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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Fiber Containers May Take
Place of the Tin Fruit Cans.


The annual report of the department
of commerce sets forth the dire need of
tin cans and the efforts the government
is making to conserve them. During
the early days of last summers cam
paign for the preservation of perish
able fruits and vegetables, government
experts tested the possibility of utiliz-
ing once used tin cans, but ~investiga-
ton proved the ACCESSIBILITY of aban-
1oning this plan in favor Of defining"
process, whereby most of the steel and
tin is recovered for further use in man
ufacture. The government is now per-
suading factory to substitute
paper or fiber containers for all non
perishable articles heretofore put up
in tin. This, 1t is expected, will to a
certain extent offset the tin cans
shipped to the army in France. The
balance of the loss will be made up
~ salvaging used cans.-Leslie's.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Tons of Free Seed Sent by
Government the Past Spring.

To comparatively few of US has 1t
ever occurred that the United States
government is one of the worlds larg-
est buyers of garden and flower seed.
The few ounces of seed carried to US
oy the postman give no impression of
the acres upon acres of land devoted to
their propagation, OF the care taken in
determining their fitness for planting.
But these small envelopes represent
tens of thousands of pounds of the best
seed procurable.
1t is Illuminating to know that the
aggregate weight of the free seed cir
culated from Washington this spring
amounted to 1906 tons, or, for the
sake of juggling figures, 15,969,920
ounces OF this amount it is also in
reresting to know, corn seed predomi-
mated, 100000 pounds of it being mailed
10 various sections OF the country. Ma
chimes are used which automatically
proportion the seed by weight, I'll the
individual packages and seal them
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
SCH ED ULE OF MAILS.

Mails arrive at the P~leasantville
p~ostofice from Philadelphia at Z and
10.45 a. M, ? and 7 p. m.
Mails arrive from Atlantic City al
Z, 7.30 and 9.15 a. M, l and 5 p. m.
Direct pouches from Mays Landing
arrive at 10.45 a. m. and 7 p. m.
Direct mail from Somers Point and
Linwood arrive at 7.S0 a. m.
Mails close for Philadelphia at 7.30
and $50 a. m, 1915, $50 and 4.S0 p
m.
Mails close for Atlantic City at 7.3O
a. m. and go p. m.
Direct pouches close for Mays Land
ing 1915 and 4.30 p. m.
Mail closes for Mortified, Linwood
and SomerS Point at 1915 p. m.
Sunday only mail closes for Phila
delphia and Atlantic City at Ale p. m
Thirteen mails are received and
twelve mails dispatched daily except
Sunday.
The Office opens daily, except Sun.
day, at z a. M and closes at 7.3O D. m
Saturday only, closes at 8 p. m.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Mortified

Mr.. Daniel ] Sutton, who was sud-
denly attacked several weeks ago with
a severe case of appendicitis and who
was operated on in Atlantic City, is
almost completely recovered and has
returned to his home. He is receiv-
ing congratulate ions from his host of
friends on his recovery.
Miss Eta Mae Rass entertained at
dinner on Sunday. Her guests were
the members of the graduating class
of Mortified Grammar School. Those
present were Miss Mary Banning,
Miss Elizabeth Price, Miss Catherine
Bozarth, Miss Eta Mae Rass and Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Rass.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Our Pipe Organists.

Absecon's pipe organists now number three.
So one gives the other a chance to be free.
They take turns on the organist's seat.
Their services are valued, It's needless to re-
peat.
They regulate their turns to suit their choice,
Their modulations well suit the human voice.
Mrs. Townsend Shovel is the local pioneer.
She performed in Trenton before coming here.
A very good player is Miss Laura Coon,
Who certainly the art very soon.
Miss Florence also learned here.
Praiseworthy music from her do we hear.
Miss Leona Hart was a capable musician.
So was Herman L. Madden, the pipe organ
magician.
Miss Ruby Cordery also made it talk.
And at difficult music she didn't once balk.
These three players have duties elsewhere
But when they said Eyes, they were sure to
be there.
Miss Florence Babcock for many years played
On the small organ with music arrayed.
By faithful services of the past
She created good impressions that will last.
She was always at her post day and night,
Because she knew the cause was Christian
and right.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Great Lakes Naval Training Station Band
Famous Military Musical Organization Which Aided n Third Liberty
Loan and Red Cross Drives

