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The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-05-11
AND RUY ANOTHER LAME

The little town was all excitem ent
The circus had arrived. The chief at
traction Of the circus was the cage In
which the lion lay down with the
lamb. An old gentleman started ask
ing the proprietor questions.
"Do these two ever quarrel?" he
asked
"Wel." admitted the proprietor
they are not always peaceful. Some
times they have bit of a rap"
And then? ,"
"Oh. them said the proprietor, 1--WE
generally buy another lamb"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-05-11

At the top a brass straw tam Is
bounded with navy blue-ribbon to
match does for the conventional
tassel. The young person who is
tying her bonnet knows that black
lisere straw tied with Oriental blue
ribbon and ornamented with yellow
daisies. is becoming. The little l
has bonnet all made of crepe de
chine. shirred simply In front and
around the circular piece in the
back. Her pOther would tell you
how easy ii Is to launder.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-05-11
AND HE TOLD THE TRUTH

Charley, dear" said young Mrs
Torkins, that young man in the
bureau Of information wouldn't ans
wer a single question asked him
this morning"
"Whaddigy ask him?"
Il asked him how long the govern
ment would operate the railroads. and
whether trains would run any faster
and fares be any cheaper. All he
would say was that he didn't know !
believe that young man is being GEN.
sored."
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-05-11
A WARRIORS LUCK
The Closest Escape That the Colonel
Had Ever En-
pcricIlCcd.

you ever had?" the beautiful girl ask
ed when she and the bronzed colonel
was alone together.
Il don't suppose you'll believe IL
tell you," he replied.
"Oc course | will. why shouldn't
Tme inst dying to hear all about
il. Was il while you were stationed
in the Phiiippines7"
''No, it was just after I had grad
uated from West Point had an en-
gagement to elope with a lady. but
she insisted on postponing it on ac-
count of RAIN
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-05-11
TILE CANNY SCOT

Andrew Carnegie was once asked
which he considered TO be the most
important factor I'm industry-labor,
cal pital or brains? The canny Scot
replied with a merry twinkle in hts
eyes
(Which is the most important leg
Of = three-legged stool?"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-05-11
Ny AUTo-A la FRED wORDEN

Myauto, tits of thee,
Short cut to poverty
OF thee | chant.
blew a pile of dough
On you two years ago,
And now you refuse to go,
Or won't, or can't.
The spectator., 1918-08-02
SPRAYED About April 2Otf
MEG ITEMS

Elder P. C. Mays called in his appointment at Oak Bend Sun day and the Church assembled at Mount Hope, where the meet ing had been going on for sever al days. There have been many conversions.
 W. A. Brown has finished threshing and has gone to put ting up hay at home.
 The directors met and cleaned out the well at Oak Bend and found the trouble was with the pump. They took it out put in a bucket and the water is all rlght-no further trouble.
 The picnic at Oak Bend last Saturday was well attended and every body enjoyed themselves. They held a patriotic rally. all saluted the flag and gave three rousing cheers for the boys in France.
 Arthur Marcussen has gone to the radio camp and is now in training,
 .Chaley Staton visited brother, Frank, and family Saturday and Sunday. His mother went home with him for weeks visit.
The spectator., 1918-08-02
AFTER FIVE YEARS
This Testimony Remains Unshaken

This Testimony Remains Unshaken
 rime he best test of truth Her, l. II fa8 stors that has stood tht test o3 tIne. It is story with point nii gh Will come straight home ., uahy Of Us
 II u-sao, Paris, Ark, says Nj back pas 50 sore that whom stopped over and tried ,o straighte1 up again, It almost &llsd me tried many medicines. but didn't get relic until l begdu using Doans KIdne Pills Doaus soon made me fee better and after used one box, m, back was strong and my health i'm proved
 OVER FIVE YEARS LATER MT Crossno said "DOau's Kidney Pill nave ,erta.niy done wonders for They cured me of all kidney trolh.
 Price 60c, al all dealers Don simp.y ask for q kidney remedy <, Doans Kidney Pills the same tha MT lrossnO had Fosssr MAlbu Co. Mfgrs Buffalo. N
The spectator., 1918-08-02
Dad Shares Glory
 With Patriotic Son

