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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
EXPOSITION TRAIN
AT WALNUT RIDGE

The Arkansas Exposition Train,
which left Arkansas last week for a
tour of the north and east, was in
Walnut Ridge for five hours Sunday.
The party making the tour is composed
of a number of prominent men and
women of Arkansas and the purpose
of the trip is to take to the outside
world, a proof of the greatness OF
Arkansas. Pocahontas people who went
over to view the train and take part
in the program were Mr.. and Mrs. K.
| ID. Lucas. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. f. Blanken-
ship and Miss Blanche Black, who were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Ponder
Mr.. and Mrs. b. b. Fisher, who were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Townsend
Mrs. b. f. Bigger, who was a guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Beasley.
At the banquet given in honor of the
visitors special honor was paid Gov
elect Tom J. Terral, who was the prin'
cipal speaker of the occasion.
Mr.. Terral delivered what might be
termed a lecture to his hearers, adj
monishing them to not lose sight of the
fundamental foundations of statehood
and greatness in the school system and
the training of boys and girls. The
gOvernOr-elect outlined briefly the poll
cieS of his administration.
The reception accorded Mr.. Terra
was even surpassed by that given his
wife when, following a glowing tribute
paid her by Mr.. Terral, the audience
rose, and a five-minute demonstration
followed. Mr.. Terral give his wife full
credit for his successful compaign fol
governor.
The spirit of the personnel of the
exposition train responded heartily t
the welcome address delivered by
Mayor j. f. Medearis, who told hi
hearers that the most damaging blow
delivered to Arkansas was the malici
Gus and maligning propaganda distribu
ted through cheap books concernin,
the state.
Plates were laid for 800 persons a
the banquet and many others wer,
present for the succeeding ceremonies
Thousands of visitors went through tn
train viewing the exhibits which ar
housed in three baggage cars.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
Fined For Reckless Driving

In ]. p. court here Monday before
ESQ. ]. A. Douglas, Linn Snow, VINO
was driving the car which ran down
and seriously injured Mrs. w. f. Riggs
several days ago was fined $25.OO and
costs. on a charge of reckless driving.
In the same court Monday the charge
against Joe Gschwend, charged with
CARRYING concealed weapons, was dis
missed for want of prosecution.
In Esq. Jackson's court Monday,
Manual Kerley, Jess and Bun Ivy and
Owen Ashby were tried for various
offenses, ranging from transporting
whiskey to breach of the peace. Atty.
W. A. Jackson representing the defense
moved that the court require bond for
cost in the prosecutions under the spec
iaI act of 1923 for Randolph county
and although attorneys for the state
held the law unconstitutional, the court
required bond as asked. The attorneys
for the state refusing to give bond
under this law the cases were dismissed
and states attorneys appealed the cases
to the circuit court. The appeal was
granted and witnesses were suspended
TO appear before the next grand jury.
Prosecuting Attorney Oscar r. Ellis
came over for the day and represented
the state in the cases. He was ably
assisted by Atty. f. n. Ellis, deputy
prosecuting attorney
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
Attend Grand Lodge

AIRS. c. Z. SHUTTLE, Mrs. c. X. Black
and Mrs. +. B. Fisher are i'm Little
Rock this week attending the annual
meeting of the grand lodge of the
Order Eastern Star of Arkansas, as
representatives of Red Cross Chapter
No. 46.
DR.. c. e. SHUTTLE is attending the
meeting as a representative of Ran
dolph Lodge No. Il, f. & A.. NJ. The
local Royal Arch Chapter is represent
ed by i. f. Blankenship.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
Postmaster Examination

The heTnited States Civil Service Com.
mission has announced an examination
to be held at Walnut Ridge, Ark. on
Dec. 6, 1924, as result of which it
is expected to make certihcation TO fill
a contemplated vacancy in the position
of fOurth-class postmaster at Maynard.
Ark, and other vacancies as they may
occur at that office, unless 1t shall be
decided in the interests of the service
to fill any vacancy by reinstatement.
The compensation Of the postmaster
at this Office was $625 for the last fiscal
year.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
SHOOTING MATCH

