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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
HUNS NAB FRENCH SUGAR.

Washinqton.-Dest by the
Germans Of over 200 French sugar fac
tories and capture Of thousands Of
acres Of beet sugar land in France have
created a grave sugar situation for the
Allied countries. A tremendous In
crease in the sugar demands on the
United States has resulted, which this
Government is preparing to meet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
CORN DoDGER.
Enmo{oI Docina

Two cups corn meal, one teaspoon
salt, two teaspoons fat and one and
threequarter cups boiling water.
Pour the boiling water over the other
materials. Beat well. When cool, form
into thin cakes and bake 80 minutes in
a hot oven Makes IA biscuits. These
lisp little biscuits are good with but
ter or gravy Eat them with your
meat and vegetables.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There
and that is by a constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the G,noous lining of
iniamed you heya q rumbling sound or
imperfect heSTinE and when 1t is entirely
closed. Deafpess " the result Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever, Many cases Of
deafness are caused by catarrh. which Is
faces Halps CNtaFrh Cure acts thru tho
blood on the mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn.
We win give one Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catayrh Cure. Circulars
froo. Ali Druggists. TSc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Doing Good.

Few medicines have met with
more favor or accomplished more
good than Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy. John F. Jant-
zen, Demeny, Sask., says of it, Il
have used Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy myself and in my
family, and can recommend it as
being an exceptionally fine prep
aratiou.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
Chamberlain's Collie and DiarrhOea
Remedy.

Now is he time to buy a bottle of
this remedy so as to be prepared in
case that any one of your family
should have an attack Of collie or
diarrhoea during the summer
months. It Is worth hundred
times its cost when needed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

Girls think that old bachelors
don't understand women, but widows
know better.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

There is a work for every person to
do in this war--food is ammunition
are yeu wasting it2
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

Almost a million men gone &c
France. Almost million mouths rol
the U. s. A. to feed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

The miser who has money to burn
ought to take it with him when he
dies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05
There Are Others.

II husband is sure some para
slows that7''
aHe's so tight with his loose
change" Florida Times Union.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

The prettiest bathing suits are
found above the sea level.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

SAVE AND SHIPi
War Savings Stamps save lives,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05


Woman's usual quest-conquest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

Wise is the man who declines to
take his troubles too seriously.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

1t takes a lot OF will power to en-
able a man to save himself from
himselfs
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-05

If you can't keep your neighbours
mouth shut then shut your ears.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
JEWISH NEW YEAR
TO BE CELEBRATED
HOLIDAY BEGINS AT SIX p. M.
FRIDAY EVENING, LASTING
-FOUR HOURS.

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New
Year, begins at six o'clock next Fri
day evening, and the holiday, which
last "a hours, will be rigidly observed
by local Israelitic citizens.
The stores of Jewish merchants
viii close at six o'clock Friday even
ing, remaining closed until the same
hour the following evening, when
they win reopen, and there will be
services at Temple B'Na Isreal at
S:15 o'clock Friday evening and
1890 o'clock Saturday morning.
Both services will be conducted by
Rabbi Simon Loeb, while the music,
which viii be a special feature, will
be under the direction of Mr. How
ard NJ. Teasdale.
The people of Columbus, irrespec-
tive of creed, are cordially invited
to attend the services at the syna-
gogue.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
PAPERINAUGURATES
AERIAL DELIVERY
FLYERS TO CARRY PAYNE FIELD
ICONS TO EIGHT SUR
ROUNDING TOWNS.

