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The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

" WHEN British guns came KN pounding at the age-old
 V walls of Bagdad, ancient
 home of Sinbad the Sailor and Haroun-al-Raschid, 8 new epoch began in the history of this long dor mant middle East. The romantic city of golden minarets and languorous dreams awoke to new life-to play big, eVentful part in the giant upheaval that is changing the map of the world. Gone forever, now, Is that favorite phrase, "The Changeless East" says a writer in the Los Angeles Times.
 Today the British hold Mesopotamia, the richest province in the Ottoman empire. They have built their own rail- road from the Persian gulf to Bagdad through 600 miles of changing land scape-a landscape of dense date groves. of fertile fields, of wild marsh es, and sandy desert. Bagdad, the key to the middle East, is theirs.
 The Bagdad route proper begins at Scutari, a suburb of Constantinople on the Asiatic side of the Bosporous. runs southeast of Aleppo. thence off east to the Euphrates and Tigris country with network of branches-and thence south along the winding Tigris to the hot waters of the Persian gulf.
 For sheer human interest, no trip in the world can compare with a jour ney over the route of the Bagdad rail- way.
 And, when the great war has ended and trippers are again making the tour of the world, 1t is inevitable that hordes will forsake the Suez route to go by rail via Nineveh, Bagdad, and the old Garden of Eden.
 Region Older Than History.
 It Is a region that was old when his l tory began-the veritable cradle of the race-the home of the Phoenicians, the Chaldeans, the Assyrians and Baby lonians. And remnants of some of these old races are still found there l living now as they lived so many thou sands of years ago. Among the desert Bedouins the covenant of bread and salt is still kept, and the law of asylum is strictly observed. If you are being pursued by an enemy, you can run into
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

year. These Shias are the "dissenters"
 of the Mohammedan faith; the Suni
 or orthodox Moslems do, but go instead
 to Kerbela and Nedjef-cities sacred
 to the memory of Ali, nephew of Ma homet, founder of the Shia sect. From all over Persia. Kurdestan, parts of h. dia and even Tibet, these zealots come, their long arduous journey by mule or camel sometimes occupying a whole year. They bring with them the dried and salted bodies of their dead, for burial outside the walls of Nedief- and, like the Mecca pilgrim, the Shia who has been to Nedjef can paint his beard a bright red and enjoy the title of "Haji" the rest of his life. To Ned jef every good Shia is supposed to go, at least once in his career-if he can afford it, and, in the shadow of Ned jef's walls he expects his home to re- pose, if his children can raise the price.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER

has been a household remedy all over the civilized world for more than half a century for constipation, intestinal troubles, torpid liver and the generally depressed feeling that accompanies such disorders. It is most valuable remedy for indigestion or nervous dys- pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on headache, coming up of food, palpita- tton of heart and many other symp- toms. A few doses of August Flower will immediately relieve you. It is a gentle laxative. Ask your druggist. Sold in all civilized eountries.-Ady.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Cold Tn the Head"

Is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Per- sons 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 talk en internally and acts through the Blood nn the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
 All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
 s10oOo for any case of catarrh that HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo. Ohio.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Mlsunders rstood.

Did you hear of poor Fathead's misfortune?"
 "No; what is itf'
 ''He observed to Miss Oldgirl when he saw how she won at bridge that he would like to have her hand. and now she's suing him for breach of promise"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Not all men are philosophers. Some would rather lie awake all night than climb up and oil the windmill.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Weak, Fainty Heart, and Hysterle, can be recti6ed by taking "Renovine" I heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and ST. AdT
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

should be given to sprains, swellings, bruises, rheumatism and neuraligia. Keep Mansfeld's Magic Arnica Lini- ment handy on the shelf. Three sizes -25c, 50c and $1.00.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Many a soul is wrecked because too lazy to pole it's boat through the rap ids of time.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

pr. B. F. Jackson, Celebrated Physician, handed down to posterity his famous prescription for female troubles. Now sold under the name of "Femenina." Price Soc and S100.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Another Advantage of Corn Bread.

Corn bread is good for the complex ion. Use corn bread and become beau tiful as we'll as win the war.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

When lovely woman stoops to folly it is time for mere man to take to the tall timber.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Red Cross Ball Blue, made in America, therefore the best, delights the housewife. All good grocers. Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
Illustrated.

How is your son getting on with the law?" Finely; he is already pros ecuting his studies"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Where one man has been ruined by his enemies, hundreds have been ruined by their friends.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

4 wise man doesn't try to scare COW into standing still while being milked.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

The allies are marching against Ger many's worst enemy.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Piles Cured in to 14 Days Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Pi4es. First application gives relief. 6Oe.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

There's no use in rocking the cradle while you pinch the baby.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

Knicker-"what is Smiths idea for coal conservation? Bocker-"Cut an inch off the shovels."
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
ParadoxicaI One.

