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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-01-26
Great Authors Write Badly.

All great authors write badly. That
Is well known. At least the pedants
say so. Great writer's are impetuous.
The vigor of their vocabulary, the In.
tensity Of their style, the daring Of
their phrases discomfort the pedants.
To the pundits good writing apparently
means writing according to rules. But
born writer's make their own rules, or
rather make none. They change their
manner at every moment as inspiration
dictates; sometimes they are harmoni
GUS, sometimes rugged, sometimes In
dolent and sometimes spirited. So.
according to the common notion, they
carnot write well -Anat0le rfanca.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-01-26
Insects That Sind.

japanese do not care for cats and
orire is singing insect, which is
kept in cage that hangs from the
caves of the house.
Although the little creature does
not perform on all occasions, the sound
of rain will at any time start him
chipping. So, to amase strangers in
Jap horie, one of the family will, go
ON to the roof and pour down buckle
of water to produce the dripping sound
of rain.
AS soon as the singing insect hear,
what he imagines to be the real thing
he begins to MARBLE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-01-26
Plants Have Heart and Pulse sea,

Plants Have Heart and Pulse Beat.
Plants have heart and pulse and
a "blood circulation" very similar to
that Of the animal world. This is the
sensational discovery of Sir Jagardis
Chandra Bose, the famous Indian
botanist. According to Sir Jagardis,
great quantities Of water are absorbed
daily by the average tree. This water
is driven up to the very top Of the
tree and then breathed out again
through the leaves Experiments
were carried out by Sir Jagardis at
his botanical institute In Calcutta. He
says there is no Characteristic mani
festation of animal life which could
not be found in simple form in plants
also. The plant has heart beat and
a pulse" astonishingly similar to that
Of animals. Besides, 1t also reacts
upon stimulation in almost the same
way, and shows that 1t possesses a
nervous system.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-01-26

The island Of Margarita, OF the
coast Of Venezuela. is one of the most
celebrated centers Of pearl fishery.
The Spaniards, In the days Of Colum-
bus, found the natives Of Margarita
and the nefghboring mainland decked
out with pearls, and the pearl-produc-
ing oysters Of that locality have never
since failed In their productiveness.
Metal scoops are dragged over the
oyster beds, and the interest Of the
search eliminates wheh the shells
thus secured are opened. A black
pearl La q rarity commanding a high
price. Fine white pearls, IL Of good
luster, are also very valuable. A
company Of Frenchmen enjoys q con-
cesxion from the Venezuelan govern
meut to fish for pearls with diving
apperatu1
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-01-26
Saving Money THROUGH FossIls.

The invertebrate fossil is the clock
by which the geologist tells the time
In history when the rock bed con
tanning the fossil was formed. This
clock has been put to practical uses
New York was spending thousands Of
dollars in search of anthracite Goa
beds until biologists demonstrated
that the beds in this state could no
possibly contain coal. Fossils provec
that the rock beds belong to the De
vonian age. not the Garboniferous, and
the useless expenditure OF money a.
once ceased. Scientific American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-01-26
Heat.

On hot days most of us are about
as efficient as dull razors. We blame
the heat. The trouble may be in the
sunshine-brilllant daylight-instead
OF the heat, according to a new theory
among English meteorologists. Some
Of them are coming out against day.
light saving arguing that the more
hours of daylight we have the less
efficient we are. You have observed
that you are most energetic in winter.
when daylight is short. with sky laden
and light dim. We are puppets Of the
sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-01-26
SILVER PRODUCTION FELL OFF
Consumed Than in the Preceding
Twelve Months.

