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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
COTTON PLANT

Cotton Plant, Aug. 15.-Mrs. A. w.
Woodward, Mrs. L. G. Bell and Misses
Helen Veal and Carrie Barco were
guests of Mrs. ]. l.. Beck and Mrs. j..
II. Clark of Berlin last Wednesday.
Mr.. William D. Parker, who is a
soldier boy now stationed at Fort
Scriven, Ca, arrived home last We'd
nesday on a furlough. He left Sat
urday for his post of duty. "Bill," as
he is known by his friends here, is
looking fine, having gained fourteen
pounds since he has been in training,
nearly two months, which shows that
Uncle Sam takes good care of his
boys. "Bill" was in the best of spirits
and said he wouldn't take anything
for his present situation. His, friends
were glad to see him, even tho it was
a short visit.
Mrs. Will Veal and baby Lois who
have ben at Martel with DIR. and Mrs.
Veal, during the illness of baby Lois,
have returned and are guests of Miss
Carrie Barco and father.
Mr.. Alfred Harroun of Williston
spent the weekend with his parents,
having come down especially to see
his friend, William Parker.
Mrs. NJ. L. Reynolds and children
of Ocala are spending several days
with Miss Carrie Barco.
Mr.. M. l.. Reynolds spent Sunday
here with his wife and children.
Mr.. A. w. Woodward and son
James were business visitors to Ocala
Monday afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
Making Yourself Eft"

If you can devote part of your
time between now and the opening of
camp to physical exercise you are for
tunate and should by all means take
advantage of every opportunity.
Climbing, jumping, gymnastic exer-
cises, all kinds of competitive games
swimming, rowing, boxing, wrestling,
and running, all are recommended as
excellent methods of developing the
skill, strength, endurance, grace, cour-
age and self-reliance that every SOL
der needs.
There are some simple rules of eat
ing and living which all of US should
follow regularly. They will be espec-
tally helpful to you if you put them
into practice in preparing for camp
life.
Perhaps the most Importance of
these rules is to use no alcohol of
any kind.
If you have been in the habit of
smoking immoderately, cut down; get
your wind, your nerves and your di-
gestion into the best possible condi-
ton.
Eat and drink moderately. Chew
your food we'll. 1t is advisable, how
ever, to drink a great deal of cool (not
cold) water between meals. Don't
eat between meals.
Keep away from soda fountains
and soft drink stands. Learn to en-
joy simple, nourishing food.
Accustom yourself to regular hours
for sleeping, eating and the morning
functions.
Don't "take last fling" 1t may
land you in the hospital. At the best
it will probably bring you to camp in
an unfit condition to take up your new
duties with profit and enjoyment.
There are strenuous days ahead of
you and it will be good sense on your
part to make reasonable preparations
for them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
BEARING OF A SOLDIER

Few people without military train
ing have a correct idea of what is
meant by the position and the bear
ing of soldier. There is a definite
procedure to follow in order to place
yourself in what is known in the
army as "the position of a soldier" 1t
is the position which the dismounted
soldier always assumes at the COM
mand Attention." except as it may
be slightly modified to enable him to
carry properly any arms he may
have in his hands.
1t will be we'll for you to memorize
paragraph 81 of the Infantry Drill
Regulations, which gives the COM
plete and accurate description of the
position of the soldier. This para
graph is slightly paraphrased and
simplified in the description following:
Keep in mind that there are ten ele-
ments which must be properly adjust
ed to each other, and check yourself
up to see that each one of them is
properly placed.
l. Heels-on the same line and as
near each other as possible; most
men should be able to stand with
heels touching each other.
2. Feet-turned out equally and
forming an angle of about As degrees.
8. Knees-straight without stiff
ness.
4. Hips-level and drawn back
slightly; body erect and resting equal
ly on hips.
5. Chest-lifted and arched.
6. Shoulders-square and falling
equally.
7. Arms-hanging naturally.
8. Hands-hanging naturally with
thumb along seam of the trousers.
9. Head-erect and squarely to the
front; chin drawn in so that axis of
head and neck is vertical (means that
a straight line drawn through the CEN
ter of head and neck should be verti-
CALI eyes straight to the front.
TO- Entire Body-weight of body
resting equally upon the heels and
balls of the feet.
Note especially that you are not re-
quired to stand in a strained attitude
You are to be alert but not tense.
One of the very best things you can
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
AUTOES FOR THE
SOLDIERS OUTING
Come On, You Patriots, and Help
Out with Your Cars