part Of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station band to play the dollars ut Of
peoples pockets and into u a chest Its success Is the subject IF nation
wide comment today Capt William A. Mofett, commandant of the Great
Lakes Nava Training station, had a big vision when he originated this band.
Today this vision is reality for the band has grown into on o. the greatest
single elements for constructive propaganda and compelling Amercanism
ever brought forth. ,
The organization now is made up If one thousand expert musicians, all
regularly enlisted men, including the only battalion band n the world. They
are under the direction of Americas premier bandmaster, Lieut.. John
Philip Sousa. :
The band was divided into twelve units during the Third Liberty Loan
campaign In each unit were from twenty-five to two hundred men. These
bands went into five o. the twelve Federal Reserve Bank districts, making two
and three wee stands in such cities as Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland. ST.
Louis Kansas City, Duluth and Milwaukee. Various units toured Missouri,
Arkansas Kentucky, Indiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kansas, Pennsylvania,
Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin. Illinois, Oklahoma. Colorado, Wyoming and north
ern New Mexico.
During the Liberty Loan campaign the Great Lakes Naval Training Station
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Cravath's Grudge Justified
Benny Kauff Pulled Down
His Long Fifty Dollar Fly

Gavvy Cravath holds a well-defned
grudge against Benny Kauff of the New
York Giants. When a fellow virtually
caches right in a ball players pocket
and extracts so simoleons therefrom,
he's no friend of said ball player.
Benny Kauff didn't do that exactly,
but he might just as well have done it.
The alleged transportation happen
ed In Philadelphia, the other day. Cra-
vath, some walloper when he gets hold
of the ball, crashed the sphere to right
center on this particular day and the
ball was headed straight for a big
sign. AS is well known, the reward
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Absecon'S Quiet Fourth.

July the Fourth was quietly spent.
Not many came here while only few went.
This was the day for the independence cele-
bration,
Which is annually observed throughout the
nation.
Fireworks were given a general taboo
All day long and in the evening, too.
People are Inclined toward the simple life.
Seldom do we hear of a drum and a fife.
Money for wor shouldn't be spent,
But on the contrary to Uncle Sam lent.
Now is the time for the patriots purse
To do its utmost to stamp out the Huns
curse.
The national proclamation was rigidly OBJ
served
Regarding the way explosives should be serv-
ed.
This Fourth the rules were observed to the
letter.
Before many months we hope things will be
better.
Next year we hope to celebrate louder than
ever
Over the -omnipresence of Democracy forever.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Rev. Johnston,s Absence.

Rev. C. NJ. Johnston and his family went
To New York City on recuperation bent.
Last Saturday they boarded the Gotham train
And expected there at least a week to re-
main.
Their going beforehand they did not herald.
They've been visiting his sister, Mrs. Fred,
Fitzgerald.
Last Sunday morning Prof. E. d. Riley
offered his services and they were priced
highly.
He occupied the pulpit in a capable manner
And merited for his pains a royal banner
In a voice that was clear and distinctly
heard.
A Sunday School. meeting at night was held,
And officers on the platform were beheld.
The Bayview School and the NJ. E. here
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
G. Cravath.

tor rapping this board is $50. No one
In the park thought Kauff had a chance
to intercept the speeding sphere, but
that is just what Benny did. He got
under it, braced himself against the
sign and stretched both arms far above
his head. He caught the pellet an
inch from the fence.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06

GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING STATION BAND ON PARADE.
over three thousand, six hundred miles and played more than twelve thousand
pieces They were greeted everywhere by the greatest display of patriotic
enthusiasm ever accorded a military organization in the history of America.
Besides influencing bond salesv anouIy estimated at ron i've hundred
million to a billion dollars, this band is reported to have aroused the districts
into which it went to a pitch of patriotism and solid confidence in the admin
istrauon and all things American that nothing else could have accomplished.
Into every section of the larger cities and into every community marched the
bluejackets, firm O. step, erect of carriage, fighting men,, every inch IF them,
of lei upon whom America depends for victory, "a these two-fsted sea-
going young patriots and dug down into their purses for money to back them up.
It was at the urgent request of Secretary of the Treasury William G. Nc
Adoo tina. the Great Lakes bandsmen went into the Third Liberty Loan CAM
paign. Ii a letter to Secretary Josephus Daniels of the navy, he speaks of the
Extremely valuable assistance rendered by the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station band"
At the period of the two campaigns named, this country seemed to need
visible evidence of where the money a going. Every highway and byway
of sixteen states as visited by the Great Lakes band and every grownup and
avery little tt stood straighter and breathed faster at the sight of them swing
ing down the street. playing the fighting tunes of Americas dmetried C OF
lighting men
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06

Gathered together and their hearts it did
cheer.
Prof. Riley, DR.. johnson and Andrew ]. Cra-
ven
Described the work : its motto, it's aim, it's
haven.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
To Lenape Park They'll Go.

