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The spectator., 1918-11-22

No matter what aiIs your child. q gentle, thorough laxative should al- ways be the first treatment given.
 If your little one is out of sorts, half-sick isn't resting, eating and act ing naturally-look, Mother! see if tongue is coated. This Is a sure sign that the little stomach, liver and bow els are clogged with waste. When cross, irritable, feverish, stomach sour, breath bad or has stomacl-ache, diar- rhea, sore throat, full of cold, give q teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the con- stipated poison. undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of the lit- je bowels without gripping and you lave a well, playful child again.
 Mothers can rest easy after giving 4is harmless fruit laxative" because 9never fails to cleanse the little ones Eer and bowels and sweeten the stom- Gh and they dearly love its pleasant 4ste. Full directions for babies. chill zen of all ages and for grown-ups Tinted on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for bottle of Gal ifornia Syrup of Figs" then see that it.is made by the California Fig Syrup Company."-Adv.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Suggestion has been made by a

Suggestion has been made by a prominent war worker who has as- ansas erect a monument to the boys who served their country and their state in the worlds war. The Arkan- sas Worlds Liberty Monument, ac- cording to the plan, is to be built Of Arkansas marble and to be placed in the State Capitol grounds. A tablet on which the names of all the boys of Arkansas who served in the states and abroad is to be placed on the in- side of the marble obelisk, and a bronze tablet with the names of those who gave their lives in the conflict, to be on the outside.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Relieved the Tension,

A little boy at school saw his teacher impossible to keep so many heads cool, and the little ones flocked round the prostrate lady and her sympathetic col leagues. But this small boy kept both his color and his cOolness.
 Standing on bench and raising his hand, he exclaimed: "PleaSe, teach CT, can 1 run and fetch father? He makes collins The peal of laughter which greeted this unconscious humor reused the teacher from her short trance, and nobody enjoyed the young ster's saying more than she did when the circumstances were explained to her afterward.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
COULDN'T SLEEP
 APPETITE GONE
Nervous and Restless, and Kept Getting Worse, Says Arkansas Lady. Cardui Brought
 Relief.

Marmaduke, Ark.-AIrs. Mary E. Hill, near this place. writes: q was in very wretched state of health. I would be in bed two or three weeks at a time. and would have fainting spells. I was so weak and, Oh how my back hurt me. I was so nervous and restless I couldn't sleep-didnt have any appetite and kept getting worse. Every one was so uneasy about me.
 cannot exactly describe two awful spells I had...I had shortness of breath and would smother at night. l couldn't move or cry out. 1 felt like I would die. My limbs would get We used many medicines, and didn't get better.
 l had read of Cardui in the Birth day Almanac and had often heard that it was good medicine. I be- gan to take 1t according to directions and began to improve. I soon was strong and able to do my work. cannot praise Cardui enough. have every reason to believe that it saved my life"
 Tested and proven in every way by many women, over period of more than 40 years, Cardui has attained its present high standing and popularity because of the satisfactory results se- cured from it's use.
 If you are weak and rundown. and need a good. reliable. tonic medicine, try Cardui. All druggists.-Adv.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
SOME GOOD IN HON. SOCCER
d codger Explains Why Politician Does Not Seem as Useless as
 Once Appeared to Be.

"For long time my pet detestation was the Hon. BascOm Bogger," con- fessed the Old Codger. "He is born honorable. who was twice elected to trifling offices, which encouraged him so that he never ceased being a candi- date. To the casual observer about all he ever does is to strut and utter pon- derous piffle. Wherever you go you are fairly certain to encounter him praying his bombastic bunkum. AS a matter of faCt. he Is horse doctor on she side. ant as horses are easily fool ed he enjoys a tolerably fair practice.
 But the other day I discovered him In q new role. Death visited a rickety shack down by the brickyard, and be- cause the poor family had no friends the Hon. Bascom Bogger butted in and bosSed the Obsequies. He rustled up pallbearerS, bullied several people into putting their vehicles in the process sion, started the hymns and sang them through in his burly voice. and man. aged the affair so successfully that the miserable family felt quite proud of themselves and the function. I found out that he made practice of attend ing the funerals of poor people and in- fusing as much life and pep into them as is possible to get into such events. So, somehow, since made the discov- cry the Hon. Bascom Bogger hasn't seemed quite so tiresome to me as formerly. City Star.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
S175.oOo. 900, 900 Is War Cost.

