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Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1918-03-30
BATTLE IN WORLDS
HISTORY RAGING IN FRANCE

The long-expected German
offensive on the western front
started last Friday. and has
continued with great intensity
ever since. 1t is the most deadly
conflict in the worlds history,
and is expected to continue for
some time. A summary of the
reports indicates that while the
Germans have made gains, the
allies have fallen back slowly
and in good order to better de.
fensive positions. a total distance
along the entire fifty miles of
the battle lines of front. about
four to eight miIes. The German
loss in killed is thought TO be
enormous, running probably
more than three hundred thous.
and, while the allied loss is
probably half that mum Der. Re,
ports indicate that in the first
part of the drive about $4,000
allies were captured. although
the reports from Berlin claim
more than this number.
The allies are confident of
holding their lines against the
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1918-03-30

fierce onslaught of the Huns,
and are bringing up reinforce
ments to assist in the defense.
Each dav has brought encour-
aging news for the allied armies,
they are regaining some
ground, and the German army
seems to be weakening,
Our boys have found their
way into this great battle and
have done some damaging work
to the enemy.
The long range gun used by
the Germans to shell Paris,
from distance of y miles, was
the real surprise to the allies.
It. is claimed now that Germa-
ny is building a gun with which
to BON bard London, a distance
Of over 100 miles.
Fridays news from the battle
field indicated that the Germans
Was weakening and giving
ground to the French and Brit
iSh.
The next 40 hours will bring
about better positions for the
Allies it is reported.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1918-03-30

paid. and no loyal American citi-
zen can afford to hesitate while
our enemies are firing at the flag.
Regardless of what your views
may have been or mine. prior to
our entrance in this war, we are
in it now and must rally to the
support Of the government as
one man.
That the patriotic men and
women of Mississippi will meet
the heroic demands of the hour,
I have not the slightest doubt.
May God sustain you and
make you steadfast in this patri-
otto purpose,
Cordially and sincerely,
JAMES K, VARDAMAN.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1918-03-30
Wants Surveyof
Feeble Minded

For sometime Governor Bilbo
has been trying to secure sur
vey of feeblemindedness in Miss
issippi by the National Commit
tee for Mutual Hygiene, an d
has, at last, perfected arrange
ments, and within a short time
one of the leading experts of the
country from one of the Eastern
Universities will begin making
a survey in Mississippi, 1t will
require over one year to finish
this important work. The plan
Iof survey will be as follows:
l. A study of the laws of the
State, pertaining to the care of
those suffering from mental dis
ease.
q. A study of the facilities in the
State of Mississippi for the
feeble minded.
3. The gathering of data from
which it would be possible. to
prepare a reliable estimate of
the number Of the feeble minded
IN the State by an examination of
records of all institutions.
4. Such other local problems
as seemed important and for
which there was time
Expenses of making this sur.
vey will be borne by the National
Committee including the services
of stenographer and all that
the State will be requested to
furnish will be an office in which
to conduct the correspondence
and make the compilations for
the information of the Legisla-
ture and the people of the State.
1t has been one of Governor
Biibo's dreams to establish a
school for the special training of
cripples and mental detectives.
and while the depression caused
by war economy will Temporal
rily delay the realization of this
dream, he is by this survey
gathering together data and i'll
formation necessary to show the
people the great Importance and
good for such an institution. This
report will be submitted to the
next Legislature. There are hun
dreds of feeble minded and Grip
pied children throughout the
State that could be saved and
made independent, intelligent
and self-sust tanning men and wo-
men if they had the proper
training.
TO assist in making the survey
Governor Bilbo has appointed
the following distinguished lead
ers of public thought in Miss
issippi as a committee;
Senator l.. G. Franklin, Clarks-
dale, Miss.
John "A. Yerger, Lum berton.
Miss.
DR.. j. w. Provine, Clinton.
Miss.
Judge D. M. Russell, Magee,
Miss.
DR.. G. D. Mitchell, Jackson.
Miss.
Mrs. Arthur Cranberry Jack
son, Miss.
DR.. J. T. Christian, Hatties-
burg, Miss.
paid. and no loyal Am erican citi-
L. L l. L l.
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Buy Liberty Bonds
Vardaman Urges

