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Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-13

MfS. Clay henderson, ana cnll- dren, of Walnut Ridge, spent last week here with Mrs. w. H. L. Woodward.
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Wells, of Dewey, were the guests of her parents, MT. and Mrs. j. s. Ladd for few days last week.
 Charley Meachem returned Sunday to Kelley Field, Texas, after a short furlough spent here with relatives.
 The infant son of MT. and Mrs. E. B. Wilkins died Sunday night. Burial was in Evergreen ceme- tery Monday afternoon.
 Dr. and Mrs. T. N. Moore, of Kensett, spent last Thursday here with Dr. and Mrs. w. w. Gill.
 Mrs. Walker Ladd and Chil- dren returned Monday to their home at Newport after spending the past week here with rela- tives.
 Mrs. Jim Hoofman has return ed to her home in North Little Rock after spending a week here with her mother, Mrs. w. T. Rev holds.
 Charley Andrews who has been in the Reserve Officers Training Camp at Camp Sheri- dan, spent Saturday at home, leaving Saturday night to visit relatives at Wylie, Texas.
 Miss Ida Poslosky has return ed to her home in St. Louis after spending the past three months here with her aunt, Mrs. Paul Brooshtien.
 Mrs. John Lee Morgan, of hope and Mrs. Ettoilee Moore, ,of Gurdon spent the past week in Judsonia with Mrs. J. s. Ladd and Mrs. Geo. Hilton.
 Miss Grace Aldridge, of Cave City, who spent several weeks visiting in Texas, spent a few days in Judsonia the first of the week, resuming her Journey homeward Thursday.
 Mrs. Mary Adams and daugh- ters have returned to their home at Delhi, Iowa, after a weeks vis- it here with her mother, Mrs. w. T. Reynolds. * 5-.
 Strayed off-Big yellow COW with long horns. Last seen Wed nesday, July 3. Anyone finding her nleaSa notify Mrs Qdia Enl-
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-13

~>-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Geo. WagneD of Pine Bluff, is here visiting friends and relatives. Miss Eileen Darden, of Searcy was the guest of friends here last Friday.
 B. P. Young and L.R.Reynolds spent Sunday at home from Tuckerman.
 Mrs. Maggie Bevill and Mrs Cowan, of Kensett, have been here visiting Mrs. J. c. Rhew. Born-To MT. and Mrs. liar vey Holmes, Wednesday, July 8, a son.
 Eber Reynolds and son, Dick, of McGehee, are here visiting relatives.
 Lost-Little gold music pin. Finder please return to this of- flee.
 
 Otto Seeker and Louis Hilton of McGehee, spent the week end in Judsonia.
 Miss Beatrice Little, of Heber Springs has been the guest of friends here for the past week. Mrs. Owen Okelley, of North Little Rock is here visiting rela- tives for a few days.
 J. B. Lowdermilk, of Arkadel- phia, is here visiting his parents, MT. and, Mrs. T. J. Lowdermilk. Mrs. J. w. Hall of Wheatley IS here visiting her daughter, Mrs. o. l.. Young. =
 MT. and Mrs. R. E. Powell and n
 k. E.,Jr., of Little Rock were the guests of relatives and friends here on the Fourth.
 Mrs. Dan Hunsaker returned Monday to her home in Camp Point, Ill.,, after spending a week here with her son, Harry.
 MT. and Mrs. Dean Morley have returned to their home at McGehee after a short visit at the Elliott House.
 * *
 Born-To MT. and Mrs. o. l.. Young, Thursday, July 4th, a son, Maurice Hall Young.
 Strayed-Sow. about 150 lbs, Crop in left ear, black with small white spots, missing since June 2. Will pay for information lead ing to recovery of SOW.
 F. c. Burkett.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

iHindenburg Line DisIntesratlns--in
vestment Of &c. Quentin Also
Threatens Retreat Scheme.

Washington The German grip on
Northern Fi&nce and Belgium has
been definitely broken Even the most
cautious military observers in Wash
ington agreed that the Hindenburg
line was distintegrating and army OF
ficers conferred their whole attention
on the efforts of the German leaders
to extricate their armies without q
crushing disaster.
Outflanked in Belgium and in the
Champagne, the great German zone, Of
defensive works known as the linden
burg line already was becoming unten,
able when Field Marshal Haig's men
smashed through 1t just north Of st.
Quentin. The immediate investment
bf the city by French troops and the
swift widening of the breach north,
ward, coupled with the continued rap
i'd progress of French, Belgian ami
British forces in Belgium. 1t Is thought
here. may possibly upset the whole
German scheme of retirement which
already has begun on the Rheimes'
front.
British penetration Of the line, it
was said, may furnish Marshal Focn
with means to embarrass the Ger.
man retreat, always with the possibil
ity Of precipitating veritable rout.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
HUN NAVAL BASE DESTROYED
American, British and Italian War.
ships observation-disclosures Bon-
bardnient Effective.

