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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04

Corinth was r. NJ. Striplin's start
ing point in fair work. His first bill
let was with the Acorn County fair,
in Northern Mississippi, After be-
ing responsible for a couple of them
he saw, while racing his PAGER, jerry
L.. at other towns, that If he remain
ed in the fair business and put on
an exhibition worth while 1t would
be necessary TO locate in a larger
town, where the grounds had modern
equipment After looking over the
field he selected Meridian, and soon
convinced the public spirited citizens
that an agricultural and industrial
fair would do the farming interests
OF Mississippi and Alabama a world
of good not only by introducing new
ideas, but also by showing the people
all OF the labor-saving devices con-
nected with work on the farm.
The Meridian fair, or as it was
named the Mississippi and Alabama
exposition, was a success from the
start while hundreds of its patrons
who had been Flooding along year
after year with ''before-the war"
methods. went home convinced that
the time had come for them to adopt
modern equipment on the plantation
or farm patch They also saw that
their bank balances would be bene-
flied by improving the number and
quality of their cattle and hogs and
at the same time display the flattering
tassels of corn in the cotton country.
At this period the Hon. James Will
son. who was for twenty years secre-
tary of the department OF agriculture,
was pushing the corn club idea in
the south Striplin. taking advantage
Of this propaganda, made it a point
to emphasize the fact that the time
had come for the southern farmer to
grow somthing that he could sell for
cash at any time even IL there was a
bad crop OF cotton or a glut In the
market
Striplin continued his work at Me
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04

Immediate results of the increaEs
in short haul freight rates have been
felt by the motor truck makers pro-
vided the results observed by For-,
rest J. Alvin, general manager OF
the United States Motor Truck COM
pany. are to be taken into the reck-
oning Mr.. Alvin says that with the.
announcement of the increases the
demands upon his company started.
Several hundred truck for immedi-
ate driving away were asked and
dealers and distributors from all over
the country made pilgrimages to the
factory to secure trucks and promises
OF future delivery Mr.. Alvin says
that there had never been, in the his
tory Of his company, so general de-
mand within so short a time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04

tain all who pass through the satesJ
and contribute towards It's support. i !.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
SALUTING PROBLEM STILL BOTHERING
 MILITARY MEMBERS

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The ever-oc- curing saluting problem has been brought to the British navy in rather perplexng form by the grow ing activities of the Woman's Royal Naval Service. Senior officer in the service desired to be saluted by those of lower rank, male or female; the majority of the girl private" want to salute someone but who, when and how have not been defi- nitely fixed even in official orders.
 In factc most of the confusion is attributed to recent official orders. It reads that officers and women of the w. R. N. s. (commonly called Wrens) will not salute their su- perior officers (male or female) When addressed by their superior officers they are, however, to stand at attention and suitable respect is always to be paid such superior of
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
GERMANS HAVE NO FAITH IN
 RUSSIAN RULE

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 6-"There Russia who places the smallest faith in the Russian government. Our minds are made up If Germany does not protect us with strong hand there is only one way out. namely, to emi@rate to the United States or Canada. "
 This is the statement of Pastor Johannes Schleuning who has come to Berlin representing the interests of so-called Wolga Germans, a farm ing colony of seven hundred thou sand persons, established along that river.
 After the Brcst Litovsk peace, Schleuning returned from three years banishment in Siberia and made himself spokesman of two mil lion German settlers spread over diff ferent regions of Russia.
 According to his statement. the colonists were Incorporated in the Russian army, first sent to the Rus so-German front and then some three hundred thousand were trans ferred to the Caucasus. There they underwent terrible sufferings, thousands died, those staying at home had their properties confis- cated, were reduced to beggary and the Bolsheviki completed their ruin.
 Wolga colonists now ask to be as- sisted back to Germany or permitted to settle in the Baltic provinces. Failing this they intend to emigrate to America, declares Schleuning, who thus places before the German gov ernment a problem filled with pc culiar difficulties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06

