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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04

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nothing seemed to
do me any good. A
friend advised me
to take Lydia e.
Pinkham's V e g e.
table Compound. /
did so and got re-
lief right away. /
can = certainly re-
commend this valu-
able medicine to
other women who
suffer, for it has
done auelh good
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04
Short and to the Point.

The military censor at the base was
very weary of the letters of soldiers
who meandered on forever on badly
written sheets of dirty paper; SO when
he came upon the following epistle he
was very pleasantly surprised:
Dear Mather-Im all right. You're
all right, That's all right. Love from
Tom
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04

After man has acquired a certain
amount of wisdom he would rather
add to it than display his meageE
hoard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04

Lots of men are lenient with them
selves because of their belief that
charity begins at home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04

Nature probably backed the camel
up to win the animal races.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04
Value of Field Crops
1913 1917
Manitoba s. 64,557, 900 49,, 470, $50
Saskatchewan 29,376,O0O 349, ASS, 200
Alberta -. 46,712OO0 8 176,965, 800

Total .S240,645, 900 1868. 924, 800
The total value of field crops for
1917 was 1858. 924,5 $50. produced on less
than 100000 acres of land.
Further evidence of prosperity and
progress is found in the Government
estimate of the value of farm lands,
and increase in value since 1908:
1908 1916
Manitoba ..............27.30 1908
Saskatchewan ........ .2O.4O 23.UI
Alberta ...............1S .2O Ills
1t will be observed that the average
price of lands has not kept pace with
their producing value. 1t is therefore
pointed out that the opportunities for
the purchase of high-class land is still
within the reach Of those with linn
tied means.
A good idea Of advancement in a
country's progress may be obtained by
knowledge of what has been done in
the production of cattle, and when
these figures are studied in connection
with Western Canada, a country whose
fame having been heralded as grain
growing country, giving the idea that
that was what it was mostly adapted
to, it will be realized that there is
there a vast Storehouse of wealth
awaiting those who choose to take adj
vantage of it. In the three provinces
in 1912 there were-horses. mich cows,
other cattle, sheep and swine, four mil
| lion head, while in 1917 the number
was seven million.
In 1901 the entire population was
419,512; in 1916 1,698,220.
One marvels at the rapid progress
of the United States during the nine
| teenth century. But Americas Oppor-
tunities for growth at the beginning
of that century were nothing compared
to the opportunities which are Can
ada's at the present time.
The fact that Canada has as it's next
door neighbor a nation of over 100000
OOO-the richest nation in the world
| is bound to have a stimulating effect
on its progress. Already one sees
signs of it on every hand.
| Canada not only has the largest area
of unoccupied, but fertile, land of any
country, but this land is already made
| available by a network of railways.
Cost of production of grain is lower
than elsewhere, while the prices are
on a basis of those of the United
| tes.-Advertisement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04

To keep clean and healthy take DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stOmach.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04

Trouble generally shuns the man
who is able to keep his mouth closed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-04
IN MISERY
FOR YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Oskaloosa, Iowa" For years I was
simply in misery from a weakness and
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
THE PRUNE CLUB.

"Now here's a penny" said the
thin boarder at the breakfast table.
81 take some of this mustard and
put it on the penny. Now of what
does it remind your"
"Of one of your stories" suggested
the blond typewriter, because no.
body will swallow it,
Nothing of the kind" came from,
the thin man.
ct reminds me Of money that
might burn in ones pocket" VEN
tured the bank clerk with the red
necktie.
"Not even that" said the thin one,
'cLsten, it reminds you of a bird
dog"
"a bird dogp came from the as
sembly.
eyes, bird dog when it's hot on
the scent. "-Y onkers Statesman.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

