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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
..ye CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
AT ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
coNSTIPATED.

Iook at the tongue, mother! II
s.fed Il Is a sure sign that your lit
I. ooe's stomach, liver and bowels
- gentle, thorough cleansing at
~.
Vhea peevish, cross, listless, pale,
xaeuf sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
ms or is feverish, stomach sour,
hrafh bad; has stOmach-ache, sore
tnat dlarrhea, full Of cold, give a
,upoonful Of california Syrup of
|nn' and In few hours all the foul,
|eur1pted waste, undigested food
r. mr. bile gently moves out Of the
~ bowels without gripping, and you
INV well. playful child again.
Ia needn't coax sick children to
\ II iris harmless fruit laxative :"
~ love Its delicious taste. and 1t
mn makes them feel splendid.
" your druggist for a bottle of
1ABiornia Syrup of Figs" which has
tstons for babies, children Of all
- and for grown-ups plainly on the
hHk Beware of counterfeits sold
In 10 be sure you get the genuine,
II b Gee that 1t Is made by the "Cali-
|hnIa Zig Syrup Company" Refuse
h ether kind with contempt.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

Dakota Sunset The
named because reflects local color from half the
Is made portions New
pennsylvania Wisconsin,
Maryland
Carolina Kansas New
Nebraska
question: the cosmopolitan
Inc Iwenyninth from New Jersey Virginia. Maryland
District of Columbia
OF the division National
Florida The Nneyf Colorado Nevada Utah
Idaho Montana
doughoys the Eightieh
have taken the ~'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Predict Iona Prosperitv

Sharon. Pa.-Ten years of prosper.
ity are predicted by the steel manu-
facturers of Shenango Valley. The
forecast is based on the demands for
steel for home consumption and export
trade. The manufacturers say that
millions of tons Of steel are needed in
this country today, not to mention the
requirements of Europe. If there are
no labor troubles manufacturers pre-
dict an uninterrupted run of many
years for the plants.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
BATTLE SHAFTTO
AMERICAN MEN

Nashlngton.-The first three Amer
lean soldiers to die in battle on French
SOIL fell in the village of Bethelmont,
ABOUT twelve miles east of Nancy. The
population of this region decided to
erect monument commemorative
their sacrifice, and a replica of this
proposed monument was sent to Pres
ident Wilson by Ambassador Sharp
at Paris few months ago at the re-
quest of those in charge of the prof.
ect. Originally 1t was the intention
TO hold the ceremony of dedication i'm
the very village of Bethelmont, where
the three young heroes had given their
lives for freedom, but the community
was situated so near the firing line
that the ceremony had to be held at
Nancy. Ambassador Sharp has sent
to the state department a graphic re-
port on the subject A large crowd
of distinguished people were present
at the dedication exercises.
NJ. Mirman, in his address before
huge assembly at Nancy. emphasized
the fact that the three young heroes
In whose honor the monument had
been erected were not, indeed. the
first Americans whose blood had
tinged the battlefields of France.
Young men from the United States,
impatient to fight, had enrolled volun-
tarily in the French and English ar
mics and already in 1916 their num-
Der exceeded 10000.
very touching incident illustrates
the patriotism of those Americans who |
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
NILS, COLDS,
FEVERISHNESS
hk-Draught Is Used by Virginia
10y for Colds, Fever and
Other Troubles With
Fine Results.

~ Mount, ya.-Miss Mae Chit.
q this place. recently stated: II
I'D Black Draught for colds and
y trouble and certainly have
4 very satisfactory.
y would feel bad and fever
= hough I was taking a fresh
would make a good cup Of
pnught tea and 1t would soon
= al right.
- recommend 1t as a splendid
= and gladly do so. You may
= nv statement"
~ you feel chilly, tired. fever
nadachy and fear that you are
Md take a good dose of the
Nahle liver medicine you have
much about-Thedford's
aught. 1t is made from
eeetable ingredients. acts In
aatural way, and by helping
=" ct poisonous waste matter
nr system, 1t will often, If
ume, prevent q chill from de-
y INTO cold.
nds Of people. during the past
aave found Black-Draught of
b such cases.
= the next time you chill or
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

