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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
HAD WOMEN MAYORS
IN PREHISTORIC TIMES

Philadelphia. Pa. June 2a--Trans-
lstion of prehistoric tablets in the
University of Pennsylvania museum
here has revealed that women mayors
were regularly constituted public Off
Gals in Asia Minor 5000 wears ago
That prototypes of newspaper men, at
that remote time. true to more mod
ern traditions Of the profession, oeca-
sionally became involved in litigattons
of the present day libel suit" char
acter. but generally were released on
haif is also indicated in the newly
deciphered writings.
The tranalations which concern a
once powerful. well organized govern
ment and people OF which nearly all
trace has been lost through long for
gotten centuries, have just been com
! pleted by Or. A. 3. Sayce of oxford
university. famous Oriental scholar
/ He copied the tablets here two years
ago and took tho copies to Egypt.
where he was finally able to master
their time shrouded messages
| The tablets were the work Of Hit
tiles or CappRdoctans. whose national
! boundaries so centuries ago extended
from the Mediterranean to the Black
sea and from the head waters Of the
Euphrates into what is now Persia
Each province was subdtVided into
cities, and these we're supervised by
| a mayor and profeCtress whose pow
ers. the tablets indicate were co-or-
dinated. In one instance, II appeared
the woman mayor had an official
status independent OF the male head
OF the "municipal' government.
An insight into many other inter
estinr and hitherto unknown phases
! Of life in the ancient kingdom. whose
lands comprised the present day
| Mesopotamian backgrounds. are af-
forded by Or. Ssyces discoveries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
wo Star Films
on Bijou Screen

Admirers of Jack Pickford ard
Louise Huff will gather in force az the
Bttou theater when their latest Para
mount picture, Mile Minute Ken
DALI will have its initial presenta-
sion in this city. In this superb pic
Irritation Of a famous stage success
b. TWEEN Davis. Jack Jickford has
ore OF the finest roles in his career
n ciner1a star and ne makes the most
Of il. The story is essentially ora
maiic the situations being strong. hut
relieved by Wholesome comedy. IN
Mr. Pickford's support in this picture
r. his sister Lottie, who is seen for
the srst time IN a Paramount picture
with her iilustrious brother
4 Christie comedy and Trsyelogue
are The added features
"Nffiiss" perturbation of Bret
Harfes masterpiece Of the West is
filiet with rich huuor and homely
pa'hos and all those heart -appea ling
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
WOMEN READY TO TRAIN
DISABLED SOLDIERS
IN USEFUL ARTS

A ccm munication from Miss Ida
Tarbell, chairman OF the news depart
nient of the womens committee Of the
council OF national defence, to
Surge on General GorEas, of the army
medical department, reveals the fact
that the crafts women of the country
are ready to help with the physical
recorstruction OF wounded men. The
committee Is receiving hundreds OF
letters from women versed in the ap-
piled crafts who wish to assist In this
work by instructing soldiers in weav-
ing. metal and wood work. From the
tenady weavers IN New Jersey a
typical letter has been sent BY Miss
Winifred Mitchell asking If this in
dustry can be utilized in the training
OF 6.sa hled men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
GROCERY
STORE FOR POSFOFFfCE
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES

Mrs Albert Sidney Burleson. wife
Of the postmaster general, who con
ducts her war work mainly in CO
operation with the employees OF tht
postoffCe department and the wives
of it's officials, has been instrumental
in esta blishing a cooperative grocery
store. has gone a long way toward
helping the clerks meet the high cost
OF living.
The store Is conducted on strictly
business basis Membership costs ~
a wear. and a charge of per cent
is made on purchases to cover eX
penses The saving by wholesale pur-
chase and sale of goods Is estimated
at 90 per cent. None but employees
of the postoffice department may be-
come members of It's cooperative
store. Purchase tickets costs 81 and
IS each. A 81 ticket is good for e5
cents worth OF commodities; 10
tickets purchases $3.50 worth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
Several Features
on Bill at Odeon

