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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
WORK FOR WOMEN.

A brief and unimportant item in the
news from London strikingly indicates
something of the variety of work Engiish
women are now doing. We've read
about them as working in every capaci-
ty from farm hand to factory worker.
The item referred to, however, makes
this more impressive because of its
simple. matter-of-fact statement. 1t
announces that IAN encouraging re-
sponse has been received to the war
Office appeal for 10000 women before
the end of October, for the Women's
Army Auxiliary Corps" Here are some
of the special needs of the Royal Fly
ing Corps:
Large numbers are needed for work
in the aircraft repairing depot both at
home and in France. The Royal Fly
ing Corps wants Immediately 144 filters
general machine and turners), 52 in
strument repairers, 20 acetylene weld
ers, 81 electricians, IL draftswomen.
SIS painters, tracers, las store-keepers
these women are required for technica
stores and should have knowledge
of engine parts and tools), and 503 sail
makers for making and repairing air
plane wings good needlewomen wht
can also use sewing machines are
wanted. Tinsmiths and tender drivers
are also wanted"
American women qualified to I'll
any of these or similar positions may
have ample opportunity to do so
the war continues much longer. IL
.he meantime they can show their
admiration and respect for the womei
os England and France by doing tn
work that is already for them on thi
side of the water. in food conserva
ton, in Red Cross work. and so on.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
FELIX DIAz AND VILLA
MAY JOIN IN WAR

Presidio. Texas. Nov. i3.-Francisco
villa and his chiefs were at Maijoma.
IS miles southeast OF here. early Mon
day and were scheduled to hold an i'm
portant conference at the Maijoma home
ranch during the day. A part Of Villas
column has moved northward from
Maijoma toward OJinaga, opposite here
and a Mexican federal force has gone
out from the garrison to reconnote'
the country near Lamula and Maijoma
The purpose OF the conference Of chiefs
at Maijoma is believed to be to consider
a proposal from Felix Diaz TO join tho
new revolutionary movement started
In the south OF Mexico.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
HOLD YET A LITTLE WHILE
By Benjamin De Casseres
of the Vigilantes)

Torn and bleeding and battered
Tri-Color riven and tattered
Rheims and Lens gasping and shattered
Hold yet little while.
Supermen on the Aisne,
Mothers from Var to the Seine.
Toilers from Brest TO Lorraine
Hold yet a little while!
An Army across the sea
Is coming 10 set thee free
Or coming TO die with thee
Hold yet a little while!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
STEEL FOREMAN ACCUSED
AS AGENT OF GERMANl

Seattle, Wash. Nov. 13.-Gus Vol
lerath. a former foreman at the Olym
pic Steel Works was arrested here
charged with causing two explosions
at the olympic plant and one expio
sion at the Aurora Foundry company's
works in this city.
Officials assert Vollerath is Ger
man agent and contend the explosion:
last week were part Of a plot INTENDED
to halt the manufacture of steel plates
for government vessels.
Officials of the Olympic plant sa,
they believe Vollerath also "doctored
the steel as they were unable to NEE
government requirements with theii
product while he was in their employ
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
Change Drurgist with Murder.

Cleveland. Nov. 13.-John F. Haggerly'
former Cleveland druggist. is the man
the police are seeking In connection
with the murder OF DIR. Harry L.
Chaplin. who was killed last Thursday In
a downtown hotel A warrant charg-
ing first degree murder was sworn out
against Haggeriy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

Count Won Bernstorff.. the former am
bassador TO the United States from Ger
many. has been made "Wirklicher
Gehelmrat" by the German emperor.
with the title of excellency. The count
Is now ambassador at Constantinopie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
SAYS KANSAS CITY GREEDY.

Washington, Nov. i3.-Despite COM
plants OF coal shortage In Kamas
City. the feul administration has an
nounced II had authoritative figures to
show that the deliveries Of coal by re-
tail dealers there from May I. to Nov
ember ! was 32 precent greater In
quantity than delivered during the cor
responding months OF 1915.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
LORD NORTnCI.IFFE Is
HOME IN ENGLAND

New York. Nov. is.--Announcemens
was made here that Lord Northclins
and Lord Reading. who spent some time
In the United States. had arrived In
England.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

Indianapolis is TO have an organiza
tion Of "fourteen-minute women" who
will talk for fourteen minutes = nc
more. no lesson the subject of food
conservation whenever they get the
chance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13
Ardmore. Tuesday. November is. 1917.
M.mher of th. AssoeIated Press.

