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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
AWARD ADMIRAL MEDAL
Honor Bestowed For Nays Leader
ship in Liberty Loan Work.

The first of the treasury department
special medals for distinguished serv.
ice in connection with the Liberty
Loans has been presented by Secre-
tary of the Treasury Glass to Rear
Admiral Thomas J. Cowie, U. S. N,
whose leadership was responsible for
the exceptional records made by the
navy in the Third and Fourth Liberty
Loans. The first three Of these med
ais, which have been made from cap
tured German guns, will go to Presi-
dent Wilson, former Secretary Of rhe
Treasury McAd0o, and Secretary OF
the Treasury Glass. These three have
not yet been presented. The first ao-
tual presentation was that made TO
Admiral Cowie.
In accepting the honor Admiral
Cow.e, in a few words, made it clear
that he appreciated the fact that the
medal was conferred on him as ,no
representative Of the navy which nad,
by it's stirring and patriotic example,
done so much for the success OF the
Liberty Loans. He said, Not to ne
individually, but as the representative
Of the navy which did as bravely in
The battle Of bonds as it did on the
high seas, does this honor come; and
it is in behlaf OF lat navy which led
the nation over the top in the Third
and Fourth Liberty Loans and which
is sure to be in the forefront in the
coming Victory Liberty Loan, that
am proud to accept this symbol Of the
naVy's triumph"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24

Notice Of Proposal to issue Refuudns
Bonds in the City Of OkoIooa,
Miss. to the adult Tax Payers Of
said City Of Ckolona.
Whereas, on the 18th day of 3aus
1919, the City of OkoIona will ha.e
to mature and be payable S6000.EG
outstanding City Bonds, bearing 6
per cent interest. and the same sdI
have to be paid, therefore Notioe Is
given hereby that the Council Of Tvs
City of Okolona, Miss, hes orderes
by lis ordinance. that Bonds 70 the
amount Of 100000 bearing interes
at not exceeding 6 per cent pee
annum be issued and sold, accordias
to law, to refund or pay off said iH-
debtedness. Said New Bonds 10 &c
payable 20 years from their date, ia.
teaest payable semi annualIy, wlA
option Of said city to pay said BOadc
after 5 years from their date. +,
Dated this April 10Th 1919.
R, L. Fitzgerald.
Attest: Mayor.
w. j. Williams,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
EFFECT OF COLOR UPON the
DURABILITY OF PAINT

Property owners who may have un
der consideration the painting OF
dwellings and other structures shOuiC
remember that more durable results
are obtained when tinted paints are
used. Permanent cOlOring materials
which have been ground by machine
into a high grade white paint base
have the effect of preventing chalk
ing" and Checking" two defects
which are often observed when white
paints are used.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
"PAINT PAYS FOR ITSELF"

Query.-I have quantity OF old paint
on hand Can use 1t for the first coat in
repainting my barn?
Answer.-On no account should old
paint which has become fat be used
for printing either old or new work.
Old paint in that condition is best used
on a fence, brickwork or tinwork. If
you value your barn sufficiently to
paint 1t, do it the justice of good job.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
CATECHISM GIVES
CLEARER IDEA Of
THE VICTORY LOAN
WHY 1T is NECESSARY AND HOW
1T WILL BE FLCATED SET
FORTH.
LAST OF LIBERTY ISSUES
Banks Cannot Handle II Alone, and
Everybody Must Lend a Helping
Hand.