Unusual features are provided on
the Ndeon bill this week. tomorrow 8
special Offering being Peggy Hyland
IN The Debt OF Honor rarely de-
iiEhtful feature. with an amazing spy
story cleverly interviewer in n story
of love and romance. There are many
thrills and q wholly satisfying climax.
Tuesday brings Jack Pickford in His
Majesty. Bunker Bean" the delight
full story Of young man with a vivid
imagination. who imagined himself
the reincarnation OF Napoleon. and
while mssquereding as such found
many com plicsted situations which
furnish lots OF fun and excitement
as he tries to untanEle himself. Just
for good measure. Fox Sunshine
Comedy will he thrown in to add to
the entertainment
Pauline Frederick. in la Tosca."
will be seen Wednesday I'm the Para
mount version of this masterpiece.
Arranged from the opera with az lit
tie change as possihie. La Tosca" af-
fords the star unusu@ dramatic op-
portuntty. An unusual cast is seen in
her support, the production being
staged by Edward lose, formerly stage
director for Sarah Eernhardt. To help
you in properly celebrating the
Fourth, the Oden offers for Thurs
day, Billie Burke. In Ewes Daugh-
ter" The story deals with the life
Of a girl suddenly left n little money
by her father. after a life of repres-
sion and hardship. How she nearly
oversteps the bounds of convention by
blowing II all on 'oue good time
and was saved. furnish happy cir
Cumstance in the perturbation fri
day and Saturday an unusual double
hin Will be offered. headed 10y Mar
suerite Clark in Rich Man, Poor
Man" AS the big feature. and "A
Saucy Madeline rippingly jolly
comedy. as thu added feature
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30

knows little about the world and Its
wicRedness, The daughter Is intro
duced to the world by her mother and
she learns many things. all of which
furnished a tremendously tragic set
ting for wonderfully appealing pho
toplsy. On the same bill the Fox Sun
shine comedy stars will be seen in "A
Waters Wasted Life. one of the fun
niest of their recent productions
There is humor in abundance. as
well as a touching love story and ex-
citement galore in we Should Worry"
the wonder feature starring Jane and
Katherine Lee. the most famous OF all
Juvenile stars. to be shown at the Co
lonial Friday and Saturday. In this
lauRhahle photoplay these rollicking
Riddles bafflet burglars. confuse kid =
nappers, foil fortune hunters and
marry their wealthy young aunt to the
man of their choice. It Is a screen
comedy with dramatic touches. Two
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
Goes to work Among Coolies.

Episcopal churches at Middleburg.
Fauquier county, will go to the bat
tie front to work among the coolies
engaged there. Mr.. Goodwin is son
of the late r. A. Goodwin. who for
many years was reCtr of old ST. Johns.
and is a son-in-law of Rev. J. ].
Gravatt. He will work as Y. NJ. c.
A. secretary. and has been chosen on
account of his knowledge of the
Chinese language, having done mis-
sionary work in China.
His wife and children will probably
reside in Richmond while he IS in
foreign service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
CHILDREN's BUREAU NEEDS
MORE EMPLA

Owing to the constantly ef1lafn40e
activities of the children's' bureAu. a.
partment of labor due to war c6ndf.
tions and a nationwide campaign ~
reduce infant mortality and for child
welfare generally. the United Statea
civil service commission has BEEN
asked to conduct examinations for -.
sistant inspectors. special eRents. ana
research assistants. Roth men INA
women are eligible for these positions
Assistant inspectors receive an.
trance salaries of from $1,000 to IL.
$50 year, their duties being to ~.
spect factories, mills. workshops, can-
neries, mines and mills and to aid m
the enforcement of the federal child
labor law. Examinations will be held
July 10 and for the other vacancies
July II and IL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30

added features include Lonesome Luke
in sic 'em Towser' and a new issue OF
late war happenings as shown through
the Colonial's screen telegram.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
HOME GARDENS
CUT Store BILLS
President Georgia Chamber OF Com
nerce Shows How Millions Were
Saved Last Year

Atlanta. Georgia Especial )-"Mors
money was saved in 1917 through the
medium of the home garden than ever
before, the United States Department
OF Agriculture estimating that there
were fully one million new gardens
made last year" says H. G. Hastings.
President Of the southeastern Fair and
the Georgia Chamber Of Commerce.
in an interview reviewing the 1917
farming operations in the South.
Thousands upon thousands of our
people in the South" said Mr Hast
ings, "for the first time in their lives
learned to appreciate the money saw
ing power Of the home garden. proper.
ly planned. prepared for, planted and
kept planted during the entire sea-
con"
up to the present 1t has been very
hard to get our people to consider the
home garden seriously as a real sub
stantia1 factor in food production with
the consequent saving OF money that
went for food supplies at the store.
Unless we are much mistaken the
home garden will from now on be
taken as seriously as any other part
of the farm work.
"A quarter to a half acre devoted
to variety of vegetables liked by the
family can be kept going nearly the
whole year in the South and give its
owner as much as the product of two
Or three acres OF cotton, even at pres
ent prices, will buy at the store The
right kind Of garden means an
abundance Of healthful food during
spring, summer and fall and an abund
ance either canned or dried for win
ter use"
Let no one be fooled by the lies
spread abroad that the Government
is going to seize home canned goods
on closet shelves in the farm or
home. These lies are started by Ger
man agents for the express purpose Of
discouraging our people in increased
food production and saving Few can
20 to the firing line, but all can Join
inS and have part in home produc-
ton of food.
I'VE, have never seen a permanent
~ prosperous farm section either in
the United States or in foreign coun-
tries that was not a diversified sec
ton, and in every diversified section
the home garden has an honored and
valued place. The homo garden 10 q
etoro bill cutter OF the first rank"
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
RED CROSS NOTES.

