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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
ALMYRA GLEANINGS


Good rains fell in this community
last Tuesday and Thursday after
Moons, but not enough for early corn
vet. Crops generally are clean, and
have been well worked so far
The war savings registration was
looked after at the Almyra school
house by Mr.. C. A, Wright, assisted
Nv Misses Myrta HUGHES and Rubye
Wright. and at Gallilee church by
S. O. Huey. About % negroes regis
tered and pledged nearly $1,000
Some of our neighbors across the
line didn't seem to hit the W. S. S.
quite as hard as we did, Over in
linton we heard Of one man who
counts his broad acres by the hun
dreds who pledged only $50. But
it was his provocative to do so.
Rev. R. L. Robinson, DID. president
of Woman's College, Due West, Sc,
wes IN. the Almvra community last
Saturday in the interest Of his col
Iege. Dir. Robinson preached Sabbath
morning at Salem A. R. P. church,
and again in the afternoon at Union
schonlhouse and 1T night addressed
the Y. r. G. u. at Rosemark.
Rev. F.. P. Kennedy, D. d., nrofes-
sor of French and Latin in Erskine
College, spent Monday night with
his brother-in-lawI Rev w. G. Kerr,
of Sharon. DR.. Kennedy was also
looking for students for his insti-
ton.
Mr.. Lane and wife, Of Bolton, spent
Sabbath with their son-in-law, D. G.
Click, and family
Mr.. Claud Kelley, of Macedonia,
who is now in training, is home on
a fow days furlough. and attended
services at Sharon Sabbath.
Mrs. brooks. of Memphis. who has
had daughter in the Dunlap Orr
nhanage for while past, was WIS.,
itor at the orphanage last Monday.
Mrs. E. P. KimbrouGh' and little
daughter. of LadeIIe. Ark, came over
last week on visit to her father,
Mr.. Fl. n. Mccain and family, Of the
Idaville community. Mrs. KiTnbronoh
IS ACCOMPANIED BY little Marv Nc
Cain. the little daughter of her broth
er. Rev. ]. w. Mccain.
We are .sorrv to learn that last
Friday afternoon Rev. R. A. Wood,
of CIopton. was thrown from an auto
mobile and badly crippled up, but it
is hoped not dangerously hurt
Our genial rural carrier. G. G..
Strong, had a blowout with his car
last Monday. which caused him to be
between two and three hours late.
Some Of us had begun to think hol-
iday had slipped up on US.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST

After Gods creation Of mankin,
started the generations Of thu
4 first
Amongst which the sin Of unbeliei
got its birth,
These are the little fires that kindled
autocracy in the hearts Of them
that reign
In few nations of Eurasia. The be-
lever thinks it shame
They are growing worse for contempt
the longer time lasts,
And seem to think they can conquer
the world and tie Gods hands
hard and fast.
But God will be the most powerful
we know-the believers shield
and guide;
So after this great struggle of war
is over, the kaiser and his friends
will see in all their efforts they
lied.
On the other hand, the generations
of many nations that make up
America constitute the genera
tions of the last,
Because they were the latest to be
settled and colonized, but they
haven't their eyes downward cast.
Amongst these generations the spirit
of righteousness and peace still
we maintain;
These are the great little fires that
kindled Democracy in the hearts
Of others with Wilson, which are
humane
So we see these former particular
nations can't be (Christianized |
first) or first,
because these latter particular nations
have been (Christianized first) Or
first.
this little passage of scrip
ture is being fulfilled by the
epoch Of time of modern events
md when this great war is ended
hope these former particular ma
tions will be Chhstianized or
repent
TOCEDJ EnC AID IIJTncnN
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
TIPToNIAN IN ENGLAND

