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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
Shortest Railroad.

You have heard Of shortest railroads
before, Always they're the most abb
breviated ever. But off-hand one
would grant the prize to Missoula,
Mont. 1t has a railroad only 100 feet
long. It connects tho Northern Pacific
with the G. NJ. & st. p. and is used
as a transfer. 1t has no equipment,
no employees, and ne stations, yet the
that owns it gets 90 cents
for every car that passes over its rails
Sixteen thousand have done so thus
far. Think of it.-Popular Science
Monthly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
Utilization.

Hogs can be made to utilize much
eatable material which would other
wise be wasted, according to a state
ment issued by the Connecticut Agri-
cultural college. The report calls at
tention to the saving accomplished in
Minneapolis, where between $5O,OOO
and 100000 is saved annually by using
swine to consume the garbage OF the
city instead OF burning 1t. Whereas
Minneapolis formerly operated Its
garbage disposal at a loss, he city
now receives $1.26 per ton for Its gar
bage as hog feed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
The GIFT of God.

Sleep is the gift Of God. We think
we lay our heads upon our pillows ana
compose our bodies In a peaceful pos
ture, and that therefore we naturaiiy
and necessarily fall asleep. But II Is
not so. Sleep is the gift of God, ano
not a man would close his eyes did not
God put his fingers on his eyelids; dlo
not the Almighty send a soft ana
balmy influence over his frame wnicn
lulled his thoughts into quiescence,
making him enter into that bnss1ui
state of rest which we call sleep
Charles II. Spurgeon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
You Can't Rub 1t Away. !,
Rheumatism is in the Blood

tism until you cleanse your bIood On
the germs that cause the disease.
s. s. S. has never had an equal as Q
blood purifier and scores of sufferers
saw that it has cleansed their blood OF
Rheumatism, and removed all trace
Of the disease from their system.
Get a bottle Of S: 5. ): at your
drug store, and get on the right
treatment to-day. If you want spe.
cial medical advice, you can OBTAIN "
free by addressing Medical DIRECTOR
23 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, &c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
SWISS PERIL IN
MORE

SAGE from being turned and rolled
back along the Rhine.
To do so he would be forced oo
make a stand along the Rhine as Iar
south as the Swiss border. An attack
by the allies at this point, If deiv-
| cred IN sufficient force, would break
the German line and threaten 1t with
| envelopment-unless 1t were EXTENDED
along the Rhine through Swiss ter
ritory. -
once Swiss territory was violated,
| Germany, no doubt, would occupy the
whole of the northern part OF tne
country and extend the battle lIne
across Switzerland to the italian bor-
der. linking it up with the Austro-
italian front.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12
raniments win Never Cure.

II you are afflicted with Rheuma-
tism. why waste time with liniments,
lotions and other local applications
that never did cure Rheumatism, and
e will?
DO not try to rub the pain away,
for YOU will never succeed. Try the
sensible plan of. finding the cause OF
she pain, and go after that. Remove
the cause, and there can be no pam.
You viii never be rid of Rheuma-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-12

We Give the limit of pure food ~satisfact
of Pure Food values that rival the widest tai
ence to facts---in both language and merchandl
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
Catarrhal Deafne SS Ca mot Be
 Cured.

By local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased por- tion of the ear. There is only one way to cure catarrhal deaf ness. and that Is by a constitu- tional remedy. Catarrhal Deaf ness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing. and when tits entirely closed. Deafness is the result Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to its moral m condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness is caused by ca tarrh. which is an inflamed con- dition of the mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
 F J. CHENEY x CO.,, Toledo Ohio. adyt
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1S. AoAINsr AMENDMENT NO. II.