Maybe the following catecEism will
help to set you right on some of the
questions surrounding the Fifth, the
Victory Loan, the last of the historic
Liberty Bond Issues.
@. Is this to be the last of the Lib
erty Loans?
A. Yes; on the authority Of no less
a person than the Secretary of the
Treasury, Carter Glass, who has made
that announcement.
@. Is there a possibility that the
Governments mind may be changed
and that the Loan will not be floated,
as announced?
A. There is no such possibility.
Congress has authorized the Loan, it
has been formally announced and it
will be offered to the people of the
United States and all others who wish
to buy it.
@. The war is over, peace is being
made; what is the Sc of another
Loan for several billion dollars?
A. Last fall re raised the Fourth
Loan in time Of war The proceeds
from the Fourth Loan have been used
up in the extraordinary oxpenditu. IS
that accompany rehabilitation. The
Government must haze billions more
in order TO maintain our overseas
forces, take care Of the expenses of
rehabilitation, bring the soldiers
home and carry out the necessary ~
construction plans.
After War Expenses.
@. If the United States has very
little money in its treasury and now
needs a loan, how are we paying for
these after-the-war expenses?
A, This is being done for the most
part with money t. was borrowed
from the banks at the rate of $500 000,-
900 every two weeks. We have been
issuing to the banks what were called
short-term anticipation certificates in
return for the money, and these must
be taken up and paid off. A goodly
part Of the Victor Loan will be used
in paying up this short-term indebt-
edness.
@. Well, If the banks are willing to
advance the money why not let them
continue to do so?
A. For the very good reason that
in order to continue to extend credit
to the businesses OF the country, both
big and little, the banks must get
back this money when it falls due,
other wise credits would freeze up in
this country and serious situation
would be here. The money they are
lending amounts to 20 per cent Of
their entire resources. You can read
lily see that the banks resources, all
Of them, would soon be exhausted at
the present rate.
Q. Is The Government going to try
to get US to take this loan on a pat
riotic or a commercial basis?
A. Why not on both? There ought
to be. and there is, patriotism enough
in America to make one bite" of the
Fifth Liberty Loan. Secretary of the
Treasury Glass says the patriotism CT
the Americans can be relied upon to
scld the Victory Loan" over the top
with a rush, However, It is a particu-
larry attractive loan as an Investment.
1t ought to be eagerly taken up on
| that very basis alone, to say nothing
Of the patriotism that demands that
| it be taken.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
HabituaI Constipation Cured
in IA to II DAYS

"LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA to q days
to induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. Coo
per bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24

Query do you think of paint as
an investment aside from the appearance
it lends? Does it really PAY to paint q
house regularly. say, every three or four
years?
Answer.-GOod paint properly APP
piled when needed is the main thing in
making a house last long and well. a
house worth So, 500 can be painted at a
cost of about $125. In GO years that
house will need about Is paintings
the total cost Of which will be 81 ,S95
Left without paint, such house would
fall into complete ruin in 30 years. So
taking 60 years as a basis for our Gg-
ures we find that with paint home
will last that time in good condition
and will cost, plus paint, S4,3T5. With
out paint the house would have to be
rebuilt at the end of 30 years and
would be ready for another complete
renovation when the siXtieth year ar
rived, Cost, without paint, $4,000 for
home ready to fall to pieces. Does
regular painting pay2 AS the old
Dutch adage says:
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24

Your heirs viii not be very happy
when they open your Safe Deposit
Rox. especially if they end It stuffed
With Tax Receipts-evidcnce of Lost
opportunities! Bat they will dilate
nth gratitude If they find a generous
hnndle Of Liberty Bonds!
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24

ss@SSsSP with a big "V'
WATGNkSNSW pinned on the left
Fz2ES sleeve. 1t will ex-
cite your curiosity, perhaps your criti-
ism. but ere long you will be wearing
one too if you are the sort of man we
hink you are.
The "V" stands for the chevron of
service; it also stands for Victory, and
It stands for the V (Fifth) and last
can needed to pay for the greatest
s a badge of service-5ervice rem
Tered by the civilian. When you see
: man wearing this badge you will
NOW the wearer has done his duty to
his country, just as you know the
!oughboy who gave his service to his
ountry did his.
The soldier wears his service stripes
III lis left sleeve. The emblem is tn.
cheVron, the same as the "" of the
Victory Loan Honor Button. The
~hought in each instance is the same
soldier or civilian has done that which
lis country demanded, and the serv-.
ICE is shown by the emblem, always
appearing on the left sleeve. =.
Each supplements the other. The
-oldier could not have done his duty.
lad not the civilian done his in pro-
v!d.ng the sineWs Of war-money.
Nov that the soldiers duty is done
he is entitled to wear his badge cf
honor. AS soon as each patriotic
civilian has done his duty by subscrib-i
ng to the Victory Liberty Loan he
viii be entitled to wear on his sleeve
he ''V" button badge Of honor.
This round button badge is not
large, with white characters on
blue background it will be worn only
by those who have actually bought of
he Victory Liberty Loan, and have in
Vested their money with Uncle Sam,
Who never failed to meet an obligation.
financial or moral.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
UESTIONNA ARR
ANSWERS WHICH WILL SOLVE
PERPLExINo PROBLEMS or
THIS RECONSTRUCTION ERA.