Rome.-American British and Ital-
ian naval base at Durazzo and the war
ships anchored there, according to an
announcement made by Premier Or
lando.
The attack on Durazzo took place at
noon, when Italian and British cru's.'
ers, protected by Italian and allied
torpedo boats and American subma-
rines, succeeded in making their Way
through mine fields and avoiding at.
tacks by submarines, got into Durazzo
harbor.
An intense bombardment followed
until the base and the Austrian ships
anchored there were completely de-
gtroyed.
Italian sailors, in the teeth Of hot
enemy fire, torpedoed an Austrian de,
stroyer and a steamer. Another yes
sci, which was recognized as hos
pital ship, was allowed to withdraw.
British and Italian airplanes COOP
Grated In the work. Other Italian and
allied warships wers drawn UP in or
der of battle outside Of the harbor to
deal with any enemy vessel coming up
10 the assistance OF the port
No losses or damages were suffered
by the allied squadron, except slight
injury to q British cruiser by q tor
pedo from an enemy submarine.
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FIRST STRATEGIC VICTORY
BuIgarIa's Unconditional Surrender
Ends All Communication Between
Germany and Turkey.

London. = Bulgaria's unconditional
surrender means the first great stra.
tegic victory for the entente IN this
war, ending all communication. be-
tween Germany and Turkey. destroy
ing the erlin-Bagdad dream and all
hopes of German empire in the east.
Gen. d'Espersy, in Saloniki, has been
rendered by the Bulgarian deputies
full control OF the Bulgarian railroads
in order to enable the allied troops to
forestall punitive expedition by Ger.
many and Hungarian troops,
that have already been ordered into
Bulgaria by the German headquarters
staff. Thus Hindenburg's attempt to
retain Bulgaria In the war recoiled
against his own head, for the allies
are now within day or two of COM
manding the Balkan railway from So
fla through Nish to Belgrade and will
thus be able to open within the short,
est time front on the Danube against
Austria Hungary.
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scALiFoRNIA SYRUP or FIcs~
CAN'T HARM CHILDREN AND
THEY LOVE IT.

Mother Your child isn't naturally
cross and peeyish. See If tongue is
coated; this is sure sign the little
Stomach, liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When listless, pale, feverish, full of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
Eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach-ache, diarrhGa, remember, gen.
Tie liver and bowel cleansing should
always be the first treatment given.
! Nothing equals California Syrup Of
Figs" for children's ills; give a tea
spoonful, and in a few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out of the system. and you
have a well and playful child again.
All children love this harmless, deli
cious 'fruit laxative" and 1t never
tails to effect a good "inside" cleans
ing. Directions for babies, children
of all ages and grown-ups are plainly
on the bottle.
Keep 1t handy in your home. A little
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row, but get the genuine. Ask your
druggist for a bottle Of california
Syrup Of Figs" then see that 1t is
made by the California Fig Syrup
C0mpany."-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
ALLIES ASKED TO
STATE THEIR TERMS
NEW CHANCELLOR OPENS PEACE
CAMPAIGN IN RElcHsTAc-HE
PROPOSES ARMIsTIcE.
WOULD RESTORE BELGIUM
favors Federal Austria and Sending Of
PlenlpotentIaries to Neutral Point.
Russian States Would Get
Self Determination.

Amsterdam. The Immediate suspen
Bion of hostilities has been proposed
by the imperial German chancellor,
Prince Macmillan, in the reichstag, &C
cording to the Berlin correspondent oil
the Tijd. The entente allies are to be
asked to state their terms.
The chancellor's proposal embraced
also the dispatch of plenipotentiaries
to a neutral place to discuss the ques
ton Of league for national arbitration
and disarmament.
The plenipotentiaries are further to
be empowered to discuss the creation
of federal Austria, the right of self
determination for Russian frontier
states, the restoration and indemnifica.
ton Of Belgium, autonomy for Alsace
Lorraine and the return Of the German
colonies,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
HAD NOT BROKEN PROMISE
Surely Small Boy Was Not to Blame
Because Others Thought the
Poker Was Hot.

