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The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Pc Cured

by local appHcati0ns as They cannot reach the diseased portion of the cur. There ia only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness. and that is by a coustituti1 nal remedy. HALLS CATARRH EDiCINE acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the system. Catarrhal Deafness Is caused by an iuflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eust.chian Tube. When thls tube Is infiamed you have q rumbting sound or imperfect hearing. and when 1t is entirely closed. Deafness is the result Unless the inflammation can be re- duced and this tube restored to its nor maj condition. hearing may be destroyed forever. Many cases of eafnsss are caused by Catarrh. which Is an innamed condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 All Druggists 75e Circulars free
 F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Ohio.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Many comnanies Admitted

According to a bulletin issued by the state insurance department. 20 in surance companies were organized or admitted into Arkansas in 1917. The list follows;
 Norwegian Assurance Union, Limit ed. Christiania, Norway
 National Insurance Company, Cop enhagen, Denmark.
 Conservative Life Insurance Com. pany. Wheeling, W. Va,
 Farmers Mutual Benefit Association. Prarie Grove. Ark.
 United Life X Accident Insurance Company. Concord, N. II,
 Mississippi Beneficial Life msur- ance Company (negro). Indianola. Miss.
 Farmers X Bankers Life Insurance Company. Wichita. Kan.
 Manhattan Life Insurance Company. New York, N. Y.
 Mutual Protective Unit (negro), Lit tie Rock Ark.
 Bankers Life Insurance Company, Jonesboro, Ark.
 London Guarantee & Accident Com pany, Limited, London, England.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Ob biects To Seed Grading.

E. s. Hilliard of Grand Lake, Chicot county. cotton planter, lodged com plaint with John H. Page. commis, sioner of agriculture, regarding the analysis of cotton seed by the federal government officials. which. he said, was in favor of the seed produced on the east side of the river in MIssissip- pi and Tennessee He says the ofti- cials grade the seed as containing 2S gallons of oil to the ton. while that grown on the east side of the river is graded as containing 45 gallons to the ton. MT. Page agreed to take the mat ter up with the view Of securing a more equitable grading.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
TO FORGE VACCINATIONS
pr. Garrison Says That Law Will sc
 Strictly Enforced.

Dr. c. w. Garrison, state health of. ficer, announced that, despite opposi- tion in some portions of the state to compulsory vaccination, the law will be enforced to the letter As long as the law is on the statutes 1t must be compiled with said Dr. Garrison, and all those who advise resistance to the compulsory vaccination law will be prosecuted The law must be en- forced until the Supreme Court has declared it to be unconstitutional. and this it has not done
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Years Deaths t5.OOC.

The State Board of Health vii soon have completed it's report on the vital statistics efHthe state. The report. sd far as compiled, places the number Of deaths in Arkansas durns l917 at approximately l5ooo, the causes ef which Be e w. Garrison, state health ofaeer gi}es as follows. Tuherculo- sis, .9uo. pneumonia, 2 Loo. malaria, 2.50o The causes of The remainder of the deaths tho health officer Will not he able to report until additional vital statistics are received from the registrars throughout Che state
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Waoe War on the Rodents.

Rat clubs. the purpose of which is to trap, poison, shoot build out" and otherwise combat rats and mice are advocated by the United States depart ment of agriculture as effective agen- cles to help in getting rid of these pests The rat is one of the worlds worst animal pests. It lives in filth and carries filth with It on its visits to dwellings and storerooms, to pollute and destroy human food. It carries bubonic plague and other diseases fla tai to man and so brings about the death of great numbers of persons annually. It destroys crops, eggs and young poultry, stored food and fabrics causes fires. ruins artificial ponds and embankments hy burrowing, and by gnawing damages foundations, floors doors, furniture and much other prop erty. The mouse. though smaller, is almost as destructive The depart ment advocates the waginS of organ lzed warfare on rats and mice. includ Ing the formation of rat clubs.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies, when Boschee's German Syrup has been used so successfully for fifty-oSe years in all parts of the United States for coughs. bronchitis, colds settled in the throat. especially lung troubles. It gives the patient a good nights rest. free from coughing. with easy eXpectoration in the morning. gives nature Il chance to soothe tho nfamed parts. throw off the disease. helping the patient te regain his aealth Sold in all civilized countries. 50 and 20 cent hottles.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Easy Money.

