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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24
SAY AMERICANS ARE HONEST.

Ii you wish to learn some Illuminating side
lights on the people of the United States yo,
ought to hunt out some friend who has carried OF
a business by mail. He will very probably tel
you that the people in some sections are homes,
and better than those anywhere else. He will dc
this because his experience has taught him so.
A man who has a large correspondence
throughout the United States told US recently
that he found the average customer IL far off
states to be a pretty fair trader, although at in
tervals some exception to the rule butted in to
accuse him Of trying to steal and another jumped
out while stealing himself. Even with the man
who stops in debt, he said, he had enough faith
to be!leVe that he meant well. Hard luck, or pure
carelessness, were the two things which kept most
OF them from paying up ard acting square.
The people in the United States, according to
this man, are a pretty good type. He declares he
would trust them anywhere n preference to any
other people, although here and there a black
rest of the flock. If you keep your eyes open for
the exception you will get along all right with
those you never see, is his ultimatum.
In every town it is the same. There are some
citizens here who are never known to pay up their
bills and the merchants have to hang onto them
like leeches in order to get a proportion of the
claim settled. Every citizen here knows the truth
OF what we say. Just as this friend of ours says,
people mean to pay but they put off doing so until
they forget or are not able. Too many people
wait until 1t is more convenient to pay and be-
cause that time never comes they are accused of
being dishonest.
We wish all our citizens, especially our sub
would try to remember this. We will
never think you are crooked because we know you
better than that, but sometimes there may be
others who do not and you will be misjudged.
around to the merchants you owe, and tell
them you will pay them. They will give you all
the time, you need, and you will feel a lot better
after doing so. |
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24
JANUARY "a IN HISTORY.


& 17l2-Frederick the Great, one Of
the worlds great generals, born.
1867 = Schleswig- Holstein, became
part of Germany.
1869--First Protestant public wor.
ship in Madrid, Spain.
1901-Edward VII proclaimed King
of England.
1903-Treaty for mixed commission
to determine Alaskan boundary sign
ed at Washington.
1916-United States Supreme Court
upheld constitutionality Of the Income
Tax Law.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24
d A BIRTHDAY HONORS.

Today's congratulations 60 to Hon.
Joseph H. Choate, American states
man, IS years old.
Edith Wharton, noted American
novelist, IS years old today.
Charles r. Flint, noted banker and
industrial organizer, Of New York, 81
years old today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24
ENGLAND'S GREAT FINANCING,

The worlds most gigantic financial operation
is now taking place in Great Britain. The sale OF
treasury bills was recently stopped and last week
began the effort to float a stupendous loan of ten
billion dollars. Nearly o~ne-lalf of this amount is
for the refunding Of previous war loans.
A condition of these earliest loans was that if
a subsequent loan paid a higher rate of interest
the holders of the first would automatically re-
ceive the higher rate of interest An increase of
only one-half of one per cent. on these previous
loans would mean $22, 900, 900 a year.
That the loan will be success no one doubts,
but we mention it to call attention to the evident
fact that the war is going on. If there was any
early hope of cessation no such inducement would
be held out to British investors. The fnancier of
the Allies is giving impressive proof of her ability
as well as her willingness to assume the burden
of financing the war to successful conclusion,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

CONTRACT BLANKS FOR sALK.
The Commonwsalth oilcs has for
sale RENT, SHARE and WAGES
CONTRACT BLANKS, BLANK
BILLS or SALE. PAYROLL
BLANKS, PROMfSSORY and COL.
LATERAL NOTES, NURSES REC.
ORDS, etc, ID my quantities desired
n vss1susblS yejey&
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24
NOTICE OF SALE or TIMBER,

The Board Of Supervisors Of lie.
fore County, Mississippi, will on the
first Monday in February, A.. D., 1917,
receive sealed bids for all merchant.
able timber on lands Of said county,
known as the Allen School lands, ex-
cept cypress.
Said sale shall not interfere with
any lease for any Of said lands.
This January 9TH, "A. D., 1917.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Here, here, boys-and baldheads! At the Al
lied bazaar in Chicago you can get a kiss from a
handsome young lady--a real swell, genuine top
notcher, short skirted and pink stockinged-for a
measly silver dollar. Goodbye, and luck to you!
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