The NJ. E. Sunday School plans to go
Next Wednesday morning, Oh Hol Oh Ho
To Mays Landing and to Lenape Park,
Where the youngsters can have a good lark
Susie and Sallie. David and Dick
Can have a good time on this annual picnic,
The grape vine trail is the chosen way,
That popular highway used every day.
The auto truck is the transport means,
And for the children twill hold pleasant
dreams.
All private car owners are requested to fill
Their own autos with as many as they will.
July the tenth is the proper date.
Remember 1t. please, and don't be late.
The start will be made at $50 A. NJ.
Don't forget your bread and a little ham.
The trucks will start from the NJ. E.. Church
Get a good seat, then you won't mind a
lurch.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-07-06
Arrival and Departure of Mails.

Mails arrive at Absecon Post Office as fol-
lows:
From PhiladeIph ia and West-6.17, TAO
and 9.41 a. M. and 7.0S p. m.
From Atlantic City-617 a. m. and 3.42
p. m.
Mails close as follows:
For Philadelphia-6.15 and 9.25 a. m. :
3.25 and 6.45 D.. m.
For Atlantic City-9.25 a. M; 6.45 p. M.
The Office opens daily except Sunday at
g. Is a. m. and closes 7.15 p. m.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
RUFFIANS ATTACK
BOY SCOUT TROOP
: ENGAGED IN DRILL

While Troop 8 of the Boy Scouts
were at drill in the armory last even
ing there was loud battering at the
door. When it was opened a gang of
four or five ruffians asked to be adj
mitted and when they were refused
they called to some of the boys to
come out and talk with them on the
sidewalk Without further parley they
then attacked the scouts with their
fists and some sort of bludgeOn.
A scout named Thomas was badly
cut about the face, and another, War
rem Taylor, was knocked out by a
blow on the head and lay unconscious
for several minutes. Scoutmaster D.
B. Cook called the police, but before
their arrival the assailants took to
their heels. Their names are known
and they will be dealt with.
Scoutmaster Cook says that he can
discover no reason whatever for the
attack and it is as much mystery to
the boys as to himself
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
TWO MILLIONS SPENT
IN EFFORT TO ELECT
DEFEATED CANDIDATE

New York, Jan. S.-District AttOr.
ney Swami. who is investigating the
$2,O0O,O0O campaign fund used by the
Fusion committee in it's effort to re-
elect John p. Mitchell as mayor of
New York, announced tonight that he
had taken up with Senator Rupert F.
Wagner recommendation to be made
to the legislature for laws which
would prevent so much money being
spent in future elections.
"Only a criminal statute will break
the financial stranglehold on city poll
ties" said Mr.. Swami. money has no
moral or ethical sense. 1t has Prus-
sianism skinned to DEATH
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08

cura Soap and Ointment and | wrote for
free sample. then purchased more
and we used about three cakes of Cu,i.
cura Soap and one box of Cuticura Oint.
ment and now he is healed" (Signed)
Miss Beatrice Bertram, Marion, Wise,
July ID, 1916.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are not
only wonderful healers but are also Won
dertul preventives of skin and scalp
troubles if used exclusively. The Soap,
for daily use in the toilet, cleanses and
purifes, the Ointment soothes and heals
any little irritations, roughness, pimples,
etc.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address post card: "Cuticura,
Dept. r, Boston, Sold everywhere.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
SYSTEMATICBETR CIVIL
GERMANYBY WAR L0RD'SP0LICY
OF CENS0REDPRESS AND SPEECH

the imperial chancellor are not per-
missible.
ut is not desired to discuss or even
to mention the German importations
from abroad; especially from Hol-
land
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08

a baby rash: 1t became
more irritating and even
painful. 1t caused him
to scratch due to the
itchingand Illustrated
him till he lost his rest
at night. The trouble
lasted about fourweeks.
"A ladv advised C,1ti.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-08
Two Weeks Old BABY
Had Painful Rash On
Face. CutiCura Healed
Costing Only $1.25.

when my brother was about two
weeks old we noticed a red rash break
ing out on his face which we took to be
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19
Distribution.

