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The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13

And yet we have scarcely begun to develop our natural resources as mea- sured by their vast extent.
 Let us, therefore, forgetting the hlunders of the Federal Reserve Board and the losses which 1t has brought, go farward
 Let us build a mighty network of highways, so badly needed; let us modernize and extend our rail and water transportation facilities, build the million or more dwellings so badly needed build the schools, hotels and churches required to keep up with our growing population.
 There is enough work which needs to be done and the doing of which would enrich our country, to keep fully employed every laborer in the country
 Down, then with perrimism atd inactivity, and up with optimism and progress Forward !- Manufactures Record.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13
CIRCUIT COURT NOTES

Miles Downs, sentenced to the penl- tentiary for two years for voluntary manslaughter, is out on $2,OO0 bond pending his appeal to the supreme court.
 About 20 pleas of guilty have been entered in misdemeanOr cases during the present term.
 The $10,000.00 damage suit of Lee Mitchell vs. ysonia Lumber company is being tried today. Mitch ell is suing for injury to his wife Catherine, who was struck on the head by piece of machinery of some kind the result of which injury it is claim ed caused her death. The plaintiff is represented by Bush X Bush-the de fendant by Tompkins, McRae & Tomp kins.
 The Cole Graham murder case is sci for trial Thursday.
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GO FORWARD

Forgetting the things that are behind us in war and peace and business and losses, let us uress forward that we may regain business, recoup losses that we may reereate prosperity and employment. that we may bring happi- ness where there is now poverty and sorrow. and profitable employment for the millions now seeking work. zThe task before us is big enough to stir the heoric in American manhood, but the prizes to he won are great enough to stimulate all the latent am bitions of every man and woman.
 Here are 105, ,0O0 900 people, taken as a whole the most virile, energetic and resourceful in the world, living under one flag, unvex by the arbitrary dlvld- ing lines of European nationalities, oecuping as trustees the most richly endowed and superbly located country known to man.
 Our resources are beyond the power of our minds to gasp or Of words To portray.
 Here in almost endless abundance are the resources on which to build an industrial and agricultural wealth greater than that of all the world to- day.
 With 6 per cent of the worlds popu- Iation and 6 per cent of the worlds land area. we already produce from 40 to 60 per cent or over of nearly all the greatest products of the world :; have nearly half the worlds railroad mileage and a htird of the worlds accumulated wealth, and htis wealth is more evenly distributed than in any other country on earth through all the ages of the past or present
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13
JUDGE J. W. FRANKS TO
 IMPROVE THE ROADS

Judge Franks will name overseers in the several townships of Nevada county, and will institute a road work ing program, which promises many substantial improvements this year.
 In the appointment of overseers Judge Franks will be careful to name men who know how to build roads. and who really have at heart the best in terests of the county The overseerS will be under the supervision of the judge who will personally see to it that not single dollar is wasted
 To the end that volunteer workers may enlist in the cause of public im- provements, Judge Franks is planning to buy the necessary equipment-such as blows, drags, etc.-to be used at different points in the county.
 With the cooperation of progressive citizens, much good can be accomplish cd on the highways this coming spring and summer, and we feel certain that Judge Franks will have the support of everybody who appreciates an honest effort toward the betterment of our county roads.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13
THE OIL GAME.

In the wild order of things usaa'ly attended upon the discovery of oil let us hope that the find" will prove a blessing, rather than disappoint- ment to the people in general.
 The danger that lies in the oil game is the formation of crooked companies, and the promotion of a worthless pro feet. organized for the sole purpose of selling stock. but with no thought of drilling or boring for oil.
 Several such companies in Oklaho- ma and Texas to the detriment of ihno- cent and unsuspecting stock holders therefore we hope to see the game play ed fair and square in Arkansas. and may our fields in Nevada and Union counties become the greatest producers in the world.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13
WHITES CHAPEL.