Ds It Resolved by the House of ReD- resentativas and the Senate of tAs State of AFkaasas. the Majority of Beth Houses Agreeing Thereto:
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Const- tuition of the State of Arkansas. and the same being submitted to the cleo tors of the State for approval or re- jection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives. If a majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment. the same shall become part of the con stitution of the State of Arkansas. to- wit:
 Section 1. Notwithstanding the linn itation contained in Section 1 of Arti- cie i6 of tine Constitution. the credit of the State may be loaned and in- debtedness incurred to amount not exceeding two per cent of the assess ed valuation of all the property in the State for the purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State subject to the limitations herein contained.
 Sec. 2. The Governor. Secretary of State and State Land Commissioner shall constitute the State Land Board. which board Is hereby authorized and directed to issue and sell or pledge bonds in the name of the State to Dc known as Arkansas Farm Credit Bonds" in an amount not to exceed two per cent of the assessed valuation
 
 to place the proceeds in the State Treasury in fund to be known as the "Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund"
 Sec. 3. Said bonds shall be issued Tn denominations of $2Soo, $10o.0o, ;5oooo and s1.ooo.oo. and shall be is- sued in series of $1o.ooo.o0 or multi ples thereof. drawn to mature in not more than thirty-six years; nor shall said bonds be sold until applications rom bona fde purchasers of land az grecating BIO 900 % have bsen fleH with and approved by the State Land Board. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate Of four per cent per an- mum, and shall be exempt from tax ation by the State of Arkansas, or any of its subdivisions.
 Sec. 4. Said State Land Board is au- .horized and directed to loan the mon sys in said Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund to bona fde purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas. upon notes se- cured by mortgages or deeds of trust constituting first liens on such farm lands in amounts which shall not ex- ceed seventy-five per cent of tho ap- praised value of such lands. The cred It of the State shall not be loaned to any person to purchase more than 80 acres of land. nor land valued at more than $5000 per acre. Nor shall . loan of less than $200.00 nor moro than s. oo0.o % be made to any purchaser of land.
 Sec. 5. Such loans shall not be made except to owners who Operate" and occupy" lands mortgaged. and shall be made for the following purposes: (D The payment for lands purchased; (b) the purchase of live stock and oth- CT equipment. and the making of i'm said board. will increase the produc- tivity of such lands or add to theiY value as farm home in a degree to justify such expenditure: and {el fe,
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

The corporation always subscribe They have never been known to re- fuse.
 What would happen to corpora tion if 1t refused to subscribe" he answered "If one ever cid it would find itself put ut of business by the Government very speedily. This is perfectly understood. The intimations received by the large institutions are obeyed implicitly and at once."
 The banks also keep tabs on the poorer classes of persons. Anyone who has money in the bank is sent for by his bank and told that his balance is so and so and that lie must take certain allotment of government bonds. These intimations are always obeyed too. During his stay in the country MT. Gerard never heard of an instance in which an individual re- fused to take the allotment which was made to him by his bank. So in the opinion of those who know Germany best, it is not surpris- ing that the Germans allow them- selves to be herded to slaughter Those observers declare that the Ger man are nation which so far as the ordinary citizens are concerned has lost its sense of volition and acts in blind obedience at the command of the ruling classes. They add that as Q whole the German nation is q nation of peasants, provincial and without the courage to defy their masters. Such nation could never aspire successfully to world leader ship.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

This has been an ideal Fall, thus far, and nature has smiled on this part of the country. Gar lens are as green as in Spring time, and filled with growing vegetables. The pastures have been fine and livestock will en- ter the winter in prime coldi- ton. The many clelr aa pleas ant days have give1 firners the opportunity of gathering their crops and preparing their ground
 for other crops. The beautiful and mild Fall weather has been of great value to this country, in
 many ways, and the people have used 1t to the best advantage.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
PROGRESS OF THE
 4IH LIBERTY LOAN
SALES HAVE REACHED A TOTAL
 OF Sl5O,0OO.

