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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Maids Are So Dishonest

"YOu simply cannot trust anybody.
Everyone seems so dishonest nova
days" declared the woman. my maid,
in whom | had the utmost confidence,
left me suddenly yesterday and took
with her my beautiful pearl brooch. -
That is too bad" sympathized the
friend. (Which one was it,"
That very pretty one l struggled
through last spring. '-Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been a household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming up of food, palpita-
ton of heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. 1t is a
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold in all civilized countries.-Ady.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Gave Life to Save Ship.

Coolly realizing that his action
would save the ship and result In the
loss of his own life, oSmond Kelly In
gram, gunners mate. first class.
chose to meet his fate. Ingram was
ON duty on the United States destroy
er Cassin when she was struck by a
torpedo while doing service for the
United States navy IN foreign waters.
When the ship was attacked by sub
marine Ingram saw the torpedo COM
ing toward the stern. where his gun
was located. With exceptional pres
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
End of the 1 essen

"My boy, you can take a lesson from
the dog that is trotting by your side,
and to whom 1 point as an example.
He doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he
doesn't swear"
But If youse don't stop yer pointin'
at him, mister, he'll do some chewing
presently"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound
and Il OF. of glycerine. ANY druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box OF Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

atmosphere is less boisterous. Those
whose finances are not so robust lay
in as large a stock of coal and wood
as possible, remain here and spend
their waking hours in first cussing the
wind and then praying for it to cease.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Its Class.

II cannot join your workmen's
union; play for church choir"
well, doesn't that come under the
head of organized labor?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Too Clever.

How was 1t the girl didn't get
any damages in her breach-of- promise
suit?"
Her lawyer proved to the satisfac-
ton of the jury that he wasn't worth
thirty cents"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Heal Baby Rashes

That itch, burn and torture. A hot
Cuticura Soap bath gives instant re-
lief when followed by a gentle appli-
cation of Cuticura Ointment. For free
samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. X,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment % and 5O.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

in the city three hours and for prices
which would compare favorable with
those of today.
This was the real start of Christmas
trees in New York.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
PROVE It

She-Papa says l cannot go out With
out his permission.
He-Well, show him he's wrong.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Cramped.

Gan you dress within your incOmeT
Yes; but 1t is like dressing within
a berth in sleeping car"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Practical View.

''The poet observes that stone walls
do not prison make"
They just do that when they're
around a JAIL"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

With Alaska gone dry. what will they
use In the movie plays instead of the
0arroom scenes st Joseph Gazette.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Very. Very Gnod-

Percival-Is he good in Math.?
AtgernOn-YOu bet Never even
Indispensable Record.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

About the hardest blow that most Of
us get is a light touch from our
friends.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

SullSIlLiSJ oiiu wv
doctors de ed
that / would have
to go through an
operation before /
could get well.
"Mymother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before sub
hitting to an opera
ton. Itrelieved me
from nv troubles
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
Retired Farmers.

There are said to be in this country
100000 retired farmers who are not
now engaged in gainful occupations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stOmach.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

Don't ACCEPT ana Stomach troubles.
any Substitute. Used by Mothers fo,.
,7I years. Sold by Druggists everywhere
IS cts. Trial package FREE. Address
The MOTHER GRAY CO., lie ROY, N. Y.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

Minnesota last year produced e..
100000 pounds of fish.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

Kisses can never be copyrighted
which is fortunate for those who print
Them
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION

Canton, Ohio.-"I suffered from
female trouble which caused me much
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY

Mothers who valus
the health of their chill
dren should never bo
without MOTHER GRAY 8
SWEET POWDERS FOR
CHILDREN, for use when
needed. They tend to
Break up Colds. Relieve
! Feverishness. Worms,
Constip alton. Head
ache, Teething disorders
o1A CK0,,a1b T-a-AI.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

lose his life in this attack. The yes
sci made her port afterward. Ingram
was blown overheard, and his body
was never recovered.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

ing towns. Nevertheless, it is the
wind which makes winter life miser-
able for the Alaskan wherever he re-
sides.
And it is these winds which cause
the migration of Alaskans to the states
every fall. Cold is not factor in this
annual pilgrimage to the outside Any
body can dress to keep warm even
with the temperature at 60 or 20 de
grees below zero, but one cannot dress
to keep out the perpetual whistling
and shrieking of the wind. and so those
with long purses seek refuge where the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-03-19

HE saga of the deeds by
Stefannson newly done
may yet reveal that the
Arctic mirage dream is
true.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
THE HUN IS ON THE RUN
The Allied Armies Are Making Victorious Pro
greSs from Rheims to the North Sea.
German Withdrawal From France ard Bel
GUM Thought to Be Near at Hand.

Great events have transpired all along the Western
battle front during the past week. with and de-
cded victories for the Allied armies.
The German defenses have crumbled before the de-
termned blows of Marshall Foch
The French British, Americans, Belgums and Canadi-
have pushed their lines forward along the whole
front of $50 miles from Rheims almost the North Sea-
and in many places have broken through the famous Hin
denburg line.
The important bases of St Quentin, Cambria and
Rouers have fallen into the hands of the Allies, and
Laon, Douai and Lille will soon fall.
Osend and Sebrugge, the German Uhoat bases in the
almost within range of land forces and will probably be
Abandoned
An event of the most ar-reachng importance. was
that of Bulgaria quitting the Central Powers and asking
for separate place The Allies made drastic terms, but
Bulgaria gladly accepted them all. Among other condi-
tion the Allies get the of her railways and right of
join the Allies in the against Turkey.
General Allenbys army has continued its triumphal
march through Paestne two Turkish armies have been
DESTROYED and the British aud Arabs have taken the
tire country clear to the north of Damascus.
The opinion prevails that Turkey will soon follow the
lead of Bulgaria and sue for peace.
The peace party in Austria is becoming cIamor-
and conditions look good for the Allies every where
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
BANKER DEAD

Meridian, Miss, Sept. Is
C. H. Dabbs, 50, died at his
home here today after an illness
of several months. He was pres
idenl of the Merchants and Far
mers' Bank and the senior mem
Der or the firm of Dabbs and
Wetmore, building contractors,
known throughout the South.
He is survived by his wife and a
numb Der of relatives in this city.
The funeral service will be held
tomorrow afternoon from the
residence on the Highlands and
interment will follow at Magno-
liza Cemetery.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
LAUREL HOSPITAL
HAS NEW HEAD
Physician From Prominent Family
In Charge Of Institution.

DIR. Roland Houston Crawford,
of Mose1le, has been appointed
by Governor Bilbo to succeed
DR.. j. d. Donald. of Hatties-
burg, (resigned) as superinten-
dent of the South Mississippi
Charity Hospital at Laurel. He
has accepted, and will enter up
on the duties of this position
October l. DR.. Crawford was
born February 29. 1880, in
Covlngton county, Mississippi.
where he was reared and grew
to manhood. He is one of the
six sons of Captain Tandy w.
Crawford, Sr., and Rachael
Speen Crawford. After receiving
a common school education at
Seminary and Salem High School,
he finished his literary edu-
cation at Millsaps College. He
took up the study of medicine at
the Memphis Hospital Medical
College, graduating from that
institution in 1904, with honors.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
WAR BOARD FIXES
PRICE OF SHOES;
REGULATES STYLE


Was hlngt ton, Oct. 2.-The
American people soon will be
able to purchase shoes at fixed
minimum and maximum retail
prices, lower than those now
prevailing and obtain at the same
time shoes of better quality.
This announcement was made
Wednesday by the War Indus
trles Board based on an agree
ment it has entered into with
the shoe industry.
Under the agreement shoes
will be standardized as 10 quail
lty and styles at prices ranging
from So to $l2 for men and wom-
en- grouped as follows; Glass A.
from 9 to $l2; Class B. 6 to So. so
and class C, 3 to $3.50 Propor-
tionate prices for youths and
children's shoes have been fixed
IN the three classes.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