An estimate of the worlds produc-
ton and consumption of silver in 1927
gives the worlds total product last
year as 161,0OO,OOO ounces, against
174,OOO,OOO In 1920. Of this total the
United States Is estimated to have
produced 100000 ounces in 1921,
against So, 100000 In 1920; Mexico, &c.
100000, against 66,700,000; Canada,
100000, against 12,SOO,000, and
other countries 100000, against 3d.
100000.
1t is estimated that consumption for
governmental purchases and exports to
the East absorbed 36,500,000 ounces
more of silver than the years produc-
tion., The total distribution on these
accounts is estimated at 1877 ,5O0,OOO
ounces, of which 100000 ounces
were assigned to this country's con-
sumption in the arts, 100000 to SIM
liar English consumption, 100000 to
purchases under the PittSman act by
the United States mint, 100000 to
Mexican government purchases, &c.
100000 to shipments from England to
India, 100000 to shipments from the
United States to India, 58,500,00O to
shipments by England and the United
States to China and the Far East and
22.200,O00 to purchases in the United
States for subsidiary coinage and 9th
Or purposes
eofIIne Steel In OH.
Cincinnati Is one of six places IN fAe
world where steel is strengthened b.
being boiled In oil. At plant in Chr.
thage, a steel shaft weighing 5000
pounds, the largest piece ever subject.
I'd to the new method, went through
she process Of being strengthened. II
was hollow bored tumbler shaft" for
use In dredging gold In California, cost
ing about $4,000. The great SHAFT was
drst suspended in en- upright furnace
until heated to just below the melting
point. A crane then picked It up and
iropped It into huge well q oil.
Wherp II boiled and sputtered throWiaG
- e2epds * oilJ mis-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Sample Vanities

Individual models, pin seal.
yachette. morocco. boat.
alligator and cross.grain.
all new fittings; regularly
J.95 ..............s... 2.55
Street Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
go pairs Cotton Sheet Blankets
PLAID BLANKETS

All Cotton OF a good service
able grade. in assorted colored
plnids, Size 6GxsO. Regularly
$50 ,..,........,....... AS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Boys Madras Blouses

Splendid wearing quality. and
colors guaranteed fast: sizes
I TO is. ................. B5c
Third Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
BLANKETS

100 pair Plaid Blankcts--All
wool, good weight and closely
woven. in four.iuch block de-
sign Of assorted colors. Sizo
esxs0. Regular 1850. sale
price ......s...,...,,..ll.N3
100 Pairs Plaid Blanlscts--All
cotton OF extra good grade in
assorted block designs OF pink,
blue. gray and tan. size 70xs0
inches. Regular price ESQ;
aale price .....,,t.,... ABS
GO pairs Cotton Blankets - Gray
with fancy borders OF blue
or pink. good standard weight.
Size 72xs0. Regular price $50;
sale price ........... 3,25
go pairs Cotton Sheet Blankets
White with pink or blue
borders. good scrylceable qual.
lty, Size 66xs0. Regular price
2.95; sale price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Boys All-Wool
Overcoats

cheylot. Kersey and fiuo
wool eoatings: two styles.
sizes ? to .: regularly
lE.eO .......- b.VS
Third Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Hand Made
Infants Dresses

Hand-embroldered. also. and
beautifully trimmed with
lace and yokes: 10. and 81.
inch lengths ............l.95
Third Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
SHEETS

6e2 yards UnbIeached Sheet.
lng. good weight for sheets,
bedspreads, aprons or lunch.
con sets pa yds, wide. Rogu.
larry Coo; sale price. 49,. SIC
400 IIcmmcd Shecls--of mo.
dunn weight. will givo good
service Made from seamless
bloachcd shooting, sIze before
hemmlng Slxo0, Regular price
Lao; sale prlceUn.......1.s0
Lockwood Uemmcd Sheets
Made from pure white scnm.
less shoctiny, free from starch
or dressing
Slxoo, regular 200, snlo 100
slNoO, regular 1885, sale I.75
72xoO, regular 175; snlo l.G5
72XOO. regular 100; sale 1850
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Girls Dresses

Fine quality Poiret Twill.
siraight.llne models. sizes ~.
IL. ne: regularly 1000. 1915
--Thtrd Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Costume Slips

In bodice style with self
straps; navy and black; sizes
80 TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Third Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
WASH GOODS

Good quality for curtains.
house dresses and luncheon
sots. 30 inches wide, Regular
price lSci sale price, $50, i5c
soft finish In fun pieces. Suit
able for many uses. SO inches
wide. Regular price soc; sale
price ,.,..,,...,,,.,,,..25c
Observation-Disclosures.
basement Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
TOWELS

Part Linen TowelInE. good
quality for kitchen use. Part
linen both warp and welt.
Illus borders only. II inches
wide ....,.....".........s5e
Iss Iemstilelied IIuck Towels
Imported. made from linen
and cotton mixed. closely
woven and serviccable. The
borders are neatly hem.
stitched. Size 1895. Regularly
45c. ealc price, each. -. s5c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
BEDSPREADS

