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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
TaIismans and Amulets.

The truth is that deep down In the
complex nature of most Of US there is
a certain regard for the occult, Of
which, however, our higher intelligence
may disprove, we find it difficult to rid
ourselves entirely.
While the word mascot has long
been common in Provence and Gas
cony to denote something which brings
good fortune to person or household,
It is only within the last 80 years or
DO that it has passed into common use
In Britain. 1t owed its introduction
largely to Edmund Audran's WELL
known comic opera La Mascotte."
But only the word is modern. The
use of talismans, amulets and charms,
which were really prototypes of the
mascot, goes back to a very remote
age. The ancient Egyptians wore
amulets fashioned in the shape of
gods, men, animals, and insects. The
stones in the shape of beetles often
found in Egyptian tombs gave cour-
age to the wearer. Figures Of frogs
we're also held in particularly high re-
auto.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
GAs.&5~Z
Five Minutes for Nails.

When the nails are manicured every
day, five minutes is usually sufficient,
for in this way they are in good con-
dition, and easily kept so. The cuticle
is always gently pushed back with an
orangewood stick dipped in cream or
cologne and shaped into an oval. The
file rounds and levels the edges. Pol.
fishing at night saves time in the morn
ing. The quickest method Of cleaning
the nails is by using nail brush. A
little cold cream or oil pressed into
the base of the nail under the flesh
strengthens it, and incidentally Inn
parts healthy appearance and luster
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Send the best song director avail
able" cabled General Pershing to the
powers that be in Washington. so
Washington picked w. Stanley Haw-
kins Of Albany to send over there. He
has been the song director at Camp
Dix, where his stirring march melody,
Keep the Glow in Old Glory" i'm
bued the men with the martial spirit
that will lead them into battle, and be-
fore going to Wrightstown he was the
song director at the Plattsburg officers
training camp.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
Spread Gospel Of Hone.

Men differ widely in their native ca
pacity for hope. De Quincy said Of
Goldsmith: "He had a constitutional
gayety of heart, an elastic hilarity,
and, as he expressed il, a knack Of
hoping" Other men are like Burne-
Jones, who sadly confessed: 81 am
born without much of the quality of
hopefulness." The GOldsmiths must
help the Burne- Joneses along.-New
York Herald.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
Skirts OF CORDUROY.

Sport skirts are attracting more
attention this year, 1t is said, than
they have for some time. Corduroy,
which is more or less Of new fab
ric for this purpose, has been used ex-
tensively by a number Of manufac-
turers Of skirts with a great deal Of
success. Quite a few novelty silks
are also proving popular, both with
the retailers and the buying public.
Narrow effects are produced by the
use Of vertical plaits, which still allow
ample freedom of movement. Bright
collars seem to be the order Of the
day.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
Whale as Food.

In the fifteenth century the whale
was frequently brought into requisi-
ton for gastronomic purposes. 1t was
found ON the English royal table as
well as on that of the lord mayor OF
London. The cook either roasted 1t
and served it up on the spit, or boiled
it and sent it in with peas; the tongue
and the tail were favorite parts.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

The tale that some one had sold the
navy poisoned candy has been proved
on investigation to be like great
many other stories which are so in
dustriously AMI passchjeyously circu-
lated in this country.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
Qriuin of "Pauoda.n

The word "pagoda" is not Chinese.
II is believed to have come either from
the Persian or the Hindustani, and
means "a white bone tower" As far
back as their history dates the Chi
nese have always built lofty towers.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Another wonderful pink hat for the
bridesmaid is shown at the top Of the
group. 1t is of crepe geOrgette and
has huge double peoples made Of
the same delicate and beautiful fab
ric set about the crown. There are
lovely organdie hats that this years
brides may avail themselves of, that
are as fine and fiowerlike as those
Of crepe.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
uo,,. for Mr.. w0odpsss = .

A hollow log with si the 10,
about half way up L. Is N bsf =
with a top made of a piece e.. = Oslsse
ni small 'G platform nailed ed, ,I ssr ttss
hole. will serve very wen gl,olOdueess :
of pf'' Mr. w. Red-Headed WOODY
Flicker.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

The great American hen is looked
to as a factor in helping to win the
war. She may not be able to root for
world democracy, but she can scratch
for II.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

while for fine needlework. 1t may be
made up In the same styles as georg-
cite crepe and embellished with en-
broidery instead of beadwork-like the
model shown in the picture.
Blouses. or more properly shirt
waists, Of tub silks are made as plain
as possible and are dear to the sports
woman. They belong to the big out
doors and look their capable part.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
New Sport Dresses.

