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Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
RED CROSS BRANCH

J. L. Bevens, chairman o8
 Jackson County Chapter of t1e X
 Cross, was here last Tuesday ell noon and ratified the action q q
 citizens who had previously oxg ized branch at this place. Wn1l6 here he addressed an enthusinal5e gathering of those who are intereStlf in that work. He outlined the Wotl which the branch is expected to LII He made it plain to those prese1t that there is duty for every mn woman and child to perform. Many of the ladies in town have valunteerod their services to do the work wh1h will be assigned them later Ihey wish to have the cooperation Of e1-s cry woman in Bird township in tls work of sewing, knitting etc. RoC~ will be fitted up in the SriI building very soon and there will M an opportunity six days Of sx week for those who will to engage
 the work demanded by the org6ni1
 tion. We predict that the ladio9 Tuckerman and vicinity will make creditable showing for their bfo1 and that slackers will be few and between. While the women aze < gagged in their work there will
 much for the men to do and t n pected that every citizen in ILL township will render whatever LII he can in financing and promull this work in every consistent VIII
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Cow Lake Notes.

We are having some very nice weather at present.
 Our chief occupation now is duck hunting.
 We have our new school house com pleted anve begun Sunday school and prayer meeting again.
 Ray Graves says as there is so much water between his house and Mir. Reaves' the he preferred to go to MT. Johnson's. He didn't mind wad- ing the snow, did he?
 Mrs. Johns of this place left Sat urday for Missouri to visit relatives for few days.
 J. J. Madden has begun working on his building again.
 Mrs. w. I. Birdsell spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. E. D. Whit.
 l.. K. Burnett cuts only enough wood to to last day at time. He says he's afraid that the weather will
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21

few more, and using some of of hi own when cotton is picked off, to b. relieved of the burden of so mucl feeding.
 Very satisfactory interest in tn, Sunday school, which was resumed after the winter vacation.
 Some headway made last week to- wards picking and ginning the re mainder of the 1917 cotton crop; anC we trust weather may so favor as tc permit the good work to go on till il ] is all out, and the deck cleared fol the 1918 crop.
 Mrs. Carrie Smith, Mrs. Grace Holt and other friends from Tuckerman were out Sunday afternoon to organ ize for the registration of the ladies in this vicinity. They discussed reasons for the measure, it's import ance etc, and arranged to return Fri day, the 22nd, when they are to be at Lindley & Hanlcy's store through the day to register those who desire
 It is understood that A. G. Craige expects to return from Tuckerman to his Centerville home and is preparing to rebuild his gin.
 / Road-drag on our road today, doing some nice-looking work; but those who claim to know think the boss Whoever he may bel, has slept on his rights ts-that the work would be worth very much more, if done when road is muddy.
 A small number of Battle Axe cit izens are having to sfigure" to sec how much income tax they owe Uncle Sam-a matter that with Scribbler is perfectly easy. He prepared for this by not having enough income to inter- est Uncle Sam. Am just as forum ate as the old couple who had no stock of any kind, being able to remain abed on cold mornings while their more Cor less) fortunate neighbors were out in the cold. There are many apt illustrations of the old Franklin maxim, "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good" Am rather impressed with the belief that somewheee be- tween indigence and affluence there is a "golden mean," where the real enjoyment and success of life is of tenest found.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
WOMEN REGISTER.

The work of registering the women for War Service began here Monday morning Many of the ladies of Tuckerman and vicinity have already registered and offered their services in. various ways. Every woman can find something to do and render ser vice to their nation in this critical time. It costs nothing to register and none are required or expected to do anything that will interfere with their domestic duties. This is no scheme to deceive and induce our women to do things which they might regret afterwards. It is only plan of the government to utilize time that is now being wasted and which can be of inestimable value in winning the war.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
WAR CAMP COMMUNITY
 SERVICE FUND.

