davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1916-10-18

the Serbs in considerable force attacked to
the north of the village of Slivitsa but
were repulsed with sanguinary losses. IL
the Moglenica Valley we easily repulsed an
attack on Bohovon heights. Oh both sides
OF the Vardar river there has been inter-
mlttent artillery activity, and on the Stru-
ma there have been encounters between
accommodating parties. On the Aegean
Coast the enemy feet bombarded the
heights near Orfano. Roumanian front: The
situation is unchanged. Along the Dan
ube there is calm. At Dobrudja east of
the Dobritchmeiidie railway there has been
slight artillery activity. On the Black Sea
the situation is calm.
Petrograd, Oct. 15th-The Russian sub
marine TuleE on Oci. 18th. after all engage
ment near thu Bosphorus, captured the
Turkish six thousand ton armed war trans
port Roditsto, says todays Russian official
statement. The transport was under com
mand of German officers, and despite the
damage which it sustained during the Ell"
gagement was safely escorted to SebastopoI.
London, Oct. 15th-Enterprises undertak-
en- yesterday by British troops in the neigh
bourbood of the Stuff redoubt and Schwa-
ben redoubt in the river Somme region, we're
highly successful. North of the Stuff redoubt
two lines Of enemy communication trenches
were cleared for u distance Of nearly zoe
yards, Nearly 800 men were taken prison
ers i'll the course of these operations, which
Were carried ont by q single company. The
enemy exploded a mine last night in the
neighbo urhood of Loos. No action followed.
During the night the enemy's trenches were
entered west of Serre, north of Roclincourt;
northwest OF Festubert and north of Neuve
Chapelle. Prisoners were taken and consi.
derable damage was done to the enemy's
defences.
, 1916-10-18
Censored at Jamaicn.)

London, Oct. 16th.-At q banquet lust
night gwen by tue Committee OF Nation
al Defence in honour of the Members of
the Provisional Government, M. Venizelos
made a stirring speech says Reuters Salonica
correspondent. 'The Greek people said
NJ. Venizelos "have been led to the brink of
a preciplce by a constituencies monarchy
which made common cause with the politi-
clans Of our decadent epoch. When this
great war afforded us the opportunity of
realizing our national ideals, our people were
prevented from pursuing the path to their
glory because OF an alliance with her heredi-
tary enemies. King Constantine believes
himself King by The grace of God. This
conception is Numerically opposed to The
mind OF a nation which admits Of q re-
gime Of royalty but desires that royal
ty shall be democratic. Our people re-
gard the King as the first servant of the
State. They attribute to the King the right
10 impose his personal will, but his duty to
guard without respite the sovereignty of his
people III order to prevent them suffering from
prejudice. Our constitution leaves no doubt
regarding this unquestionable SOVEREIGNTY
of the people. Today we all have accom-.
plished our efforts for the purpose of oroani.
zing ourselves militarily without delay to
eXpel our hereditary enamy from our terri
tory aud TO fulfil our duty rs an ally toward
a friendly people whose heroism aud ardent
love for the fatherlnpd and indomitable per-
severance have won the admiration of the
whole world" III. Venizelos resumed his
seat amid loud cries IF Long live Serbia
'Down with ccwar9s and traitors and
"Down with the King"
Paris, Oct. 14th.-The official communi-
cation issued tonight is as follows South
Of the Somme we made two attacks which
succeeded brilliantly, one near Santerre
which put us in possession of the Ger
man first line on o front of more than
two kilometres. The other placed us in
possession of the hamlet of Genermont
and the Sugar Refinery 200 metres north
east of Ablaincourt, we took a large num-
Der OF prisoners. Up to the present time
500 unwounded prisoners, including II Off
GERS, have been passed back. There was
an intermittent cannonading on the remain
der of the front,
Paris, October 15th-TheGerma submor-
inc ~ So made a breach in the Monroe
doctrine by sinking vessels off the New
England Coast, aud it remains to be seen
whether the United States will ~s'sustain
the celebrated American tradition, or let
it be cast aside," according to M. Her
bette, military strategist and writer on
~International Affairs. 'France is only n
disinterested spectator in the debate" said
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16
HAS NATIONAL ENDORSEMENT.