The fellow who boasts of getting something
for nothing usually finds that it is worth just
what he gave for it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

If the price Of eggs move on q millionaire will
soon be a man with several hens.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Yes we are quite, neutral until it pleases us
to become otherwise. And we please when we
please.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Many newspapers are running beauty talks by
noted women. But since the ladies of this COM
'munity are not in need Of the artificial article we
have no space to waste on a dead subject.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Having nothing in mind at the moment worth
writing about, we naturally think of that dollar
cf ours that may still be jingling around in your
pocket. Waiting!
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Some day we will open up our heart and tell
the world how much the people love you. But it
will be after you are dead.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Don't roar at the price Of eggs. It takes a
perfectly good hen twenty-four hours to produce
one.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Some people have the idea that the American
business man is the s~peediest thing alive and
they have very near the right idea.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

AT this moment we are thinking of the two
whom we consider the smartest man and the most
beautiful woman in this community. Ears burn
ing?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

The higher the price of the hat the more the
woman raves and louder the old man cusses.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Promises, explanations and excuses have a
certain value, but it is very uncertain at best.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

At the Allied bazaar in Chicago a lone fresh
egg sold for $55. Must have had a "chicken'
in it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

We just can't refrain from mentioning Car
ranza, again, but he is worth only a line or two at
best
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

A reader suggests that we advocate "calf star.
vation." Another result, doubtless, of the short
shirt.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24
T. B. MINYARD
Artesian Well Contractor
Greenwood. Miss.

If interested in an artesian well
write or see me and get my prices
on same. ...
No contract too small or too large
to handle, especially in the Greenwood
territory.
RAILWAY SCHEDULES.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

This is a hard day for the neutral. If the
p~artisans can't kiss him they want to kick him.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

p ycu realize that the second month Of win.
tsr = going?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Will it go into history as an investigating
committee, or as an investigated one?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

These are the days when every sclf-respecting
egg insists on an indiviual price ticket.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Il hell is paved with broken promises It must
~ 2 great place fpr politicians,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-24

Sec. 8. Any property owner may
pay his or her assessment at any time
before maturity Of said notes by pay.
ing said notes then unpaid, and inter-
est accrued to the date Of payment.
Sec. 4. That for cause this ordin.
ance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved Jan. Is, 1917.
G. L. Ray, Mayor.
Attest: S. H. Montgomery, Clerk.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
CALLS LABOR
To HELP IN
WORLD WAR
BY GEORGE MARTTN.

BUFFALO. y. y. Nov. 12-Pres sident
Wilson today called upon American la
Dor for full cooperation toward pre-
venting German domination OF the in
dustry and labor of the world
In a stirring address before the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor, representa-
tives of the millions Of workers of the
country the president declared that
domination of labor and industry Of the
world was one of the German dreams
He pointed to the significance Of the
Berlin TO Ba gdad railway which he de-
clared was constructed in order to run
a thread of force down the flank Of the
industrial undertaking Of a half dozen
other countries"
The only way to obtain peace is to
win the war. the president said
Pan-German plans must be broken.
With Germany controlling Austria
Hungary, the Balkan states. Turkey and
Asia Minor the bulk of German power
is inserted into the heart Of the world
the president declared If Germany
keeps what she has she will have ali
that her dreams contemplated when the
war began" he added
The president impressed upon the la
bor men the absolute necessity Of set
Ting all disputes and raising product
ivity to the highest mark. He made it
clear that the government would not
talerate unwarranted delay.
He then pointed out that he had sent
Col House. a strong peace advocate. TO
Europe-not on a peace mission but to
find out how to win the war
The president expressed regret at the
outbreak of violence against the I. W
W, not mentioning the organization bv
name. but declaring that though he de
spised and hated" the processes of this
group of men they should have Justice
done them through the proper channels
He intimated new processes might
be introduced soon for dealing win
them
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
STR|CKL.ER
PRAISES
Y.Nl.C.A A.

