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The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-03-01

we are moving in the greatest era
of modern times; that we are writ
ing history that will be read by gen
erations yet unborn and that we are
part and parcel of the greatest
tragedy that has occurred upon this
sphere in nineteen hundred years.
What glorious inspiration it should
be to you and to me to realize and
to feel that we are actors in the
mightiest and most important his
historical event that has overtaken
the human family since the birth and
crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
In 1875 George Washington, with
the valiant assistance of our gallant
allies, the fighting French, through
the tears and sufferings and death
agony of our forefathers made the
american colonies safe for democ-
racy. A few years later James Mon
roe. sustained and supported by that
great American statesman. Thomas
Jefferson. and the friendly hand of
the English prime minister, proclaim
ed the Monroe Doctrine. and made
the Western Hemisphere safe for
democracy. And now in 1918 it be-
comes our glorious privilege and duty
to uphold and sustain the hand of
Woodrow Wilson when he states
that We will make the world safe
for democracy.
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PROVES HIS CASE

southerner in one of the can
comments below the Mason and Dixon
line, when called up for examination.
was asked:
What is your nearest living rel
ative?"
What you mean relative Mister"
returned the recruit
''Ch. mean your nearest living
kinsfolk'
wal, that's my aunt you're talking
bout
Several other questions were an
swered satisfactorily when there
came:
'In case of death or accident whom
shall be notified?'
My mother Immediately from
the selectman.
But you told me just a few min
utes ago that your aunt was your
nearest living relative" objected the
officer
You asked me who my nearest
living kin was. didn't you? Wal,
that's Aunt Liz-she lives jest two
miles from where | bin living; moth
er lives five"
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Tells You About IL

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WHY GERMANY CAN'T WIN

The Germans can never win this
war Even if the kaiser defeats
Italy; even if he makes peace with
Russia and Roumania; even if he
continues to have his way in the
Balkans and Poland-even then the
kaiser will not be in as strong po-
sition as Napoleon once was.
And Napoleon. his armies bled
white with victories, was finally de-
feated, and spent his last days in
exile at st. Helena.
Even though the kaiser should be
victorious on land. it would be short
lived. and the spoils would have to
be returned and full reparation made.
Why? Simply because the United
States. Great Britain and Japan can
shut the Germans from the seas.
With free access to the raw material
resources of practically the whole
world the Allies can maintain an
pie will establish peoples govern
ment with which lasting peace can
be made.
The United States and Great
Britain will never surrender. Ii
worse comes 10 worse. they will
continue the war against kaiserism
on the sea and in the air until the
Germans will gladly make a lasting
peace.
But the kaiser hasn't defeated
Italy. He hasn't defeated France.
The allies are getting stronger every
day as the United States throws her
gigantic weight in man power and
resources against the Teutonic
power, while the Germans were at
their zenith In the opening days of
the war three and one half years
ago. and are getting that much weak
er every day,
The same thing that defeated Ma
poleon will defeat the kaiser. What?
Sea power. No, the Germans can
never win this war.-Farm and Fire.
side
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POoA'A'Siy ho1 tttilt- 0OuLn, LII
market as for two reasons.
First. il will go to our allies and sol
diers by order of the government
Second, railroad facilities are in
adequate to meet the demands of
the government in transportation for
troops. food, clothing and munitions.
Grow yours at home and you will
have 1t, otherwise YOU will not.
Our friend. John Diamond, valued
employee of the ]. J. Hughes mer-
camille firm of Haynes. is spending
short vacation with relatives and
friends in Texas township this week.
making headquarters ~'.N his uncle,
J. j. Chandler.
a dance at the residence OF J. n.
War; Thursday night last in honor of
Ebert Precise. was enjoyed by the
many friends of the gallant young
soldier, who left Friday for Green
vile, s. c.
Mrs. r. D. West and children, ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs. F.
M. Cox, visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
West near Aubrey last Sunday.
J. J. Chandler. accompanied by
his nephew, John Diamond, visited
J. H. Ware and family last Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Yarbrough was a
pleasant visitor at the home OF w.
w. Long last Friday.
Miss Alice Word spent Friday night
and Saturday with Lora West.
We suggest, as precautionary
measure in these strenuous times,
and to expedite matters in case of
emergency, that the Commercial
Club organize an auxiliary in each
township of the county to work
jointly with the present club at
Mariana. What think you, gentle
men?
The meeting of the farmers at st.
Marks Church last Friday night. with
the committee sent out by the Ma
rianna Commercial Club, was well
attended and great interest was
manifested. The personnel of the
COMMITTEES was Hon. d. Smith,
Judge E. d. Robertson. W. T. Short
en- and Mr.. Gregg. olT new farm
demonstrators These gentlemen came
well prepared and all delivered splen-
did addresses with facts. figures and
information sufficient to convince
the most sLeptical.
Mr. and Mrs. J. r. FELTON,, accom-
panied by Mr. and Mrs. Holland.
motored out to our community Sun
day
Mr. and Mrs. ellison. accompa-
MED by Mrs. J. d. Zirkle. were visit
ors at Palestine Saturday
<&ss
Mr. and Mrs j. r. War;, accom-
panied by Mrs. f. NJ. Cox and q
friend. went to Mariana last Tues
day.
Farmers will do vel. to remember
there are only four things necessary
to make a crop OF anything that
grows from the SOIL Deep perpara-
ton. shallow cultivation. good seed
and wet shirt.
DICK NAYLOR End.
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|irring Address Delivered
1t Commercial Club Meeting
By DR.. @. L. Williamson