There will be a shooting match at
Engelberg on Thanksgiving Day and
a big crowd is expected to be in at
tendance. The management of the en-
tertainment announces that lunch will
be served all day and that there will
be many interesting features in the
program. The proceeds will be used
for the benefit of the church
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
Football Today

The POca Iii football team will play
the JOnesbOrO Aggie second team on
the local grid this afternoon, the game
to start about three o'clock The Jones
boro team is one of the strongest in the
high school class in Arkansas and To-
cal fans are sure to see a good exhibit
tion of football at the game.
The local Order of the Rainbow
is planning to give the JOnesbOro and
POca teams an entertainment tonight,
in case the visitors are able to remain
over for few hours after the game.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
Attend Dalton Funeral

Out-of-county relatives who attend
ed the funeral Of Uncle Lewis Dalton
here Sunday included Rufe Dalton of
GatewOod, Mo, James l.. Dalton of
Cincinnati, Ohio, Joe Dalton of Pom
der, Mo-, Grover Dalton Of Poplar
Bluff, Mo, Lucian Sloan and family
and II. ]. Wilson and family of limbo
den and Lewis Dalton of Fayetteville,
Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
Gin More Cotton

According to a report from the bur
eau of the census Randolph county
ginned S,120 bales of cotton prior to
November 1. The amount ginned in
this county Mt the same date last year
was 5,S44, over 1000 less than the
amount for this year.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
New p. M. At MiddIebrook

The Postofiice Department at Wash
ingtOn has announced the appointment
of John G. Jones as postmaster at
MiddlebrOok to succeed Thos. G.. Swim
die.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
Thanksgiving Food

The ladies Of the Baptist church
wish to announce that they will sell
pies, cakes and dressed chicken ON
Wednesday. Nov. 20. These win be
on sale in the window of win Dixon's
Cash and Carry store. Buy your
Thanksgiving dinner ready prepared.
Baptist Ladies.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
POcahontas Reading Circle

The Pocahoutas Teachers Reading
Circle win meet at the court house
Saturday, Nov. %. All teachers with.
in radius of ten miles Of Pocahontas
VIII please come to this meeting.
Rufus A. Mock,
County superintendent.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
BAZAAR, CARNIVAL AND vAUDE
VILE

The Catholic ladies will hold their
annual fall Fair and Bazaar November
25th and 26th. The first night will
have Carnival and NeighborhOOd
Vaudeville, on the second night start
ing at six o'clock sumptuous Thanks
giving supper will be served. The
public is cordially invited to attend
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-11-20
School Program

There will be short literary pro
gram given at the Elm Store school
house Thanksgiving day beginning at
p. m. The public is cordially invited.
Admission free.
A. VI. Shride. Teacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06
"PoLITIcs' MEANS CHEAT"
Cynicism of Frederick the Great Re yeaIed In Family Papers

, The opening of; an old family coffer in Germany has brought to light some manuscripts of Frederick the Great, among which is a curious paper en- titled "A Kings Morning Talks to His Brothers Son." presumably written by Frederick II in 1797 for his nephew.
 The manuscript is in the royal au- thor's characteristic style and presents many parallels with the Memorabilia of the History of the House of Bran denburg," published in the first volume of his collected works.
 The first of the Talks" bears the title "Of the Origin of Our House. It's thesis is that all important countries are founded on robbery.
 We, too, mp prince, are in the same case, for we owe all we are and all our greatness to these robbers. You blush, and l excuse you, but stop acting child ish. Our house. like many others has hal it's Achilles, it's ,Ciceros, its Nestors, its blockheads, and its good-for-nothings; it's intelligent wom- en and evil women, wild women, step mothers, and-what I never forget many gallant and charming ladies. ...' .
 Finally, in 17O1, not so very long ago, thS NohAty Hdu umDltIOu OL ny SEduQ- father won him a crown. As we review the virtues and heroic deeds of our ancestors, we soon discover that ou rhouse has not these virtues and these heroic deeds to thank for it's great ness. The leadership of most of the princes of our house has been about as bad as it could be.
 must impress upon you, further more, that the first of our family who put a crown upon his head was one of the vainest and stupidest of men and, in addition, man of very clumsy and awkward figure.
 The other Morning Talks" are equal ly cynical and sarcastic. In the one devoted to Politics" the king says: >
 As soon as men had come to the con. : cIusion that it was sinful and base to deceive their fellowmen,r they began to hunt around diligently to find word what would condone such actions with pleasing title. They hit upon the words politics" and ''statesman- ship to designate them. Those terms are appropriate only for sovereigns and rulers, for who would presume to call us liars and scoundrels. T understand, my dear nephew, by the word politics" the supreme effort of men to cheat other people. Don't be ashamed of making treaties and alliances with the idea of getting all the benefit from them yourself.- Living Age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06
MAKING USE OF THE SHARK
Reputed Man.Eater Furnishes Many
 Useful Products

