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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
PROFITEERING LAST AND
LEAST OF SIX REASONS
FOR HIGH COST OF LIVING

New ork-~Profiteering is the last
and least of six reasons for the high
cost of living given by Howard E. Figg
an assistant United States attorney
general, at the ninth annual conven-
tion of the National Dry Goods asso-
citation Mr. Figg asserted, however,
that some of the dry goods dealers
were guilty of profiteering and should
be punished without trial, while he
believed that all were guilty of hav-
ing profiteered, perhaps pnWittingly,
at some time or other
The first reason for present condi-
TONS said the speaker, lis the in
creased volume of money and credits;
second, the wide increase in wages,
due partly to war necessities and gov
eminent wage scales; third, lessened
world production; fourth, increased
cost of distribution; fifth, reckless
extravaganza and spirit of specula-
ton, and sixth, profiteering"
Mr.. Figg predicted that there would
be mo- appreciable reduction in prices
until labor considers itself a part
of the whole industry and consents
to cooperate.
II do not mean," he explained, that
labor must give up its short work
days and its high wages, but l do
mean that labor must bend it's back
and work full sixty minutes each
hour"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
.BRITON WARNS THE SULTAN
Details For Control OF The Waterway
Have Not Been Worked
Out In Detail

LOndon.-Great Britain. il is learn
ed has instructed Admiral de RO
beck, at COnstantinople, TO announce
there that the allies have decided not
to deprive Turkey Of Constantinople
II the persecution of the Armenians
continues, however, the admiral is
instructed to say, the peace treaty
with Turkey may be considerably mod
flied.
The fact that continued possession
of COnstantinople had been granted
her should not me misconstrued by
Turkey, the British representative Is
directed to inform the Turkish gov
eminent in plain words. 1t did not
means, he is told to say, that the al
lies will deal leniently with Turkey
should the recently reported atrocities
continue.
The allied supreme council con-
sidered the latest reports of massa-
ores of Armenians. Note was taken
of the fact that the reports for the
most part emanated from Armenian
sources.
Admiral de Robeck will point out
to the Turks that they must show
an inclination to comport themselves
properly or be subjected to peace
more severe than than council now is
to arrange.
The Observation-Disclosures of the
Dardanelles, which had been forecast,
was decided upon definitely by the
allied supreme council. The details Of
the control of the waterways, how
ever, have not been worked out.
One of the big questions to be de- |
,ided is the policing of the straits, |
and a knotty problem is as to who
will furnish the necessary troops.
Further than deciding that Constan-
inople is to remain under Turkish
control, the council has not drawn a
lefinite boundary line, Details such
IS the exact frontier remain to be de.
ided.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
cailIaux At Bar For Conspiracy

Paris.-Joseph Caillaux, former pre-.
mier Of France, was placed on trial
before the senate, sitting as high
court, charged with conspiracy against
his country in time of war. The trial
opened at 2:40 o'clock p. m. The &C.
cused man entered the chamber &C.
companied by three police officers
The roll call of the court was at once
taken up. There was large attend
ance, very few of the senators be-
ing absent
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
WANT THE KAISER BANISHED
Claimed That Immense Sacrifices
Made BY The Powers Entitis
Them To Consideration

London.-The new note sent by the
allies to Holland again urges the dan
ger Of permanent presence OF the
former emperor under what it de-
clared to be fatally ineffective super
vision a few kilometers from the Ger
man frontier. 1t begs Holland to re-
consider the question OF asylum for
the ex-ruler.
The note contends that the immense
sacrifices OF the allies entitle them
to ask The Netherlands to consider
the allied viewpoint, but the powers
do not ask that she depart from her
traditions and policy. The powers
point out that the league of nations
has not yet reached a state of devel-
opment permitting it, or any tribunal
created by it to take the needful and
prompt and effective action.
The note expressed the allies sur
prise at the absence OF any word Of
of the former kaiser's
crimes in the Dutch reply, and re-
minds the queens government that by
adherence to its viewpoint, it wdild
assume the direct responsibility OF
criminal from justice and
for that propaganda which is danger
Gus to Europe and the whole world |
Allies Answer Germans
London.-The allied reply to the
German note of January %, proposing,
as an alternative to extradition, that
persons accused by the allies be tried
1T Leipsic, states that Germany's pro-
)osal for such trial at Leipsic is COM
)atible with Article 22S of the peace
reaty. The allies, the note says, will
abstain from Intervention in the pro-
,edure of that court.
After stating that the allies have
considered the German note
If January rs, the reply says:
1.-THE powers observe, in the first
'lace, that Germany declares herself
nable to carry out the obligations-m-
'osed on her by Articles 228 to 230,
7hich she signed. They reserve to
the power to employ. in
UGH measure and form as they may
ldge suitable, the right accorded to
hem in this event by the treaty."
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26

