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Draugas. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1917-current, 1918-05-29
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liai paskelbta, kad vokieeis.
upe Aisne per6jo tarpe Berry
au-Bac il Vailly. BaisQs mu-
siai seka tarpe upiQ Aisne il
Vesle.
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armotq saudymo, bet ir civi-
liai gyventojai. Tq armotq
Soviniai lekia per % mylias ir
krite seja sunaikinima ir mir
II.
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oras, gall but lietaus; rytoj
silciau.
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San Antonio, Tex- geg.
29.-zuvo lakunas kadetas
Paul Ne. Currie.
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faikinas policijos virsinin-
kas Alcock paskelbe, kad su
birzelio 1 d. Chicagoje visi
sunes turetq antsnukius. Be
antsnukiq isakyta policijai su-
mis- saudyti.
Draugas. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1917-current, 1918-05-29
100000 BUvUsIU KAREI.
VIZ sTos DARBAN.

Londonas, geg. %. -Darbo
minister's George III. Roberts
diskusuodamas kariuomenes
demobilizacijos klausima pasi
baigus karei pazymejo, jogei
100000 buvusip kareiviq jau
paruosta prie yisokiausiq sa-
lyle darby. Is jp didziuma ga
les sugryzti prie savo senqj1l
darby.
Teisejas Mahoney pranese,
kad jis apie 800 vyrf uz~ savo
seimynq neuzlaikyma pasiun-
tes kareiviauti.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-06
RELIGION OF THE HUN

j. II. O. Smith, one of the noted
Christian ministers, has made a are
full investigation of the modern re-
ligion of Germany, and has given the
result of his findings to the world in a
sermon entitled, "The Religion of the
Hun" II is so excellent that l have
promised to pass it on at an early
date. Next Lords Day morning at
the Christian church l shall read this
Not an American can afford to miss
this great message. Bible school at
9:45. No evening service on account
Of the revival at the M. e. church
which we desire our members to at
tend. Norris j. Reasoner, Minister.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-06

Teachers are here from all parts Of
the county. There are very few men
attending the County Institute. There
are nearly one hundred in attendance.
The institute is being conducted in the
new Four Point school building in the
east part of town and interesting ses-
sions are reported by those present.
1t is hoped to give a more lengthy ac-
count of the institute in next weeks
News.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-06

SEED FOR SALE-Dwarf and Stan
dard Broom Corn seed, cream and red
dwarf maize, dwarf kafr, common mil
let, orange, Sumac, black and red am
Der canes, all $500; Sudan $1,000; all
per 100 lbs, recleaned and freight pre-
paid. Prepaid express $1.00 more.
We have any amount of seed and
want to sell it.
CLAYCOMB SEED STORE,
Guymon, Okla.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-06

Misses Mabel Morris and Myrtle
Hurley of Wichita Falls, Texas, are
guests at the home of A. Hurley.
Mrs. Paul James and son who have
been visiting home folks in Texas, re-
turned home Wednesday evening.
The Misses Murphy will leave Fri
day morning for an extended visit in
Denver and other Colorado points.
Clinton Wharton and Roy Golden
berg left last Friday for Preside, Cal.
to enter the officers training camp.
FOR SALE CHEAP-Good 4.room
house and lot. Cash or terms.
BLITZ, The Jeweler.
FOR SALE or will trade for good
young cattle, Little Six Buick, in good
condition. Call at Cover Hotel. It
Mrs. Frank Simmons, who had been
visiting relatives and friends in Ell
Paso, returned home this morning on
No. 3.
l.. r. Jacobs, wife and daughter,
were here the past week visiting their
many friends. They like their new
home in Carrizozo, but still have a
warm spot in their hearts for good
old Tucum. Wouldn't De surprised at
they would move back.
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AND PERSONAL