The Payne Field Zooms, which is
published weekly at Payne Field,
near West Point, is delivering papers
by airplanes to subscribers, and
claims to be the first publication in
the United States to adopt this sys-
TEN of delivery. The first local de-
livery of papers was made Thursday,
when flyer from Payne Field
brought a bundle of papers here ali
dropped them from his plane, after
which they were picked up, and car
ried to the postoflice and distributed
among subscribers.
The aerial delivery will cover eight
towns in East Mississippi, Macon, Ar
tesla, Columbus, Starkville, 0kolona,
Tupelo, Aberdeen and Brooksville,
the only provision being that there
must be at least so subscribers in
each of these towns. The pilot will
alight at the regular government
landing near each one of these
towns, and a bag containing papers
for local delivery will be turned over
to the postoffice officials, who will
then deliver them to subscribers
either through boxes or the regular
city mail carriers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
BIG ALL STAR WEEK AT
PRINCESS. STARTING
OF THE FALL PROGRAN

The coming week will embrace q
series Of attractions at the Princes
that have never been surpassed as
to merit. and class OF stars.
Monday, Sept, 2nd, William S.
Hart. in an Aircraft production,
SHARK Monroe" this is especially
adapted to this well known star, and
he was never cast to better advan-
tage. Also "outing-C Chester travel
picture.
Tuesday, Sept 3rd, Vivian Martin,
in Unclaimed Goods, a Paramount
picture. and delightful story one
that viii please you immensely, as
Miss Martin, is one OF the cieyerest
little stars OF fildom Also Mack
Sonnet Comedy, She Loved Him
Plenty made for laughing purpos-
es, with all the famous Mack k-Sennet
girls and comedians
Wednesday attn, Select Pictures
Corp, presents Norma Talmadge. ln
a special production, DE Luxe An
ME" a big massive modern drama
in which Miss Talmadge wears some
wonderful gowns. 1t certainly q
class. Also Current Events war
news, sports, etc,
Thursday, 5th, Elsie Ferguson, in
p drama OF today. The Lie, =
Paramount picture In which beautiful
Miss Ferguson, will delight you
Also Comedy
You couldn't pick better pro
gram in all FINLAND, and the price:
are right When in doubt phone 59-
we win gladly tell You program anc
price of admission.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
JOY RIDING ON
SUNDAYS TO STOP
FUEL ADMINISTRATORS ASKS AU.
TO OWNERS TO FoREGo RID.
ING FOR PLEASURE.

Fuel Administrator Garfield has
officially requested owners of automo-
biles to stop using their ears for
pleasure purposes on Sundays, and,
beginning today, all joy riding on the
Sabbath is expected to stop While
compliance wiSh the request will at
first be voluntary, it is said that un-
less the request is properly observed
a mandate forbidding the use of auto
mobiles for joy riding on Sundays
Hill be issued.
Inc request, the purpose Of which
is to conserve gasoline, applies only
10 territory east Of the Mississippi, as
most of the fuel Of this character
comes from The western portion Of
the country, and the problem seems
to be one of transportation rather
'han production.
The order applies to taxicabs, and
in fact, to all automobiles except
those used for absolutely necessary
purposes, and as there is likely t.
little demand for gasoline il is un-
derstood that practically all local
garages will remain closed on Sur
days.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
WILL HOLD FLAG SERVICE.

The handsome service Has proyld.
ed by Tombigbee Lodge No IL,
Knights of Pythias. in honor of mem
bers who have joined the coiors will
be formally dedicated next Sunday
Since troops were first sent to the
Mexican border more than two years
ago is members Of the lodge have
entered various branches Of tine ser4-
lee, one Of whom, Capt. w. $, Mullins,
was called upon to make the supreme
sacrifice. Capt Mullins, wbc was
captain Of the Columbus Riflemen,
left here at the head Of that com
mand when troops were first called
to Mexico, but never reached the
border. having died from appended
It's while his company was still at
the mobilization camp in Jackson
Miss.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
ENEMY FORCED BACK IN
PRACTICALLY EVERY
SECTOR
GERMANS RETREAT
British Recapture KENNEL
Hill and Hold Many Other
Important Positions.

