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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
STATE REPUBLICAN, COMMITTEE

The Republican Congressional
Committee has recommended and in
dorsed to the voters Of the First Con-
gressional District, in the primary Of
August LIST, the candidates. Of New
ton C. Myers, of this county, and DR..
Willis Idol, Of Granger, as members
Of the State Republican Execptive
Committee and State Primary Board.
DR.. Idol is now serving in that capac-
ity. Mr.. Myers has been Chairman
of the Republican Executive Com
mittee the past ten years, during
which time no county chairman in the
State has made better record. Ills
experience in organization, his stand
ing as a citizen, as one Of our CORES
pondents has recently said, ameats
the support Of every republican ii
ihe county"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
MR.. MAYS CARD.
Jonesboro, Tenn.

Jonesboro, Tenn,
To the Republican Voters of the
First Senatorial District:
On account of the pressure of bus
mess and the short time intervening
between the date of my decision to
make the race for State Senator and
the day Of the primarye election, l
shall not be able to see personally all
the voters of the FIVE counties before
the primary.
Had l the time and opportunity, l
should be glad to see and talk to ev-
cry Republican along the line of sane
legislation for the interest Of the
masses.
l stand, as I have always stood,
for the support Of all measures that
would insure justice and fair dealing
to the peoplt as whole, and against
those that would be detrimental to
their welfare. If elected it would be
my purpose to determine, if possible,
the needs and interests Of my constit-
uents and to endeavor at all times to
uphold their legitimate demands.
had the honor of representing the
First Pictorial district in the legisla-
ture twelve years ago, and my record
in that capacity is open. | am not
ashamed of it. / served as faithful
ly as / could, and if you feel, after
due consideration, that you can con-
ide in me at this time, l will greatly
appreciate it.
Sincerely,
R. M. MAY.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
ANNUAL CAMP MEETING.

The annual camp meeting of the
Church of God will begin August
9th, at the tabernacle at the west
end of Main street, on the regular
camp meeting grounds. We are ex-
pecting the best meeting this year
that has ever been held at this place.
Everybody is extended a hearty invi-
tation to attend the meetings. Revs.
]. L. Collins and H. L. Hacker are
expected to take part in these meet
ings. Respectfully.
THE MINISTER'S.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
Rounding Up
The Slackers

Police and other law officers OF
the state are to begin at once a drive
to round up all the slackers.
Every man must have on his per-
son at all times his classification card.
Registrars will be asked to show
their cards at any moment and at
every corner.
The man who has registered and
who has his card on his person will
present it when the officers ask for it,
and he will be glad to do so as a
means of aiding the police in locating
those who are attempting to dodge
service. The Stacker will be caught,
and the man who has registered will
not be Inconvenience. Yet he must
have his card, so that the police may
not be hampered in their work of
rounding up the slackers.
II registrant has by any accident
lost his card, it is his duty to at once
apply to his local board for state
ment to the effect that he has been
classified. Duplicate cards cannot be
issued, but statement from the
board, duly signed and authenticated,
will be sufficient to protect registrants
whose cards have been lost.
The drive against the Stacker is to
be begun at once in all towns and
cities in Tennessee, and you may ex-
pect at any time to be called upon
to show your card. Have it ready at
all times, and avoid probable arrest.
In event a man is unable to present
his card, he will be arrested and taken
to police station, where he will be
held for government authorities.
The man who has a classification
card in his pocket is proud of having
it, and will not hesitate to present it
when called upon by the police. There
need be no surprise at being asked
for your card several times a day,
TO rthe fact that one officer has seen
the registrant's card is no indication
that all know he is properly regis
tered. So when called on for your
card, no matter how frequently this
demand may be made, hand it out
cheerfully, and help the officers to
find the men for whom they are
searching-the slackers. They do not
want you if you have your creden-
tails; they simply want to know who
has such credentials.
The slacker's day of grace is near
ing its end. He will have to do SER
vice for his country, as we'll as be
singled out as man willing to dodge
his duty when other young men are
freely offering their lives in the cause.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
Sar1rnies
Put In Path
OF Air Raiders