Az The meeting OF the Red Cross
Wednesday afternoon it was sug-
gested by Mrs. Will Shelby that
the Chapter would write Lieuten-
ant Roby TO have Bolivar county
boys write their home town Red
Cross Circles to seud them sweat
ess. he,,aets. etc, as they needed
shen, and !f they cared 10 write
the Rcsedale Chapter she would
see that their wants were attended.
The Circle has had large at
tendance this pas, week aud the
result is quite large uutnbe, Of
surgical dressings made by the
deft fingers Of the many ladies.
These bandages will 60 to the
Battleship Mississippi.
We are glad to report that we
are sending this week well filled
box of knitted garments.
Signed
Sec. OF Publicity Com.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
THE ACT OF CAPT. WHISTLER

III the organization Of great
army o: a million or more men,
| many bad human characters are
bound to Gnd their wav in the
army organization, at the top as
we'll as the bottom. And yet the
murder of four men and the at
tempted murder of another, all
popular bankers and patriots, by
Captain Lewis R. Whistler at Camp
Fusion, Kansas, and the robbery
of the army bank established there
by the men murdered, for the con-
venience of the soldiers. proved a
temporary shock to the American
people. Ard Capt. Whistler was
not new man in the army. He
served in the Spanish American
war and saw considerable service
in the Philippines. When Capt.
Whistler realized, the day follow
ing the murder and robbery, that
evidence of his guilt still lived,
one of the FIVE men he had mur-
derously assaulted with All axe
being alive. he com tnitted suicide
by shooting himself. thus choosing
eternal damnation rather than face
the scorn of his fellow soldiers and
meet the just punishment his fiend-
ish crime demanded
The manner of Capt. Whistler S
suicide indicated that self distruc-
ton was not prompted by remorse
for the bloody deed committed, but
because he was found out. and
decided that self destruction was
the quickest way ont of the posi-
tion in which he had placed him
self.
And the question arises again!
Why will men murder and rob
for a few paltry dollarsl 1t is al
ways a losing as welt as desper-
ate game.-Greenville Democrat,
Times.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
IN MEMORIUM.

DEATH. 1emoseless death. ever
removes frci.i among us our near
est aud dearest friends.
Miss Hattie D. Chambers, Sec
retary of the Virginia Mcclure
Memorial Circle Of King Daughte
Rosedale. Miss, entered into res,
December 5th 1917.
In view Of her Christian exam
pie, this brief tribute is paid to her
memory.
She has taught most fthe younp
people of Rosedale, hating been
connected with the public school
many years, aud was universally
beloved. With more than ordin
ary talents and accomplishments,
great energy and perseverance. she
was fitted 20 lead in every circle IN
which she moved. All this added
to her deep pietY rehdered her
truly Christian Light. The
Home, Church. Sabbeth school.
Kings Daughters, everywhere the
srme good influence was exerted.
As she lived, she died. in the tri-
umph Of living faith.
We of the Kings Daughters.
will truly miss her. and we wish
o extend our sympathy to her
loved ones. o! may the God Of
Israel bring comfort to those near
and dear to her. To them we
would point to the pure pages of
her life and its peaceful closing,
that they may find comfort in the
fact that:
S%eetly peacefully
She has cast her ,obeS away,
And sleeps at last without a breath
To break repose till Dawn Of Day"
KINGS DAUGHTERS.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
RESOLUTIONS.

In appreciation of Miss Hattie d.
Chambers by the Ladies And
Society of the Methodist Church.
1t is with mingled sadness and
pleasure that we express our love
and regrets because Of the death
of our old friend and co-worker,
wherein it has pleased God to re-
move from us. her life OF useful
ness. 1t is sad to meet togather
and find her place Hacant. to know
that the sympathy and aid on
which we depended are ours no
longer. 1t gives us both sadness
and pleasure bear witness to the
help she was TO. us. Being ever
on The side Of righteousness and
justice and 10 her lifelong and
never failing devotion to the
church we have the honor of re-
presenting.
We know that death IS but a
Covered way
That opens into light
Wherein no tined child can stray,
That seeks His face Alright "
That faith is what our trieud has
left us to engage in nobler and
higher activities.
Resolved that these resolutions
be placed upon the minutes Of the
Society and published in The
Bolivar County Democrat and a
copy be sent to the family.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
BIO ) WAN t'ED.