Hello ta all thc readers of the Picay- une How are you this afternoon. As for me I am kindly out of whack the trouble k with my side and back
 made d business rip to Bodcav Saturday Alex and William Grain pas in town Both boys seemed as cheerful as if cotton was n cents per pound
 Wade Jarvis and wife visited his parents, Mir and Mrs Wm. Jarvis, Saturday and Sunday.
 Uncle Henry and Aunt Julia White are spending a few days with their son Willard and Preston White at Texark ana. Hope they will return soon. This thing you call patching isn't a little hit funny.
 Uncle Woody Steed and good wife have been visiting friends near Friend ship for the past few days.
 Say. Mir. Buhb Bennett, what did santa Claus bring you Xmas? He brought me a pair of wool soX. If he had brought pair of suspenders to wear with the sox l would have been prepared to went with Alex and Will liam to help locate fox.
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NOTICE:

Theodore H. Price, Editor Commerce X Finance, will address the Conference of Farmers, Planters, Merchants and Bankers to be held in Little Rock, Arkanas, January IS and 19, 1921.
 Mr Price receives reports weekly from every country in the world, and from every state ill the Union, in re gard 10 farm. mercantile and financial conditions the buying, selling and movement of farm products and other commodities and of securities and the credit conditions. His long experience, worldwide connections and rare juds- ment will be very helpful to Arkansas farmers, business men and bankers in deciding to do in 1921.
 We cannot be prosperous in AfkanaS until our products find either a home or foreign market at remuneratiye prices
 E. H. Taylor.
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MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS

The Woman'S Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at the church with d good attendance. \ real inter- esting literary program. leader, Mrs. Sage, subject. "1'he Work of the Church Among Foreigners of Tampa . Miss Whitesfdes gave q very nstruc- tive black board talk on the different parts of the work.
 TAe society was favored wi beau tiful duet: "He Will Answer Some Where Some Day by Miss Whitesides and Mrs. Calhoun.
 May the day soon be here when all The women of the church take part m these programs and receive the bless ingS in store for them
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13
FIVE TRAGEDIES

A man struck match to see if the goNoline tank to his auto was empty. It wasn't.
 X man patted a strange buil dog oil the head to see if the critter was affec- tioiHte. It wasn't.
 A man speeded up to see ii he could baat the train to the cros nS. He cu1dn't.
 \ man touched trolley wire to see If | was charged It was.
 X man cut out his advertising to see if he could save money. lie didn't Author unknown.
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FARMERS IN FIGHT
 ONE LIKELY TO DIE.

Walnut Ridge, Jan. 10.-At a pub lie sale near Alicia today q fight on- sued between Guy Young and Estelle Holt. presumably over q baseball game in this county some years ago. Iols's father endeavored to intervent in his sons behalf but was prevented by Il man named Gal Monroe. who held him Holt was stabbed i'll the side and neck and is in a serious condition and prob ably will not live Holt says he vas stabbed in the neck by Guy Young and while he was down ny a fellow named Duncan, who cut him in the side
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Cook Sues Boss. Alleging that she received great injury to her body and mind" Miss Mary Gaffey of Brook line. Mass, filed d Sl0.o00 damage suit against her employer L. I. Barnet for injuries sustained when her em- ployer'S auto, carrying her to church, overturned Servants must now not only have frequent auto rides bus must he given damages if hurt while thus riding
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BROUGH's TERM EXPIRES TO-DAY

After Il service of l years as goyer- nor of Arkansas, Chas. Hillman Brough, will on this day release the reins of government and step ont upon the avenues of private life. His rec ord is made whether it be good or bad. is not necessary to assert: with some lover progressive citizens he looms large and inspiring Before q con servative people he appears as thorn.
 In the hearts of q thousand pardoned eonvicts his memory is revered, while some of the courts and juries of the country yet condemn.
 His passing out into the walks of private life is deplored by pardon at torneys. at the same time it k welcom ed by the great body of citizens who stand for enforcement of the law.
 To you Governor Trough, we bid you kind goodbye. If your mistakes were of the head and not of the heart time will remove the pain and stain of public criticism. and you may yet share the affections of forgiving peo- pie
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13
THE CORPORATION COMMISSION

The corporation commission as it stands today is farce and failure.
 A mighty effort is being put forth to bolster up an excuse for its continued existence but no argument has yet been advanced why it should further "fatten" at the expense of the taxpay- CTS.
 From all parts of the state comes the cry for it's speedy abolishment, and we sincerely hope that the legislature meeting Monday will put an end to the life of commission, around which clusters one big blunder after another.
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FINED FOR KEEPING HATS ON.

