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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Revolutionary Strongholds on Manhat-
tan Island Hardly Desirable Places
of Residence, One Would Think.

At les northern tip, yet hardly the
tip. either, for it is surely a mile be-
low, the highest part of Manhattan
rises go feet above tidewater. Here.
In the early days of the revolution, the
Americans had established Fort George.
This stronghold was connected by roads
with two other forts, one called Fort
Tyron in the center OF the island, and
the other Fort Washington, on the
banks of the Hudson. Fort George
was built on the high rocks near the
East river, and it Is from this vantage
point that one looks across through a
break in the hills to the Hudson, to the
blue-black of the Palisades on the Op-
posite Jersey shore Scowling in dismal
silhouette before the majesty of the
sunsets that appear to be going on ev-
cry evening behind their backs, as 1t
were
These three forts were captured by
the British in 1T76 and Fort George
itself was occupied by the British and
Hessians until 1888 under the name of
Camp Laurel Hill. Recently. during q
period of excayating which was TAX
ing place so that New York could build
even more apartment houses, many in
teresting relics of those earlier resi-
dents were nearthed-muskets, coat
buttons, cooking utensils and even the
huts themselves were discovered, one
of which was almost intact. Surely
shelter must have been an important
consideration when wintering on that
windy spot.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Power Liahts Up Cold Arctic.

The nights are six months long up
in Crocker land, but Donald B. Mac
MILAN and his party of explorers ON
their latest expedition never had to
be afraid TO go home in the dark
at least they We're certain TO have
plenty of light once they got there.
Instead of sitting in the murky gloom
of q blubber lamp, they boosted cleo
trio lights.
Over the front door of their lodge
was a headlight that threw its beams
ten miles over the ice.
This state of things was produced by
the foresight that prompted Mr.. Mac
MILAN to take with him a marine gem
Grating set.
The plant was installed and run by
Ensign Jerome Lee Allen of the United
States navy, who was the radio opera
tor of the expedition.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
DOWN IN BED
AND so WEAK
Lady Suffered Terribly for Eight
Weeks But Her Case Showed
Wonderful Improvement
After Taking Cardui.

johnson City, Tenn.-Mrs. NJ. r.
Scott, living near this town, states !:
"About three years ago ! was down in
bed terrible and SO weak ]
couldn't bear the sight Of food This
condition continued for about eight
weeks / thought l was go
ing to die, and knew 1 must get some
thing to do me some good. / had
heard all my life of Cardui and the
good results obtained from is use.
SO l decided TO try it.
After about a half bottle of Cardui
my appetite improved, then l was less
nervous. 1 kept it up until 1 had
taken five bottles-and such an i'm
provementl I gained flesh and now
am the picture of health, due. l be-
lieve, solely to the use of Cardui- L
am the mother Of ten children and
feel well and strong"
Cardui is a mild, medicinal tonic
for women. 1t has stood the most
severe of all tests-the test of time,
having been In use for over forty
years. It is composed of purely veg
etable ingredients, which have been
found to help build up the vitality,
tone up the nerves, and strengthen
the womanly constitution.
Try Cardui.-Adv.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
One More Star.

Eight-year-old Jimmie is very patri-
otic. He has taught his three younger
brothers to sing America The Star
Spangled Banner" and over There"
with great gustO. He has also tauglS
them to envy boy scouts, to reverence
war mothers and to respect all service
flags.
Recently a new baby came TO jim
mics home. The four boys had longed
for a little sister, but the new arrival
was a brother instead. Gloom reigned
through the entire household except
over Jimmie, who still smiled.
'You needn't be 50 mad" he scolded
his brothers.. You're going to be
glad some day cause at the next war
he'll be just one more star in our serv-
ice flag"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

them. France sacrificed her forests as
she sacrificed her men in order that
autocracy and militariSm might be
stamped from the world. The wonder
full trench systems which the Germans
built were made largely of timber from
the forests of northern France, while
the wanton destruction of forest and
fruit trees was almost indescribable."
Along Lincoln Highway.
a bulletin issued by the Lincoln
Highway association says:
National consideration is to be Civ
en- to the plan recently announced by
the Lincoln Highway association as a
result of the action of Crawford coun-
", Ohio, in preparing to plant a me-
mortal tree for each of her soldier
dead along the Lincoln highway. The
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
First Contraband Of War.

