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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
COTTON RESTRICTIONS OFF
Order Changing The Export Rules 10
Effective On The Second OF
December

WashingtOn.-Rest on the
expectation OF raw cotton to Great
Britain, France. Italy. Belgium and ia
pan were removed by the war trades
board and the committee on cotton
distribution The order is effective
December 2.
Expectation restrictions on raw cot
ton going to Spain. whereby the guam
tity expOrtable was limited and allOt-
ted among the various shippers. also
were withdrawn, effective November
%. After the date applications will
be considered with a view to granting
licenses freely.
Regulations which required that the
grade and staple be specified on appli-
cation for export, and that the appli-
cant disclose the existence of an &C
tual sales contract or freight allotment
also were withdrawn, effective Novem-
Der %. In connection with cotton for
export to the allied nations, the spe-
cial license will be issued to the prop
er customs officials at the point of
exit. who will be authorized to pass
shipments in accordance Herewith.
Applications to export raw cotton
to other destinations will be consid-
cred and granted freely, the announce
nent saws, and where agreements for
shipments exist, international Ii
eenses will be granted in accordance
with them.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
AT ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
coNSTIPATED.

Look at the tongue, motherl II
coated, 1t is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peeylsh, cross, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stOmach-ache, sore
throat, diarrh9a, full of cold, give
teaspOonful of california Syrup of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul,
cOnstipated waste. undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laXative;"
they love its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for bottle of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that 1t is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
"After-the War" DRESSING.

Discussion of the "after-the war pc
Rod" is becoming more general, some
believing that it is too early to predict
which effect victory will have on
women and their mode OF living. One
cOutourier predicts that the most elab-
crate things will be made and women
should wear them as an expression of
victory. Banquets and receptions in
honor of foreign visitors and our re-
turning men will demand such clothes,
and it Is really up to the women to
heal their heartaches as best they can
and lift the spirit of the'country. The
English women have been doing this
for some time; they have, avoided
mourning and are creating as gay
note as possible in London.-Women's
Wear
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
The German Idea.

"The German idea of a good soldier
is one who breaks all the rules" said
a government official. The soldier
who kills the most babies, murders
the most women and pOisons the most
wells is the best soldier. according to
the German idea.
'The Germans remind me of the
youth who said to his father:
"'Father, have saved $10-the first
money l ever saved in my life. Natur-
ally, l feel rather proud of myself
"'Goodr said the father. 80 you've
saved $40, Ell? How did you do it?'
"Iast night the youth chuckled, 4
lost $40 in poker game and then re-
fused to- square up
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
WHO WILL SIT AT
THE PEACE TABLE?
Interest Now Centers On What Ma
tons Are To Participate In
The Conference

Washington-Asid from the per
sonnet of the American delegation and
the preparations for President Will
sons journey to France, interest here
in the peace conference centers on
what nations are to participate in the
deliberations.
The entente powers and the United
States have borne the brunt of the
war and their representatives will out
line a plan of procedure for the con-
ference. These powers also will de-
termine the extent of the participation
of other nations which have declared
war on the central powers, others
which observed a benevolent neu-
trality' toward the associated nations,
and, finally, the neutral nations which
might seek representation on the
ground that their future will be vi
tally affected by the expected decisions
of the conference.
Each nation admitted to participa-
ton in the conference will be regard
ed as a unit The number of its COM
missioners or delegates will not mat
ter nor is it expected that decisions
will be recorded on the basis of ma
jority votes of these units. If the
usual rules governing such interna-
tional gatherings are observed at Yer
sailles, and officials here believe they
will be, no attempt will be made to
bind minorities to the opinions held by
a majority of the commissioners. Each
nation will be free to adhere to any
declarations of principles proposed to
he conference or to withhold it's as.
sent.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
War Restrictions On Building off

