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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
KEEPS MEN CONTENTED
Canteen Service Of Red Cross
Has Good Influence.
Soldiers Are Given the Home Touches
and Little Attentions That Mother
Understands.

p Washington. - Canteen service as
provided by the American Red Cross
for our soldiers in France Is one Of the
most potent influences for keeping the
men contented and in the right frame
of mind to smash the Germans. says
Mrs. Jean Hull, who is In this country
on two months leave.
"A canteen is a long shack where
the soldiers are served coffee. sand
wiches and more substantial food. as
well as sweets. Here soldier may
get his clothes mended, may have
them cleaned after the filth Of the
trenches. and II he is homesick may
pour out his heart to one Of the Amer
lean women In charge"
In other words. the canteen fur
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
Private Snow Sees Wonders OF
Modern Army Life at
Mcclellan.
WATCHES BAYONET DRILLS
Relic Of Confederate Days In Open
Mouthed Astonishment Watches
Irish lnstructor-Says Conditions
Are Not as They Were in SOS.

Camp Mcclellan, Admission. Ala
Private Clark Snow. he Of the Ala
bama yellow Hammers" who fought
for the Confederacy back in the Cos,
limped into Camp Mcclellan to give
the boys OF the Blue and Gray few
pointers on how to lick the Huns.
81 have lad no experience with Mr..
Kaiser, bu. l reckon what Colonel
Johnston and Event through a few
years back was a fair sample Of what
you youngsters are due to stack up
against over yOnder," declared the
grizzled veteran of the struggle be-
tween the North and the South, as he
introduced himself to the students OF
modern warfSre.
ave didn't have those new-fangled
gases. but we had battle against the
effects Of some of the rottenest corn
whisky that ever came from a still,
and 1 reckon that's just as bad. Take
1t from me. youngsters, it's good thing
for Uncle Sam that these mOonshiners
have been scared into burying them
selves away for the winter"
Private Clark Snow, with his chest
pulled out to fill up a spick and span
gray uniform made from the remnants
Of the one in which he fought for the
COnfederacy, was standing in the GEN.
ter of a modern soldier city Of 10000
men and nearly as many canvas cano-
pies. He was escorted by a bunch OF
soldier enthusiasts who were proud to
be a part of the Twenty-ninth division
and wanted to show the gray-haired
wet" all the mysteries Of present-day
fighting.
Shown Bayonet School.
The first thing the sightseers tum-
bled into was the bayonet school. Here
Sergeant "BiIl" Madden. the fiery little
freshman delegated to Camp Mcclellan
as a part of the British war mission
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
MAKES DARING ESCAPE
Newspaper Woman Tells Thrill.
ing Tale of Adventure.
Declares She Prefers Death to Life In
World Controlled by vieto-
rious Germans.

New York.-A thrilling tale Of ad.
venture within the German lines in
Brussels. Louvain and Zeebrugge, In
Guiding an escape from Ostend in q
sailboat while pursued by an airplane,
was brought back by Miss B. Bennett
Burleigh, a daring English newspaper
woman. who went "over there" to see
things as they are.
I'D just want to die II we had to
live In a world where the German was
victorious" she said, her eyes blazing.
1--WE seen them and / know how they
treat the women who come into their
power. Everything you read about
atrocities u true, and more than can
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29

ever be told. And it's going On in Bel
GUM today"
Belgium is being systematically de-
stroyed by the Germans. she declared
Food Is scarce and in Bruges The Bel
CLANS have substituted rats AMI mice
as their daily subsistence. she said.
II went everywhere ON foot" ex-
planned Miss Burleigh; "that's why
they didn't suspect me. Whenever 4
met a German sentry / began picking
flowers and they took me for a native.
Later in the season l skirtesi the
seacOast, retreating from town to town
as the Germans came In. l stood on
the bridge at Ostend and watched
them march In. Then I took a nurse
who was a friend Of mine and an I'D
man found US a sailboat by which we
went by sea to Dunkirk. An airplane
swooped down on us. but fortunately
the British guns opened fire ON IT. 90
we we're saved.
There can be no peace until the
Germans are beaten. They must be
pushed out Of Belgium before we talk
Of peace. else we shall have to do II
all over again In fifteen years" -
warned
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
SCOUTS AID THE PosrMEN.