The Lobby Bar closed its doors to
the public last week.
FOR SALE-Good Jersey mich
cows. See Mrs. J. D. Lovelady.
FOR SALE - Five-room modern
adobe house, close in. See Whitmore.
Miss Leila May Smith Of Pratt, Kas.,
is the guest Of her friend, Miss Arbell
DeOliviera in this city.
]. A. Conway and brother were in
this week from near Grady attending
the teachers institute.
DR.. Sanford of Cuervo, has been in
Tucumcari this week visiting his
daughter, Mrs. ]. M. Putnam.
DR.. A. D. Catterson attended a meet
ing Of tha siate physicians at A,bl-
ouerque the first of the week.
The Bear Grass King pays $3.50 for
green Bear Grass. Bring it in one ton
or n hundred. j. E. Whitmore.
Mrs. Ira E. Furr left this morning
for an extended visit with her sister,
Mrs. G. II. Smith, in Yuma, Colo.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-06
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday, June 0, at II a. m. there
will be held the annual Memorial SER
vice for the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers. Address by Rev. E.
Matthews, Synodical evangelist of AL
buquerque. Special music will be a
solo by Mr.. Burnet, duet by Mrs. Leon
Sands and Miss Brown. Trio by Bur-
net, ellis and Griffin. Services in the
evening at $3.50. Special music.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-06

G. T. Haas reports the fiber indus
try progressing nicely. There will be
something good to report within u
few days.
Elmer Edwards Is taking in the
sights at Electra oil fields this week.
He accompanied the Tucumcari dele
cation and A. z. Rodgers.
+. E. Darby and j. p. HIGHLAND Of
the Forrest community, were Tucum-
carl visitors this week. They report
nice showers out that way.
Mrs. o. M. Miller will leave Satur-
day for an extended visit with rela-
tives ut Galveston. It is hoped her
health will be greatly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Markham, who had
been visiting at the home of Mr.. Mark
hams brother, II. c., in this city, left
this morning for their home in Texas.
On Friday evening at the Methodist
church Evangelist Jerry Jeter will
preach on "Christ's Second Coming"
You cannot afford to miss this ser
mon.
The fine new garage of Eager Bros.
is ready for occupancy, contractors,
Miller Bros, having finished their part
and turned the building over to the
owners
j. E. Whitmore has returned home
from Las Vegas where he was called
on account of the illness of his broth
er, Jim. He reports the brother much
improved.
The fine new opera house of Hurley
and Hawkins Is about completed and
1t is expected the picture show will
be changed to the new place within a
few days.
Mrs. Elton Dunn and Mrs. Floyd
Hooper accompanied MI. and Mrs. A.
z. Rodgers to Electra, Texas. They
will visit there and many other points
in Texas before coming home.
Happy" Cisco, of Nara Visa, is the
new pharmacist Mt the Elk Drug Store
taking the place of Mr.. Patchen, who
left the first Of the week for Amarillo,
where he expects to find work.
j. B. Scarborough has moved to town
and at present is employed by the
city in the water department, having
charge of the work during the absence
of Pete Stefan, the superintendent.
II. Huffman and wife have returned
home from a weeks visit with rela-
tives at Pratt, Kansas. Mr.. Kuhlman
reports wheat prospects good and it
seems they have been receiving plen-
ty of rain.
Word was received from Mrs. w. A.
Randle who accompanied her son to
Mo-, in hopes of restoring his
good health. Kenneth is very
improved and has already gain
ed ten pounds.
Miss Lee Gentry. has returned to
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account of sickness of her father. Mr..
Gentry is improving and soon will be
o. k. again. The folks are well pleased
with their home in Albuquerque.
"The Second Coming of Christ" will
be Rev. Jerry letters theme at the
Methodist church Friday evening.
Jerry says he has heard only thirteen
sermons on this great subject, and
eleven of them he has preached him
self.
A. j. Cofeld returned home from
Liberal Kansas Monday where he he'd
been on business. He drove from
Liberal to Endee, about 800 miles in
one day and would have made the
whole distance had not it been for tire
trouble.
NOTICE-A special meeting of the
Bethel Chapter No. Is o. E. S., is call
ed for Saturday at $3.50 p. m. for the
purpose of initiation. Tuesday night
June IL the Grand Worthy Matron
will be here for the regular meeting.
Mrs. Catterson, Sec'y.
Bob Nolte has rented the building
vacated this week by the Union Gar
age, and has purchased fixtures to put
in an up-to-date cafe. Bob has made
a success in the restaurant business
and no doubt will make good in this
new venture.
Sudan Seed for Sale-Nice re-clean-
ed Sudan seed guaranteed against
johnson grass for sale at II cents a
pound in 100-lb. lots; 16c from 500
lbs. up, F. o. B. Dalhart, Texas. Moth
ing less than 100 pounds considered.
st J. w. Dawson, Conlen, Texas.
At the Baptist church June 9, 1918.
We will have our Sunday school at
9:45, preaching at IL a. m, subject,
God" Be sure and come to the
morning worship, as we will have no
services at night. Hear Bro. Jeter at
the Methodist church Sunday night.
G. E. ELLIS, Minister.
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account of sickness Of her father. Mr..
Gentry is improving and soon will be
o. k. again. The folks are well pleased
with their home in Albuquerque.
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Miss Lee Gentry, has returned to
her work in the Goodman store after
n short visit with home folks in AL
buquerque, where she was called on
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-06-06

Word was received from Mrs. W. A.
Randle who accompanied her son to
Milan, Mo-, in hopes of restoring his
former good health. Kenneth is very
much improved and has already gain
ed ten pounds.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-27
BUXTON NEWS.