The Southwest American has received the following interest ing and enjoyable letter from w. A. Blanscet of Altus, father of the patriotic navy boy, who took summary measures against against a foreign-born New Yorker who desecrated the American flag, and the incident only proves that there Is deep. pure sGrain of patriotism throughout the country:
 Since your publication of tn Q matter of William L. Blanscet knocking down a man in New York for blowing his nose on the flag, 1 have received several letters of congratulations for myself. in being the father of q red blooded American, and of commendation for the boy
 His friends here and at Charleston have made a collection to purchase him a souvenir and send it to him as a token of esteem. He volunteered in the navy last September F. He was not then of age. l am glad to see him make good. He has been twice over with conveys, and writes that he did not get seasick. He Is a Franklin county boy, and l wish to thank lis many friends for their good wilt toward him and for the token of their remembrance they are sending him His father,
 w. A. Blanscet
 The age of the American tlag surprises many, for, while the United States is the youngest of the great nations. it's flag Is lhe senior of those in use today It is eight years older than the flag of Spain, seventeen years older than the tricolnr of France, twenty-three years older than the British ensign, and preceded the flags of Italy QS4S), Japan (l859) and German QS7U
The spectator., 1918-08-02
See Tobe Logan before you buy an Auto.

See Tobe Logan before you buy an Auto.
 Coleman Currier is working for his uncle, J. NJ. Currier, this week, and seems to like the job. 666 cures Headaches, BiIlousness. Loss of appetite, or that tired aching feeling, due to Malaria or Colds. Fine Tonic
 pr. Mooney and family of Pet tigrew are spending several days with Perry Gage and Louis Hig- gins and families.
 For Sale-40 acres. 20 acres cleared, all tilIable. 2 miles north of court house; $15 per acre
 H. H. kindrick, Ozark. Ark.
 Mrs. Henry Currier of Eufau- Ia, Okla. came down recently to visit Henry's father for some time. Henry has been in the army about a year
 Lost KS frat pin star and crescent set With emeralds and diamonds Liberal reward Re turn to this office.
 Messrs. Will Currier. Sam Adams and Henry ShulIer left Wednesday night for ldabel, l Okla to visit Ed Williams for a week or two
 J F. Rosson, wife and daugh- l ter of Montana, Johnson county, came up Thursday morning and went cut to l.oneIm to attend 1 the decoration
 Miss Lucy Watts of Altus, one of the most successful teachers ] Franklin County has ever pro- duced. was in Ozark yesterday selling stock in big auto com pany Miss Lucy will toach at ] Dustin. Okla. next term at S9C 1 per month.
The spectator., 1918-08-02
Calomel Robbed of
 Nausea and Danger
Medicinal Virtues Retained and Improved Unpleasant and Dangerous Qualities Re- moved New Variety Called "Calotabs."

The latest triumph of medical science purified calomel, known as "Calotabs. v The old style calomel, as all doctor know, was the best and most generally useful of all medicines. The new variety. known as Calotabs is purified and re fined from all objectionable qualities, and is most delightful in effect
 One Calotab on the tongue at bed time, a swallow of water that's all. No taste no griping. no nausea, no danger Next morning you awake feeling fine. with a clean liver puri- fled system and hearty appetite for breakfast Eat what you please There IS no restriction of habit or diet. Calotabs are sold only in origi- nal, sealed packages; price. thirtytiye cents. Your druggist recommends Calotabs, and will refund your money if you are not delighted with them.
The spectator., 1918-08-02

Sam Rosson has sold his farm to A. J. Tubb
 Auto tire gauge S1. Is at the Variety Store,
 Miss Carrie Dean Davidson IS visiting friends at Searcy. Wanted Buttonhole makers at the Red Cross work room.
 w. A. SossamOn and family have moved to Ozark to reside.
 Miss Mamie Frank McLane has returned from White Oak where she has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Gee. Mckinney.
 Rev. s. A. Teauge leaves to- morrow for CIarksville where he will preach a morning and eyen- ing sermon. He Is taking Va cation.
 Mrs Henry and little daughter Margaret, of Jackson, Miss came Sunday and are visiting her mother. Mrs Chas. Haherer.
 Miss Utie Alexander of Mans field and Miss Avell Woolum of Van Buren are spending several days this week with Miss Grace Bell and the three spent We'd ae-.ay with Mrs P. T. Hooper at Webb City.
 Lonelm people decorated the graves in their cemetery yester- day. Aug. 1st being their regular day. After they cleaned off the grounds bountiful dinner was served. In the afternoon Revs. Sanders of Mulberry and Bour- land of LoneIm conducted an ap- prlate service.
 Miles Belt, of the Mountain Top section, killed a monster diamond rattle snake on July %. after half hours fight. It was so large that it made track four inches wide, measured five feet seven inches long and had fifteen rattles and a button.
The spectator., 1918-08-02
CASTORIA For Infants and Children
 SC For Over 20 NoaD , !: :;, LwMzz.:f
Do Not Get Careless
 With Your Blood Supply

