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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02
WELL-PAID WOMEN
BUY NEW CLOTHES

New York.-A wounded Arzac had
come to America to lecture. He bore
some honorable scars on his body,
which were symboiiZed by stripes on
his arm. A woman touched the stripes
and asked what were his worst wounds.
He described one, which was a clean
hole made by bullet. In his informal
Amaze manner, he asked if she would
like to see it. She would. So would
everyone else at the luncheon. So he
showed her the bullet hole below the
collar bone.
'How very Disappointing she ex-
claimed. II expected great cash."
The Amaze buttoned his collar
thoughtfully, and turning to the table
said: "NOw, 1 ask you, what are we
going to do, with women if they begin
to expect so much of men in this war;"
And what will they do with them2
Men have begun to expect so much Of
themselves, that the situation is the
most vitality interesting thing on this
planet, next to the war, observes a dis
tluB'NSlleu ldSlllOu writer.
Women are gaining so much more by
this war than they ever demanded, that
many are puzzled and some are near
hysterical.
we became an unquiet sex; then we
became a restless force; and then we
became militant power.
Those with the keenest visions saw
ahead of them long struggle. They
outlined the propaganda of self-educa-
ton for women; they lectured to men
and Of men concerning what we should
have in the way of industry and COM
mercial opportunity. Whenever men
said that we were not sufficiently edu-
Gated to take over the commercial bur-
dens Of the world, we retorted that we
would never be educated If we did not
begin to study.
Women Spend More Money.
OF one thing the prophets are sure
that women, making money, will spend
more. Not having to ask for it, they
will cease to be petulant about it
When a woman knows there are three
thousand jobs open to her and that
she can command as good salary as
the man she sent to war, she is not
going to be niggardly about getting
new clothes, enjoying herself and re-
furnishing her house.
Human nature never changes, nc
matter what else changes on this plan
ct, and spending will be a woman's an
tidote to hard work. II she has beer
repressed in the matter of buying at
tractive things for the house or fol-
her body, she will go out and gorge her
self on those things when the first free
dom from debt gives her a buoyant
feeling of happiness.
The business of feminine appare
should always have been attended tC
by women, not men. This channel OF
activity is being directed to its right
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02

company was organized with $50
shares of stock. Your brother held
100 in his own name and fifty trans
ferred to him by his dummy, Craven.
What did not tell you was that there
were another hundred shares. held by
some one, some one who paid $4,000
for them-we know that-and was,
therefore, entitled to two-fifths of ev-
cry dollar earned by the company dur
ing its existence and two-fifths Of the
amount received for the sale of the
lease. So far as we can find out this
stakeholder has never received one
cent"
you don't tell mew
Graves broke In impatiently: II think,
Captain Warren" he declared, that
you probably do not realize what this
means. Besides proving your broth
er dishonest, 1t means that this stock
holder, whoever he may have BEEN
Hey? What's that? Don't you know
who he WASP"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02