Livery loyal MisSissippian was delighted to
see that the Centennial Exposition had received
National endorsement By act Of Congress Ill or
dering the immense government e"il4pt at san
Francisco and San Diego transferred to Guilp0ft
and approprlatlng $4,000 for housing and caring
for it. TINS act gave to Our exposition tie stamp
OF National approval.
This tremendous exhibit covers a great range
of subjects and is so highly educational IN charac-
ter that it might well be considered an exposition
in itself well worthy of travelling many miles to
visit. A building with not less tan 10000 Ieet CT
floor space will be required to accommodate 1t
and a solid train will be necessary Tor transport
tation.
Il is confidently expected that within a short
time announcement can be made that several 1or-
eign countries viii have accepted the invitation
of President Wilson to participate, and that the
Exposition will be to a great extent international
in character. Plans to THIS end are being put into
execution with the anticipation Of favorable re-
suits.
Mississippi is a great state, peopled by a great
citizenship and is entitled to a representation Sec
ond to none despite the fact that there are some
who have a doubt as to Our ability to design and
place into execution an exposition that will be a
credit to the state and nation.
The earnest interest and cooperation Of all our
people will make of this the greatest event in the
century and a fitting celebration Of an hundred
years since admission to statehood. That this
interest and cooperation will be given, | am en-
tirely confident.
H. E. BLAKESLEE, Director General.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16
WILLING BUT UNITED.

Even in these busy days when the job is seek
ing the man, the employment offices Of the large
cities are crowded with people looking for work.
When asked what they can do the majority an
swer Anything"
But in 80 cases cut Of 100 those who answer
SO vaguely are in reality fitted for nothing.
In most of the world servants are trained for
their work and they do not look upon it as de-
grading. But in this country, where so many are
trying to get to the top in occupations and pro-
LESSONS for which they are not fitted, domestic
servants look upon their employment as a mere
makeshift-a stopping place on the way to some
thing better.
The consequence is that with us the servant
problem is very a difficult one and it is almost i'm
possible to get good houseWorkerS.
The great mass are unframed and incompe-
tent. They constantly hold in mind and resent
the contrast between their positions and those of
the people they serve.
1t is said on good authority that probably not
more than one in a hundred engaged in cooking in
this country have even the most elementary
knowledge of the chemistry Of foods or the rela-
tive healthfulness of methods of preparation.
Aspiration and high endeavor are fine. But
they are to be realized only through thorough
mastery OF one or another line of hard work.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16
THE FORGE OF PURPOSE,

A young man should not start out in life witt
the idea that the world owes him a living.
The assertion is false in fact, wrong in Drjnci
pie and dishonest in practice
The world owes no one anything EXCEPT that
which is won by service.
There is no room for drones. tramps or vaqa.
bonds, and those who are not willing to work for
a living must make room for the ambitious men
and women who strive to achieve success by hon.
est methods.
The world wants ones best. It will have noth-
ing else. The best is none too good.
The poorest boy in our land nav hone n he
president. He may be our leading ~fnancier, or
our greatest minister or our greatest LAWYER, The
possibility is his; all else depends on his purpose
and perslstency and efforts.
Money will buy many things. But there are
other things money can never purchase. Wealth
Will cover only a small portion Of the earth's area,
Purpose covers it all.
The young man who has a purpose and sticks
TO 1t Will s%urrnount all difficulties which aDpear ia
be stumbling blocks. "
Ones station in life cuts no figure at all. for
Honor and shame from no condition
rise;
Act well your part, there all the honor
lies"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16
HAM-AN'-EGGS
every Saturday,
,............. .....>:H.