4 the request of the editor of the
|rierIndex, DR.. o. l.. Williamson
written for publication the splen-
address on the war situation
III he delivered at the annual
ting of the Mariana Commercial
b on Wednesday night, February
The Courier-Index takes pleasure
presenting the address below. 1t
most thoughtful production and
uld be read by every man and
nan, boy and girl in Lee county.
address follows:
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YARRRoueH scHooLHousE

February began borrowing from
March Monday Prepare for the pay
ing back in April
Remember the food stuffs produc-
ed In the grain and pork belt will
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-03-01

ch he delivered at the dHHudi
ting of the Mariana Commercial
on Wednesday night, February
The Courier-Index takes pleasure
presenting the address below. 1t
most thoughtful production and
uld be read by every man and
han, boy and girl in Lee county.
address follows;
Ne as people will never do our
duty in this titanic struggle Of
|lized humanity aginst system
ted brutality until we shall have
lied the seriousness, the vastness
! the extreme difficulty that has
N thrust upon us and the dire re-
Is that probably will follow IL we
not successful in defeating COM
(eIy the military despots of mid
Europe. Men do not make great
{rifices unless they are convinced
L such sacrifices are necessary
so long as there is diversity of
|nion as to the necessity it will
impossible for America to throw
full weight and power into the
pflict Among the conflicting opin-
y there seems to be belief
|ong some that because the battle
4 Is three thousand miles away
are In no danger. They see no
|son why we should make great
princes in a European war. De-
Pamg upon the Atlantic ocean.
pen God has given us. and the
|tsn fleet, which England has
yea between us and the enemy,
|ny such citizens, undisturbed. pur-
their usual business enterprises
Ehout serious concern about the
pgress OF the war.
mere are some who believe that
Allies cannot lose. They say
4 II would be physically impos-
y ior the four Central powers to
'eat the eighteen nations that are
asea against them Such a man is
''ned to trust too much to the
'apef Oh the Allies and not enough
us own efforts to help his gov.
'"ent no It's part. There Is also
'ee'ing' born partly of ignorance
'ne psychology of the German
'p'e' that the common citizenry of
many and Austria will soon re-
= overthrow the Hapsburgs and
sAAo'iefns, and establish gov
~ OF the people with which we
~ conclude a safe and honorahle
!, oVine think that Germany is
!. p'aclically defeated and that a
= ''Me is all that is necessary
:. s'"piete her overthrow. The
: dangerous, because the most
~ Ts'oe' OF the erroneous views
Tue belief that the Central
- 's VIII soon offer peace based
j e establishment OF condi.
- ana boundary lines as thew ex.
!, PRIOR to the beginning OF the
! a a~u mat the Allies will accent
man.. as basis for just and
M peace or at least as be-
mo- most expedient thing to do
we M VINO holds any of these
VA. giving or is going to give
VII. s pest that is in him toward
Is ag OF this war, SO long as
,,s.. convinced that his version Il
s s. y. Therefore, we must correct #
4, erroneous beliefs in order ~
,ule whole effort of the whole
danve VINO believe that we are in
usa sanger because we are three
o lsnu miles from the hatt,o ,ina
ard 1 ~ the attitude of Germany
/ twent.. united States during the
amera ~. years. There have been
iers ~ utterances from German
'trine hos that the Monroe
d OF tS Hss been thorn in the
'ae Prussian Military Caste ste
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-03-01

After praying in Brooklyn church
Toledo woman who had been looking
six years for son. walked outside and
found him.
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Snake Oil
Will Positively Relieve Pain In
 Few Minutes,

Try it right now for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lumba go, sore stiff! and swollen joints, pains in the head, back and limbs, corns, bunicns, etc. Alter one application pain usually dis appear as if by magic.
 A now remedy used internally and externally for Coughs, Colds, Group, Sore Throat. Diptheria and Tonsilitis.
 This oil is conceded to be the most penetrating remedy known. It's prompt and immediate effect in re lieving pain is due to the fact that it penetrates 10 the affected parts at once. As an illustration, pour ten drops on the thickest piece of sole leather and it will penetrate this sub stance through and through in three minutes.
 Accept no substitute. This great oil is golden red color only. Every bottle guaranseed, 25c, soc and $1.0O bottle or money refunded at
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USE OF NEUTRAL TONNAGE.