Hemmcd Crochet Spreads
Standard quality, good weight
several Marselilcs center dc.
signs. Size 7sxSs..,,,.s.75
NoyeIiio Bedspreads - JAG.
guard aud novelty weaves.
with woven colored stripes OF
rose. blue Or gold, Size s0xaO,
Special ',".., s.,,,s,,3,iS
Scallopcd and cut corner
Bolster Sets, speelaL.,,,.6.i5
80 Satin Finished Spreads
Good weight, several Marseillcs
designs, hommed and ready
for use. sizo 7sxss.,.,,.,,i o5
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Novelty Gauntlets

Featuring new cuffs; rcEu.
larry i.50 .............i.00
Street Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
NpDoqg9n 76athwds Storewde 100000 Sale

prepared quantity
cton, for buy tomorrow at MacDougalPs!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Mems Sweater Coats

Two-poclni coat style. sew.
eral eolors: sizes % 10
IS ................ 500
street Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
November Sale -
Basement Bargains

lockwood Pillow Cases
4sxss. regular SOC, sale. CSC
tsx5e. regular isc; sale. zoe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
TABLE CLOTHS

Imported Table Cloth--Extra
heavy and closely woven. full
bloaehcd and pure fax. Made
for tho new obIong tables.
two neat floral designs. size
6sxS2 .,,,.....s. ..,,....io.95
Irish Linen Table Clotli--Puro
linen cloth, heavy scryiccablc
weight. In four neat floral dc.
signs. slzo TOKYO inches 500
7oxss inches ............6 900
ssx2s napkins TO match,
dozen ...,,..s-....,,.,,..b.o0
Cotton Table Damask-Good
serviceablc weight with n
linen finish. four floral de-
signs. 60 inches wide, -, Coo
Fast Black Satcen - Good
weight and serviccablc. for
boomers. ohlldron's rompers
and house dresses. In black
only. 30 inches wide. spe'
cial .,..,.t.., ..,,o.,.. Doc
Figured Dress Percale-Stand-
ard quality. light grounds with
figures, dots or stripes. SO
inches Wide .,,...,.,.., zoe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Figured Satin Canton

40 inches wldo. lbs
street Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-05
Sweetheart Mesh Bags
Breakfast Coats

Fine quality changcable
taffeta. beautifully lace trim.
med; beautiful colors; sizes
80 10 4f...............1 1895
Third Floor
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06

Frank Hickman of Water Valley
was in town Monday on business.
Joe S. Decker and family were at
Ravenden Springs last Saturday.
Joe Jansen and family were visit
ing relatives at Jonesboro the first of
the week.
Several Pocahontas people are pre-
pairing to attend the big days exer-
cises at MiddlebroOk next Sunday.
f. c. Mock Of Maynard was looking
after business here the latter part Of
last week.
L. +. Shelton and wife of O'Kean
were pleasant callers at the Star Her
aid Office Monday.
Rev Il. I. Lincoln of Maynard was
meeting his many Pocahontas friends
Monday of this week.
In selecting a business college, the
certainty of a situation should be con-
sidered. That is the reason so many
attend the Springfield Business Col
lege. A good job is sure at gradua-
tion. 47-1tp.
Work on the Pocahontas sewerage
system is progressing very satisfac-
torily. Most of the mains have been
completed and the work of connecting
laterals will begin soon.
Mrs. w. +. Miller Of Wichita Falls,
Texas, accompanied by her sister, Miss
Jessie Poynor, passed through Poca-
hontas Saturday morning enroute to
Maynard for a visit with relatives and
old friends.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
You Do More Work.