A farmer, hearing a commotion at
the back of his house, hurried out to
lind his little boy, armed with red
hot poker. enjoying himself immensely
by chasing some frightened farm la
borers around the yard
After severe lecture from his IA
ther the youngster promised that he
would never do 1t again.
A day or two later the same COM
motion was heard and the same youth
was found causing havoc with the
selfsame poker.
How dare Your said the irate pa
rent.
'But, father" interrupted the
young culprit.
Don't but father me- siri'
The youngster, however, convinced
Df the satisfactory nature of his ex-
PLANTATION, would not be silenced.
"But, father" he said, tits only
painted this time. London Tit-Bits.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
HARDEST FIGHTING
. OF THE GREAT WAR.
YANks SHOW THEIR METTLK IN
PIcARDY-FouGHT GAMELY,
THOUGH SURROUNDED.
HEAVY ODDS AGAINST THEM
Masked Machine Guns start Fire, But
the Yanks Are Too Fast--Amer.
leans Go Right Over the Top
With Gallant Spirit

With the American Party in the st,
Quentin SectoY.-American regiments
fighting in the Hindenburg line along
this sector Of the front have seen some
Of the hardest fighting Of the war. It
was a furious, desperate struggle into
which they plunged. They fought day
md night il. IruuTn and sinyle.handed.
in and out Of shell hslcs. They showed
Eallantry, self-sacrifice and devotion
to duty unsurpassed by any other
troops.
From the instant they leaped from
their trer>ches they ran into snipers
and hordes of machine guns. German
lnfantrymen, spurred on by their Off
GERS, stood up before them offering
hand-to-hand combat
Some of the stories of the men who
fought tell of the terrific nature of tina
struggle. One Brooklyn regiment took
md retook position known as the
txnoll'' three times. The battle swung
back and forth with the men so close
to each other that rifle butts were just
rs effective as anything else.
On the first assault the Americana
rushed forward and suddenly met
masses of machine guns which we.,
ramouflaged and held their fire until
the Americans were close upon theri.
The Americans went right on and
we're on top of the guns before they
began firing. The Germans did not
continue their murderous work long.
A dash, a leap, flash Of a bayonet
and stab or flame from rifle aud
one nest after another was silenced,
and the Americans plunged on.
A Brooklyn captain was isolated III
shell hole with IL men while an en-
envy machine gun nearly poured hot
fire into the party. Finally the captain
was wounded, and ordered his ser.
geant to take the men away and save
themselves. The sergeant started. bat
after the men had crawled few feet
on all-fours the sergeant asked them:
81 think 1t is bad to go away and
leave the captain. Do you fellows
want to go back and stay with him ?"
All answered in the affirmative and
they crept back and rejoined the cap.
tain. They fought like wild men and
killed with their rifles many Germans
When the gallant party was relieved
later the only man not wounded was
the sergeant.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
CUT ENEMYLINE or DEFENSE
Loss of ST. Quentin and Advance Of
Haio's Forces Send Huns Into
Open Fight.

London.-Between Cambria and ST..
Quentin the German line of defense
has been broken. It is uncertain wha,
lines the enemy has in the rear. The
British advance threatens the Ger
man line of retreat in the Disc val
Icy and also from the massif Of ST.,
Gobain.
Under the attacks of British, French
and American troops the Hindenburg
defense system from the Scarpe to the
Disc, a distance of so miles, is being
overrun. In the north the valuable
network of railroads in Flanders rap
idly Is becoming useless and in the
south the French are pressing vigor-
ously their advance west and north Of
Rheimes.
In view Of the loss to the Germans
Of st. Quentin and the lines to the
north of that city, an enemy retiremen.
on fairly large scale seems proba.
BILE. GiYen fairly good weather, some
very big changes on the western from:
may be seen before winter.
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sent To prison In Atlanta.

New York.-After being held here
for many months pending appeals ana
on pleas of illness, Franz Rinelir.
German naval captain and reputed rel
alive OF Emperor William, who was
convicted OF bomb plotting and other
crimes, was sent under close guard to
the federal prison at Atlanta to serve
sentences totaling three years. Rint
elin's exchange for an alleged Ameri-
can held by the Germans was demand
ed some time ago by the German gov
eminent and refused by this govern
ment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
EXPECT INSTANT REJECTION
Washington Doubts Sincerity Of Ger
man Peace Proposal.

