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Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-25
Omaha Claims Youngest
Commissioned Officer

Omaha can now make an unoist
puted claim of being the nome OF
the l>1 Youngest commissioned ofteer
:: :ne ~ Tinted States army and per-
h.as i, the world. Harry Robinson
aee 70 1927 California street. was
commissioned a second iieu.e nam
At Fort Sheriden. Ill. He has oeen
a. a., short furlourh with his parents
S an s s Mrs. H. S. Robinson. be-
for r. au for the Texas Agr,cul-
t tv and Mechanical school. where
b ta.. ,v; la assist in training the students
in military tactics. Lieutenant Ko1 h,,.
SON IS not only young IN wears. put
{ &c coarrespondingly small IN stature.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-25
Omaha Credit Men Hold
BANQUET at the Conant

A banquet, at which IS retail
credit men were present, was given
at the Conant hotel last night by
the Omaha Credit Mems association.
E. w. Nelson, of the Rudge & Cum
eel Co. of Lincoln, was the princi-
pal speaker. Mr.. Nelson attended
the last meeting of the National
Association of Retail Credit Men in
Boston and last night gave a
resume of the conventions work.
T. F. Thomas of the Burgess-Nash
Co. made short talk on "Neces-
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-25
Three Die in Planes Fall.

Pensacola, Sept. 24.-Three naval
aviators were killed here today in
the fall of a hydroplane in Pensa,
cola bay. The dead are Ensign J
P. Bournique. Highland Park, Ill.,;
Machinists Thomas o. Jones, New
Hartford, N. Y, and E. B. Saunders
of Westheld, n. ].
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-25
Matthew to Represent Chile.

Santiago, Chile, Sept. 24.-Beltran
Matthew has accepted the post of
Chilean ambassador to the United
States. He succeeds Santiago Al
dunate Bascunan, who died in Wash
ington last April. Senior Matthew
formerly was minister to Bolivia.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-25

sary Changes in Handling Charge
Accounts" Another feature of the
evening was an interesting discourse
on the work in environments by DR..
]. P. Lord, who was engaged in that
work for several months.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-25
Building Permits.

dwelling, $4,000
Richard Oberg. frame dwelling, 60s
North 43d Ave. S2,5OO.
Benson & Carmichael, 1927 Myrtle Ave,
dwelling 50 500
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
MANY PAY THEIR
 RED GROSS DUES
Those Who Have Not Paid Their Pledges Are Asked To Do So At
 Farmers National Bank.

All persons who pledged amounts to the uspport of the Red Cross dur ing the recent campaign and have not paid these amounts are requested to call at the Farmers National Bank and make settlement at once, as these assessments are due. Joe l.. Bevens, chairman of the Red Cross organiza- tion, spent few hours Friday col lecting these amounts, and succeeding in raising a considerable portion.
 It is asked that the people not wait for the solicitor to call, but pay thelr amounts at the bank, as it IS dltfl- cult for officers of the Red Cross or ganization to find time in which to see every individual.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
HUNS MUST BEG MERCY.

London, Sept. 21.-Telegraphing Wednesdays date, Reuters cores pondent at American headquarters says:
 ~I have been at pains to sound the sentiments of the American army on the enemy's peace offensive, with a result startlingly convincing. I was prepared for firmness, but I found rather a feeling of suppressed fury at the thought of any terms being made with the Hun until he had yielded his arms and asked for mer- |cy.
 "Peace on that basis is the only kind that will satisfy the American soldiers. Their unanimity and ir- flexibility on this point is remark able and it must be remembered that the American army is not only fine fighting force, but is going to be an enormous political force. Trained by bitter experience to common view, It is going to have an influence on the policy of the United States which no thing can withstand.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
DRAFTED MEN TO
 NAVY AND MARINES.