This gown Is of mauve and yeIIow-fg.
ured taffeta cut as paneIed tunis
over skirt of mauve-colored plat.
ed chiffon. The bodice Is cut In the
new indefinite fashion, with elbow
sleeves showing ruffles of chiffon.
through their service in paying posi-
lions, but in war relief work.
1t Is the growing demand for eve.
ming clothes by women who have here,
tofore never INDUCED in them. We
are only following in the footsteps OF
human nature as it has asserted itself
In France and England during the last
eighteen months. Paris has shown an
extraordinary interest in this develop
ment, and the London thinkers and
merchants have found it to be an en-
crossing by-product of the war.
Evening dress has always been
thing for the luxurious. 1t has been
INDUCED in by those whose lives were
more or less given to leisure. Millions
Of women have not considered 1t nee.
essary to change their somber street
clothes into low or half-low, fragile
ones for the evening meal or evening
gayeties. The street suit, with few
changes, has served during the waking
hours. The shirtwaist and sport skirt
have filled In the rest of the service
needed.
But this condition no longer exists
in Europe, and 1t has changed In Amer
lea in the twinkling of an eye. Whyl
Women have more money; they have
more opportunities industry, charity.
war relief, hospital service and COM
mittee work have brought women from
the depths of social obscurity into
hourly contact with those who lead
fashions and live leisurely lives.
All Of this has lifted the art of
dress instead Of degrading 1t. 1t en-
livens life; 1t brightens the prospect
of our sacrifices; it is a light to our
endurance.
There were days when a woman
used her motor coat for any chance
evening gayety. Today she is asking
for one of the vast assemblage Of eve
ming capes that the shops and dress
makers offer to this new type Of
buyer.
These new wraps have extraordinary
charm. They are figured, whereas they
used to be solid. They are lavishly
trimmed with fur, regardless of sum-
mer weather.
Chiffon, in great Dresden patterns,
is used over silver or gold metallic
cloth, or lining Of plain satin.
Dark colors are chosen, as we'll as
light. The two new blues, Liberty"
and "Blue Devil" are chosen in crepe
or chiffon that has an immense pink,
scarlet or white and yellow flower
on 1t.
There are other wraps made Of Dol
ly Warden, lowered white chiffon
which are lined with lace, with mauve
or pink chiffon as an interllnlng.
Copyright, 1913 by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02

Hey" captain ELISHA leaned lot
ward. "Say that againw he COM
manded sharply.
Sylvester repeated his statement.
'He got the concession by paying $780,
900 to the government Of Brazil" he
continued. ITO raise the $4,000 he
formed stock company Of $50 shares
at 500 each. One hundred of these
shares were in his own name. Fifty
were in the name Of one Thomas A.
Craven a clerk at that time in his
office. Craven was only a dummy,
however. Do you understand what ]
mean by dummy?"
Il can guess. Sort of wooden I'M
age that moved when Bile pulled the
strings. Yes, yes, 1 understand well
enough. Go ahead; go aheadw
THAT'S it. The fifty shares were in
Craven's name, but they were trans
ferred in blank and in Mr.. Warrens
safe. Together with his own hundred
they gave him control and a voting
majority. That much we know by
the records"
81 see. But this rubber con-con.
traption want really with anything
was it?"
Worth anything! Captain Warren
I give you my word that it was worth
more than all the rest Of the invest
ments that your brother made during
his lifetime"
"No" The exclamation was almost
a shout.
"Why, yes, decidedly more. Does
that surprise you, captain?"
Captain Elisha was regarding the
lawyer with dazed expression. He
breathed heavily. GO on" he com
manded. But tell me this fust
What was the name of this rubber
concern Of Bije'sr'
1.-THE Akrae Rubber company"
II see-yes, yes. Akry, hey! Well
what about it? Tell me the rest"
For the first year or two this com
pany did nothing. Then in March OF
the third year the property was re
leased by Mr.. Warren to persons il
Para, who were to develop and oper
ate. The terms of his new lease were
very advantageous. Royalties were t.
be paid on a sliding scale, and from
the very first they were large. The
Akrae company paid enormous divi
dends"
did, hey? want to know"
Eyes. In fact, for twelve years thu
company's royalties averaged $50,OOt
yearly"
"Whe-eww Captain Elisha whistled
Fifty thousand year," he repeated
slowly. Bile! Bier
"Yes. And three years ago the Akra,
company sold its lease, sold out com
pletely to the Para people, for $3.50,
OOO."
"Godfreys mighty! Well" after (
moment, that's what I'd call a mid
dim fair profit on $4,000 invest
ment-not to mention the dividends"
Captain" Sylvester leaned forward
now. Captain" he repeated, lit il
that sale and the dividends which ar
troubling us. told you that the Akra
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02