Member OF the Associated Press.
Tho Associated Press Is exclusively en-
titled TO the use for republication OF al
news credited TO 1t, or not otherwise cred-
tied in this paper and also the local news
published herein. A.
patches herein are also reserved.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

chartr revision. including provision
for a small city council, to be elected
at large instead Of under the present
ward system. received an affirmative
vote at a special election In Detroit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

Analysis OF last Tuesdays election
returns shows that the kaiser's follow
ers in this country have selected the
Socialist party as their instrument In
opposing the war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

Read the want ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

The New York Evening Post frankly
admits that the Tammany victory In
New York is black eye for the New
York press. since never before were the
newspapers so nearly united against
Tammany.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

Twelve states now have full suffrage
for women-New York. Washington
Oregon. Montana. Idaho, Wyoming, Ne
vada. California, Utah. Arizona. Colo
RADIO and Kansas. There is limited SUI
frage in Illinois. North Dakota. Michi
gan. Rhode Island. Arkansas and Ne
braska.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-13

The distinction of being the first ne
gro assemblyman in New York state
falls to Edward A. Johnson. lawyer,
real estate broker and former educa'
tor He was elected in the Nineteenth
assembly district on the Republican,
Fusion ticket, defeating his Tamnany
opponent by 1923 votes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
POPULAR FARM AGENT TO
RETURN TO PIKE COUNTY

The Cadiz Record Says: Mr.. X. L
Varney, Trigg county's popular Farm
Agent, will leave the county at the end
of the present year He has advertised
his home for sale and his family viii
return to their former home in East
ern Kentucky about June. Mr. Varney
viii remain here until his present year +
service ends the last of December.
His work will be along broader lines,
and he will have charge of the entire
Eastern section Of the state The
promotion carries with it an increase
in salary. and his work will be as a
district man in that section of Ken
lucky where he grew to manhood
Mr.. Varney has done great work in
Trigg county In the way Of developing
the agricultural interest and the build
Ing up of the home life OF the county,
and we Will be fortunate indeed if an
other can he secured to carry along
The work as mapped out and advanced
by Mr.. Narney since coming 10 the
county more than year ago.
His family have made many friends
among our people, and wherever they
may go in the future, they may rest
assured of the very best wishes Of
those who have learned to love them
since they moved into our midst
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
GOOD ROADS Meeting
At LOUISA, april 8
STATE COMMISSIONER OF ROADS
RoDMAN WILEY, TO BE
PRESENT.

Don't forget the roads meeting TO be
held ut the Court House in Louisa on
the first day OF fiscal Court, Tuesday,
April 3rd. II is for the people of the
entire county and II is sincerely hop
ed they Will attend and take part
The State Commissioner Of Roads,
Mr.. Wiley, has accepted an invita-
tion TO be present and he will have a
lot Of things or vital interest to say.
~ is worth while to get in close touch
with him and TO secure his personal
interest in our roads, The State Aid
appropriations are handled by him and
1t will be to our advantage 10 have
him see our needs. 1t is OF the greatest
Importance that our citizens show a
lively interest by turning out in large
numbers to this meeting. Do not de-
pend upon your nelghbor to 90 all the
going. lie is probably depending on
you and the result OF this policy Is
that all stay at home. Give up this
day 10 the largest proposition that
cosfronts you and your county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
$4,000 VERDICT AGAINST
c. & o. IN BOYD COUNTY

Attorney John w Woods, a native
OF Lawrence county. but now one Of
Ashland's leading attorneys, won a
big damage case against the c. & o.
a few day ago The following is from
the independent:
The largest personal injury verdict
over rendered IN Boyd county was
given John Saiyers. OF near Clyfieside
Park last Wednesday by the jury
which heard the case. Tho verdict was
s1s.000 Mr.. Salyers lost his right leg
and left heel and was injured about
the body on the night Of November 2s
1914, when "A c. & o. freight engine
ran over him al Clyffeslde Park cross
ing az he was crossing the track az
ter having been TO the office of the
Bates Rogers Construction Company
which was putting In lock and dam
No. ~. Mr.. Salyers is single and was
twenty-six Years old at the time OF
the accident
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
cATLETTsBuRo MAN RETURNS
FROM BRITISH battlefield

