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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
Just Imaaine!

Senator Garcia informed the Argen-
tine senate recently that the foreign
ers resident in Buenos Aires are SO
per cent Of the population, and added,
courteously, that s'if it were 20 per
cent it would be all the better for the
country Although acknowledging the
compliment, a British paper published
there says; IF we were. Argentines
we would disagree decidedly, not
merely with the senator, but with the
circumstance. Imagine London with
an alien population Of more than half
the total Imagine the country at
war, with such collection of dubious
consistency in its business and execu-
tive base! 1t would not be possible to
intern them. 1t would, on the other
hand, be quite possible for them to in
tern the men of the soil. New York
Post.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
KIDNEY TROUBLE NOT
EASILY RECOGNIZED
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected

An examining physician for one of the
prominent life insurance companies, in an
interview of the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
SO many applicants for insurance are re-
jected is because kidney trouble is so COM
mon to the American people, and the large
majority of those whose applications are
declined do not even suspect that they
have the disease.
Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
We find that Swamp-Root is strictly
an herbal compound and we would adj
wise our readers who feel in need of such
remedy to give it trial. 1t is on sale
at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
TRADE PACT 70 ksrp PEACE.



Carlisle. ~flce.Presldent Mar
shall. In an address here December
81 before the Carlisle chamber OF com.
meree. gaYc his views On some cues
lions now under discussion IN connec
lion with tbs peace conferences pre-
facing his remarks With the eSplana
lion chat be had no thought OF en-
.leayorlas % affect President Wilson's
negotiations.
on the question a world leaai,e OF
understanding 20 prevent war wlhsA
he said. all right thinking men agree -
desirable. Mir Marshall declared tim,
until al men nFes n good WIN wars
wgn not cease unless nations desire
peace al any pflcc.
RE suld the allies and the United
states could sc very rpr toward pi0'
noting peace. hut predicted that unless
reelprocai trade agreements ARE made
between these associated nations eN
listing cordial relations cannot last
Urging extension u the American mer'
chant marine, he voiced opposition q
government ownership, but declared 4
preferable e ship subsidy.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
RAILWAY CHIEFS
WANT ROADS BACK
OPPOSE GOVERNMENT CONTROL
sEYoNp rwERrY.oNE MONTHS
PERIOD DESIGNATED,
Fight for Prompt Return o. Lines 70
Owners Aftsr she Passage 81
Remedial LAms ~
Decided Upon.

New York a definite program "a
iue Cot prompt rstlN IL TIE railroads
ugber Tie passnre % remedial federal
ieRislallon wnA worked out Al meet.
Ing here. Ilecemter -. 81 me standing
eoGlnitire ~ tbe Association ~ Rail-
road Executives. according 10 an OH.
eial announcement While provisions
~ the plan we're cot male public. II
was said that they took iato consider
ntlnn every deiail ~ Die program
The pf0gram viii b. aanDiit,d next
in0nsh 10 Tie senate interstate com.
Hterce commission. il Ii j. approved az
Il fuil needing II tlie association called
fur December 30
Whatever the cusi, IL was said. the
executives are opposed 10 extending
the period ~ federal control beyond
tWeniy.oGe months nfter the signing
81 p,Nee. IL prescribed b law II II
understood that rather than have the
time extended 10 fye years, IS augi
fesied by Director General MeAd0o,
l.ley would prefer return of the roads
without The proposed legislation
a hint as % what form liie esecu,
tives think His legislation should take
Is found iii the reasons they Ascribe
tor Improved conditions effected rs
government operation which nre ad'
altioHal equipment abolition ~ the
shilgiers powef 10 route Its own tmf-
re. Increase Va dclnusgage rnlrs dr..
ereuse In time allowed fur loading aiid
unloading and strict supervision u
shipments.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
A NetO Year Reoere

New Year met me somewhat sad:
Old Year leaves me tired,
Stripped Of favorite things | bad,
Baked Of much desired;
Yet farther on my road today
Cod willing, farther on my way.
New Year coming On apace,
What have you to give mep
Bring you seattle, or bring you grace,
Face me with an honest face
You shall not deceive me:
Be il good or i'll, be il what you Will
Ii needs shall help me on my road
My rugged road to heaven, please God
-ckasiina C. Rsssesa.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