ing. A few bottles of S. s. S., the great vegetable blood medicine will revitaliZe your blood and give you new strength and healthy, vigorous vitality Everyone needs it just now to keep the system in perfect condi- tion. Go to your drug store and get a bottle to-day, and if you need any medical advice, you can obtain it without cost by writing to Medical Director, Swift Specific Co.,, 25 Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga.
The spectator., 1918-08-02
W. 0. W. Meeting

White Oak Camp will have it's regular meeting Saturday even. ing Aug. 3, s D. m. business of importance. All members are urged to attend.
 J. M. Bohanon, c. c.
 R. L. Wade, clerk.
The spectator., 1918-08-02
JETHRO.

Health better than last week
 Dick Wells filled his regular appointment in the Bend Sunday.
 School progressing nicely.
 Misses Clara and Flora Turner and Emma ChiIders visited Miss Pauline Jones Sunday and in the afternoon attended the baptizng dt the Milton Ford.
 Mir and Mrs. John Bunch transacted business in Ozark Friday.
 Mrs Perry and children visit ed Mr. and Mrs Bob RoWlps Sun. day.
 A large crowd from Jethro at tended church at Middle Ridge Sunday.
 Misses Bulah and Lula Mullins were visitors al Miss Ella Thom- as Sunday.
 Miss Mable White left for Dim mitt, Texas, Wednesday, Aug 1, to visit relatives.
 Misses Nola Bunch, Pauline Jones and two Ozark boys at tended church at Middle Ridge Sunday, also Saturday night
 Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt White have christened their little son Gar land D.
 Messrs. Graham Jones and Wiley Bunch are now in Nash vile, Tenn. working for Uncle Sam. Both report good times.
The spectator., 1918-08-02
Impurities Invite Disease.

You should pay particular heed to any indication that your blood supply is becoming sluggish, or that there is lessening in its strong and vital force.
 By keeping your blood purified, your system more easily wards off disease that is ever present, waiting to attack wherever there is an open
The spectator., 1918-08-02

Ford auto lamps 25cts each a the Variety Store.
 Charley Williams and two children, Ed and Katie, of Hora- tio are spending a few days here and at Altus. They report lots of rain and fine crops down there. SPRAYED About April 20th. Tyr. old mare mule colt, dun or mouse color, dark stripe down back and each shoulder and legs Reward for information leading to recovery, write or phone.
 ]. H. AVERY. Ozark, Ark
The spectator., 1918-08-02
A Night Letter To 4
 Deserter

David GraySon makes the point that in these times no man should sit on the side lines aud sulk. Get int the game.
 The other day 1 heard about a perfectly healthy man (not of military age) who said he was going to Honolulu to get away from the war " He doesn { believe in the war, " thinks the war a mistake, " all that sort of thing.
 We'll, wonder if he thinks anybody is infatuated with the war Are you? Is France? Aren't We and our allies trying to get away from the war" in the only permanent way-namely, by winning it?
 When l heard about this I felt like sending him the follow ing telegram:
 Say, mister, com Lack lni Jo your share. This i5 ac wud just as mach as ours Yoa caa't run away and ielHh tp ota people the job of trytn1 L. san. it. If you think it can b ua saved without the use ot ra.s and swords, come and ~1o.. us ho" Rul don stand off t.ere and look superior lo4 rl.s get away with that, Cut oat your airs and tell Us what C. da.
 wonder whose >orroi horses and buggy stood, Sunday, July 2S, at MT. John Bunch $ gtte, where SMr. Emory Piymale s pony has been 3tandiog on Sun day afternoons.
 Everybody attended the bap- tizing at the Milton Ford Sunday afternoon.
 MT. F. D. Faubus attended church at Middle Ridge Sunday evening.
 Two SCHOOL Boys.
The spectator., 1918-08-02
Pay Red Cross Dues Here

The subscribers to the Second War Drive Red Cross Fund should pay their subscriptions to the cashier, Mrs. J. c. Wake field, Ozark.
The spectator., 1918-08-02

if you sdII think you must go
 70 for what you area weleh- ar and q quitter. v American
The spectator., 1918-08-02
THE SPECTATOR
R. H. BURROW, Publisher

