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The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-04-26
A MILLION BOOKS FOR A
MILLION MEN IN CAMPS

"A million books for a million
men, is the appeal OF the American
Library Association to supply each
of the defenders of the nation already
or soon to be in uniform with a
single book apiece. The free library
at Camp Sewer, where many soldiers
from this section are in training, is
already doing excellent work pro-
viding the best and most varied sort
of reading matter for the boys there.
and will receive its full share of the
books donated all over the country
1t is Lee county's turn to help.
In each camp there is one large
central library. a comfortable and in
viting building where as many as
1000 men can spend a quiet hour
reading. and where main collection
of about 10000 volumes is housed.
In addition there are substations of
a few hundred books located every
where about the camp. in the Y. nj.
C. A. buildings, the K. of c. halls,
the hospitals. Besides books. papers
and magazines are distributed to all
of these, and especially to the quar-
entined sections of the camp, OF
which there are always few.
All the service of the library is
free. A book may be taken out for
reading by merely registering ones
name and organization and the name
of the book with the attendant at
the desk. Thousands of magazines
and papers are given away.
Every sort of book is provided.
Novels. tales of adventure, detective
stories, standard fiction; up to date
books on almost any technical sub
ject, recent text books on military
subjects. mathematics, the sciences,
and foreign languages; books OF trav-
ell. history. biography. poetry, and
the present war; dictionaries and
new encyclopedias. and even interest
ing books in foreign languages. In
fact. it is very seldom that man
asks for a books that is not already
on the shelves.
Once the men discover that they
can get books that will help them
10 get ducdu thC al my cO~S
will keep them up to date in their
trades and professions in civil life,
to which they hope to return. novels
and stories for mental relaxation
from the continuous round OF military
duties. they are not slow to take ad-
vantage of the opportunities offered.
One serious minded private charac-
teristically expressed it as his opin-
ion that we had turned the trick,
and went on to give an ungramatrical
but unusually thoughtful exposition
of how library service helps to
keep the mind OF the private from
rusting. "Thep give us plenty OF
exercise for our bodies and keep us
in fine condition. but our minds
don't get enough exercise. We can
get it at the library, though, and IL
is a great thing
II is planned to give. each man
book as he leaves camp to go over
seas. He can carry it in his Kit
and 1t will serve to while away
the idle hours at sea. On the other
side these books will be assembled
at Y. NJ. c. A. huts or in regimentai
Libraries to carry library service 10
the men at the front.
For all these service Mohb
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-04-26

When you hear patriot lamenting
the fact that he is past the service
age, remind that those within that
age are giving 365 days year to
the country, and that by scratching
around right lively he might be able
to discover opportunities to employ
at least part of his time the same
way even here at home. Many other
things besides fighting are to be
done.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-04-26

Education, H. F. Holtzclaw, director,
but by all means send them.
woh desire to donate books to the
soldiers may leave the books at
Turner's drug store. They will be
sent to the soldiers in the camps.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-04-26

dress was of dark blue foulard, Win
it's border and gay dots of emerald
green and the foundation skirt ana
sleeves OF plain blue satin. some
times these one sided TUNES are rae
ed back with a deep contrasting
color. as for instance in this case
emerald green satin was used, the
edges being scalloped together. EN-
broidery flouncing is especially APP
propriate for model of this type
and makes a dainty attractive little
dress for the summer days.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-04-26

is To Be Found at Our Store

Se the pretty window display showing
Red CIovs White Clover Burr Glover Alfalfa Seed ConGoden
Dent ockdale Mosbys Prolific North Carolina Prolific
led Cob Strawberry Mexican White Navy Beans Confd Beans
Early Spreckled
Hook Butter Beans, Sorghum Amber
Seeded Ribbon Cane Onion Irish
Plant melon patch this with of these
bert Honey Kleckey Sweet Augusta
and Eden Gem Canaoupe Plenty Pumpkin
We selling large quantities Rape Iespdeza
dan, Red Top and other eseed
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-04-26
Cultivate Your Crops With Improved Implements

The GAINESVILLE PivoAxle Combination Riding equip
PED win disc shovel gangs and spring tooth attachments interchange
able regarded of the finest the
market We also have full line of j. Case riding and walking
cuilvaos disc and section and all other
We have
last October The factories
work will be difficult
until after the close of the If need advise
buy If old make it
another that the thing do We selling
less tlanll replac valu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
ALL ABOUT IN VIRGINIA
Big Work Mt Naval HaHe-Tvo Hun
dred and Firy Thousand Dollar
EertiliZer Liant