London Aug Sl 1:30 p. m
British troops have captured Rem-
mel hin in Flanders, il was learned
by the international News Service
this afternoon.
tKcmmel hill is an important
mountain south OF Yprea. The Brit
ish war office had announced earlier
chat the British had gained gfound
IN that regionl
British troops have pushed on ea5t
Of Bailleul which they captured yes
terday for a mile and a half II was
learned here this afternoon by the
International News Service. testron
Is now held BY the British troops
and Mont de Lille has been occupied
North Of the Somme river the
British line now runs from Comblea
station, east of Morvel, east of Rein
court les Bapaume, through Freml
court, FaulN- Nranc0urt, 10 the
northern edge OF Bullecourt through
the western edge of Hendecourt.
Paris. Aug. 81 Heavy artillery
operations along the canal du Nord,
north Of Noyon, and between the
Ailette and the Aisne were the feat
ures Of the fighting on the French
front during the night, the war office
announced today
The text Of the official communif-
fue follows.
During the might there We're ilys-
ly artillery fighting 10 the region OF
the canal du Nord north OF Noyon
and between the AiIette and the
Aisne German surprise attacks, All.
tempted in the Champagne were
without result
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
McCUMBER d ECLARES
THAT CONGRESS FEARS
ORGANIZED LABOR
BAKER CRITICIZED
Charged by Chamberlain
With Multiplying Work or
Fight Regulations,

Washington, August 3l--The SEN
ate on Friday adopted without
change the conference report on
the manpower bill. This last legisla-
tive step in the new law was taken
too late to permit the engrossed bill
to be signed by the speaker Of the
House, but il will go to the president
immediately and will undoubtedly
be promptly signed.
Debate on the report revived about
the action of the Senate conferees in
receding from the Senate work or
f,ght" amendment, and permitting il
to be dropped from the bill and open
ed up an avenue for harsh and vigor-
Gus criticism Of Secretary of War
Baker. Senator Thomas Of Colora-
do, author of the original work or
fight" amendment, held such strong
convictions on the need for antivtrike
legislation that he cast the only vote
against the adoption of the confer
ence report, The vote was taken
without roll call.
Senator McCumber, in plain spoken
terms, told the Congress that it fear
ed the political power Of organized
labor and that was the sole reason
for dropping the antistrike provision
from the bill,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
PROMOTION FOR
HEARD ANNOUNCED
COMMANDER AT PAYNE FIELD,
NEAR WEST POINT, is NOW
LlEUTENANT-CO COLONEL.

Maj. j. W. Heard, commanding Of
ficer at Payne Field, near West
Point, has been promoted from the
rank of major to that of lieL .enant-
colonel, announcements to the effect
having been made in a telegram re-
Gently received from army head
quarters in Washington.
Although a native of New York,
Col. Heard received a part of his ed
ucation in the south, being a gradu-
ate of the Central High School in
Birmingham, Ala. After having con-
cluded his studies in the Alabama
metropolis he received an appoint
ment to the United States Military
Academy at West Point, N. Y, from
which institution he graduated in
1910. He was assigned to the Sew
enth cavalry, Gen. Clusters famous
regiment, and after having served
three years in the PHILIPPINES as a
member of that command returned
to the United States. and was trans
ferred to the aerial branch of the
service.
Since becoming an aviator Col
Heard has made rapid progress and
for a while was an instructor al
Kelly Field, near San Antonio. Texas
When Payne Field was established
last spring he was placed in com
mand, and his efficient work there il
given public recognition in his re
cent promotion. Col. Heard married
a southern girl, his wife having for
merly been Miss Ella Mccarthy, o.
Eagle, Pass, Texas.
Mr.. J. R. Spann has accepted a po
sition as clerk at Rosenzweig and Co
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
MONTE CARLO is
OFFERED YANKS
MAY BE USED AS LEAVE CEN
TER FOR AMERICAN SOL
DIERS NOW IN FRANCE.

