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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The farmhouse of Robert Burgess
at Guilford Center. known as the
Whittier place, was totally destroyed
by fire Sunday afternoon with a loss
Of about $1,000, and it is understood.
no insurance. Mr. Burgess mother
was alone in the house at the tins
and the flames had gained great
Roadway before the fire was discov-
cred. Neighbors did what they
could with an impromptu bucket
brigade and also succeeded in re-
moving the most of the furniture
from the house, as well as guam
tity OF potatoes from the cellar !ne
barn and out5uildings were loc@te
across the road and were unharued'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Rev Frank l.. Phalcn has been in
vited to speak in the theatre at the
National Soldiers home on the even
ting of May 18th. The invitation came
from the old soldiers there and the
address will be OF a patriotic nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

All Boy Scouts in the city are invited
to attend the meeting Of Messalonskee
Troop. No 8, at 7.i5 o'clock this evening
At the Free Baptist church. Chief Elec-
trojan F. S. stuart will give talk on
life in the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The Red Cross Of this city has recent
ly given outfits consisting OF a sweater.
two pairs Of socks. one half dozen hand
kerchiefs and 4 comfort kit, TO - men.
OF these - went to Camp Devens. seven
to Fort slocum and eight enlisted men
Who went to various places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mrs. Herman Morgan, who mas oeen
living at the home of her mother
Mrs. Howard Clark Of Silver street
left Thursday morning for Lewiston
where she will make her future home
her husband having taken employ
ment there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

a lifting contest was held Wednes-
day afternoon between Albert Ferran
of this city and Jasper Bumtord, at one
time considered the strongest man in
the Weeks Mills district. They used
standard lifting machine and the con-
test could hardly ne called close. for
Mr.. Ferran lifted 1910 10 Mr.. Bumford' s
40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mrs. l. H. Winters and daughter
Helen went TO Guilford Thursday af-
ternoon TO visit at her former home
and attend the wedding of her broth
er. Oma ]. Lombard to Miss Cassie
Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

was furnished by welchs banjo o.
chestra. The committee IN chatso
was Mrs. H. l. Bickford, Mrs. sans
Annis, Mrs George Vose, Mrs. Le.i''a
Colby and Mrs. George W. NerriE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

August Jacques Of Caribou stopped
off short time at the station Thurs
day to call on his brother. Leon ID
Jacques The TO- lner was on las way
70 Fort Sl>tum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Howard WEIGH will
leave this morning for Camp Upton,
Yaphank ~ y, where they vii! Wis
il their son. 1st Lieut.. Harold Welch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mrs H. W. Greene has gone TO Bos-
ton, where she will be the guest Of
her daughter. Mrs. Marion Savage,
whose husband. Lieut.. Savage is a
training officer az Camp Devens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Clyde E. Dearborn left Thursday
afternoon for Boston. where he had
been ordered 20 report for active ser
vice. He expects 10 go TO bingham
TO the detention Camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

. John 2, Michaud of West Enfield
made a short call on his sister, Mrs.
Helen Pelletier on his way to Fort
Slocum, going through here Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Word has heen received in town by
friends Of DIN X. Porter, that he has
arrived In New York after i trip
across the Atlantic ard hack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Clinton Plllsbury Of Newton. Mass,
was in the city Thursday on h"ief
business trip and was incidentally
calling on friends while here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mrs Chester Alley Of Routelie
avenue and her niece, Doris Mathews
OF Portland Went 70 Augusta yester-
day TO spend the day with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Fife Wentworth Of China were bust
ness callers in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mr. ard Mrs. r. 4. McCully are
novint from Hardwood avenue 20
i30 College a"rEue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

A scarecrow which contains
mechanism that gives out loud Del
lows at intervals is the invention
an Iowa man. This ought TO appe..
to the crows well KNOWN sense !"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Ratae! J. Miranda. who has been
spending two weeks in New York has
returned 10 his duties Al Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

