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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
klno rHAnks REo cRoss.
British Ruler Appreciates Assistance
offered Sick and Wounded.


offered Sick and Wounded.
London The following letter from
king George 60 President Wilson was
nAde public May 10;
ITO tho President OF the United
States OF America
"Oa the eve OF the second appeal
which the American HE'D Cross Is about
20 make for funds with whica 70 carry
on It's work OF mercy, | thank you Ia
tne name VI my people for the assist.
auee already offered the sick and
wounded Of the allied countries.
My heartfelt wish Is that the re-
suits Of this new appeal may enable
the Red Cross OF America, side By Side
with cur own organization and those
o. the allied countries, successfully 70
carry out the great humane mission
Imposed upon Us BY the gigantic war
such as the world has never known,
''i'he unsxampled munincenee OF
Americas trst response provided q
noble record In charity effort and
feel sure her generous hearted people
will again respond to the extent that
the resources OF your great country
alone can command.
(SlKnedl "GEORGE"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
SENsITlvENESs HURTS A MAN
AfflictIon often Results in Absolute
Ruin Of Persons Who Are Inclined
to Be Ambitious

In an article called "How Cured
Myself of Being Sensitive" a writer
says In the American Magazine:
"'Wagner. you've got ability he
cried, but you'll never get anywhere
in this world until you quit tearing
yourself to pieces! I've watched you
for the last three years; twice I've had
1t In mind to push you up notch in
the office, and every time I've passed
you and picked some one else, because.
! knew you aren't fit to handle other,
men. No man is fit to handle other.
men until he has learned to control
himself. You can't, you're too blamed
sensitive.
"'Little setbacks break your heart
A letter of complaint comes In from
some customer and you take it as a
personal criticism and lose a days
work brooding over 1t. You see me In
conference with some OF the other men,
and you stab yourself wondering why,
you weren't invited and imagine that.
/ have turned against you. You hear
about some one who is making more.
money than you, and Immediately all
far fields look greener. You're fair
ly useful cog in your present job, and
it might put me to some annoyance to
lose you. But you'll never hold big
job until you can forget your own
petty self and learn to laugh when the
world takes crack at you. Hanged
If don't think sometimes 1t might be
better if you were to get out and try
your hand somewhere else"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Draft Stacker Shoots Sheriff.

Fallon, Nev.--Sheriff mark L.
Wildes of Churchill county was fatally
wounded by Paul :, alters, socialist,
whom he had arrested for alleged
evasion of the draft Saturday afternoon
Walters, a rancher, early this spring,
when called for services, armed him
self and hid in the mountains above
Tanning, near the county line. uildes
got track of him and was shot Willie
Irying to arrest him.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
RAILROADS TO SPEND BILLION.
Additions, Betterments and Equipment
to Cost Huge -um.

Washington,-Ra Railroads under gov
eminent operation this year will spend
nearly a billion dollars for additions,
9etterments and equipment, or APP
Droximately three times as much as
n any one of the last three years.
Total capital expenditures APP
proved by the railroad administration,
rs announced May 10, are 1897 1851 ,31S.
Of this big sum $440,O71 900 will be
spent for additions and betterments,
such as stations and other property
improvements; $479,6S6,0OO for equip
ment-cars and locomotives already
ordered through the railroad auminis-
ration; and $1S,2O3,000 for track ex-
.enSions.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Sim FeIn Members JalIed.

London.-Professo Edward de Val
era, president of the Sim Fem; Ar
thur Griffith, founder of the Sim Fein ;
Countess Markieviez, DIR. Dillon and
William Cosgrave, Sim Fein members
Of parliament for Kilkenny, have been
arrested, according to dispatch re
celved here from Dublin.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Americans Repulse Huns.

Washington.-General Pershing In
,ommunique Sunday night tells of the
1ictorious repulse by Americans of
several German raids. He also tells
Of a thrilling air battle between Lieu
tenant Eddie Rickenbacher and a Ger
man flier, who was forced down out
Of control by Rickenbachef. Ricken-
oacher, though his machine was badly
damaged, reached his own line safely.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Arthur Protests.

