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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-31
LIFT OFF CORNS!
With fingers! Corns and cal
luses lift off. No pain!

Magic! just drop little Freezone
on that touchy corn, Instantly it stops
aching, then you lift the corn off with
the fingers. Truly! No humbug!
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-01-31

Try Freezonel Your druggist sells a
tiny bottle for few cents. sufficient to
rid your feet of every hard corn, soft
corn, or corn between the toes, and
calluses, without one particle of pain,
soreness or irritation. Frcezone is the
discovery OF a noted Cincinnati genius.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05

ITO the modern girl, travel plays
i an important part in an
education, and is as necessary
as the three Rs OF school days.
Miss. Marjorie Cavers is one of the
most attractive OF Omaha's 'buds"
who will spend the winter in jour
neying over the broad land. Both
the east and the west are to be visit
Cd by her, as her plans include trips
in each Of these directions.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05

Miss -Cavers is very small, the
petite type of beauty, and has that
shade of Titan hair so envied and
admired Her large eyes bespeak
kindness and sincerity, which are
the most noticeable of her charac-
teristics. She is always sttractively
dressed and is known for her style
and smartness.
As one of the. Il, maids to Miss
Helen Murphy. the 18th queen of
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05

Quivera, she was the recipient of
an honor which is conferred by the
board of governors of Ak-Sar-Ben
only on the most favored few. This
distinction is one much desired by
each years debutantes.
This Omaha maiden attended
Beechwood SCHOOL in. Pennsylvania,
where she specialized in domestic
science. languages and literature.
She finished her course at this
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05
Oh o! Gabby Suppresses
A Smile AS She Writes
Of Folks and Things
Wouldn't Omaha Be Dull Without the Variety Of
Moods and Motives? And Still There Is So
Much Good In the Worst Of Us That Who
Is Better Than Anyone Else?
By GABBY DETAILS.

effect that is mildly bizarre in the
shadows OF the dressing table about
tea time that they saunter blithely
into restaurants few minutes later,
looking as ii you could neatly peel
off their expressions with palette
knife.
AND really" Miss Lee assures us
solemrly, Il do not think that wom-
en- use rouge and powder for each
ether even more than for the effect
they wish to produce upon men.
Nothing ever irritates girl quite SO
much as meeting one OF her women
friends at say. II o'clock in the
morning, IN day when she dressed
hurriedly for an appointment. She
is practically certain to be told:
My dear, how tired you look.
You ought to get away and have
good rest
A RE you jealous of your hus-
u bandi Are you suspicious of
= = him Do you think that some
pretty manicurist is "vamping" him.
Then be calm, is the advice of Ml.e.
Louise, pretty New York manicur-
ist. The wife is entirely mistaken
in her opinion. She has found in
her experience that the average. man
considers the care of his nails in the
same manner he considers having
his shoes shined. The girl who
shines his nails is of no more inter
est to him than the boy who shines
his boots. tits possible, but not at
all probable, that men discuss their
wives with strangers.
THE only man who ever talks Of
his wife, and that is not 80 times out
OF 100, is the man who lis either be-
ing, divorced or is getting a divorce.
He is the man who is ready to flirf.
The introduction to 4 Irritation is,
My wife doesn't understand me. II
she did, Then the manicurist
knows just what line Of conversa-
ton to expect and how to answer ii.
Now and then man talks Of his
business, but rarely. Very often
they tell you of past successes or
failures, but Z seldom of the things
they are. interested in today.
They don't have to talk for an
experienced manicurist to know how
their business is.
The hundredth man who speaks
of His wife tells you what a Won
der he's got. The single man has i
sweetheart some place and usually
has his uanicuring done while he's
being shaved. He is the man who
asks questions of the barber. that
lead into perfect avalanche Of con-
versation. He does that OCCASION
ally for fear he'll lie, his mind wan
der from the girl he's being dolled
up to meet"
Therefore, wives. do not suspect
your husbands. Take the word OF q
woman who should know. More
over, as Mile. Louise is pretty and
attractive, she should know whether
or not husbands talk to the mani
cure girls. She says most emphati-
cally, NO, indeed, they do moi"
Cheer up, ladiesi
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05
KIT KNOW that there is a beau-
tiful notion that young wom-