The Young Year stood and bjnked his
eyes,
And gaxed with wondering surprise
Upon a sight so fine and new,
lie scarcely could believe II true.
lie gazed again, and still that sight
Remained 70 MI him with delight
Until he asked what might this be,
This thing Of aiming mystery.
what can Il beI'' he eager asked,
AS Htill In that strange thing he basled
(which Is so bright and big and fine.
And feeling brings | can't define.
But which my very heart makes glad,
The greatest feeling I've yet had;
And braces up my spirit 80
With all its warmth and shine and glow7
II never saw such sight before,
And win i see II Ger and o'er2
Or will 1t vanish like a dream,
And not again upon me beam2
What is this rare and radiant thing
Which makes me want TO dance and
sing?"
The one he questioned answered: "son,
Don't you know what? why. that's the
SUM-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
Elrst ohserysd hy Romans.

The observance OF January as the
beginning Of the year we borrow from
the Romans. The FIRST Christian emf
perors kept up the custom OF New
Years observance. though Il tolerated
and Afforded the opportunity for idola-
trous rites. but later the western
church opposed three days OF penltencs
and fasting 10 the Pagan celebration
Of January "a. y. ASH. by degrees
however. the church. In the eighth cen
fury. abrogated the fast, and the ear
Her and more congenial jovial customs
were gradually resumed and have con
tinued TO the present.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
rmbreIdsry l. PopuIar.

Embroidery increases In popularity
and IL is ON the one-piece dress that II
reaches It's highest perfection. 1t Is
done In the color OF the gown, or in
brightly contrasting colors, and the de-
sign varies from ancient to modern
with apparent uneoncern. Some OF
tho New York designers are doing
lovely things with hand-dyed and
block printed materials, these being
more decidedly popular for evening
aud informal house gowns, When ma
tarlnls of this sort are used. the cut
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
osrman 80 4 TMo MlIIIon.

New YORK Whcn me total German
casualties are published ihe number
Of deed viii De about 2loe1os0, ae.
cordlng 10 the Cologne Gazette Of No
vesnber rs. copy II which has been
resolved here w 10 October - the
total casualties reported were 0,u5a-
700. II which more Than t75o,0o0 were
prussians The total includes naval
casualties, which were 10000 compfis.
ing more than 5000 dead, mere Than
1900 missing and nearly 2o.sel
wounded
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

Mobile. Ala -Four negroes, two 81
them women. accnsed q the murder Of
Dr, i. /. Johnston Friday, were taken
from the JAN IL Sbubuta, Miss. aud
Iynchcd. according 80 Information re-
erlYed Ii Mehlie. an four are report
"a 10 have been hanged 70 the girders
IL bridge spanning the chlekashas
river.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
ReIIs 90 . RIahtfuI owners.

Three huge bells formerly in the
belfry of Christ church, Wellington,
New Zealand. have been presented by
that government to France. The bells
We're cast from cannon captured by
the Germans from the French in 1870,
snd were presented to Christ church
by German residents.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

Boston. Francis esilk o.ionghiin,
famous as an Aaeriean league umpire
died AZ his apartment here December
20. after i short Illness, ~ lnflusnza
nnd pneumonia Oiangh1n had ufa-
pired for the Alnerican league since iis
organization and had been rated as
one Il the picturesque figures IN the
baseball world.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
wished plscharae ImmedlateIx.

This story is being told of a recruit
at an army camp somewhere in Mis-
issippi."
News of the armistice had been re-
ceived that eventful Monday morning.
It was understood that when an armis-
tice was signed it would mean that the
war was over and that the soldiers
would get to go home.
The rookie approached his command.
er as soon as he heard the news. II
want my discharge this afternoon, 50
that can catch that evening train for
Cincinnati" he said, guilelessly.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
Frlnoe Is Favored

Though panels have been used for a
long time, they are still good. and
many OF the narrow street frocks show
very narrow skirt of satin with
bodice and long, loose panels of serge.
Many of the panels are edged in
heavy silk fringe and great VARIETY
Is allowed in length, shape and posi-
ton.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
Fulton Finds An Easy One.

