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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
TWENTY MILLION Isl.
PEOPLE BOUGHT
LIBERTY BONDS

Washington, d. c.. Oct. 21.-Ap-
proximately 2O,O0O.0OO persons sub
scribed to the fourth Liberty Loan, ac-
cOrding to reports today.
This is about twenty per cent in
crease over the number of individual
subscriptions in the previous issue,
when 1S,3OO.0OO persons bough. bonds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
Balkan Conquest.

London. Oct. 21.-Continued prog
ress in the conquest of lost Balkan
territory was reported by the Serbian
war office today.
The town of Trasteniks has been
entered and BolyZatz was captured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
British at st. Amand.

London, Oct. 2l-Britisl troops are
approaching St Amand. eight miles
northwest of Valenciennes, Field Mar
shal Haig reported today.
{ Contact with the enemy is being
maintained and the British have also
advanced their line to Tournai. More
than 5000 prisoners have been taken
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
German Note.

Berlin, Oct. 21.--Germany's reply
to President Wilson states that orders
have beer nissued to all submarine com
! manders to stop the tOrpedoing of pas
senger ships. The text OF this part OF
the note follows:
..In order to avoid anything which
might hamper the way to peace, the
government disparages and precludes
the torpedoing Of passenger ships
The torpedoing of passenger ships
without warning is disapproved. How
ever, for technical reasons the goverll7
ment is unable to guarantee that this
order reaches every submarine ut sea
before 1t returns to its base.
Asks Armistice.
The German government suggests to
the president that the opportunity be
brought about to fix the details Of an
armistice. The German government
trusts that peace will come without
demands irreconciliable to the German
people and open the way to justice.
The German government appeals that
the illegalities and inhumanities
charged against the German forces will
be cleared up and not in this way stand
against the German people.
In accepting the proposal for eva
cuation of occupied territories, the
German government stated that from
its assumption. evacuation and condi-
tions of armistice should be left to -he
Judgment of military advisers and
actual standards of power both have
in the field, as a basis for armistice
and safety guarantee.
In reference to the responsibility Of
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21

TEXT OF NOTE.
The leaders Of the great parties
Of the rcichstag are members Of
this government. In the future TO
government can take Office or cen
.inue in Office without it possesses
the confidence af the majority of
the reichstag. The responsibility
Of choosing Of representatives Of
the people is being locally develop
ed and will be safely guarded.
The future action of the new
government has been laid before
the reicllstag in bill altering the
constitution Of the empire, permit
ting the decision of the people to
have full sway.
"Hithertofore, the representative
es Of the people Of the German em-
pire have not been endorsed in the
formation of the government. The
constitution did not provide for
the concurrence Of the representa-
tives of the people in the decision
Of peace or war.
= UNDERGOES CHANGE.
"rhis condition has just now
undergone Il fundamental change.
The new government forms in ac-
cOrtlance with the wish of the peO-
pie based OIL universal, equal and
direct franchise" ~
No Illegal Practices.
In the reference to the charge o.
Illegal, inhuman practices. the not
;ays-"This covers retreats whei
necessary and only so far as needle,
is permitted. German
roops are under strict order to pre-
'ent the destruction of property ant
busc of population. When such trans
,ressions occur in spite of instructions
he offenders are punished
The German government protested
against the reproach that in the sink
ng of ships a commander ever pur
,oseiy destroyed lifeboats and passen
,ers.
The German government urges thai
hesc charges and facts be cleared III
" a neutral commission.
The German government handed Its
eply to President Wilson to the Swiss
last night for transmission
o the United States.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
MIR. ironing Some Better,

n. J. ironing. who is typhoid
patient at Mercy hospital. is reported
as some better today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
Not Yet Here.
BY ROBERT J. BENDER.

Washington, ID. c., Oct 2.-Ger-
many's reply to President Wilson's last
peace note will soon be here. The state
departments information was disclosed
through reliable source.
The Swiss minister had not yet com
municated word of its receipt, but the
news came through other reliable chan
nelS
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
ASSUME AN, ARMISTICE.