Section 2 That the said historical
roll shall be full and complete as il can
be made from a thorough and ex-
haustive study Of all sources Of IN
formation in the department of ar
chives and history, the war depart
ment and elsewhere. The said work
t. be undertaken as soon rs practic-
able. and 10 be continued until il Il
completed; the printing and bindi az
to be done by Mississippi printers 3 n
publishers under the control and dis
cretion Of the director of the depars
ment Of archives and history. The
publications. when completed. shall be
distributed bv the said director who
IN ms discretion. shall furnish free d
cos, 10 the universities. colleges
public and county library each a couv.
and shall exchange FOR similar publ.
cations from other states: and shall h.
authorized 70 sell copies TO othe~ II
hraries and individuals at a suffi~,a--
sum 10 cover the cost Of publication
Approved March Is. 1913
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19
HALF MILLION DOLLARS TO
LAFAYETTE COUNTY FARMERS

II was necessary to have some
foundation on which 10 begin these
new principles and the Community
Organization idea, which has brought
about such wonderful results in other
sections, and which was being urged
by State and District leaders, was put
into effect. This resulted N the
organization OF twelve Comm unity
Clubs. Their purpose was funda-
mentally the bringing about of bet
ter balanced agriculture, and they
gave, and do give today, the most ef-
fective ways of reaching the people.
The Agents capacity is so multiplied
by good live Community Clubs as 10
enable the accomplishment Of much
greater things in that particular com
n1unity than could be done otherwise.
Demonstrations in tefracing lands,
vaccinating hogs and cattle and
building self feeders for hogs. inecu-
lating seeds, pruning and spraying
orchards and numerous other demon
Club meetings. and today thost com
munities are doing practically all OF
this work for themselves
Crop demonstrations were carried
on through the members and reports
Of same made at the meetings, thus
carrying new ideas to other farmers.
Later several other communities were
organized and we have n present
fourteen community Clubs Two
splendid cream routes were inaugura-
teG through the medium Of the Clubs
and today these neighborhoods are
shipping cream and eggs enough
alone, TO put them on an independent
financial basis.
The social feature was encouraged
also and during the summe- months q
number of delightful community
gatherings were given under the aus
psces of these Clubs, when the lseople
for miles around came, laden with
las kets Of good things to eat and
MANY delicious homegrown dinners
were served.
Shortly after my arrival IN tht
County a.c conducted bull campaign
whicn resulted IN the importation o'
twenfz three pure bred bulls IN ono
week time. At that time thers
were not 50 many pure bred bulls II
the entire COUNT. This was only th'
i,eriuning OF a renewed interest II
livestock. which TODAY is one Of th'
most nemunerative forms Of farm
work IN the County. Pure bred hogs
dasrv and beef cattle. sheep ant
goats were imported rapidly from tha'
time on until now il is becoming un
usual 10 see scrub livestock on on
.aams where formerly no othe- kns
was known.
Css. nf the greatest Incentives 4
THIS growth of livestock business Wa
Continued on page eight
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19
AN APPEAL TO OUR
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Every sunday School IN Lafayette
County Asked 10 Help Feed
Starving Children.

oxford, Miss.
Dec. 10, 1918.
Members OF Sunday Scnool.
bear hrrtheren.
some time since ] received an APP
peal from the American Committee
for Armenian ana syrian Reilef
on Madison Avenue, New York
The request As please send help fol
the starving c4aiaren OF Bible lanos.
In . recent proclamation, President
Nilsson calls upon the people OF the
nIted States 10 make more generous
contributions TO sustain through the
winter months those VINO through nc
fault OF thelr own have been left IA
starving, sheltc less condition"
Our Brother Fred Long. State
secretary OF Sunday School Conven-
tion, urges me u give every sunday
School in Lafayette County the OPP
portun4ty OF contributing to TINS noble
cause.
Finally. brethren. jet the appeal bs
based upon the words Of Hum whf
SAID: "Aergly ! Say unto you. In a.
much ~ ye nave done It unto one oi
the least OF these my brethren, "
have done il unto me.
A copy Of tais letter Is being SEM
TO every Sunday Sonoal in the County
II IS hoped tkat each member OF youi
school VII b. allowed TIE privilegs
Of gIvlnV something un next Sunday
the 22nd day 81 December. or during
the Christmas holidays
Send your contribution to Nh s II
Logan. OXfara Miss.
T. Il S0MEEAIl1E. President,
Lafayette County sunday Scnool Con
vsntlon
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