intended or hoped to make restitution
before he died"
Eyes. Known Bile, / can see that.
He was weak, that was his main trou-
BILE. He didn't mean to be crooked, but
his knees want strong enough to keep
him straight when it come to a hard
push. But he made his note payable to
company that was already sold out,
so it amt good for nothin. Now,
Why
Graves struck the table with his open
hand.
"He doesn't understand at ALL" he
exclaimed impatiently. Captain War
rem, listen! That note is made payable
to the Akrae company. Against that
company some unknown stakeholder
has an apparent claim for two-fifths of
all dividends ever paid and two-fifths
of the $750,0O0 received for the sale.
With accrued interest that claim
amounts to over 100000"
Eyes, BUT
THAT note binds Rodgers Warren's
estate to pay that claim-his own per-
sonal estate! And that estate is not
worth over 100000! If this stockhold.
er should appear and press his claim
your brothers children would be not
only penniless, but $4,000 in debt
There; I think that is plain enoughv
He leaned back, grimly satisfied with
the effect of his statement. Captain
Elisha stared straight before him I'm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02

seeingly, the color fading from hts
cheeks; then he put both elbows on
the table and covered his face with his
hands.
you, see, captain" said Sylvester
gently, chow very serious the situation
is. Graves has put it bluntly, but what
he says is literally true. If your broth
er had deliberately planned to hand his
children over to the mercy of that
missing stakeholder he couldn't have
done it more completely"
Slowly the captain raised his head
His expression was a strange one, agi.
tated and shocked, but with a curious
look Of relief, almost Of triumph.
"At last~ he said solemnly. "At
last! Now it's all plain!
"All?" repeated Sylvester. "You
mean
II mean everything, all that's been
puzzlin' me and troublin' my head
since the very beginnin'. All of it!
Now l know why! Oh, Bile, Bile.
Bier
Kuhn spoke quickly.
Captain" he said, 81 believe you
know who the owner of that 100 shares
is. Do you?"
Captain Elisha gravely nodded.
yes" he answered, Il know him"
"Who is it?"
The question was blurted out The
captain looked at the three excited
faces. He hesitated md then, taking
the stub of a pencil from his pocket,
drew toward him a memorandum pad
lying on the table and wrote a line
upon the unpermost sheet. Tearing off
the page, he tossed it to Sylvester.
THAT'S the name," he said.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02

Black satin, tuIIe and lace. There is
a long tunic, which starts with a
pointed bodice built of the satin and
swings free over a tight petticoat Of
black Chantilly lace. There Is a
shawl of black tuIIe, which stands
we'll away from the shoulders and
reaches to the elbows.
course. A million or more men on this
continent, who are mixed up in wom-
ems apparel, will have to give up thefrs
places to women, who have an instinc-
tive knowledge Of what other women
want, and do not want. With train
ing, which will give them a cool head,
a smooth tongue and the ambition to
rise, they will make admirable clerks,
floorwalkers, heads of departments,
buyers and shopkeepers.
1t is toward the apparel business that
they are rapidly drifting. That Is their
desire, and all their preliminary train
Ing of the centuries has fitted them for
this particular sector of industry. Be
ing in the business, they will spend
more money on clothes, and they will
influence the expenditures of other
women.
This is the situation which all seri-
ous-minded women realize and which
will probably dominate the country be-
fore peace Is concluded.
1t is useless to tell women that they
aust not buy clothes. The reformers
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02

mean well, but they are planting seed
on barren soil. There must be some
pleasure in this world, or we would all
go mad with the pain and anxiety Of
1t and If you ask three million women
to work for their living, you must give
them the chance to deck themselves
out in bit of gay plumage and go out
and eat and laugh; otherwise, they
will become useless for all service, pa
triotic or Industrial.
Demand for Evening Clothes.
Let me tell you an odd thing about
this development of women's work.
which has been brought about not only
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-02
Wide Girdles.

Very effective and useful are wide
girdles with sash bow and ends made
of fancy Towering ribbon when worn
on simple white dresses. The color
ing in the ribbon Of such girdles is
chosen usually to match the colors In
the hat trimming.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
Spanish Influenza.