The following letter was lately re-
Iceived by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Vaughan
from their son. j. G. Jr.. now mem
Der Of the 154th Aero Squadron, now
in England:
England, Anril 20, 1918.
Dear Father and Mamma and ALL
Have just gotten back from short
trip to London where certainly saw
lots Of wonderful sights. 1t was my
first trip there, and Of course a
very interesting one. Wish | could
describe it fully, but unfortunately,
the censor won't permit. The Amer
lean Y. M. G. A. there, however, GER
tainly deserves mentioning. It is a
very wonderful piece of work itself.
spent the night and had most of
my meals there, which ! certainly
enjoyed, as everything is real Amer
tican style--every accommodation we
could wish for. / actually felt like !
was back in the dear old States again,
which feeling | must say ! don't OF
ten have over here. | was IN the
house of parliament, magnificent
building, saw the house of commons
III session. also got a peep at the
lords, who sure looked Queer in their
white wigs which came down to their
shoulders. In Westminster Abbey. !
spent very interesting hour seeing
the tombs of royalties and noted men
and women, poets corner and the cor
onation chair. The marble figures
and architecture is grand beyond
description. fer views of which 1
am enclosing. | also saw Buckingham
palace and the queens "hut," But
nv NEXT most interesting scene was
the Tower of London, the old nlstor-
zeal fort and prison, and place Of ex-
ecution, where ! saw innumera6le
weapons and relics Of war from the
stone age down to the present time.
Instruments of torture and death that
/ had never read or dreamed OF, and
means of protection as well. It IS
ipnossible for me to describe them |
all. for saw so much and so many
sights cannat remember
even half. / only wish you all. could
have been with me. II would certainly |
have been an ENJOYABLE day for all: |
R,t I hone to be able to tell you all |
ahout it before many years, anyway. |
saw no signs of air raids whateve1
So I guess the Huns air raids haven't
done much harm there vet.
Had letter from Earl M. rev
weeks ago. He is not SO very far
from me in another camp. ! also saw
lake Wilson about two weeks after |
~ first landed in England, but cont
know where he is now.
CHESS lots of the home boys are
going to the training camps before
wish YOU would send me the Com
,,erc;al Appeal or Leader about every
, - 81 two. Am starving to read
some news from home. From the
Fncl;sh paoers you couldn't tell we
even had an army.
Am getting fatter every day-or
perhaps / had betteS say stronger.
- weigh 140, and you know 1t
would Be impossible for me to put on
anv Fat Am feeling fine, getting lots
a eat and treated the best. Hope
sIl arr well. Write me the news.
with love and best wishes,
Your loving son.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
EPISCOPAL CONyoCATIoN

The Memphis convocation Of the
Episcopal church will meet in st.
Mary's church, Dyersburg, on next
Monday and Tuesday, July 8 and 8.
Hours Of session: Monday, S.15 pm,
Tuesday, z am, 10 a. m. and pm.
Rev. w. D. Buckner, of Memphis,
will preach at the patriotic opening
service Monday night. Rev. DR.. Troy
Beatty of Memphis, is the dean, and
will preach Tuesday night. The wo-
mans auxiliary vii also meet on the
above dates, and everybody-men,
and women-are invited to be present.
Notify DR., McCabe, and you will be
provided for at this meeting.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04
CIRCUIT COURT

Circuit court convened Tuesday
morning. Very few cases have been
brought before the court so far, and
only one case has been disposed Of
the case of John Porter, colcred,
charge with larceny, was tried, and
he was given three months in the
county jail. Mr.. Grant Reid, Of Cow
ington, is foreman Of the grand jury,
and Mr. C. A. Hill, Of Upton IS
clerk
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

You can get better prices Cor your
golden seal and ginseng at Primer &
Gillespie's than any other place IN
Covington, because they pay the best
prices. See them before you close
o deal.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

lIanteE. - Eggs, chickens, ducks,
gsess. butter, produce. Primer & Gill;
seRNie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

For Sale-Good, sound, white corn,
$40 per barrel Phone 274. A. N.
TauilgF GoviHEtfsF 6jun-H-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Eor gaIe.-Lookout Mountain pota-
ices sahe genuine; $500 per bushel.
Pinners& Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Nor Sale or Rent. Houses and lots
III CovingtOn. See A. J. Hathcock,
20je3w.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Wanted. -All eggs, chickens, geese,
ducks and butter you can bring u.s.
CovingtpH Feed & Produce Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Wanted To buy veal calves. Best
nrices paid J. w. Smiths Meat Mar
IA 21m-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Wanted. - Scrap iron, rags and
sacks. Covington Feed 4 Produce
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

See US at once about our fiVe-yeal
and ten-year loans, Sanford & Bar
TT 4Jy5W
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

IFm Sale.-Lookout Mountain pota-
Ypes. the genuine; $500 per pushel'
Esinner & Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

