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The sun., 1918-09-08

stands IN an absorbed study Of the toin-
dow. She makes the quick suggestion OF
5oW to it.
Jennie You needn't try to
be so serious, st. Michael! r. =. I'm
on to your number! (Noddimg) Yes, I
know all about you now. It's no use pre-
tendin' I don't, cause I do! I'm wise to.
you even if I never had no beau before.
(Sfudying the picture in the book AGAIN.
It's different picture, but 1 could tell
your aristocratic features anywhere. Twas
an awful relief to find you out, cause was
afraid maybe you was the kind that runs
after the swells-but she didn't dress any
better than I do, and her name wasn't
stylish either. spelling out the title Of
the book.) J-e-a-n-n-e-if that amt
French for Jennie, I don't what is (She
gases at him wistfulIy.) I think You
might have told me you was friend of
hers wouldn't have minded, she's been
dead so long-but You don't never
tell me nothin'."
The Liberty Bond.
Jennie's dreams are interrupted by the
entrance of her friend Mabel Jennie for
gets about Joan in the excitement of plan
ming for her trip home: she has saved up
little over $50 for that purpose.
Enter Mrs. REYNOLDS, rich client, who
is incidentally soliciting subscriptions for
the Liberty loan. She tells the girls what
a tiftydofiar bond will buy for the Gov
ernment, asks them to think the matter
over and goes out. Little Jennie is sorely
perplexed. To buy a bond will take all
her savings, but then she remembers the
Maid Of France. Mabel goes out to lunch;
Jennie cannot afford that luxury and re-
mains behind:
(She seats herself by the table, ,rhere she
commands good view of st. Michael, and
munches a sandwich thoughtfuHy, gazing
at him all the time
Michael Speaks.
Jennie You talked to her
I think you might just say
'hello !"to me. but the Angel makes no
sign, and at last she turns to the
book :. reading) "Ten centuries
The sun., 1918-09-08
Michael Speaks.

Jennie You talked to her
I think you might just say
"hello!''to me. but the Angel makes no
sign, and at last she turns to the
book . redding.) "Ten centuries
The sun., 1918-09-08
The Struggle.

Inc struggle.
Her struggle is very real one, and
for moment she tries to avoid the issue.
"Just one fifty dollars amt goin' to
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

small expression Of my profound admi
ration Of your splendid example II
others, and my respect and esteem"
Grandma Gregory fiuttered and fuss
ed like young girl, blushing under q
handsome compliment. The girls
crowded around to view the contents
Of the box she unpacked.
"0h, dearl it's too lovely, Mr.. AL.
den. You have made an old, old wonl-
an very, very happy" and grandma's
eyes were suffused with tears, while
those about them set up a babel OF
commentator and due appreciation OF
the pretty gift.
"Yarn enough for half a dozen sweat
ers and as many pairs of socks" cal
culated grandma--and oh, Alma, just
look at this beautiful bag to carry my
work in, and the needles of all kinds,
steel, bone and wood. / declare / feel
fitted out for another good ten years
Of work." declared the delighted old
lady.
At once Mrs. Gregory started in at
the same. Inside of month she was
teaching half the ladies of the town
how to knit. Alden was at the Greg
DRY home when the first two sweaters
were completed.
"The lucky men at the front who
get those superb beauties will real
lie how they are remembered and
thought Of at home" remarked Alden
enthusiastically.
Sand do you notice the little lines of
red, white and blue running through
the collars, Mr.. Aden?" Alma direct
ed his attention, and grandma glowed
with pride and Alma thanked Alden
with her eyes for the eloquent patriotic
compliment to her grandmother which
he expressed.
II wish / were a man." said grand
ma, reused up by these remarks. I'D
do what my husband did in the Civil
war. I'd raise company Of my own"
"Oh, Mr.. Alden" said Alma the fol-
lowing day, on her way to the post
Office by chance meeting him-"Grand-
ma is quite Frustrated"
Indeed, / hope not seriously ILL.,"
inquired Alden solicitOusly.
"NO, not that, only she has lost the
first two sweaters she knitted It has
upset her completely"
slow did she come to lose themY
inquired Alden.
AThey were stolen. She had finish
ed them and washed them and put
them out on the line to dry. When
she went after theia en- hour later
they were gone"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
Grandma
Gregory's Squad
By Elise Waning
Copyright. 1917. western Newspaper Union