Jersey and tricolette dresses are
trimmed with knitted ribbons. The
latter are usually Of contrasting color
and contribute the collar and pockets.
In many instances the dresses have no
other trimmings
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
To Keen Pictures Straiqht.

Take smdl piece of adhesive tape,
moisten one end and attach to back
of picture (near the top in center),
moisten other end and fasten to wall
Picture will always hang absolutely
straight after that.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

There seems to be but small hope
Of absolute quiet in the home when 1t
is considered that photograph records
can be purchased now for so small
price as 10 cents.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

At the present rate Of consumption
the booze supply Of the country will
be gone in IS months. But many a
man has got enough to last him fol-
life In less time than that.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Despite the losses there is glow OF
satisfaction in every loyal breast upon
reading news of 1.-The American sector
Of the battle front.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

The demand that soldiers and sail
ors In the service Of the United States
should have free use of the mails Is
growing. 1t may become strong
enough to make itself heard In con-
gress some day.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Food experts are experimenting
with whale meat. The possibilities of
whale culture do not seem to compare
with what can be done with a supply
Of common hen eggs and an incubator.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Whoever he was who promised to
drive steamships across the ocean with
a pinch of radium properly harnessed
would better accelerate his prepare
lions.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

America buying 100000 blankets In
Spain shows that even the greatest In
dustrial nation in the world may be-
come humble before one of the most
backward.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

The nice thing about investing in
Thrift stamps is that you are sure to
get your money back-and then some
in which respect they are different
from some other investments.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

The Spanish protest against the
sinking Of steamer has been an
swered, not officially but effectually
by the torpedoing Of another vessel.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

No German expert has undertaken
to explain the military advantage 10
be derived from bombing cathedrals or
hospitals.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

The kaiser tells his soldiers they
ought TO bring peace to the world.
They are, but not exactly the way
they started out to do 1t.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Here comes the bride with her head
adorned by veil or by hat-as she
may elect-and her maids In yelled or
yeilless hats; hers is the privilege to
decide which. Many brides have
chosen to wear lovely hats Of ma
lines or crepe with wells suspended
from the back, to be brought about
the throat and partly over the face.
They are followed by maids In wide
brimmed hats or quaint bonnets. But
no one expects the bride to forego the
stately wedding veil, and II she
chooses to wear it she may concede the
yelled hat to her maids.
A very simple and sweet arrange
ment of the veil is shown at the right
of the picture above. 1t is merely a
band of fine lace run with threads OF
silver, that borders a small, close cap
of tulle. The long veil flows out from
the cap from the back, enveloping the
figure. This same arrangement has
been used with small sprays Of orange
blossoms fastened across the back OF
the cap where it merges into the veil
at the neck.
Nothing could be prettier for the
bride who chooses to wear hat than
the lovely mass of tulle shown at the
left of the picture. Frills Of tullt
stand up about the crown and fall ovel
the brim. The long, straight vel
falls from q bow at the back and II
wound about the throat as pictured
If 1t is to be the happy lot Of thu
bridesmaids to wear a hat like this
Il u most lovely made in pale pink
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Bulgaria wants to know what are
Germany's peace intentions in regard
to II, which may be listed as the prize
example Of having leaped first and
looked afterward.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

fearful letters that pass between
civilians and soldiers who are In
France, or about to sail for France,
are not written by the soldiers.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

One must highly approve the con-
servation movement which has cut
down the length of the standard NOV
ing-picture kiss.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Those japanese eggs that reached
this country will no doubt seem pretty
fresh after some that we have more
or less successfully undergone.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
Qualified Praise.

When four-year-old sonny, who was
was asked how he liked it, he replied:
1T is very nice, but please don't give
me any more"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

One war like this is enough. That is
the reason why this war is being
fought to the last ditch. the last bay
onet and the last dollar.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

News that the hens are laying fresh
eggs has at least an academic inter-
est for consumers of the cold-storage
kind.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08
e,rzw Hat 10 Modern

Headwear made Of s sfl c,sess :
use among the ancient :, nOt y
straw hats as worn ~ shout ~
into use in Europe untn
century ago.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

If men and women had the right
kind of fOOtgear winter would lose
large per cent of its terrors.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

1t must be great load off Nicholas
ROmanoff's conscience that nobody
can blame him for what his country Is
doing.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

War savings give every man
chance to have a part In the biggest
work America has ever undertaken.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Shutting off the railway peanut
butchers on heatless Mondays has not
added materially to the horrors of war.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

And with a hay shortage confront
! ing us, what of the probable erect
on breakfast foods?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Every war garden helps to win the
war. II also helps to make lie nap
pier here at home.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