Wheeling boy scouts were given an
opportunity to aid Uncle Sam during
Christmas holidays In a manner which
has never been resorted to there be-
fore. The scouts went out on the
trucks delivering parcel post packages
and aided the driver In disposing Of his
load.
This enabled the employees Of the
post ONCE to prevent the congestion
that has occurred In the past. The
scouts efforts were both successful
and pleasing to those In charge Of The
mail distribution, and In all cases the
boys have been found absolutely hon
est,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29

was trying to make group of pink
checked ex-office clerks look blood
thirsty. A dozen or more bayonet
blades glistened in the sunlight. and
there was "Peppery Bill" Madden
standing at the head of the class jug
Cling a fOrmidable-lOoking OvergrOwn
jackknife.
"Ataboy; put some beef behind that
jab! If you don't get him he'll get
yOu!" shouted Bill.
The embryo fighters were being
taught to slice imaginary Germans to
ribbons.
"Cut that sentiment stuff outw
bawled Bill to a baby-featured private
whose face never had been introduced
to a razor. That's not a knitting
needle you have in your hand. Poke
it right through that guys ribs and
yank 1t out again before he's had a
chance to realize that he's dead.
Steady now. Rotten! That one went
between his legs. You're as good as
dead already. Carry your corpse over
there and watch me do it,"
With teeth gritted, face drawn into
a million or more wrinkles and every
muscle of his body at high tension, the
spirited product Of the Emerald Isle
went through the move. II he didn't
XIII q German 1t was because there
wasn't one around.
Could Lick Whole Army.
II thought l knew a thing or two
about using those hedge trimmers."
gasped Private Clark Snow at the con-
clusion of the exhibition, but that
Irishman could lick a whole German
army all by himself. If you young
STEERS ever get worked up to the same
state of mind he's In there'll be lot
of the kaiser's gang snOOzing with
their toes to the sky this time next
year."
In open-mOuthed wonderment the
relic of Confederate days watched the
little foreign instructor disappear In
the distance. 1t was mess time and
the yellow Hammer" didn't have to
be coaxed to eat with a company of
the Blue and Gray.
Soup. roast beef, mashed potatoes
vegetables. coffee and rice pudding dis
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
BOY scovrs IN SOD HOUSE.

The clubhouse Of troop No. 1 Of He
bron, Neb.. was built by the scouts
under the supervision Of a pioneer OF
the sod-house days on the prairie. The
walls are about sixteen inches thick.
laid up in strips Of sod with the joints
overlapping.
Over the rafter poles Is layer Of
willow brush. then layer Of grass and
then q layer Of sod for the roof. It u
rainproof, Is cool In the summer dme
warm In winter and very coy inside.
The floor IL about foot below tho
level Of the ground and II covered with
clean sand. It has attracted much d
tention.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
U. S. MARINES MAKE A vow
Swear They Will Not Let Frauie'ns
Of Enemy Wear Captured
Ornaments.

Paris Island, s. C.-No fraulein, or
whatever it is they call her Inter den
Linden, will ever sport marine corps
ornament at the end Of her hatpin II
the oath taken by a recruit company
of United States marines in training
here means anything.
This company designation and des-
tination deleted by the censOr) In for
NAL conclave swOre to destroy their
corps devices and to lose their lives II
need be rather than see their honored
emblem fall into the hands Of the enc
my to be worn by his women as
token of victory.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
SNAKE STOPS WATER SUPPLY
REPTILE of the Garter Variety Be-
comes Frozen in Water Pipe In
New York Village.

Chenille. n. Y.-William Van Win
kle (no relation to Rip), like the few
other Chenille citizens, de ponds on a
nearby spring for the only water sup
ply. During the cold weather the pipe
froze and Van Wrinkle took 1t home to
thaw it out.
There was CONSERVATION In the
household when q garter snake wrig-
gled out of the pipe.
Having stopped the Chenille water
supply. the snake was rewarded by
being given a permanent home in
glass jar.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
VETERAN IN AMAZE
AT ADMISSION CAMP
EVERY CITIZEN SOLDIER
ON DUTY AT HIS HOME

