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The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08

my company out of the 81 men
who left Batesville with me.
The rest of them are in other
companies, scattered from here
to Camp Pike.
| am not allowed to write
much but when | come home |
will be able to tell you many
interesting things. Tell all the
folks that | haven't time to
write to all of them-I do we'll
to write to you. | must close.
Write me a long letter.
Your loving son.,
THOS. O. FETZER,
Co. c. Seventh Init. American
Expeditionary Forces, France.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08
GOOD MUSIC

The proprietors of the Sky
dome theater have seured the
services of Joe Powell's string
band to furnish music at the
regular weekly programs and
hereafter you will not only see
the best of pictures at the Sky
dome, but hear the best of mu-
sic as well. This added fea-
ture to the Skydome programs
assures you of the best possible
amusement for your money. 10
and 20 cents.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08
BATESVILLE MAN GETS
70 YEARS IN PRISON
Refused to Report For Army
Duty and Refused to Put
on Uniform

Albert Duane Swift Of Bates
Vile, who has refused to take
any part in the war on the
grounds of his conscientious
objections, and who was ar
rested as a deserter several
weeks ago, has been sentenced
to 20 years ina military prison
according to court-martial pro-
ceedngs announced Friday at
Camp Pike.
Swift formerly was a school
teacher and has also preached
in the vicinity of Guion, where
he was arrested after his re-
fusal tp report when called by
the local board.
Upon his arrival at Camp
Pike, Swift also refused to &C
cept his uniform and announe-
ed that he has no intention of
taking part in the war in any
capacity.
His religion has no written
creed which forbids its beiev-
ers to take part in war, and
for this reason it was held that
he had no authorized grounds
for conscientious objection.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08
SAFE REFUSES TO OPEN

For several weeks the large
safe used by the Bank of Mel
bourne has obstinately refused
to be opened, even defying the
efforts of an expert who came
from the factory. The safe
contains $4,000, and it is said
it will have to be returned to
the factory before it can be
opened.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08
NEWPORT NEGRO KILLED
IN BREAD MIXER

Thee. Simpson, a young ne
gro in the employ of the City
Bakery at Newport was caught
in the machinery of an electric
dough mixer last Monday and
was so badly injured that he
died in a short time. Both arms
were broken, one leg broken,
and the negro was internally
injured.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08
"a INDEPENDENCE.
MEN TO FUNSTUN

A call has been made upon
Arkansas for 1000 white men
to be sent to Camp Funstun,
Kan.,for army service, Aug. &c.
independence county's quota
under this call will be Al men,
and calls are now being sent
out by the local board for men
to appear at Batesville for in
duction into the service under
this call.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08
SCHOOL STATISTICS
FOR THIS COUNTY
Amount Expended For School
ing for Each Child Only
SITS For Year

PlckenS furnishes Inc journal
the following report on the
schools of independence county
for the past year, the figures
being taken from the annual
report to the State Department
of Education.
Children of school age, 1892.
Children enrolled in school
last year, 1854.
Average daily attendance of
children last year, 5053.
Number of teachers employ
ed, 148.
Average length of school
term, 123 days.
Number of school buildings
in county, 116.
Value of school property in
the county, s170,925.00
Amount expended for
schools last year, $68,871.00
Amount expended per child
for schooling last year, $7.75.
Average annual salary for
teachers, $352.00.
There were 2648 children Of
school age who were not en-
rolled in the schools last year,
and 3849 who were not in at
tendance. 1t is no wonder an
illiteracy commission finds
something to do in Arkansas.
If teachers, school directors
and other officers will see that
our compulsory school law is
enforced, we shall not only
save hundreds of dollars of
school money but will be able
to wipe out illiteracy in this
county.
The government is asking
that the schools be kept at the
highest point Of efficiency dur
ing the war. This is not being
done when less than 60 per
cent of the children are in
the schools. The prosecuting
attorney will be asked to inves-
tigate all cases of violation of
the compulsory school law
when circuit court convenes in
October.
The children of the county
were offered 6 months and
three days schooling last year
at cost of S7.75 per child.
Teachers were paid on an av-
erage of not quite $50 per cal
endar month. Is it any Won
der that many of them are
finding other work? We act
as II our money, our stock and
other material possessions were
worth more than our children.
The figures given above
show some improvement over
those given year ago, but
there is nothing given in the
figures above in which we can
take very much pride. If our
county keeps up with the rest
OF the state and Arkansas
keeps up with the rest of the
nation, we are going to have to
give more attention and more
money to our schools than we
have ever done.
We have allowed young
men who are now in our army
to grow up in this countylwith-
out learning how to read and
write. Someone must write
their letters home for them and
read to them those they re-
ceive from home. The ability
to read "understandingly lover
Continued on last page)
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08
OWEN FETZER WRITES
FROM "OVER THERE
Newark Man Says Fighting
Americans Win Admira-
ton of the World

