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The courier-index., 1918-04-05
o. c. NoRMENT

It was entirely appropriate for the
 city council at it's meeting Tuesday
 night to commend the very excellent
 record made by O. c. Norment, who
 retires as city clerk after having
 faithfully served the city during the
 past four years. The expression of approval made by the council in the
 form of a resolution that will become a part of the permanent records of the city, is more than deserved by Mir Norment. He has been careful and painstaking in handling the city's records and has inaugurated many reforms in the system of conducting the city's affairs-reforms that have saved the city much money. Not only in clerical capacity has the retiring city clerk been valuable. but his familiarity with all departments of the city government, his expert ence as member of the council be- fore he became clerk, his keen in- terest in public affairs, his progress sive spirit and his proven honesty stamp him as man of exceptional type. He is the kind of man who values the confidence of his official and business associates more than he does the small salary he received while serving the city. {. His success or. A. B. Stewart, is also man of many virtues and thoroughly compe- tent to maintain the high standard set by Mir Norment, and no doub, at the expiration of his tenure the council and the public will be able to commend him as it has MT. Nor ment.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05
Big List of New Members Secured in
 the County For the Commercial Club

Following is list of the reinstate- ments and new members that the membership committee added to the Commercial Club on it's tour of the county last week:
 e. E. Dozier, member of the membership committee representing the club at Moro. had combed his territory close and turned in the l following: A. L.. WilsfOrd, A. F. Galloway, J. P. Butterworth, R. L. Hartley, J. w. Whitaker, Will Hull, A. K. Sullivan, E. T. Spivey, c. H. Crittenden, J. F. Cresland, L. Freeman, Joe Sullivan, D. H. Smith. Sam Anderson, o. F Lacey, w. c. Laure, R. D. Burrous, Jack Lott, J. B. Parker, Theo Put. liam. F. L. Rice, w. L. Blocke, V. E. Montsuger. V. Pulliam,s J. W. Winter. c. w. Chaffin, w. S. Humphrey, R. w. Land. A. l.. Pigg, Oscar Gupson, J. P. Martin, Chas. Wilsford, J. Miller Hugh Jordan.
 At Aubrey O. B. Harris of the membership committee was of great assistance in getting the following on our list:
 will Mathews, Frank Thompson, o. Chappelle. R. M. Bailey. E. A. Brown, M. G. Thompson, W. B. Snipes. w. S. Shackelford, J. O. Thompson, c. c. Price. R. l.. Will jams. R. o. Brown. D. C.. Fleener, $. e. Langston, o. M. Burnett. A. H. Cunningham, T. P, Wood.
 At Lollar's store on the other side of Lee postoffice they were with us. and we feel that they wanted to do their part, and the following shows their willingness to be mem bers:
 Charles Davis, l.. Hammond, R. w. Loyelace, w. A. Reed, J. w. Mcllwain w. w. Lollar, Mir. O'Neal.
 At Vineyard c. E. McGinnis, Dr. w. S. Beaty.
 At Rondo Dr. H. L. White, mem her of the committee. assisted by MT. Blair, have turned in the follow ing, and have several more to see:
 c. G. Travis, F. E. Zeiger, c. F. Nolan, H. L. Lambert, W. c. Adams, c. s. Moody. w O. Hopkins, w. N. Brown, J. w. Simmons, D. A. Camp. bell
 LaGrange date was late and every one had gone home, but those who were seen are boosters and are with us. There are others who we feel like will look for some of the mem. bership committee when they come to Marianna and have their names put in the pot.
 Banks Mcdonald. Albert Hughey, R. l.. Hughey. J. B. Markham, J. K. Cole.
 Oak Forrest was there as usual with a glad hand and the following
The courier-index., 1918-04-05
LAUNCH DRIVE FOR
 SALE WAR STAMPS
BOY SCOUTS, CAMP FIRE GIRLS AND LADIES OF CITY IN vlGOR- OuS cAMPAiGN-cHAiN LET TIERS ARE DlSAPPRovED.