Secretary Lansing at a luncheon talked about the German corruption funds
 "Germany gave over 100000 marks to Bolo." he said. "She gave over 100000 to Leneir She handed to Count Berustorff for his various prop aganda at least 10o oRe0oO.
 This proves to lis that there are lots of easy marks in Germany.'- Detroit Free Press.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Fear that a bill now pending in the

Fear that bill now pending in the United States Senate providing for the disposition of the segregated coal lands of the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations of Oklahoma is designed for the purpose of permitting the State or Oklahoma to engage in the mining Of coal with convict labor. was express cd in the report President John Will llnson rendered to the biennial con ventioSl of the United Mine Workers of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, which was in session at Fort Smith A section of the bill which has passed the national House and which i5 now pending before the Senate Military Affairs Committee provides that the State of Oklahoma may purchase cer- tain segregated lands and especially land which is said to lie within easy at McAlester. The bill will be detri- mental to organized coal miners, de clared President Wilkinson.
 Removal of the district headquar- ters from McAlester to Muskogee. Okla, with the creation of a sub-dis- trict office at Fort Smith. was recon. mended. Muskogee is favored be cause of it's more central location to the field. One additional board mem Der for Arkansas and Oklahoma, Il new national policy, and an increase in the assessment for old age pensions was also recommended. Continuation of the strike at the McAlester Edwards Coal Companys two mines at Pitts burgh. Okla, is urged.
 The report of Secretary-Treasur F.. A. Ross will show a balance of SS4.- 550 7S on hand December % last. This report recommends an increase ill the per capita tax. Strike aid at James, town, Alix and Pittsburgh has amount ed to S19.62542, tho report will say. while the cost of conducting the Jamestown strike, which has been set tied. was s3.S25, and the Pittsburgh strike. St5,72S.42.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
j. M. Sn1ith Resinns-

After 25 years in the service of Union county and the State of Ark. ansas. ! Monroe Smith of Fl Dorado. former state senator. retired from ot
 neial fife when his resignation as an oil and gas inspector Was accepted hy Governor Trough He asked 10 h. rc- heYed because of poor health He is - years old and Confederate Yeter- an John B. Mcdaniel Of Arkadel- phia a brother ot State Treasurer Rufus Mcdaniel, was appointed by Governor Trough 10 hIl the vacancy.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Work On Hospital.

The government began work on the new hospital at Fort Roots Il Is pro posed to spend $50,000 i'll substituting T general hospital for an army post IL was announced that three of the brick barracks buildings would be equipped for hospital wards and six of the wooden structures erected for the officers training camp would be equipped for occupancy by the hospi tal stan The new wards will accom- modate 1000 patients.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

medicine for woman's ailments I evas saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW, k. No. !. Portsmouth, Ohio.
 Mrs Shaw proved the merit of this medicine and wrote this letter in order that other suffering women may find relief as she did.
 Women who are suffering as she was should not drag along from day to day without giving this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham' g Vege- table Compound, trial. For special advice in regard to such ailments write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Go. Lynn, Mass The result of it's forty years experience is at your service.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Few Trade Marks Filed.

During l9l7 only l3 trade marks were registered with Secretary of State Tom J. Terral although in no other way can trade marks be protect d except by filing for record in the ctlice ot the scc ccrctarY at state. The lee for tliug ranges between $25 and sioo. which may he why there has hot been grand rush for filing. The fee is provided according to the num- per of figures. characters and the like lu the trade mark.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Hoped to Save the Pieces.

'Yes. madam, said Il Chicago sales man. this is the most exquisite dinner set we eXcr handled. The price is 500"
 I'll take H." said the lady on the ,ther side of the counter If you'll agree 10 mark it lmtatlon-Price SS.25.'"
 "Of course. madam. hut-er-that's rather an odd request
 T realize that. but want to deceive our servant Cirl."-llarpcrs
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Jefferson Constable Named.

Governor Trough appointed C. C. Brewster constable of Pine Bluff 10 succcgd Cunt (. Green. who was suspended following his indictment by a special Grand Jury on d charge of selling liquor or charges of being connected with the sale of liquor Mr, Brewster is brother of Edgar (. Brewster former sheriff ot Jefferson county.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
DON'T EXPERIMENT

with your Liver or your Bowels. Avoid strong purgatiyes and calomel. Use the well known genuine Liver Stimu- lants. Bonds Liver Pills. They are Small Mild Effective and Reliable. one pill at bedtime-yeu wake up well. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Ma jor Dobyns On Duty.

Maj A Webster Dobyns. recently appointed assistant admtant general. has entered upon his duties He has charge Of the work of the organization Of the Home Guards aud the Fourth Regiment. Major Fredeman. whom Major Dobyns succeeds. will have charge of the second seleetive draft and will act as chief disbursing off eer of the government
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

IMITATION IS slNcEREsT FLATTsRY but like counterfeit money the imita- tion has not the worth of the original. Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing It's the original. Darkens your hair In the natural way, but contains no dye. Price $1.00.-A6v.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Appointed Chief Clerk.

Mss Evelyn Stewart of Magnolia was appointed chief clerk of the Ark ansas Tax Commission. to succeed Fl don Brown. who recently resigned to enter the aviation camp at Belleville. IL Miss Stewart formerly was an employe in the department
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
STATE HAPPENINGS.

