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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
INCOME TAX MAN
 IS ktPT WORKING BY LOCAL FARMERS
ProspsTous Year Shows in Returns to Deputy Col
 lector Solmson.

Fully three hundred men and wom
 en visited the office of Deputy Col lector of Internal Revenue Neve,
 eolmson' at his office in the post. 1 offlce building yesterday, the result pelns that the income tax instructo,
 was one of the busiest men in the city.
 Among those who wanted informa
 tion or assistance jn preparing their
 l9ll income tax returns, which must
 be in the office of the collector al
 Little Rock by March 1, 1918. were
 many farmers, no few negro tillers ot
 the soil, who were among those whc
 enjoyed the height of the recent prosperity that swept this section during the cotton season that has about come to a close, insofar as the sale of the fleecy staple and it's by products are concerned.
 MT. Solmson will have Cnly seven more working days to remain In Pine Bluff. for on February 1 he will establish an office in Dewitt, Ark. for 15 days and later will go to Stuttgart to complete his tour of information giving, which was as signed him and other attaches of Jack Walkers office at the capital.
 Many of those who visited the in ternal revenue office yesterday want ed information as to what should be included as income and what they are allowed as deductions under the new war income tax law. Some of them had blanks which had been forwarded to them at the request of Mir. Soln,- son from Little Rock. Others sought blanks and assistance in making them out" while still others wanted to know what to do, how to handle this and how to dispose of that In each instance they were given in- structions ill keeping with the rules and regulations that have been handed down from time to time in decisions by the treasury department. Rules have been fixed and they are being universally enforced through out the nation by the men who are assisting Secretary McAdoo in his efforts to meet the governments war debt
 There are many amusing incidents connected with the revenue work, especially in the matter of inquiries Negroes, who had been told they had to report whether they had incomes of $1.000 in the case of a single man or $2,000 in the case of married man or head of a family, appeared several times yesterday, and inquiry revealed that they had no incomes at all One preacher said that he had earned S154 in 1917 from the "collection box" in his church. and asked what he was to do. He de- clared that he had no other income, had il children under IS, each en- titled to an exemption of $200, in ad- dition to that of his parents, $2,000, was told, when he asked what he was to do, to make room for others.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24

A rcd nose that dribbles with ,ncus is an unsightly misery. A Hreath tainted with the odor of ca- arrh is an offense against all health md decency A stomach filled with 1roppings from diseased nasal cava- ;es may cause untold misery, and rrins the complexion. The bowels Flogged with strings of ropy mucus Indicates body literally rocking With catarrh, causing pimples, blotches and other skin eruptions.
 The blood, swarming with millions bf catarrh germs, entails upon the Kidneys labor that may break them aovn;. the lungs and bronchial tubes, kcourged with the destructive influ- snce of systematic catarrh, can lead o anemia and the most serious con- equences.
 So why continue with all this misery? Send your name and address today for free trial of MT. Gauss amous treatment. Mail it to c. E. Eauss, 3993 Main St., Marshall, Mich. t will not cost you penny to try t, and it surely will astonish you rith its wonderful effect. Fill out koupon and mail it today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
GRAY HAIR?
 WHITE, FADED?
If Anxious to Have Beautiful Dark Hair Again Apply La
 Creole,

There is no occasion for you to look prematurely old with gray, prema- turely gray, streaked gray, iron gray or white or faded hair. To restore dark color to all your gray hair do this: Before going to bed rub into your scalp and wet all your gray hair with La Creole Hair Dressing. Soon you will be delighted to observe your gray hair turn to an even, beautiful dark shade, without even a trace of gray showing. La Creole makes all your hair healthy, fluffy, soft, evenly dark and lustrous. This makes you look younger. Try La Creole. It is not a dye, but is harmless, delightful preparation that revives the natural color glands. La Creole is the only hair dressing that restores dark color to gray hair by this natural process Sold by all drug stores, or sent direct for $1.25 by Van Vleet Drug Co.,, Memphis, Tenn.--Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
YOUNG ENEMY ALIENS
 MUST ALSO REGISTER
Children of Alien Enemies, Who Have Reached 14 Years of Age, Must
 Also Give Their Names to II. s.

