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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-12-13

Nov. Ia, 1913
Dear Mother, Father and Brother:
l. received your letter written
October Ia, vas certainly glad to get
We boys have just had a good bath
it'll sure enough hot water and clean
clothes for the first time in good
while. The dutchmen are completely
whipped aud guess most of the Amer
lean army will be home by early
spring. Don't that sound good?
All the boys are talking about GO
ing home and that they are going
to do and all of them are going to be
better boys when they get back. They
realize what home really e to
them. A few weeks ago they were
talking about what they were going
to do if they got back home, now
they are talking about what they are
going to do WHEN they get back.
When the shells were bursting around
and killing and wounding the boys
things looked rather doubtful about
getting home.
know you have lots of work on
the yard by yourself. We have no
influenza here that l know of. /
don't think it would hurt us fellows
anyway, after three months on the
front out in all kinds Of weather
sleeiing on the ground all the time
they are just as healthy as they can
he. ~
am glad kosco has a good job
with Mr.. Bell. and that it pays good
money. Tell mother / am expecting
to see her in a few months at the
most. We feel like we will be among
the first to go back as our division is
recommended for the work they have
done. We belong to the 82nd division
also we are in the first Army Corps,
you probably know has all the
driving.
Well, / will close for this time,
this will find Dear Mama bet
ter and on the road to health,
Your loving son,
WARNER GRANTHAM
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-12-13
SMALL PAPERS
:: HARDEST hit
By lhr WAR
STATEMENT ISSUED BY REPUB-
LICAN PUBLICITY ASSOCIA-
TON PRAISES COUNTRY
PRESS

Washington.-The Republican Pub
licity association, through its presi-
dent, Hon. Jonathan Bourne, Jr.,
gave out the following statement
from it's Washington headquarters:
"No other business has been hit
harder by the wal than the newspa-
per business, particularly in the small
er cities and country towns. The
large metropolitan paeprs have prob
ably suffered least. During (917
more than 1900 publications went
out of business. After making al
lowance for new papers started, it
appears that there was a net loss OF
62 dailies and $50 weeklies.
"The mortality statistics for 1918
will probably show as great a loss,
for the shortage of. paper, the in
creasing cost of all kinds of supplies,
and the higher wages, together with
the heavy call upon newspaper men
for military service, have been more
severe this year than last.
"knd n of the serious features
of the situation is that the people
of the country probably do not realize
that the most valuable portion of the
press has sustained the greatest loss.
Under popular government the coun-
try press, including not only country
weeklies, but the smaller dailies, is
the real voice of the people. Editors
of large metropolitan papers do not
have and cannot have the close
touch with the people that is a neces-
the poorest place to get a line on
try editor. Just as Washington is
sary incident of the life Of the coun-
the political thought of the nation,
so the big city newspaper office is
the poorest place to get a correct
picture of national thought, either
political or otherwise. The people
Of the United States should realize
this, and should see to it that what
ever, else happens the country press
shall be maintained.
Freedom Of speech and of the
press is the first essential of arepub-
lican form of government, for the
representatives of the people cannot
know the thoughts and aspirations
and desires Of their constituents un-
less voiced through the mediumship
of the local press to which they have
access either directly, through the
publication Of communications, or in
directly through the editors inter
probation of the views of his commun-
ity.
"The country press, including the
smaller dailies, represents the pro-
ducing element Of our national life.
The large metropolitan press repre-
sents the commercial factors. Just
as production is the first essential OF
a permanent prosperity, so the main
tenance of that portion of the press
most important.
"The metropolitan press has its
place in u national life and nobody
wishes it i'll. The fact remains, how
ever, that the vital interests of the
nation are most promptly and most
clearly represented and the thought
of the people most freely and most
courageously voiced b ythe country
press. The people Of the country
may not see it now, but they will
some day realize that the large pre-
ponderance of suspensions among the
weekly publications is a menace to
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-12-13
MRS. G. w. CREENHAW
DIES IN CLARKSDALE

There are many of the old friends
as we'll as the relatives, of Mrs. G.
w. Greenhaw who will be panied to
know of her death which occurred
Tuesday in Clarksdale. Mrs. Green
haw was a sister of Mrs. w. E.
Smith of Grenada and was greatly
beloved in this community.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-12-13
THAT DINNER A
CHA +

