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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08
GENERAL PERsHIhe,s BLOW.

Gen. J. J. Pershing, commander of
:he first United States troops to 60 to
the battle front in France, Is an ardent
advocate of prohibition. Pershing.s
punitive expedition into Mexico was,
TO quote a writer in the New York
tribute, "the driest body of troops
that ever marched. 1t travelled abso-
iutely on the water wagon, and the
going was hard. Some of those SOL
alers went into Mexico soft and mod
erately rum-soaked. But they came
out lean, clear-eyed and hard as nails.
The sanitary corps reports on that ex-
petition will show some wonderful re-
suits. Despite the hardships of the
first rush, the sick reports were star
tltngly meager."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

ing them to Black Point. According
to law, any saloon in half a mile of
a military post has to be shut. This
puts the saloons out Of business in st.
Augustine, and cuts a big slice out of
them in Jacksonville and Tampa.
There isn't any court proceedings
about it, either. The government
simply said shut" and they had to
shut.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

German prisoners of war are to be
utilized in the digging of peat in Or
der to exc out Frances failing fuel
supply. They will work under the
supervision of territorials familiar
with the peat regions who will be
given long leaves from the army for
that purpose. Engineers have been
sent to the principal peat boys, such
as the "Grande Briere" near Nantes,
to organize the work. The peat will
be consumed as far as possible by
factories located near the beds so as
to require the least possible trans
portation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Among the $4,000 trail hitters"
during Billy Sundays recent revival
in New York, the Presbyterians lead
with $500; Episcopalians next with
$500; the Methodists third, with g.
900; Catholics fourth, with 3,700;
Jews thirteenth, with 800; and Chris
tian Scientists fourteenth, with 500.
The cards signed by the trail hitters
were all distributed to their respec-
tive denominations.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Twenty-four years ago, the state
encampment of Florida troops was
held in Ocala. There were six sa-
looms in the town at that time, and
it's safe proposition that 10 per
cent of the soldiers and much larger
proportion of the visitors were under
the influence of liquor all the time.
Their behavior was in great contrast
to that of the young men with US to-
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08
FARM AND FARM
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

A ffty-acre, well improved farm
with growing crops on the edge OF
Anthony; Jersey cow fresh shortly
will give 1-2 pounds of butter per
day; Jersey heifer, three sows, pigs
and II shoats, Kentucky blooded
mare; an almost new Deering NOW.
ing machine; one-horse sulky rake
Other farm implements. A bargain
for cash. J. A Price, Anthony
Fla. Sadly 6t&w1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08
THE PROPER SPIRIT,

The less spirits we put into men dur
ing war time, whether they are in the
army or navy, in the munition works
or upon the farms, the more spirit we
will get out of them for the particular
tasks they are called upon to perform.
DIR. Austin O'Malley Of Philadel-
phia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Senator Trammell got in late with
his objection to two-dollar wheat.
Parks shock of hair probably has
something to do with his thickhead-
edness-Orlando Reporter-Star.
Park won't have any hair by the
time his first term is over.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08
TWENTY-FIVE PREACHERS IN

S3ne years ago, Devils Lake, n. D.,
was reputed to be the worst town in
the state. Is was overrun with vice and
crime. Then the prohibition law was
enforced. At a recent meeting Of the
North Dakota Sunday school conven-
ton, Is preachers were lodged In the
county, jail at Devils Lake, hotel ac-
commodations in the town being scare
and the Jail being entirely without IN
mates.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The cover picture on Life this week
is of khaki-clad youth clasping the
hand of his father, G. A. R. veteran
in Union blue, and saying, "You can
trust me, Dad" Very good, but Life
should have had Confederate vet
eran and his son on another page The
South is in it, too.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

A prominent citizen remarked this
morning that the administration was
afraid of Cats. 1t looks that way.
The war department gives his son a
commission to which under the laws
of his state he is not entitled, and the
department of justice paroles his
brother-in-law out of the penitentiary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08
How Water May Be Run NeiseIessly
For a Bath.

