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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05
Seasonable Merchandise
AttrQctiuely Priced
Cinghanus-

Ginghams-
80 inch Ginghams in many good
light and dark plaids and some
plain colors. 1t would be we'll to
buy these now for school dresses
for fall blouse, while they ought to
be marked soc, they are now pric-
ed, per yard. acc
Printed Lawns-
These printed Lawns would make
very pretty yet inexpensive sum-
mer dresses for women or chill
dren; per yard. ........ 1 SC
Batistes-
Voiles and Batistes in printed
patterns both light and dark. A
good looking summer dress can be
made up from these materials at
cost not to exceed $3.50 for a me-
dium size woman. Let us show
you. BY the yard at. ...... .25C
Dress Linens
Good weight Linen for skirts or
dresses. Brown, Rose, Pink, Law
ender and three shades OF blue.
These are very cheap at, per
yard ................... 86C
Silk for Shirts
Silk Shirtings in six good snap.
py patterns for mems shirts; 81
value, per yard. d............. CSC
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05
Wash Goods "
at half price

Smart summer dresses can be
made up from these summer wash
goods. There are voiles, crepes
and other similar fabrics in pat
terms suitable for house wear
shopping or visiting trips. One ta-
BILE Of these that are SOC to $1.00
values at ..,.,i..'.,..Ha Half Price
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05

Fine quality SILK LISLE HOSE
In black, white, African brown,
pearl gray, smoke and champagne;
per pair ................... .59C
LADIES' VEGETABLE SILK
HOSE-In black, white, cham
payne, sand, hello, pink, blue, navy,
tan, African brown and pearl gray;
per pair ....... .75c
Women's pure thread SILK
PHOENIX HOSE-In black, white
and colors, per pair 8Oc, SIPS,
S1.5O & S1.76.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05
Parasols

One lot of Ladies' Summer Par.
asols including both silk and cots
ton covers at. ........ Half Price
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05
Tissue Ginghams-

One table of tissue ginghams, 80
in. to 32 in. wide. In this lot are
many good patterns suitable for
children's or women's summer dres-
ses. This is one of the best values
you'll find. Based on the price of
other goods they should sell for at
least soc; sale price, per yard sec
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05
.Skirtings--

Heavy cotton skirtings in black,
green or blue stripes. Good pat
terms and weights that will make
good looking, serviceable' skirts;
worth SOC; per. yard. 38C
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05
Batistes-
Dress Linens
Silk for Shirts

Silk Shirtings in six good snap.
py patterns for mems shirts; 81
value, per yard. d.............. .89c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05
Percales-

One table of light Percales, 81
inch. wide in many good patterns;
per yard. 1 Sc
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05

We arg ho
FIBRE SUIT cAsE-24 in. Rize,
$1.25 value, special at. ..... .08c
MATING SUIT CASE-With
brass lock and clasp. -. .S1.25
kARAToL SUIT cAsEs-A he
tie deeper than the ordinary suit
case with straps all around ~ 50
HEAVY kARTOL CASE-With
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05

Rag Rugs
Is in. by &c in. size, we'll woven,
hit and miss style, each. SEC
Curtain Materials
Extra quality Marquisettes, Nets
and Voiles, &c in. wide, that would
make good looking we'll wearing
curtains; white. cream or ecrue;
special at, per yard. $50
Cretonnes-
A wonderful assortment of light
and dark patterns, suitable for
porch coverings, etc, yd. ..... soc
Voile Curtains
Hemsttched Wolfe Curtains
made with insertion and lace edge.
White, cream or ecru; special. the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-05

reinforced corners; sewed seams
and handle .................. SO
Big line of FABRiCOiD SUIT
cAsEs-In black or tan SIS TO 81
Tan, all LEATHER SUIT CAS-
ES... ......... ....S6 TO $40
BLACK TRAVELLING BAGs-16
and Is inch size. .SS. 80 TO SO
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
NOT GOING TO EUROPE
Letter Intimates Prs lent Wilson
Will Stay Home.
Chief Executive Apparently Does Not
Intend to BE at Peace
Conference.

