At the rate estab-
lished during 1917 the institution will
perform 100 per cent more charity N'rS
during 1918 than In 1916. The compcE-
sation received from the Government
for charity cases is far less than the
amount expended by the institution.
The dispensary treats about 2509
cases q year. This yea- probably 1000
will be treated in this one department
alone. Our wards are continually filed
with patients unable to pay. and who
ere receiving the best medical and sur
Eical aid
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
CHARITY CRATER
SENT TO SING SING

NEW YORK. March 4.-William J.
r. O'Neill. one Of the hundred per
cent boys" who made an easy IL Pre-
carious livelihood by pocketinG con-
tributIons intended for the dependent
women and children OF men serving
their country in the national guard
regiments of the city. was convicted
of forgery in the third degree before
Judge Malone and n jury in general
sessions and was sentenced TO mini
mum term OF two years and six
months in sing Sing.
There were three indictments
against O'NeiII. two for forgery in the
second degree. All rad to do with
the practice Of calling up some
solid and big-hearted citizen, in
forming him (or herr over the phone
that colonel or captain so and so was
sendinE his orderly or secretary to
the citizens office and that any lit
tie contribution for the dependent
women and children OF the regiment
would be gladly received.
In due time O'Neill or some other
member Of the hundred per cent. bri-
Eade would call and collect.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
"a Stitch in Time Saves Nine
And the Right Kind of Sewing Tabl
Saves Worry.

And the Right Kind of Sewing Table
Saves Worry.
The genuine Martha Washington
Sewing Table of solid mahogany is the
best that can be made in convenience:
assistance to the sewer, and substantial
construction; it is also an article Of
beauty.
The large pockets on each end give
plenty of room for storing the needle
work; the drawers are partitioned OF
for conveniently handling needles,
threads, buttons and all other small ar
ticles; the top is a smooth and roomy
work table.
In design the Martha Wash
ington is an exact copy Of the
one at Mount Vernon, $500.
LIBERTY KNITTERS-a convenient
little knitting stand with ball top to hold
the yarn and basket for your needles and
partially completed knitting, $3.50 each.
Sixth floor. street
The Washington times., 1918-03-04

Suggestions of the Mahogany and
Walnut Suites. 4 simple but very ele-
CANT Amber-brown Mahogany Suite is
one of the very finest designs we are
showing. The large, roomy Chifforette,
SIPS; Dresser, $115; Toilet Table, $50;
Bowfoot Bed, $s5; Rocker, $3.50;
Side Chair, $f3.5O; Toilet Table Bench,
$3.50.
To the usual richness of the Louis
XVI design in Walnut is added gilt
Furnishing of the artistically carved tops,
and the festoons of roses exemplifying
the love for elaboration which char
acterized the French at this time. 1t is
used here with innate good taste. Dress
er, 500; Chiffonier, 500; Vanity
Dresser, SIPS; Bed, $1OO; Rocker and
Side Chairs, $22.5O each; Bench,
$3.50.
Another Brown Mahogany Suite has
just dainty beaded edge to relieve the
extreme plainness, and is exceedingly
desirable Toilet Table, $35; Chiffon
ier, $45; Vanity Dresser, SIS; Dresser,
$50; Twin or Double Beds, $40 each.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04

An Ivory Enamel suite of Adam de-
sign, with the plain lines and fluted col
umns and the customary Adam urn dec
orationS.
ChiffonierS with four large and three
small drawers; with mirror, $45; with
out mirror, $25; Vanity Dresser, SIS;
Chifforette, $65; Dresser, $50. ..--
A delightful Hand-painted Ivory
Enamel Suite. for young girls room
has garlands of pink roses, neatly tied
with pretty blue ribbons. Chiffonier,
with mirror, $47.50; without mirror,
SIS; Toilet Table, SIS; Dressers, $50
and $65; Twin Beds, $50 each; Chairs
and Rockers to match.
The Louis XVI design is done in an
tique ivory, which means commingling
of the real ivory tone with a deeper
brown in the carvings and distinctive
period principles; deep glazed finish,
with medallion corners and embossed
decorations; bow footboard the bed,
and panel headboard, having the floral
carvings peculiarly of the Louis XVI
period. Chifforette, $65; presSers, $50
and $65; Toilet Table, $50; Twin Beds,
$45 each; Double Beds, $50 each.
Sixth floor. C street.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04