AScUME AIN 'ANNllSl1C
London, Oct. 21.-Accord-
ing to a wireless message
from Berlin today, the Ger
many reply to President
Wilson, in accepting the pro-
posal for evacuation Of oc-
cupied territory, says the
German government as
sumes that an armistice
would be agreed upon by
both sides. The reply pro-
tests against the reproach
for illegal and inhuman
sinking of ships by German
submarines and purposely
destroyed lifeboats and lives.
The reply refers to the
presidents demand for the
destruction of any power
which, separately, secretly
or by it's single choice can de-
stroy the peace of the world,
by the declaration that the
present government is free
Of any such dominance and
is supported by the majority
of the German people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
Note on Way.

If the department is advised as to
the trend of the German note, it has
not made. the information public. OH
cials intimatet that the note was now
on its way to Washington.
Up to noon, members of-the Swiss le-
CATION insisted that the Teutonic re.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
i. Close in On Brieulles.
BY FRED S. FERGUSON.

Oct 21.---American troops are steadily
closing in around Brieulles, but steady
rains and constant soakings has turn
ed the roads into slippery mud and
delayed operations.
Fighting in the Argonne is spasmO
die with an occasional outburst of artil
lery and machine gun fire. At one
place the Americans retired temper.
arily, but regained the lost ground the
next morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
SAYEvACUA-
ton ORDERED
BEFORE. NOTE
Allies May Start New Cam
paign on Southern End
of West Front in
Alsace.
ARMIES ARE ACTIVE
A r. n Avps NJ
ARMIES ARE ACTIVE
Armies Of all Allies Making
Progress on Western
Front.
By FRANK J. TAYLOR.

By FRANK j. TAYLOR.
With the American Army
in France, Oct. 21.- German
prisoners. said the evacua-
tion of France was ordered
before the peace note was
sent President Wilson.
These prisoners say that
the Americans have the
worst and bloodiest part Of
the battle front and that ev-
cry foot of ground will be
contested desperately until
the German retirement has
been completed.
This line is quiet today.
Paris, Oct. 21.-Raiding
operations in Alsace and the
Vosges resulted in the cap
ture Of prisoners.
This may mean that the
allies are contemplating a
campaign on the southern
portion of the western front
and seek information from
German troops in this re-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-21
TEXT OF NOTE.

the existing government, the note
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
LIBERTY LOAN TOTAL Is NOW
NEARLY ONE BILLION

Washington, d. c., April 17-Sub-
scriptions to the third Liberty loan AS
shown in reports to the treasury now
total 1891, ,l5605O. The first days
business for the Minneapolis district
where campaigning began Monday,
brought in approximately $4,000 900.
Reports today told of great flood
of small subscriptions from people of
moderate means.
The local committees have not yet
reported in Tucumcari all their sales.
but it is estimated the entire county
has already subscribed more than $780,
900. This is not quite half the quota
asked of Quay county, but taking into
consideration the sparsely populated
country districts the citizens are do
ing exceedingly we'll They are taking
into consideration that Uncle Sam is
doing the best he can and taking the
most honorable means of raising cash
to defray immediate expenses. When
the people get tired of loanng money
to the government, it will be necessary
for the government to raise money by
other means. The government must
have money and the people must pay
the cost.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
J. i. STALKUP DEAD

Mr.. j. +. Stalkup died Wednesday
evening at his home on the plains, af-
ter an illness Of one week and was
buried at the Blair school house. His
death was attributed to rheumatism of
the heart. We will publish an obituary
next issue. The Sentinel joins in ex-
pressions of sympathy to the bereaved
relatives.-San Jon Sentinel.
Mr.. Stalkup was well known in this
city as he came here quite often until
few months ago. He was one of
our most patriotic citizens. lie fought
in the war of 1863, but was seemingly
in good health and tried TO join the
Sammes and help whip the Kaiser
but his age would not allow the re-
cruiting Office to accept him.
He made many friends during his
stay in Tucumcari and his death was
not expected and came as shock tc
those who knew him.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
MAJOR ROBT. +. MASSIE AND
COL. TWITCHELL HERE FRIDAY