Washington, Nov. Republication
Of President Wilson's letter to Judge
Alton B. Parker declining an invita-
ton to attend the British day cele-
bration in New York Dec. s caused
renewed discussion here Of the ques.
ton Of whether the President will 60
to Europe for the great peace con-
ference that is to settle finally the Is.
sues growing out of the war.
In his letter to Judge Parker, the
President said: ut is my plain duty
to be here, for can act more prompt
ly upon matters which seem to ma
ture almost every hour and am sure
that can be more true to the COM
mon cause by staying here"
BY some this was taken to indicate
that the President would not attend
the peace conference. Generally, how
ever, it was accepted as meaning that
the President expects the exchanges
between Col. E. NJ. House, his per-
sonal representative, and the Allied
premiers in preparation for the assem-
bling Of the peace conference still
will be continuing Dec. 8.
In advance Of the meeting Of the
conference many delicate questions
must be settled by the supreme war
council at Versailles.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
TROOP sA!L!N!Gs STOP
Movement of American Soldiers
to Europe Is Over. s+5
General March Says Generalization
Of Men in Army Camps Now
10 Under WY.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Transporta-
ton Of American troops to Europe
has ceased entirely and demobiliza-
ton of troops in cantonments and
camps at home Is already under way.
General March, chief of STAFF, made
this announcement outlining the War
departments plans in answer to the
questions the country has been asking
since the day the armistice was signed
and it became apparent that the war
was over.
He said orders already issued would
send 100000 men back to civil life
within about two weeks, and that
when the program was in full swing
about 10000 would quit the army
daily.
Fighting divisions Of General Per-
shing's army in France will be de-
modified as far as possible in their
home communities. The chief of staff
would make no prediction as to when
the first divisions would start home.
1t appears probable. however, that
the flow Of returning troops can be in
full tide before Feb. l. Quarters will
be available for them at the canton.
ments by that time. e.e
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
Bulk of the Soldiers Refuse to-
Countenance Methods of a
BoIshevik Nature.
GOVERNMENT IS SOUND
Premier Ebert Declares That . Vast
Majority Of the People Are Sup
porting the Present Regime
In This Crisis.

Amsterdam, Nov. 1S.-Berlin news
papers and dispatches reaching here
indicate that there Is great confusion
in Germany over the powers to be
given the various councils and COM
mittees and officials.
The dispatches indicate that there is
chaos in government affairs owing to
the formation by the Spartacus group
of a new political party, which has re-
duced the strength of the Independent
Socialists. How strong this new party
will be is not known.
Red Guard Order Rescinded.
The so-called executive council of
the Workmen's and Soldiers. council
has followed the Berlin garrison's de-
mand by Temporarily" resembling its
order for the formation of a civilian
Red Guard. There is reason to believe
that the executive council, despite the
fact that Captain Won Beerfeld was
forced to leave it because he was con.
sidered too radical than the larger
council, from which 1t has its commits.
sion.
That the bulk of the soldiers them.
selves refuse to countenance Bolshevik
methods again has been demonstrated
at a meeting in the Reichstag building
of delegates from all the Soldiers
councils In Berlin and delegates OF
similar councils elsewhere. s&
Soldiers REGULATE Liebknecht.
The Berlin soldiers are united firm
ly against DR.. Karl Liebknecht They
declare that he had been thrown out
of the barracks owing to his repeated
efforts to deliver incitiye speeches.
Premier Ebert, in addressing the
meeting, declared that vast majority
of the people supported the govern
ment. He said the government had
nothing to fear from the troops at the
front, but that many men from rea,
positions who are hurrying home are
causing disorder In Baden and Wur
temberg. ELM
The premier added that the Un' zee
States would help feed the Germans
but that order must be maintained.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
ENORMOUS ALLIED WAR DEBT
Figures Now Available on Obligations.
Incurred to MAY 1.