Catlettsburg, March l3.-Garfield
Nanhoose. son OF the venerable Jea
Yanhoose, OF the North Side, who Is
past 80 years OF age, returned yes
tcrday from the front In the Igreat
European struggle. He was a mem
Der OF the English Royal Field Ar.
.illery OF expert gunners, called the
Kings own, and fought In Its ranks
cipally In the fighting about Flan-
ders. in all Of which he participated
His voice Is greatly impaired being
very husky. as a result OF inhaiinE
the horrible poisonous gases. He
was also shot through the body and
bears on his forehead the imprint OF
shrapnel. He was sent TO London 10
the Fourth Reserve Hospital and was
carefully nursed by women OF the
nobility and even royalty all SOL
diera being regarded as heroes The
King himself George W pinned a
bronze ID. c. medal on the breast OF
pr Nanhoose. This means dis
tinguished conduct" He Is very
proud OF this medal He was given
a total disability discharge and will
receive for life pension equal in
American money 10 sf2 per week.
This is paid TO him in American
money.
Mr.. Vanhoose was sent to this
country and 10 hospital in Newark.
n, j.. OF which T. A.. Talbert, a for
mer Catlettsburg boy. native OF
Sheridan. Ohio, is the present SUI
perintendent Mr.. Talbert has been
over IN France. and Mr. Vanhoose.
who had known him we'll here, met
him again there. After recovering
he attended the Inauguration OF
President Wilson and came direct from
Washington here. where he expects to
remain with his father and sisters, who
were greatly rejoiced to see him.
He was treated with the utmost con-
slderation by the English and French
for whom he is fun OF praise. He thiks
the Germans are about taking their
last stand and that the Allies are sure
TO win. lie saws there are women
ever ready 10 snatch soldiers suit
In England and France, and carry II,
that they appear to consider IL great
privilege TO wait upon them in any way
Mr.. Vanhoose expects to remain in
for good. He has been
in Alaska, the Philippines and about
else, and is now glad he is
az home. Ashland Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
1HE AGE OF SANITATION

This is the age Of perfect sanitation,
especially in the manufacture of FOODS
And no one is more particular about
sanitation and cleanliness than careful
Mrs. Housewife.
She is daily growing more cautious
about the foodstuffs she buys, and she
makes II her important duty to learn
if possible. the various methods OF
manufacture particed in the factories
of everything she buys.
The food article that cannot COR
vince her that its methods of produc-
find no place IL, her home. Its manu-
facturer has lost forever the careful
woman as a customer.
She has read so mush about sani-
talon and the pure food regulation that
she has at least awakened to its full
Importance.
She cannot be too cautious IN her
Investigations of such food products as
canned goods. Baking Powder, etc.
There is one Baking Powder manu-
facturer, for instance, whose factory
doors are always wide open to the care
full housewife.
II Won could visit this plant, the
largest and most sanitary in the world,
where Calumet Baking Powder is made
YOU would be amazed at the wonder
full cleanliness of everything and every
employee.
In this the worlds most modern
Baking Powder plant, every movement
IN Calumet's manufacture is done by
spotless machinery. No human hand
ever touches the Baking Powder and IL
reaches you absolutely pure.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
TIE REVIVAL MEETINGS

The evangeiistio meetings which are
being conducted In the court house arc
being well attended. Preaching each
evening az 1890, Cotthge prayer
meetings have been held in a number
OF homes which have shown very
marked degree OF spirdtupty. Rev
FoKiesong, the pastor OF the NJ. T..
Church. South. has bean preaching
some very fine sermons each evening
and has not spared TO declare the whole
counsel of God In fearless and un-
flinehing way. Those who have attend
ed these services regularly have
derived much good from the earnest
messages brought from time 10 time.
The pastor and helpers are not nj all
discouraged in tho work, but on tho
other hand are much built up with the
prospects for greater endeaypr among
tho folks
Tho song service is quite a feature
IN these meetings under the leader
ship OF tho Rev. f. r. KIRK. Of Inez,
who has had fifteen years experience
IN evangelistic work IN eight stntes
Az the meetings near a close we arc
expecting great things for Christ and
his church. The meetings have been
very lnsplrationnl throughout and
moan much for our town and com
munity.
Members OF the cholrs OF the differ
ent churches OF the town and the
ministers are cooperating and every
body Is cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
FEDERAL FARM BANKS.