for collection and delinquency of taxes. Taxes are due and payable on August 15, and will become de- linquent on October 1st. after which the usual penalties will accrue.
 The School Board handed in re- port for the coming year, figuring on the same basis of expense as the past year, or approximately $13,000. Twenty-Five per cent. of this must be raised by the City, which makes over $3,000, the balance to De made up from the Territorial Fund.
 Mayor Sfith asked the Council for leave of absence for two or three weeks which was granted, J W. Martin being selected to act as Mayor pro tenn.
 A raise of $10 per month was giv on w. J. Grant, the present watch man at the dock and pump tender who will from now on attend to part of the marshaPs work putting in lights and attending to odd jobs around the city.
 All the current bills for the past month were ordered paid and after hearing the reports of the various committees, the Council adjourned to meet next Monday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
AT THE LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, Aug. 6.-By special re- quest, the Liberty management will again show George Beban in The Marcelli Millions," for tonight only. Owing to other engagements. there were number who were unable to see this great comedy drama which Is conceded by theatre goers to be one of the best of it's kind ever shown here. There is a big human interest story portrayed in this com edy drama and better object les. son seldom seen. In addition to the main feature, there is scenic tour of the picturesque spots of the world which are most educating and enter taining. This picture is here for to- night only, there being a change of program for tomorrow night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
COUNCIL FIXES
 TAX LEVY FOR
 ENSUING YEAR
Taxable Property Amounts to $30,882; School Board Asks for $3,200 During
 the Coming Term.

DOUGLAS, Aug. 6-After sojourn- ing as a board of equalization last night, the City Council fixed the tax levy at one and one half per cent, or 15 mills. There will be no dis count of ten per cent. as was en- joyed last year, the Council figuring that the present assessment will just barely cover the expense of maintain ing the municipal expenses of the coming year and providing for the 25 per cent. of the money required for school purposes, as the assessed valuation of the town is about $50,- 900 less than last year.
 P. R. Bradley was present prior to the adjournment of the equalization board and protested on the assess ment of the present saw mill site which, according to present condi. ti0ns the Council realized was over- assessed and he was given a reduc- tion of taxes on the millsite, to- gether with a few minor reductions on some of the vacant houses owned by the Treadwell Company.
 After the adjournment of .l.e board meeting, the Council took up the usual routine of business, the first matter of importance being the fixing of the tax levy and the time
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
COCK-FICHTINC IN IRELAND IS
 UNDER THE BAN

DUBLIN, Aug. 6.-The police are not getting much help from the magistrates in their campaign to put down cock-fghting in Ire land. At Lurgan, when Joshus Leathem, described as the second" for the Ulster birds in great match at Kildare. was prosecuted for cruelty to the birds his case was discharged on payment of costs. There were eight or nine hundred spectatorv at the cock-fght The police warned the parties to dis perse but as there were only twenty two policemen present they wer not sufficint to stop the proceedings.
 THE EMPIRES classifieds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
RECOVERING RAPIDLY

DOUGLAS, Aug. Guy Smith, the Third Street Pharmacist, who re gently underwent an operation for time yesterday, and is now suffic- iently recovered to feel that he is
 able to take one of the next steamers, accompanied by Mrs. Smith, for his delayed trip to his mother in Everett.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
CAUTION IS URGED

DOUGLAS. Aug. 6.-Several very bad cases of whooping cough have been reported and the health au- thorities are warning all parents to keep their children at home, allowing none of them to attend public gathc"- ings or mingle with other children more than necessary
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
INTERESTING REHEARSAL

TREADWELL, Aug. 6. - The re- hearsal held last night at the Tread we'll school house under the direc- tion of Mrs. Frank LeNoir, who will train a number of Treadwell girls in musical program to be giv en in the near future for the benefit of the Junior Red Cross. was well attended, and an enthusiastic even ing spent in preparing for the com ing entertainment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
MANY ATTEND DANCE

DOUGLAS. Aug. GA large num- Der of Islanders attended the dance at the A. B. Hall in Juneau last night, which was given by the Home Guard Orchestra under the auspices of the Home Guards in honor of the officers and crews of the sub ches- CTS which were in port
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
ficers on all occasions. "

ficers on all occasions"
 "A very great deal depends on that word suitable" said Wren private when she first read the or der. Before the war she had been accustomed to every luxury but she takes her work seriously and con- sjders her command unit rather than several individuals. ''The question naturally arises as to what might be considered suitable re-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
Comforts Committee.

