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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29

INVENTION CURBS
PIRATICAL WORK OF U-BOATS

Mines used in laying. the submarine
mine barrage across the North sea
were Of a new type produced by the
mining section OF the navy depart
m, ats ordnance bureau. Secretary
Daniels disclosed Sunday in a state
ment telling a part the American navy
placed in putting down the barrage
in cooperation with the British navy.
The problem first to be solved. Mr..
Daniels said. was the development Of
a new type of mine. none OF the old
ones being suited for use against sub
marines. The mining section Of the
ordnance bureau. under the direction
Of Commander S. P. Fullinwider. sue
cceded in developing a type which has
surpassed all expectations. the secre-
tary said.
4 new firing mechanism was nee
essary and for this purpose naval ord
nance officers made use Of an cleo
trical anti-submarine device which
was invented and submitted to the
navy department by Ralph Browne.
an American. in May. 1917. The first
adaptation OF this invention was test
ed in July. 1917.
The first mine parts were shipped
last February and from that time
there has been n constant flow of
mines 10 supply the several hundred
mine layers under the American and
British navies. laying the barrage that
Is o a mena to every German
submarine %venturing into the Atlantic
ocean
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29

Quire OF the county officials OF your
county, who are familiar with tho
court work. A. to whether my state
ment rs rue or not. The population
OF this judicial district Is more than
100. 900, and there are more than 2O.-
600 voters scattered ove a wide area.
SO that IL / had nothing else to do Il
would be impossible for me TO meet
put q small per centage OF the voters
between now and election day. Any
person acting rs judge OF such a large
district for four years necessarily Gre
aies enemies. as certain litigants. both
tifl ana criminal. are dissatisfied
with the rulings OF the Judge. and
many OK these look forward to cleo
ton day as the time they can get even
for their grievances. but l trust the
voter viii remember that whom l pas
Sod upon a case that I heard both sides
~ Il. but you will be only told one
side. shall rely upon my four years
record as judge OF this district to Sc
cure my reelection.
Respectfully submitted.
j. ]. GUHEEN.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29
Coffee Substitutes in Denmark.

FOR months coffee has been almost
uncomfortable in Denmark. When any
Is TO be had it sells for as much as
% a pound. This naturally has stimu-
iated the production of coffee substi-
Iutes. 1t is now reported that about
Io'oOO tons of various kinds of raw
materials have lately been used for
making these substitutes. one report
says that 5000 tons Of acorns. 1900
tons OF d~andelion, 1000 tons Of chicorv
ana 2'3OO tons Of sugar beets have
oeen roasted ground up, and sold for
Vunee substitutes. Acorns sell for
about y cents a pound.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29

10 he People Of the Finh Judicial
District Of the State Of Idahos
! nave been nominated as a candl.
Gate Tor district judge ~ the Fifth Ju-
ciciel District. comprising he coun-
Use ~ Hammock. Bear Lake Franklin.
one Ia and Power. I have served as
judge Of this district Tor the past four
years. Az the time ! began my duties
the iockets OF the court IN the var
ious counties we're so crowded and
CO.'S estcd. many of the cases having
beer upon the docket tor a long time.
that 10 was impossible for two mon
10 do the work I claim that In the
past three years OF my services thai
! did The work OF two men aud did
twice as much work as any men
should do. BY starting court early in
the morning and holding until late
at night l not only relieved the con-
gestion to an appreciablo degree. bur
by intelligent management OF the
court affairs ] saved the people OF
this district many thousands OF dol
lars. and l would ask that you in.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29
EGGS THAT SCOUTS GATHER.

There is a new kind Of community
service taken up by the scouts. With
their sharp eyes and trained powers
Of observation the boy scouts can do
a great service to any city by remov-
ing the egg masses on the trunks of
trees that will soon hatch out into a
caterpillar pest.
These little masses Of white eggs
covered over with a slight gauze COW
ering can be detected easily by sharp
eyes and a be removed on the end
of a stick or 3 the fingers.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29
KAISER WILLING TO BE
PRESIDENT OF GERMANY.