John X. Er-ant CT Belfast is a
guest ri Its daughter. Mrs. .. l.
Ciener; fc- snort i.rne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mr. and Mrs. C. r.. Miller Of Madison
have returned to their home after visit
ing friend. in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mrs y. J. Norris Of Cold street has
gone to Augusta for the remainder
nf the week. where she will visit her
brother. DR. q G s. Davies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mrs. Charles Bailey of Stanley hill,
China was in the city, Thursday
shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

morning for ? few days visit with
friends IN Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Miss Alice Philips left Thursday
morning for Portland, where she will
Nisi. friends for a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Arson O. LIBBY % Morrill, avenue
went to Augusta Thurs j on a short
business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

john r. Bryant Of Belfast. was in
the city Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

RAYMOND Reny went To Portland
Thursday morning on short bust
ness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Albert r Willard Colby IS, OF z ay-
VILE, Mas y visiting friends IN the
CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Mrs. Michael Costello Of . cour,
stree; died Thursday afternoon A.
oc-cc". ased s. years. The .paesal WI,
De held Saturday afternoon q ! O. e,ees
l0rom st. MAf1's church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Leon o. Tebbet.s went to Augusta
On business ThursdaE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

H e. Wilson Of Portland is in the
city On business for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Arthur Ritchie Of Belfast was d
business visitor in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

A r. Bridges went 10 Augusta on
professional business Thursday.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
Chalk Bluff News

The farmers of this neighbor-
hood are getting busy plowing
and planting their gardens this
pretty spring weather.
We are all sorry to know that
there is so much sickness in the
neighborhood on account of
measles.
Miss Bass Satterfeld was the
guest of Miss Marie Riley We'd
nesday night.
Howard Gaskins has returned
froW Buena Vista after being
very i'll with the measles.
We are surprised to see Mr..
Edgar Tournage from Tennessee
in our neighborhood again.
Mr.. ]. R. Riley and sonTspent
Sunday and Sunday night in
Shannon the guest of his brother,
Mr.. Edd Riley.
Miss Bera Sullivan spent Mon
day night with Mrs. Hill.
Chalk Bluff School opened
Monday after having been clos
ed two weeks on account of
measles.
Mrs. Sulie Lee Corley visited
her mother, Mrs. w. H. Jolly
Sunday.
Miss Little Bee Walls was the
guest of Mrs. Joe Moss Wednes-
day.
We are glad to know..that Mr..
Thompson is on thel mend after
being very i'll.
Mr.. N. D. Guerry, our farm
demonstration, and several bust
ness men of Okolona made splen-
did talks at Chalk Bluff school
house Monday night.
We are glad to know that Mr..
w. D. Tacker is on the mend
after being seriously i'll with
measles. Blue Eyes.
written for last week.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
Junior Missionary Society

On last Saturday afternoon at
300 O'Clock | was invited to
meet the Junior Missionary So
ciety in the home of Mrs. D. S.
Cunningham, Little Mary Sykes
Cunningham, hostess. Virgil
MIA Langston, President; Eliza
beth Davis, Secretary. There
were 18 present.
The subject on this occasion
was Sabbath Observance" and
it was we'll handled by the
young president.
Mrs. Keller has charge of this
band of workers in the Masters
vineyard. 1t was an inspiration
to see how beautifully she had
trained them. They responded
so readily | call them Willing
Workers.
Mrs. Cunningham assisted by
Mrs. Shell served delightful
refreshments.
Aunt Laura.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
A Roanoke Hotel Man Finds
Wonderful Remedy for Catarrh

from that time on was easy and
restful. Breathing was free and
my hearing was vastly improved.
| certainly consider it a wonder
full remedy for catarrh. | don't
know whether many people take
it for that but it surely does the
work. | gladly recommend it to
others troubled as | was," declar-
ed Mr.. Kennerly.
Note: Hundreds of people
have endorsed Acid Iron Mineral
for catarrh. Folks wishing to
get immediate relief should try
it. Don't put more than a few
drops in a glass of water at first.
Increase the amount Of iron each
day for a few days and you'll be
amazed at results. IncidenIly it
might be mentioned that nothing
under the sun is better than Acid
Iron Mineral for sore throat. A
little diluted and gargled stops
swelling and heals quickly. A
swallow or two won't hurt any,
one.
Being just plain natural iron
concentrated, it's about the hand
lest remedy about the house.
Get bottle. Sold ia twelve
ounce original bottles. The
trade mark AIM" is your
guarantee of strength and
quality. All druggists have it.
Sold in Okolona by w. E.
Bearden and by gopd druggists
all over America. adv.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
Wedding in Mountain Camp is
Pretty Scene