For the past t. veeks Tt
mel has carried ar showing
nu for the Sundf inner a
fsco Hotel at { eston.
pleased has beer hotel
ment with the res E theiv
they are sending Snr
publication this Th
pears on anothe q
is going to- enjoy ellr
at this new and TO &c
next Sunday.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-12-13

If you are already a member, you
are now due your annual dues of 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-14
Makes the following strong appeal to a
patriotic support of the Fourth Liberty Loan

STREET.
WASHING .. G.
10 are people. prove it.
We are all Army Navy
Some fight under sea.
como in air. perfect
victory comes. This is unanimous fight.
discharge" until it
Service Flags Liberty
eur should ecorasd
10 PATRIOT will sh4rk on field or
xh.n our MN fighting nara..t ~ by Liberty
Bonds: Tho nan It:
xh,n tho uuspsak.s1s J. being beaten. by
1ts,ry Bonds. Run Meaning Of that:
va.n Germany lies about everything
=, must bv Liberty Bonds. going
l,r4eaa dollar eos. qp
Our nm IN uni MI fight. They b trustod
Z, viii by Liberty Bonds: " also b trustsd.
nh,y viii 10. CON. hack there.
Z. Will not step hsro.
American psople sod.v use 1e~sll.s words:
Beautiful: " Country :r1.:.
Mat without thee1
Whas al thee1
We not gave thse;
We will not o thse,
- Bet xnatevs else, Will dare:"
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05
WHAT WE MUST DO.

II has b,-Sn harpcd upon so oftc n
ana IN sucI variety Of ways that
1t seems uunost trlto to repeat the
words Of tdc Washington Post In re
gard To Americans waking up 10
their duty o win this war. We can
and VIC must win H. We can ami
hil1te ever gun that is aimed at an
American heart We can bring down
to death tic imperial slayer and his
murderous lordes, But We can not
do It by Dragging or by sloth or by
depending upon France and Eng.
land to win u for us We had not
prepared fui such business: war was
one thing tHat had not entered into
our calculations. All our resources
and money and skill viii not be ef-
fectivo unul we get down to bcs-
ness and STAY there until the job ls
finished.
Tho thins 10 do Is to stand by the
president strike down pacifists
and traitors support every effort
OF the govatnment 10 add to our war
efficiency watch an our public Of
hcials Keep them on their mettle
Save your cfiticism Sor wronRdoers
Speak out against wrong. wherever
II appears Put your money into
Liberty bonds, which are dollars
drawing interest, and every bond Ia
a nail IN tho coffin OF scientific bar
barlsm. study tho enemy and his
works. that We may never be caught
unawares dLain. Don't try 10 PROF.
itcer from the government or TO
make abnor mai profits from feilow-
citizens with the war as an excuse
quietly watch all aliens. Avoid all
unlawful eAtesses Cut out waste
and debi,iiating luxury. Expand
your views Grow out OF provincial
Ism and soifishncss. Think only in
terms OF continents and let the
world be your consideration. Don't
underestimate the enemy, lie Is
powerful and desperate and will
fight to the last ditch. And remem-
bcr that the United states can never
confront a greater danger unless We
fail to do cur duty now and weakly
leave for cCming carnations the Job
Of making the world safe for de-
mocracy. o =.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05
Rippling Rhymes
Spring Motoring.

Tho choo-choo season has arrived.
the roads are good, the fields are
green; I'm thankful that have sur
Vived to burn u lot more gasoline.
The winter <cAld and long and
drear, killed oW lot OF JAYS and
rubcs; how glad am | that I'm still
here, to blow myself for inner tubes,
Sometimes | thought, when tenn
pests shricked. ! wouldn't like TO SEQ
the spring for rheumatism through
me strcakcd, and wrcnChed my
joints like everything, when bliz
Znrds. whopping down from Nome.
were bra~linR augrily and loud.
called mortcians 10 my home to
figure on a bier and shroud But I
hung on through sleet and snow.
the lamp OF life maintained itH
flame; and now that springtimo
bree6cs blow, you'll see me In tho
motor game. I'll buy some bonds
10 save .he hoons inherited from
martial sires, I'll spend some bones
Tor bread and prunes, and blow
some more for rubber tires, I've cut
out rich cigars and wines and made
a simple bill Of fare. I'll need my
change to pay mv fines FOR busting
speed laws here and there. lll blow,
n portion Of long green to help tho
Red Cross work. that's best. the
bulk will 20 for gasoline mechanics
then will get the rest
te-,rst,fht iRiE G--fs- MattA-- Ads@s
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05
DON'T BE UNJUST.

