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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
MARIE 4 TIA
MRS. MATTYE N. ROSE.
Agent and Correspondent
Bel 1elephons Office.
Full Carrier Service.

w. 4. Thompson was in Wichita
Falls, Texas Thursday on business
Mrs. Roy II. Moore OF Mt. Pleas
ant, Texas, returned to her nome
Thursday after a two weeks visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
J.. Bosley and family.
Herbert Sinner from Camp Logan.
Houston, Texas, who was called
home on account OF the serious i'll
ness OF Mrs. sinner. returned yes
terday as his wife's condition IS
much improved.
Mrs. Marguerite Lineburg OF Mid
land. Texas, who has been visiting
at the home OF her sister, Mrs. Blyde
Neal. left Thursday Tor Austin,
Texas, where She will Join her hus-
band.
ohm Scott OF Thackeryiile was in
Marietta Thursday.
The following left Thursday ior
Nashville, Tenn, where they will be
employed in the munitions plant
A. Paul Bailey W. ii. Boyd, Dave
Childress, W. \. McCarley and
Owen Wester and Oscar Ireland OF
Burneyvile.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Emmitt
Craft, a daughter
Boneta Michael OF Thackerville
was business visitor to Marietta
Thursday.
W. +. Gregg OF Loves Valley at
tended the Democratic state conyen-
tion al Oklahoma City.
Fred Avert, attached to the bak
cry department OF the Navy, who is
stationed in South Carolina, re-
turned Thursday after a three
weeks visit with home folks. He
has been ill but was much improved
when he returned to his duties.
Frank Selyidge is in Fort Worth,
Texas this week.
V. X. Wilson, a former Marietta
citizens who now lives at Leon,
passed through Marietta Wednesday
on his way to Nashville, where he
will be employed in the munitions
plant.
Mss Sue Carter OF Loves Valley,
has resigned her position as princi-
pal OF the Thackervillc public
school and has accepted a similar
position at the Jordan school.
Remember, the Sing Song on the
Court House lawn tonight, in the
interest OF the Fourth Liberty loan
drive; show your patriotism by be-
ing present and helping boost the
cause.
Mrs. DR.. B. 5. Gardner received
telegram Thursday from Aransas
Pass. Texas, stating that her father.
I. W. Sharrock, died "Wednesday.
He was farmer and feed merchant
and about seventy-threc years OF
age His wife and three daughters.
Mrs. L. s. Gardner. Marietta; Mrs. |
DR.. X. {. Hannah, OF Amarillo.
Texas and Mrs. Frank McAlester OF
Aransas Pass. Texas survive. Mr.. !
Sharrock was one OF Love cOunty's |
pioneer settlers
Harry " Welsh OF tlealdton attend /
ed the meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Forty-SiNth star Refinery, /
held in Marietta " ednesday.
William Munzenheimer OF Gal |
,estor, Texas, came Thursday to visit
relatives
Mrs. Asa Walden and daughter,
Helen, Of Thackerriile came Thurs
day to visit her husband
ohn Scott Of Thackeryille, was
here Thursday
Rainfall here Thursday amounted
to nearly one inch. The recent
rains have been OF great benefit TO
grass and grains.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
September 29th, ; p. m.

