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New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
MRS. BLAIR BROUGHT UP
 IN POLITICAL FAMILY
Known Female Demo- cratic Party Worker Is Still
 Carrying on Family Traditions

Joplin, Mo-, July P.-Discus- sions by her father about the family table at mealtimes gave Mrs. Emily Newell Blair of Joplin, nationally known for her war work and for her activities in the democratic na- tional partS, her first insight into politics. Mrs. Blair admits she was brought up on politics"
 Even befoIe women could vote Mrs. Blair wasv active in managing campaigns for, county offices. Later she took up .ffrage work and con- ducted q press and publicity bureau for q suffrage amendment to the Missouri constitution. Subsequently she edited a newspaper, "The Miss .ouri Women"
 When the World War called her husband overseas as a Y. M. c. A. secretary, Mrs. Blair reported at Washington for war work. She served in the press department of the women's committee of the coun- cil of national defense. At the close
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
SEWERAGE KEEPS
 VOICE IN TRIM
Noted Singer Does This By
 Teaching Pupils

New York. July Pl-Opera still holds for Mime. Marcella Sembrich the same lure it had when, as one of the brilliant coloratura sopranos she was receiving the worlds enthu- siastic plaudits. Her farewell performance at the Metropolitan Opera house, where she reigned 25 years. was in 1909. But instead of retiring to q life of leisure, after making final appear ances in Europe's principal cities, she returned to New York and open cd her studio.
 Teaches a Few Each Year
 Out of the hundreds that come to her for training, she selects few each year and works with them. AL ma Gluck, now the wife of zimbal- ist, the v;olinist, and Dusalina Gian- mini, the young American girl, are listed among her most successful students.
 Nine. Sembrich's last performance at the Metropolitan was the scene of q. remarkable demonstration. A crowded house and fellow artists heaped flowers and gifts before her
 Embraced Caruso at Farewell
 Caruso, who had made his Aneri- lean debut in "Rigoletto," with Mime. Sembrich opposite him, kissed her hand and she threw her arms around his neck. His gift was silver loving cup.
 Several days later, as the diva was about to sail. a messenger handed M1ne. Sembrich q package which she found contained q diamond studded watch and fob, 8 gift from Mrs. George J. Gould.
 Asked why she left the operatic stage at the zenith of her success, the singer said:
 "It is better that ! leave now when everyone is asking why than 70 leave later when my ability might be less
 Mime. Sembrich often speaks of Caruso. She sang opposite him eight years.
 "Warmed" At Tenor's Voice
 "WeI do I recall his debut. He was then polished artist and his yoice-it was the same golden voice that in later years was to make hlm famous-then was more the lyrlc than the heroic tenor.
 -'I never at any time, when sing ing with Caruso, entertained the Slightest doubt as 10 perfect coop eration on his part. His voice was unioue. I was impressed the first time I heard it, with it's warmth, its big body, And then, he knew how to manage it. Oh, how he could manage it!
 There were times when he was suffering from a cold, when he would say to me: Unless this cold improves We had better not try the high notes tonight, but if l fee equal to them 1 will give you the signal A pressure of the hand vii let you know I am feeling fit
 And then at the critical momen would come that pressure, bis voice rising and soaring over the audi ence in those trying measures.
 Made Her Debut At 19
 The 3auehter Of a musician, Kas mir Kochansli, Mime. Sembrich wa' playing the violin and piano at tho age of four. At twelve she wal playing in public to aid her family She then studied under Stengel whom she later married. Aftel teaching her all he knew, the pro lessor took his student to Yienn' to complete her work under Liszt.
 There it was discovered she had ;
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09
Formula of Royalty's
 Perfumery Is Guarded

London, July 9 Pl-One of the most carefully guarded secrets of the Brfsi.h Royal family is the formula of specially prepared per fume ith whi~h Buckingham Pal ace is sprayed for the court present. ations tended by men and women from all parts of the world.
 The Nrfume is entirely original suggestive Of a tropical flower gar den hidden away in the midst of a country setting which grows nothing but blossoms for miles around. The prepara .on has been used since the time of Queen Nictoria's first court and it's ingredients are known only to the King and Queen and the manufacturers.
 The scent was described by an American debutante as being the most delightful thing of its kind she has ever encountered. Tt is just EnglanG," she said, and there's nothing else like 1t in the world"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09

of the war she wrote the official his oIy of the corImitter. which was published hy the government.
 Mrs, Blair is serving her second term of four years as q vice chair man of tho democratic national committee. She has been deyoting her activities 10 mobilizing the women of the party, Mrs. Blai is ti.e mother of two children, both in college.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09

fine voice and she decided upon vocal career The result was that at the age of 19, in 1877, she made her debut in "I Puritani." The prima donna. sang first ill the United States in 1888. Now at the age of 6S, she still carries on by teaching others.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-09