Lonesomeness.-Iiaye you ever been
lonesome in the midst Of a large
crowd? Then you have never been
alone in a large city. TO appreciate
the full meaning Of the word Lone
some," one must experience a visit
to some large center where one knows
no one, and when one is a little short
on cash.
If you have any money to spend you
can always find a companion. There
are nearly always plenty to talk to
but none to listen in sympathy. Plen-
ty to accept your hand if it is lined
with silver, but none to offer theirs
when adversely comes. Plenty to
smile at you, but none to look with
compassion upon you when are down.
The desert is not loneliness, that is
solitude. Truly: "To be without a sin
gle friend, a confidant, when thous-
ands move about you; to pour your
sorrows into cold, unfeeling ears; to
seek sympathy in blind eyes-that is
loneliness. That is the loneliness that
causes hearts to break"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16
THE COMMUNITY BELLWETHER.

Every farmer who raises sheep knows to
what the above refers. The "bellwether" is the
leader Of the flock. He usually wears a bell, and
wherever he and his bell go, thither the flock
otediently follows. For good or ill. to safety or
into danger, where he leads, they go. If he hap
rens to be a wise old fellow, his followers profit
bv bis wisdom, but if he develops vicious and un-
reliable traits. disaster is almost certain to over
take the flock.
Have you ever paused to think how like sheep
are we human in this respect? Look around in
almost any community and you will easily spot
the beliwetter. And not only can you locate him,
but q little study Of local conditions will invariably
disclose to the careful observer his true charac-
t~eristics as a leader.
II the community is progressive, prosperous,
lav,-abtding and happy, you may put it down that
this state OF affairs results largely from the fact
that these qualities are inherent in the leaders Of
community life.
We know that many people like to think and
assert that we are all equal and recognize no lead
ers, but this is purely a Pigment of the magma
ton. Nine out of every ten of us are too busy
with our own affairs to take time to attend to the
details of community life. There are a thousand
and one questions of public import that must fall
to the lot Of some one who has the time and the
capacity to grapple with them, and under such
conditions community leaders are developed. If,
happily, he possesses wisdom, coupled with a spir-
It Of unselish devotion to the interests Of the
community. then the community is indeed fortu-
nate. But when he develops vicious traits and an
INCLINATION for self-seekjng, then, like the sheep,
his followers are in danger.
While, as we have said, most Of us are too
busily engaged in our own pursuits to assume
these burdens Of civic responsibility, we yet may
keep a watchful eye upon those who have as
srlrned the burdens and assist them in the faith
ful discharge of their trusts.
This we can and should do, every one of us.
This is q pretty good old world, after all, and safe
leaders and public officials can easily be found,
and every public-spirited citizen should join in
the hunt.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

er hours and studies as hard as the
members of the other two professions
on an average gets about the same
for his labors as DO the ministers and
the school teachers.
A minister should know as much as
does a doctor or a lawyer. The school
teacher is of necessity highly educat-
ed. The journalist, if he succeeds,
must be a thorough scholar-yet pro-
fossional men are supposed to be men
who a demand a price and the 9TH
ers must come to it. The members of
the Three Poor Professions" get on
an average less money for the work
they do than do union brick layers,
printers, railroad men, and in some
cases, less than day laborers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

The Poor Professions.-The term
professional Man." as a usual thing
carries with it the idea of a man
whose labors are highly valued, a
man who does not have to worry
about tomorrow's meat and bread, a
man who sets his price upon his abil-
ity and talents-and gets it.
But there are three professions in
this world that, as a class, are al
ways underpaid, members of which
are usually found in rather straight
ened circumstances financially. Those
three professions are: the ministry,
the school teacher and the journalist.
There are some ministers who get
large salaries, but the average in
that profession gets less than $1,000
a year. Few school teachers get more
than 500 a month for nine months
work, and most of them less than
that. The journalist, who labors long
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Before and After.-The cynical man
vas standing quietly on the corner at
McIntyre's Drug Store one night last
week observing the passing throngs
when he was joined by "Ham-an'-
Eggs" The conversation followed the
usual channels, the weather, the price
of cotton, etc, but finally got off on
matrimony. The cynical man, being
of that type called "Bachelor,' his
views Of welded bliss are rather ex-
IRENE to say the least. He described
the difference in a nan before and af-
ter marriage in the following brief
but pointed terms: "Refore-four
suits a year; After-one suit in four"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16
FUNDS TOR NATIONAL
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN NEEDED
Greenwood and LeAore County Democrats Ar.
Urged to Respond Promptly to Appeal of
the Campaign Committee.