During the war between Spain and
Holland, in the latter part of the six
teenth century and early in the seven
tenth century both those powers acted
with so much rigor toward ships OF ev-
cry other nationality conveying goods
to belligerents that England felt COM
PEELED to enter strong protest. The
resistance provoked by England led to
the first use of the term "contraband
of war" when the treaty of Southamp-
ton was drawn up between England
and Spain in 1925.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Tree Furnishes Blankets.

native wants blanket he goes to a
demajagua tree and cuts from 1t
strip of peculiarly soft, thick bark, five
or six feet long. This is dampened
and beaten until the flexibility of the
sheet is much increased. The rough,
gray exterior is next peeled off and the
sheet dried in the sun. The result is
a blanket, soft. light and fairly warm.
of an attractive cream color. Ii car &c
rolled into compact bundle and with
ordinary usage will last Tor several
Years.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
KEEP 1T HANDY

If you paid a specialist $500 for a
prescription, you would not get any
thing that would give quicker relief
for Group, Catarrh, Colds, or Sore
Throat, than VACHER BALM, which
only costs 25c in jars, or tubes.
Write for Samples and Agents
Prices. Beware of limitations. +. w.
Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La. ADV.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
THAT MIGHT BE ADMITTED
Little Doubt That President Lincoln
Was What Would Be Called
"No'thern Sympathizer"

II happened TO be In Atlanta, Ga,
over Lincoln's birthday" writes John
Kendrick Bangs in From Pillar to
Post" and it pleased me beyond
measure to find printed on the first
page of one of the prominent newspa-
pers of that beautiful city a three
column cut of Abraham Lincoln, with
a suitable tribute in verse
after eating my breakfast on the
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Submarine Camera.

A powerful electric submarine cam
era that New York man has invent
ed is expected to get as much infor-
nation about snnken vessels in
short time as it would take expert
.enced divers days to gather
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
CHARGED for All Breakaoe

"You say you left your last mis-
tress without warningy'
"Oi did. Sure, she was thot strieht
that if Oh broke the news OF was
LAWN, she'd take it out of me wages"
Boston Transcript.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
cutinura Comforts Raby,s Skin

When red. rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio-Adv.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

the establishment o.
the Lincoln highway in 1913, have been
active in promoting plans for its beau
LITIGATION.
ut is considered most appropriate
that each state through which the Lin
coin highway passes arrange for the
planting of Victory" trees for the SOL
diers and sailors of the community
who have died in the service of their
country. 1t is conceded that the motor
truck and motor car have played
mighty part in the winning of the war,
and that the Lincoln highway stands
first in the minds of the people as the
medium of their use in through, con-
nected transportation. For these rea-
sons the planting of memorial trees
along the Lincoln highway is particu-
larry favored.
1t is pointed out by the American
Forestry association that wood has
PLAYED a big part in the victorious
achievements of our forces overseas
and that attention must be given to the
repleniShment of our wood stock. With
each Lincoln highway state co-operat-
ing with the highway authorities, a liv
ing lesson could be taught to coming
generations as to the beauties and
value of forestry"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
The Wild PtneappIe

In the Philippines grows the wild
pineapple. Its thorny leaves contain
long. silky hbers which may be spun
into the finest of threads. The cloth
so made is known as pima, is woven
on hand looms, and is extremely ex-
pensive.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

Ambition IS rfe's great pathway
that points 20 the stars. 1t is lighted
by the rays of hope that spring from
the heart of man and is paved with
beads Of sweat that fall from his brow
The Pepper Box.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Question for. Question,

Hub-Why does a woman say she's
been shopping when she hasn't bought
anything?
Wife-Why does man say he's been
fishing when he hasn't caught any
thing ?-Eostoh Transcript.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Answered.