San Franciseo. Fred Fulton was
100 much Tor Knockout kruyoskS
ana the fight was 70 one,sided the
police stepped into the ring Friday
nsght and stopped the scheduled four,
ouaa 10 10 the second round.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
Philosophical Rule the Best.

The world Is holding It's breath at
its entrance into new year. No ons
is wise enough TO forssee what that
year Is going TO hold. II win be a
year OF surprises. and the only rule
for It's conduct win be the old phil.
osophical one Of hoping for the best
and preparing for the worst
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

philadelphla. The athletic council
Of tho University OF Pennsylvania am.
noaneed friday that Il Will revive AL
sports al the beginnlEg OF the ne
Term 90 January 6, and. ~ Ear
r.osslbie. place them On normal basis
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
How,s This ?

We offer $4,000 for any case Of eatarrs
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is tax.
en- internally and acts through the BLOOD
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
+. ]. Cheney g. Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
woloass Comes sack.

los Angeles, Cal. Adolph wolgast'
former lightweight champion. was
found competent u manage his own
affairs IN decision rendered here By
Inc superior court. The decision ensiesI
4 guardianship established in 1917 and
returned 10 wolgast the control q
property valued Ia his petition ~
$1,000.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
cutloura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring In the hot suds
Of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub in Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
ointment with soft tissue paper. For
free samples address. "Cuticura, Dept.
X, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap IS, Ointment Is and 50.--Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
OF Course.

Her Friend--'What is your favorite
part of the Biblef" Telephone Girl
'sThe book Of Numbers"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

Is as simple as can be. Often there is
no cut at all, the material being draped
ON the figure Instead.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27

w. H. Pascoe, seventy-one, still car
ries nah In Dutch Flat. Cal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
Y our
Eyes

- Dropss After the Movies. Motoring or C9n
win win your confidence. Ask Your Drukgtas
for Murine when your Eyes Need Care. hn
Murine Eye Remedy Coss Shtca@o
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-27
A Wholesome. cIeanssns.
Rcireshlns and nesliHs

kefl@u--Muxtne tor Ncu-
ness, Soreness Granula-
ton. Itching and Burning
of the Eyes or Eyelids,ii
The Carlisle independent., 1918-06-13
THE QUALITY STORE

Parsons Manhattan Comedi ans at the tent tonight. see them. Harry Perkins is on the sick list this week, being confined to his room.
 Let the Harvill Drug Store do your Kodak finishing. 5 If E. B. Roy returned Monday from two weeks business trip to New Orleans. Plumbers, goblets and ice tea glasses at Buechley $.
 MT. and Mrs. E. M. Proctor were Little Rock visitors Mon day. =
 Mann 6 Humphries will buy your tin buckets. 5 If This weeks Independent con tains full list of all county reg istrants of June 5. -Conklin Fountain rens are on sale at Harvill's Drug Store. 5.tf Bird dog to give away; apply at Independent office. Dog is about year old.
 A shipment of dishes is received by Buechley including cups and saucers. Born to Mir. and Mrs. Roy Warfeld last week, at Cullor, a fine baby girl Get package of El-Vampiro from Harvill's and make war on the flies. 5 If | w. J. Robbins was Little Rock visitor Friday. While there he took in the ball game.
 We are still selling Palm Beach Suits above cost.
 5-2t Mann 6 Humphries
 Mrs. J. R. Roman is spending a few days with friends in Little Rock this week.
 -Buechley has all kinds of Tennis shoes and Mary James. Sister Sues; new stock.
 -Hummel sells brains cooked in cream. Try a can. 3 If
The Carlisle independent., 1918-06-13
THE QUALITY STORE

