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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
CAPTAIN INDICTED
 FOR ALLEGED FRAUD
 IN SHIP CONTRACTS
He is Charged With Receiv. ing Commissions Said
 to Total Sl6,0O0

Seattle, Wash. Jan.i 23.-Capt John F. Blain was indicted here to- day by a federal grand jury, which has been Investigating alleged frauds in the wartime construction of ships for the United States shipping board. As district manager of the shipping board, Captain Blain dur ing the war directed the govern ment's gigantic steel ship building program in Oregon and Washington
 The indictments charge Captain Blain received secret commissions from the Stewart, Davis and com pany, New York city, on sales the company made to the shipping board while he was district manager. The commissions, it was charged, totaled approximately $16,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
State Democratic
 Committee Will Hold Meeting Today

Little Rock, Jan. 23-The demo- cratic state central committee will meet tomorrow noon to pass on the question of whether it has power to appoint delegates to the national convention, or whether the legisla- ture should be asked to move up the date of the primary. It is almost an assured fact that Governor Brough will issue no supplementary call, and that if other matters than those included in the original call are to be taken up, it will be on a vote of two-thirds of the members after the other business has been disposed of.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
New Quake Shocks
 Felt in Mexico

Mexico City, Thursday, Jan. 22.- Strong earthquake shocks were felt in the city of Vera Cruz from 3 to 5 o'clock this morning. There were no casualties although some resi- dences were damaged.
 Reports from Vera Cruz state the tremors demolished at Couztlan all structures which were not destroyed in the earthquake of January 6, while shocks lasting 20 minutes caused further damake at Salmoral and San Francisco de La Penas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
FLU AT MEMPHIS.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 23.-With the appearance in Memphis of several cases of Spanish influenza in mild form, the city board of health in joint session with the city commits sion today ordered all theatres and similar places of amusement closed after tonight, and requested that churches and lodges also suspend services and meetings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
Flu at Standstill,
 Pneumonia is On
 Increase in Chicago

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Influenza cases reported for the 24 hours ending at midday were but slightly more than the number for the previous day but pneumonia cases in the same period showed a sharp increase. Influenza cases totalled 2,230 compared with 2,226 reported yesterday. Details from the diseases numbered 31. Pneumonia cases numbered 321 against 237 for yesterday, with 45 deaths.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
Former German
 Vessel to Russia

San Francisco, Jan. 23.-The army transport Mount Vernon, formerly tn Geerman liner kronprlnzessin Cecile, sailed from here today under sealed orders that were to be opened when she was four miles off shore. Members of tn crew were said to have reported that the vessels destl- nation was Vladistok.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
OIL HOUSE BURNS.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 23.-A ware house of the Atlantic Refining conn pany in the Lawrenceville district of Pittsburgh, housing 300,000 gallons of lubricating oil, was destroyed by fire of an undetermined origin late today. The loss was estimated at from $3O0,000 to 500,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
SEEK DEFENSE FUND.

New York, Jan. 23.-Leading so- cialists meeting today at the Rand School of social science, completed plans for a four-day drive to raise $2O,OOO for the defense of the five members of their party suspended by the assembly and being tried al Albany on charges of disloyalty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
Oklah0mans Play
 President Wilson

Hobart, Okla, Jan. 2S.-The seventh district republican conven- ton, meeting here today, elected sNS uninstructed delegates to the n9s s. tional convention in Chicago. 1h9 convention by resolution, condemne4 the Wilson administration. pfelss9 Senator Johnson, Lodge. Rornh o5ae others for their stand against ss < rendering the indepence Q fthe e2s e4 &; E try" and urged the adoptlen q l Lodge reservations to the leaQae nations. 'sssss|;; E }3
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
S1,000.0 IN DAMAGES ASKED OF CHICAGO
 BECAUSE OF RIOTS

F Chicago, Jan. 23-Suits have f + been filed demanding more than f + $1 100000 as damages from the I + city of Chicago for deaths, in- f + jurles and property damage in 4 + late summers race riots, 1t be- # + came known today. I + Of this more than SlO0,000 is f
 !. sought by relatives of 22 men # + and women said to have been I + killed in the riots. Relatives I + of the victims are seeking to f + recover damages under the sec 4
 + tion of the city statutes speci- # + lying that the kin of persons f # lynched OF killed by mob viol- +
 + cncc shall have cause against + + the city. + #
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
* + * 4 + + * a + + # + *
IS SEAMEN, STRANDED IN ICE, ARE FACING
 STARVATION, DEATH

s Chicago, Jan. 23.-Marooned
 + in the ice for S6 hours, Is sea-
 + men, members of the crew of + the grain boat Sidney 0. Neff, * today are practically without | * food and their situation is be- + coming serious. 4' The steamer is caught in the * ice jam six miles off the har- # Dor mouth. Eight-foot blocks
 # eff ice have frozen around the |" Sidney o. Neff. The tugs are + waiting to go to the relief of
 * the sailors, but shipping men + say it would be suicidal to buck 4 the ice jam as long as the pres + ent east wind continues. #
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
for Interned
 Germans Burns

Hot Springs. N. C., Jan. 23.-The Mountain Park hotel, used for in- termed Germans during the war, was destroyed by fire of an undetermin- ed origin today with the loss estl mated at $700,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24

The Italian government will add to it's educational system national institute for the instruction of il-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
BEATS CARL MORRIS.