Washingtona Sept. 22.-The pro- gram under which the navy and ma rine corps will secure the men here after needed was announced today by Secretary Daniels, after conference with representatives of his depart ment, the Marine corps and the pro- vost marshal generals office. The navy is to have an average of 1b,OOC men monthly, while the Marine corps will get 5000 monthly for four months and 1,5OO each month there after.
 Of the navy's allotment of 15,0O0 it may enlist or enroll men who have navy work, but the remainder will come from "the run of the draft, navy officials cutting out skilled mer to meet as far as possible the special needs of the service. Men who now hold or may hreafter be given de ferred classification on account of de pendency will be permitted to enlist 1T the navy, as the higher pay given ls expected to do away with the possi- bility of hardships to the dependents
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
LETTER FROM RAY BROWN.

R. D. Brown has received the fol- lowing letter from his brother, Ray:
 France, Aug. 30, 1918. Dear Dick and Louise:
 After an uneventful trip across the Atlantic and few days rest at the first camp we reached, our regiment has moved to a small town further out in France, where we have been billeted out in different parts of the country.
 I fared we'll during the voyage, be- ing lucky enough to secure berth in a first-class stateroom annd never in the least became seasick. I did not have so nice place on the train that brought me to my present station but I had been told that we would probably move in box-cars for many troops had been moved in this man. ner. Our train was mostly of second class passenger cars and not at all bad
 I have not been to any place yet that has been overrun by the Huns, but can see the great sacrifuces that France has made, and I fully believe that the result of the war remains with the United States, and will be glad to see enough troops over here to back General Pershing up when he said, "I'll go where I please when please"
 I haven't made much headway in learning this language but manage to get by and make them understand by signs and gestures, in face to talk to any one over here is just like a Jew at an auction. Our hours in the streets are up at nine o'clock and these people over here lock their doors and shut thir window blinds at dark, so sometimes l have quite g time getting to my sleeping quarters that is, if I'm out until after dark. am still in the Personnel Office under Captain Hurt and am sleeping ir Headquarters which is located IT the center of the town in an old hotel which was built in 1429. An ole French woman couldn't understand
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
WILSON MAY N0T FIX PRICE Dispatches Sent Out Saturday That President Would Fix Price Said
 To Be Incorrect.
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 23- Senator Smith, chairman of the group of con gressmen who conferred with the president Tuesday, said that the story sent out Saturday to the eff feet that the president definitely stat ed at the conference that he would fix the price of cotton is incorrect. The despatches referred to were bas- ed on information from the partici- pants at the conference who reiter- ated today that the president made it clear to them that he intended to fix a fair price for cotton. It is agreed, however, that the president has not definitely stated that he would fix the price.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23

why I slept with the windows and doors open so she would come in and close them after I had gone to sleep, and when she found out opened them she brought me more cover thinking that I would get cold. haven't been here long enough to write much of a letter but so far 1 can't see anything here that will hold me after the war. Would like to see you all. Tell Mrs. Umsted that 1 guess 1 will have to miss her Thanksgiving dinner again this year, but if Carl is there I know that he will account for us both at the table. Give my best regards to MT. and Mrs. Umsted, Aunt Claudio, Carl and Leone. Would be glad to hear from you all. My address is,
 154th Regiment Inf,
 A. P. o. No. TAI,
 American Ex. Forces.
 From your brother,
 Ray.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
LIGHT AND WATER QUESTION TONIGHT Meeting of City Council Will Be Held For the Purpose of Disposing Of
 the Matter.

 There will be a meeting of the Newport city council at the city. hall tonight for the purpose of consider ing and disposing of the light and wa ter question. Representatives of the Arkansas Light 6 Power Company, 1t is understood, will Joe present and ask for an increase in the rates to be charged in Newport for electric current and water of which they are the distributors. The company is asking for an increase of thirty-five per cent on water and twenty-five per cent on lights.
 All persons interested in the mat ter should be present at the meeting.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
Casualty List

The following Arkansas casualties are reported by the commanding gen. eral of the American Expeditionary Forces:
 Killed in action-James B. Ma thews, Pangburn; John A. Harbison' Hardy.
 Died of disease-Daniel P. Galyon, Conway.
 Wounded severely James A. Adams, Marked Tree; Oscar l. Bishop, McCrory; Wm. l.. Talbort, Cunie; Jno. H. Morris, Pitts.
 Missing in action-Jesse w. Ether idge, Hamburg.
 "Stop These Casualty Lists Quick ly.
 The Men and Money of America Will Do It. Buy Fourth Liberty Bonds. Volunteer Days-September 2S-29. { Subscribe for the Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
PENNINGTON |S
 BACK IN ACTION Jackson County Boy Gets Back In Lines After Having Been Re-
 ported Missing.