Having found her Lost Mine,
to learn the location of which
her father had been murdered,
Nan Lawton decides to marry
John Gwyn at once and the we'd
ding is held in the rough mining
camp with cowboys for attend
ants. But even as they are mar
ried, the same men who slew her
father, have their eyes on the
bride and as the pair leave for
the newly built cabin near the
mine they are followed and
captured.
The tribulations of Gwyn and
his bride in trying to work the
mine are pictured in ''The Fight
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
A Business Man for Governor

Some months ago there was
qnite a bit of agitation to secure a
rKndidate for governor from the
zERks of the business men. At
mat time we. mentioned the name
NJ one of our citizens as a suita-
ABe person for this important
FSzce, but we were turned down
rBM. He absolutely refused to
':zBsider the proposition. Like
hm, others have refused until it
nVT looks as though we must
Btil remain in the hands of poll
aieians. These we have tried
sufficiently to learn that they
Bnly lead us further afield to-
xards where we are soon to be
Inst completely in so far as our
6Dancial affairs of state are con-
eerned.
A look at the record for the
past sixteen years will convince
3he most skeptical that we have
bsen selecting the wrong men
kx the most important office
Eahin our gift. Debts have piled
BsOn debts until we, as a state,
He we'll on the road to financial
Baia. The record of debts for
fhR time, by administrations, is
as follows:
In 1923. the last two years
Bf Longino's administration, the
State spent $8O3, 1926 more
tfzn its income;
IN 1904-7, Vardaman's admin
Etrstion, the State in debt
1861, 1854:
IN 1908-11, Noels administra-
4on, the debt increased only
So, ,272. ST;
In 1925. Brewers admins
sEation, the State was put still
farther in debt to the amount Of
81. .326. 150.4i; and,
In 1916-1V. two years of Bilbo's
xEainistratiOn, the State has
keen put to the bad to the tune
NJ 81, ,422, 1890.
IN the sixteen years, 1902 10
7Hs, inclusive. the State has run
asAind receipts to the enormous
rnount of IS. 141, ,O95. so.
Mr. Voter. now do you like the
knks Of this record? Is this the
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

Up until yesterday some few
people thought the food regula-
tions were a kind of joke, but
the droppiag in of an inspector
brought them to a realization of
the facts that we are at war and
our Uncle Sam is going to see to
it that all get food but that there
shall be no waste and further that
wheat bread must be eaten only
about half the time.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
Was Bothered So Much
Himself He Was Actually
Becoming Quite Deaf
When Friend Told Him of
Remarkable Medicine
For 1t.

II used to be hacking and
splitting constantly during the
day and at night my head would
clog up, making me nervous,
restless and unable to sleep at
times. Drippings of mucuous in
my throat made me wake up
each morning with a nasty
breath and a bad tasting mouth.
| had catarrh so bad it began to
affect my hearing and | was con-
sidered quite deaf" says a well
known hotel proprietor of Roa-
noke, Va, Mr.. Jos. Kennerly.
Then one day a friend told
me about Acid Iron Mineral and
how this iron was gotten out of
the earth and then concentrated
and he said it was powerful
stuff. He told me it would help
my catarrh if | snuffed a little
mixed in water as strong as |
could stand. | started doing
that and was amazed how few
drops | could stand mixed in a
half glass of water. 1t is great
stuff. Within a few hours my
head was cleared and sleep
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

ing Trail, +" in the fifth episode
of which they are married and
send open defiance to their out
law enemies. William Duncan
and Miss Carol Holloway, Vita
graphs peerless stars of adven-
ture and the great outdoors, are
seen in the leading parts of this
great serial of adventure, intri-
que and romance, which will be
the attraction in the Mill-Capp
Theatre Saturday night.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

