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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
CALHOUN TEACHERS
 ID HOLD MEETING . 0F MUCH INTEREST
Great Activity in Educa- tiOnal Matters in County Follows Amendment
 to Constitution

Anniston, January s-(Special.) .)-The names of number of prominent educa- tors are on the programme as speakers at the meeting of the Calhoun County
 Teachers association to be held in this city next Saturday. Abort 100 teachers are expected to attend the meeting.
 H. T. Persons, superintendent of edu- cation for the county, will preside, and
 the leading address will be made by James Keith, Jr., president of the county board of education. Other speakers are: Rev. Leon M. Latimer. Rev. K. N. Mat thews, Dr. James S. Thomas, Prof. D. R. Murphey of Anniston, Prof. J. N. Bragg of Piedmont, Prof. H. L. Stevenson, prin- cipal of the Jacksonville High school, c. w. Saunders and others.
 Since the adoption of the amendment to the constitution giving the counties the privilege of imposing 3-mll tax, great interest has been exhibited in Calhoun county in all educational matters and it is believed this interest will be augmented
 beginning with the inauguration of the high school extension service on Janu- ary 15.
 Invitations were issued today by the
 Anniston Bar association to a banquet to be given next Monday night at the
 Alabama hotel in honor of the courthouse
 officials, whose terms expire by limita- ton on January 15.
 In addition to the purchase of the Fiery building, now occupied by the Cato
 Shoe company, on South Noble, between Ninth and Tenth streets, announcement If which was made Saturday, two other transfers of business houses in this block were announced Monday.
 G. G. Britain has purchased through A. J. Goodwin & Co., the building occu- pied by the Interstate Roofing company, which he heads, and s. l.. Crook & Co. have announced the sale of the Penny Savings Bank building by the T<ilby Car and Foundry company to Emmett Led better of the firm making the sale A J. Goodwin & Co. also announced Monday the purchase of Joe Yalovitz of the building now occupied by his house on West Tenth street, and otheg. large deals are known to be pendngD M. 1T. Maury, brother-in-law to Pres ident Wilson, and for several years a resident of Anniston, has been appointed
 manager of mines and furnaces of the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke company, with headquarters at Roanoke. Va. MT. Maury was at different times manager of
 the plant of the Woodstock furnace and
 of the Lynchburg pipe plant in this city,
 and is considered well qualified for his new position.
 John Davis, negro, will wear a board strapped to the back of his head and shoulders for the rest of his life to keep his chin from resting on his chest as the result of a cutting affray with an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
Couldn't. Re Ripht

From the Boston Transcript.
 Casey is me partickeler frind, Ord have ye know"
 "G'wan! If he was pertickeler, he wouldn't be yer frind."
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.............................
By Hop

other negro, suppose to be George Hun ter, Sunday evening. The muscles in the back of Davis head were so badly cut that he will not be able to raise his head for the rest of his life. His recov- cry is considered doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09

A number of Annistonians went to Pied mont last Saturday night and instituted new lodge of the Woodmen of the World. Lamar Jeffers of this city and Mayor O. L. Stewart of Piedmont acted as installing officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS

MILLINERY TRAINING SCHOOL-Opening January f; teaching thorough, complete millinery course; tuition $25; diplomas given; special or ders solicited. Main So46. 1915 9th ave. N.
 12-29-tf
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HAIR CUT. I0c; shave. 5c; work in rear
 room free. Birmingham Barber College.
 20071z N Sd ave 2-11-tf
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LEGAL NOTICES

Attention. Contractors
 Bids will be received on additions to Parker Memorial church until Jan uary 20.
 Plans can be had at office of Lock- wood & Tombstone, architects, An niston. Ala. 1-92t-tuth tn
 Notice
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of the American Trust and Savings bank, Birmingham, Ala, will be held at it's banking rooms, corner First avenue and Twentieth street, at 8 o'clock p. m., Tuesday, January g, 1917 for the purpose of electing di- rectors for the coming year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meeting. w. w. CRAWFORD, 12-12-5t-tu President.
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STOKES FOR RENT

127 SX ave. 25xi1 feet steam heat, s[Slie1 entrance. s45 221i Sd ave. Main $ 2En11 11-3O-rf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09
ONE CENT 4 WORD
WANTED-MALE HELP

RATES-One cent a word . dsys ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first tnaer-
 ton. Cash mnst rccen,pnny owder.
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ONE CENT A WORD
MONEY 10 LEND

