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The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1918-01-31
On To The 'front.'

There is where every American
wants to be right in the firing line.
whether in business or in war and
to do this they need some more
training for the fray. They cannot
do better for the government than
to take a thorough buainess training
in Memphis Business College either
by mail or in school for this old
well established institution is now
prepared to give both Gregg Short
hand and Bookkeeping lessons by
mail and they are as thorough as
can be made. Many pupils are to
day taking this work with this
school and they are all highly
pleased with their progress and the
work. Many are taking both the
Bookkeeping and Shorthand in
The Home Study Course" for it
saves board as well as other expenses
and they give a diploma for the
mail course as well as for the
course in school. They have been
sending young ladies TO Washington
ID. c. to fill position with the Govern.
ment for some time and if YOU wish
to pass the Civil Service Examina.
ton for either bookkeeper or
stenographer, we urge you to take
their Home Study Course" for it
will prepare you for just the the kind
OF work you wish. No one knows
how long the war is going to last
and the quicker you are ready to
help your Government the sooner
we can end the war and that is what
we all want. Help us and helm
us quick. For full information and
new catalog address Memphis
Business College, Memphis, Tenn.
j. 7. Thomas. Prin.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1918-01-31
Smileage Campaign.

Realizing the need of proper en-
tertainment for the soldier boys in
the camps, the Government OF the
U. S. has appointed a Military En-
rtainment Council, whose bust
ness it is to provide such things as
will be OF help to them. OF course
this means a heavy expense and as
the government is already taxed to
the limit it was deemed a wise plan
to inaugurate a campaign whereby
the individuals could help, and also
give them a good opportunity to re-
member the boys hence, the Smile
age Campaign. which is on all over
the U. s. this week.
Smilcage books are two prices,
$10O and $500. The coupons in
the books entitle the owner to ad-
mission to the various entertain
ments provided. 1t is hoped that
the citizens OF Iuka will be patriotic
and subscribe literally when called
on by the Campaign Committee.
The goal for Iuka is $4,000.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1918-01-31

"Oh few peas won't amount to
anything; let 'em go, say thousands
and thousands of farmers every fall.
and the result is that the next spring
seed peas are scarce and high-the
very farmers who said let 'em GO"
begging for peas at any price. Z"
Let's right-about-face and resolve
that not a thing shall remain un-
harvested on our farms this fall.
Save every pea, every bean, every
wisp of hay.-The Progressive Far
mer.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1918-01-31
"A Prince And A Great Man
Has Fallen"

/ Athens Ala, Aug. 18th, 1929, and
departed this life Jan. 10th, 1918, in
Iuka, Miss.
He moved to PASSPORT, Miss, in
1851 and came to Iuka in 1858.
He was married to Mary A. Scruggs
daughter Of DR.. Albert Scruggs, oi
Hardy, Miss, March 4th, 1856. His
wife, three daughters and a son, sur
vive him. Brother Hammerly was
converted early in life, was ever
true to his church and his Lord
He was a member of the Methodist
Sunday school SO years, and served
as Superintendent 50 years, and
during that long period was absent
very few times. Strong men, wo-
men, children and grandchildren,
not only in this state but scattered
through many states, will remember
his wise counsel. his earnest prayers
and personal interest in their behalf
while members of his Sunday
School. He was Steward 90 years.
He helped build the first Methodist
Church in Iuka in 1857 and 1858.
The many preachers who haveserved
this charge, will testify to his loyal
ty and faithfulness in this capacity.
He served three years in the Civil
War under Col. Johnson, leaving
wife and baby 6 months old, brave
ly fighting for a cause he believed
to be just.
In his diary he says, No regrets
for the part | took" His loyalty
to the church's publications was
worthy of imitation, having been a
subscriber to the Nashville Advocate
more than 80 years. These" facts
prove that he was master builder
for he stood for every industry and
influence, worth while, in orr towns
welfare. He was one of our strong
and best known business men, yet
that which characterized him above
all else, was character-bnilding and
soul-saving. His home life was
strikingly beautiful, he was a most
devoted and tender husband and
kind and loving father, and with
true hospitality he entertained Gods
servants, having in his home
Prophets Chamber.
The funeral service was COZ
Quoted in the home Tuesday morn
ing, by his pastor, Rev. l.. A. Nc
Keown, assisted by Rev. w. NJ. Nc
lntosh. Old songs were sung, and
simple service was held, carrying
out the wishes of Brother Hammerly.
Notwithstanding the severe cold
and snow many were present to ex.
press their personal grief and love,
and to mingle their tears with his be-
reaved family. May this glorious
heritage enrich the lives of his
children and grandchildren.
Brother Hammerly sustained and
soothed by an unfaltering trust, ap-
preached the grave, like one who
wraps the drapery of his couch
about him, and lies down to pleas
ant dreams.
1t could truly be said of Brother
Hammerly, he fought good fight
finished his course and kept the
faith. And we are sure of the crown
of Joy that awaited him.
w. M. MCINTOSH.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1918-01-31

