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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
THEIR JOBS ARE sAFE.

Gratifying is the immediate, the enthus-
iastic response of our business men to The
Journals appeal to reinstate enlisting en-
ployees when they come marching back
from the war, honorably discharged but it
is not surprising
1t has been physically impossible for us
to see every business firm and employer
in Pensacola or its environs; but the list of
those making the guarantee, as printed in
this paper-a goodly company which The
Journal is proud to heads a representa-
tive one and it is not to be doubted that
every employer will give similar prom
Use. To refuse would be high disloyalty,
and Pensacola business men have given
abundant proof of their worthiness to
stand beneath the Stars and Stripes.
Their future assured as far as it can be,
il only remains for our young men to up
hold the traditions of Southern chivalry
With the Easter music still ringing in
their ears, reminding them of great ideals
and the supreme privilege of self-sacrifice
-suffering-for the sake of humanity
with their minds strengthened by the
knowledge of just cause; with noble ira
ditions to spur their resolve to unconquer-
able endeavor--they have the opportunity
tonight at Armory Hall to offer themselves
in defense of the principles of liberty, dem
ocracy, and Justice for which others died
that they might benefit.
Those who prove recreant to the trust,
who, untrue to anterity and false to poste"-
ity, render liable the stain of CONSUMPTION
such men simply write themselves down
poltroons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
LET BUSINESS MEN LEAD.

Fifty business men of Port St. Joe are
planting one hundred acres of land in corn,
potatoes, beans and vegetables. Not
hiring it done, mind, but doing the work
themselves; under the management of
competent director, they have pledged
themselves to labor daily in the glebe.
Thus as Cincinnatus left the fragrant fur
row when his country called, SO St. Joe's
city men are turning farmers in order to
fight the food battles of the United States
A fine example! One we are glad has al
ready spread to West Florida At Mari
anna meeting is called for Saturday in
order to increase the planting of food prod
ucts throughout this fertile land. Held
under the auspices of the West Florida
Fair Association, the meeting will be adj
dressed by federal and state agricultural
agents; the governor has been invited to
attend; far reaching indeed should be the
results
Let the men of Marianna-of Pensacola
of every town furnish the pattern for the
farmeri Let business lead development!
Let them plant personally, let them hoe
hopefully, let them cultivate constructively
even as the Port S. Joe city man are. Let
soft and sneallonssd hand be symhsl Of
shame!
Food Is searce. Food Is naaonai prob
lem eqsal to that Of munitions and enlist
ments. 1t is in certain respects even
graver. The South must increase its food
paintings, not only to assist towards the
sustenance of our armies and the armies
OF our allies, but also because it faces hun
ger itself. It must increase its planting
Immediately. What will be Pensacola
contribution, what West Florida's, to tn
national need?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
Vox Pobuh,
VETERAN REJUVENATED
BY WAR NEWS

Editor of The Journal:
The war news contained in the col
unns of your paper has convinced
me that the time has arrived for de-
cisive action for those who profess
to love their country. Enclosed please
find loyalty pledge for myself and
family.
/ am now in my 80th year; was a
Confederate soldier in the war be-
tween the states; was engaged in n
pitched battles and numerous Skim
ishes; received three honorable
wounds. Though slightly disfigured,
/ am still in the ring" This morn
ing's news has rejuvenated me. I'm
consciously, found myself whistlinE
Dixie" and increasing my pace until
it correspondent to the regulation step
of fifty-five years ago.
My immediate family consists OF
widowed daughter, three grandsons
of military age. and two great grand
children, the youngest boy. All o.
these believe that an act of conscrir-
ton should never tarnish their sol
dier's record, and will volunteer their
services either in the navy or army.
Nv great-grandson, 16 months OF
age, has not yet decided what arm OF
service he will choose, but will do SO
| as soon as he has finished a present
engagement he has upon the breast
| works.
This morning, when l pinned my
Cross of Honor on my breast, made
| it clasp the nationa. colors of oul
united country. In doing this, fel;
| that | was honoring both.
God bless our noble president ana
through his wise administration, M
this cruel war be brought to a speedy
close,
Yours for loyalty to our nativ,
land,
| JAMES M. TATE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
THE SCRATCH PAD
By THOMAS EWING DA7NEf.