Washington. - The direct cost of the war for all belligerent nations 70 last May l. was reported at about Sl75, ,000,000.00 by the Federal Re serve Bank Board Bulletin issued. and it is estimated that the cost will amount to nearly s200, 0,000, 900. 900 be- fore the end of this year These cal culations were compiled by the board from various sources and while their accuracy is not vouched for. the board correct.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
To Reduce Naval StrenQth.

Washington. Reduction of tho enlisted strength of the navy has commenced, Secretary Daniels said today and applications for discharge by men both in the regular service and in the reserve divisions are being re ceived. First consideration is being given. he added, to youths seeking to return to school or to positions in civil life which they gave up to join the naval forces.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
The Healthiest Way,

A company commander received an mder from battalion headquarters to lend in return giving the number of lead Huns in front of his sector of the Eench. He sent in the number as 2,001. fl. Q. rang up and asked how he ar rived at this unusual figure.
 "Well." he replied, I'm certain about Inc one, because counted him myself. He's hanging on the wire just in front of me. estimated the 2.000. l work ed it out all by myself in my own head that it was healthier to estimate 'em than to walk about in No Mans Land and count 'em."
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Lieutenant Oscar Robins, form eriy representative in the state legis- lature from White county, sent in his resignation to Governor Brough from France, saying that he was at the front expecting to be called into ac- tion at any time, and that in case circumstances should arise that would necessitate the recovering of the general assembly, he wanted his coun- ty to be represented.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

surely proved to be. feel better and stronger in every way since taking it. and the annoying symptoms have disap- peared. "- Mrs. M. GOLDEN, 925 Ma poleon St., Fremont, Ohio.
 Such annoying symptoms as heat flashes, nervousness, backache, head ache, irritability and "the blues, may be speedily overcome and the system restored to normal conditions by this famous root and herb remedy Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 If any complications present them selves write the Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for suggestions how to overcome them. The result of forty years experience is st your service and your letter held in strict confidence.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Would Ban German Goods.

Washington. Dealers in sooas manufactured in Germany or Austria Hungary would be requi-ed under a bill introduced by Senator Lodge of frances to their establishment the words dealer in German goods" anu to put these words prominently in all published advertisements.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

That the new programme in food conservation will be one of the mosu important the people have ever been asked to observe, and that a most in tensifled campaign for it's fultlllment will be conducted in Arkansas, is in dlcated in a telegram received at headquarters from Hamp Williams, state food administrator, who is ln Washington attending a meeting oi federal food administrators.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
French Arrive in Hupoarv

Basel.-The Hungarian minister of war announces the early arrival Tn Budapest of 50 French officers and 1 .000 French soldiers. Barracks are being prepared for the soldiers. while a hotel will be set aside for the off. cerS.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
No Review in Mooney Case

Washington. - The Supreme Court refused to review the case of Thomas J. Mooney, labor leader under sen tence to die December l3 for murder in connection with bomt explosion two years ago in san Francisco.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Persons unknown to officials of the State Food Administration are said 70 be circulating a report that, when the armistice was signed, the author ity of the United States Fcod Admin istration and it's control over staple ar ticles ceased, and that other war aGen- cies, such as the Arkansas State Coun- ell of Defense, also passed out of bus mess. Officials branded these rumors as being untrue.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Strong Prejudice.

"rhe American people do not care for The Watch on the Rhine.'"
 "I should say not"
 "I don't believe they would even dance to 1t if 1t were syncopated."- Birmingham Age-Herald
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Arranging To Feed Germans.

London,-The British government is arranging for the departure to tho United States of number of German vessels for the purpose of bringing 70 Germany foodstuffs which the allies will permit Germany to receive.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
To Retire Genera, ooross.

Washington. Maj. Gen. William C. Gorgas. former surgeon general of the army will be returned to the re- tired list on December 1, the War De partment announced.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Feat of Transportation By British.