''What effect on congestion will this closing order haveT" Its an opening wedge"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14

A night latch is like a tombstone when it is put up for late husband.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-14
FOUR BALES PER ACRE

A nation may not build a wall high enough to permit its safety as a reeluse.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
ENCOURAGEMENT Counts.

In every town there are few of
taste and purpose who will take, the
helm. To thoroughly arouse public In
terest is long and arduous task.
Make beginning. Results will at
tract attention and gain support. 1t
was Gladstone who said: Zone ex-
ample is worth thousand argu-
ments.' Organize, interest the local
press, interest this department, your
efforts and progress will cheerfully
be given place and encouragement In
these columns. Every year of the
past decade Mr.. Reed has written
thanks for substantial aid given
"Reed and Riverside" in city beautiti-
cation. In q very recent letter, in re-
viewing the progress of street plant
ing in Riverside, lie writes: II re-
member very distinctly the very eff
cient aid / received through the City
Beautiful department of the Times
Let US hear of your work, no matter
how humble or how small the COM
munity-aid and encouragement will
be extended to all alike.-Los Angeles
Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
PUTTING YARD TO BEST USE
Bulletin of Department. of Agriculture
Gives Some Valuable Information
to Those Interested.

The best methods to follow and the
best crops to grow in order to make
a small area like back yard produce
the maximum amount of food for the
family are discussed in publication
of the United States department of
agriculture, Farmers Bulletin S1S,
"The Small Vegetable Garden" In
addition to furnishing information in
regard to the fundamental principles
OF gardening, this bulletin describes in
detail the culture Of all of the common
garden plants, and also furnishes TIA
BILE showing in concise form the
quantity of seed needed for each kinl
of vegetable, the proper way and times
to plant, and the material required to
produce the crop.
TO make a small area produce a
large amount of food, the bulletin
points out that not only every foot of
available space must be utilized, but
that late or succession crops must be
planted as soon as the earlier plants
have been removed. To carry on gar
dening in this intensive way requires
careful planning in advance, and it is
recommended that a detailed diagram
of the garden be drawn up and the va
rious uses that it is planned to put
each portion to. throughout the grow
ing season, be clearly indicated. On
this plan the success or failure of the
various enterprises should be noted
and the plan itself kept as guide for
the following year.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
HONE T.
TOWN e e
llL PSI
CONTROL OF TREES IN CITY
Los Angeles Newspaper Advocates
i Commission Which Should Weld
Absolute Power.

What we need, and need badly
right now, is tree commission hav-
ing absolute control of all street
planting. The trees should be taken
away from the owners of abutting
property. He should neither be held
responsible for them nor allowed to
touch them, any further than any
other resident of the city. Why has
the city taken over street, curb and
sidewalk, and allowed a narrow strip
of private property to intervene? Why
does the city partially control it? Is
a divided interest and responsibility
conducive to the best results? A
study Of our street planting will quick
ly bring an answer. Not one in a
hundred Is competent to choose the
right tree for a street. The same per-
centage will care for them properly
and about the same number will agree
on the same tree. No resident of Los
Angeles need be told of the outcome
of such laxity of control, or, rather
such absence Of control. The need for
change is great, and the problem
cries to high heaven for relief. When
will it be solved, and solved Alright
How long are we to continue unde,
present condltions? All know q
change must come-why delay? ON
charter trainers may help us out by
providing for a tree commission ir
full control, with a corps of trained
experts, to give us a city in the neal
future Of which our residents for al
time may be proud as the really city
bcautiful.-Los Angeles Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Yanks Must Eat Feathsr,.

Bitter words passed between two
battalfons of American troops in
France over a stolen goose. The bird
was missed from little farm in the
area occupied by one battalion but the
feathers were found in the district oc'
cupied by the other.
To protect the properly Of the NJ.
tives In the area occupied by the Amer
lean regiments the colonel has pre-
scribed the following penalty:
ANY man in my command WHO layi
a hand on a fowl that has not beer
bought and paid for win have 70 90
tbs feathers"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
TREBLE CLEF

The Treble Clef held it's first meet
ing for the ensuing year on Monday
evening.
After roll call with current events,
unsteady, the following officers were
elected:
Mrs. R. G. Hills, Pres, Mrs. A. H.
Sniff, Sec, Miss Mary Deur, Treas,
Mrs. Peter Hansen, director, Miss
Mary Deur, accompanist; Miss Gladys
Bell, Asst. accompanist; Miss Mary
Deur. Harpist; Mrs. Frank Carpenter,
violinist.
Committee on membership, Mrs. W.
n Booher, Mrs. "A. c. Bonham and
liss Dolly Hardy.
ss Program committee, Mrs. Guy R.
Smith, Mrs. Peter Hansen and Mrs.
r. C. Hills.
After singing number Of patriotic
Songs, the club adjourned to meet
at 1880 p. M, Monday, Dec, 16.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
LOYAL Mothers Club