The shark was formerly regarded as an undesirable and forbidding inhabi- tant of the ocean-horrible when alive and useless when dead Nowadays it is used for a variety of purposes.
 A considerable amount of ''cod liver oil' is really shark liver oil, and is just as good, for it possesses medicinal prop critics of the same character. Shark fin soup is appreciated by the Chinese. The fins are boiled and treated until they take on the appearance of fan-like flakes and filaments of pure gelatin.
 The eyes of the shark, after they have been boiled, lose their outer covering, and he residue becomes quite hard and has sort of shofting light in its tex ture. These are mounted ontie pins or other forms of jewelry and present an unusual appearance.
 A valuable part of the man-eater is the skin. Tile thiR outer skin is re- moved by secret process and when dried it has a remarkable hardness, and is used by cabinet makers for giving pol ish to hard woods, ivory and so on.
 The inner skin is tanned so carefully that it eventually yields a waterproof, noncracking leather. Different parts of the skin give differing shades of color, and the tanning process succeeds in pre- serving these dark greens and brown so that shoes, travelling bags, purses, belts and similar articles made of the skin have quite a handsome appearance.- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06
.lsrespectO Of ChiIdr esn
 Or oW $
By JULIA HOYT

A COMMANDMENT" which seems A to me right and extremely oppor-
 tune just now reads, 'Thou shalt not give thy child an opportunity to disrespect thee" Parents should think of this all through the lives of their children. We have all heard a great deal lately about the terrific behavior,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06
TO cELEBRATE. MIIENARY
Coronation Of Athelstan In 924 Will
 Be Observed In Kingston, England

Coronation Of Athelstan In 024 Will
 Be Observed In Kingston. England
 If it is agreed that the world is just little tired of centenaries, the same ob- jection can hardly be made against mil lenaries, which have, at least, the ad- vantage of being rarer. So the ancient town of Kingston in Surrey may be con graduated on it's determination to cele- brate the millenary of King .Athelstan, who really was an interesting and con siderable parsonage, the first of the Saxon kings to claim with home reason the title of king of the English, and the first to put on his coinage the proud claim of Rex Totius Britaniae."
 It is true that there is some little difference as between 924 and 925 for the year of his coronation, and that the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle iinclines to the later date and puts King Edward "at Bakewell in Peakland, arranging for the erection of the forth. there" in 924 tan opportunity for another millenary, by the way), but is would be churlish to grudge Kingston its Whit Monday celebrations.
 Athelstan was real Saxon hero,
 AlfredS goiu-nalred grandon, whom the king had girded as child with a sword .set in golden scabbard and a gem-studded cit" It was he wo hum bled the pride of the Northunbrian it was he who fell like thundercloud on the league between the North Welsh and the Scots and made them pay an- iiual triut and send levies to his armies. It was he who subdued Cornwall and drove the Britons out of Exeter.
 But his great triumph was against the league of Scots, Cumbrians, Britons and Danes, whom he met at Brunanburh in 93S, in the great battle at the end of which five kings lay on the field of battle in bloom of youth, pierced with swords" and mo slaughter yet was greater made e'er in tLis island, of peo- pie slain, before this same, with the edge of the sword" Athlstan's sisters were noted, too, and we read that their proficiency in spinning, weaving, and embroidery procured them the addressse of the greatest princes in Europe" One of them became empress of Germany by h ermarriage with Otho, the great em- peror.-Manchester Guardian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06