It is unfortunate that the word "seizure" is used to designate action taken with regard to Hollands ton nage in allied ports.
 The Dutch ships are seized only ill q restricted sense.
 Borrowed" would be the proper word.
 But as Holland would not consent to the borrowing under stress of mil itary and naval necessity, her ships are requisitioned.
 The vessels will be paid for If nee essary; or if the Netherlands desires return of the vessels after the war instead of money for them, she can get them, repaired and good as new.
 This is the only way for Holland to obtain food from the allies. Famine threatens in that country, and swap ping the sale of ships for something to eat would appear sensible. Holland, however, cannot afford to earn the enmity of her neighbor, so protests.
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BRAsHER DRUG co.
ROBBERS MAKE SECOND RAID ON
 ALMA-GET $7OO

Alma, March 1S.-(Special. )--Burg- lars made another raid on Alma dur ing the night and after stealing be- tween $500 and $700 worth of mer- chandise from the store of J. l.. Rich ards X company, escaped with their loot in an automobile stolen from J.. H. Coleman.
 This is the second robbery of the kind in Alma within the last month. A similar raid was made a week ago last Friday on the New York store at Charleston. where the thieves escap- ed with $500. worth of merchandise.
 The burgiars. broke into Coleman's barn and wrenched a strong lock that fastened heavy trace chain on the right wheel, of the ear to the front of the store and filled the ear with loot.
 They gained entrance into the store
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Lemons Beautify! Make Quarter Pint
 of Lotion, Cheap
| N3At***+s*****:*****:

What girl or woman hasn't heard of lemon juice to remove complexion blemishes; to bleach the skin and to bring out the roses, the freshness and the hidden beauty? But lemon juice alone is acid, therefore irritating, and should be mixed with orchard white this way. Strain through fine cloth the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle containing about three ounces of orchard white, then shake we'll and you have a whole quarter pint of skin and complexion lotion at about the cost one usually pays for small jar of ordinary cold cream. Be sure to strain the lemon juice so no pulp gets into the bottle, then this lotion will remain pure and fresh for months. When applied daily to the face, neck, arms and hands it should help to bleach, clear, smoother and beautify the skin.
 Any druggist will supply three oun- ces of orchard white at very, little cost and the grocer has the lcmons.--- Advt.
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COTTON MEN PLAN
 APPEAL TO M'ADOO

Little Rock, March 18.-The serious ness of the cotton embargo situation in Arkansas by the inability of coast wise vessels to handle the movement of cotton to mill points as the govern ment had planned, ,has brought about an urgent appeal to cotton shippers, bankers, merchants, farmers, etc., to meet in Little Rock Saturday March 23 at 10 o'clock at the Cotton Exchange, for the purpose of discussing plans for the immediate relief of the sit uation, and the appointment tf com- mittee of one man from each town to go to Washington and confer with Di- rector General Railroads McAdoo and lay the matter before him.
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GERMAN AGENTS ACTIVE IN
 TIE CITY.

A good many of our people who hitherto have believed that because of it's location and situation, Pine Bluff would be immune from the activities of German agents are now beginning to realize that they were wrong; that the German spy organization is over looking no opportunity to interfere with industrial or any work in this country And, if the truth be known, German agents will be found at the source of practically all of the move ments and propaganda, innocent tho they seem, tending to create dissen- sion among the people of the United States.
 Labor troubles. seemingly insignl- iioant and isolated, without doubt are provoked by German agents; maSa- zines and literature of apparently SO cialistic or "uplift" nature are put out by the German agents. We have cause to be more afraid of German
 
 lines or German cannon. It was Ger man propaganda that caused the ltal- ian retreat in the Trentino. German propaganda caused the debacle of Bol- sheyiki ideas in Russia, and put that country at the mercy of the Huns.
 The action of laborerS at two Pine Bluff plants yesterday indicate that agents of the Huns have been active here. ''Oh, bosh," some will say, How can these little things help Germany It is jus tthis attitude upon which Ger many has counted and counts to per init it to create in enemy countries confusion and chaos which will pre- vent concentration of the people upon prosecution of the war, and interfere with the cooperation so necessary Ill countries at war with the Prusslan war lords. Numerous fires, strikes, and new political movements demon strate that the Germans are busy m this country.
 These agents of the kaiser are aided by the loyal American who think their cities and their industries immuse and by those who are too easy7going and tolerant They fail to realize that the stranger who comes in and asks for job, or who is seemingly idly conyersing with the men may be
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Our Speciality Is A U TO M o B I l. E
 INSURANCE Service Unexcelled. R. IT. M. MILLS & SONS