GENEVA, July 2S.--The major
ity of the Americans taken prisoner
by the Germans are quartered in The
Rhine cities of Darmstadt, Karlsruhe
and Giessen, according to advices
reaching the American branch of the
International Red Cross here.
Allied airmen who bomb these cit
les are cheered by the Americans, the
advices state.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
Ask Pershing Or
Wilson," Reply
OF Americans

GENEVA, July 2S.-"Ask PERISH
ing" "cable Wilson," these are some
yof the answers given by American
prisoners to German officers who
question them on naval and military
matters.
The German officers are furious at
the American prisoners for their re-
Ifusal to divulge any information
Whatever, and the coldly sarcastic
manner in which the men almost in
|variably reply to those seeking in
formation.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
MR.. THACKER'S CARD

| regret to say that while it has
been impossible for me to canvass the
County in my behalf for Register,
owing to the fact that l have no one
who understands the work in my alb
sence, as many of you know, and of
course the office must be kept open.
The stamp act, relating to deeds and
other instruments demands close at
tention, and / arm held responsible
should anything go wrong. Yet /
have seen many voters and expect to
see more-however, | ask the support
and influence of all those whom /
have not seen just the same, and as
sure you it will be very much appre-
ciated by me. Of course many Of
you know me and know how l have
conducted the office and the inter-
est | have taken in the work, giving
it my personal attention, pointing
out any errors which sometimes ex-
lst in Acknowledgements to deeds and
other instruments, before receiving
same for record, giving the owners a
chance to have these errors correct
I'd, as sometimes certain errors rem
der these instruments fatally defec-
tive. Then seeing when spread Of
record they read exactly as the origi-
nal, and too, keeping the records
where they belong, in this way, al
ways trying to avoid any question and
possibility of future litigation for all.
When this war is over, the Greatest
conflict the world has ever known,
there will probably be more searching
Of records than usual, to find out who
under certain conditions is the right
full owners of different property, from
the fact that there will perhaps be
some Of our noble boys who may new
er return, which thought we all de-
plore. Yet we all hope that it will be
possible for each one to get back
home safe, who has gone, and are
now so CALAMITY fighting; and the
same can be truthfully said of those
who are yet to go and help fight the
battles for maintenance of Liberty,
Peace, and for their homes, and orr
homes, and to protect the American
Flag, always keeping it floating in
the gentle breeze, the staff of which
is planted on the possessions of the
United States of America, in many
places, upon whose domains it is said
the sun never ceases to shine.
In conclusion, l wish to say that |
am aware Of the fact, that as an Of
fetal have gained the admiration of
many warm personal and influential
friends, regardless OF politice, of
which /, am justly proud, and that
when on August LIST you cast your
ballot, | ask each and all to give me
your support. If elected, promise
to give to all the same courteou
treatment in the future as in the past.
Having had the experience l have, not
only qualities me to give as good SER
vice, but enables me in a great mea-
sure to give perhaps better service,
which l promise if possible. Thank
ing one and all for past favors, am,
Youi humble servant,
S. D. THACKER.
This July II, 1918.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
LETTER FROM FRANCE.
U. S. s. Stephen R. Jones,
care Postmaster, N. Y.