New Orleans, La. Sept. 80.
Announcement was made to-
day that Home Service Instl-
tute for Mississippi will be con-
Quoted October 7 to Nov. Is in
Jackson, under the auspices Of
the Pureau of Civilian Relief Of
the Gulf Division, American Red
Cross.
Home service work IS expand
ing so rapidly. it has become
necessary to hold the institutes
t. tram Red Cross chapter
workers to handle cases of relief
for families of soldiers and sail
orS.
The Louisiana institute is now
being held at Shreveport, and
the Ala bama institute will be
held after the Mississippi work.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

ed. Men will be expected to
work six days in the week. Boys
between 10 and 18 who are not
in school can't loaf; they must
go 20 school or GO to work.
A meeting was held on Tues
day at the court house, which
was largely attended by mill
men and employers generally, as
we'll IS representatives of la Dor.
The purposes OF the Board were
heartily endorsed and the fol-
lowing resolutions passed,
Resolved: That it is the sense
of this meeting that i'm mediate
action on the part of the en-
ployers of labor be taken in line
with the req ulrements of the
Federal Community La Dor Board.
That we pledge by signature
our immediate action and SUP
port, and to WORK on our neigh
bors to this end.
Resolved: Further, that any
employer who refuses to sign to
this effect be considered slack
er by the Community Labor
Board.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
RED CROSS NOTES

New Orleans, La. Sept 30
Juniors of the American Red
Cross IN Louisiana. Alabama and
Mississippi are to make equip
ment for Red Cross camps and
hospitals.
The Manual Training Quota
for the three states, ust an
nounced by the Cuff Division,
A. X. c., here, calls for 500 bed
side tables, 26 dressing tables,
35 costumers, 60 inkWells. 25
wood screens. "a tabourettes,
20,600 packages of wood veneer
Splints. 200 chests for table ware,
and 70 rugs,
The articles are to be sent to
the Red Cross houses in Camps
Shelby, Be auregard and Nc
Clellan. Schools possessing man
ual training kshops are to be
used for the work,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
JUDGE II. c. NILES
DEAD---O BENCH
FOR 27 YEARS

KoscluSko, Miss, Sept. 2S. =
The funeral of Judge Henry c..
Niles, who died Thursday night
at the GartIy-Ram>av Hos pital
in Memphis, was held from the
family residence here Saturday y,
with interment in the local Gem
etery.
Judge Niles was a native of
kosclusko, although he had of
late years spent much of his
time at Jackson. He was a mem
Der of the State Legislature
from 1878 to 1890 and was ap-
pointed United States district
judge in 1897, which positIoh he
held since that time.
Judge Niles, who was 6S years
of age, Is survived by two sous,
Jason and Swanson, and TWO
stepdaughters, Mrs, Lem Odom,
of Oxford, Miss, and Mrs. pell-
ham Mills, of McComb, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
PROMINENT CITIZEN
OF NEWTON DIES
Father Of Well Known People Of
Pearl River County

Newton Record
In the death Of Mr.. q p. {.
Sansing, which : occurred Mon
day, September % at $50 o clock,
following an illness Of about four
months, caused from paralysis,
the community has lost a good
citizen and a man of ex client
christian character. He was
farmer and Lad begun his crop
this year, and was stricken
down in his field once or twIce,
and finally his afillction reached
the point that he had to give up
and go to bed, since which time
he has fingered, until the vital
cord was snal ped. He was ten
derly nursed by his faithful COM
panion and son and daughter
during his long illness and every
thing possible done to restore
hlm to health again, but of no
avail. However, he was prepar-
ed and ready and willing to &C
when the final summons came.
The decea> ed was a native oI
Henry county, GA, born Apri
13, lS47, and therefore II years
and five months Old. With hi,
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Franci,
Sansing, he came to this count,
in 1857, going to Union, and six
teen years ago moved with BIZ
family to Newton, He was mar
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
SEN. WILLIAMS SAYS
NO EXCITEMENT
John Sharp Williams Gives Views
on Cotton Price Fixing.

