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The Washington times., 1920-01-31

Washington hospital. She is sur
vived by her husband, who is the
manager OF a Washington sporting
goods store, and two children.
County Treasurer-elect and Mrs.
Herman Il. Burgess. of Hyattsville,
announce the engagement OF their
daughter, Miss Frances Elizabeth, and
Harold Kavaraugh Heiss, of New
York city. The wedding is to take
place in the early spring
Mrs. Frances Gertrude Maddox
forty-four years old. died yesterday
morning at her home in Brentwood.
Funeral services are to be held from
the residence Sunday afternoon at
o'clock. 1nterment will be in Glen
wood Cemetery.
1t is announced that as soon as the
weather permits ground viii be
broken for the Berwyn Heights
Club house. Plans for the structure
are completed.
Arrangements for the annual car
nival under the auspices of the Ber-
wyn Heights Association will soon be
considered and carnival chairman
announced. The association is en-
deavoring to have the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad company establish a
coal and supply switch on their prop
erty near the local station.
Members of tie United States Ma
rine Corps will present an entertain
ment the admission to which will be
free and which will be featured by
| selections by n marine band, vocal
harmony" numbers. jazz dancing
and glove contests. in the new State
armory here next Thursday night at
8 o'clock. There also will be free
smokes.
The entertainment will be held 10
encourage enlistments in the corps
and men only will be admitted. Com
plimentary tickets may be obtained
| at Waldman's drug store. Johnson
and Maryland avenues. here.
A dance was given last evening nj
the Maryland State College by the
Reveille Club.
Shareholders of the Berwyn Heights
Company have elected directors for
the ensuing year as follows: Fred III
Benson, Il. ]. Taylor, John McNitt
W. II. willard, and Major c. c. Ben
| son. The treasurer's report shows
| the company to be in prosperous
conditions. Officers have been elect
ed by the directors as follows: Presi.
dent, Fred II. Benson; vice president
N. J. Taylor: treasurer, John McNitt
jr, and secretary. w. II. Willard.
The Washington times., 1920-01-31
N1TlME COLD
CURE-DRINK TEA!

Get a small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take a
tablespoonful OF this hamburg tea,
put cup OF boiling water upon 1t,
pour through a sieve and drink a
teacupful at any time. IL Is the most
effective way to break n cold and
cure grip. as II opens tho pores. re-
lievinH congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus breaking a cold at once.
II is inexpensive and entirely veg.
.etablc. therefore harmless.
The Washington times., 1920-01-31
Americans To Rescue.

Sims admires so wonderfully the ex-
ploit of the Dunraven that one in
stalment is not enough for him to
tell about it-he Is making con-
tinued-in- our next history of it; but
our fellows did some pretty good
things over there. too, aud some Of
us who are interested in our own
The Washington times., 1920-01-31
WHAT HYATTSVlLE
PEOPLE ARE DOING
Mrs. Roy Hammond Succumbs to
Flu in Washington After
Brief Illness.

HYATTsVILLE, Nd. Jan. 3l.-Fol-
lowing a weeks illness OF pneumonia
Mrs. Roy Hammond, thirty-one years
old, died yesterday afternoon In a
Washington hospital. She is sur
vived by her husband, who is the
manager OF a Washington sporting
goods store, and two children.
The Washington times., 1920-01-31
Business. Labor, Farmers.

II is meet and becoming that the
three largest representatives. In Wash
ington designed to influence Congress
and create public opinion through the
medium OF the press should champion
the three largest special interests In
the country. They are. or course.
capital. or business, labor ana the
farmers. Organized labor came frst
The American Federation OF LABOR
has been constantly represented IN
Washington and has had its head
quarters here for n good many years.
Tho Chamber OF Commerce OF the
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
It's Up to You To
Remain On Loyal List