Query government has launched
an educational campaign to encourage
building In order TO put more men to
work Would not similar movement to
show how the old structures can be best
and most economically repaired and made
good as new also help?
Answer-It Is learned that such a
plan Ia in effect and IS linked directly
with tie Washington propaganda.
Industry must be turned back from
works of war to the ways of peace,
Employment must be found, in the
ton has been interrupted. There is no
real surplus of labor In the United
States. Rather there is shortage,
which would be acute If normal condi-
dtions were already restored and one
step towards restoring them will come
with resumption of repair work.
Government restrictions, imposed by
the necessities of the war program,
have for many months past retarded
or altogether prevented construction,
Improvement and repairs. These re.
Strctions are now off, and there Is
scarcely a town, a city, factory,
dwelling or a farm that does not reveal
a crying need for prompt attention.
Nothing delays such instant action ex.
cept the feeling that prices are high
for the time being and may be lower.
That is not logical. No matter what
it costs to repair, the cost is less than
the cost of neglect No matter what
the cost of paint, the wind and the
weather will collect a higher bill in
deterioration and decay.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24

THIS LOAN IS THE LAST. LET'S
FINISH IT FAST VICTORY LIZ
WRTY LOAN
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an I'M
healthy color, which Indicates poor blood. and es a
rule, there Is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood i'm
prove the digestion and act as General Strength
ening Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw of or dispelth worms and the Child will be
in perfect health. Pleasant to take Coo per bottle
Ind. Phone 243 Residence:
Cumb. Phone 48 Harris Hotel
OTIS HARBOUR,
Graduate Veterinarian
Office in connection with
Whteside & Berry
OkoIona, :. Mississippi
Save and Succeed. Buy w.
S. S.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
piles Cured in 6 to Il Dnzs
Solicitor.

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT 1s-Ir
to cure Itching, Bind, Bleeding or Protrudug PEaq
Instantly relieves Itching Piles. and you can e4
restful sleep after the first application. Pricefi:
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1919-04-24
BADGE
LIKE SERVICE BAR
FOR NOTE BUYERS
VICTORY LOAN CAMPAIGN HONOR
BUTTON TO az WORN ON
LEFT SLEEVE.
STANDS FOR DUTY DONE
Civilian Supplements the Soldier and
Eoth Served Their Country
ia Need.

Within a few
days, or on April
81, you will see
many persons on
the street wearing
a strange button
with a big "V"
pinned on the left
sleeve. 1t will ex-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Double Bottoms Put to Work.

For many years few steamships
from the fare east have brought fuel
oil back to Britain in the ballast space
between their inner ana outer hulls
The practice never became general.
however. and "tankers" continued to
handle the bulk of the trade. But In
June. 1917. increased submarine activ-
ity and the expansion of the allied
fleets made immediate additions to
tank tonnage so imperative that not a
few, but hundreds. of British and
American double bottoms" were fitted
for this auxiliary cargo. Apart from
its wartime results this new practice
has taught marine engineers many les
sons that will guide them in designing
the oil-burning ships of tomorrow
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
From H. w. Wright

Mr.. Jno. d. Babbage, Cloverport,
KY. Dear Sir: You are sending me
The Breckenridge News to Eugene
Hotel, San Francisco, subscribed for
by my brother, G. A. Wright Please
have it changed to 1857 A. 18th ST., l
am very glad to get the home town
paper, and l will look forward to the
arrival of it each week. also wish
to state that Carol A. Wilson, son
of Jones D. Wilson deceased, died on
the Goth of JAM Almost his last
words were, 81 love my native State
Kentucky, where the best people in
the world come from" Yours sin
cerely, H. w. Wright, San Francisco,
Cal.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14