Washington, D. G. Mar. 25.
"A word to the people of Miss
issippi:" Senator Vardaman has
sent out the following.
A distinguished Mississippian,
a friend, who was very much in
terested as we all are, in the sue
cess of the Liberty Bond sales,
has suggested that word from
me might give encouragement
and add something to the success
of the campaign to raise funds
with which to meet the enor:
nous expenses Of the war.
It is incumben upon every
man, woman and child who lives
beneath the folds of the Stars
and Stripes to uphold the flag in
every way possible. There is one
thing certain; to do this, the
money must be forthcoming, DO
not forget, my countrymen, that
when you lend a dollar to your
country, you are strengthening
the arms OF our soldiers in the
trenches and maintaining our
marines on the high seas.
Just how long this war will
lasJ, God in heaven alone can tell.
But the cost, whatever it may be.
NJ must be met, and that can be
done only by the people coming
forward and taking these bonds.
Aside from our duty, which is
our first consideration, the bond
is good investment; it pays a
fair rate of interest: in buying it
you are contributing that much
to your country's cause without
impairing your means. for the
bonds will be paid; just as surely
as America lives, they will be re-
deemed. America must live:
America will live; her destiny is
far from being fulfilled.
I think it but fair that I should
say to the people of Mississippi
that the most insuperable diff
ficulty over which we must
climb 70 victory is the question
Of shipping facilities. The At
lantic Ocean must be bridged, as
it were, with a line Of ships if we
are to carry men for service, and
equipment for oar Allies. Mil
lions and millions Of dollars have
been expended in preparation for
shipbuiIding, and a large numb
er are in the course of.construct.
ion yet, the fact remains that but
two ships have been launched
by the United States and ready
for transportation up to this
time. A great many ships have
been commandeered. ships that
were on the ways or in their
stocks belonging to foreign
countries have been completed,
other ships have been taken over.
but the United States govern
ment has completed but two
ships. Twelve months since war
was declared and we have not
the tonnage today, owing to the
submarine depredations that we
had six months ago, German
submarines are sinking more
ships than the Allies are build
ing,
Some way must be discovered
around that difficulty, and ]
believe in the course of time, by
Tthe united efforts of the Amer
can people, with their great re-
sources in money power and man
power, and in their patriotism
and loyalty, and in the provi
dence of God, the way will be
discovered.
7 refer to these matters that
you may know the magnitude of
the undertaking and the press
ing demand upon you, and the
necessity of renewed efforts on
your part. 1t will cost billions of
dollars more, and probably mil
lions of our Orayest boys to end
<ba xror b,,t tho prioo vonct ho
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Delinquent Poll Tax Payers

- SfNiAo VA CtA q y NJ y
|, J. G. Locke Tax Collector for
Stone County Mississippi here
by certify that the following is a
true and complete list of delin-
quent Poll Tax Payers in the
County aforesaid for the year
1917.
j. G, Locke, Tax Collector,
f. r. Davis, D. T. G,
Sworn and subscribed before
me this 1st day Of March. 1918
W. a. Davis, .
Chancery Clerk
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1918-03-30

Continued On Last Page
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
ARE YOU STILL
YOUNG AT HEART =?
Then Why Look Older Than
You Feel?

Every woman is as young as she
looks. so why let sentiment or pre-
judice prevent your keeping youth
full as long as you wish?
Not long ago many women would
not use face powders or cosmetics.
Today. practically every woman knows
their need and uses them. This is
equally true of the hair color restorer
Thousands of women keep their hair
dark and youthful with Q-ban Hair
Color Restorer. 1t is not a dye, but a
delightful toilet preparation which
brings back the color and gloss as
gradually and evenly as the natural
renewing of the hair itself.
Q-ban will not stain the scalp. wash
or rub off; and does not interfere with
washing or waving the hair. Keeps
It glossy and healthy. Guaranteed to
satisfy or money refunded.
Sold by all good druggists every
where on Money-Back Guarantee.
Price 5c.-Advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
BREAKS A
COLD IN
-. n sraH @us
A HURRY
'Pape's Cold Compound
is pleasant and affords
Instant Relief.

A dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up a cold.
IT promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose running,
relieves sick headache, dullness, few
erishness sore throat. sneeZing, sore
ness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed upl Quit blowing
and snuffingi Ease your throbbing
head Nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only Few
cents at any drug store. 1t acts with
out assistance, tastes nice, causes no in
cenvenience. Be sure you get the gen
iff11e Don't accept something else
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
Toilet Goods

Rubber Cushion Hair Brushes at-9Sc
Derma Viva Liquid Face Powder, special
at-39c
Manila Rice Face Powder at-25c
Pebeco Tooth Paste, special at-39c
Mentholatum, special at-19c and soc
Liquid Green Soap at-5Oc
Mary Garden Talcum Powder soc pkg.
for-49c
Palm Olive Cold Cream, special at-39cS
Ivory Soap, special at-6c
Palm Olive Soap at cake-10c 4,
White Rose and Crab Apple Perfumes at
ounce-35c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
Basement Store Bargains

so sets of Decorated Tea Cups and Sau-
GERS. $3.50 value for-$1.0O
Hand Painted Plates, choice of lot that
sells regularly for soc each at-25c
Decorated China Tea Strainers with
stand, regular 25c value for-15c pair
Decorated China Hanging Match Safe,
15c size-10c
Large size fully dressed Clown Dolls.
$3.50 kind at-75c
True Bite Kansas Soldier in verde
bronze effect, s1.00 value for-5Oc
Tea Pot, Sugar and Dreamer. set of three
worth Csc at-3Sc
ParIor- Brooms well made. five sewed.
velvet cap and wired handle. One of these
fine brooms and a Toaster, z
special Acorn Day for. OOC 4
IL large rolls of Crepe Tissue Toilet Pa
per for-50c
Table Tumblers. set OF six for-29c
Nickel Plated Table Knives and Forks,
set packed in box. s1.75 value for-Sf.25
Large size White Willow Wash Baskets.
$500 value for-S1.49
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
STICK TO RULES.
Sammy Sentry Makes Generals
Walk in Trench.
Threatened With BayOnet,
They Obey Orders, Too.
BY j. w. PEGLER.

With the American Army in France,
Jan. 29.-Orders are orders-a mere
two or three silver stars shining on a
generals shoulders do not make any
difference to- a Sammy if the wearers
of those stars aren't playing the game
according to the rules.
Two of. the most valuable general
officers of the entire American expe-
dictionary force-one an acting lieu
tenant general and the other major
general commanding the militia divi-
sion-would be in the hospital today
with bayonet wounds in their tum-
mics if they hadn't stopped violat-
ing certain Boston Sammys in
StructiOnS.
During the great moonlight ma
neuvers on a certain recent night the
two generals directing the movement
started to walk along toward the mid
die of a long trench line in which
thousands of Sammies were massed,
waiting signals to go over the top
Nobody was permitted TO walk on the
parapet or lin sight of the enemy
Walked Along Parapet.s
One of the generals was too big to
ma comfort in the narrow trenches
ana the other loathed the idea of mud
on ms polished riding boots. So both
OF them walked on the parapet.
Get down from that parapet and
walk in the TRENCH" barked a non
commissioned sentry standing in the
trench.
ITS all right, we are generals
said the trespassers.
don't give a damn if you are
PRESIDENT Wilson'S" yelled the sentry
and the generals saw his shadow
TORN iunge toward them with a gIeam-
ing bayonet
me Two generals jumped into the
1rehch In time to avoid being stabbed.
heir troubles were not yet over. The
sammy had suspicion they were
spies.
They demonstrate in Vain.
Give me the~pass word.p he de-
manded CURLY.
The division commander attempted
10 demonstrate over Inconsistencies
treatment" but the sentry's bayonet
flashed and the generals backed IN a
lew nasty steps, calling with alarm
the pass word. Paris, Paris, Paris =
All night long on this night, ma
chlne guns arrayed three yards apart
envy rear. Star shells floated to
the earth. making pale even the brill
nance or the silver moonlight,
Exactly at dawn the nflitiamen
went over the top. They conquered
their detectives.
One colonel, demonstrating his com
plete confidence in his machine gun
ners accuracy, spent half and hour
calmly walkying around under a yeri
table roof of machine gun bullets
snarl1ng overhead in a barrage fire.
The lieutenant general and the
major general heard the explanation
that the sentry merely obeyed orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
Rugs and Draperies