= On sale at Buechley's store 60 prs of ladies nubuck and can vas slippers in white; black and tan in leather; all oxfords; good selection of sizes.
 J. l.. Woosley is some sprinter when the rabbits get in his garden. He ran one down the other day and did his bit in the way of meat conservation.
 Parsons Manhattan Comedi- ans is one of the best troupes on the road. Their show is clean. moral and refined. Go see them Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
 Miss Florence Buechley left Saturday for College Point, Long Island where her brothers are in college. She will also spend some time at Berlin, Penn. with relatives.
 Why pay more for a cheaper grade of belt when we will sell the best belt made for less mon ey. Over 1500o feet sold last year alone. Layne & Bowler Go. IT. rigation Plant Supplies, Stutt- gart, Ark. Ask A. N. HollinRs- head, Local Representative Car lisle, Arkansas.
 A. D. Hamilton and family. &C., companied by Mrs. Hannah Jef- fries and Mrs. Ruth Sanders. all of Little Rock, were guests of Ms. L. A. .Shanafelt Wednesday afternoon.
 MT. Percy Lyons of New Or leans, Supt. Louisiana State Rice Milling Co. is here this week the guest of E. B. Roy. manaeel of the Carlisle mill. s|
 !. H. Griffin and Ed Ray re: turned Tuesday night from Ht Louis. They had been in AshlG county for several days, whex they purchased 125 head of ca6s tie that they accompanied to the St. Louis market. The cattle were Purchased near Hamburg.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-06-13

Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Eu. art were Little Rock visitors be tween trains Monday.
 Attention Engineers Buech- ley Las the leather gloves you need: also a full supply of canvas.
 Df. B. F. Harrison is remod- cling his residence and putting it in shape to move into it as soon as possible.
 Lookout Mountain Seed Po- tatoes now on sale at
 5 2t Mann x Humphries
 w. R. Gray and wife of Lonoke were shopping in Carlisle and calling on their friends here Wednesday,
 -Harvill's Drug Storo will de liver your goods by Parcel Post. send or phone them your next order. 5tf
 You get your moneys worth when you attend a Parson S Manhattan Comedians perform ance. Tonight at the tent.
 For sale cheap 26 prs mep s oxfords in tan and black: guar. anteed solid leather at Buech- ley's.
 The best show that has ever played in Carlisle; see them at the tent, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
 Swat the fly by buying screen doors and windows from the Arkmo Lumbe Go. AS If
 Don t fail to see Parson's Man. haitian Comedians. under canvas Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights, June 13. IA and 15.
 -Hummel's groceries are al ways fresh. Buy your next bill from him and get the best. 3-tf
 Mrs. c. R. Griffin accompanied by MT and Mrs. W. M. Fitch, spent Sunday with CIR. Griffin sst Camp Pike.
 Mazcla Oil, the best for salads, and cooking. Buy it at Hum nnel's. 3 If
 Mesdames J, R Wells and c. l.. Miller are attending the dis trict convention of the Woman's Mission Society of the Metho- dist church at Little Rock this week.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-06-13
For Sale

One 32x54 Avery Threshing machine, 25-horse Power Rns- sell steam engine, good one: I 20x35 Avery Tractor. for sale. apply to
 ? St H. B. Lively.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-06-13
IMPORTANT N0TICE! @Sasa 4 4
 PRESIDENT THE UNITED STATES PRocLAIMs
 FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1918
 National War Savings Day 4 4 GOVERNORS AND MAYORS MAKE SIMILAR PROCLAMATIONS

Y k
 MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN EVERY COMMUNITY SECURE
 SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
 Pursuant to the procamations States and the Governor of s State Director Arkansas acting under the authority of the United States Department have called all wageeaners Friday June 28 their subscriptions Savings In rural communities and the smaller meetings be held in the school houses at D. m
 The school officers will conduct the meeting keeping record of the proceedings reporting and the Savings Stamps subscribed by them The of persons neglect subscribe with their doing will ported sAM War Savings Stamps (which United States the Liberty BOnds) for 1918 but intended that subscriptions will signed June 2a
 The of each War Savings Stamp depends upon month during which 1t bought During each Stamp In July each Stamp will cost $48 and month during 1918 On January 1923 the United States will redeem all War Savings Stamps $500 matter during which month in 918 they bought They less during the early months during because who buys earlier has loaned his money Government for longer time than if he should buy later
 By of illustration, note the following table:
 COST OF WAR SAVINGS STAMPS DURING JUNE, JULY
The Carlisle independent., 1918-06-13