War Restrictions On Building OFF
Washington,-Removal of all re-
naming restrictions on non-war con-
struction by the war industries board
has been announced by Chairman Ba-
rueh. All building operations of what
ever character may now be proceeded
without permits either from the board
or the state councils of defense. the
action was taken, Chair Baruch says,
on recommendation of the building in
dustry and the state councils OF de-
Tense. The councils had been coop
Grating with the war industries board
in passing upon applications
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
Poles Occupying Posen In Prussia

Amsterdam town of Posen
and a great part of the province OF
posen in Prussia are in Polish hands,
according to the Berlin Vorwaerts.
The Poles in the soldiers and work
mems organizations have seized the
reins of power and are forming le-
eion. Posen. strongly fortified city
of Prussia. was one of the most an.
Gent Polish towns, having been the
seat of bishop in the end OF the
tenth century and the residence of the
kings of Poland down to 1895.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
SPANISH INFLUENZA
Do Not Fear When Fighting
a German or a Germ!
BY DR.. NJ. COOK.

The cool fighter always wins and so
there Is no need to become panic
stricken. Avoid fear and crowds. Ex-
ercise in the fresh air and practice the
three c's: A Clean Mouth, Clean
Skin and Clean Bowels. To carry off
the poisons that accumulate within the
body and to ward off an attack of the
Influenza bacillus, take good liver
regulator to move the bowels. Such a
one is made up Of May-apple, leaves Of
aloe, root Of jalap and is to be had
at any drug store, and called pleasant
Purgatlve Pellets"
If bad cold develops, go to bed, wrap
up well, drink freely of hot lemonade
and take hot mustard foOt-bath.
Have the bedroom warm but well ven
tilated. Obtain ut the nearest drug
store "Anuric Tablets" to flush the
kidneys and control the pains and
aches. Take an "Anurlc" tablet every
two hours, together with copious drinks
Of lemonade. If Il true case of influ-
enza. the food should be simple, such us
broths, milk, buttermllk and ice-cream;
but It Is important that food be given
regularly In order TO keep up patients
strength and vitality. After the acute
attack has passed, which is generally
from three to seven days, the system
should be built up by the use of good
iron tonic, such as "Irontlc" tablets, to
be obtained at some drug stores. or
that well known blood-maker and
herbal tonic made from roots and banks
Of forest trees-sold everywhere as DR.. |
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
AFTER EFFECTS
OF MEASLES
MOTHER, WHO LIVES IN TENNEs-
SEE MOUNTAINS VIII ERE BLACK
DRAUGHT is RELIED ON IN
MANY TROUBLES, SAYS IT
MADE HER BOY SOUND
AND WELL.

Coal Greek. Tenn.-Up In the noun
tains, quite some distance from town,
lives Mrs. U. S. Fritts. who relates
her experience with ThedfOrd's Black
Draught as follows:
MY little boy. James, took sick
with dlarrhea. about five years ago,
and was badly swollen. He had the
measles and this was, no doubt, an
after-effect. l made him well by Civ
ing him ThedfOrd's Black-Draught. 1
gave 1t to him three times a day for
a month. l firmly believe it saved
his life.
We always keep Black-Draught in
our house. 1t Is our doctor. Always
easy to get and prompt in giving re-
lief.
A small pinch of Black-Draught
after each meal and at bed time for
headache. stomach and liver trouble,
and we are well the next morning.
1t certainly works wonders some
times and saves no end of trouble, re-
lieves pain, and there is no need for
another doctor.
/ have recommended Black Draught
to all my neighbOrs and will continue
to recommend it."
ThedfOrds Black-Draught is
pure, vegetable herb liver medicine
acting gently, yet promptly, on liver
and bowels.
Thousands of people, everywhere,
have found 1t to relieve constipation,
indigestion, biliOusness and many
similar disorders.
Try Black-Draught. Your druggist
sells it.-Adv,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
An Easy Matter.