The registration of enemy aliens to be conducted in this city February to 9 applies not only to adults, but to all children of alien enemies who have reached or passed their fourteenth year.
 City Detective Ben Brannon has been appointed officer in charge of this registration and has spent much time in acquainting himself with the rules and regulations under which the listing of alien enemies will be conducted.
 MT. Brannon stated yesterday that the term "alien enemy" as at pres ent defined by statute, includes all natives, citizens, denizens CT subjects of foreign nation or government with which war has been declared, being males of the age of IA years and upward, who shall be within the United States and not actually nat uralized as American citizens.
 Females are not alien enemies within the present statutory defini- tiOn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
WANTS TO PASS THE
 GOOD THINGS AL0NG''
''l Just Want % Tell Everybody What Tanlac Did for Me-" Declares Mrs. J. M. Mays, of Augusta, Georgia.

i've always believed in passing good thing along and that's just why l want to tell everybody what Tanlac has done for me-" said Mrs. J. M. Mays, wife of well-known coal and wood dealer residing at 1719 Twelfth street, Augusta, Ga., some time ago.
 For fourteen long miserable months l suffered with disordered kidneys. severe headaches and other serious complications until my life was just che day of torture after another" she continued. My appetite failed me entirely and food seemed to poison my system. My extreme nervousness made 1t almost impossible for me to sleep and 1 was dragged down by one trouble after another until I thought every day would be my last and was told that an operation would be the on- ly hope for my life. I refused to a- low the operations, however, and after reading what Tanlac had done for friend of mine, l tried it as last res ort.
 q honestly believe that Tanlac is the best medicine in the world! Right after taking the first few doses I be gan to improve and I have picked up in weight until I am now fifteen pounds heavier than when 1 started Tanlac. I haven't had a headache since began using it and my kidneys have stopped troubling me entirely. i am relieved of all that dreadful suffer ing and am in better condition than have been for fourteen months past"
 Tanlac is sold by Central Pharmacy.
 -Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
How to Save Butter.

"Carclossness about butter is com- mon American sin against thrift In nearly every family scme member has the habit of taking huge hcipinGs of butter which he or she does not use. The remedy is simple. Cut slices of the oblong pound of butter quarter of an inch thick, and cut each slice into four pieces. When the butter is served. each member of the family take one enall piece at time. It sounds like a small economy. but it is one which careful city housewives Preside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
When Silence Is Golden

When you don't know, keep silence On such occasions silence is golden. The man who cannot control himself Is not a free man. He is the sport of every wind that blows. He is for some !hing when he has just talked with man who is for it. He is quite as strongly against it after listening to one who is against it. and will be Just as ready to change again under some other persons influence. His opinion is valueless because it is never his own. It is we'll to think carefully of sub- feet before expressing m opinion on 1t. Do not allow yourself to be influenced by spacious reasoning st:ll less by talk in which thee is no reason. The more important +ha subject. the more aecd of se:f-contrpi.--Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
ThouQht Kept Him Alive.

Murphy was making his first trip across the Atlantic, and he felt un- speakably awful. He failed to con- meet the fact of his being on the briny ocean for the first time with his agony. The doctor came to him as he tossed about in his berth. "Cheer up, man," he said heartily. "I know you're feel ing gotten, but you're not going to die." Murphy opened mortified eyes. Not going to dicY' he walled. Faith, doctor, l thought was! That was the only thing that kept me alive"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
Not Hard Trick to Teach.

M appears rather wonderful to see . dog shut the door at word of eom' mand. but 1t is quite simple trick. II works best with a rather large dog. Go to a door that swings easily and ret 1t about six inches open. Then hal. ance biscuit on the handle and draw the dogs attention to 1t, saying, "Shut the door" He will naturally jump against the door to get the biscuit, and his weight will shut 1t. Then praise him for 1t. By doing this several times a day he will gradually get to associate the action with the words "Shut the door," and will do tho trick when told. even though there ts uv biscuit in evi' deuca
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
r!ane I--its ti1e Tree.