Mir. R. L. Hardy, Chairman of the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive reports that the county has to date raised a. bout S150,000, leaving about S100,000 to raise. Several counties have al ready gone over the top. Drew is sare to come out but we must not de- lay. All that we have put into the war is at stake. We must save our investment of men and money.
 The following were scheduled to speak in the interest of the loan On Sunday, an active drive in underway:
 Collins, R. L. Hardy, J. w. White: Cominto, E. Y. Rogers, Rev. w. C.. Davidson; Enon, H. L. Veasey, W. H McQuiston; Wilmar, J. G. Williamson, J. J. McCloy; Cross Roads, (Planters- ville), c. c. Randall, Rev. F. Shopper son; Younts School House, Rev. J. w. Mccain, H. P. Cruee; Coleman, J. W. Kimbro, A. J. Posey; Florence, R. w.. Wilson, Prof. Russell; Mt. Tabor, Frank Horsfall, Rev. G. K. Rogers; Selma, R. c. Knox, M. L. Sigman; Midway, R. L. Hyatt, A. B. Jaggers; Prairie Grove, T. R. Reid, F. w.. Whiteside; Ladelle. Y. R. Royal, w. A. Moffatt; Paradise, W. J. Roberts, Dr. M. B. Corrigan; Lacey, Rev. Richmond Twitty, c. T. Harris Moody, R. L. Collins, A. w. Judd; New Hope, pr. S. A. Hoover, Jack Curry; Jones School House, J. R. Gotham, J. A. Baxter; Green Hill, II. r. Stout, Rev. J. F. Tull.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

One of the most serious prob. lems that the United States will have to solve after the war is the restriction of immigration. There is certain to be a rush from the war-stricken countries to this country; and, in order that we may not be overrun with anar. chists, socialists and undesira. bles it will be necessary to cir. cumscribe, in some way, the in. fiux of immigration. We would not advocate. absolutely and un. qualihdedly. the doctrine ot America for Americans, but there are lot of foreigners that Our country would be much bet. ter without.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
PrsDessa Constitutional AAendDs1s
 hn Ia

Fk0Do4oG C0nDtbfutlOHAi No. 14.
 House of Representatives of the State of Arkansas, the Majority sf
 Beth Houses Agreeing fheretoi That the following i- hereby pro posed an amendment to the Con stitution of the State of Arkansas. ana the same being submitted to the elec- tors of the State for approval or re- Jection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives, 1T i majority Of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment ths same shan become part of the con stitution of the State of Arkansas to-
 wit:
 That Sections 2 and of Article of the Constitution of the State of Ar kansas be amended to read as follows: The Supreme Court shall be compos- ed Of seven Judges. one of whom snail be styled Chief Justice and elected a5 such. In the consideration and decis- ion of cases, all Judges may sit or the Court may be divided into two diris- Ions. and the decision of each of said divisions shall be the decision of the Court. The Chief Justice shall assign three of the Associate Justices to each division. and he may change such as- sfgnments from time to time. and the Associate Justices may interchange with each other by agreement among themselves. The concurrence Of three
 Judges shall be necessary to a decis- lon in either division. When the Court is sitting in banc. the Chief Jus tice shall preside. and the concurrence i of four shall be necessary to decis- Ion. The Chief Justice shall allot the
 cases to the divisions. and he may or
 der any case to be decided or recon
 sidered by the court in banc. The Chief Justice may sit in either division
 and shall preside when so sitting. The rJudges of each division shall elect
 presiding Judge for that division. who
 shall preside when the Chief Justice Is
 not sitting in that division. If the Chief Justice is absent from the Court
 the senior Judge present shall perform
 his duties
 The Governor shall appoint the two
 additional Judges provided for herein.
 one of whom shall hold office until his
 successor Is elected at the general cleo
 ton for State officers in 1922. anc
 qualities, and one of whom shall hold
 office until hts successor is elected at
 tke general election for State officers
 in 1e2@ and qualifes.
 | Approved by the Governor, and hled
 in the office of the Secretary of State
 January r, 1917.
 | Each elector may vote for CT agatAst the above amendment.
 l Witnsss my official signatuSs 11s the 2<th day of April. 1915.
 Taeail TOM J. TERRAIA | Secretary of State.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
GERMAN TREACHERY.

We read, in recent dispatches, |of a lot of American soldiers be- ing murdered by Germans, through treachery. It is said that the Germans came out ot their underground holes, with uplifted hands, in token of sur
 render, and when the American
 boys approached them, in a
 peaceful manner, the Germans suddenly dropped their hands
 and threw grenades among the Americans, killing many of them. But this infamous treachery of
 the hypocritical Germans was soon revenged by other Amerl- can troops, who, seeing what was done, rushed in and left not | a German standing. A few les
 sons like this will probably put
 the thick-headed Germans to
 thinking, and when they throw up their hands, in surrender, 1t will mean what they are calling l for. It will not take many acts l like these Germans were guilty
 of to call for the raising of the
 black flag, and then 1t will be
 woe to Germany and the Ger
 man people, by our victorious al
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