An American and an Irishman were
which had been done in their respec-
tive countries.
Il guess we have the best jumpers
in the world" said the American.
"Why, one of our men ran thirty. miles
and then jumped over 5-barred1gate.
"Sure, no wonder he did" sail the
Irishman.i look at the run heAQok."
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
Have a Clear Skin.

Iake Cuticura Soap your everyday
toilet soap and assist it now and then
by touches of Cuticura Ointment to
soften, soothe and heal. For free
samples address "Cuticura, Dept. x,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap rs, Ointment % and 5O.-Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
Why They Are Cheerful.

"Those aviators all seem to be cheer
full fellows"
"Why shouldn't they be? Don't they
all have a chance to see the clouds
silver linngs?"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
Dark.

Don't you know l toll yo' not to go
swimmin wild no white trash chillun,
eh?" sternly asked Sambo Johnsing.
"But he want white before he went
in" replied Sambo's small son,-Boys'
Life.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
Mo Excenfion.

THAT man owes great deal to his
wife"
I'm not surprised. So he does to
everybody he knows"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
EOR TOOTAACHE

Nothing gives quicker relief than
Vacher-Balm, it is harmless. 25c in
Jars or tubes. Made by e. w. Vacher,
Inc, New Orleans, La. ADV.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Just as soon as you eat tablet or
two of Pape's Diapepsin all the dys-
pepsia, indigestion and stomach dis
tress ends. These pleasant, harmless
tablets of Pape's Diapepsin never fail
to make upset stOmachs feel fine at
once, and they cost very little at drug
stores. Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
RHEUMATISM PAINS

Are quickly relieved by applying
vacher-Balm. Try 25c jar or tube.
If you cannot get 1t locally write to
Z. w. vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La.
ADV.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Many people imagine that Worms or Tape
worm cannot be gotten rid of entirely.
Those who have used Dead Shot"-Dr.
Peery's Vermifuge, know that they can. Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
No Worms In a Healthy Child

No Worms In q Healthy Child
All children troubled with worms have an IN
healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as
rule there Is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTHLESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich tho blood, i'm
prove the digestion, and act a General Strength
ening Tonic TO the whole system. Nature will then
throw on or dspel the worms and the Child will be
In perfect health Pleasant TO take 6Cc per bottle
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

wrights Indian Vegetable Pills contain
nothing but vegetable ingredients. which act
gently as q tonic and purgative. Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
The Very Name Jars on Him.

cant you find congenial work.
MADAM, for me no work Is con-
genial. Boston Evening Transcript.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Headaches, Bilious Attacks, Indigestion, are
into Pleasant Pellets Dr. Plerce's). Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
EAT A TABLET!
DYSPEPSIA GONE
PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN INSTANTLY
RELIEVES SOUR, Classy OR
ACID STOMACHS.

When meals hit back and your stom-
ach is sour, acid, gassy, or you feel full
and bloated. When you have heavy
Jumps of pain or headache from indi-
gestion. Here Is instant relief!
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
cATARRH, COUGHS, AND GROUP

Are quickly relieved by Vacher-Balm.
Every family should keep 1t in the
house this time of year. If you cam
not get it locally send 25c for tube
to E. w. vacher, New Orleans, La.Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
Money-Minded.

"Well, I've got a commission"
"GOOd How much per centY'-BOs-
ton Transcript.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

An ordinary human being uses up
267 cubic feet of air each "a hours.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

The cherry, peach and plum origi-
mated in Persia.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

When Baby is Teething
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct
the Stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly harm
less. See directions on the bottle
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

One man in every sixty is wholly or
partially color blind.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Statistics show marked decrease of
pnuperlsm in Ireland.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

There are about 1900 square miles
of coal fields in the United Kingdom.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28
Unchecked.