Come On, You Patriots, and Help
Out with Your Cars
Mr.. w. T. Gary, chairman of the
transportation committee to take the
soldiers to the springs for the picnic
Saturday afternoon, has secured
promises from the following to sup
ply cars. The figure after each name
indicates the number of seats to each
car. There are enough cars in Ocala
to carry battalion, so let's have
enough and then some to carry a
company. Phone your name and the
number of seats (beside the driver's)
in your car, to Mr.. Gary at once. Fol-
lowing is the roll of honor to adte:
Maxwell Agency, 8; DIR. J. E. Chace,
6; z. C. Chambliss, 6; w. T. Gary, 4;
C. K. Sage, 4; L. r. Trammell, 4; w.
Z. earn, A; w. S. Bullock, 4; R. S.
Rogers, 4; L. H. Pillans, 4; J. J.
Waters, 4; Mrs. M. E. Fox, 4; J. C.
Smith, 4; D. C. Stiles, 4; j. H. Brin-
son, a; Alfred Aver, 4; W. w. Har-
riss, a; J. ]. Gerig, a; C. N. Kirkland,
8; A. T. Thomas, 2; H. w. Tucker, 2;
Collier Bros, truck; B. Goldman,
truck; C. H. Lloyd, 4; Mrs. A. L. L.
lar, 4; L. N. Green, 4; R. L. Ander-
son, 4; ]. M. Nicely, A.
So far 81 seats have been secured
and 43 were needed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

rustling and the waters boiling from
the springs. 1t was an open invita-
tion to come and enjoy yourself, ana
so for small pittance we soon had
bath rooms at our disposal and soon
after were enjoying the cool waters
of the springs. | have bathed on the
shores of Maine, Massachusetts anG
other states south of there but no
where can the delightful combination
Of sunshine, air, woods and river be
combined to better effect than right
here at Silver Springs. Besides the
bathing there are light, handy boats
for hire, launches if you wish to
spend the money, and the glass-bot-
tom boats ever furnishing new thrills
and excitement The spacious picnic
grounds invite the wayfarer from all
over the state and they come there
and picnic and strike their tents ana
camp and enjoy life and bask in the
sunshine and the rays of genial Eds
smiles and good nature. We simply
had a great time and wished that
everybody else would avail themselves
of the pleasures of this resort, and
the soldier boys are going down there
Saturday and big "See Ed" is going
to spread himself to give them a good
time. When they get over in France
many of them will bark back to the
day spent at Silver Springs, and they
will see Eds smile, they will hear
his hearty laugh and they will almost
feel that big hand, sbig as a ham,
slapped up on their shoulders and
they will long to get back again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

When Company A came in from its
hike to Silver Springs yesterday aft
ernoon, its friends felt proud of the
way the BOYS marched after their
rapid tramp. The men came in from
the springs without stopping, in an
hour and thirty-eight minutes, stack
ed arms and marched off to supper,
as tho they had been doing such
things every day. A few of the heav-
ier and untried men fell out, and
were brought back in cars, but the
others stood the trip like soldiers
Most of them were frolicking around
town last night like bunch of young
colts, and very few failed to answer
roll-call this morning. They went out
on the golf links for parade this
morning. The boys are looking for
ward with pleasant anticipation to
the picnic at Silver Springs Saturday
afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
MOSS BLUFF

Moss Bluff, Aug. 16.-Miss Martha
Fort spent a few days last week with
Miss Mary Wiley of Yalaha.
Mr.. and Mrs Oliver Fort accom-
panied by Mrs. Barber and Mr.. An
drew Holton of Electra, went to visit
Mrs. Collins of Higley Sunday.
Miss Alma Fort spent a few days
last week with relatives in Ocala.
Miss Sallie Morrison was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Morrison
Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Fort and Arthur Owens
were visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. P.
Griggs Sunday.
Mrs. Bob Griggs and children were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl High
tower Sunday.
Mr.. Isaac Perry died last Friday
and was buried the following Satur-
day at 10 O'Clock. Mr.. Perry was n
years of age. He had friends all over
Marion county and they were sorry
to learn of his death.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
IMPRESS OUR ALLIES
FRENCH AND BRITISH REALIZE THAT IN UNCLE SAM
THEY HAVE A POWERFUL FRIEND
(Associated Press)