 Private Odie Pennington, who was reported missing in action Sep tember ', yesterday was reported by the war department as having re- turned safely into action.
 Private Pennington is the son of MT. annd Mrs. c. c. Pennington, who reside at Grand Glaize, and their many friends throughout the county will rejoice with them in the news of their sons safety.
 The young man, who is P years of age, was a member of contingent of selected men who left Newport several months ago.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
SEND CLOTHES
 TO ELK'S CLUB Newport Citizens Are Urged To As sist In the Work Of Sending
 Clothes To Belgium.

Every citizen of Newport is urged to assist to the utmost in the cam paign being carried out this week to collect clothing for the Belgians. If you have clothing which you wish to donate, please bring or send it to the Elks Club, where shipment is being assembled. However, if you have no means of getting the cloth ing to the club, you will kindly tele- phone Mrs. J. O. Powell, No. APO, and she will call at your residence with an automobile.
 The Belgian Relief work is one of the greatest moves of the war, and one of the most necessary. It de- serves Newport's whole-hearted sup port.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
Twenty Five Thousand Prisoners and 26O Guns Were Counted Tester day By Allenby's Forces In
 Palestine.
MEANS OF ESCAPE IS CUT OFF.
l(By The Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 23.-The war office announces 25,0O0 Turkish prisoners and 260 guns were counted up to yesterday by General Allenby's forces which are pushing northward through Palestine. The announcement says the seventh and eighth Turkish arm ies have virtually ceased to exist. The seizure of crossings of the Jordan at Jisred and Damor Sunday shut off the last avenue of escape for the Turks west of the Jordan.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23

Mrs. o. w. Scarborough is desir- ous that every knitter in her unit turn in their work as soon as possi- ble as shipment will be made the latter part of the week. Mrs. Scar borough states that the shortage of warn is still unrelieved but as soon as a shipment arrives she will let all knitters know, so that work can be- gin in earnest. Meanwhile the old supply of yarn should be used and the garments sent in for shipment.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
(By The Associated Press.)

London, Sept 23.-The British last night attacked the German lines be- tween St. Quentin and Cambrai op- posite Lecatelet, making progress in the vicinity of Tombois farm and cap turing a group of trenches and a strong point on the ridge northwest of venyuil, Field Marshal Haig re- ports. Another strong enemy point near the Ronssoy- -Bony road just to the south also was taken in success full counter-attack carried out south of Villers- -Guislain. A German coun- ter-attack in the vicinity of Gillemont farm between Cambrai and St. Quen- tin was repulsed with heavy enemy losses.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
|s MADE MEMBER
 DISTRICT BOARD
John w. Stayton, Local Attorneys Has Been Appointed To Serve
 On District Exemption Board.

John. w. Stayton, one of Newport'n leading attorneys, today was notified by Governor Brough of his appoint- ment as a member of the District Exemption Board for Eastern Ark ansas, which body holds session in Little Rock. MT. Stayton will go to Little Rock this week to assume hin new duties.
 Chas. T. Coleman of Little Rock was also appointed as a member of the same board.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
LOAN PLEDGES WORN IN HATS

Fourth Liberty Loan pledges were distributed on the streets Saturday by Boy Scouts, and were stuck in hat bands. They read:
 q am Liberty Loan volunteer bond buyer I promise to buy Fourth Liberty Bonds, and will be ready with my first payment when the represent ative of the loan organization calls, between Sept. 28 and October 3"
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
TEN PER CENT IF
 LOAN WHEN SOLD
Twenty Per Cent Due November Fl, Twenty December 19, Twenty
 January 16, Thirty Jan. 30.
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 23.-The treas ury announces that ten per cent of the Fourth Liberty Loan will be re- quired on application. Twenty per cent, will be due November 21, twenty per cent will be due November Fl, twenty per cent Decembes 19, twenty per cent January Is and thirty per cent January 30.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
22,212 BOYS AND GIRLS IN CLUBS