Arthur was passing a day with his
aunt. Il am going to do something TO
please you on your birthday" she
said TO the little boy, hut first want
to ask the teacher how you behave ut
school," III you really want to do
something TO please me, auntie." said
the boy, don't ask the teacher
LippincOtt's-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Man,s component Parta.

Man Is the most complex maehlnisu
In the cosmos. There enter into his
constitution eighteen or more simple
bodies, namely hydrogen. oxygen. nitro
gen. carbon, sulphur, huorin. chlorin,
bromine. Iodine, phosphorus, arsenic,
silicon, sodium, calcium, magnesium,
Iron and manganese. aluminium and
boron and yRnadium.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
AlrpIanes Rald German citu

London.-Fourteen persons were
killed and more than forty others in,
tured when entente allied airplanes
raided Cologne on Saturday, according
to dispatch from Amsterdam TO the
Central News agency.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Wade SETS War Record.

Newport o,--Wade post Office,
near here, Is only a crossroads SPOT
with one store and post Office and Is
not distingulshahle on any map. yet
II has invested s5.645 in War Savings
stamps In proportion 10 its sine the
little place Is said TO be Leading the
country In sales.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24

Moscow Aiutiny Is reported among
German regiments az weSeaherg. Us
thonia. Several officers have been
kiiiea IL IA said Two hundred mu-
tlneers have been arrested, many of
whom have been condemned 10 death.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
HAS GEN. WASHINGToEs FLAG
New York Woman Owns Banner Pre-.
sented to Volunteer Company by
the General.

New York.--one OF the oldest flags
In this city and which Is interesting
from the fact that II was presented by
George Washington to the second com
pany Of Washington volunteers Is own
ed by Mrs. Margaret p. Early OF the
Hotel Walton. II has been In posses
sion Of her family nearly forty years.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Germans Use Internal Machines.

With the Army in France.-The Ger
mans opposite the American sector
northwest of Toul are resorting to in
fernal machines in an effort to check
the activity of American patrols, num-
bers of which go out every night to
roam No Mans land.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Maize Being used as Fuel.

Buenos Aires- The highest quality
of maize grown In Argentina for many
years is being burned as fuel. The
scarcity OF shipping prevents are sale
at profitable prices. The crop this
year was a bumper one.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Draft Evader Scored.

Santa Fe, N. M.-"Perhaps the pri-
soners may be able to teach you pa
triotism," said Federal Judge Colin
Neblet in sentencing Damey S. Sum-
merhell to eight months in the state
penitentiary for classifying his draft
QUESTIONABLE.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Agree to Exchange Prisoners.

Berne, Switzerland.-An agreement
has been reached here between Ger
man and Italian commissioners in re-
gard to the exchange of sick and
crippled prisoners of war and the
management of prison camps. 1t will
be submitted fer ratification by the
two governments.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Always Around

Some say that Opportunity knocks
at every mans door. Do YOU agree
10 that?"
No doubt about It. Knocks at your
door, mails you attractive literature,
calls You on the telephone, and whis-
ties up the tube"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24

having been won by her father, Thorn.
as Dooley. an old New Yorker, In raj
he at a fair held in 1879 to raise funds
for the Paulist church at Columbus ave
niue and Sixtieth street, then In course
OF erection. The flag was given to the
managers OF the fair to be sold for the
benefit OF the church.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Americans miro IL Mileage Held.

Washington American expedi
tionary force has become such min.
tary factor on the western battle
front. members Of the senate military
committee we're advised saturday at
their weekly conference with Secre-
tnry hakcr and the war council, that
they now rank third In ths mileage
held
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Avis.srs Hsvs miraculous Escape.