care Postmaster, N. Y,
July 21, 1918.
Dear Father, Mother, 0na and Myrtle
viii write you again today. How
are you all? am very well except
my side has been bothering me lately.
Well, win tell you about my trip
to France; France is far behind the
old U. s. A. in several ways. The
railroads are not like they are there,
the trains run slow and the street
cars are small, and all have women
motormen and conductors.
There is not many able-bodied men
there that haven't the uniform on,
just old men and young boys.
saw lots of cripples. had talk
with one man who had wooden leg.
He was from Belgium. He had lost
his leg in battle.
The towns look so funny; the build
ings are odd looking, mostly made of
concrete.
/ was only in one large city and
that was Bordeaux, which is a good
size berg of about 10000 popula-
ton.
There are lots of soldiers there; it
is only 100 miles from the firing line,
not close enough to hear the big guns.
l cou ldnot understand the French
language at first, but can talk to
them now. / had lots of fun with
the. girls over there. They sure are
crazy about the American boys and
treat them so nice. They sure be,
lieve in drinking wine. l saw barrels
Of wine and beer laying along the
streets.
We American sailors and soldiers
had to be off the streets by 9 o'clock
on we were liable to be locked up.
l happened to not get locked up at
all. The women sure do Hoover
ize" on dress goods and make them
short. They have some pretty styles,
too. / saw every kind of uniform
you could imagine, but the American
uniform beats them all.
While we were going over we had
very little trouble w with the subs.
There were 2S ships, in the convoy
and only lost one, The convoy di-
vided near the mouth of the. Englist
channel, part #. went to England it and
the rest went on to France,
Just after they divided, a subma-
rine got one Of them that was going
to England, we were still in sight
and could almost see it do down. 1t
was about miles from us.
We will sail again soon to foreign
ports. Don't know where we will go.
| hope to England, though.
l went to see Walter again last
Sunday. He was surprised to see
me. He says he wants to go cover
there" some time.
/ wanted so much to get a fur
Tough home this time, but could not
get a very long one, but am sure
| can get one when l get back, if l
yet back safe, which think / will,
don't you?
Father, am glad you are getting
along fine with your work. l guess
| was in. France when you cut your
wheat.
! must close, so write all you can.
Lots of love to you all.
Your son and brother,
CLARENCE L. HARRISON.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
Sour Stomach.
This July II, 1918.

This is a mild form Of Indigestion
It is usually brought on by eating too
rapidly or two much, or Of food not
suited to your digestive organs. If
you will eat slowly, masticate your
food thoroughly, eat but little meat
and none at all for supper, you will
more than likely avoid the sour stom-
ach without taking any medicine
whatever. When you have sour
stomach take one of Chamberlain
Tablets to aid digestion.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29

sprays, inhalers, atomizers, jellies
and other local applications.
s. s. S. has proven q most satisfac-
tory remedy for Catarrh because It
goes direct to its source, and re-
moves the germs Of the disease from
the blood. Get a bottle from your
druggist today, and begin the only
logical treatment that gives real re-
suits. You can obtain special medical
advice without charge by writing 10
Medical Director, "a Swift Labora-
torys Atlanta, Ca.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
General Foch N
Holding Back
Our Forces
BY j. w. T. MASON !
United Press War Expert.


NEW YORK, July 2s.-Gen. Foch
lis now holding back his American
units, in the Aisne-Marne cOmbats.
Very little scope is being given them
for strong aggressive fighting, and
the battle in fact is dying down for
the most part to artillery lombard
ments.
Gen. Foch knows the supreme
value Of the Americans for bringing
the war to successful ending. He
Is showing he reckons them too highly
to permit them to be sacrificed in
Exchange for territorial gains that
are not Of large strategic Importance.
The time for Americas pre-eminent
part in the war has not yet come.
THE Rhine cannot be reached with
the Aisne-Marne salient as start
ing point, and it is only by operations
lin the direction Of the Rhine that
decisive results can be expected from
the Americans. The intensity of the
German resistance between the Aisne
and the Marine is providing an unique
opportunity for studying the new
characteristics of Won Hindenburg's
defensive strategy.
There can be no doubt that the
German general staff has drawn up
ID highly intricate strategic plan for
THE defenses Of German territory
against Americas forthcoming ma
ior offensive. An inkling as to Che
nature of these plans is Obtainable
from the character of the present
fighting.
1t is therefore highly essential
part of the work of Gen. Foch's staff
to make careful study of the meth
sods Won Hindenburg is now using
south of the Aisne. There is no
doubt that some Of the German de-
fensive tactics are new and are
worth very careful analysis.
The continual advance of the
Franco-Americans toward Fere-en-
Tardenois is threatening to Won Hin
denburg,s plans, but how he is meet
ling this danger is matter for close
Examination by the allies. Between
1.-The Lorraine border and the Rhine
are a number of German supply sta
#tions, similar in Importance to Fere-
Zen Tardenois. These stations will
have to fall to the Americans before
the Rhine is reached. If they are
captured quickly once the American
drive starts, it will be partly due to
the revelation of Won Hindenburg's
new defense strategy now being
drawn from him at Fere-en-TardC-
snois.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
FOR MEMBERSHIP
STATE REPUBLICAN COM.