SCARLET PIMPERNEL"
NECK Ribbons are a very smart
new fad that will give a note of
color. Just a narrow black moire
ribbon tipped on each end with
the vivid red luck stone that is so
loved by the French. SOC and 75c.
First door. T street.
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY IN
THE MORNING" will soon be
here, as you are reminded by the
attractive party favors and post
cards on the
First floor Eleventh street.
PATRIOT POST CARDS come
in convenient book form, fifteen
cards in a book, perforated so that
they can be torn out when needed.
Another good thing for the SOL
dier's kit. 25c.
First floor, Eleventh street
PATRIOTIC PICTURES Of Sol
der Girls are ideal decorations for
the college boys room. There are
three in the series, America,
France and Great Britain, each
showing a lovely young girl in
regulation soldier garb with the
flag forming the background.
Each in a neat narrow gold frame.
7Jc each.
FOuI'h floor. + street.
A FURNACE ASH SITTER in
the form Of an ordinary shovel is
a useful thing, particularly for
Spring days when the coal supply
Is especially low. 1t has strong
wooden handle, while the shovel
part is formed of heavy iron wire
that quickly sits the ashes or
trash from the burnable coal. 75c.
Fifth floor. Tenth street.
PIN CURLS" are cunning and
becoming. Just a cluster Of soft
puffed curls, mounted on pin.
ready TO be placed wherever they
are most becoming.
Second floor. C street.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
CONVENTION WILL LAY
WORLD PEACE PLANS

PHILADELPHIA. March "A call
has been Issued by former President
Taft and a committee OF prominent
persons for a great Win the war for
permanent peace" convention 10 be
held here from March l6 to Is. The
name which offers ''rsllyIuE cry in
the present WAY crisis" was chosen for
that purpose, says Mr.. TAFT.
The League to Enforce Peace will
have charge OF the convention, and
Mr.. Taft will preside.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
TWO KILLED WHEN THREE
BOATS BURN AT NORFOLK

NORFOLK. Va. March "A Gov
Srnment lightship. the ferryboat
CastletOn, and q coal barge were de-
strOyed by fire here yesterday. IN
which two men We're burned TO death
and a third injured
The vessels were mOored 20 dock
and the fire was started ny the eN-
plosion Of a lamp the Castle
ton. abs
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Kate Hinton Hints About the Many Interesting
Demonstrations in the Store

like to people ak
in the Housefnihng
for SS kP9 5 aas G a say a @ and sS SSe% % 5Sa % use e % display % %
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] burners and for college, @ % girls aRd bachelor mGs they offer many pGats People
small using them make their morning coffee
There M LITTLE GTRSG iron F5 sT 3 that @ % s aS % 3 3 @ $ SSgp % 5 s @ @
waerne neither villa baby haveto for t milk
Near BY demonsra ratio asexpain he
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SWEEPER
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the those who have the merits Of this Wo Vomanver
RANGED AGAINST THE WALL
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PRoDUcTS
te at ea ean % gathered
P Ps hat % @ oft
S Ts 6iH Se tbss % cutting You @ f% % aSi @ @ greater @ %
Then there the SAFETY GAS LIGHTER AND CIGAR
qf mt FF pS and the of trouble
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THE
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TAGG CElNER n bottom andtak all bright
demonsua
makes two pounds Of % 5SSd 3 & IsP 3 GF @ S pound Of % ana ONE
milk f%o & Gj s gs and whips eam quickly and with so little trouble that
she SHE'D drinks s sp OF e1ks f % an ng @ @ @ Sae
delicious SSp&fy iA coFFEE m being gdemOnsaa
@ that @ the The s @ 1 @ sa s aa - w 9S S % "sn SUNBEAM 3 S eos
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The Washington times., 1918-03-04
HOMES CHOOSING THE BEST RUGS
INVARIABLY DETERMINE UPON
WE1TTTALL RUGS

Because They Reproduce the Beauty, Lue Deep Surface
the Wonderful Patterns and Shades of the Genuine Oriental
Turkish and Chinese Rugs.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Fragrant New Incense
From California

This incense made in our own country
is as fragrant as spice laden breezes
from Araby. 1t comes in two forms,
cubes and tapers. There is a variety of
odors to. choose from at 25c a package,
or a package of seven assorted odors,
S5c.
Fifth floor. center
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Roller Skates
For Children and Grown Ups.