RATEs-Ors cent a word n days no aG.
 taken for less than 25c for first fneer. tion. Cash nnst accompany order.
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w WANTED-Six high class organizers to handle districts in Alabama and Missis
 sippi for one of the fastest growing fra ternal societies in the country; answer this advertisement at once for quick ac- ton is necessary. J. w. Elliott. Knox vile, Tenn. 1-5-30t
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ADVERTISEMENTS

WANTED-Agents to demonstrate and sell automobile owners. dealers, ga- rages two small absolutely new auto mobile necessities; every demonstration q sale; retails s1 each; s36 weekly easily made; immense sellers; big re- peaters; exclusive territory; act quick. Columbia Chemical Co.,. Dept. S, Wash inKton, D. C.. 1-9-St-tu-thu-su
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John Davis, a negro, will wear board strapped to the back of his head and shoulders for the rest of his life to keep his chin from resting on his chest as the result of a cutting affray with an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09

WANTED-Contractor to log 1200 per day, steady job, several years run; pay twice per month; pine timber; good location. Brainard Lumber Co.,, Millpotr, Ala.
 1-7-7t
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West Virginia, experi- enced pick miners, colored and for eigners, both married and single. Clean coal, no gas, steady work and excellent living conditions. Apply 1123 Jefferson County Bank Bldg
 1-6-4t
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ONE CENT A WORD
FOR SALE

RATES-One cent a word N day; no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- at0n. Cash musf acrolnpanY OrdAg.
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WE negotiate loans and sell real es-
 tate. Can handle desirable farm loans. Mcconnell, Anglin. White, 2026 Sd ave. 10-29-tf
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sawyer, circular mill 10000 capacity man, who can keep mill; none but good man need apply. Brainard Lumber Co.,, Millport, Ala.
 1-7-7t
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colored families for farm work; tickets and money to move fur niture furnished; colored coal diggers; ship Monday and Thursday; all expense money, moving and tickets furnished.
 We have other lines of work to offer.
 Call or write. Employment Office, Room 424 Chamber of Commerce Bldg, Bir- mingham, Ale 1-9-2t
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Although there were BIO arrests in De- cember, as a result of the cleanup cam paign instituted by Chief Phillips and Mayor Scarborough, there have been only few arrests this year, just three being for drunkenness.
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WANTED-A first-class stenographer, male CT female with experience on dic- tating machines; must be a good speller and have good references; will try to make salary satisfactory to right party. "J," P. o. Box 323, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09

WANTED-Strong financial corporation, operating in Birmingham, has opening
 for man of character who has ambition to become connected with growing business organization in which promo ton to executive positions are won by merit alone. Successful applicant need not be experienced, but must have clean record, good personality, and not be over 40 years of age Reply. giving ref erences. All communications treated
 confidentially. Address Y-52, care Age Herald 1-9-3t A LANDSCAPE GARDENER wanted !; must be able to furnish good references. Apply in person to Elmwood Floral and Nursery Co.,, Ave. F and Montevallo road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-09

FOR SALE-Dressed hens and turkeys;
 fresh country eggs. Mrs. J. c. Brock,
 McFall, Ala 1-7-5t
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ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-One cent 6 word a lays nS ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- tt0n- Cash must RccO-sauy order.
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WANTED-HELP

WANTED-Energetic solicitors, either men or women; good money for hus- tiers. Address B. & M.. 717 18th st., Bessemer, Ala
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
OCALA'S HONOR ROLL

U. S. Navy Recruiting Station,
Postoffice Building, Ocala, Fla.
December Is, 1917.
The following named men have
made application for the u. S. navy
and were sent to Atlanta for final ex-
animation:
Tracy T. Pedrick, Ocala, fireman.
David E. Knoblock, route A, Ocala,
apprentice seaman.
John Metric, Ocala, cook, first
class.
Richard G. Brooker, Ocala, machin-
ist (aviation).
William S. Baskin, Anthony, radio
service.
Charles F. Hooker, Spar, appren-
tice seaman.
Maurice c. Jordan, Orange Springs,
apprentice seaman.
James M. Lyles, Reddick, appren-
tice seaman.
James w. Poole, Arcadia, machin-
ist (aviation).
Audrey E. Eaidy, Bushnell, appren-
tice seaman.
Harry A. Hughes, Bushnell, ap-
prentice seamaFS
Stephen E. Owens, Bushnell, ap.
prentice seaman.
Louis c. Roesel, Bushnell, fireman.
Colored Recruits for the Navy
Ernest Calhoun, York, waiter.
This Office was kept busy with call
ers the last ten days. Fifty men
made application for the navy, 18
were accepted, IA were sent to At
'lanta, four failed to appear and 80
were rejected, who failed to pass the
qualifications and requirements of the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
THE WAR COUNCIL