Slackers at Camp Taylor. Kentucky
are the only ones who send back home
discouraging reports Of camp life.
This declaration was made to The
TIMES today by Private Ernest c.
Strickler, who before joining Uncle
Sans forces lived with his sister, Mrs.
F. II. Dunfee 40 Doty street. Ham
mond. Soldier Strickler-a fine looking
specimen of manhood in his uniform
left for Camp Taylor Sept. 90.
Nothing but praise for the camp and
its officers came from the lips of Pri-
vate Strickler during his conversation
with a reporter.
Everything is fine, the men are not
worked hard. Eats. officers. sleeping
quarters. the Y NJ. c. A.. treatment and
all could not be better. The man who
writes home he is overworked and un-
derfed is a Stacker" stoutIy declared
the soldier
Most Of the 309th engineers. regi-
mental detachment are Hammond boys
Private Strickler said today his COM
pany had been honored for its well kept
quarters and manly lot Of soldiers. we
have the distinction of having the clean
est barracks at Camp Taylor" he said
"Heinie" Huehn. well known Hammond
boy. is a foreman in construction work
The Hammond detachment is far ad-
yanced in drills and soon will receive
promotion. the returned Sammie stated
TOO much credit cannot be given
the y. NJ C. As. The camp Y is the
soldiers home. After duty the boys
congreg gate there and read. play the
piano. the victrola. box wrestle and
indulge in any activity the outside
world offers" Strickler said.
The soldiers are entertained twice a
week with movies, three nights athletic
games predominate and two nights are
given over to religious services. Band
concerts are frequent.
The Hammond boys at Camp Taylor
asked Pr1vate Strickler TO carry the
message home that they were all feel
ing fine and happy"
Strickler has been chauffeur for Col.
Guthrie, camp commander.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
By CARY D. GRoAr

(United Press STAFF Corrospondent.) }
WASHINGTON. Nov. 12-Fresh evi-
dence that the Bolsheviki revolt IN
Russia is collspsing reached the state
department today
Official messages relayed through
Persia say that Kerensky had reached
army headquarters and that the upris-
ing apparently would be short lived.
The Russian embassy pinned its faith
on the three Ks-Kerensky, korniloff
and Kalebines-the three strong men or
Russia Korniloff only recently dis
graced and with his life in Kerensky's s
hand today loomed up as the possible
sayiouh Of his country Entente and
Russian officials admit they are count
ing on KorniIon and Kalibines to re-
store discipline in the army. on Keren-
sky they place the burden of untangling
the snarled political fabric out Of which
is to emerge a stable government. While
the embassy was without official in
formation regarding the rapid turn of
events a decidedly optimistic feeling
prevailed today
All along officials have declared posi-
lively that the Bolsheviki could not en-
dure Kerensky. it was admitted over
did his hand in letting Lenine, Trotsky
and their Maximalists colleagues go the
limit.
That the Maximausts-B -Bolsheviki
menace will be permanently disposed of
by Kerensky in rhe next Few days or
possibly weeks was predicted by Rus
sian embassy officials.
From the fact that the state depart
menCs message took a round about
course it was apparent that communi-
cation out of Petrograd was still closed
when they were sent.
The department was manifestly pleas
ed at the more favorable turn of events
and the indications that IS~Sensky and
the loyal army viii he able 10 sweep
aside the revolving elements.
News from Rome was meagre and
was characterized officially not def
mite"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
DEMOCRATS
DEMAND A
RECOUNT.
Defeated Whiting Candi-
dates Begin Contest
Kozacik and Sullivan Dis
pute Result and Moser
May Also Contest.
Especial to The rimes.)

WHITING. IND Nov. 12-The end
Of election in Whiting is not yet for a
recount of votes is to be made in the
offices of city treasurer and city judge.
d D. Griffith. republican. and present
city treasurer defeated Mike Kozacik.
democrat. by one vote now the latter
has filed the case demanding recount
In the office Of city judge Roy T.
Green republican. and the present in
cumbent defeated T. Joseph sullivan
democratic candidate, by a majority of
eighty votes. Green receiving 1.037
votes while sullivan received 957 votes.
The hearing for both cases has been
set for Friday. Nov. 10th. at Crown
Point where the date Of the recount
will be designated
It Is reported that the democratic
party is also urging Peter Moser who
was candidate for mayor. to also have
a recount. W T. Schrage. republican,
defeated AIoser BY a plurality of seven
ty votes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
BREAD At NOT
LESS THAN 7 CTS.