Copyright, 1917. Western Newspaper UniOa.l
II was Grandma Gregory's seven
tieth birthday and the ambitious, bust
ling old lady arose early and sat up
late to duly celebrate the occasion. All
day long her favorite niece, Alma Win
ston, was at her side and because they
loved Alma, half dozen of her closest
chums brought presents to her aged
relative and gave Grandma Gregory
what she called she happlest, merriest
time of her whole life.
With eventide every pretty lass had
beau and Alma two of them. Ar
thur Gourley came first. He was a
good deal Of a fop and sometimes Alma
made fun of him. He was well mean
Ing, however, and Alma could not help
but feel tender towards him when he
presented her grandmother with a
lovely bunch of American beauty
roses.
No one ever made fun Of Bryce AL
den, however. He was one OF the de-
pendable ones, rather too sedate, some
of the Eighty maids said, but when sys-
TEN and order came in as elements in
their pleasures or duties Bryce Alden
was the burden bearer. He was a
great favorite Of Grandma Gregory.
On the present occasion he made her
his ardent friend for life.
"Tm a practical sort of being, Mrs.
Gregory" he told her, land 1 heard
that although you have certainly done
your share of work along years, you
are intent on making our soldiers in
France comfortable and happy, as you
do everybody around you here. So 1
have brought you knitting kit as a
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
Get Rid of Rats and Mice.

In the United States rats and mice
destroy each year In homes, factories,
stores and warehouses, In cars and on
ships, crops, poultry, and other prop
erty valued at more than $200000,00O
AN amount equivalent to the gross
earnings of an army Of 100000 men.
Grain, eaten and wasted by rats and
mice on many farms would pay all of
the farmers taxes.
States, communities and individuals
can help eliminate rats and mice:
By requiring that all new buildings,
wharves, and other structures be rat
proof; that existing buildings Of rat
proof construction be further protect
ed by having basement windows and
drains covered with screens, gratings,
etc.; and that existing buildings that
are not rat-proof be made so by re-
modelling.
By constructing sewers and drains
so that they will not provide entrance
and retreat for rats.
By insisting on greater cleanliness
about markets, stores, and generally
throughout cities, villages, and the
country districts.
By threshing and marketing grain
early so that stacks will not furnish
harboring places and food for rats.
By removing piles of straw, trash,
and lumber which harbor rats in fields
and vacant lots.
By protecting the hawks, owls and
other natural enemies of rats which
are not so, destructive to poultry as
rats themselves.
By keeping well-trained dogs on
farms and about city warehouses.
BY keeping provisions which rats
and mice will attack in rat-proof and
mouse-proof containers.
By destroying rats and mice sys-
tematically by poisoning, trapping and
by organized systematic hunts.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
inventor Of combined Harvester.

Samuel Davis Of McWinnvIlle, Ore,
was the inventor OF the combined har-
vester, according to the Denver Field
end Farm. The original machine,
which has since revolutlonized farm
ing operations, was built on his farm
in 1852, and he operated 1t there for
several seasons. California has claim
ed the invention Of the combined har-
vester, but it is simply the Davis ma
chine to which the Callfornians gave
popularity. The first machine was
not so primitive as one might imag-
Inc. for 1t did the werk well and sat
isfactorily, and it was not an unusual
thing for the Davis machine to cut
and thrash from 1900 to $500 BUSH
els a day with three men and ten
horses.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