A total of 22,212 boys and girls now belong to the agricultural clubs in the state and it is expected that the enrolment will approximately reach 3O,OO0 during the next year according to w. J. Jernigan, state leader of the boys and girls clubs with the Extension Division of the University of Arkansas.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23

MT. and Mrs. Abe Ballew and son, Milton, came down from Tuckerman Sunday evening with their son, Duf- fer Ballew, who left yesterday for his work in the naval training station at Miami, Florida.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
(By The Associated Press.)

Paris, Sept. 23.-The French yes terday and last night made notable progress in their drive for the encir- element of St. Quentin by pushing in far on the south. They captured the village and fort of Vendeuit close to the Disc river, nine miles southeast of St. Quentin, says the war office an nouncement. From Vendeuit the French pushed on from the river north to Lyfontaine by penetrating the wood in the direction of Hina- court.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. G. Henry ar rived home this morning from Indian apolis, having accompanied theR
 daughter, Miss Janet, to that city to place her in splendid boarding school for the winter. They left her doing nicely. :.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
(By The Associated Press.

With the British Forces in France Sept. 23.-The British last night ad-| vanced their lines to an averaGe depth of six hundred yards on alA eleven mile rront east of Gaverelle in. the Arras sector. <
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
(By The Associated Press.)

London, Sept 23.- Reports from Palestine this morning indicate that a Turkish force of 10000 have been trapped through the seizure of pas sages over the Jordan.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23

Associated Press Summary.
 Serbians and allied troops in Cel- tral Macedonia have dealt Germox- Bulgarian communication lines blown which are expected to bring about T complete readjustment of enemy po% sitions in the Macedonian theatre. Railway lines from Uskub to Saionis Xii and Gradsko to Prilep have bean severed. Enemy forces around LekS Doiran and north of Monastir arc IT danger of being outflanked and cap~ tured. The salient driven into thu Bulgarian lines at Sokol has been ME dened until now the allies are ad- vancing on a front of nerly fiftx miles from the east of Monastir to the Vardar a
 On the western front the Britlah and Bremen are progressing satls* factorily in the encirclement of St. Quentin. Many patrol encounters IT. the American held sector have oc- cured, but nothing approaching gezl- eral action has taken place, and the same is true of the Galician mlon1as tain front.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
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 Tn following was written by Elmer Johnson, young lad employed at the store of Bert k. Snetser: Ias $ es stIAe sfss C-stands for our Country, so gallant and brave, O-stands for Old Glory, long may it wave. L-stands for Lincoln, the martyr of our call U-stands for Uncle Sam With ms brave boys. M-stands for Maine, destroyed by a cowardly force, B-stands for brave boys, in France of course. I-stands for Indepenrence, which Cuba has gained
 Big A-stands for America that will conquer old Germany.
 w. s. s. stands for War Savings Stamps which every true Amerian should buy
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23

Judge Dene H. Coleman and Pros ecuting Attorney Earle c. Casey spent yesterday at their homes in Batesville, returning to Newport last night and opening circuit court this morning.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23
SERBIAN TROOPS DRIVE 25 MILES
 IN SINGLE DAY ENEMY POSITIONS MUST BE RE.
 ADJUSTED. Railway Lines Have Been Cut and Bulgarians North Of Monastir Are In Danger Of Being Out
 flanked By Serbs.
BRITIsH-FRENCH PROGRESSING
(By The Associated Press. ]