A. S. Riegler, who has charge of the work of raising Bird townships prorata of the funds for the War Camp Community Service Fund, is soliciting for this cause this week. He has some helping him in this work which he has recently under taken. This work is promulgated by the government and it is needless to say that it has the sanction of every one who understands it's purpose. The money procured for this work will be used to eradicate and keep sin and vice from among the soldiers in training and on the battle fields. Bird township is to give $500 to this cause and it is right that every citi- zen should contribute to the cause. It matters not who solicits or who has charge of the work in the locality, the county or elsewhere as long as the work is in the hands of reliable persons. The people will be called upon almost continuously, repeatedly and for many various purposes and 1t l is every mans duty to respond every time if possible to do SO. No man can be a true patriot who will not do all in his power to give our boys in the army and navy all of the pleas. ure. comfort, and assistance in every way that can be helpful to them. Ii they endure the privations and hard
 ships of war in camp and on the bat ltlefields certainly those of us who re
 main at home can and will make lift easier for them by supporting these various measures financially ant
 otherwise. He who fails or refuses
 to do so is a stacker and should b.
 publicly branded as such. We hop'
 every citizen of Tuckerman and Birt
 township will respond when calle' upon in this present campaign.
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Battle Axe Budget.


 By reason of sickness in family Elder Weaver did not fill his appoint ment here Sunday but Rev. w. M Lane gave the congregation a ser mon. Rev. Lane is to preach also at II next Sunday morning.
 A few manifesting some activity in preparing for gardening cleaning, fertilizing, breaking and, with some of the "early birds", planting few seeds. You may tell your neighbors that Scribbler has planted potatoes.
 J. w. Lindley has bought some stalk pastures, and has most of his cattle on them Hopes by buying a
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
TUCKERMAN LOCALS.

Mrs. Henry Shelters, who was re- ported as being very sick last week, is somewhat improved at present. Her friends hope that she may speedily recover.
 Mrs. Josie Conditt left early in the week for Auvergne, where she will make her home indefinitely at the home of her son-in-law, P. P. Rober- son.
 Miss Willie Penix, who has posi- tion in the public school at Hoxie, came down last Friday and visited home folks during Saturday and Sun day.
 w. M. Shaver and family visited relatives in the Hickory Grove neigh borhood last Sunday.
 Several newly developed cases of smallpox have recently been reported from various sections surrounding town One new case in town has also developed recently. The victims of the disease in town are under quaran- tine and there will probably be no further infection from that source.
 J. E. Bowen was on the sick list several days during the past week but is able to be at his place of business again.
 Mrs. w. w. Mosely and children left Tuesday for Cache, where they will visit relatives during the next few days.
 P. A. Conditt recently resigned as assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank and will engage in farming during the next few months.
 Mrs. w. M.. Shaver was very ill early in the week but is able to be up and about at this time.
 J. T. Puckett left last Sunday for Franklin, Izard county, his former home, where he will visit relatives for a week or so. He has been in poor health recently and hopes that a little rest and recreation will re- store him physically.
 Postmaster Harrison's youngest child was on the sick list several days recently but is much improved just now.
 Since the supreme courts decision, which played such havoc with the Bone Dry Law, many people in and around Tuckerman have availed themselves of the opportunity to bring whiskey into the state. Much evidence of drinking has been seen since. Numerous persons have been intoxicated. Our local courts have had an increase in business and sew eral drunks have already paid the penalty for appearing in public places while intoxicated. Some of our citizens who have been walking the straight and narrow path have given way to their vicious appetites and have been drunk, or at least un- der the influence of whiskey until they have made themselves conspicu- ous before the public. It is reported that some of our local officers have been imbibing freely. We do not youch for the report but if it is true it is a shame that we have men in office who have no greater apprecla- tion for the honor and respect shown them than to appear before decent and respectable people while under the influence of liquor. We hope that the people who are to elect officers this year will select those who are known to be sober and of good moral char acter. Unless the governor calls the legislature in special session and the Bone Dry Law amended so that it
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
NOTICE.

J. c. Cook & Son have md change in their business and 4 added full line of drugs, III
 medicines, chemicals, toilet aztl and druggist sundries, which VIII in charge of ] O. Cook, ST., (reg tered pharmacist), who has bee1s the drug business for the past years, and who will be pleased e < times to see his old friends aad irons. S .s# < Y
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
ROBERT ALLEN.