Paris, Aug. 31.--Monte Carle has
been offered as leave center for
the American expeditionary forces by
he prince Of Monaco. The Ameri-
san headquarters nov has the offer
under consideration and is studying
hc difficulties incident to the distance
Of Monte Carlo from the front
md the cougested condition Of trans
7ortation
The prince Of Monaco, according
o the Stars and Stripes, the official
newspaper Of the American expedi-
tionary forces, has bee. visiting AK
Les Bains, the first leave station for
American soldiers, and what he has
seen there has induced him to offer
his whole principally to Col. French,
commander at Aix-Les- Banis, and j.
4. Springer director Of the Y NJ C.
A., for the use Of Americans.
Monaco's international position
he prince said, would make neees-
ary certain preliminary steps Some
local laws may need changing, he
continued, but he would secure these
changes in % hours.
There are hotel accommodations
40 Monte Carlo for from 5000 to
5000 soldiers. The gambling casino
win remain closed to men in uni
form, as it is at present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
ANNUAL SESSION OF THE
COUNTY ASSOCIATION
BEGAN YESTERDAY
A FINE PROGRAM
Many Columbians Among
Those Engaged in Discus
sion Of Various Topics.

The Lowndes County Sunday
School Association began its annual
meeting at Pleasant Hill church,
about eight miles northeast of Colum-
bus, Saturday, and will continue in
session throughout today.
The session is being presided over
by Mr.. W. N. Pickett, president of the
organization, and the address of well
come was delivered by Mr.. c. c..
Shackleford, response thereto having
been made by Prof. Dabney Lip
scomb, vice president of the Missis-
sippi Industrial Institute and College
in this city. Various phases of
Sunday school work were discussed
Saturday, among those participating
therein having been Rev. j. A. Lee,
of Columbus; Rev. w. w. Hartsfield,
of Caledonia; Miss Anderson, of May
hew; Mrs. Bertie Mae Smith, of Cal
edonia; Mrs. E. f. Grout, Mrs. Fl. H.
McClanahan, Miss Mary Stokes, and
Mrs. Walter Phillips, the last four
ladies named all being Columbians.
Among those scheduled to partici-
pate in today's program are Hon. j
/. Sturdivant, a prominent member
of the local bar; Prof E. A. Stanley
county superintendent of education
Mr.. Earl Burris, of Columbus; Mrs
Pamela Andrews, Of Caledonia, and
Mrs. D. F. Mccullough, Of Columbus
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01

The Meridian Star says misses La
Noyette Bardwell, Dorothy Hamm,
Minnie Drye McWilliams, Bessie Hop
kins and Matte Carter, of Town.
send, VIII leave the latter part of
September for Columbus, where they
viii attend |. |. & c., being mem
bers Of the senior class. Miss Eliza
beth Camron, Ruth Archer, HiIda
Conn and Katherine Cheatham will
also be among those attending T. /
E.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
HARRISON'S MAJORITY
OVER ALL is secs

Jackson, Miss, August %. Pat
Harrison, senator Of the official count
Of the State Democratic Committee,
which met here Wednesday, one
day later than announced. The vote
for Vardaman was 42,625 and Noel
6,727.
Harrison's majority over Varda-
man is 1926. His plurality over
both his opponents is 6,66S.
The total vote cast was 107,272.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
EGGER--E EDMONDS.

A quiet wedding was solen,nized Al
s o'clock last evening at the home OF
Rev. T. E. Gregory, pastor o. Central
Methodist church when Mr. Roy l.
Egger, mail carrier on the star route
was married to Miss Nettie e. Ed
monds
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party motored to the hom'
of the groom's brother, Mr. Robert
Egger, at Caledonia. where a recep
tion was held.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
Capr. SHARP REAppoiNTr.D.

Capt T. II. sharp. who has been
postmaster in this city for the past
four years, has been reappointed fog
another term. the appointment hag-
ing recently been made by President
Wilson and having been eouirme
by the Senate Capt Sharp has
made most efficient postmaster
and his appointment gives universal
satisfaction in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
MUST BE yACCINATED.