The bureau OF Yards and Docks OF
the Navy Department opened bids last
week 'or the construction OF an ex-
tension 10 the naval training camp on
Hampton Roads. 1t is estimated that
lh!s WORK viii cost about 100000
He"port News last week let con-
'racts for extensive sewer work within
the city limits.
u Is announced that the War De-
parrn"nt VIII spend something Ike
!!'a,Voo in building a railway 10 tho
naval proving grounds at Persiininon
Point In KING George County.
The Taylor &: Reed Co. Inc, has
been organized at Reedville. with $3.50.
VpP capital stock, for the purpose OF
'sthhlishing ana managing large fac.
tofy 10 manufacture fertilizers from
"sh SoFfolk parties are at the heat
o. IA" .nterprise.
The Mh,oaca Cotton MILLS. Inc. nea,
petersburg. have Increased capita
stock from $4,000 10 5000. 900 for IN.
parp'a" Of enlargin& their plant.
Ih" baab Coal Corporation has com
H'ho"d mining operations at horton
y "accse factory is new lnau.tr,
Tor lFanho. which is soon 10 be s,arte,
hF the Porter's Crossroads Cheese Com
. b"N5' recently Incorporated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
WARREN PAINT CO.,
200 w. Broad Street,
Glass, Varnishes, Prints.
NEWPORT NEWS MAN COMES
FORWARD TO GIVE TESTIMONY
Worker in Ship Yards Says, 81 Am Glad to Add My E-
perience With New Herb Medicine to the
Hundreds of Others"
HAD KIDNEY TROUBLE AND INDIGESTION.

appetite IL fine. my digestion ia o. K,
and. In fact, all my troubles have been
so much improved that you'd hardly
know | was the same Man.
II am glad to add my experience with
this new herb medicine to the hun
drcds Of others"
NOTE.-Dreco. referred to In the
above signed statement by Mr.. Thoman
is a combination OF the pure extracts
OF roots, herbs. oarks and berries. It
contains no mineral salts or dangerous
medicine and it's action Is quick and
easy even in the most severe cases Of
stomach trouble. kidney or liver dis
order. constipation, rheumatism, ca
tnrrh. nervousness. sleeplessness, loss
OF appetite and similar Ills.
Dreco Is sold and recommended By
almost all good drug stores. and is dis
pcnsed especially in Richmond by
Tragic Drug Co, SIT East Broad ST:
Grant Drug Co. Broad and Seventh
Streets. and Main and Twelfth Streets:
Chelf Drug Co. Broad and Harrison
Streets: and In Petersburg. by Z. A
Morrison. and In Hopewell by Georges
! Drug Store.-Ady
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
AT GOVERNMENTS MERCY;
LOOKING FOR GOOD THINGS
Carolina, Clinchheld and Ohio Road,
One of VirSlnin's Industrinis. In
Somewhat Peculiar Position.


In his recent annual report to the
board OF directors. President NJ. w.
Potter, of the Carolina. Clinchficld and
Ohio Railway Company. says:
1T Is believed that the line OF this
company, serving as connecting link
between the gathering and distribut-
ing lines in the Central West and the
Southeast and affordlng the shortest
and most efficient route between i'm
portant sections. will, under govern
ment control as part OF n national
transportation system, perform its nat
ural transportation function and handle
tonnage which should. upon considera-
ton OF economy and efficiency, flow to
and over 1t.
by being able, in connection with
relatively light burdened lines at the
North and South. to efficiently transport
traffic between producing and consum-
ing points I'm the North and South. 1t
should render important service to the
shippers. while 1t relieves circuitous,
overburdened main lines.
TT is expected that In determining
the compensation for the use OF the
railway under Federal control. con-
sidcration will be given to the fact
that the properties have been passing
through development period. and
that the rental will be- determined by
recent earnings and the value OF the
lines as part of the national system"
The income statement in the report,
which covers the year 1917. shows total
operating revenue S4.2S5.390. increase
as compared with 1916, Sl.00S,903; net
operating revenue Sl.S35.oS0. increase
S30o,SI2: balance after taxes. $1.60S.2o3,
Increase s229,275: gross income, S2,23l.-
924. increase s406.770: surplus after
charges sS99.794. increase &Sl2.o75.
This road has done great work
since II has. been In operation in de-
relop'ng the resources OF Sou;hwes,
Virginia and Western North Carolina.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
ALL OVER SOUTHLAND
Enterprises Requiring Heavy Invest
mcnts by United Stntcs Government
md Private Cnpitniists.