Wanted-For ladies only-Hus-
bands.
Uncle Sam didn't want to begin
this war, but he is going to fight to
finish.
Join the militia tonight, or wear
smoked glasses when you look men IN
the face.
Won Hindenberg's plan to avoid
trench fighting apparently is to re-
treat whenever the allies advance.
Congressional Rankin was so
flustered it is wonder she didn't
say '"This is so sudden-I'H give You
my answer next week"
There have been many definitions
of a "belle," but the most satisfying
is that she is girl who wants . man
to ring her.
Zach Himmel," moaned Kaiser Bill
when the news came. "Who would
have fought dat a man vat hwrite
dose notes could such wollop in his
hand gepacked have"
This is free country and every
body is entitled to his opinion, and
that is just the reason why we urge
Germans so earnestly to keep theirs
to themselves.
AS President Wilson will communi-
| cate with the upper house of con-
gress through Senator Martin instead
of through the chairman of the for
eign relations committee, the Ameri-
can people will breathe a sigh Of re
lief that there is no Billstone about
the neck of the nations executive.
We have not learned the name of
that patriotic citizen of Mariana
/ who knocked johnson down, but who
ever he is, he delivered a wallop that
| made almost as much nose as Lodges
pummel, and that was the punch, as
| Uncle Joe Dixon says, that was heard
around the world.
| Now that the German Grader" has
developed to be nothing more serious
than floating derelict of schooner,
| it is we'll to inquire whether that
| Newport News correspondent had a
brainstorm or is trying to pile up a
bigger batting average than the e.
Paso liar.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
MILTON SETS THE PACE.

Milton has set an example for all Florida
to initiative might make the statement
more inclusive still. What other city can
boast of patriotic rally embracing nearly
half its population?
But Milton did more than express 10y
atty Saturday-she acted it. She complst-
ed her hospital unit, she signed eighty men
towards the militia she is contributing to
the national defense, she organized her
Home Defense Guard, already 10 strong,
from the exempt classes. She took the first
step towards forming Red Cross chapter.
And the example of Milton is spreading
to its neighbor towns, where lists are be-
ing circulated urging enlistments.
May it be here tonight!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10

grinds corn, velvet beans, cleans rice
and furnishes market for a big lot
of produce grown by the farmers in
that section and at the same time
keeps a lot of money at home that
formerly was sent out Of the COM
munity.
The point in this is that DeFuniak
can have and should have just such
plant as this and get it in the way
that Bombay got hers, o-opera-
ton among the business
Bombay business men a. that if
there were no direct dividends they
would still regard the investment as
a good one in the money it keeps at
home and the encouragement it gives
to observation-disclosures Breeze.
Dipping Watts for Duval--
The board of commissioners of Du-
val county has realized the import
anee Of the eradication of cattle tick
and in connection with the campaign
being conducted against the pest has
ordered the appropriation of $1,000
to be spent in building as many dip
ping watts as can be provided with
that sum. Land owners are coop
Grating with the board to the extent
Of offering ten year leases at noni
nal charges on lands which will be
used for the placing of the watts which
will be constructed.
During the past several years un-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10