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A ByaA1-Nesv FeGtsrs of Sellers KiaeAea cahaMsfs
1oPIECE SET OF KITCHEN CUTLERY

In the special cutlery drawer of every Sellers Klearfront will be placed one complete set of these guaranteed kitchen tools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06
You Get These 3 Sets Without Extra Charge If You Buy Your Sellers NOW
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H. Piece Glassware Set. A RegMldr Feature of - Sellers Kitchen Cabinets

This practical set includes: Sugar Bin with special tilting rack; 1 Sugar Scoop; 6 Spice Jars and Salt Bin0in special wire rack; Tea Jar with top; Coffee Jar with top; Measuring Cup. One set included as regular feature with every Sellers Kitchen Cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06

As soon as the old strawberry bed has ceased to bear, it should be plowed or dug up, the grass and weeds being carefully removed and piled up away from the garden. Some strawberry beds can be fruited third year, and even longer, if kept clear of weeds and grass, although this is a rather difficult thing to accomplish. When old beds are in good condition they can be kept along by moving them after the fruiting sea- son is over. Sometimes when the beds are a little distance from the house they are also burned over, the old straw or grass with which they have been mulched taking fire readily. When this is done the beds will be in good condition for next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06

morals, and man. ners of the young CT generation. IT. a certain extent there is some foundation for this, although I believe it is slightly exag- gerated. Every old CT generation has always complained of the actions of the younger.
 The book, "Told by an Idiot" by Rose Macauley, ex- presses this al
 .n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06
QUESTION PUZZLED T. R. Mystery Of Flycatcher's Nest Proba-
 bly Will Never Be Solved !. <

It fell to my lot 16 years ago to write the article that contained Presi- dent Roosevelt's interview on the "Na- ture Takers" There were some things connected with the general subject of nature faking as discussed by the col onel which were were not printed dur ing the long drawR out controversy be- tween the attacked and the attackers.
 "Instinct," said the colonel. teaches mammals and birds to do things which are just as strange as any of the things which irresponsible writers try to make innocent readers believe they do. Why go into the field of fiction when the field of fact is so astounding%
 One of the habits of the great crested fly-catcher, a bird which is pretty gen. orally distributed throughout the United States, was of high interest to Roose- welt. He said once that the secret of the reason for the custom of the brd was hidden away forever from scien' tists' knowledge.
 The great crested fly-catcher builds it's next in a hole in tree. The young birds are matched in the dark. They can not see what the nest in which they are cradled is made of. Under the guidance of their parents they leave the home, and next spring, as yearlings, they look about for mates, who, of course, were matched under the same conditions.
 E A yearling male f1y-catcher courts a yearling female fly-catcher. Neither knows anything about the constituents of the nests in which they were matched. As soon as they are mated and have found a hole in tree which hits their fancy as a homesite, they start out to search the country round for castoff snakeskin, and are not happy until they find it. The skin is carried to the hole in the tree and made part of the nest.
 What is it that puts the thought of snakeskih into the heads of the, great creasted fly-catcher? Theodore Roose- welt did not know, wanted to know, but was aware that he would never know. His unanswered query is that of all the ornithologists in the land.- Edward B. Clark in Liberty.
 One housewife adds the juice of a lemon fo fha nan 0f cold water in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06

RESORTS AND TRAVEL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06

sEsoRTs AND TRAVEL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06

A mixture of grapefruit and cher ries? Cut halves of grapefruit in small pieces, leaving them in the skins, then heap up with stoned cherries and add sugar if desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06

Alcohol for removing fly specks from light fixtures? Apply it with a flannel cloth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-06

One housewife adds the juice of lemon to the pan of cold water in which she revives wilted greens. She lets soak half an hour and they are as crisp as when freshly picked.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
CHAPTER VIII

