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Evening star., 1918-06-25

The average citizen will be thankful
for the remarkably cool June climate
withept trying to explain it.
Evening star., 1918-06-25

Tie Russians can have what is left
when the Prussians get through with
the country.
Evening star., 1918-06-25

The big problem of supply and de-
mand just at present relates to SOL
diers and equipment.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
Reformation.

"Do you like German roetry'"
"Yes," replied the man of relent
less mind, "when it has been reform
ed"
"How do you near reformed"
"Translated into honest English"
Evening star., 1918-06-25
Break to Follow Push.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
Now 1t is "the push for Paris"
Later on it will be the break for
Berlin.
Evening star., 1918-06-25

The. coming Fourth of July will be
more patriotic than pyrotechnic.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
CONGRESS SEC'Y.
At KNOXVILLE
FRONT LINE SUNDAY SCHOOLS
DISCUSSED.

Knoxville, Tenn.-At the invitation
of the citizens committee from Knox
vile, Tenn, Rev. Henry A. Boyd
will deliver an address in that city
on Monday night, March 18th. Ar
engagements have been made for the
use of the auditorium in the colored
high school building, and it is under
stood here that a big affair is ex-
pected. The following committee
men constitute the citizens commit
tee, who have arrangements in hand
and who, it is understood, have pre-
pared deliberately for the occasion:
Fritz Cansler, w. l.. Porter, John
Singleton, Esq. w. F. Yardley, Rev.
]. w. Tate, DR.. H. M. Green, Rev. s.
A. Downer, w, W. Burke, Prof VIM.
Brooks, Mrs. Cora e. Burke, Miss
Ethel Kennedy, Prof w, D. S. Brad
ley, Mrs, C. S. Jarnigan, DR.. S. NJ
Clark, L. Lillison, Rev. j. W. Crump
Mrs. E. Mcmillan, Mrs A. H, Tedford
Mrs. NJ. l.. Floyd, A. A. Fielding
Rev. ]. L. Black, Prof. c. W. Cansler
DR.. ]. f. King, DR.. w. F, Flack, DR.
+. r. Lennon, j. A. HUFF, Esq. U. S
Clark, II. W. Keaton, Frank DeVanlt
George Gross, DR.. r. S, Beard, DR.
| c. NJ. McGhee, DR. C. A, Davis, Mrs
! c. S Payne, Mrs. Katie Hutchins
Chas. Giles, Chas. Lee, Prof. w. A
Wynne, Prof II. G.. Fags.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
MT. NEBO BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday school was very largely
attended at the Mt. Nebo Baptist
Church Sunday, March 10, many
new scholars were enrolled also
several older ones who had been
away have returned and are filing
their various places in the Sunday
school. Much enthusiasm is mani
tested over the class that wins the
Banner. The Cradle Roll Class Ga
class composed of scholars whose ages
range from 1 to S years. won the
banner with a collection amounting
to nearly $1.00. The entire collec-
ton amounted to nearly $500.
At IL a. M, Rev. Lee preached a
very spiritual sermon to an apprecia-
tive audience. A liberal collection
was lifted. The Metoka and Galeda
classes will meet Monday, March IS,
at 1880 p. m, at the home of Rev. E.
l.. Cleggett, on 2Sth Avenue, North.
1t is the desire of the presidents of
the classes that each member be pres
ent and on time, as much business
must be attended. At the last meet
ing over twenty-five Galedas, fifteen
Metokas and several visitors were
present. Let us increase those num-
bers at this meeting.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

achieve greatness who leaves out of
his life the Sunday school and
church, for all who have achieved
fame and greatness had their basis
in the Christian religion.
The President of the International
Ministers Alliance, Rev. Jos. Sim
mons, was also present and said At
lanta is home to him and he was here
on vacation trip and to look after
the graves of departed relatives. He
complimented the eloquent words Of
Judge Harrison and the strength Of
his message. He feels that the pres
ent war will have its influence on
the future of our race. Rev. Sim
mons further stated that our race
was the one to give civilization and
religious laws through Moses to the
nations.
DR.. Carter gave the greater por-
ton of the time at morning services
to Judge Harrison, who spoke to
the church ALSO DR.. Carter intro
auced him by saying that the judge
is the man who caused the Grand,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
COLO ED PEO-
PIE HEAR flo
0UEHT ADDRESS