precedented progress has been made
in Florida in encouraging the use OF
dipping watts for Kidding cattle of the
dreaded and costly tick. A number of
counties of the state have already
built public watts. In Escambia, where
cattle raising is taking more than a
firm hold, number of Yats have
been built. Duval is in full line with
the movement, however, and the COM
missioners are to be commended upon
the wisdom of their action.-Jackson-
vile Metropolis.
"Uncle" Joe on Vacation
"Uncle" Joe Dixon, who has been
identified with the Times for the past
six months, left Tuesday on his an
nual vacation to Texas, Louisiana,
Mississippi and Alabama.
The old veteran of the Fourth Es-
tate, who has spent forty years of his
life in newspaper work, attributes his
robust health at the age of seventy
one to his hiking trips which he takes
every year over a well defined route
which he has traversed many times
in the past and by keeping in har-
mony with nature has developed his
great naturalness, giving him an ex-
cellence Of skilled expression such as
few writers attain.
"Uncle" Joe expects to be gone for
about three months, good part of
which time he will spend in the great
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
FREE OF CHARGE.

Why suffer with Indigestion, dys-
pepsia, torpid liver, constipation, sour
stomach, coming up of-food-a t r.
eating, etc, when you can get sam
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all dealers in civilized countries
Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
State Press Comment

Cuba to Show Her Colors-
"And Ruth said, whittier
thou goest, I will go; and where thou
lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall
be my people and thy God my God"
And so Cuba, testfying her love and
appreciation TO the great nation which
freed her from bondage and has ever
since stood guard over her interests
will declare war against Germany,
for whatever of support and en-
couragement it may be to our coun-
try in its present task.
Such instances Of loyalty illumi-
nate the pages Of history. We will
welcome our pluclsy little neighbor
into the war for human liberty
Tampa Tribune.
Profitable Investment
One of the most profitable invest
ments in West Florida today il, that
of the Rorlifay Milling Co., which
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
Pledge Of Loyalty
To the Loyalty Editor" Pensacola Journal:
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA.

Believing no less strongly in the
right of life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness than our forefathers, who es-
tablished the principle in this country
with their hearts blood; and realizing
that we are now facing the greatest
crisis in our history
I HEREBY PLEDGE MY 10y
Atty to President Wilson and the
United States of America, and will ear
nestly support by every means in my
power such measures as, by and with
the consent of congress, he deems nee
essary for the preservation of our nat
ural and lawful rights, and the integ-
ritv of the nation.
Without obligating myself in any
way for military service, believe my
country has right to be assured of my
loyalty, and to know that will coop
crate with the government in such
measures, economic and otherwise, as
it may adopt or recommend: more espe-
clally will | endeavor to silence disloy-
atty and detect plots or designs inimicaI
to this country.
STREET ADDRESS
PosToFFicE ADDRESS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10

Join the militia tonight, or veal
smoked glasses when you look men II
the face.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
CUBA SEES THE LIGHT.

Cuba's declaration of war on Germany
IS important commercially, politically,
morally.
Commercially because the seizure of
four German ships interned in Cuba
weaken Germany's maritime strength
that much after peace is signed. We
we already shown how Germany had
planned to win the trade war, even II her
armies were defeated. Destroying millions
ii tons of shipping belonging to the rest OF
the world, her own merchant marine has
been lying safe a-harbor; Germany has
moreover been building new tonnage at a
tremendous rate. She has stripped Bel
gium and northern France of their factory
machinery, is getting their mines and
draining the mineral resources OF Rou-
mania and Serbia. Germanys factories are
working full time, her warehouses are
crammed with merchandise, produced
cheaper, by the labor of military prisoners,
than under normal conditions. With her
shipping facilities crippled, however, she
will not be able to make an easy conquest
of the worlds business. This consideration
may hasten her willingness to listen to
reasonable peace terms and save what she
can now.
From political standpoint, America is
assured that Cuba is not to be made base
for U-boats There was such rumor
some weeks ago, and there can be little
doubt that Germany actually made the at
tempt to establish one at this strategic
gulf point Had the revolution succeeded!
Now we need fear only Mexico. Moreover,
patrol boats that would otherwise have to
watch Cuba to prevent the German ships
slipping. to sea to become commerce raid
ers, can be sent to other waters.
But greatest of all is the moral signifi-
canoe of Cuba's stand. Both sides in the
European conflict have said a great deal
about humanity; but from the time Ger
many tore up her treaties and violated Bel
GUM, the world has steadily been turning
against her, Mortified at the monstrous
atrocities.
America and Cuba and China are the
latest to turn; Brazil is expected to sever
relations; other countries will no doubt
oin the tempest of opinion. However
German statesmen may explain German
motives, they can not get over the fact that
the overwhelming majority of mankind
abhor German methods. Nations are turn
ing against Germany as men turned
against Jack the Ripper That this fact
will finally reach the German people, pen
etrating even the sitting censorship OF
kaiserism, is not unreasonable to suppose.
Already is constitutional reform being
talked. When Germany, the real Germany
does realize actual conditions, she too viii
cast off autocracy, even as Russia did she
too will turn against the Common Enemy
of Mankind, even as Cuba has dared!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10
Men and Women
Attention

