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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22


Again Upton county has shown her
coIors and that her sons are true pa
triots. She has oversubscribed her
quota Of war savings stamps BY $751;
544. The allotment was $591,8S0,
which was the largest amount that
the county has been asked to raise.
Upton county has given full measure
in every drive chat has yet been made.
Over $1,OOO,00O has been raised for
Liberty bonds. the Red Cross, X.
M. G. a. work and war savings
stamps. Eight hundred and forty
men have gone out in the draft, and
there have been numerous volunteers,
making a total Of over 1000 men
furnished for the prosecution Of the
war. The fourth Liberty Bond issue
is soon to be sold. Upton county
will acquit herself in this drive as
she has in the former ones, and will
continue to do her duty and answer
as often as the government sees fit
to call on her.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
BETTER ROADS

The Leader office has been flooded
with complaints recently about the
condition Of Upton county roads, and
with suggestions that we have some
thing to say about them, In the
first place, we want to say that we
welcome Eaese complaints, because
they seem to be just, and the sugges-
tons because it is our duty and cur
pleasure to serve Upton county peo-
pie in any way we can. The Upton
county road law comes in for some
criticism, but it is what we have to
work under, and win give good re-
suits if properly enforced. War con-
ditions are pleaded as a reason for
bad roads and other bad conditions
which we have around us. Perhaps
war conditions and the consequent
shortage Of labor, in some cases, may
serve to extenuate the failure to
carry out contracts and perform Of
ficial duties; but they should not be
allowed to serve as an excuse behind
which negligent officials and "easy
money contractors may hide. The
remedy, as we see it, is for our people
to have the courage to see that the
law is enforced without fear OF favor,
If our road officials are not doing
their duty in holding the contractors
to their contracts they should be
forced to do SO. If the contractors
are neglecting the roads and putting
in the time in their private business
es. as is currently reported, then
they should be prosecuted in accord
ance with the provisions of the law.
And, last Of all, when this is done,
and it does not get the results de-
sired, let every man hitch his team
to his drag and see to it that the road
in front Of his own farm is kept in
a smooth and passable condition. This
spirit is sometimes called local pa
triotism, which we can possess.
When the legislature meets, if we
do nothing else to our road law, let's
fix it SO the Communication money
will be paid to the road commissioner
or to the trustee, and not to the
contractor. Under the present rule,
after the contractor has collected the
Communication money he isn't worried
much if he never collects the balance,
provided he doesn't have to work
the roads.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22


Nc. Walter Brown. Of South Gov
ingtons has sold out his stock Of
goods 70 the Upton Cotton Mills.
Mr. Brown expects to enter the over
seas service Of the Y.MC.A. at an
early date.
Judge S. E. Stephenson has
rented the offices formerly occupied
by Mr.. 7. OF Bond. in the old post
Office building, and win resume his
practice Of law after September 1.
Gen. John A. Upton has rented the
offices Of Judge R. B. Baptist, and is
moving there.
"A very successful meeting has
Just been closed at Mt. Lebanon.
There were a number Of conversions
and 10 additions to the church. The
preaching was done by Rev. 7. Ri
ley Davis, who vsss assisting the pas
tor. Rev. J. e. Miles.
Sidney Ellis and W.B.Blackman,
both colored boys about Is years old,
were arrested Sunday nlht for bop
ping trains. When tried before Esq.
Lauderdale Richardson, upon a plea
of guilty, they were each fined IS
and costs, which they could not pay,
and were sent to jail.
The visit Of Mr.. T. H. James,
special representative of the Vita
graph Company, of New York, to
Govington, Wednesday, will no doubt
be of special interest to the moving
picture theatres going public, for the
reason that he has just completed
arrangements with Messrs. Paine
Bros. fer the showing of the marvel
Gus photoplay Of Sergeant Guy En-
pey's world famous book, "Over the
Top" In this sensational produc-
ton more than $500 Of our own
American boys in khaki appear in
trench scenes. which were staged at
Camp Wheeler, near Macon, Ca, by
special permit Of the war depart
ment "Over the Top" win be shown
at the Palace Tehatre. Watch this
paper for further particulars.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
- n -
LOCAL NEWS