(By The Associated Press.
 London, Sept. 23. Serbian troops have cut the main railway between Uskub annd Saloniki and are on the western bank of the Vardar, accord ing to today's Serbian official re- port. West of Vardar the Serbians' have cut the railway line to Prilep, which is the main line of Germa11 communication in that region. Ser bian infantry units are now in mourn tainous regions. They advanced 26E miles in one day. The number o8 prisoners and war material is m creasing daily. Enemy reinfoxces ments have been forced to retreotx Since September 15 the Serbians have advanced forty miles.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-23

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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-02
PARTY POLITICS CONTROLS OWENS

When the board of County took their seats they
people Mason county that they expected to con
duct the business affairs the county strictly business like man.
they expected the county all OF the money pos
sible in all of their business transactions,
Following this general plan the Commissioners have reduced
expenses wherever they could possibly do and the county has
been given the most like administration has known
many years.
Realizing heretofore the county has spent large sums OF
printing and advertising the commissioners D
gan their asking for bids for county advertising
These county officials knew that for the printing of county bal
lots large money paid and shortly before time for
the printing he used in tomorrow primary cleo
ton County Judge Commissioners requested County
Clerk Owens who by authorized have this printing DONE
to ask for bids this all of the Mason county printers
they also asked that he award the contract to the printers max
ing the lowest and best bid.
local printers prepared bids to submit to Mr. owens put
he refused to accept the awarded the contract without
investigation price the Daily Bulletin the Democratic organ
of the county.
Through this action Owens has refused the request OF thu
County Commissioners He has refused to give all OF the printers
of the county square distributing this work and has re-
fused to step in line County Judge Commissioners and
other their ndavor give Mason county this year
money saving administration of the couny's business
Mr. Owens who was one very few Democrats left in office
Republican landslide of last has allowed party poll
tics control affairs his office while other officials have been
distributing work to the best advantage OF the county treasury
irrespective of politics
Just this sort responsible in large measure to
the great Republican landslide of year The people OF the
county had tired of few controlling the at
fairs of county they spoke unmakabe terms Despite
this demonstration feeling of the people OF Mason county, MI
Owens refused even to other printers ascertain
the probable printing of the ballots but opinion
that public will strong against this sort of party
notifies when funds concerned that the future
whether Republican Democrat the county interests will Always
be first
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-02
MASON COUNTY PIG CLUB
BOYS PLAN FOR FAIR
Members of the Pig Clubs Of Mason
County Are Getting Busy for the
Germantown and State Fairs
Winner Mt Germantown
viii Go 10 Louisville.

County Agent f. Frank Boyd, Jr.,
spent all Of yesterday calling on the
many boys in this county who are
members of Corn Clubs. Pigs Clubs
and the County Heifer Club.
Mr.. Boyd reports all Of the boys
very enthusiastic over the show at the
Germantown Fair. The winner of the
contest at this fair will be sent to the
State Fair at Louisville with all en-
penses paid by the state and will COM
pete for the full bred pigs offered as
prizes there by Governor Stanley.
The County Agent says that the
boys in the County Heifer Club have
been taking splendid care of their
heifers and that they are in fine con-
dition and according to his judgment
will bring fancy prices when they are
offered for sale at a big public sale to
be held in Maysville in the fall.
The boys in the Corn Club had been
somewhat discouraged until the re-
cent rains but they are now full of
vim and are certain that they will
have good crop of corn from their
acres when gathering time comes.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-02
100 WOMEN MARCH IN ANTI.RENT
RAISE PARADE

Philadelphia, Pa.-One hundred wo-
men from the 1900 block of South
Stanley street, between Thirteenth
and Thirty-first streets, carrying
American flags, marched into United
State District Attorney Kane's office,
in the federal building, to protest
against the alleged "unwarranted
raising of rent" for their houses upon
the part of the Perella Realty COM
pany, Sixteenth and Moore streets.
They asserted rents had been raised
from $11 to SIS, with further raises in
sight. Their husbands are all engaged
In war work.
Assistant District Attorney Sterrett
said that at the moment there was no
provision his office could take action
upon, but he extended his sympathy
and promised to report the complaints
to the real estate board. He will also
bring the matter to the attention of
the fuel administrator.