seeking an explanation. Hiram, in
his profound excitement and despera-
ton, had swollen the loss in securities
up to a fabulous amount A man
pushed his way through the crowd.
1t was John Marvin.
What was the address in the lost
packet, lad?' he inquired.
Blackstone, Wharton Winkleman,"
replied Hiram in a breath.
There it is announced Marvin, ex-
tending a package. You must have
dropped it on the street ways back
where l picked it up"
"Hunkeydory!" shouted Hiram, and
he grabbed the packet eagerly and
his face fairly bloomed again, and he
chung to Marvin's sleeve till he was
plotted clear of the crowd. Mister,
please give me your card
Why, what's that for?" Queried
Marvin.
Sos | can reward you-not now,
when I'm rich. Another thing:
don't want to forget what you've done
for me. Tell you, it's a narrow escape!
It's me to deliver these securities and
back to the bank and resign my posi-
ton"
Why 40 you do that" asked Mar
vim, somewhat interested in this oddly
original character he had run up
against.
I'm through" pronounced Hiram
definitely. No outside work for me.
And the responsibility Nix, not,
also never! I'm too heavy for exer-
else. I'll strike for an inside posi-
ton"
why, come to think of it, our house
needs a new hand at the information
DESK said Marvin.
Say, mister work me in, will your"
pressed Hiram eagerly. Il don't
care what the salary is, so long as
| don't have TO get down before nine,
and have an hour noontimes for the
eats"
So Marvin gave his card and Hiram
was duly installed in his new posi-
ton. He made himself useful, he
was polite, pleasant, accommodating.
1t was ideal to him to rest in a cush-
Toned chair all day long He got fat
ter and more in love with life each
succeeding day.
AS to Marvin, the new employee
dotted on him. He got to walking
home with him, after the days work
was done. Marvin even took him with
him to visit his fiancee, Mary Rob-
erts. who had heard considerable of
Hiram, and wanted to see him. Hi
ram felt grateful and honored.
For a week after that he noticed
that Mr.. Marvin was gloomy and re.
served. He talked to him one eve
ming during their homeward walk. The
interest and gratitude of the lad made
Marvin glad to talk about his trou.
bles even if It was to boy. for Hi
ram had said:
I'm your friend, Mr. Marvin, and
Just you believe it. I'll never forget
what you've done for me- You're wor.
ryng about something, and if it's
money-for hear you're arranging to
get married to that sweet Miss Rob-
erts-why, I've got over a hundred in
the savings, and it's yours for the
: asking"
Thank you, Hiram" returned Mar
win, considerably moved at the gener-
Gus offer, but it wouldn't help me.
had saved up $500 to get married on,
and it's gone. fear. / loaned it to a
frlend-a false friend-who got me
TO accept a friend OF his as indorser.
&na Lett the CITY. Last waak the fn-
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1918-01-31

Display advertisements IS cents per
inch per insertion. Business notices
five cents per line each insertion.
Obituaries and Resolutions of Re
spect limited to 10 lines. Cards OF
Thanks ) cents a line. Simple an
nouncements of Deaths and Mar
riages, no charge. Advertisements or
dered in and no time specified will
be published and charged for until
ordered out.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1918-01-31

Contract for new Court house to
be built at Corinth, at cost of APP
proximately 100000, will be let
February 10th.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
GUARANTEE OF
LAND TITLES
IS PLANNED
Plans to Relieve Borrowers
Under Farm Loan System
-. of Title Examination Cost