have received the following
three letters from their son,
Owen, who is with the Ameri-
can fighting forces in France.
The first is dated June %
and is as follows:
My Dear Parents.-I will
write just few lines to let you
know | am O. K. We have
moved from where we landed,
and ! don't know how long we
will stay here, but not long, |
expect.
think the Germans have be-
gun to realize what it means
for the Sammies to come over.
| have just been talking with d
man from the front and he
said the Americans had killed
ten Germans for every Amer
lean killed. The Americans
have certainly won fame in
this war, just as they have in
all wars. If they keep up the
good work the war will not
last long, for they are dealing
the Huns some misery, from
what | am told.
Where we are now the peo-
| pie live in duglouts along the
sides of the mountains. They
don't raise anything here but
grapes, hay and small grain,
but this certainly is a nice coun-
try from here back where we
first landed. The farms are all
small and are very pretty. All
the houses we see are very old.
Some of them look as if they
were 800 years old.
OWEN.
The next letter is dated
Somewhere in France, July 3,
is very brief, and is as follows:
Dear Mother.-This leaves me
0. K. and having a good time.
This is very pleasant climate
and reminds one of our Octob-
er weather in America.
| sure do like this place. The
women do most of the work
here, except for a few old men
and boys. They have some of
the most beautiful cemeteries
here | ever saw in my life.
They certainly do honor their
QeaQ over mere.
Tell papa he ought to see the
Frenchmen pillow. 1t would
make him laugh.
Write and tell me all the
news.
OWEN.
The last letter is dated July
8 and is as follows.
Dear Mother.-This leaves
me doing well. | am now
near the battle front. | watch
ed an air-fight yesterday and
they sure did go around some.
We have had several shells
from the big guns to pass over
our heads, but we soon become
accustomed to them.
1t isn't so bad over here as
one might think, and we are
fed better than we were in the
states.
Mother you can tell the
folks at home that the Ameri-
cans over here are fighters.
One young American captured
a German captain and about
40 of his men. The American
is only 10 years old. | claim
that was some fighting stunt.
/ am now the only man in
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08

See how a submarine attacks
and sinks big ships. 1t will be
shown at the Skydome Satur-
day night.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-08-08
OPTOMETRIST COMING

DR.. w. D. Hinson, Optome.
trist, of Newport, will be in
Newark, Aug. 10th to 18th.
If you need glasses or opti-
cal repairing, you should see
him while he is here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
ELM HALL

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Barber enter
tanned their friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clare Reed, of Lainsburg over Sun
day.
Miss Mabel Stambaugh returned to
her school in Mt Pleasant Saturday.
Earl Winters and family Of River
Rouge were called here last week by
the sickness of her father, A. +.
Winters. Mr.. Winters is improving
at this writing.
Mrs. VIM. Watkins returned to
Alma Sunday night after spending
a week with her mother. Mrs Mary
LaVoy
Marshall Smith Vas in Crystal on
business Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Tissue have re
turned TO Lansing after spending
about three months here.
Mrs. Emmeline Falllner Of Brice
spent few days last week with her
brother, Geo. Andrews. and wife.
Roy David entertained his sister
end family Of Grand ledge over Sun
day
Mrs. Ella Rings has gone to Ionia
for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gephart OF
Alma spent two weeks on their farm
taking care Of their fruit and uots-
toes They returned to Alma Sdtur-
day
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
Sleep and Rest

One Of the most common causes Of
insomnia and restlessness is indiges-
ton Take one Of Chamberlain's
Tablets Immediately after supper
ard sec II you do not rest better and
sleep better They only cost a quar-
tor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

wanieas at Brunner's.-e4-tf
Evening star., 1918-07-18
LIILIESoR(Es
6rbEDTInE
By THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright, 1913. by T. ". Bursess)
Peter Goes Home With a Sad
Heart.