The current Issue OF the Manufac-
turcrs Record gives long list of
new industries and dcvelopmcntal en-
terprises starting up In the Southern
states. Among those requiring in
Vestments Of over 100000, tho follow
ing are of special interest:
New York capitalists connected with
the National City Bank OF that city
have arranged TO purchase $4,000
acres of West Virginia and $4,000
acres Of PENNSYLVANIA bituminous coal
fields. The reported purchase price IL
about 5000. 900 and the sale must
have Federal approval 1t Is under
stood that the buyers plan organizing
a company for the development of these
properties.
General contract has been awarded
by the War Department for the S25.-
100000 warehouses and terminals plan
ned for the government at Charleston,
:. &. Th"s" improvements will include
constructing concrete piers. concrete
warehouses and ammunition dcpots.
building a 81 100000 dry dock at the
navy-yard. constructing piers 10 cost
s25 900, etc.
Manganese Will be mined by the
Shenandoah Valley Manganese Corpora
ton. stanley, Va. Incorporated with
SI,5oO,ooo capital by Pittsburgh inves-
tors.
Kentucky coal Ind will be developer
by the sullivan Pond Creek Company
Tralee. w. Va, incorporated with
| 100000 capital.
! Plans and specifications have beer
| completed for the marine ways, with
accompanying Improvements. recently
! announced as to be added to the plan
/ Of the Tampa Dock Company. Tampa
| FLA. These bctterments will include
an expenditure OF s25 900 for dredging
$4,000 for shops and 100000 for tn,
| ways. the latter to accommodate YES
sells up TO $500 tons and to have dea,
weight lifting power OF $500 tons.
refinery with daily capacity o
1000 barrels Of oil will be built b,
the Southern Refinery Company, Win
| chester, Ky. organized with $500
capital.
a 100000 bakery will be built b,
the Consumers Biscuit Company, New
Orleans. plans having been accepte,
and contract awarded.
Lumber will be manufactured by tn,
Rumley- Allison Lumber Company, Tus
caloosa. Ala. incorporated with 500,
600 capital.
Ovcralls will be manufactured b,
the Fort Smith Garment Company, For
smith. Ark. Incorporated with 500,
900 capital
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
BIGGEST TOBACCO SALES
IN HISTORY OF RICHMOND
Uncle Snm VIII To-Morrow Sell About
a.OOO.O0O Pounds of Leaf "Cnp-
turcd" From Austria.

turcd" From Austria.
Richmond has hao some big sales of
loaf tobacco in its day, for 1t has been
was born-even before 1t was born
for the Indians traded in tobacco on
these seven hills long before John
Smith embarked In the business at
Jamestown.
In tho days when the bulk Of the
bright tobacco grown in Virginia and
North Carolina found it's way direct to
Hichmond for Sampling and sale there
were some wonderfully big breaks In
the old Tobacco Exchange. but the big
gest one days sale of leaf tobacco
ever pulled off in this city will take
place tomorrow. as has been hereto
fore noted in these columns.
The United States government
through its authorized agents, will Of
fer at auction by sample $500 hogs
heads OF Virginia grown leaf tobacco.
known as dark shipping stock, and
it is known that the sale will bring
to Richmond tobacco buyers from every
section OF the country. This tobacco
was bought up for the Austrian gov
eminent and priced and stored for ship
ment to the Reggie factories OF Austria
when the war Is over" The leaf was
Lynchburs. Farmvill~ blackstone. Dill
wynn and brakes Branch, the principal
dark markets of the State. 1t was
bought on the floors of the warehouses
of these markets in the latter part OF
1915 and early part of 1917. and ordered
and priced in the spring and summer
of 1917. 1t was then stored 1900 hogs
heads in Richmond. 500 hog seheads in
Baltimore and 100 in Lynchburg. where
II Still remains War bonU GeCla ed
against Austria this tobacco became
enemy goods" and Uncle Sam has
stepped In to take possession OF IT,
The government would not order it
converted into money until after the
farmers of Virginia had sold all OF
their last years crop OF the dark ship
ping tobacco, for TO place such a large
stock Of the weed on the market before
they sold might have dcmoralzed the
market and proven disastrous TO the
farmers. but now that the tillers of the
soil have unloaded Uncle Sam comes
in 10 realize on the 5000 hoSsheads he
has picked up in the road"
The 300 hogsheads have been sam
Piled. those in Baltimore and Lynch
burg as we'll as thos. in Richmond
and all will be sold here tomorrow
by sample. Some Of the leaf. possibly
half, Is in slightly damaged order. and
the other half ia in perfect order
and It is believed the ced will bring
tomorrow the prices that prevailed or
this market for similar goods during
the season just closed. Each of the
$500 hoEshcads contains about 14oC
pounds. making in all 4,4S0o0O pounds
or more of dark shiprs1g tobacco &c
be sold on Shociloc slip tomorrow. In
deed this will he the biggest leaf sale
Richmond has ever had aid there will
he some excitement at the foot OF
Shockoe Slip Tomorrow morning.
or course, tho United States gets the
proceeds. but il may be that after
peace between this country and Aus
tria shall be declares Uncle Sam may
pay the Emperor OF the dual monarchy
for his crap" However, that may de-
pend unon the character OF the peace
terms aged upon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19