In the heat OF war when the pub
lie mind has become inflamed with
that hate which warfare breeds.
when we nave come to regard It as
the highest evidence OF patriotism to
condemn everything German just be,
cause II is German and not because
OF any inherent evil In the thing it.
self. II is to be expected that many
lnJustices will be done The general
public will not discriminate. The
very idea That Germans are lined up
against our nation, not only as n
declared ENEMY but for years back
have been planning and plotting 70
undermine cur Institutions and UNFIT
us for the struggle which was In
evitable. is easily sufficient to get
the ordinary citizen hot under the
collar In this heat he Is apt to
damn not only the German military
machine, but everything that Is
German.
This is particularly unjust to pa
triotic Americans OF German blood.
who are often made to feel that they
are viewed askance. II not with ILL
concealed suspicion, but because OF
any evil they have done, but only
because Teutonic blood flows
through their veins This is unjust
Before the war such men stood high
and we're respected and useful
Americans, They were leaders and
men of influence and power They
have not changed, only that sorle
who look like them have been guilty
Of spying The mass Of them, arc as
good and loyal citizens today as eyer
before. a few thousand spies can
mot condemn the loyal millions. Just
because man was born OF German
parcntage' Is not enough to make
him feel l,l,o a stranger in this land
| OF tho free,
Sober, thoughtful Americans real
ige that we can not aford to allen
ate the millions OF patriotic GER
mans who would aid us In makinS
the world unsafe for autocracy To
win and keep their sympathy we
must learn TO discriminate between
the few who are disloyal and the
many who are loyal. We should r.
member, too, that the German Ian
Euage in Itself Is not poison, that
German music and art arc not
poison; tra, German blood, inocu-
! lated with the serum OF American
liberty is a. good as any other blood,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05
|KNbsQrVations ud
wv War Horse b ts;::5!; ~; ~;

My Dear Niece:
MY utilltarian soul had alway,
grleNed over the economic waste
represented by whiskers; so when
the publicity man OF the movies told
US that these adornments now had
a commercial value, Willie and
prlcked up our ears, Willie striked
ms chin with the tips OF his fingers
IN an EFFORT TO ascertain the condi-
uoh ot-the roots that give him much
labor by their activity. while star
ing as II fascinated at the flowing
lengths of reddish brown whiskers
that the publicity man had lust
rented for the handsome sum OF SO
day.
What can you do with 'etn -
Willie asked. "and how much per
yard do YOU generally pay?"
We don't buy by the yard; we
buy by the cut That guy will be
used in biblical play that the
boss is writing. He has been wor-
ried for fear he would not be able
TO find ANYBODY TO represent Moses,
and here without warning the very
man strays right under my nose.
He'll get $40 a day every day that
he works.
How long will that be-" asked,
interested.
I'VE can't tell: however, I'll get
him on the extra list. lie Will do
admirably for the part OF Nor
mon elder, and be useful in a num-
her OF Russian parts IT'S mighty
hard 70 find Russian whiskers in
this climate"
II mightShave 'em IL ! relaxed my
vigilance" said Willie. "How much
will you pay me If | allow these
roots to develop their potential
power? Also how good an actor
must | he before I can get iob?"
I'VE don't bother about acting.
We hire the whiskers and the own
ers come along to chaperone 'em.
A Phenomenal crop like the one
across the room brings a good price.
Usually. however. we pay highest
for diplomatic whiskers and those
cuts affected by grand dukes and
chancellorG. A Paul Kruger cut
brings less than patent medicine
mans adorpment, and farmers and
anarchists boards can be purchased
by the pound at bargain rates.
know one man who changed his
profession and the whole course Of
his life all through the magic in
fluence of set of unusual whiskers.
Tell US about It," encouraged
Willie. ut is a relief to me to know
that even a few fellows have found
a way TO make this affliction of ma
ture pay Just think of the wasted
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05
sunday, May 5. 1918.