By new royal order the use of radio by vessels in Spanish territor- ial waters Is prohibited.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
GAINESVILLE

People around here are picking some
cotton. The boil weevils are bad. ii.
II. Holland will get about 1000 pounds
Of cotton this picking.
John Nettles has truck.
Shade and Oscar Nettles and Tru-
man Looney are preparing to go TO
the bottoms to pick cotton.
We are having fine school. Mr.
Mock is a good teacher
b. A. Crowell and family spent sat
urday night and Sunday with Fred
Holland and wife.
II. Holland and family, Francis Phil
lips and Lessie Thomas took dinner
with Mr. and Mrs Fred Holland Sun
day.
Ford car was ditched Sunday near
Gainesville school house. Jessie Hunt
er, Miss Thelma Looney, Truman
LOOney, Miss Anna Havey and Sarah
Nettles were in the car.
Mike Haney is about to trade his
car off for pair of little mules. Hur-
rah for that
Mr., and Mrs. A. r. Crowell can't
come to old Arkansas without disturb
ing peace. They are going to take
down their sign.
Fred Holland is going to get new
truck.
Willie Yarbrough left Tuesday for
oklahoma.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT No. II
Referred 10 the people by the LeEis-
Iatfve Assembly.

Referred 10 the people by the Legis-
lative Assembly.
Purpose of the Amendment is to OK
empt from taxation, for a period of
textile mills manufacturing cotton
goods.
Proposed Amendment No. IL to the
the Constitution of Arkansas:
Be 1t Resolved by the Senate OF the
State OF Arkansas and the House of
Representatives of the State of Ar
kansas. Majority OF all the MEM
bers Elected to Each House agree
ing thereto:
That the following is hereby propose
ed as an amendment to the Conatitu-
ton of the State of Arkansas and, up
on being submitted to the electors of
the State for approval or rejection at
the next general election for Senators
and Representatives II majority Of
the electors, voting thereon, at such
an election adopt such an amendment.
the --:ne shall become a part OF the
Consultation OF the State OF Arkansas
to-wit:
Section 1. That all capital invested
In textile mill in this state for the
manufacture of cotton and fiber goods
in any manner shall be and is hereby
declared to be exempt from taxation
for a period OF seven years from the
date of the location of said textile
mill.
Section 2. This amendment shall
take effect and be in force and opera
ton after its approval and adoption
by the people of the State OF Arkan-
sas.
The above resolution was filed In
the office OF the Secretary Of State on
the 2Sth day of March 1925
Each elector may vote for or against
the above proposed amendment.
Witness my officials seal this ths
22nd day of March, 1926.
(SEAL) JIM B. HIGGINS,
Secretary of State.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
BIRDELI

Several around here are picking cot
ton.
Miss Ella Barden, who is attending
school at Pocahontas, spent the week
end with homefolks.
Mrs. II. NJ. Barden spent Friday and
Friday night at the bedside of her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. r. ID. Barden,
who has been real sick with rheuma-
tism
Mrs. Henry Hufstedler has been suf-
fering with erysipelas for the past two
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Blackwell and
children of ImbOden visited relatives
here Saturday night and attended
church Sunday.
Uncle Jake and Aunt Elite Hufsted-
Ter of Texas have been visiting "ela-
tives and friends here for the past
two weeks.
A large crowd attended the dinner
on the ground here Sunday. All re-
ported a fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Pickerel and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Crawford of De
Kalb, ILL.,. arrived here Sunday and
will visit relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Hufstedler. SIr.
and Mrs. Jeff Hufstedler and Mr.. aud
Mrs. Oliver Wells and children had
business in POcahontas Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Eli Perrin visited their
sick daughter Mrs. Myrton Blansett,
at Water Valley Thursday night.
Guy Barden had business in POca-
hontas Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Claude closed a
successful term of school Friday.
Mrs. Lily Crockett of Osceola visit
ed relatives and friends. here last
week.
Miss Nema Hufstedler visited her
sister, Mrs. G w. Ballard, Monday.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT No. II
Referred to the people by the Legis
Inflve AeseuthIw