Washington, Jan. 16.--Plans tor re-
lieving borrowers under the farm loan
system OF most Of the expense of title
examination were made today by
presidents OF the twelve farm land
banks in their first annual conference
with the federal farm loan board
since organization last spring. Ar
~rangen1ents probably will be made by
Il few eastern land banks with surety
companies to guarantee titles after
limited examination and if the .ex-
pertinent proves successful the sys-
tenn will be adopted by all banks.
The presidents also considered
plans for marketing their own farm
land bonds, between 100000 900 and
$12. 900, 900 of which must be dig
posed of monthly in the mex year,
since marketing through private bond
dealers has been abandoned.
Loans paid to farmers in December
by the federal land banks amounted
to $4,000, 600, the federal farm loan
board announced today. The total
loans made to farmers up to January
l by the twelve banks was $39,112,-
900 and applications for loans were
$243 ,622, 900. while loans approved
were 121.50O,00 December loan
payments at st. Paul were 1905, 900;
at Spokane, $1,83s,000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
"United States Must Send
Seven Million Troops TO
Win WQr'---M'Cus
Gloomy Picture Painted in
Speech of North Dakota
Senator Before Senate
Says American shipbuild-
ing Must be Materially
Speeded up in Next Few
Months.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Nc
Cumber of North Dakota today gave
the senate a gloomy picture of the
position Of the United States and her
allies in emphasizing his plea for
radical speeding up OF the ship
building program. He declared Eng
land was 10 bearing the brunt OF
stand this strain?" The United States
must send five million troops to bal
ance the man power Of the central
powers, he said, and. seven million
would be. needed to make the. Ger
mans retreat. :.
Russia md Rumania Out.
PRUSSIA and Rumania are out of
the war;" asserted Senator McCumber.
Italy is losing ground: France is
unable to make any Roadway. The
wall OF OPPOSITION at the eastern end
of the battle line in continental Eur
ope is crumbling. Who a say how
Teutonic pressure? Optimistic indeed
must be the man who will say a single
year without additional support.
With Italy under the heel Of the con-
queror, with France assailed in the
flank, who can prophesy that that
country will not quickly be brought
under the heel of the same conqueror
and England's army left to battle
against overwhelming numbers? This
is d~elineatinS two things, first, the
exact situation as It now is, and Sec
ond, the possibilities of the future,
and 1t is presented with the hope thai
we will at least partially awaken to d
realisation Of what is before U.S."
Must Learn Lesson.
Senator McCumber said the idea
that pointing out our weakness dis
couraged the American people anG
encouraged the eneny was a mistaken
one and declared that I'VE must nov
learn the lesson that boasting will no
win this war"
1.-THE entente powers have abou
reached their limit" he said. "Tt
balance the man power of the centra
powers this country would have tt
send 5000, 900 men," and argued tina
another million wal necessary t.
overbalance the geographical ad
vantage Of the central nations ant
lanother million if h United State
and her allies wished to be the as
g~ressors. In other words. 1000, 900 t,
make the Germans retreat.
Allies Need Ships.
When the United States entered tn
war the allies cried. give us ships,
declared Senator McGumber. "W'
allayed their fears; we assured then
we would supply that shipping. w
took that duty upon ourselves, tn
most important, the most vital dut,
incumbent upon US in this war. An,
we have neglected that duty beyon'
any other, shamefully neglected it,"
Senator McCumber recommends,
that the United States stop sending
soldiers. to France now land use al
available tonnaKs. for food tor the al
lies, stimulate Efforts to attempt t
produce a ltshipaimmune to torpedo at
test OF reinforced generate vessels.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
BOSTON HAS
LONG NIGHT
To Conserve Fuel, People go
to Bed Earlier and Sleep
Later.