On account of the prevalence of Spanish influenza in this city, all churches refrained from hold ing services. of any kind, last Sunday, and the schools of the city remained closed this week. There have been six or seven hundred cases reported here, the most of which were light. There are, however, at present, a few cases which are very violent, and may terminate seriously. Tax : ing into consideration the nun Der of our physicians that are in the army, the situation has been admirably handled here and it is thought that the worst is over.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
Col. Chas T Duke

The many friends in this sec tion of Col. Chas. T. Duke were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred on last Tuesday night at 9 O'clock at Battle Greek, Mich where he had been undergoing treatment f,r some time. The cause of his death, so we learn, was blood poison, which set up from an operation he had performed on one of his feet some time back Two of his daughters, Misses EIizab ,th anl Catherine Duke, were with him when the end came.
 The funeral arrangements have not been announced at this writ ing, but it is understood that the remains will be brought to tn. s city and inferred in Oak land Cemetery by the side of his wife
 Col. Duke, the son of the late Maj. $ A. Duke, of Baxter, was one of Drew eaunty's wealthiest and prominent citizens and was always found at the head of every movement tending to the lplift of the town or country
 He is survived by thr Ae laugh ters, Mrs. k. F. Hyatt and Misses E zab 4th anl Catherine Duke, all of this city.
 Tie bereave l family have the sympathy of our entire people in their great loss
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
--n-o-- MT. E. K. Haynes.


 Mir. E. K. Haynes, about 3s years of age, died at his home near Green Hill, in the Western part of this county, of pneu monia, on Thursday of last week and was buried at the Green Hill Cemetery on the Friday fol- lowing, funeral services being conducted by the Masonic Lodge of Wilmar, of which Order he was a member.
 The deceased is survived by his wife and jour children, one son and three daughters.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18

on special tran D, his father,
 irving here saturday night, a. bout ID O'clock On account of
 ne of his tretAer~, Mr Bell field Wells, uha is in q training camp in New York. being unable to get here stoeer, Ire iuaeral and interrmeht W re postponed until Tuesday afternoon at 3 D clock, when the remains were laid to rest in OlKianl Oeme- tery, after services at the grave, .d by Rev. c. D Wool.
 The decea sei was one of Mon ticello's most estimtbie young men and his death Is deeply de plored by our people.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
MT. N. K Doris.

Mr. N. R. Doris, aged about S5 years. died at the home of his son, Rev. w. F Doris, on Trotter Ave, in this city, on last Sunday night, and was buried at Oakland Gene tery on Monday afternoon at O'clock, after services at the grave conducted by Revs. J F. Tull and c. D. Wood.
 Mir. Doris, who had been an invalid, and confined to his bed for the past several years, was a victim of influenza.
 The beraeved relatives have our heartfelt sympathy.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18

Mir. and Mrs. Ed. Millerick, of McGehee, are visiting Mrs. Millerlck parents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Rial, at Paradise.
 Mir. Bellfeld Wells, of New York, attended the funeral of his brother, MT. Travis Wells, in this city this week.
 We have the wire you have been looking for-32 and 39 inch. Let us quote you price, Owen Jolley Hardware Go.
 The Local Board of Drew Ooun- ty sent eleven negroes to Pine Bluff, for army service, this week.
 NOTIOE:- Those who are in debted to Spencer, Cameron, X < Co.,, will please call at Hyatt's Drug Store and and settle, to save further expense.-W. I. Cameron.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
Change in Postoffice Force.

Miss Cathryn Greenfield, who has been clerk at the Monticello postollice for sometime, has re- signed and Mir. ". T. Haisty, who has been acting as city car rier will fill Miss Greenheld's place as clerk. Mir. Henry c. Julkins, of Midway, will fill tn position of City Carrier.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18

Mr. J. B. White has just com pleted the contract of building a modern cottage on the old Welsh property on West Gaines avenue, near the new Mo. Pac. passenger depot. This property is owned by Mrs. ". F. Pope and will be used for rental pur- poses.
 NOTIOE:-To consumers of flour. Any person or persons buy ing more than sixty days supply of flour at any one time, are subject to prosecution under the hoarding act Any retail dealer will be unfair to his customers if he does not apprise them. of the fact.
 Ed. AHRENS,
 Food Administrator for Drew County.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
To the C0lOred Farmers of
 Drew County.

