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The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07
PATRIOTIC necessities.

patriotic necessities.
However the sensible thing does
not have to be plain. or ugly. Far
from it. If you are planning a trous-
seau or simply overhauling your
wardrobe with an eye to the summer
needs, the sensible things are the
most important. Illustrated here are
two that are most attractive. The
corset cover with its touch OF dainty
hand embroidery and the petticoat
with its deep ruffle OF embroidery
flouncing are just the thing TO wear
under the filmy summer frocks. The
deep V-shaped neck has narrowed
Valenciennes insertion and lace to
outline it; around the trim waist
satin ribbon is run through beading
making a nice finish. The corset
cover and the petticoat are of white
wash satin, but they can be made
Just as daintily of batiste or main
sock. The satin is really practical,
however, as it will stand many trips
to the tub. and does not muss so
easily as cotton goods which must
be starched.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07
THE COTTON PLANT

What a royal plant it is! The
world waits in attendance for its
growth
The shower that falls whispering
on it's leaves is heard around the
earth.
The sun that shines on it is tenn
pered by the prayers of all the people
The frost that chills il and the dew
that descends from the stars is noted
and the tresspass of little worm
on its green leaf is more TO England
than the advance of the Russian
army on her Asian outposts.
1t is gold from the instant it puts
forth its tiny shoot. Its fibre is
current in every bank, and when loos-
ing its fleece to the sun, it floats a
starry banner that glorifies the field
of the humble farmer; that man is
marshalled under a flag that will
compel the allegiance of the world,
and wiring a subsidy from every ma
ton on earth
II is the heritage that God gave to
His people forever as his own, when
He arched our sls es, established our
mountains, girt us about with the
ocean, loosed the breezes, tempered
the sunshine and measured the rain.
Ours and our children's forever AS
prineely a talent as ever came from
His hand TO mortal stewardship
Henry w Grady.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07
HOW DUTCH LOST NEW YORK


HOW DUTCH LOST NEW YORK
The first step toward making New
York an English colony was taken
1854 years ago, when Charles III.
granted to his brother, the Duke OF
York, large territory in America,
to be called in honor of the pro-
prietor. New York. This included
the Dutch settlement of New Amster-
dam, and the "colonie' OF New Meth
erlands. The duke sent four ships
against New Netherlands. with Col.
Richard Nicolls in command, TO be
deputy governor.
The Dutch settlers decided that 1t
was useless TO argue the case with
the English invaders, who were six
times their. number" and in the
autumn of 1864 Fort Amsterdam and
Fort Orange were surrendered. The
name of New Amsterdam was chang
ed 10 New York and that of Fort
Orange TO Albany Governor Stuyve-
SAINT swore allegiance TO Charles H.,
but soon returned 10 Holland. New
Amsterdam. founded over three cen
turtles ago, had at the time of the
English. conquest a population OF
1900. while the total population OF
the province was about 10000.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07

We have special induceud
offer farmers who want goo3
meats for their Sunday dinns|
buy for cash, sell for cash, d
no delivery service and are
Quently able to sell our nd
close prices. Come to our mai
Saturdays when you are in tol
get a good beef or pork 70,
your Sunday dinner. ". A.
$50
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07
HE'S RIGHT

A darby being asked the meaning
of the word phenomenon answered
In this manner:
de oder day All was walkin' down
n country road admirin' de scenery
Ah seen cow peacefully chewin'
her end in field All passed on an
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07

pretty soon All seen thistle CROWN
by de roadside. A little fudder on
All heard bird singin' in a tree
Now, if All seen dis cow sittin' on
dat thistle an singin' lax a bird,
Ah'd call dat a phenomenon"
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07