"HOw did Teller get his cOld?"
"All the drafts in the bank go
through his cage. Boston Evening
Transcript.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Memphis-There will be no referen.
dun vote on the siX.cent street car
fare proposition here. The Memphis
Street Railway company addressed a
communication to the city commission
asking permission to withdraw the ref
erendum petition which the company
had prepared. had signed and filed,
This communication was presented to
the city commission and on motion
was received and filed, The commits
sion instructed the city clerk to notify
the Shelby county election commits.
sion to postpone action on the reques.
for an election until further notice.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Jacksonville farmers of Madison
county who raise registered swine met
here and organized a swine associa'
ton. J. S. Johnson and Judd Brooks
were elected respectively temporary
president and secretary. A member.
ship fee of So was levied to be used In
developing the purposes Of the organi.
cation. whose main object is to encour-
age the raising of high grade regis
tered hogs.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Nashville-Fuel Administrator w. E.
Myer announced that no change had
been ordered with reference to light
less nights in Tennessee. Tennessee
will still observe Monday and Tuesday
nights as lightless, as formerly" said
Mr.. Myer. 1.-THE people of Tennessee
should not forget" he said. that this
states quota in the fuel conservation
plan is 375,OOO tons of coal between
now and April, 1919"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Chattanooga.-According to reliable
information all army environments in
the southeast are to be dismantled and
abandoned with the exception of Fort
Oglethorpe, Ga; Camp Jackson, S. c.,
at the camps to be abandoned will be
either sent home or transferred to the
cantonments which are to become per-
manent. 1t is said that over 10000
men are to be kept at Fort Oglethorpe.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-11-28

Columbia.-The National Foxhunt-
'ers' Association meet opened here with
an attendance surprising that of all
other meets. A hundred hunters, with
500 dogs from dozen states or more
represented the visitors.
w. ]. Dudley of Sullivan, Ind, with
his dog Fannie D., won the champion
ship in the bench show of the National
Fox Hunters association.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-01
INFL LUENzA NOT MAKING A RAPID
 PROGRESS HERE
Only 30 New Gases Report. ed and No New Deaths
 During Last 24 Hours.

Bridgeport is not faced with rapid spread of the influenza epidemic, only 30 new cases having been re- ported to the Board of Health in the last 24 hours. No more deaths have been brought to the attention of the authorities, and number of nurses have responded to the call for help. As matters stand at present, the pro- gfess of the malady is slow, and the means to successfully combat the di- sease are ample at present.
 The Manufacturers Association, after a conference with the health officials, have decided to put up bull letins in the manufacturing plants giving full information concerning Spanish influenza and the steps. to prevent it.
 This morning Drs Brown was asked concerning the drastic steps which have been recommended in New Ha- ven by Prof. Winslow, regarding the wearing of gauge masks. He said: Some time ago I made the state ment that the only absolute proven tative of the disease was the wearing of a mask while in contact with other persons, and a statement to that effect was printed in The Times. While we don't at present contemplate the en. forcing of such an order, without doubt it is the most effectual method of preventing contagion. The germ is spread by inhaiing the germs thrown out by coughers and spitters, and the wearing of masks would stop this entirely"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-01
BRIDGEPORT BOY
 IS SCHOLARSHIP WINNER AT YALE

New Haven. Oct. 1-Scholarships won by entrants to Yale University in the recent examinations. were an- nounceda by the secretary's office to- day. The Waterbury scholarship was won by Morris Weinstein; from New Haven county, Henry G. Carroll; from Bridgeport. Morris Slotnick; from Hartford, George Schwolsky; from New Britain, Abraham M. Schafer; from Litchfield county, George A. Warren; from Holland county, W. Russell Pease; Pine scholarships from Ansonia, Michael E. Sheehy and Ed ward J. Scully; Plainf1eld scholarship, Arnold Everett Boward and Roger Chipman Brown. No awards were made for the state-at-large, Fairfield, Hartford, New London, WirSdham and Middlesex counties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-01
PERSHINC GIVES
 PRAISE TO TIE
 SUPPLY SERVICE

Paris, Oct General Pershing on behalf of the American First Army has congratulated Maj Gen. James B. Harbord, commander of the Ameri- supply service for the manner in which necessary supplies had been transported to the front in recent operations. The commander in chiefs message says:
 T want the officers and men of the supply service and under your com mand to know how much the First Army appreciates the prompt re- sponse made on every demand for men. equipment, supplies and trans portation necessary to carry out our operations. Please extend to all our hearty congratulations and say that they share the success with us"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-01
DRAFT DRAWING
 IS COMPLETED
 AT WASHINGTO
Last Number Drawn From Bowl Was 12,7344- Work
 Took Entire Night.