Are you Americans?
Are you loyal to the presi-
dent? Do you believe IN the
Land of Freedom?
If so, sign the annexed Pledge
of Loyalty and send it to the
Loyalty Editor" Of The Journal
for transnaissal to the presi-
dent.
No military obligation what
ever is incurred.
This appeal is made to both
men and wsmeH, not only OF
Pensacola, but Of Eseanbia
county and all West Florida,
and the purpose 10 to prove the
strength Of patriotism in this
region. The movement is being
started in other places as well.
Sign today and get ten OF
your friends to sign. Extra i'm
prints will be furnished gratis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-10

outdoors regaining renewed vigor and
recharging his mental batteries
Gadsden County Times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-11-30
Executors Sale Of
Personal Property and
Valuable Real Estate

AS executor under the last will
and testament of Dice Evice
deceased, I will on Saturday, the
first day of December, 1917 at the
late residence of the said decedent
at Mcdowell, Virginia, offer for sale
at public auction the following
personal property: One Eldridge
sewing machine, l full set of sad
die and harness tools, one leather
fly net for single driving harness,
l Woodland heating stove. i Tele-
phone, l share of stock in the High
land Mutual Telephone Company,
a lot of bride bits, buckles, snaps,
some leather and other things too
tedious to mention.
TERMS: On purchases amount
ing to $500 and under, cash, al!
sums over that amount negotiable
note bearing interest from date,
satisfactorily endorsed and due four
months from day of sale.
And on the Same day and place
l will offer for sale a lot or parcel
of land on the South side of the S.
and P. turnpike, adjoining the les
dence of George O. Flesher.
This Is splendid building lot con
tanning about one half acre. As to
the lot the terms will be one third
C sh on day of sale, the balance to
be paid in three equal annual pay
ments for which the purchaser WI |
be required to execute his three
bonds dated on the day of sale,
waving the homestead exemption,
bearing interest from date with
personal security to be approved by
the executor and vendors lien to
be retained upon the lot in the
deed to be made on the day of sale
to secure the payment of the bonds
4. e. Jones, Executor of
Dice EVick, Decd,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-11-30
FOUR FACTORS IN GREATNESS
Why Certain Men Are Raised High
Above the Crowd.

The merits by which men of action
rise to greatness are four-intellect,
energy, courage and independence
SAYS James Bryce in the Youths Com
panion. When those four are united
in the same person, and in quite ex-
ceptional measure, they raise him h1gn
above the crowd. Other men defer to
his opinion, trust his predictions, re-
peat his phrases, rely on his firmness,
take him as their chief. If he sue
ceeds in what he undertakes, each
success confirms his authority and sur
rounds him with a halo Of prestige. he
becomes a power.
OF the four qualities enumerated,
that which impresses others Is inde-
pendence, because it is so rare. me
man who, perceiving difficulties anu
dangers, will face them alone, In re-
lance on his own Judgment and force
,S tbe natural and inexitable leader.
If he is large of soul, true to his pr1n.
cin1es and to his friends, he Will WIN
affection and an even fuller measure
of confidence. But the impression OF
that indefnable thing we scaH great
ness depends after all chiefly on the
impression that he makes of the pow
er of initiative, of an unsuitable res
olution. The mass Of mankind Wah'
someone to follow, someone in whose
hands they can feel themselves SAFE
as crew and passengers do when they
see their captain cool and dauntless II
+ha widest storm. rs
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-11-30
Honor List