Washington. Enslgn II A. Stone,
unitsd States naval reserves OF Nsr.
folk. Va. given up for drowned IA tho
English channel last month, has safely
arrived In London with a companion.
Stone chung for eighty hours without
food or drink 10 the underside Of a
sraplase pontBon before he was saved
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Captive Balloon Gets AVIAN

omaha.-A French type observation
balloon broke away from its moorings
here Sunday, landing at Cumberland.
Ia, unchanged, and its sole occupant.
Lieutenant White, none the worse for
his experience.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
vslI.on Lsads Red cross paIad,

New Y0Fk, The president of the
DATED States marched on foot through
kifth avenue Saturday az the head OF
T6.ooo soldiers o. mercy, Then. stand.
inE in the reviewing stand. he gravely
saluied the coiors as the women OF the
Red Gross filed past, ia seemingly
goddess nne.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
plslovaI Preacher SENT 70 Jall.

Lincoln, Neb.-M. Henricken, Luth-
eran minister at Gresham, Neb., has
been sentenced to four months in Jail
IN. federal court here. He is alleged to
awe made unpatriotic remarks.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Another rornado IN Iowa.

Davenport, Ia.-Two persons were
killed, and two injured, one seriously,
Sunday night in the second tornado
within ten days to strike the farming
district five miles north of here.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
oIrls werk h RaIl.ay Ysrds.

Cheyenne. Wye. Eight girls In over
ails began work In the Union Pacific
railroad yards here Saturday. They
were chosen from thirty applicants
and were assigned light work Ia
cleaning up the yards
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24

Pharmacy has been added to the list
OF occupations for women which win
be considered by University OF wiscon-
sin women students at their annual
vocational conference this year.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
compulsjon

"Are You mule driver?"
4 dunno's I'm 'zackly driver. Dat
Elule needs somebody to tend an feed
I'm. he goes along an jes' natchelly
EottsT keep up VIII i'm or lose my job"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
consIder AnnexIna the crlmea.

Amsterdam,-Acco TO the so
clalist newspaper vorwaerts of Ber-
An, the new Ukrainian cabinet is CON
sidering the question of anncxlng the
Crimea.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
TURKS AND RUSSIANS BATTLE.
Two Thousand Killed and Three Thou
sand Wounded In Deadly Conflict.

Moscow. -Mussulmans and Bolshe-
vik forces are engaged in deadly
conflict at Baku, on the Caspian sea.
According to dispatches to the Moscow
newspapers, 1000 persons have been
killed and 5000 wounded. Various
parts of the town, including entire
streets and the Persian bazaar, are
burning.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24

A ton Of sapphlres win be used this
year in an American factory where
the Jeweled bearings OF electric me
tiers are nude.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-05-24
Workers Praised.

ut fills my imagination, ladies and
gentlemen, to think OF the women all
over this country who are busy to-
night and are busy every night and
every day doing the work OF the Red
Cross: busy with great eagerness
10 lind out the most seryiceable thing
tn do. busy with forgetfulness OF
All the old frivoltties OF their social
relationships; ready to curtail the
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14
WAR CAMP ACTIVITIES
 ROAD OTERSEER

A committee has been appointed to begin active work on the War Camp Activities Service work, following a talk made in the city Tuesday after noon, by Franklin Dubell, special representative of the War and Navy department. A good attendance was had at this meeting, and committe, appointed to take up the work, and continue it in Hot Spring county. The committee held meeting m the office of w. Morton Garden Wednesday afternoon, and organized by selecting Rev J. T. Howell as County Chair man. The following are members of the Executive Committee: ". Nor ton Garden, E. o. Fitzpatrick, H. N. Ganaday, J. B. Collie, J. E. Young, Mrs. NJ. H. Strauss, Mrs. J. E. Cham berlain and Mrs. Clara Cooper.
 Rev Howell. the County Chairman, states that meeting of the commit tee will be held ia the office of W. Nor ion Garden, Friday afternoon, at 2:30, for the purpose of outlining the work and organizing for the same All members the committee are urged to be present at this meeting.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14
CALL FOR CITY
 PRIMARY ELECTION

Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, as chairman and secretary of the City Council Committee of Nal vern, Arkansas, that a primary election will be held in the respective wards of the city of Malvern on Sat urday, February 2srd, 191s., for the purpose of nominating one Mayor one Recorder, one Treasurer, one Marshal, and two Alderman from each of the four wards of the City of Malvern, and two Central committeeman from each ward.
 All polls will be open and closed at the usual hour. All legal white voters who agree to support the nominees of the primary vii be entitled to vote.
 E. H. Frisby, chairman.
 John R. Gilchrist, Secretary.
 This February 18th 1918.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14
LOCAL AND PERSONALS
Meet me at the Elite.