Does the kaiser remember this
anecdote of Napoleon? THE British
seldom win battles" said visitor
But they always win the last one"
answered Napoleon Re-
publican.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07

the slightest excuse for elaborate
wordrobes. Evening gowns are out
of tune with the times, and the dress
that can be worn as we'll in the
afternoon as in the evening is the
one usually chosen by the bride of
a soldier or sailor. Then. too, the
piles of fragrant household linens
are not required at present The
little bride will have plenty of time
to make them afterwards.
When one comes to think of it, all
this haste has one real value. In
olden days. before the war" the
bride, her family. and all her friends
worked themselves into a state bor-
dering on hysteria getting ready
There was no end TO the embroidery
and sewing, the parties and show
ers.' and everyone concerned breath
ed sigh of relief, knowingly or un-
knowingly when it was all over. This
is not so nowadays, when everything
of necessity must be simple and with
out fuss.
At one time ii was considered
stodgy and frumpish to do the sensi-
BILE thing" All the glamour was TAX
en- out of life, and as to having a
sensible trousseau that was beyond
the ken of womankind Now, that,
too. is changed. THE sensible thing
is the only thing TO have And be-
sides, the palmer. more substantial,
things, leave more in ones purse for
the Belgians, Liberty bonds and other
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07

There is something queer about
these German Victories" They al
ways have 70 lie won over aea'L -
BROOKLYN Eagl"
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07

= Don't neglecr paying your water
rent. We are going to cut the water
off If the rent is not paid by the
18th of each month. Payable at
Bank Of Mariana $50
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07
FASHIONS lJLTIMATUM
TO LINGERIE
IS SIMPLICITY

New York. June all New York
seems to be turning to thoughts OF
trousseaus and other delightfully."- friv-
olous dreams. The lingerie displayed
in the shop windows is somehow diff
ferent from the lingerie of other days.
The piles OF snowy linens, sheer
batistes and delicate satins and silks,
as bewildering as they are. all i'm
press one with their simplicity. Even
the bows Of rose and blue ribbons
on the negligees seem to proclaim
this new allegiance. The dainty
things are just as bewitching as ever
even more so, if that were posi-
bility
Nearly all the stores have ready
made" trousseaus that may be select
ed in great hurry, if necessary.
The, trousseau of the bride OF 1913
is far different from those Of other
years. To begin with, there is not
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-06-07

See ]. w Fielder for concrete work
of all kinds 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
FIRST TRAIN RUNS FROM
CAMP HUMPHREYS SATURDAY.

Promptly at 1870 o'clock Saturday
"U. S. A. No. T. and long string
of cars loaded with a thousand officers
and men rolled out Of Camp Hump
hreys for Washington amid the en-
cheers of their comrades.
Several thousand late comers were un-
able to secure tickets on account Of
the fact that larger train could not
be run with safety.
The inauguration Of the train serv-
ice between camp and the National
Capital solves the problem of getting
the men out OF camp for their week
end recreation. The director general
of military railroads has ruled no
regular. passenger schedule can be eS-
tablished
It was momentcus event III the
history Of the camp, nevertheless. It
marks the inauguration of 4 regular
freight service into camp over, the first
military railroad to be built in. he
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
ORDER OF OWLS BOOMING;
MEMBERSHIP JUMPING UP

Sam Balm, national ogan!zer Of tn"
Fraternal Order of Owls, today re-
ported that his efforts 20 lift the mcm-
bcrship of Alexandria Nest. No. 1779.
to 500 are meeting with gratifying
results and that he feels confident of
going over the top" every man that
he approaches readily realizing the
advantages offered by this rapidly
growing fratelnal organization. To-
morrow night at o'clock at Pythiar
Temple Mr.. Balm will preside at the
initiation of big class of candidates,
the fruits of his labors during the past
week. Mr.. Balm urges all local and
visiting members. as we'll as those
who wish to file applications for men,
bership, to attend this meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
COMPARATIVE COST OF AIR
MAIL, SERVICE EXPENSES.