YFor Sale. IL Five-passenger Grant
80 Il good condition. See Aubrey
.Ss.. : 9m-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Wauted to Buy.-We want spring
.hirleens n any quantity. Special
uriees this week. Primer q Gilespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Wanted Fresh eggs. Will pay top
price for about five or six dozen
fresh eggs every week. Call for Hard
wick at the Leader office.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

For Five-room house, corner
Of Upton street and Byars avenue.
Water and sewerage. For terms ap-
ply to D. Fyfe, ST.. je2Otf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Wanted.-Ol broom handles, full
length. Will pay 2 IL cents APIECE
4. L. Blasengame, Brighton, Route
No. 3. 4j2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

go. SsslI je13tf.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

scr sale.--Good secondhand cook
Ssrge. Leslie Rogers 2OJetf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

For Sale.-One 1917 7-passenger
Chandler in good condition. Will
take 5-passenger car if in good con-
dihOn, as part payment. w. A..
Owen. ie2Otf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

For Sale.-Japan hay, $50 per ton /;
also some good red clover hay, 1917
crop, $25 per ton; corn, $3.50 per bar
rel. "A. P. Smith, at First National
Bank. 23m-tf.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Remember the bio picnic at Glenn
Springs on July II.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

For Sble.-0ne registered, bred
Poland China gilt, II months old.
Weight about 200 pounds. Primer &
Gillespie
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

For Sale.-Big bay horse; good,
gentle combination animal. Will sell
cheap. c. w. Moose. Address: r.
+. d. No. /, Brighton, Tenn. Tele-
phone 46-R. 27je2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

wanted Hay and field peas. Gov
;ngtcn Feed & Produce Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

Money to lend on farm lands on
easy terms and reasonable rate Of
interest. Sanford & Barrett. 4j3w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

vented to Buy.-Rags, brass, scrap
run and junk. Primer & Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-04

vented to Buy.--A log wagon with
sasins. J. R. Hall. 27is2w
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
A PROCLAMATION

Executive chambers, Pierre, S. D.:
In accordance with the with of Pres
ident Wilson and in keeping with the
direction of Secretary McAdoo, it is
essential that the people of South Da-
kOta pledge anew their allegiance to
the successful prosecution of the war.
South Dakota has responded nobly
in both men and money to every call
of the national government. Her rec
ord in the first, second and third Lib
erty loans is highly c~ommendable.
Her work along Red Cross and kin
dred lines is equally good. Her CON
tribution of thousands of the splendid
sons of South Dakota homes, some of
whom have died and many others of
whom are suffering on the war torn
fields of France, marks the supreme
sacrifice. In keeping with this splen-
did record, It is but fit that every man,
woman and child within the state now
enlist for further aid in the cause of
humanity as well as Of self protec-
ton.
The people of South Dakota have
been asked by the president of the
United States and by the secretary Of
the treasury to save and invest in war
savings stamps in the amount of $12,-
900. 900. Other states have been asked
to invest likewise, and IN furtherance
of this request the president has des-
ignated June 28th, as War Savings
Day. On hat day every citizen OF
South Dakota will be expected to
pledge himself and the members OF
his household to the patriotic self de-
NAL necessary to make this possible.
Now, therefore, I, Peter Norbeck,
governor of the State of South Dako-
ia, in order to enable all persons in
the state to align themselves with the
patriotic citizens of the nation in re-
, spending to this urgent call, do here
by proclaim, Friday, June 2Sth, as Wa
Savings Day in South Dakota, and rs
an aid to enable without let or hind
rance the rightful performance Of the
duties of the day, I hereby direct that
the afternoon of that day be observed
in this state as a legal holiday, and
that all places of business govern
themselves in accordance Herewith,
I further direct that upon that day
all persons shall give their pledges
for War Savings Stamps at such times
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RUG

From the Herald:
Miss Margaret f1olmes and her sis
ter, Mrs. /. c. Robbins, of B%rookings,
had charge of the 9Th, 7th and 8th
grade examinations held in the Bruce
high school last Friday and Saturday.
There were So who took the examin.
atoms.
The city council met in regular ses-
sion Tuesday evening at which time
the bids were opened for the construc-
ton of the city well. The contract
was let to Roy Perry as his bid was
the lowest.
Mrs. Geo. Edwards received word
last Friday from her husband who is
located at Camp Pike, Ark, stating
that he had received his commission
as captain. His many friends will be
glad to hear of his promotion.
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A LOCAL POEM

