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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
SOLDIERS LOVE ATHLETICS.
Millions of Americans Took Part in
Various Forms.

Boston, June 27.--Seven and one-half
million doughboys of the A. +. f. took
part in athletics during March, accord
ing to figures just received at north
eastern department headquarters of the
national war work council, Y NJ c. A.,
here, from Elwood S, Brown, physical
director of the Y in France.
March is the banner month in 1919.
In January five million played and in
February five and three.fourths million.
1t is doubtful if the April report, with
so many boys home and on the way will
be able TO approach the March figures.
A total of over l3,000,000,000 were
benefited, one half as contestants, and
the other half as spectators.
The most popular games were those
of track and field, with 02l 900 partici-
pants Baseball was second with $4,000
and basketball third with $4,000 Mass
games and athletics brought out 3,0l9,-
964. Baseball couid not demonstrate its
real popularity, as March weather in
many sections made playing impossible.
In many sections no games were played
until the end Of the month.
The third army, the army Of occupa-
ton led the number of participants, with
2,5s4,753; the second army next, with
2,039, los; and the first army with LAG.
4so 1t was during March that the first
army was being rapidly disintegrated.
The figures for three months for the
huge sport program carried out under
the direction of the army athletic Off
Gals and the 300 athletic directors Of the
Y. NJ. G. A., show chat there were 49,
800, $50 participants and l4,330,002 spec.
tators, or grand total Of 1871 ,09l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
GERMAN VAR LEADER
DEPRIVED OF COMMAND
Gen. Hoffman Said That He Would Re-
sist Governments Orders on
Peace Treaty to the
Last Man.

Berlin, June 81 tBy the Associated
Press General Hoffman,, who was a
prime mover in the negotiations leading
up TO the Brest.Litovsk treaty with Rus
sa, has been dismissed from his com
mand in the eastern district, having de-
clared he would defend that district to
the last man in defiance Of the govern.
ment's orders and never recognize the
peace treaty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
WANTS TOLEDO FIGHT STOPPED.
Congressman Declares Bruisers Slackers
in War Against Germany,

Washington, D. c., June pa resolu-
ton requesting the governor of Ohio to
prevent "the threatened dissertation OF
the nations birthday" by prize fight
between Willard and Dempsey at Toledo
July 4, was introduced by Representa-
tive Randall, Prohibitionist, of Cali
fornia.
"One of the participants in this pro-
posed fight" Mr.. Randall said, engaged
in similar fight few years ago with
Jack johnson, fugitive from Justice,
who has confessed that he was bought
off and threw the fight TO his adversary.
why should fight between bruiser
slsckers, who were not brave enough, to
join the war against German murderers,
be permitted in this country"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
TO ELEcTRocUTE BANK RoBBER.
Handy Sentenced to Electric Chair Last
Week of July.

New York, June 27.-Gordon Fawcett
Handy, who killed Dewitt c. Peal a
paying teller, during the sensational day
light hold.up Of the East Brooklyn Say.
inps bank last December, was sentenced
in tn supreme court in Brooklyn yes.
terday to die in The electric chair at
Sing Sing prison during the week Of
July rs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
ULTIMATUM TO GERMANS.
Call Of Peace Conference Secretary Is
So Interpreted.

Paris, June 27-The call made upon
Haniel Won Haimhausen at Versailles ON
Wednesday by Paul Dustasta, the sec
rotary of the peace conference is looked
upon by the newspapers as being in the
nature Of an ultimatum. Hope was ex-
pressed that the Germans will not per-
sist in their attitude and force the allied
powers to compel them to fulfill the obi,
CATIONS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
KAISER PLANS
FLIGHT ALSO
Before Entente Can De-
mand His Surrender
by Holland
DUTCH GOVERNMENT
IS SAID TO APPROVE
AS William Hohenzollern Is
an Unwelcome
Guest

Berlin, Thursday, June 26 by the
Associated Press. Former Emperor
William is planning to return to Ger
many before the entente can demand
his surrender from Holland, according
to a Stuttgart dispatch to the Neue Ber-
liner Zeitung. The dispatch states that
the Dutch government thoroughly APP
proves of his return" as the former EN-
peror is an unwecome guest and his
presence in Holland is increasing the
problem before that country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27