The big Mt. Tabor colored Baptist
church on Reid street was crowded
on Wednesday night to hear Judge
William Harrison of Oklahoma City,
Okla, who has been sent out with a
commission from Secretary of the
Treasury, W. G. McAdoo, to cam
paign among the colored people for
the War Savings Stamps. There
were upward of 700 people in the big
church.
William Harrison is a full-blooded
Negro who has worked his way up
from a boy in the cotton patch to be
member Of the bar Of the United
States Supreme Court. He is also
thought so much. of in Oklahoma City
city of $4,000 people that the
white voters there elected him a city
Judge and president of the Chamber
Of Commerce. His color was lost
sight of in the glamour of his &C
complishments.
His mission is to colored people
but there were several Palatka white
men who heard him last night al
the request of the War Savings ad
ministration. They were County
Chairman Fearnside, the editor OF
The News, Mr.. Stallings and Mr.
Priest. They heard some speech.
The speaker cleared for action
gradually. He laid good founda
ion for his appeal by series of il
Illustrations calculated to inspire the
Negroes with an ambition to become
something in the world-first carr
their own self respect before asking
the respect of others. Gradually
he approached his theme, the saw
ing of money through the present
scheme of the government to assis
in financing the war by the sale o.
Thrift Stamps and War Savings
Stamps.
The news will not attempt to re
port that address; it is sufficient t.
say that his language and expires
| sions were chaste, his thoughts en-
nobling, his wit and pathos uplifting
and his appeals powerful. He is
finished orator and logical in tn
movement of his arguments up to tn
climax of his theme. 1t is rare in
deed that opportunity offers to hea
a more brilliant address.
AS a result of the advice given b.
this man and his patriotic appeal
for the colored people to have han
in financing this war, The News be
lieves that the sale Of Thrift Stamp
10 colored people will be an impol
tant part in the Putnam count
total by the end of the year.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
hon. WILLIAM H. HARRISON.
ON WAR SAVING STAMP TOUR
DELIVERS ELOQUENT ADDRESSES
In Florida and Georga--More than One Thousand Uniform
ed Knights Parade--Ovaton at jackson.

father Clause to be repealed and
that he says a whole lot of things
but they are all so. The ignorance
OF the white man of the South rela-
tive to the accomplishment of the
Negro was spoken of.
Judge Harrison said that he was
here for the purpose Of hearing the
pastors message, He was to speak
on things carnal, but DR.. Carter
BROUGHT spiritual messages. Judge
Harrison made plain to his hearers
the high privilege given to the min
lister and the importance OF his mes
sage. He feels that whatever ad
yantages or honors he may have been
heir to should be cited TO his people
that they might look up and see the
silver lining of the dark cloud. B!
story, Judge Harrison showed tina
advantages would not give one al
escape where other NEGROES mus
suffer, and he most strikingly eX
! pressed that this war is as a grea
stone cut out of the mountain; it i
rolling on and the spirit TO DemoC
racy is in its wake where God vii
take care of his own.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

surance before it is too late. The
time limit has been extended to April
IL, 1918 in order to give all men in
the service fair opportunity to pDo-
tect themselves and their families.
The cost ranges from 65 cents month
ly, at the age of 81, to only $1.20
monthly, at the age of 81, for each
$1,000 worth of insurance or only
$3.50 per month for a $4,000 policy
at the age of 81 years. This is a
small charge on mans pay-small
In proportion to the benefits 1t may
bring. The premiums will be deduct
ed from his pay, if he desires, thus
eliminating trouble on his part.
1T is DANGEROUS TO PHOCRAS-
INNATE. THE GOVERNMENT is
MAKING A LIBERAL AND UMPIRE
CEDENTED OFFER TO IT'S FIGHT
ING FORCES, BUT THE OFFER is
OPEN ONLY FOR A LIMITED
TIME-.APRIL IL. 1918 being THE
LAST DATE FOR THOSE IN THE
SERVICE ON OR BEFORE DECEM.
Der IA, 1917.
NOW lS THE TIMlE TO All!
THE UNITED STATES GOVERN
MENT is BACK OF THIS CON-
TRACT OF INSURANCE. MOTH
ING is SAFER THAN OUR COUN.
TRY'S GUARANTEED!
in case of the soldiers death, each
$1,000 of Government insurance will
pay to his beneficiary (wife, child
brother, sister, parent, etc. the sum
of $5,75 q month for 240 months, 70
years., less any payments made to
the insured for total and Ornament
disability, any losses in excess OF
premiums received will be borne by
the u s. Government. Insurance
protection is not limited by any pro
vision as to line of duty. TTIIRTY-ONE
DAYS GRACE ARE ALLOWED FOF
! PAYMENT OF OVERDUE PRE-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