The following poem, written after
the fashion of a Well known poem, is
the work Of Carl A. Hansen, son Of
DR.. and Mrs. n. +. Hansen Of this
city. 1t has been published in one Of
the city dailies and received common
dation. not only for the style, but fer
the sentiment expressed. In these
days of high prices these are quite a
number of people who will agree with
Carl:
Abou Ben Bad Mar
with Apologies to Abou Ben Adam)
a War Prohteer, may his tribe de-
crease,
Awake one night from a nightmare
of peace.
And saw within the moonlight of his
room,
Making it rich and like a fire in bloom
The Devil. writing on asbestos foil,
The names of those paid for upright
eous toll.
Exceeding wealth had made Ben Bad
Man bold
And wishing to know what the book
did hold
The Profteer quick to the Devil said:
What writest thou?"-Old Satan
raised his head
And spake, The names of those who
cheat the poor,
And politicians with the dollars lure,
Then to keep the public from getting
wise,
They poison the people with bluffing
lies:
Forgers, robbers, thugs who murder
for gold,
Who rob the grave and burn the or
phan fold"
And is mine one?" asked About.
NAY, not So"
Replied the Devil. Bad Man spake
more low,
And said. ooh, thou from storm-swept
Hades sent,
Write me as one who cheats his gov
eminent"
The Devil wrote and vanished. The
next night from He'll
He came again, and with a great
awakening smell,
And showed the names whom hate Of
God had cursed
And 10. the Profiteer's name was the
very first,
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CHURCH NOTES


The items in this column are furnished
the Register by the press correspondents
OF the various churches and societies, All
churches and societies have the same privi-
leges in the use Of this column
First Church of Christ, Scientist.
of Brookings, is now free from debt
and will be dedicated June 10th. 1918,
at the regular Sunday service, IL
o'clock a. m. The value of the church
lot and furnishings is estimated at
about $4,000. The subject OF this ser.
vice will be, God, the Preserver Of
Man" Wednesday evening meeting
at s o'clock as usual.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Luth-
eran church will meet at the home of
Mrs. liver Steen, Thursday, June 20.
Methodist Notes-Let us show u
loyalty now that summer is here by
faithful attendance upon the church
services. Don't go off to the lake Sun
days and leave your pastor to sweat
it u alone. Stand by him. Stand
by the church. Stand by the Master.
Sabbath worship at 1890 a. m. and
Sis p. III. The pastor will conduct
these services. In the evening there
will be a Dad and Lad service. Let
every Dad bring his lads. If a man
has none of his own, hunt up one and
bring him. A special service for the
Dads and Lads. Everybody welcome.
Mrs. Thos. Madden and Mrs. T. c..
Akin will entertain st. Thomas Guild
at the home of Mrs. Madden, 521 Main
street, Thursday, June Goth, at 3 p.
m. All members are requested to at
tend as there is work to be done at
this meeting.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid society
will have a lawn social at the church
Tuesday evening, June IS. Ice cream
coffee and cookies will be served.
Everybody is cordially invited.
First Presbyterian Church-Next
Sabbath morning the pastor will
speak on, Jesus Christ an Example
in Heroism." In the evening there
will be an observance of Children's
Day. This will be of special interest
to the people Of the church and com
munity. The service will begin at
eight o'clock and will not be long. The
children will have part in the service
with the usual program that always
delights and entertains. There will be
an Offering received for Sabbath school
missionary work. 1t is hoped that all
will have a part in this Offering which
goes for the work of Sabbath school
extension in the needy parts Of our
country. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Baptist church will mea in the par
lors of the church June Goth. The
June committee will entertain.
The NJ. f. Ladies' Aid Society will
be entertained in the church parolrs
Thursday, June 20, by Mesdames O. c..
Slocum, Ringle, Caldwell, Ramsey,
Gibbins. Thayer, Fem, Hutchindorf,
and Landon.
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DR.. Jackson, Osteopath.
Let Cornell wire your house.