 Meet me at the Elite.
 #*
 Chas. F. Boers, the Piano man, is here from Hot Springs today. FOR RENT-Six Room modern cot tage Inquire at this office.
 *** County Demonstrator J. H. McCul- ley has returned from Hope, where he has been for several days.
 .**#
 FOR SALE-A second hand Ford car. Apply to J. E. Means. Phone ITO w 2-23. W. w. Robinson of Willow, was a visitor in Malvern today.
 x**s
 FOR SALE-At a bargain; 5 X View outfit Same may be seen in window of Art Studio. 2-15c
 
 F. G. Goza, of Route 2, was pleas ant caller yesterday, while in the city. FOR SALE-Three young mares, coming four years old, in good order. Will take good note. Apply to J. O. Rogers.
 **
 T. G. Williams, of Magnet, was a Malvern visitor yesterday. VISITING CARDS-This office has just received beautiful line of the latest style Visiting Cards. It is beautiful linen finish card, and we print them at reasonable prices Phone or bring your order in today. MT. Patterson came here recently from Batesville and will soon open a garage in the Lindvall barn. Automobile Service car; calls an swered from a. m. to 8 p. na., will meet all trains. Phone 24o. J. w. Bowen. 2-14 C.
 < ##S
 P F. Sussdorf, of Little Rock, repre- senting the International Correspon- dence Schools, of Scranton, Pa, was visitor in Malvern Wednesday.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reynolds have sold their property on Page ave. to J. R. Patterson. The Deal was ef- feeted through F $. Garden real estate dealer consideration being $895.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

FOR RENT Rooms furnished or unfurnished. Either single or for light housekeeping. Apply to
 Mrs. Lee Miller.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

LOST-Top off Gasoline tank.
 Haynes car. Finder will please rt
 turn otoffice or residence of Dl
 R. Y. Phillips, and receive reward.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Second
 Baptist church met with Mrs. Jim Fuester, Fbe. Il in regular monthl business, after transascting business we went into election of officers for President, Mrs. Fred Harkins; vice president, Mrs. Jim Fuester; secre- tary, Mrs. Mitchell Thompson, treasu- ary, Mrs. Berta Nash.
 The Pyramid plan was disussed and adopted for ensuing year. The first step was taken up on Pyramid and $4.00 send to our Bible and tract distributor, after which we adjourned , to meet, March the 18th in regular business. Meeting with Mrs. Berta Nash, after adjournment we spent 8 social hour, Mrs. Fuester assisted by
 Mrs. Mitchell Thompson, served fruit [ and cake.
 , ** < *
 Millions of dollars have been spent this year for Valentines. If the Am.
 erican peoepl would wake up to the fact that their country is engaged in the most gigantic struggle in history la struggle for the existence of the American people such waste would be cut out. The best valentine this year is a thrift stamp.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