We very highly appfeciate the interest taken by the colored farmers and their wives in the placing of such worthy exhibits in our recent Fair. The Boys and the Girls clubs also deserve special words of commendation. On behalf of the management of the Fair Assoclation, we thank all those who in any way helped to make our exhibit a splendid success.
 William Harris and r. H
 Glymph,
 Managers, Colored Dept. of the Fair.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
STRAY MULES.

took up on Sept. s. 1918, at the W. w. Wilson place, 1 mile from Lacy, on the Wilmar road, two mare mules, described as follows: Each has white mouth and white belly; black legs; F or IA hands high; ' or s years old. Owner will please call and
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
Mir. Travis Wells.

Mir. Travis Wells, aged, 2l years, youngest son of Mir. k. D. Wells, of this city, died at Camp Maybree, Austin, Tex, of pneu. monia, last Thursday and the remains were brought to this city
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
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MT. Homer LOWery.

Mr. Homer Lowery, aged Is years, died at the home of his father, Mr. John Lowery, in the Eastern part of this city, of in
 fluenza, on Tuesday morning and was buried at Oakland. Cemetery on Wednesday. We offer our condolence to the bereaved fami-
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-18
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See us for Bermuda Onion Sets.-A 5. Hankins.
 Mir. T. W. Finn and wife visit ed Wilmot this week.
 Mir. Chas Lytle made a busi- ness trip to Portland this week.
 See us for molasses cans.-A. B. Hankins.
 Mr. H. H. Wells, of Dermott, visited his family here this week. Judge Z. T. Wood held Chan cery court at Warren this week
 See A. T. WELLS about long ime farm loans. advt
 Dr. NJ. k. Shewmake visited Pine Bluff the first of this week. Fall Onion sets.-A. B. Hank ins.
 MT. ". II. Harper, of Little Rock, visited his family here this week.
 John Baxter, Esq, of Hamp- ton, visited relativss here this week.
 MT. ". w. Wall, of Dermott, was q visitor to our city last Tuesday.
 Born, to Mr. and Mrs. c. C. Wilmington, on the 12th inst girl.
 Buy Purina Scratch Feed cheaper than buying eggs.-A. B. Hankins.
 Mir Robert Hankins, of Little Rock, visited relatives here this week.
 Judge ". A. Coker, of Tucker, visited his family here thls week.
 Mir. 0. c. Ratterree was business visitor to WiImot, Ash ley county, the first of this week SEED WHEAT.-We have for sale 300 bushels of seed wheat -Stinson Bros., Boydell, Ark. Mrs. J. H. schaefer and chil- dren, Of Hamburg, visited rela tives here last sunday.
 Judge and Mrs. H w. Wells have as their guest this week ;tliss Lucille Gage, of Memphis. Mr. C. E. Wise aver, of At we'll, Ind, is visiting relatives in this city.
 Highest cash price paid for Wool, Chickens, Eggs and But ter.-Hale Robinson & Go.
 Miss Ida Roberts, who is teach ing school at Walnut Lake, IS visiting relatives here.
 Mrs. Kittie Gulledge has re- turned from a visit to relatives at Arkansas City.
 We pay cash for all kinds of Country Produce.-Hale Robin son & Go.
 Misses Omia Stewart and Rebie Lambert left yesterdy morning on a visitto San Antonia, Tex. Mir. K. D. Wells and wife vis- tied relatives at Dermott yester day.
 See us about Free Silverware during this month.-A. B. Hank ins.
 MT. J. H. Bledsoe made bus mess trip to Pine Bluff this week.
 Mrs. k. l.. Mcdaniel, 533 West Gaines Ave, will do all kinds of sewing-plain and fancy. adv October is the last month that coupons will be given for Free Silverware.-A. B. Hankins.
 Miss Rec Pyron is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. B. deYampert, at Wilmot.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ed. Millerick, of McGehee, are visiting Mrs. Millerlck's parents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Rial, at Paradise.
 Mir. Bellfield Wells, of New