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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01

Philadelphia possesses the largest
organ in the world. with 232 speak
iI,g stops and 1916 pipes.
Iii French factory turbines are
driven by water from a reservoir on
mountain 600 feet above it.
A good substitute for platinum for
electrical purposes is silver, 20, per
cent; palladium, % per cent, and CO.
talt per cent.
The latest figures show that there
are $500 picture houses in the United
Kingdom, with an annual attendance
ct 1,0T5,000,000.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Hard to Sleep in Bed.

Sympathy was offered in London,
England, the other day to man from
the front who would not reach his
Yorkshire home till the next morning.
Nay, it doesn't worry me at all that,
doesn't the Journey" he said. Il shall
do well enough in the train. The
trouble is when you've been roughing
at the front that you can't settle down
to a bed. I've slept on cobbles, I've
slept in mud, in shed, in ditch, but
when / came home for my two blighties
do you think could get to sleep? No,
l felt fair smothered' by the beds"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Became Popular at Once

my hand at one and failed. Morris
tells me it won't answer" Let me
see the piece" replied Russell. Rus
sell was so pleased with it that he
went into a music store near by, and
in the back room in a few moments
he composed the music to which it is
nov sung 1t at once became a favor
tie and very shortly the bands were
playing it and the sailors were sing
ing il.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
BRIEF BITS

Surnames cannot be traced farther
back than the latter part of the tenth
century.
The five largest counties in Ireland
are: Cork, 1,S3S,931 acres; Galway,
1,5O2,362; Mayo, 1,31S,130 Donegal.
1,190,26S, and Kerry, 1,159,356 acres.
The orange was originally a pear
shaped fruit, but not much larger than
cherry, and it is said that its evolu-
ton is due to u centuries of cultiva-
ton
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Spots on the Heads of Monks
Serve as Their Meal Ticket.

The number of spots burned on a
Chinese monks head shows how much
he has elected to endure, says a recent
writer on the subject of China. They
receive as severe an initiation as they
desire, and get therefrom certain priv
ileges. If a monk has three spots he
can get three meals free at any mon
astery in China: six spots entities him
to six meals; nine spots to three days
board, and the maximum of twelve,
months care.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Acres Under Cultivation.

The last official figures, taken from
the year book of the department of
agriculture, show that in 1916, out of
a total productive area of S7S,7S9,COO
acres, 293, $4,000 acres. or 1914 per
cent, was under cultivation.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Largest lib Crane.

A locomotive jib crane capable of
handling 56 ton loads at a radius of
81 feet, which has been built for use
at the Panama canal, is believed to
be the largest machine of the kind in
the world.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Stray Shots.

Ragtime music is apt to make
the most staid man step like a
Stringhalt horse.
The Yank handles his gun as
he does his money-puts it in for
all it's worth.
Maybe the kaiser is slaughter
ing his army upon the theory
that, after this war, he will
never need it any more.
A great patriotic parade is but
the publicity of the abiding prin-
ciple back of it.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Process of obscurs+io,

THAT man says he wants an in
vestigation."
i don't blame him." replied Senator
sorghum. Sometimes the best way TO
cause people to forget all about Won
is to be investigated"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Celebrated Beauty

The advance man of 'FiddIe-de-Dee.,
the big musical comedy booked here
next month, says there's a $780,
beauty in the company"
Wnat did he mean by that?"
HE was referring to the prima
donna. Her latest breach of promise
suit netted her sum in the neighbor-
hood Of 100000" a.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
The Timid Teacher.

I'm glad | can go back to school,"
Zine. What an ambitious little bow
you are, to be sure''
THAT amt it. The teacher in school
is afraid to lick me, but ma isn't"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
FOR A LAUGH
Too MANY Reminders

Newrich-Young man, had to
work hard for my money.
Son-Well, dad, enough people in
our set are throwing that up to me
without your talking about it.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
Quite Likely.
Special Inducements

"How's things in your suburb? ANY
civic spirit?''
Plenty of it. Municipal bus meets
all cooks"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-01
False Alarm.

