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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-07-19
The Ladies' WOr|G,
The Latest Musical Hill. Air: "B0w.WoWWov

Inc Latest musical Hlt Air. BUMW0MW0W
Now gentlemen I'm going to sing,
Pray give me your attention;
hope you won't offended be
At what I'm going to mention.
Our country calls the men away,
And if you go, it's true, sirs,
The ladies will your places take
And I'll tell you what we'll do, srs.
That's just so,
The ladies will your places take,
So go, boys. go.
Now, there's the dapper dry-goods clerks.
That measure tapes and laces,
You'll all confess the ladies are
Well fit to take their places
The lawyers clerks they too can 60
To take par in the fighting,
And as the girls are never wrong,
Of course they'll do the writing.
That's just SO, etc.
The preachers, too, may 90 and fight,
OF course they couldn't help it.
When once the ladies offer
For to step into the pulpit.
Though slight flirtations might take place
With female moral teachers.
The ladies all know how to talk
OF course they'd make good preachers.
That's just so, etc.
The politicians all can go,
Miss them we never will, sirs,
Because the ladies then, you know, .
The offices can fill, srs
A female Sheriff then we'd have,
And female Street Surveyor, too,
With a board of Alderwomen
And a lady for Mayor too,
That's just so, etc.
Female policemen, too, wed have,
They'd get along with ease. sirs,
Rpc2s1ce q man nOI11d not rocict
The feminine M P.'s, sirs.
And then, boys if you should get tight,
1t would end the fun so we'll, sirs,
To have a lady hand you down
And lock you in a CELL sirs
That's just so, ETC.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-07-19
THIS Is THE TEST

There must be & single
test and standard for every pub
lie policy. Every measure must
be put TO this test: Is it just?
Is ii for the benefit of the
average man without influence
or privileges Does il in real
fact embody the highest coneep-
ton of social justice and of
right dealing without regard 10
person or class or special IN
terest?-Democratic State Plat
form, 1918.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-07-19
GROWING NAVY BEANS.

"a firm seed bed, seed free of disease
planted In soil well supplied with
humus and plantfood, shallow cultlva-
ti0n and careful harvesting are essen
tial factors In successful bean grow
Ing" says well-known bean authori-
~. In this section the beans should
Ne planted by May 20.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-07-19
PLEDGE TO LABOR

To labor we pledge the con-
tinuation of the policy of the
party during the last six years.
We need not insist upon our
sympathy with the American
toiler, for the record is writ, and
he who runs may read. And we
commend the splendid spirit
with which American labor has
consecrated itself to service fer.
the Republic in the waging of
the war. r Democratic State
Platform, 1918.
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camera and isayine It to the audi
ences to decids. en my abilities
If ] have any"
No one will deny that Coxen has
abilities-and lots of 'em, too.
Coxen has been in screen work for
about four years. and has won
large following among ardent mo-
ton picture fans throughout the
country. He is one of the most
versatile players in the profession
and is equally at home in q cow
puncher's outfit or IN a dress suit
Coxen was born in London, Eng
land. He arrived in America. while
still mere kiddie, and spent most
of his life in San Francisco. , lie
studied civil eng g'neering, but gave
it up 10 go prospecting. Finally
he decided he was cut ont for an
actor and secured an engagement
at the Majestic Theatre in Frisco.
Then the quake and fire came and
Coxen entered stock work, remain
ing at 1t untif,he entered the Fixing
a" studios in Santa Barbara Cal
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PICTURE AUDIENCES
ARE HIS CRITICS.
Handsome Ed. Coxen. Mutual Star,
Always Shuns Publicity.

Although he is one of the most
popular young leading men in mo-
tion-picture work, Edward Coxen.
who, with Winifred Greenwood, has
starred in a countless number of
Flying a. (MutuaD dramas, avoids
publicity rs a mother would whoop-
ing cough.
'"fhe limelight never held any
g,amor for me-" this extraordinary
young star recently declared, Il be-
lieve IL doing my best before the
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EXCLUDE MONOPOLY

New industries must be fos-
tered and the barriers removed
which have stood in the way of
old ones, and the thought of the
nation devoted to every impair
tial process by which the indus
trial prosperity of the country
may be secured by methods
which will absolutely exclude
monopoly. = Democratic State
Platform, 1918.
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DESERVES CONFIDENCE

We are confirmed and
strengthened in our support of
the administration, ana are In
full harmony with 1t, not merely
because we are at war and must
stand behind the only common
instrumentality, through which
we can win it, but also because
the administration has deserved
our confidence by it's record
Democratic State Platform,
1918.
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FARMERS COMMENDED