Emperor William has no intention
OF ~abdicating. but is willing. il it is
for the good Of the people. TO Ordain
that his rights shall be refrl a d, &C
cording 10 a statement attributed TO
German court circles. The emperor
IS said to have remarked:
Il will not abandon my sOrely tried
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29

spend the week end with Miss Miller's
parents at Quigley.
Fairview farmers are taking ad-
vantage OF the warm weather to get
in their potatoes.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29

neople. but. II necessary. l am ready
90 become something like hereditary
president Of a German republic like
The kings Of England. Belgium and
France"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29

Pe~rshing's Yanks are surely doing
rood work. when they get the Huns
TO a point when their chief command
er. L~udendorn. is forced TO resign TO
ave his wiener wurst.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29

When the Yank Metz the Hun there
will be little more to it.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-29

tSlgned)
HENRY CABOT LODGE:
REED SMOOT. Chairman
Republican senatorial lcommittee:
FREDERICK II. GILLETT;
SIMEON d. TESS. Chairman
Republican congressional COM
committee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Modern Aviators Specialize

.urbe popular notion is that an ava tors work is either scouting, fightlng or dropping bombs, and that the same aviator is usually simultaneously en- gagged in these three duties, say Henry Woodhouse, the American aeronautic au- tboritv who describes the training or fliers in Everybodys of
 '.As matter of fact, the business v war flying has become exceedingly com plex and specialized, ana the aVialoi . duties increase in number and lmpoT- tance daily. The flying service IS liiaue m of men trained and machines de-
 signed for all the special purposes wnich three years of war have developeu.
 "With the armies there is the pomper who usually flies in machine or speciai type. self-suffcient or protected py fighting machines. His work IS to poinp the enemy's bases, destroying raliroaus' trains and enemy material.
 ssThe flyer who enjoys the most pres tige and in a sense the greater danger sis ! inc fighter, the duelist of the sky Whe meets the hostile aeroplanes, fights theH l off preventing them from making aerla reconnaissance, taking photographs ol ones positions, directing the fire or thell i artillery. Small fighting aeroplanes ar'
 used for this purpose. .The whole vital work of watching m enemy. accommodating, determining IL strength, composition, disposition ane nrobable intentions; photographing tn enemy positions; directing military aire lco-ordinating the activities of the dii1er ent arms during the attack. are done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
SUMPTUARY LAWS NEVER
 SUCCESSFUL

As far as other branches of wornen's dress are concerned, the consensus oI opinion in all countries seems to pc "hands off," The industry reminds one of those insidious grasses. which, once planted in a certain soil. creeps every where under the ground, ninEling with every other plant that grows, tWlnine
 it's tendrils about their roots. so that to
 uproot it means to kill the thing It chnss to a well. Not that the spread Of this industry has had deleterious erect upon others existing alongside or It. the contrary is the truth But their interoe- perdence is so complicated and so cum ningly entwined that the effect or brusauely checking the growth or the l one Is a problem before which the best brains In the country may well pause
 before they begin to experiment. with their theories
 Governments interference In the cioth- ing of their people Is not new. We reao of sumptuary laws all through tho mid dle ages and of the defiance or them os the wives and daughters of the burgner' who could not prevent their womenlolf from adopting materials. furs ana vel slvets. reserved by royal decree for tn' lar,stocracy. AS soon as a fifteenth cen
 tury merchant of Florence, for example
 began to make money. he began ais
 to desire that his wife should dress tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

part to which his prosperity entltleu her. The instinct of men to bedlzen thelr women is as old as the human race Adam undoubtedly delved the harder that Eve might have more time to put fringe of stems on her fig leaf apron, and whenever she wore it he felt that he was getting on in the world ana that the neighbors for there must have been some outside of Eden) recognized it and envied him his fortune.
 The aristocracy of Florence would mo- tice the fur-lined sleeves of the mer- chants wife, and one of them-probably
 very well-born and hard-favored lady | would be sure to complain to her hus- band, who then. if he valued his peace
 would bring the matter to the attention | of the authorities. Often the offending wife would be brought to Justice; quite
 as often she would escape. At any rate | punishment of fines and imprisonments never seemed to leave the nobility II the enjoyment of their privileges, for al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
Foiling the Busy Body

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 Curiosity often impels persons to read letters that have been left in the type writer in a partly finished condition Business secrets and information or confidential nature is thus very often diyulged A simple and effective remedy is offered in a device patented py Hehry R. Knowles, of Rudley Park, Penn. IL consists of a metal screen, hinged through
 it's center and fastened to the carriage |. of the machine It is adjustable to any make of typewriter. By raising the TOT
 ward part of the screen, the typlst
 ,,,a raad the letter or make corrections M when necessary. When released the screen will drop of it's own weight and completely cover the letter in the ne. ma, ma cbina with the exception of the last two linas which sthe typst can see from g
 sitting position. These line cannot be
 read by anyone standing behind or in 1 front of the machie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
DARKEN YOUR CRAY HAIR Annlv La Creole-Its Easy, Simple and Healthy. No Dye