In running water for a bath the rush
Of water is apt 10 disturb occupants Of
the house who may be sleeping, if the
hour is especially early or late. To
avoid the noise slip the bath spray over
the faucet The water will flow quietly
and quite IA rapidly. II you have no
bath spray .aHfie with a towel and
water will 90 through 1t.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

We would be glad if Mr.. Wilson
had the backbone to take a part of
the army and navy and put big
bunch of obstructionists Including
several members of Congress) in
prison. Such a course would save
thousands, maybe tens of thousands,
of lives.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The town of Leroy, New York,
with only 5000 inhabitants, has sent
two carloads of flour, clothes, etc., to
the stricken Belgians, subscribed half
a million dollars to the Liberty Loan,
over twice its quota, raised $4,000 for
the Y. M. c. A. work and $4,000 for
the Red Cross. Forty-seven of it's
citizens are in the service.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

1t is the sincere hope of many of
our people that Britain and France
will win this war before any large
force of Americans get on the firing
line-or that Britain and France will
be whipped first. Either would suit
"a man with a white liver and a yell
low backbone.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

No mercy should be shown the
traitors who are trying to impede the
governments war MISUNDERSTANDING
Tribune.
Does that include Hardwick, Ward
aman, Reed and LaFollette?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Editor Benjamin gets real testy at
times. He asserts that the RS was
never young enough to write frisky
paragraphs. For which we are duly
grateful.-Orlando Reporter-Star.
Your readers should be more so.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

We're in business for YOUR health,
and fill your prescriptions just as
your physician orders them. Prompt
service and pure drugs. The Court
Pharmacy. Phone 284. 15-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Paris apparently is consuming
more food products and using more
raw material than last year. The city
tax upon all such articles brought into
the city amounts to 100000 francs
more during the first half of the year
than during the same period of 1916.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

If strange people come around try
ing to collect for some charity or
other, give them the gate. Authorized
charities are using the best known
people in a community to act as their
agents
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Life this week has a cartoon depict
ing the German idea of God He is
represented as fearsome ogre, wear
ing German helmet, sitting on the
ruins of a church and drinking with
great gusto from a fiagon marked
BLOOD and Iron"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The French were surprised that the
American troops were so fond of wa
ter when wine was offered them. The
French government sent quantity of
champagne for the troops to cele-
brate holiday and the American
government consented to it's accept
ance in spite of army rules to the
contrary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The Y. NJ. C. A. canteens for the
American soldiers in France have
been able to supply only English Gig
arettes, because American cigarettes
have not arrived in sufficient quanti-
ties. though in greatest demand.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Heirs of Chicagoan who died re-
Gently found over. 100000 cash in
banks, which neither the heirs nor the
executor of the will previously knew
existed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Pacifist organizations in New York
announce the opening of new branch
Office where information will be given
regarding evasion of military service.
Why shouldn't it be shut?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

A French drillmaster says of the
American soldiers now in France:
"The hardest thing to teach them is
not to be too brave. They must learn
first to hide. Bravery and human
flesh are no good against machine
guns"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Listen, boys: Filling out the nation
army ranks is a deal better business
than filling out exemption blanks
Tampa Tribune.
Most of the boys think so. AS
rule, the slackers are found among
the men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Germany has been using sugar
beets, carrots, dandelion roots, rye,
barley, oats, acorns, beechnuts and
asparagus seed as substitutes for cof-
fee. Strawberry, raspberry and
blackberry leaves have been used as
substitutes for tea.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

DR.. Michaelis, in an address to the
reichstag on the anniversary of the
beginning of the war, said that Ger
many must have the "highest re-
wards for the sacrifices she has
made"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Aliens comprise twenty-five per
cent of New York draft lists and
twenty-seven per cent in New Jersey,
figures made public in Washington re-
vealed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Half a billion dollars, equalling
one-fourth the Liberty Loan, was
wasted last year through the inefi-
cient use of coal, says the director of
the bureau of mines.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

None but the finest strains Of Sc
lected garden seeds are used in the
Parko Seedtape-30 varieties of gar
den seed and IL flowers. Clarkson
Hardware Company. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

cepting the leadership of John Red
mond, ga true Irish patriot" and that
German victory would mean the end
of hope for self government for the
island. The truth of Richards re-
marks are not impaired by the fact
that they were extracted from him by
our Joe Earman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

We are patient person, but when
we open a paper day after day, week
after week, to find nothing in it but
attacks on another paper, we become
weary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