The comforts committee (Chrts- tim Scientists) headquarters at
 Room 15, Maloney building, Seward street, is open every Wednesday and Friday afternoon from to 5. Old material that has been ripped. wash- ed and pressed will be received to be made into garments for the ref ugee children of France and Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
IN FROM CHlCHAGOF

DOUGLAS, Aug. 6.-Mrs. R. V. Ellis and Mrs. Leslie Foreman, for mer residents of the Island who are now located at the ChichagOff camp, arrived on the Channel yesterday in the launch Chichagoff for a short visit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06

Orders taken ami filled for fine engraved or embossed visiting cards. invitations, announcements and oth ,r society and proressiona, stationery Umpire Printing tsnmpap~
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06

CT, the we'll known machin1st at Treadwell for years, that he is now feeling quite well again and is em- plOyed at the Foundation Ship Yards near Tacoma under his old foreman, Boss" C. k. Bennett.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06

spect toward an officer who might have been unanimously voted catty by the girls she continued. There is too much opportunity for display of individualism."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
RED CROSS TOMORROW

DOUGLAS, Aug. 6.-All members of the Red Cross will please make it point to be on hand at the work rooms tomorrow afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
NOW IN CHARGE

TREADWELL, Aug 6. = Master Mechanic Jack Livie will from now on have charge of the building and repair departments at Treadwell also.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06
MACHINIST HEARD FROM

TREADWELL, Aug. 6.-Word has been received by friends of Joe Brun-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06

WANTED-Girl for general house. work. Mrs. Hudson, phone 412, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-06

General II. J. E. Gouraud met and smashed the conyerging German at- tacks in the Champagne sector of the new offensive. In defending the Champagne sector east of Rheims his men shot the Germans to pieces, suffering insignificant losses. Gen. eral Gouraud commanded gallantly the French evolutionary forces at GaIlipoll. where be lost an arm and uss wounded h the thigh, -
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
MARRIAGE CEREr
.MONY PERFORM
ED IN WRITING

Perhaps, for the first time in the
history of Weakley county, a mar
rage ceremony was performed at the
courthouse last Saturday in writing,
Judge Hill officiating.
The contracting parties were Mr..
Geo. Charter, Of Memphis, and Miss
Hickman, of the First district Of this
county. Both the groom and bride
are deaf mutes, and when Judge
Hill was called upon to say the cere-
mony, being unable to do SO in their
hand and finger language, he re-
.duced the usual ceremony and ques-
tions to writing, which he first re-
quired the groom to read. Mr.. Char
ter gave his answer by bowling his
head and then the written questions
were passed to the bride, who also
acknowledged them by bowling her
head, whereupon Judge Hill pro-
nounced them man and wife, adding
blessing and congratulations.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
WARD OFFCOLDS
WITH Vim HEPATICA