You look old and played out with nremature gray. streaked. faded or just turn,ng gray hair. Have beautiful dark hair again, fluffy, soft and natural py applying La Creole to all your hair ana scalp before going to bed. IL IS not i've but revives the color glands Pretty soon YOU will be delighted to see all vo,ir gray hair turn to an even beau- tiful natural dark shade again Not even a trace of gray will show art"r treatment with La Creole, This prep aration also stops falling hair. dandrufl and causes new soft hair to sprout all over your head Don't be misied hto buying some cheap hair tonic. Ln Creole is the only hair preparation mat darksns gray hair by reviving color riands of nature. Try 1t. Sold on a money back guarantee by drug stores
 or sent direct for sl,2o by Van Vlse'
 Drug Co., Memphis. Tenn.-Adv,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

N,- york January 2s.-Standardiza- tion of mems dress has already become
 r. +ban a mere tentative suggestlon' nrau, Work papers carried the story ol s,,eeested regulations In mems attire on the front page. few weeks aeo' ".oe with the war news, the coal shortage ;n New York, the 13-below-zero temper ature. and other striking happenings ol a day and generation in which eAci'iiS events have become almost 'coliiiioH place. The importance of the 1ul'ne' s,reestions. emanating from the econ onv hoard was immediately recognizeu and with front page space at pre- ,,,i,,m as it is today, the story was deemed of sufficient moment to De gwen nlace of honor There was nothing extremely radical in the ideas aoVarceu' They included some of the suggestions already made at the now historic meet ing of dressmakers, manufacturers re- +.i,ers fashion writers and editors, and others held at the Waldorf in NoVenl- her. to discuss the adoption or the slim silhouette. with a view to llmiung the consumption of wool. One of the speak gre at that meeting drew attention to inc fact that though there was not man in the room who was wearing what might be called conspicuous or inoi- viaual style of cloth in his clothes, ye' tbere were in all probability not two suits in the room of exactly the same nattern. Among 20 men in blue serge each will have a suit made from a dit ferent weave and dye. This IS vast of effort and material which might p remedied; and suggestion for limitini patterns of conservative materials TO men's wear were made in the interes of wartime economy. The same idea have been applied to the manufactur of stuffs for mems shirts, and even [ their shoes and neckties. Results or in presslve benefit to the community large, to our allies and to our own figh ing men are promised if these reform are carried into fact.
 So far no such proposition has bet made with regard to the industri which deal with the dressing of wome In fact the prAssEra nf optNaeN h
 been very definitely against standar
 ization of feminine attire in any for
 In the belligerent countries, which, al
 CT all, are our best and only req
 practical guides in this matter. attemI
 of the kind have been limited 80 f.
 to control, in France, of the manufs
 ture of shoes The government. in
 der, it is said, to secure enough leatf
 for the shoeing of a nation. took o'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

bistory and memoirs of the tilheS "t of cases of such rebellion, rs our government should make any .,,cb decree in our day, we should pioo ah1,, sae very little opposition to N' Io,,- ,,,tr,. seems to be in condluoli ae or,azinc docility Who would haNe believed that few short mohthS see a food administration With aipl'i" rovars. government management op roads and the steady and swift appro'0l If rrohibition? Take the very que'si .e ,yo,,an,s apparel. The limitation o- was a voluntary measure, auope- h,. all concerned, before the govern ,,ant had made one move to"aiu industry. It was a beau ses.o'
 1Trepeh say, freely made py ele If the great interests connecteu "' womens clothes. t e. ,,itt that much settled. We pass 'o tbe consideration of the sartorlai out look for spring with quiet iniiiuo
 ,+tractve one, in which indlVlouai +aste and good judgment VIII h"Ne ,a,, within the limits of TOUT anu ,,a1f yards of material. Dressfhahe,S | tarkpOWledReu dliSeeN a,raastion of limitation, this dliilcu.,s' bos snurred their invention. IL is iiAS tn, r,,es of a game. which are neces aar,, to insure a good contest. Neso- h studv of one's individual type pee'' ,,,ore profitable than at present. nel ,ro stvles to suit all fgures' al
 all incomes. If a woman liKes orien, ta, .ffects turned under skirts stia.s u,
 rn,less coats and saches, sne vii m .ho,,, as she may in the sketch sno" i tod,v If she prefer the occloeh.ai' s,,. ,.,
 a,, chose the frock of gray SIX "i.s ,s on e,nbro.dered cape and tunic ol onl, fo,, and keep the sash, welghtihs ~
 n,igbt pink rose. She may ioid L,anatb of brocade around her ana ila'' bar arms and neck with suano5 :,
 iozve,s. She may swathe satin 1rocN :
 clouds of tulle; she may cut !. p
 " of crisp taffeta She will find inaorss s
 rnent for any fancy among the , pioa
 nets of the biggest names in the "0-
 of dressinakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