You are more ambitious and you get moro
enjoyment out Of everything when your
blood is in good condition. Impurities in
the blood have a very depressing effect on
the system, causing weakness, laZiness,
nervousness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and Enriching the Blood. When you feel
its strengthening. invigorating effect. see
how il brings color to the checks and how
il improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONII
Is not a patent medicine. il Is simply
IRON and QUININE suspended in Syrup.
So pleasant even children like It, The
blood leeds Quinine to Purifyit and IRON
to Enrich il. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fail to drive out impurities in
the blood.
The Strength Creating Power of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made il
the favorite tonic in thousands of homes.
More than thirty-fve years ago, folks
would ride long distance to get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a
member Of their family had Malaria or
needed a bodybuilding. strengthening
tonic.s The formula is just the same to-
day. and you can get il from any drug
store. Coo per bottle
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
Notice to Shell Diggers

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons taking mussels from the waters
of the State of Arkansas, that the Ar.
kansas Game and Fish Commission,
under Section of Act No. SCI, APP
proved March %, 1923, has declared
the following waters of the State OF
Arkansas closed for the taking of
mussels from the first day of August,
1923, instead of the first day of July
as previously announced, to the first
day Of January, 1924, viz:
White river from its mouth tits in.
tersection with The Mississippi rlver)
to Clarendon, and White river from
Augusta to the mouth of Black river
from its mouth tits intersection with
White river to the line between Ar
kansas and Missouri.
Given under my hand this the 26th
day Of June, 1923.
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.
By Jno. W. Allen, Secretary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
A SANDER Refuted

At the 51st annual meeting Of the
Arkansas Press Association held at
Lake Village, June rs, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted
as protest against slanderous publi-
cations which have appeared in peri
odicals of national circulation:
Whereas, there appeared in the May
2nd issue of The Nation an article by
G. l.. Edison, entitled "Arkansas, A
Native PrOletariat," which purported
to be a serious study of the state, and
to form a part of a symposium Of the
states, which has also been published
in book form under the title Of
These United States" and
Whereas, the said publication, al
though supposed to be an historical
contribution to America, was other
wise, in fact, so imaginary, and so full
Of exaggerated Legend, as to be anus
ing to those who are really acquaint-
ed with the state which the writer
pretended TO describe as to be posi-
lively ridiculous and unworthy of Sc
rious consideration, and
whereas, the splendid and rapidly
developing state of Arkansas has suf-
fered so greatly on account Of unde-
served. unfavorable, untruthful and
scurrilous publicity by INSCRIPTIONS
romancers and irresponsible penny-a-
liners, that maligned and outraged
people resent this particular assault
on its good name and feel that they
are justified in resentlng it.
Therefore, Be II Resolved That
the Arkansas Press Association,
in annual meeting at Lake Village,
Ark, on June 8, 1923, denounce the
article in question as libel on the
fair name Of state which has as
many natural advantages, as much in.
telligence, and as good and law-abid-
lnR clllIenShlp uH any Hldlc III Tue
union; and expresses its belief that
no condemnation is too strong for a
public journal that would, in violation
of all decency and the ethics Of re-
spectacle journalism, lend its columns
presumably without proper investiga.
tion or justification, to the circulation
of such scurrilous, reckless, insult
ing, damaging and senseless contribu.
tion.
j. L. Wadley,
f. w. Allsopp,
Clio Harper,
j. A. Livingston.
Committee.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
Local and Personal

Mont Startling Of Maynard was a
pleasant caller at our Office Saturday.
Fred Foster and family Of Walnut
Ridge were here Sunday.
Harry Ponder and family of Walnut
Ridge attended the chautauqua here
Sunday afternoon.
DIR. Il. u. Johnson of Walnut Ridge,
Route l, paid us pleasant visit while
in town Saturday.
Miss Edith Johnston of Imboden
was the guest Of Pocahontas friends
the latter part OF last week.
Mrs. Sue Gattinger and little son Of
Rector came in Saturday for visit
with relatives and friends.
Don't forget Stationery and Foun-
tain Pen when you leave on your va
cation. See our assortment. John
ston Drug CO..
w. f. Bonner, east side farmer and
stockman, called to see us while in
town ON business Thursday.
W. r. Allen, prominent merchant Of
Supply, was in Pocahontas last Sat
urday on business.
Swelling caused by insect bites can
be reduced by using Billiards. Snow
Liniment It counteracts the poison
and relieves the irritation. Three
sizes. 3Oc, G0c and $1.2O per bottle
Sold by Palace Drug Store.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
Resolutions Of Institute
June 2s, 1923