dren cry 'Finis! Finis!" to the mass.
ing car.
Strangest Of all are the lights at
night In the hamlets and villages or
SHINING friendlily from the isolated
farmhouse. in regions further back.
FOR so long France seemed n deserted
iand 10 the traveller by night. Hour
alter hour the press correspondent
mas Travelled at night without n glim-
mer 10 be seen in the countryside, and
now from every hill and vale the
cileery windows shine and the villages
are ablaze. The papers devote col
unns to the illumination of Paris, bur
II Is here in the remote part of France
where war has been that lights at
night seem most wonderful, even If
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
How II Happened.

Pardon me-" said the army cook,
for military chefs are prone to address
their underlings cOurteously, but
prithee tell me where you learned to
peel potatoes so artistically? l oh
serve that you do not cut off the
cuticle in great hunks. as, Alas too
many do, but loosen a bit of the skin
Of the tuber and then deity strip II
all off. You must have had much ex-
perience In skinning e'er entering upon
Il soldiers life?"
Il did. thank you. sir" replied the
accomplished member of the kitchen
police. Before decided to make the
world safe for democracy I was
country banker."-Kansas City Star.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

'otc ioI int leucIdi uiueHuIncHl anu
work for its immediate submission.
Quick action is imperative, since in
% states the legislative session lasts
60 days or less; in others it ranges
from 40 to 90. In Alabama the legisla-
ture meets every four years, and in all
but four other states the sessions are
biennial. Ratification, If not secured
within the next three months will
therefore be delayed two years.
To hold the amendment over until
the next session according to a State-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

suites Tor the
government place in the
ederalzed Guard ' $500 ~ - i' :" @"'
oo sd ne believed that generally
of until
into which
desirable he thought, be
chance reenist
regiments to be in a
with of
franeof Chateau Thierry
OF Argonne
DIVISIONS made famOus-on their banners
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add or. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and u OF. of glyoerine 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.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
KIDNEY TROUBLE OFTEN
CAUSES SERIOUS BACKACHE

When your back aches, and your blad-
der and kidneys seem to be disordered,
go to your nearest drug store and get
bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root. 1t
is physicians prescription for ailments
of the kidneys and bladder.
1t has stood the test of years and has
a reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands of cases.
This preparation so very effective, has
been placed on sale everywhere. Get a
bottle, medium or large size, at your near
est druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
preparation send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
q Co, Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample
bottle. When writing be sure and men
ton this paper-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

had Joined the French Foreign Legion
before the United States entered tho
war. Not being able to fight openly
under the Star-Spangled Banner they
procured an American flag and decided
That each of them. in turn, should car
~ IL wrapped around his breast. In
this way our flag was present in nil
'hose numerous combats in which the
colors OF the Foreign Legion partici-
pated. Twice 1 was pierced by bul-
lets and stained with the blood Of
wounds. Once Se who carried if fell
the American volunteers searched the
held and found their dead comrade,
look from his body the well-beloved
colors, and, armed with this emblem.
they went forward to new exploits.
A few days after the first Ameri.
cans entered the trenches the Germans
desired to test the worth of their new
enemy. They directed an attack
against the sector. Valiantly did the
american soldiers support their bap-
tismal fire.
DID Not Yield an Inch.
They cid not yield one inch of their
positions. The enemy who had pene-
trated for moment into their trench.
es withdrew. leaving numerous dead.
Three Americans were killed In the
french lines. one pierced by a revolver
shot, the other two stabbed with pon-
lards. They were inferred in q field
below the hill on which are clustered
the houses of the village Of Bethel
mont. 1t was decided that the names
or these three first victims should be
inscribed on stone, and although the
project could not be given dimensions
IN Keeping with the importance of the
historic fact to be commemOrated, the
1eslgn is artistic and was drawn by
Louis Majorelle. The cross and the
thistle of Lorraine are entwined with
he stars of America. The inscription
IN one side reads:
LORRAINE TO THE UNITED
STATES"
That on the other side:
Here
IN Lorraine territory
repose
the three first
American soldiers
killed by the enemy
on November Sd, 1917.
Corporal JAMES B. GRESHAM
tof Evansville)
Private THOMAS F. ENRIGHT
tof Pittsburgh
Private MERLE ID. HAY
fof Clidden)
As WORTHY sons of their great
and noble Nation they have
fought Tor Justice Liberty
and Civilization against
German Imperialism.
the scourge of the human race
HEY DIED ON THE BATTLE EIE1n
Thus 1t Is that on the face of this
Monument Is engraved in enduring LET
ers the fact that in Lorraine territory
epose the first three fallen American
)ldiers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
NO MYSTERY IN THE CASE
Probably Quite Few Fathers Will
Understand What Caused This
Mans SIeepIessness.