Washington, Dec. 15.-Creation of
Nan allied naval council to coordinate
the naval operations of all the nations
at war with the central powers was
IN unced last night in cablegram
to che navy department from Ad-
miral Benson at Paris.
Members of the council, establish
ed in accordance with the plans of the
inter-allied conference, will report to
their respective governments with
recommendation for action.
The council will be composed of the
minister of marine and chief of naval
staff of each country, in the case OF
the United States, Secretary Daniels
and Admiral Benson. AS the meet
ings must be held in Europe, flag
Officers designated by their govern
ments will represent the members
from both the United States and
Japan.
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AN IMMENSE TASK

Washington, Dec. 15.-The war de-
partment's huge task of classifying
the nations man power for army SER
vice actually began today with the
mailing of the first five per cent of
the questionnaires. At the same time
the governments recruiting facilities
were threatened with collapse before
the rush of draft registrants eager to
avail themselves of the last chance to
volunteer.
It was announced that the men who
do not get into the regular army
through the recruiting stations dur
ing the forenoon may do so later
through their local boards, but they
will appear on the rolls as members
of the national army.
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WOODMEN MEETING

At their annual election Friday eve
ming, the members of Fort King
Camp chose the following officers to
serve during the following year:
Consul Commander-P. w. White
sides.
Adviser Lieutenant-W. W. Strip
ling.
Banker. Fl. Brinson.
. Clerk-C. K. Sage.
Escort-M. M. Little.
Watchman-J. G. Bray.
Sentry-C. Simmons.
Auditor, for three years-Jake
Brown.
All the foregoing officers will be
installed at the first meeting in jan
uary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
BUILDING MANY BIG BOATS

New York, Dec. 15.-Contracts
have been let by the United States
net deadweight carrying capacity of
Shipping Board for 1000 ships with
100000 tons, Raymond B. Stevens,
of the board, told the
members of the Academy of Political
Science at the opening of their thirty
seventh annual meeting here yester
day He thought at least 100000
tons would be available next year.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
SUFFERING INTENSE
IN \. !. CITY
Half the Coal Yards Empty and PeO-
pie Shiver in Unheated
Homes
(Associated Ppess)

New York, Dec. 15.-With half the
city's coal yards empty, suffering is
increasing in the unheated homes of
the poor. The fuel administration is
bending every effort to release thou
sands ftons of coal tied up at tide
water on snowbound trains.
Because of a shortage of labor, the
street cleaning department today is
sued a call for women workers to
aid in cleaning the streets Of snow.
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BAKER LET down
THE BARS
Admitted Many Brave Men Hereto
fore Shut Out Into the
Regular Army
(Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 15.-Secretary
Baker today came to the relief of
thousands of men who have volun-
teered for the regular army but have
been rejected because of a breakdown
of the recruiting machinery, by or
dering all qualified applicants who
had presented themselves by noon to-
day should be accepted, even though
examinations and other details could
not be accomplished until later.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
MORE NEW MAXWELLs

The Maxwell Agency unloaded a
carload of Maxwell touring cars yes
terday of the 1913 model and another
carload was unloaded yesterday in
which was one of the popular and
medium priced one-ton worm-driven
Maxwell trucks.
The Maxwell Agency has handled
twenty of the 1913 models in the past
three weeks and is still able to get
aard is promised by the factory all
Of both pleasure cars and trucks that
iris apt to need for long time to
come.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
PROGRAM
Of the w. C. T. U. Meeting at the
Presbyterian Church Mon
day Afternoon

1EOSDy tCIAdh SIIuICh NAOH-
day Afternoon
Hymn.
Scripture reading by the president.
Prayer by Mrs. T. G. Carter.
Introductory.
Reading tselected)-Mrs. r. A.
Burford.
Solo by Mrs. J. P. Galloway. Ac-
companist, Mrs. George Taylor.
Reading.
Original poems and notes from the
state convention at Lakeland, by Mrs.
T. E. Bridges.
Hymn.
Report from the national conven-
ton held at Washington Dec. 9th,
by Mrs. George Taylor and others.
Closing song prayer for our boys.
Benediction.
Everyone cordially invited to be
present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
EDITOR ACQUITTED

