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The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

rowed from the boys, with wings.
One may wear the dropping cock
feathers of the Italian officer or
velvet hat shaped like the cap of
the French lieutenant. In fact, one
may wear what one pleases, so long
as the chosen headpiece be becoming
Trim they are, too, and very fetch
ing, worn at the right angle, with
the proper amount of coquetry, but
woe to the unwilling damsel with
the high pompodour who perches a
Tipperary hat on the tip-top of her
hair. The result is ridiculous.
There are reports of other sources
for styles than Paris. The Orient,
with its bewildering array of things
mysteriously beautiful, sends us rare
color combinations, unusual en-
broideries and hand woven materials
that are not made elsewhere. One
famous house here in New York
has sent its buyers to China Japan
and India instead of Paris, and we
can look for some very interesting
developments along fashion lines.
OF course, now we have the mandar-
ian coat, and other Chinese and Jap
anese garments occidentalized for
our benefit. There seems to be a
wave of color worship going broad
cast over the land, and everywhere
one hears the remark, Il don't care
how simple 1t is, or how little trim
ming you put on it. if you will Just
make it beautiful of line and color"
After all, that is the true beauty In
dress, as in everything else.
Just a suggestion for the everyday
dress. the dress you must wear for
work or play, is illustrated here.
The lines are very good. The high
rolling collar and long tight sleeves
bespeak a businesslike attitude. OF
course there are buttons, giving a
smart double breasted effect, and
the arrangement of the belt is most
unusual. Her hat belongs to the
times, for 1t Is an aviator's cap,
made of the same material as the
dress.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
FASHION AUTHORIZES :. :
MARTIAL STYLES

New York, Dec. Blast spring
there was a perfect epidemic OF
military styles, capes, collars, brass
buttons, and so forth, and then the
mode changed, as modes will, and
the summer fashions were the soft
est. frilliest frills possible to organ
dies and mulls and that prime favor
lite. ginghams. Now we are having
more military costumes, saner they
are too. and seemingly more subtle
in their resemblance to the uniforms
and other toggery of the men.
Never have brown, army drab,
khaki color and navy blue been SO
much used. Gilt braid, too, abounds
on the frocks for afternoon, the most
severely plain of all the coat dresses
having a touch of militarism that
makes the fashion world akin to
the real world. High boots in the
lovely mahogany brown or lighter
tan have wide military heels; and
there are whispers that wooden stock
ings, oh, fine, soft, lovely wooden
stockings, are replacing the cobweb-
by silk ones.
AS to hats, they too, are quite
martial. One may wear the wide
brimmed, peaked crowned service-hat
without any feminizing details to
disguise it. One may have cocky
little hat Tor cap as you Wild bor-
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

One OF your most pressing prob
lens and one to be acted upon without
delay. is the matter Of obtaining your
fertilizer
In spite OF the best efforts Of the
manufacturers and the Government,
materials for making fertilizers are
scarce and high in price. Therefore.
it is all the more necessary that what
fertilizers are to be distributed, should
be used upon soil that has received the
very best preparations the farmer is
capable OF giving.
The mobilization of our army, re-
curing a maximum movement OF
troop trains and supply trains, has ov-
er-taxed the capacity Of our railroads
as never before. and in order for fer
tilizers t. be distributed this season.
the movement must of necessity, be-
gin early and the unloading Of cars
at destination be done with utmost
despatch. Every car must be loaded
to capacity.
Today fertilizers are cheaper than
farm crops or farm labor bale OF
cotton, bushel OF corn, oats or
wheat will buy more pounds OF fertil-
izers now than ever before, hence to
assure the performance Of patriotic
duty with great profit to yourself, or
der your fertilizers promptly so that
you may be sure to get them. And
when you get them, use them with
the greatest degree Of intelligence.
Satisfactory results are bound 10 fol
low-both to you and to the Govern
ment
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
WOMAN WORKER IN ALASKA
RAISES FUNDS FOR RELIEF

The American Red Cross has re-
eeived a remittance and the following
letter from woman In a town In
Alaska:
Il am sending you a money order for
the amount OF $3.50, to be used for
the Red Cross. collected 1t from the
men on two Tin Dredges here in the
summer. | am the onliest white WON
an here and my nearest Naboer (white
woman) are so miles from here.
have been here 10 years, without been
outside, but tried to do my best to do
my bit for our boys in this awful War"
! had only two refusals. so consider
myself lucky. and little bit proud.
Please let me know when you receive
it,"
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
WOLVES INFEsT WHITE