If il had not been done already how
cheerfully men would give up Sum
bosomed shirts to help win the war
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Next summer we will be glad 10
| have some heatless days.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

An optimist is always more satisfy
ing if he can back up his viewpoint
with reliable statistics.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Another good feature of the milder
weather is that 1t enables us to SLOW
down on our overproductiOn Of ashes.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Already the optimist is cultiyating
an appetite for dandeliOn greens.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

The thrift garden will be the next
patriotic work on the cards.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-08-08

Get the war garden habit. Every
body else is.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31
MAILS LETTERS
 TO DRAFTED MEN
 IN CLASS NO. ONE


 Joe l.. Bevens, chairman of the Jackson county chapter of Red Cross, has mailed a letter to each of the men of the county who is in Class No. of the draft, in which is con- tained valuable suggestions relative to the advisability of the drafted men taking early advantage of the War Insurance Law and Compensation Act. The letter points out that the government provides that where there are dependents, the enlisttd man shall contribute up to one-half his pay, or S15, per month for their support, and to this amount the government will, upon application, add an allowance of from $5 to $50 per month accord ing, to the size of the family.
 In order to fully protect each per son and family this law also provides that every soldier, sailor or nurse may take out life and disability ir- surance up to $1O,OOO at very low cost, payments for same to be monthly, and which may be deducted from a mans pay, thus eliminating trouble on his part.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

H. E. Cobb left Tuesday night for Memphis.
 Esq. B. F. Carter was in from Grubbs yesterday.
 Fred Mason was down from Jack sonport yesterday.
 c. K. Coe was down from Tucker man yesterday for a few hours.
 George R. Hays, Jr., is on the sick list, suffering from severe cold.
 Miss Lucy Stuckey and Mrs. Col win left last night for their home at Wichita, Kansas, going via Little Rock.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31
HERE AND THERE.

Knox mends shoes cheap. III Walnut street. dtf.
 David Hare was up from Auvergne yesterday.
 R. D. Baker was up from Tupelo yesterday on business.
 For Rent-Two rooms for light housekeeping. Apply 123 Beech 52d4
 For Rent-Business quarters on Front street.-W. H. Dyer. 48d3t
 Captain George A. Hillhouse has returned from business trip to Kansas.
 c. H. Van Beck, of Batesville, the genial representative of Jas. F Bal lard of St.. Louis, manufacturers of the we'll known Ballard's Snow Lini- ment, spent last night in Newport.
 Don't deny yourself of good things to eat because they are high. Try a can of Eggno- takes the place of three dozen eggs. An excellent sub stitute for eggs, for baking and cook ing purposes. 25c per can.-Snetser's Grocery. 25Od6th
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

For the benefit of Q few curl ~ readers of this paper l wish to n1'~ nounce that the GOAT was not purn* ed in one of the back rooms when our house was destroyed by ire few weeks ago, as was announced by this paper at that time. The reason that he was not burned is for the simple reason that he did not stay m in the house.-Clyde Patton.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31
A SURE AND PROFIT
 ABLE INVESTMENT

Have Palmer, the tailor, make your spring and summer suit now before the rush. It will also pay you to have your suit and overcoat made for next winter. Many are doing it.. Have Palmer, the Newport Tailor, do your tailoring, also cleaning, press ing, repairing and any kind of alter ation done by an expert tailor.
 52d6 IN OPERA HOUSE BLOCK.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31
A. Nuts COlDum

MT. J. E. Rosebrough, of Batesville, lis thinking of running for mayor of his city, and in making mention of the fact, the Guard says, in part: "So far there has been no intimation of other candidates in this race, and in all probability he will receive the nomination if he enters without any opposition"
 Which is all very true, very true. But we know MT. Rosebrough and would love to lay bet that he would run a pretty good race even with op- position.
 No, Rachael, that wasn't shrapnel you saw falling yesterday. Twas only ice crashing to earth in tiny bits and sheets from the electric wires where it became overloaded by the day current.
 Passing up Front street yesterday afternoon we saw a man surrounded by small audience and heard him make this truthful remark: "If a man has business he must adver- tise it." Whereupon we closed a lifetime contract with him to book a Lecture tour of Newport's business district.
 And lest you, Rachael, should think differently. That bombing you heard on the river front yesterday morning was not German attack upon our munitions plants. Merely few men dynamiting the river in order to re- move ice from around saw logs and some small craft.
 Mrs. Mutt and our charming and handsome son, Adam Mutt, and daughter, Ina Mutt, left last night for another state to visit her rela- tiyes. Mrs. Mutt intimated that the procedure might be prelude to something more permanent and sub stantial. But as we never question Mrs. Mutt, we cannot know what she meant.
 | We have a widespread feeling that persons ought to chop the ice from their door steps or let us know when to put on skates and a cushion. ! We are one of the most forbear- ing animals you ever saw, and we've stood lot in our time, being mar ried. We've held our temper on many occasions when others would have gone into a rage and gotten hurt, and we've run away and left trouble unmolested lots of times But we serve notice right here and now that the next fellow who sug- gests that the "Tag Your Shovel Davo campaign should be extended to this colyum is going to lose oui speaking acquaintance.
 We've decided to enlarge the Mutt family. To-wit: All persons. deslr- ing to do so may have the opportun- ity to contribute to this coiyum Each mutt is limited to one mutt, and the first mutt that provokes smile will be given a nice, useful present The boss has asked that contributions be different from what has been fill ing this colyum. He wants some thing original, funny.
 1 All jokes aside-it is refreshing to witness the pride a young father takes in his baby's first utterance of Dada"
 Mrc IT I Gardiner returned to her
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