The citizens Of Buxton gave over one
hundred and eleven dollars toward the
soldiers library fund.
Mrs. Martha White of Indianola
made beautiful and timely talk here
last Sunday on the subject, HOur Col
ored women s Place in This War
Mrs. Grace Mcdowell will leave in a
few days for visit in Maltimore, Md.
Mr.. Robt Parkey of Des Moines was
here this week making arrangements to
move his folks to Des Moines next
week.
Mr.. Pete Alexander, who has been
away from us for about ten months,
has returned to cast his lot with us
again. ~ "
The last we heard of Floyd Sears, he
was sailing on one Of Uncle Sam IS big
battleships.
Mr.. Andrew Jeffries attended the A.
NJ. E. conference at Evanston, ILL.,, last
week. He reports grand session.
Rev. j.. J. Evans was reappointed to
his Buxton charge.
Mr.. G. G. Southall returned last Sat
urday from his eastern trip in Stanton
Va. He reports a grand time.
The Y. M. @. "A. secretary, j. E. Mills
had an interesting Bible class last Tues
day evening. The subject was, What
1t Means to be Christian. = After Tho
class the boys were served with water
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MILITARY TRAINING CLASS.

The Des Moines Negro Military
Training Glass, hereafter to be known
as Company of the Des Moines Civil
ian Infantry Training School, held their
first meeting last Tuesday evening at
the Park st. Army Y. M. G. A., corner
10th and Park Sts., and perfected their
temporary organization by the election
Of Atty. s. Joe Brown as chairman, H..
w. Hughes as secretary, and DIR. w. H.
Lowry as drillmaster. Mr.. J. s. Hagen,
founder of the Des Moines Civilian In
fantry Training School, and two of his
assistants were present and welcomed
the new. organization into membership
in the school, which expects to open
permanent headquarters in the near fu-
ture where all the companies will meet
for both drill and instruction, but for
the present Company will meet at the
Park ST. Army "Y,' and will drill at
the Park st. playground. The next
meeting will be Monday evening, Sept.
30th, at 1880, at which time ali men
from II years and up who are desirous
Of taking the training are cordially in
vited to be present and become mem
bers.
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CLINTON, IOWA.

Fred Slater left last week for Iowa
City, where he will continue his studies
after the summer vacation.
-Four troop trains bearing members of
the 8O9th regiment on their way from
Camp Dodge, passed through Clinton q
few days ago. On board were some of
our Clinton boys. Several others Of the
detachment went over other roads, much
to the disappointment Of a large num-
Der of relatives and friends who had
gathered to give them last God speed.
Mrs. Chas. Anthony is reported as
being quite low Her many friends hope
for an early recovery.
Mr.. Sam Thompson of Lyons is at
Mercy hospital, where he underwent an
operation on last Saturday. He is re-
ported as some better as a result.
Rev. Mr.. Bates Of Quincy, Ill, in re-
Spouse to a call, has taken up the duties
as pastor of the Second Baptist Church.
We welcome him to, Clinton.
A patriotic entertainment was given
at the Second Baptist Church on Mon
day evening in celebration of the Eman-
cipation Proclamation. Addresses were
made by Rev. Bates and G. w. Slater.
Refreshments were served during the
evening.
Rev. w. w. Williams returned Tues
day from the annual conference which
was held last week in Evanston, Ill.
He reports highly interesting session.
He was favored by reappointment to the
local "A. M. E. Church as pastor for the
ensuing year. He now enters on his
third years pastorate.
The members Of the Second Baptist
Church announce q chicken supper for
Saturday evening, Sept. 2Sth.
The marriage Of Mr.. Ezra Carter to
Mrs. Nina Newton was solemnized Mon
day evening. the Rev. Bates pastor OF
the Second Baptist Church, officiating.
Some Of our people are still delin-
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Don t forget the big play at the opera
house Oct 3rd, entitled "The Lure Of
the City. -
osKALoosA, IOWA,