IA AlpENAtFs<A +A%OIH DEIIIu SAYS IUdl
gratificata 6Il that the entente powers
have recognized Germany's contention
relative to the physical impossibility
of surrendering men accused of viola.
ton of the laws of war is expressed
in the German foreign office. The
official giving vent to the sentiment
Of the foreign office said it was in
evitable that internal chaos would re-
suit from such step and declared the
German cabinets position was mate
rialy strengthened as the result of
the decision reached by the supreme
council in London.
A foreign office official said 1--WE
do not for single moment delude our
selves with the assupmtion that the
government has scored a diplomatic
victory in persuading the entente to
recede from its original attitude on
the extradition issue. While we are
all gratified, inasmuch as the allied
note permits the conclusion that the
is inclined to smooth the path
Tor other negotiations, we are fully
conscious of the dangers and diff
,ulties to be met with in the trial
If war criminals. In this connection,
{ is hoped the very scant evidence pre-
'ented in the extradition list will be |
by specific testimony or
hat cases for which no tangible evil
lence is adduced will be abandoned"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Peace Predicted For Mexico In 1872

New York.-Disordere conditions
according to statement made here
by Gen. Salvador Alvarado, founder
and publisher of Ell Heraldo de Mex
leo and Ell Heraldo Semanario, of Mex
leo City. General Alyarado is in the
United States buying modern print
ing machinery for his newspapers. He
declared that this disorder would end
because there is a powerful current
of opinion throughout the country in
all places and classes toward peace
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
EAT LESS AND TAKE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
Take Glass of Salts If Your Back
Hurts or Bladder
Bothers.

The American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trou-
bic, because we eat too much and all
our food is rich. Our blood is filled
with uric acid which the kidneys strive
| to filter out, they weaken from over
work, become sluggish; the eliminative
tissues clog and the result is kidney
trouble, bladder weakness and gen.
eral decline in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
Of lead; your back hurts or the urine
is cloudy, full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night; if you suffer
with sick headache or dizzy nervous
spells, acid stomach, or you have rheu-
matiSm when the weather is bad, get
from your pharmacist about four
ounces of Jad Salts; take a table
breakfast for a few days and your
kidneys will then act fine. This ia
nous salts is made from the acid OF
grapes and lemon juice. combined
with lithia, and has been used for
generations to flush and stimulate
ciogged Kidneys; to8 neutralize the
acids In the urine so it no longer Is a
source of irritation, thus ending
bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive: cannot in
jure, makes delightful effervescent
Whitewater beverage, and belongs in
every home because nobody can make
a mistake by having good kidney
Gushing any time.--Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
is TAKEN
BY MEXICAN BANDITS;
BIG RANSOM Is ASKED

Washington.-William Welsh Adams
ian American) has been captured by
bandits in Zacatecas, Mexico, and is
being held for $4,000 pesos ransom,
the state department has been adj
vised. Adams home is In Los Ange-
les, where his wife and child now live
The American embassy at Mexico
City has been instructed by the state
to bring the kidnapping to
the attention of the Mexican authori-
ties with the request that every step
be aiken to secure Adams release.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Farmers To Quiz All Candidates

Washington. the appoint
ment of a committee of seven promi-
nent farm organization leaders to draw
up a platform" the American farm
er, as represented in the national
board of farm organizations, served no.
tice on present and prospective presi-
Dental and congressional candidates
that he is determined to participate
actively in the coming campaign The
platform will comprise questions de-
signed to bring out Enthusiastically the
attitude of each candidate on matters
which farmers consider important
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
SHE THOUGHT DYEING
WAS OLD FASHIONED
But "Diamond Dyes" Made Her Faded
Shabby, Old Garments
Like New.

Don't worry about perfect results
Use diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give new, rich, fadeless color to any
fabric, whether It be wool, silk. linen,
cotton or mixed goods - dresses,
blouses. stockings, skirts, children's
coats. feathers-evervthingi
Direction Book in package tells how
to diamond dye over any color. TIC
match any material. have dealer show
you Diamond Dye" Color Card.-Adv
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
PRESIDENT ASKED
TO OFFER PLAN
LONDON REPORTS THAT THE RE.
~ PLY or THE ALLIES is
coNcILIAToRY
NO AGREEMENT ON FIUME
Wilson's Message Has Caused Vast
Change In The Entire
Situation