Mrs. Oldrich-Who did you deliver
the bread to yesterday?
Boy-The young lady here.
Mrs. Oldrich-If you call my help
the young lady what do you call
mel
Boy-The old woman.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
usinu His Voice.

Mrs. Hays-So your son is making
| money out of his voice at the opera.
Where did he learn singing?
Farmer Jinks-Oh, he don't sing;
he calls the carriages.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
EIderiV EOQS.

Customer-YOu labeled those eggs
''Fresh from the country" Are they
the same as 1 got here yesterday?
Groceries, sir.
CuStomer-What country do you
mean, China?
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Voweis In Two Words

Two English words in which all the
FIVE vcwels are to be found in proper
alphabetical order are "abstemious"
and 'facetiouS."
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Too Much Sympathy

ST Oates-Just like this dinged well
TO go dry the next day after the town
did.-ChicagO Daily News.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

when you have decided to get rid OF
worms or TapcwOrrn. use Dead Shot" DIT.
Pcery's Vermtfuge. one dose Will expei
them. Adv.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Well Trained.

Does Bessie make George a good
wifeg"
No. but she has made him an ave-
fully good husband"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

Gabriel Will play the last trump in
the game of life.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

When Baby Is Teething
GROVES BABY BOW Ell MEDICINE VIII correct
the Stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly harm
less. SEQ directions the bottle.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

4 guilty conscience needs no ac-
cuSer.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

Fault finding like charity, often be-
gins at home.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

Groves Tastefess chill Tonic
restores vitality and energy by purifying and en-
rfching the blood. Ton soon feel its Strength
enIng 1nvigorating Effect Price 6Oc.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

The light of happiness is often shut
out by the shadow of suspicion.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Riqht in the Home.

Mrs. Spendall Cooking up from
newspaper)-What's a sinking fund,
Arthur?
Mr. SpendaH (iercely)-Mine is
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

as deadly as snakes venom
The liver acts as a guard over our
well-being, Sitting out the cinders and
ashes from the general circulation.
A blockade in the intestines piles a
heavy burden upon the liver. If the
intestines are choked or clogged up,
the circulation of the blood becomes
poisoned and the system becomes
loaded with toxic waste, and we suffer
from headache, yellow-coated tongue,
bad taste in mouth, nausea, or gas,
acid dyspepsia, languor, debility, yellow
skin or eyes. At such times one should
take a pleasant laxative. Such a one
is made of May-apple, leaves of aloe,
jalap, put into ready-to-use form by
Doctor Pierce, nearly fifty years ago,
and sold for 25 cents by all druggists
as DR.. Perce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
A Coated Tongue?
What it Means
A bad breath, coated tongue, bad
taste in the mouth, languor and debility,

are usually
8 igns that
the liver . is
out of order.
PROF. HEM
METER says:
uThe liver is
a n orga n
secondary in
Importance
only to the
heart"
e c q n
m a nu fac
ture poisons
within our
own bodies
which are
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17

STOCKTON. GALE. -" For constipation, sick
headache an inactive liver, indigestion and bill
business there is nothing to equal Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. have tried other things but
like the Pellets best of any,H-MRS, +. CAfss
FIELD, 32s S. Grant Street
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-17
Thousands Mau
Be Planted Along
BouleVards and
Country Highways
During Coming
Year. )

H%USANDS of memorial
trees for the soldier ne
roes of the grea. War
will be planted by the
states of the union DUR
ing 1919. The American
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06

over $300,000 worth of bonds to build a road out to Cotton Plant instead. How much it is costing our citizens to continue in this short sighted business policy?
 Pm writing this under this head because I hope that the farmers will prod our citizens into an awakening. The farm CTS of the various sections of Monroe county are moving much faster than the towns people and Pm glad indeed that they have reached a time where they are demanding at tention from our merchants.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
SENT BACK Sl2OO
 OF AD MONEY!
One of the Argus Farmer Friends Sees Results of Ed- vertising. He KNOWS That Advertising in
 tne Argus Gets
 Results.