Four men were discussing the ver-
dict at the adjourned inquest upon
Victor Bidlake, at Sotos American
bar about fortnight later. They were
Robert Fairfax, young actor in mu-
sical comedy, Peter Jacks, cinems
producer, Gerald Morse, a dress de-
signer, and Sidney Voss, musical
composer and librettist, all habitues
Of the place and members Of the little
circle toward which the dead man had
seemed, during the last few weeks Of
his life, to have become attracted. At
the table a short distance away, Fran
els Ledsam was seated with a cocktail
and a dish of almonds before him. He
seemed to be studying an evening pa
per and to be taking but the scantiest
notice Of the conversation at the bar.
"It just shows" Peter Jacks de-
clared, that crime is the easiest game
In the world. Given a reasonable
amount Of intelligence, and murder
er's business is about as simple as a
sandwichmans."
"The police" Gerald Morse, a pale
faced anemic-looking youth, declared,
"rely upon two things, circumstantial
evidence and motive. In the present
case there Is no circumstantial evil
dence, and as to motive, poor old Vic
tor was too big a fool to nave an
enemy In the world"
Sidney Voss, who was up for the
Sheridan club and had once been there,
glanced respectfully across at Francis.
"You ought to know something about
crime and criminals, Mr.. Ledsam." he
said. "Have you any theory about the
AFFAIR."
Francis set down the glass from
which he had been drinking, and, fold
ing up the evening paper, laid it by
the side Of him.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25

give you word Of advice Let me beg
you to have nothing whatever to do
with my father, in friendship or In
enmity. Either might be equally dis
astrous. Either, in the long run, Is
likely to cost you dear"
"If that is your opinion Of your ia
ther, why do you live with him7" he
asked.
She had become entirely callous
again. Her smile, with its mocking
quality, reminded him for moment of
the man whom they were discussing.
Because I am luxury and COM
fort-loving parasite" she answered de-
liberately, because my father gladly
pays my accounts at Lucille and
Worth and Reville, because 1 have
never learned to do without things.
And please remember this. My father,
80 far as I am concerned, has no
faults. He Is generous and courte-
GUS companion. Nevertheless, No. 70
b, Curzon street Is no place for people
who desire to lead normal lives"
And with that she was gone. Her
gesture of dismissal was so complete
and final that he had no courage for
further argument. He had lost her al
most az soon as he had found her.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
Method of Renewing
COlOrs of RUGS Given

Grass and fiber rugs that have be-
come dull and color-worn may be
greatly improved by an application
of oil color. There is really no end
to the number of shades which may
be obtained and the results repay one
many times for the small expenditure.
Materials: Colors ground In oil.
One-half pound for light shades, one
pound for deeper shades. Two quarts
gasoline or turpentine.
Method Of treatment: Take a ba-
sin out Of doors. Pour into 1t two
quarts gasoline or turpentine. Add
oil color sufficient 10 get the
shade desired. Let 1t dissolve thor
oughly. Apply the mixture with a
scrub brush or whisk broom. Be
sure to use it outside, never inside the
house. Allow the rug to dry well be-
fore taking into the house.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-25
"THE EVIL SHEPHERD''
BY E. Phillips Oppenheim
Ilust b. IrwinM
Copyright by Little, Brown and Company

fully, "believe me when | say that the
shadow which depresses you all the
time now will pass. I say this con-
fdently," he added, his voice soften
ing, because | hope to be allowed to
hssp. Haven't you guessed that am
very glad indeed to see you again?"
They had passed through Lans-
downe passage and were in the quiet
end of CurZon street.
''But you must not talk to me like
thatl" she expostulated.
"Why not?" he demanded. 1--WE have
met under strange and untoWard cir
cumstances, but are you so very diff
ferent from other women? Will you
not accept my friendship"
ut Is impossible" she replied.
MAY | be allowed to call on your
he went on doggedly.
II do not receive visitors" she an
swered.
81 am sorry" ne said, "but cannot
accept my dismissal like this. I shall
appeal to your father However much
he may dislike me, he has at least
common sense"
She looked at him with a touch of
the old horror In her coldly question
ing eyes.
I'm your way you have been kind to
me-" she admitted. LET me in return