Nov Is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need Of feel
ing ashamed of your freckles. as othine
double strengths guaranteed TO remove these
homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othue double
strenEth-from any druggist and apply a little
of il night and morning, and you should soon
that even the worst freckles have begun 10
disappear, while the lighter ones have van
ished entirely. 1t is seldom that more than an
ounce is needed to completely clear the skin
and gain beautiful, clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this is sold under guarantee o.
money back If it fails to remove freckles.--
Adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
PREDICTS ANOTHER WAR.
Former German Crown Prince Says East
Prussia and Silesia Will Rebel

London, Junt 27-"After peace is
signed, | will return to Germany to live
on my estate in Silesia and perform my
duties as landowner" said the former
crown prince in an interview last week
at Wier.agen, according to a Brussels
dispatch to the Daily Mirror.
"The prince is also quoted as declaring
that East Prussia and Silesia will new
er consent to be governed by Poland.
There viii be another war in 10 years"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
ON WAY TO VERSAILLES.
Foreign Secretary Mueller and Colonial
Secretary Bell.

Coblenz, June 20 (By the Associated
Press - Foreign Secretary Mueller and
Colonial Secretary Bell, the two German
peace delegates on their way to Yer
sailles, passed through Cologne at 9:45
this morning, a telephone message from
Cologne reported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-06-27
WANT TO RAISE TEACHERS PAY.
Movement Started in Brattleboro to Give
Substantial Increase.

Brattleboro, June 27--Because Of the
emergency which has arisen with regard
to teachers salaries the voters of the in
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
STILL FAITHFUL TO STUARTS?
P%retender of that LIN to Britain's
Throne Is Now Prince Rupert
Of Bavaria.

There Was once to be found in Brit
ain Il little group Of romantic Scnti-
mentalists Who remained faithful to
the Stuart line. and celebrated on Jan
aary 30 a kind Of Jacobite feast day.
\ writer in Living Age remembers
seeing postage stamps bearing h like
ness Of the .pretendcr,' who happened
to be Il princess Of Bavaria. These
were attached to the envelope by the
side Of the official postage stamp, thus
constituting IL source of annoyance TO
the serious minded Victoria.
Since tho death of his mother, Maria
Theresa of Bavaria. 4 few weeks ago
ex-Prinee Rupert Of Bavaria is now
the official Stuart pretenuer 10 the
throne Of Great Britain. The muse of
history has ever had Il leaning toward
irony.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
W. N. u. SIOUX FALLS, NO. 27-1e1e
He Is Ignorant Of English.

Seeing Il peculiar headline in Il BoS-
ION paper, the telegraph editor turned
it upside down and read it backwards.
He could get no meaning ont of it
.Four-Ply Slam by McNally kavo
Blow"-So he set out after enlighten-
ment.
"Cinch." said the sporting editor,
with a whitening glance. 1T means
McNally slammed out Il round trip
and put the game on ice"
"Why McNally made the circuit and
broke their hearts" Clipped III the po-
lice court man.
Yep. He hit her on the nose for
four sacks; good mght"-the society
reporter.
'Ill tell YOU. old man" at last spoke
up the city editor patronizinglN. You
have TO have it in Kindergarten style
.Four-piy slam equals homer. 'kayo
equals N. o. which equals knockout.
Get me:"
"G-r-r-r..' growIed the tel. Cd
"Mebhe. Mebhc. But its probably m
'ad' for Il new breakfast food."-Hrock
ton Enterprise.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
Talent is always queer tempered.
WORSE THAN
DEADLY
POISON GAS

Kidney disease is no respector Of per-
ons It attacks young and old alike.
In most cases the victim is warned
Of the approaching danger. Nature fights
back. Headache, Indigestion, insomnia,
lame back, lumbago.. sciatica. rheuma-
tism, pain in the loins and lower alb
domen, difficulty in urinating, all ara
indication Of trouble brewing in your
kidneys.
When such symptoms appear you win
almost certainly find quick relief in
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules.
This famous old remedy has stood
the test for two hundred years in help
ing mankind to fight of disease.
It is imported direct from the home
laboratories in Holland, where it has
helped to develop the Dutch into one
Of the sturdiest and healthiest races in
the world, and it may be had ut
almost every drug store. Your money
promptly refunded IL it does not re-
lieve you. BE sure to ret the genuine
GOLD MEDAL Brand. In sealed poekr
Ages. three sixes.-Adv.
"a = 4 -. u 4...-z!--M "a
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
A INTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot Ease. the a%ntiseptic powder
TO be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled
in the foot-bath. 1t relieves painful, swol-
len. smarting feet and takes the sting out
Of corns and union Aliens F'oot=E Ease
Is a certain relief for sweating. callous.
tired. aching feet. and makes walking a
delight. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
Swivel Chair Officer.