The largest tree in Japan hAs a name which seems to fit it's size--cercidi- tllis tree grows nearly 100 feet high and produces from the crown cluster Of stems with q total circumference of 50 feet or more. A specimen of this tree now growing i'll the arboretum is perfectly hardy. It is very attractive in tho autumn, when the leaves change their color to q clC,lr yellow,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
GIRLS! WOMEN!
 TAKE CASCARETS
 F CONSYIPAIFD
They Liven Your Liver and Bowels
 and Clear Your Complexion.
Don't stay Headaehy, BiIious With
 Breath Bad aud Stomach Sour.
Get a 1O-cent box now.

Get a 10-cent box now
 Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and enjoy the incest gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever ex- perienced. Cascarets will liyen your liver and clean your 30 feet of bowels without gripping. You will wake up feeling grand. Your head will be clear, breath right, tongue step elastic and complexion rosy they're wonderful. Get a Decent box now at any drug store. Mothers can safely give a whole Cascaret to children any time when cross, fever ish, bilious, tongue coated or consti- pated--they are harmless. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
Name Made No Difference.

X little miss was visiting at nome where two elderly women were stop ping. One had name easily reinem- bered, but tie other had an unusual one. Upon being presented to them the little girl looked pensive for mo- ment, hut she quickly solved her diff bculty by saying: "How are you, Dran. ma B and Dianna More?'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
Trees in Greenland.

Loftys trees once grew in Greenland |and nearly all of the inhospitable northern lands. Trees of the same sorts as are growing today are found las fossil remains in countries where
 Fhe climate is now so harsh that scarcely any tree will grow even
 Few inches high.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
References to Snow in Bible,

References to Snow in Bible.
 The historical books of the Bible con- !ain only two notices of snow actually lalllng: II Samuel 23 20 and I Mac caoees 1922; but the allus;ons to |snow are numerous in the poetical DOCKS. At Jerusalem snow often falls DO tne depth of foot or more in Janu- aiy and February. but it seldom lies. ~ Nazareth it falls more frequently and deeper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
Not Old Enouah.

Alice was not greatly interested in the approaching Halloween party and when her older sisters tried to enthuse her with the subject she answered sadly: "Oh, what good is Halloween to me? I am not old enough to see my future husbands face iD q mirror"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
Would Connect Seas.

A new project of American. engi- peers IS a giant canal 250 miles long ,o connect the Arctic ocean and the o,''ic sea, extending from Randall. E'sAo' on the White sea, to Tornea. Pear the Swedish frontier on the Cult
 ', ilnland. The cost is estimated at E15O,OoO,0Jo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
r.tarrh GiStOriS Facial Expression
as fine Nose. Blurs the Eyes, epreasiis s,aiis fine fine Face, Dries the Lips.
 fm,S now to Get Rid of Catarrh.
TRY THIS HOME !!,t, TREATMENT I"A FREE

c,.o,rh not only makes one feel
 aohIe oa.o it shows this effect in the Pllse,as ,s.ros and it usually grows worse. ealu.s thanks to a remarkable home 3u. 4,aent @ there is recovery in store
 Ieas ororv sufferer by the remarkable o,ss o. self home treatment. which |,"m 1 can try free ill your own nome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
Stronuest Wood,

Lancewood is said to be the strong. est wood known; its tensile strength per square inch is 23,OOO pounds-that is to say, that weight is required to tear asunder a piece of it one inch square.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
\ Giant in the Mountains.

Among natures curious limitations, perhaps the most remarkable is the so- called Hooded Knight, beheld with awe by many tourist in the Gila na- tional forest. New Mexico. Wealth cred out from a volcanic peak. it pre- sents profile grim and impressive. For untold ages it has looked sternly down into the depths of a canyon, and very likely 1t will still be doing so when the last human being has van ished from the earth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
Idea of Ancient Origin.