DNptCLilDCl LSlli, > y. III.
Addiugtou Bend-R. 4. Keller
and Rev. A. l.. Barrett.
Loves Nalley-Rey, !. VI. lone,
and W. {. Johnson.
lordan-C f. Morri, and L. O.
Smith.
Greemille-Rey. /. ". Armstrong
and Rev ". ]. Ealcns.
Lou kings. WeNtheimcg and
Rev. G.. W. Whitfield.
Rubottoni-Rey. j. I. Graham and
a. l.. Frazier
RAN. Ii. Hay, and Rev S. !.
Upton.
simon-A. P. Bailey and Prof
Cobb.
September 29th, 8 D. m.
Oswalt--A, p Bailey and PROBES
sor Cobb.
September 3oth, 8 p. m.
Enville--.L II. Hay, and Rev W.
J. Eakens.
October lst, p. m.
Cross Hill \. Stanley and
w. c. Peden.
New Hope-Rey. /. W. Armstrong
and c. r. Morris.
Pike-W. NJ. Balthrop and Rev.
G. W. Whitfield.
October 2nd, 8 p. m.
Holder-M. l.. Dickev and w. 4.
Pricbard.
Thackerville-T. {. Graham and
{. :. Morris.
Oserbrook-W. c. Johnson and
3. c. Logsdon.
Abner-T. B. Wilkins and Pro
lessor Cobb.
October 3rd, 8 p. m.
White Rose-Rev. O. W. Arm
stropg and A. +. Walden.
October 4th, 8 p. m.
Marsden-B. c. Logsdon and p.
w. Jones.
Bowles-I. W. Armstrong and W.
J. Eakins.
Ark-H. a. Stanley and f. Rem
cher.
October 5th ) p. m.
Leaate-.J. II. Hays aud T. b.
Wilkins. .
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
WAR SUMMARY
Bv The Associated PrcssJ

'Dy ! ne 'l'So''",'o 'Iss'1 Ill.,.
Maisnai ro'h struck '''o,'''' ',o"
at the Germans this morning when
British forces south OF the Sensce
river between Douai and Cambria
launched an attack over wide
front. First reports from the bat
tie field indicated that satisfactory
progress is being made.
Sweeping over positions which
have been held by the Germans for
the years OF the war and capturing
thou ands OF prisoners, many pieces
OF artillery and large quantities OF
war material, the French and Amer
lean a,mic, on the Champagne and
Argonnc front won great initial
succcs, in their ttacl"ycstcrday.
Over a front of 20 miles, the
American army advanced to an aN-
eracc depth OF seven miles, captured
y towns and took i've thousand
prisoners. When the last reports
were filed last night, the Americans
were still pressing forward IN pnr-
suiJ OF the rctreatng enemy.
French Drive On.
The French west Of ,he Arqonuc
,ore.r has Gained from three to four
niles At certain noints and are main
ta;n;n" constant contact with the
oren,,. .'
WLile Marshal Foch struck ON 4
I;no thar ba. lona hccn ouiet the
Iarrars nT;denrIy ycre lware Of
the aesar,r vas ;mocndinq and not
i.nou.:rlr a. noo,er bad y.;thdravn
iho;r Le,y;er ann. and most Of IN,
forccs IN the 'front.' I;nes to nos;tion,
fnr,,er rortb Far his reason fine
,dyan,;na French and Americans
loss onnos:,;on lho,
,,,;oh4 have Leen exncrted over much
nf W tho fro,, att,cl.ed
l(.ben Waved ON the mao thc
o-a,,',>. r,-as+od irom III, enemy
dnr;,,r ,be i;rst dav Of the offensive
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
GEN. \. N. VAN ZANDT
NAMEE CHIEF OF j. {. Y.
GEN. VIRGIL Y. COOK OF AR.
KANSAS ELECTED CON-
MANDER RAN-MISSIS-
SIPPI DIVISION.

Tulsa, Okla, Sept o-.-Confed
crate Veterans lo4- y unani
mously electe .l . VI. Var
/andt Of r. - orth, Texas. com
mander in chief, chose the com
manders OF the three CHIEF division,
OF the organization and adjourned
their twenty-eighth annual reunion
leaving the location OF their next
nual reunion to Le determined bv a
committee headed by General Var
Landt and the division commanders
| Last night the annual ball in hon
or OF the women OF the organiza.
ton brought the official festivtie,
OF the reunion to an end and after
the big parade today the veteran,
will return TO their homes.
Cook Succeeds Van Zandt.
Gen. W. B. Haldeman OF Louis
Vile, Ky, commander OF the orphan
brigade, presided at yesterdays ses-
sion prior to the election of General
Van Zandt.
Gen. Virgil Y. Cook Of Batesville,
Ark, was elected commander OF the
trans Mississippi division to sue
ceed General Van Zandt. who has
served for 2S years in that capacity.
General Julian $. Carr OF Durham,
n. C., was elected commander OF
the army Of Northern Virginia. and
Gen. {. T. Vance OF Mississippi was
chosen commander Of the army Of
the Tennessee alter a thrce-corncred
race in which Gcn. !. 4. Thomas,
commander OF the Georgia division
and John p. Hickman, former COM
mander of the Tennessee, received
warm support from their friends.
Both Generals Hickman and
Thomas Withdrew finally and Cen
cral Vance was named by acclama-
ton.
Admission of Sons Defeated.
\ resolution reported by the reso-
lutions committee. recommending
that the Sons OF Veterans be admit
ted as members in the parent organ
ization was defeated. the veterans
voting yociierousiy not to make vet
erans OF anyone who had not fought
in the war.
Another resolution urging Presi.
dent Wilson to make plans for a
world Jubilee to be held in some
American CITY at the conclusion of
the war. in which all allies and neu-
tral nations were 10 be asked TO par
ticipate. also was defeated. The vet
crans put an end to that resolution
with little debate. speakers declar
ing that they were a fighting organ
ization and that suggestions bear
ing on peace DEVELOPMENTS we're out
i .--. : go.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-28
SPEAKING DATES FOURTH
8 LIBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN

The following Liberty Loan meet
ings have been announced By {. f..
Morris, Love county chairman:
September 18th, 8 p nj.
limtoWn--R. A. Keller and l..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
$50 Silk Null comfortsrs, $500 Each

Dainty Jacquard patterns, with plain null
borders TO match. silk ribbon tied. ColorS:
PINK, Blue, rose, yellow and lavender Full
size white cotton filled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Britain VIII Tate
lis Colonial Troops
Home. Then Aid L. $

Great Britain Will do all it can to
help bring the American army in France
back home, but its first duty is 20 repa-
triate the troops Of the overseas domin-
ions.
This was the gist OF g statement IL
sued yesterday by T. Ashley Sparks,
director general Of the British Minis
Try of Shipping. after recent of cable
IRON London.
The British government Is anxious
80 assist TO tho fullest extent in bring
ing United States troops from France"
SAID Mn. Sparks ~~lt must be remem-
bered that the Datriation of the domin-
ION forces to ustralia. New Zealand,
Canada, India and South Africa, and
the conveyance hope of large numbers
81 Chinese cooliC and other native
labor battalions throws 4 heavy burden
en- British TRANSPORTS
Many Of the dominion troops nave
been on active service away from home
for four years. Il is obviously the
paramount duty OF Great Britain to
transport. them 20 their homes as
quickly IS possible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
More Refuse
To w elcop,,e
With Hearst
Mathew c Fleming, Lawyer,
Declines TO Serve Will,
Publisher on Committee

Mayor Hvlans "scoundrc] ctuhu co,,
tinued to grow Yesterday j., S;,oc, r,rn
portion to the shrinkaGo ~ 49, ot pto
organization. tho Mnvoris comn,itt os'' oa
welcome to rcturnirr ,roon, va
Matthew c. FlomiTp of tho law o,,,
of Osborn, Fleming & Whitt)esnv en '''
The TT bunc COPY of his lctte, 10
declined the Mayor's Invitation f. sa.. ,,(
on the committee "Not that thc lo4ta,.
is Of anv inheritance yr ."' NJ u,p 'ye,n
ms to Tic tribune "hut s;nnI, 49, +
may be enrolled AZ ya,'v bnnab lo
member Of 'uvlan,s uono,.hlo Scnnn
drcl Club"
,u,.,:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