Referred to the people by the Legis-
lative Assembly.
Purpose Of the Amendment is to so
amend Article II, Section 3 OF the
Constitution that the Legislature may
by law authorize school districts 20
Ievy' by vote Of the electors, a tax OF
not exceeding eighteen mills Qnstead
OF five mills) on the dollar for main
tenance OF schools, erection and equip
ment OF school buildings and retire.
meht OF indebtedness for buildings
Proposed Amendment No. 10 10 the
Constitution o. Arkansas:
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE
STATE OF ARKANSAS;
That the following is hereby propos-
ca as an amendment to the Constitu-
ton or the State OF Ark3nsas; and, up
on being submitted to the electors OF
the state for approval or rejection at
the next general election for senators
and representatives, II a Majority OF
the electors voting thereon adopt such
amendment, the same shall become a
part of the Constitution of the State of
Arkansas, to-wit:
Section 1. That Article IL, Section
;, or the Constitution of the STAT OF
Arkansas be amended to read as iol-
lows:
The General Assembly shall pro-
vide by the general laws for the sup
which shall never exceed in any one
year three mills on the dollar on the
taxable property In the State, and by
an annual per capita tax OF one dol
lar, to be assessed on every male in
habitant Of this State over the age OF
twenty-one years. Provided that the
General Assembly may, by general
Jaw. authorize school districts to levy
by vote of the qualified electors OF
frch districts a tax not to exceed
eighteen mills on the dollar in any one
year for the maintenance OF schools,
the erection md equipment OF school
buildings and the retirement OF exist
ing indebtedness for buildings
Provided further that no such tax
shall be appropriated for any other
purpose nor to any other district than
that for which II IS levied"
The above resolution was filed IN
the Office Of the See~etarv of State on
fhe 2Sth dav OF Ma~c.i 1925.
Each elector may VOC for or against
the above proposed amendment
witness my off,c.sl seal this the
22nd day of March, 1926.
(SEAL) JIM Is. HIGGINS,
Secretary d. Stute.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
WASHINGTON

James Evans has his new home com
pleted and has moved in.
Picking cotton is the business here.
Cotton is light.
Bill Evans is building barn.
Lon Crismon of Maynard is running
his saw mill which is situated at the
Bill Redwine place.
Dock Crismon is making ties and
hauling lumber.
Ben Riney went to Maynard in his
car Friday.
Mr.. Bird has big field of sorghum
this season.
John Carroll of Albertha was here
on business Friday.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
FOR WORKING PEOPLE

The best of workers get out of sorts
when the liver fails to act They feel
languid, half-sick, blue" and discour-
aged and think they are getting lazy.
Neglect of these symptoms might re-
suit in sick SPELL therefore the sensi-
bic course is to take a dose or two of
Herbine. 1t is just the medicine need
ed to purify the system and restore the
vim and ambition of health. Price Coo.
Sold by Palace Drug Store.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23

tortured by indigestion and the slight
est noise made me jump. Bad dizzy
spells would cause me to reel and the
world seemed to spin like top.
"Now all the days of suffering are
nothing but bad dream. feel and
look better than ever. My stomach
never bothers me. can eat everything
without suffering. give Tanlac all the
credit for my marvellous recovery.
Every woman should take it regularity
DThis tonic, made from roots, barks
and herbs according to the famous
Tanlac formula, usually buildsup weak
bodies, puts flesh on scrawny bones.
frees the system of poison and causes
of pain. Let Tanlac give you health. Get
your first bottle from your druggist =
today Over 40 million bottles sold.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
No Worms in a IieaItIlv ChlId

All children troubled with Worms have an un.
healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as
rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood. i'm
prove the digestion, and act a General Strength
enn9 Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw of or dispe the worms and the Child will be
in perfect health. Pleasant to take Coo pey bottle
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
Bad Color
Oliver trOuble)

PROFESSIONALLY 1 am trou-
" bled with spells of consti-
patton and inactive liver" says
Mrs. John L. Pence, Broadway,
Va. II always use Thedford's
Black-Draught when I feel a spell
of this kind coming on, for it
saves me a bad headache. My
color gets sallow at times. get
real yellow, showing that the tro-
uble comes from the liver.
II have found Black Draught to
be the finest kind of a remedy
for this. l take Black-D raught
and make a tea out of it, and take
it, along in small doses for sever
al days. / have never found any
thing that served me so well.
Since / have known about
Black-Draught, l have not suffer
ed nearly SO much with head
! ache, caused from Indigestion. If
/ find my tongue is coated, and
l wake up with a bad taste in
my mouth, I know l have been
eating indiscreetly, and l imme-
diately resort to Black-Draught
\ to straighten me out"
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23

