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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
THIS BOY DID NOT
WANT GERMAN MULE

ATLANTA, Ga. May 20.-Here's an
example of American altertness and
patriotism among the youth of the
land in time of war. Master S. F. Wood
Jr., aged 6 years. was watching an
old negro blowing a mule in war
garden. He heard the negro say. Gee,
hon" He ran straight home to his
mother in great excitement. Mother"
he cried, there's a German mule out
here in this garden" His mother ask
ed him how he knew it was German
mule Cause the negro said, Gee,
Hum and the mule stepped all over
a row of beans"
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
TWO HOUSEWIVES
HAVE PRICES in HAND
MRS. F. G. BOATRlGHT AND MRS.
E. l.. Killer REPORT ON CHARG-
Es IN CoRDELE.

Those who do not keep up with what
the government is doing possibly do
not know that the housewives are
helping to run things. Mrs F. G. Boat
right and Mrs. e. l.. Kiker are design
ated here to report once a week on
licensed products and provisions, Civ
ing information as to the sale prices
prevailing in this community during
the week
These two ladies will report to the
government such information as is
desired at regular stated times and
this will enable the food administra-
tion to keep track of what is being
charged for the food supplies here.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
.COLORED FORCE
GIVES WHOLE DAY
LETTLE AND PHILIPS COLORED
EMPLOYERS JOIN IN RED
CROSS WORK

G.. A. Cox Foreman for Little and
Philips Contracting Co. requested his
men to give One Days Work for the
Red Cross War Fund, with the result
that every man responded gladly and
as a result the War Fund will receive
$48.50 from these thirteen men, all of
whom are colored men except Mr.,
Cox.
The names Of these are given below:
Mr.. G. A. Cox Foreman Sam Kinchens,
Siwmie Clarke, Henry Moses, Ben
Bellamy, r. G. Pearsons, Nose VIII
liams, Aaron Mccormack. Ike Green,
Tobe Wishop. Leroy loerson, Calvin
Webb, Chas. Simmons.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
SIXTY THREE LOSE
LIVES INEXPLO SION
NiNETY-FOUR INJURED ARE Be
ING CARED FOR AT oAkDALE

PITTSBURGH, May 2O.-Sixty three
charred and hlackened bodies lay to,
day in a, temporary morgue at Oak
dale, where the series of explosions
Saturday wrecked the high explosive
plant of the Aetna Chemical company
Ninetyfour individuals injured are be-
Ing cared for in hospitals.
Officers of the company said two
hundred and twelve of the total work
ing force in the factory nave not yet
been accounted for, Many of these
It was expected, would register during
the day
"a -
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
THIRTY SEVEN ARE KILLED IN AIR RAID
POST OFFICE HAS
FULL FORCE GIFT
EVERY EMPLOYEE HAS DONATED
DAY TO THE RED CROSS FUND

The post Office employees in Cordele
have donated Il full days pay to the
Red Cross and it will go in the subscri-
ptions taken during the drive the pre-.
sent week
This will make very handsome
gift and Post Master Macarthur APP
preciates the effort. Those donating
were:
A. l.. Macarthur, Postmaster, j. S.
Gordy, Asst Postmaster, II. X. Smith
j. G, Walters, B. B. Bivins, d. II. Wal.
tiers, r. P. Bnrnam, f. C. Smith, j. W
Spires, j, R. Harris, H. A. Shipp, NJ E,
Ware, Lee MACARTHUR, Jr., II. j. Muir.
ray, A. NJ White, L. E. Fielder w. T
Calhoun.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
NEW YORK STARTS FOR
GREAT RED CROSS FUND

NEW YORK, May 20-Under the
stimulus of the appeal of President
Wilson here Saturday night half a
million me nand women campaigners
began the weeks campaign to raise in
this district one-fourth of the national
Red Cross war fund of hundred mil
lions.
The Presidents words, give until
it hurts" is the slogan adopted by the
workers.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
Rohemians Under Seiqs