,Searcy. Dec. 31.-Residents of the
Clearwater neighborhood, 20 miles
northwest of Searcy, bring news of
the ravages committed by wolves in
that vicinity during the recent snow.
Sheep and hogs have been carried
away by the wolves, which have been
made ravenous and bold by the
severe weather.
A wolf hunt was started. but at
the outset the champion wolf hunting
dog was drowned in crossing the
river, so the hunt was postponed.
Another hunt will take place within
few days, as the wolves continue
to carry off choice porker or a
fine sheep every few days.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

D. B. OSBORNE ant crops with
which to feed and clothe oar army
and navy; the armies and navies of
our Allies-our own people at home
and the peoples of our Allies in Eu-
rope.
Failure would bring disaster to our
army and an untimeiy and unneces-
sary death to many OF our boys who
have gone forth to battle in defense
OF our liberty.
But, Mr.. Farmer, we know that un-
der the great responsibility placed
on you by our Government, that there
is no such word as fail in your vo-
cabulary and that nothing short of in
Eurmountable providential causes could
prevent your answering fully to this
responsibility.
However, maximum crops can only
be had by the judicious and intensive
use of fertilizers, good seed. thorough
cultivation. and labor-saving machin-
cry.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

Cross Christmas membership drive foi
100000 additional members in tn
Southwestern division, comprising II
states Of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas
Oklahoma and Texas, which will
launched Monday, Dec. Z, continuing
until Christmas eve.
Johnston, who is applying che same
principles TO the formation OF 81
gantic organization for the Christmas
membership campaign az those thai
won for him unprecedented success IN
the banking world, predicts the five
states in his division will pass It's u
lotment by at least 100000 members
Spurred by his own enthusiasm ovsl
the W nderful work which the Amer
can Red Cross is accomplishing To-
Uncle Sans fighting force. both q
home and abroad. Johnston's co-work
srs are bending every energy to insure
q successful opening of the big drive
sshx merning Of Monday. Dec. H. IN
expected $4,000 persons Will be enllss
cd In the solicitation of members wnm
the campaign ID formally Launched.
III you don't belong to the ~
Cross you help proiong the surellN
Of our soldiers over there. (" Thn
the cardinal idea that Johnston neya
70 have brought home sorcibly 70 u0
Aousshold In the Southwest estwss.
now and ChristmAs eve, when -
Gross workers and their latest 80
ivsrts, in many communities. VIII eaas'
carols in the streets as q fitting cinA
70 the movsnent which will cover "
length and breadth OF America.
l'Over the top BY one million.
slogan Of the younges; metropo"'sA
bank president in the United S'A'.
and the manner in which Jonnsos
whipping into shape preliminaf'e.
the campaign augurs well TOT ~
cess. ..ss
~ Bern in Louisville, Ky. IN ie'r
Johnston received his first DsAA's'
experience. when Ne was 10 years ~
by working as a clerk IN the
Johnston Banking Company
land, Mo. He continued to woin
the bank during the summers un'n 4.
1905. he was elected cashier ana
rector, at which time he was sun ~
OF age. :.
In 1907 he went to Muskosee'
where he became yice-presioenl "
First National Bark of that Guy,
1910 Johnston left Muskogee anu Ne
came one of the organizers u w
National Reserve Bank OF snd
City. which he served as cashier -.
director for five years. In fepiu '',.s'
1915. he went TO st. LOUIS 40 ~.
president and director OF 'ne s;,v
man Savings Institution OF 'nas nrss.
Oct. 2s. last year. he was eisc'su hss
ident, OF that institution, whicn nd
shown largely increased surplus
deposits under his direction. enc
Any man of ordinary apiil's 80 Il.
coed If he sets his mind haiu ~
This is Johnstons rule for suc'e''
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
YOU AND / AND
now AND THEN
BY Grin r. Cole, ST. Louis, Mo.