That X. G. Oldham's candidacy for
tenant Governor has been favorably re-
ceived there is no doubt. His cam
paign has been conducted in pro-
gressive spirit and determination to
win. His friends have formed an II.
&. Oldham Club to further his inter-
ests. The state press comments very
favorably upon his candidacy.
"Col. Oldham is one of the most
active young Democrats in the State.'
During many campaigns he has al
ways been in the very heat of the
contest in the interest of the Demo-
cratic nominees. 1t is our policy to
refrain from committing ourselves in
primary elections, but it is our pur-
pose to support Col. Oldham through
out this campaign, believing that this
sturdy young Democrat, if chosen,
will fulfill every pledge in his plat
form and serve the constituency with
honor and credit."-Daily Democrat.
oldham is young man of ster-
ling qualities and will do his duty as
public servant. We would like to
see him elected to this office for we
believe that he will serve the people
of the state in a way that will cause
no regret for having given him this
DEMONSTRATING Enquirer.
1.-THE Journal of Labor can not fail
to support man who openly de-
clares for such principles We ask
no favors of Mr.. Oldham, but wish he
were a candidate for Governor. He
is clean, honest and able young
man, swho is conducting a remarkable
campaign. AS he says, He has his
hands in his own pockets-not the tax
payers. There is no question but that
Mr.. Oldham will receive the votes of
the wage-earners of Kentucky. Here's
to you, Oldham; we believe that your
principles will not only make you Lieu
Governors chair."-JOurnal of Labor.
"Oldham has shown himself to be
conscientious in the discharge of re-
spOnsibilities that devolved upon him,
red bloOded, patriotic and answering
in integrity. He is above narrow, fac
tiOnal policies and holds public Of
fee far above a salaried cOnsidera-
ton. This brilliant young Democrat
is offering his services to the people
in the prime of vigorous young man
hood and if elected to the high Office
he seeks the people whose apprecia-
ton of his ability and worth have
placed him there will find in him
faithful, able and upright official actu-
ated by love for their welfare and
the glory of the State."-The Ken
lucky Knight.
"Col. Oldham is progressive Dem
Ocrat and progressive citizen and
successful lawyer. If nominated and
elected we believe he would give
progressive administration and one
that would prove creditable alike to
himself and to the party."-InteriOr
Journal.
The Oldham Club is doing some
very effective work for their candi-
date Independent of his campaign.
They say "rLe club is formed to make
absolutely certain the deserved sue
cess of our friend and candidate. We
KNOW Oldham and want the people
of Kentucky 10 KNOW him as we do.
In laying the corner stone of his pO
litical career he said, 4 believe a pub
lie officer is only servant Of the
Aaonle' and we know he means IL"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Moves To Ohio

Mr.. ]. d. Babbage, Cloverport, KY,
Dear Sir: You will find enclosed
$1.OO please send The Breckenridge
News to my daughter, Mrs. ]. NJ.
Hardin, 31s Tatton street, Ports
mouth, Va. Also please change my
paper from Union Star, KY, to Bow
erstown, Ohio. Route 2, as l have
purchased farm there and moved
thereon. Cannot do without the
News. Yours, w. L. Robertson,
Bowerstown,O Ohio Route 2.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
L. H. Kincheloe Subscribes

Mr. ]. D. Babbage, Cloverport, KY.
Dear Mr.. Babbage: | am enclosing
my check for $1.5O for which amount
you will please send me The Breck-
enridge News for one year. Please
start with the current issue, and
greatly oblige. Yours very truly, l..
H. Kincheloe, Leatherwood, Wheel
ing, w. Va.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14

Living In Stephensport
Dear Mr.. Babbage: Please send
The Breckenridge News to Stephens
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Moved Back To Tell City.