en- get flushed cheeks if they
walk briskly every day. and that
going to bed early, refraining from
stimulants. and eating just what you
know is harmless, are all the cos
metics any girl ever needs. But
who does it in this complicated
age?" says Miss Kathryn Lee. a
we'll known singer. Yes, we agree
with. her. Which of US does the
things which will give "a skin you
love to touch?" The longest way
round is not the shortest way home
when il comes to seeking the fount-
ain Of youth for a, lovely complexion.
The powder and rouge puffs and the
ever handy lipstick are much the
quicker means to the beauty We de-
sire.
According to Miss Lee. it is per-
fectly proper to use makeup, in
fact she rather approves of its use.
However. she advises the girlies to
start early if they ever intend to
lend nature any assistance. Practice
makes perfect, so the sages say, and
therefore learn the tricks of the
paint box early in the game.
Let US thank heaven that the
American girl does not improve
herself as does the French maiden,
who plasters her face blank white
and daubs her lips until she closely
resemtles some ones simile OF a
rose petal on an alabaster plate.
After all, the real trouble about
all makeup is that quite young
girls forget how to be discreet with
Lit. They get so excited over an
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05

Heart Beats
By A. K.

My brain and I
Had an argument
| called it a
"Rotting sloth"-- s.-
Accused it of idleness--.
Indelenoe- .
Waste
Reproached it for being
A sluggard-
A drone-- I
A lounger-
A ioafer-
A parasite.
My wrath grew Intensely
! lectured immensely
On futility Of idling'
A young life away
My points were put
Clearly
That brain acting
Queerly
Should not run at large
In the world.
1t was taking up space
Oh good-valuable space!
Where real active
Gray matter should thrive.
For speech making
And lecturing
No one could beat me-
Not even Joe Bailey
Or our president en- tour.
spoke long on squareness
Said much about truth
So pleased with myself
lreally felt flattered-
That rosy prospects,
Loomed large
l forgot quite my SuDtfCt
In cratorical spasms.
But
When | stopped
The brain started
With much less excitement
Infinitely more calm
And wiser:
Il am true to you-
Honest
! am never a cheater-
| give what | get
And no more
You are the lazy one.
Work with me
And I'll work with you--
Brains give
In proportion to getting"
SELAH.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05

supyialata. the last of the queens
OF Upper Burmah, who with her
husband King Theebaw, surrendered
to Sir H. Prendergast, V, C., an Eng
lishman. a third of century ago
has since been residing in India, has
been allowed to return to Rangoon.
She arrived there in April with her
two daughters aud a granddaughter.
A suitable residence has been pro-
cured for her in the. vicinity OF the
ceicbgsssd Buddhist shrine, Shiye-
lagoon i'agods / ar husband the
ex-king Theebaw. died year ago,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05

beautiful home, and is yet unde-
cided as to where he and Miss Mar
jorie will make their future home.
At the annual institute of Mont
gomery county teachers held at
Norristown, Pa. DR.. J, H. Puffer. a
lecturer from New England, de-
nounced the dance hall, georgette
and other hlmy material waists,
short and hobble skirts, high heels
and ciearets.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05

NOU wouldn't go into business
of selling pies with partner
chosen simply because of love.
Marriage is more serious than sell
ing pies and yet the only excuse
some girls have for plunging head
long i'll is, Il love him."
"Oh, Gabby," you exc1aim. what
a wicked idea! No really nice girl
would marry man she doesn't love.
1t would be life sentence of mis-
cry"
That is your opinion, and il was
the opinion of your mother, and it
is the opinion Of most women,
though as time jogs along with its
disillusionments many women add
that it is of equal Importance in mar
ried happiness if man is good
provider,' and some, at whose doors
gaunt wolf has always crouched,
come out quite shamelessly and say
that love isn't all it, is cracked up to
be- The wolf, little dears,, doesn't
think so either.
The moment a girl falls in love
with a man she loses her power OF
Judgment. He may be a rake; she
doesn't see it, and doesn't believe il
when given proof. Economically he
is failure, aud she deludes herself
into thinking that once they are
married she will so inspire him he
will becomes financial success. Per
haps, though he can't hold job as a
clerk in peanut stand, she sees him
through the rose-colored glass oi
love, sitting in high place in Wall
street, put there solely by her love
for him and faith in him.
He lacks all the little courtesies
that make the gentleman. Never
mind, she will teach him. True. he
doesn't get up to give his mother a
chair now, but after she marries him
he will get up to open the door for
her. A jboor is made into a Ches-
terfield; dull-witted nah becomes
a polished scholar; -Adonis and
Rockefeller and all those others who
specialized along certain lines are
down and out when compared witt
what her hero will become after the
preacher has mumbled few words
over his head.
She thinks all this because sht
loves him. She defies ceoler-headee
parents and friends; she labels jus
tice prejudice and discovers fo,
the first time in her life that the lit
tie circle around her lacks discrimi
nation and appreciation.
|, Love is beautiful, but respec
means a great deal more. Common
sense also should be considered.
would have a girl admire mar
coolly and judiciously, respect hin
with reason for the sentiment. lool
dispassionately over his financia
prospects, look we'll into his business
ability and inquire closely into hi
manner OF, treating his sisters ant
his mother.
The sentimentalists won't admi
it, but Gabby is right and yo,
| know it.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05
= ABBY has had a terrible week.
] with riots and carnivals and
gowns and dinners she almost