S. ]. Thomas. who resides at 1893
Goth Street. Newport News. and Is an
cmployc in the repair department at tho
ship yards has volunteered to give an
interesting bit OF testimony regarding
the new herb medicine. Dreco. which
so many folks In this section are now
discussing.
In signed statement for publica-
ton, Mr. Thomas says: II was the vic
tim of kidney trouble and indigestion.
This is a combination of ailments most
distressing to man In my line OF
work. lost my appetite. became very
constipated, had constant pains in the
back and limbs and became greatly
run down from loss Of sleep due TO e1-
tremc nervousness.
II have worked in the ship yards
for nineteen years, and a number OF my
friends advised me to try Drcco, which
they said was helping so many othe r
people who suffered the same az me.
so bought IL bottle and took II ac-
cording TO directions. and you ought to
see the change IT made in me! Ny trou-
bles and pains arc almost all gone.
sleep better than l have In years nv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
INDUSTRIAL BRIEFLETS
Notes From Various Parts OF the Coun-
try Giving Facts md Figure.
Worth knowing.

Cost OF the census to be taken in
1920 is estimated at s220o0.Ooo.
liaZelton. Pa, is talking OF estab-
fishing municipal pig farm 10 dis
pose Of garbage.
81. Louis is the largest inland city
IN the United States. II covers an area
Of six;y-two and one-halt square miles.
ana has nineteen miles Of river front.
Oil-bUrning locomotives are now
used in twenty-one states. on hf,y-
tA..e railroads and ON $1,000 miles of
track In this country. They consume
5..G"p0"D barrels Of Of! yearly
Boston has recently annexed terri
tory amounting 10 about nifty square
miles more than doubling the city
area, and increasing !ts population 10
an estimated 10000
The United States IS said 20 produce
over one-th!rd OF the meat consumed
Il the civilized world. exclusive o.
China. Argentina, however. has 4,4S7
mead Of cattle for every 1000 inhabi-
ANTS. while the United States has only
is5 per 1000.
The Ca!ted States Is growing lura Der
at the rate OF 10000, 100000 board Zee,
q year. and using II At the rate of 40,
trJ,p000oo board feet annually. 1t ia
exported that OF the 9o0,000.00o or more
acres OF original forest land abou,
s0Voopo0o acres have been turned into
.irin land, while G5,00O.0o0 acres have
been cut and not replantcd.
Alaska. II IL claimed. can hs made the
agricultural rn!racl. OF the world. II,
soil IS wonderfully productive On,
hundred thousand square miles can bt
Hs"u ioT agricultural purposes. and
ohe-ha!t or 100000 square miles. can b.
cleared for tl!age, for grain growing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
DR.. Jnmes Francia Sullivan Explains
why II Helps 10 IncreaSe Strength
md Endurance and build Up Weak,
Nervous, Itun-DOwn Folks.

md Endurance and DuId Up weak,
Nervous. Itun-Down Folks.
What every soldier most needs is
power and endurance. with nerves OF;
steel and blood OF iron. To help pro-
my experience which l have found so
Taiuaane as 99rsa u iron- :,i;,a.
pital Outdoor DeptD. New York; and
the Westchester County Hospital. II
have personally found II Of such great
value as a tonic, strength and blood
builder that ! believe II General Glib
sons advice were followed. many OF
our fighting men would find It of great
benefit. In my opinion there is moth
Ing better than organic iron--NuNatcd
Iron--for enriching the blood and help
Ing increase strength. energy and en-
General Horatio Gates Gibson says
NuNated Iron has brought back to him
when he made his triumphant entry
with General Scott into the city OF
Mexico. and he feels that overy soldier
should take Nuxated Iron.
Another remarkable case is that OF
General David Stuart Gordon. noted
Indian la, fighter and here O. he battle
When became badly rundown this
year. I found myself totally without
the physical power to come back as
tried different so-caled .tonics' with :
out feeling any. hotter but finally |
heard of how physicians we're widely
red blood and rebuild strength in
worn out bodies. As "a result started
taking ,NuXated Iron. and within a
inonth it had reused my weakened
vital forces and made me feel strong
again. giving me endurance such as
meyer hoped to again possess"
General John Lincoln Glenn. who at the
carly age or IL years was Sergeant in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
Lumhcr Comnnny urnnrL,. nu1