Efie (anpre-
hensive of air
r a i d s. - Hark /!
What's that noise?
Billy w hy
silly, that's only
the ringing in my
ears f!
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
BRADFORD BUY
 D|ES IN FRANCE
Was Son Of J. ". R0binson-Tie Shaw Is Listed Among the Se-
 yerely Wounded.

In the casualty list published to- day appeared the name of Charles P. Robinson of Bradford, who is report ed to have been killed in action. While we were unable to get in com munication with the stricken rela- lives of the boy, it is understood that he was the son of John w. Robinson, a well known citizen of near Brad ford.
 Tie Shaw, who is listed in today's casualties as wounded severely, and whose home is given as Newport, un- til a year ago worked in the Oil Trough country on the farm of w. E.. Jackson. He enlisted about year ago. His mother resides few miles south of Newport, below the White River Railroad bridge. The Inde- pendent could not get in touch with relatives of the young man, but the above information was given by G. A. Smith, farmer of Oil Trough, who was in our city today. Young Shaw was an industrious and worthy lad, and it is hoped that his injuries will not prove fatal.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
PUBLISH OyERDRAFIS.

G. H. Messenger, superintendent of banking for Iowa, has served a red ink notice on Iowa state banks which will cause some squirming. Here it is:
 From the returns of the next call shall publish all banks showing ex- cessive overdrafts or excessive cash items so that the public may know the institutions that permit the in discretion that subject our combined figures to censure when compared with those of other states. He has also given the bankers of his state due and timely warning by means of red card shortly before last weeks call. This card read as follows:
 Sept. End, 1918. Cut out the overdrafts.
 Cut out the cash items.
 The call is coming.
 Messenger.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
PEACE APPEALS
 ARE DELIVERED
 AT WASH|NG70 70N KAIsER's NOTE IS GIVEN PREsI-
 DENT PERSONALLY. Sentiment In Washington Does Not Encourage Central Powers Over
 lures, And Press Wants Un- tss conditional Surrender.
ACTION HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN.
(By The Associated Press.>

Washington, Oct. 7.-Germany' $ peace note was delivered to President Wilson personally today by Freder- ick o. Ederlin, an attache of the Swiss legation. This gave rise to suggestions that it came from Elm peror William himself. The Austro- Hungary note was delivered to Sec retary Lansing by the Swedish min ister.
 Unconditional surrender" is the answer of the American press to the peace appeals made by Austria and Germany. Official copies of the pro- posals have not yet been acted upon by President Wilson, but it is report ed that the attitude of official Wash ington does not encourage the hope entertained by the enemy that the allies will be induced to enter nego- tiations at this time.
 The official announcement of the attitude of the United States govern ment late this afternoon was still be- ing withheld, but irrespective of the nature of the reply, it seems to be agreed that the German note calls fol q prompt reply. Senator Hitchcock chairman of the foreign relations committee, declared in the senate to- day that thorough suspension o1 hostilities now is absolutely abhor rent" Republican Leader Lodge de clared an armistice would mean the loss of the war and all that we have fought for" The only course, Lodge said, was to secure complete mill tary victory and force Germany tt sue for peace.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
DO YOU WANT A JOB?

The Independent is in receipt today of number of application blanks sent to it by the commanding officer of the Motor Transport Corps, Re pair Unit, No. BOA, Fort Sam Hous- ton, Texas, with the request to give them out to any one who may want tc apply for a job in this department of Uncle Sam's expeditionary forces The government seems specially anx- ious to obtain mechanics and stenog- raphers, and it desires to obtain lO,- 900 men in the next sixty days.
 Applicants must be of draft age and give character reference.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
TODAY'S FIGHT
 SAVED RHEIMS
French Cross River And Battle North Of St. Quentin Through
 out the Day.
(By The Associated Press.)