A child cant get strong and robust
while intestionai wnrIns c. away its
Vitality To give the child chance
10 grow these paras.ses must be de-
stroyed and expelled. WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE is guaranteed
70 remove the worms; II alsc puts the
vital Organs IL ,iealthy. vigorous con-
dition- Prire soc per bottle Sold by
A H kendel Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19
pan>~of County Agent. L. A.
,sfs0n, TO Department of Agri-
culture Shows County Is
Prosperous.

The following report of Coun-
ty Agent L. A. Olson shows that
half a million dollars has been
distributed among the farmers
of Lafayette County during the
past two years. 1t also shows
what a county agent can do.
During the past two weeks
$40, 900 worth of corn and hogs
have been shipped from the
county. The farmers of the
county are prosperous and the
banks show larger deposits than
ever before.
The report follows:
Demonstration Work In Lafayette
County. Mississippi. From October
1. 1916, To January l. 1919.
In beginning the work as County
Agent for Lafayette County, in Oc-
tober, 1916, found conditions typical
of practically all the counties OF
North Mississippi 1t that time; name
In a strong tendency toward the one
crop system of agriculture with
practically no signs of diversificatiOn;
an almost complete failure of this one
crop-owing to the extreme depreda-
tions of the cotton boll-weevil and the
desire which was execueid IN many
cases of a large number Of farmers
to leave the couny on account Of these
conditions; which within itself was
probably the most deplorable OF all
Supply merchants had advanced
very literally TO the farmers during
the wear and Of course the inability 70
meet these obligations Al harvest tune
created i state of temporary deraoI-ai-
izafion which has since nrsvea r be
the most beneficial experience fssai
could come to Lafayette county
farmers. Cooperation WAS absolute
fv necessary in meeting these candl-
.ftions and carrying ont plans which
we're 10 practically upset the custom
arv nrretices. This cooperation came
and has 50 manifested itself during
-zhe past two years a to place Ia
favefte county in the foremost rs;nl
as producer Of livestock and agn-
cultural products.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19
H Cmt.AE Thuar. December No.

port Of all the people Of Mississippi.
All communications should be direct
ed 10 Dr. Dunbar Rowland, Secretary,
Box 80, jackson, Miss.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

The Lafayette County Red Cross
chapter wishes a Merry Xmas TO each
and every one, particularly sne
mothers and fathers whose sons are
still IN the service of Uncle sam.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

WANTED TO BUY-A good 81 on
IS pistol. s. d W. or Colts. Address
+. o. Box 10. Oxford. Miss
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

Start the New Year right by
subscribing FOR the Eagle.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

OXFORD MASONS
HECT.lOff|CERS
Public Installation To be held Al the
Neuniy 1ourt House On 81 gohns
ipay. December -.

AL stalled communication Of Il. ).
1satnIlgnl Looge Ne. 80 A T.. a A Al,
1ae IoIowIng officers were elected for
tne ensuing Masonic year.
X l. 1umlinson, ". M.
Joe Freedman. ). W
n. Al. aser, j. ".
). IL Logan, Treasurer.
q. B. Taylor, Secretary.
{. L. Sask, 5. ID.
) friedman, S. and L.
J. ". Woodward, J. u.
j. A. Cnrastlan, Chaplain.
AT tins meeting il was decided TO
have q public installation and spread
on ST Johns day, December p, 1915,
al : 80 p. m. IN the county court
house
There W-ill be Masonic address By
a prominent Mason speaker TO be
announced later. All members Of 4.
5. Gathright Lodge No. 81. Lafayette
ROYAL Arch Chapter No. SS and
benjamin Springer Council No. IL,
and all residence Masons of Oxford
and University, together with their
families are frAternElly requested to
be present
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

For auld lang syne and for the fu-
ture Of stricken world.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

Siclly children need WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE. II not only
destroys worms, If there be any, but
il acts as a strengthening tonic in the
stomach and bowels. Price SOC per
bottle. Sold by A H. Kendel. Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

Join the American Red Cross.
Oxford eagle., 1918-12-19

collect funds