Pprsuant to an order OF the board
OF supervisors Of B,livar county,
Mississippi, paiSe I, al e,te.ei os
record at regll4t III .etiny az sal
board, beguu aut hel at the court
house III the town OF Ros .iale, in
the lst judicial district Of said
county, on M,ud,v. Dee. 3.d,
i9l7. notice is hereby given that
the undersigned clerk of said board
will, until the hour OF y o'clock
noon of Monday, the 7tui day Of
Ian. 1913, same being the
first Monday in said month. receive
sealed bids, at his Office in Cleve-
Iaud, Miss. for the following
materials aud supplies for the road
working outfits Of the county; to-
wit:
Corn, oats, hav and mixed feed.
in carload quantities ard less than
carload quantities. to be delivered
At any point in Bolivar county,
Miss.
The board of supervisors reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
This 3rd dav of Dec. 1917.
p. B. WooI.LARp. Clerk.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
NOTICE TO BANKS.

The Mayor and Town Council
Of Rosedale, Mlssiss ippi, hereby
gives notice that at its regular
meeting on the 6rst Tuesday OF
February. 1913, sealed bids will be
received from the city banks for
the privilege OF holding the city
funds for the year 1918. All bids
must be supported by bond in the
sum of 50 900 90, made by Guar
antee Company authorized to do
business in the State.
J. l.. WILSON, Mayor.
+. l.. JoEsT, Clerk.
Might Have Known Thst Before.
when . man goes around lookin'
fob advice" satd Uncle Eben. about
all Ae Aads feb certain is dat optn11nS
II beS.6 To dtffef."
II - u A.,
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
|AyE THE CHANGE.

Hallion dollars is a reason
Ajnaie Of the amount that
,alized in fhe United
Il the sale Of war saving
We expect there will be
rAs million subscribers.
|lg post Office, at any bank
ply other places, YOU can buy
ktlyhve cent stamp, conver-
hlo a FIVE dollar one; or you
Eahve dollar one at a dis
aa. will give four per cent
Fund interest on the invest
Government, before this
ever raised so much as
loo dollars by one operation.
ng'wo billions out of small
fE would have seemed too
Fas1ous for sober considera-
nl be done; bu. it will not
|nh' Get your card, your
'a'd, your children's cards.
~. change for a stamp.
y million stamp accounts
aas'ly be started in a single
@H Tue most certainly useful
W M7ins 10 win the war, 1t
w represent borrowing. It
hna'e no currency and raise
Fss'' 1t will come OH. of In.
mo Tor millions of subscrib-
: : "0'ractiou will hardly be
: Ae stamp habit now!-
aay Evening Post.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
PVlAX MEETING OF THE
LEVEE BOARD.

'.'sRulat semi-annual meet
! 'ae board of Mississippi
"umlss'oners was held here
The report of Secretary
.sasufer. c. S. Glassco.
a @s,ooo on hand. The
''1'nged to meet the pay
aas on January 21st Of Ger.
s Of Indebtedness to the
I 'l' Of $500, 900.
Commercial Saving Bank of
@"l'e, and First National
M se' R0sedale, Miss, were
q 'p as deposi,aries of the
n. 'n Competitive bids.
Il :, npo't Of Chief Engineer
p.. thompson outlined import
.,,.:. u.s. work to be done during
NM year. The levees are
/ xenerally in good condi-
n. ! me'noers of the board
NJ, u l,0nmissioner sillers were
IA. ,.0anee as follows: ]. d.
,a.,, ~ OF Washington county,
p,.a' Or. J. r. At,erburv.
r,', r,',''s'0n county; Hon. NJ.
, uau' : Of Bolivar county:
H.. :, / Bragee,.. of sharkey.
! a'o, w.. G. NJ. spiars, of Issa.
l The ereenville Democrat :.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
Statement Of the Financial Condition
of the
VALLEY BANK.

located at Rosedale. in the County OF
Bolivar. State of Mississippi. at the
close of business Dec. 81. 1877. made
to the Board Of Bank Examiners.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
ROSE DALE. MISS.

