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VOLUME V.
FLORA, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1917
NUMBER 33
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SHOE SITUATION SOON TO BE ALARMING
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Cloth Shoes Now Beinf Shown By Shoe Houses
TWENTY SHOE MFG. HOUSES STOP MAKING SHOES IN ONE CITY, LYNN, MASS., ON ACCT' OF NO MATERIAL.
Last Monday a Slioe Salesman rep¬ resenting a large Eastern Shoe Mfg, Co, called on the P. A.  Meyer Store.
His samples were shoes for fall -Shipments. He showed iiulte a line of shoes, and a large portion was «lmply black cloth or canvass slioes Willi leatlier for the soles only, In all styles for men, women and children, to sell at $2,50 to $.3.00,
He had an Imitation vicl kid leath¬ er (nothing more than sheep skin) to sell at 83.50 to (4.00. He had ohiy a lew genuine vicl kid and at prices $5.00 to $7.00, What would you have done tn my place? Well, I DID'NT DO,
But the above ts the shoe situation SOON TO BE. However we are In¬ deed thankful that we already have more shoes than we ought to have, good leather shoes, yes, vicl kid shoes that you don't appreciate for they HAVE BEEN so common. BUT NOT NOW.
So folks let's dont be too particular these WAR TIMES as to an exact stitch, or a certain toe, or a certain style heel. For tts VALUE we must consider at these war times.
Twelve montlis ago we overloaded on shoes, did Iton purpase, we foresaw this very condition which now exists. We still have many good LEATHER SHOES at low prices.
Our summer shoes (low cuts) are especially low priced for men, women and children. And while you can hardly believe tt, yet we know that at the prices they are worth today we are saving you from $1,00 to even $3.00 on every pair, tf we had to replace them at todays prices.
You wtll be gladly surprised at our Famous Selby Oxfords for ladles at «3,00 to $4,00.
Our men's low cuts are at from »3,50 to $6,00, One lot (odds) even at $1,98, and sizes are pretty good yet.
Yes, and our childrens' Oxfords In the good old GODMAN line at $1,50 to $2,50 a pair looks good to us and would look good to you tf you under¬ stood as conditions are.
We are telling you the truth now when we tell you that some are lay¬ ing in a good supply for future needs.
"For your own sake buy while you can get it."
adv P. A, MEYER,
The Model Store Opens
The New Model Store, with a fine and attractive display of ladlas' ready to wear exclusively stock, opened for business Thursday, The room was crowded nearly every hour of the day with those who came to see the many beautiful stylish garments and make purchases, Mr, Albert Warshaw, the genial and pleasant manager, gave to each one a small American tlag and a Carnation. He expresses himself as well pleasefl with the first day's busi¬ ness in Flora and wltli our town and people.
Gone to the Front
The following young men of Flora went to Vincennes last Tuesday to enlist tn the U. S. Army. Marlon L. Petty, Robert G. Hubbell, Leo 1'. Reese, Merrill Cliarleston, Henry C. Prather. Earl Slade. Hert Behymer, and J, L, McNiel, Only three of the boys passed tlie examination and were accepted. Namely: Merrell Charles¬ ton, Henry C, Prather and Leo P. Reed, Eight young men from Jeffer¬ sonville went to Vincennes on the same train for eiillstiiienl, but their names could not be secured.
Apples Assured
Col. J. Mack Tanner, who has been making an a careful Inspection of hts apple trees Hits week, .stat«s the Jonathans, at this time give promise of an abundant yield. While the Ben Davis and Gano Indicate a fair crop, A number of our orctiardlsts were ap¬ prehensive that the rains and cold weather would seriously Injure the fruit. So far as the Record has se¬ cured Information from entirely trust¬ worthy sources, tt seems evident that the orchards which have been proper¬ ly cared for wUl give a satisfactory and profltable yield this year.
WAKE UP—FLOR A
BULLETIN ON PREPAREDNESS FOR WINTER'S FOOD SUPPLY
Great and momentous times are for the flrst time since the Civil War again confronting the nation. The resources and savings of years of peace are again being pledged to the prosecution of war, more gigantic and more relentless than any war that has been fought tn the history of mankind.
Not all of us are chosen however to Hght this great war wttli gun and salier, or by blood purchase, some must stay behind to pledge ail they possess In the effort to produce enougli food to keep the valiant soldiers fed and thetr babes and wives at home from starvation. Our beautiful land of unlimited resources must be made to show Its prowess In agricultural production, so that none withtn her boundaries shall feel the pangs of hunger and tlie degrading Influence of poverty.
Citizens and countrymen, Jl Is your solemn duty to produce and conserve all of the food that It Is possible to produce and conserve. No matter how small the garden or how tiny the number of pounds saved from waste, concerted effort will produce a potential weapon against our most dangerous enemies, liunger and fixid riots.