Washington, March 13.-Organiza-
ton of the rural credits system was
completed to-day with the appoint
ment of officers and directors for the
Farm Loan Bank. at Berkeley. Cal.
No date has boen set for the OPEN
Ing. but the Presidents Of the - banks
are to confer with the board here with
in the next ten days and work out de-
tails of putting the system into opear-
tion. The necessary steps for provid-
Ing capital through bond subscription
already have-been taken by the Treas
ury Department The hanks will proh-
ably be ready for business some time
In May.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
TO THE VOTERS OF THE NINTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

/ want to congratulate the people of
the Ninth Congressional District on
their selection nf a Congressman. |
have Just spent week at the Capitol,
and while there had good opportuni-
~ to observe Cong6essmen and their
records and methods, not ONLY Ken
tuclxy's Congressman but those from
the various States.
Congressman Fields is statesmen
that looms large in affairs at the Cap
itol. He has record for industry. and
for high and noble character that is
unsurpassed in the record of any Con-
gressman II is surprising to know
that a man as busy as Congressman
Fields. could give his personal atten-
ton to every letter from his con-
stituents. but this Is what Congressman
Fields does. He seems to have as much
consideration for his constituents as II
they were face to face with him. Con-
gressman Fields ability as member OF
one of the most important committees
of the House, is recognized by the
statesmen Of the Country. He is the
ranking member of the Committee on
Military Affairs and is considered as
an authority on this important sub
ject.
Congressman Fields is never too busy
TO stop and help somebody. He has q
way Of making the most timid feel per-
fectly at ease when in his presence. and
when he makes a friend he has a way
OF keeping him. believe that the
interests Of the people Of the Ninth Dis
trict are in safe hands as long as they
are in the hands of w. ]. Fields.
Yours truly,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
KILLED I'M CYCLONE

The report OF tho destructivcness OF
the tornado at Newcastle, Ind. caused
great excitement among several fami
Hes al Morchead as there are quite a
number " Morchcad people employed
IN that city.
Peter Day formerly Of Farmers,
had his home torn 20 pieces and had
three children killed by being crushed
by falling timbers. Tho children were
Ethel. aged l6 Bernice. s; June, 6. An
older daughter of MIR. Day was at
tondIng picture show IN another sec
ton OF the city and escaped injury.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Day were reported
as being painfully bruised.
James Nealis and w. 4, Razor OF
salt Lick. Bath county, were among
the number killed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
RESIDENCE OF JOHN F.
AUxIER BURNS
The Jackson Times says;

The Jackson Times says;
The residence of John + Auxier and
all its contents was burned on Monday
night Mar. ~ Mr.. Auxier ard his
estimable wife had their home beauti-
fully furnished. Mrs. Auxier is ore
cf the neatest Of nousekeepers. and in
the house were all their wedding
presents and many things the creation
of her own hauds, all the furniture
was mahogany. Mrs. Auxier was on a
visit to her parents at Winchester
and Mr.. Auxier was spending the night
with some friends in another part of
Town. The insurance carried was only
$1,000, while the entire loss was three
or four times the amount
Mr.. Auxier is the son of J. G. b.
Auxier, of East Point, and is ayoung
attorney in Jackson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
ASHLAND MAN RETURNS
FROM WAR IN EUROPE

Washington. Frank Kelley, of Ash
land. KY, who came near being vic
tim OF poison gases on the French
front and whose stomach has been
ruined by the noxious fumes. passed
through Washington enroute home.
He is just back from the European
war. where he fought with the Brit
ish army in France.
"The American people don't know
anything about the horrors OF war
over there. II is awful he said
Kelly was one of the five Americans
who enlisted together In the British
army He saw the other four men die
around him. He himself nearly died
from the effects Of the poison gas of
the Germans.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
WENT TO RICHMOND

on last Tuesday Rev. II. b, Hewlett
and daughter, Miss Bessie. went tc
Richmond. Ky, where Miss Bessie
entered East Kentucky Normal for the
remainder OF the term. She had for
several days been attending the meet
ing OF the annual convention OF the
wonmns Missionary Society in Hun.
tington. w. Va, as n delegate for the
Louisa Young Peoples Society, and
was met in Ashland on Tuesday by
her father who accompanied her to
Richmond. Rev Hewlett returned
home Thursday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
MOTHER SELLS HER
CARTER COUNTY HOME
And vainly Seeks Work in Cincinnati
That She and Four Children
May Live,