which were to contain leather of stated quality, in stated quantity, and wnlch sold at prices ranging from somewhere about $s for men, to something Ike Sa or s45O for children. Other varieties oi shoes continue, however. to be made. soiu and worn, but this parental regulauon guaranteed a real leather. well made shoe of good wearing quality, at req so,a bla nrice to those who chose to buy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

aeroplanes of special type. and by klte balloons. In this role the aViatoI pe ce,,nes the master mind that watches aver every movement of the enemy as well as of his own forces, and transmits to his own forces information regarding the advance, retreat and other move ments of the enemy, directing the send ing of endorsements to the weak oi . threatened points, directing the ire O. :. the machine gun batteries as well as oi the artillery"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
For a COrn-Peeling
 Picnic, Use "Gets-lt'

Pain Eases at Once. Corn Just '',e'.
 Do your corn,riddnisnagi nsai easlis' wav Misa That's s sLi st. ncets-It, way--the only waiyat, .ne ,,nnr corn or callus comes off c9inpie'e 9e y . though it were glad to get OH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

ice, and keep the whole vexed problem O. women's apparel from 'revolutionary measures which might have far-feach- inglv serious consequences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27
STUDY ONES TYPE IS HE
 SPRING SLOGAN

"Study your type, iS . +.n+ slogan than ever. for II cahnol
 s.id that any definite clothes euiue | ,,os+ has been erected for our suiueH a,g one definite road. Rather tiieio |, ssrias of delightful paths, each oho tending in the same general ui hn+ each with endearing cnar ,4a own They merely wind tnrousn ,,,a sort of country. A woman wieii
 ,sao at all of what suits her VIII
 ,,rafer this to the single monot-
 o,,s highway, common to every pous These variations are shareu
 ,,hases of dress. They are Just as U
 ne the new millinery. No sooner uo
 ,oor that small hats are Tn the iia'o ,. ..an +be news of graceful droopiis . hre.lss rpon us. The contrast or .,o n,nl, silk hat with the gray irooA sre+ched and the small black sauh loqoe ,n,+b its square lines and Chinese iio
 ,es could not be greater, yet they ai
 t,, nev and both becoming to 'heil
 Ar the present moment sman
 ., ha+s often of urban shape prom
 ice well for the first wariiie'
 E for the bright sunshine whlch ol'en T :,
 coronauies tho last days or win'e'' f a,a,yos us long for something new ine' , ro ant to be hung with emproiueieu
 E., fashion which American "onl- . ,o a,ways liked. The veil hats I rh,cb appeared few seasons aso a ohorming. until their adoplion os .'i' ! ior;ty seemed to turn our stree.'
 snto a procession of oriental widows : Tho present veil is discreeter thiiis' .- ,s a,so more expensive and poth auah ' ties may insure it longer hie aiiioN' V the discriminating :, <, Nothing very startling; a narro" sii heuette. far better managed than II m nredecessor; charming details cieVe ., n+t,np with great discretion in acc te oration and accessories-these seem . he the leading features of America ts first wartime spring. They promise a In axcel,ent choice among garments whic III will suit our mood. give practical serV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

All Concerned With Wom- ems Apparel Are Agreed That Nothing of the Sort Should Be Attempted at Present-The New Mode Caters More Than Ever to Individual Tastes-No 10 Radical Changes in Sight Except the Narrow oll- houette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