Col. Ralph +. Twitchell, of the State
Speakers Bureau for the Council of
Defense, and Major Robert Massie of
the Bath Canadian Field Artillery. one
of the heroes of Vimy Ridge and Pas
chendaele, who received the distin-
guished Service Order from Great Brit
ain for his personal bravery. They
will speak in Tucumcari Friday night.
April 10 (this week..
Major Massie has spoken in Santa
re and Albuquerque and aroused the
most intense enthusiasm. Having been
In the thick of the battles in which the
Canadians participated and in com.
mand of the battery that saved the
day more than once, he is able TO Wis
ualize for his hearers the grueling ex-
periences of the war. With his own
eyes he has witnessed some of the
atrocities that have made the Cana
dians fighting mad" so that the Ger
mans would rather run up against any
other hghting unit than those hailing
from Canada or the United States.
Colonel Twitchell is known as New
Mexico's most eloquent speaker and
he too will put pep" into his war
talks. Major Massie was wounded
thrice and had narrow pinch in more
than one gas attack. He covered near
ly every mile in the terrain over which
the big German offensive is still rag
ing and his addresses will be informa-
tive, instructive as we'll as wholly
patriotic. The meeting will be held
at the Hiph School C,,p,p,gi,,,o ,,J
will begin promptly at 500 o'clock.
The Liberty Loan committee and the
band expect to return from Logan in
time for this meeting as the program
at Logan will be Immediately after
dinner.
Don't miss hearing these two great
men, one from New Mexico and the
other from the battlefield of France.
They will tell you something worth
while.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
LIBERTY LOAN COM.
M|TTEE AND BAND TO
LOGAN FRIDAY, APR. IS

The Liberty Loan Committee, ac.
companied by the Tucumcari Band, got
away on time Tuesday morning ana
so far as is known were making the
places along the route on time. They
were scheduled to make Montoya, Ina,
Jordan, House, McAlister, Forrest and
perhaps other places on the plains. re-
turning Via Endce and San Jon today
They were not soliciting pledges or
selling bonds but were putting the
question squarely up to the citizens of
Quay county. Tomorrow morning at
$3.50 another committee together with
Felipe Sanchez y Baca, T. 4. Muir
head and Myron b. Keator, and the
Tucumcari Band will go to Logan, if
the present rain and stormy weather
will permit. a number of cars have
been signed for the trip and every
body who can is invited to make the
trip. Business interest are being put
aside to help Uncle Sam raise money
to win this awful war. The American
people are becoming to realize the
they will suffer if the
kaiser succeeds in getting his hands
around the throats of US like he has
the Russians.
LAIER-The delegation returned
about noon and report most enjoy
able trip. About $4,000 were sub
scribed by the towns visited and com.
mittees were selected to finish solicit
ing those who were not present and
who had not already signed up for a
Liberty Bond. There were seven cars
in the delegation as far as Montoya.
From there to Plain six continued and
five made the complete circuit. Mr.. S.
NJ. Wharton was the main speaker,
while he was assisted by h. n. Hobar,
and Mrs. Earl George and others who
were stirred to do their part.
The band did itself proud and the
patriotic numbers as well as the most
classical were highly appreciated and
heartily encored.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18

A would-be hero tagged the passen-
ger train at Hargis few days ago
and told the conductor there We're two
or three broken rails ahead. When he
was invited to get on the train and
had made himself comfortable in the
car he said he did not have any money
and wanted to ride to FL Paso. The
train crew took charge Of the man and
he was returned to Tucumcari where
district court was in session. He was
tried and was found to be insane or
partially so perhaps from sickness as
he appeared to almost have one foot
in the grave. Judge Lieb decided to
send him TO Las Vegas and have him
placed in the asylum until he has re-
covered sufficiently to insure the safe
ty of the public.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
LIBERTY LOAN SPE.
C|AL HERE TUESDAY
WITH WAR RELICS