LONDON, May pa state of seig@
has been proclaimed at Prague, thee
Bohemian capital, by the police and
the military garrison has been rein47
forced These are counter msasuresl,
according to the Exchange Telegraph
4. 10 NtE
dispatch from Zurich, that have fol-
lowed the antiGerman demonstrations
in which the paraders marched ghe4
streets shouting; Long live Wilson.
Clemenceau, and Lloyd George" 4,
At a performance at the Bohemlant
national theatre violent speeches ats;
lacking Germany were delivered. Sew
eraI speakers urged resistance to the
end and he sarifice of wealth and,
blood for Bohemia g "a
1859, T. \,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
Surprise Attacks Broken

PARIS, May 2O,-Today's official
statement says artillery on both sides
has been active north of the Avre
French patrols were active in the sec
tor around Hangard and captured pris-
Oners.
The enemy surprise attacks against
the French positions on the Lomer Al
lette were broken up by gun fire. Prls'
oners were taken in the raids east OF
Rheims.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
MAY UNITE ALL TWELVE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES

DURANT, Okla, May 20.-The Sou
tk2rn Presbyterian General assembly
today expected to take action on the
report of the special committee recon-
mending a federal union of the II
Presbyterian churches of the United
states instead of combination of the
Northern Presbyterian church.
The committees report was made
Saturday
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
BROOKS NEGRO
Still AT LARGE
TRIED TO SWIM RIVER CARRYING
VICTIM WITH HIM

JOHNSON CITY, May pa mob at
Erwin late yesterday burned the bo-
ly of negro after he had been shot
vice through the head by a pG-ty Of
our as ne attempted to swim the river
dragging with him his victim, ff-
cen year old white girl. .9-
The girl had been attacked by the
negro while out with her small brother.
night and Sunday when two negroes,
Hayse Turner and his wife were lynch
I'D.
Posses are still hunting two other
negroes
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
GERM ANS WAIT
FIGHTING
SPIRIT
OFFENSIVE SPIRIT STILL NEED
EptN THEIR BEST DIVISIONS

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, May 20.-The Germans are
apparently awaiting the return of the
offensive spirit among some OF their
best divisions who were severely
tried during the first stages of the of
fensiva before reopening their oper-
ations.
A large number of their units lost
a considerable portion of their effec-
tives in the heavy fighting in Picardy
and Flanders.
Most of them have not had the time
to regain their fignting spirit.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
PRESBYTERIANS WILL DECIDE
WHETHER TO BUILD COLLEGE

DALLAS, May Whether tie
Cumberland Presbyterian chruch will
continue its plan for the erection of
a half million dollar Theological Sem
mary at present probably will be de
cided today.
This is one of the most important
matters before the general assembly
now meeting here.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
French and Italians Advance

PARIS, May 20.-French and Italian
troops have made an advance OF
twenty kilometres twelve and half
miles. on the western end of the Adj
DOMAIN front, it is officially announced
tonight.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
|U-39 DAMAGED:
SANK LUSITANIA
GERMAN CRAFT ENTERS SPANISH
PORT

MADRID, May 20 The German
submarine U-39, says an official dis
patch from Cartaguna, has entered
that port in damaged condition
This submarine, according to German
advices is the one that torpedoed the
Lusitania, May z, 1915.
The U-39 is also reported to have
attacked an American steamer patrol
in December, 1915
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
SHOE MACHINERY CONCERN
WINS ANTI TRUST FIGHT

WASHINGTON, May 20-The Unit
ed shoe machinery, Co Today won its
case in supreme court against the
Government antitrust action Case
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
CUBA CELEBRATES SIXTEENTH
YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE

HAVANA, May 20-The celebra-
tion OF Cuba's national holiday mark
ing the sixteenth anniversary of her
Independence began today
The monster parade was reviewed
by President Monoxocal, the marches
including thousands of soldiers.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
Two Hun Planes Destroyed

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, May 20.-Two hostile air
planes have been brought down by
American aviators. says the official an
nouncement this evening.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
Increased Artillery Fire

LONDON, May 20 The German ar
til9ary developed increased activity
to the right along a front between
ALERT and Bucquoy, the war office
announces.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
LABOR BETTER IN
SOUTHERN YARDS
SOON BEGIN SHIP BUILDING
SHIFTS AT NIGHT

WASHINGTON May 2O.-Lumber
and labor conditions in the south
have improved so much since January
first that the shipyards will soon be
able to begin working on night shifts.
This is the report made today to the
Emergency Fleet corporation.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
Gunners Get Plane