Boston,. Jan. 16.-Boston. went to
bed earlier than usual last night.
slept later today and showed general
and cheerful compliance with early
closing and late opening regulations
made in the hope Of con%servatin4
fuel.
Fuel Administrator Storrow's order
for 10 o'clock closing was more wide
~ observed last night than on Mon
day. Without exception curtains in
the leading theaters we're rung down
before 1915, while motion picture
houses were dark fifteen minutes
earlier. -
The streets were more or less de-
serted by II o'clock. the closing of
SALOONS at the same hour as picture
tneatsfs having sent the crowds home
much earlier than heretofore. News
stands and drug stores were open for
the sale Of drugs and newspapers but
cigars and cigarettes could not be OBJ
tanned at any price. Barber shops al
SO were closed until . o'clock this
morning
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
U. S. PLANNING
TO MEET FARM
LABOR NEEDS
Government May Organize
Farm Labor on Semi
Military Basis.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 16.-Dorr Fl.
Carroll of Minot. chairman Of the
North Dakota Defense Council. was in
the city en- route home from Chicago.
Mr.. Carroll announced that a bill
financing the state Defense Council
will be introduced at the special ses.
sion. 1t probably will carry an ap.
preparation OF $4,000. to reimburse
the directors for the personal loans
which they have made since the or
g%anization Of the council, and to
carry on the work until the regular
session in 1919.
Organized Labor.
Chairman Carroll learned during his
recent visit to Washington In the in
terest of a 100000 seed loan. asked
by the North Dakota Defense Council
already planning to meet the farm
labor needs OF the country during
1918. One thing contemplated Is the
furnishing Of farm laborers with
transportation at cent a mile on
freight trains, to which it is planned
to attach passenger coaches in suf-
f1cient number to accommodate the
farm workers. The government prob
ably will organize farm labor on a
Hll!ttaTy oas's, ana VIII super
wise its distribution as the crop season
progresses northward.
!. Aid Still Important.
Chairman Carroll is not disposed to
hope for aid from the government in
the purchase of seed. He is of the
opinion that such aid will be needed
in addition to any relief which the
legislature may be able to afford.
Conditions in some sections, he re.
ports, are very bad. The Defense
Council. now is making a seed grain
census Of the state, which probably
will be completed and ready to sub
NIT to the legislature by the first OF
next week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
MOBILIZATION
OFLAB0R lST0
START SOON
Campaign Now Under Way
Under Direction Of Spe-
cial Council.

Washington. Jan. 16.--A campaign
for the mobilization of labor to meet
large deficiencies in the personnel of
American war industries today is IN
der way directed by.n special advisory
council added to the department of la
Dor by Secretary Wilson. John Lind,
former governor Of Minnesota. heads
the new board which is charged with
the responsibility Of carrying into exc
cution a labor program approved by
the president. In addition the coun-
Gil is called upon specifically to fur
nish 1000. 900 workers for .agricul-
ture, nearly 400, 600 for ship building.
100. 900 seamen, $4,000 for transporta-
ton and 100000 for the manufacture
Of munitions.
The newly created labor administra-
ton announced today that it will be
administrations policy to prevent the
introduction Of woman labor in posi-
lions for which men still are available
and any reduction Of wage scales be-
cause Of the employment of women in
place Of men,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
LAND BANKS
GREAT HELP 4 5.
TO FARMERS
B. F. Faast Of St. Paul Fed
eral Land Bank Address
es Tri-State Convention.

Fargo. n. D.. Jan. 16.-The second
days kession OF the Nineteenth annual
convention Of the Tri-State Grain and
Stock Growers convention, with farm
ers from Minnesota, North and south
Dakota in attendance. opened today
with a program of speakers composed.
entirely Of out Of town men, chief
among them being b. F. Fraast Of Eau
Claire, Wis, vice president OF the fed
,cral land hank OF st. Paul; speaking
for T.. G.. Quamme, president, who
was unable to attend on account of an
important conference being held in
Washington.
Mr.. Faast in his address declared
that it was fortunate for the American
people that the Sixty-fourth congress
passed the federal farm loan act.
Had it not been for this system,
which has extended millions Of dollars
worth Of aid to the farmers during
this period Of DISTRESS" he said, ''our
government would undoubtedly ave
been forced to come to the aid Of the
farmer in some and 1t would
not have had the financial machinery
with which to- give that proper assist-
ance!" :
The federal farm loan system has
proved its value in times OF a national
crisis, he said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
PHILADELPHIA
EDITOR MUST
STAND TRIAL
Newspaper Man to Answer
to Charge of Trearon is
Judges Decision.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 16.-Louis
Werner, editor-in-chief of the Phila-
delphia Tageblatt, a German language
newspaper which was raided by gov
eminent agents some time ago, and
DIR. Martin Darkow, managing editor.
must stand trial on q charge Of
treason as a result of a decision by
Judge Dickinson in the federal court
here yesterday. overruling their de-
murrer to an indictment charging
them with that offense.
The charge is based on articles and
editorials published in the T~agebiatt
criticizing the United States for en-
tering the a The defendants con-
tended mere words did not consti-
tute treason, within the definition OF
the law. H.,
Words may be acts and acts may
be words" said Judge Dickinson in
his opinion. words on the one hand
may be mere sound and fury, signi-
flying nothing or on the other hand
may be fraught with the most fright
full significance and may be acts fol-
lowed by the most dreadful conse-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
OUR BIG STORE IN FRANCE.