All peoples in all times have seen an intimate connection between the moon and fruitfulncss, both animal and vegetable. Even now," says the New York Medical Journal, "the on ions which come to our city market owe their excellence to the farmers careful conjunction of planting time with the phases of the mOOn." Such ideas have been so universal that mans unconscious mind still preserves them, though his Judgment may scorn theDa as absI:rd.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-24
FREE

l nEE This coupon is good for pack age of GAUSS COMBINED CA 1 TARRH TREATMENT sent free by
 mail Simply fill in your name and address on dotted lines below, and mail to c. E. GAUSS, 3993 Main St., Marshall, Mich. R. F. D.
 or Street ------------.--- ity---------.-- State----.--
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-01-17

their friendship. know you
folks had a good time Christmas,
as we always did. You not only
make me happy when you send
the boxes, but some other boys,
too, as you know some are not so
fortunate as am to have so many
kind friends. am very sorry |
cannot get a pass TO come home
right at present, as the war de-
partment has cut the time down
TO four days, but hope they will
again issue ten-day passes.
certainly would like to come home
for few days.
Gee, that was fine of the Com
mercial club to bring the boys
from Camp Dodge. Wish they
would send for me. You bet. am
going to see old Iowa as soon as
i can.
Say, mother, those knitted buds
were certainly fine. couldn't
want anything better. Tell the
Red Cross ladies and everyone
who helped knit them thanks for
me. Thought this was too far
south for snow, but it showed
some two inches the other night
and has been quite cold ever
since. can just see how old
Iowa looks. Have seen lots of
country, but none like the old
home state.
Say, mother, I'll soon be 10 Con
January 10, and doesn't time
fly? Gee, that was too bad about
dads car. He ought to get an
airship.
The whole sd Infantry was
out on the target range several
weeks ago. We have some fine
shots and | made good score
also. | like the target practice
fine and believe the good old u.
5. A. has as fine an army as any
other country in the world. We
had a fine parade the other day,
and that is the best part of the
army Am glad to get the papers.
III sure seems good to read about
someone you know. The talk
George Wilson gave was sure in
teresting. Should liked to have
heard him nnyCalf
Was up to see Ed Peterson not
long ago and we had time talk
ing over old times.
weigh 1853 pounds now. Isn't
that some weight? Tell Grand
ma I'm fine and will be back to
see everybody as soon as can.
Tell the kids hello. Love to ev-
erypne. HOWARD SHELTON.
Co. A, SD Infantry, Military
Branch, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-01-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

lie following was received ac-
knoWledging a Christmas Gift
sent by the l.. ID. S. through the
Red Cross:
u. S. S. Georgia, Dec. %.
Dear Mrs. Purcell:
Received your Christmas pack
age today and can assure you
that it certainly has made this
Christmas day to me a happy one.
You have no idea how us boys in
the navy and army appreciate the
kind efforts of the ladies on the
outside. wish to thank you for
so useful a Christmas gift and
you may rest assured that each
and every article contained there
in is a useful one and surely is
welcome.
| trust you may spend very
merry Christmas and wish you a
very happy New ear. Thanking
you again for your kindness and
generosity, | beg To remain,
Yours very sincerely,
WALLACE f. ARNOLD.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-01-17
lETTEa FROM
DREMNAM DOUGLASS