German agent They say nothing about tn circumstances until if is too late. Uncle Sam has the best little secret service in the world, but it is almost impossible for it to detect every German agent without some little CO operation from the people. Every stranger whose acts seem peculiar should be reported to the authorities.
 The Graphic has positive knowl- ledge that German agents have been in Pine Bluff-one a man who is greatly sought by the secret service How many others have been here, only the Prussian chief of conspira- tors and spies can tell.
 Enough is known, however, to dem- Onstrate the necessity of taking no chances. We must ever be on the aieit for the German agent and Ger 1lan propaganda.
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GIVE US DETAILS.

Americans are interested in the do- ings of the Sams overseas.
 When there's action they want to know about it. Generalties and camouilage state ments won't do.
 The American people want the de- tails about their boys in battle. Some of the censored war reports are so stereotyped, so dry, that many folks don't read them.
 To whet interest in the war and what Americans are fighting for. let us know more abou tthe fight.
 N $. S.
 Alls we'll so long as the dill pickle ration is not interfered with at the Boarding schools.
 N $. S.--l--- And the League of Nations, II 1t ever comes, won't be '.bush league, v either
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w. s. s,

You may think you know lot ssbodt Russia but remember that it is harder to understand Bolsheviki poli- tics than the kind we have in this staue-and that, by the way, makes BOlSheviki rather difficult
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speakers working for the Commits on Patriotism Though Education a'f 4 the National Security League In In ~. w der that all the teachers can attsnl s the lectures the schools will have mi, m,
 halliday seessions during the n, s1, days. ~ ''N
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continue in session during the greater part of the week. w. N. Diehl, of Pittsburg, is the president of the as sociation and the presiding officer of the convention.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS CONVENTION.

Baltimore, Md, March 12.-.A war time convention of the Middle At lantic States Photographers Associa- tion met in this city today and will
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with a skelton key. The thieves pack cd their loot into a trunk and three suitcases which they took from the store. Included in their loot was P bolts of silk and 20 bolts of woolens.
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PATRIOTISM THRU EDUCATION.

New York, March 18.-During the four days beginning today all public school teachers of New York city and Chicago are to be required to attend a series of lectures to be delivered simultaneously in the two cities by
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we'll known author, born at Andover Mass, GS years ago today.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF
 EDUCATION

F. GARLAND MAY. as a candidate for superin- tendent of public instruction of lief ferson count, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
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Nme Hundred Years Ago Today. lS1S-Gen. Thomas Posey, soldier of
 the Revolution, senator from
 Louisiana and governor of lndi-
 ana Territory, died at Shawnee
 town, III. Born in Fairfax
 county, Va. July 9, 1750.
 Sc>cnty-tiyc Years Ago Today. 1S43-Col John c. Fremont organized
 his second exploring expedition
 for the far West.
 Fifty Years Ago Today. lS6S-Fom nights debate on Ireland
 concluded in British house of
 commons.
 Twenty-fivc Years Ago Today. lSo3-Tremont Temple in Boston. al
 most wholly destroyed by fire. One Year Ago Today in the War. March l9, 1917-General retirement of Germans on western front halteo on the Hindenburg line; Secretary ol the Navy authorized by President VII son to spend the $l15,000,000 emer gency fund appropriated by Congress
 Notablc> Born This Day.
 William J. Bryan, former Secretary of State, now leader in the move ment for national prohibition, born al Salem, Ill.,, 50 years ago today.
 Grand Admiral Alfred P. von TIT pitz, accredited author of the German policy of ruthless warfare" born 6s years ago today George p. Harrison. commander-ln chief of the United Confederate Veter ans. born near Savannah. Ga, 17 years ago today.
 Sir Lomer Gouin. for many years prime minister of Quebec. born al Grondines, Que, 57 years ago today. Moorfield Storey, eminent BostoI iurist and former president of Ameri can Bar association. born in Roxbury Mass, 73 years ago today. Alice French ('Octave Thanet)
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FOR CONSTABLE

BEN s. BRANNON announces as a candidate for constable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic voters, in the primary on May 28, 1918.
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Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. S93-Tremont Temple, in Boston. al
 most wholly destroyed by ire.
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When the attention of The Graphic is called to any mis-statement of facts, or to any error concerning any man or thing, correction will cheerfully be made.
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY

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Scycnty-tiyc Years Ago Today.

VHfy Years Ago 1OdN!. S6S-Four nights debate on Ireland concluded in British house or commons.