Fresno, Cal, Jan. 23.-Gunboat Smith was given decision over Carl Morris in their four round bout here tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24

Flexible steel spouts have been patented that can be attached to oil cans or grease guns to reach places difficult of success.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24
THE WEATHER.

Saturday fair. colder, cold wave temperature will be IS to 22 Sun d a y morning; Sunday ia i r, cold.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-24

All quiet ex- cept for the city election, 8 n d that's w o r 8 . than quiet.
The Press., 1920-01-15
INCREASES YIELD CF WHEAT
Experiment of Treating Seed Elec- trically Meets With Success
 in England.

An interesting experiment as tO the effect of electrically treating seed wheat before sowing has been ear ried out at BodShum Green. ElmStead. Kent, during this season, by w. F. Pledge of the Victoria flour mills. Ash ford, the London Times states. The variety of wheat chosen for the expert ment was "red standard' and two ad- joining plots were sown on November 13 and II last at the rate of three bushels to the acre. the seed on one plot being electrically treated ann that on the other not. The land wa~ treat cd exactly alike all through tl;p year
 Recently the growing crops were n Spected by party, including R. l.. .tobb, lecturer on agriculture nt th" Southeastern Agricultural college. Wye, Kent.
 A marked difference between the two plots was noticeable. the wheat on the treated portion being much the nor" vigorous in growth and hahi1. and promising. so far as the experts pres rnt were able to judge yield ai least 20 per cent higher than t'Ht of the untreated plot. There were evI, dent signs of rust. too. in the untr|"tFd crop, and it was significant fact th't the other plot was, at any rate at the present stage. entirely free from this disease. It was the general Cpin!nn uf those present that electricity iS likely to become very important fac tor in the cultivation of agricNit"rHl crops and that great deVel"nmeAtS along that line may he confidently am ticipated in the near future.
The Press., 1920-01-15
STATES HELP DiSALLED MEm
Louisiana and Texas Are Promr ent in the Work of Assisting the
 Unfortunates.

Much encouragement has come to the district officers of the federal board for vocational education, as To- cal interest has been displayed in the work of re-education for disabled sol diers. The building in which men in "tryout' courses are taught at Tulane university was donated for the Dur- pose. It is modern, up-to-date build ing, spacious enough to accOmOdate the men who will need this type of training in this district The shops at Tulane university will still be utilized
 as will the automobile instruction, and related subjects in English and in simple arithmetic will be given in this building. In addition, it may be used as a social center for the men. An organization has been perfected among the disabled men in training, and other social organizations in the city have shown interest in planning entertainment for them. A splendid
The Press., 1920-01-15
A MILLION WOMEN ENROLLED
 N THRIFT ARMY

thrift army of a million women in New England is now being raised by the women's organizations identi fled with the sale of Thrift Stamps, War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates, under the super vision of the Savings Division, First Federal Reserve District
 Most of the large national women's organizations have endorsed the move ment, and the work of enrolment has already commenced in each of the New England states. Mrs. Herbert !. Gurney is state chairman for Massa chusetts. In New Hampshire the work is under the direction of Mrs. Mary I. Wood. Mrs. William c. Eaton of Port land has charge of the enrolment in Maine. In Vermont, Mrs. D. c. Jones of Waterbury, has charge of this states work. In Rhode Island Mrs. Caesar Misch of Providence, is direct ing the work in this state. In CCnnec ticut, Miss Gertrude Breitzke of Hart ford, has charge of the enrolment in this state.
 Reports received by Mrs. Myra B. Lord, who has supervision of the work of raising this Thrift army in New England, states that one hun dred per cent reports have already been received from Island Pond, Yer mont and many districts throughout Connecticut. Island Pond was the first to report that the women's or i oil 1,;, new Thrift army.
 It is expected that within a cou- pie of weeks reports will show that the ranks of this new Thrift army have been filled and there is little doubt but what the number will to- ta1 more than one million
The Press., 1920-01-15

spirit has developed among the men and they seem much interested in their work.
 similarly satisfactory arrange ment has been made in Texas at the Grubb school. Ten thousand dollars have been appropriated by the state for use in this school in connection With the work done by the board The school receives pupils at any time, and no tuition is charged. Barracks are being built by the authorities to house the men, and special mess hall is being prepared for them.
The Press., 1920-01-15
HEART OF THE O0l 2H3J1
Experiences of War Taucht F' m to Tackle Every Problem From
 Rock Bottom Up.