The many friends Of Dudley Buckner
Of Des Moines were glad to see him here
fair week.
Miss Ruth Kiner, after an illness Of
over year, passed out Of life, Sept. Is,
ut the Mahaska hospital. Funeral serv-
ices at the s. A. M. +. Church, burial
in Beacon cemetery.
The Misses Holt Of Kansas City, Mo-,
arrived Monday morning and are guests
in the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. T. Mitchell.
Mrs. Mollie Ringo is still suffering
with rheumatism. She is confined to
her bed.
Several strangers are seen on our
streets these days.
Everybody works in our town.
We are anxiously awaiting the retSrn
of Rev. d. w. Brown and wife from
conference, which convened in Evans
ton, Ill.
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MACON, MO-, NEWS.

The many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs
Ervia Harris, former Macon man and
now who lives in Oakland, California,
and is engaged in the work in the ship
yards. His stepson writes his mother
this letter. The clipping was taken
from the California paper and Mr.. Har-
ris sent it to his mother in Macon, Mrs.
Cora Harris. The many friends would
love to hear Of the success of their son,
Lieutenant Norman Houston, as a sol
dier boy in France, as follows:
OFFICER CHARMED WITH FRANCE
oaklander Writes Of Life Over There.
The American lads +" over there are
missing the hurrving rapidity of Amer
lean life, according to Lieutenant Nor
man o. Houston of this city, who is
with the headquarters detachment OF
the Three Hundred and Seventeenth
Ammunition Train, one of the danger
Jobs of the war zone. Lieutenant Hous-
ton has written his mother, Mrs. Lillian
Harris, 1929 East Twelfth street, tell
ing some of the differences between the
two countries as seen by the American
soldier in action. The letter follows:
.fJuly 13, 1918.
uDear Ma: We have moved from
our first place and are now located in a
most wonderful place. 1t certainly has
been a wonderful trip, and would not
have missed it for anything. This is q
wonderful country, indented all over
with beautiful valleys and pretty
streams. Every place we go the water
has been fine, and we have had very
nice place to stay. The people in the
country treat us fine, and do not know
what the word prejudice means.
nThe soldiers have conducted them
selves nicely, and hope they continue
TO do so in the future. Most of them
realize the important mission they are
on. so know we will get along fine
while in the country.
nYou do not see any large expanses
Of cultivated areas. but the whole coun-
trv ia covered with small farms; IN
fact. the whole country is under cultl-
walton. The people are very INDUS
trious. but have such strange, quaint
ways: nothing like our hustling, bus bus
tl;np. modern cities The railroad sys-
TENS are fine, although the locomotives
and cars are different from ours.
~ ft
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The above cut is true likeness of
that gallant officer, Colonel Denison, re-
Gently Of Chicago, but now of the Uni
ted States, who just reached our city
last Sunday to go to the Military Hos
pital at Ft. Des Moines to recuperate in
health from the front line trenches in
France, from whence he came.~ He is
gaining his health again and enjoying
much needed rest after being in the
u IS. service for more than year as
colonel Of the famous 8th Illinois, now
known as the 370th U. s. Soldiers.
When this famous regiment left Chicago
last summer they were ordered to Hous
ton, Texas, and the strained relations
then existing between the two races was
terrible, but Colonel Denison went there
and commanded respect so that when his
regiment left the white citizens eN-
pressed sorrow. They then landed in
Newport News. There they had an
other trying time before they convinced
the prejudiced white people there that
they were an American soldier, good,
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: CENTERVIILE NEWS.