An ice cream supper will be given
at Craig's Chapel schoolhouse on
Friday night. August 22, for the ben
eft of the school. Everybody is
invited to attend
Mr.. {. P. Flippin sold this week
to Mr.. r. M. Cobb, Of Newbern, a
fine $50 Duroc five-months-old pig,
and also a fine calf to Mr.. G. II.
Sullivan, of this place, for $50.
The Covington Milling Co. will
be closed down for a few days in
order to make a few necessary re-
pairs. The work will be completed
soon, and the mill again will be in
operation.
We are requested to announce
that Rev. Porter Norris will begin
a meeting at Beaver on Thursday
night, August 20, the meeting to be
held in a bush arbor. Everybody is
invited to attend.
"A revival meeting will begin at
Oak Grove next Sunday. There viii
be preaching both morning and night
DY baG pe4SbUIs ANCNs = RAiSy LAWS
The regular services viii be held at
Liberty in the afternoon at $3.50.
Mr.. E. L. Haynie recently sold
to Mr.. Harry Walker IS head of hogs
for the sum of SI,011.07. Mr.. Haynie
is good farmer and one Of the
county's most progressive hog rais-
ers.
in another part Of this paper APP
pears the announcement Of /. L. Brin-
Gle as candidate for City Recorder.
Mr.. Bringle has served in this capac-
ity for the past seven years, and has
made a most enviable record. On
several occasions he has been instru-
mental IN the saving Of large sums
81 money for the taxpayers. Mr..
Rringle IS thoroughly familiar with
she duties Of the Office, and for this
reason no doubt would be in position
60 give more efficient service than a
rev man Of the same ability. Mr..
Bringle promises If reelected to de-
vote the same untiring energy IN the
discharge Of his duties IS he has II
1ho pest
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
PERSONAL MENTION

Centeneri gioves-Supply Co.
666 cures by removing the cause
Rev. R. A. Clark spent Friday in
Jackson. Tenn, IN business.
666 cures chills and fever.
! If there is anything we do know
it is pig feed. Primer & Gillespie,
666 cures malarial fever.
Khaki-bound testaments for soldier
boys. Union Drug Co.
Man-Zan for piles. Union Drug Go.
666 contains no alcohol, arsenic nor
other, poisonous drugs.
666 cures bilious fever.
See US for hog feed. Covington
Milling Co. au1-tf.
Trench mirrors. Union Drug Co.
If there is anything we do know it
is pig feed. Primer & Gillespie. 8aS
New Centinieri gloves. Supply Co.
See w. P. Simonton a Bros. for
redwood shingles. 11jy-tf
Buy your stationery at Union Drug
Co.
II there is anything we do know
III is pig feed. Primer & Gillespie.
DeWitt's Kidney Pills are the best.
Union Drug Co.
Buy for cash and save at Halls
Cash Grocery.
Whitewash lime at reduced price.
Mayes-H Howard Lumber Co.
Dime and Pet brand milk. 15c at
Halls Cash Grocery.
"A big line Of school tablets and
pencils at Union Drug Co.
Irish and sweet potatoes at Halls
Cash Grocery.
House paints and oils. Union Drug
Co.
SIS ceiling at $3.50. Mayes-How-
ard Lumber Co.
Sugar Is scarce, SO we sell lots of
Velva syrup. Halls Cash Grocery.
SIS ceiling at $3.50. Mayes-How-
ard Lumber Co.
Snowdrift lard, $1.30 and $3.50 a.
bucket at Halls Cash Grocery.
Phone 7S and ask about the free
coupons. WORKMAN & Primer.
Trade for cash and save at Halls
Cash Grocery.
Miss Lucy Minor Crofford has re-
turned from visit to Chicago.
We want your butter and eggs.
Halls Cash Grocery.
Mr.. L. E. Greer is reported on the
sick list this week.
Light smoked bacon at Halls Cash
Grocery
Esq. w. S. Mayes left this morning
for business trip to Dyersburg
Centenieri kid gloves in the new
fall styles. Supply Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
MARKETING HOGS

Beats burying them. Steve Hoover
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, writes, "Com-
menced feeding my herd Of about
100 hogs B, A. Thomas Hog Pow
der over two months ago. Fifty
were sick and off feed. Nearby herds
had cholera. did not lose one
they are well and growing fast"
For sale by e. L. Roper Drug Co.,
Covington, Tenn; L. L. Wilder, Ma
son, Tenn; E. Jones, Keeling, Tenn;
Il. E. Martin, Stanton, Tenn; M. E.
Tenant, Atoka, Tenn; J. Smithson,
Kerrville, Tenn; G. L. McPeak, Brigh-
ton, Tenn. limo
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

And an Invitation to Everybody
goods every
small Of profit and the real
with
If bills promptly will be glad charge child
with 80 the
money.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
WOMAN'S CASE
STARTLES CONVICTION