Washington Doubts Sincerity Of Ger
man Peace Proposal.
Washington. The American govern,
ment will take no action or make nc
official comment until 1t knows official.
ly of the reported Austrian proffer OF
an armistice with the peace negotia.
tons on President Wilson's basic prin.
ciple.
There was a tendency here to cast
doubt on the sincerity of the Austrian
and German peace moves.
II message has been forwarded to
President Wilson, as reported, 1t will
be answered.
Authorities, however, say that VIII
sons principles are so clear that there
Is no occasion for bargaining or bag.
Cling over them. The State Depart
ment takes the position that acts speak
louder than words. Hence, IL Austria
and Germany wish peace they must
make certain initial physical moves ia
prove their sincerity. They include re.
moval of troops from Russia, Belgium
and things not yet accom-.
plished
Authorities here have said that any
German suggestion for such suspen'
sion would have to carry with it an Of
fer for the complete withdrawal OF
Teuton armies from allied soil. Inas.
much as Max's reported offer contains
no sach terms there will be no dispo
sition here to listen to his offer.
In other words, authorities here hold
chat this proffer is insincere and unac.
ceptable.
Instant rejection by the United
States will be the fate of the latest
peace proposals from the central pow,
ers.
President Wilson will handle the sit,
uation. and handle 1t in hurry. He is
expected to act as soon as the State
Department receives officially the ,ext
Of the notes from Berlin and Vienna.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
DON'T BE FOOLISH

Ind buy an imitation; get the original
EACHER-BALM.
1t is better than any of the substi-
lutte "Balms" for quickly relieving
coughs, Colds, Group, and all kinds Of
hurts and soreness.
The many limitations are proof that
It il an unusually good thing.
The price is only 25c per Jar or
Tube. Surely 1t is worth that to get
lid of a Cough or Cold, or your child's
Group. If yonr druggist win not sup
ply you and we have no agent in your
locality, write for the agency.
] Every family needs vacher-Ba
and we supply samples Free, to start
the demand. p. w. vACHER, Inc~
New Orleans, La.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
GERMANS ARE RETIRING.
Belgian Army Successfully Renews Al
tack On Flanders Front.

Paris.-The Germans are moving
their heavy artillery away from the
Belgian coast, according to reports
here. The Belgian army, cooperating
with the British army Of Gen Plumcr
and the French army of Gen. Degoutte,
successfully renewed their heavy at.
tacks on the Flanders front.
Haig's forces have captured Rolleg-
hemcapelle and advanced for dis
lance of 5000 yards southeast Of
Roulers.
The towns Of Menin and Roulers,
railway functions in Flanders, have
been set on fire by the Germans IN
face of the advancing Belgians, Brit
ism and French troops. French guns
now control the railway line running
from Ostend through Thorout and
Roulers to Courtrai.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
". N. U, MEMPHIS. NO. 4t--tsts.
Would Have HUNS Warned.

A negro In precinct of the Fifth
ward added little humor to the stern
feelings Of those who were filling out
their cards.
my names Elisha Smith, he said
to the registrar.
Amy middle namef" the officer
asked.
"Yes. NJ" replied the negro.
But he didn't know what the IN"
stood for. 50 he said:
make 1t Nick When was little
my mother used to call me Nick be-
cause was SO mean and always had
blood In my eye. You can send mes
sage to those Hun devils that Nick
is coming after their scalps. "-Kansas
City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
THREE THOUSAND PRISONERS
Gen. BertheIot's Troops Widening the
Front Of Attack Occupying I'm
portant Observation Points.

With the French Armies In France.
Gen. Berthelot's troops widening the
front of attack Oct. 1 made further
gains occupying important observa-
lion points that give them views east
ward upon the group Of hills northwest
pf Rheims and northward toward the
Cremin-des-D Danes. Three thousand
prisoners were taken.
Four battles now are in progress
from Flanders to the Mouse. They
rover total front of 100 miles AID
occupy the Germans so fully that they
have been obliged to give up the bene.
Hts derived from shortening their
lines.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
CAN COOPERATE WITH ALLIES.
Bulgaria Indicates She Is Not Averse
To Attacking Turkey.