The worlds war has created
extraordinary demands upon
America for food In this su-
preme crisis, We congratulate
our farmers and nation on the
steady increase in Americas
production or food stuffs and
the evident ability OF our farm
ers TO meet the increasing de-
mands OF our armies and those
OF our allies. This gratifying re
suit is due to the intelligence,
industry and patriotism OF Amer
lean farmers whose masterful
efforts have been immeasurably
aided by wise legislation in aid
OF agriculture enacted in both
state and nation by the demo
cratic paFty-Democrat State
Platform. 1918.
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NEW METRO PICTURE
STARS IRENE FENWICK
Popular Artistic Scores in sThe
Child of Destiny"

Irene Fenwick, the brilliant and
charming stage and screen star. will
make her debut on the Metro pro-
gram in "The Child of Destiny" a
FIVE part feature produced by Metro
Columbia under the direction of
William Nigh. Miss Fenwick made
this feature before going into re-
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Our purposes look also be-
yond the period of the war. We
recognize that the war must of
necessity be followed by
period of reconstruction. to
whose problems IL will be neces-
sary that the best, most sympa-
thetic and most liberal minds OF
the country should be devoted.
Democratic State Platform,
1918.
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WILL WIN TIE WAR

Because I'VE mean to win the
war, it lis our purpose TO
support and sustain to the ut
most the administration of
Woodrow Wilson. His admin
istration can better be supported
by those who believe in it and
trust ii than by those who are
constantly eager to make a sell
fish use of what they conceive
TO be lis es.-Democratic
State Platform, 1918.
a, 4. IL A. - 4 4. A o. q q
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John M. Thompson, food admins
traitor of Bartholomew county. confis-
Gated $500 pounds of sugar from AL
bert Schumacher. proprietor OF bot
Ting works. Schumacher was warned
that further offense would involve
him In proceedings for boarding
which is punishable by fine and i'm
prisonment
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-07-19

Crocers are urged not to wash eggs
rs washing causes deterioration.
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II. G. Sponsel. an Indianapolis
baker at 1O06 S. East Street, failed to
conform to the wheat flour regula-
tions and exceeded his allotment of
thirty-two barrels per month. Ac-
cordingly he will not be permitted to
have any more flour for baking sweet
goods until September l.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14
BRIDGE FUND.

nhus, moving camp outh Ocean Springs to Kreoie
iaeof ana expenses repairs bridges
1''Oei ~ sutPhes 10 repairs bridges
~ rI Ia supplies 70 r. Bayou bridge
Ir,a linus supplies 70 Drluge repairs --...-.
,, ''e' loving barge ana pie driver, etc.
oriase camp paper mill to Gauter
r n 'uppHes ~ pose "ork. -~.---..--~-. 1915
f. d. Beht supplies o work on
n D. o''' "'el aV12c
rraxa ~ o"u cihues and loads for bridges
Mc1nto,I Gi ~ or orage work $3.50
' e i0 bridges Si5i0l and $328o 1861
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14

{ glance through the purpling ant
brown leaves fecked with gold anf
SILVER Inning reveals harvest days.
Pascagoula is destined to become a
city OF maritime importance. 1t is
blessed with healthful surroundings
natural drainage and variety of
pleasure on land and sea, with genial
companionship thrown in
with the opening of the colleges
and schools throughout the country.
the students advantage begin.
Study history, geography, astronomy.
mathematics, natural sciences and
choose trade or calling.
1t Is best to earn your money before
you spend it. Work is plentiful and
wages high-save and buy Liberty
Bonds.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14
AMERICAN DRIVE
MAKES PROGRESS.
Closing in on Germs on Two Sides
$500 Prisoners Captured.

! London, Sept. 13.-General Perish
! ing's forces in their attack on tn
southern side of the St Mihiel sail
ent, have advanced for distance o
eight miles. The assault was made OF
front of fourteen miles.
| The Americans this morning wer,
making rapid progress in their con
. tinuation of their drive.
German prisoners say the American
attack was expected, but it was de
liyered so rapidly that they had nc
time to put up a stubbon resistance
when they were ordered to. Pannes,
which was energetically defended by
the Germans, was easily captured by
the Americans.
! The Americans are reported to have
captured Vigneulles, seven and half
miles north OF Xfvray, through which
the former line ran
General Pershng's troops also said
10 have captured Beney Heudicourt,
and the Bots dee Thiacourt.
If these places really have been
captured, the necek of the ST. Mihiel
salient has been narrowed to less than
six miles and if the two German di-
visions reported last night .le
.r-~-lt -" to be III
ln are there, it is decidedly
=, able that they will be abe TO
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14
EVERY ONE SHOULD
WORK OR FIGHT