The provides that hold War Savings Stamps exceeding $000 maturity Savings Stamps however purchased other members family including minor children.
 The invested in War Savings Stamps not gift donation but the will with 4q6 calamity should money January 1923 do by days notice Money Order which get what paid the date The all postoce they insured against oss they backed by all he property they convenient and we'll investment has been offered by Government.
 definite of War Stamps has been assigned each school district and community which will at each meet The of the United States all citizens school subscribe for it's themselves and help 
 to be hoped that the subscriptions taken at the meetings your county will neghbos loyal Americans call
 [Signedl MOORHEAD WRIGHT,
 Director acting under the
 of the of the United States Treasury S7
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
BOOK CAMPAIGN

This week, beginning yesterday, an
intensive drive for books for the camp
libraries is being carried on through
out the United States.
The librarian in this city reports to
this paper that an active campaign
will not be conducted in Wausau, as
the library here has been carrying
on drive for books continually for
some time, and has met with much
success. Miss Lansing also states that
over 1880 books have been sent from
the library here, and more than 1000
magazines, and about $500, has been
appropriated by this city for books
for our army camps.
Miss Lansing also reported to this
paper that new method of getting
books to our soldier and sailor boys
has been started by the library here.
When our next selected men go to the
front each one will take book or two
with him from the collection gathered
by the library. In this way a great
deal of money can be saved, as the ex-
pense in sending the books to various
camps has amounted to quite a little.
Before Company G departed for cover
there" Miss Lansing wrote to Captain
Lucas, and told him that the books
sent to his company from here could
be given to other companies in need
of books upon their departure, but
the captain wrote back and informed
the librarian that each member of
Company G was taking a book with
him, and in this way they could take
their camp library right with them to
somewhere in France" This is an
excellent illustration of how the boys
from home appreciate the books sent
them.
More books are wanted, and it is
hoped to keep on interesting our peo-
pie in the giving of books and maya
zines. 1t is also better to send all
the books to the library, and not send
them directly to the boys, as in this
way they will get to responsible per-
sons, and they will see to it that the
books are made easily accessible to
all men in camp.
You can pass on to the men in
khaki the books you have enjoyed.
but will not read them again. You
can give them some of the books you
like best-books you would like to
keep. They will like them, too
There are millions of unused books
in American homes. The appeal which
will bring these books into action
should include: The large amount of
time which a soldier has for recrea-
ton of some kind; the loneliness and
emptiness of his unemployed hours;
the value of books in maintaining the
morale of the troops: the necessity of
books to men with the reading habit;
the opportunity to develop the read
ing habit among men who do not have
it; the effect of books in preparing
the soldiers and sailors for better posi-
tions in civil life and normal occupa-
tions after the war.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
CKUEL JOKE ON A SQUIRREL
Naturalist Replaces Nuts With Stones
-Repents When He Sees Hungry
Frisky Dig Snow Away.

Most squirrels keep two or more
stores Of food. Rev. J. G. Wood, the
naturalist, tells of friend who found
one of these reserve stores which a
squirrel had provided for an emergency
and, in a moment of thOughtlessness,
the man determined to play joke on
the squirrel. He accordingly replaced
the nuts by small, round stones and
carefully concealed all evidences of
his visit.
one cold day in winter he passed the
spot and found that the squirrel had
called there a short time previously.
This he knew by the fact that ten
inches of snow had been scratched
from the top of the hole outside of
which the stones had been cast by the
disappointed animal.
This struck the joker with remorse.
He said: 81 never felt the folly of
practical joking so much in my life.
Fancy the poor little fellow, nipped
with cold, and scanty food, but, fore
seeing a long winter, resolved to econ
Omze his little hoard as much as pos
Sible. Fancy him at last determined
to break this-perhaps mis- last-mag-
azine, and cheerfully brushing away
the snow, fully confident that a good
meal awaited him as the reward of his
cold job, and after all finding nothing
but stones. l never felt more mean
and ashamed in my life"