Hugh Nixon, chairman of the War Savings Stamp drive in Lee. county, assisted by Postmaster E. H. Mo. Murry, has put on a vigorous cam paign for the past few days for the sale of these stamps. Members of
 the Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls
 organizations are competing for pri-
 zes, and as a result of their work
 several thousand dollars worth of
 stamps have been disposed of. Booths
 have been placed in the banks and drug stores with ladies in charge. and through their efforts the volume of stamps sold has been considerably augmented. Chairman Nixon stated this morning that more than $10,000 worth of the stamps had been dis posed of so far. The allotment for Lee county is nearly half million dollars, and the government expects the people to purchase this amount of stamps within the year 1918. The apportionment for the county is equivalent to approximately $15 for every man. woman and child in the county.
 Recently some periodically inclined parties in other cities started boost for the purchase of War Savings Stamps by sending out chain letters. The originator of the plan bought five cards on each of which one 25 cent stamp was placed. These cards were sent to as many friends with the request that each fill out the card sent him, and in addition pur chase five other cards, placing one stamp on each card and mailing them to five of his friends. The plan had unlimited possibilities, but because there was no way of keeping a check on the names of parties who had received these cards. a number of citizens found themselves overloaded with links in the chain" The ex- ecutive committee in New York has just issued request that the plan be discontinued because if carried much further it will result in unfavorable advertising for the War Savings Stamps.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05
TIE RuslNEss WOMAN

Until recently, the business woman was the exception. Now she is everywhere. What with suffrage prevailing in many states and likely to become universal. she is also taking position in public life never before accorded her sex so far as history records.
 The woman has been responsible for the woman in business, and doubtless has had it's effect in bring ing about suffrage.
 There can be no doubt that, to a large extent, woman Is in business to stay. It is up to her to make good, and she can do this if she so wills. To succeed, however, <, she must of necessity reconstruct her views of life. Not only this, but her education must be radically changed.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

joined while we were there and there are others who will join the next time they come to town:
 Prof. N G. Hunnicutt, H. B. Bunch. w. T. Smith, J. k. Neil, c. F. Suit. member of the Marianna Commercial Club to know that we have made such headway as to have men of such character and ability want to be one of our organization. Just think of the work that will be done when we all get in the harness to- gether and use our influence for the betterment of our county.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05
GAVE GOOD REASON

Beaver White, of the War Trade Board. said in an afterdinner speech:
 "The Russian idealists who talk of universal peace and disarmament at this stage of the war are courting destruction for their country.
 'Pacifism may have been all right once. Today it reminds me of the mother who wrote to the school master who wanted to teach his pupils how to swim:
The courier-index., 1918-04-05
Chr Umn irr-Jnnpx

Published on Friday of each week tn Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas. by the Press Publishing Company. and entered in the postoffice in Marianna as second-class mail matter under per- init from the postoffice department. Subscription price s1.50 per year. H. M. Jackson. Editor-Manager.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

Heretofore the boy has been edu- cated for, a career. He has been trained for the work that he has chosen. His whole life has been built upon and around his career Not so with the girl, or if so, the careers have been widely different. In every age of the world up to the present, the ultimate object of wo- mans existence has been marriage and maternity. True there have Always been exceptions but they merely sufficed to emphasize the rile.
 Henceforth, however, if woman is to take her place beside man in the business world, this must be wholly changed She must be educated and trained for business FIRST and mat rimony as an alternatives There will. of course, be many positions where she can continue to gain a livelihood while awaiting the i'm portant event of matrimony, but if matrimony continues to be her ulti mate goal, business will always be a side issue, secondary considera- tion, and her success therein will be negligible.
 And, perhaps. contrary to the age long contention of lordly men. this business training will not unfit her for that more important vocation of We confess our inability to see wherein a sound business training can be considered objection able in wife and mother. And as is frequently the offspring of intellect, who can tell but the new departure may be for the better development of the race after all?
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