Iondon.-During the war the Brit ish Admiralty transport service con voyed by sea 22.000,000 soldiers with the loss at sea of only 4.391. More than 1200O0,O0O tons of naval and stores and more than 2,000.. coo animals also were transported.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
TO GUARD AGAINST INFLUENZA

Keep little Vacher-Balm In your nose. 1t is antiseptic. and kills germs, though harmless to use, internally, or externally. It also relieves the dis dressing symptoms. 25c in Tubes, and Jars. Avoid imltations.-Adv.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
U. S. Leans More Money.

Washington. - By extending q credit of S7O00OO0 to the Czechos slo- yak National Council. the treasury added . tenth debtor nation among the allies to the United States.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
THAT CHANGE IN
 WOMAN'S LIFE
Mrs. Golden Tells How It May be Passed in Safety
 and Comfort.
Fremont, O.-'I was passing through the critical period of life, being forty

SIX years or age ana had all the symp- toms incidenttothat change--heat fash es, nervousness, and was in a general run down condition, so it was hard for me to do my work.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound was recom- mended to me as the best remedy for my AIN 1s "A
The spectator., 1918-11-22
A committee of 40 carpenters were

A committee of 40 carpenters were ordered off the ground at the govern ment aviation warehouse at Little Rock when they demanded an increase in wages and a revocation of the or der stopping overtime and Sunday work, according to R, J. Covender. business manager of the carpenter 5 union-60 cents per hour or $4.2O q day being the present scale. They demanded 70 cents per hour.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Days of Lavishness.

When l was a boy we used to cut up pumpkins to make Jack Ian terms"
 Yes. You wouldn't dare treat perfectly edible pumpkin in that way now"
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Debts to Uncle Sam

Do you realize what you owe your coutnry?"
 "Yes. And I'm thankful that some of it is for Liberty bOnds."
The spectator., 1918-11-22

J. P. Buchanan, chairman of the bakers division of the state food ad- miniStration. announced that all food administration regulations providing for the purchase or use of substitutes with wheal flour were cancelled. effec- tive immediately. The rules rescind- d regulations requiring that bakers use certain amounts of substitutes i the baking of bread and pastries.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Situation in Holland Improved.

London on.-Authoritative dispatches received from Holland show that the revolutionary situation in that coun- try has considerably improved.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
STATE HAPPENINGS.

State Food Administrator Hamp Williams received the following cable gram from General PerShing: Please convey to the people of Arkansas our grateful thanks for their generosity to the American expeditionary force Their act of self-denial in offering one quarter at their November allotment of sugar to provide candy for the troops is a Christmas gift that warns the hearts of all and makes us still more thankful for American ideals and more proud of our people whose battle we are fighting. Pershing."
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Most particular women use Red Cross Bau Blue American made. Sure to please. At all good grocers. Adv.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

When Baby Is Teething GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct tho Stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly harm less. Sec directions on the bottle.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Joy greeted the news of the signing of the armstice terms when it reach ed Camp Pike. but no formal demon stration was made at any time during the day, save for the shouts of the boys in khaki to the auto loads of happy civilians that invaded the camp throughout he day with their flags. horns and COW bells.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

United States in the first half of 1918 produced 17.576 flasks of quicksilver.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
Their Location.

"I don't see why people are down on grade crossings
 "Why not2"
 ''They are strictly on the level, aren't thew"
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Britain normally imports 65O tons of ivory yearly.
The spectator., 1918-11-22
You May Try Cutjcura Eree

Send today for free samples of Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment and learn how quickly they relieve itching, skin and scalp troubles. For free samples, address, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston" At druggists and by mail. Soap %, Ointment g and 50.--Adv.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Two aliens not soldiers, were made United States citizens in United States District Court at Little Rock. This was the first time since the Unit cd States entered the war that citizen. ship was granted alien enemies in United States District Court her" and it is, perhaps, the first time in the entire United States.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Kansas reports dealings in gasoline by "bootleggers" on Sundays.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