C(ABBY has had terrible week.
NJ with riots and carnivals and
gowns and dinners she almost
succumbed.
If the Militaire, who came from
atar had not had such a good time
changing his mind things would
have been so mucf, easier. First Ne
stamped his big heavy foot on
everything and then he lifted It
gently and many little things slipped
under, such as the coronation bal!
and carnival and then down it came
again heavier than before on the
beautiful and inoffensiye automobile
flower parade we had all worked SO
hard over and looked forward to for
many weeks. What harm pray could
flower parade do going through
the streets in broad day light. Don't
you think gazing on flowers on a
sunny day, passing languidly before
all eyes, would calm the soul Of the
widest mob? l fear, our Militairc.
forgot his psychology. don't you?
Gowns! Gowns Gowns! Where do
they all come from? And diamonds
too. My word how Omaha women
| did glitter Friday night. Don't YOU
suppose they sold their government
bonds and bought diamonds ?-best
little investment in the world you
| know.
And the gowns. why the floor was
covered with them-much more on
the floor than on the women. Gabbv
never heard of so many bodices cut
very low and sleeveless in her life,
Always when they were cut very
low they were sleeveless and en-
train. | have no doubt, that sons
dear old fashioned man. who stin
wears watch chain, would just ioyS
to have gathered his wife up in the
train of her gown and torn madly
hom1e-but. man with watch
chain at the ball--horrors such in.
consistency does not reign at balls.
Dear old great grandmother would
have pirouetted quickly. 4stubbing
her toe in the act and gone right
home. She who used to call help
to great grandfather when winding
in and out the tedious long laces OF
her bodice and hoops, dear, they had
them too, not where dear great
grandmother wore them, but one lit
tie one at the waistline.
! |
If you can be led to increase the
effectiveness of your work by break
ing away from the old methods and
introducing new ideas and new sys-
tens. then the association has done
you practical good-perhaps many
times the cost of your menibeAshin/
Remember the osd saying, "Thc opYy
| difference between a grave aid j
rut is the. Dimensions. One III abou,
as difficult to- get out oI as the
other"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-05
ti<NFISS FRANCES MAY is
M sleeping" purrs the maid
AvA over the nhnne fo die

: {(NfISS FRANCES MAY rs
M sleeping" purrs the maid
49, over the phone to a dis
tracted society editor at 9 a. m. An
hour later the call is repated and the
same answer given. At II the sweet
young thing is dressing and may not
be disturbed. At II the bird has
flown-to luncheon party. A mat
inee follows and vainly does the edi-
tor strive to talk three seconds with
the butterfly of society. Perhaps
she may reach the gay young thing
at tea party. She calls-Miss
Frances May is busy. AT E p. m.
/ the dear child has returned home.
A last chance to reach her! But
hope speedily vanishes at the bored
voice Of the maid, which announces
that the mistress is dressing for din
ner. The day is done and the edi-
tor is in the depths of despair.
The following morning she again
calls. The young brother answers
this time. ITO tell you the truth, y
says the friendly young chap, II
haven't seen Frances myself%for the
last four days"
If the girls own family does not
see her, what may poor. insignifi-
cant society editor expect?
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-10
WILSON WILL NOT RETURN
TO AMERICA PRE-
MATURELY
Order for Sailing of Presidents
Transport Said to Indicate
Early Peace Agree

Paris. April 7.-Ordcrs which it is
learned have been given for the
United States transport George
Washington to proceed from Amerl-
ca to French port. are not taken
to mean that President Wilson is
contemplating premature departure
from France. They are thought
rather to reflect belief that the
Peace Conference will be able to el-
feet an adjustment OF outstanding
problems at comparatively early
date.
President Wilson'S condition was
improved this morning, but by the
direction OF Rear Admiral Grayson,
his physician, the President will re-
main in his room today, attending
no meetings.
Apparently the Presidents cold is
in the last stages OF the wearing off
process, He hopes to be able to re-
sume work Tuesday.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-10
A COUNTY SERVICE FLAG
A Bates County Service Flag to be
Placed in Rotunda Of the State
Capitol.

