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Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SAT RDAN, DECEMBER 21 1918
NEGRO PROSPERITY AND PREPARATION FOR SELF DEFENSE
Baltimore Daily Herald)

every part country unparalleled prosperity has blessed
the Negro during the past three Especially has he
raped harvest of prosperity the South during the past year
and half
earnestly and ferveny hoped that while money has appar
emily showers the that It's and will
be dazd by its sdenness and swept off their feet by the
appetite pleasure and the desire for display Now than
any during history the thoughtful sturdy and forwardoo
ing and should the lead and by and
example teach the the virtue and necessity of and
thrift The easy money which falling the lap of every worker
and the lap of who do work but merely pretend will
continue indefinitely
aamss and do wish discourage frighten
but solemn duty people that periods of great
prosperity inevitably and invariably followed periods of great
business depression during which thousands Of fortunes swept
and hundreds of thousands reduced want and beggar
Our duty therefore seize the day which and lay by
for the future provide the day of adversely and
And while the tide of prosperity running high and money
being spent by thousands with lavish hand let the thoughtful
of the the ynhng those communities where
times and for also sometime without adequate
the color of mans skin the sign of hs death take
proper
and that Of their wives and children
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
HOW "PIN MONEY
FIRST GOT NAME
tExchanqe)

Inls expression originally came
from the allowance which husband
gave his wife to purchase pins. A
one time pins were dreadfully expen-
sive, the Book of Wonders explains
SO that only wealthy people could af-
FORD them and they were saved so
carefully that in those days you could
not have looked along the pavement
and found pin which you happened
to be in need of as you can and often
do today.
BY curious law the manufacture
ers of pins were only allowed to sell
them on Jan. 1 and of each year
and so when those days came around
the women whose husbands could af-
ford it secured pin money from them
and went out and got their pins.
Pins were known and used as long
ago as 1S47 A. D. They were intro
duced into England in 1910. In 1924
an American named Might invented
machine for making pins which en-
abled them to be manufactured
cheaply. About 1900 tons of iron and
brass are made into pins every year
in the United States. Which reminds
us of the old, often asked but never
satisfactorily answered question:
Where do all the pins go?"
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
The Bargain Counter
BY Bert sraIey


Bargains in dress goods and bargains
in lace,
Bargains in garments of beauty and
grace.
Here are the offerings piled in a heap,
Bargains on bargains-remarkab
cheap!
Wait, let's see whence these bargain
goods came
Ere we plunge into the bargaining
game!
Look at that exquisite waist-it was
made
Down in the slums by woman ill
paid;
Glorious plume for a wonderful hat?-
Little child hands gave the beauty 10
that!
Bargains in goods? Why they're bar
gains in pain,
Bargains in bodies and bargains in
brain;
Bargains in manhood and woman
hood, too,
Bargains in childhood here offered
to you;
Bargains in hate and oppression and
greed,
Bargains in hearts that must suffer
and bleed,
Bargains from sweatshops and pesti-
lent holes,
Bargains in labor and bargains in
souls,
Here on the counter together they lie,
Bargain sale! Bargain sale! Come
on and buy!
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
DICTATES OF FASHION

Wells are many and varied in de-
sign and manner of being worn.
Soft pompons are novel means of
fastening dress at the side.
Long jet fringe has a graceful eff
feet on gowns of draped net.
Long, straight tunics are worn with
rather narrow straight skirts.
Long straight, transparent sleeves
have close sleeves inside them.
Very smart dresses for the little girl
are made of contrasting materials
One-piece robes are made which
have distinct effect of being wrap
ped.
Some capes are cut to drape over
one shoulder like, Roman toga.
Junior Model
Midnight blue velvet is the cover
ing of a. large picturesque model hat
which will be much affected by the
young girl this winter 1t rolls up
in the back and is garnished with a
large wired bow of midnight blue
satin. The bow may also be made Of
navy blue lace, well wired, of course,
which gives more dressy finish TO
the hat.
Slipper Buckles
A pair of slipper buckles for black
satin slippers are made of small cut
steel beads, simply fastened one next
the other in an oblong shape to form
buckle.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
SOCIETY AND LOCAL NEWS

