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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
QUESTIONABLE FOR
THE LIBERTY LOAN
An Oral Examination Which
Cannot Be Answered
With mo"
MARYLAND'S FINE START
Great Expectations OF The Start Set
ting A Warm Pace For Our
Whole Nation

The Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign.
Witch was inaugurated in Maryland
with such gratifying enthusiasm last
Saturday today enters the Question.
ua!re" stage
Every man eligible for military ssrv
Ice knows all about duestionnairea
The younger boys. the older men, the
women and girls. probably know less,
ou; this Liberty Loan QUESTIONABLE
Is 20 be something that every one can
participate in and every one 10 eI
pected to iend hts hand 10
II IS an oral Questionable and Is 70
b. used upon ever! person you meet
Here Il Is Memorize 1t and get TO
work
I'VE bought Fourth Liberty Loan
bonds. lave you"
where's your button"
Cant you afford TO buy more
bonds"
That's not very formidable ques
tionnaire. but II the whole population
81 the state gets down 20 work with
Il there MI be grea' results. and the
workers will have the satisfaction Of
having done a great deal toward pro
tuOtlHk the FuNtFHo Va lit id4AtRa
No county. town or district wants
any other 10 be ahead o. Il in raising
It's quota and as much more as pos
sibls No Individual can afford to an
swer the no" 10 your Liberty Loan
questionable"
with such . running start as the
Fourth Liberty Loan made throughout
the state last Saturday and with the
force OF the drive that has continued
since then II Is evident tina, Maryland
is no, going 20 be satisfied until she has
pushed her subscription Up TO her
quota and beyond setting warm pace
for her sister commonwealth.
That the patriotic zeal OF the folks
at home is as unta!ling as the devo
ton OF the boys across seas IS appar-
snt BY the tremendous interest in the
present loan
cities towns ooun ties comm unitieS
organ cations families and individuals
are vying with each other In the pro
motion Of the success Of the Fourth
Government loan for war purposes
No one wants 20 be left out Of the
grand accounting when the sum total
OF the subscription is tailed Every
body wants TO have bond and as
many bonds as possible
The Central Committee. while rec
ngnizing hat every section 10 working
hard has sent out q reques; chat no
efforts be relaxed until the state has
rolled W such 4 handsome eontribu
ton 20 the nations war fund a. 10
excite The admiration OF the whole
land
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER.

Has been used for the ailments that
are caused by disordered stomach
ana inactive liver, such as sick head
ache constipation, sour stomach, ner-
vous indigestion, fermentation Of food
palptation Of the heart caused by
gases in the stomach August Flower
is gentle laxative. regulates diges-
tion both in stomach and intestines
cleans and swectens the stomach and
alimentary canal stimulates the liver
to sccrete the bile and impurities from
the blood. Sold by DR.. Paul Jones
Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05

"Is Bliggins a busybody.' should
not call him exactly that He can loaf
and make trouble at tAs same tiAs"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
HE MISToOk HIS ROLE.

a Canadian soldier having refused
to obey an order given by his superior
officer. was punished by being com
PEELED 10 march before the drawn-up
battalion. After he had been paraded
up and down between the files for Is
minutes the officer stopped him and
said: "Now, Jones, what do you think
about it," well. sir" replied Jones,
"thcy are the rottencst bunch ever
inspected"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
HER LANGUAGE WAS PLAN.