Washington, Nov. 19-The direct.
cost Of the war for all belligerent;
nations to last May ] was reporated
Mt about SIZE, 900 100000 by the fed
eral reserve board bulletin. Just issued.
and 1t Is estimated that the cost will
amount to nearly 100000 100000 be-
fore the end of this year. These cal
culatiOns were compiled by the board
from various sources, and while their
accuracy is not vouched for, the board
believes the figures are substantially
correct.
For purely military and naval pur.-
poses it is estimated oil belligerentG
had spent about $132,OOO,OOOOOO to.
May I, or about three fourths Of the
total war cost. The balance repre-
scented interest on debt, and other In,
direct war expenses. ,s5fi4b
Cost Largely Raised by Loans.
About $15O,O0O, 100000 Of the totaP
war cost has been raised by war
loans. The public debt Of the princi-
pal entente allies is calculated Mt APP
proximately 10000. 100000 or more
than twice MS much as the aggregate
debt of the central powers, set at
$45 O0O, 100000. This does not take
into consideration debt incurred since
last May.
The enormous size Of the war costs
and debt is Illustrated by comparison
with the ante-war debt of the seven
principal belligerents, which did not
exceed $25.000OW COO. The cost or
supporting this debt was only about
81 600, 100000 year.. Hereafter the
annual burden to pay interest and
sinking fund allowances will be not
less than $4,000 100000 and probably
much more. tg. 4E.E q . = ses,s1 ~ aSg..I
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
President Leaves for France
Immediately After Open
ing Of Congress.
SETS TWO .PRECEDENTS
Attendance Of President First Inc
stance Of Such Action by Exeeu-
.rs tive-First President to
70 Leave North America.

Washington, Nov. 19.-PresIdent
Wilson will attend the opening ses-
isions of the peace conference. This
has been announced officially. He will
go Immediately after the converting Of
the regular session Of congress Dec. 2
a This official statement was issued
ut the White House:
'The president expects to sail for
France Immediately after the opening
OF the regular session Of congress-.
for the purpose Of taking part in the,
discussion and settlement of the
main features of the treaty of peace
It is not likely that 1t will be pos
sible for him to remain throughout
the sessions Of the formal peace con-
ference, but his presense Mt the outset
Is necessary in order Obviate the mani
fest disadvantages Of discussion by
cable in determining the greater out
lines of the final treaty about which
he must necessarily be consulted. He
Will, Of course, be accompanied by
delegates who will sit as the repre-
sentatives Of the United States
throughout the conference.
'"The names of the delegates will be-
presently announced"
To Establish Two Presidents.
In visiting Europe the president win
establish two precedents. He will be-
the first chief executive of the United.
States to participate in peace con-
ference for the settling of issues;
growing out Of war in which this.
country participated, and likewise he
will be the first president to leave.
North America during his term OF
Office.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
FfeIsht Shipments Increase.

washington, Nov. 1s.-Director Cen
ieral McAdoo announced that report
from the exports control committee
for October shows that arrivals of car.
load export freight at North Atlantic,
ports, including bulk grain and coal.
during the month totaled y45 $40 cars,
while deliveries were 42sS5S cars. 70.
suitings in an increase OF freight on
hand due principally to recent arrivals
OF government freight. There was also
4 slight increase OF freight ON hand g
South Atlantic and Gulf ports.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
See, Food Shortage for Years.

Columbus, Ohio. Nov. 1s.-Dr. o. w.
Thompson. president OF the Ohio State
university. back from Europe - head
of the United States agricultural com.
mission. sees a big shortage OF food in
Europe during the next few years,
at viii be best for The United States
tot take the initiative In forming an
inter,Allied council TO arrange al food
program for the next two years, he
said. There win also be q big demand
for cotton. wool and live stock feed
over there.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
SANK 43. FOE WAR VESSELS
British Submarines Also Destroyed
81 81 Many Other Craft.

London, Nov. 18-Detail can now
be given Of the part which British
submarines played in the war. This
service destroyed the following enemy
whrships: "'s~
Two battleships, stwo armed cruis-
.ers, two light cruisers. seven destroy
ers, five gunboats, 20 submarines and
five armed auxiliary vessels.
Two battleships and one light
cruiser were torpedoed, but reached
port badly damaged.
Other enemy craft destroyed were:
One Zeppelin, IA transports, six am
munition and supply. ships. two store
ships, IS steamships and 1877 sailing
ships.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
Washington Officials Say Ger
many Has Food Enough For
immediate Needs.
PLAYS FOR. SYMPATHY
Berlin Government 10 Believed 70 y
Conducting Campaign 70 lnsu-
enee Approaching Peace Nest
j4 Ing Towards Lenlsncy.