10 Seamless Brussels Rugs s21.00 and
$3.50 qualities in the yxI2 size Acorn Day
at-$16.95
IL Seamless Velvet and Brussels Rugs,
good patterns. 9x12 size in s245O and $500
qualities at each-$19OO
best quality Velvet Rugs, seamless in
the 9x12 size; regular $3.50 values at each
$1,000
Administer Rugs: regular $3.50 and
s29-15 qualities in the 9x12 size at each
$25OO
Marquisette Sash Curtains. made of good
quality material. hemmed and Headed
ready-to-hang. l yard long. Regular soc
values in white and ecru at pair-3sc
All u pair, pair and pair lots of ready
made curtains in various qualities at
HALF-PRICE,
All Short Lengths of Cretonnes. SilkoIines
Nets and other Curtain materials to he sold
in their present lengths at-HALF-PRICE
Window Shades-3x6 IT. Linolene Window
Shades, mounted roller ready to hang
all colors. special for Acorn Day at each
soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29

Don't stay gray! Try it! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair as it does it SO naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge or
soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair. taking one small
strand at a time; by morning the
gray hair disappears and after an
other application two, your hair
becomes beautifully dark, glossy and
attractive.
) Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound. is; delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire dark hair and
youthful appearance 1t is not in
teirded for the cure, mitigation or
prevention of disease.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
MUSTEROLE- QUICK
!. RELIEF! NO BLISTER!
t Soothes and Relieves Like a
Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

Musterole is a clean, white ointment,
made with the oil of mustard. 1t does all
the work of the old-fashioned mustard
plaster-does it better and does not bis
ter. You do not have to bother with a
cloth. You simply rub it on-and usually
the pain is goneI
Many doctors and nurses use Muster
ole and recommend it to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief it
gives from sore throat, bronchitis, Group,
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion,
pleurisy, rheumatism, lunbago, pains
and aches of the back or joints, sprains,
sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted
vents pneumonia.
soc and 6Oc jars; hospital size $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
BE PRETTY! TURN
GRAY HAIR DARK
Try GrandmOther's Old FavOrite
Recipe of Sage Tea and
Sulphur.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed. brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded,
streaked or gray. Years ago the only
way to get this mixture was to make
il at home, which is mussy and trou-
bfesome Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" you will get a
large bottle of this famous old recipe,
IMPROVED by the addition of other
Ingredients, at a small cost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
TROUBLE FOR GROCER
Topeka Food Board After Merchant
Who Makes Disloyal Statement.

I'll sell as much sugar or flour to
a person as l please and I would like
to see anyone stop me-" That is the
way one grocer is reported as saving
in regard to the local food admins
tration board.
w. H. Davis, chairman of the board
said that the report was being in
vestigated and if found to be true the
fractions grocer would soon find him
self in a place where he would have
unlimited time to mediate on the
power of the government to regulate
food sales and prices
The local board also decided at the
meeting Monday noon to do itself
proud in the spreading of the wheat
less and meatless and general conser-'
walton propaganda.
An ex-slave who recently died in New
York City left her estate of 81 600 to the
family by whom she had been employed for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
Acorn Day Offerings
In Winter Coatines

"a in. Lupine Coatngs in Taupe Green,
Brown, Blue and. Black, $3.50 values 1885
yard.
54 in. Fancy COATING $500 and $3.50
quality, Special Acorn Day-$2.95 yd.
"a in. Chinchilla Coating $3.50 and $3.50
values Acorn Day, special $685..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29

White Ware Dinner Sets, slightly imper-
feet, dinner plates. tea cups, s saucers
fruit dishes, l bowl, ] platter / oval
n nish 81 round ~ dds dish and cake GO IN
All Wool Washable Wall Brush with 6
IT. handle, box of Lux Soap and 1 Silt
ing Can of Spotless Cleaner all for-SfOO
Large size Heavy Charcoal Tin Wash
Boilers with stationary handles. $3.50 wall
for-S1.S5
Guernsey Covered Casserole with round
tray to match, sI.00 value at set-75c
fiye-cent bars of Snow Flake Laundry
Soap, 1 box SpotIess Cleaner. / box Lux
Soap and 1 Sink Brush all for-55c
s2.00-1o-qt. Aluminium Cooking Ket-
tie at-S1-5O
Decorated China Nut Sets. Bureau Sets
Celery Sets, and Three-Pfece Tea Sets.
81 90 value for-S1.25
Fifty sets of fine china decorated bread
and butter plates, set of six for-60c
Hand Painted Plates, large size. set of
six, worth $500 for-$f.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
We Make
Service Flags
in All Sizes
Underwear and
Hosiery