Bad colds are bad enough; sore
throat is worse, and pneumonia Of
ten means death.
Guard yourself right now against
these ailments by giving your sys-
TEN thorough cleansing and ton
ing up with Vim Hepatica. The at
mosphere is full of the deadly germs
now. There is no better prevent
i've against disease than thoroughly
cleansed, healthy, purified system,
with rich, red blood coursing through
the veins. Vim Hepatica is natures
own remedy for cleansing and tom
ing up the entire system and enrich
ing the blood. It sets the lazy liver
to work, flushes p kidneys, makes
the bowels act freely. It's truly a
wonderful prescription. Come and
get bottle now.
Alexander & Brasfield, Dresden
]. C. Ammons, Gleason, and the
Shannon Drug Co., Sharon, are dis
tributing and explaining this won
derful remedy.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29

initiation. There are a number of
bureaus created before the war that
can be amalgamated into the peace
time organization and made extreme
" useful. One of these is the war
exports board, another the war in
dustries board Then there is the
war labor board, although it's two
chiefs, former President William
Howard Taft, and Frank P. Walsh,
have recommended that it be abol-
ished as soon as it can dispose of
pending cases, there is growing SEN
timent to have it continued and Civ
en- increased powers.
In fact, many Of the Washington
labor leaders and employers have
been urged for some time that the
present board be used as nucleus
for the creation Of a supreme court
of labor.
In connection with their reasons
for believing that there is a period OF
real prosperity at hand the presidents
advisers have said that the United
States has been practically paying for
the war as it went along. This pay
as-you-go policy has given it a COM
handing position in world finance
that is certain to be reflected when
the peace conference meets.
Within a day or so an official an
nouncment is expected to be forth
coming from the White House on
the reconstruction policy to be fol-
lowed by the president. He is ex-
pected to name commission to deal
generally in the very broadcast sense
with these problems.
While up to the preset the peson-
mel of this committee has not been
decided. suggestion that has met
with favor is that it be made up OF
Secretary of Navy Daniels, who has
made for himself the reputation OIL
being the best bargainor for the IN
terest of the government among all
cabinet officers; Secretary OF war
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
WOMEN AND GIRLS WANTED

The Mayfield Wooden Mills, May
field, KY, offers employment in
+heir sewing rooms and weaving
rooms to 100 women and girls. No
previous experience necessary. We
have experienced teachers to teach
you and pay you six dollars week
while you learn. After two or three
weeks, according to your efficiency,
you should be able to earn $40 to
$25 week. Steady employment the
year round in well ventilated, light,
clean, sanitary, steam-heated rooms.
Superintendent will find you a good
boarding place or house to rent at
reasonable rates.
MAYFIELD WOODEN MILLS :
31-4t Mayfield, KY.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
CLOSE MEETING
AT McKENZIE


Huntingdon, Tenn, Nov. 21.-The
West Tennessee Synod Of the Cum
berland Presbyterian church has
closed successful meeting with the
Mckenzie church. There was a good
attendance on the part Of the minis
try and laymen. The opening SER
mon was delivered by the, retiring
moderator, Rev. Devere. The con-
stituting prayer was offered by Rev.
r. M. Jackson, of Sharon, and Mr..
McNulty, of Bolivar. An elder was
selected as moderator. 1t was the
first time in the history of the Synod
that an elder was ever named moder-
ator. The next meeting will be held
in Sharon.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
MANY SUBSCRIB-
Frs COMPLYING

It is gratifying to be able to say
that large per cent of the Enter
prise subscribers are complying with
the law by paying their subscription
to this paper in advance.
However, during the recent busy
rush season number overlooked
the matter and allowed their paper
to be discontinued, but recently many
of these came in and started the
paper up again. In every case. al
most, the subscriber said he had sim
ply been lost without the good coun-
,ty news every week. One man said
there was almost revolution at his
home because the Enterprise did not
come for several Fridays.
Next Monday will be the first
Monday in December. It is circuit
court day and a large crowd will be
in town. Therefore, we urge upon
all whose time is out or about out,
that you attend to the matter of re-
newing the first thing when you
reach town. Don't wait until going
home time-but come right down
and attend to it as soon as you ar
rive, get warmed up by our good
fire and leave your parcels in our
care. We have plenty of room, a
warm stove and the most cordial
welcome you'll find.
But, speaking Of subscribers, Pc
low is our list of new and renewal
subscribers up to last Friday even
ipp.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
The Strong Withstand the Winter
Cold Better Than the Weak