80, she rejected you ?" yep. turn
ed me down cold. q" What did She
say :" "Say? If Ia been a German
note Of peace. and she'd been Wood
row Wilson She couldn't have made
her position palmer
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
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patronized, and quite a success.
Rcy. VI. " Marine and sister, Mrs.
Short. visited friends at Reeds Grove
and Cambridge this week.
Nh Leland f. Jones and wife, and
Mr. and Mrs Otis Jones and family,
OF Philadelphia. are visiting their
mother, Mrs. f. f.. Jones
Mrs. John Sheppard has returned
from Wilmington. whore She has been
undergoing treatment She was ac-
companied home hy her daughter,
Mrs Walter Sharplcy and husband,
and their son
Bcsson de Wal, who has been
spending the summer here with his
aunt. Mrs Maudc dc Waal Parker. re-
turned this week to his home in Leon
ardtown, Nd.
Mr. Angelo Tatman spent The week
end at HON" with his family
INV I""i 'l @'o'it! LIAM bl''' "
gan here Monday evening. Mr.. {. o.
Melvin and Nh Jamrs Tull, Of POGO
mokc City, addressed large audience
in tn" VI. +. Church. Nh John w
Station, of SNOW Hill. VA also pres
mt. and aided 'cry materially in the
work. lh" Homo Guards Of Pocomokc
paradcd, and tn" Pocomok" Band fur
n'.hcd music. The subscriptions
amounted To s36,noo, and It is hoped
that much lalgcr 5um Will be sub-
cribcd to add TO 'ho above.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jones have re-
turned to Wilmington. after visit
here to hi parent. Mr. and Mrs. John
Jones.
Mr. Fred Davis and bride of Phila.
aolnhi, have b.cn .ncnJinp = few
days her. with his motbor Mrs III
ia Davis
VI H. ,ru 49,, -. ro-
m ~.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
Inquiries VIII
be Answered
Promptly

Promptly
gone of the advan-
tages which customers
who shop by mail ap-
preciate most is a
prompt answer to
their inquiries.
gBaltimore Best
Store, through its
Mail Shopping Serv-
ice. aims to give its
out-Of-town custom
ers the same courte-
Gus and prompt
attention which we
extend to those who
make their purchases
in person.
$50, if you desire any
information as to the
descriptions and
prices of any merchan-
disc in our stocks,
write us. and we will
answer your inquiry
promptly.
qH samples of mate
rails are desired, state
the fabric, color, and
the price you may
wish to pay--in that
way, we can send you
those nearest to your
description. II you
ask for suggestions as
to materials and col
OTIS most in favor, we
will gladly give you
the information.
Altogether, you will find Bal
nore's Best Store the logical pIa
4 which to do your shopping
major In person.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
The Strong Withstand the Heat OF
summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble and younger people
who are veal. will be strengthened and enabled to
60 through the depressing heat Of summer by tak
and snrehes the blood and builds up the whole sys
TEN You can soon fee it's Strengthening. lnvieor-
aiiAg Enec, 60
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
THE GROUNDS or DEFENSE

Who is our new client? >" "A lady
who shot and wounded her husband. .
She isn't very progressing. Nope,
! Judge well have 20 proceed on the
theory tina, her husband needed
shooting.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05

Military Representative How can
a plumber be working on the land
The Plumber follow the caterpillarS
with my putty and hung up the holes
they make in the cabbageS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
plies Cured In 6 to DAYS

Druggists refund money n PAZO OINTMENT falls
TO cure Itching. Blind Bleeding or ProtrudinR Piles
Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can Get
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-10-05
For Indigestion. Constipation o.
BiliousneSs

Just try one 50-cent bottle OF LAx-FoS
WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant TO take. Made and
recommel >-'.e the public by Paris Medi-
cine Co. Laxative Bromo
Quinine eeless chill Tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
sANTEEN HUT YESTERDAY

One of the gayast places in all of Bir- bingham yesterday was the conteen hut the Terminal station, which was filled h hundreds of soldiers, and the good en who were there to assist in ser hem real old time Christmas din- A-e those they would have had at
 homes, had it been possible
 10 have been with their loved
 Let joyous season.
 ras most attractive. and with
 ed lights and much greenery
 Buf was very lovely. The table,
 which were seated Uncle Sam's
 sas arranged in the shape of a
 oss and centered with baskets of
 ,wers. On either end were mini frees filled with attractive things, bne of especial interest was doll ssed as a canteen worker.
 The coffee table was most alluring, and Auring the day coffee and homemade fruit cake was dispensed.
 {, The huge tree which centered the room vas a beauty and lighted with many solored lights and filled with splendid Arts for the soldier laddies.
 Mrs. NJ. Fies and committee have brked very eagerly for the day to be #most glorious one for those who were Heir guests, and a peep in was all that Has necessary to prove that it was Sfsfrs Corrie Handley Rice. Miss Me- iVeill and Miss Going were among those rsho added materially to the days pleas ure by their music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