Superintendent OF Schools. a. {.
Morcland has finished preparing the
data for service flag to represent
the county and to be placed on ex-
hibiton in the ,rotunda Of the State
Capitol at Jefferson City along with
flags from the different counties Of
the state. The list OF soldiers has
been carefully compiled from reports
from the teachers OF each school
district Ut the county.
The lias, which is now being man
ulacturcd, is OF banner silk SN5 feet
square. In the center the figures
So. the number OF soldiers fur
nished by the county, surrounded by
3. gold stars represents those who
died while in the service. The n,lm-
Der. So. represents all of the men
from the county, including members
OF Co. b. volunteers and those in the
sclectivr service. On the right hand
side will be printed the names OF the
IS. who Went from tli> county and
i'll the lower lett hand corner will be
the name of y. {. Mureand
The flag will be taken to Jefferson
City on the occasion OF the annual
meeting OF the county supcrintend-
cnts. April Fl.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-10
Edward w. Hammers Dead.

Edward ". Hammers, who has
been resident OF this county for
more than hall a century died at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Eliza
JJewctt, on North Water street, SatN
urday, April 5, of diseases incident
to old age. He had for long time
been an invalid and while he was
tendcrly cared ior by his daughter,
death must have been welcome re-
lease.
He was born in Monroe county.
Kentucky. June II, 1873. When the
Civil War broke out he enlisted and
served throughout the war in the
Seventh Missouri cavalry. Early i'll
life he became converted and united
with the Baptist church and until
disabled by the infirlnites Of age
was active in its affairs.
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev !. W. Alexander, OF the First
Baptist church, were held at the
residence of Mrs. Jewett, Monday
afternoon and interment made in
Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Hammers is survived l5y three
daughters, Mrs. Eliza .Jewett, oi this
city. Mrs. Cora Harding, OF Hot
Springs, Arkansas; Mrs.. Mary
Schoflncr. OF Kentucky, aud two
sons, lafayette Hammers. OF Cor
don. Kansas. and Henry Hammers,
of Nevada, Missouri.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-10
County Court.

County court met in regular ses-
sion Monday. April :. 1910. with
Judges X. f. Harper. ". !. Middle
ton and W. II. Lowdcr present and
Sheriff J. W. Baker aud County
Clerk Jas. Hall in attendance
County surveyor ordered to survey
road on line between section 10
Howard and section IS Usage.
County farm insurance ordered re-
written Tor three years a, before at
the rate oi $3..5o per $1,000.
Ordered that requisition be made
on State Treasurer for the amount
due for quarterly salary OF county
superintendent of schools. Also
requisition for 5000 iur teacher train
ing at Adrian and $500 for teacher
training at Butler.
In the matter of the inquest upon
the body of Amanda Clements. pro-
ceedings were approved and costs
ordered paid.
In the matter of the inquest upon
the body ot X. I. Stone, proceedings
were approved and costs ordered
paid.
Quarterly statement OF county
clerk Jas ". Hall presented and ap-
proved.
Bond ui Lewis kccle as collector
of state income taN presented and
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-10
Emergency
Agent.
Peru.

a fine rain fell Sunday night
which did much good.
The flu seems to be in our midst
again. Those who have it at this
writing are Steve and Marion
Thomas. Mrs. John Thomas and
children, MIR. and Mrs. kirb Harper
and Mrs. Maggie Rogers and son.
Harvey. who are visiting i'll this
neighborhood.
MIR. and Mrs. G.. l.. Blankenbaker
spent Sunday at the l.. q. Thomas
home.
Mrs. Allie Mccoy delivered hogs
to the Rich Hill market last week.
Rev. Allsbury preached fine SER
mon at Peru Sunday morning.
Miss Pauline Stanley OF Butler
visited at the home OF Mrs. J. e..
Walker Saturday and Sunday.
We are glad to hear that Harold
Carroll is able to be up some at this
writing.
The Double Branch school will
have program and box supper Sat
urday night, April IL.
Mrs. Golda Danner and baby OF
FL Dorado. Kansas. is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will King.
c. W. Doane has new Dickey
silo.
MIR. and Mrs. Willie Griffin spent
Saturday with MIR. and Mrs. Will
Griffin.
Sunday school every Sunday at 10
o'clock old time Everybody invit-
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Isley and MIR.
and Mrs. Otis Baker called at the
Rlankenbakcr home last Friday
|ning.
Quite a number of friends have
called on Mrs. Nell Thompson the
past week.
-BILLIE AND SUSIE.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-10
Splendid Revival at M. E. Church.
South.