picious beginning of anything ever be-
fore attempted in the history of Phoe-
nix If the unshaken faith in great
leader, openly manifested at this meet
ing, and the enthusiastic endorsement
of him and the cause he represents,
count for anything, the League will
be wonderful success. Next meet
ing will be the first Tuesday night in
January, 1919, Doris Hall, 35 East
Washington street. -
Hon Again = Mrs Georgia A.
Owens, 519 East Jefferson street, who
has been performing domestic service
in country home near here, returned
this week.
Notice, Christmas Shoppersl-In
this issue of the Tribune you will find
a complete list of mercantile estab-
lishments which offer timely sugges-
tions and attractive prices to the Col
ored citizens. Remember, an adver-
tisemeent in the Tribune is personal
invitation to YOU Go where you are
invited.
Mrs. J. 3. Bell Indisposed- ].
B. Bell, 1340 East Madison street, has
been very ill the past week. DIR. Hack
ett has been attending her and she is
reported convalescent.
A. c. Council Improving-Mr. A. C.
Council, who was hurt in an accident
a few weeks ago, is steadily improv-
ing. Unless complications set in, he
will be out in few days.
Pueblo Visitors-Mr. Henry Taylor
of Pueblo, Colo, is a recent arrival in
Phoenix. He is staying at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs D. w. Young,
1892 East Madison street Mr.. Taylor
is an acquaintance of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Shannon, who are also from Pu-
eblo and winter residents of this city.
Sergeant Post Writes-Mrs. d. w.
Young received a letter from her son.
Sergt John Post, who is in France.
He is doing fine and likes army life.
Sergt. Post visited in this city last
year and is very we'll known among
Phoenix folk.
Chandler visitors-Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Gray of Chandler were visitors
in Phoenix this week. They motored
over in their new Dodge tourning car
and incidentally purchased a few
Christmas presents.
Mrs. Alexander Visiting Here-Dur-
ing the past week Mrs. o. G. Howard
had as her guest Mrs. F. H Alexander
of Chicago.
Will Leave for caIifornia-Mrs. Mat
tie Lee and daughter, Mary, will leave
Monday for Los Angeles, Cal, to make
their future home.
Mrs. chas. Eish convaIescinu-
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Fish
will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Fish.
who has been confined the past three
weeks, is well on the road to recovery
Burgess at Home-Rev. and Mrs.
w. Burgess, who recently returned
from California, have again occupied
their former home at IA North Elev.
enth street.
Buys Himself a Ford-Mr. Phil
Green, one of the most popular young
men in Phoenix, has. seen fit to invest
several hundred dollars in a brand.
new Ford touring car.
Red Cross Workers-Mrs Tuov To-
cas-, chairman of the committee of col
ored women workers for the Red
Cross and Xmas Roll Call, stated that
the committee is having no difficulty
enrolling members of our race. Those
J associated with Mrs. Lucas in this
noble cause are: Mesdames E. L. Clay
ton, Jessie James. George w. Cald-
well, R. S. Stearns.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS

Hair Dressing and Hair Strengthening
It's a crime to have short stubborn
hair. The Poro System will remedy
this defect. Men as we'll as women
may have their hair successfully
treated by this method. We use the
Poro System exclusively and guaran-
tee results. Phone 4845 for appoint
ment.
Mrs. j. A. WimberIey
PIT North Eleventh st.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
Watch Phoenix Grow

S-room house, fine shade, $1,050-
$50 Cash, SIS month.
5-room house, close in, $1,150-$200
Cash, $40 month.
from house near High school, $2,100
$500 Cash, $25 month
M. H. SHELTON,
215 w. Washington.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
MUSIC TEACHERS

Mrs. Matthew A. White, S09 So. 4th
ave-, has organized music class and
will accept students for piano lessons.
Anyone desiring the services of com
petent musical instructor may call at
above address. Terms reasonable.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
FURNISHED ROOMS

FOR 'RENT-Nice room for rent; no
sick. Gentleman preferred. Apply
1921 East Van Buren st. Phone
2079.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-21
Photography

DON'T FORGET THE ADDRESS
Electric Studio, 81 W. Adams St. Ping
Pong Photos, positions, 1Oc doz Post
Cards. for 25c; 6oc doz.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
hezekiah,s PROGRESS.