And all the girls were there to add
their goodbye; but the only worth
while girl goodbye is never given be-
fore a crowd.-Tampa Tribune.
How many goodbyes have you had :?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

A negro recently shamed large
crowd in New York which stood on
pier watching a man drown, by jump
ing into the water without removing
his coat and rescuing the exhausted
victim.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Fresh garden seed for fall crops
are now arriving every day. Biting
& Co., Carmichael building, North
Magnolia street, phone Il. 2-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

There are probably thousand men
more deserving of parole than Blake
Campbell in the federal penitentiar-
les. But they haven't governors for
brothers-in-law.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Cigar dealers are trying to amend
the revenue law so as to permit the
reuse of cigar boxes, which is now
illegal, and thus save $5,000,000 a
year.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

A New Jersey bank teller sentenc-
ed to five years for embezzling blames
his fall on "joy riding" At the pres
ent price of gasoline, he must have
fell mighty hard.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Paroling an embezzler out of the
penitentiary because he is the brother
in-law of governor will not increase
the public faith in the department of
justice.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Many people and some newspapers
are so brave denouncing men anC
measures at a distance. You all know
who we mean.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Some of our congressman evidently
believe that Germany can be smitten
with the jawbone Of an ass.-Life.
They are not shifting the Germans;
they are shifting the Americans and
their Allies.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The navy department has abandon
ed it's program for submarine chas-
ers. Abandoning programs is the de-
partment's long suit.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08
LITTLE SAXON CAR .,ARGAIN

A little four-cylinder, two-passen-
ger Saxon, first class condition. Four
brand new tires and tubes. Cash or
time. The Maxwell Agency, Ocala
Fla. Sd
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Phone IA for fresh garden seeds
for fall planting. New ones coming in
every day. Biting & Co., 43O North
Magnolia street, phone ID. PCT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The people of America have con-
siderable confidence in President
Wilson, but they never will have much
in his cabinet.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Maryland will impose a fine of $50
On all idlers who will not register as
without work and who fail to enlist.
Work or fight!
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

A sign in Edison's office reads,
"Turn off the juice when not in use"
A good thought for the conservation
of electricity and gas.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The saloon men of Florida are not
well pleased with keeping the troops
in their home towns instead of send
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

This country is full of people who
won't believe some things simply be-
cause they are unpleasant to believe.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The Russians are not behaving any
where near as badly as the Congress
of the United States.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

It's very annoying in politics or
social affairs, to set the stage and
then have nobody to perform.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

In a three days battle in France
100000 shells were used by the
French.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Australia has suppressed the |. w.
W., and America will soon do the
same thing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Senator Reed is not broken reed,
but he is a rotten one.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Our national habit of Dragging is
yet with US.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

The German batteries are still
raining 1000 shells day on Rheims.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Richard Croker, in an interview at
Palm Beach, said that Ireland should
continue to fight with the Allies, ac-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-08

Porto Rico has gone dry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo,

State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo,
Lucas County, SIS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he IS
senior partner OF the firm OF F. J. Cheney
& Co.. doing business in the City OF To-
ledo. County and State aforesaid and that
said firm will pay the sum OF ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use OF HALLS CATARRH MEDl-
CINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON.
Seal Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken inter
nally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces OF the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
Land Sales.

Land Sales.
Frank c. Foreman has sold his farm
near Shenandoah Junction to ]. Y Willis,
OF The southern part OF this county, for
$4,000. Less than two years ago Mr..
Foreman bought this same farm from Mr..
H. H. Hendricks for something less than
500 an acre for the l62 acres it contains.
In the meantime he had improved it with
an excellent new barn. The place FORM
erly belonged to Sheriff Robert Lucas,
and had been in the Lucas family for
many years.
The farm of the late Joseph d. Nicely,
near Middleway, was sold al public
auction by the executor and was bought
by Henry S. Nicely at $60per acre. The
farm contains 81 acres.
Morris X. Hendricks and Charles NJ.
Hendricks have bought from the heirs OF
Mrs Alice Bowers 50 acres OF land east
OF town, lying along the river road, Tor
$500. The land is unimproved.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-09-20
PUBLIC SALE.