spices of the St Louis Independent Spiritualist Church Society and has visited cities in Arkansas periodically for many years.1
 MT. Caldro soIemnly promises to tell your full name, name of friends, the names of those you care for most and to give information about your business and other affairs. Unless he does exactly as here stated, your visit to him costs you nothing-you Ito be the only judge.
 He will advise you absolutely cor. rectly on all affairs, such as court ship, love, marriage, domestic affairs, business difficulties, changes, travels, wills, investments, lost or stolen arti- cles, or anything, you may be in trouble or doubt about. The earth yields it's hidden treasures to his wis ion and his forecasts of possibilities in your future may be the means of bringing you the prosperity and happiness that has been denied you heretofore.
 A visit to Mir Caldro is not to be confounded with visit to co-called fortune teller. There is no catering no superstition, no attempt to prac- tice neeromancy. MT. Caldro is a highly educated and polished gentle man who in clear and precise words shows you how to gain those things you hold worth while having, and that may seem unattainable to you There is no hope or ambition, but what can be realized with his help and advice.
 Mrs. D. c. of Hot Springs writes this "when I called upon you my af- fairs were in hopeless condition, but your advice has changed all and I now have all the prosperity and happiness I can possibly wish for"
 Hundred of similar testimonials are in MT. Caldro's possession, but only published by speciel permission.
 Charges for consultation are one dollar.
 Hours: 10 a. m. to p. m. Every Monday in Malvern at the TRAVEL FRS HOTEL.
 Enter Ladies Entrance and Walk Up One Flight to Parlor at Head of Stairs.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14
COLORED WOMAN BUYS
 WAR SAVING CERTIFICATE

To Mozelle Anthony, wife of Doss Anthony, is due the honor of being the first colored person in Hot Spring coun ty investing in a Wsr Saving Certi- Iicate. This thrifty colored woman saved a hundred dollars in buffalo nickles and yesterday she purchased a hundred dollar war saving certificate at the postoffice, for which she paid $82.60. This is an example many of our eolored people shouldfollow. Nal vern has good many negoes who are thrifty, and who are able D loan a few dollars to their goyernnlnt, and we believe they will do so.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14
THE FIRE PEND SAY:

What has become of the oldfaon- ed woman who filled her gaine stove by lamplight, kept junk the closet under the stairs, burned .oal oil lamp all night started the firth kerosene, threw parlor matches he kitchen wood box, and hung a ito in the dining room God Bless UT Home. ]"
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

The Young Ladies Visionary So ciety of the M. E. Church leld very interesting meeting Wedneday after noon at the home of Mrs. E E. Blake fly. The president Miss G.rice Bak- CT presided.
 Rev. Marion S. Monk gge an in- teresting talk on tn Class reed of Cox's Army, 18th Chaptel of 1st Corinthians. The regular business was carried out with 20 meners pre-, sent mad two new members
 Misses Marguerite Clark Id Leila Brashears read interesting pers on Japan. Mrs. J. H. Reeves csducted a chart Study on Foreign Mllons.
 The hostess assisted by MisAnnie Gray Alexander served a lainty spring luncheon; each guest ieived valentines and flags for souvsr.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

TUX NEN Il NOOlIlS tulllloll0u oh unfurnished. Either single or for light housekeeping Apply to Mrs. Lee Miller.
 
 Y. J. Robinson, of Route 1, was visitor in Malvern this morning, a dropped in for a pleasant chat, and renewed his subscription to the Tim Ss-Journal.
 FOR SALE-Buff Orpington Eggs, $1 per setting. Mrs. Hannum, phone 1855.
 Don't forget the Union Prayer Meeting at the Presbyterian church tonight. Everybody is invited to at tend
 A card has been received by L. r. Cash, from MT. R. E. Snow, stating that he is on his way back to Nal vern, fact that his many friends here will be glad to know. He is com ing through in his car, and his fam fly will follow later. It has been stated that MT. Snow comes to take a position with the Wisconsin-Arkan- sas Lumber Co.,, and will again make Malvern his home. Mir. Snow and family have many friends in this city. who will give them hearty welcome back home.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14
The Travellers Hotel

{Mr. Caldro works under the au spices of the St Louis Independent Spiritualist Church Society and has visited cities in Arkansas periodically
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

FOR SALE-Buff Orpington Eggs, s1 per setting. Mrs. Hannum, phone l35.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reynolds have sold their property on Page ave. to J. R. Patterson. The Deal was ef- feeted through F $. Garden real estate dealer consideration being $S95.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

A BUNCH OF KEYs-Thawere found about 2 months agolhave been left at this office for thown- CT, who may obtain same by Ting
 ere and paying for this ad.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

All those wishing to have ir pianos tuned, please leave won't Brassler's Jewelry Store.-Chasr Boers.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-14

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