Said ]. H. Miley, tho Jam Ilan, on Monday, Yes, tho ad l am now running in the Argus c0r my Nancy Hall potato slips has certainly brought me results. During the past ten days I've sold hundred of thou sands of slips as a direct result of that ad. I've filled orders from several different counties and a big order even from Mississippi as direct result from my ad in the Argus. It is nothing new for me to get re- suits from my ad in the Argus. I found out what an ad in the Argus would do a few years ago when 1 was raising vans at Allendale. You had an ad for me slips for sale then and ac- tually money poured into me in such a way that 1 was put to a great deal of trouble to send it back. At that particular time, I RETURNED OVER S1200 OF CASH MONEY SENT TO ME FROM HUNDREDS OF CUSTOMERS, because I could not fill their orders. Money poured in to me as a re- suit of that, my first experience of advertising in the Argus, and ever since then 1 have con- tinued to use the Argus with most satisfactory results
 Now, Pm asking you on the level, MT. Business Man, what do you think of that? Is it any wonder that the Argus is crowded with advertising?
 Jim Miley, the yam man, who lives north of the city limits, has one of the prettiest farm homes in Eastern Arkansas, and is this year putting in 50 acres of the Miley Yams. He is a business man and knows advertising and every Argus reader who patronizes him knows that he is fair and square.
 Of course I'm glad that he is thoughtful and kind enough to tell the newspaper man when he is satisfactorily served by the Argus.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06

must think of a region half as large as one of the states and populated with many million, being shot to pieces, shell holes every few feet, if not running together and trenches, en- tanglements and destruction everywhere. This is all one can see from a car window in a half days ride by rail.
 And, to our boys, belong the credit for ending the war, aI- though several of the allied governments are trying to min imize United States part in it.
 1 hope to receive a note an- nouncing your receipt of this, and that you are prosperous, happy and in good health. I am
 Most respectfully yours,
 W. I. Abbott.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
REVIVAL NOW
 GOING DAILY
Big Revival Meeting Now Co., ing on. Rev. Hays Preach ing. Evangelist Mann
 Detained in St. Louis.
 Arrives Tomorrow.

The revival at the Methodist church is no going night and day. Services in the afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and at night at 8:15 o'clock.
 The music is being directed by Earl Stapleton of Birming- ham, Ala, a clever and capa- ble young man
 pr. Mann of Lexington, Ky, who was to arrive and begin preaching Wednesday night, was unavoidably detained and Dr. w. B. Hays, presiding Elder of this District, has been con- ducting the services. Dr. Hays is well known and liked here and his sermons are greatly being enjoyed He will preach his last sermon tonight. Dr. Mann, the evangelist, is expect ed to arrive so as to conduct the services tomorrow night.
 The meeting will go on thro' all next week and possibly longer.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
CATHOLICS PLANNING FOR
 NEW CHURCH.

It is reported that there are plans on foot for a fine new Catholic Church for Brinkley, costing up in the thousands of dollars.
 The Catholic church build ing is the oldest church build ing now standing in Brinkley. It was built back in the seven ties.
 There is some talk of chang ing the location and building on in a different part of town, where a larger lot will be avail able. There has been talk of the, Kelly Hotel property and also the old Jackson residence, now the Magnolia Hospital, for this purpose.
 Pm hoping that there will re- suit in a fine church and school being built by our Catholic friends.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
BRINKLEY GETS GENERAL
 HEADQUARTERS.

MT. NJ. Spivey who has for several years been Division Manager of the big Electric Light & Power Co.,, in Illinois, owners of the various Arkan- sas plants, has been promoted to State Manager of this com pany in Arkansas and his headquarters will be at Brink ley
 MT. Spivey stands high in Illinois business circles and his coming to Brinkley will mean much to our city in more ways than one We well come him.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
ELKS MINISTRIES POST.
 PONED.