Robert Allen, aged 38 years, and eldest son of Henry Allen and wife, died last Saturday morning. The remains were laid to rest at Pleasant Grove cemetery Sunday afternoon. Deceased is survived by his father, mother, several brothers and sisters, and numerous other relatives who have the sympathy of friends in this bereavement.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
FOR SALE.

have for sale the Boone eo1!II white, extra quality, and Tenne4 Giant Red Cob. The Tennessee Gl corn is especially adapted C bottom land and the Boone eot will thrive on either uplands q I $ lands. Either variety, $8.6Q bushel. Now is the time to book order.
 s. M. Bairx 4Sw4t Newporf, 82
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21

turn warm and his wood will be wasted.
 For early garden vegetables call at Mrs. R. D. Dennis and Mrs. w. I. Birdselps, for they have some let tuce planted.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
NOTICE.

If you are hustler, and really want to work, the Modern Woodmen hae an opening for you, either locally or in eight adjoining counties.
 Hubert A. Nicks,
 District Deputy. Temporary address, Batesville, Ar kansas; permanent address, Biggers, Arkansas 46w3t.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21

Read the Advertisements in the h. dependent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
STANDING 25 DAYS
IN U-BOAT FAILS
TO ATTRACT YANK

London, Nov. 25.-In the opinion
of Lieutenant julius II. Fulcher,
of Frisco, n. c.. a man who can
stand 25 days with 35 German sail
ors herded in the forepeak or a
submarine, can stand anything.
Fulcher. with Lieutenant Frank
l. Muller, on the cargo ship Ii
conderoga, torpedoed Sept. 80. were
rescued by a U-boat
''On Oct. 8, after the German
peace negotiations to President
Wilson, the submarines were re-
called from the American coast, 4"
related Fulcher. On the 18th we
sunk a Norwegian vessel after re-
moving part of her cargo and
turned the crew adrift, l 900 miles
from land / had been aboard 25
days when we reached Kiel and the
only bath | had in that period was
when a rainstorm came while l was
on deck"
Fulcher and Muller by a coinci-
dence, were returned To England
on the same submarine that picked
them up when the undersea craft
was surrendered to the allies. They
were taken to Harwich yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
GERMAN FACTION
is CHARGED WITH
HOLDUP ATTEMPT

Berlin, Nov. 25-An attempted
robbery recently of 60,0OO,0OO
marks belonging to the treasury
of Field Marshal Won Mackensen'
army, is charged against members
of the Sparticus faction. When the
car containing the funds reached
the railway station here few days
ago, it was taken over by detach-
ment of red -badged soldiers claim
ing to be representatives of the
Berlin soldiers and workmen's
government.
The funds had reached Berlin
under a strong guard and the IN
expected demand made upon the
station crew caused suspicion and
led to an investigation by secret
service men. Notwithstanding apol-
ogies to the effect that misunder-
standing was responsible for the
attempted seizure, the red guards
were arrested and interned at po-
lice headquarters.
Won Mackensen's army is now on
its way through Austria for Ger
many. Parts of its treasure was
sent in advance and word of its
coming apparently had leaked out.
The Sparticus element later OBJ
tanned the release of the men ar
rested on pretext that they were
held for political reasons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
Russia Situation
Worse at Rupture
of Russian Chiefs

Vladivostok, Nov. 25.-(By the
Associated Press. General Sem
enoff, anti-Bolshevik leader in the
Trans-Baikal region, has severed
wire communication between Omsk,
seat of the allRussian government,
and VladiVostok, and asserts his
jurisdiction over a large territory.
Semenoff and Admiral Kolchak, su-
preme head of the government,
are on unfriendly terms, but Sem
enOf is strong supporter of Gen
eral Horvath, who in turn is a
strong supporter of Admiral KoI-
chak.
Washington, Nov 25.-The Asso-
ciated Press dispatch from Vlad-
ivostok, telling of rupture be-
tween Admiral Kolchak and Gen
eral Semenoff, was the most SER
ious received by the state depart
ment from Siberia in weeks.
The generals reported attitude
was regarded as a puzzle for the
reason that he has been a leading
enemy of the Bolsheviki, stating
that he was for any administration
that would suppress the red flag
gers and restore stable govern
ment, although he did wish to be
the head of the army. 1t is thought
not until lately that Kolchak has
proclaimed himself head of the
army, as would be natural, and
thus offended Semenoff. 1t is hoped
that the latter's friendship for Gen
eral Horvath will overcome his
antipathy to Kolchak.
Harbin, Saturday, Nov 23.-(By
the Associated Press 1.-The CZecho-
Slovak forces in Russia are not in
terested in the international af-
fairs in Russia and they desire to
return to their homeland, but will
remain in Russia because the allieo
governments have requested them
to do so, declares General Stefan
ick, minister Of war in the Czecho-
Slovak government. The general
was in Harbin today on his way to
the Volga front, and paid the fol-
lowing tribute to American par
ticipation in the war:
America. by this war, has not
gained provinces or indemnities,
but has gained the love of the free
peoples of the world. President
Wilson's pronouncement gave the
first practical solution to the prob
lens of our oppressed people"
The newspapers in Harh1$ ex-
press the belief that the dictator
ship of Admiral Kolchak in the all
Russian government at Omsk will
not last long. They declare that
the ne w-governmental plan smacks
of monarchism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
ALLIES CLEARING PASSAGE INTO KIEL
Workers Offer to
Pay McAdoo If He
VIII Keep His Job