This is, quiet day in So far as
planetary direction is concerned
Early in the morning Mars Is
strongly adverse. but later Mercury
rules strongly for good.
III Is time when writing is under
the best possible sway, letter being
subject to forces making for fine eX.
preston Of feeling, fairness and cor
diality.
Mercury again gives fair promise
to editors, authors and publishers
but there Is an augury OF change In
methods OF business. consultations
OF firms and increase of benefits for
Inc public. There Is Il sign read as
indicating battle in which American
soldiers beaI the heavy burden OF an
attack
The stars presage fermentation
or national opinion In which enemy
propaganda will be apparent Thru
this important lessons in govern
mental policy Will be learned, the
seers declare.
The moon is read as indicating a
negative state of mind on the part
OF the masses. or rather a condition
not so positive as IL should be in its
constant desire to sacrifice for tho
war, but Uranus will bring an awak-
cning.
This sign seems to warn women
to coordinate their forces and to
concentrate on practical work for
the war
Against the food problem looms
large on the horizon and new and
stringent measures OF conservation
are presaged.
Boston has the forecast OF excite
ment of disaster in some way con-
nected with the sea.
Discomfort and uprisings among
the subjects of the kaiser are fore
told. \ death in his family is again
predicted
As summer advances there will be
stupedous events which presage
peace negotiations. astrologers de-
clare, butt they make no definite
prediction concerning the end OF the
war evcept that 1t will come sud
denly.
Persons whose blrthdate II Is
have the augury of an active and
successful year, but they should be
careful in money matters.
Children born on this day are
likely to hc intelligent and indus
trious. They may suffer heavy
losses however in investments or
business enterprises.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05

The plan to form n new Slavic ma
ton in the Balkans with the discon-
tented elements of Austria Hungary
joining the Serbians and Montene-
grins, has the merit Of logic and JUS
tice, but is has several Shortcomings
to boot In the first place. It presup-
poses the dissolution of the Austrian
empire, an event long and often pre-
dicted. but stili In the realm OF CON
lecture II also presupposes the de
feat of the 'Teutonic combine now
making war upon the world, an
event also expected, but the con
summation or which may ne far Oft.
In other words. our Balkan enthus-
asts are suffering from a painful
case of counting chickens before they
IRE Matched. There is one consola-
ion, however. in the fact that this
plan. being a species OF self deter
mination," cannot interfere with
Americas program against annexa- b
ions.
While many things In the old world
are not going to suit us, It is some
consolation TO note that the drouth
IN wes. Texas has been" broken BY
abundant rains. Wonder II beef
steak will gersoheaper now.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05

The proposition to turn Ireland
over to tn, protection OF the United
States will bring many a laugh. yet
the matter has been proposed in all
seriousness There Is no likelihood
that Americans will give the notion
much encouragement. and as for the
Irish themselves, they are not ach'
ing to swap allegiance, but to abso-
lutely run their own business. II
might be a nice way for the English
to shunt off n troublesome RESPONSE
bility, lnasn uch as they would solve
the problom in such way that
neither con. ending party could claim
a victory. But Just think OF it
what would the American Irish have
to howl about then? They demand
the right 90 Kick about something.
and home rule has long been their
favorite plant.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05


places she Is to spend the sum mmer,
Al Home With George.
| had tclephoned for the car, as
I was too tired to walk home. 1t
isn't easy 10 stand and try on clothes
by the hour | dropped Evelyn at
her home, after making her prom
Use to spend all. the time she could
with me until left on the coming
saturday for home. Then ! leaned
back In the car. and with closed
eyes | thought over all Merton Gray
had said | visualized the studio, the
dainty kitchen, the comfortable
sleeping room and the little break
iast room. No wonder he is n
bachelor | said again.
George was at home. He returned
my kiss very coldly. and as | start
ed 10 tell him OF the day he stopped
me bv"saying, severely:
"yaiamc ,4ouIdn,t iet mo orr he
forc uuIess nromlsed to come
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05