Most of our sold IFS went 10 the ,ther side young boys. The! rAA" back men hardened by fire and ON pcrience They will tell you that th"N Iavc figured cut a new bunch of dope" or that they have "learn"d a .ule or two about the litlie C"ne nf life" What they mean is that Il.Hy have gone down to fundamentals ,.ild tackled every problem from rock bot. tom up.
 It was with the understanding that the dOughbOy is new man and pro! lem in himself that Col. Arthur Woods, assistant to the secretary of var, laid out his plan of campaign for the war departments gigantic effort to get iohS for returned service men. This, he told his assistants, lis not merely an employment idea. It is q new expert ment in psychology. We must under stand the soldier, the sailor, inc ma rine. right down tn the ground. learn their problem minutely and take in finite pains to restore them to civilian life with as little friction and uS much celerity as possible.
 "These boys are coming home eager ly. but also a little fearfully. We must bridge the gap that they have crossed during 1917 and 1918. America's flu ture lies in her youth. The soldier who fought in France. the sailor who piled the dark waters, and the men who drilled faithfully and patiently at home, must not be left in the lurch after what they have done for us."
 His InaIienabIe Right.
 MT. GrOwcher says any man is jus tified in provisioning if his wife comes to breakfast with her hair in patent curlCrS.
The Press., 1920-01-15
New Photo DaI., "i3oom.n

The dark room, necessary evil, has always been the one rigid obstacle to the perfect fleXibility of the photo graphic art. Now, however, the operator can carry a complete dark chamber along with him, and develop his expos. ureS when and where he pleases. The "rocm'' described and Illustrated in Popular Mechanics magazine packs in a case less than two feet long, about a foot wide, and four inches thick. It opens to a height, in the larger size, of IS inches in front and 13 inches in back. with walls of light-proof fabric. Elastic cuffs at the side admit the op- crator's hands, while he looks through a hood in front, equipped with two shutters that are opened by pressure on the hood, and instantly closes on re- lease. Trays and plates are inserted through ruby-glassed dooy in the top.
 That's E--., Enough.
 A mans hair. i; <, estimated turns gray five years earlier than a Woman's.
The Press., 1920-01-15
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty five years. and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, eXpelling the Poi son from the Blood and healing the dis eased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Medicine for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi- cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
 r. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
The Press., 1920-01-15
"Conscience Fund" Contributions,

The "cOnscience fund.- is presided over by an officer in the division of public moneys. All letters accompany ing remittances are filed away, and al- though the writer's name is very sell dom given in the letter the treasury department tries to acknowledge re- ceipt of the money by sending an ac- count of it's receipt to the newspapers in the town from which the money is sent.
The Press., 1920-01-15
ShW GS STAMPS MUST
 BE ATTACHED ID CARDS

Because of a misunderstanding on the part of some people to the effect that Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps are redeemable when detached from the official thrift card or War Savings Certificate issued to contain these securities, Mrs. Francis L. Hig- ginsOn, director of the Savings Divi- sion, First Federal Reserve District, is sending out information calling atten- tiOn to the government ruling which states that neither Thrift Stamps nor War Savings Stamps are cashable un- less they are affixed to the official cards issued by the government for this pur- pose.
 Information which has reached the headquarters of the Savings Division shows that some people have attempted to cash either their Thrift Stamps or War Savings Stamps when not at tached to cards. When refused pay ment they have been rather at sea as to why they should be refused Mrs HigginsOn points out that if the peo- pie will be sure that these securities are affixed to the cards issued by the U $. Government only, it will not only save trouble for themselves, but will also make things easier for the postal officials
The Press., 1920-01-15
7fe COUNTRY CENTLEh1A

No more will the farmer be the goat of the gouger, the butt of the ignoramus. Farmers are getting together today to take their rightful place as the Wa ton S biggest business men! This bank secl~s always to ad- vance the i12 of the farm CTS hereabouts. sTe are anxious to see you prosp@~, eager to help you by every means in our power. And because we believe
The Press., 1920-01-15

that t.c farmers wko regularly read THE COUNTRY GENTLE NAN re t..e most prosperous farmers, we urge our friends to subscribe for this great National Farm Weekly. Autho.i:c Ls to charge your account only $1.C0, and we will have your rai2c entered at cnce fer a ycar.- g oig weekly issues. Keep ia touch with The nation 0 far:77e~c!
The Press., 1920-01-15
Good Thinq to keep in Mind

When you are talking with other people, even in the strictest confidence, always keep this in mind, Am I re- vealing business or family secrets, or private affairs, which I may regret some day?"
The Press., 1920-01-15
Sure Sian.