Peter Rabbit held his breath. He
didn't know that he was holding it.
but he was. Perhaps you have done
that same thing when you were very
much excited. Most everybody does.
Would Nimble Heels succeed in get
ting away from Hooty the Owl? Peter
couldn't be sure, but it seemed to
him that Hooty had barely missed
the last time he struck. And Peter
was sure that the jumps of Nimble
Heels were growing shorter. The
wonderful little jumper was growing
tired. Peter felt sure OF it. How
could it be otherwise?
How Peter did wish that he hadn't
asked Nimble Heels to show him how
he could jump!
It's all my fault" thought Peter.
III Hooty does catch Nimble Heels
live. Yes. l will. 1t is my fault. 1t
is all my fault. They are getting
nearer the Brier Patch, But I'm afraid
they, they Gen'd Gp d.sra. get there in time Oh
For the time being Peter quite for
got that he himself was anything but
safe sitting out there on the Green
Meadows in the moonlight. His
whole thought was for little Nimble
Heels who was so bravely jumping
for his life. Every once in while
the sharp snap Of Hooty's bill would
reach Peter and send little shiyers
up and down his back. He had heard
the snap of that bill before more than
once, and never without shivering.
Presently a dark cloud passed over
the moon just as Hooty made an un-
usually quick turn and struck more
fiercely than ever at poor little Nim-
Evening star., 1918-07-18

BILE Heels. A Black Shadow hid them
Tor minute or two, and though
Peter strained his .yes he couldn't
see what was .appening. When
slack Shadow had passed on and the
Green Meadows were once more
hooded with moonlight Peter stared
eagerly at the spot where he had
last seen Ntmhle Heels and Hooty.
Neither was to be seen.
Hastily Peter looked this wav and
mat way disappearing toward the
Green Forest he saw what looked
IKE floating shadow. 1t wasn't a
shadow. Peter had seen 1t too often
10 lie fooled even for a minute. II
sank.
"Hooty is going home to the Green
Torest. so he must have caught
NfmbIe Heels that last time" thought
Peter, sadly. "He caught little Nin-
pie Heels and now he is taking him
nome for. dinner. Poor little Nimbie
Heels: Poor. poor little Nimble Heels!
ana ana " was my fault. 1t certainly
was my fault. II. hadn't wanted to
see MN jump he would have been
content TO stay in the dear Old Brier
Patch. and then this couldn't have
happened"
Peter turned toward the Brier
Patch and hurried home, lippertylip-
perty-lip. He felt that the Green
Meadows were not safe place for
him that night. And as he crept un-
der his favorite brambie bush his
heart was heavy with sadness. Life
seemed terrible thing. With all his
heart he was sorry that he had been
30 ungracious to little Nimble Heels
When ne hrst asked IL he might spend
Evening star., 1918-07-18
LEMoN-coLoRED NET AND WHITE
TAFFETA
brighten the severe black satin col

brighten the severe black satin col
lar.
There are blouses and blouses, of
course; but when put to the test the
blouse of georgette invariably car
ries off all the honors. So thoroughly
feminine it is, SO adaptable and such
an admirable foil for the severity of
the tailored suit. Flesh georgette Is
becoming to every one, and when 1t
is demurely round Of neck and frill-
trimmed and tucked in clever places
and then finished with satin buttons
of pink it is almost irresistible.
Midnight georgette is the material
of blouse entirely plain but for a
wide round collar and long pointed
cuffs of Irish lace, while yet another
blouse combines tan and navy
georgette and uses navy beads in an
utterly frivolous design all over
itself.
A beige georgette has q quaint
little yoke finished with a dainty
plated frill. which Is also used to
advantage on the cuffs. Wide plaits
hold the fullness of the blouse and
satin buttons are the finishing
touches.
Lemon -colored net over white taf-
feta Is used, for the evening dress in
the sketch. Butterfly wings of net
float gracefully over the slim founda-
tion, and wide sash of yellow vel
vet is a novel feature. A wreath Of
daisies trails around the bodice and
narrow ribbon of olive green gros-
Evening star., 1918-07-18
FASHIONS