Washington, Oct. 1.---Drawing of order numbers for 13,OOO, ,G0o draft reg istrants was completed at 8 o'clock this morning, hours ahead of sched- ule. The last number taken from the glass bowl was 12,734
 By working in relays through the night officers and enlisted men of the army speeded up the drawing more rapidly than in previous lotteries Provost Marshal General Crowt7er personally watched the operation from start to finish.
 There was only one accident in the whole thing" General Crpwder said, and that came on the last number. The paper slipped out of the capsule but was found in the bowl and so i; made no difference but for a moment we thought we were short one num- ber."
 Telephone communication was main tained with the government printing office during the drawing and the master list will be distributed imme- diately to district draft boards, by which 1t will be made public
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-01
TRINITY COLLEGE
 TURNED OVER TO THE GOVERNMENT
Formal Exercises Held at Hartford in Honor of
 Event.

Hartford, Oct. Tn common with some four hundred colleges through out the country, Trinity College held formal exercises, today to mark the taking over of the college by the gov ernment. First call was sounded at 11:20 and at assembly at 11:30 the command fell in on the campus under arms. Adjutants' call was sounded at 11:35. At noon the band played the "sStar Spangled Banner" During the playing of the National air the men presented arms and other in the service not in military formation gave the hand salute.
 At the conclusion of the music and raising of the flag the adjutant. Cap tain Lewis E. Crook, read the oath of allegiance to the flag followed by the Presidents message and the letters from the acting secretary of war and the chief of staff After this the com nnand. marched in review Professor John J. McCook delivered the address of the day. The exercises were open to the public
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-01
HOLD BOMB CARRIER FOR
 THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
saore DiT19aa Stu Refies to Give Any Reason For F.y.ag Grip Full o Hand Grenades Fully
 Primsd i1. lis Possession.

g Howard avenue, captured by carly this morning with a suit s arraigned before Judge Wild le technical charge of theft and thursday when it is expected he eral authorities.
 In the meanwhile federal agents have fiocked to Bridgeport and are securing every inch of territory in search of information which may lead to the arrest of the Hun agents whom they feel certain were directing the work of Dimpfla
 ! Government officials point out that the bombs were all ready primed and ready for the pouring in of high ex- plosives which would make the shells mostly deadly missiles whether used against individuals, munition plants , or to detonate the cargoes of muni- tions ships being loaded at the various ports.
 Dlmpfia maintains an obstinate sil- ence and refuses to give any clue other than that he was taking the in- fe;nel machines to New York as sou ven1fs lie would not explain why he was taking the ZIP q. m. train from Bridgeport instead of taking a train earlier in the evening and stoutly maintains he was formerly a. member i of Troop D, Eighth United States Cavalry.
 He wears sharpshooter's badge or
 the lapel of his coat, but little stock
 is taken in this as they can be pur. chased at any army supply house. Hi: 7 papers do not seem regular to the
 Federal men and in fact his whole attitude and ntrsa2ictory statements ffeSd to the belief that he is either th'
 toon"a Wilharmstrasse agents or ont CT their VSoat cunning operatives.
 Accord to chance statement
 dropped D the prisoner, he has ;
 permanent home in New York, but h. ' refuses to S ,te where. He also de 2 elares lat ee is a Bavariaps apc seemedk take 0ffense when d cusec sof beinl K Prdsssan.