Mississippi river 91s per cent, and the
section west Of the river IL per cent,
The smallest share of the total value
of the 10 crops remains to the North
Atlantic states and to the Western
states, 71s per cent each.
The relative standing of the various
divisions Of states in value Of chief
crops may be better understood when
1t is remembered that the corn crop of
1917 has an estimated value of $4054,-
100000, cotton lint $1,452, 100000, hay
$1,359,O00,000 wheat $1,307,000000,
oats $1,O61, 100000; and that the North
Central states enormously produce
corn, wheat, oats, and hay, and the
Southern states cotton, with strong
support from corn, tobacco, sweet po-
tatoes, and rice.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
CaIomeI Loses You a Days Work!
Take Dodson'S Liver Tone Instead
Read my guaranteed If bilious, conshpated or head
achy you need not take nasty, sickening danger
GUS calomel to get Strengthened up.

Every druggist in town--your drug
gist and everybody's druggist has mo-
ticed a great falling of in the sale Of
calomel. They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking
It's place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know 1t, while Dodson's Liver Tone is
perfectly safe and gives better re-
Suits" said a prominent local druggist.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is personally
guaranteed by every druggist who
sells 1t. A large bottle doesn't cost
very much, but If it fails to give easy
relief in every case Of liver sluggish
ness and constipation, you have only
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
aahatEH ATSESa 1EtsTSES tSsSttS HaHcffHts'
PROTECT FOOD BILLIONS;
DESTROY RATS AND MICE

We have billions Of bushels
of food worth billions Of dollars.
Let's protect these billions. We
need all Of them. Let's not al
low rats and mice to take their
toll of millions this year-$200,-
100000 is their annual bill of de-
structiOn. Trapping, poisoning,
and rat-prooting buildings will
help reduce this enormous food
loss. Organized rat hunts by
communities are effective. In
one Ohio town few years ago
each of two organized teams
killed more than 5000 rats, and
a dinner for all the hunters was
the penalty for the losing side.
Boards of trade, civic societies,
and citizens associations in
towns, and farmers and women's
clubs in rural communities
should find this matter worthy Of
their efforts. Farmers Bulletin
800 tells how individuals and
communities can fight rats and
mice. Write to the United States
department of agriculture for 1t.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
To ash for YOUR money back.

to ask for your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take a spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no biliousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constipated
bowels. 1t doesn't grippe or cause ln-
convenience all the next day like vio-
lent calomel. Take dose of calomel
today and tomorrow you win feel
weak, sick and nauseated. Don't lose
days work. Take Dodson's Liver
Tone instead and feel fine, full Of.
vigor and ambition.-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and u OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. Il will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
"coId In the Head"

IL an acute attack Of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
cons who are subject to frequent colds
in the head" will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks Of Acute Catarrh may
lead TO Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
400 90 FOR any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
r. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
Big CROP WORTH
$1O,7OO,OOO,OOO
Estimate Of Department of Agri-
culture for 1917.
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN LEAD
Farm Value Of Nations Production
TWO and one-Half Times That Of
1909-crops Include Cereals, Po-
tatoes, Hay and Cotton Lint.

Thirteen principal farm crops In this
country In 1917 had a value at the
farm Of $10,T00,O00,000, according to
estimates of the United States depart
ment of agriculture, or nearly two and
One-half times the value for the census
year 1909. This amount is about four
flfths Of the value of all crops. These
crops include seven cereals, faxseed,
potatoes, sweet potatoes, tame hay, to-
baccO, and cotton lint. Three states
stand out far in the lead in their share
of this great and unprecedented total,
Illinois is in the front with value Of
$775,000,000 for these crops, Iowa is
next with $712O00,0O0, and Texas is
third with $647,000000.
The position Of Texas is determined
by the cotton crop, which was much
damaged by drought; in 1916 and in
the average of the preceding five years
Texas led all the states in the total
value of these crops, and this with
out including cottonseed in the value
Of the cotton crop. The states that
follow in order after Texas in 1917 are
Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, Georgia, and
Minnesota, with values ranging from
$470,O00,000 to $41S,000.000.
Great. Achievement.
These figures represent a great
achievement by the nations agricul.
+,,rol foraos and Tho r,yorIyore xroII 40.
serve to be cited for commentator.
But it is not the time to rest on these
gains. It is time to plan for greater
efforts this year, as Secretary Houston
recently pointed out.
In comparing the geographic divi-
slons of the country with one another
for 1917, the great predominance of
the North Central states is conspicu-
Gus, and their production is mostly hui
man food and animal food. The II
chief crops produced In these states,
for cotton does not appear, had value
that is nearly one-half, or over 48 per
cent, Of the value of the 10 crops for
the whole country. OF this division,
the section west of the Mississippi
river produced the greater value, or
over n per cent, of the nations total,
while the eastern section produced q
per cent.
Production in South.
The entire South produced nearly
three-eighths of the total value of the
nations 10 crops, or 1914 per cent,
and this fraction was divided among
the three sections so that the South |
Atlantic states produced IA per cent,
the South Central section east Of the
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
cutIcura stops itching.