Beginners Extension Iron Roller
Skates, 75c pair.
Ball Bearing Extension Roller
Skates for boys and girls, $1.95 pair.
Union Hardware Extension Roller
Skates, $2.45 pair.
WinSlow Extension Roller Skates,
$3.25.
Rink Skates, $3.50 pair.
Fourth iIoor. center
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
FURNITURE FOR THE BEDROOM

That is the embodiment of refinement,
comfort. daintiness and all. those quail
tiles that appeal TO the home life OF
men and women truly anxious to have
their furniture represent them i'll an I'M
mistakablc manner.
Ivory Enamel continues TO be very
popular, its refreshing brightness and
delicacy appealing to all; fine walnut
and mahogany suites for those pre-
ferring richness and dignity. All per-
iodS are represented.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
THE WASHINGTON. TIMES. MONDAY; MARCH H. 1918
The Side That Saves Food Most

be the Have really
ave Surely you the sake of the boys that giving
their aSuey will the sake of the starving Begians
French Rumanians others Let's how much
economy in the kitchen
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
IF GERMANY WINS

of the People For the People and By the People
will perish from the earth Finance the Fighters by buying War
Savings Stamps They interest of compounded
quarterly.
Enlist Quarter Thrift Stamps every day for freedom
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25

W. N. Arnold, a we'll known citi-
zen of Williford, writes the Record
that it is his intention to soon an
nounce his candidacy for represen-
tative. 1t is remembered that Mr.
Arnold made a creditable race for
that office two years ago.
LOST-One gold watch without
chain, on January 5, between the
Mark Stout farm, I miles southeast
Of Sidney, and my farm, 2 miles
southwest of Sidney. Finder will
receive SIS for the return of this
watch to the Record office or at my
place. j. W. Claxton.
Four dollars per rank is getting
high for wood in a town where you
cannot see out of the corporation
in any direction for the timber, but
none of us kicked on the price this
week with 20 inches Of snow and
below zero weather staring rs in
the face. Hardy Herald.
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
Our Pay Roll

These friends Of the Record have
paid subscriptions during the week
w. N Arnold, George X. Hall, Will
ford; l. f Sharp, W. P, Jones, C. D.
Metcalf, Batesville; II, r. Bowers
lmboden; f, NJ, Biges, Pouehkeer-
sic; Iona Finley, Driftwood; c, f.
Elmore, Mammoth Spring, John
10y, Strawberry; Dr. L. B. Price,
Pocahontas; D. L, Ford, Ozark; H. L.
Roberts, Stuart, Okla; D. D. Spur.
lock, Spurlock, Texas; John II. Roe,
Washington, D, G.; Jerry Holloway,
Stratford, Texas; A. Huss, Savon.
burg, konsas, W. G, Shaver, Even.
ine Shade,
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
TRUSTEES SALE

Notice Ia hereby given that in pursuance Of n
certain deed Of trust to secure payment Of GER
tain promissory note In said deed OF trust de-
scribed. executed by John W. Thompson and M.
II. Thompson, his wife 10 J. D. Padon. as trustee
for Alex, Padon, said deed Of trust being dated
January 30th 1909, and recorded In Record Book
ID" at pages 22l to 223 In tho Recorders Office In
the Southern District Of Sharp County, Arkan-
aas said deed Of trust conveying the following
described lands, to-witi
The northwest quarter Of the northwest quar-
tor. 40 acres, and about aeres of Of the north
part Of the southwest quarter Of the northwest
quarter, beginning at stone 100 yards south Of
the northwest corner Of the southwest corner Of
the northwest quarter, running thence n little
north Of east TO tho northeast corner Of said
southwest quarter Of northwest quarter, thence
west TO the section limo, thence south TO the
place Of beginning, all In section II north range
west containing n acres, In the Southern Dis
trict Of Sharp county, Arkansas. this convey
ance being given subject 10 one given TO Charles
Bonach OF same date,
Default having been made In payment Of said
note, l. AZ trustee will offor for sale 10 tho high
eat bidder at public auction on Saturday, Fobru.
ary 9. for cash In hend, at tho south front door
Of the court house In tho town Of Evening Shade,
Southern District Of Sharp county Arkansas tho
above described real estate, between The hours Of
nine o'clock In the forenoon and o'clock In the
afternoon
The proceeds Of said sale 10 be applied TO the
payment Of the costs and expenses Of the sale, TO
the payment Of aad debt and intcrcat, and tho
rsmaiAder, II any, to said grantora, This Janu-
ary 7, 1918
j. u, Paden, Trustee,
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25