Clarksddle. Miss. Sept. %. -
L. w. Magruder, a well-known
cotton man of this city, in reply
to a communication addressed to
Senator John Sharp Villa ms
relative to the question of fixing
a price for cotton, is in receipt
of the following communication:
wv a 5 hing ton, d. c., Sept.
19, 1918.
IN r. wson Magruder,
Clarksdale, Miss.
my Dear Mr.. Magruder-
Your telegram of the l7th re-
ceived. I here is great deal of
unnecessary exeter ment about
this cotton business. The gov
ernment could not, if it wanted
to, fix the price of cotton; that
is, the price at which you sell
me cotton and | should sell it TO
you. 1t can fix the price which
it will pay for cotton 10 be used
by it for explosives and other
purposes connected with tue
war; it can refuse to paw any
more than what it considers a
fair pticc. and If there is an al
tempt to profiteer at the expense
of the government III selling cot
ton, it ought to take the same
course it has taken in buying
other commodities. Further
than that the government said
that it would piy only certain
price, that would have an effect
on the market, but it would not
be fixing the price of cotton.
dictate rather hurriedly. but
with every expression OF regard.
Very truly yours,
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS.
"P. S. j IL d z ing from the
prices the government has paid
for other com modities it will pay
a price Tor cotton sufficient to
stimulate production" "
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

New Orleans, La, Oct. l.
Soldiers and sailors have been
ordered by the War Department
not to correspond with soldiers
and persons with whom they are
unacquainted. The Red Cross
has been asked to notify all
Home Service sections, which
handle correspondence in many
cases for relatives and friends OF
soldiers, to see that they strictly
follow the ruling.
Here is the War Department
order, in part;
The dangers Of inadvertently
communicating valuable military
Information to the enemy and
the necessity of closing all gates
against enemy propaganda, make
it necessary that the strictest
attention be paid to. the cor
respondence of both officers and
enlisted men. Efforts are con-
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
HARRISON SPEAKS

Scnator-Elect Pat Harrison Is
in the State helping to boost the
sale os Fourth Liberty Loan
Bonds.
Last Saturday he delivered a
grea, address to an immense
crowd gathered IN the opera
house at V1cksburg.
On Saturday be spoke in
GreenyiIle, arousing great en-
thusiasm. This week he is in
North Mississippi, Needless to
say the addresses are enllghtning
and bond sales are increased.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

ried to Miss Mary Katherine
Mars in January. 1888, at Mars
Hill, near Philadelphia. The
union was blessed with seven
children, four sons asd three
daughters, all grown and living
now. They are Kew. {. l.. San.
sing, of Austin, Texas; q. W.
Sansing. of Hllsdale; }. h. San
sing, a soldier in France; and
w. M. San~mg, of Newton,
Mrs. L. I. Scale, of Picayune;
Mrs. ]. e. Land, of Philadel-
phla; and Miss Geneva Sanslng.
of Newton. All OF these were
present for the last sad ties,
save the son in France. and Kew.
C. L. of Texas.
Mr.. Sanslng was veteran of
the civil war and did loyal and
valiant service. He enlisted ~
cavalry company at he age OF
10. He was a deVout christian,
joining the BaPtlst church a
good manv years ago, and had
served the church here as dea-
con for dozen wears He was
faithful officer and mem Der " ho
could ALWAYS hc counted on.
lie was member Of the Ma
sonic fraternity. He vas a
devoted husband, loving fail e ;,
AMI constant friend, who will DE
sadly sed.
The funeral services were held
in the Baptist church Tuesday
morning at 10 O'Clock, conducted
by Rev. BRYAN Simmons, ASSIST
ed by Rev. Jas +. Chapman. a
friend of many years, botn If
whom Iaid the deceased a blgh
and touching tribute, Following
tae services the body was car.
RED 70 the Knights Of Pytbias
cemetery lor intsrmcnt. Il
!
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
BLACK LEG KILLS