"Gets-It" has cured more corns than all other remedles combined. It's as snre ns inc sunrise, and as safe as water Used by millions. Don't take a chance with your feet. you can't af- ford to experiment with unknown mix tures when you know "Gets-lt' never fails. - x, ar callus. Wear those new. stylish shoe 5 Iance Demand "Gets-It'-throw sub stitutes back on the counter! ea, is all you need pay at any drug ce stors. or is S
 Sold in Bira4aahalh and recommend {, su @ as e'I Ia ~ ~ s9s ;skl,M Stors. Gale prug ] % %Eu sI3 stnrs.sS &k~ FirSt avenue and
 pTatt p1 sta. alFssx FLU. Aia.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-27

heir manufacture. set standard pat erns for men, women and chlioren'
The Era-leader., 1918-08-15

O. H. Carter was Crescent
City visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Burris visit
ed their son Robert at Camp
Martin Sunday.
We will pay you cash for your
eggs and chickeus.
The Darlington Store, Inc
MIR. Hammond Richardson and
family were amOung the crowd
that visited the solder boys in
camp Sunday.
Buy your syrup cans now
while you cant get them. We
have a full stock at right prices.
lhe Darlington Store, Inc.
The Misses kIauda, Edna and
Maude WOmack were thrown
from fheir buggy Saturday and
slightly injured.
When you have a puncture or
d blowout on the road, then you
need Monkey Grip to patch your
tube with. Motor Sales & Ser.
vice Co.. Ltd.
Miss Norman Merritt returned
Sunday from fornight's vacation
spent at her old home in Sunny
Hill, MIR. A. A. Frederick and
Miss Grace Merritt accompanied
her to Franklinton.
Mrs. Mike Darlington went to
New Orleans Sunday to be with
her son, Walter, thru an oqera
tion for adenoids at Hotel Dieu
by Dr.. Duggan on Monday.
The operation was a success and
they returned home Tuesday
night.
The Era-leader., 1918-08-15
Married

At the home of Mr.. .andMrs. w.
T. Ball in Poplarville, Miss, Sun
day. Mis- Josie Bateman, daugh-
ter of Sheriff Mrs. j. f. Bate
man, and Mr.. Otis Simmons
two of tn" most popular of Frank
luton S anger set were quietly
marri' Il and left on the evening
is u for Shdeli, where the groom
ue> II fine position with the Sill
dell Grocery and Grain Com
rany. We extend Congratulations.
The Era-leader., 1918-08-15
FranklintOn Branch American
Red Cross Reorganized.

Mr.. Henry Richardson, from
the Gulf Division of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, was here Mon
day for the purpose of reorgani.
zati0n of the Frankllnton Branch
of the American Red Cross, and
organizing the parish headquar-
ters. Hereafter, instead of be-
ing a branch of New Orleans
Chapter. we will be a branch of
the parish headquarters at b.
galusa and work thru the Boga-
lusa Chapter.
The executive committee met
him in the Red Cross rooms and
organized the Franklinton branch
with the following officers:
Chairman-Magee w. OFT.
Vice -Chairman-Mrs. J. Vol
Brock.
Treasurer-Robt. Darlington
Secretary-Mrs. P. B, Carter
Chairman Finance Committee
D, E. Sheridan.
Chairman civilian relief
Vol Brock.
| Chairman woman's work-Mrs
T. j. Hayes.
| Chairman executive committee
-Magee W. OFT.
Chairman publicity committee
Mrs. J. Vol Brock.
Chairman Chapter develop
ment-C. s. E. Darlington.
Chairman Junior membership
| (school committee)-Miss Rober
ia Gayle.
Chairman military relief. |
Covington.
All of the above named chair
men and N. D. Stringer, P. B
Carter, D. R. Johnson, W. }
Burris, M. A. Thigpen and D, H
McCreary compose the executiv
committee of the Franklintol
Branch, while Messrs. G. S. E
Babington, W. J. Burris, D. H
McCreary, Magee W. OFT ant
Mesdames Ada Babington AM
P. B. Carter are members place
on the executive committee 0
the parish chapter, located a
Bogalusa. =
The Era-leader., 1918-08-15
For the Bird Gaze.

Attractive are new brackets of
enameled iron which may be attached
to the wall, near window, to support
the hanging bird cage. Some of these
brackets are enameled bright yellow
and gay little yellow bird, supposed
ly a canary, perches on the end of the
bracket arm. Bright blue brackets are
provided with blue-birds, red enameled
brackets with gay red-breasted robins.