Refusing to comply witi The eear. order for "cveryhody 10 remove .,ir hats" two wemcn were fined >- each hy Justice Airing. of Chicago. If Wo men can have equal suffrage with men, he sad. they can also remove their hats in my courtroom"
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13
LOCAL ITEMS

Colonel T. c. McRae and wife will leave this afternoon for Little Rock
 Did you hear the welcome whistle of the mills?
 Dr. T. W. Mcdaniel and Richie De Laughter of Boughton, were on our streets today.
 Mir. Russell of Wills Point, Texas, was a pleasant caller at the Picayune office today.
 *
 Rev. J. F. Moore passed through to- day on his way home. returning from the Nazarene Conference at Little Rock
 Rev. & T. Baugh, pastor of the Methodist church at Bleyins, spent yesterday in our city
 The court house officials have our thanks for the several courtesies ex- tended us in the matter of obtaining news for the Daily Pieayune.
 Mir and Mrs. L NJ Bennett, of Slut ton passed through our city yesterday en route to Little Rock, where Mrs Bennett will undergo treatment for cancer.
 Don't forget the special service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday night. when all the churches of Pres cott will unite with the w. C T. L., in observing the Worlds Temperance Sunday.
 Paul Cragan. former resident of this city but now of Bauxite where he con duets q tonsorial parIer is spending few days here visiting friends and transaeting business.
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IN NEVADA COtNT CHANCERA
 COURT.

!. l.. Hall ==--==---==--=== ilalHtlil < 1-2. sW f-l. See. IT. Tp 13,
 < R 21 w =------- Defendant
 NOTICE
 Notee K hereby given hat there has been filed in my office as clerk of the Nevada County Ghaucery Court, q pc titinn for the confirmation of the ii tie to:
 south half Of the Southwest quarter. Section IT. Township 13 Seu II. Range T West. and the quieting of the title To the same in l. l.. Hall. petitioner therein.
 All persons claiming sad lands, or any interest therein. are hereby warn cd to appear in the Nevada County Chaucery Court on the first day of it's next term and show cause why said tide to said lands should not be con- firmed i'll said ]. L. Hall,
 Witness my hand as clerk of the Ne vada County Chancery Court and the seal thereof on this Both day of De cember 1920 A. <. MeGOt CHI. t>ealy Clerk.
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Chicago boasts of having a fiye-cent cigar All cities have them, but the price-tag says uarter-Associated Editors tChicagoD
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Unfortunately it is too late to run Henry Ford for the Presidency, with the campaign slogan, He reduced the high cost of fliyving Boston Shoe and Leather Reporter.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13

A politicians's enthusiasm for saving some distant land is always measured by it's voting strength in America Associated Editors (Chicagol.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13

Women will have to learn how to throw before the can effectively use the commonest political weapon.- Greenvlle (S. e Piedmont.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13

The volstead law may have improv- ed the country's health, but it has in creased the number of ailments requir- ing a prescription with kick in it. Associated Editors (Chicago).
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In regard to the League of Nations, all the other countries in the world seem to be out of step with uS.-New York Morning Telegram
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THE END.