The Winslow American will take a vacation for few weeks. but publica- ,ion Will be resumed within month. Samuel r. Jones. who leased the pa per from W. N Duncan last February, has a business offer which he must take over the paper for a few weeks. Hence publication will be stopped for time.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Restored To Citlzenship.

Governor Trough issued. Il proclama. ton restoring citizenship to Lon Siraughtor, convicted in January. 1917. in Nevada county of assault with intent 10 kin and sentenced 10 ono year in the penitentiafy The defend ant has been under parole. the time for which has expired.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Reports On Treasury.

The state comptrollers department announced the result of it's eXamtna- tion of the state treasurer's office for the year ending December 3f. 1917 II showed that there was $322, G3.S3 in cash in the vaults and S591. 1.23S.S2 on the books as due from state deposit tories, making a total of $914, 4,50t.S5.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
A Soldiers Peace.

'"war will not destroy the soldiers peace, If he Is d soldier of chlyalry. On the contrary, the sense of service of brotherhaad, of self-sacrifce, may rive him peace for the first time. "- Sir Henry Newbolt.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Snnthe ltchinn ScnIns.

On retiring gently rub spots of dan drufT and itching with Cutcura 0int- ment Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. For free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston" At druggists and by mail. Soap %. Ointment % and oO.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Revenue officers returned from raid in the western part of Montgom cry county and brought one still to Womble IL is reported they cut two other stills to pieces and destroyed hogshead of beer. No arrests were made.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
SnRed PreNSafarx

It is stated that in some places In England notorious companies are com pelled to fit their vehicles with a hoot CT tbat automatically gives warning when q speed of 12 miles an hour Is ex- ceeded
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
SIX as q Protcction.

II Is said to have been discovered hat if silk is worn next to the skin 5h,re k much less danger from blood into the wound than tn the ease of cotton or wool This hus resulted in special silk prepared by secret process shat is being used hs the war depart uent
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
lrportan, 10 Mothera
Cannot Live a Half.LIfe.

No man can live a half-life when he has genuinely learned that 1t is only half-llfe-the other half. the higher life, must haunt hIm.-Phillips Brooks.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

A trunk filled with Christmas whis- key arrived at England a few days before Christmas and soon thereafter federal officer arrived. News of the arrival of the officer became known. and that night the railway station was entered and the trunk was rehev ed of its liquid assets.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

SO W chh Ut titiicS . could hardly get around to do my work, and as I had four in my family and three boarders it made it very hard for me. Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vege- table Com pound was recommended to me. 1 took it and it has restored my health. It is carto;ply tho hoot
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The Suhiaeo Anthracite Coal Com pany at Prairie View has it's machin- cry in Working order and is shipping coal every day The Hem-James Company Is putting in machinery and expect to mine on a large scale
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
kecping the Quality ID

LAXATIVE Bl.uAlu ct NINE. the Netld-rar,ous tnre for Cplda and "up, is nos Ne per eoI, on account uf tho advance tho prtcr of the df- fercut Medicinal Cuuccuttnt ed Ertrasis and ksul- ica3s contained In LAAAIIN h BK0Mo QtINfAb, II was ary increase Inc preu la the Drag sisS IL has stood t,o test for Quattes of Cent ury. Il Ia used by every Civilized Nation
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The Fort Smith commissioners pass ed an ordinance for l0year contract with the Fort Smith Light and Trac- ton Company for white way on Gar. rison avenue. the main business street of the city.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The German citizens who live near Mountain Homo. composing what is known as the German colony. are all buying Liberty bonds. thrift stamps. and supporting th" Rcd Cross, display. ing their loyalty in substantial man. nCr.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

City Marshal Durham of England. on the lookout for shipments of Christ mas whiskey. spied a trunk he consid. cred suspicious and searched 1t for contrahand goods. The trunk was filled with Bibles and religious litera. ture
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
TOLD IN X FEW LINES.

r. X Jarvis has purchased from J. s Graham the old Shanks place ot swan Lake. comprising l.23S acres. about half of which is in cultivation The consideration Was about $65,00o Mir. Graham has leased tho Lowden place at Swan Lake.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Four-year-old Roy Clark. son o' Arthur Clark of Eureka Springs. bor rowcd shotgun belonging 10 his grandfather and shot and killed big fox squirrel last week
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The Gates Lumber Company of Will mar has begun cutting hardwood at is new mill Two days each week will be devoted to this work New machinery to increase the capacity of the plant will soon be installed
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
Perpetual Motion.

