How to Treat a Cut.
When you have a cut, a scratch, a
bruise or any other kind of injury,
paint it with iodine. As soon as in
jured, dip a toothpick with cotton
rolled on the end of it in the iodine,
and paint over the wound without
washing. The iodine will kill all the
germs in the dirt that gets into the
wound, while washing only drives the
germs farther into the flesh. When
painted with the iodine, wrap the in
jured part in a clean cloth for a cou
ple of days.
Tailor Bird's Nest.
The tailor bird of India, a tiny yel
low creature, makes a most curious
nest. To escape snakes and monkeys
this bird takes a dead leaf, flies up
into a tree, and with a fiber for a
thread and its bill for a needle, sews
the leaf to a green one hanging from
the tree, an opening to the nest thus
formed being left at the top. The
leaf, apparently hanging from a twig,
would never be taken for a nest.
“Baby” Flatiron More Than a Toy.
A “baby” flatiron weighing exactly
one pound not only provides the “little
mothers” with an incentive to indulge
in industry at an early age, but it is
useful for light pressing and lingerie,
laces and handkerchiefs. The iron is
very useful for traveling, because of
its light weight and its compactness. It
operates on less than 1P.0 volts, and is
equipped with connector plugs and six
feet of maroon cord.
Wampum Beads.
Wampum beads were made from a
variety of different substances, but
the one that was used in the greatest
numbers was the ordinary hard clam
or quahog, which is found from Cape
Cod to Florida. Roger Williams,
writing of the eastern Indians, states
that they “store up shells in summer
against winter, whereof they make
their money.”
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jeffries are
spending a few weeks in the
City of Vapors.
Born: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1917,
to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Barren
tine, an 8-pound boy.
Mrs. J. H. Barrentine of Vann
dale arrived Monday for a two
weeks’ visit to her son, John W.,
and family.
Don’t miss the entertainment
at the school house tomorrow,
Saturday, night. Admission 50
and 35 cents. Adv
Mesdames T. J. Fakes and J.
F. Morgan entertained with a
Valentine party in honor of Mr.
Ed Muir of Fulton, Mo., Wednes
day evening.
Mr. Dan Wherry of Little Rock,
state manager of a leading in
surance company, is here this
week the guest of his relative,
Mr. E. T. Wherry.
Feed, Lumber, Coal
Shingles, Doors, Rubber
Roofing, Paints, Brick and
Lime.
Corn, Oats, Chops, Hulls
and Meal.
H. D. SWAYZE
Few Norwegians Can Swim.
It is a curious fact, says the Lan
cet, considering the geography of the
country, that the proportion of Nor
wegians who can swim is small, the
number of deaths in Norway from
drowning being about 600 a year. Only
about 12 per cent of all the school
children between the ages of twelve
and fifteen have learned to swim. Nor
wegian sailors say the extreme cold
ness of the waters that lave their
shores accounts for this.
Precious Balm of Gilead.
Among the ancient Jews, so indis
pensable were scents considered for
the bridal toilet that one-twelfth of
the bridal dowry was set apart for
their purchase. The famous balm of
Gilead was distilled from a bush which
formerly covered the mountains of
Gilead, but has of late become so
scarce that only the sultan can be sup
plied.
Daily Thought.
They are such dear familiar feet
that go along the path with ours—feet
fast or slow, but trying to keep pace;
if they mistake we must be mute, not
turning to impute grave faults, for they
and we have such a little way to go,
can be together such a little while
upon the way, we must be patient
while we may.—George Klingle.
Gratitude.
“If love giveth thee not all thou
cravest, thank him for what he doth
give; remembering that the least of
his gifts is such as thou couldst not
possess without him, hadst thou all the
wealth and all the wisdom of the
world.”—Richard Garnett.
In the Golden Age.
While gold is now the standard of
value throughout the world, in the
days of old Greece gold and silver
were commonly used in the decoration
of buildings, when Phidias and the
rest of the great sculptors swayed
the art of that country.
Study Humanity.
One of the nearest and simplest
of duties is the perception of others’
points of view, of sympathy, in no
limited sense; and that sympathy we
can only gain through looking at hu
manity in its wholeness.—A. C. Ben
son.
To Freshen Wicker.
When a wicker chair requires clean
ing, dust it well and wash in tepid
soapsuds. Mix together equal parts
of turpentine and sweet oil and a few
drops of methylated spirits.. When the
I chair is quite dry rub with a cloth
: moistened with the polish.
Cultivate Courtesy.
How sweet and gracious even in
common speech is that sense which we
call courtesy! It transmutes aliens
into trusting friends, and gives its
owner passport ’round the world.—
James T. Field.
Maj. C. W. McCrory was a vis
itor in the Vapor City Sunday.
Mr. Leonard Hatcher is now
clerk at the Iron Mountain
station.
The Meistersingers Male Quar
tette at the school house tomor
row, Saturday, night. Don’t
miss this lyceum number. Ad
mission: 50 and 35 cents. Adv
Dr. J. R. Piercey, Messrs W.
N. Dunehew and Lester Lewis
and Bert McCarroll made an
overland trip to Little Rock this
week in the Doctor’s new Ford.
Mr. W. B. Fakes now has his
garage and blacksmith shop open
for business. Mr. J. D. Graves
is in charge and Mr. L. G. Jones
will be connected with the busi
ness.
Master J. W. Comer has pur
chased a pair of registered, big
type, big bone, long bodied and
prolific Poland Chinas and ex
pects to win the boys’ pig club
prize this year.
We regret that in mentioning
those who went to Little Rock
last week in the • interest of de
feating the White River levee
bill we failed to note: Messrs W.
B. Fakes and M. H. Patterson
and Mrs. F. Lewis.
Mr. Clarence T. Bunch of
Brinkley visited friends and rel
atives here the first of the week.
The News’ assistant was the re
cipient of many welcomed visits
of our dear old friend, Chauncey.
Come again, Chauncey!
PROFESSIONAL
cards
J. H. WEST
physician and surgeon,
Calls answered promptly
day or night. y
Grays> * Arkansas
DR. R. L. FRASER,
IS READY TO ANSWER
CALLS, DAY OR NIGHT
Phone Number 2
McCrory, Arkansas
L. B. WINFREE, J. p.
CONVEYANCES
G. W. BARBER
NOTARY PUBLIC
AND INSURANCE
At a meeting of the Town
Council Monday night Mr. L. J.
Dilliard was elected alderman to
fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Oc Jeffries who has moved to
the country.
Mr. F. W. Beede of Beedeville
shipped a car of hogs to the St.
Louis markets Wednesday and
strange to say, there were none
who cared to take the free ride
to Missouri notwithstanding Ar
kansas has been “bone dry” for
several weeks.
THE UNIVERSAL CAR
There’s nothing of guessing or speculation
in regard to Ford cars. Their practical value
is being daily demonstrated by more than
1,750,000 Ford owners representing every
phase of hnman activity, Ford Service for
Ford Owners as universal and reliable as
the car itself. Dependability and economy
in car and service. Better buy your Ford
today—you want it and it will serve you every
day, winter and summer. Touring Car $360,
Runabout $345, Coupelet $505, Town Car $595,
Sedan $645—f. o. b. Detroit. We solicit your
order.
RIGGS BROS.
McCrory, -
Ark.
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