PARIS, May 90 American gun
ners have brought down German air
plane, it is officially announced today.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
JAMES j. FARRELL IS
NAMED FOR SHIPPING BOARD

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-James j.
Farrell President of the Steel corpora
ton, has been tended a position as
director of the operations of the ship
ping Board.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
Thirty-Seven Killed

LONDON, May 2O,-1pirty-seven
were killed and hundred and fifty
five injured in last nights air raid.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
CAMPBELL GETS HUN
PLANE AND OFFICERS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
France, May 20-Lieut Douglas Cam
pbell today gained his second atrial
victory when shot down an enemy
biplane containing two officers.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
MEXICANS KILLED
FOR TROOPER DEATH
SHOT ACROSS BORDER GETS SER
GEANT URLiCY

McALLEN, Tex, May 2O-Sergeant
Herbert Urlicy of Michigan wass killed
by shot from across the border near
Hidalge today.
Four Mexicans were killed in the
return fire.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
MOB BURNED BODY
OF NEGRO FOR crime
NO FURTHER DISORDERS ARE RE
PORTED TODAY

VALDOSTA, May 20-No further
disorders in connection with the quar-
tet of lynchings growing out of the
murder of Hampton Smith and the
shooting of his wife at Barney, Brooks
county are repcred today
The latest outbreaks were Saturday
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
WILSON HAS SIGNED
OVERMAN MEASURE
BROAD POWERS GIVEN PRESI-
DENT THROUGH BILL

WASHINGTON, May 20.-President
Wilson today signed the Overman bill
giving the President broad powers to
coordinate the government depart
ments.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
TORNADO KILLS
TWELVE PERSONS
NEBRASKA TOWN SUFFERS FROM
SATURDAY NIGHT STORM

OMOHA, May pa tornado at
Bloomsfield, Neb., Saturday night XIII
ed twelve and injured twenty-five, it
was learned today when communities
ton was established with that town
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
AMERICAN CARGO
VESSEL IS SUNK
MINE OR TORPEDO CAUSE AS RE-
PORTED TO NAVY

WASHINGTON, May 20. = The
American cargo carrier, j. M. McCul-
lough has been sunk by mine or tor
pedo in foreign waters, the navy de-
partment today was advised.
. 1t was reported that all hands were
saved except engineer Dougherty +.
n ----------------a ------------- -
FOR SALE:- Jersey COW fresh in
milk first calf. w. G.. Winfree.
500 st.
=
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20
NOTICE.

The Food Regulations provide
that we can use only 80 per
cent. of the sugar we used in
1917. This means that we will
put out one fifth less bottled
Coca-Cola than our normal trade
demands.
1t will be impossible for us to
supply our customers with all
they require, and there will be
days when we have no Coca
Cola to offer.
We are endeavoring to distrib-
ute our reduced output among
our customers on an equitable
basis, and ask their cooperation
and consideration in the strict
observance of these regulations.
If sugar will help win the war,
let's all help to conserve it.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-20

USE NO BIyEAp CRACKERS,
lastly On BIEAlIAST FOODS
UETAINIEG WHEAT
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-21
Kaiser Is Shorn of Power
Hun Answer Tells Wilson
U-B0at Warfare Called Off;
Agrees to ArmIstICe Plan