Washington. Nov. 25-A tele-
gram signed by representatives of
employees of railroads operated out
of St Louis, received at Director
General McAdoo's office today,
pledged the employees to give $4,000
a month as part of the director
generals salary to keep him from
retiring.
I'VE are opposed TO your resigna-
tion." said the telegram, "and are
heartily in sympathy with your Il
nancial straits"
The telegram was signed by J. H.
Kirkland and H j. Carrigan, op-
orators. representing workers for
the Wabash, and o. E. Sumner,
representing Missouri Pacific en-
ployes
Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 25.-''Well, I'm
glad somebody appreciates my fl
nanCial straits" Director General
McAdoo said today when informed
that railway employees at st. Louis
wanted to pay $4,000 a month to-
wards his salary if he would re
main in Office.
Mr.. McAdOo, who came here on
an inspection trip, added that he
intended to resume the practice of
law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
'l39, ,378, 900 OUT
ON LOANS SINCE
1917 TO FARMERS

Rasbington, Nov. 25.-Farmers
1'e borrowed $-33.378 900 from
: z federal farm loan banks
- - their organization in March,
-. IN reporting this today, the
!, % loan board advises that capt.
stock OF the banks. originally
- ,,-acfloed mainly by the govern
-. mas Increased from $4,000. 900
1875 900 through additional
lptions by farm loan associa-
~ and that bonds amounting to
= rizz 600 have been issued
--e farmers are making their
s.3ents promptly. The report
~. -Sss only $4,000 in loans was
,~lue' and delinquency occurred
- entirely In sections where
NJ mad been crop failures.
p Ire banks, Wichita. Spokane
houston, have an actual sur
aAd the Spokane and St. Paul
AA VIII begin shortly 10 repay
- is~'ernment for the stock orig
sly subscribed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
HOW KAISER WAS
ABLE TO FIGHT ON
SEEN BY GERMANS

Amsterdam, Nov. 25.-How Will
helm Held Out" is the title of an
article in the Frankfort Volks
Stimme by Wilhelm earle, a So
cialist, who discovered the boards
of provisions the former emperor
had in his Berlin palace.
THE quantity" the writer says,
exceeded all expectations. In
large, white-tiled rooms was liter
ally everything you can imagine IN
foodstuffs. 1t is inconceivable that
after four years of war such huge
quantities could be boarded.
There were meat and game IN
large cases, white meal in sacks
piled to the roof, thousands of eggs;
gigantic boxes filled with tea, cor
fee, chocolate, lard, je1iy and jam :
hundreds of sugar loaves, and end
less stacks Of peas, beans, dried
fruits and biscuits.
Their value amounts to several
hundred thousand marks
These boarded foodstuffs can
not be better used Than to be pre-
served as lasting memorial to our
posterity. which should see how,
while millions in Germany starved.
those elected by the grace of God
held out"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
GERMANY ADOPTS RUSSIAN
BULE SYSTEM AS WORKERS
AND GOVERNMENT LINE UP
Bolshevisrn Bound
to Reach Entente
Foe Radical Says