E. A. Hicks of Tuckerman slipped and fell while walking down the ice covered steps at the court house yes- terday morning, sustaining an injury to his side, which he thought might prove serious.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

Wanted Middle aged housekeeper. Apply Mrs. w. H. Dyer. 48dSt
 E. L. Johnston was business wis itor to our city yesterday from Au- vergne.
 Save your canned goods. get apples while they last at 522 Front street, Newport. z34ozwk
 J. E. McElwee. of Little Rock, was calling on his grocery trade here yesterday.
 c L. Shoffner, of Shoffner, was in Newport yesterday attending to bus mess and meeting friends.
 S. o. Massey, of Jacksonport, was here last night enroute to Bald Knob, called by the serious illness of his aunt, Mrs. l.. A. Robinson.
 The Bible Study Class of the Meth odist church will meet this afternoon at three o'clock with Mrs. c. B. Hip olite. Subject: *The Shumamite, the Woman Who Was a Hostess"
 Wanted--To buy on terms, or will lease or rent for cash, thirty or for ty acres tillable land in Jackson county, some improvements, no over flow. Address M. CT. Independent. 46w2t 251d6t.
 c. R. Pate and A. R. James, of the Pate Grocer Company, went as far as Weldon yesterday on their regular rounds, making the round trip in Ford. They report fairly good roads, but slow progress.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

Subscribe for The Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

Carl Huddleston spent the day in Swifton yesterday on business for The Realty Company.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

D-syage of all kinds handled promptly. Phone No. 10. Ches- ter Robinson. 13-dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

EAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. 35c California canned peaches -23c 35c Pineapple ------------------ 40c Jars large Olives
 Califo Loganberries, gooseberries, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, Log Cabin maple spread and pre- serves, Califo corn, peas, tomatoes, hominy, string beans, new kraut, let tuce, celery and cabbage.
 249 d4t Bowen's Cash Store.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

E. L. Johnston was business wis itor to our city yesterday from Au- vergne.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

Wanted--Middle aged housekeeper Apply Mrs. W. H. Dyer. 4SdSt
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

Save your canned goods. get apples while they last at 522 Front street, Newport. z54ozwK
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

J. E. McElwee, of Little Rock, was calling on his grocery trade here yesterday.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

c L. Shoffner, of Shoffner, was in Newport yesterday attending to bus mess and meeting friends.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

S. o. Massey, of Jacksonport, was here last night enroute to Bald Knob, called by the serious illness of his aunt, Mrs. l.. A. Robinson.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31


 spend few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Sallie West.
 We have just received a shipment of several fine porkers from Bates vile, and now are ready to serve our customers with pork ribs, pork saul sage and hams. Should any of our customers desire to buy ham, which could be salted down and kept nicely, we will sell it to them at the special price of 28 cents per pound.-W. A. Fike & Sons. 252d3t.
 A. L. Sharp and w. H. Womarick, of St. Louis, P. l.. Spencer and l.. c. Harris, of Memphis, Huggar Smith, of Alton, Illinois, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Gossitt, of Hoxie, E. L. Farris, of Little Rock, A. A. McNutt, of Kan sas City and Geo. w. Powell, of New Orleans were among the out of town guests registered at the Hazel hotel yesterday.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

Knox mends shoes cheap. III Walnut street. dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

Mrs. T. l.. Gardner returned to her home at Augusta this morning. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Alice Stuckey, who will make her visit before going to Palmyra, Mo. to spend a few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Sallie West.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-31

All jokes aside-it is refreshing to witness the pride a young father takes in his baby's first utterance of "Da-da."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-01
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