! New=J. M. White, Wellington
Hevener, Monterey Rt l.; W. l..
'Blagg, Detruit, Mich; Miss Ida
Quidore, Mcdowell
Renewals H. S. Armstrong,
JOS. Whistieman, Mcdowell, Frank
Beverage, Cora E. Hiner, Doe Hill;
Orion FIeisher, R. j. Warner, Mon
terey RI. T.; Anderson Stephenson,
Bolar; Mrs. Laura E Wade, Mill
cop; W. V. Hiner,- Cass Andy
White, Mrs. j K. Warner, w. W.
Botkin. Monterey; Hubert Smith,
j. Wesley Heyener, Hightown; Jno
W. Sharp. Glover Lick; P L.
Mauzy, Deer Greek; Mrs. Will
Wampler, Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-11-30
House Burned

The residence of Oryie Gutshall
on the Dry Branch, was destroyed
BY fire latter part of last week.
Mr.. Gutshall was shocking corn
in a nearby field, and discovered
thr blaze, but not in time to save
his home. Much of his household
effects were gotten out, however.
the fire originating in the roof.
We have not heard any estimate
of the loss, but have been informed
that insurance was carried in the
Mutual.
Mr.. Gutshall is an industrious,
worthy young farmer and has a
small family of children.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-11-30
Crabbotton

Misses Mollie and Gladis BAN
mer, spent Saturday and Sunday
with Rev. Tinney's family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin J. Colaw
their son Howard and Mrs. Ander-
son ColaW attended the quartly
meeting at Green Hill last Sunday
where they heard F. E Resenger
preach. They spent the night
with Rev. -Rutledge.
W. D. Keyser left last week for
Mt. Solon where he met Miss Elva
Simmons and they, were married.
They are-at Harrisonburg spending
while with his sister, but will
make their future home in Blue
Grass valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lurty Arbogast
and little son spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Colaw.
Mrs. Davy Colaw spent Friday
with her daughter-in-law. Mrs.
Walter Colaw. who was very sick,
but is better at this time.
Mrs. Harrison Bowers and
daughter iu-law, Mrs. Emma Mel
son, spent one day last week at the
laater's home,
Mrs. Ella Arbogast is with her
daughter, Mrs. John Waybrlght,
who is sick.
Misses Martha and Sud;e Hinkle
and Mona Simmons visited Miss
Ethel Bland Sunday.
E, D. Swecker returned from
Dunmore w. Va. last week.
Curtis Fox will soon move to
Staunton with his family.
Mrs. Wash Harper, of Branch,
is with her daughter, Mrs. Plnckney.
Stone this week.
Bud Fox made a business trip, tto.
Durbin Monday. s /
Dennis Wagner and-wife motor..i
ed to Monterey and spent the day
with Mrs. Tom Rexrode
Mrs. Lula Rexrode, Edwin and
Owen Wills left Tuesday for Charles
ton w. Va.
Robert Whitelaw and family are
guests of Thornwood friends and
relatives.
Wishing our dear soldier boys at
camp joyful and sumptuous
Thanksgiving. Aunt Mary
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1917-11-30
Sheep Claims

All claims for sheep, killed by
uogs, should be before the Board
at lis next regulay meeting, Dec.
10th, in order that they may be
allowed out Of he present years
dog tax. Claimants shall not
overlook this, as this fund is
balanced each year, and all that is
found to be over, is placed to the
credit Of the County loads.
Very truly,
j. w. Hevener, Chairman
Board Supervisors