kind of business you think best
for the State? OF course we
know the Governor is not alone
responsible for these heavy
debts, but he has it in his power
to veto the appropriation bills
and thereby force the Legislat-
ure to stay within the bounds of
the States income. And that is
what Bilbo told the people from
every stump in the state he
would do. Has he kept faith
with tn people? Not a bitof it.
On the contrary, his adminiStra-
ton has been the poorest invest
ment the State ever made. And
still the cry is, More money,
more debts more bonds"
We need a business admins
tration, and we need it badly.
If a man from this class can not
be secured let us try an educator.
New Jersey once made a trial of
this kind and he was so good a
find thai he was later made Pres
ident Of the United States, and
we now have him at the helm
the greatest of them all.
President Smith, of the A. &
NJ. College has been mentioned
in this connection, but it seems
he was only considered in case
the Legislature failed to meet
the educational program as map
ped out by those in charge of
this important activity of the
state government. Now, since
the Legislature has come so near
meeting the demand, we doubt
if he will seriously consider the
proposition.
But there is another. Supt.
D. C. Hull, of Meridian schools,
has received favorable mention,
and that, too, with no strings
tied. He is a good man, well
known Throughout the State, and
while his wcrk has been mostly
educational, he has proven his
executive ability both as presi-
dent Of Milsaps College and in
the position he now holds. At
any rate, he is not a politician
and we do not believe he would
to build up machine as
some others have done.
Some years ago we knew Dave
Hull; we later learned of the
work of DR.. Hull: and now we
hear Of the doings of Supt. Hull.
In every place he has made good,
and we believe Governor Hull
would give a good account of
himself and the State a clean
administration.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE
ADVERTISING RATES

Display advertis ng.' 10 cents per
1Dgle column for space. with charge
NJ 5 cents per inch for all composition
ibis rate means without position.
Readers, 5 cents per line. Politi.
vas advertising and other long readers
ne charged at display rate.
One prise to all alike.
We employ no agents; we pay nc
commissions.
# No advertisement taken for less than
Is cents.
All notices will be charged Eor
where 8n admission fee is charged OF
moaey collected for any purpose.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
Deception.

There are persons who continue 70
insist that they would rather nave
their teeth pulled than sit before q
camera; out they are generally tina
ones who are most impatient to SEE
the proofs.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

We want to thank the many
who aided in the campaign last
week. Such a spirit of help as
was shown by our people can but
bring discordent elements nearer
together. Let's have more of
these meetings.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

Obituaries. Tributes of Respect,
.sr. texcept from regularly organized
St<Eies. signed by officers or commit
s.b will be charged for at one cent
,sord for all over 100 words. cash 10
seeUmpany copy.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

discussed Dy everyone, IL 10 well Tor
us to look back into
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history few years
MXhA&M and see what prices
@ HFT4AWM have been charged
EkE pHHHe NM for like commodi.
WSlElASW ties in this country
WZ@ during other war pc
riods.
Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams,
the second president of the United
States, in letter to her husband,
quoted these prices: Meat, 81 to 81
per pound; corn, s25 per bushel rye.
$50 per bushel; potatoes, $40 per bush.
ell; molasses, $12 per gallon; flour, IS
per hundredweight; cider, $40 per bar.
rel; cheese, 81 per pound; butterine,
50 per pound; sugar, SO per pound.
In 1879 sugar rose to "a per pound
and tea the same. In 1880 butter sold
for $12 per pound and tea for $40.
Such were the prices in revolution.
ary times, when we were only trying
to carry on war and feed ourselves
at the same time
Now, however, our task is greater,
for we must not only fight and feed
ourselves at the same time, but we
must furnish most of the food for the
allies, if we are to win this war.
When meat packers and hotel men
boast of meat saved on meatless Tues
day it is time for every private citi.
zen to tally his pounds.
Little bits of bacon,
Little grains OF wheat.
Give the soldiers body
Energy and heat.
The food situation among the allies
is grave, yet in America there is food
enough and to spare.
Germany is short of fats. Let the
American pig lick the kaiser of the
Huns.
To be a slave to appetite now is to
line up as one of the kaiser's allies.
Are you producing bunker coal OF
cliDkers?
Cook the kaiser's goose on your own
cook stove.
Spread butter thin; there's a war to
win.
sssss
Make your work count for victory.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
COMPARISON OF PRICES

