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AUSTIN C. WILKERSON
Editor and Publisher.
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period of the war.
WHEN THE BOYS COME HOME.
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Thelfroys will be coming home soon.
The 87th and 39th Divisions, in which
most of the Arkansas boys are en
listed, are among the first that are
✓ to return from Fiance. Unfortun
ately, Borne of them have been dis
abled, and they will find it difficult
if not impossible to resume their for
mer vocations.
To aid in the rehabilitation of our
soldiers is the purpose of the Pur
lers’ Give-A-Bushel War Fund, an
kansas movement, which is being
vl up this week. The plan con
Tj/Tates that every farmer and
member of his family, give a bushel
of his most abundant crop, and that
those who live in the cities and towns
give the value thereof.
November 19 to December 1st is the
date for the final drive to close up
the campaign, and Saturday, Novem
ber 30, has been set apart as Give-A
Bushel Day throughout the State,
when all pledges are to be redeemed.
The movement has the support of'
the State Council of Defense through
its ^/unty and community organiza
' ^fftnrs,' and members or representatives
of the council have been making a
tour of the state conferring with the
chairman and others and urging them
to get behind the movement, see that!
everybody is solicited and the pledges
redeemed by next Saturday.
Some very fine reports have been
mad by the members, one of the best j
being made by Chairman Lloyd Eng-;
land for Columbia county. There is
now about $7,000 in the bank in that
county, and the chairman is confident
they will be able to raise their quota,
as the county is thoroughly organized
through the school districts. He also
visited Miller county, and the work
ers assured him that they would se
cure their quota of 12,600 bushels.
Lafayette county is also well organ
ized. Other sections of the state
make good reports but a few of them
have done very little.
This is one of the necessary agen
ices, approved by President Wilson.
It must be continued until the boys
get home and all of them are replaced
in their various employments.
John S. Cravens, of the National
Council, in a message to General Eng
land regarding the relation of the
Give-A-Bushel movement to the
work of the Federal Vocational Board
for the re-training and replacing of
disabled soldiers and sailors, says:
“We shall suggest to the Federal
Board the desirability of immediately
sending a representative to Arkansas
to confer with you and the trustees of
the fund. Federal Board is charged
by Congress with tasks of vocational
rehabilitation. The opportunity ex
ists, however, for broadening and fa
cilitating services to disabled men if
aided by outside funds.”
The Board of Trustees will hold an
important meeting Tuesday this week.
In the meantime, all war work organ
izations arc urged to get behind the
drive that is under way.
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION.
The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam- j
ination for the County of Jackson, :
Arkansas, to be held at Newport on
January 11, 191‘J* to fill the position
of rural carrier at Weldon and vacan
cies that may later occur on rural
routes from other postoffices in the
above-mentioned county. The exam-1
ination wiil be open only to male cit
izens who are actually domiciled in
the territory of a postoffice in the
cnmitv and who meet the other l'o
qnirements set forth in Form No.
11)77. This form and application
blanks may be obtained from the of
ces mentioned above or from the
United States Civil Service Commis
sion at Washington, D. C. Applica
tions should be forwarded to the Com
mission at Washington at the earliest
practicable date.
During the continuance of the
present war the CommAsion will, in
accordance with the request of the
Post Office Department, admit wo
men to rural carrier examinations up
on the same conditions as men.
By direction of the Commission:
John A. Mcllhenny,
President.
OUT OF HIS CLASS.
The man who had made his pile
was at last happy. He had managed
to squeeze himself into a very exclu
sive golf club. On his first visit he
looked around for a possible partner
at a game, and approached a stout
gentleman whose deportment suggest
ed social standing. “Certainly, sir,”
replied the latter, in answer to the
newcomer’s invitation. Then as they
approached the first tee he went on:
“By the way, I’m a four man. What
ute you?”
The novice was startled, but after
a minute's consideration he said:
Foreman, are ye? Well, I’m a
btraw ’at manufacturer.”— London
Fun.
January 6 has been set as the date
for *'ie Little Rock primary election,
at which time a mayor, aldermen and
other officials will be nominated.
B. J. Reeves of Little Rock has
been appointed by the governor as a
member of the board of control, suc
ceeding the late G. A. Vincenhellar.
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THE UNIVERSAL CAR
Don’t TaKe Chances !