Washington President Wilson
note to the allied supreme council re-
garding the Adriatic question, which
caused something of stir in this as
well as the allied countries, appar-
entity has served to reopen the whole
subject to negotiations.
The supreme councils reply was re-
eeived at the state department, but
was withheld London advices said
the note was conciliatory. The state
department made no comment on this,
but it was pretty well understood that
the entente premiers' communication
had at least removed the Adriatic
question from the status in which 1t
was after the council communicated its
settlement to Jugo-Slavia in the form
Of an ultimatum without the United
States being a party to the agreement.
The JugoSlavs were given the OPP
ton OF accepting the councils plan,
or submitting to the carrying out
of the Adriatic provision of the secret
treaty of London, negotiated before
the United States entered the war. In
this connection it was disclosed that
President Wilson, in his note, again
came cut definitely against the appli- |
catiCn of this treaty.
1t also was understood that the !
had taken the position that
of the operation Of the
treaty of Versailles and the league of
nations the United States would be a
party to the Adriatic settlement be-
cause of its position as co-belliger-
ent.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Turk Sultan Stays In constantinopIe

LOndOn.-In connection With another
meeting held by the supreme council
of the allies to take up the Turkish
question, ii was reiterated in confer
ence circles that it had been decided
to permit the sultan to remain at Con-
stantinople as the Turkish sovereign,
but that the Dardanelles would be
placed under international control.
The decisions in regard to the Turk
ish peace so far reached are only pro-
visional, 1t is explained, and it has
not been decided when they shall be
put into permanent form.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
swiss Stand is Accented ev Am.

London.-The council of the league
of nations concluded its sessions. The
next meeting of the council was fixed
for March Is at Rome On the mo-
ton of Baron Matsui. the Japanese
representative, the council agreed TO
place under the guarantee of the league
the stipuiatons of the reaty between
the United States. Great Britain, II.
ally, France and Japan. on the one
side, and Poland on the other. in so
far as they affect persons belonging
to racial, religious or linguistic minor.
itieg in Poland.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
What causes
Indigestion.

An excess Of acid in the stomach
sours the food and starts fermentation.
Distressing gases form. Your meals
don't digest but lay like Jumps of lead.
Then you have heartburn, fiatulence,
fulIness, belching, headache, and real
misery in the stomach and intestines.
A few tablets of "Pape's Diapepsin"
bring relief almost as soon as they
reach the stomach. 'Pape's Diapepsin"
costs little at drug stores.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Rose Pastor Stokes Runs For Congress

Chicago Rose Pastor Stokes,
brought to Chicago from New York
to answer a charge of advocating the
overthrow of the United States gov.
eminent by force or other means"
has announced her candidacy for con.
gress to succeed Representative f. H.
LaGuardid, Republican. of the Four.
teenth New York district. Mrs.
Stokes former Socialist, and now a
member of the Communist party was
indicted on January 23. with 166 other
Communists and radicals.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
sol Georgia Citizens Killed In BattI,

Washington,-Of $4,000 men in the
army from Georgia during the war,
only Sol persons were killed in bat
tie, or sd per 1000 of the states
strength in troops. These figures
were made known by the war depart
ment, and state that 4,090530 men
from the entire country were engaged
and 1919 were killed, or Ill per
thousand. Montana, which had 39,311
men in the service, shows 6S1 killed,
or 17.2 per thousand, which is the
highest per cent shown by states.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Three Dead, Thirty Missing, In Fire

Providence, r. I.-Three known
dead and thirty-two others missing,
is the official police checking of the
unaccounted for guests at the Lor-
raine hotel here, which was swept by
four-alarm fire. Search of the ruins
of the structure for additional bodies,
which the police say they feel certain
must be there, is on. There were a
total of one hundred and six guests
registered and of these the authorities
have found seventy-one to be safe.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
North Pole Peary Goes "ovcr River

Washington.-Rear Admiral Robert
z. Peary, retired, discoverer of the
North Pole, died at his home here
after two years illness of perniciuos
anemia, during which thirty-five blood
transfusions had been of no avail.
Sailors, attaches of the naval hospi-
tai, ard many exservice men gave of
their life's blood during that period
in the vain effort to prolong the life
of the country's foremost explorer.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Archansel Falls To The Bolshevlsts

London. --Bolshevik forces have cap
tured Archangel, on the White sea, ac-
cording to wireless dispatch from
Moscow The whites" abandoned the
town and the troops joined the Boil.
sheviki, the message declares. The
last advices to the British war office
on the north Russian situation were
that on February IS the red forces
were 20 miles south of Archangel. Boil.
shevist possession of the city means
material weakening of the DYina line.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26

Accept California" Syrup of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then You are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give ii without fear.
Mother! You must say California"
ADV,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
GET READY
FOR FLU"
Keep Your Liver Active, Your
System Purified and Free From
Colds by Taking Calotabs,
the Nausealess Calomel
Tablets, that are De-
lightful, Safe and
Sure.