The Soap to cleanse and Ointment to
soothe and heal most forms Of itching,
burning skin and scalp affections.
Ideal for toilet use. For free samples
address, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
rs, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
ProduetIon il South.
GREATER EFFORTS NEEDED
SAYS SECRETARY HOUSTON

That the farmers of the nation
have generously responded to
the appeals for increased pro-
duction, and that much has al
ready been done to insure a large
supply of food and feedstuffs,
iustlfies no let-down In their ac-
tiylties or in these of all agri-
cultural agencies. On the con-
trary, even greater efforts must
be put forth in the coming
months if we are to meet salts
factorily the domestic demands
and the needs Of the nations
with which we are associated In
this struggle. There must be no
breakdown on the farms, no fall
ure Of foods, feedstuffs, or cloth
ing. | cannot emphasize too
strongly the urgent necessity Of
doing everything possible to
bring about a still further in
crease in the production of all
essential commodities, particu-
larly of the staple crops and live
stock.-Secretary Houston.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
Little Circulated His Wav.

Bacon-This report tells us that the
total circulation of money in the Unit
ed States last year was $3,419,16S,S 1868.
Egbert-Well, now understand
what my doctor meant when he told
me my troubles came from poor cir
culation
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

Bacon-Which do you enjoy the
most, the day or the night time?
Egbert-WelI, you see, on one side
Of my house is a shop where they test
boilers all day, and on the other side
lives a man who is testing his violin
nearly all night Come to think Of 1t
l think | enjoy the day time more.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
Her Resources.

"They say Miss Flirty has a great
deal Of TACT" ''Tact? Why, that
girls tact amounts to diplomacy. Not
one Of the fellows she Is engaged to
has ever met another one at a single
call he made"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

The sugar specialists of the bureau
Of chemistry have devised improved
methods of preparing cane strip that
will neither crystalline nor ferment.
These methods are being adopted COM
mercially. The department is develop
ing improved methods of clarifying
this strip.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
ANEcLEcTEp COLD

is often followed by pneumonia. Be-
fore 1t is too late take Laxative Quini-
dine Tablets. Gives prompt relief in
cases Of Coughs, Colds, La Grippe and
Headache. Price 25c.--Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

The 0unine That Does Not Affect Head
Because of It's tonic and laxative effect Laxative
Bromo Quinne can be taken by anyone without
causing nervousness or ringing in the head There
Is only one "Bromo Quinine." u. w. GROVES
signature is on box. S0c
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

A halting step may be a physical
weakness or a half admission Of de-
feat.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
A RuuvilIe Jest.

Snail-"Tve been tracing up my an
cestry." Bug-"Originated in Phila-
delphia, I suppose"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

II your eyes smart or feel scalded, Ao-
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bed
IL lust the thing TO relieve them. Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

A mans ideal woman is one kind Of
pipe dream.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
Different Tastes,

II like to subdue a horse of spirit"
"Pd rather put down pony of BRAN
dy."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

The preparation of sweet potato
flour is under Investigation by the
United States department OF agricul-
ture.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
"Femenina' is the wonder worker for all
female disorders Price 81 90 and soc. Adv,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

Dread is a rank mental weed-kill
It.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01
In Convict Garb.