Take pood care of your Ford car. Don’t ex- i
„ pect it to give you full service unless you give it
some care and attention. Let us give it regular
treatment occasionally. No "bogus” parts or un
worthy materials used in our shops, but genuine
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Ford materials and experienced Ford mechanics.
We’ll keep our Ford car serviceable for years if I
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you pi%'e us the chance. Our prices are mighty rea
sonable. We want your trade. Why can't we have 1
it? Wle will serve you better than anybody else.
Huts:n-Ladd Motor Car t o.
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ELKS MEMORIAL SER- -
VICE WILL BE HELD
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
The memorial service of the New
port lodge of Elks will be held next
Sunday afternoon at the Elks Home
at 3 p. m., the program for the occas -
ion having been almost completed.
The service will be in commemoration
of the honored departed members of
the local order, who are M. M. Stuck
ey, Adam Lockard and Fred R. Suits
of Newport and R. J. Carter of Cotton
Plant, all of whom have passed away
during the past year.*
The musical program Sunday will
be in charge of Mrs. Maude Reamey.
The general eulogy will be delivered
by Judge Dene Coleman of Batesville,
and biographical sketches of the lives
of the departed Elks will be delivered
as follows:
Life of M. M. Stuckey, by S. D.
Campbell; B. J. Carter, by Roy D
Campbell; Adam Lockard, by Jos.
M. Stayton; Fred R. Suits, by Claude
M. Erwin. The memorial committee
is composed of J. M. Gibson, L. Mc
Dougald and A. C. Wilkerson.
To Our Cusomers
Patrons,
During the period of the war, cur
tailments by the government have
been essential for the successful pros
ecution of the war policies, and ali
corporations serving tne purnic navi,
had to conform and adjust themselves
to many rules, regulations and re
strictions that have made operation
difficult and expensive and while in
some instances small increase in rates
have been made, these increases have
not kept pace with the increased cost
of operation.
However, the glorious victories of
our boys across the sea amply reward
us for the sacrifices we have made
and will no doubt be a source of real
satisfaction in after years to know
and feel that we have done full duty,
cheefully, willingly and patriotically.
Much good will also result to all
lines of business and to the individual
citizen along economical lines due to
enforced restrictions and regulations
by the government.
The Arkansas Light & Power Com
pany and operated companies like
many other corporations serving the
public, have tried to be liberal and
fair to its patrons and patriotic to our
government and have had to contend
with many obstacles due to employees
being drafted, the scarcity of labor
and the excessive cost of material and
supplies; but now that the war is
over, we hope to effect a speedy re
turn to normal conditions. To this
end the company called a conference
or all its managers at Pine Bluff on
Monday, November 18th, for the pur
pose of putting into effect revised
systems of operation with a view of
improving the service and to seek the
co-operation of the public necessary'
for the successful operation.
Many of our customers have imr
posed upon the company in the matter
of paying their monthly accounts and
as results our outstanding accounts
have reached an amount greater than
we can afford to carry. This condi
tion has been brought about by the
failure on the part of the managers
and the liberality of the company to
enforce the rule requiring that all ac
nniinta rlnn fha pnmnnnv naid On Of
before the 15th of each month; there
fore effective at once, this require
ment will be enforced and all custo
mers who do not pay their account on
or before the 15th day of each month
will be disconnected and service dis
continued.
This rule is being enforced in all
cities and towns served by the water,
gas and electric companies through
out the country and will be rigidly en
forced by our company hereafter.
The co-operation of the public is earn
estly requested to the end that no cus
tomr may be cut off.
The complete surrender and submis
sion of the German Empire and her
allies to the Stars and Stripes. Union
Jack and F'rench Flag sends a thrill
of pride and patriotism through ev
ery American citizen. This victori
ous ending of the war means much to
the commercial and industrial interest
! of the United States.
The prospective peace of Europe
| and the emancipation of the smaller
| countries from the fear of Germany
i guarantees prosperous trade condi
! tions for years to come, and during
the reconstruction days, Arkansas,
I with her vast natural resources, has a
i golden opportunity for a developmenl
■ greater than ever known before.
Then let us co-operate one with an
1 other and make Arkansas lead all the
rest.
Respectfully,
H. C. COUCH, President.
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MAIN X Hfiimnnoi
CHURCHES ARE NOW
WITHOUT PASTORS.