meaning of happiness the now repentant Flora nurses her husband back to health.
 One of the most impressive features not only of this picture, but of any screen play that has been presented here, is the scene depicting the spectac- ular production at the Casino in which the heroine is to appear. A row of about 20 chorus girls are seen descending sim ultaneously from the flies on small ladders against a dark drop. As they come down their costumes are so de- signed as to represent an enormous French flag. When they reach the floor of the stage, they turn their backs to the audience and proceed up the ladders again, this time forming an American flag. The effect of the Stars and Stripes in colors is quite startling The French flag. too, of course is shown in colors. All the scenes of this big show within show are realistic and far more con- vincing than we are accustomed to see- ing in similar pictures of our own make.
 Of course all the feminine movie fansfs rave over Gabys marvellous gowns and startling head dress she is famous though, as I have said before, for these sartorial innovations and in nothing has she given a more stunning display of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
E1T1HE fcypwing letter has been sent
 to ifningham friends and will = be reaM with much interest by hum

E7T1HE foYapwing letter has been sent
 to Bi<Rningham friends and will
 be reaM with much interest by hum dreds in this city and Bessemer, her home toyn. Mrs Glnen and her sister, Miss Berney Gillen, left here a few weeks ago for oversea duty in the entertain ment section of the Red Cross. The let ter is as follows:
 R. M. S Grampian, Nov. 30. My dear. 1t was my very good inten- tion to have written long ago, though my sojourn in New York was a night mare" I am sure you will be pleased to know we were picked out of many women listed for overseas service. The American Red Cross is the most wonderful organ ization in the world, made up of just such real folk. At the A. R. C. head quarters in New York. Katherine Ledbet- ter typed Berney,s paper, while Susie Green typed mine. We were just as hap py to see each other. You must tell your children that Katherine Stinson, the avi- tor. is with us, and is lovely, so refined. She is the first woman in the world to loop the loop and is now just 9 years old. I find it somewhat disconcerting to
  to sing, tell stories and entertain gen erally, which I do joyfully from one end of the ship to the other. The little sail ors sneak by my cabin and say wont you come down and make us laugh a wee bit?'' We are on a Canadian shs and the sailors are all so young, some of them look to be about like your boy, and have been in the navy four and half years.
 It is all so sad. isn't it? We left New york November 26, and will land in Liv- rpool Friday, the 9th. Then to London for two days to try us out again to see where we are most needed-however, Miss James gave me my address before I left New York-so I am going to give to you; and how I do hope you will make use of it-2 Rue de Hivoh Hotel Requina, Paris, France.
 And now I must tell you that I never have had any thing happen to me that I njoyed and appreciated more than the ,eautiful way you came down to see me if I will write to you now and then you want forget me.
 With fondest love I am yours in all sincerity, MARY GILLEN. At Sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
PROMINENT CUBANS
 MAY FIGHT DUEL

Havana, December 25-The question whether Food Administrator Andre should meet Carlos Mendieta, editor of Fl Heraldo and a member of Congress, in a duel, has been submitted to a tribunal of honor" The duty of the tribunal is to examine into the evidence presented as to whether Senor Mendieta is gentleman and therefore quali- fled to demand satisfaction at the hands of Senor Andre.
 Senor Mendeta challenged Andre as the direct outcome of letter addressed to him by Andre, in which the food ad ministrator accused the editor of coward lice in connection with the revolution of February, 191I.
 Should the tribunal decide in favor of Mendieta, a duel is believed to. be inevi- table. Andre is considered one of the finest swordsmen in Cuba Andre and Mendieta fought duel several years ago, which resulted in Mendieta receiv- ing a sword thrust in the arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
YOUR SICK CHILD |S CONST|PATED!!
 LOOK AT TONGUE If cross, feverish or bilious give California Syrup
 of Figs''