If one tried to name the two points
that seem to stand out above all 9TH
ers in the frocks designed for next
fall and winter and now being
shown in limited numbers. panels and
fringe would have to be recorded.
They are used singly or in combina-
tion. And they may be very we'll
adapted to the sheer materials, such
as georgette crepe. crepe meteor or
crepe de chine. for wear during the
warm days. AS every woman knows,
styles always make their appearance
well in advance of the season itself.
"A frock may have a plain skirt with
long back and front panel belted in
at the waist line and with edges
fringe trimmed, or severely simple
lines may be featured both back and
front. with flying side panels either
Evening star., 1918-07-18
A MIRACLE WORKED WITH
A POT OF BEANS

You wouldn't think you could do
much with a pot of beans, would
you3 Well, the other night ] gave
Jim a dish which is now on our
regular menu. 1t was beans with
tomato sauce, to be sure, but with
that mixed bananas, baked slowly
in maple syrup until they were soft,
and then I just gave it dash of Al
Sauce. Boston wouldn't have recog-
nized those beans. Jim says he will
recognize them if he meets them
again. And he hopes it will be often.
Al Sauce is not a Worcestershire,
YOU know, it is just a miracle-work-
ing flavor that transforms left.overs
and turns beans into bliss.
Evening star., 1918-07-18

ssN5Fs.
full or three-quarter length, finished
with fringe or embroidery.
Panels are unquestionably the fea-
ture of both suits and dresses, and
separate skirts, blouses and coats also
display them.
The frock here shown may be de-
veloped in wool Jersey cloth or in
serge, or.it may be an all-satin frock,
with cord girdle confining it at the
waist line. Back and front are plain
and semi-f1tted, the loose panels ex-
tending to the edge Of the skirt at
either side.
A charming little frock recently
noted had underneath skirt Of satin,
a round shirred yoke Of satin and
sleeves of this fabric, with three
quarter-1ength side panels of serge.
fringe tipped, and bodice of serge fas-
panel frock of serge had straight,
semi-fitted back and front with full
length side panels, the entire frock
being of serge except<7o narrow
neck frill and set-in sleevelets of
rose-colored georgette. Still another
model had line accordion -pleated skirt
of serge with circular peplum at
either side extending to the hips, and
straight front and back panel
The panel arrangement is fabric
saver. as it requires but a trifling al
lowance Of serge or other material.
the panels ably concealing any fabric
economy in the skirts of which they
form part.
As to colors for fall. 1t is predicted
that at least IS per cent of the serge
and satin frocks bought will be in
navy. with browns. beige and gray
uiding the other per cent
Evening star., 1918-07-18

has been assigned to duty at Boston
in command Of the Northeastern Mill
tary Department He relieves Brig.
Gen. John W. Ruckman. who will
have command Of one Of the districts
in that department.
Gen Crozier recently made tour
of observation in France and Eng
land and then served as a member Of
the War Department military council.
Evening star., 1918-07-18

the night In the dear Old Brier Patch.
Somehow the moonlight no longer
seemed beautiful Nothing seemed
beautiful Peter sighed heavily for he
was very, very sad. Then he sighed
again.
"What's the matter with you? Have
you a pain?" asked thin, high,
squeaky voice that sounded most ia
miliar. Peter jumped as il he had sat
on briar.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Approves, But criticises Sentence.

Capt. Nimmo Old. jr., United States
Marine Corps. recently was convicted
by court-martial in Santo Domingo
City of the charge of absence from
station and duty after leave had ex-
pired and sentenced to lose forty
numbers in his grade. The action of
the court In this case was severely
criticised by Secretary Daniels. who
approved the sentence in order. as he
stated, that the accused may not
wholly escape justice"
Evening star., 1918-07-18