The Loyal Mothers club met We'd
nesday afternoon, Dec A., at the home
sof Mrs. Guy Parks, with fourteen
members present.
The first hour was spent working
on the comforter.
Club opened with "America" fol-
lowed by the Lords Prayer.
# Mrs. Reeser read the scripture read
ing and gave few facts about the
life Of Joseph.
Recitations were given by Lita
Frink, Marguerite Sigler and Flor
ence Goodwin.
Song, "Sing a Song of sixpence,"
by Frances Doty.
Mrs. P. w. Goodwin gave reading
entitled what do Children Read"
It was moved and seconded that
the last quarter be paid for the
French orphan in France, also Xmas
offering be allowed.
Mrs. Frank Sigler gave full re-
i port Of the last years work and ex-
penses
AT 4:30 the hostess served refresh
ments which were enjoyed by all.
Club adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Nv. w. Reeser December 1s. Answer
TO roll call with short story.
Mrs. Frank Brothers, Pres
Mrs. Allie House, Sec
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Landscape GARDENING.

Landscape gardening has not re-
ceived the attention that it deserves.
We have not studied the kinds of rose
that thrive best here, nor have we ex-
ercised caresin preparing the soil for
thrifty growth and blooming. Most
people have merely dug holes in the
ground and planted rose bushes with
out adding the elements on which ros-
es thrive. Then we wonder in the
blooming season why they do not pro-
duce fine flowers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Novel Street Construction,

In one of the larger Michigan cities
they are trying a novel type Of street
construction. Pavements 10 feet wide
are being laid, confined between head
ers of concrete built as part Of the
concrete foundation along the center
of the street. A strip along each side
of the pavement and the curb is built
of earth and gravel, as are the Shout
ders Of the paved country highway.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12

Edward G. Chew Of San Francisco is
the first Chinaman to receive a com
mission IN the United States army.
Chew was in his third year IN civil en-
cheering at the University of Cali
fornia when he enlisted In the coast
artillery. On account Of his good record
IN college and recommendations from
the faculty OF the university he was
placed In the school for specialists ct
Fort SCOTT. After having made good
there he was sent to the artillery Of.
flcers's training school at Fortress Mod
roe, Virginia, where he received hia
commission as second lieutenant.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Americas Sweetheart

The one reel big show for this week
ecnaes on Thursday night. It is Mary
Picaford in How Could You Jean.
This i the same picture that was
shown at the Strand theatre in Omaha
for s days last week. This is the last
~ the Mary Pickford pictures to be
shown here a. she has just signed a
new contract with another corpora
ten. tlat calls for salary Of $1,000,
900 Tor next year and the prices they
- Tor pictures on this new contract,
prohihlts these pictures being shown
! q or regular prices. inst think, it
IN ~ hist time You can see little
Navy ter s and Is cents, plus the
& ~ tax.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Women THAT Mem LIke.

"What we men want for the mos
part" says Thackeray, 'is a humble,
flattering, smiling. child-loving. tea-
making being who laughs at our jokGG
however old they may be. coaxes ~
wReedles us in our humors and fQnllly
lies to us through life. In other Wee11
the more essentially feminine WON
Is, the more irresistibly does - -
peal to and attract our ser"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Accounting for ths r..fa.

Accounting for the Tasts.
"Those pigs feet I bought d yo9
didn't taste right" said the fst Gus.
toner
"What was wrong with emp asked
the delicatessen man.
Don't know exactly, but they had .
fiat taste"
We'll, you see, sir, there's besn quits
an epidemic of fiat feet II town Late
ly."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Was a "cad study.~

II must have a part for Flossie Fan
toe. In the last revue she used to say
'Hurrah for the prfnce!' Couldn't you
write that into this play7'
"There is no prince in this play. We.
might have her say. 'Hurrah, boysl
Here comes the handsome captain!"
II don't think she could learn az long
a part as that."-London Answers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Notice

All parties knowing themselves in
debted to the late DR.. B. L. Doyle, VS..
will please make settlement, either
BY cash or note, at once, to Miss Zeta
zahner, Al the office, four doors west
Of Post Office. She is authorized to
collect and receipt for same.
Those having bills against said es-
tate will please present them at the
office for settlement.
n2-wtf NJ. G. Doyle
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Not the Same.

Thine is money, you know" OBJ
served the philosopher.
Perhaps So" responded the near.
cynic, but I have learned that the
chap who has plenty of one rarely has
much of the other"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
More Expense for Him.

PA, what's a pseudonym?"
81 don't know, son." replied the man
whose car is in the repair shop q
great deal of the time, ''but II its q
thingumbob that belongs to an auto
mobile, I'll have to buy it sooner o.
later"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Odd.
It's exceedingly odd,
But it can't be denied
To have money ahead
You must put 1t aside.
Odd.
What Is a Specialist?