insures against death and total dis
ability. 1t is provided by the Govern
ment for the protection of the sol
der and his family, in addition to the
soldiers monthly allotment and in ad-
dition to the Government compen-
sation for the soldiers death or dis
ability. EVERY SOLDIER AND
SAILOR IN THE ARMY OR NAVY
OF THE UNITED STATES SHOULD
CARRY A POLICY OF GOVERN
MIElNT INSURANCE UP TO THE
LIMIT OF $4,000, for the low cost
of such a policy will scarcely be miss
ed from his monthly wages. This
insurance applies to injuries or death
while in the service or after he or
she shall have left 1t.
Exposure to the extra dangers OF
war makes the cost Of life insurance
in private insurance companies pro
hibitive. 1t was, therefore, plain
duty and obligation for the Govern
ment to assume the risk of insuring
hundreds of thousands of our soldiers
who are making the supreme sacri
nCC. OuuCl UinlS ithWt CNCly oOiutCi
and sailor and nurse now in the ser
vice, commissioned, enlisted, or draft
ed, and of any age, has the right, BE
TWEEN NOW AMID APRIL IL, 1918
to take out life and total disability
insurance up to $4,000 at very low
cost, with the Government, and with
out medical examination. Those
hereafter enlisted or drafted can take
out War Risk Insurance within 12C
days after enlistment etc.
coIored Soldiers and Saiors-Don't
Miss This Royal Opportunity!
The families and dependents of Col
ored soldiers should write at one anc
urge CoIored soldiers and Sailors tc
take out War Risk (Goyernment) in
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

by the members of the Campaign
Committee, which included Jackson
ville's most wealthy citizens of both
races.
Last night the climax came when
Judge Harrison was introduced by
the chairman of the committee. He
spoke for fully an hour, swaying his
audience at will. The intelligence
of the audience bespoke the big
heartedness of both races in the
South with regard to patriotism. T..
was scene that had never been
witnessed before in this great state.
The stage was decorated with huge
American flags and ferns. Multi-mil-
lionaires were in the audience and
on the platform. After the address
Mr.. Arthur Cummers, a graduate of
the University of Michigan, asked
permission of Judge Harrison to
write his wife and tell of his success
and impression. Today the distin.
guished visitor was driven all over
the city, visiting the various col
leges and public schools. This tour
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
CHARLES H. WILLIAMS TO STUDY
RECREATION.
IN Wm. AnthOny Aery.

Hampton, Va, March-War is max
ing inroads on the Hampton Institute
staff and student body. Hampton has
loaned" Charles II. Williams, physi-
cal director for boys since 1910, to
the Phelps Stokes Foundation and
the Federal Council of the Churches
of Christ in America for the remand
er of the school year.
Mr.. Williams will begin at once to
make a careful study of recreational
activities in and around the 16 army
cantonments, as they affect colored
troops. He will also study religious
and social conditions.
The intercollegiate sports in which
Hampton has been scheduled to take
part are all over. The inter-class
athletic events will be carried on, &C
cording to general plans already made,
under the direction of Major Allen
W. Washington, Hampton's Command
ant of Cadets.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

Jacksonville, Fla, Mar, 6.--An ova-
ton such as has never been seen in
this city on any previous occasion
was extended to Judge VIM. Henry
Harrison on yesterday and last night.
Judge Harrison came here under the
auspices of the War-Savings Stamp
Campaign Committee, having been
sent here from the nations capital
by the Speakers Bureau. There
was a mammtoh street parade head
ed by a battalion of Jacksonville's
finest policemen (white) and the
Pythian brass band with over 1,010
Uniform Rank knights in line, aug
men ed by Cadets. The guest Of
honor roie in an automobile escorted
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
MAKER OF MEN.