The Mission Circle met Tuesday in
their regular business meeting and a
good number were present.
The "Noble Outcast' play given
Saturday night was well carried out.
Every one was well pleased with the
play and much credit is due Mrs. John
Hicks, who was manager of the play.
Refreshments were served and a neat
little sum was cleared.
Rev. NJ Darlington preached two ex-
cellent sermons Sunday to well filed
house and all collections were fine.
Every one is welcome to attend our
B. Y. P. U. on Sunday evening at 6
O. clock.
Miss Viola Noah served dinner to sew
eral of her girl friends Sunday, Sept.
%, in honor of Miss Ruth Smith, who
returned from Minneapolis, MINI.
Mr.. H. Griggs of Clarinda, Iowa, is
here visiting his sister, Mrs. j. Nelson,
of Wilson street.
The social given Friday evening at
the home of Mrs. VIM. Noah proved
quite success.
Mrs. John Hicks, Mrs. Hazel Penni-
son and Mrs. John Baker were out call
ing on friends Monday afternoon.
Mrs. j. Nelson entertained few of
her friends Monday evening at her
home on Wilson street in honor Of her
brother, Mr.. H. Griggs.
Mrs. M. Mayfeld and Mrs. R. Smith
went out to see Bro. J. Hooking Sunday,
who has been sick, for some time.
Mrs. Luther Benton and daughter
Josephine Of Kansas City, Mo-, arrived
in the city Monday to visit her husband
and friends for few days.
! Mrs. Maria Noah is reported on the
sick list, and also Bro. j. Saunders.
Mrs. L. Kearney served dinner to
Mrs. A. Childs Sunday.
Mr.. George Price is improving slowly.
Mrs. Susan Stewart returned to her
home in Oskaloosa, Iowa, after being
called here by the sickness of her
granddaughter, Hazel Jiles, who is. able
to be up again. !,
Mr.. johnson is able to work again.
Mr.. Johnny Lewis of Oskaloosa, Iowa,
was visiting in the city with relatives
and friends.
Mr.. E. F. Browr was visiting in Mys-
tic Sunday.
Mrs. L. D. Price is indisposed at this
writing.
Mr.. Marrow (white) Of Abba, who
recently returned from France, spoke IN
our city Wednesday morning, Sept. 25.
he was given royal reception.
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honest and true, and when they en-
barked from here to somewhere in
France, the white people gave them a
great reception. Colonel Denison was
born in Texas, graduated from Lincoln,
Pa, in 1888, was class orator. Gradu-
ated from Northwestern University
Law Department in 1890, the valedic-
torian Of his class. He entered the prac-
tice Of law in Chicago, where he made a
great success. Later he was chief pros
ecuting attorney for the city Of Chi
e;sg6, assistant corporation counsel
under Mayor Busse for four years, and
one year under Mayor Carter Harrison.
Was appointed assistant attorney gen
eral Of Illinois, position he now holds.
While serving with his regiment in
Cuba he was appointed judge advocate
by his government, Of one of the mill
tary districts of the Island of Cuba.
He was temporary chairman of the Ma
tional Republican convention that nomi-
mated VIM. H. Taft, the second colored
man thus honored. He was major IA
years before he was promoted to the
colonel
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"Climatic conditions are like Cali
cool in the evenings, with a slight dew.
All I can say is, like the country
(that which I have seen) fine. All Of
my equipment arrived O. K, including
my travelling bag. Do not send any
packages until the mail is Strengthened
out, as I may never receive them. The
one thing you do not see much Of here
and that is very expensive, is candy.
They need all the sugar for the sol
diers. Groceries are quite high, but
most of the people I have seen have
their own farms, so need very few gro
ceries.
"I have seen quite few men that
knew in the States here from different
parts Of the country. i also ran across
a boy 1 knew who lived on Twenty
fifth avenue. IT is funny how such
things happen.
GLOW are all the folks in Oakland
and vicinityF Tell them hello, and
give them my address if they want it,
as it is impracticable for me to write
at the present.
II guess you are feeling fine, as you
know I am doing great, and have no
kick coming. Keep well, so you will
look good when / come home. and be-
lieve me, you will see some of this old
world. Everything will come out all
right, if you think it will.
g I shall close, with love to all.
From your loving son,
Norman
3 Rev. Saint Mark Jones preached two
excellent sermons Sunday.
q Master Bernard Brown has entered
Western College.
Mr. May Button is somewhat better at
this writing. Aunt Caroline Crockett
still remains about the same.
Rev. Fox preached an excellent ser
mon Sunday evening. Sunday was quar-
terly meeting. The presiding elder, Rev.
Briant, was here and preached Sunday
morning and afternoon.
Miss Idella johnson leaves Friday to
attend George R. Smith College in Sc
dalia, Mo.
Mrs. Sadie Griffen Of Independence,
Mo-, is visiting Mrs. Griffen and friends
in the city, also Mrs. Washington of
st. Louis.
Miss Edith Harris entertained Miss
Hortense Carter Sunday at dinner.
Rev. "A. Fox will attend the confer
ence in st. Joseph, No.
Mr.. Joe 7. Ancell, Jr., and Monta