Cincinnati. March 17.--Lured to Gin
cincinnati by stories that work was un-
usually abundant here, Mrs. Mary
Oxyer, Carter county, Kentucky. sold
all her furniture, gathered together
her four children. Annie, Walter. Nam
ME and Labe, ages TO IL years, and
with her meager savings brought
them to Cincinnati.
All Thursday the mother wandered
about the streets, looking for work,
only to find there was ncne for her.
Her husband, who as she expressed 1t,
"timhered In the mountains" left his
family months ago.
The mother was without means.
Persons noticed her and her little
family as they wandered about Friday
and sent them TO the Children's Home
Later Mrs. Oxyer was sent to the
Home For the Friendless. The City
Welfare Department will provide the
mother and children with money and
they win bo sent back TO their home
in the mountains OF Kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
PikeviIle People Want
Through Trains.
Pikeville. Ky. March IA. 1917

/
Pikeville. KY, March IA, 1917
Big Sandy News,
Louisa, Ky.
As you know, there are no through
passenger trains in this valley.
Every train stops at every station.
which is either regular stop, or a
flag stop, and as a result thereof the
people of this valley and its adjacent
territory, not to mention the through
passengers which would go this way,
lif they had the opportunity. are left
practically without travel accomoda-
tions.
The 6. c. & Q. connects with thee.
| & @. at EllShorn City, which is 2s
miles above here. and extends through
Virginia, North Corolina and into South
Carolina, to Sparsansburg. and yet
there is no through passenger trains
on either line, and 2nst why the two
roads do not each h9ve through trains
and traffic connections at Hkhorn
City whereby pass9ngers trains could
run throug from Ashland to Spartans-
burg, and vice versa, is a puzzle too
great for the Chinese.
Anyway, there is an organized effort
being made to obtain at least orrb
through passenger train up and down
the Big Sandy Valley each way every
day. one or more, and to that end we
are writing you seeking to enlist you
with all your influence, and the in
fluence of your valuable paper, to
Shell the woods if nothing else can
be done, for this relief Fire broad
side at the first and then keep it up
till we have succeeded in obtaining
this relief. W
We have written to the cities Of
Catlettsburg and Ashland. Cincinnati.
Huntington, and their officials, to
which town in the Ohio Valley the Big
Sandy Valley is largely and auxiliary,
and who should be interested with us.
Do all you can. Yours truly
F. w. Showers
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
LoRAco CONTEST.

The Lobaco Company has been
running contest for some time and
Offering prizes for The greatest num-
bef OF wrappers saved from their bread
The contest closed the evening OF
March 10. and the winners are as
follows:
The pony goes TO Fred Braid. the
little son OF Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Braid
and nrandson OF Frank Pigg, OF louisa
The second prize $50 in gold, to
Lucille Jenkins. OF Wayland
$40 in gold TO Master Berlin Cain,
nf Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23

President Wilson has called Con-
gress TO meet April End 10 act upon
the German outrages a state OF war
exists In which Germany is doing ali
the fighting. but we probably can not
longer maintain our peaceful attitude
Two 81 the vessels sunk Sunday had
no cargo whatever The other was
carrying foodstuffs. Several U. S.
seamen lost their lives.
Germany expects war with us i'm
mediateiy. II is reported their sub
marines are already OFF the coast OF
Maine.
Immense contracts have been lei for
submarines and chasers by tho Y. $.
The navy is getting ready with
feverlsh haste, Tho U. S. win conduct
only defenaiye warfare. II is believed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-03-23
RICHARD WEBB DIES
At AGE OF 90 YEARS

Richard Webb died Wednesday at
Dry Ridge, this county. at the age OF
80 years, being one OF the Oldest citi-
Gems In the county He was good
man ana the father OF large and
highly respected family. His sons are
loe. Dock, William and James The
daughters are Mrs. Buchanan Berry,
Mrs. George Moore and Mrs. Deven-
port,