4 decidedly crltical-almost des
perate-situation exists in regard t,
the labor supply.
Advices from Washington are tina
the present shortage of common laboi
in Essential War Industries amounts
TO one million men.
AS result OF this condition vitality
important war-work is being retarded
all over the country
The Midvale Steel Plant at Coates
Vile, Pa, manufacturing munitions for
our army, has been forced to shut
down part OF the plant for lack OF
labor.
Unless 1000 laborers and i'm.
mediately forthcoming. construction
work on the yitally important Picric
Acid Plant at Brunswick, Ga, will
cease.
Part of the construction work at
Muscle Shoals, Ala, though not the
Air Nitrates plant proper has been
ordered discontinued for the time be.
ing.
A similar condition prevails with
other Essential War Industries. All
this because of lack of Labor-while
many men, rich and poor, white and
black, are still idling and loafing; and
thousands Of others are frittering away
their time in non-essential work
The condition is a shameful one for
the American people to face. 1t must
be changed Immediately
Unless we speed up the work of pro
duction in this country, the American
Army in France, whose glorious
have thrilled the Nation, |
win face the coming winter with in 4
sufficient supplies; our progress to-
ward victory over the Hun will be re
tarded, and eventually widespread
want will confront our people
Labor slackers cannot ease their
by purchasing Liberty
Bonds and War Savings Stamps at
Ter cent interest,
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14
SCHOOL NOTICE.

All Jackson county free publi
schools open first Monday in Ser
tember with the exception OF Dals,
Vestry, Woodrow Wilson of Wade
Lyon consolidated and vancleave
These three schools lack teaching anr
building force, and will begin oper
alton as early as possible.
Z Big Point rural separate
district opens arst Mes 'chool
TENDER Escetee ohday - Sep
school 10 =, wpa rural separate
~ district begins operation on the
Ith of September
Jackson county free public rural
school teachers will meet in the city
OF Pascagoula, Saturday, Aug. 81, for
the purpose of receiving instruction
regarding plans and operation of the
schools for the scholastic year of
1883.
The regular fall examination will
be held by county examiners. Prof.
S. p. Walker and Mrs. Alice Hull, at
the courthouse the first four weeks of
September. There will be given two
days to stand examination. The fol
lowing dates for twhite applicants
Sixth and seventh of the first week.
twentieth and twenty-first of the third
week of September. The following
dates for colored applicants Thirteen.
tn and fourteenth of the second week, I.
twenty-seventh and twenty eighth of
the fourth week of September
A. l.. FURRY,
Co Supt. of Educat ton. /
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TOTAL --.-~-.-.~-.---. $263.l
DISTRICT NO 4 SINKING FUND.
Pascagoua National Bank
DISTRICT NO. 5 ROAD FUND.

Sam Reed, labor ..-.-.. ...- On
Jim Burney labor o - ... On
A L. Havens labor roads cuhe
John Parker labor roads culve .. so
IAN Haoor Oh ROADS ana cuNefts POO
zee iurpehthe Co., labor urn'shed repairing roads 1910
= W. LranSay iaoor on roads ----. --- 80
l. W. Ramsay, labor roads .--...- .. 60
~ n, Dido LABOR and team hire repairing roads
W n. mes'iai iced and supplies to road camp SIC
ramsay road han1s sol days services road Comr
Henry Deloney, Jr days labor a $500 ..-.... 1eo
~ L. Def"ioe!' u"!s iaoor at szOo-----
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14
CITY REAuTIEuI

(BY MARTIN TURNBULL)
A little renovation here and there
gives lustre to the citys welfare.
Pascagoula on the sea has Chamber
ed up to the top OF industrial position
safe and solid and wide-awake.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14