The Elk's' Minstrel Show which was billed for Wednes- day night, was postpond until the week of the Teachers In- stitute in order to allow the 200 visiting teachers the oppor- tunity of learning just how to laugh and be amused. More later.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
|lBOARD THE
 PRESIDENTS SHIP
~,,s, Member of the Argus r.,ce. Who is Now an oa;cor on Presidents Ship. Writes Good
 Letter.

p,osident's Ship, May 21, 1919
 NJ. Wm. B. Folsom,
 Bdnkley, Arkansas
 Dear Sir:
 oftimes I think of you and
 tAo neople I once knew in Binkley, and resolve to write immediately, but always l rould put it off until now l rpalize that it is either now or never." It doesn't seem so long until I begin to figure it up. I've |been very busy and the time, uudpr such circumstances more than flies.
 After leaving Brinkley 1 did very well, and was in Kansas City at the outbreak of the war. l enlisted in the Navy on the
 day war was declared and am
 nov first class petty officer. The voyage just completed is
 my 29th across the Atlantic,
 most of which were during the Submarine season."
 1 know what it is to be adrift in an open boat lost in mid ocean, and have been called out Of bed after midnight by sub marine alarm, been in a num- Der of "brushes" with "subs" and saw the Covington get hit. l have been on "the Presidents Ship during all of his trips to Europe, and of course saw him many times.
 We are now in the harbor at Brest, France. It is expected that we leave here the first of the week for Antwerp, where, it is said, we are to pick up the President.
 While in Antwerp, I am hop ing to get another leave to Paris or maybe London. I fell in love with Paris at once. One is entranced with the beauty of eVeIything. It is more beautiful than l expected. But the battle nelds are so sombre. I was in Rheims, Chateau-Theiry, etc, and l think those who have only read of it can not realize the extent of the destruction or picture, either descriptive or takes in so little. One
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
IMPORTANT
 Rice Growers

We are prepared to serve the rice growers and others need ing high class machine work and repairs. Have finest ma- chinest ready to send out day or night.
 Call on or phone us, phone 76 FarreI Locomotive & Machine
 Shops.
 BrinkIey, Ark.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
Among the Farmers.

Those clever progressive farmers, w. o. Hubbard and J. L. Ferguson of .he Dickson or Leemon neighborhood were in Brinkley Saturday hunting q contractor for their fine new Leemon school building. These gentlemen report that after making repeated efforts to get @ road into Brinkley they have abandoned the idea and are now promised a permanent road from their fertile section into Wheatley by the wide awake Wheatley boosters. A meeting for the purpose of or ganiZing the district and ar ranging to build the road has been set and they are expect ing to see it go through right away: Now I'm congratulating these clever friends and the other progressive men of their neighborhood on their determi- nation to come out of the tall timber" and make their cOmmu nity pleasant to live in for themselves and their families and my only regret is that our business men have failed to heed their call for help in get ting a real road into Brinkley. True it is that a few years ago when we were trying for our hub system of roads in every direction out of Brinkley the Dickson township land owners turned it down." but that was in the past and it is to be ex- pected that they would change up and our Brinkley people should have answered their call and have assisted in get ting the road out in that splen- did settlement-one of the best around Brinkley. l say, it IS a shame that we should sit idly by and see this community de- pend on getting their assis- tance for roads from any other trade center than Brinkley, particularly when they wanted to come here.
 Brinkley business men are asleep at the switch" when they allow this and other com munities to slip away from them just as is about to be done in this instance and as is being done in the case of Hunter whose people came to Brinkley and begged our men to help them get a road into B1nkley. Now Hunter people have sold
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
5 WARD
SMALL BLACK MARE MULE

\ small black mare mule, about 3 years old, branded c on left shoulder, disappeared from the Brinkley City Pound a few days since.
 Will cheerfully pay $5 cash reward for information leading to recovery Address
 R. 4. Jones, Brasfeld, Ark. or call over phone at Dagmar,
 Ark.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-06-06
CONTRACTOR WANTED

A first class contractor to build a 3 room brick school building for Lemon Special District. Must be able to give bond for performance of con- tract.
 For plans and specifications address or apply to
 w. o. Hubbard, Sec'y. 6-6-3 R. F. D., Moro, Ark.
 MT and Mrs. Elmer Cook nave as their guest, Miss Cook, 9. sister of Elmer.