n ,,, trip for the lieutenant WI -,
Non Ne who bore him. 1 and c' and the
r " en-, captain, I'm Willing Il '' ,a s''; "a
: n'ee others with Gorson rn,,.;od ,'g ~
s sr,,~ne Ryan back to that hos MY
,g' h..,s crawling to escape The ha;l
-, 9Wi'e.s that filed the air. They cot
~" WIN 1t and saved Rvau's l,fr
~ hoNI day Gerson's left foo+ ,rne
T,V"n on by she'll. and Iioutenn",
tVa", of our company, said to Nm !.
- y You not glad that you were not h;t
plying, Wy WIN "a smile re
~, ~ .,l. bet am, lieutenant. 1t don't
Aes.erday because | had q badlS
Wounded man to get to the hosn;t pT"'S
1erson is all right now and ;us,
ne ore ne was carried to tho rear he
aa'a , ! can get another foot and that
hoou enough to Wahble aronnd N.
oar pers chair I'm nightly fr,ad !,
M va - my right hand that was taker
Found Foe Treacherous
+. Lieutenant Harrigan said, that the
Sfma"s were exceedingly troacherous
" zen eVacuating territory.
= was their CUSTOM" he said. "to
sa'urate the mattresses with chemicals
that the heat Of the body would
cause gas to form that would suffo.
sA'e ;Ao sleeper and those sharing tn,
p0nl o. dVgout Also the Germans
"euit extract. the percussion cap iron,
as bombs and IN its place insert =
eMk chemically treated 50 that within
thHe9 or four days the cork would he.
come disintogratod aud liberate tbf
eeadly fumes OF the bomb. These
oomes were secretcd practically IN
eYefy place that The Germans thought
Misht he occupied by American officers
= he Turrialba anchored in Gravescnt
KY. aud Che wounded soldiers wer,
tahen 70 Staten Island on The steam.
hoNt ShInrccncA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

that William Randolph Hearst would
resign from the Mayors committee
to welcome returning soldiers, ma
Iincs and sailors rather than have
so many Of the old Mayors commit
tee resign,
If Mr.. Hearst is stil on the com
mitec prefer not to accept the
Mayors invitation, which otherwise
would estcem great honor.
Mrs: Clifford Pinchot sent the follow
ing telegram to Mayor IIylan:
Please take my name from the
Mayors committee of welcome to re-
Hearst. Understood when ! accepted
that he was not on committee.
Others Send "Rcgrets'
serve as did James r. Sheffield. 0. H.
Hammond, of so Maiden Lane, said
that he had been i'll for several weeks
hut that his drst act when he returned
to his Office would be to write 90 Mayor
Hylan and inform him that he would
not serve on the committee.
William Randolph Hearst, however
is still chairman of the subcommittee
on military of the Mayors committee
on welcome. and for fea rthat some
may overlook the fact that he is an
officer. the committee is sending out
publicity material to tn local news
papers explaining Just what Mr.. Hearst
Is doing 10 welcome the Homecoming
troops. As part OF :, special moving
picture performance for soldiers, salt
ors and marines under Tho auspices OF
Hearst. there viii ne sh0wa the
"Hearst News Reel i'or further de
tails read mere what NJ lIearst's press
agent says:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Tablecloths, Napkins, Towels and Towelin,

CHOSEN iroM stock representing close 20 halt r2il
more than two ears ago when most Of these goods ver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

10 Imported Irish Checked Glass Toweng,
checks The absorbent kind Sold
only. Special Sale Price, SITS FOX en- YARDS
20 Turkish Towels $3.50 s425 and s575 doz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
1870 Pairs Of Hhite
Blankets
Seconds

A large mills entire cleanup OF White
WooI-and-Cotton Mixed Blankets, seconds; 4
slight oil stand or a misweave, nothing to hurt
the wearing qualities OF these fine blankets.
Some come cut and bound separately. Mohair
binding. Pink. blue AMI gold borders. Sizes
Tor single threc-quarter and duble beds.
SETS, S675, SITS and S975 Pair
Do u q : : III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Fancy Embroidered Initial Pillow Cases,
4Sc Each; Reg. 68c Each

oul ehojce q dainty sealloped or hem
stitched ends. Embroidered script initial en-
cifcled with embroidery. Size 45x50 inches.
Good assortment of Initials
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Fine Quality Long Cloth

vita The soft smooth finish fo-yard
pieces. 50 in. wide; s2.35 piece.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
japanese Finish Nsinsook

High ustre; soft even weave; io-yara
pieces, So inches wide< $685. piece.
, 1918-12-19
GOING IT TOO X