June %, 1928
We, the teachers Of Randolph cOun-
ty in institute assembled, endorse the
following resolutions
l. We are fortunate in having as
our instructors such able and efficient
men as Prof Womack of Jonesboro
and Dr.. Presson Of the State Depart
ment. They have brought to us many
impressive thoughts that will help us
to help others; many thoughts that
will give MS higher ideals. Also, Miss
Knight, who has given us some inter
esting and splendid demonstrations Of
primary work Mr.. Parrish of Jones'
boro Agricultural School, J. c. Eaton,
and all others who have helped to
make our institute a success
H. We wish to thank the people Of
Pocahontas for their kindness and
hospitality during our stay here, and
for securing the Chautauqua at this
time.
III. We wish to express our sincere
appreciation to the citizens of the
county, he patrons Of the rural schools
who have so Loyalty co-operated with
us, that the girls and the boys of these
schools may be given better opportuni-
ties. 1t is only through your hearty
cooperation that we may have for
these children the brighter day Of
which we are already beholding the
dawn.
". And be it resolved that we
heartily endorse the program of our
worthy county superintendent, Prof.
r. A. Mock, who is working with such
untiring zeal to bring our county up
to a higher standard educationally,
and that we cooperate with him in
raising this standard by grasping the
many opportunities that are now ours
for professional improvement through
attendance at County and State Asso-
Citations and Summer Schools and by
doing Reading Circle Work and Cor
respondence Courses.
V. Be it resolved, that we, as
teachers, to further promote the so
cial life of communities in which we
teach. strive to observe as many
special days as possible, such as Rally
Day, Health Day, Public School
Week, Promotion Day, Patriotic Pro-
grams, S. l. As. and the like.
VI. Be it resolved. that all teach
ers secure a flag for their school room
and do their part in enforcing the
Non-Attendance School Law
VII. We also wish to thank Mr..
Blankenship, our County Editor, for
kindness and ever willingness to pub
lish our educational articles.
Committee.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
From Prosecuting Attorney
Salem, Ark, June 26, 1923
Mr.. l.. +. Blankenship,
POcahOntas, Ark.

POcahOntas, Ark.
Dear Sir -
None has come to my ears but l am
most sure l have been criticised for
not having a deputy there to look after
matters which need attention in my
absence.
II has caused me no little concern
and / wish you would state through
your paper that the reason why there
is and has been none is because so far
| have been unable to secure any one
who would accept the place. have
tried and failed and will continue to
do so and see If | can persuade some
Of the attorneys there to accept
1 will greatly appreciate it If you
will state in your paper the reason
why there has been none.
Thanking You for this and all other
past favors, / am,
Yours very truly,
Oscar Il. Ellis.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
666 quickly relieves Constipa-
tiOn, BiliOusness, Headaches,
Colds and LaGrippe.

Mrs. Dora Earnhart and sister, Miss
Celess Griffith, and Miss Wells, of
Ravenden Springs, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. c. A. Dixon here while at
tending the teachers institute last
week.
Hot weather is hard on teething ba-
bies. They suffer the combined mis-
cry of heat, pain and stomach disor-
der. McGee's Baby Elixir helps the
little sufferer through the trying peri
od by correcting the stomach and
bowels. Price, 35c and 60c. Sold
by Palace Drug Store.
Visit the White Star Barber Shop,
Biggers, Ark. Clean, Sanitary and
cool. Smooth shaves and up-to-date
haircuts. We carry a full line of ton
ices, shampoos and oils. We give
messages that will please you. We
do cleaning and pressing.
43-tf Ben Ulmer, Prop
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
NOTICE

Merchants and other customers who
have been accustomed to transacting
banking business on Saturday nights
will please take notice that starting
July 7th we will he open for one hour
only from p. m. to p m. This rule
will be in force until September LIST
which time further notice will be
made.
Pocahbntas state Bank,
Randolph County Bank,
Ait. First National Bank
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06

Take a minute and telephone us
about your visitor, or about your rela-
tives and friends who have gone out
of town, marriages. deaths, births, etc.
that happen in your neighborhood.
The Star Herald wants to publish all
news that is news of interest to the
people Of Pocahontas and Randolph
county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-06
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

is often caused by an infiamed condition
CT the mucous lining OF the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube Is inhamed you
have a rumblng sound or imperfect
hearing Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced, your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever.
do what we claim for it-rid your system
OF Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful In the treatment Of
Catarrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
r. ]. Cheney q Co., Toledo, o.