Everyone must help If we are
to win. The soldier must obey
orders or there will be no army. .
The people must be one or there
will be no nation. SO that we .
win, all of us must follow direc-
tons.
This is your war guide for use
in your home. :
1t tells you what foods we ,
must save to provision ourselves :
and our allies; it tells how we ,
can stretch our supplies SO
everyone will have enough ,
without any hurt to your health
or your strength.
Your government does not ask
you to give up three square :
meals a day-nor even one. All
it asks is that you eat less of Z
the foods we need to keep the
} armies going and eat all you Z
want of the other things that we
) have in plenty.
Eat plenty-keep up your
strength and your vim to help
win the war. You have dedi-
Gated to the nation everything
. that you have; you are asked
now to give up-just some hab-
its Of the kitchen and table.
America and her allies must
not run out of wheat. meat, or
fats. If we let that happen.
Germany will win the war.
We must save sugar. use
every drop Of milk, and-we
must learn to follow directions.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
SAVES BOYS LIFE; IS SUED
Youths Claim for $4,000 Against Fa.
nous Surgeon, Not Allowed
by Jury.

New York.-Fifteen years ago DR..
Edward kellogg, a noted surgeon, per-
formed an operation on William Perl
man which saved the boys life. PERL
man, however, lost two toes as result
of the operation. Later he sued the
surgeon for $4,000 damages.
A fury has Just decided that Perl.
man. who is now twenty-five years old.
IA not entitled to damages.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
GOOD TURNS ~ SCOUTS.

Scouts at Abilene. Tex, helped tne
chamber Of commerce In promoting q
municipal water system and in locating
q mechanical and agricultural college
there.
The Woman's Patriotic association
Of Butte, Mont, II sending old ciotn-
Ing to France for the use Of needy men.
women and children and babies Of that
country. Boy scouts call at the rod
dsnces In the city and carry the cloth
ing to the headquarters Of the Patriotic
naeocistton.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
MESSENGER Girls Capable.

Denver, COlO-ScOres OF war girl
messengers on bicycles have appeared
here. They are showing considerable
speed and are covering just as much
ground as the boys. 1t Is expected that
when the messenger boy Of today is
old enough to enlist plenty If girls will
be found to fill the vacancies.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
RorARiANs ADOPT BOY SCOUTS.

Arrangements are being made BY the
Rotary club Of Camden to raise $4,000
to help the boy scout movement The
boys have been adopted" BY the club
and the Rotarians are going to see that
they will want for nothing. Both or
ganizations are based on service and
the Rotarians are q sort Of senior
scouts
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
Hard to Get Over Road.

Memphis, Tenn.-Restricted trava IL
not confined to those who speed across
the country in trains de luxe and up
holstered Pullmans. HobOs and other
species of migratory humanity COM
main that IL Is becoming increasingly
difficult to yet over the road" because
of special agents employed by the rail-
roads to guard against L W. w. activi-
t1e0.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
Frost Bitten.


Harold Mueller. q young civil engi-
neer Of Richmond, whose work carries
him In the country and In association
with q good many farmers, tells this
story: His mother told him to be on
the lookout for any bargains the farm
er might offer him. While driving
along the road one day In his car he
noticed a sign on the fence which read.
take home all the pumpkins you
want-free." Mueller thought to him
self, Here Is a farmer after my own
heart, who is not a tightwad" He got
three of the largest pumpkins he could
find and returned home with his find.
He was quite proud Of his find. and a
few days later inquired Of his mother
when he could hope for a nice pump
kin pie. His heart sank when he
learned the pumpkins had fallen to
pieces. The free pumpkins had been
frost bitten.-Indianapolis News.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29

You girls who have been left behind.
aren't you proud of your sweethearts.
your brothers and relatives who are
engaged in fighting for their country
and yours? Have you taken any pains
to let the world know your feelingss
1t inspires others If they know that
their friends are doing something and
they are not. If you proclaim to the
people that your dearest are fighting.
it will arouse the spark of patriotism
that is in every breast. One OF the
most novel methods OK showing how
proud you are Of the boys is to wear
the service belt, rs shown In this pho
tograph. Four stars decorate her belt.
for a brother. relatives and sweet
heart.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
SUGAR In Lights.

Thirty-hve pounds Of brown sugar
kent q Jersey City plant with $500
workers in operation. the sugar being
peeaed in mailing easctric Light globes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
Peach.Tree 6orer.

