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The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-11-01
hughes REPORT ON
AIRCRAFT MADE PUBLIC
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ana progress ha3f been made IN graf
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William c. Potter to whom 1lr
''"-"ea f'ieg rel. Us assistant direct
or oi aerial 4 production.
The eePeral conclusions and re
contemplation by Mr. Iluehcs fol
Io"
Fhe evidence discloses conduct
Wbbe1 although OF a repreheusi5ll
character cannot be regarded as al
iordine a sufficient basis for charges
under existing statutes. but There ara
certain acts shown, not only highly
improper in themselves. but OF spec
iai significance which should lead L.
aiscpilinaN measure The evidence
WIN respect TO Colonel Edward A
Deeds should be presented TO The
secretary OF war 20 the end Chat Coli
chci Deeds may be- tried hg court
martial under articles - ami 90 o.
the articles OF war Ter his conduct
p) in actne a. confidential adviser
oil NJ 'ormcr business associates;
II Il Talbot, OF the Dayton WRIGHT
aeropiaue company and in conveying
information 70 Mr. Talbot i'm an im-
proper manner with respcO to the
transaction OF business between thar
company ulr division of the sisn
corps 'i which Colonel Deeds was
the mead and 90 IN giving TO tIc
representatives OF the committee ON
pune information a false and mis-
leading statement with regard 20
production or o'rcraft prediction for
the rirposc of publication with Tie
authority of the secretary of war
tn" absence of proper apprccil
zion on he obvious impropriety of
transactions hl government officers
and agents with firms or corporations
in which they are Interested, compels
the conclusion that public poles de-
manos that the statutory provisions
bearing upon this conduct should be
strictly enforced II is therefore that
the officers found to have had trans
actions on behalf Of the government
with corporations in the pccuniary
profits of which they had an interest
shcald be prosecuted under section
Al Of the criminal code
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sentatives of the department ar inc
tice should keen IN ,,uch win ma
prosress of tho rs-ardit or accounts
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
AMERICANS SPRING
SURPRISE ATTACK
DRIVE HUNS HALF MILE ON A
FRONT OF NEARLY A
MILE.
ONLY 4 MILES FROM BORDER
village Of Frapelie, In AIsace, Taken.
Numerous Prisoners and Quanti-
ties of Equipment Captured
BY Americans.

With American Armies in France.
American troops, in surprise attack,
drove the Germans back nearly half a
mile on a front Of three-quarters of a
mile, capturing the village Of Frapelle,
In Alsace, only four miles from the
German border.
The attack was made August IL in
the sector east Of st. Die (2S miles
southeast of Luneville). Numerous
prisoners were taken and great guam
tity of equipment was captured.
As a result of the operation the line
was Strengthened out between Frapelle
and Lesseux (six miles southeast of
Frapelle), cutting off an ugly German
salient.
This sector has been regarded as a
quiet one, and the action began merely
as raid into the enemy's position.
The raid was preceded by a straight
bombardment for a few minutes, fol-
lowed by box 'barrage that penned
the Germans off from escape.
When the Americans went over the
top to attack at 4:30 am. they sue
ceeded in sweeping all enemy resist
ence before them and the raid became
an organized attack. The Germans re,
piled heavily to the American artillery
fire. and they also shelled the entire
neighborhood throughout the day.
The enemy fire, which included a
barrage, was ineffective. The Ameri-
cans have occupied the former German
trenches and consolidated them against
counter attacks.
American airmen, north of st. MI
hiel, brought down German Rumpler
machine.
German propaganda activity has in.
| creased. The enemy is sending bal.
looms over the American lines drop
ping literature which the Germans
| hope to stir up anti-British feeling.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
PLANS COMPLETE
FOR REGISTRATION
W
DRAFT MACHINERY BEING PUT
INTO SHAPE WITHOUT WAIT.
ING ON CONGRESS.
WARNS ALL TO REGISTER
All Local Boards and Other Officials
Ordered To Hold Themselves In
Readiness To Proceed At
Proper Time.