Mr.. ]. d. Babbage, Cloverport, Ky.
Dear Sir: You will please change
the address Of our paper from South
West City, Mo-, back to Tell City,
Ind, for can't get along without
The Breckenridge News. By so do
ing you will greatly oblige, Mrs.
Perry Kemp.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Back Home From Florida

Dear Mr. Babbage: We are at
home after spending a very pleasant
winter in the South. Will kindly ask
you to send our paper to our home
address, $40 Cedar ST. Nashville. We
certainly enjoyed reading our home
paper while in the land of sunshine
and flowers. Wishing the dear old
News success. am, yours very res
pectfully, J. M. Harris, Nashville,
Tenn
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Moved To Stephensport

Mr.. ]. d. Babage, Dear Sir: En-
closed find $3.50 for my paper and
send it to Stephensport, Ky. as we
have moved and my husband has
started a blacksmith shop here
Yours truly, Mrs. L. d. Hall, Steph-
ensport, Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Former Cloverporters

Mr. Jno. Babbage, Cloverport, KY.
Dear Sir: Enclosed find money or
der for rs cents for which please send
The Breckenridge News. If you can,
please send me the paper for the week
of March 18th and 10th and oblige,
Mrs. H. w. Wendelkin, $40 Jones'
boro, Ark.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Renewal OF Mrs. Joel. Pile

Dear Mr.. Babbage: am enclosing
my check for $15O for which you will
please continue to send The Brock
enridge News. Respectfully, Mrs.
Joel II. Pile, 1449 Mass. Ave, N. w.
Washington, ID. c.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
LETTERS WE
APPRECIATE


Mr.. J. d. Babbage, Cloverport, Ky.
Dear Mr.. Babbage: Please send to
the address below, The Breckenridge
News, and present bill for same to
me. Pvt. VIM. G. Vessels, Co. r. z
Inf. A p o 740, 3rd Div, A f F,
France, Yours very truly, II. G. Yes
sells. Frymire. Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Renewal OF Caleb Compton

Mr. Jno. d. Babbage Dear Sir:
Find enclosed money order for 81.
for which renew my subscription for
The Breckenridge News, and oblige,
Caleb Compton, Stephensport, KY
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
l.. ID. Addison Renews

j. ID. Babbage, Esq Cloverport, Ky.
Dear Sir: Enclosed hand you my
check for subscription to your paper,
The Breckenridge News. Yours very
truly, l.. d. Addison, Addison, Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14

Mr.. J. ID. Babbage: Enclosed you
will hnd $1.50 for which please send
The Breckenridge News another year.
Respectfully, Mrs. c. S. Lamb, 917
Huntington St, Jonesboro, Ark.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14
Moved To Mooleyville

Mr. ]. d. Babbage. Dear Sir: Please
send my paper to Mooleyville, KY,
instead of Rhodelia, Ky. and oblige
your friend, June Mattingly.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-05-14

port instead OF Lodiburg. Yours
truly, L. c. Keys, Stephensport, Ky.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-13
OLD AND NEW WORLD LINKED
Roots Of Country's National Life Not
Exclusively Planted This Side
of the Water.

The American Revolution was IN
queStionably great historic event by
reason of It's connection with the for
NAL institution of a new nation, but
the roots of our national life were not
then planted. They run back to the
first settlements and the first chapters
and agreements, nor is the genesis of
the nation to be found there sharp
as are the beginnings of our history
on this continent, no student could con-
tent himself"With a conception of our
national life which took into account
only the events and conditions deter
mined by the people and soil of Amer
fca. Even in actual relations between
America and Europe there never has
been time when the Atlantic has not
been an ebbing as well as a flowing
tide, and the instinct which now sends
us to the Old World in passionate pil-
grimages is a constituent part of our
national life.-H. E. Scudder.
The Rice belt journal., 1919-09-13
0LD-TIME RULES OF CIVILITY
Undoubtedly Were Taken Seriously in
1915, but Would Seem Somewhat
Elementary Today.

There was published in 1873 a curl
Gus book called "The Rules of Civil
ity," and one of the things impressed
upon the reader is that "being in dis
course with a man, It's no less than
ridiculous to pull him by the buttons,
to play with the bandstrings, belt or
cloak, or to punch him now and then
in the stomach; it's pleasant sight,
and well worthy of laughter to see him
that Is so punched, fall back. and re-
tire. whilst the other, insensible OF his
absurdity, purSues and presses him in
to some corner, where he is at last
glad to cry quarter before his cOmrade
perceives he is in danger" Further,
the reader Is Informed that 'it argues
neglect, and to under-value a man, to
sleep when he is discoursing or read
ing; therefore good manners command
it to be forbid; besides, something
there may happen in the act that may
offend, as snoring, sweating, gaping or
dribbling,"