DeLand, Dec. 15-After two days
trial, Chris o. Codrington was ac-
quilted of the charge of criminal libel
brought by ]. A. Stewart, the prose
cutting witness. The published arti-
Gle upon which the case was based
was entitled "Killing a Hoodoo." The
case was prosecuted by j. E. Peacock,
county solicitor, assisted by Tom B.
Stewart, son of the prosecuting wit
DpEG
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
AFTER F|RSTL|NE
INFORMATION
Members of the American Food Ad-
ministratiOn on the West
ern Front
(AssociatetI fress) }

With the American Army in
France, Friday, Dec. IA bursting
shell has wounded two American rail-
way engineers working behind the
British front, according to reports re-
ceived today.
Six representative of the food ad-
ministration arrived today in the Am
erican army zone for a few days
visit with the troops. They will
gather first hand information for a
series of lectures in the United
States.
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SICKNESS REDUCED
At SEWER
Only Seven Deaths Took Place at
that National Guard Camp
Last Week
ASSOCIATED Press)

Greenville, S. c., Dec. 15.-There
was fifty per cent reduction in sick
ness at National Guard Camp Sewer
shown in the weekly health report is
sued today Only seven deaths oc-
CURED during the past week.
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INVESTIGATING THE SUGAR
SHORTAGE

Washington, Dec. 15.-When the
Senate committees resumed it's inves-
tigation of the sugar shortage today,
the committee refused to permit coun-
Gil for the food administration to
cross examine the witnesses. Chair
man Reed said the committee would
inquire into any phases suggested by
the food administration or other Of
trials
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
EMPEROR WILLIAMS
EXMAS OFFER
If 1t Can't be Accepted, His Imperial
Nibs Will Have No Mercy
on His Enemies
(Associated Press)

London, Dec. 15.-Emperor Will
lam in Christmas message proposes
to make a final peace offer to the en-
emies of the Central Powers, "on
whom In case of rejection, will fall
the responsibility for bloodshed in
1913" according to an unofficial Ber-
lin telegram forwarded from Geneva
today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
CUBA STAYS WITH US

Havana, Dec. 15.-The Senate yes
terday afternoon unanimously adopt
ed a resolution declaring that a state
of war between Cuba and Austria
Hungary exists. The resolution was
the same as that passed by the House
on Wednesday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
MENINGITIS AT CAMP JACKSON
ASSOCIATED Press)

Columbia, S. c., Dec. 15.-Six
deaths from meningitis occurred al
Camp Jackson in the twenty-four
hours ended at noon today, it was Of
ficially announced. Fifty-three cases
and twenty-five deaths had been re-
ported today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-15
TROUBLE
WITH AMERICA
Bolsheviki has Arrested a Member of
Our Railway Commission
to Russia
ASSOCIATED Press)

Petrograd, Dec. 15.-Charles S.
Smith, of ST. Louis, member of the
staff of John F. Stevens, head of the
American railway commission to Rus
STA, it is reported, has been arrested.
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A CARD OF THANKS

l wish to thank my numerous
friends for their loyal support in
electing Alderman at Large, in the re-
cent city election and / will certainly
show my appreciation by using my
energy and best judgment to help
make Ocala a cleaner and better city
Yours respectfully,
A. T. Thomas.
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of civilian agsscies, the secretary

says and adds2
'The dollar-a-year man has been a
powerful aid, and when this struggle
is over, and the country undertakes
to take stock of the assets which il
found ready to be used in the mobili-
zation of its power, a large place will
be given to these men who, without
the distinction of title or rank, and
with no thought of compensation,
brought experience, knowledge and
trained ability to Washington in or.
der that they might serve with pat
riotic fervor in an inconspicuous and
self-sacriicing but indispensably
helpful way.
'|The problems of supply are not
yet solved; but they are in the course
of solution. Sound beginnings have
been made, and as the military effort
of the country grows the arrange
ments perfected and organizations
created will expand to meet it."
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO REGISTRANTs