Some time ago we sent out statements
to all our subscribers whose subscriptions
had expired, and were gratifed at the
very ready and cheerful response with
which these gentle reminders were met,
over two-thirds being now credited with
advance payments for another year.
But there are a number, considerably less
than one-third Of the entire list, who
have 50 far failed to do the Gone thing
needful," presumably on account of im-
passable roads or conditions beyond their
control. On or about April | another
batch Of statements will be mailed. II
responses to the first hints are not re-
ceived by the time second are mailed, a
process of elimination" will be resorted
to and the names of the non-payers ex-
purged from the book Business exigency
and request from the government makes
such step necessary; the government
is trying hard to prevent q paper famine
and Is manifestly entitled to cooperation
on the part Of the newspapers and read
ers. Il is strictly up 10 you"-if You
want to receive The Adydstiser, pay your
subscription promptly and II advance.
A steady influx of new subscribers keeps
the list constantly growing, but We would
naturally be glad to retain all old ones
on "the loyal list"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
Capt. Pepper to Aid in
Demonstration Work

Capt. D. G. Pepper, of this place, dis
trict agent for the Western Electric Com
pany, has been prevailed vi on to cooper
ate with the IA. & M. College and govern
n.ent demonstration forces in lecturing
and in demonstrating all kinds of farm
utilities that can be operated with motive
power, such as electric light and power
plants, milking machines, washing and
ironing devices and others too numerous
to mention. He will use a motion picture
outfit, the better to visualize and empha-
size the points made in his address.
Capt. Peppers territory includes the
counties of Tallahatchie Lefiore, Grenada,
Carroll, Montgomery, Attala, Holmes and
Humphreys, but he is prepared to go into
other counties when SO requested. A
revolution in farming methods is inn
minent and labor saving devices, cleo
tricaIly propelled will 60 far towards
alleviating the acute labor shortage.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
Littleton' 8 Semi-Annual
Ready-to-Wear Sale

Littleton's, Of Kosciusko, has an inter-
esting page announcement In this weeks
issue of The Advertiser of Forthcoming
semi-annua special sale Of ready-to-wear
goods to commence Monday, March 22,
and continuing until and including Sat-
urday. the 27th. Buyers have recently
been to market and the storS Is filled to
its utmost with the very best selection
obtainable of seasonable and up-to-tha-
minute merchandise. B. G. Webb, the
enterprising manager, and bis able force
Of assistants, have made ample prepara.
tion to promptly and efficiently wait on
the large throng Of shoppers and to AN
all orders coming from distance. Some
very alluring prices are quoted in the
advertisement. which should be read by
every one See page 10.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
Wallace to Give Inter-
esting Demonstration

R. L. Wallace, of Tchu.a, has an ad-
vertisement elsewhere in this issue, an
nouncing that big demonstration. Of
Letz Dixie Feed Grineds will be held at
his store, Saturday, March 13. He has
also literally blanketed the trade terri.
tory with circulars announcing the
demonstration, which is certain to draw
large crowd. A careful reading of the
advertisement will furnish you with de-
tailed information in regard to the de-
monstration, which will prove practical
and interesting See page s.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
WATCH US CROW
Nitrate of Soda
Generally Adopted

Through the efforts of County Farm
Demonstration Agent d. n. Gibson and
the practical experience with it for the
past year or two, the farmers of Holmes
county are gradually getting the habit
Of enriching and fertilizing their lands
with nitrate OF soda. This week the fol.
lowing parties received their amounts OF
nitrate Of soda, and there are more car.
loads yet to be distributed: w. B, Pea.
cock, H. E. Mullen, s. R. Lee, H, E.
Barrentine, ]. w. McRae, ] M, Roach
], A. Sharpe, ]. E, McRae, W. R. Booth
]. &. Terry, H. E. Terry, Gray Johnson
Wallace Porter, A. e. Mullen, R. K. Par.
rish, X. H. niggs, P. Williams, s. N
Sample Estate, DR.. G. O. Buck, Marvin
Stanley R. M. Warner, Gov. E. #, Noel
w b, White, j. H. Rogers, ]. A. Brown,
Milton Olive, colored
Cart, D. G. Pepper has returned from
a conference Of agents of the Western
Electric Company He reports a very
large attendance. and most comprehen-
sive program outlined for the year
Frars all indications more electric i'm.
plaHGfihh anu tdupI SAFlHB ASNlNrs Wtll
be placed on the farms this year than
for many years past. In fact It is esti-
mated that the business with farmers in
this line will greatly exceed that with
residents of cities.
w. W. Taylor Robert McNeer, A, 9.
Grantham and H. NJ. Taylor, of Bethesda,
sojourned in Lexington Saturday.
]. B. House, of NorthsiGe, attended to
matters of business in Lexington Satur-
day.
Luther Novels, of Tolarville, exchanged
greetings with Lexington friends Satur-
day.
Capt. and Mrs. S. G. Garrard, Of
Hebron, favored The Advertiser office
with pleasant call Saturday.
Walter Bennett was home portion of
last week from Oklahoma City where he
is employed in an oil field.
Prof, 0. P. Friley, Miss Lillian Aber-
nethy, Mrs J. R. Harthcock and Stanfeld
Doty motored up from Harland's Creek
Mrs. Fannie Leblance returned Satur-
lay to her home at Canton from visit
10 Mr., and Mrs. F. Bennett.
D. r. Boatwright conveyed Adaline
Lewis, colored, to the insane asylum at
Jackson Saturday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12