:Jones-Doctor, you are general
practitioner. What Is the difference
between that and a specialists
Doctor-A general practitioner, sir,
is man to whom you pay a tee for
telling you to what specialist You
should photographic Messenger.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
This poo Bites.

When r. o. Rock Of Ben Avon, II
bageageman employed by the Pennsyl-
yania railroad, has any more French
goodies in his custody for shipment
no will be very careful with his Ian
guags.
Recently Rock received crate CON
tanning q French poodle consigned. to
Detroit. The canine refused to stop
barking. Rock had great deal of fig
uring to do, and the dog annoyed him.
"Shut up. Kaiser, or I'll give you
a Yankee wallop," he yelled.
The poodle only set up louder
series Of yelps and when Rock passed
by he crate the poodle stuck its head
ont between the Stats and nipped him
on the ankle.
Before calling tho dog Kaiser Rock
said Il licked his hand and was very
friendly pstEoit yrss Press
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
To Battle Gipsy Moth.

Human efforts to exterminate the
gypsy moth have failed and the United
States government is now importing
Insect parasites of this pest to aid in
the war of determination. In order to
destroy the injurious moth the govern
Dent is going to provide home and
encourage the development of an in
sect that makes a speciality of fighting
The moth.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
George Marshall

George Marshall, former resident
Of this city, but for the past few years
an inmate Of the Soldiers Home, Mar
shalltown, La, died in that city on
Friday, Dec. 6.
The remains were shipped to this
city, arriving here last evening.
The funeral services will be held
from the Hennessey funeral-home, at
y 2 p. M, Sunday, Dec. 8, Rev. M. F.
Nolan officiating The remains will be
laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Some Knock.

Bell-Was that your brother saw
you with yesterday?
Beulah-Yes; don't you think We
look alike?
'Not a particle. Say. he's pretty
good-looking, isn't he?"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Where Fuss Is Fun.

"Neyer make fuss about what
you can't help" said the homely philos-
opher.
Nonsense" replied the fan; that
idea would take half the excitement
out of baseball game"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Naturally So.

'.Why do you call that actor 4 MI.
ft?" Ss
Don't you see he's playing . crooae
ed part in straight dramaf'
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12

Charles Garland, an American mil
lionaire, served with the British cav
airy and was honorably discharged.
He became naturalized Britishel
and Ia a candidate for parliament as
representative Of the discharged sol
diers Of the Warwick division. This
photograph was taken at Mr.. Gar
lands home in Warwick.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
81. Keinp,er BUYS Building

N A. Kemper today purchased the
brick block he has been occupying
IS ! bakery for the past several years.
Mr.. Kemper will remodel the bull
ding to suit his needs and will then
have the most up-to-date bakery in
Western Iowa.
The building was formerly owned
BY Mrs. H. F. Foss.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12

Couldn't Hear Herself Tails.
Mr.. Gotham-Were you down % ~
meeting of the Woman's club today.
dear?
Mrs. Gotham-Yes, was.
ibid you speak2" !;
81 did,
What did you say, dearf' "
s'Well, to tell you the truth, really
talking at once that couldn't hear NY
self speak"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Auto Accident

Andrew Purcell, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. E. Purcell, met with very.
painful accident this morning. While
he was driving an auto on West Erie
street number of children ran across
the street and directly in the path of
I his auto. In order to avoid striking
the children, Purcell turned his auto
too abruptly and upset.
He received broken collar bone
and Q few minor bruises. The damage
to the auto is slight.
sS o.
D. H. Mccullough returned this
morning to his home in Plummer,
Mimi, after a swo-week's visit with
relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Emil Wehrli is reported to
be seriously i'll at her home in the
country.
W. 81. Jackson of Modale, was a
pleasant Times caller today.
Foote's garage report the following
auto sales: DIR. DeVore,s Chevrolet
Sedan; DR.. H. L. Roberts, Chevrolet
I. Roadster.
Percy w. Oviatt and mother, Mrs
+. W. Oviatt, arrived home last eve
ming from their sad mission to Powell,
Wyo.
g. w Mccullough departed this
. morning for a weeks visit with Min
neapolis friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Sure Enouoh.

Yeast-I understand for the con-
venience of travellers there has been
invented pocket electric heater, TAX
Ing current from light socket. which
will boil quart of water in three
minutes.
Crimsonbeak-Well, tell me. IL yoa
can, what good is quart Of hot water
for a bath for a travelling mani
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-12-12
Why has no other instrument
been subjected to the
TONE TEST?

There are many devices for the reproduction Of
sound-more than ninety Makes it is said. Many
are widely advertised. Why has but been
subjected to the Tone Test! The reason is clear.
There is but one which can meet the Tone Test
and that is