A seaplane will he used by large
companies for the first time
in history when the season opens next
winter in northern waters. The ssa-
plane will go ahead of the fleet and
signal when it spots a blow.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23

To prevent its destruction by moths,
Paganini's famous violin has been 'e-
moved from the glass case in which it
has been kept since his death in 1910,
and is to be used more frequently.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23

Read the ads. 1t pays.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1926-09-23
Day Of Miracles
Not Over
Charming Woman Restored to
Good Health and Strength by
Tdnlac 4 fter Suffering From Dir
ziness, Nervousness.

The amazing re-
covery of Mrs. A.
B. Greer, 720 w.
Markham Street,
Little Rock, Arkan-
sas, has excited a
great deal of COM
ment among her
friends. Mrs. Greer
says: Nervousness
upset my stomach
SO that l could not
eat without being
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
One Lot Women's Shoes,
$4.95Paiir

One lot of women's high grade Amer
lean Lady Slippers and Pumps, con-
sisting Of patent feathers, satins and
blode kids, also few black kids
these shoes are all this seasons new
styles-regular value in this lot, special
during Department Managers Sale,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
Mr.. Roy Wilder,
Display and Advertising
Manager

Says this is a Sale no one
should overlook. Every De-
partment Manager has put
forth every effort to make
this Sale a big success.
Today, when you pass our
show windows. the things
you'll see on display will make
you glad you came down
town.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
Drug Department
Doc McClung
OF Drug Department
says his department. will be
mig busy during this
Parke Davis

Cold Cream, SOC value
Vanishing Cream, SOC value
Almond Cream, SOC value
; Above for $l.l3
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
ALL. GOLF CLUBS
GOLF BALLS
-------------
AND GOLF BAGS
LESS 1879
[ ennis Rackets

Champion Racket, regular $500 value,
during Department Managers Sale.
All American Racket, regular $500 value,
during Department Managers Sale
Reliance Racket, regular $1,000 value,
during Department Managers Sale
Pacific Coast Model Racket, regular $3.50
value, during Dept. Mgrs' Sale.,..,
Davis Cup Racket, regular $500 value,
during Department Managers Sale
Geo. Wright Racket, regular $500 value,
during Department Managers ale..-.,.-..-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
At Prices That Mean

This is a Sale conducted by the various departnI
on goods in stock. We do not hesitate to say thu
the greatest Sales we have ever held. Many thi
gifts for Christmas, so come now and take adva
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
Hardware Department
Mr.. Kelly Cansler

Has just received a splendid
assortment Of the very lat
est Golf Clubs, which he
says he will offer during
Department Managers Sale
at a discount of 1922. Give
your old clubs the once over
ana see what new ones you
might need; then come in
today and make your pur-
chase at this Sale.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
Dry-Goods Department
Mr. Tom Austin

Is the man who supplies the nome with
Silks Ginghams, Woolens, Blankets Hos
iery, Notions, Etc. The prices Offered
during this sale are remarkably low
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
Grocery Department
Mr.. Eddie ortin

You won't have a home
very long if you didn't have
something to eat every day.
Eddie is the man who
makes good living at the
lowest cost possible. The
biggest stock of groceries
fancy and staple-the very
choicest fresh meats, veget-
ables and fruits at right
prices.
The following items are
especially reduced during
Department Managers Sale:
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
Brocaded Corduroy, 89c I'd.