The Democratic National Campaign Commit
tee is appealing to the patriotic citizenship of the
United States for voluntary cash contributions
with whicI, to pay the legitimate expenses of the
campaign being made in behalf of the reelection
OF President Wilson and Vice.President Marshall,
and it is the duty of every good citizen to respond
literally and promptly to the urgent call of the
committee.
The money is needed badly, and it's needed
now.
The editor OF this paper has been endeavoring
for some time to get cur people interested in the
matter OF making a liberal contribution to this
fund from Greenwood and Lefore county. but
very few Of them have responded-the following
being a list of those who have subscribed and paid
us for that purpose the amounts opposite their
names:
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

With the regular army and the National Guard
on the border protecting us from the raids of q
horde OF bloodthirsty bandits we can not refrain
from remarking that this is a mighty inopportune
time for capital and labor to come to grips. Pa
trlotism and common sense should prevail until
we are free from the danger that menaces US from
below. "
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

When it's hot we want it cold, and when it's
cold we want it hot, and when it's neither one nor
the other we're just as disgruntled as ever. But
this cold weather we are having now is just sim
ply delightful.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

The Washington government has issued a
white Book on the war in Europe and its diplo-
matte angles. And, gevernnentlike, has forgot
ten our existence in the distribution of free cop
les. Keep EN-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

England has arranged for another big loan in
Wall Street-this time but a paltry $3.50, 900, 900.
Some day we'll get reckless and drop over Wall
Street way ourself.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16
IT ANY N HAS

Died,
Married,
Left town,
Had a fire,
Sold a farm,
Come to town,
Bought a home,
Had an accident,
Been seriously i'll,
Committed murder,
That's news-telephone SO, or tel,
The Daily Commonwealth editors,
They will appreciate the favor.
Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Now that the crowned heads of Europe have
all been to the front, the next act on the docket
should be the decorating Of one another for con.
spicuous gallantry on the fields of safety.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Funny, isn't it, how the sensational corrspon-
dents have suddenly put a quietus on their wild
stories of border hardships and incompency that
never existed?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

No matter which political party is in power,
Inc other side consistently and vociferously yells
pork" until it gets it's own hand in the barrel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

# she gives you the cold shoulder" it may
help some to recall that one of the highest compli-
ments a Hindu woman can pay a man is to turn
her back on him.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

That fellow who owes us four bucks on SUBJ
5cEiptlon and paid fifty cents on account last week
will be thrice welcome if he makes it a dollar the
next time.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Tommy Marshall's reminder that those who
point with pride and those who "view with
alarm are after all good personal friends, was
timely.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

There are several who have subscribed to this
1und, but have failed to hand in their subscription
OF one dollar each, and we hope they will do SO
promptly, as we shall send to the Committee the
amount we have collected next Saturday, Sept. 16.
Those who have not subscribed, and who wish
10 90 SO, are urged to send us their contributions
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

That pair of foreigners who killed an Ohio
Alne boss and got away with $4,000, intended to
meet the pay roll, must think this is Mexico.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

ABOUT the only way to make a dollar 20 a lone
ways these days is to send it by mail.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

"hen congress gets on a proper basis, therel
De no lobbying by either individuals or o~rganiza
tons, but it won't be in our time, we fear.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

wilson has cutie as much chance to carry
pennsylvania as Hughes has to carry Texas,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