AT an engineers shop in the East
the proprietor had one man upon
whom he could rely for being pune
tual. Just recently he had fallen from
his habit and on several occasions
had been late.
Il can't sleep at nights, now, sir.
and 1t makes me late sometimes, hut
| will try to alter it," replied the
man.
IF it is sleeplessness you suffer
from. james, why don't you consult a
doctor and find out the cause?"
"Oh, / know the cause. sir: it is six
weeks Old."-Chicago Daily News.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

~, iah lie without any obligation
ei'ier to the federal or state govern
s 10 continue in National Guard
service. Should some system of uni
aersai military training be worked out
II Is probable that the National Guard
VIII cease to exist.
There are many National Guard
uli's organized since the war which
are not affected. The great mass of
tne Guard. however, was merged into
the temporary forces of the army of
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

: : local disease greatly influ.
~ pss.sututional conditions. II
1iiJ@es constitutional treat.
\ ~ CATARRH MEDICINE
\ ~ 10y and acts through the
III ucous Surfaces of the sys.
= ~ CATARRH MEDICINE
- - ounoation OF the disease,
~ Ssss strength by improving
y s~S and assists nature IN
NJ 10000 for any case OF
~ ~. HALLS CATARRH
.ai,ss Tsstimonials free.
Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Common Law Wife Wjns

St Louis.-Mrs. Catherine Clark
who testified she was the common
law wife of Walter L. Clark, Frisco
railroad switchman who was knockad
from an engine and killed at the
Choteau avenue viaduct April 1, 1917
oO by jury In circuit court. She
mas Just been given a verdict of Sl6.-
sued for $4,000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
watch Kaiser Lovers"
Says Chief of Police

Leavenworth, Kan.-John r
Glynn. chief of police here. had
the following placard hung in his
office during the war:
"Officers. keep a sharp lookout
for German spies, Hun agents, 1.
w. WIS. and all other kaiser
lovers in America and give 'em
hell. Signed. John T. Glynn,
Chief of Police"
A group of Germans. many of
them officials. demanded the
chief be removed from office. He
is still the chief.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

speed of 80 miles an hour. straight
en- out fifty feet above the sea and
discharge a torpedo direct at the enc
my ship. Then they disappear into
the clouds as suddenly as they ap-
peared. and so swiftly that the enemy
craft has no chance of training its
guns or machine guns on 1t.
How the difficulty of discharginr
torpedo In the air is overcome Is
naval secret. 1t is known that Sc
rious accidents marked the experi-
mental tests with these wonderful ma.
chimes.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

become the central point of a me-
mortal tree planting scheme in honor
OF the sailors and soldiers who gave
their lives in the war. The call fol-
lows:
AT this Christmas season let us
consider plans for making the COM
munity Christmas tree permanent. In
such a tree we would have reminder
of the year-arOund Christmas spirit
and daily lesson before us all of
what the Christmas spirit means, to
saw nothing eff the pliminafi ton of the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Political Corruption.