They say this wood alcohol makes a fine weekend drink You drink if on Tuesday and your week ends right there
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13

Between the income-tax and the campaign-fund collector. these are sad days for the idle rich.-New York World
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13

Receipt for an income tax entities a man to talk about "our part in the war" The cost in dollars is yet to be met
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-01-13

Democratic campaign dough is not self-rising g.-Grecnville (S. @ Pied mont
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Announcement

This IS to anounce the second Annual Fiddlers Contest at Hickory Grove school house which will be held on the night of January 22, l92l. Adms- sion 25c, children under years free. All persons who will take part in the program register your name and pay your fee at the window
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Read our Classified ad column.
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WANTED TO RENT-furnished rooms for light housekeeping. See Orto Finley at Picayune office of call 232.
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Advertise in the Daily Picayune.
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For Sale

head good work mules N. F. Ward Phone 165.
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CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE Seed Oats and all kinds of Feed at barn rear of Farmers Un- ion Warehouse A c. Stuart
 WANTED rent four or five room house Apply at Picayune office.
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Attract Husbands.

nshed and gided rooms where the dress
maker or miliner displays his or her
dresses or hats takes the palm for bril-
lancy. There is buffet served by smart
walters in evening dress and grooming with
all manner of good things to eat and drink
pate de fsie gras sandwiches, ices,
meringues, babas au rhum, sweet wines
an6-as the constant popping of corks in
dicates amid the hum Of conversation.
champagne ad libitum. ST
q. II is not such a private affair as the fete
In the workrooms on the upper floor. Since
the management is paying the bill, 1t is
only natural it should send out few in
vitations to those who are part of the
machinery, as Il were, of the dressmaking
Industry.
Many days-indeed. weeks-before the
fateful 25th OF November the excitement
begins in the workshops. The day Of days
is looked forward to with enthusiasm.
Even when heads are bent over silks and
satins there are mysterious whisperings,
with many sly sidelong glances at COM
rades who are suspected OF being on the
borderline between youth and old maiden
hood.
At big establishment In the Avenue
des Champs. Elysees there was an inter
esting innovation---a procession with ban
ners in the celebrated thoroughfare, and
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their workers on that day OF days-the
25th Of November
On the contrary, employers do all they
can to make the occasion thoroughly en-.
joyable. Some attention is, naturally, paid
to business during the early part of the
day, but from noon onward there is a gen.
eral holiday air in the ateliers and salons,
and when evening comes even the smallest
establishment will contribute its quota to
the fete by providing accommodation for
dance and light refreshments with which
to drink the health of the latest st. Cath
crimes.
The big houses, such as Worth's,
Luciles, Madeleine and Madeleine's,
Poiret's. Beers and others, where the
clever-fngered fees de paiguille," as the
French prettiy call them, form in each
case small army, the owners feel bound
TO do more than m erely sanction an i'm
promptu dance, with cakes and wine
thrown in They take an active part in
organizing celebrations Of the old maids
fete on grand scale
Often there are two fetes going on at the
same time in one house--one for the work
girls and another for the premieres. man
nequins. vendeuses, dessinatrices and other
members Of the stan who are connected
more with the salons than with the sewing
rooms. The fete In the lu&uriously fur
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not, of course, of the class that stands very
strictly on social convention, nor do they
possess the dots" that are considered es-
sential to a girl in good French society.
Their whole fortune lies, in their good
looks, their good taste and general smart
ness, their bright, happy dispositions and
other qualities which make good wives.
At all the big dressmaking establish
ments of Paris, such as Worth's and Luz
Giles, the girl employees organized parades
and fancy dress displays in honor of the
saint
Strolling along the Rue de Ia PAX
toward evening your attention would be
attracted by an unusual commotion and
sounds Of merrymaking in the neighbor-
hood of the great dressmaking and mil
linery establishments which are very nu-
merous in that most famous OF Partisan
streets. A group of workgirls issue from
the porte cochere" of the Maison Worth
and, linked arm in arm, set out on an ex-
petition toward the main boulevards.
Passersby stop and turn their heads, in
quisitive as to the meaning of this chat
tering, laughing, joking bevy. Then they
Huu out what ~ al means, LOT Two VI III &c
OF the joyous damsels are more conspicu
GUS than their companions on account Of
the bonnets Of bright-colored satin and
dainty lace which they wear In the guise
OF hats. Remarks from the onlookers as
the merrymakers hasten to the Place de
fOpera are instructive.
They are celebrating the fete of st.
Catherine" says one Parisian
How ridiculous to call those pretty
young creatures old maids exclaims
sympathetic lady. ITO say they are on
the shelf at twenty-five. What an ideal"
And so many men think as they look into
the bright. laughing eyes OF those fresh.
looking "Catherinettes" before they pass
promenaders.
The celebration Of st. GATHERINGS Day
- /(C) 1891. by star Company
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them a husband, but to help them to en-
dure happy "old maidhood" II they can
not find one. ".
Undoubtedly II is not easy for girl
without money to find a good husband in
France at the present moment For one
thing, there are normally fewer men than
women. Just now the supply Of men is
even below the normal on account Of war
losses Then it must be admitted that
there are men who don't want to marry
because they enjoy the freedom Of bachel-
orhood.
In one way or another St. Catherine is
unquestionaby helpful to French girls.
memories associated with her name the
men are more inclined to marry or become
engaged on ST. GATHERINGS Eve than at
any other time.
The Partisan sees girl wearing her "St,
GATHERINGS bonnet" He knows that she
not in the first flush Of youth, but old
enough to be sensible and to appreciate
the good luck of winning even an ordinary
husband. She admits that she wants
husband by her costume, and that is bit
of candor that often appeals to man,
Thus IL happens that many extraordinary
romances happen in Paris on St. Cattle
rine's Eve-more perhaps than on any
other day in the year.
On the last st. GATHERINGS Eve the girls
wore the most novel headdresses ever seen
In Paris. They were to be encountered
every few yards ON the main bouleyards
from the Madeleine to the Bastile, swing
ing along with their companions in laugh.
ing, rollicking lines of skies and sevens.
The men who passed usually cried, in
French, Long live the St GATHERINGS"
and not few stopped to speak with them
and thus began an acquaintance which has
by now in many cases ripened into matri.
mony. The girls who parade like this are
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PARIS. Nov. 80.