One of these days there will come
from lover there" a casualty list OF
American soldiers that will eat into
your soul and my soul. Many OF the
boys who went l'over there to protect
your honor and my honor and your
freedom and my freedom will be on
the list of dead They viii have given
mn their lives. even as the Man of Cali
lee. for you and for me.
NOW, and not THEN, ycu and
should ask ourselves, Are we doing
EVERYTHING we can to help the
Army which is back of the Army!
The Army Back of the Army Is the
great American Red Cross. The Red
Cross is one OF the biggest agencies
for winning the war for the Allies. We
are going to win the war, of course.
But when? NOW is the time TO con-
slider that question. too. NOW Is the
time for you and for me TO do EVERY
THING WE CAN for the government
OF the United States and for the rest
Of the Allies. And we ought TO 60 to
the depths of our hearts for the an
swer to the question: Are we doing
ALL we cant"
The American Red Cross Is the very
backbone OF the American expedition
AIRY forces. 1t cares for the soldiers
family while he is away, II the family
needs care; it cares for the soldier
himself, both on the way to the battle
fields and after he arrives there; the
great American Red Cross MAKES the
MORALE OF not only the American
forces overseas but the forces OF the
ether Allies as well. We are going
10 win the war. yes. but we are not
going to win 1t without the support OF
the American Red Cross.
And SO. as | said before. one OF these
days we are going to get our first big
casually list from over there, and
your boy or your neighbours boy will
bs one OF the dead. THEN, with tears
In our eyes and Jumps in our threats,
realizing at last that the boys over
there have made the Supreme Sacri-
flee, realizing that they gave US LIFE
by embracing DEATH, then-THEN-
! But THEN will be TOO LATE. What
about NOW? This is OUR hour to
act; this Is our hour to rally around
the Red Cross; this Is our hour to join
that greatest of all great humanitarian
organizations; this Is our hour to help
make success OF the Christmas mem
bership campaign which has for It's
purpose the enlistment OF l0,0V0,V0v
new members by Chrtstmas eve; this
u our hour to take to eur hearts the
Red Cross flag. the nag which stands
not only for relief. not only for the
care Of OUR boys over there. DIT
also for the MORALE which il neces-
sary for winning the war.
II YOU and / do not belong to the
Red Cross we are prolonging the sui
fering Of our. boys In France. because
Ne are pFolonging the war itself.
Christmas day there will be flashed
= the battlefields the inspiring mes
sage that 16.000.O00 American men
and women have joined the American
Red Cross and have lstgnifisd by that
sction that they are going 10 back up
ear boys In the trenches until the shot
shall have been fired that VIII mean
Nat the world has been saved for de-
Uocracy!
Let Us act NOW. not THEN. yos
end l.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
AND FATHER PAYS THE BILLS

How is Robert getting on at col
lege?' asked the minister, who was
being entertained at dinner
Splendidly,'' said the proud father
who then went on to tell Of his
sons various social. athletic and
scholastic successes, and the minister
said it was fine thing to be college
bred. That evening little James, who
had been an interested listener. said:
s'Papa, what did Mr.. Brown mean by
college bred?"
Oh, that" said papa, who had
been looking over his sons bills.
sis a four years loaf"
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
THE HOUSEWIVES scRAPBooK

If the silverware has become so
discolored that the polish will not
restore it, try mixing salad oil with
whiting to form a thin paste Apply
to the silver. and after few hours
wash and clean the silver in the
usual way and all stains will disap-
pear.
To renew furnished gilt frames mix
sufficient flour of sulphur with
three cupfuls of water to give the
mixture a golden color. Add four or
five bruised onions and boil same;
strain and when liquid is cold apply
to the frames with a soft brush and
let dry.
When ironing have slightly moist
ened salt on a newspaper at end of
the ironing board and rub the flat
irons over it occasionally They will
work much more smoothly
$50
Spots in clothing can often be re-
moved by rubbing with the end Of
a whiskbroom gathered closely in the
hand. Soiled spots on wall paper
can be removed In same manner If
this is not efficacious on wall paper
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
-ouTRANkEo IN THE KITCHEN

The son of the well-to-do family
had recently joined as private, and
was spending his Christmas leave at
home.
Returning from walk, his mother
espied figure in the kitchen with
the housemaid.
Clarence" she called to her son,
'Mary's got someone in the kitchen
She knows perfectly well that don't
allow followers. | wish you'd go and
tell the man to leave at once"
Clarence duly departed to the
kitchen. but returned in about half
minute.
Sorry, mother, but / can't turn
him out"
Cant turn him out? Why on
earth not?''
"He's my sergeant. Saturday
Night
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
YOUNGEST BIC BANK
PRESIDENT HEA0s
RED Cross DRVE|
JOHN /. JOHNSTON OF cre.
SAVINGS INSTITUTION w.
SOUTHWEST CHAIRMAN
WILL GO LOVER THE TOP
Predicts That His Division Win
coed Its Quota in Nation-wid.
Drive by 100000
Members.