Max Sisblatt, of the Lexington Produce
7 prefer to sell feed for cows than buy
their hides aft7r shey are dead. His firm
/ has purchased oy 5000. pounds of COW
I hides during The It two weeks-which
tells an appalling story of neglected
stock and their death from starvation,
1 in most instances
! Dewitt Warner returned Tuesday to
Macel from Acona where he had been to
attend the funeral of his grandmother,
the late Mrs. Elizabeth Warner,
Judge H. H. Elmore stopped of here
Tuesday night on his return to Cleveland
from professional trip to Jackson.
Miss Maud Rose left Tuesday evening
for Duck Hill to attend the marriage of
Miss Mabel Thompson to Mr.. Cotton, Of
Hollandale.
Ellis Bros, Goodman, Miss,
still have on hand limited
quantity Weber 40 and Sim
kin's Ideal cotton seed. Write
them for prices.
Mrs. w L. Crowder spent Saturday
and Sunday with her husband at Yazoo
City.
G. W. Trigleth, Of Tolarville, attended
to business in Lexington Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Lipsey spent Tuesday night
with friends at Durant
Rend The Advertiser Classified Column.
s. G. KERN left Wednesday on a busi-
ness trip to New Orleano.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Norman have re-
turned to Yazoo City from visit to Mrs
Norman's father, j. G. Robertson, who
has been quite III.
See Herman Bros. before
purchasing your feed stuff.
They have what you want.
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Lexington People Buy
Vicksburg Pharmacy

W. H. Rayner and J. R. Williams have
purchased the drug store at Vicksburg
formerly operated by J. r. Bryan, who
died few weeks ago. They will con-
duct it under the old name, the Bryan
Drug Co., with w. H. Rayner in charge.
The store is very conveniently located
and has always enjoyed a splendid bust
ness which will readily be maintained BY
Messrs Rayner and Williams.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
DR.. Foster On
the Levee Board

DR.. T. w, Foste- left Tuesday morning
for Ciarksdale to attend meeting Of
the board of levee commissioners, having
recently been appointed member Of that
body by Gov. Lee M Russell. Dr., Foster
has resided in the district practically all
his life and is thoroughly familiar with
all its needs in the matter Of protection
against overfows, and his appointment
meets with general approval,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
Sues Railroad
For Big Sum

Mrs w, G. Keim, who owned the Park
Hotel at Durant when it was destroyed
by fire, has instituted suit against the
Illinois Central Railroad Company for
damages in the amount of $47000, it
being alleged that the fire was caused by
sparks from railroad engine. The case
will be tried in the Federal courts.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
Attala and Holmes
Fiddlers to Contest

All old fiddlers of Holmes county who
are wiling to contest with old fiddlers
from Attala county are requested to
write or telephone Mrs. CA. Lofstrom,
Lexington, Miss, at once. Several at
tractive prizes will be offered. The con-
test is arranged for the benefit Of the
eastern Star and deiaite Gate viii be-
announced later
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
Correction in Lexington
Produce Company's Ad

lii the Lexington Produce Co.'S adver-
tisement appearing elsewhere IT Is stated
thpt they have 30 bushels ~ Wanamakcr-
Cleveland Big Boil cotton seed for sale,
when as q matter Of fact hey have sold
down TO 35 bushels Anyone wanting
any of these 35 bushels WI do well to
apply at once.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12