You must have Health. Strength and En-"
durance 70 fight Colds. Grip and Influenza.
When your blood Is not In d healthy
condition and does not circulate properly.
your system is unable TO Withstand the
Winter cold.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
Foftifes the System Against Colds. Grip
and Influenza by Purifying and EnEichins
the Blood.
Il contains the well-known tonic prop
critics Of Quinine and Iron in form
acceptable TO tho most delicate stomach,
and 10 pleasant to take. You can soon feel
Ito strengthening. InvieoEatins Effect 6Oc.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
CALOMEL DYNAMITES
A SLUGGISH LIVER
Crashes into sour bile, making
you sick and you lose
a days work.

Calomel salivates! It's mercury.
Calomel acts like dynamite on slug
gish liver. When calomel comes into
contact with sour bile it crashes into it.,
causing cramping and nausea.
If you feel bilious, headachy, consti-
pated and all knocked out, just go to
your druggist and get bottle Of bod
sons Liver Tone for few cents which
is harmless vegetable substitute for
dangerous calomel Take spoonful and
if II doesn't start your liver and
straighten you up better and quicker
than nasty calomel and without making
you sick, you just go back and get your
money
If you take calomel today you'll be
sick and nauseated tomorrow; besides,
it may salivate you, while if you take
Dodson's Liver Tone you will wake up
feeling great, full of ambition and ready
for work or play. It's harmless, pleas
ant and safe to give to children; they
like it.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29

Baker, Representatives Swager. Sher-
ley and Frederick H. Gillett, Of the
house appropriations committee, and
Senators Simmons and Smoot of the
senate finance committee.
The question of naming the COM
mission, although favored in admin
istration circles, has, however, not
yet been approved by the president.
One thing that is understood to
have very deeply impressed the pres
ident has been that any action Ia
ken must be from a nationwide
standpoint. There are certain sec
tions where the industries volunta-
'rily sacrificed themselves to the ma
tional emergency. These industries
must now be brought back into the
competitive field, and the plan Of re-
organization must contain elements
that will do this. They must now be
protected from having their competi-
tors "get the jump" on them as
they finish with war work and get
back on to a peace basis.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
WONDERFUL ERA
Of PROSPERITY.
Faced By United States as Rsvt Of End o.
GFsat Void Wal. Big Business
Men 50 Say.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The United
States is facing a period of possibly
the greatest prosperity in its histo-
ry That is the opinion that has
been conveyed to the White House
by the big business men, including
Bernard M. Baruch, who has been
shaping the national war policy.
They have told the President that,
in their opinion, the first few weeks
will be the hardest. The industry
will be compelled to readjust itself
to the new conditions. But after ac-
complished there will be work for
every man, woman and child now
working, as we'll as for the millions
of soldiers and sailors who are to be
returned to private life.
The presidents attention has been
directed to the enormous construc-
ton program delayed for over two
yeas because Of war necessities.
Hardly a community but now
must expand and production of mate
rails for this work alone is likely to
tax raw material production. There
are many new industries as result
of the war. Chief of them the dye
production, which can now be start
ed up "full speed ahead"
The United States, when the ship
ping program is completed, will be
able to open up the markets of South
America on lines planned more than
three years ago. And there is hard
ly a single factory in the country,
even those erected especially for war
work production, that cannot easily
be converted to peace time basis.
Several of the business men who
have conferred with the president
since it became certain that the war
was over have pointed out to him
that this country is better prepared
to expand than any nation ever was
before in the history of the world.
The federal reserve system will prove
the necessary check on unwarranted
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1918-11-29
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our neigh
bors and friends for the many deeds
Of kindness and their sympathy dur
ing the long illness and death of our
dear companion and mother, also to
DR.. ]. D. Shannon, her physician, for
his patient and kind attention, and
for the many beautiful floral offer
ings. May Gods richest blessings
rest upon you ALL. P. Stroud and
Children.