Bacon-.And did he take any part in
The war?
Egbert-Oh, yes. lie was an Off
GER"
"Whcre?"
"In Washington"
What did he command?'
about $4,000 Il year., l believe
YOnkerS Statesman.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
Did He Hug Herr?

would YOU embrace Il oppOrtu-
nity:' asked the girl with h trim
waist.
Sure" said the young mar with a
good right arm. rs this one?'-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04

Ever notice that the bird who likes
to hear himself talk is usually his
own best audience?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
"BAYER CROSS" ON
GENUINE ASPIRIN
I 4 \
lBAYER)
"

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" to be
genuine must be marked with the
safety "Bayer Cross Always buy an
unbroken Bayer package which con
tains proper directions to safely re-
lieve Headache. T~oothache, Earache.
Neuralgia, Colds and pain. Handy tin
boxes Of L. tablets cost but a few
cents at drug storeS-larger packages
also. Aspirin is the trade mark of
Bayer Manufacture Of M%onoacetic-
acidester Of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04

Some men reach the wrong destina-
ton by travelling the right a. they
travel In the wrong direction.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
Couldn't Move
In Bed Twelve Weeks From
Rheumatic Trouble. Now
Praises Doan's.

"For twelve weeks l lay abed, unable
TO move a MUSCLE" says Mrs. Gust
johnson, 654 Z. Seventh St.. Red Wing,
MINI.
The pains that shot through my
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04

BOnnets are almost unknown in
Mexico, eve non wealthy ladies.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04

A sharks teeth are movable mt will.
and become erect at the moment the
animal is Selling its prey.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
knewUim.

Klaseman-Let me give yon a piece
Of advice.
knox-What's the matter with It?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
Every Woman Want.

Watch cuticura improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off Ointment in FIVE minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1t
will do for poor compilations, dandrur
itching and red rough hands.-A0v.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04
Preparedness.
Buy 4 Farm Now.

Buy q Farm NOW.
Because land IL cheaper than It Will eyse
be again. The u. s. Railroad Administration
is prepared to furnish free g
homeseekers regarding farming oppOrtunt-
ties. We have nothing to sell: no money 50
lend; only Information to give. Write me
fully with reference to your needs. Nam
the state you want to learn about. ,. -
Edwards. Manager, Agricultural Sectlon,
U. 8. Railroad Administration. Room II
Washington. D.. C.-adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04

nS Pu 1850 -,
entire body seemed
more than any human
| being could stand. My
hands and arms and
lower limbs were put
in spllnts to stop them
from twisting into
knots. Every ligament
! seemed ready to snap.
| can't understand how
| endured such agony.
Several physicians
agreed that l had in
~hammatory rheuma-
tism. but their medi-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04

Liberty is an eyesore to tyranny.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-07-04

AZ
cine didn't give me any relief. MY
folks wanted to take me to a hospital.
but | would not let them. The doctors
said that nothing could be done for me.
II had been an invalid now for two
years, before | finally decided to resort
boxes and they surely did prove their
wonderful merit. 1t is a year since,
and l have enjoyed the hest health of
all my life. l weigh nearly ITO pounds
and am like a different person in every
respect. ! shall always praise D0an's
Kidney pills"
SNOrn to before me.
HAROLD v. PETERSON,
Notary Public.
Get Deans q Any Stees. o0e . De1
IDOAN'S 1.nnEx
FOSTER.AGllBURN CO., BUFFALO. N. =.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
POLK CIRCUIT COURT REVERSED
Case of Mary A. Free vs. Laura o.
 Maxwell Remanded.