The peach-tree borer is a most de-
structive insect when allowed to In
crease for q few years without moles'
tati0n.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
The Winter Of Our

The Winter Of Our Discomfort.
II guess I'll 60 downstairs again and
sneak to the janitor about the heat"
didn't you know there isn't any
coalf"
Eyes. The only way I can keep
warm Is to take exercise and going up
and down stains II as good q way
a. any.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
Like euttermllk Best.

After q calf learns to drink butter
milk 1t does not care for the sweet
milk.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29
PLAINLY AZ Mlfe Powder.

Don't let your supply Of insect pow
der run short. Use 1t regularly ana
literally.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-29

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Brilliant Reception
Is Arranged For
GOLdSmith's Santa

For II years Santa Claus, who has
! always made his headquarters at Gold
smith & sons Co, has uShered m his
arrival with a tremendous parade for the
pleasure OF the thousands of Memphis
children, but having enlisted In the ser
vice Of the United States he finds 1t
impossible TO carry out his usual pro
gram this year.
The parade which has been featured
each year has cost many hundreds Of
dollars and this money will be put to
| better use by being distributed TO the
various war work funds and charities
OF the city.
No doubt the children have wondered
who helped Santa prepare the wonder
ful gifts that were distributed each
year through his agency and they VIII
have an opportunity to he ~introduced
to his helpmate Saturday when Mr..
and Mrs. Santa Claus will hold a bril-
liant reception from 10 until 4 O'Clock
on the fifth floor of the J, Goldsmith
e. Sons Co, where a picture Of Fairy
land Is open to the little ones and
Of either one or the other of their
hosts their hopes and desires for the
Christmas gifts.
Acting in conjunction with the gov
eminent Santa Claus has made his
arrival a month earlier than usual and
earnestly requests the public to make
purchases as early as possible as eX-
ira help, will not be available IN Decem d,
Der and the public will suffer from
the lack Of attention. II it does not
take heed of the warning.
All children attending the reception on
Saturday will receive attractive ouv"-
Mrs in order that they may remember
with pleasure the Christmas of 1918, at
Goldsmith e. Sons Co.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
National League for Women

An enthusiastic meeting Of the Ma
tional League for Woman's Service was
held at the Khaki club, on North Sec
ond street. Thursday morning, Mrs.
Daniel Ggant, presiding.
A fun report was given by the chair
man OF all committees plans Tor
the ensuing year outlined.
Mrs. 7. L. Minor. chairman Of tho
Khaki club, reported splendid work
done since the opening OF the club on
Jan. I, 1918. During this period $3.50
soldiers and sailors have registered and
a large number had visited the rooms
and had not registered.
Mrs. q. W. Macrea reported for the
housing and visiting committee, Miss
Augusta SemmeS, representing the
Memphis unit, woman's committee OF
the National Council of Defense, Of
fered the hearty cooperation of the
members in any form that might be OF
benefit to the soldiers,
The following Chairmen were APP
pointed; Mrs. J, L. Minor, Khaki club
Miss Mary Condor, motor corps; Mrs,
Ralph Jurden, music; Mrs. Thomas
Goodwin, hospitality: Mrs. G. W. Ma.
crea, nursing and visiting; Mrs. II. d
Wilson, press and advertising Mrs
Milton Hunt. flags and banners; Mrs
! Caruthers Ewing, social welfare; Mrs
d. G. MCGrain. registrar; Mrs. L. G
Gibbons, entertainment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
GROSVEN0R BURNED ON
NECK BY GIANT CRACKER

Department Of justice officials are
in possession of what is left of the
powerful ~ inch canno cracker which
was thrown from n window in the Cot
ton Exchange building Thursday after
noon and which exploded close to
Charles n. Grosvenor, a prominent real
estate dealer, 81 years old, $50 Vance
avenue
Had the explosive fallen closer to the
eyed man the conclusion would have
probably caused death, police believe.
GrosVenor Is confined to his home from
the severe shock. The cracked was evil
IDENTIFY thrown by some one desiring
to celebrate the peace rumor. w. r.
| McElveen, IN charge of the department
| OF Justice, has discovered nothing def
| mite about the bomb"
Grosvenor was crossing Madison ave-
| nue. when he was hurt. His clothing was
| unmarked but signs Of the terrific con-
cussion were visible on his neck. The
noise from the explosion created a
near-panic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Luncheon at Club.