LOST: Somewhere between
Rosedale and The Lobdell Dump.
a Level-head with wooden spindle
for small Y-ievel. Finder will
please return to ]. M. McBIoc1a
and receive reward.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
var County 0emocra

d, The postoffice Mt Rosednle,
NJ as second-class matter.
geSrRIp1'ION, 81 so.
EDITOR
AND LESSK.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
through Our Membership

-, Ranking System. are placed in a stronger position
10 take of the reQt Vt sl oet de posi.os
ED ~ small whether they keep checkng .. savias sc-
,he tsne to g've shesn the saos Go1esn baakug
not open account with as aud bsgn A. onVe pasc.
hne6s aod the additional pzotecs;ou whca as system
nr money deposited with us.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1918-01-19
THE VALLEY BANK
RosEDALE MISS.
WE KEEP STRONG.

Te offer O.
fullest lines Of credit cons stent wit
GUARANTEED UNDER No
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-07-25
SIMMER MORNINGS

It is almost wicked to lie abed
these beautiful mornings. OF course
there are some who have no apprec1a'
ton of the real beauty of the world.
Now is the time to correct their SAID
misapprehension. These mornings
rightly used would make better men
and women of us ALL There is spirit
in the morning that one does not get
at any other time. Nature smiles her
loveliest then, and to be Indifferent to
it is a sad comment on human nature
It is in the cool of the morning when
the Lord walks in the war gardens and
touches the tomatoes, the corn, the
beans, the lettuce, ETC., with real
benediction that makes them grow
more than at any other time, and with
equal tenderness and love will He
touch the human spirit if it only gets
out of bed to meet Him-Ohio State
Journal
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-07-25
STAND BY THE FLAG

For your country, boy, and for that
flag, never dream dream but OF serv-
ing her as she bids you, though that
service carries you through thousand
terrors. No matter what happens to
you, no matter who f1atters you or
abuses you, never look at another flag
never let a night pass but you pray
God to bless that flag. Remember
boy, that behind all these men you
have to deal with, behind officers and
government, and people even, there is
the country herself; your country, and
that you belong to 1er as you belong
to your own mother. Stand by her
boy, as you would stand by your
mother" -Edward Everett Hale in
"The Man Without a Country"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-07-25
WEDNESDAY

K Q O O O 0 o o O q Y
Mrs. Fannie Rumpf of South Bend,
Ind, who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. A. Fl. Mattke, here for some time,
went to Barron this morning to visit
another sister.
Mrs. B. Ray Bowden and little
daughter, Miss Eleanore, who have
been visiting relatives here, returned
this morning to their home in Madi-
son.
Mrs. George Baxter returned yester-
day from La Crosse, where she was
with her daughter, Mrs. NJ. H. Schey,
who underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis. She is getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bond Davis of Chicago
are visiting their mother, Mrs. Charles
Davis.
a John NJ Kelley, who came to Madi-
son few days ago to make arrange
ments for the Ringing circus to show
there, spent yesterday here.
Rev. and Mrs. E. o. Coontz and fam
lily have gone to Iowa to visit rela-
tives.
Mrs. Charles Stewart and daughter,
Miss Jessie, of Merrimack, are visiting
Mrs. J. E. Vandenburg went this
morning to IrontOn to spend few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Coates of
Huron, S. D., are visiting the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Coates.
Mrs L. J. Rommelfanger and d2ugh-
ter, Miss Eleanore, left yesterday for
a visit with relatives in Indiana
Mrs. H. Vogel of Milwaukee and
Mrs. NJ Tilley Of New Butler returned
this morning to their homes after Wis
iting Mrs. W. A. Hayes.
Mrs. L. Seller, Mrs. L. Drumm and
daughter, Miss Anna Drumm, of Mil
waukee, went today to Devils Lake to
spend a short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Baumgarten re-
turned to their home in Fennimore
after spending some time in camp at
Kilbourn.
Miss Helen Metcalf, who has been
visiting Miss Helen Cord for some
time, returned this morning to her
home in Madison.
Mrs. S. E. Brownrigg of Okee re-
turned home today after spending a
few days here.
Mrs. J. H. Hubbard and daughter
Arlie left today for visit with rela-
tives at Deer Lodge, Mont, and Spo-
kane. Wash. They expect to be gone
three weeks.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-07-25
FALLACY OF SOCIALISM

Socialism and internatiOnalism have
completely broken down; first, by the
surrender Of German socialists to kai
serism and localism, and then by the
pathetic surrender of American social
ism, as a political party, to selfish
ness which ministers to kaiserism
whether so intended or not. A purer
and truer socialism will follow the
war and it may become the social pro
gram that will be accepted as the pre-
cursor of social justice for our democ
racy, but it will be a socialism that
has buried it's Debses, it's Bergers
and it's HillQuits first. These men
and their followers, may not have
demonstrated that socialism is a fal
lacy, but they have undoubtedly dem
onstrated that their own power OF
clear-thinking is nonresident, and
this throws discredit upon their phil
osophy-The Living Church.