1t trusts that the president Of the United States will approve OF
demand which would be recOncabe with the honor Of the
German people and with opening to peace of Justice
The German government protests against the reproach Of
illegal and nhumane actions made against the German land and
forces and thereby against the German people For the
eng OF retreat distractions always will be and they
are carried out insofar permitted by international law The
German troops under strict instructions to spare property and
exercise for the population TO the best of their ability Where
ansgresOns spite of these instructions the guilty
being punished"
German government further denies that the German
navy sinking ships has ever puposey destroyed ebeats with
then passengers The German government proposes with regard
to all those charges that the facts be cleared by neutral
missions"
In order avoid anything that might hamper the work OF
the German government has caused orders to be dis
patched to all submarine commanders precudng the torpedo
of passenger ships without however for technical
being able guarantee orders will reach every
single submarine at sea before its return"
As fundamental condition for peace the president pre-
scrbes the destruction of arbitrary that
arae secretly and OF its single choice disturb the
of the world To this the German government replies
Hitherto the representation of the people in the German
empire has not been endowed with influence the foma-
ton of the government"
he constitution did provide for concurrence Of repre-
a si60n S,Ss % The 5 Of and ws These
government has been formed complete accordance with the
principle of the Of the people based equal
The leaders of the great parties the recstag are
bes of this government In the future take
continue in office without possessing the confidence Of
jority of the rechstag."
"The responsibility of the chancellor the empire TO the
representatives of the people being legally developed and
safeguarded The first act Of the has been
lay before the rechstag bill to alter the constitution of the
empire that the consent Of the representatives of the people
is required for decisions and peace
The pemanence of the system however guaranteed
not only by constitutional safeguards but also by the unshaeate
determination of the German people whose majority stands
behind these reforms and demand their energetic continuance
The question of the predenwith whom he and the gov
ements associated against Germany deang-s therefore
answered in clear unequvoca and by the statement
that the offer OF and amsce has from govern
supported by the approval of overwhelming majority of the
German people. "SOLF"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-21
INFLUENZA HALTS
|DRAFT MOVEMENT
SET FOR FRIDAY
Oklahoma County Men viii
Not Be Entrained,
Agrees TO Armistice Plan.

More than one-half OF the entrain.
ments OF Oklahoma draft men, who
were to begin leaving today for Camp
Cody were postponed this morning ny
Major Kerr Of the adjutant generals
department on directions from Porvos,
Marshal General Crowder on account
OF the Spanish influenza epidemic.
Entertainments Of men from the fol.
lowing counties were cancelled Lat
inner Pittsbwg, Hughes, Seminole
Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, Jefferson,
Stephens Cotton, Harmon, Kiowa,
Washita, Major, Dewey, Custer, Roger
Mills, Tillmsn, Jackson, Greer. Beck
ham, Grady, Blaine, Comanche. Caddo
Adair, Sequoysb, Craig, Mayes, Wag.
oner Muskogee, Mcintosh, Haskell
Lincoln. Washington, Ottawa, Nowata
Rogers. Usage, Tulsa, Creek. 0kfus.
kee, Cherokee, Okmulgee, Murray
The following counties are entfsinins
their men today on schedule, there be
ing no cancellation Of these calls
Cleveland, Payne. Logan. Kay. No
bic. Garfield. Alfalfa, Woods. Beaver
Harper, Woodsrd, Ellis, Pontotoc, Coal
Atoks, Bryan, McClsin, Garvm, Car
ter Lcve, JchnAon, Marshall, Della
war; LeFIoSe, Pushmatahs, McCur.
hln ckoctaw. 1sxss
Qslahcma county men we're to leav'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-21
DON'T STIR UP DUST;
IT CAUSES INFLUENZA,
SAYS DEFENSE COUNCIL

a VOID stirring up dust. Every
~ grain OF dust in a chamber oc-
q - eupied BY an influenza case
may contain thousands OF germs
This is the advice received By Dr.
L, Haynes Buxton, secretary Of the
STATE executive committee OF the vol
unteer medical service corps. from
Dr. Edward 7. Davis, president OF
the council Of national defense. Sur
seons are urged to perform no sur
gcal operations, other than TO save
life, while the epidemic Is on Fresh
air and avoidance OF ohh - over-
heat are other recommendation
made. In fighting the epidemic. Or
Davis says to give no medicines and
use no treatment which may depress
the vital forces, especially the heart
OF the patient Street and sidewalk
weeping. without first thoroughly
wetting, spreads the germs. Wash,
scrub, flush, sprinkle, and use soap
and water thoroughly is the advice
10 families.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-21