Speaking at a dinner, Senator Por-
ter J. McCumber of North Dakota re-
ferred to the progress of the farmer.
and smilingly recalled this little story:
Uncle Josh was on his way to town
one afternoon, and CHANGING to see his
friend Abner working in an adjacent
field, he paused fos a small chat over
the barbed wire fence. Incidentally
inquiry was made after Abner's eldest
son, Hezekiah.
"Hezekiah is in the city now," an
swered Abner, with some show of
pride. Been there most a year,
'Yes, I know that" returned Uncle
Josh. what I was wonderin' was
which side he was on"
7 (which side he was on queried Alb
ner, with a puzzled expression. %
don't just quite git ye."
"What l mean, Abner," explained
Uncle Josh, sis Hezekiah buyin' golt
bricks yet, or has he started in to sci
emp
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
Benefits From Sleep,

Sleep is a great preserver Of youth.
Eight hours at night and short nap
during the day will do much to keep
the face free from wrinkles. Always
sleep with the bedroom window open
few inches at the top, both in sum-
mer and in winter, says a physician.
A daily morning bath, tepid in winter
and cold in summer, with brisk rub
to follow, will keep the skin fresh and
clear. Two hours must be passed in
the open air, walking, riding or play
ing games. All tight clothing, and
especially tight lacing, must be avoid
ed, as compression disturbs the cir
culation and is often the cause of en-
larged veins and red noses. A cele-
brated woman, who was famous even
| in her old age for her beautiful, clear
complexion and freedom from wrin
kles, was once persuaded to tell the
secret of her youthful looks. The an
swer was simple. Abstinence ha(
been the rule of her life. No tea, cot
fee or stimulant of any kind. To keel
we'll drink lemonade or water, eat ap
pies, grapes and figs regularly. TAX
the raw juice of lemon every day
Never fail to walk regularly. Bath
frequently.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
Hope
You
W5W
Publish
This
Letter
word Picture Of Jerusalem.

rho hest word-picture Of the ancient
of Jerusalem Is Pierre Lofts. He
n rort thither on pilgrimage from
rrrnt across the desert, along the
80" "m,o line which has been followed by
the English forces. The sun rises,
no,a omuouSly yellow, sun OF
s Dorm amid threatening Clouds" he
n.ritas Beyond, a large city is grad
oily revealed, on stony and mourn
fnl mountains; through the dust and
,oshinc rain it is not easy to diStin-
I'll u Jerusalem, recOg-
s,a,h1o from MI other towns, with its
form!dable walls and its little cupola'
covered roofs Of stone; Jerusalem
gloomy and high, inclosed within Its
1ottlcmcntS. under Il dark sky. ;
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
DYSEy[NIN(
[kRI ALE 61
~ l<1rH/ ca (@~ln~
CHANGING PLACES.
~ MARY GRAHAM BONNER

what's the matter, Mr.. Sum-" asked
the King of the Clouds. "You seem
to be having high old time" X
"Well," said Mr.. Sun, 81 can't very
well have low old time because am
never low down in the world. I am
always high up, and so have high
time it's true. And / suppose it's
high old time, because time is old.
Ihere has been time as long as can
remember and that's a very long while
l can tell you.''
ut is indeed" said the King of the
Clouds. "Have you any idea how old
you are?'
II haven't" said Mr.. Sun. Il really
have been so busy all my life that
have never counted the time. But
know it's such long time that I
couldn't possibly figure it all out. For
it would take some one who could do
arithmetic to find OUT
whats arithmetic and who can do
it?" asked the King of the Clouds.
Arithmetic is lesson they study
in school. School is a place where
children 60 to learn about all sorts of
things such as how to add two and
two and how to spell words. They
learn how to talk beautifully and they
find out where they live in the world
They also study about other places
and about the seas and the noun
tains."
Gracious" said the King of the
Clouds. Il am glad I don't have tx
go to school,
$50 am l." said Mr.. Sun, "but the.
seem to be quite happy. I suppose
they become just as used to it as w
do to shining and raining"
Il suppose So" said the King of tn
Clouds. But why are you havin
such frolic today?"
Il heard the earth whispering to tn
breeze" said Mr.. Sun, that some o
the raindrops were leaving. The cart
said that Mr.. Sun was drawing the1
to him, and laughed for it was quite
quite true"
Il think I'll have to have frOli
soon," said the King of the Clouds.
And the sun drew water from tn
!. earth through his powerful ray worl
II ers. What fun he did have and no
he laughed and shone and sparkled.
A few minutes later some wild duel
e flew high up in the air. "Where al
: you going?" asked the sun.
"We're going to fly far out in tt
!. bay" they said. do you see?" Al
+ they pointed with their wings beyor
the city and beyond the country, me-
the place where the-ocean and 81
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
B0ScHEE:S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used SO successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. It gives the patient good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning,
gives nature a chance to soothe the
inflamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold in all civilized countries
80 and 80 cent bottles.-Adv.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
Need of Haste.