pairs on buildings, except his dwelling:
repairs of fences and farm machinery,
materials and small tools for immedi-
ate use.
The amount Of rent paid for farm
may also be claimed as tenant farm
er's expense.
Payments for i've stock are allowa-
BILE If bought for resale But If bought
for breeding purposes cattle are an In
vestment, not an expense, and cannot
be allowed.
A storekeeper can claim amounts
paid for advertising, clerk hire, tele-
phone, water, light and fuel also dray-
age and freight bills and cost of op-
Grating and repairing wagons and
trucks.
A physician can claim cost Of his
professional supplies, rent, Office help,
telephone, expense of team or automO-
bile used in making professional calls
and expenses attending medical con-
ventions.
A dentist can claim similar items,
except team or auto expense, which
are not necessary In his profession.
Expenses that are personal or con-
nected in any way with the support or
well being of a person or family are
not allowable.
The costs of machines, instruments,
vehicles or implements that are more
or less permanent In character are not
allowable as an expense. They are in
vestments.
Interest paid on a mortgage or other
personal Indebtedness is allowable on
q personal return.
All taxes paid within the year can
be taken out on federal return, ex-
cept federal income taxes, Inheritance
taxes and assessments for local i'm
provementS.
Losses sustained in business or
through fire, storm or shipwreck or by
theft, except when compensated by In
surance or otherwise.
Wear and tear of rented buildings or
machinery used in business may be
claimed.
You can also claim the amount paid
to the Red Cross and to other charita.
BILE, religious or educational organiza-
ton to the extent of 10 per cent OF
your net income
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
Red Cross Notes.

An interesting and important
meeting of the Rankin County
Red Cross was held at Johnson
Hall last Saturday afternoon.
Delegates from nearly all of our
Branches and Auxiliaries were
present. A vote carried was
by the entire delegation,
that we do not give up our Coun-
ty Chapter Charter, but that we
put forth all our energies toward
obtaining 1000 members, the
number required for a chapter.
Every delegate assured us Of
their hearty cooperation to OBJ
tain this number, as we'll as their
interest in organizing other ac-
tivities of the Red Cross work.
Let the goal of every member of
Rankin County Chapter be. eve
will be right in line with the best
county chapters in the state, both
in membership and service and
when President Wilson, the great
chairman of the Red Cross says
Zone Chapter for every state"
We will fall in line.
The community Choral Club,
gave the first entertainment
Friday evening March 9Th, which
was a perfect success in every
detail. The house was packed
and many persons stood in the
halls, doorways. Every number
of the program was full of inter-
est and amusement. The
door receipts were $41.50.
The Club thanks the following
persons for favors. Mr.. Ira w.
Shields, tableaux lights. Miss
Eloise Thomas, electric light bulb
shades. Mrs. Ira Shields, 5 cop
les of quartette and chorus.
Teachers of Brandon, school for
hearty cooperating. Pupils of
the High School for a part of
program and splendid help in
cnOruSeS. Busy mothers ana
house Keeper for giving time and
talent unstintingly. Last but not
least, to every man, woman and
child, who helped to make the
splendid audience.
Everybody can help in the Red
Cross.
A public meeting will be held
in Johnson Hall next Monday
evening at 7,3O o'clock. Every
body come. Business of impor-
lance will come before the house.
Information and items of inter-
est will be read. This meeting is
what the members make it. Don't
forget to come.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
A Delightful Entertainment.

On the night of March 9th. a
jolly party of Brandon's young
youths and maidens, chaperoned
by Mrs. Thomas, Miss Thomas,
and Miss Butler, went for a
moonlight hayride to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore, a miles
west of town, where in their new
and handsome bungalow they had
planned to receive and entertain
the party.
The night was grand, as some
spring nights are, helping in
every way to make the occasion
more ideal. After much singing
of songs-new and old-and
many. many forms of fun-mak-
ing were INDUCED in, the Great
Big Wagon pulled in and halted
at the door of the beautiful illum-
mated home.
The guests were ushered in by
Misses Martha Moore and Louise
May, then turned loose for a
night of frolic and tun. Many in
teresting games were played,
after which a lovely two course
luncheon was served. Then came
the parting hours. all too soon.
for merriment seemed to be
everywhere, but the Sabbath
hour was drawing near. and each
to his own hamet, before the last
chime of the midnight hour. So
after many, many expressions of
appreciation to these loyal big
hearted people-the Chariot"
was drawn to the door and the
following placed in"
Chaperones: Messrs. Sylvester
McLaurin. William Taylor, Wal
ter May, R. E. Barnett. Earl
Jones, Leslie Aldrich, Max
Stapleton, Carey Aldrich, Albert
Shields, Clark Robbins.
Misses: Ann and Delta Stew
ems, Vesta May, Fannie Dixon,
Myra and Bessie Ruth Lindsey,
Agnes and Marie Barnett, Omega
benson, Bessie Billingslea, Ada
Morris.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