WASHINGTON. Nov. President
Wilson viii issue proclamation today
decreeIng the standardized loaf of
bread. The weight Of the loaf Will be
fixed at one pound. although one and
one-haif. Two and four pound sizes are
permitted. The cash price of the one
pound loaf. according to Food Admins
traitor Hoover viii not exceed cents.
Although Mr.. Hoover said he was
without power 70 actually fix the price
he expressed himself as confident that
the regulate to be issued today VIII
insure the seven cent retail price
Pound loaves have been selling
throughout the country at an average
Of about eleven cents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

Above, left to right: General Foch
of the French army and General
CadOrna, of the Italians. Below
General Henry H. Wilson of the
British army. Map shows dotted
line) the proposed Italian stand
along the Piaye river, and arrows
indicate probable approach of the
Teutons' TrentinO army.
With the establishment of an inter
ally war board the allies are taking
hand in the situation on the Italian
front. General Cadorna has been re
moved from the command of the
Italian armies to serve on the new
board, whose other members are
General Foch, chief of staff of the
French ministry; General Henry H.
Wilson, sub-chief of the British gen
eral staff The new board will be in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

LONDON, Nov. 12.-EngIand'S op.in,
ism of the ironing out Of thc Russian
situation was ccntcrcd on Important
events which dispatches this afternoon
hinted were occurring at Moscow, re
Gently Wrestcd from RoISaeviki r0n
troll by the provisional government
forces. Russian diplomats here honed
the president of the duma General
NOrnilOH and General kaI.bincS. hcnd
of the cossack troops nov reported At
Moscow, Vvousd he able to form :, stable
government.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
WILSON
ADDRESSES.
FEDERATION
Bx United Press.

CONVENTION HALL. BUFFALO, Nov.
12-Asking that he be regarded as a
fellow citizen speaking words of coun-
sci and not as the chief executive Of
the United states. President Wilson to-
day asked the ranks Of labor to join
the other people eff America on a new
and high platform
We have come to the deciding hour
between the principle Of power and the
new principle Of freedom" the presi-
dent said His address was before rep
resentatives of labor from all parts Of
the country attending the opening ses-
sion Of the American Federation Of
Labor.
Escorted by Samuel Gompers and
Governor Whitman. President and Mrs
Wilson were greeted with a sea Of
waving flags and cheers, while the
band PLAYED 9TH star Spangled Ban
ner" as they entered the hau.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
BOLSHEVIKI GOVERNMENT is CRUMBLING FAST
HAMMOND
READY FOR
HER DRIVE

80 ~tlesrn e+oIa ] r,errh on her
sts+e, ,,ltjos +o9a, when she onened the
ave- PHI tbe Y II Is Var service
fund
The campaign VII be commenced IN
Hammond. Whiting. Indiana IIarbor
and environs. Wedne sday. with head
quarters in the Hammond Chamber Of
Commerce under the management Of
Secretary LAYERS Of the Gibson Young
Mems Christian association.
Bernard uavit. son of NIr and Mrs
John GavIt Of Hammond. Is the chief
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
NEW CASES FILED
IN CIRCUIT COURT
Special to The Times1

GROWN POINT. Ind, Nov. 12-The
following new cases have been filed
in the Lake Circuit court:
12315-Petition for Recount; Michael
Kozaeik John GaviO vs.. David
d. Griffith.
12316-speciac Performance. PhiIadel-
phia Land & Improvement Co.
tLouis L. DenD vs.. Fred II Mott
Philadelphia Land & Improve
ment Co. Louis l. DenD VS.. f.
Richard Schaaf
123ls-Philadelphia Land & Improve
ment Co. Louis /. Denta vs.. Fred
r Mott
philadelphia Land & Improve
ment Co. Louis L. DenD vs..
Alexander G. Schleiker.
f2320-Petition for Recount. T. Jos.
sullivan vs.. Roy f. Green
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
DEATH OF CROWN
POINT WOMAN
Special to The Times.)