quarter af their November allotment of sugar to provide candy for the troops is a Christmas gift that warns the hearts of all and makes us still more thankful for American ideals and more proud of our people whose battle we are fighting. Pershing.'
 With the official information it was no longer necessary to purchase sub stitutes when buying flour, which was received from officials of the United States Food Administration, Washing ton, also came the announcement that the sugar allotment to consumers had been raised an additional pound, be- ginning December l. making the al- lowance from that date four pounds per person per month
 The Fordyce High School and lu- nior High and grammar schools have been divided into two divisions, the red and blue. There is a rivalry be- tween the two divisions to see which can "ollec5 the most nut shells to be used for gas masks. Nearly two bar rels have already been collected and more are added daily.
 The price of manganese ore prom ises to continue high at least until 1920. Producers today say that they have ma' contracts for their ore un- til that tune
 Much interest is being taken in gas and oil development in Independ- ence county and a number of leases, covering a large acreage, have been taken up.
 Sixteen hundred bales of cotton have been ginned in Sharp county this fall The number of bales ginned up to this date last year was 59S.
 A list of prisoners in German pris- on camps announced by the War De partment includes: At Limburg: John Lloyd, Morrlton Ark.
 c. K. Black has been appointed chairman of the Fair Price Committee for Randolph county.
 At the Quorum Court held at Heber Springs $1,200 was appropriated for demonstration work: $500 for home demonstration and $500 for tick eradication. Also four mills for coun- ty general purposes, one mill for the courthouse fund and three mills for road tax were levied.
 Clabe May accidentally shot and killed himself while squirrel hunting near Okolona. His gun was discharged as he WIS getting on his horse, the entire lead penetrating his abdomen. While shooting offa toy cannon dur ing the celebration of the signing of | the armistice, Raymond Smith of Si- | loam Springs was injured when the l cannon exploded and a piece of iron about an inch long imbedded itself in | his leg.
 Governor 3rough appointed B. J. | Reaves as a member of the Military Welfare Commission of Arkansas. Mir. Reaves is travelling man who has aken much interest in the military welfare work.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

The City Council of Little Rock de clined to take action on the measure putting in effect the sllipstop plan of operating street cars. The question came up on the report Of the Public Utilities Committee and city attorney, to whom had been referred the com pany's proposed schedule.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Governor Srough appointed B. J. Reaves as a member of the Military Welfare Commission of Arkansas Mir. Reaves is a travelling man who has raken much interest in the military welfare work.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

There were 1874 bales of cotton ginned in Cleburne county prior to October IS. 1918, counting round bales as half bales, compared with 1.0"t bales in 1917 for the same period.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

In a resolution to the governor the Jefferson County Council Of Defense asks him to make November II. the day of the signing of the aimistice and the ending of hostilties in the world war, a holiday and a perpetual day of thanksgiving from this year on"
The spectator., 1918-11-22

One million dollars for the farmers eive-a-bushel drive, is the figure set by C. K. Elliott, state director of the movement, as the goal to he reached during the intensive campaign, which will be waged from November 19 to and including December l..
The spectator., 1918-11-22

Contest over the skerift's office in Crawford county was ended when a recount of the ballots cast in certain townships was gronted the candidates, Crockett Rledsoe, Democrat. and Jack Rogers, Republican. The recount gave Bledsoe the election by majority of IF.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

There are 41,Ao5 automobiles in Arkansas. according to the last num- Der license on the books of the Au- tomobile License Bureau of the State Highway Department. The last IT, ccuse number issued November F, 1917. was 2S,664, which shows gain of 12664.
The spectator., 1918-11-22

The total vote of the three-mill road tax. according to the official count of the Pulaski County Board of Election Commissioners, was 235 for and 2S against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08
GREAT MONDAY BARI GAINS IN BRIEF