Paris, Oct. 7.-French troops have crossed the Suippe river eastward from Grainville and have reached the outskirts of the base of Ancourt and Boulsvrsuippe, after severe fighting, says last nights official an- nouncement. At Clement Arnes heavy losses were inflicted on the Germans, who retired in disorder.
 Today's fighting completed the de- liverance of Rheims. The battle north of St. Quentin continued all day Remacourt, Tillof farm and several fortified woods were taken. The enemy is resisting furiously, but are unable to check the French.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

When you see the county nurse on her way, ask her if you could give her a lift. She covers good deal of ground on her daily rounds and could do more if she had the. use of a car. That is way you could help her. Her work is heavy. She some times goes from the river front to farthest East Newport. It is many steps during the day and she gets tired and she has to carry with her the things that she may need. Don't forget that her errand is always one of mercy and kindness to people who are sick and need her. You can help.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
GERMANS ARE
 IN FLIGHT LIN
 4 WIDE FRONT ARE PUT TO RoUT BY FRENCH
 AND AMERICANS. Retreat Is Between Rheims and Ar gonne Forest In Champagne, And May Not Come To Halt
 Until Aisne Is Reached.
sAMMIEs FIGHT BRILLIANTLY. <
Associated Press Summary.

ASSOclaIeu FreSS OummaFy.J
 Outfought by the French and Americans the Germans are retreat ing on wide front in the Cham pagne sector between Rheims and Argonne forest toward the Retourne river. It seems improbable that there will be much of a halt in the retreat until the enemy reaches the Aisne. The Americans are battling brilliantly with the French and have aided materially in expelling the enc my from the Champagne sector. It is believed that Lille will be evacuat- ed and the retreat extended to St. Quentin, where the French and Brit- ish have gone clear through the Hin- denburg line.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
ALL TRAINS WILL
 STOP FOR AN HOUR.

Washington, Oct. 5. Regular trains on all railroads under the fed eral administration will lay over in stations one hour during the night of Saturday, October 26, waiting for their regular schedule to catch up.
 At 2 a. m. October 27 the country goes off the daylight saving plan and works back to regular standard time
 The director general of railroads issued orders today that all railroad clocks and watches should be turned back one hour at 2 a. m. October ", and that regular trains then must be held to conform to schedules after the change in time.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
NOTICEl

The following telegram has Just been received:
 Garrison, State Health Officer,
 Little Rock, Ark.
 Public Health Service will mobll- ize with aid Volunteer Medical Ser vice Corps all outside medical aid re- ouire in combating present influenza epidemic. Red Cross upon speclflc request from this Service will mobll- ize nursing personnel and furnish ne- cessary emergency hospital supplies which cannot be obtained otherwise. Inform all city and county health Of ficers of your state that all appeals must be made to State Health Depart ment which will make request of Sur geon General, Public Health Service, whenever local needs require. When ever necessary Public Health Servlce will establish district officers to CO., onerate with state officials and dls- tribute on medical and nursing per sonnel.
 Rupert Blue, Surgeon General,
 Public Health Service" {"
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Oct '. Pershing re- ports slight advances yesterday by Americans between the Mouse and Boise Desagons in heavy infantry fighting. He also reported increased artillery activity on both sides.
 (By The Associated PreSs.
 Paris, Oct. 7.-Laon has apparent- ly been set afire by the Germans. The town was reported ablaze yea terday, and the fires are still burn ing today.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTICE.

The call conference of the Baptist church at the mid-week prayermeet- ing has been indefinitely postponed on account of the absence of the pastor, who has been called out of town on business. The mid-week prayer meeting will be led by one of the laymen, F. s. White.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
(Bv The Associated Press. ]

London, Oct 7.-Haig reports fur-E ther progress by the British hat night on the front between Lens and Cambrai. Posts were established on crossings of the Scheldt canal north of Aubencheul Aubic and east of Oppy. The British also pushed slightly further toward Lille on tho west and the southwest, capturing " German post east of Berclau and progressing somewhat north and west of Macquart.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
MUST ENTRAIN OCTOBER 15.

According to advices from the ad- jutant generals office at Little Rock, the one hundred and fifty colored draftees selected as students at the Normal School at Pine Bluff, must entrain on October 18th.
 Of the above number Jackson coun- ty must furnish two.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
(By The Associated Press.)