~ PARIS, Nov. 3d.
-CT. GATHERINGS DAY" has just
been celebrated with more than the
ordinary gayety and enthusiasm.
II is the great festival when all French
girls who have passed twenty FIVE have;
license TO hunt for husbands with perfect
propriety
ST. GATHERINGS Day is celebrated on No
vember Is. On that day every girl who
has reached the age of twenty-five is en-
titled to put on conspicuous cap or bon.
net ana spend the day and evening in pur-
suit OF husband. After that date she
becomes technically an "old maid" but on
that day she has a consecrated opportunity
to escape from that condition.
The French girl makes no secret of the
fact that the principal aim of her life is
to be married. She does not pretend that
business or career is a greater attraction
to her than matrimony. She works be-
cause she has to. and she win probably
continue to do so after marriage, but she
can bear her labors and her troubles much
better If she can confront the world as
Madame" ~ St-.i
1t is by a curious combination of circum-
stances that st. Catherine has become the
patron saint of unmarried women and old
maids. Catherine of Alexandria was one
of the most noted saints in the third cen
fury of Christianity She gained her celeb
rityNby the courage with which she faced
the persecution OF the Roman Emperor
Maximinus and met martyrdom.
MANY early Christians prayed to this
martyr to help them In their troubles, and
she became recognized as one of the -four
teen most helpful saints in heaven" French
girls, especially. addressed their prayers
to ST. Catherine and found that she had
an especial fondness for them. Her In
terest In French maids was shown memo
rably when she appeared to Joan OF Arc
and encouraged her.
Ever since then st. Catherine has been
the favorite saint of French girls The
highly sophisticated maidens and the sim.
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dates back several hun
dreds of years. Partisan
workgirls love nothing
SO much as the fancy
dress gatherings, the
masqueradings to which
the Jour de Ste. Cath
crime" so admirably lends
itself, and the big and
little dressmakers and
milliners and others in
the sewing line would as
soon think of putting up
their shutters as of going
counter to the wishes of