Wooly Toy Animals, &c to s329s
Fourth Floor West Building.
rris SELL. Blend Teas, Lib carton, &c. Regu
United States Food Administration License Number Goao7s
Third Floor West Building.
Rhinestone Bar Pins, SIPS to $685.
Street Floor Central Building.
Costume Velveteen, s3.25 Yard from $685.
street fIoor' Livingston Street, West Building
1900 Mems Negligee Shirts $3.50
Street Floor East Building
School Girls Winter Coats, $3.50
Second Floor, Central Building
New keramiand-Satin Hats, SOS
street Floor Building
Mems Made-to- Measure Suits, $3.50 and $4,000
Third Floor, Mems Shop Building
Sale of Leather Goods at about u Price
street Floor Central Building.
Madeira Luncheon Sets, IS Pieces. s4ss
Street Floor. East Building
Sterling Silver Hand Mirrors. $3.50 to s2375
Subway Floor Central Building
Fancy Pilowcases 45x36 inches, csc each.
Subway Floor West Building
Telephone Doll Covers, s5.4s to s25ss
Third Floor Building
No. IA Brownie Cameras, S3l4 List Price $50
Street Floor. Livingston Street. Central Building
Fast Black Venetian Lining, CSC. Yard from sl25
Lining Store, Street Floor. Central Building
27inch Dress Gngham Csc. Yard, from 29c.
Subway Floor. West Building
Al-Woo Dress Serge, s1.79, from $2.4s.
Street Floor, West Building
Sample Lace Bed Sets, $3.50 to $685., were
$685. to $4,000. Third Floor. Central Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08

liable Lamps, S1098 Regularly sl39S
Third Floor Central Building
Real Filet Laces, 3sc to s2es Yard
Street Floor, Central Building
Mems Overcoats, $3.50 Splendid Values
Second Floor East Building
oe"-on Hose Supporters, white, 15c. Pair, from Zoe
Street Floor, Livingston Street Central Building
Peroxide of Hydrogen, large bottle, &c., from pc
Street Floor, Livingston Street East Building
Women's Fur Trimmed Coats, s47.5O.
Second Floor, Central Building
Chidren's Fleece-Lined Kid Cloves CSC Pair.
Street Floor. Central Building
Women's AllLinen Handkerchefs, hemstitched
l21ac. Floor central Building.
Lily of France Sample Cprsets. 1898 for $500 to
$3.50 grades. Second Floor Building.
Mems House Coats s4s5 to $3.50.
Floor Central Building
Imported Cigars. box of Is, $500.
Street Floor Mems Shop. East Building
Women's Black SILK Stockings CSC. Pair.
Floor. Central Building.
Mems SILK Socks. sl.1s Pair
wavy Transformations, in plain shades, 1895;
gray, $685.
Marie Antoinette Salons Fifth Floor Central Building
Extremely Smart New Tailored Skirts, s1o.75,
$685. $685. Second Floor Central Building.
Womens Beacon Cloth Robes, s3.48.
Negligee Balcony Central Building.
Fiber Silk Muf1ers s1.25.
NecsWear Street Floor Central Building
Childrens Shocked Dresses. sl.9s.
Second Floor. East Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08
Dix Remarkable Values in Lii

Smart Petticoats OF splendid taffeta
pointed fiounce with pinch pleated rufYle;
plain colors and changeable shades--very
specially priced. Extra sizes. S4.59.
Second floor. East Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08
Handsome Fur Coats
for. Women

Any of the graceful, wonderfully we'll
made Coats shown in our Fur Section
would make a sumptuous gift.
Particularly worthy of note are the Hud-
son Seal dyed muskrat) Coats marked at
prices actually lower in some cases than
to-day's wholesale cost for equally fine
furs.
Some plain others are beautifully
trimmed with nutria, skunk black lynx or
natural Australian opossum All the most
fashionable lengths are we'll represented
Hudson Seal Coats, in 30-in. sport model
with belt--plan or with nutra collar
and cuffs; S185.O0
Hudson Seal Coats, in 30-in. model, worn
belted or loose, with nutria Australian
opossum collar and cuffs; s225.00.
Hudson Seal Coats, 36-in, length; belted
model; plain, with large shawl collar
and wide cuffs; $4,000.
Special-Hudson Seal Coats
45-in long; have shawl notch collar and
cuffs; belted model-beautifully made and
handsomely lined; S195.00.
Second Floor, Central Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-08
Special Sale of Silk Blous
$1.98 for Values So to 81

HE BEST SALE Of Bouses at low that has been sta
/ New York City a
The variety the styles charmng the quality
original prices.
IS prize.
white and flesh others
collar
self
C. 0. D. nOn
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