The city board of health some
months ago adopted an order requir-
ing all children who attend the pub
lie schools to be yaccinated, and the
order is being rigidly enforced The
schools open their doors Monday
and ali children who can not show
scars are being compelled TO undergo
vaccination.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01

The body Of Mrs Emily r. White,
who died recently in West Point, was
brought here for interment De
ceased, who before marriage was
Miss Emily Taliaferro. was a mem
Der Of family that was prominent
here in bygone days and was well
known by many Of the older residents
of the city
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01

The many friends here of Lieut..
Col. Ephriam Peyton, who is now
serving with the S0th division, with
the British in Flanders, will be inter
ested in learning that he has been
promoted to colonel.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION TO MEET

The Columbus Baptist Association
composed Of five counties, Lowndes,
0ktibbeha, Clay, Noxubee and Kem-
per, will meet next Wednesday at
Starkville, and an interesting pro
gram has been arranged. The two
local Baptist churches will be repre-
sehted.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01
Union Academy. 4

Sallie Walker, NoryeIl Harris, re.
becca Bailey. r. A. Mitchell, Lille
Roberts. Lula Roberts. jamie Hunt
NJ. l.. Hunter. f. p. Stevens. Bette
Hughes. FL NJ Coleman. Anna VIZ
iiams Domestic Science w G
Atkins, Manual Training T p Har
ris, principal
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01

Mr. d. G Moore and son. clar-
snce, OF BlytheyilIe Ark. have been
spending several days here the guests
of Judge and Mrs G T. Moore. They
returned home yesterday accom-
panied By Judge Moore, who win
visit there
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01

Mrs r. H. Robertson, who ha.
been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. r. J
Gunter. is now visiting Mr.. and Mrs
r. s. Wilson at the A. and NJ. Col
Iege.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01

Miss Lillian Wood, who has been
spending the past several weeks with
Nrs Monroe Thompson, ~ Blue
Springs, Miss. has returned to the
city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-01

News has been received here from
Mr.. Bently Muslin stating that he
had arrived safely over seas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-04

complIshed nothing else during his
tiVc-year incumbency. he would still
deserve reelection by a grateful
constituency. That lie will receive
What he thus deserves is now no
longer doubtful.
During his entire term, the senior
senator from Delaware has been
keenly alert 10 ascertain and inter
pref the preponderatlng convictions
and desires Of his constituents His
answer TO a committee Of Woman's
Suffrdgists is an Illustration. Four
years ago he was asked. III YOU
Mere convinced that the people OF
Delaware want woman's suffrage,
would you vote for it?' Without
hesitation he replied Yes" 1t is
as plain as pikestaff that the people
Of Delaware do not want woman's
suffrage Therefore Mr.. Salisbury
voted Nay" when the Suffrage
amendment was recently before the
Senate for final action. A weary
public cordially endorses his de-
cision.
Senator Saulsbury's action in Sc
curing additional railroad mail clerks
for the Delaware railroad and the y
Y, p * a.. where the clerks were
oyerW0rked, and the service was
suffering in consequence, is another
illustration Of his constant effort to
be Of service To the folks at home"
Early in 1911. Senator Salisbury
was made a member Of the Senate
Committee, which ranks first in inn
Relations. This is an honor which
falls 10 few men during the early
years OF their service. Mr.. Knox.
Of Pennsylvania. is the only other
member Of the committee who is a
first termer. Mr.. Salisbury now
ranks third among the seventeen
members OF this committee If he
is reelected in November, it is an
easy guess that he will be made
chairman before the expiration Of his
second term. Let it be noted that
an honor to Senator is as well an
honor TO the State he represents
Mr.. Saulsbury's substitute for the
Reyburn Stock and Bond bill was a
feature Of the legislation Of 1914
Which attracted public attention ana
favorable comment. It was designed
TO make guilt personal and to
secure a wider publicity In corpora
tion affairs. Predatory corporations
have been Mr. Saulsbury's special
aversion for many years. He Is
simply maintaining his record In
urging publicity in connection with
their sometimes sinuous activities
From the beginning Of his incum-
bency. senator Salisbury has ad-
vocated the completion Of the canal
from Delaware Bay 10 Rehoboth
Bay. This important link in the chain
Of inland waterways j. now an ac
complished fact Let tile credit for
il % where it belongs Sussex
county vii not forget the per-