In choosing what things to grow tn the gardens, tt should be borne In mind that the crops to be consumed at onee such as lettuce, radishes, melons, etc., are to occupy only the most limited space, wlilte crops that can be dried, cooked, steam processed, or cellared sliould be grown as abundantly as possible. The vegetables that are most readily preserved by cooking or steam processing are Peas, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Cucumbers. Beets, Carrots and String Beans may also be put up tn tlits way, either pickled or In brine Rutabagas, Turnips, Celeriac, Parsnips, as well as Carrots and Beets may simply be placed in a cool cellar, (the temperature of which should not be kept higher than 40 degrees Fahrenheit) In bins of dry sand, where they will retain thetr usefulness until the late spring. Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Brussels Spouts, and Kohlrabi may be placed tn tlie cellar with the heads down and covered wllh sand taking care that they do not touch each other, but that each Is entirely surrounded with a layer of sand. String Beans and Cabbage may of course be preserved by the fermentation method in the form of saurkraut. Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Marjoram, Summer Savory, Basil, and Celery leaves should be dried In a cool room, preferably dark wllli an abundance of circulating alr^ For this purpose they shoi^d be spread on newspapers In thin layers and turned frequently, or they may be tied In small small bunches and suspended from a line until thoroughly dry wlien they should lie packed In air tight boxes, such as baking powder tins, etc. In gathering cabbages and the above herbs, care should be taken that they are free from dew and other moisture as this would cause moulding and rotting. Okra or Gumbo Is not much tnown known In the Nortli, tt however makes an excellent and nourishing addition to soups and tomatoes, this can tie dried by cutting Into quarters lengthwise and subjecting to sunlight or other gentle heat and plenty of air. The same ts true of Sweet Corn which must be cut from Hie cob and dried as rapidly as possible. If this corn ts soaked for several hours and boiled tn mllK wttli a Utile piece of butter with pepper and salt added, tl Is quite equal tf not superior to canned corn.
Parsnips may be left In the ground all winter and used In the early spring before growth commences, liiey will be found more tender and delicious at this time on account of the freezing they passed through.
All of the vegetables and herbs mentioned are of the easiest culture requiring only medium quality soils to produce fair crops, Itiey should be kept free from weeds, and constantly cultivated, any special fertilization or cultivation will be well repaid however by heavier yields and more tender products.
Weeds in fence corners and out of tlie way places should be treated by spraying with  Sulpliate  of iron.
Atlas A or Eureka weed killer.   This should be made a  community proposition as concerted action ts needed to
Insure results.   Close attention to the above outline will result tn a vastly   Increased food supply during tills
coming winter, besides furnishing the table with a number of delightful dishes whlcli have only too  often  been
absent tn the American household.
Make this community as readily self supporting as possible. Join now—your country needs you tn this movement for larger and better gardens.
COMMERCIAL CLUB
CIVIC COMMITTEE
THE RECORD
COMPLIMENTED
Chase & Sanborn  People Thinks That We Fill the Bill
CTijcago, 111., May 7, 1917, The Flora Cash Store,
Flora, Illinois,
Gentlemen:—It is really very difll¬ cult for us to Hnd words wtth which to express our appreciation of your letter of Hie 4tti, relative to your ex¬ perience with our line, as outlined In your letter and also tn your splendid adverttsemenl In The Southern Illi¬ nois Record, a newspaper of which a much larger cily could lie justly proud. You and we should feel honored by having our advertlsemen on Hie front page of such a sheet, for The South¬ ern Illinois Record Is thoroughly met¬ ropolitan In Its appearance and make up.
One tiling we nole especially is Hie care and good taste used not only In setting up the news columns but par¬ ticularly in tlie adverllsemetits. In most newspapers througliout the country verry little care Is expended In this direction, Accordinly, you are to be congratulated upon having tn your community such a progressive paper witli such an ellicieiil editor.
Your letter and advertisement are truly an Inspiration to us and you may be sure that we shall continue to put fortii every effort in our power to warrant you and your customers In giving our line your loyal, enthusias¬ tic support.
Yours very truly,
Crase & Sanborn.
Father Eckert of Matonnville comes to Flora as pastor of St. Stephens church. Father Alberg goes to Matonnville.
18 GIRLS GIVE
CONCERT TONIGHT
Mandolin Club Girls   of Fairfield Have Splendid Program
The Wayne County Press of tlils week tn speaking of the Girls'Mando¬ lin Club of Fairfield, says.
The Mandolin Club Is composed of nineteen of the city's most talented musicians and the program was one of the most delightful affairs that lias ever been staged tn Hits city.
The program was splendidly ar¬ raigned and each number was given hearty aiiplau.se by the large audience, as a result the performers responded graciously to the encore.
Tlie program consisting of solos,