A man whose duties keep him up O.
nights, entered a downtown restaurant
at a late hour one evening, relates an
exchange. He glanced at the clock.
then at the calendar, then at the menus
from which he ordered frugal repast,
Then he waited, nervously.
At the end Of ten minutes, he sue
ceeded in catching his walters eve.
Look here, how long am 1 going
to have to wait for that grub l Or
dered?" he inquired.
"Oh, 1 guess it won't be long now,'
yawned the waiter. I'm hurry?"
I'm hurry? Say, ordered a meal
without meat because it is meatless
day. And if have to wait five min
utes longer. it will be a wheatless day
and l won't get thing!"
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
WATCH YOUR SKIN IMPROVE
When You Use Cuticura-The Soap to
Purify and Ointment to Heal.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off Ointment in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Continue
this treatment for ten days and note
the change in your skin. No better
toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

package. This relieved me and l
gained considerably; it also relieved
me of headache from which 1 suffered
very much. Anuric is fine for the kid
neys."-MRS. SARAH A. SHEAR1N.
If you wish to send sample of your
water to DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, NJ Y, and describe your symp-
toms, same will be examined without
any expense to you, and DR.. Pierce OF
his staff of Assisting Physicians will
inform you truthfully.-Adv.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
A GREAT DISCOVERY
(By j. H. Watson, M. d.

swollen hands, ankles, feet are due to
| dropsical condition, often caused by
esordered kidneys. Naturally when the
Kidneys are deranged the blood is filled
win poisonous waste matter, which set
ues IN the feet, ankles and wrists; or I'M
yer the eyes in bag-like formations.
AS a remedy for those easily recognized
symptoms Of Inflammation caused by uric
acld-as scalding urine, backache and fire.
queht urlnat!on, as well as sediment in
We urine, or If uric acid in the blood has
eaused rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica,
sout, II is simply wonderful how quickly
An-u,rlc ycts the pains and stiffness
rapidly disappear, for Anuric, double
suthgth) Is many times more potent
man hthia and often eliminates uric acid
as not water melts sugar. All druggists.
M. " Flerce's Pleasant Pellets for the
liver Hser and bowels have been favorably
""o"h Tor nearly so years.
s.. n4uElc is recert scientific discovery
vs,, Ut, Pierce. Chief of Staff at the In.
snos Hotel and Surgical Inst. in Buff
, ,dlo' A. !. Send 10c there for a tria
p"s Oh Anuric. Large package Coo.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
Strategy.

"Githerty keeps a bundle of his
wife's love letters tied up with a pink
"And he's been married for years A
sentimental chap, isn't he?"
"Not particularly, but he's crafty. BY
digging that bundle of letters out OF
his trunk at the psychological moment
he has stopped many trade"
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
"We're Going to Fly Far Out" They
Said.