No matter what ails your child, a gentle, thorough laxative should all ways be the first treatment given. If your little one is out of sorts. half sick, isn't resting, eating and act- ing naturally--look. Mother. see if tongue is coated This is sure sign that it's little stomach. liver and bow els are clogged with waste When cross, irritable, feverish, stomach sour. breath bad or has stumach-ache, diar- rhoea, sore throat. full of cold, give teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs," and in a few Lours all the con stipated poison, undigested food and rour bile gently moves out of it's It, tie bowels without griping, and you have Il well. playful child again.
 s Mothers can rest easy after giyins harmless fruit laxative" because
 Y fails to cleanse he little ones M.~. bowels and sweeten the
 they dearly love it's pleas-
 TheTrll directions for babies.
 all ages and for grown about In each bottle.
 counterfeit fig syrups
 mont, (druggist for a bottle "a Syrup of Figs" then teIe' ss made by the "California ve<terdmpany.' '-Adv,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

spend few days with friends in Con- necticut
 Mrs. R. c. Boiling has returned from a visit to St. Louis. MT. and Mrs. Robert Chadwick of At lanta are spending a few days this week with Birmingham friends. Lieut. Keneth Boiling is the guest of his mother, Mrs. B. c. Boiling, for the holi- days. Lieut. B. Jewel Mitchell of Camp Han cock is spending few days in the city as the guest of MT. Louis Plosser, en route to his home in New Orleans.
 
 Miss Selina Robinson has returned from New York. where she has spent the past few months.
 Mrs Minnie Eatherly Hood and little son left yesterday for Washington to be the guests of Mrs. Hoods sister, Mrs. Eugene Northington. and Captain North ington. Later they will spend some time in New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

spend a few days with friends in Con- necticut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
DIAMOND MERCHANT ROBBED OF $100,000
 WORTH OF GEMS

Chicago, December 25.-Moses Iralson, a diamond merchant with offices in the Chicago Savings Bank and Trust com pany building. was robbed of gems valued al s1oO.OOO today.
 Iralson was talking with a friend when two men entered his office and drew revolvers. The robbers bound fralson and his friend with wire and leaving them lying facedownward on the floor ransacked the safe.
 After obtaining all the diamonds in the place the rob bbers fled. As they left the building they encountered a special policeman, whose suspicious were aroused by their haste The police men fired one shot, which is believed to have struck one of the robbers. The thieves escaped in an automobile, the policeman being unable to pursue on account of the numerous Christmas shoppers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

tion''
 tractive picture for her performance is distinctly clever and delightfully."- exotic.
 A word of praise in regard to M. Maxudian's interpretation of the schem- ing landlord; it is really very fine bit of character work; while the other two prominent members of the cast, M. Signoret and Gaby's former dancing partner, Harry Piicer, contribute exceI- lent support to the star.
 "Infatuation' is charming diversion and during the Christmas holidays will undoubtedly be enjoyed by hundreds who will desire to catch a glimpse of the famous Gaby and also to see a picture Of Parisenne life at the Yuletide sea- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

Mrs R. c. Boiling has returned iron visit to St. Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
Groye,s rnsteless chin ronic

which is simply IRON and QUININE suspended in syrup. Restores Vitality and Energy by Purifying and Enrich ing the blood So pleasant even Chill dren like it. You can soon feel it's Strengthening, Invigorating Effect Price Soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Luly j. White received telegram yesterday from her son, Lieut.. Harry White, telling of his return to the states liter spending some time oversea. He $ now in New York and expects to re- turn to Birmingham shortly.
 T Mrs. Rose Tice left Tuesday for Con- bersville, Ky. where she will spend Ehristmas with her parents. Later she Twill visit her sister at Butler, Ky. Be- fore returning to the city she will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

The young lady across the way says she saw in the paper that the govern ment was going to insist upon uniform working conditions after the war and she approves of this as she always did think some of the working girls dressed little too much and it will be better to have them all wear the same kind of things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