energy represented, first by growing
| .ne pesky things, next by shaving
! them and finally by burning them
after the barber has relieved Won Of
EN- Wen never be an efficient ma.
| tioh until we find a way to utillza
thls uy-product of masculinlty m
pet the Germans will be shaving The
husslan peasants forciblv and using
their facial foliage for mattress
surfing before they have been I'm
Russia year, which would almost
reconcile me to the sad outcome OF
the revolution. But, tell us about
The guy who had his 4ife changed by
MS whtskers.'
Ire was n preacher who wore a
neard, either for economy's sake or
because he was too lazy to shave.
we hired hun for a picture in which
WhIskered orator was needed, and
ne made 4 neat bit in a short time
Ihe money rocked good 10 him. so
ne thought about matters and de-
cided that an occasional $40 a dav
was better than S75 a month and a
trustees o.d clothes: in view of this
he decided to let the world, the
ilesh and devil go to blazes while
ne embra- a-ed the silent drama, He
got along pretty well and now he Ia
generally to be found draped over
thf furniture in our waiting room
talking through the hours between
him and another $40. Several OF tho
studios have him on the extra LIST
and he Is making more than he did
preaching"
. Bully for the cloth--T mean
the whiskers,' laughed Willie. Does
your company ever employ middle
aged women"
b "a few; we use 'em for dowagers.
But It Is mans size job to teach a
woman past forty to act. We HAYS
combed the country until we have a
fairly presentable extra list. But
five more would overcrowd the mar
ket"
He rose and shook hands.
"Good-by to you both" he said.
i've got TO head the whiskers to-
ward our studio. Do what You can
TO discourage uneducated girls who
want to become movie queens"
How can we do it ?" i asked. D.,
you can't he sighed. with a pc
culiar note of finality in his voice.
There may be way to stop a
mania; but MS yet nobody knows it,"
What | have written you dear, IS
authentic. You may do real good
with this information if you use it
wisely. | nope you are getting
along comfortably with Cousin An
ME, but | doubt il.
Your loving auntie,
THE WAR HORSE.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05

house in a raspberry patch with :
lovely clover field on one side and
"A peach orchard on the other.
I've brought my friend, Bill
Bunny, home to lunch" said the oil
gray haired bunny to nice looking
lady rabbit whose gray hair wa
parted in the middle and held dow,
on each side by two red coral
combs
"Whv It's Billy Bunny" she said.
81 knew his mother and his cousin,
Mrs. Cottontail." And she led him
into the little green house Ate
they had eaten all they wanted sho
made the pianola play this song.
"The clover patch is in full bloom
with juicy red-topped clover.
Across the lea the honey bee
Looks like II golden rover
And it might have kept on play
ing some niore. only lust then who
should look into the door but paddy
Fox. As soon as the pianoia saw
him it stopped right then and there,
and the rabbits jumped into the
cupboard and closed the door and
turned the kew on the inside before
YOU could say Jack Rabbit
"Ha, Ha," laughed Daddy Fox,
I'll stay here Tin you get so tired
of that cupboard prison that you'll
come out And when you do YOU
know what will happen, Tor ! don't
like lettuce leaves and Just love
rabbits"
Wasn't that a dreadful thing to
hear? But, never mind. I'm not
going TO let that wicked fox get the
best OF Billy Bunny and his friends.
No. sir. Not IL | have TO go there
nyself tomorrow and scare him
away with a gun.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-05
'SAsgaggBeti'icndNI
G&3 E0]'0ct: zs@s z; ~

You remember In the last story
left off Just as Billv Bunny got out
OF the train At Tettuceyille, where
there was q big family of rabbits
who raised lettuce leaves for All the
bunnies in the big T.. S A.. And the
first person he saw was an old gray
haired rabbit who said. 3 Glad to
see you, Mr. William Bunny DO
you want to buy a carload Of lettuce
leaves ."
How much?" asked the little
rabbit
"Five million carrot cents" re-
piled the old gentleman bunny. land
that's very cheap for the leaves
are big and iuicy and will keep all
winter If you put them in the ice
house
Well. sir. this was a very cheap
price, don't you think so9 And BlUy
Bunny thought so. too, for he
opened his knapsack and took Oh,
five million carrot cents and gave
them to the old gray haired bunny
and after that all the farmer bun
MES loaded big freight car Just
fun OF lettuce leaves and marked
on the outside In chalk;
MIR WILLIAM BUNNY.
Brior Patch, Old snake Fence Cor
ner, l., 5. A."
RUSH! Fast Freight"
And then it was time for lunch
so the old rabbit said 10 his new
customer. whiCh was Billy Bunny,
OF course
Come with me to my house and
we'll have something to cat" And
as Rilly Bunny had IA great big APP
petite bv this time, and | might
say right here that rabbits always
are hungry, he hoped away with
the lettuce rabbit farmer, and by
and by they came to a little green