Published Tuesdays and Fridays at Ozark, Ark, and entered at said postotfice as second-class mail matter. ac .ording to act of Congress Mch-, 1879,
The Washington times., 1918-02-20
Women of&ate
Dept. Engage in
Wezv War Work

Tae Bandboy. TOJ Twelfth street,
a hop which Will be conducted under
the auspices OF the State Department
War RELIEF. OF which Mrs. Robert
Lansing IS president. Will have its
formal opening on Saturday and will
be open every day thereafter from .
until 8 o'clock.
Slightly used clothing. evening
gowns, tea gowns. afternoon frocks.
shoes, handbags and all manner OF
women's garments will be the chief
stock IN trade and mems apparel
will also be on sale All used gar
ments Will be put in frst-class con-
dition before being displayed and
many new and attractive things have
been donated by Washington mer-
chants. The proceeds from the shop
will be used for relief work among
BelSisn and French children. carried
on by the State Department War
Relief.
ARRANGEMENTS are in charge OF Mrs.
Albert 5. Ruddocli. whose husband,
formerly secretary OF the American
embassy in Berlin and later on duty
in Belgium, is now attached to the
State Department. Other prominent
women who are interested in the
success Of the shop and who will act
a, saleswomen from time to time are
Mrs. Lansing, Mrs. Frank L. Polk.
wife OF the Counselor OF the State
Department.: Mrs. William Phillips
and Mrs. Breckenridge Long, wives
OF the Assistant Secretaries OF State;
Mrs. Wilbur ]. Carr and Mrs. Lanier
Winslow.
The Washington times., 1918-02-20
ADVERTISEMENT
ATkali In Soap
Bad For the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully,
II you want to keep your hair looking
its best Most soaps and prepared
rhGmpoos contain too much alkali.
This dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle, and ruins II.
The best thing for steady use rs
Just ordinary mulsifed cocoanut oil
(which ts pure and greaseless), and
Is better than the most expensive soap
or anything else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls will cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroughly. Sim
ply lnoisten the hair with water and
rub Il IN. It makes an abundance OF
rich creamy lsther, which rinses out
easily, removing every particle OF
duet, dirt, dandruff and excessive oil.
The hair dries quickly and evenly, and
it leaves the scalp soft, and the hair
fine and silky. bright, lustrous, fluffy,
and easy to manage.
You can get mulslhed cocosnut oil
at any pharmacy, It's very cheap, and
few ounces will supply every men,
her OF the family for months.
The Washington times., 1918-02-20

Tho Rev. Or. NJ L. NOe!syu was
host on last Sunday evening a de
Iightrul party at his home an FUu--
and a-ualr stree. with musical pro
gram followed by dancing and sup
Pc served az midnight Ou til. pro-
gram were SUlnber % -sst.me and
Hawaiian selections BY tie Seven
Musical NIetropolitans, ac"ompfis he'd
Washington musicians. Miss Michel
son gave several piano solos and
Mr.. Emil Yoelson gave several vocal
solos.
Al Jolson, who IS the son Of NJ.
Yoelson, was expected. bu, sent a
telegram expressing regrets.
The Washington times., 1918-02-20
GOMPERS TO SEND LABOR
MISSION TO ENGLAND

Samuel GomperB, president OF the
American Federation OF Labor, has
cabled 20 Arthur Henderson, British
labor leader, that the federation viii!
shortly send a labor mission 20 Eng
land, but made II plain that the mis-
sion will not be officially represented
80 the labor conference beginning 10
day IN London.
The American labor mission VIII
Sonhne itH activities to a study o.
labor conditions in the allied nations
but will take no part in the discus
sion OF questions relating 10 the con
duct OF the war which viii lbe taken
Up by the inter-allied labor conference
n London.
The Washington times., 1918-02-20

that the herolsm and discipline dis
played by the gallant troops on the
tOrpedoed transport in the face of
imminent danger had won the pro-
found admiration OF the people Of
China. He expressed the belief that
the incident could have no other ek.
feet than further to unite the whole
American nation in a more deter
mined manner TO prosecute the war
to a successful issue.
Secretary Baker replied to the mes
sage through Ambassador vi RyuIn
Wellington Koo here. assuring tie
high commissioner that the loss stsels
the nation for the sacrifice necessary
TO bring victory to the common cause
of the two republics and their allies
The Washington times., 1918-02-20
Miss Louise Bayne
Becomes Bride of
British Air Fighter