A marriage license was issued
the first part Of the week to S. W.
Watson, aged "a, and Miss Minnie
Riley, aged 81, both living at Cave
City,
Atty. Lyman F. Reeder of Bates
vile writes the Record that he is
an avowed candidate for chancel-
lor and that he will soon make his
announcement in this paper
The first quarterly conference
for the Evening Shade circuit, M. E.
Church South, which was to have
been held here last Saturday and
Sunday, was postponed because of
bad weather conditions.
C. j. Wilson, formerly of this
place, now in the drug business at
Williford, is recovering from an at.
tack of pneumonia, which will be
good news to his many old friends
here and elsewhere over the coun-
ty
The Methodist parsonage at this
place is now free from debt. A
sufficient sum was raised in town
Inst week by popular subscription
to pay the remainder due on the
building, which was purchased a
few years ago.
judge W. T. Horn did not come
here to open the regular term of
county court Monday. In view Of
the weather conditions it is prob
able that not a citizen Of the coun-
ty was disappointed at the failure
OF the court to open.
Enclosed find money order for
the Record. 1t Is worth the money
so let it come on another year
The snow is over my head and am
out Of wood. Send me down load
as soon as possible, and | will pay
you three bucks for it, Stay with
Bill 0ldfeld this time, You can,
beat it, and you know 1t. Let m,
friends know that | am still livinl
and enjoying life. H, r, Bowers
Imboden,
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
From, Weak and Lame
. To Well and Strong

Try them. Foley Kidney Pills will
do for other mon and womon.-qulek"
ly-what they have done for Mrs,
StrQynge,
'Last year. ! got almost down with
my back" writes Mrs, H. T.. Straynga
OF Gainoeville, Ga, r. No. 3, II suf-
fered from Inflammation OF tho blads
dor, and whenever | stopped doetoring
| grew worse, tried Foley Kidney
Pms and after taking them awhile
my blldder action became regular and
the singing sensation disappeared |
nm now stronger In my back than I've
been for several years, and since get.
ting WELL I've stayed well and had
no return OF tho trouble" l
Start In now 10 uso Foley Kidney
rlllae You viii feel an improvement
from tho very frat doaea, showing
how quickly they not on Kidneys and
bladder, They stop irregular urinary
action, ease pain IN back and sides,
Timber Mp stiff Joints and aching muss
eas They put the kidneys and biads
der In sound, healthy condition, Try
them.
Barnett Drug Go.
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
FsR TRxAsURER--
J.R. METCALF
IL. CARPENTER
+. M. ELDRlDCE
Local News

Atty, T. |. Herrn is at Pocahon-
tas attending the session of Ran.
dolph circuit court.
F. M. Bjses, one of the Records
good friends living near Poueh.
keepsie, was looking after business
here Wednesday.
Willis Decker, who lives a few
miles east Of town, made final proof
on his homestead Tuesday before
Deputy Clerk Neil Sullivan.
Harrison Boles, formerly of the
Maxville section, who is now in the
barber business at Newark, was in
Evening Shade on business one day
this week,
Find enclosed check for Sl9O.
AS long as | live you may send me
the Record, and | will try to man.
age to pay for 1t, DR.. l.. B, Price
Pocahontas.
c. P, Bray and j, N. Kent, good
citizens of the Maxville section
were pleasant callers at the Record
Office one day this week while in
town on business,
The public school is closed again
this week because of the deep
snow, and because of the further
fact that the wood supply at the
school building has been exhaust
ed.
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
SMITH FOR COUNTY JUDGE
Native Of Strawberry Township Would
Preside Over County's Courts.