Charles H. Williams, who has been
so successful in training winning
teams in football, basketball, base
ball and track athletics, halls from
Camp Nelson, Ky.
He received trade and academic
trainin gat Hampton Institute, where
he was graduated in 1909.
Then he spent one year in the ply
steal directors course at the Y. nj. c.
A. College, Springfield, Mass.
Since 1910, with quiet effectiveness
and with uncommon thoroughness,
Mr.. Williams has worked early and
late, summer and winter, for the
building up of strong, pure bodies
among the 500 boys Of Hampton In
titute and for the development of
athletic teams that have reflected
credit on Hampton and the entire col
ored population.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

is to be extended to various points
in the state of Florida, taking in
st. Augustine, Palatka, Ocala, Pen
sacola. He came here direct from
Atlanta, where he held a rousing big
meeting and where in the face of
most fattering circumstances, he
made good, being received by all
classes, winding up to make his
itinerary complete in this state.
81 i
Atlanta, Ga, Mar. 3, 19l9.-Judge
w. H. Harrison spoke to the Sunday
School of Friendship Baptist Church
on Sunday, March the 2rd. In a
few choice words he sail to the
school that no one need expect to
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

ed mother shall continue until death
or remarriage; compensation for a
child shall cease at the age of IS, or
at marriage, unless the child is in
competent. The United States shall
pay burial expenses not to exceed
500.
Compensation in case of total or
partial disability Of the soldier is al
so provided for under this law.
Claim for compensation i'm case OF
disability must be filed with the Blu
reau of War Risk Insurance, Wash
ington, D. c., within five (5) years
after discharge or resignation, or
within five years after the death Is
officially recorded.
Government War Risk Insurance.
1.-THE Insurance" feature OF the
law is especially attractive and de-
serves most serious consideration and
the widest possible publicity. The
insurance offered by the United States
Government means more than life in
surance to the soldier or sailor, 1t
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15

other persons desiring information or
help in this connection should address
the DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU
OF WAR RISK INSURANCE, NEW
NATIONAL MUSEUM, WASHING
TON, ID. G.
(Signed) Emmett J. Scott, Special
Assistant to the Secretary of War.
Room 191, War Department, Wash
ington, ID. G.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
INSURANCE Of
NEGRO SOLDIERS
FAMILIES SHOULD BE PROVIDED
FORTUNE LIMIT EXTENDED
TO APRIL 12TH-G0vERNMENT
ALLOWANCE.

Washington, D. C-Mr. Emmett
j. Scott, who. as Special Assistant to
the Secretary of War, is looking az
ter the interests of the coloreJ SOL
diers and colored people generally
during the present war, has issued
the following statement which is a
real human message of vital impor
lance to the families and DEPEND.
ents OF colored soldiers and sailors
now serving in the army or the NAVY
Of the United States.
In addition to thousands OF color
ed soldiers" said Mr.. Scott this
week, who are enlisted in the Regu-
lar Army and National Guard, thous-
ands OF other colored men have
been drafted under the Se,ectiye
Service Law and have been taken
away from the families for the pur-
pose OF serving their country in this
period of national emergency and
need. Further, Mr.. Scott writes :
AS a measure of justice to the men
who have been called to give their
nVeS, II need be, in the service fo
tnelr Country the Congress of the
United States has enacted the War
insurance Law sometimes called
the Soldiers and Sailors Insurance
Act) which provides for the care and
support of the wife and children OF
the enlisted or drafted man durine
his service in the Army or Navy
and COMPELS HIM TO CONTRI
Butte UP TO AT LEAST ONE
HALF OF HIS PAY FOR THEIR
SUPPORT"
THE first obligation of every citi
zen is to his Country, but there re
mains a duty second only to that pri
mary duty, namely, mans duty tt
protect his family and himself from
any eventualities of the war. The
Soldiers and Sailors Insurance Ac
makes it possible for the soldiers AMI
sailors so to provide that no matte,
what may come, he may be assured
that his loved ones at home will nev
er become the objects of charity
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
Compulsory Allotment.

The law says the first thing that
a soldier must do is to contribute in
falr measure to the support of his
WIFE and children. When he gets in.
10 a camp or cantonment he must
answ truthfully whether he has a
wife, children, or divorced wife who
is entitled to alimoy under decree
OF court, and If he has any of these
three the Government will make
what is called Compulsory Allot
ment, or what perhaps might better
be called deduction from his paw
and this monthly deduction will be
psade by the Government whether
ne wills 1t or not. A soldier must al
I,t to his wife and children at Ieas,
SIS month. That is the minimum
This compulsory allotment, however
applies only to the wife and children
and to the divorced wife. If tn,
soldier chooses, he may make a vol
untary allotment for the support of hi.
Mother, Father brothsr, sister, pl
other dependent. But he may b,
compelled to give more than sis to
ward his family's support That de
ponds upon his pay, and depends up
on the size of his family and tn
extra amount that the Government
gives as an allowance"
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
Government Allowance.