1t is impossible for the County
Agent to reach by personal visit every
ci,,zen in the country. lie must have
some nean- tor meeting them II
groups for using local leadership. He
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TOTAL
SCHOOL FUND


faseagoula Chronicle SUPPLIES o of education
A. L. FURRY, salary s95G freight and drayage 90 "a
r. f. Hansel Bro Ltd supplies to o
L. FURRY, due Cumberland Tel service
Murray School Supply Co. supplies of A. 90
-oN'- sii5
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H. G. C- DISTRICT NO. ROAD FUND
cunningham, labor paid on road work in August ..-
DISTRICT NO. 2 ROAM Fund.
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Calhoun $500 $500
Edwin Taylor IL days services SO 1890
Henry Taylor sundry supplies paid for $3.50
W. M. CAVITY groceries for convict camp . $40
A. O. Barrou blacksmith work for camp 11O0
Horace Kinds groceries ranp and feed a..... 1928
Blackwell Livery Undertaking Transfer sheng
camp ..~-. u....-. l.. l.. -. - - .....-A 200
Horace Kinds shoes for - ... $50
The John E. feed for camp 1900
John a election
H. NJ FURRY, amt paid Earl Byrd for filling zoo
Peoples supplied Fl BAYOU bridge
Fred Taylor clerk, postage ... - .0... 1876
Pascagoua Chronicle supplies Chioaey AGO
Pascagoua Chronicle, supplies 70 Sheriff - ...... 629
Pascagoua Chronicle publishing Proceedings of August
The Tucker Printing House, supplies shefs office IL64
John h. Hill, Jr, ceiling fan for court room
L. r. Kramer fan and house
Patterson Printing Co, supplies sherif's office - tNoI
W. M Canty, supplies t. court hose l.7SI
W. u Parker sheriff. vnane prisoner. lJ040I
j. f. Faggard, days services BE I'd cal
r. NJ Johnson days services 800
;. H. Thompson / daJ services Pension
b Bradford, l days services Pension Board - 49,
A. L. Orrel, days Pension Board
Mrs Belle Dunaway expenses incurred 8
W L. Parker sheriff, publication
T. D. Davis Sons supplies to Fort Bayou bridge .....
Vancleave Lumber Co. supplies to dipping watts - - 115
.ovt l. Mcleod supplies to county home 235t
murray Bros freight and drayage 10
Pascagoua Chronicle supplies to chancery clerk - - 2l41
w. H. Wesa days services eectionu 800
H. F. Russell days services conn., 400
~ '" NAPLES ~ days dipping and inspecting cattle
a A uts u days dipping and cattle cleaning watts etc las
W u t 20 aays dipping cattle and express paid 139OS
" T. Ravens circuit clerk nscrbng
to poll books and listing qualified voters - ~ $500
Pascagoula St Railway water for court bouse and m
m d for august nsh's ~ 0' court mouse an" ' 1915
MISS ohdrens Home Society placing
sissippi chldren's Home .--..-...~. ..-. - 49, 225Oo
d ivy onlisuah co" Killed IN re dipping 1000
B. B. Baria killed n re dipping oooo .
- oS n. LABOR professional services jail
- " ' % u"ss oipphg ana Inspecting cattle at So 1880
TOTAL
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TOTAL
DISTRICT NO. 3 ROAD FUND.

'" A. Hooks amt labor paid and supplies $238 and weeks
road foreman $1,000 IT,. 318
Duant Bros dragging roads OO
"A, Decomyn supplies - .--.- -..-.-... 6.75
Modern Welding Blacksmlthlng Co.. supplies and repairs
I, H. Alley Co. supplies to road work
me John t. hoerner Co. feed -....
mcintosh Lumber Co.. lumber for road work 900
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14

must have cooperation. There
time to lose for the crops WI
be ready to harvest. Get in III
once with your county agent o!
the Extension Department OF M
sissirpi y. and NJ. College for
formation on Organizing a Ccn
Congress.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14

w. HrAA FANS@
VIII be selected and prouaD
next week opening with The Eternal
Magdalene' Monday night Just one
visit will convince you that this is
without exception the biggest and
best company ever seen in Pascagoula.
So highly is the company regarded
that the management will guarantee to
refund the admission price TO anyone
dissatisfied if the show is not as rep.
resented-the best"
One show given each night. com
mencing at o'clock High class
vaudeville between acts. No waiting
two hours continuous performance,
Plays scenery specialties, etc -,
changed daily
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14
UNITED STOCK COMPANY,