American Headquarters in France,
Aug. 16.-For the first time one par
ticular unit of American soldiers
training in France assembled in its
entirety passed in review before Gen
eral Sibert himself and half dozen
French officers yesterday. The spec
tacle was so imposing there was
distinct pause of surprise by General
Sibert himself when riding at the
head of the staff he reached the crest
of the reviewing stand and saw the
splendid command stretched out be-
fore him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
ON
MILITARY AFFAIRS
Headquarters Southeastern Depart
ment-Office Military Affairs
Charleston S. c.. Aug Ia 1917

Headquarters Southeastern Depart
ment-Office Military Affairs
Charleston, S. c., Aug. IA, 1917
The Honorable Frank Clark,
Member of Congress,
Washington, D. C.
Ny Dear Mr.. Clark:
With reference to your telegram of
August 18th, the Department Com
mander directs me to inform you that
an efficiency board has been ordered
to meet at Macon, Georgia, August
goth, and upon the completion of it's
business there, to proceed to Jackson
vile, Florida to act on the cases Of
officers of that state who may be or
dered before it. The officers enumer-
ated in your telegram are already un-
der consideration for appearance be-
fore this board, and you will be mott
fed as requested when the board is
ready for evidence.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) Leon G. Rondies,
Colonel of Infantry.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
LESSO n NO. A

do today is to spend fifteen minutes
practising this position. Getting it
right. Keep this up every day until
you report at camp. In the army, as
in every day life, first impressions are
important. The first impression you
make on your officers and fellows will
depend, more than you probably re-
alize, on the manner in which you
stand and walk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
Getting Ready for Camp

Your real training for your duties
as a soldier will begin after you and
your comrades are assembled at the
training camps. However, there are
few simple things you can do dur
ing the next few weeks which will be
of decided value in getting you start
ed along the right lines.
The simplest thing, and perhaps the
most useful of all, is to begin at once
to practice correct habits of standing
and walking.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
Twenty-Five More of the Reg
ular Troops
FIFTY SUCCEEDING DIVISIONS OF GUARDSMEN WITH ORGAN
IzATIONS OF NATIONAL ARMY TO FOLLOW
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Aug. 16.-General
army orders reserves division num-
bers to 26 to the regulars, 26 to rs
tc the National Guard and 76 on up
to the National Army.
The American troops now IN
France will be known as the first di-
vision. Sixteen divisions of the Ma.
tional Army have been ordered or
ganized.
The National Guard regiments will
be sent to their camps under the
present organization, but will be
changed there.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
PAY FOR PUBLICITY
Newspapers that Advertise the Next
Liberty Loan Will Not be Expect
ed to Do 1t for Nothing
(Associated Press)
(AssOciated Press)

Washington, Aug. 16.-A detailed
plan for advertising the next Liberty
Loan bonds in newspapers and other
publicity mediums of the country, to
cost from million to two million,
and paid for by the government, has
been presented to Secretary McAdoo
by the advisory board of the asso-
ciated advertising clubs of the world,
with the recommendation that it be
accepted.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
DEUTSCHLAND NOW A WAR
SHIP

Copenhagen, Aug. 16.-The Ger
man commercial submarine Deutsch-
land, which visited the United States
before that country entered the war,
has been converted into a war sub
marine. The Deutschland has a great
radius of action and has been fitted
with six torpedo tubes. The sub
marine may soon leave for Pacific
port to operate against traffic from
San Francisco.
Germany now has almost 800 sub
marines, the newest boats being of
the big sea-going type and armed
with six-inch guns. This
armament appeared on boats commits
stoned in the middle of June.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
WAR DEPARTMENT WILL GIVE
OUT THE NEWS

Washington, Aug. 16.-Neither the
war nor navy department has any in
formation of the reported wounding
of American soldiers on the western
front. Prompt official announcement
is promised when information is re-
ceived, provided it is not incompat-
ible with military interests.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
PATRIOTISM OF THE X. OF p.
Another Great Order Has Proven Its
Devotion to America