III. JdckSOn, OSleOpdtn.
Let Cornell wire your house.
Get your pictures framed at Oyloe's.
Millet and Cane seed. j. L. Jarvis.
G. w. Roskie, of the Bank of Brook
ings, made a business visit to Tracy
last Friday.
Touch up the old chair or cupboard
with Chinamel. and make it look like
new. j. l.. Jarvis.
Mrs. L. j. Kendall and her mother,
Mrs. Mary EnOs, who have been east
visiting friends at Washington, d. c.,
returned home Friday evening.
Mrs. J. G. Hutton and the two small
er children, left Sunday morning for
Monticello, Indiana, to make a visit
of several weeks at the home Of Mr..
Hutton's father.
Casper Erickson drove in his auto
over from Staples, Mimi, last Friday
and visited for a short time at the
home of his sister, Mrs. E. r. Hub
bart.
Miss Marguerite Skinner went to
Madison, Wis, Friday, to attend the
commencement exercises of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, of which she is
a graduate of the class of 1917.
From day to day there is a fine dis
play of Numbered apparel in the win
dows of the B~rookings Laundry. As
these samples are the kind of work
they are turning out, it must mean
rons.
Mrs. B. Jacobson, accompanied by
her son, Ernest, left Friday morning
for Estherville, Ia, to spend the sum
mer with her daughter, Mrs. Alfred
Myers. Ernest will work for his broth
or on the farm until they return in
time for school in the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Saunders and
Emil Johnson, of Milbank, spent last
Thursday night il Brookings while on
their way to Mitchell. Mr.. Saunders
is mayor of Milbank and president of
the Merchants National Bank of that
city. the oldest bank in Grant cOun-
ty. Mr.. Johnson is Mrs. Saunders
father and head of the GRANDSON &
Johnson Company, the oldest general
merchandise establishment in that
county. Mayor Saunders is one of Ii
leading good roads boosters of is
city and county and has been espe,
tally active in the King of Trails
road. He says that the X. of 7. be-
tween Milbank and Brookings is in
excellent condition and that they
made the distance in less than three
hours.
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and places, and in such manner as
may be appointed by Roger L. Dennis,
War Savings Director for this state,
acting under the authority of the sec.
rotary of the treasury, and pursuant
to the proclamation Of the president
of the United States.
Done at the capitol in the City of
Pierre this 3rd day of June. 1918.
Peter Norbeck,
(SeaD Governor.
BY the Governor:
Frank NJ. Rood,
Secretary Of State.
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THE GOVERNMENT
HAS A MESSAGE
O YOU
WILL 0 HEAR 1T?

Twelve Official Observers went to France-only
twelve. The best orator of the twelve, DR.. Mat
thews, will be at our Chautauqua to tell you
what he saw and how our money is being spent
Will You Hear Hin?
A Speakers Conference was recently held in
Washington, where Cabinet members and gov
eminent officials gave Chautauqua lecturers in
side information on government activities and
needs. DR.. Risner and Mr.. Powell will appear on
our Chautauqua Program to repeat these mes
SageS to you.
Will You Hear Them?
A Belgian college girl volunteered as a Red Cross
Nurse and served in front line hospital before
Antwerp -wounded-saw Hun atrocities, etc.
Will You Hear Her?
A quartet, two Americans, a Canadian and an
Englishman, served in the Canadian Army in
France, received fourteen wounds at Vimy, Mes
sines and Lens-sing trench songs-tell stories
of their adventures, etc.
Will You Hear Them?
The Government is supplying official war pic
first ~showing) showing our war activities, sub
marines, torpedo boats, trench life, liquid fire,
gas, cavalry, etc, in moving pictures.
Will You See Them?
Men from the University Reserve Officers Train
ing Corps-Uncle Sans coming officers-will
play for you in the S. U. |. Military Band.
Will You Hear Them?
Ex-SeCretary of the D.. S. Treasury Shaw will
sum up the war situation with his keen insight
and LinCOn-like stories.
Will You Hear Him?
War facts in Camoufage of Laughter by the
lnimitable Gillian, greatest living American
humOrlSt.
Will You Hear Him?
B~rookings
Chautauqua
July SO
ASK THE LOCAL MANAGER, KERR, HOW T
KEEP YOUR HEART FIRES BURNING
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EdIth-"HOw does Fred make 1oye?'
Marie-"Well. I should define it az
.unskilled labor."-Boston Transcript.