The United Stock Company whicl
comes to the Warfield Theatre for a
weeks engagement, beginning Mon
day Sept. l6, is said to be the leading
popular price dramatic company tour
ing the South. Every play presented
is selected from Broadway successes.
Such plays as "The Eternal Magda-
lene, Jules Arthurs great success.
Under Cover" "A Full House" THE
White Sisters, The Turning Point =
THE Devil" Married Life" "The
~ THE Wishing Rose. etc, all
The best Of these
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-09-14
4N4N4NNNN S294.O7
TOTAL .,...-... 4N4N
DISTRICTS NOS. 3 4 ROAD Find

a. HOOKS supplies 10 fascagoua ferry and Dist No road
rfea u bech months services operating Paagoua
Lps Dae mohhs services operating Pascagoua ferry
Hul .eHHhg 20 OF La oil and Lusterhte -, .-.. 13193
~ becht amt paid Tor ooib rags Tor
MOTOR onp repairing loren way June July and August
CALVIN FURRY 30 deck hand
-. - pau 9oo.oo -----.- .~..--.--. ..-. 14O0
w. nav 10 Gays services deck hand on ferry at $3.50
20 supphes 70 Faagoula ferry
=, H. NHy Co., supplies to Pascagoula ferry
luhe 90 lumber 1oi PAD lie wheel for ferry
e' OIL burning ocles Tor Pascagcua
Cowgirl the Tailor 50 gal Supreme cylinder Pascagoua M 20
TOTAL 90
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-11
"a SPLENgD TOMS


HszSou. About 10 yearl "a
was..." says 1Er1. J. ,. cad. q
this place. ~ suffered VITA Yei
my left side, could not S!eep aells
with this pain, GlwagS IN Tie Ist..
Ny doctor told me TO dso eaTells3
took ono bottle, which hslpe6 mo nd
after my baby came. vas Gtto1es
and better, but the pain :115ae
there : ~
I at tirst let It 90. but .bogEn 9o l,S,s
weak and in q TupaeNn e0ne
90 decided to Try some more S2Eellt
This last Cardut which ! took l1ee
me much better, IA f6cG, cured NJ:
has been q nUmbeES oegye1El, .4llssl
have 20 return OF faS.tte661e.
I feel It was CardHaS &&at euSeE
and I recommend 81 e q splendid -
male tonic" *
Don't allow yourself % b1ecI9s
weak and rundown from No11aglS
troubles. Take Carduf. Il Gdeuld ~
IL help you, as has % many llog.
sands Of other WonenSan he Geel 0
years. Headache. baelacbos Gl9eec-ls,
nervousness, sleep te4eglls Stel9seqi
feeling, are an GlGGG, CIV 1A0 elot
bic. Other women GeSgollSG
Ca1duf. Why not yS64 Al eeee.Es1se
~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-11

Bob had gone into action the morning
after writing the last letter had re-
ceived from him. 1t was the letter
containing the famous Henley verses
which end. Not in vain. shall look
for you again" That letter seemed TO
unite Bob and me closer than We had
been at any time since our quarrel.
always carry it with me. But now l
wonder if it is to be the last love let
ger am ever going to get from Bob?
Mother came up TO my room with
her precious letters after l was in bed.
She did not try 10 comfort me-she
just stayed around awhile to give me
a chance to confide my grief to her if
l wished TO do so. But l couldn't refer
to it directly without having fit Of
mysteries. So 1 simply asked her to
read over the parts of her letters
which referred 10 Bob's casually"
Hurt about the head''-she read
surgeon thought at first had bad
case OF shell shock, but when came
TO, after three days Of -stupor, set out
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-11

ITO fight for France, mesdemoisel-
les. for France!''
But you wlll be killed. they cried
all together, and impulsive red-haiTed
Lou Philips she'd tears
Pierre laid his hand on his heart
cit Is the kondness OF heaven that the
demoIseIes shed tears for me Amer
lea has been good TO me. but my life
is very sad-it would not be a hardship
n1endemoiselles. to die!"
In the dusk Bessie Damours came
into the disnsautled shop She was
pale as ashes. and her black eyes were
red with crying
'Oh. Pierre" she came quite close
TO him. "they said you-oh, Pierre. are
you going soon?'
Pierre dill rot look at her 'To-mor-
VOW"
But why: Why? her words we're
piteous
Pierre turned his astonfshed face to
her You are to marry Heathman-
there is no more happiness in the
world for me-. petite. only service
But t1is-America is your country
now" she cried
81 know" he answered. 81 am going
hut to lend myself will come back
to America-but la Patrie. Ia Patrie,
suffers. eevn more than I. Ba5ette!"
Then Tony outside-TOny who'd
come for the last of the fixtures, heard
a pleading cry:
Take me with you. Pierre! love
you. not Bob-oh, Pierre, take me with
you!"
When they came out together. Tony
looked at Pierre IN great wonder 1t
was as though the sun were shining on