the most popular young men of
the county, and his death is
deeply deplored by everyone.
Mrs. Annie L. Ormsbee arrives
this week from Perkins, Okla.
for an extended visit with rela-
tives and friends in this county.
For several weeks she has been
with her daughter in Columbia,
is. c., whose husband is First
Lieut.. in the Medical Corps at
Camp jackson.
DR.. John E. Noble, of Fannin,
has the heartfelt, sympathy of
his friends in the death of his
daughter, Miss Florence May
Noble, which sad event occurred
at jackson last Friday. Miss
Mobiles death was due to cafbol-
ic acid, which she took through a
mistake, thinking it to be castor
oil. She was most charming
young lady, and was loved and
admired by every one. For q
number of years she was a mem
Der of the faculty of the Jackson
city schools, and was one of the
most prominent and popular edu-
Gators of the capital city. The
funeral services occurred at Fan
min Saturday, interment taxing
place in the family burying
grounds. a large number of
friends being present to witness
the last sad rites.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
To Whom It May Concern:

The partnership in the farming,
planting and livestock raising business
hereto existing between us and Losen
Fisher, of Greenfield, Mississippi, has
been dissolved and the said Fisher has
no longer any authority to bind US or
either of US with respect to any trans
action whatsoever or of whatever
character or nature; and the said Fish
er has no authority to sell, convey or in
any manner dispose of any land, i've
stock or other personal property belong
ing to the said partnership estate.
This the 4th day of March, 1918.
A. C. Huxley,
Clara e. Huxley,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

The spring examinations for
white teachers will be held April
5 and 6; and April 10 and Goth.
For the colored teachers. April
IL and Is; and April 26 and n.
No new subjects will be added.
The added subjec will be given
at the summer normals.
HI. HI. Bullock, County Sup't.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
INCOME
J TAX IN BRIEF
The Requirements Boiled Down
for Busy Folks.