The Liberty Loan special, arranged
and equipped by the railways of the
country for the advertising and boost
ing of the third Liberty Loan arrived
in Tucumcari Tuesday afternoon at
four O'Clock, and was parked On the
house track west of the depot. Hun
dreds of citizens gathered at the de-
pot to witness the train and the war
relics it carried. After two interest
ing speeches by lieutenant from the
Canadian army, who had recently re-
turned from France, and Attorney
Wills of Dallas, Texas, the crowd was
allowed to pass through the train and
see the wonders of the age.
The Liberty Loan special is COM
posed of one baggage car and two flat
cars, with tourist car for the use of
soldiers, sailors and Liberty loan rep
resentatives and speakers who accom- =
pany the train for the purpose of dem
onstrating. Besides the large airplane
the cannon captured from the Ger
mans, the 2400-pound shell picked up
ut Verdun after that awful struggle,
and smaller shells, together with other
relics the inside of the baggage car
was hung with photographs of large
size giving those who witnessed them
u chance to see what it really means
to be at war.
Attorneys Davis and Wills spoke at
the High School at night before n
large and apprecative audience. Their
words sunk deep into the hearts of the
hearers and the picture of the easy
settling of this great war does not
appear quite so bright. There is no
doubt about the outcome but it will
not be done in month nor year is
the guess of the speakers. Attorney
Wills gave a historical sketch of the
wars from the first to the present
greatest war in all history. He said
we had been warned fifteen years ago
but we thought it impossible and that
it was only threats from the hot heads
of Germany. He told of how Kaiser
Bill had promised those who loaned
him money to pay him back with
thousands of acres of the richest soil
in England, France, Canada and other
captured territory. He told many u
truth that has never teen told in the
newspapers.
After the speakers had finished a
few subscription from persons whom
the different committees had missed.
were taken which amounted to more
than $1,000.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18

The Red Cross Society of Glenrio
gave ball and supper one night last
week. The proceeds were given to the
Tucumcari Red Cross Chapter, and the
Glenrio Tribune Progress says The
splendid features were appropriate,
from the remarkably good speech of
Myron b. Keator, down to the edibles
which were on war conservation
basis and fully satisfying as well as
gratifying. Mr.. and Mrs. Keator of
Tucumcari and Mr.. Keator's mother
of New York, were in attendance. The
Tucumcari mans speech was fine
patriotic appeal to support the men
at the front"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
JIM HAYSE SHOOTS
S. +. SWITZERLAND

As a result of quarrel between
neighbors over watering place and
stock, Jim Hayse shot S. +. Souther-
land with shot gun, on Tuesday, one
shot taking effect in the corner of his
eye and the other scattered from his
face to his knees. Switzerland was
taken to the hospital at Tucumcari and
the shot removed. 1t is thought he
will recover. Hayse surrendered to the
officers and was lodged in Jail to await
the action of the district court. When
neighbors undertake to settle their diff
ferences by gun plays then the tax
payer has to contribute to the expense.
San Jon Sentinel.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18

and it will appear in their advertising
booklet which is now being printed.
Honorable Thomas Brooks Fletcher
who was one Of the great lecturers in
the Chautauqua last year, will be un-
able to address the Chamber of Com
merce membership as had been plan.
ned. The directors and officers had en-
deavored to have Mr.. Fletcher address
the membership the night previous to
his appearance on the Lyceum Plat
form in our city. lie is delayed one
day in Liberty Loan Campaign in
FL PaSo which makes this impossible.
Town Development Company of New
York City who published Il magazine,
wrote this Office for an account of our
rebuilt Chamber of Commerce, Offering
to give an entire page if we so desired
in their magazine on our courtesy to
them. The request has been met with
the desired information.
Geo. G. Watson of Norton. Virginia,
writes the Chamber for general infor-
nation on Tucumcari and Quay county.
Prof. O, U. Anderson, the newly
'l'NANh WY HNHbOl iIiii lllAtlhltllN
writes us that he already feels encour-
aged in his new field, because of our
prompt and courteous reply concern
ing questions and information regard
ing our city. He adds that where
there is n real Chamber OF Commerce
that progress can be more easily made
in any line.
Mrs. r.. a. Robertson of Ash Peak
Mine, Duncan, Arizona, writes for in
formation concerning hotel facilities
in our city.
Hon. A. l.. Wright of FL Paso, is
planning to deliver series of patriot
c and humorous lectures in our city.
He naturally wrote the Chamber of
Commerce for information concerning
"a hall, lighting and heating facilities,
etc.
Many other inquiries are on file in
the office hut because of the increased
work of real organization, they will
be reported later.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
FUNERAL OF GOV. MCDONALD
WAS HELD IN CARRIZOZO