Washington. Provost Marshal Gen
Crowder announced that plans already
have been made for registering tha
13,000.000 additional men which he es.
Inmates will be brought under the Sc.
Elective service law when congress en-
tacts the pending bill extending the age
limits to include men between Is and
As years. From this number approx.
tmately 100000 qualified for full mill
larry service are expected to be Sc.
cured.
So urgent Is the need for additional
man power, Gen. Crowder said, that
the draft machinery is being put into
shape for the great task ahead with
out waiting for final action by con.
gress. Men of the new draft will be
needed by October l, and in order to
get them registration day will have
to be held not lateg than September
as, and IL possible September will
he fixed as the day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
URGED TO REGISTER.
Gen. crowder Tells Youths Of q To
Enroll On August "a.

Gen. crowder Tells Youths Of Fl To
Enroll On August "a.
Neutrality-suspicious. Marshal Gen.
eral Crowder issued statement en-
phasizing that all male citizens who
shall have reached their twenty-first
birthday since June 5 last, must APP
pear before the local boards to regis
ter for military service on Aug. "a, re-
gardless of any presumed grounds for
exemption. Opportunity to claim for
exemption will be afforded subse-
Quently In the filling out Of question
MARES by registrants.
Provision will be made for the reg
istration by mail of any person who
expects to be absent on registration
days from the jurisdiction of the board
where he permanently resides" says
the statement. "But In such case
extreme care should be taken by him
to see that his registration card
reaches his home board on or before
Aug. "a. Such persons are advised to
apply at once to local board for In
structions as how to proceed"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
US. WILL USE IDLE VESSELS
In Return For Tonnage the American
Government VIII Undertake to
License Normal Exports


Washington Dutch ships, to-
falling approximately 100000 tons, now
idle in Dutch East Indian ports, are
expected to be released to bring SUI
gar, tin, quinine and other commodi-
ties to the United States as the re-
suit Of an informal modus vivendi eff
fected by the war trade board through
Charge d'Affaires de Beaufort, Of the
Dutch legation.
Tonnage placed at the disposal Of
the American government through the
agreement will be sufficient, 1t was
estimated. to import from 10000 to
100000 tons Of sugar and also much
needed quantities Of tin and Quinine.
8 In return for the tonnage the United
States government will undertake to
license normal exports to the islands,
subject only to such limitations Of com
modities a. made necessary By the
war program.
IMPORTS Of tin, Quinine and other
commodities originating in the islands
viii be accepted by the United States
Ut the normal rate, and ell sugar Of
sered win bs taken, thereby providing
market for a. much Of the 1918 sugar
crop at the prevailing high American
price q the Dutch are able 70 move.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23

Women are everywhere in the fields
Of Long Island this season. A serv-
Ice flag in one farmhouse window
shows four stars and tells why the
women of that house are brushing the
peas. Nearly every house along the
road shows a flag with star or two.
Mother and the girls are also brave.
Tho tractors are making the earth
turn over on Long Island. The horses
work in the same fields with those
ugly looking engines and show no fear.
The horse with nerves has passed out
like the lady with nerves in the Vic
torian novel. No women were to be
seen running the tractors, although 1t
is an easier Job than clod-hopping be-
hind a plow.-Brooklyn Eagle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
BRITISH AND FRENCH ADvANc
They Extend Battle Front and Capture
400 Prisoners.