Nothing can equal it in building up
a woman's strength, in regulating
and assisting all her natural func-
tions, and in putting in perfect or
der every part of the female sys-
tenn. 1t lessons the pains and
burdens, supports and strengthens
weak, nursing mothers.
It's an invigorating, restorative
tonic, soothing and bracing nerv-
inc.
Castor oil is good for children or
adults and especially good for aged
people. A pleasant form of vege-
table laxative that is to be had at
any drug store was invented by DR..
Pierce, who put together May apple
(podophyllin), aloes, jalap. Ask at
any drug store for Pleasant Pei
lets" and they can be had for little
money. They contain no calomel
and are of vegetable constituents.
therefore. harmless.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
OfLntpreSt TO Women
SEEN IN TIE WASHINGTON SHOPS

with white dots finished with tiny
chiffon frills.
And again. navy blue serge is seen.
this time with a blouse of black
sash. Black silk braid trims peplum
and cuffs and bright-colored beads
Evening star., 1918-07-18

Swift 4 Company's Sales Of Freah
beef In Washington. D. c.. for the week
ending Saturday. July Is. 1918. aver
aged 1888 cents per pound.-Adver-
tisement.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Wear the Thinnest of
Lingerie Dresses

Or the shcerest of silk hosiery II
yOu will, but use MANDO to re-
move the hair growth. This prep
arntf0n should be on the dressing
table of every particular woman.
Ifs toilet necessity, and helps to
mike one pre-cntable in polite SO
cfety. Any hair growth can be re-
moved in from two to three min
utes, no matter how s-anborn. Sold
by o'Donnell, Peoples, Rfker,
Christfanf, Ogram and other good
Josephfne LIE Feyre Co., Philn., Pa.
Evening star., 1918-07-18

Washington shops emphasize the
fact that simple frocks are the smart
est. and the woman who must reduce
her whims to wartime basis will
delight in the sartorial simplicity
now on display. The delightful. and
not too expensive frocks of serge
and satin. which herald the fall FASH
ions. are exponents of this new SIM
plicity.
One very smart dress is of mid
night blue serge. made severely plain
as to line, It's somber quality bright
ened by touches of cerise satin on
neck and sleeves. The knee-length
tunic and full kimono sleeves are
braided in an odd cubist design and
Evening star., 1918-07-18

the waist is belted with black braid
sash finished with tassels. The neck
is colorless and untrimmed but for
the piping of cerise satin.
Navy blue serge Is made into a
charming eton suit. The trim little
coat features hree-quarter-length
sleeves. smart lapels and button
trimmed collar The overskirt is
slashed on both sides and marked
with buttons and buttonholes. and a
wide Spanish sash of black satin Is
charming detail. With this suit is
worn a cafe au lait chiffon blouse.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
FLESH -coLoRED ETrE
BLOUSE WITH A ROUND COLLAR.

silk singham worthy Of mention.
The skirt is built in tiers, scalloped
on the edges, and a white organdy
collar and cuffs have touches of black
taffeta ribbon.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Ants Get Everywhere

. Ants seem to get everywhere un-
less they are carefully watched and
61led. BEE BRAND INSECT
POWDER is the arch enemy Of ants
and bugs of every kind. Sprinkle it
wherever they gather or appear and
your troubles with them will soon be
over. Harmless to human beings
and domestic animals.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
Bee Brand Insect Powder

Advertising in The
Star is an economy and
not an added expense
as it lowers the cost of
distribution.
Evening star., 1918-07-18
HEAL THY CHILDREN come from

.
h e a | t h y
mothers. And
mothers will
certainly be
h e a althy if
they'll take
DIR. Pierce's
F a v orit e
Presentation
The spectator., 1918-10-18
PITY BEL CLAN FARMERS
osrmans Take the Grain and Then Mako the Grower Pay for Flour.

The farmer who is interested only In getting top-notch prices for his produce should turn to Belgium for his Inspiration. A German officer comes along and demands all the grain, promising to return one-half in the form of -four. When the Hour arrives. through some mistake it cannot be de nvsred until paid for in casl
 The farmer protos but he must have food; so. if he has any money, he passes 1t over, If he is lucky, he gets . receipt which says he will be reim bursed after the end of the war, If he can prove his claim
 Now, 1t Is q matter of common knowledge that Germany from the first has expected to whip France and Eng land. and then make rich America pay the bin for the war Let every farmer. then. imagine the visit of a German officer with a squad of Uhlans march ing up to take possession of his gran Ary And then If he doesn't feel a neighborly interest in the farmers of Flanders. perhaps he will be impsllsd to take precautions to see that such things do not happen here. He vtli buy Liberty Bonds.