CROWN POINT. Ind. Nov. 12-The
death Of Mrs Roxanna kIeinfelter
mother Of Mrs. y. f. Hayes. occurred
on Saturday from stroke of paraly-
sis which she suffered several weeks
ago. Mrs Kleinfelter was "A years Of
age at the time Of her death She had
spent most of her life in Crown
Point. She leaves three daughters and
one son-Mrs. LaFaye Wilke OF Buf-
falo. y. y: Miss Edith Maxwell, Mrs
r. F. HAYES and Floyd Kleinfelter OF
this city. Funeral arrangements have
not been made at this time
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
(By United Press Cablegrana.l

MOSCOW Nov 1I-(Delayed). The
army garrison today transferred its al
legiance back to the provisional govern
mcnt forcibly elected Bolsheviki lead
ers and various officers and drove them
hghting back into the Kremlin.
1t Is reported here that General
Kornilof has escaped from Bykon and
will aid the President Of the Duma in
forming a government at Moscow.
General Kaledine OF the Don Cossacs
has declared himself leader Of ali
Cossac tribes.
The food situation here is most seri-
Gus. The city remains comparatively
quiet. however.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
nv United Pre.sA

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Nov. IL
Leading advertising men of the
United states and Canada were here
today TO DISCUSS work which the ad-
vertisers may take up TO help the
Allies win the war.
The meeting was called by the As
sOciated Advertising Clubs of the
World.
Means to convince the federal gov
ernment that an appropriation of
government money for advertising
purposes during . bond campaign is
necessary will be decided upon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
NEW MARRIAGE
LICENSES ISSUED

CROWN POINT, Ind Nov. 12.-The
following new marriage licenses were
issued here Saturday:
Jozef Pryner and Mary Gratsik,
East Chicago: Nicholas Vassilopoulos
and Sophie Lotus. Gary. Willie Cole.
East Chicago and Jimmie Lee Joiner.
Gary: CYRUS F Baker and Louise
Bube Hammond: William $. Dixon
and Pearl p Cox, Hammond, Michael
Kekeis. Hammond. and Dagny Fluck.
Chicago. John w Harkenrider and
Frances Boeser. Griffith, Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
500 SOLDIERS
ESCAPE DEATH
(Bv United Press. }

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. Nov ~
Pro-German plotting nearly brought 500
soldiers to their deaths when a troop
train on the Great Northern tracks was
wrecked near here yesterday. Two
trainment were severely injured and a
score Of soldiers bruised. -Four coaches
carrying zoo soldiers overturned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12
BAT TIE: At
PE:TROGRAD
EXPECTED
Army Garrison at Moscow
Transfers Allegiance TO
KerenSky Today.
By ED L. KEEN
OMITTED Press stan Correspondent.)

(United Press Stan Correspondent
LONDON. Nov. 1.-THE Bolsheviki
government" OF Russia is crumblng
fast. Il may have already crumbled
away.
Moscow is once mere restored TO con-
troi of the provisional government.
There is every probability that the
expected battle between Kerensky' s
loyal troops and the Trotsky-Lentne
faction is ia progress
Not since yesterday have any detailed
dispatches been received here from
Russia. This silence, London believes,
betokens a battle.
The last direct word from Petrograd
told Of the near approach ef Kerensky
and his loyal troops It also declared
that in the city itself elements were
banding together to GUST the Bolsheviki
usurpers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

WASHINGTON. Nov. 12.-MilIlonS of
dollars worth OF foOdstuffs and foods
stored by ncutraIS and suspected Ger
man agents i'm the vicinity of New
York will he seized unless voluntarily
given UP. g. w=s officially stated nt
the food administration today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-11-12

WICHITA, KAN. Nov. 1@-Federal
md Butler county officials here were
co operating today to thwart plans to
cause strike among 1000 workers I'm
the oil fields. Twelve members of the
/. ". w. have been arrested. One man
narrowly escaped being Iynched Satur-
day when he admitted he was an l.
w w