The noon hour at the Tutwiler is be- coming very fashionable when not only a large number of men, but women as well, are taking advantage of the deli- cious table d'hote luneheons (75 cents per cover). Excellent service is offered and palatable food included in the table q hote luncheons, while seasonable dishes Ia carte are also served at moderate
 charges.-AdE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-26

Charles E. Hughes as counsel and ad- vocate in pressing these legal proceed ings. Some of the ablest lawyers in New York are wandering whether Judge Hughes really expects to secure favora- ble decision from the courts. Careful reading of the statute which conferred authority upon the government to take over the cables appears to justify the opinion that this authority is sufficient and although no one can tell how court is to decide before decision is handed down, nevertheless there will be greater astonishment if the court were to in terfere with the Postmaster Generals s act than if the decision were that the statue fully authorizes him in what he had done. Therefore it is presumed that Judge Hughes expects to gain in these legal proceedings the ear of the public, to stir up public sentiment, to make great show of earnestness and to adopt a policy as a pleader or advocate which will be sure to call nation wide attention to this action of Postmaster General Burleson.
 REDUCES POSTAGE
 Should Congress so legislate to cause a reduction in postale rates now existing to those which were established before we entered into the war the prob abilities are that within year after postage os reduced, certainly first-class postage it will be discovered that the income received by the government for postage at 2-cent rate is considerably greater than the income which was re- ceived when postage rates were 3 cents
 When the late Thomas L. James was Postmaster General he spoke with the warmest approval of the action of Con gress in reducing first-class postage from cents to ? cents, saying that ne pc lieved that the result would be sure to demonstrate that the smaller the post age the larger the purchase of postage stamps and the greater the revenue to the government Postmaster General James was also convinced that i'll due time it would be found to the financial advantage of the government # hfse class postage were reduced to l cent. Years afterwards he qualified that soate- ment. however, by saying that the ad- vent of the commercial employment CT the short and long distance telephone lines might serve in time considerably to reduce the use of mails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

and dead-you understand. You sec
they kept crying-for their n7others!"
The man had looked back! He looked
back! What he went through, what
you go through as you reads tragic.
But it is true! Shall children die and
mothers plead in vain?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

The way she solves her problem is fascinating,
thrilling. The second big installrnent moves
swiftly forward. Read it now or save your
installrnents till the four are cornpleted-you
will have right there big popular novel to
read that would cost you $1.5O at the bookstore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

a GERMAN AIRMAN. But he could
"A not forget. "Chi1dren? Oh yes!
Plenty of 'em-n7ostly children! The
dead ones didn't cry-of course-1ike the
others-like the ones that tried to crawl
and cry-for their mothers. Still hang
ing on-toi their school bags Living
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

observes every request of the Food Ad-
ministration. Pictorial Review tells
you how she does it.
There are fascinating glimpses into
the daily life of our president and his
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

AFTER will husbands War always profoundly
War
They
marriages. today Will line hold
is!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

STIRRING tribute the Secretary of the Treasury to the
wonderful work of Be sure to see this special
message American wonanhood which Mr. McAdoo makes
through Pictorial Review Every and child should
this historic testimony Of the financial part the women OF
played making the world safe for democracy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

ALONE for two nights in a pitch black
"A hospital with nine dying. soldiers
and mailman! And overhead roared
the shells of the advancing Huns. One
small woman saw it through.
$4,000 wounded passed through her
hospital in four days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

600 operations, and not patient lost!
And this was Nicole Girard-M angin,
the woman doctor who was sent to the
front by mistake, because they thought
she was man!
Her story is burning page torn from
the war. Don't miss it In this issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

TTOW can Mrs. Wilson hooverize?
/ i How can the First Lady of the
Land put her house, the White House,
on Hoover footing? Representatives
of foreign governments must be suitably
entertained! They are. And Mrs. Wilson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-10

DEsERrED, insulted by the hideous terms
IL of her husbands letter, penniless, Geral-
dine Laird faces life. Her two babies need
food, shelter, clothes, schooling. Another man
is eager to take her husbands place.
Would the fact that your husband had de-
serted you for another woman drive you in