London. the French and Brit
ish scored elocal successes on the Pi.
cardy battlefield, the British advanc-
ing between Chilly and Fransart, and
the French taking 400 prisoners south
Of the Avre.
The chief military operation, how.
ever, occurred in Flanders, where
Haig's troops smashed forward on a
four.mile front between Bailleul and
vieux Berquin, where the northern leg
of the wedge which Won Arnim drove
southwest of Ypres last spring men.
aced Hazebrouck, the important Brit.
ssh base southwest of Bailleul. The
village Of Outtersteene, six and one
half miles from Hazebrouck, was cap
sured by the British with 400 prisoners.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
Maybe He Did. at That

Many excuses are offered for the
hayward husband, and the wife OF
such husband said that recently he
told q new one and that she had to
let him think 1t "got over" Husband
had just-returned from trip to Louis.
vile and had laid out his suit to be
pressed. Going through the pockets
the wife found slip of paper which
read: Matilda K, manicurist." She
laid 1t on the dresser, and husband
soon noticed 1t.
where did you get this?" he asked
'.In your coat pocket" replied wife
'Who is she?"
"Oh, / remember now, Matilda X
and Manicurist. Those are the names
of two horses got good tip on while
at the races In Louisville. '--Indianap
oils News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
Technically Correct.

One Of the Y. NJ. G. A. workers in
France, In a letter to a friend In Los
Angeles tells Of an autotruck driver
connected with the Red Triangle who
was never seen without a box conspic-
uously labeled TOOLS Finally one
day an inspection officer halted the
truck and asked: whats In that box?
It's labeled TOOLS but every time you
have to make repairs you get tools
from under the drivers seat"
The young man opened the box and
took from it several tin plates, knives,
forks, skillet and coffee pot. "Cook-
ing TOOLS" he remarked laconically.
and threw the lever into the high.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
GERMANY UNGRATEFUL.
Spain Makes Protest Over Sinking Of
Spanish Ships.

spain Makes Protest over sinking OF
Spanish Ships.
Madrid.-In the note addressed by
Spain to Germany regarding the tor
pedoing OF Spanish vessels, announce
ment of the dispatch Of which was
made by Foreign Minister Dato last
week, the Spanish government points
TO Germany's poor return for services
Spain has performed In pursuance Of
her neutral policy by which Germany
has benefited, according to the news
paper 81 Sol.
Germany has received numerous ev-
licences Of Spanish regard, the note
says in substance as summarized by
this newspaper, such as in the case
Of the refugees from the Kamerun
whom Spain cared for. and It is point
ID out that in addition Spain has un-
dertaken the representation Of German
interests In various belligerent couI-
tries.
Nevertheless, the note continues, in
return for these services and for bene-
hts accruing to Germany in conse.
quence of Spanish neutrality, Germany
has persisted constantly in causing IL
Jury to Spanish interests.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
LOAD $4,000 CARS GRAIN.
Railroads so Per Cent Ahead Of Cor
responding Week In 1917.

washington.--R Railroads last week
loaded $4,000 cars of grain, 80 per
cent more than in the corresponding
week year ago, Director General Nc.
Adoo announced This brought the to.
tai number of cars loaded in the past
six weeks to 164.S51, as compared with
los,71S in that period CT last year
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
ANSWERS MAYORS APPEAL

washington. response to mes
.aee to the president from Mayor
Behrman, asking that the federal au-
thorities take over the New Orleans
Electric Company on account of labor
troubles there, Secretary Tumulty tel
egraphed the mayor that the president
held the federal government has no
power to take over such companies,
ana believed it is imperatively neces-
,sary that local and state authorities
5take action for immediate relief.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
SPAIN WILL SEIZE HUN SHIPS.

Notifies Germany Regarding Her Ac-
tlon In the Future.
LondonSpain has notified Germany
Of her intention to compensate herself
for future outrages against Spanish
shipping by confiscating correspond.
Ing amount of tonnage from German
shipping that has found refuge in
Spanish ports, says a dispatch to the
Times from Santander.
There are about 80 German steam
ers voluntarily interned in Spain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
france Advanced New Loan.

France Advanced New Loan.
~ Washington. France was given q
loan of 5000. 100000 by the treasury.
bringing the total credits to France to
32,066 900. 900.
The aggregate credits to the allies
now amount to $S,ss2,04o. 900.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
s22s,ooo FIRE AT DALLAS.

confIagratIon OF Unknown Origin Per.
turbs Officials.
Dallas.-The two-story building ot
the observation-disclosures Paint Company
was completely destroyed by fire here,
entailing loss of about $4,000. The
Boatman Hardware Company in an
adjoining building, suffered damage
estimated at $4,000. Burning oils in
the paint company building for a time
threatened serious spread of the
flames. The origin of the fire is UNI
known.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
AIR RAIDS ON RHINE TOWNS.
Allied Avlators Drop Bombs On Frank
fort, Germany.