Of course Holland put up stiff protest, but Holland was speaking for Germany's benefit then. And now that the affair is settled and we have the ships, Holland will get her supplies, providing she agrees to keep her back door closed and lock- ed.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

beginning strike The brm and goggeeye specked perch hungry for the worms But the bass strike the perch more hungry for than the fisherman for the great sport of angling pleasure of landing good string is multiplied sew the right kind of tackle That's where We you to look in display window and see the excellent of trolls flies Hlderbrandts spinners
 paddles and conceivable article that goes to make up complete for the fisherman We are head quarters for these supplies Everything and modern
 Come and let fit out for this seasons sport
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

That message of sympathy from President Wilson to the people of Russia was not only the expression of the sentiment of the American people, but master stroke of policy as well. Lenine and his kind have never represented the masses of the people of Russia, and it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that her teeming millions may yet develop a Moses who will lead them from German bondage to the light and liberty of the free peoples of the earth.
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The men of this country have de- cided that they will not permit the women to do all the conserving or clothing. so they will give up the belts of their coats. When is sacrifice not a sacrifice?
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

An exchange says of the great dam to be constructed on Sunday river in Africa twill impound sufficient per- sons." Just how much water does 1t take to support person, anyway.
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The kaiser is said to be diligent student of the career of Napoleon There are a few incidents towards the close of that career that are not calculated to give William any great amount of satisfaction If ne would emulate the little Corsican,
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

Uncle John D. Rockefeller has just finished paying his income tax amounting to $32, 100000. This leaves him only s22,OOO.000 on which to sup port his family this year. With the hclL of all the Hoover regulations, .his should be made to answer,' if he gives careful attention to his garden.
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A stacker singing "Over There and a professed christian singing T want to be an Angel" are sights to make the devil chuckle.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

Now that the daylight saving Diil has become law, perhaps some oi our young bloods can worry through and be ready for bed by two g. m'
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

It would seem there is nothing too improbable to happen. A Kentuck- ian has died from too much whiskey.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

Please do not teach my boy swimming, as l do not wish him to be drowned"
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

Mr Hoover says we may eat all the apples we want. He should have said all we can get.
The courier-index., 1918-04-05

When you want a jitney call Wm. l.. Willis. Phone III.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
Writ 7. Hughes Has Several
Narrow Escapes.

The following letter shows tn,
fighting spirit of our boys il
France. He has gone into tht
very jaws of death and come out
unharmed. He is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Will Hughes of Defeat
ed RI, and volunteered in Oct.
ober 1917.
Somewhere in France,
Dear mother and father:
| will write you after a long
absence. | am well and hope
you are all the same. The rea-
son | have not wrote sooner is,
have been on the battle front.
guess you noticed in the papers
the heavy drive on the 18th-l9th
of July. 1t sure was heavy. We
took a large number of prisoners.
am glad am in the Marine
corps. They sure do fight |
have been on the different fronts
and it is sure exciting. The
bursting of f,shells.make you feel
bad when you first go out. but
you soon get use to it. ! have
had several narrow escapes, but
made it safely every time, |
saw Sherman Sircy the day be-
fore we went in battle, and |
think he was wounded. That
was the information | got from
his Co.
Guess they are taking several
boys in the draft over there now.
Write me often and tell all the
news. | have not received a
letter from you all since have
been in France. Give everybody
my best regards.
The Red Cross and Y. M. C. A.
are sure nice to US, by furnish
ing candy, tobacco, and other
eats. We always receive them,
so keep them up.
Will write as often as / can.
Sometimes it may be 2 months
before you hear from me, but
don't get uneasy.
Your son,
Writ Hughes,
18th Co. 9th Regiment,
u. S. Marine Corps.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
On Battle Front 3 Months
Has Hot Time.
Somewhere in France,
Aug. 25, 1919.