The office cynic declares that when your wife tells you that you are look ing younger every day it is generally a sign that her birthday is getting |near-LondOn Tit-BitS.
The Press., 1920-01-15
Call Out Convicts' Union.

In the event Q? Inc prison officers striking in future several old hands now undergoing SCn;cHce have offered to come out in sympathy.
The Press., 1920-01-15

JOHN WANAMAKER: - The first principle of money making is money saving. HENRY FORD:-Thrift is one of the cornerstones on which manhood must be constructed
The Press., 1920-01-15
The Inspired ComposItor.

From Divorce Report-She claims that marriage is nothing but a de- fusion pnd snore.-Boston Tran script.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-10-01

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Woodstock, Va.
OFFICE Lawyers Row"
Practices in Shenandoah and adjoin
ng counties. Money 70 loan
Jan. 6, IL
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framed - occasion arose.
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Muhlenburg Street, the late residence
Of DR.. J. L. Campbell, when not pro-
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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-03
STATE OF MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the county of
Ionia, at session of said court held
at the Probate office in the city of
Ionia, in said county, on the twenty
first day Of February, A. ID. 1920.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Web
ster, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of
Emma Blanding,. deceased. Fred L..
Vandewater, son and one of the heirs
at-law of said deceased having filed
in said court his petition praying that
the administration of said estate be
granted to j. S. Newell or to some
other suitable person,
1t is ordered that the twenty fourth
day of March, A. d. 1920 at one-thirty
o'clock in the afternoon, at said pro-
bate office, be and is hereby appointed
for hearing said petition;
1t is further ordered that public no
tice thereof be given by publication
of a copy of this order once each
week for successive weeks previous
to said day of hearing in the Belding
Banner-News, a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
I'll. ST. Montgomery Webster,
"A true copy. Judge Of Probate.
Bessie Duffy,
Dep. Register of Probate. Mar. 10
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-03

Collector. In the event salary is
liked for the Clerk for performing the
duties Of City Treasurer the Council
may also provide that the collectio4
fees be RENTED or II collected theJ
be paid into the contingent fund OF
the city.
Shall the foregoing amendment be
adopted. Yes [ ]
Shall the foregoing amendment be
adopted. No [
RESOLVED ALSO, That If the
foregoing proposed amendment to
the city charter be approved by the
majority of the electors voting
thereon at the said election, then the
city clerk, within thirty days from and
after said election, file or cause to be
filed, two certified copies thereof, to-
gether with statement of the vote
for and against the same, in both the
Office of Secretary of State for the
state of Michigan, and in the Office of
the county clerk, for the county of
Ionia, as provided by said Act No. 279
of the Public Acts for the year 1909
as amended !
Yeas. Aid Benedict, Shawley, Hol
lenbeck, Purdy, Friedly, McCue. Yeas
90. Nays (O).
Mar. 10.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-03
STATE OF MICHIGAN

The circuit court for the county Of
Ionia, in chancery.
Pheba K. Royce, plaintiff, VS.. Fred
L. Royce, defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit court
for the county of Ionia, in chancery.
at the city of Ionia, in said county,
on the 3rd day of January, A. ID. 1920
In this cause it appearing from af.
fidavit on file that the defendent, Fred
L. Royce left his last known place Of
residence at Blanchard, Michigan and
that since such time his place of res
idence cannot be ascertained and that
he is now concealed within the state.
On motion of Fred L. Warner,
Plaintiffs attorney, it is ordered that
the said defendant, Fred L. Royce,
cause his appearance to be entered
herein within three months from the
date of this order and in case Of his
appearance that he cause his answer
to the plaintiffs bill of complaint to
be filed and copy thereof to be serv-
ed on said plaintiffs attorney, within
fifteen days after service on him Of
a copy Of said bill and notice of this
order: and that in default thereof,
said bill be taken as confessed by the
said absent defendant.
And it is further ordered that with
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-03
STATE OF MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the county of
Ionia, at session Of said court, held
at the Probate Office in the city of
lonia, in said county, on the nineteen
tn day of February, A. d. 1920.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Web
ster, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of
Joseph Brown, deceased. Grace M.
King, one of the daughters and heirs
at-law of said deceased, having filed
in said court her petition praying that
the administration of said estate be
granted to Fred King or to some
other suitable person.
1t is ordered that the twenty-sec-
ond day of March, A. ID. 1920, at one.
thirty o'clock in the afternoon, at said
probate Office, be and is hereby APP
pointed for hearing said petition;
1t is further ordered that public no.
tice thereof be given by publication
of copy of this order, once each
week, for three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing, in
the Bedding Banner-News, news
paper printed ~nd circulated in said
county.
IL. 81 Montgomery Webster,
A true Copy. Judge of Probate.
Anna p. Webster,
Register of Probate. Mar. 10