Geneva.-An official dispatch receiv-
ed here from Frankfort, Germany, says
that city was attacked by IL enemy
aviators. who dropped rs bombs. kill
ing 12 persons and injuring five others.
Reports from Basel, however, assert
that the casualties were far more nu-
merous. These say that bomb fell in
the crowded Kaiserstrasse, killing
many persons and stopping the street
cars.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
Matching.

"What a wonderful head of hair
that girl has,
"Yes. and she's even hare-brained.'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
ENEMY LOSSES SIX MILLION

Morning Newspapers Of Paris Give
Figures on German Casual.
ties To End Of July.
Paris The total German losses
from the beginning OF the war to the
end Of July. 1918, are understood to be
six million. according to the morning
newspapers.
The figures include 100000 killed
up to the beginning Of the German of
fensive last March From March ~
to June q the Germans are said to
have lost 10000 killed alone.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23

Hereafter If it's made In Germany
1t win be something we can get along
without.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
No such Thing

The Strong Withstand the Heat of Summer
Better Than the Weak
Old people who are feeble and younger people
who are weak, will be strengthened and enabled TO
20 through The Depressing heat Of summer BY TAX
and enriches the blood and builds up the whole sys
lem You can soon feel It's Strengthening, Invigor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23

A caterpillar can eat twice its own
weight Ia leaves in "a hours.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23

Education is mitlgated ignorance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23

The prune is important ON the army
bill of fare because 1t has value as
food, fruit, tonic and CONNECTION. Out
of the 1917 crop the army took 10000
600 pounds. or about 1,100,000.00
prunes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-23

Surgeon General Gorgas announces
that examinations for commission in
the veterinary section of the officers
reserve corps are open for veterinari-
ans In civil life. All appointments will
be In the grade Of second lieutenant,
promotions based entirely on qualifica-
tions. Candidates must be citizens of
the United States. between twenty-five
and fifty-five years Of age. graduates
Of recognized veterinary colleges or
universities, and In active practice of
their profession.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07

500 Small Rugs
French Wtons Body Brussels Administers at Average Savings
of 20 Per Cent
i n o.
lie 81 e n he same pa
OF oem
t
Sizes range from 22x36inch to 36x72-inch
Regular Prces-$39 to $15.75
This Sale-87c to $129S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07

XIOUR part is to freshen up your home with these
exquisite lace curtains, pretty rugs etc, that it
possess the very atmosphere Of Spring. That you
wouldn't put this important duty off until later date,
arranged irresistible prices for week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07
Cedar Chests

Cedar Chests
Made of Genuine Tennessee Red Cedar at Average
Savings of 20 Per Cent
SATISFY the little be
n q Chest
These Red
soldy constructed
FOUR DIFFERENT SIZES
$3.50 Size, at $l0ss $24.5o Size, at $216o
$500 Size, at $16.25 $28.75 Size, at $2487
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-04-07

~ UR part to gather from the worlds markets
4 D the newest most artistic and most beautiful aids
~ to homemaking. This has been done, in spite of
shortages and transportation difficulties growing out Of
war conditions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
OBITUARY

On Tuesday, April End, Mrs. Ann
McNaughton died at her home near
Ogallah after many years of semi-in-
validism. Mrs. Naughton was a ma
tive of Scotland having been born in
that country May oath, 1881. She
spent her girl hood in her native land
and was married to John McNaugh-
ton before leaving Scotland in 1868 to
sail for America. She was a staunch
Presbyterian and led devoted Christ
ian life which abounded with deeds
of helpfulness and kindness to those
about her. She was highly respected
and loved by all who knew her.
On Thursday, April 4th, Rev. Ali
SON, of this city, went to Ogallah to
conduct the funeral services. The
body was laid to rest in the Ogallah
cemetery by the side of her husband
who died some years ago. Two sons
and some grand children are left to
mourn her loss and they have the
sympathy of all in their bereavement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