The crowds have been increasing
until the church has been pack ked.
Sunday was great day, splendid
music and impressive sermons.
Monday night the High School at
tended in body. The service was
certainly inspiring.
Thursday evening is business and
professional men and ladies night
Friday night for the farmers. Spe-
cial music and sermons.
Evangelist Bakers subject for
Thursday evening is "lt Christ
Should Come to Butler, What
Would He Find?"
WeMott has proven himself a
capable leader of song. His tact and
ability is exceptional. He never
fails to stir the congregation with
Gospel songs. Many splendid MINI
bers have been rendered by others,
who are glad to help in the meeting.
Evangelist Baker is stern i'll de-
nuncatng sin, but tender in leading
men to Christ. He is strong, force
full and logical in presenting the
Gospel to the people. He is so
earnest one can not fail to see he
believes in the Gospel he breaches.
You will miss a treat ii you fail to
hear this Bates county boy, who is
making good in the pastoral and
evangelist field.
Many are interested and much
good will come out of the meeting.
The revival will continue over Sun-
day.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-10
NUMBER 20
BELGIUM STATES HER
CLAIMS
King Albert Tells the Peace Con-
ference What His Nation
Expects,

Paris. April 4.-Belgium case has
been laid before the Peace Confer
ence by the most distinguished ad-
King Albert has been in Paris for
the last three days. and in nulner-
Gus conferences with the representa-
tives ot the great powers he has
outlined the needs ol his country
and told oi the steps that must be
taken immediately ii Belgium is to
be restored
King Albert has had long CONVEX
sations with President ~ llson, Z.
NJ. House. prcmiers Clcmenceau and
David Lloyd George. These conver-
satipns led up to >his appearance be-
fore the Council OF Four today.
~ member oi the Belgian peace
delegation told the Associated Press
today that, shurn ot all its diplo-
matte ncetie>. what hing Albert
told the Council might be sum-
married. thus:
The time OF promises has passed.
If Belgium is to live the Council
must act.
The Associated Press is able to
state tina, three questions of vital
immediate importance to the rc-es-
tablishmetn OF Belgium, financially,
economically and POLITICALLY were
discussed. The first question was
the immediate advance t. Belgium
of about IooOo,O 100000 trancs, the
second, the expectation ~ Belgium
from England and the United States
of raw materials, and the third the
cession to Belgium OF the lett bank
Of the l'l.scaut River AM the Lem
hero lbtnin .l1la
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-04-10
Brackney Items.

We had nice April shower Mon
day morning.
Mrs. VIM. Steffen spent Sunday
afternoon with Mrs. S. B. Williams.
Miss Mamie Culver spent last
Monday night with Mrs. A. \. COL
son.
MIR. and Mrs. w. H. Ison and FAM
lily spent Sunday with relatives Of
Pleasant Ridge neighborhood
l.. "A. Deems called on Harold
Carroll one evening last week.
Harold is now feeling some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Baker and
Mrs. Jno. Deems, Mr.. and Mrs. b.
Pontius were Sunday callers at the
A. G.. Deems home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ball, OF Butler spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
their daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. w. d.
Powell and family.
Hazel and Ina Miller spent Sun
day with Viola Turpin.
Miss Julia Milliner called on Mrs.
w. H. Deweese one day last week.
Miss Mary Deems called on Miss,
Kathrine kaufman Sunday after
noon.
Mr> and Mrs. J. Thompson and
family, of near Altoona, were Sunday
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Cor
nell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bradley and lit
tie son, Roy, and Mr.. and Mrs. {. A.
Colson motored to Butler Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hartel and
family have been attending church
in Butler the past week.
There will be a box supper at
Double Branch school house Satur-
day night, April 18th. Everybody
come.
LILY.