A business mans wife could not
read or sew without sharp pains in
her eyes. For years her eyes were
red and weak. Finally she tried pure
Lavoptik eye wash. The result Of
ONE application astonished her A
small bottle Lavoptik is guaranteed
to benefit every case weak, strained
or inflamed eyes. One wash will
startle with its quick results Alum
mum eye up FREE. Alexander
Drug Co g
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
CarrOlltOn County Farmer
Praises Vim Hepqtica as Fine
Nerve and Stomach Tonic


Mr.. A. 7. Tandy, farmer, Highland
avenue, Carrollton, KY. writes under
date of February 2, that after suffer-
ing from nervousness and stomach
trouble, he has found Vim Hepatica a
fine medicine for such purposes.
Il have used several bottles Of Vim
Hepatica in my family the last three
months" says Mr., Tandy, sand it is
a fine medicine for nervousness and
stomach trouble"
That is just the way thousands Of
others are talking about this famous
Vim Hepatica, a prescription Of eight
of the finest all-vegetable stomach
UNION DRUG CO., COVING
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
ANNOUNCEMENT

Pupils in voice and piano are asked
to enroll now with Mrs Brown and
Miss Mattilou Brown for term begin
ming in September. No reduction
made for two pupils in the same fam
lily. Terms $500 per eight lessons.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
MUNIcPAL ELEcTIoN cARps

We are authorized to announce I.L.
Bringle as candidate for reelection
to the office Of City Recorder af Cow
ington, subject to the action Of the
municipal primary election to be held
October q. 1918.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

and nerve remedies and tonics. 1t
goes at once to the seat Of the trou-
BILE, stops indigestion, arrests catar-
rhal conditions, acts on the liver,
kidneys, stomach and bowels, enriches
the blood, and tones up the entire
system.
If you are nervous, have stomach,
liver or kidney trouble, or are in a
weak and rundown condition, and
need fine tonic, come in and get d
bottle Of this great Vim Hepatica pre-
scription and take it on our recon-
mendation.
TON AND MASON, TENN.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

tones up the stomach and purifies
the bowels. Price Coo. Sold BY AL
exander Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

II you feel "bIue," mo account, Y
lazy, you need q good cleaning out.
Herbine is the right thing for chat
purpose. It stimulates the liver,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. /. 3. Clark, Of st.
Louis, are visiting The family Of Mr..
E. I. Haynie, in the Gift vicinity.
Malvern daily record., 1918-01-19
Church Directory

METHODIST-Sunday School 9:45 Morning Service Evening Service 730 Junior League 6:30 Mid week Prayer Wednesday
 REV MARION S. MONK FIRST BAPTIsT-Sunday School Morning Service, II Evening Service, $7:30 Junior Y F. U. Senior B r P U 6:30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 m.
 REV. J. T HOWELL, Pastor. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN-sunday School m Bible Class m--Sermon Evening at ing each Wednesday evening a 730 p.
 DR. C. P. BRIDEWELI, Pastor SECOND BAPTIST Sunday School, Preaching B. Y P U. 6:30 Sermon, Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30
 REV. J. G. HUGHES, Pastor THIRD BAPTIST (Baker Hil)-Sunday School m Il Sermon 730 m. B. Y. U 63O D. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 730
 REV. J. B. sWANNER, Pastor ASSEMBLY OF GoD-Sunday School 10 a. Preaching H d. m Preaching 7:8o p. m.
 REV FRED LoHMANN Pastor
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24
DDNyEVLNIlNG
..EALDI TALL 6,a
THE HOUSE WRENs.
~ NARY GpAHAM.. .BQNNEB