And now we are to have the COM
nlunity chorus. On Tuesday evening
it was organized at the Court House
under the direction of Mrs j. H.
Niesley. 1t is a splendid move in the
right direction. 1t is not a money
making scheme Its purpose is to pro-
mote community interest, to get the
people together, at this time when
the thoughts of war is filling every
body's mind and cause them to be
drawn together in social and help
full manner. If you are interested in
singing come out and join the chorus.
The age limit is anywhere from 5 to
1O0- Bring any books you may have
containing the old time songs both
patriotic and otherwise If you want
to help make it a success, if you want
to buy some good patriotic songs OF
the good old fashioned songs sung a
generation or two ago the committee
will be very grateful to receive them.
Bring your music and come out next
Tuesday evening at the Court House
at 1880 o'clock The purpose as be-
fore stated is purely for a good help
full time and to be ready to sing on
any patriotic occasion that may arise
and to help keep our spirits up for the
sake of ourselves and our bows. ~oyer
there"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
WAGONER-KIRBY

Private Vance D. Kirby started to
Fort Sill, Oklahoma, March 31st, af-
ter spending his seven day furlough
with his mother and step-father, Mr..
and Mr.. w. r. Chapman, of Wilson.
and E. NJ Wagner and family south
of Ellis. While here Mr.. Kirby and
Miss May Wagner were united in
marriage at Wa-Keeney on Wednes-
day, March 27th>
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs E. M. Wagner and
an accomplished young housekeeper
and musician She was dressed in a
lovely white satin dress and wore the
orange blossoms.
The groom is the oldest son of Mrs.
W. R. Chapman and a very profitable
young farmer. He was dressed in
fine serge olive drab uniform and also
wore the orange blossoms.
They are both young people to be
proud of. Mr.. Kirby belongs to Bat
terry A, both Field Artillery and ex-
poets to be called over seas soon.
Mrs Kirby will remain with her
parents until Mr.. Kirby returns,
when they expect to have a coy lit
tie home of their own-Ellis Head
light
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11
AUTO TURNS TURTLE

J. B. Nooner, of Colby. was killed
In an auto accident March 27 while
driving home from business trip to
this city Mr.. Nooner is a monument
salesman and has lived in Colby for
three years. He leaves a wife and
eight children who have the kindest
sympathy of a host of friends. While
in Hoxie Mr. Nooner complained to
Mr.. Hedge of not being able to see
very well after dark and Mr. Hedge
suggested that he get somebody to
drive the car for Elm, s-t he thought
he would make it all right and start
ed home alone just one mile this
side of Colby he overturned the car
which resulted in his death.-Hoxie
Sentinel
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-04-11

A member of a school board in a
neighboring town visited the Trego
County High School for a few min
utes this week and later expressed
these views: The seriousness and at
tention of students to their work is
noteworthy. They are neatly, COM
fortably and serviceably garbed in
contrast to painful extremes of lux
schools. The proportion of boys and
girls from rural schools is quite large
although as all over the land there is
a falling off in attendance both by
entrance into the army and navy and
otherwise through war conditions.
A large amount of Red Crossword is
done by students each afternoon in
the preparation of hospital supplies.
A further activity of the school con-
sists in sending out detachments of
students with teachers to discuss
Red Cross activities in rural schools
and request assistance in this work
During the visit mentioned prepar-
ations were made for the superin-
tendent and about dozen students to
hold a Red Cross meeting at Bosnia.
In a freshman class in English the
visitor was impressed by the teach
ers skill in awakening the minds of
the students to careful interpreta-
ton of their reading, and to clear ex-
preston of the meaning when read
ing aloud.