OverwOrk worry, overeating and
lack of exercise and sleep are RESPONSE
BILE for much kidney trouble. If your
back aches and the kidneys seem weak,
rest up and use Doan's Kidney Pills.
j. f. Wills, 31S Fourth ST., Douglas,
Wyo., says: II had an attack of kid
ney trouble last fall and almost before
| knew it, I was practically past going.
Heavy lifting and straining brought on
the complaint. My back ached con-
stantly, especially over my kidneys. The
kidney secretiOns passed too freely and
l felt run down and miserable. Doan's
Kidney Pills had been recommended SO
highly around here that / got a box.
They cured me and / have felt fine
ever since"
Price, soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply $ for n kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr..
Wills had. Foster-Minburn Co., Mfrs,
Buffalo, N. Y.
, 1918-12-19

punch over some simple puzzle that
had been slipped into the bag he drew.
Still another instance is told of a
soldier boy who came from the trench
covered with CRIME and dirt and with
not even as much as a toothbrush in
his possession. When he was handed
a comfort kit with comb, brush n
even a toothbrush his joy knew no
bounds, and he Immediately made u
mental allotment from his next pay
day to go to the American Red Cross,
which had proved his friend in his
hour of need.
, 1918-12-19
WILL GIVE COMFORT KITS.

Because OF limited room on the
transports the Army has now barred
comfort kits from the personal bag
gage Of soldiers. However. since
these have furnished such cal
comfort and pleasure to our boys,
the American Red Cross Is arranging
for as large freight shipments of these
as possible to be distributed through
Its Foreign Commissions. For these
have made universal appeal. One big
burly soldier boy was as pleased as
, 1918-12-19
NOTICE.

No hunting or fishing allowed on my
anch on Cedar creek. Please stay off
and save yourself trouble.
Respectfully,
MATT WATT,
Saratoga, Wyo.
, 1918-12-19
CHRISTMAS ROLL CALL
DECEMBER 1928.

4 The Red Cross flag was the 4
X first to float owe the battlefields 4
X of Europe 1t will be the last flag 4
X to be furled. AS long as our 4
X own people or those of our allies 4
4 need help we must give 1t. We 4
4 are getting ready for the Roll 4
4 Call-getting ready to TAX a pa 4
X triotic census OF the American 4
4 people. Every good citizen will 4
4 answer Here" when his name 4
4 is called. =
4 \
Ak X X X X K X X X X X thh
, 1918-12-19

NARY Q. HAYDEN.
Postofice. Encampment, Wyo.
Cattle branded ca on left ribs.
Horses same w. on left hip.
Cattle earmarked wirs In right ear,
! Range. Hayden Forest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-23

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1'f Pavin hHe Co., SUPP SUPPLIES. Street. s1.sl
432o. w. T. Burkle. supplies. .. An
1923. J. ". Boltz & Sons Co.. ~
4ss d'': The Good Roads Ma.
= chincry Co.. supplies, street so.so
1926, j.. E. Beal water re- .es
4s2s. Daai.i Dean. hay.
1927. Vol. Lemmer. water
rebate, water ............. 40
1925. c. c. Frazier. water re- ar.
1929. Albert A. Vandyne, 49,
water rebate, water :.'... 100
1891; "a al wst.r W. 49, 2.S5
1881. w. H. BUGGY. water r. va
1872 ss'e' Andrew Vosii:;r. water ~
4s ss0a: Mrs. Bertha =: Mar 40
pie, water rebate, water. 'o'
49, a.. T talsp he e " water sr slo
1855 as The G; & P. Telephone o.o,
Co., telephone. street. ....;. 80"
I12SI1 VIM. Rustemeyer. SAL .,Ss.
ary, markets ..........i,' =
1854. VIM. RustemeyeT. SAL 4. ,y'
1908. E. II; St'annsn w 12.Ug--
1000. Wheeling Elect. Co., ~ r.
electricity. markets Id;
1901. B. B. Dolen. supphes' e6 a..
1s! 1efhe VIM R;us.enmsy.r, sal a.. 80.
1921. Taylor T. Thoma ..5c>
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-23

PUBLIC WORKS FUND
39.l-3q3S Inc w. u. Robert
son. assignee. pay roll.
light ............ 80. $50 '''''
3g3y-3YGl Inc Spoiled and Voio.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-22
We Must Keep ON SaOing