tween No. / and No. 10S, inclusive
here has this day been mailed to you
QUESTIONABLE which you are requir.
I'd by law to execute and return
within seven days from date hereof
Failure to do so constitutes a misde-
neanor punishable by not to exceed
me years Imprisonment; and such
allure may also deprive you of val
liable rights and result in your i'm
Mediate induction into military SER
Tice and trial by court-martial.
Ocala, Fla, Dec. 15, 1917.
]. P. Galloway,
Member of Local Board.
H. E. Abbott, Burbank.
w. c. Strickland, Cater.
Richard Leamon, Ocala.
Ira Chisolm, Ocala.
Charley Smith, Lake Weir.
Alfred d. Proctor, Summerfeld.
James M. Mcdonald, Ocala.
Will Davis, Ocala.
Jones Kinsler, Martin.
Robert L. Sumner, Belleview.
Augustus Small, Ocala.
Jesse w. Freer, Summerfe1d.
Gary Neasman, Ocala.
Fred L. Calvin, Micanopy.
John r. Lake, Sparr.
Isaac Johnson, Kendrick.
James Love, Fort Mccoy.
Philip Howard, Pennington.
Frank Buckner, Ocala.
Sam Jackson, Mcintosh.
Frank Hills, Gambler.
Arrol Howard, Eastlake.
Calvin L. West, Ocala.
Arthur E. Spikes, Reddick.
William L. Dixon, Orange Lake.
Shunie H. Martin, Anthony.
Thomas Henderson, Irvine.
Gilbert Wallace, Ocala.
Angus Love, Reddick.
Moultrie Reed Sims, Anthony.
Clyde Malcolm Perry, Oxford.
Andrew Young, Summerfield.
Jeffery Michael, Ocala.
Walter Woods, Weirsdale.
Charley Covington, Oklawaha.
Ernest Howard, Fairfield.
Leroy Hicks, Ocala.
John Harvey, Sparr.
Nathaniel Gaines, Ocala.
T. P. Ward, Kendrick.
Walter R. Lee, Eastlake.
Arthur Waters, Morriston.
Oscar c. Moorer, Summerfeld.
Jennis w. Brown, AIachua.
James Mason, Pennington.
Obie Roberts, Lacota.
Emery w. Leavengood, Ocala.
Merritt Colding, Citra.
Robert D. Douglas, Weirsdale.
David S. Scroggie, Summerfeld.
Lewis Freeman Teuton, OcaIa.
Jake Ander Virgins, Ocala.
Josh Weathers, Reddick.
Anderson Taylor, Martin.
John Maxwell Clifton, Ocala.
Frank Evans, Pennington.
Roscoe Conklin Walters, Ocala.
David Lindsey White, Citra.
George Bell, Ocala.
Warren Jacobs, Sparr.
Edward Fatio, Ocala.
Arthur Ryan, Fairfield.
James Claud Bronson, Williston.
Ira Fuller Bennett, Chicago, Ill.
Cornelius Braswell, OcaIa.
Edgar Johnson, Ocala.
Henry Smith, Morriston.
Emmit Adair Thomas, SummerfeId
Joseph Gadson, Sparr.
Alfred D. Lightsey, Santos.
Roy Larston Smoak, Ocala.
Stewart V. Knoblock, Martin.
Walter Lewis, Citra.
Henry Harrison, Reddick.
James Pogue, Ocala.
Robert Franklin, Summerfeld.
William Burns, Eastlake.
Wiley Allen Monroe, Jacksonville.
George H. Lonnon, Ocala.
WilliamUsh er Norwood, ocala.
Floyd Crumeill, BelIeview.
Parable Roberts, Blitchton.
Riley Hearst, Citra.
Albert Merton, Ocala.
Will Young, Irvine.
Wilbert Franklin, Ocala.
Israel Cummings, Ocala.
Nero Leon, Tallahassee.
John Loos, Irvine.
Paten Jackson, Eastlake.
Local Board for the County Of Ma
ion, State of Florida, by L. r. Tram
lell Chief Clerk.
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NOTICE TO THE
RED CROSS KNITTERS

Sixty pounds Of wool has arrived
and may be obtained at Miss Alice
Bullock's.
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WILL VOTE MONDAY

Washington, Dec. 15.-The House
today agreed to vote on the nation
wide prohibition amendment at Ave
o'clock Monday afternoon.
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EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS

London, Dec. 15.-The Russians
authorities have ordered the release
of all civilian German prisoners in ex-
change for 1000 Russian officers in
Germany.
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WAR COUNCIL MEETING

London, Dec. 15.-The interallied
war council which will take up the
questions of war purchase and finance
met here today. Oscar T. Crosby, as
sistant secretary of the United
State streasury department, was
elected president.
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FINLAND FREED

1t is reported reliably the dispatch
adds, that Russian troops have been
ordered to evacuate Finland. The COM
rnander of the troops at Sveabord is
said to have publicly acknowledged
the independence of Finland
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NO PEACE FOR NEUTRALs
ADVANCE IN PALESTINE

London, Dec. 15.-The British have
made another advance in Palestine
northeast of Jerusalem, the war of
fee announces.
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Limited supply of silk flags of the
Allies. THE BOOK SHOP. ct
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Weather Forecast: Fair tonight
and Sunday, except rain in northwest
portion; warmer on east coast, frost
tonight in peninsular to 9th parallel.