Little Irene had gone to the zoo with
her mother one afternoon. AS they
came to the zebra she exclaimed
Mother, look at the horse with the
prisoners coat on"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

Any true American Is bound to get
move on himself If it's only for the
purpose Of chasing a delusion.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

When a man tells his troubles to a
woman the chances are that some 9TH
err woman supplies the trouble.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-01

Wise is the prophet who does not ale
low his predictions to go on record.
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-27

Il am so dry at present-gee. if [
only had a milk shake or be down at
the beach 1t is so long that | can't
imagine have ever benin the states
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-27
SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN FRANCE
Private Alferie Tetresult on Pass
Makes Most of Time

The following letter from Alferie
Tetreault, in overseas service, writ
ten to his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Timothe Tetreault. Woodstock ave
nue.. tells in part of how he is taking
advantage of his time while on pass
to see some of the country. The let
ter is written from Chambery and is
as follows:
Il am here waiting to leave on a
visit to St Pierre D'Albigny, castle
of Molans. etc.
Il arrived at Chambery yesterday
august 27) after having spent a
day in Paris. At o'clock we start
ed from the Y. NJ. c. A. in a V NJ
bus and visited the following places
of Interests The avenue deTroca-
dero. now President Wilson since
July 4th, Les Chanmpes Elysees, Ma
poleon's tomb, Notre Dame Cathe
dral. st Etenne church. Madaline
church. which a shell hit from the
long range gun. Palais de Justice, the
place where Marie Antoinette was inn
prisoned before being executed, the
Two Arches Of Triumph. Place de Ia
Concorde. where the guillotine stood
many years ago, Egyptian obelisk,
many guns and aeroplanes captured
in this war, and the plane that Guny-
meyer was killed in, the big German
Is inch gun recently captured by the
English, and other places of which l
have forgotten the names bought
few medals of Notre Dame and
beads; also the history of the cathe-
dral which | will send home later.
4 can not express in words the
beautiful places and scenery which l
have seen in the las few lays, an
feeling fine I ann oIly 4 few NJ
e tivla= Poi~s. which resort l vii
Putnam patriot., 1918-09-27
Jockey 5 Letter

Il am sorry to say | haven't got
letter in about two weeks. but will try
and write few words. | am feeling
fine
This is a real warm day and too
hot to sleep in my dugout, and If you
get out the flies eat you alive, SO !
rot in the truck and thought Of writ
home
1T is some life living IN the
ground. Yesterday | went to wash
nv clothes and found cootie. They
say out here if you don't have them
YOU get lonesome, but | wash all |
can. We don't get all the water we
want 1t is hard to get, so at times
YOU have to take real young bath,
but the worst is yet to come.
q have not seen Bill since | have
been on the front, but he is not far
back, as you know Bill is a lineman,
They took him from wagner and
made him first class private. | just
heard that George Gates is only eight
miles from here, and expect. to see
him soon. He has been up the line
about three months and they made
him a corporal He will be a sergeant
soon. seeing he was good with the
horses. Just think where | would have
been, but | never could get away from
here. But | am glad for the Kid and
wish | was with him.
Il suppose you know that young
Waters is here on the line. | saw him
a short while ago. He gave me few
francs. | was broke as usual.
Il am sitting here watching the
boys digging their home in the
ground. You need them here. | am
getting so | am a good QUICKER, but |
don't know how long | can stand it.
We have been giving them HI so
they had a comeback. | go out only
at night for shells and maybe we don't
snap out of it. We just lay right
down on the grass and move, so | try
and get some sleep during the day but
it is hard | have got SO can sleep
in any kind of noise, and they sure do
have it here.
Il am so dry at present-gee. if [
only had milk shake or be down at
the beach. 1t is so long that | can't
imagine have ever beenin the states.