Even when the peace parley, that
will succeed the signing of the arm,
istice, is ended. and peace succeeds
war in every land, the patriotic
Americans must realize that their
duty as loyal citizens is not ended.
The first year of the war savings
movement is now drawing to a
close, was for purpose of raising
funds with which to destroy. Mil.
lions and billions were raised in the
United States with which to equip
our armies and place them in
Europe, to destroy Germany and
her Allies, and make the world safe
for democracy. And the buyers of
War Savings Stamps had a great
part in this work
The men and money thus raised
have played a noble part in the
stamping out of militarism and au-
tocracy
Now the Government needs more
money. 1t is even for a nobler
purpose. 1t is to be used for re-
building devastated France and Bel
GUM. These countries that for
more than four years felt the iron
heel of Prussianism. are now freed
from the yoke. But these countries
are exhausted financially. Their
man power is at low ebb Without
aid years would elapse before they
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-22
Slgnl1ICanCe to Mankind

What does Il mean to the world
that the emperor of Germany and
all his train of autocratic satellites
have given up their official power?
The event is so fraueht with
meaning that it can scarcely be
comprehended; in fact, the world is
so delirious with JOY that it has not
taken time to think of the mean
ing.
What does it mean to the world
that the greatest war the world has
ever known has come at last to a
halt-that the great guns that have
beloved so fiercely for more than
four years are silent that the scythe
of death-that has swept so tire
lessly over Europe and parts of
other continents has, even for the
time being, ceased its fearful
swinging?
The events of the time, the most
wonderful time since the creation,
are too full of protent to mankind
to be realized. and the full realiza
ton of their meaning will come on
ly after long years have passed,
perhaps
This much stands out above all
else. however: That the last YES
tige of autocracy the power that
makes men slaves and elevates
rogues and fools to be their drivers,
has passed forever from the earth.
The Hohenzollern was the last of
this accursed autoc ATTIC race. New
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-22

could regain their place in Ma
tions.
America is the country they look
to for financial aid. The money
they need they will borrow from
this country This is the only
country that can make the ad-
vances.
But America needs money for
other purposes than to lend. The
contracts entered into during the
war must be executed-when they
cannot be cancelled. The men in
khaki, two million of them, on the
other side must be cared for and
returned safe ard sound to this
country. All of this will require
money
Not only must the people buy
more War Savings Stamps, but they
should see the necessity of holding
on to those they have purchased.
1t is TO the credit of Missourians.
who have bought most generously
of these securities, that compare
lively few have cashed them in.
They feel like the men who offered
themselves to the Government.
These men, most of them. enlisted
for the term of the war. TIE buy
ers of War Savings Stamps enlisted
their dollars and their quarter dol
lars for four years
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-11-22

HE idea is prevalent through.
out the United States that
our Thanksgiving day is peculiarly
an American custom of New Eng
land origin This is true in part
only. The general observance
through many years of set day on
which to give thanks to Almighty
God for his blessings has made the
custom diStinctively American; but
its origin long antedates the settle
ment of this western continent and
We must look elsewhere for it.
In old Egypt, VII, the harvest
had been gathered, it was The Gus
tom to observe a day of feastiue
and to lay offerings upon the affairs
Of Isis. the goddess of agriculture.
The Jewish festival was the IN
gathering" or the Feast of the
Tabernacle" mentioned in Exodus
and other parts of the Old Tesla.
ment This was more particularly
thanksgiving for the fruit harvest,
but as it came at the close of the
entire harvest it probably was in
tended also as a general thankseiv
ing for the bounty of nature"
The goddess of the Roman
harvest was Ceres. Her festival was
celebrated annually and was called
Ceralia. 1t was a day of worship
and rustic sports. Men and women
formed professions and went to the
fields with music.
In one way or another. a Thanks.
giving day had been observed in
Christian Europe for centuries be.
fore its celebration in New England.
The early Christians kept such DAYS
as the bishops named them within
their jnsidiction. On the continent
and for a time in England, it oc-
CURED at Martinmas, which was a
day of feasting and drinking. Oc-
casionally, too, civic authorities
recommended the observance of
some fixed day.