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New York, Nov. 23.—One-fourth of
1 the Methodist Episcopal churches in
I the United States are without past
ors, it was announced here today by
! the Joint Centenary committee of
■ that demonination, in making public
plans for a campaign to recruit 53,
1 000 religious workers. The recruits,
1 13,000 of whom will be clergymen,
will be utilized in helping to raise
' $80,000,000 to advance the cause of
I Methodism throughout the world. The
| fund will be in honor of the 100th an
i niversary of the founding of the first
Methodist mission in this country.
The war’s great drain on Method
ist educational institutions was shown
by the report that from 42 colleges
i and universities of the church, 9,617
1 men had gone into military service
and 6,287 more were enrolled in the
l Student’s Army Training Corps. Can
| didates for the ministry being drawn
! from the foregoing student group, it
was said, there are no men to replace
pastors who have retired and chap
lains who have gone abroad.
Forty thousand of the workers now
to be recruited will consist of deacon
esses, medical missionaries, teachers,
and laymen. They will man the hos
pitals, schools and churches to be es
tablished here and abroad. Bishop
Theodore S. Henderson of Detroit
i and the Rev. Dr. J. Franklin Ream
of New York are in charge of the re
cruiting campaign.
Arrangements have been made at j
Pari3 whereby the details for the j
; peace conference are being outlined
largely on the basis of President
"Wilson's fourteen points of peace.
In this, America scored an important
diplomatic victory in peace prelimin
aries.
Ohio republicans who are boosting
Pershing for president say they have
no communication with the command
ing general on the subject.
Lieut. Calkins of Wisconsin, a
member of the American air forces,
was killed on the day the armistice
was signed.
War is over. Now is the time for
our boys to enter Springfield Business
College to prepare for a successful
business life. Conditions have j
changed. Only the efficient can ex
pect success. Thousands of young
,i cr. teiegtaphers, bookkeepers and
stenographers are needed. Begin a
course now. Send for new free cata
log.
Regulate the bowels when they
fail to move properly. Herbine is an
admirable bowel regulator. It helps
the liver and stomach and restores
! a feeling of strength and bouyancy.
Price 60c. Sold by W. E. Bevens.
161dtm. 29wtm.
The Independent works for you.
Usa it as your salesman. It carries
news of the store into hundreds ol
homes.
Neuralgia of the face, shoulder,
hands or feet requires a powerful
remedy that will penetrate the flesh.
Ballard’s Snow Liniment possesses
that power. Rubbed in where the
pain is felt is all that is necessary to
relieve suffering and restore nor
mal conditions. Price 25c, 50c and $1
per bottle. Sold by W. E. Bevens.
161d4tm 29wtm.
| THAT TERRIBLE BACH ACHE.
j Mrs. G. Hyde, Homestead, Mich.,
j writes: “I had that terrible backache
| and tired out feeling, scarcely able
| to do my work, but find by using Fo
i ley Kidney Pills that I soon feel like
a new person.” Foley Kidney Pills
help the kidneys throw out poisons
that cause backache, rheumatic pains
and aching joints.—Walker’s Pharma
cy. (Adv.)
HOW A SALESMAN SUFFERED.
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I R. J. Porter, Sterling, Col., writes:
1 ‘I suffered with a painful, weak
! back. As a traveling salesman I had
j to stoop frequently to pick up my
grips, and the pain when I straighten
ed up was awful. I was induced to
try Foley Kidney Pills. Relief was
immediate. Say, they are great.”
Prompt and tonic.—Walker’s Phar
macy. (Adv.)
CATARRHAL DEAFNE3S CAN
NOT BE CURED.
by local applications, as they cannot
j reach the diseased portion of the ear.
; There is only one w’ay to cure ca
jtarrhal deafness, and tha. is by a
i constitutional remedy. Catarrhal
deafness is caused by an inflamed
condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inflamed you have a rumbling sound
or imnerfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed, Deafness is the re
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We carry ii complete line, and guarantee
prompt and accurate service, prescriptions
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quantity of each. We offer you this souvenir Ixjx
for 15c simply to make you acquainted with
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but a short time, 60 cut out the ad
and go to your druggist today. - -J
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suit. Unless the inflammation car.
be reduced and this tube restored to
its normal condition, hearing -will be
destroyed forever. Many cases ot
deafness are caused by catarrh, which
is an inflamed condition of the mu
cous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh Medi-'
cine acts through the blood on the
mucous surfaces of the system.
We will give One Hundred Dollar*
for any case of Catarrhal Deafness
that cannot be cured by Hall’s Ca
tarrh Medicine. Circulars free. All
Druggists, 75c.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
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