A bank clerk at Is years Of arc .
cashier and director at ls and nres'
dent of the German Savings lns,i,n
ton of st. Louis, the second oldss,
bank in the state of Missouri, at 80
This is the remarkable record in &
nance achieved by John L. Johnston
who is head of the American ~
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
WHY THE BABY WAS BOUNCED

The new baby had proved itself
the possessor of extraordinary lung
power One day baby's brother, lit
tie Johnny, said to his mother:
Ma, little brother came from
heaven, didn't he?"
Eyes, dear" answered the mother
Johnny was silent for a moment,
and then he went on Il say, ma"
What is it, johnny"
Il don't blame the angels for sling
inf him out, do your
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

Mr.. Farmer:
The above picture
exemplifies I b e
vital importance
of your position in
the World War
The fight of free
dom and democra-
cy against German
aut0cracy.
u pom you IS
placed the grave
responsibility Of
producing abund-
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
so ANNOYING

The latest example of English as
she is spoke comes from Egypt,
where native interpreter. who had
overstayed his leave, wrote the fol-
lowing letter to his chief:
my absence is impossible Some
one has removed my wife My God,
am annoyed. New York Sun.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
SPECIAL WAR GIFTS

Announcement lis made by the
Town and County Nursing Service OF
the American Red Cross of a series
OF public health nursing scholarships,
donated by chapters and individuals
as special war gifts.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
NATURAL ENOUGH

sentry, an lrishman. was on post
duty for the first time at night,
when the officer of the day approach
ed. He called:
who goes there?"
'Officer of the day" was the re-
ply.
'"Then what are yez dom out at
night?" asked the sentry.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
WILLING TO EXPLAIN

Staff Colonel-"Your reports should
be written in such manner that even
the most ignorant can understand
them" N4
Sergeant-"Well, sir, what part is
IT that you don't understand Chris
tian Register
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
TOMORROW NEVER ARRIVES

Always lookin' forward to an easy.
goin' time,
When the world seems movin care
less like a bit of idle rhine;
A day when there is nothin' that kin
make you sigh or fret;
Always lookin' forward-but haven't
seen 1t yet.
Washington Star.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
Membership in the Red Cross s,,n :

Membership in the Red o'SS,,sbIpl
synonymous with good 1rross!|
Are YOU member Of the Heu ,atastI
If not you will join now o. :" snership
during the Christmas mens mat
campaign, which begins Deg = citil
is. you will join if you are a sOp cost il
zen of the United states. INC
only 81.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
MOVING PICTURES
ON MERCHANDISING
PRACTICAL IDEAS ALONG LINES
OF EFFICIENCY TO BE SHOWN
TO MERCHANTS, CLERKS AND
PROFESSIONAL MEN.

Every successful merchant in bust
ness at the present time is utilizing
every means possible to help him adj
vance and build up a better trade
Realizing this the Commercial Club
of Mariana has secured one of the
most instructive, educational moving
pictures ever put on the screen, en-
titled 1.-The Troubles of Merchant
and How to Stop Them" The pic
ture will be shown at the Masonic
Hall tonight at s O'Clock.
The film is three reel Essanay
feature and is brim full of ideas
relating to retail business. 1t shows
an old style store building, high
windows preventing good display
of goods. bad arrangement of stock,
lack of proper management and no
system, which makes the clerks in
Misunderstanding in the proprietor
almost becoming failure. The
scene changes, however, when the
merchant concludes to adopt system
the store takes on an attractive
appearance, goods are displayed so
they will attract attention, the clerks
become more valuable through court
eous and prompt attention to the
trade-in fact there is such trans
formation that new customers are
attracted to the store, and the mer-
chant again becomes prosperous.
Mr.. Sullenberger will lecture with
the pictures BY aid of stereoptic
slides, he will deal with the following
subjects:
1. Retail failures and their causes.
2. Store organization.
8. Newspaper advertising.
4. Window display.
5. Clerks efficiency.
s. Selling methods. v
7. Credit business.
8. The delivery problem.
9. System in retail business
This lecture was secured through
the courtesy of the National Cash
Register Company, of Dayton, Ohio,
1t has received the highest common
dation from business organizations
wherever it has been shown.
There will be no charge for admis-
sion and every business man and
clerk in the city should take advant-
age of this unusual offer.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

A Christmas gift of real So mem
Americas fighting forces = cross
bsrship in the American Ss'
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
THE FARMER-ONE OF
UNCLE SANS DEFENDANTS
Mr.. Farmer:

Osborne Chairman Soil I'm provement Committee Atlanta
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-05-30
MINISTERS UNITE
IN MEMORIAL DAY
Union Prayer Service Tonight
AT College Avenue Baptist
Church.