Washington, Nov. Is. - Oficials
here. in the almost historical appeals
Of the present German government for
food supplies and permission to adj
dress itself directly through COM
mission to the American public, SEQ
purpose to excite the sympathies
Of a large element of the American
people more or less connected BY
blood ties with Germany.
With such sympathies aroused the
German government, 1t was said, un-
doubtedly hopes to influence the ap-
preaching peace conference towards
leniency. 4 nslG
Appeals Unnecessary. se.l.
Such appeals az those which have
been sent by wireless by Dr., Solf, Ger,
man foreign secretary, to Secretary
Lansing, were said to be quite unnec-
essary and not likely to have any
beneficial results.
President Wilson already has prom
Used to do everything possible to pre-
vent suffering among the civil popu-
llation Of the conquered states. Tho
Allied powers have Endorsed this at
titude. not 30 much from considera-
lions Of mercy or sympathy with the
foe, as for genuine conviction that
the starving and desperate people
would make dangerous neighbors;
render any satisfactory peace impos-
sible and by appeals to the interna-
ti0nalist spirit endanger the security
of the Allied countries themselves.
The design Of the conservative ele-
ments in the Entente states is under
stood to be to avoid raising any new
issues that would aggravate these con.
ditions.
Food Enough There.
It is known officially that there IL
sufficient food in Germany to meet i'm
mediate needs. The Supreme War
council is planning to supply food in
the future and before the present
stocks are exhausted, assuming the
exercise of wise economy in food dis
tribution.
Therefore, It is said to be quite I'M
necessary for the German government
to send the proposed commission to
the United States to arrange for the
purchase Of food. Mr.. Hoover and
the agencies behind him will attend
to all of that.
To correct what appears to be .
general public Misunderstanding on
the subject, 1t may be authoritatively
stated that none Of this food to be
sent from America to Germany and
Austria will be given away. It must
be paid for by the governments Of
those countries.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
Urged to Keep Insurance.

Washington. Nov. 1S.-Soldiers and
sailors holding government insurance
were urged by Secretary McAdoo to
keep up their policies after the war
as a means of protecting their fami.
lies and to give them the right to con.
vert It into other forms TO be provided
by the government. The Insurance.
may be continued fer i've years or
converted within that time. II poll.
cics are allowed to lapse the right to
take other forms OF government insur.
snce never can be regainsd.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
US. troops in England First Home.

g. Troops IN England First Home.
& London, Nov. II The firsta Amerl-
scan troops 70 depart homeward as
result OF the signing Of the.sarmistIce
will be $4,000 men stationed in Eng
land. The American army expects to
start, the first shipload of these SOL
'diers hoineward within a week and to
have all the men on their way back
to the United States ten days later.
The plans for. clearing England Of
American troops are incomplete, but
1t is desired to, remove. these men
Immediately as some shipping is avail
able for this, purpose. Most of the
men are helping the British force.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
To Find Work for Soldiers.

Chicago, Nov. 18. - Utilization of
draft boards for Inducing" returning
soldiers into work was urged here by
members Of the SO Chicago boards.
The Chicago plan wiz be referred to
authorities in Washington. II. H.
Merrick, OF the State Council OF De.
tense, in Endorsing the idea, pointed to
the fact that the questionnatres make
ms complete survey NJ could be OBJ.
tained. "Our boys should be demo.
bilized as near az possible to their
homes" said Mr.. Merrick. "They
ought 70 bs In the hands Of frisnds, :. :,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
SOLDIERS ARE EAGER
vanks Arc Taking Every Precaution
Against neutrality-suspicious.
Keeping . Close Lookout for
Mines and Poisoned Water.
Basel, Nov. 1s.-Freneh troops
entered colnan and Muelhausen,
two Of Germany's great fortresses
In Aisace, according to a dispatch
received here. There was no trou-
BILE In either place.