Corruption in political life is really
skepticism. 1t is distrust, a disuse
which has lasted so long that 1t has
grown into disbelief of political prin-
ciples, of the first fundamental truths
of the sacredness of government and
the necessity of righteOusness.-Phil-
lips Brooks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

Alice
delay
The states in which legislatures
believe
Louisiana Delaware Kansas Minnesota Mas
sachuses Michigan Maine Missouri Nebraska Nevada New
Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Carolina
South Dakota
Wisconsin and Wyoming The June
~ - '.As
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

ters. One executors account book.
one original land account book of
washington, covering period 1762-17S4.
inclusive. Key to house in which Gen.
erai washington was born. One mosaic
top OF General Washington's snuffbox.
One Invitation to dine, addressed to
Benjamin West.
Deed on parchment for $50 acres
of land. dated October %, 1850. Deed
on parchment for $40 quarter acres of
land dated Eehruarv % ITO Dad
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Curbs Ambulance Speed.

st. Louis.-By a general order of
Acting Chief of Police O'Brien. all Do
licemen are instructed to see that no
ambulance driver-public or private
exceeds 20 miles an hour In answering
or returning from calls.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Sees Son on Screen,

Macon, Ga.-"There he is! There's
john" shouted Mrs. John Hughes.
who with her husband was watching
an oversee picture at a movie show
here. The parents were overjoye,i
when the picture of their son. Sergt
John III. Hughes, Jr.. of the aviation
service In France, was thrown on the
screen and they saw him." though he
Is thousands Of miles away.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
How Il Turns Out.

Love Is blind" launched out the
bsuie quoter. for the 'steenth time.
Quite true" agreed the henpecked
- eancing furtively about, but
~ marriage a man has his eyes
Dd and woman develops keer
~ Of touch"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

Don't stay upset! Eat a tablet Of
Pape's Diapepsin and instantly your
stomach feels fine. All the indigestion
pain, gases, acidity and misery in the
stomach ends.
Pape's Diapepsin tablets cost little
at any drug store but there is no surer
or quicker stomach relief known. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Inside Stuff.

Inside Stuff.
The Business Man-IOu will notice
that the market reports indicate that
cotton is nervous.
The NOnbuSiness Man-Yeh, but IL
hasn't anything on wool underwear
when it comes to a sure-fire case of
fidgets.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

caused ny cutting another
% VIII oe round an ideal
growing
out at a
@ center OF scheme for planting
. Lei US look ahead to
the city or state forester planting
Christmas tree" f'e permanent COMMUNITY
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Permanent Christmas Trees and Memorial PLANTING

Is issued by the American Forestry every community
the United to take its
nnent Ihe association hopes
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

oV IL is not surprising that few of the
army divisions of the A. Z. F. are
known among the fighting men by
their official numerical designation.
For example. the Thirty-seventh
division is naturally known as the
Buckeye, as 1t is made up of National
Guardsmen from Ohio. The Eighty
fourth, composed of men from Indi-
ana, Illinois and Kentucky, is the Lin
coin division. The Forty-first. made
up from Oregon, Washington, Mon
tana, Idaho, Wyoming and North
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
SuHragsts Organizing New Amendment Drive

are organizing now
W for last senatorial be
the National Wmans resolutions calling upon senators
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

- s s.e itching Scalp
= s. ssotly rub spots of dan.
~ NV with cuticura oint-
4 S.n morning shampoo with
and hot water. Make
4 J "a day toilet preparations
~ sr skin and soft, white
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
ta'us Death Roll.

y s'eu recently by Governor
khA'0n In Cape Town that
y $3.50 $1,000 deaths from in
! tf.s the recent epidemic in
sss' This figure included
- and blacks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

Pickpockets who robbed Lopsko
Soma. Sandy Run tPa) miner. found
he had 5000, a so wakch and three
Liberty bonds. n
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
The Underworld.