1--WE are buying direct from old factories of
established reputation including Brinkley
Hardware Co., Gale-Hooper Co., Chester
Oak Co., Majestic Range Co., Winchester
Co., American Steel and Wire Co. When
you want life insurance you select an "old
line company" and should do the same when
buying hardware and farm implements.
1--WE sell you plow that is economical to
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
MR. FARMER

Why not sell your chickens,
eggs etc., direct to us and get
the middle mans profit also ?
Van Noy Interstate Co.
Tchula, Miss, Phone 81.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
CoIored porter wanted; |;
country boy preferred; $4,000
per month and meals. Van
Noy Restaurant, Tchula, Miss.
Biz Dance al Trigleth'a..

The Advertiser has been requested to
insert the following notice.:
There will be a big dance at G. W.
Trigleth's March the 10th. Lexington
will furnish the music. Girls admitted
free; boys 81 at the gate. Everybody
invited. Be sure to come.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12

The Ladies' of the local chapter Of the
Order Of the Eastern Star win give an
egg hunt on Friday, April 8, before
Easter. Place will be announced later.
MRS. C A. L0FSTROM, Chairman.
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Get your stock in condition.
Emmett's Tonic Powder will do
it. At Beall's Drug Store.

J. H, Haverstrah, of Jackson, was here
the past week putting up a steam engine
at the Holmes County Oil Mill. John
Mcdonald was up from Jackson two days
assisting on the job.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12

Colored cook wanted for
night work; $50 per month;
must be a cook. Apply to Van
Noy Restaurant, Tchula, Miss.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12

H. L. Nichols made business trip to
Canton and Jackson Monday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12

1--WE represent old lines plow works that
have been in operation for from 40 to ~
years and have constantly improved their
makes all the time.
TBy buying from us you get full value for
your money and implements of lasting quail
ity. Your pIows do not go to the junk pile
after one seasons use, neither do your repair
bills exceed or equal the first cost OF ploWs.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
McDufie Buys
Splendid Farm

w. v. McDuffie last week purchased
from Mrs. Ida Herring, of Warren, Ark,
the farm of 120 ceres in the Oregon
noighborhood, which he has been operat-
ing on a lease for a couple of years.
McDufie is hustler and will eventually
bring the farm up to the highest point
of productivity
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12

Eastern Star Rummage Sale
The ladies of the Lexington chapter
Of the Order Of the Eastern Star will
hold rummage sale on Saturday, March
27. Place 10 be announced later,
MRS G. A. L0FSTR0M Chairman.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12

keep up. When you break a handle you can
easily replace same with rough handle that
you can get at any hardware store or black
smith shop or perhaps pick up around your
house.
because we handle the best of ploWs and
farm implements -time-tried and of proven
worth--"we will get you YET as our Gus
toner
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1920-03-12
We're Bound to Get You Yet!

TIN THAN TWO MONTHS OF 1920 WE HAVE SOLD AS MANY
AND DIR SAFES THAT YEAR EXCEEDED ANY PREVIOUS YEAR
EXPANSION OF OUR BUSINESS. AMONG SUCH REASONS ARE:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02
K1tyBra61