The Ministerial Association of An
napOlis, composed Of the ministers of
all the Protestant Churches, will hold
a Union Prayer Service tonight at S
o'clock in the College Avenue Baptist
Church, corner of College Avenue and
St Johns street
The sery ices will be participated in
by the following ministers: The pas
tor of the church in which the union
service is held, Rev. John S. Sewers,
Rev. Edward ID. Johnson, Rector of st.
Anne's; Rev. DR.. II. Wilson Burgan,
pastor of the First Methodist Episco-
pal Church, Rev. l.. M. Bennett, pastor
of Maryland Avenue Methodist Episco-
pal Church; Rev ii. r. Carl Haas, pas
tor of st. Martins Lutheran Church,
and Rev Owens, pastor of Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
As today is especially set apart for
a day of penitence and prayer. it be-
comes imperative that every church
member and non-cnurch member at
tend this service tonight, and it is ex-
pected the College Avenue Baptist
Church will be crowded on this Mem
orial evening
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-05-30

ANNAPOLIS. Nd THURSDAY. NAY 80. 1918.
COMMENCEMENT AT
THE A. A. ACADEMY.
Program Of Exercises To Begin
Tomorrow. Schools Sue
cessful Year.

The program of exercises attendant
upon the commencement at the Anne
Arundel Academy, Severn Cross
Roads, will cover a period from to-
morrow, May 81, to June 4th.
The school. under the principals
Miss Elizabeth Gwinn and Miss Maria
Baldwin, is successfully closing its
siXGy-third year There have been
great improvements in the buildings
and grounds the past year. and under
the leadership of Miss Gwinn and Miss
Baldwin and their efficient corps of
teachers of ability and experience, the
school is looking forward to a still
more successful year in 191S-1919.
The president of the Board of Trus-
tees is c. w Baldwin
The commencement week program
opens tomorrow evening with a play
entitled THE Betty Wales Girls and
Mr. Kidd" to be given in the Cross
Roads Hall tomorrow evening This
will be followed by the Camp Fire
Girls Council Fire.
On Saturday evening there will be a
recital by the music pupils of Miss
Isabella w. Boswell, followed by a
play "No Girls Admitted.
On Sunday June the Baccalaureate
sermon will be preached in Baldwin
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church,
by Bishop John w. Hamilton, ID. D.,
Chancellor of the American University
of Washington.
On Monday evening there will be the
oratorical contest, and the commence
ment exercises will be held on Tues
day evening at o'clock with the fol-
lowing program:
Invocation, Rev. Charles Taylor;
Chorus by School-'America for Me"
Van Dyke; Salutary-"T Red Cross
of To-day" Margaret Baldwin; "The
Need of Noble Women" Charles Lynch
Broyles; The War over There and
Over Here" Harrison NJ Bald
win; Valedictory-"W Part in
the Great War" Helen NJ Broyles;
Presentation of Diplomas, Rev.
Charles w. Baldwin; Presentation of
Service Flag TO School, Graduating
Glass; America, School and Audience;
Benediction, Rev Ernest Thompson
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-05-30
LATEST MURDER CASE
TO BE TRIED QUICKLY
Judge Moss Recalls Jury To Pre-
vent Expense And Waste Of
Labor Of Witnesses.

Determined to save the county the
expense of feeding many witnesses
and keeping them from useful occu-
pations, and at the same time to dis
pose of the case as quickly as posi-
Bile. Judge Robert Moss yesterday
afternoon determined to recall the
April Grand Jury to investigate the
murder of r. 1. Gillet, the colored man
killed at Fairfield on May 4th
Thomas Freeman, also colored, who
is accused of the crime, skipped the
State Immediately thereafter and was
later caught in a negro settlement
near Harrisburg, Pa, and brought
back to the local Jail. The grand jury
is ordered to re-assemble on June 9Th
and should it find an indictment
against Freeman the petit jury will
also be recalled that trial may be
had promptly.