Returns must be fled on or before
April 1, 1918
Tax due may be paid now or on or
before June Is, 1918
If you were single and your net in
come for 1917 was $1,000 or more you
must file 4 return.
II you were married and living with
wife Tor husband) and had net in
come Of $1,000 or more tor 1917 you
must file return.
Husbands and wife's income must
be considered Jointly, plus income OF
minor children.
Income Of q minor or incompetent,
derived from separate estate, must
be reported by his legal representa-
tive.
Severe penalties are provided for
those who neglect or evade the law.
For false or fraudulent return there
is penalty not exceeding $4,000 fine
or years Imprisonment. or both, plus
100 per cent. OF tax.
For failure to make return on or
before April /, 1918, fine is from $50
to $1,000. plus 80 per cent. Of tax due.
Returns must be filed with the Col
lector Of Internal Revenue OF district
in which you live
An agent may file return for per-
son who is Ill. absent from the country
or otherwise incapacitated.
Each return must be signed and
sworn or affirmed by person execut-
ing 1t.
Single persons ere allowed $1,000
exemption In computing normal tax.
A married person living with wife
Cor husband) is allowed $1,000 exemp-
ton, plus 500 for each dependent
child under Is.
A head of family, though single. Is
allowed $1,000 exemption II actually
supporting one or more relatives.
Returns must show the entire
amount Of earnings, gains and profits
received during the year.
Oficiais and employees are not taxa
BILE on the salaries or wages received
from q state, county, city or town In
the United States.
Interest on state and municipal
bonds issued within the q. 8. is ex-
empt from federal income tax and
should be omitted.
Interest on United States govern
ment bonds Is also exempt, except on
individual holdings Of Liberty Fours in
excess Of $1,000 par value.
Dividends are not subject to normal
tax, but must be reported and included
In net income.
Gifts and IegAcies are not income
and should not be included on the re-
turn Of the beneficiary.
Life insurance received as bene-
fciary or as premiums paid back at
maturity or surrender Of policy is not
income.
Payments received for real or per-
sonal property cold IL not income. but
the profit realized thereon is income
for the year Of sale.
Amounts received IN payment Of
notes or mortgages 10 not income, but
the interest on such notes or mort
cages Is taxable income.
From the entire gross income GER
tain allowances are made In arriving
at the net income.
Necessary expenses actually paid In
the conduct OF business, trade or pro-
fession may be claimed.
A farmer can claim payments for
labor, sd feTt1lizeE. stQck feed. re-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Be ready for the next Liberty
Loan.
Brandon has % automobiles,
valued at something over $1O,-
10000.
The Aldrich family is enjoying
the luxury of a new Dodge au-
tomobile.
Miss Johnnie May Laird is
visiting her sister, Mrs. W. d.
Ragland.
Uncle Sam needs money for
the War. Buy the bonds he offers
you and help whip the Kaiser.
Miss Edna Buchanan will
leave Tuesday for visit to her
brother, Sam Buchanan, at va
ZOO City.
VIM. Thornton has resigned as
rural carrier on Route 3. An ex-
animation will probably be held
to fill the vacancy.
'Ras Ross, a leading business
man of Pelahatchle, was a Bran
don, visitor this week. looking
after business interests.
See that Rankin County buys
every bond the Government as
signs us. If we fall behind we
may be called slackers.
A car of hogs will be shipped
from Brandon, Wednesday Mar.
q. Anyone having hogs to ship
write or see S. V. Burks.
Mrs. Leroy Ratliff and son,
Leroy, jr., have returned to
their home at Bolton, after a
pleasant visit in the T. H, Col
lier home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Morris
have received intelligence of the
arrival of a brand new girl baby
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland Wilson at Greenwood.
r. r. BusicK is preparing to
build handsome bungaloo on
his lot south of the Thomas
home. The old building is be-
ing torn away, and work on the
new house will begin at once.
Mrs. Sorenthia McCaskill has
the sympathy of her many
friends in the painful Elm juries
received Sunday morning in an
accidental fall. She sustained a
broken rib and bruises that will
keep her indoors for several
days.
Mrs. R. L. McLaurin, of Wick
burg, stopped off in Brandon for
a few hours visit to her mother,
Mrs. Laura McLaurin, yesterday.
Mrs. McLaurin was enroute home
from a trip on the Gulf & Ship
Island Railroad in the interest of
the third Liberty Loan, which
begins on April 6.
Miss Omega benson, who has
been here for some time with the
family of J. A. Robinson, attend
ing our splendid school, has re-
turned to her home at Sandhill.
Miss benson is a most charming
little lady. AMI has hosts of
Brandon friends who regret her
departure.
Miss Bessie Burnham, secre-
tary of the Johns Red Cross
Auxiliary, calls The New atten-
ton to the fact that the names
of Mrs. C. w. Burnham, Mrs.
D. L. Tucker, Mabel Williams
and Mr.. E. J. Floyd were omit
ed from the auxiliary enrolment
printed last week. We take
pleasure in correcting this mis-
take, and assure the parties con-
cerned that the omission was
entirely unintentional.
Frank Bethune, a splendid
young man of the Langford COM
munity, died Wednesday night
after an illness of only a few
days. Mr.. Bethune had been in
poor health for several years,
and had spent some time in the
west hoping to regain his health,
but his condition improved very
little. Mr.. Bethune was one of
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
boarding Food.

Anyone buying and holding larger
supply OF food now than In peace TINA.
exeept foods canned, dried or pre-
served in the hona, is helping to de-
feat the Food ADMINISTRATION In IT.
attempt to secure : just distribution
Of food and the establishment OF TAFT
prices.
The food hoarder is working against
tho common good, and even against
the very safety Of the country.
boarding food IN households Il both
selfish and unnecessary. Tho govern
ment Is protecting the food supply u
itg people.-u. 8. Food Administrations
Home Card
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

Eggs from purebred Rhod Island
Reds, hens mated with cockerels
from A. &. M. College; price per set
ting Of Is, $1.00..
Mrs. w. D. Thomas,
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