With the American Army in France,
Nov. 18.-General Pershing's forces
moved forward in territory just aban-
doned by the German troops.
On the old line between Mouzon
and Thiaucourt. lying from the re-
gion Of Sedan to the south Of Metz,
the troops had been stationed to await
orders for the advance.
Move Not Spectacular.
The first steps Of the Americans
into regions SO lately controlled by
Germany were not spectacular. The
men were keyed up and keen for the
new adventure, but like they were on
the day OF the signing Of the armis-
tice there were comparatively no DEM
onstrative manifestations Of their en-
thusiasm.
Many Of the men had been newly
uniformed and all of them were pol
ished" as though for inspection. The
men appeared Eager for the word to
60 forward.
No Chances Are Taken.
For the first time since the Amer
leans had been ordered to advance
into the enemy.held territory there
was no hostility. The intelligence de-
partment, which has never ceased to
function, had accurately reported that
the Germans were carrying out their
agreement of evacuation.
No chances were taken, however.
The engineers were the second units
to press forward, and they carefully
began their work of looking out for
mines and tainted water. Every OBJ
stacle was tested before 1t was moved
in order to find out If 1t masked OK.
plosives. For some time the Germans
have shown a spirit Of cooperation
in informing the Americans where
mines were located and in themselves
destroying them.
Ready to Deploy.
It was some time after the engi.
neers moved forward before the
heavier columns took the roads. The
entire army finally was moving, and
moving along the lines Of peace days
But 1t was in such order that 1t might
quickly be transformed into battle ar.
ray. Every brigade was covered by
a regiment Of IT'S. the heavier ar.
tillery following close behind. The
tanks of the advancing column were
were protected.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
Two Face Election Contests.

Two Face Election Contests.
washington. Nov. IS. - Contests Of
the election of two Republican sena-
tors. Truman n. Newberry 81 Mfchi.
gan, and GeorgegH. Moses Of New
'Hampshire, were forecast IN proceed-
ings before the Senate privileges. and
elections, committee. Protests against
the seating Of both. elected on the face
Of the returns, we're received by the
committee which deferred action. On
the face OF returns, Newbefry was
elected over Henry Ford. the Demo.
cratic candidate. and Moses over John
Il. JamAour. DemocrnS. ( -. '
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
THIRD ARMY WILL INVADE
Rainbow Division Included In Army Of
Occupation.

Paris, Nov. 10. - The American
Third army has been designated as
''the army Of occupation" 1t will be
under the Immediate direction Of Gen.
eral Pershing. the commander-in-chief,
who will be in command Of the Amer
ican positions in occupied territories.
The Third army will consist Of the
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth,
Twenty-sixth. Thirty-second, Forty
second (Rainbow), Eighty-ninth and
Ninetieth divisions. which, divided
among the Third and Fourth corps,
will consist for the present Of about
q quarter OF a million men. 1t will
be commanded by Major General
Dickman.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
FOE OWES FRANCE SOME BILL
Paris Paper Says German Debt 10
7Ai $ss, 900, 0o0. 900.

Paris, Nov. Isle Matin declares
that Germany owes France $68,000.-
100000. The bill is rendered as fol-
lows: ~
Cost of war, $4,000. 100000; repara-
ton, Sc, 1000, 000, 900; pensions, $4,000
100000; return of, the 1871 indemni-
ties, $1,000. 000,000; interest on same,
S11.0o0.0oo. 900; total. $ss,0oo,o0o.ooo.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
HoNoRs GENERAL PERsHING

President Awards Him Distinguished
Service Medal.
With the American Army in Eastern
France, Nov. 16. - The distinguished
service medal was conferred on Gen.
eral Pershing at his headquarters.
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss representing
President Wilson.
The ceremony was witnessed by,
members Of the Allied missions and
was most impressive. Admiral Ben
son, representing the navy, and Will
liam G. Sharp, the American ambas-
sador, also were present.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
conores. Asjourns Thur.day.

Washington. nov. Il. adjournment
OF the present session Of congress
Thursday was arranged today by
Democratic and Republican lenders OF
the senate and house. This will
enable members to secure trarels fiiie4
age allowances and aiso viii prevent
the present sessicif. which began last
Dec. 3. from merging with the third
and final session OK this. the 65th
congress- which will open Dec. 2.
The senate financial committee will
remain A sesslon Tor work on the
revenue bin.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1918-11-21
SENDS WHEAT TO HOLLAND
Allied Food Council Acts to Relieve
Distress,

london, Nov. 18-ln view Of the
measure Of an agreement reached be-
tween Dutch delegates and represent
atives of the Allied governments and
of the United States and the serious
distress In Holland arising from insult
ficient food supplies, the Allied Food
council in London has arranged to d.
vert to Rotterdam the steamer Adra
with wheat on board. The vessel car
ries 400 tons of wheat.
Authoritative dispatches received
from Holland show that the condi-
.tions in that country have consider
ably improved. i 4