The case of Mary A. Free vs. Laura o. Maxwell, which was appealed from the Polk circuit court was reversed and remanded by the Supreme court at the session held Monday. The case was tried at the October term of Cir cult court, being an appeal from the Probate court of Polk courty, wherein the court had allowed a claim of $622.50 in favor of Laura o. Maxwell against the estate of her deceased husband. From this allowance the ap- peal was taken to the Circuit court, and upon a trial of the case the jury returned a verdict of $500 in favor of Mrs. Maxwell. From this verdict the appeal was taken to the Supreme court, and it is this verdict which is reversed. Col. Pole McPhetrige was attorney for Mrs. Free and Minor Pipkin represented Mrs. Maxwell. I. l.. Awtrey of Womble and Judge W. N. Martin of Mena were associated with Col. McPhetrige in the trial of the case.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22

and do little of the public spirit stunt your own self"
 Two years ago more than 200 va cant dwellings and number of store houses vacant in Mena--and you could rent or buy at your own price. Notice the difference?
 So far we have not heard the cry of lost child, but ain't the weeds high on the city lots.
 More subscriptions are coming in to the secretary of the Polk County Fair. You can save the committee much work and time if you will kindly mail cheek to cover yours.
 United. we stand; divided, we get nowhere. Everybody attend the next general meeting of the Commercial Club and take personal interest in the proceedings. Then push it over the top.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
MENA COMMERCIAL CLUB
 EMPLOYS NEW SECRETARY
Claude Williford, a Young Man With Enterprise and Energy, Is
 Engaged.

The executive committee of the Mena Commercial Club, at special meeting held Monday night, selected Claude Williford as secrtary, to sue ceed Ben c. Eastin, who, on June i, will become secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at Henryetta, Ok, as previously announced in The Star.
 Mir. Williford has been resident of Mena for about year, and during that time has been found active and enthusiastic in every move that was for the betterment of the community. Much of the credit of organizing the Warehouse association to provide storage for the sweet potato crop, is due to his efforts and his work since in securing plants for growers and encouraging a large acreage has been very satisfying.
 In order to get more fully in touch with the work of the position, MT. Williford will spend most of his time between now and June 1 in the office with Secretary Eastin.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
POLK COUNTY SPIRIT IN THIS.

There's something mighty thrilling in the proceedings when crowd Of 100 per cent Polk county citizens get together on a project There's no drag back, no antis and no secret meeting suggestions. Everybody is ont in the open and every man is proud of the part he is taking be- cause he is doing something for his town, his county, his neighbor and himself. He is proud to help in car rying forward an enterprise that will make life better for the present gem eration and for posterity.
 That's the spirit of Polk county when there's something good to be accomplished.
 And the building of fine road thru the county is the finest enterprise that can be started. It is the first step toward fine roads all over he county, and they are sure to come.
 When the first road is builded oth- CTS will come quick-just as they have in other counties near-and the man who gets in the way will simply make himself ridiculous, and get run over.
 As fitting climax to the greatest meeting for progress ever held in Polk county, the matter of Mena schools came up, and met with en- thusiastic response. There's no such thing as separating good roads and good schools and good folks anyhow They just naturally flock together ev- anywhere.
 And, as one of the anti leaders con- 1essed recently:
 "All the best informed people fa- vor the highway"
 Polk county, thank you, is getting to be well informed.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
A PHRASE ouT-oF.nATE.

For years and years, as one of it's first duties to Mena and Polk county, The Star has labored, in season and out, for improved roads. Sometimes the beginning seemed near, and hopes ran high, and, again, something would occur that would set back the clock of progress, and, like pain, would arise the thought:
 "Wnl it come about in time that
 the present generation may bene-
 fit?"
 At last the question seems an- swered. The actual work of giving Polk county a hard-surfaced highway is going forward. Those in charge declare that the moving of earth and stone will begin by July i. They say the old pitiful remark: "If we build the highway is out-of-date, is bad manners, is taboo, heneeforth and forever. And, following close upon the heels of this discredited phrase, will pass that of "when we build our highway"
 Looking ahead a little, then, The Star sees a development for our town and county that has been dreamed of by but few. Our undeveloped re- sources will be touched as by fairy wand, and will blossom forth to bring joy and fortune to us and good things to the world.
 Here's the way The Star stated it long ago. It is as apt today as then:
 Three things there are that make for the best in civilization--Good Schools, Good Churches and Good Roads. And with the Good Roads, nothing can keep the others away"
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
FLOW ACRE AN HOUR
 WITH MOLINE TRACTOR
Demonstration at Oakdale Farm Arouses Interest of Polk County
 Farmers and Landowners.