The marriage Of Miss Louise Dudley
Baync. daughter OF Mrs. John W.
! Beyne, 10 Lieut. John Francis Proctor,
Royal Flying Corps. took place at
noon today in Mrs. Bayne's apartment
IN the St. Regis. Although arrange
ments for the wedding were COM
pleted somewhat hastily, owing to
Lieutenant P-octor's orders. the
simple ceremony was picturesque and
charming IN detail
The apartment was sbloom with
spring flowers. Great baskets of
snapdragons and other spring BIOS
SONS in shades OF pink, connected by
white ribbons, formed an aisle through
which the little bridal party passed
to the imp-ovlsed altar. with its clus-
tiers Of Easter lilies. before which the
ceremony took place. Smspdragons
and other spring pOsics were also
used in the dining room and the hall
way, with pink a : the predOminating
color. A string orchestra played the
wedding music.
The bride. who was escorted and
given IN marriage BY hoy mother. was
unattended. Sin" wore a travelling suit
OF blue serge, an imported mode! made
on new and smart lines, with Il BE-
coming hat OF blue straw and tafIets.
and corsage bouquet OF orchids and
lilies Of the vall"y completed her
costume Lieut.. Cameron TTqUhagt,
Canadian infantry, VINO is in Wash
lngton on leave, was best man for
Lieutenant Proctor. Canon De Nr.cs
performed the ceremony.
The wedding was followed by an
informal breakfast ig- the lttle com
pany OF relatives and intimate friends
who were present 81 the ceremony.
Owing TO the Illness OF Lieutenant
PToctor's mother, none Of his family
were able to be present. There were
no guests from out OF town, but the
brides chum, Miss Dorothy Decide,
who has been in the south for sew
eral weeks. returned 10 town to at
tend the wedding. Lieutenant Proctor
and his bride VIII return to Wash
ington for p visit on the completion
OF their short wedding Trip.
The Washington times., 1918-02-20
CHINA COMMENDS U. S.
HEROES OF TUSCANLA

Expressions OF sympathy over the
loss OF American lives in the Tuscania
sinking have been received by Secre-
tary OF War Baker from Tuan Chi
Jul. high commission on war of the
republic of China
The message reached Washington
IN delayed cablegram to the Chinese
embassy. TuaR Chi Jul pointed out
The Washington times., 1918-02-20
Minister Egan viii
Visit WeZU York as
Guest ofJohnSons

The American Minister TO Denma rll
and Mrs. Egan will spend the week.
end in New York as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Underwood
Johnson. Mr.. EGan, who IL recover
ing his health after a severe opera
tion. Will address the Academy of
Fine Arts and Letters tomorrow,
being introduced by DR.. Nicholas
Murray Butler
Mrs. -TOulmin-Rothe, wife OF Lieu
tenant Toulmin- Rothc. Of the British
embassy, is collecting reading matter
for our boys "Ovcr there" to be sent
TO the Y. ". e. A environments in
France, and would be mos; grateful
FOR any books 81 fiction. travel, etc.
Send them to either Mrs. TOulmin-
Rothe or Mrs. {. Z. S. Summeral, at
the WestmOreland.
The Washington times., 1918-02-20

The feature OF the weekly tea al
National American Woman suffrage
Association headquarters this after
Aoon. viii be an informal talk by Mrs.
Josephus Daniels, who VIII be the
guest Of honor.
Mrs. William {. GoIgas will be
hostess. assisted by Mrs Carl Nroo-
man. Mrs. Charles Boughtou Wood,
Mrs. COrdslIa Powell Odenheimer. Mrs.
Theodore Noyes, Mrs. Y. Everit Mscy.
Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor. Mrs. Charles
>. Thomas, Miss Edith Thomas, Of
Colorado. and Mrs. William II. Thomp-
son, OF Kansas.
At the tea table will be Miss Agnes
Hart Wilson, Mrs. John II. Bankhead.
Of Alabama: Mrs. Thomas Y. Hard
wick, Of Georgia; Ms. Mary II.
Sohluter. of Texas. sIster-in-law Of
Senator CUlbcrson: Mrs Key Pittman,
Of Nevada; Mrs. Ralph Gallinger. Of
New Hampshire; Mrs. Thomas T. Shall,
OF Minnesota, assisted by Mrs. Lyman
Pratt. and Mrs. Aston Simpson,
daughters OF Senator Hoke Smith;
Miss Hardwiclt. Miss Bank head. Miss
Hitchcock. Miss King, NIiss Pou, and
Miss Harriet Clark OF Florida.