The funeral of former governor w.
c. Mcdonald, who died last week in
FL Paso, was held in Carrizozo Sun
day. Representative citizens from all
over the state, including the govern
or, supreme court justices, and those
of the humber walks of life, assem-
bled to pay their last respects to the
first state governor.
The funeral was held from the Nc
Donald home, close to CarrizoIo. Rev.
Edward j. Hoering, rector of the Epis-
copal church of Tucumcari. olIiciated.
Burial was at White Oaks. r. p.
Donohoo of this city was in attend.
ance at the funeral.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18

The Executive committee wishes to
express its appreciation for the con.
tributions of the many who responded
to the subscription paper engineered
by Mr.. Chas. Crofts one of the +. p
d S. W. engineers, for money to buy
sewing machines for the Red Cross
Chapter of Tucumcari These ma
chimes were very much needed for the
work rooms. The sum of $500 was
handed to the chairman. The dollar
that you gave will make the work
much easier and more work will b,
done because Of your gift. You will
be no poorer and the Red Cross is
much richer.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
o. L. Williams, former secretary of

o. l.. Williams, former secretary of
the chamber of commerce and general
builder of Las Vegas, has been Sc
lected as secretary of the board of
city development at Amarillo. Mr..
Williams has accepted and is now get
ting things in hand for his work. He
was the man who first agitated the
Gulf-to- Denver highway and made that
route n possibility, lie is also re-
sponsible for the Ozark Trails leing
routed via Tucumcari to Las Vegas.
Mr.. Williams is a live-wire and those
who know him well remember how he
worked for the Trail and did not quit
until he had accomplished his desire.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
TWO NEW RESIDENCES

Mercer Lawing, contractor and
builder, reports the contracts of two
new houses for Tucumcari. The res
idence of Mrs. StinSon will be four
rooms and bath, located on South Sec
ond street The other Is the residence
for Bob Childs, located on Aber ST.,
one block each of the Presbyterian
church. This house will be adobe and
modern throughout. The Stinson res
idence will also be an adobe.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
pEGGRAN-CECII,

At the noon hour, Monday, April l5,
b. II. Peggram, and Miss Mae Cecil
were united in marriage at the home
of the Christian minister, n. J. Reas-
oner. Mr.. Peggram is hustlng
young rancher of one of the best dis
tricts of the valley, while his charming
bride is former Tucumcari girl, the
daughter of w. Z. Cecil. The News
joins their many friends in congrtau-
lations and best wishes.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18

The Parent-Teacher Association will
hold its annual meeting for the cleo
ticn of officers on Saturday next, Apr.
20, at p. m, at the home of Mrs.
r. p. Donohoo, as my home is SO far
out. Everyone interested in the work
is urged to be present, that we may
plan our work for next year, so that
we may render the greatest service
possible to our Country.
Mrs. +. S. Paddock, President.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18
DIR. II. ID. NICHOLS Is DEAD

Word was received in Tucumcari to.
day of the death of Dr. II. d. Nchol,
formerly of this place, but now OF
Douglas, Ariz. Death came suddenly
and was unexpected. Details have not
been learned but it is thought the body
will be brought to Tucumcari for in.
terment. The many friends of Mrs
Nichols and children extend sympathy
to her in this hour of sadness.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18

strong point, being willing to risk jus,
so many men and no more. When the
price has been paid the forces are with.
drawn and the enemy is allowed pos.
session. The point is to hold every
position If possible up to the definite
limit. The task of the British is to re-
duce, by inflicting the largest possi-
BILE casualties, the superiority in mum.
bers which the enemy admittedly pos
sesses.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18

The lecture tonight by Thos. Brooks
Fletcher promises to he well attend
ed because Mr.. Fletcher is n favorite
here since his lecture last year at the
Chautauqua. The weather will cut
little ice when people want to hear
a great orator. The lecture will be
gwen at the High School Auditorium
and will commence at 8 o'clock. The
price of admission is Toe and Sl.00.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-04-18

j. W. Boileau, of Chicago, mining
engineer and expert chemist, is here
to remain with the Red Peaks Com
pany developing potash. His special
precipitation process will be used at
the mine and laboratory necessities
have been ordered and will be installed
at the new town of Danver, to be built
on the mining properties.