As provided by the act Of the Leg
islature of Tennessee at the session of
1917, Members of the State Commit
tee of all political parties must be
elected by direct vote of the people
at the legalized primary election to
be held on August first, 1918. ]
therefore announce as a candidate
for Republican Committeeman from
The First Congressional District Of
Tennessee and respectfully solicit the
votes of all republicans, pledging my
self to stand by the best interests OF
my party when elected.
S. H. THOMPSON.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29

If you have followed a business for
so years and don't understand It,
would it not be good sense to quit It
and 60 at something that you can
learn? This is true Of even blowing.
| have been in the Sewing Machine
business for so years, have sold and
repaired almost all kinds. Surely |
ought to know a good machine, and /
DO. can, and will sell you just as
good Sewing Machine as is made
for much less than you can buy such
a machine for anywhere else. Why
not save money? You haven't it to
throw away ! don't suppose. Why
pay peddlers $40 to $50 for bringing
a machine to you, when you can save
that by coming after it, or having it.
shipped to your nearest depot. This
is no joke; come and see and
be convinced, or send for Illustrated
Price Lists. Shuttles and parts for
all machines.
All kinds of Sewing Machines
Thoroughly Repaired. My shop IL
now near Mohawk, Tenn. Any mae
chimes sent to me to repair should be
sent to Mohawk, prepaid. Any ma
chimes brought to me to repair should
be brought to me, near Mohawk, on
Knoxville wagon roao.
Ny postoffce is Midway, Tenn, re.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
AT THE PRINCESS

MONDAY-Eddie Polo in "The
Bulls Eye"
TJESDAY-Norma Talmadge in
Ghosts of Yesterday"
WEDh ESDAY-Sessue Hayakawa in
"Honor of His House."
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
Don't Let Catarrh Drag
You into Cons,1nentior,

Avoid It's Dangerous Stage.
There is a more serious stage Of
Catarrh than the annoyance caused
by the stopped-up air passages, and
the hawking and splitting and other
distasteful features.
The real danger comes from the
tendency Of the disease to continue
It's course downward until the lungs
become affected, and then dreaded
consumption Is en- your path. Your
own experience has taught you that
the disease cannot be cured By
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
70 EGG PACKERS

AND SHIPPERS
You are now compelled to attach
1 card to every case of eggs you pack
or ship, showing that same has been
candIed. You must have printed
Bcards for this purpose. We have these
cards and can send them to you upon
receipt of the price-50c per hundred.
IIf you want larger quantities, we can
make you better price.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29

Optimistic Thought.
The traveller with empty pockets
viii sing In the presence Of robher
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-29
Daily Thought.

Virtue is like a rich stone. best plain
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-24
Overcoming Objections.

Objection is frequently raised to the
keeping of poultry in towns and cities
because Of the odor which may result
and also because of the noise which
is made by ROSTERS Growing, particu-
larry in the early morning. There is
no necessity for the poultry flock to
become a nuisance to neighbors.
If the dropping boards are cleaned
daily and the houses and yards are
kept in reasonably clean condition
there will be no annoying odors. The
soil in the yard should be stirred or
spaded up frequently if not in sod in
order to keep it in the best condition.
This will not only tend to keep down
any odors which might arise, but also
allow the droppings to be absorbed in
to the soil more readily and therefore
keep the yard in better condition for
the hens.
The male bird need not be q nui-
sance. Unless it is intended to hatch
chickens from the flock it is unneces-
sary to keep a male bird. The fact
that there is no male in the flock will
have absolutely no effect on the num-
Der of eggs laid by the hens. The
male bird should be sold or eaten Just
as soon as the Matching season is over.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-24
INJURY DONE BY
FORAC|NC FOWLS
Local Laws Determine Question
of Fencing Garden or Con-
filming Chickens
SHOULD GO HAM. INLAND
Agricultural Department Urges the
Practice Of the Principle of CO.
operation ard the Theory of
live.and.Let-Live.