Brocaded Corduroy, Sc inches
wide, colors are blue, hello, orange,
red and rose, Department Man
ayers Sale, yard -.89c
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23
Shoe Department
M. Joe Wescoat

Says these are real shoe bargains.
If they don't vamp the women of
Douglas he is a bum guesser.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-10-23

Royal Purple Grape Juice, quart bottles, 81 10
Department Managers Sale, 2 for..-,--,-...
Crushed Pineapple No. 2 tins, on
Department Managers Sale for-..-...,-.-- ~
Solid Pack Tomatoes No. 2H tins, 0Q
Department Managers sale, fol-, A'VO
Kingsfords Gloss Starch, l lb. package c2
Department Managers Sale, fol- W
Pure Imported Olive Oil, ~ gallon tins / 1O
Department Managers Sale each----..----,- A'0O
Stuffed Olives, ounce jars, 26
Department Managers Sale, for '"O
Monarch Maple Syrup, quart cans, Y
Department Managers Sale, carl.-....--..-..-. 80"
Van Camps Pork and Beans small cans, / 06
Dept. Managers Sale IL cans for. A'VO
Clam Juice, No. tins EI
Department Managers Sale, for,-,.~..-..- 80
PearIine, No package, 2O
Department Managers Sale, 4 for. '"V
Free Deliveries Oh All Orders of
$3.50 and Over
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-30
TRIP
TO MANITOU
LAKE GOOD
Suggested by Hoosier Motor
CIub-DiStanCe Ninety
Nine Miles.

Lake Manitou is the closest OF all
Indiana lakes to Indianapolis and the
Hoosier Motor Club suggests this
trip as a pleasant weekend ~vaca-
ton.
The route is as follows: Leaving
the city go north on Capitol Ave. to
Thirty. Eighth st. Turn right and
proceed east to Meridian st. Turn
left on Meridian st. and go north to
the canal. Here turn right and go
east to Broad Ripple. Turn left in
Broad Ripple and follow State Rd. l
through Carmel. West1eld. Kokomo
to Peru,
In Peru go east on Main st. to
Benton St. and then left and fol-
low detour through Gilead to Akron.
CD west from Akron on the Harding
highway to Manitou Lake.
The distance is ninety-nine miles.
| Pavement is encountered to just
north of Peru. then gravel on to
the destination, entirely ~travelable
but somewhat rough. particularly
between Gilead and Akron.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-30
INDIANA AFTER
GAS RUNNERS
Tax Collectors Stationed on
Wabash River Bridge.

Attempting to prevent Indiana
motorists from buying their gaso-
line in Illinois, and Navoiding pay
ment of the 3-cent State gasoline tax,
Archie N. Bobbitt. State gasoline tax
collector has stationed men on the
Wabash river bridge at Vincennes to
collect the tax, plus a twenty-five
cent inspection fee. from east-bound
Hoosier motorists.
Seven filling stations in Illinois.
across the river from Vincennes,
have been doing a big business with
Indiana %autoists, it is said.
Bobbitt stated that men will be
stationed at all other points where
difficulty with gasoline runners" is
experienced, until the practice is
broken up. There is a fine of 500
to $1,000, plus a six months State
Farm sentence, which may be in
flicted for nonpayment Of the tax.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-30
FLORISTS PLAN OUTING
Indiana Association Member Will
Gather at Evansville.

Featuring the first day of the In
diana State Florists Associations
annual outing to be held this Eear
at Mesker's Park, Evansville, Aug.
8 and 4, will be an old fashioned bar
becue outing, with Evansville florists
as hosts. In the afternoon associa'
ton members will be guests at a
baseball game Nbetween Evansville
and Bloomington.
The second day of the outing will
be devoted to business sessions and
an inspection of Evansville green
houses. E. c. Grande, Indianapolis,
association secretary. said a large
attendance by florists from all parts
of the State Is expected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-30

can solve the problem, you will dis
cover the proper order of the letters,
and in the way read the code mes
sage"
What is the solution?
Last puzzle answer:
The astronomer described the
planet Mercury" For IN" is in mo
ton, but not in speed; "E" is in
poverty. and in greed; "R" is in
large, and not in small; &c" is in
creep, and in crawl; ~" is in sun,
but not in moon; "R" is in morning.
but not in noon; "Y" is in sunny,
and not in light; the whole is a spot
in the sky at night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-30
Battle With Huge
Turtle Proves Fatal

BIZ United Press
AMITLVILLE, n. Y, July 3d.
Two weeks ago Louis Rhead. artists
and writer of books on fishing,
caught a thirty-pound turtle which
had wrought havoc with the trout
in his private pool. 1t took him half
an hour to land it and the exhaus.
ton affected his heart. He died
Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-30
UNIVERSITY HAS CHAMP

The new champion Guernsey COW
in Glass BIB for the State of Mime
sofa is a resident of the University
of Minnesota farm at Grand Rapids.
She's Comma Dimple of Lakeside
10S715. She produced 1892 pounds
of milk containing 641.7 pounds of
hutter fat.