The first report of the comparative
cost of the operation and maintenance
of the Air Mail Service shows that the
a;rplanes used in this service have
broken all records for economy of gas
consumption.
The total of all operating expenses
of nine airplanes covering flights as-
gregating 1884 miles was 1852. The
total consumption of gas represent
inc 113 hours and s minutes of fly
ing was 1877 gallons which is $3.50
per hour-something over SOC per per
mile. The total cost of gasoline was
s405 in flying 1924 miles.
The best performance in flying was
made by a Curtis J-N-4 machine,
which flew 26 hours and 40 minutes
at a cost of S2S.01 and hour and cover
ed 1719 miles at a cost of 43 1-2 cents
per mile. A plane equipped with a
Hispano-Suiza $50 h. p. engine used
approximately s gallons of gas pei
hour, and plane equipped with 4OC
| h. D. Liberty motor used II gallons pei
hour. This shows 40 per cent less
gas consumed than generally required
for airplane engines of these sizes.
The calculation OF operating cos
includes 81 departmental overhead:
charges, interest on. investment, re
placement of parts, deadhead time O
mechanics, gas, lubricating oils, of
flee force, motorcycles and trucks
rent. fuel. light and telephone; pa!
of pilots. hangar men and mechanics
The average consumption of gas TO
the nine planes was - gallons pc
ihour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
GOVERNMENT EXHIBITS
Eleven Carloads Prepared Here to
Stimulate Interest in Agriculture,
Army, Navy and Marines-Will
Embrace Six Circuits.

Eleven carloads of exhibits, includ-
ing agricultural, army, navy and ma
rine, the purposes Of which are to stim
ulate interest in these affairs, will be
shipped from this city during the COM
ing week. These exhibits are for six
circuits and will be shown at different
state fairs throughout the United
States. The exhibits will be returned
here early in December.
The work OF packing the exhibit in
cars is now in progress under the di-
rection of NJ. NJ. Klein, this city, to-
gether with force of men who will
accompany them to the points where
they are to be exhibited.
The work of preparing the exhibits
was under the direction Of Pref. +. l..
Scribner and Capt. ]. J. Hittinger, Of
Washington, and Mr.. Schaffer, bureau
of construction, U. S. n.
Exhibit for what is known as cir
cult No. will be in charge of Sergt.
J. H. Lecher, army; Sergt. c. f.
Lang, marine, and Mr.. Pinnell, navy
exhibit.
This exhibit will go to the following
places: Sedila, Mo-; Des Moines, Ia;
Hamlin, Mimi; Wichita, KAN; Okla
homa City, Okla; Dallas, Tex; Waco,
Tex.
The exhibit for circuit No. , will
be in charge Of Mr.. Laphem, from the
Department of Agriculture, and NJ. NJ.
Klein, this city. The army exhibit
will be in charge Of Sergt. Clifton and
the navy and marine exhibit in
charge of Sergt. William Hunt. Ex-
hibit No. , will be sent to Erie, Pa;
Rochester, n. Y; Syracuse. n. y;
Trenton, N. j., and Richmond, Va.
In circuit No 3 army exhibit will be
in charge of Sergt. B. A. Bell; navy,
Sergt. Schringer and agricultural, Mr..
Lindstrom, bureau of forestry.
This exhibit is slated TO go to the
following places: Springfield, H.;
Detroit, Mich: Knoxville, Memphis.
Tenn; Macon. Atlanta, Ga, and Jack
Fla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
ATTACKS WOMAN IN TUB
Infuriated Cat. After Hurting Eleven,
Runs Into Occupied Bathroom.

Philadelphia, July GA cat went
wild Friday night at Twenty-seventh
and Master streets, ard after scratch
ing eleven children, dashed into the
house at 1882 Marsden street, ran
upstairs into the bathroom and at
tackled Mrs John Powell, who was in
the tub taking a bath She was so
badly bitten and clawcd by the infurl-
ated animal that her many wounds
had to be treated at the Lankenau
Hospital.
While the cat was attacking the
children a riot call was sent into the
Fortieth district police station and a
wacon-load of cops responded. They
arrived on the scene just as the cat
ran into Mrs. Powell's house. They
followed the animal, but did not reach
the bathroom in time to save Mrs.
Powell. At the sight of the police, in
force. the cat ran out of the house
again and led the bluecoats a merry
chase around the block.
All the residents were ordered IN
doors, while the police began firing at
the animal. The cat was finally killed
bv revolver shots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
"STORE UP" ADVICE OF R. r.
OFFICIALS TO REMOVE STRAIN