Physicians and Druggists are advis-
ing their friends to keep their systems
purified and their organs in perfect
working order as a protection against
the return of influenza. They know
that clogged up system and lazy
liver favor colds, influenza and serious
complications.
To cut short cold overnight and to
prevent serious complications take one
Calotab at bedtime with swallow of
water-that's all. No salts, no nausea,
no gripping, no sickening after effects.
Next morning your cold has vanished,
your liver is active, your system is pGri-
fed and refreshed and you are feeling
fine with hearty appetite for break
fast. Eat what you please-no danger.
Calotabs are sold only in original
scaled packages, price thirty-fve cents.
Every druggist is authorized to refund
your money il you are not perfectly
delighted with Calotabs.-(Adv.)
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Holland intends To Guard Kaiser

The Hague-Holland will answer
the second note sent by the senate
with regard to the status of former
Emperor William by reiterating her
original position, refusing to surren-
der him, but acquiescing in the re-
quest to guard him closely, it was
declared here today. The Dutch an
swer will be dispatched within a few
DAYS.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Raw Cotton Exports Break Re

Washington Despite further de.
probation in European exchange ex.
ports of raw cotton from the United
States in January, according to de.
partment of commerce reports,
amounted to 929,671 bales, valued at
1894, 965,353, which exceeded the for.
mer high record set in November,
1919, of 92i,751 bales, worth $751;.
309,272. England, as usual, was the
largest purchaser, the report states,
followed by Japan, Italy, France, Bel.
GUM and Canada, in the order given.
many. or possibly one to Holland.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay Rum,
a small box of Barbo Compound, and u
OF. of glycerine. Apply to the hair twice
week until it becomes the desired shade.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix it at home at very little cost. 1t will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair,
and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not co'or the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off-Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
General MickIe Answers Final Cali

Mobile, Ala.-Gen. William E.
Mickle, adjutant general of the Unit.
ed Confederate Veterans, and one of
the best known men of the Confeder-
acy, died at his home in Mobile af-
ter an illness of only two weeks. He
was "a years of age and was born
in Columbia, S. C.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Mere TYro.

. II suppose you think have great
many klcks?'
Not ut ALL said the hotel clerk.
II know Of plenty Of kicks you've
never thought Of"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
important to Mothers
The Reason.

''You look depressed this morning"
yes; when | went to look at my
private stock this morning l found
was out of spirits. Baltimore
American.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Samplinq the Cellar Stock.

HAS Bill changed much since he got
out Of the army?'
Not much. lie still spends a great
deal Of his time in a dugout. The
Home Sector.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Power OF President Amazes Britons

London.-The resignation of Secre-
tary of State Lansing is given great
prominence in the London morning
papers and, in view of the circunl-
stances is treated as first-class sensa-
ton
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Novel,.

Il have novel idea for film play"
what is it,"
'"The husband and wife in the plot
have no serious marital difficulties"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
German Diplomat At French Receptio

Paris.-For the first time since the
resumption of diplomatic relations be-
tween France and Germany, Dr. Will
helm Mayer, the German charge daft
flares, was present at a reception to
the diplomatic corps at the Elysee pal
ace.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Its Present Use.

whats a menu, pa?'
ut is Il printed paper with the
prices Of food to show you what you
can't get"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
The Challenge.

He-A kiss is the language of love.
She-Dummy.-B0stOn Transcript.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
he Reason.

press agents rarely go into bank
nptcy.' "No wonder. Their lie-abli-
ties are also their assets"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
Lucky Accident.

Mrs, TowHe-'IioW did YOU sleep
last night" Towne Gather of twins)
-"Accidentally."
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26

woman is always grateful to the
man who gives her chance to refuse
him.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
RQNieII VINO IS a!So, pres5den
neil. ed Gnaa
tsyi 4h n speech SHelivered al

mass meeting of war veterans
The Lenroot reservation would de-
prive Canada of her independent vot-
ing power in the league of nations.
IF the United States senate should
adopt the Lenroot reservation" the
secretary said, either in. it's original
form or amended as now suggested,
and should also adopt the preamble
proposed Canada, as one of the nations
of the British empire and party to
the treaty, would be called upon to
decide what action she should take
under the conditions. There can be no
possible doubt what Canada's decision
will be. She cannot and win not con-
sent to any impairment of her sta
Lus and voting rights under the treaty.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26

Good health depends upon good digestion.
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills safeguard
your digestion and your health. medicine
ms well as a purgative. Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
III after Keals kept The boWe

open and took away all bile. have a
good appetite due to my use of Black
Draught."
If your liver is not acting properly
you may suffer from such symptoms
as headache, biliousness, constipation,
indigestion, etc, and unless relief is
obtained serious trouble may result.
In its 20 years of successful use,
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found to relieve these ailments and
stimulate the liver to do its work.
At all druggists.--Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-02-26
NO RESERVATION
ON VOTING POWER
WILL BE ACCEPTED

Ottawa, CANADIAN. W. Rowell, act
ing secretary of state for external af-
fairs, declared emphaticaly that Can
ada would never consent to ratification
of the peace treaty by the United
States if the Lenroot reservation was
adopted either in its original form or
with the proposed amendmenk Mr..