The Washington government has issued
"White Book on the war in Europe and its diplo
matte angles. And, gevernmentlike, has forgot
ten our existence in the distribution of free cop
les. Keep EN-
When it's hot we want it cold, and when it.
cold we want it hot, and when it's neither one MOI
the other we're just as disgruntled as ever. Blu
this cold weather we are having now is just sim
ply delightful.
England has arranged for another big loan ir
Wall Street-this time but a paltry $3.50, 900, 900
Some day We'll get reckless and drop over Wal
Street way ourself.
# she gives you the cold shoulder" it MAY
help some to recall that one of the highest compli.
ments a Hindu woman can pay a man is to turn
her back on him
Funny, isn't it, how the sensational corrspon.
dents have suddenly put a quietus on their wild
stories Of border hardships and incompency that
never existed?
That fellow who owes US four bucks on sub
5cTlptlon and paid fifty cents on account last week
viii be thrice welcome if he makes it a dollar the
next time.
Tommy Marshalls reminder that those who
point with pride and those who "view with
alarm are after all good personal friends, was
timely.
No matter which political party is in power,
The other side consistently and vociferously yells
pork until it gets its own hand in the barrel,
"
That pair Of foreigners who killed an Ohio
NINE boss and got away with $4,000, intended to
meet the pay roll, must think this is Mexico.
When Congress gets on a proper basis. there'1
be no lobbying by either individuals or organiza-
ions, but 1t won't be in our time, we fear,
As it will have no help from big outsiders
cont see how Maine will be able to work IN much
excitement in the presidential campaign.
Inns political spellbinding and interviewing is
getting t1resome. Let's trot out Wilson and
Hughes and let EN- sing it out.
II Doth sides are telling the truth this country
VIII experience the novelty of inaugurating two
presidents on March 4, next.
The less Chairman Mccormick saws of carry.
hg pennsylvania for Wilson the more weight his
)ther predictions will have.
Every man feels like scrapping when a sugar
42gnate tells him sugar sold for 10 cents a pound
'e5ore there was a trust.
1t IS being suggested that Mexico should be
nneZed to this country for her own good, Tell
to Carranza.
~
Mt. Aetna and the politicians are both again
\ eruption, and Logging Tor mouthing) it at an
ven gait.
New York City is so fond of something new
a wonder it does not pull off a riotous strike.
The convention of Hoo Hoos in Memphis re-
1lnds us that the Boo Hoos are still unorpanized.
wilson has quite as much chance to car,v
pennsylvania as Hughes has to carry Texas
Consideration for others soueezes ont Tho
aought that this is fine weather for loafnp.
About the only way to make a dollar On q lono
avs these days is to send it by mail.
As the spellblnders on the "dry' special talk
Z, LIQUOR is the On1v no+iopol ;ru,..
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Consideration for others squeezes out the
thought that this is fine weather for loafng.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Livery man feels like scrapping when a sugar
Hl2ghate tells him sugar sold for 10 cents a pound
before there was a trust.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

AS the spellbinders on the dry" special talk
1t, liquor is the only national issue.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

The convention of Hoo Hoos in Memphis re.
minds us that the Boo Hoos are still unorpanized
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

AS it will have no help from big outsiders,
I see now Maine will be able to work up much
in the presidential campaign.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

1t IS being suggested that Mexico should be
shheTed to this country for her W good. Tell
it to Carranza.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

New York City is so fond of something new
It's a wonder it does not pull off a riotous strike
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Inns political spellbinding and interviewing is
gettj1g tlresome. Let's trot out Wilson and
Hughes and let EN- sing it out.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Inc less Chairman Mccormick says of carry.
ng pennsylvania for Wilson the more weight his
)ther predictions will have.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-16

Mt. Aetna and the politicians are both again
IN eruption, and Logging Tor mouthing) it at an
even gait.