Atlanta, Ca, July Southern in
dustries and all classes of shipper.
and receivers throughout the South
are being actively urged by railroad
freight traffic representatives to an
ticipate winter transportation Difficult
ties by storing up during the next
three months as much as possible of
such supplies as fuel, raw material
and storage stock.
The "stock-upnow" campaign which
the railroads are conducting is by
order of Regional Director B. L. Win
chell. In letter to the Federal man
ayers, Mr.. Winchell points out that
this plan should relieve much of the
strain which the rairoad system eN-
periences during the winter season
| and at the same time enable the rail-
| roads to take care of the large war
shipments which must be given right
of way.
Freight traffic service representa-
tives of the railroads are personally
visiting every industry anu shipper on
their lines to suggest that for their
own protection they adopt the policy
of stocking up during the remaining
months of good weather when the
flow of transportation is the easiest
and the demand on the railroads are
| relatively lightest. Those industrie:
| and plants having no provision fol-
| surplus storage facilities are advised
to provide such facilities now ant
thereby avoid the possibility of having
to close down for lack of fuel and ma
teral later on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
MUST Be INOCULA7ED
Employees of Shops Must BE Made
Typhoid Proof Before Cards Will
be Issued to Places Where They are
Employed to Sell to Soldiers.

,.xr--gy-s --I7rrss~ - - -
All workers in food shops or shops
of that character will have to be in
oculated against typhoid fever.
This announcement was made today
by Dr.. ". L. Wood, Of the United
States public health service.
Should any such persons fail to
comply with the orders the ban
against the places where they are en-
ployed will be continued in full force
and soldiers will not be permitted to
trade at such places.
DR.. Wood explained this morning
that just as soon as the ban on Alex
andria merchants is lifted cards vii!
be furnished to all merchants whose
places are up to the requirement and
whose employees have undergone in
occulation against typhoid.
All places where the merchants
have not received the cards which vii!
be given out by the United States
public health department soldiers will
not be permitted to make purchases.
An average of fifty persons a day
are now being inoculated by the ply
sicians in charge of the U. S. public
health service here. The work is done
free Of charge.
DR.. Wood was unable to state def
nitely today when the ban will be
lifted from this city which prohibits
soldiers from Camp Humphreys from
purchasing either food or drink here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
CHARGED WITH BOOTLEGGING
Charles Tyler, Co!ored, This City. vii!
Be Arraigned in Washington Court
This Afternoon.

Charles Tyler, colored, of footwear
fame was missed from his stand al
King and Royal strets yesterday and
today. The reason for Charles alb
sence was that he was nabbcd by the
Washington police Saturday after
noon on charge of "bootlegging."
Tyler was arrested by Policeman
Bean and Burke at Thirteenth and ID
streets after, it is alleged, he had sold
. colored woman half pint of whisky
for 81.
1t is stated that Tyler told the police
that he went to Baltimore several
days ago and purchased a carton of
foryt-eight one-half pints of whisky,
selling most of it in Alexandria. de
had full quart of whisky when ar
rested. it is stated. A cash capital OF
$50 was found on Tyler when arrested.
Tyler will be given a hearing tins
afternoon before a Washington Judge.
There was such a heavy docket in
court teday that his case was not
reached at the morning session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
huns still ON RETREAT
Crown Prince Rapidly Nearing Crise
and Vesle Rivers as Our Men Take
Village After Village.


With the American Armies in
France, July 2S.-Jhe crown prince ls
rapidly retreating toward the Cnse
and Vesle rivers, and May fall back
clear to the Alsne.
The biggest American advance since
the start of the Franco-Amer!can push
was carried out across the Ourcq,
near Sergy (three miles east and
south of Fere-en-Tardenols), this
morning. Squeezing Of the pocket on
the right and left sides, while thrust
ing northward in the middle, sent the
boches farther in retreat.
The Americans steadily advanced
all day yesterday through a heavy
rain. The fought through tangled:
narrow paths in woods and across
fields, routing out machine-g1n nests
and pushing on as resistance was de-
molished.
One regiment marched and fought
sixteen and three-quarters miles IN
twenty-four hours, III order to keep up
with the faster-moving units in other
parts of the line, where the resistance
was lighter
At 9 o'clock this morning Amer-
can machine guns were stationed or
Hill 141, outside Fere-en-Tardenois.
sweeping the avenues of retreat from
the city. Our artillery was brought
Up to the heights outside Sergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
TEAM IS. EASY
FOR CLARENDON NINE