HAEinSONBURG. Va. May lS,-The
'tF''!Hi"F Lumber Company which
""cFatta large lumber manufacturing
Hlant az Fulkg Run. IN this Utocking.
hhrj tonuty are soon 10 make an ud
, Hlonu 10 The plant by Installing ma
chluery for the manufacture OF barrel
ana keg slaves. new building will
h"l ne ncccHsary. and the new add.
/ non VIII only hnvc to get the ma
eh'hcry in place TO get into operation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
ROANOKE TEXTILE PLANT
Carolina Cotton and Wooden Mills TO
Have Roanoke Branch for Munu-
fucturc OF Underwear,

ROANOKE. VA. May 18.-The Caro-
lima Cotton and Wooden Mills. which
have immense cotton and WOODEN mills
at Spray and Leaksville. n. c.. and are
soon to establish equally as large
plants near Marinsville. in Henry
County. will also have branch plant
In this city. The Roanoke factory will
be used exclusively for the manufac-
ture OF childrcn's finished underwear.
1t IS announced that 800 women and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19

II Is SURPRISING how many people
suffer from iron deficiency and do not
know il. II you ara not strong or well
you owe II to yourself to make tho
following test: See \how long you can
work or how far you can walk with
out becoming, tired. Next take two
i've grain tablets OF NuXated Iron
three times per day after meals for
two weeks. Then test your strength
again and see how much you have
gained.
Manufacturers Note: NuIated Iron,
which Is prescribed by DR. sullivan. and
which has been used by Generate Gibson.
Gordon. Glenn. Judge Yoder and others
with such surprising results Is not a secret
remedy, but one which 10 well known 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
Providing for Army of Employees.

ALEXANDRIA,. VA. May ls-The
Virginia Shpbuilding Company is
erecting dormitory and dining room
At Battery Rodg srs for the better &C
ommodation OF It's small army of en-
ployees. now working long hours in
the shipyard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
ThomasviIie,. Big Mn. CONT

THOMASFILLE, y. e., MAY IS rs,
Ragan Kn!ttlng Company .uco-porst
with sI25.oo0 capital stock. WIN ,s,,h.
fish big hosiery mill a. ms ul,gc
a. II. and y. c. Raglan. o, ,his ~,
and Levi Haywosth and i r. rag,
OF High Point. arc the principal stonk.
holders In the new company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
VIEWS AND NEAR VIEWS;
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Tree Planting Ere lOnE-Gold Mining
In RusSin-DOli Lectures.
Hint From Alabama.

Norway's 144 trcc-rlantinE societies
have set out 10000 trees since 1900.
and they are all doing we'll Tree
planting Will some day become popu-
lar in Virginia. as we'll as actually
necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19
/ girls Will be employed in the mill. and
that tho output will be 1900 suits per
Coal Mining IN Lee COUNT.

NORTON. VA. May 1S.-H p. May.
OF this city. has been elected president
OF tho newly Incorporated Mohawk
Coal Mining Company. which is capt.
talizcd at $4,000. The company has
acquired coal lands In Leo County.
near Leokec. and will soon have ali
the necessary machinery installed for
developing the same.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19

the q. S. Army
and the last vetc-
ran OF the civil
War TO rem ain on
the L. S. Army
active list. Gem
eral Glenn says:
IL find In NuX-
stcd Iron the ono
and ever reliable
/ o n | C. Z W o
months after be-
ginning the treat
mcnt | am a we'll
man"
And then there
Is Judge Samuel
S. Ioder. States
man, Jurist and
Tor Is years r.
practicing p h y
stefan formerly
Surgeon Major In
the Army and
now Com IN ander
In Chief OF the
u II ! on Veteran
Union. who says:
"NuXated Iron re-
stores. revivifi c j
and rchabilitatcs
the system. To
the man of 20, az
! am. IL is just as
certain, just ns
ei!iCaciouS as "a
the youth in his
teens"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-19

Girl bus drivers In London receive
81 day. with an additional war bonu:
of Sl.25 weekly. First thing we know
Richmond will be having girl jitneS
showers and female street car drivers