Paris, October 7.--The French last night captured the town of St. Nah me, northeast of Rheims and pene- trated the town of Hauvine, further east, the war office announces. Ger man counter attacks northeast of St. Quentin were repulsed except in the region of Tilloy farm, where the fighting continues.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
THEATERs AND
 SCHOOLS STOP
In Places Where Influenza Is Prev alent, According to Order Of
 State Board Of Health.
(By The Associated Press.)

Little Rock, October 7.-The state board of health today issued drastic statewide orders closing schools, the atres and public gatherings, includ- ing fairs, wherever Spanish influ- enza is prevalent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
ARKANSAS IS
 IN THE LEAD
She Has Subscribed 57 Per Cent Of Her Loan Quota And Stands Se-
 cond In the District.
(Bv The Associated Press.)

According to figures prepared py inc Press Bureau of the Liberty Loan organization in St. Louis at the close of business October 4th, the state of Arkansas has, up to that date, sub scribed fifty-seven per cent of her quota of the Fourth Liberty Loan' and stands second on the list of states comprising the Eighth District.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
MASTER LIST OF
 ORDER NUMBERS.

The authorities at Washington have arranged to furnish copies of the list of new registrants to the Dis trict Boards just as soon as they are prepared.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
H|NDENBURG HAS
 QUIT THE KAISER
According Tc Amsterdam Dispatch, Which Tells Of Stormy Interview
 Between The Two.
(Bv The Associated Press )

London, October "A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam says Field Marshal Won Hindenburg has resigned as chief of the, German gen. eral staff after a heated interview with the emperor, in which the field marshal dclared a retreat on a large scale is impossible to avoid.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

teer Tn the medical corps of the expe- ditionary forces overseas:
 Audover, Hauts, Eng,
 Sept. 16, 1918.
 Dear Brother: Received your let ter of Aug. 18th yesterday. In fact yesterday was rather record letter. day for me, as I received eight all told. I can just see that bunch of folks tearing up that poor farmers cotton field when that aeroplane landed there you wrote me of. About the only time I look at one now is when I want to take joy ride. l have been up several times, but have never experienced any stunts yet. It certainly is great sensation, espec- ially when it's 'bumpy." The bus will hit an air pocket, fall 20 or 30 feet then go on her way rejoicing. It is also funny going through the clouds.
 I was in London for two days. It sure IS some city, and had great time. I am going back about next Monday to have another look. Was down to South Hampton one day, also to Winchester and Chattis Hill.
 Had one letter from John since have been over. here, but he did not know I had left Garden City when he wrote; his letter was forwarded from there. Also had letter from Homer yesterday. He seems to be close to the front, as he stated he had been under fire several times and was working in dugouts.
 I certainly wish you could have some of this rain and cold that we are having. We have bunch of Ger man prisoners here on this field They all seem to be very well con- tent. Best wishes to all inquirlng friends. Would like to hear from from you often. Tell all the folks howdy and stay at home if you can.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
(Bv The Associated Press.)

Paris, Oct. TIA Havas dispatch from Rome says it is reported that Austro-Hungary recently Hlslsted again that the vatican undertake steps toward peace, but that the vat ican rejected the demand.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

From this list we gather the fol lowing names from Arkansas:
 Charles P. Robinson, Bradford, killed in action; Tie Shaw, Newport, wounded severely; Gordon Stacy, Blytheville; Thos. H. White, Rondo, wounded severely; John E. Socia, Pine Bluff, wounded severely; Robt. T. Hunter, Wilson, missing in action.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
,Rv The associated Press.)

London, Oct. 7.-Distrust of Ger many's intentions and skepticism as to the result of peace overtures of the central powers are reflected in newspaper comment here. The Mail says the offer of the Germans ssmeans not peace, but trickery.'
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
(Bv The Associated Press)

London, October 7.-No armistice will be granted the central powers before the evacuation of all allied territory with the cessation ot the destruction of allied cities, is the opinion of foreign diplomats here.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
SPANISH INFLUENZA
 CAUSES DEATH OF
 BRIGADIER GENERAL
(Bv The Associated Press.)