81 can't understand idlencss," said
Mrs. House Wren.
"Ah no, you can't understand it,"
chirped her husband proudly, because
you are never idle, You are busy all
the time. The fine Mr.. Bee who is so
famous for being busy is not any
more industrious than you arc"
Perhaps" said Mrs. House Wren,
"T am not so industrious. am really
just always fussing and fuming and
constantly moving"
"That is So" said Mr.. House Wren.
"But you are busy, too. And you are
never idle. Think of the things you
have done in life"
"What things?" asked Mrs. House
Wren.
"Ah, don't you know what beauti-
ful home you made-a home Of dried
grass and twigs? 1t is the same home
we are in now. And whole summer
has gone by. All, that shows how well
you work. Why, I've heard that some
creatures were forever moving from
place to place, from home TO home,
It's all right to be in one place in
the summer ana another in the winter,
but some folks and some creatures
aren't even satisfied for one season."
SIS it pOssibleF inquired Mrs.
House Wren.
Indeed it is possible" said Mr..
House Wren. "There are many cren-
lures such as I have described. And
they grumble instead of singing as we
do. All, to sing, to chirp and to trlll,
these are the things which make Joy,
They make us happy and they make
Others happy, for to be happy one
self is very apt to make creatures
around one happy"
"I've known of some creatures who
acted so unhappily and grumbled so
much that they made all those around
them the same way"
"Isn't that dreadfulY said Mrs.
House Wren, cooking her head in sur
prise.
"But you are always pleasant and
you are always busy, and you do things
so WE'LL" continued Mr.. House Wren.
"Perhaps one of the reasons you are
so happy Is because you are busy"
Perhaps that is one of the reasons"
said Mrs. House wren, because 1 ain
certainly very much interested in life
and song and nests and birdlings, but
think 1 am happy mostly because l
have such nice loving mate"
Mr.. House Wren cooked his head
one way and then the other. Then he
burst into a most glorious song. He
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24
POULTRY
FAST1S
ROOFS FOR POULTRY HOUSES
Several Kinds Of Material Can Be
Used in Making coVerins-It
Should Be Watertight.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of AgrcultureJ
There are several kinds of&E tHrial
that can be used in making d$S6& for
the poultry house, but it should always
be kept in mind that the roof should
be water tight. If it is allowed to
leak, the interior of the house will
get damp, the birds will become I'M
healthy, lose vigor and be more suscep-
tible to fatal diseases. Shingle roofs
should have n one-third pitch, while
those covered with paper or metal may
have less pitch or be almost fiat.
However, the greater the slope the
longer the life of the roof.
Specially prepared paper or shingles
laid on sheathing may be. used for
covering the roof. Roofing papers are
used very extensively for poultry
houses at the present time and in
many places are replacing shingles. AS
n rule the former are cheaper and cas-
Ter to lay, while they can be laid on
q much flatter roof than the latter. One
or two ply paper is usually used on
the sides, and one. two and three
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24


doubts.
Bible
of the bank and pin inside her
safekeeping.
naturally the taking
earning This
o the situation had its weight
Januaryalmost enough
cash
in the the other day that they
going
the ends and the boys home but
of fire after bodies
will be
of teeth"
goti haven't Name,
wall with
gnashing?"
Foolish? But hear of pateng
nothing better?
If mankind there
against counting woman?
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24

types OF Roots for Poultry Houses
A, Shed; e, Combinations; C, Gable;
D, Monitor; E, semimonito:; r, A.
Shaped.
ply paper on the roofs, although this
varies with different styles and grades
of manufacture. This paper generally
comes in rolls or squares which cover
100 square feet and contain directions
and materials for use In laying. Paper
may be used on roofs which have n
slope or rise of one or more inches to
the foot. Sheathing for paper roofs
must be planed on one side and laid
tightly TO present smooth surface for
the roofing paper, while sheathing pa
per Is often used between the sheHthlng
and roofing paper. Shingles may be
laid from four to five inches to the
weather on roofs which have One-third
or more pitch, which Is a rise of or
more inches to the foot, or One-third Of
the span of gable roof. Cedar and
cypress shingles are usually laid five
TO six inches to the weather on walls
or on roofs with One-thrd pitch. hut
.lOl SCllCltiiAS NtSONA VII iOOiS "iiNH ii'i 'N
Il rise Of less than eight inches to the
foot. One thousand shingles, or four
bundles of cedar shingles, are equlva-
lent to 1000 shingles four inches wide.
In shingling, commence at the caves or
lower edge by laying n double course.
while the rest of the layers are of
single courses. They are laid either
to chalk line, which Is fastened Mt
the right points Mt either edge of the
roof and snapped TO make mark for
the lower edge Of the tier Of shingles,
or to n straight-edged stick. Each
shingle IS nailed with two either five
or six penny nails. driven seven TO
eight inches from the butt. depending
upon the lap, so that the heads Of the
nails will he covered by the next
course. One thousand cedar shingles
laid four and One-half inches TO the
weather. cover about 125 square feet,
depending on their size. Shingles may
he laid on narrow Sheathlng three TO
five inches wide. or on common sheath
ing. which is spaced from one to two
inches apart to allow the roof to dry
out quickly, and they should break
joints at least one inch and as much
more as possible.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24
BROUGHT Ingenuity to Bear.

There is surely one ingenious farm
er In Massachusetts,. In order "a
reach the market place and dispose
Of his produce. lie was compelled 20
cross stream that was without Il
bridge. So he built a fiat wagon.
somewhat on the plan of float oR
wheels, and trained a mule to draw
il. In crossing the stream the farmer
keeps his seat in the vehicle. When
the mule gets beyond his depth sE
swims, pulling the wagon along With
ont difficulty.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24
RETURNS FROM Small FLOCK
Average Novice Can Reasonably E~
pect to Get at Least Ten Dozen
Eggs From Each Hen.