INC Underworld.
q = whisper)-Did you git a
ue underworld at all while
= New York. Ezry?
g, sa'ee times. b'gosh! Subway
ntscellar once."-Buffalo Ex-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Nlcknames Replace Division Numbers in A. E. F.

TIE strong for nckname Nobody
uncle Sam and BLACK
Gotham and Windy Little Rho
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Where, Oh, Where, Are Cherry Tree and Ratchet?

HE valuable collection of Washngona Crane n n,
Chicago
will be placed Memorial hall the collection includes
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
k3|WASHlNGTONE,}|
-, SIDELIGHTS -


IL congress determines Guard
reserve OIL nation
ar nave to be ground IN when the men
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
STOMACH UPSET?
PAPE'S DlAPEPSIN AT ONCE ENpS
soURNEss, GASES, AcIoITY,
INDIGESTION.

Jumps of undigested food causing
pain. When your stomach is acid, gas.
sy, sour or you have heartburn, fatu-
lence, headache or dyspepsia, here is
instant relief-No waitingi
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

IA = safe to hump up
q thought when it is
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25
Flies Distress Signal,
Didn't Get Allotment

st. Louis, MO.-The st. Louis
Flag society, an organization
whose aims are to see that all
American flags are properly
hung and respected, reports the
following incident:
A flag in the window of a To-
cal private residence was hang
ing with its field down. A mem-
Der of the society knocked at
tho door. A negro woman
opened it.
II am a member of the Flag
Sbciety." he told her. your flag
Y hung improperly. That is a
Signal Of distress"
"You'se the government is
JuhT the negress replied
well. 1 hung that flag that way
pupously. l is in distress. Dev
got my husband In the army and
| don't get his allotment. l eli.
Their wants ma husband or ma
allYtment-"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-25

Bdti men always die-in the movies.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-19

these amusements their sons and daughters have the purest thoughts and that they come in contact with only the pure in thought. In safe guarding the young in their recreatiors the Mormon people have remained a moral and virtuous people.
 In this, the Maricopa stake, there IS wide awake amusement committee consisting of members who are con- scientious and who desire to give the young as well as the old every amuse- ment that seems right and at the same time have these amusements safe guarded.
 This committee have leased the Vance Auditorium, and the hall is fast becoming a popular one where wei meaning people are able to find req enjoyment.
 The amusements here, as is the case in most Mormon functions, are moi limited to Mormons alone, but any wei meaning man or woman is as welcome to attend as any member of the church The committee are anticipation many new features for this winters pro-
 grams and invite the patronage o1 | the public.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-19

Tootsie McGinnis smiled her smilingist as she sang, I'm His Sweet Patootie.' It was a nice song, and Mile. Tootsie did it well. Too well, Mayor Goozen- berry thought, for she kept looking at him all the while.
 AS she finished warbling Mile. Toot- sic leaned over the footlights toward the mayor and finished thusly:
 I'm His Sweet. Sweet Patootie; Mayor Goozenberry sure is cutie"
 It would have ended there. but some loud -mouthed roughneck in the gallery yelled:
 You got some sweet patootie mayor"
 Old man Goozenberry, already sore as boil, jumped up. and wanted to know
 What said that?"
 The show halted
 Mile Tootsie took it for an encore and repeated.
 Maybe you have seen 'em wave a red flag at an infuriated bull. That was how the mayor took on. The gal lery took up the gentle refrain.
 Some sweet patootie mayor"
 T want it definitely understood thai do not know this singer" yelled ths mayor, land, furthermore. that she i, showing extremely bad taste to cal me Patootie. or whatever it was" Here the manager of the show cam into action and explained that the lady hadn't called the mayor patootie sweet or sour, but had intimated tha she herself was the sweet patootie. Well" replied the mayor, now see ing his hope of reelection gone blooi, and the chances bright for a word O. ! two from the missus when they go home, "she aint my sweet patoode l never saw her before, and I don know sweet patootie is'
 Again it would have ended. had no that roughneck in the gallery (plante,