The Coast ARTILLERY team were able
to get but two scratch hits off Otto
Won Herbulis and the Clarendon A. c.
grabbed a onesided seven-inning game
l3 to 0 on the Clarendon field yester-
day. Henderson and Mcmahon led the
assault with three blows each, while
Bolen. Geibel, Carroll and Stewart
each got two.
Percy Fillet was in the game long
enough to furnish the fielding fea-
t1re. Carsons fielding at second was
the best of the soldiers play.
Clarendon meets the Operations
Club next Sunday IN what promises &c
be a hot fattle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
BONE DRY" CITY IS PLAN.
Proclamation Drawn Up Will Prob
ably Be Issued in Washington
Wednesday.

Washington, with its army camps,
may become bone-dry under a proc
lamation by President Wilson barring
all Intoxicating liquors from the city
and making it crime against the
United States government to bring
and intoxicants whatsoever into the
District Of Columbia. Such procia-
nation has been prepared by Attorney
General Gregory and it was said last
night that President Wilson would
issue it Wednesday. The action is to
be taken under the general war pow
ers granted the chief executive by
Congress.
The creation of dry zone in the
District. has been urged upon Presi-
dent Wilson by Secretaries Daniels and
Baker and District officers, because
of the abuse of the privilege of bring
ing liquor into the District for indl-
,viduai consumption, which has worked
out to mean wholesale bootlegging.
Superintendent of Police Pullman
urged action by the President, but it
was not taken until Secretaries Dan
iels and Baker took the matted up at
The cabinet meetings and most strong
" urged the measure as protection for
the soldiers and sailors in and around
the city, that. he President decided 70
issue the proclamation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
FIND DEAD IN PILES
Bodies are Also Observed Floating
Down the Marne River.

With the American Army On the
AisneMarne Front, July 29.-The
American troops advancing along the
Marine have discovered hundreds Of
dead Germans. The victims fell be-
fore the heavy machine-gm fire Of
the Americans during the retreat. In
one horseshoe area the ground was
covered with dead. The Americans
buried as many bodies as was posi-
BILE. 1t i: estimated that 1000 Ger
mans fell there.
Farmers along the Marine report
having seen the boLies of German
dead floating down the stream. The
military authorities ;:ce planning some
system by which they can clear the
river of bodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
HEAVY FINE FOR ANTWERP
Ask Million Francs for Treatment
Accorded Propagandlsts.

Amsterdam. July 29.-Antwerp has
bean fined a million francs and Jan
Devos the burgomaster, has been de-
nosed By the Germans because Of re-
cent happenings in the city, says the
Rolg;aue Dagblad. Activists ceiebrat-
;nr the 11sh day of July were beaten
and number Of Activist prisoners OF
war from Goettingen were half Killed
bv inhabitants for carrying on anti
Belgian propaganda in thsscity.
Doctors refused 10 attend the men
whom they called TRAITORS and were
consequently deportet to Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
ACTING MAYOR MARBURY
TO-DAY ASSUMED DUTIES

F. F. Marbury, president o. the
board of aldermen, now acting mayor
of the city during the absence of
Mayor Fisher flcm the city today
assumed charge of The city's affairs,
Mr.. Marbury last Thursday sustained
a fractured shoulder. az result of te-
ing thrown from his buggy when the
horse took fright when he was en-
deavoring to get out of the vehicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
OLD DOMINION BOAT CLUB TO j.
HOLD REGATTA SATURDAY.

Indications are, that the regctta
which will be given Saturday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock by the Old Do
minion Boat Club will prove a most
interesting affair. The committee in
charge has planned program of fif-
teen events. Those who will partici-
nate in the affair are now practicing
every evening for the events.
The club at $50 o'clock that night
will hold dance in its clubhouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
40 Entertainers Overseas.

i; General Pershing has officially de-
tailed to the American Y. NJ. C. A.
the entertaining of our soldiers in
France. There are now 40 profes-
sionals giving vaudeville shows, con-
certs and entertainments overseas,
often under shell fire.