Said.
were all that could be eeen. The bay
was very near the ocean, and 1t was
only little distance beyond.
81 Think" said Mr.. Sun, "that will
join you. I will move along slowly
and will shine where you go, for the
King of the Clouds sent some of the
army of raindrops out there this morn
Ing"
ITO be sure I did," said the King of
the Clouds. "Well, if you go out there,
they can come in here. Well just
change places, eh?''
''The very idea had in mind" said
Mr.. Sun.
care you coming, are you coming"
called the wild ducks. eve are in
a hurry today, for we need good, quick
flying to make us feel better. We're
greatly in need of exercise"
I'm coming, I'm coming" said Mr..
Sun.
So Mr.. Sun followed the wild ducks
out into the bay and then he shone
down over the great ocean. The rain
drops left as soon as Mr.. Sun appeared,
and they began to play about where
Mr.. Sun had been shining and where
he had been drawing the raindrops
from the earth.
The people down on the earth said,
ssThe sun drew water from the earth
and that's sign of rain. To be sure,
here is the rain. And probably quite
nearby the sun is shining. 1t always
seems so strange that in one place II
may be raining and in another the sun
may be shining"
But they didn't know that this time
the sun and rain had arranged tc
change places and that the sun was
! shining just where the raindrops hao
been playing!
But the King of the Clouds chucklet
as he heard the people talk.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
M,k;nn = Venetian Blind.

The boss of q woodworking shop IN
West Philadelphia was examining an
Irishman as to his fitness for Joo as
q cabinet maker.
After a somewhat lengthy examlna-
tion. the foreman asked: "HoW would
Won make a Venetian blindY
'sPd poke him in the eye wa me
screw-driver." answered the tired Ceit.
The American Boy.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
KIDNEY TROUBLE Often
CAUSES SERIOUS BACKACHE

When your back aches, and your blad-
der and kidneys seem to be disordered,
60 to your nearest drug store and get a
bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root. It
is q physicians prescription for ailments
of the kidneys and bladder.
It has stood the test of years and has
a reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands of cases.
This preparation so very effective, has
been placed on sale everywhere Get a
bottle, medium or large size, at your near
est druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
preparation send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for sample
bottle. When writing be sure and men
ton this paper-Adv.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
A Saving.

do you find it economical to live SO
far out in the country?' asked one
woman.
EYES," replied the other. MY nus
band has to make such rush to catch
the car he never has time to eat mucn
breakfast"
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
Russia Needs Machinery.

RusSia presents Il market for cleo
,r,co, machines and supplies, steam
,urhnes md compressors, pumps, ven
tlators. hauling machines, cranes,
foundry plants. lathes and tools.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
When the Man Is Wise.

Wise is the man who knows himself
and doesn't try to find out
things about his neighbOrs.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
When He Is Wise Enough.

A wise man doesn't know everything,
but lie knows how to obtain infOrma-
ton about the things it's necessary for
him to know.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

man of letters may be jealous if
his wife gets few.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up 1he System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as tie formula il
printed on every label. showing it is
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. The
Quinina drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. 60 cents.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

Sometimes it is hard to see the sill
yer side of cloud, but it is there. Put
on the right glasses.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills are sim
ply a good old ia shioned medicine for regu-
lating the stomach, liver and bowels. Get g
box and try them. Adv
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
State of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas

State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
County-ss.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner Of the firm of F. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City Of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. D. 1885,
(SeaD A. W. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free.
r. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
A North Carolina Woman Speaks

backache, frequent,
scant urine, rheu-
uaatic pains and q
w or n-out feeling,
also had spells with
my heart and swell
ing Of feet and an
kles. I learned of
DIR. Pierce's Anuric
and used a sample
package and then
ordered q full-SiZe
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININB removes the cause.
Thee is only one "Bromo Quinine." b. w. GROVES
sign ature is on box. &c.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

A single apple alton of Roman Eye Bal
sam going to bed will prove it's merit fol
infiammations of th-e Eyes, external and In
ternal. Adv.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11
At the Aairdresser's.

M ss'S TUT 0' S0oS' o 3
rs this the Blank barber shOp"
eyes, ma'am."
II want you to cut my little boys
hair"
Eyes, ma'am. Just let me set him in
this chair, ma'am."
"Now, don't want you to use the
clippers on him, or those large scissors
or SINCE it off, either"
swell, ma'am, excuse me, but shall
bite it off,?
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

Some people say they do as they,
please, but do they?
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant: Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. Ad.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-11

Give some people their pick and they
will pick flaws every time.