Berlin, Sunday, Nov. 24.-CBy the
Associated Press) DIR. Karl Lieb-
knecht, the radical socialist leader,
is devotng himself primarily at
present, in an effort to win the
men returning from the front This
comprices q small army of red SOL
dierS who are accused of packing
various meetings sufficiently to OBJ
tain the majority necessary to push
through resolutions and other
measures calculated to embarass
the present government.
DR.. Liebknechts agitation In its
entirety is the official propaganda
of the particus group of extreme
radicals. He chiefly directs his at
tacks at the proposed national as
sembly The indications SO far,
however, are that his effort to win
over the returning soldiers has
failed absolutely, as the meeting
was marked by the violent oppo-
to have been attracted to the meet
ing under false pretenses.
The radical leaders, oratory is
forceful and indicative. His prin-
cipal appeal is to the protelariat.
Did the Bourgeouise, while in
power permit you to have a voice
in the government" he will ask
NO, the answer. Then the work
ingman must not allow it to have
a chance now. The soldiers and
workmen, on typifying the prote-
lariat which will not have to bow
down before the entente,
There must be no pickering
with entente Imperialism We will
dispose of that just as we did Of
the German autocracy. The revo-
luton is bound also to reach the
entente countries, but we, who
made the Russians waste whole
years, are demanding that the
revolution break out in England
and France within "A hours"
Rosa Luxemburg is ably assist
ing DR.. Liebknecht Her oratory is
of the 44equa cious and fiery-temper-
ed brand. Sparticus group meet
ings are invariably attended by nu-
merous women
Philip Scheidemann, in Vor-
waerts. declares that the insecur-
ity OF the government may be seen
from the undisturbed activities Of
the Sparticus faction, which is un-
dOubtedly leading to bolshevism."
The irony of the situation lies in
the fact that the freedom of speech
and of the press for which the so
ciaI-democrats had been clamOring,
is proving the chief source Of men
ace to the new government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
Wilson to Be Given
Greatest Welcome
Ever Accorded Man

London. Nov. 24.-President VIII
son will receive the greatest recep-
ton ever given any guest. No
tribute to any emperor ever made
will equal his receptions, says the
Observer in an article discussing
the arrival of the president in
England.
The newspaper, discussing the
question of the freedom of the seas.
says, there is a profound contrast
between America, which is a solid
continental unit, and the British
empire, which is essentially a mari
time system.
Basel, Nov. Havas. THE
Hungarian government has re-
quested the allies to hold an inn
mediate discussion of peace terms,
according TO reports reaching Swiss
newspapers.
Paris, Nov. 25.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press THE conferences on
the preliminaries of peace prob
ably will be held in Paris instead
of at Versailles, owing to the su-
perior accommodations and con-
veniences in the capital. Only the
formal sessions at concluding
stages will be held at Versailles.
The only active sittings now
going on are those of the joint ar
mistice commission which holds
daily sessions at Spa, the former
German headquarters, but which
now is held by the French. French,
British and German delegates at
tend the meetings. General Nudant
represents Marshal Foch with Com
General Won Winterfeldt is the
German military representative and
Matthias Erzberger, who also was a
member Of the German armistice
delegation, participates in most of
the sessions. Some of the meetings
are described as having been very
animated over the efforts Of the
Germans to obtain modification of
the terms of the armistice. Marshal
Foch's reply was a refusal to con-
slider a change and dispatch from
Basel gives the text of the mar
shal's reply which says:
mo attention can be given to the
demands presented in General Won
Winterfeldt's letter of Nov. 81"
The joint armistice commission
meeting appears TO be in accord
ance with clause "a of the armistice
which admitted the principle of a
permanent initial armistice COM
mission under the direction of the
afrIed military and naval chiefs.
While its duties are restricted to
the execution of the armistice it
is one of the preliminaries which
will merge later into the sessions
of the inter-allied conference and
the peace congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-25
MANY THOUSANDS
SLIGHTLY HURT
BOOST u. S. TOTAL

Washington, Nov. 25.-Discussing
the enormous number of wounded
recorded in the total of casualties
announced by General March Sat
urday, officials said this included
many thousands Of men slightly
hurt who did not go To hospitals
and whose names never had been
reported. Casualties reported to
the department up to yesterday
numbered only a little over $4,000,
and most estimates of the prob
able total when the arnistice was
signed have not been over 100, 900.
Long lists are coming in daily
now. however, and the total. exclu-
sive of the very slightly wounded,
may 20 far above former estimates.