. RI
The greatest department. store in
the world, to supply every need OF the
American soldiers. is sprinsing up in
France. The SURVEYOR the mammoth
intermediate depot, aa 1t is known in
army circles. was made in August.
The first railroad track was laid in
appearance Of a railroad yard in a,
teAcoast town. The store, which will
be 6 miles long and 2 miles wide. in
reality q series o~f5,buildings, will have
q daily capacity of $4,000 tons, which
Is not an, aexcessiVe amount when it is
considered that every man at the
front in army service requires 200
pounds Of supplies Of all kinds, in
Guiding food, clothing. ammunition,
medical and engineering equipment.
each day. AS the American force
grows the store will be extended and
enlarged.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
AMMUNITION
FACTORIES CLOSED
BECAUSE OF NO FUEL

Lausanne. Switzerland, Jan. H.
The Gazette says it learns that the
German ammunition factories at
Karlsruhe have. been forced to close
owing to lack of coal and that 5000
men and women are out Of work.
Seven other large towns are affected
in a similar manner.
The German governments consisn-
ments of coal to Switzerland under
the diplomatic arrangement, the
newspaper adds. are decreasing
monthly, the German government
seemingly being unable to spare coal.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
LENINE'S AUTO
is FIRED UPON:
PREMIER NOT HURT

Petrograd. Monday. Jan. 14.-(By
the Associated Press).-An automo-
bile carrying Nikolai Lenine. the Boil
sheviki premier. it is reported, was
fired upon tonight, when :.e vas driv-
ing to a meeting of the council Of
peoples commissaries. Four shots
were fired. Premier Lenine was not
hurt.
The bullets shattered the windows
Of the automobile. A member Of the
party with the premier was wounded
slightly in the hand.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
M1Lt1oN TROOPS IN COUNTRY.


The first OF this month. of the 16
biggest. with 37.035 men. The num-
bers are considerably below October.
It was then estimated that the nation
al army camps would have a strength
Of 6S6,7T6. but the actual figures De-
cember 1 were only 437,414. How
ever, American troops still in this
country are just over a round million
in number. Funston was expected to
be the second largest national army
camp. But there are eight that ex-
coed it in numbers Of men.
AN ARKANsAN's TRADE VENTURE
Hardy %Herald.) s
Aller- King has retired to private
life after spending several weeks in
the crse g .ttsaadia business. :.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
FOURTH ARREST IN
RESIDENCE ROBBERY

Fargo, n. D.. Jan. 16.-The fourth
arrest in cnnection with the robbery
of the NJ. A. Baldwin residence, in
which over $4,000 worth of DOT was
obtained. has been. made, the police
falling John Baumester.
Baumester is a brother-in-law OF
two Of the men previously arrested
and who have confessed participation
in a long series of ~burglaries that
mystitied the Fargo police last sum-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
You Cannot Expect.
To Have a Clear
Complexion !.
BY Constantly Massaging It With
So-called Skin Foods or Creams,
Often Rancid or Germy.
Substitute Cuticura.

Contrast the purity, fragrance, comfort,
and convenience Of these super-creamy
emollients with 'beauty fads'' so COM
mon, tiresome and expensive. A bath
with Cuticura Soap and hot water on
rising and retiring thoroughly cleanses
and stimulates sluggish pores, giving
the complexion a fresh healthy glow.
If signs of pimples, .redness or rough
ness. be present smear them with the
Ointment and let it remain five minutes.
before bathing. Nothing purer, sweeter
or more effective for your skin and hair
than Cuttcura.A
Ssnsls Zach Free ~ Mail. Address post.
card, "C4HeuA, DGet. "a, Boetsn.' Sold every.
where. Soap Sc. Ointment Is and SOC,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
Townley's Crowd To
Start 40 Banks In n. D,

Great Falls, Mont, Jan. 1s.-For-
ty banks will be started in North Da-
kota by the N~onpartisan league next
year, according to information receiv-
by r. J.. Leeman, vice president of
the First & Security National bank of
this city. Mr.. Leeman says he under
the capital of the banks will
be subscribed by individual members
of the league.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
IRISH CONVENTION
MAY END THIS
WEEK, SAYS PRESS

London. Jan. 1e.-several Of the
morning newspapers refer to the ex-
pected conclusion of the Irish con-
vention this week. Among the re-
ports ia one that today's session per-
haps will be the fateful meeting
which is to decide whether the con-
vention has been a success or failure.