What will be the end of the wom- m question:"
 Wont he my end. They'll always he asking 'em."
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Fools are not the only ones who get . quick divorce from their money dur. ing the holidays.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Oscar Bray. who lives near Viola, passed through that town recently driving 260 turkeys, The turkeys were driven to West Plains. Mo. where they were sold.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Six Mammoth Spring boys. George E. Elmore, Stanley J. Jeffery. Henry w. Miller. John l.. Dixon, Troy E. For rest and Eduard NJ. Elder, are now serving in the American Army in France
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Mrs. L. (. Marry of Malvern. who Is in AIkadelphia visiting her daugh- ter Mrs. l., F. Tennyson. and her son. r. Murry. celebrated her S5th birth day, which was also New Years Day, knitting socks for the Red Cross.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

New York city are in favor of woman suffrage.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

No doctor can cure what ails you Il you have a mean disposition
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Seth Hurst, operator of the only cot ton gin al Flippn. has put up Loot bales ot cotton and handled ahou S2h.0 .0o0 worth of seed during the pres ent season.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

Don't suffer torture when all female
 troubles will vanish in thin air after using sFsmenina." Price soc and CT. .oo-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Tow tramps criticised the govern. ment too freely at Des Are q few days ego and as result landed in jail The arrest of the mon probably saved them from rough handling hy pes Are residents who heard their re- marks
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

A l Goetz. one of Jackson's best farmers. is marketing his rice crop. He estimates the crop will bring s60.. ono He is the biggest rice producer in the county.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The Lesser Goldman Cotton Com. pany of Pine Bluff paid the Southern Grocery Company sl99.o69.54 for l. 800 bales of long staple cotton. This is one of the largest transactions in cotton there this season.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

live near Gamaliel. Baxter county. raised bale of cotton. crop of corn and enough vegetables and other farm products to supply the family table for year. They broke the ground for their crops and planted and gathered them They had no assistance.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10
BEST MEDICINE
 FOR WOMEN'
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Did |
 For Ohio Woman.

Portsmouth, Ohio.-"I suffered from irregularities, pains in my side and was
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Mrs J W. Alley of Perryville slip ped on bit of ice and fell to tne ground. striking her head with such her brain She never recovered con seiousness She fingered for several days and died last week.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

A large shipment of surgical dress ings, consisting of S,s40 articles, was sent to headquarters from the Searcy Red Cross chapter.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Transportation of lumber from the interior mills near Womble has con tinued without interruption because of the greatly improved roads and low precipitation. Motor trucks are running night and day. although the main dependence remains in the mule.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The Board of Stewards of the First Methodist church of Philadelphia vot. ed at a recent meeting to raise the pastors salary to s2.i00 per year.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

BREAD WITHOUT SALT IS TASTEleSS
 A medicine chest without Magic Ar atea llniment is useless. Fest of all IIniments for sprains, swellings, bruises. rheumatism and neuralgia. Three sizes. 25c. 50c and S100.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

A. B. Wise. who took leases total ing 5000 acres near Flippin for the purpose of boring for gas. oil and min erals. say that he will likely start ac- tive operations directly after the first Of the year
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The Christmas Red Cross drive has netted over 1.500 members and si. 900 to the Dallas county Red Cross fund.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Announcement has been made by the Figgott chapter of the Red Cross that classes in knitting will be held in that city early in January
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

A revenue office where income tax reports may be filed will be establish ed at Newport February II. The of fee will be open until March l.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The new steel ridge at Degray has ed by the County Court
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Tho Central hotel al Jasper has an- nounced that all money taken in at the cigar stand during 1918 will be invested in war savings certificates
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The amount of cotton ginned in Clark county during 1917 continues to lead that ginned during 1916.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Former President Taft will be if Little Rock February 1 and 2. anc Will he the guest of the officers al Camp Pike
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

V. F. Buron. an expert accountant. has recently audited the books of Lit- tie River county It shows the county to have assets in public improvements amounting to 2s,064.47. and that the assets are sS5. .29675 in excess of the liabilities.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The army bank of Camp Pike has opened The stockholders include nearly all Of the local banks. The bank has capital stock of $25. 1000. and J. T. Hammond. Jr. is cashier.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

Wolves are said to be plentiful in the vicinity of Bedding. Franklin county. this year.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The abstract of the tax books of Pulaski county for the year were an nounced by County Clerk Quinn of Little Rock. The total taxes to be collected amounts to $l.695. .530.75.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

The Red Cross membership cam paign in Arkansas City resulted in a total of 34l members. A Junior Red Cross has been organized with some 50 members.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

More than 900 bales of cotton have been ginaed and marketed at Flippin this winter. Al least 200 more bales will be brought in. The sales of cot ton seed amount to over $25,000
The Dermott news., 1918-01-10

After mug2ling the house dog. thieves broke in the garage of the Rev. John F.. Cruseon, rector of St, Johns Episcopal church at Fort smith and stole his automobile.