In the Chaneery Court, Drew county. Arkan- sas.
 K. c. CHURCHILL, Plaintiff,
 vs.
 HEIRS OF JOHN R. BERRY.
 Decd and Certain Lands, Defendaots
 The defendants, Walter Berry, George " Berry, John F. Berry, James Berry, Mrs sue Cra1 and Mrs. W. s. Jennings, and any and all other persons whomsoeyer claiming any title to or interest in the NE qr. and Inf. of hf. of NV or and NE qr. of w pr. and SEE ar n, Section 84 and W hf Sw ar. Section 85. all in township l3 South Range 6, West. and ths. fractional NE or. of Section 3, in Township 1t south, Range 6, Vest in all GA es acres of iaha Tn Drew county Arkansas, are berehv. warned to appear in this court within ninetv. aays from this date and show cause. if any they can, why the title to said lands sboula not De qnleted and forever confirmed in the plaintlf K. 0. Churchill his heirs and es- siens' ih accordance with his petition this day nied lh said Court, in default of which answer the allegations of plaintiffs petition will he taken as true.
 Witness my hand as Clerk of said conrt and the seal thereof this 18th day of Angnst 1e1e
 II, c. Burks, Clerk
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
Warming Order.

In the Drew County Chaneery Court. Willie W. Wynn, Plaintiff,
 vs. Sallie Wynn, Defendant. The defendant, Sallie Wynn, is hereby warn- ed to appear in this Court within thirty days from this date and answer the complaint of the plaintiff for divorce, as by law required, or on evidence produced by plaintiff the divorce may be granted. Given under my hand and seal Of this Court the l2th day of September, 1918
 H. c. Burks, Clerk tseal) 9-l8-4t. w&w
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
PKoPOSRD LEGISLATIVE AMEHD-
 MENT.
YrepseeA ConstitutienAI Aasnansnt
 No. IS.

Providing credit of State may De loaned and Indebtedness incurred to an amount not exceeding two per cent or the assessed valuation of property Tn State for the purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon tho security of farm lands within the state or max ing farm loans; providing Governor. Secretary of State and State Land Com missioner shall constitute State Land Board having authority to sell bonds ia name of State. place rnoney in seste Treasury and loan money to bona nds purchaseYs of farm lands in Arkansas, and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and repaid; dele gating to tho Legislature the authority to provide for carrying out. administer ing and safeguarding the provisions cf this amendment: providing all provh- ions of the Constitution of Arkansas in co1fict with this amendment are repealed.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

One of the greatest calamities that ever struck this country is what IS known as Sranish infiu- enza. It is all over the land and IS bringing suffering and death to hundreds of people. The physicians advise that isolation IS about the only means of ore. venting its spread; and, there fore, discourage all sorts of pub Ic gatherings. AS vet, no pre-. ventative has been found for the malady. People who stay at hcmc are less likely to contract the disease.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

With all the cash that will be coming to the people, after the war, from the redemption of Bonds and War Saving Stamps, they will have more ready mon ey than ever before in the coun- try's history. We can we'll af- ford to save and sacrifice now for the good days which are sure to folios. Lend your money to the Government now, when 1t needs it, and get 1t back later when you will be i'll a better frame of mind to enjoy 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

From the best information that we can get, many of our progressive farmers are prepar- ing for and sowing small grain, this Fall. This is, undoubtedly, a step in the right direction. The short corn crop of the pres ent year makes the necessity great for growing small grain. With wheat for bread and oats for stock-feed, our farmers will be in shape to grow the next years crop without much ex- pense. Let every farmer in Drew county SOW wheat and oats, this Fall.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

statement of Ownership, Manage mant, etc, of the MonticeIlonian, pub ish I weekly at Monticello. Ark, a' renlired by the Act of August 24, 1912 owner, Miss Cora Wilson. Editor, and Managing Editor Jas R Gotham.
 Rusiness Manager, N. D. Gotham. Publishers, Jas. R. Gotham, Sr., X Sons.
 Signed: James R Gotham, ST. Sworn to and subscribed before me the 9th day of October. 1918.
 F. Henry, N. P.
 My Commission expires 1919
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

If you have not already sub- scribed for one or more of the Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds, you should call on your banker and do So at once. Our soldiers mist
 be fed and clothed during this war, and it requires money to do
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
posi- ion.