Intending farming will make public sale at my
Mansburg one mile west OF Vance'eSe dhu
nile east the Stone Bridge,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
Personals and
Newsy Notes

$4,000 to loan on Farms. Dean
Land Co. dit
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Breton, De,
cember IS, son.
One of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken. 14t1
Mrs. w. Kruger is enjoying visit
from her sister and husband from
Minneapolis.
Mrs. Fred Brinkman left last eve
ming for Minneapolis where she will
pass a few days on business.
Myron Plummer left last evening
for Minneapolis where he will visit
his sister, Mrs. Harry Redmond, fol
a few days.
We have the incest selection OF
Xmas pipes in town. HE would ap-
preciate a good pipe for Xmas. A
Brose, 317 MINI. Ave. 10-1225
Miss Annie Miller of Pinewood
was the guest of Bemidji friends
yesterday, while here between trains
Miss Aileen Fellows, Mrs. w. A
Schulke and Miss Florence Schulke
of Tenstrike were between-train
shoppers in the city yesterday.
Get 1913 desk ca1endar pad now
at the Pioneer office. 1O6tf
Mrs. Albert Keers, Mrs. Ed Keers
and Mrs. Charles Koening of Becida
were among the business visitors yes
terday.
Earl Cochran, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Cochran, Sr., will return tc
Bemidji tomorrow from Indiana
where he is a student in military
school.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
SAMARITANS TO MEET

e There will be a regular meeting OF
the Modern Samaritans tomorrow
evening in the Odd Fellows hall.
After the business meeting a basket
social and dance will be held. All
members are requested to be pres
ent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
Coming Events

1oday-Telephone the Pioneer Of
flee, 922. about that news item you
have in mind. Your guests and
friends will, appreciate the courtesy.
Dec. FL to Jan. 7-Christmas va
cation in the Bemidji schools.
Dec. 25-Community Christmas
tree for the city of Bemidji, 4:3O
p. m.
Jan. S.-Meeting of board of
county commissioners.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
TO ENTERTAIN TOMORROW

Miss Arvilla Kenfield will enter
tain at dancing party tomorrow
evening at her home on Doud av-
enue. Invitations have been issued
to 100 guests. The Harmony Trio
will furnish the music.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
WILL RESUME SALE

On account of the sever weather
when the Baptist ladies held their
annual Christmas sale, many of the
articles were not disposed Of and
the sale will be continued Saturday,
December %, in the Longbal1a Land
office. Numerous articles suitable
for Christmas will be on sale.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
WATKINS.E RWIG

....sg. Lloyd G. Watkins of Fruitland,
Wash, and June H. Erwig Of Be-
midi, were married yesterday after
moon at o'clock by Judge J. E.
Il Harris. They left for the west on
the 3 o'clock train.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
S OC1E T:Y
MOOSE DANCE TONIGHT

A dance will be given by the
Mooseheart Legion tonight in the
Moose hall. Tuseth's orchestra will
furnish the music and the hall will
be decorated with American flags
and Moose heads.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
r NEW BANK EMPLOYE

r. Luke Of Fredericks, Wis, has
accepted a position with the Farm
erss State bank of the Fifth ward as
bookkeeper. He was formerly en-
ployed in a bank in Dakota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20

Misses Lucene McCuaig and Milre
Achenbach will go to Minneapolis
Friday evening where they will meet
Miss Dorothy Carson, student at
Carleton college; Miss Helen Evans,
student at the University Of Min
nesota; Misses Mabel johnson and
Edith Mills of Mankato normal.
They will all return to Bemidji Sun
day morning. The girls are school
mates, having attended the Bemidji
high school,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS

County Attorney and Mrs. G.. M.
Torrance and daughter, Miss Dorothy
Torrance, will leave Saturday night
for Minneapolis, where they will be
the guests of Mr.. Torrance's father,
Judge Ell Torrance, during the holi-
days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
HAS NEW POSITION

Miss Georgia Smith has resigned
her position with DR.. Ward and has
accepted a position with the e. A.
Barker Drug & Jewelry store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-20
SHIMEL.MARTIN

Judge Harris officiated at the mar
sriage of Frank Shimel of Turtle Lake
township and Inez Martin of this
city last evening at o'clock.