London Bulgaria during the discus
sion over the armistice at Saloniki, in.
dicated that she was not averse to at
lacking Turkey, according to reliable
news received in London, Reuters
Limited states. Bulgaria explained,
however, that she could only act mill.
tarily in this connection in co-opera-
ton with the allfes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
LOSS TWENTY MILLIONS.
Scenes Of Dissolution Feature Vicinity
Of AMfaI Accident

Of Awf1i Accident.
Perth Amboy, N. 1.-The president
of the Gillespie Loading Company esti-
mates the property loss from the explo-
sion and fire at $12,OOO.O0O. This is ex-
elusive Of sS,OO0,Oo0 worth of explo-
sives which belonged to the govern
msat
Between 800 and 400 employees who
were In the plant at the time Of the
first explosion are unaccounted for.
Most of them are Of foreign birth
and may have gone to their homes
without reporting. The territory sur
rounding the plant Is under heavy mili-
tary guard. United States troops are
patrolling as close to the blazing build,
ings as they dare approach.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
ST. QUENTIN is IN FLAMES.

French Have Gained Tunnel Of ST.
Quentin Canal.
With French Army Near ST. Quen-
TIM Entire sections OF st. Quentin
are in flames and explosions are heard
in the city continually. Fighting con
tinues north Of the town where the
French have made great progress. The
French have gained the tunnel Of the
st. Quentin canal at Tronquoy and
continue to advance eastward. The
city hall Of St. Quentin appears to be
intact, but 1t is believed to be mined.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
LOADING PLANT WRECKED.
Tragedy Occurs in Factory at Morgan,
New Jersey.

Perth Amboy, N. MANY men were
killed and scores of others injured in
a tremendous explosion at the plant OF
the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading Co.
at Morgan, near here The explosion,
which shook the countryside for miles
around and caused citizens Of South
Amboy to flee from their homes, was
followed by series of less severe ex-
plosions and by fire which for hours
defied the efforts OF fire departments
summoned from nearby cities and
towns. Estimates placed the numper
Of killed and hurt at from SO to 100.
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1000 BULGARs SURRENDER.

italian Columns Reach the Rivers ka-
vaya and PoIoivan.
Rome. Italian columns pursuing re-,
treating Austro- Hungarians in Albania
passed beyond the Lyushna river and
reached the rivers Kavaya and Poloi-
van. The Italians are continuing their
advance toward Elbasan, 80 miles
northeast of Berat, according to an Of
fetal statement issued by the war Of
flee.
More than 1000 Bulgarian troops
facing the Italian positions on the Mo-
nastir-Kichevo road surrendered. Con-
siderable booty was captured by the
italians.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
SHELL HITS U. s. HOSPITAL.
Twenty Patients Suffering From Theip
Wounds Killed BY cermans.

With the Americans, Northwest Of
verdun.-Twenty patients, many Of
them already suffering from wounds
received in battle, were killed when
a German shell struck an American
hospital at night The hospital was
only short distance behind the fight
ing line. 1t is possible that it was a
stray shell, but it appears probable
that II was deliberate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

London,--Three hundred and fifty,
persons have been killed, it is report
ed, in railway accident north OF
Malmo, Sweden, says an Exchange
Telegraph company dispatch from Co
penhagen. Fifty children who were
returning to Stockholm from the coun-
try are among the dead.
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Recognized.

Private Butler former press agent,
doing sentry duty)-Haltl Who goes
there7
Private Leggett (former reporter)--
Hlstl Joe, could you slip me two on
line aisle for Monday night?
Private Pass, fiend Buffalo
Express.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
Merlsourt Has Fallen.

London.-The retreat of the Ger.
mans in the region of Armentieres and
Lens has reached depth Of six miles.
The enemy still is retiring. The allies
are now within six miles of Lille. Mer-
icourt, southeast Of Lens. has been
captured by Haig's men.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
RETAIL SHOE PRICES FIXED.
SIP ls the Maximum Price ard Mini,
mum Price Fixed At 80.

Washington.--Max and mini
mum retail prices for shoes as agreed
to by the industry and ranging from
SO to $12 for nen and women were
announced by the war industries
board. Shoes were grouped In three
classes, as follows: Class A. from SO
to $12; class B, So to $3.50; Class C.
SO to $3.50. Proportionate prices will
be fixed for youths and children's
footwear. The cutting of shoe prices
under this new schedule begins Octo-
Der Is, and time is allowed retailers
to dispose of present stocks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

washington--Bulgaria will be friend.
" to any Allied move against Turkey,
and viii be practically on the side OF
the Allies for the remainder of the
war, Bulgarian Minister Panateroff il
quoted as saying.