Dear parents:
You will please excuse me fol
not answering your letter sooner
but | think | have a lawful ex
cuse. | have been on the front
almost all the time for the last
three months, and some of the
time it was pretty hot business.
| haven't received but one
letter since | came over, and il
was the one you registered, or
perhaps / wouldn't have got it,
This mail business has got me
cheated. am glad you have
been getting my letters, for you
know that am all O. X. and
trust you are the same.
Where is the boss now. Has
he moved to his farm? Ii John
is around where you see him tell
him | would not object to him
answering my letter. Is W. G..
still down around Nashville, or
is he at home now? Tell Clyde
she might as well write and tell
me some of the happenings a.
mong my female friends.
Tell everybody | am still alive
and will continue to live until
further orders.
With much love for all ! re-
main your devoted son.
Newton M. Moss.
Mr.. Moss parents live on Sug-
ar Creek, Gainesboro R-2. He
been in service over a year, and
in France 7 months.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
Upchurch Makes II Hot For
The BOCh--At Front 63 DAYS.
Somewhere in France,
Sept. 8, 1918.

Dear friend:
| thought | would write you a
few lines. am all 0. K. and
hope these few lines will find
you the same.
| was in the trenches 63. days,
and we sure made it,.hot for the
Boche.
France is a pleasant and heal
thy country.
| haven't heard from any one
back there since | have been in
France, so you can guess how
bad | want to hear from some
one at home, for a letter from
home is what cheers the soldiers.
Answer soon.
Your friend,
James B. Upchurch.
Co. G. 9th Inft.
A. E. F. France.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
Buy Bonds for our boys who fight for you.
Somewhere in France.
Sent 10 1919

Somewhere In France.
Sept. 10, 1918.
Dear father and mother:
| will now write you a few
lines to let you know how | am
feeling fine today. Hope this
letter will find you all well.
| am working every day.
have already signed the pay roll,
and am looking for a two months
check.
How much fodder did you get
saved? | wish l had been there
and helped you.
France is fine place. / like
it well. There is plenty of :.pret-
ty girls, but none that beats
Little Rock, Ark. | may pick
me up a good looking girl there
on my way home some sweet
day.
| have got me a bicycle and
have a big time on Sundays.
Have fine pike roads all over
France, so far as l have been.
| suppose the big meetings are
all over by now.
It has been raining here fol-
two days, but has cleared of
some now. Think will have
some more pretty weather.
Well father how are my cattle
andlhogs? Don't worry about
me for | am alright. Tell all my
friends hello for me.
Write to me often.
Your son,
Pvt. Jordan Lovelady.
Co. 8. ], A. r. ID.
A. p. o. 762 A. E. F.
Via New Jersey.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10

Cumberland River Farm for
Sale, 160 acres, more or less; 80
acres in one bottom; two resid-
ences. barns and out-buildings to
care for all things raised on farm
everlasting water runs through
farm. Price $4,000 for quick
sale. Apply to W. G. Montgom-
cry. Hartsville. ad.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10

waving above us. We must, and
will play our part in this great
war.
This is enough of this, as it is
so scattered. Will write again.
Ernest c. Jenkins.
Co. E. 5th Pioneer Inf.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
Jackson County Boys Face Death for YOU have YODE FOR Answer with BONDS