THE amount that the Government
gives, known as the allowance" is
fixed in, the law and this monthly
allowance" is generously contribut-
ed by the Government each month
in additions to the soldiers "compul-
sorry allotment" which is deducted
each month out of his wages. The
Governments monthly allowance" is
SIS for a wife alone; $25 for a wife
and one child; $3.50 for wife and
two children; and S. for each add
tional child, provided that the great
est or maximum amount allowed shall
not exceed $50. A man may give OF
allot TO his family as much of his
monthly wages as he pleases over
$15, but the amount which the Gov
eminent adds or allows is definitely
fixed in each case.
The father, mother, grandchildren
brother or sister of a soldier or sail
or cannot get Government allowance
unless they are actually dependen
upon the man in whole or in part
and they can't get it even then to ;
greater extent than he has beer
habitually contributing to their sup
port; only in case he has been con
tributing more than he has to allo
to them can he come to the Govern
ment for the balance, and then sub
Ject to the limitation that all tn
Government gives to each depend
ent mother or father is $40 pc
month, and to each dependent broth
en- sister, or grandchild SIS per month
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-03-15
Compensation.

"The Compensation" feature OF
the law is somewhat like the pres
ent system of pensions or fWorkman's
Compensation Act. If, as a result Of
injuries sustained or disease con
tracted in the line Of duty, am officer
enlisted or drafted man, or an Army
or Navy nurse should he physically
disabled, provision is made for com
pensation of from $50 to 500 month
to him according to rank and pay)
and, should he die, compensation Oh
from $40 to SIS a month will be paid
to his wife, his child, or his widowed
mother-these being the only persons
entitled to receive compensation in
case of death of the soldier For 9
widow alone, $25 month; widow
and one child $35 per month; widow
and two children $475O morVh;
with S. for each additional child uF
to two. If there be no widow, ther
for one child 500 a month; for two
children $50; for three children $40
For widowed mother 500 month
Compensation for q widow or widow
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-14
Food Scarce in France

Archie Prouty, now in France,
writes to his parents in Reedsburg
the following:
There are twenty-four of our COM
pany in a house. We have hay to lie
on. Of course we all have blankets
and tents, SO we have a good bed
The bread is so hard it makes me
think of the big chokers, as pa called
them at home. We have to walk about
a mile for chow; that makes good ex-
ercise for us. The French people are
good to us. Tobacco is SO scarce here
it makes it bad for the boys that use
it. | am thankful that never used it.
Candy is cheaper here than in Amer
lea: it is in England, too [ bought a
piece of cake in England about the
size of a bread biscuit for a cent. and
a half; that is the same as three
cents in America. Food is scarce, but
in England it seems to be plentiful.
We are fed lots better here than in
England This makes me think of
home-lots of shade trees and the di-
rections seem the same. l have seen
o lot of the world and will have lot
of stories to tell you when | get back
to the old U. S. A We won't see the
lines before spring and the war will
be over by that time. The Germans
are about done.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-14
In the Hospital

Private Boyd Ladd, in France, has
written the following to Mrs. Sweeney
of Reedsburg:
Well, | am in the hospital now. [
was hit with piece of shrapnel. They
did not lay me out, though. I'm still
up and walking around. Just taking
a rest, is all All I have to do is
sleep, eat and write letters.
The last | heard of Capener he was
all right, and SO is Rummy and every
body They feed me good here, but
just the same | would whole lot
rather be sitting down at your table.
You see I'll never forget the big eats
I used to get there. Be back after
more pretty quick, too. You probably
have noticed how we are giving the
Germans HI. It's nearly all over, all
but the noise. | understand that the
U. S. is going dry after the war.
| have got red-headed sguy from
California sleeping next to me, and he
makes more noise than jim ever could.
He gets mad when he has to get up
early and help serve breakfast and
dor't, so he tries to pull me out and
it. makes things bad around here.