The second luncheon for the members
Of the Nineteenth Century club will be
Randolph Chears, chairman, requests
that all members wishing reservations
for anne notify her no later than moo
Saturday. The Current Topics depart
ment will have charge of the program,
which promises to be highly entertain
ing and interesting. Covers will be
placed for % guests at the large table
in the center OF the banquet hall.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.

rNTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMS.
The first concert in a course OF II
interpretative programs will be given
in the Womsn's building Saturday sf-
ternoon, Nov. Q, at / O'Clock, by Miss
Susie De ShaZo, concert pianist.
For information in regard to this ed
ucational series of programs, apply to
the Boiling Musser School Of Music,
telephone Main 1871. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
St. Agnes Alumnae.

st. Agnes alumnae and the sisters Of
the academy will be the hostesses for
the opening Of the handsome new con-
%servatory OF music, art and expression
nue., Saturday afternoon from 3 to s
O'clock. The public is cordially invited.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08

sailors and soldiers in their new club
house on jefferson avenue n NnrtA
Third street, Saturday evening, with @
complimentary dancing party. Com
tute will assist in entertaining the mel
i'm uniform.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Glasses to Be Organized.

New first aid and home nursing
classes will be organized Tuesday. An
those wishing to take advantage Of
the opportunity are requested to notify
Mrs, Dwight Armstrong, Hemlock 504l,
with whom all applicants must register.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Plan for Campaign.

All women captains of the united
war work campaign, with their can
and substitutes, are requested to meet
at Goodwin Institute Friday evening
at s o'clock. Plans for the coming
campaign will be outlined and dis
cusSed,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Jewish Ladies' Aid.

The first monthly meeting for the
sea on Of the Jewish Ladies' Aid society
will be held Sunday afternoon in the
home OF Mrs. II. f. Lewis, 176 South
Manassas street. A full attendance is
urged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures
Ladies Temple Auxiliary

3 The initial program meeting for the
season of the Ladies Temple auxiliary
was ushered IN by a large and en-
thusiastic membership Thursday after
noon in the vestry rooms of the new
Poplar avenue temple, Mrs, Henry C..
0ppenheiiner, president, in the chair.
An interesting program had been ar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Community Singing.

All children interested in the COM
munity singing are urged to meet sat
uIday afternoon at 4 o'clock on the
sixth floor of the Chamber of Com
merCe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Cherry Circle Meeting.

An important and interesting meet
ing fof Cherry Circle Will be held Sat
urday afternoon at 2 O'Clock with the
president, Mrs. Robert r. Terrell, sol
Mel avenue, s- a- ~4
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Mrs. Lennon Hostess.

Mrs. II. s. Lennon will be the host
ess at a meeting. of the Ada McMurphy
society of the First Presbyterian
church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock
in her home, 345 Stonewall place.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Richard Henderson Chapter.

The Richard henderson Chapter u.
4 r. viii hold a meeting SATURDAY
afternoon at 3 O'Clock in the nome 81
Misses Roberta and Mary Prothro. lSJ'
York avenue
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Others Ranging From $21 Up to $50
Styles for Young Men

Are worthy of the best dressers; beautiful waist
seam coats, snug-fitting at waist; panel-back,
form-fitting, military and plain young mems con-
sentative models.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Edmund Wiley has returned from
Little Rock and brought with him his
mother, Mrs. r.. r. Wiley, who will re-
main with him during the winter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Salon Circle

The first meeting for the season OF
the salon Circle will be held Monday
afternoon at 5 O'Clock in the horar! %
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
-,
Styles for Men

Embrace new and distinctive style-features, con-
s~ervative, form-fitting, full-chest coats that drape
well and hold their shape; regulars, stouts. longs
and shorts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Suits and OvercOats

Carried Over From Last Season
The wooiens alone are worth the price of
the garment. Shown in a variety of pat
terms and fabrics, for men and young men.
Three hundred and fifty in the lot.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
w hite w alking
Coats $4.98

Creamy white Serge,
Cashmere and novel
tv White Walking
Goats, in duaint en-
nire or hox pleated
effects. full or half
b = d. All
STYLES. a few sh"h'
soiled; CA 90
choice Vf'Ju
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-08
Knights to Entertain Soldiers.

Of columbus viii entertain