Moselle, Miss, Sept. 28.-The
Moselle gin has shut down until
the first of October when it will
be ready to gin cotton again.
Five head of cattle have died
within the last two DAYS on ac-
count of black leg. The bodies
were burned Immediately, but
the disease seems to be spread
ing.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

stantly being made by strangers
to find soldiers with whom they
may correspond, III most Cases
innocently enough, but the op-
portunlty which might be offered
to wholesale propaganda in the
Army by well-organized groups
of enemy sympathizers IS Oh
vious.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
SEEKS PROMOTION

Jackson, Miss, Oct. 2.-W.
j.. Buck for four terms private
secretary to Mlssissippi's COVER
,nors, anc one of the best-known
men in the state, has announced
his candidacy for clerk of the
state supreme court.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
FEDERAL COMMUNITY
LABOR BOARD
Organized to Conserve Man Power
and Increase Productions.

the United States Department of
Labor, and of the State author1-
ties, a Federal Community La
Dor Board for Pearl River coun-
ty was organized last week at a
meeting held in the court house
at Poplarville.
The Board consists of M. D,
Tate, Chairman; X. j Williams S
and John fairfield, with w. C.
Fowler, Secretary,
The Board will act in accord
ance with the rules and regula-
tlons of the United States De-
partment OF Labor, the object
being to put stop to idleness
and loafng, and to conserve
manpower by requiring all en-
ployers to dispense with able
bodied men in non-essential in
dustries.
The following list of indus.
tries or employments are deem
ed non-essential and all persons
engaged therein and1especially
employees of la Dor are to be urg-
ed upon patriotic grounds to re-
place any and all able bodied
men engaged in the following
CalllngS with women and BOYS,
between the ages of 10 and Is,
or men over As years of age, and
. such employees may apply to the
Community Board for employ
ment in wa- essential industries.
Auto industry, auto accesso-
ries, drivers of pleasure cars,
auto trucks engaged in other
than fuel or Government work,
teamlng other than delivery of
products for war work, bath and
barber shop attendants, bowling
alleys. billiards and pool rooms,
bottlers supplies, candy manu-
facturers, dealers in cigars and
tobacco, cleaners dyers and
pressing clubs, confectioneers
and delicatessen establishments,
builders and contractors not en-
gagged IN the erection of struC-
lures for war work, dancing
academies, mercantile stores,
florists. fruit stands. junk deal
ers, livery and sale stables, pawn
brokers, peanut venders, shoe
shine shops, window cleaners,
soft drink factot les and dispen-
saries, soda fountain supplies,
also taxicab drivers between the
ages of Is and As.
1t is the opinion of the Board
that there Is waste OF man
power in the delivery system
and once per day system is rec
commended to the merchants by
this Board, meaning thereby
4 that you do not make more than
one delivery to each family per
day.
Employers who are engaged
in essential business should file
their demands with the u. S.
Employment Service so that this
Board may be able to pass upon
] the placement OF, !; Dor called out
Z. of the county. If the demands
are made clear, this Board Will
undertake to protect the local
industries engaged in essential
work. .--,. ... .'.
The Board has requested the
r i
municipalities Of Poplarvllle and
Picayune. to enact ordinances
necessary to enforce these regu-
lations within their limits.
The Board will employ two ac
tive and capable men as Flelc
Agents, whose duties will take
them over the county. The.
will confer with both employ
ers and employees, and will SCI
that the regulations are euforc
ed.
AZ The card system. will be adopt
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

Dou't be Stacker, buy Bond.