To show it's patriotism and appre-
citation to the members who are serv-
ing their country, Ocala Lodge No.
l, Knights of Pythias, will pay the
dues, during the period of the war,
of all members who are serving the
United States government in any
capacity.
All K. of P's. who are members of
Co. A, or have been drafted in the
selective draft, will please be at the
meeting Monday night, Aug. Goth, to
receive their receipts for 1917.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
AMERICANS IN THE
BRITISH ARMY
Are Probably Those Who Are Re-
ported Among the Wounded
in England
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, Aug. 16.-The Daily News
reports the arrival of some wounded
American soldiers from the western
front at the hospital at Bath. Wound
ed Americans ordinarily would not be
taken to England as they have access
to hospitals in France. The News may
refer to Americans who are fighting
with the British, of whom there are
several thousand.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
VARDAMAN ERUPTS

Senator Vardaman of Mississippi,
today told the Senate the European
war was quarrel between rulers
who were instigated by commercial
bandits. He denounced the selective
draft as "unAmerican and unconsti-
tutional."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
FORD WITH A STARTER

A good Ford touring car, equipped
with Gray & Davis starter, brand new
times, one man top, seat covers, ETC.,
for sale cheap. The Maxwell Agency
Ocala, Fla. 13-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
WAS MOST STIRRING SPECTA-
Gle OF THE WAR

London, Aug. 16.-The parade of
the American soldiers in London to-
day divides newspaper space with the
pope's proposal and news of the Lens
offensive. The papers declare editor
tally that it was one of the "most
stirring spectacles of the war"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
SUSPEND TRADE IN SUGAR

New York, Aug. 16.-Acting on the
suggestion of Herbert Hoover, the
New York Coffee and Sugar Ex-
change today announced the suspen-
sion of future sugar trading.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
WOMEN MAKE
THEM WEARY
Police Tear Down the Kaiser Will
son" Banners and Keep
Crowds Moving
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Aug. 16.-The police
themselves today tore down suffrage
banners addressed to "Kaiser Will
son." but told the women they would
protect regulation banners. The police
kept the crowds moving in front of
the White House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
HOME READING COURSE
FOR C|T|ZEN-SOLD|ERS

to
This thirty
the National Army in
right informal give binding
rules and directions These the
Army intro
ducOry
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

II pounds of SUGAR 81, with one
dollar purchase of other groceries for
cash, Saturday and Monday only.
Smith Grocery Co. Phone 434. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
C. A. Holloway.

II pounds of SUGAR 81, with one
dollar purchase of other groceries for
cash, Saturday and Monday only.
Smith Grocery Co. Phone 434. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
AUTOMOBILE BARGAIN

We have a 1916 model Maxwell, in
good shape throughout; new tires and
tubes all around and new top. Cash
Or time. The Maxwell Agency. S-4
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
French and British Won at Several Points on
Western Front
TE0TONS IN THE LAST HOURS too HARDLY PRESSED TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO
RECOVER THEIR LOST TRENCHES

French and British continued of
fensive in west and won successes in
three distinct sectors. British attack
ed near Ypres in Belgium and the
French on Aisne front and near Dix
nude in Belgium. Ground won by
British near Lens held against coun-
ter attacks, General Haig reports.
Whit the British consolidated their
gains at Lens, they also struck on a
wide front thirty miles farther north
near Ypres. The official report gives
no details but reports progress.
Paris reports all detectives gained
in an attack between Steenstrate and
Dixmude. The French stormed a
strongly defended trench system on
the Aisne front and advanced their
front one kilometer, holding against
counter attacks,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
BERLIN'S BULLETIN

Berlin, Aug. 16.-The Germans
drove the Russo -Rumanian forces
across the Sereth, capturing $500
prisoners and sixteen guns, it is of
ficially announced.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

French officers are enthusiastic
over the craftsmanship of the Amer
leans. The review was held at a point
so remote only those attached to the
organization were permitted to see it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

l have anything in the electrical
line Ask about them. w. J. McGehee,
distributor. IF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Get your Irish potato seed for fall
planting at the Ocala Seed Store. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
FIGHTING IN FLANDERS

London, Aug. 16.-Entente troops
in Flanders attacked over a wide
front east and north of Ypres. The
official report says that progress is
being made.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
OUTLOOK GOOD FOR ENGLAND