The allied armies, on the West ern front, seem to have things we'll in hand, and the battle IS still going on, most satisfa ctorl- ly for our armies. The Germans are being pushed back day by
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

The Fourth Liberty Loan drive is now on, in earnest, and 1t IS up to the people to get into the work and take our quota, at once, or even more, and show to the outside world that there are no slackers among US.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
WarningOrder.
In the Drew Chaneery Court Q Plaintiff

Tn tht DTeW LhanCtfy JOuTF. J. H Bledsoe, Plaintiff,
 vs, Mary ]. Bledsoe, Defendant he defendant, Mary J Bledsoe, is warned to appear in this Court within thirty (8O) days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, J. H. Bledsoe.
 Witness my hand and seal of said court this the l2th day of September, 19ls fSeaD 9-1S H. c. BURKS, Chancery Clerk.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

The Tulk is still on the run, in the Palistine war zone, and General Allenby's forces are marching on, without much op' posi- ion.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
FaoPo6ED LEGISLATIVE AMEAn-
 MENT.
Pss1sssA Os,stitntienal AHsndAses
 No. 14,

Amending Sections and of Artl- ele of the institution Sf the Ststs of Arkansas, providing that the Su preme Court of the State shall pc composed of seven Judges. one GhieI Justice and six Associate Justices; pro viding the Judges may sit in two dl- visions. and otherwise providing ths manner in which the court shall slt and shall render It's decisions
 Providing for the selection and etso- ton of the two additional Judges.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

One bright spot on the horizon is that the price of shoes is to be lowered.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

Austria is now wanting to talk peace. Austria, like Bulga- ria, has about all of this war that if wants.
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

FOR AMENDMENT NO. 14. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 1&
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11

My Commission expires 19l9'
The Monticellonian., 1918-10-11
Notice and Warning Order

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Newport daily independent., 1918-04-10
EAST NEWPORT SCHOOL
 ADOPTS FRENCH ORPHAN

Monday morning the teachers of the East Side school presented to the pupils the idea of adopting a French orphan for one year.
 The pupils responded with much eagerness and it was unanimously voted to adopt an orphan for one year.
 A nice per cent of the money has already been handed to the tes1hers fer this purpose. Each child is hap py to take care of the French child for at least one day and many have said that they would give Up their candy, gum and ice cream for while and give the money to this fund.
 No movement has so reached the hearts of the children as this one has.
Newport daily independent., 1918-04-10
THE TEACHER TODAY.

The fiftieth annual convention Of the Arkansas State Teachers Asso. citation meets at an early hour, that is, we believe, the dawn of new day in education.
 The terrible war that has enguded Europe and drawn peaceful America into it's maelstrom will in the end ben- eft the teacher; but much more 1t will benefit the nation through the teacher. The registration of men for military service has shown that there are nearly 100000 men of draft age in the United States, who cannot read or write. The number of persons' in this country over 10 years of a8 who cannot read or write reaches the appalling total of 5,516,163. Until last April the regular army would not enlist illiterates, but in the first draft between 30,0O0 and 10000 illit~ crates were brought into the army. Secretary of the Interior Lane, who called the meeting just held at Wash ington, at which more than 700 rep resentative American men and wo- men discussed illiteracy, has pointed out some of the disadvantages the H. literate soldier is under. Such 3 sol- dier cannot read the orders posted daily in camp, cannot read the manu- al of arms, cannot understand the signals or follows the Signal Corps III time of battle. A bill is now pending in congress which would make an appropriation to bo used by the Bu- reau of Education in the proposed campaign to eradicate adult illiteracy 1 in the United States.
 Not only must Americans be edu- cated, but Americans must be better educated for life in the new world in which the coming generations will ! live, the new world that will be born of the agonies of the nations. This is the work the teachers of America will be called on to do. But with the larger duties and responsibilities that are to be put upon the shoulders of the teaching profession that profession will gain new importance and dignity and it's members will be paid better wages for their work.-Gazette.