sons note the text Of which received here today by
less Germany hopes the United States will approve of
demand which would be rreconcabe with the honor of the
German people and with the opening of the way
of justice.
Agrees TO Armstice Plan
Germany has agreed that conditions armsce should be
left to the military advisers and that the actual standard of
on both sides the field should form the basis for arrangements
office unless possesses the confidence of majority of the reich
stag, the note announces.
Germany protests against the references of President Will
son to illegal and nhuman acts Denial made that the Ger
German proposes that the facts be cleared up by
neutral commissions
Unrestricted Warfare Offer
Germany has dispatched orders submarine commanders
precluding the torpedong of passenger ships.
Germany has asked neutral government to inform Pres
dent Wilson that Germany prepared agree neutra
commission to investigate charges of devastation
fhs German government suggests to President Wilson thai
an opportunity be brought about for fixing the details of the
evacuation Of occupied territories
Law Shelter for Destruction.
Germany claims the sanction of international law for
carrying out destruction property during retreats and SAYS her
troops are under strict instructions spare private and
care for the population to the best of their ability Where trans
gresoh occur the note says the guilty being punished
People Given Voice.
Announcement is made of fundamental change in the Cor
man constitution providing for representation of the peope in
the decisions concerning and is said the
government has been formed complete accordance Herewith
The text OF the German note received by wireless is
as follows: - '' -
In accepting the proposal for an evacuation of occuped
territories the German government has started from the as
sumption that the procedure of this evacuation and of the
dtons oil an armstce should be left to the military advisers
ana that the actual standard Of both sides in the field
mas TO form the basis for arrangements safeguarding and guar
aneeing this standard"
Ihe German government suggests to the president that
an opportunity should be brought about for fixing the details
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-21
U.S.. Troops in
Haig's Drive
Go IS Miles
British Chief in High Praise
Of Two Of General Per-
Shing'S Divisions,
By Tn. A,,neiai.d pt...

WITH THE ANGLO-AMERICAN
FORCES EAST OF LIE CATEAU
Sunday, Act 0~7Americau force,
fighting beside the British armies hav,
made q total advance Of thirteen mile,
M The last six days Of battle in thi,
sector.
Field Marshal Sir Douslas Hais.
commander -in-ehiei Of the British
armies IN France, has sent the fol
lowing letter TO the general com
mandins the American troops: II
wish to express 10 you personally,
and TO all officers and soldiers un.
der you, my warm appreciation OF
the very valuable assistance aud
gallant service rendered through.
out the operations Of the fourth
British army.
Called upon 10 attack positions
Of the greatest strength held by a
determined enemy, all ranks Of the
Twenty-seventh and rhi:tie,h di.
visions under your command, have
displayed an energy, courage and
! determination which has proved
irresistible
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-21
AMERICANS IN
SAVAGE BATTLE
REGAIN A WOOD
Enemy POurS Reserves Into
MenaCed Flank on MeuSe,
BY The Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY NORTHWEST OF YER
DUN. Oct. 7i.-(Noor)-Fierce
fighting took place today In the Bois
de Rsppes, on the western end of the
American line. In the face OF ter
rifle machine gun fire the Amer-
cans were forced to fall back. Later
thy counter-sttAcked and regained
the part Of the wood that had been
lost.
WASHINGTON, Oct 2l-Germany
is drawing heavily upon other parts OF
the western front ior reinforcement
to check the Americans north OF Ver-
dun 6enersl Pershsss ecmnuniqus
I Sunday says during the heavy fight
ing Of the past week . constantly in
creasing number OF German divisions
have been brought up and are bitterly
contesting every foot OF ground.
Attack In Driving Rain.
PARIS, Oct. 2l.--The allied forces,
while pushing farther into central Bel
GUM, on the north, are fighting their
way forward on the south toward the
Belgian border south OF Valenciennes.
Sunday the allied troops had to fight
the elements as well as the Germans
Rain fell continually and the soldiers
were soaked and partly blinded while
airplanes were OF little use.
Tournai Nearly Taken.
With spirits undampened. however,
the allied troops continued their efforts
and in Flanders they worked a little
nearer 10 the important city Of Ghent
(conaInued on Paas 2. Column a.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-21

WASHINGTON, Oct 21.-A wireless version of
the German reply to President Wilson reached the
state department today. There will be no official
comment until the official text received The note
As received by wireless will not be made public here,
will officials discuss London dispatches describing
its contents.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-21
Irish Steamer sunk.

BELFAST, Oct. q. - The Irish
steamer Dundak wa. torpedoed in the
Irish Sea last week. OF the crew OF
more than thirty, only thirteen we're res.
eued