Frank johnson and wife of Gorl
mans store moved in the Grinstead
home this week where they have a
delightful room.
Mrs. W. E. Farmer and son, Dick
returned from visit at Forgan last
night.
Everett Phillips who was operated
on at local hospital few days ago
is getting along well. His home is
in Hugoton.
DR.. A. M. Morrow was called to
Moscow last night on professional
business.
Miss Nellie Hanlin spent the week
end with relatives in Texhoma.
Mrs. Loren wilkins returned from
several weeks visit with her par
ents in Wichita, Saturday night
Mrs. Will Engel's sister who has
been visiting her for some time, re-
turned home Saturday night.
Miss Flo WINNER who has been
here visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M M. WINNER, left for Nara
Visa, N M, today where she has
position as telegraph operator.
Mrs. Temp WINNER is here visit
ing at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
M WINNER
A. L. Kimball and family were
up from Forgan Monda, on business
and spent the day with relatives.
Invitations have been issued for
a party at the John R. Printz home
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. C. D. Gasaway will be host
ess to a party at her home the last of
the week.
Jake Gantzler arrived today for a
visit with his parents, J. A. Gentzler
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stamps returned to-
day from a visit with theiI son in
Pratt.
The Methodists at Hays, Kans.,
plan big church. They are start |
ing on big campaign to raise $27,-
90 for the work. The present canvas
is to raise $4,000 of that amount
Rev. Barrier closed series of
successful meetings at the Antelope |
Valley school Sunday night, Novem-
Der 28.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. D. Pollock and
family returned to Minneola Mon
day after a short visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. King
W G. Allen and children left Tues
day for Snow Camp, N c., where
they will spend the winter.
]. |. Stamper and daughter Jamie |
came down from Meade Thursday !
for a visit at the Ned Snyder home
and to take in the Meade-Liberal foot |
ball game.
Mr.. Weedman was here from PraN
yesterday on business.
Frank Murphy was down from
Meade Thursday to spend the day |
with old friends.
A. f. Blake arrived Sunday to look |
after business affairs. Mrs. Blake |
and daughter are in California.
Hal Davis who with his family |
lived in Elkhart several years ago,
was over from Liberal where he is =,
nod working, short time Sunday
Elkhart News.
F. l.. Fraim made a business trip |
to Guymon Friday.
Eugene Franklin went to Dalhart |
Wednesday to spend few days on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Hall returned to
Forgan today after spending Thanks
giving with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry NAL
one.
DR.. Anderson and family we're
over from Elkhart yesterday to
spend the day with Mrs. Abbie Berry
Mr.. L. w. Stevenon entertained
the Prebyterias Ladies Aid society
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. I Pettiiohn ar
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

Idaho, are here to spend the holidays
with Mrs. Hollis mother, Mrs. M. P.
Gleason and other relatives
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

City Attorney Harry Gaskill re-
turned today from Topeka where he
went to get information regarding
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

Gleason and sisters, Misses Maude
Gleason and Mrs. Pearl Bangs.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

rived from Topeka last night to at
tend the funeral of Allen Black to-
day. Mrs. Pettijohn is sister of Mr..
Black.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

Mrs. S. R. Newell of Oklahoma
City arrived in the city today for a
visit with her mother, Mrs M. P.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

Miss Josie Randles, stsnographer
for the roadmaster of the Rock Is
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

c. M. Light left today for a bust.
ness trip to Ell Paso
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

the case of the Liberal Telephone
Company coming UP today before the
Industrial Court. He represents the
city and the Chamber Of CommefeI
Mrs. H. H Edison of Moscow is in
the city today
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

land, returned Sunday from shoet
visit with her sister, Mr.. Shumate of
Fairbury, Nebraska.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Holt of May
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

not know anything about The suit for
divorce here. Bond for $500 was made
In this case
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
PRICES DROP ON ALL
ARTICLES EXCEPT FOOD
Bank Report Forecasts Fur
ther Relief.

y CHICAGO, May ga general down
ward revision in prices of all com
modities except food. growing tendency
toward thrift and improvement In the
labor situation are three encouraging
factors in the report of the seventh fed
eral reserve district, issued here.
A decided readjustment of the eco
ncmic and social influences governing
the nation is being anticipated bv the
business world the report says, with
the situation complicated by lack Of
any precedent by which business men
might be guided.
Probably the most disturbing ele-
ment in the entire situation" the state
ment adds, lis the almost demoralized
condition of our railroads, transporta-
ton being on the verge of a breakdown
Reason of a shortage of freight cars
and a serious congestion in all lead
ing railroad centers caused by the
strike of switchmen and other rail
workers The credit supply still is re-
stricted and the demand outstrips any
previous total in the history of the
world. Lastly, but by no means the
least important, there is the additional
complication Of growing signs of gem
ties, with the trend in most cases down
ward
The continued high price Of food is
the most important exception, the re-
view states, adding:
"Other living costs, however, offer
great encouragement, particularly the
price of clothing and shoes"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

Accept california" Syrup of Figs
for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions on each bottle
You must say California"
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The BEST
ON EARTH
Says Mrs. Staples Of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Taunton, Mass.-"I could not cat
or sleep for six months, had fainting