Times like the present, when the
subject of supply and cost is being
discussed by everyone, it is well for
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System
The Old Standard general STRENGTHENING tonic.
GROVES TASwELESS chill TONIC. drives out
Malaria. .enriches the blood and Dull up esys-
ts,,' a true tonic, For aduits and children. 6oc
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
STATEMENT
OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
Okolona Banking Company

located Okoona the County Of Chckasaw State Mississippi
the business Mar 1918 made the Board Of Bank Examiners
RESOURCES LIABILITIES
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
T. QUINN, Editor and Publisher.

Telephones: Residence. Ind 126:
IGre: Independent q; Cumberland 68
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
xxOLONA MISS. MAR. IA 1918
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ne are authorized to announce
JOHN F. ALLEN

OF hoSCIusko,
as candidate for Congress from the
Nh Congressional District, subjec! to
sAe action of the Democratic party.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14
We are authorized to announce
JEFF BUSBY
of Houston.

rs a candidate for Congress from the
hb Congressional District. subject to
abe action of the Democratic party.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

located at Okoona the County of Chkasaw State Of Mississippi
the close Mar 1913 made the Board Bank
RESOURCES LIABILITIES
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

us to look back into
history a few years
and see what prices
have been charged
for like commodi.
ties in this country
during other war pc
riods.
Okolona messenger., 1918-03-14

Ezaered at the Post Office in Okolons,
Mss, as Second Class Mail Matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-26
Tho Problem of Food Production

TT is no cxaggeration to say that the most
1 serious problem which this country now
faces is that Of producing enough food dur
ing the coming year TO meet domestic de-
mands and the demands which arc daily
made upon the United States by its allies.
The time has come when the government must
turn its attention to the farm, il a condition
little short OF disastrous is to be escaped.
In the first place, too much has been taken
for granted in the matter OF farm produce
ton. 1t has been assumed that the farmers
Of tho country could go right ahead making
big crops without any active assistance on the
part Of the government. This is proper
attitude to take toward tho farm owner HIM
self for it is his desire to make his land
yield every bushel Of produce THAT he can
grow, but he cannot do this without labor
and he cannot compete with the government
for the man power necessary to plant or har-
vest his crops.
No serious step has been taken to keep
labor on the farm. On the contrary, every
inducement has been offered this labor to
leave. Every government contractor has gone
to the country districts for men, and, by Of
fering s3. S4 and So day, has been able
to take tens of thousands of men from rural
communities. Now the Shipping Board has
gone into the labor market for 100000 men,
and most Of them will be recruited from the
farms.
That is not ALL At the outset, it was gen
orally understood that farm labor would be
exempted from military draft 1t was upon
this basis that many votes were gained for
the draft legislation when it was pending in
Congress. But farm labor has not been re-
lieved from military service. On the con
trary, few district boards have recognized
farming as vital industry, and have granted
few claims for exemption based upon that
theory.
The result of these various conditions is
disquieting. From all sections of the couu-
try come reports that farmers are hesitating
to put even the normal acreage in crops this
year. They simply have not the labor neces-
sary to do it. This does not mean that the
farmer is any less patriotic than other men
1t does not mean that he is any less eager
to do his part toward winning the war 1t
simply means that he is crippled in his in
dustry; that he has not tho Observation-Disclosures
for carrying on his business.
1t is easy to see what will result if the
food production Of the country is materially
diminished in what all men agree is the
critical year OF the war. This is plainly
situation for the exercise Of the fullest powers
OF the Federal government. There are rea-
sons for believing that the President has
taken stock of that situation, and means to
deal with it in some decisive way He
should act without delay if an adequate
remedy is TO be applied.