Prepcred by the United States Depart.
me1t OF Asrlculturel
The average novice can reasonably
expect TO get an average of at least
ten dozen eggs per hen per year from
his small flock in the backyard. There
is nothing difficult in the care Of the
small flock If the important things are
done at the right time and in the right
way, and the system involves nothing
too hard for child given proper dl.
rections.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24


attitude toward his disability his future
Others permanently becomes dependent
,derelct"
d returned soldiers
present large shop buldngsone
including cabinet making
school building completion which will be used
n activity.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24
"Now | Will Sing Those Words"

sang it to Mrs. House Wren and In
the song he told her how h9:fry he was,
how glorious was life now good peo-
pie had been to them, giving them
drinks of water in the hot, dry wealth
er, and how much he loved her and
the whole bright sunny world.
When he had finished Mrs. House
Wren opened her little beak and then
closed 1t again.
"Were you going to say something's"
he asked.
Il couldn't say it at first. Your song
was so beautiful that I hadn't any
words to tell you about its loyeliness."
''There is no reason why shouldn't
sing my best for you. All, Mrs. House
Wren, you are very dear little crea-
ture.
"And well do remember the little
eggs-six of them there were-specllled
with brown" snid Mr.. House Wren,
land what beautiful little birdlings
they WERE"
"Yes," said Mrs. House Wren, "and
now they are so grown-up they are
looking after themselves and having
their own pleasures"
'Well," said Mr.. House Wren, "of all
families Of birds don't believe there
Is any other family any happier than
we are. Sometimes we chatter and
scOld each other in a friendly fashion,
but we're really the gay, busy, happy
brown house wrens."
'Yes," said Mrs. House Wren, ''and
feel so pleased at what you say that
/ believe l win make up n special
song about it,"
So Mrs. House Wren took q small
twig and a large leaf and she wrote in
bird language these words:
We're the happy House wreas, hurrah.
hurrah,
We're always so busy. we're always SO
gay.
I'VE work or we sing all through the
long day.
"And this is all have now to say"
"Thnt's fine" said Mr.. House Wren
''Now win sing those words" AnG
he did so. as he stuck out his littl
chest and held the leaf with the word
on II before him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24
No Social Standing.

An American woman who is a Y. N.
c. 4. worker in London vouches for
the following story:
A newly arrived American sailor met
n first-draft friend ut the Eagle hut in
the strand.
"HelIo, Jake" said the former. "T
suppose now that you are living in
London, you're meeting quite a lot Of
titled ladieS?"
"Huh :" replied Jake. you don't
meet them sort--why, they wait III ia
bler
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24

shlps wants a swifter record, the air.
plane greater altitude, as man, gen.
orally, demands higher development
than his forbears ever dreamed of.
We will always want to know more
and more and more. Self-satisfled at
tainment means rust, and rust means
failure. And we know no such word
as fail. But it isn't q good idea to
know more than our share.
For one case, a woman In q car
was providing thrills for the woman
,nnvt Shn bod Innrnnd thrn1lnh soma
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24

working
After search had been made for the letters with results the boy
If replied that
he had not he had The next the boy dismissed
did letters didn't his father
this
So"
And the father of his can't blame him. although
think that the big mistake calmly allowing himself
be fired" without
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24

"A great many persons have un-
consciously tried to spoil these men by
Inisdirected sympathy" said Major
Baldwin. "That is why there are cer-
tain restrictions in regard to visitors
at the hospital.
'The patient is not child, neither
is he a sick man, but new type of
man that has met with physical dis
ability, with the accompanying mental
shocks. He must be returned to society
as a normal member.
"The important problem is to help
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24
SUPPLY YARDED FOWLS GRIT
Sometimes Lime Needed for Shell
Making Is Scaree-keep Oyster
Shells In House.

If poultry has been kept on the same
range for many years. II is good plan
TO keep few oyster shells In the
houses. as there Is sometimes scar
city of things about for the hens to
pick up that contain the lime needed
for shell making. Yarded fowls must
have grit and shells all summer
through. as these are not winter feeds
as some would believe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-10-24
Your Own Way,

Many have an idea that 1t would rs
pleasant always 20 have their Sswn
way. II is sometimes pleasant. aug
the results are not gratifying. II -
the road that leads to temptation srS
bondage of sin.