For Sale
90-day Velvet Bean Seed.
per bushel.
H. j. Ford,
Brandon, Miss.
Route 2.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
LDKNOWTHERUlES

6nOa C1AC0 VA tA0
rules and fegula-
! :: !: ;: J !: !
tons Of the Food Ad-
- ministration IL the
1IIlA8fl plea of many mer-
H1b1t chants who have
been selling exces-
sive quantities of
flour and sugar.
others have declared they had received
no official notification of the Nmita-
tons on flour and sugar sales and OF
the rule requiring an equal amount OF
other cereals to be sold with every
flour purchase.
ignorance of the rules il no o..
euse." Mr. Harding announced recent
y. "A personal notice to every NOR.
chant In the state is not necessary.
When new laws are passed. every In
dividual is not notified personally
that such laws have been passed and
should be obeyed by him. The an
nouncement OF the new rules and reg
ulations by the Food Administration
should be sufficient No other notice
should be necessary II any person
Is In doubt about any OF the resula-
lions he can find out about them east
y by consulting his county food ad-
ministrAtor.
In the last two weeks the office Of
tho State Food Administrator has
been swamped with letters OF inquiry.
kilograms and telephone messages
and others regarding the new food
regulations. As soon as a new regu.
iation is made hundreds OF inquiries
come pouring in and answers to these
inquiries may be found in the daily
papers II people would look for them.
The Public Information Department
of the United States Food Administers.
ton Is doing all in its power to have
information published which will en-.
tighten the people as to what Is neces.
sary to obey the government require
uents on food conservation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
For Sale.

For Sale.
Pure Plymouth Rock Eggs, per
setting of Is, $1.OO.
Mrs. G. G.. Sprague,
Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

Between Brandon and Log
Camp Wednes day March Goth.
Automobile chain. Finder will
be literally rewarded ny return
to J. A. Morris, Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
MRS. WATTS WEBB,
Home Economics Agent.

Baled hay and all kind feed
stuff.
Sweet mix pickle-bring your
bucket.
Bread Monday and Thursdays.
w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
WANTED.

Split spoke makers. Will pay
S2.25 per day for good men long
job. Don't write. come at once.
Auto Spoke Co..
Pucket, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
FOR SALE

Rhode Island Red eggs. Is for
$1.O0 at the house. If shipped
$3.50. Sturdy Northern grown
stock. Mrs. C. N. Ferguson,
/ ! mile east Pelahatchie, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
Nj. n. [. Williams Lectures to
Florence Economics Club.

Mr.. H. L. Williams of A. & M.
College, lectured to the Economic
Club at the home of Mrs. Fannie
Therrell on Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Williams is q poultry expert
at A. & M. and his lecture was
instructive and interesting.
Eggs, more eggs and better eggs
and poultry was the theme of his
talk. The south is the coming
poultry raising section: stated
Mr.. Williams, for the climate is
ideal and conditions such that
should make the south far sur
pass any other market. The
caring for and raising of chick
ems was made so attractive by
Mr.. Williams that each member
of the club is eager to 'get
busy" and see how they may
help themselves, the government
and those over there" by pro-
ducing a larger quantity than
ever before. The whole of the
club hour was given over to Mr..
Williams. Talks by such able
speakers are beneficial to the
club and they are anxious for
Mr.. Williams promised visit.
The club 3is looking forward to
its next regular meeting which
is to be at the home of Mrs. E.
X. White.
MRS. JOE FLOWERS,
Reporter.
N6~c w ,,r,r, Nynn
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

Miss Enola Stamps has resign
ed as Sec. of Red Cross Chapter
of Rankin Co. Mrs. Irene Hobson
Cooper has been elected Secre-
tary.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21
NEWS
-SS-

We have just received
A large shipment of
Aluminium Ware in almost
every kind of kitchen utensil
We are overstocked as our
orders got mixed up in some
way and the factory shipped us
Twice as many as we wanted
We are going to give you
Is per cent off on every dollars
worth you buy in aluminium
during March.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

WoIlny Tailoring Co.
21O West Capitol st. Jackson,
Miss. Will make you the best all
wool Suit for $500 you ever
had.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-21

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-05-08

e. "A son was bornzto Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph s. Lee last Saturday. s.s