TDy
 Washington, Oct. 7.- Brigadier General Charles A. Doyen, com mandant of the marine cops training camp at Quantico, Va, died last night of pneumonia.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

The managing editor of the Ark ansas Gazette was this morning minus his automobile handsome Hudson Super-Six touring car, the same having been stolen from him from in front of the Gem theatre in Little Rock last night.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

Mrs. Charles Foushee of Tulsa, Oklahoma, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. R. w. Anderson and other relatives at Jacksonort, her former home, spens Sunday and Sun day night with Miss Lizzie Gullette, leaving this morning for the Island to visit day or two with MT. and Mrs. Walter Heard. Mrs. Foushe ex- poets to leave Wednesday for Camp Pike to spend day with her son, be- fore proceeding to Tulsa.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

Samuel Hewitt, aged 80 years, died at his home east of town on the 2lst day of the past month, after an ill., ness of some time. He was born III Carroll county, Indiana, in the year 1888, and for a long time was resident of Jackson county, being a good citizen whom all respected. He is survived by his wife and two daughters who have the sympathy ot their friends, especially in this secton of the county where they live and are much esteemed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
(Bv The Associated Press.

London, October 7.The Serbian official statement reports the Serbs are pursuing the Austro- Germans north of vranjo in the direction of Nish.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
CASUALTY LIST FOR TODAY.

The following Is a summary of the total casualties for today as given out by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary forces now fighting in France:
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

Ervine Davis of Sulphur Rock, Ar kansas, died at Camp Pike on the 5th. and his body is being held at the undertaking parlors of Owens & Co. in North Little Rock awaiting burial instructions. The pooy oi Joseph L. Rigsby, another Arkansas boy is being held by this firm also for the same purpose.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07
w. B. JAMISON'S
 BROTHER WRITES HIM

B. w. Jamison of this city has received the following letter from his brother, Dr. o. A. Jamison, a volun- teer in the medical corps of the expe- ditionary forces overseas:
 Audover, Hauts, Eng.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

The home of Newburg farmer, G. A. Brockwell, was destroyed by ire Friday night, causing loss of $l,ooo besides large quantity of cotton seed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

During a patriotic rally of the presbyterian Sunday school at Ozark last night, a magnificent flag pa geant was presented.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-07

The United States District Cour' of the Eastern Division convenes III it's October term in Helena this morn ing.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-13
LAZY BILL

BY way of laugh, here's comical
"bear story"-the story told of Lazy
Bill. Bill Winters is philosopher
who uses his wit to save his strength.
During a camping trip in the Maine
woods Bill was easily the LATEST man
in the party. Finally his exasperated
comrades told him that if he did not
kill something besides time they
would pack him off home.
The next morning Bill borrowed a
rifle and. went off up the mountain.
Two hours later the men in camp saw
Bill running down again as fast as he
could come, and close behind him was
a bear The men watched the chase
with loaded rifles ready. On reaching
camp Bill turned and shot the bear.
When the men could stop laughing
one of them said: bill, what on
earth possessed you to run that dis
lance, with the bear so close, when
you might have killed him on the hill
and saved your breathe"
Bill smiled slowly. What's the
use of killing bear in the mountains
and Juggling him in when you can
run him in?' he asked.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-13
SOLDIERS, MAIL

Soldiers complal of the delay in
getting their mail 1t appears, how
ever, that it is those people at home
who are primarily responsible. Let
ters and newspapers are held up by
the hundred thousand, for the simple
reason that the senders have been
careless about addressing them.
1t is reported that four-fifths of all
the mail sent to the expeditionary
force in recent month was addressed
merely to certain soldiers Some
where in France" or TO "A. E. F." for
American Expeditionary Force ignor
ing the fact that there were about a
million soldiers. divided among scores
of widely separated units, and great
numbers of them bearing the same
names. The difficulties of this sort
naturally increase with the growth of
the army.
Relatives and friends are advised,
when writing to soldiers abroad, TO
give the regiment and company num-
Der and, whenever possible, the num-
Der of the army postoffice, known as
the "A. r. o. They surely owe it to
the over-worked postoffice department,
and to the boys they write to, to do so.
Anyone who has no idea whatever of
the unit soldier belongs to had bet
ter refrain from writing until he finds
out