The redress of the home gardener
against the inroads of the neighbors
chickens will depend on the laws of
the state or ordinances of the town
or city in which the gardener lives.
In some states owners are liable for
damage done by stock running at
large; in other states the person who
wishes 70 grow a crop must fence it
against depreciation. In most of the
Eastern states owners of stock are re-
Quired to keep it under fence.
Response to Queries.
These facts are set forth by the
United States department of agricul-
ture in response to queries by garden
ers who have neighbors raising chick
ems that harvest the products of Liber-
ty gardens before such products are
mature. The department is not pre-
pared to say which type of food-rais-
ing is the more profitable and praise
worthy, but says that both can go
hand-in-hand if there are proper
fences. Whether the poultryman or the
gardener must provide the fence de-
ponds upon local statutes, or ordi-
nances, and the rights Of the case
would be determined under general
principles Of law.
It is related that a Liberty gardener
and Victory poultryman lived side by
side. One morning the poultryman
saw the gardener irdustriously dig
ging.
"What are you doing?" asked Egg
bert.
"Replanting some early peas" re-
piled Cornelius.
"But that looks like my brown leg
horn lying beside that hole"
1T u.s." said the gardener; "my first
planting of early peas is inside of
her."
Not Humorous Subject.
The legal authorities of the depart
ment say that the chicken-and-garden
question, far from being a subject of !
humOr, is undoubtedly a serious one,
and has probably led to as much |
trouble, dispute and ill-feeling between
neighbors as any other single cause.
The department believes, however,
that in war time there will be more |
of a principle of cooperation, and a
theory of live-and-let-live. With every
one interested in a maximum war
time food production some way can
be found out of the difficulties
that may arise through the proximity
of chickens and gardens.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-24
Poultry Yards and Fences.

Breeding stock, ard especially grow
ing chickens, should have an aband.
ance Of range, while hens kept solely
for the production of eggs may be kept
on a small area with good results. In
rural districts the yarding of poultry
is sometimes unnecessary and in such
cases colony houses are used to advan.
tage. Under this system it is easy to
keep the birds healthy and tie. feed
bill is reduced, as they are able to get
good part of their feed from the
range. These houses, which hold about
10 hens, are placed from 200 to $50
feet apart and are moved from place
to place as new range is needed.
When poultry fences are needed, as
is the case in keeping poultry in towns
and cities and in some rural sections.
as few fences as possible should be
erected, as they increase the cost OF
equipment, labor and maintenance
When very much land is available the
poultry yard can often be kept in sod.
On good soil this can he done by allow
ing 200 to $50 square feet Of land per
bird CIT to 274 birds to the acre)
while more space is necessary on poor
or light land. A large number of
fowls are usually kept to the acre
where double yards are used and the
land Is frequently cultivated.
Plymouth Rocks and the heavy meat
breeds in small yards require fences
five to six feet high, while fence six
to seven feet high is necessary for Leg
horns. The upper two feet of the
fence for the latter may be inclined |
inward at an angle Of 80 degrees, or a |
strand or two of tarbed wire may |
help keep them confined, while it is
sometimes necessary to clip the wing |
feathers Of one wing Of those birds ,
which persist in getting out.
Posts may be set or driven into the |
ground. They should be set eight to |
ten feet apart with common poultry
netting, or 16 to 20 feet with woven
wire. Corner posts should be about
eight inches in diameter, and be set
four feet in the ground, while interven-
ing posts may be four or five inches in
diameter and set three feet in the
That part Of the post which is
set in the ground may be charred or
treated with some wood preservative
to advantage, while corner posts
should be firmly braced or set in &C.
ment.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-08-24

he played the national anthem and.
much to his surprise, noticed water
snake come from under the bank and
swim across the water and into a po-
sition facing him. the snakes head
erect. The reptile was followed by
others until there were half dozen
facing him, each at attention and head
erect. The nimrod was mystified and
stopped playing. The snakes went
back to their holes. "Can it be that
these snakes are patriotic?" he won
dered and, to test the notion, started
the national air again. Out came the