Somewhere in France, Dec. 10.
Dear Brother and Sister:
Hello to, you all and Merry
christmas! wrote to you three
days ago, but forgot to mail it, SO
a will let you know that I often
think Of you all at home. OF
course, l am getting along just o,
IS, considering, and hope this
finds you we'll.
Yes, I've been there in the
trenches, although haven't been
able to tell it in letters before
now. We were there the last half
81 November, and nearly all came
back o. X. Believe me, sure
had some experiences there that
III not forget very soon. am
in the captains squad, which is
ordinarily called the signal squad
Tor intelligent bunch). Our du-
ties are signal work and laissonce
work. This is the carrying of
messages md the like. The work
vas not very hard at time, but
quite often we were required to do
things that in civilian life would
seem quito romantic.
On one occasion, on the second
night. ! had TO inform the bat
TALON commander of a certain
very important move. II was
about 8 p. m. and dark as all ELL.
We hadn't been in the sector long
enough to fully acquaint our
selves, and as a consequence /
was quite at sea in getting to my
destination. However, after hav-
ing tangled with entanglements,
stumbling into muddy she'll holes,
and after having fallen in the mud
several times, arrived o. X. On
going hack, the sky was filled with
shells, both artillery and machine
guns, and believe me, sure did
go some.
~ We witnessed many aeroplane
flights and Smelling of same, and
assure you it was all quite ex-
citing. will call that enough
for this time. as you might be in
terested.
Lately we have been having
drill one day and manouvers the
next. This is quite hard, but we
can stand it. The weather is
quite cold. but not as bad as in
Iowa.
VIII close for now, hoping to
hear from you, and wishing you
good luck. Your brother,
e 'sDRENNAN.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-01-17
LETTERS FROM
FLOYD DICkMAN
U. S. n. Hospital, Great Lakes,
January 10. 1918.

- ~
January 10, 1918.
Dear Mother:
Well, ! haven't written to you
for a week, so | guess will write
you my last letter from Great
Lakes. | got orders yesterday to
report at the record office today
at o'clock
He took twelve Of us boys in a
room and told us to our delight
that we are going on recruiting
duty next Tuesday for either six
months or a year. think we will
go to the main recruiting office
in Chicago and then be sent out
to some smaller city through the
country. | hope | am sent to
Sioux City or Omaha. Wouldn't
that be swell?
We get six dollars month for
board and room besides our reg
ular pay. believe | will be able
to live on that. Stay at some ho-
tel. Won't that be swell?
didn't think was so lucky. We
twelve go to school every day
from until 2 till next Tuesday
and then we leave. Hooray! Be
lieye me, | am sure glad. | have
been wondering why they have
been leaving me behind and of
the drafts to sea. But | am sure
glad they left me off. 1t sure will
be a long time till next Tuesday.
| If get to Omaha | sure will
be "settin' pretty
How is the baby and little Dor
othy? | sure would like to be home
for few days. You ought to SEE
the snow we have here. Believe
me, it was some stormy here fol
a while.
Fred wrote me a letter and tolt
me he did not know what TO sent
me for Christmas, SO he asked m,
to tell him what wanted.
IIwrote back and told him to sen,
lime a diamond ring. | believe
must have scared him out, be.
cause he has not answered yet.
4 Well, l must close. Don't writ
until you hear from me again ant
where am stationed. Your son,
FLOYD.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-01-17

December Goth. | put in my re-
quest the eighteenth and on Sat
urday, the 22d, the list was sent
around with the fellows names
that got their furlough. My name
wasn't on it but by some mistake
they put a fellows name on in
stead of me by the name of Dick
inson.
was at the station at 1890.
[ left Chicago at 1915 p. m. and
was supposed to be in Lima at
9:35 p. m. There were eighteen
coaches and they were all packed,
no standing room. Most of the
passengers We're soldiers from
Rockford. But believe me the
sailors in navy blue always take
! the fair damsel's eye. l rode with
a soldier from Chicago who was
going to st. Marys. When we ar
rived in Lima we just had time TO
catch the last car to Wapakoneta.
We stayed there the rest of the
night We got in st. Marys at
O'Clock Sunday morning. | went
right up to Uncle Charley's but
they weren't up, SO went down
to Aunt Mary's. When l walked
down the streets the people would
run to the windows to see the
sailor. 1t sure makes fellow
feel funny to be watched so close
ly as you walk down the street.
Well, l must close for tonight.
Write soon. Your brother,
FLOYD.