London, Aug. 16.-The premier
told the house of commons today
that there was more wheat, oats and
barley in England than last year,
that shipping losses are decreasing
and shipbuilding increasing. Ser
many is barely able to hold her own
and not even that" declared the pre-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
AIR RAID ON VENICE

Vienna, Aug. 16.-An official an
nouncement says that four tons of
bombs were dropped on the maritime
arsenal at Venice, causing number
of conflagrations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-04
BASEBALL AT
TIGER PARK
TOMORROW

Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
baseball will be revived in Ia
coma.
For the first time since the
Northwestern league went up In
the air, fans here will have an op-
portunity of seeing regular ball
game.
Russ Halls Tacoma All-Stars,
selected from the best professional
and semi-pro players available,
will meet Walter Mails team of
the Shipbuilding league of Seat
tie, representing the Ames Ship
plant.
The Ames team is at the bottom
of the Shipbuilding league per-
centage column, but has been
benefited by the recruiting of sew
eral professional players since the
N. w. circuit stranded, and Halls
crew is undertaking a mans sized
job.
Orvial Eley will pitch for the
All-Stars. Bert Hall had been
scheduled to pitch, but he got his
arms SO sunburned this week that
any movement of them is painful.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-04
TEN MS PLAY
IN FINALS
Is FAST

Sensational tennis will be seen
at the Tacoma lawn tennis courts
this afternoon and evening when
final matches in the weeks tour
nament for the Northwestern titles
will be played. Semi-finals yes
terday brought out some brilliant
flashes of speed and the last day
is expected to produce every bit of
cleverness possessed by each play
er.
Marshall Allen, Seattle's wizard,
again proved himself star by
defeating Wallace Scott yesterday,
6-1, 11-9. Bill Burrill of Tacoma
and Brandt Wickersham of Port
land are playing this afternoon
in their portion OF the semi-finals
of the mems singles, and the win
ner will meet Allen later for the
championship title.
All Tacomans are playing in the
mems doubles finals. Pierre Den
ton and Henry Hewitt III will
meet Cap Pringle and William
Burrill.
Miss Sarah Livingston and Miss
Wayne Mcdonald. both of Seattle,
are matched in the women's sin
giles. In the mixed doubles,
Mayme Mcdonald and Wallace
Scott will play Miss Livingston and
Marshall Allen.
A special feature today is a
sectional match between Joe Tyler
and Marshall Allen, representing
Seattle, and Brandt Wickersham
and Beale Wright, of Portland.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-04

Especial to The Times.)
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-His robit-
uary has been written and re-
written.
Time and again he has been
counted out.
His batting eye, they said had
disappeared. His feet, they
mourned had given way.
But John T. Wagner-Honus-
fooled them all.
He Is out there on the ball lot
every day at first base or third
and National league pitchers. are
learning that the batting eye
which was supposed to be gone is
almost as bright as in former
years.
All of which recalls a statement
Clark Griffith once made about
batting eyes.
''It isn't the batting eye
that counts" Griff opined.
"It's just the natural faculty
Of batting. There was never
. pitcher who could fool
natural batters like Wagner,
Lojoie, Cap. Arson, Dan
Brouthers or Ed Delehanty.
Speed wouldn't stop them nor
surves nor anything else a pitcher
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-04

fearl Ford as the Southern Girl
in "A Breath Of Old Virginia." on
the new Pantages bill.
"The Movie Girl" a novelty
musical comedietta, will be the
headline feature at Pantages
Monday. Jessie Maker, said to
be an exceptionally graceful
dancer, plays the leading role and
is assisted by Charles hammers,
William J. Redford, jr., and a
crew of dimpled divinities. One
scene is in a moving picture stu
dio and others are in Hawaii and
on the desert.
"A Breath OF Old Virginia."
tells a vivid story of the great war.
1t is said to be one of the finest
playlets ever appearing over Pan
tages time and the cast includes
Pearl Ford, Frederick Smith, Ed
win Evans, Charles Bartling and
William Keply. The author shows
how war brings out the best in
men and women which compen-
safes for its horror and suffering.
Joe Morris and Charlie Allen
have new line of chatter. Harry
Holmes and Florrie LeVere pre-
sent the trouble of a newly mar
ried pair. The Rondas Trio. a
man and two women, are trick
cyclists.
The fifth chapter of 1.-THE Secret
Kingdom" is called "Carriage
Call 101."