Women's black cotton full fashioned Hose.
Regular soc values soc
Women's black medium weight Hose, reg
ular 4oc values 35c 3 for 500
Women's white Hose, full fashioned flare
top, 75c values SEC
Mems heavy black cotton hose. regular
Csc quality at pair-19c
Infants Wool Hose in a regular soc
grade at pair-39c
Boys Csc black ribbed cotton stockings
in all sizes at pair-19c
Women's Union Suits, ankle length with
long or short sleeves, regular $500 values
for@$1.59
Extra sizes in the same quality worth
$2.25 for-$1.75
Women's light weight long sleeve, ankle
length union suits worth regular s1.25 for
Csc
Extra sizes worth $3.50 for-$1.25
Women's light weight fleece lined union
suits worth regular $1.0O each for-65c
Children's Shirts and Drawers, sizes IL
to 16 years. worth regular zoe and soc at
teach-5Oc
Mems Ribbed Cotton Union Suits in all
sizes, $3.50 qualities at-$1.25-
Mems Wool shirts and Drawers in regular
s1.75 quality at garment-$1.35
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
Neclwear Dept.

One lot of soc collars in various
r styles at 25c each.
One lot of black Yelling Acorn Day.
1Sc yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
Main Floor
Barga1ns

women's fleece lined Cashmere Gloves,
black gray and white 75c grade at pair
soc
Women's Linen Handkerchiefs, Special
Bargain for Acorn Day at FOUR for-25c
Plaid Harlow Ribbons in good assert
-y9c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
Silk Bargains
At $I.OO Yard

$1,000 in. Fancy Silks, at yard / O0
$1.75-36 in. Striped Satins, Eat. & II 90
s1.75-36 in. Striped Serge Silk, at. 81 90
s175-36 in. Plaid Serge Silk, at. 81 90
s1.75-36 in. Plaid Satins, at yard. 81 90
$1.75-36 in. Changeable Checked
Taffetas at yard 81 90
$1.50-36 in. Striped Serge Silk at 81 90
s1.25-4o in. Plain Crepe de Chimes 81 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29

Governor Capper didn't go to the
lobbies until today. His workers were
on the job every minute. But today
the governor himself stepped into it.
He stepped into the milling with the
same mild manner and soft word
which has won votes and organized a
following in every school district in
Kansas. Maybe you don't know just
how he does it. No one really seems
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29

Living in Topeka has many advan-
tages for the candidate who wants to
see the boys" when they come to the
Kansas day banquet. James A. Trout
man, candidate for governor, was
waiting in an easy chair to welcome
the first visitor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29

The one woman candidate for state
office Miss Lizzie E. Wooster of Sa-
lima, is also here. Any woman might
well be timid and hesitate before tack
ling that lobby crowd. But Miss
Wooster is working with two edged eff
feet. She is holding cuucuses with the
workers of both sexes. Nor is that
all She is piling up support which
will mean trouble for some one in
August.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29
Acorn Day Bargains.
Art Dept.

Cream Crash Table cloth cases stamped
in simple designs. sec values 45c
Mahogany Round and Oval Trays for
mountings with glass Gust six of them) for
Acorn Day only, $3.50 values $1.9S each.
80 and As in. foundation Scalloping, all
sizes, choice Acorn Day 10c values sc
5 in. Teneriffe Lace Doilies SC each,
2 for sc
Wafloweave interchangeable c t i
Frames for weaving Table Mats at home.
SIC SETS soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29

Old reliable rock ribbed Republi-
cans are here from every section of
powerful Third district. If Charles S.
Huffman, adjutant general and dean
of the state senate, really needed an,
impetus in his campaign for lieuten-
ant governor it is being provided by
the Third district crowd. Down in
the Third district General Huffman is
an established and recognized institu-
ton. He might have continued in the
state senate forty years by unanimous
consent. But when he mentioned a
desire to be lieutenant governor, the
Third district sent a delegation to To-
peka with a message that the stauneh
old district is solid so far as Huffman
is concerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29

Four or more people constitute a
caucus on Kansas day. And using
the common basis. ten caucuses are
held every three minutes in the Ma
tional hotel lobby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-29

H. J. Cornwell, St. John editor and
chairman of the Stafford county COM
mittee, headed the Stafford delega-
ton to the banquet.