R. A. Smith of Piney Fork town
ship, who is announced in the Rec
ord as a candidate for county
Judge, subject to the democratic
primaries in May, was born and
reared In Strawberry township.
At present he is ENGAGED in the
milling and ginning business,
which business, together with farm
ing, he has followed all his life.
He has dealt with many people,
and we believe it will be universal.
ly said of him that he is man Of
the highest type of honor end in
tegrity and that he is absolutely
fair and square jD all his business
dealings.
Mr.. Smith has never before asked
for a county office. The people of
Strawberry township gave him
the office of justice Of the peace
for twelve years, in which office
and in attendance upon the ses-
sions of the quorum court he ac-
Quired a useful knowledge of the
law and general matters which per.
tain to county government.
Mr.. Smith is thoroughly cOmpe-
tent to give the people beneficial
administration of affairs which
come under control of the county
judge, and if given the office his
constituents may rest assured that
he will give its duties his best at
tention and ability.
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
Our Jitney 0ffer-This And Sc

Don't miss this. Cut out this
Slip enclose with Sc to Foley & Co.,
1885 Sheffield Ave, Chicago ILL.,,
writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return
a trial package of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound for coughs
colds and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets
Barnett Drug Co.
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
FROM D. D. 'SPURL0CK
Says Precious Memories Are Revived
By The Records Visits.

Editor Record.-I send you check
to renew my subscription to the
Record. | have almost entirely
quit writing to my old friends in
Arkansas, and as one mieht expect
they have quit writing to me.
So much the more need the
Record 1t comes to me every
week, represented by local cores
pondents in almost every part of
the county, These letters quite
often revive very precious memo
ries and enable me to renew my
acquaintance and my intesest in
the people and their environments
in old Sharp county, Arkansas.
Then, too, | admire the independ-
ent, outspoken spirit Of the editor.
He has ideas OF his own and Is not
afraid to speak them out to the
world, No one, ! think, has any
trouble In knowing where the Rec
ord stands on any public question
Wishing the Record great success
and that the spirit of writing may
come nightly upon It's correspond
ents, | am,
Very truly,
D. D. Spurlock.
Spurlock, Texas.
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25

During all the bad weather lately
the mail rider from Center to Even
ing Shade has not missed a trip.
While all the other mail carriers
we're showed up" the Center car.
rier made his three trips week
regularly. But the Center route
brings practically nothing to this
place; sometimes a letter or two,
and sometimes nothing.
We have been doing the best we
could with the Record during the
past two weeks. Existing circum-
stances have made it difficult to
issue any paper at all, the weather
being extremely cold and mail SER
vice having been suspended. Some
folks may be able to get out the
usual paper under such conditions,
but we confess our inability to do
it.
Snow began to fall again last
Friday night and continued through
out the day Saturday. Snow fell
almost continuously throughout
the day Monday, in all covering
the ground to depth of more than
20 inches. This is by long odds
the deepest snow this section has
witnessed since 1886, and zero
weather has ceased to be an unus-
ual thing. The supply Of wood has
been short in many families and
there has been a greater scramble
for wood in Evening Shade during
the past two weeks than was per-
haps ever known before. However,
the snow has now begun to Get
away a little, and conditions are
a bit more pleasant, But It ought
not to be overlooked that the fore
cast Is for more snow and rough
weather soon.
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
Her Trouble Is Gone

Mrs. Thomas H, Davis, Mont
gomery, Ind, says she had trouble
with her bladder and had doctored
for several months without relief,
when Foley Kidney Pills we're rec
commended and she commenced
using them and GOT relief. They
relieve backache, rheumatic pains,
stiff, swollen joints and kidney trou-
BILE. Barnett Drug Co.
Sharp County record., 1918-01-25
ADMINISTRATORS !

Notice is hereby given that "'.
public administrator Of Sharp c'''s]
estate Of A. J. Bishop, decsa'eo' '"1 ~,
petition to the Probate c0ur'@ N
for the Southern Diatriet a. nu| n|
1918, for nm order for the sale a'',',| %y|
lands lying In tho Southern D''|
County. Arkansas, to.witi ~
The west half Of the sou,'," !" \
quarter of section 7. in township
4 west. containing 70 6S-l" aa"
ment Of the debts Of said cs'a" ,,.I,t
J. II, Klrtley, . Aa"
Eatata of A. ], DIih0N