Farmers and Landowners. Turning two 14-inch furrows at a time and going from 2 to 9 inches deep, cutting off grubs and sprouts with ease, the tractor blowing dem onstration Saturday was an eye-open- CT to majority of the many farmers and landowners who gathered to see the work.
 A Moline Universal Model D trac- tor was used and Oakland farm was the scene of the demonstration. D. E. Dahlgren, local representative of the Moline company, directed the work and explained to those interested what the machine could do, not alone in blowing, but also in cultivating, narrowing and other farm operations. The demonstration proved beyond a doubt that an acre an hour could easi- ly be plowed and that the cost for operation need not exceed 35 cents an acre.
 4 prominent citizen and landowner who saw the work declared the dem onstration was the beginning of a new system of farming in Polk coun- ty, and predicted the day was close at hand when tractors will be used on many farms. Others called attention to the fact that by using the tractor to blow deep the land will be freed from the pest of red-nosed briers and a reservoir for holding of rainfall in the earth created. This will insure not only against drouth but will pre- vent washing of soil, two common troubles in this locality.
 Ed F. Holt of St. Louis drove the tractor, and permitted Geo. W. Petty and other landowners to take a round to permit them to see how easily the Moline was operated. Visitors came and went the entire day and it is es- timated that more than 150 saw the demonstration.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
MORE MooNsHINE ARRESTS.
Frank and Elihu Ford and Marion Martin Taken to Fort Smith Tuesday.

Frank Ford and son, Elihu Ford, of Posey Hollow and Marion Martin of Egger, were taken to Fort Smith last Tuesday by Deputy U. s. Mar shal Frank Morgan, charged with complicity in conducting the still captured last week in the Frank Ford field. Marshal Morgan arrived in Mena on the early train on Tuesday, with warrants for the three men, and he and Deputy Sheriff W. E. Ander- son went to Posey Hollow after the Fords and Deputy Sheriff V. S. Tits worth was sent to Egger after Mar tin. w E. Reed and J. S. Henson &C., companied Marshal Morgan to Fort Smith as witnesses in the hearing be- for Commissioner Dunblaizer.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
THE TANKS DIDN'T FORGET.

Coblenz, May 13.-Carnations are scarce around German billets, but ap- pie blossoms are found everywhere So they, with the cherry blossoms, daisies and flowers, whose names the doughboys have not learned, were sent as replacements for Mothers Day. Soldiers strolling, climbing hills or fishing in the little streams that run into the Rhine and Moselle wore them yesterday and today.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
NOTICE TO CATTLE OWNERS.

All parties owning or having cnars' of cattle in Polk county Arkansas and for any reason whatsoever cannss ss dip at their regular dipping val ..,s a,s hereby notified to dip all their ca'ss ~ at another vat. We would rather sa .a tend to each man the privilege o1 ' lecting the vat in which to dip. iaDw s;,s ever, if he prefers, we will ass'gn n"'' to certain vat. .-oos This notice shall apply to pas.ya ,,ss of any vat that may, from any cau,s' ss be in such condition that 1t cann0s s.s. used during the present dipping son. .o,o
 This. the soth day of April, lsis'
 GRADY HAND,
 Adv. 1s-at U. s. Supervisor
The Mena weekly star., 1919-05-22
MOONsHINING AT EAGLETON?
K. P. Harris and Sherman Larrimore
 Held to Federal Grand Jury.

Deputy U. s. Marshal Frank Nor gan, while in Mena Tuesday, reported that R. P. Harris of Eagleton had been placed under a bond of $2,000 for his appearance before the Fed eral Grand Jury at the June session for an investigation on the charge of moonshining. The arrest was made one day last week, but MT. Harris waived examination. At the same time Sherman Larrimore of Scott county, near Eagleton. was placed un- der arrest for the same charge and is being held in jail in Fort Smith pend ing the securing of bond.