hear the constant rumble of the
big guns, the earth trembles and
sways beneath us as tho a heavy
thunder storm were coming on.
Phe rumble of the guns greeted
us before sunrise this morning.
I've had supper now, and they
are still hammering away at the
Hun. A Tommy" passes by
coming from the front and tells
us of progress all along the line.
Soon we may be able to camp
and rest peacefully on the soil
which was in German hands or
norman s-land" less than a
week ago. Germany may in a
few days time, loose strong
points, which she has struggled
four long weary years to gain,
sacrificing thousands of lives,
all for the ambitions of their
Kaiser. He must know that he
is playing a fast losing game.
The American soldier has met
on the battlefield of the world
the picked troops of the Kaiser,
put them to riot, and gained a
decisive victory, which may mean
the molding of nations, and in
connection with our allies the
salvation of future generations.
Above all the noise and hor-
rors Of war rise the sweet soft
notes of the Scotch bagpipers,
the melodious notes of some En-
glishman singing songs of buds
and flowers, and far in the dis
tance the band of some Ameri-
can unit sends up the cherishing
and grand old tune Dixie" al
ways closing by playing the
"Star Spangled Banner, to
which every "Sammie" clicks
his heels and salutes. We thus
see in spite of all war there is,
love, joy, and smiles to greet
every one who will only look for
pleasure. There is always a
child along the road when you
tired and weary to greet you
with a smile and 'boryour-Mon-
seur, to give you flowers or to
amuse you by following Sou
vinere," ''souvinere" ''souvin-
ere" like newly wound graphone.
Thlrty-tWo OF us had the hon.
or of being reviewed by the
King of England during his
tour along the front and his
compliment was "A fine lot of
chaps" I" besides he stopped and
told us of the heroic work of
some of his machine gunners,
which was quite encouraging.
He wore military uniform and
did not display an air of royal
highness, nor seem so dignified
as one would expect of a person
bearing his title. King George
was accompanied by field mar
shall Haig and a number of other
very prominent men.
see Jackson county boys ac-
cassionally, and they all seem to
be getting on quite well. We
are all proud of dear old Jackson
county, and it gives us much joy
to know that the people there
are taking so much interest in
Liberty Bonds. Thrift Stamps
and Red Cross work. We shall
constantly strive to live up to all
expected of US, and to prove
that we too are doing all in our
power toward winning this war.
Encel A. Chafin.
zan
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
Buy Bonds Like Our Boys Fight.
Praise Red Cross, Y. N. CA.
Somewhere in France,
Sept 8, 1918.

Sept 8, 1918.
Friends Tardy and Balm:
1t has only been a few days
since wrote you, but just at
present | have a little time, and
will write you a few more lines.
| think that the other letter was
written not in France, but in
England, and Of course all know
there is lots more doing in France
than in any other place just now.
France is sure a beautiful coun-
try. 1t has the right name,
Sunny France. This is con-
sidered the prettiest month of
the year here.
Very soon after | came over |
was transferred out of the Infan-
try to the Intelligence School,
which is very interesting. /
could not have fell in a branch
of the service that | would have
liked better. | am at present
quartered in an old French home
a few miles from a city with
about one hundred thousand pop
ulation. Most all in this place
are from Ohio and New York.
They are all good fellows.
| haven't seen or heard of a
Jackson county fellow over here,
| wish | could run in to one. |
would like to have the paper,
maybe some of them write to
you and | could get their address
that way.
If you could see the good the
Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. are
doing over here. you could very
readily see that all those things
you and the people of Jackson
county did last spring were not
in vain. 1t is beyond descrip-
ton to see the real good they
both do. | have seen train loads
of wounded soldiers go by from
the front with every window
bearing the Red Cross sign. That
is one of the big things they are
doing, as well as many others.
| have to write when | can as |
am all the time busy. viii write
you more some time, Send me
the paper, for it would look good
to me, as | desire to know what
all are doing at home.
With best regards to every
body in Jackson county, would
like to hear from any Of you.
Yours.
A. M. Pate.
Division Intelligence School
A. E. F. France A. P, o. 762.
The Sentinel is anxious to
print letters from our soldiers.
T i
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
Your cousin,
Henry Trisdale.
Sunday A. M.
Sept. l, 1918.

My dear mother;
Received your letter yesterday
and was so glad to hear from
you. | also received the present
you sent and sure intend to keep
it until | return, and from the
preseut outlook it seems that we
are all going to get to come
home in the near future.
Of course ! can't tell you any,
thing about the war, but / sup
pose you are getting plenty Of
news from the papers.
Mother | have no news, more
than | am getting along fine and
enjoying life, and so long as |
am we'll you heed not worry
abaut me. would send you a
present in return for the one
you sent me. but | am not al
lowed to send souvenirs, of
allied countries, so | will just
wait and bring you one when |
come.
You said you were having a
protracted meeting, Of course
| would enjoy being there to go,
but we have services here.
/ ! am sleeping with one of the
boys from home, Harley Richard
son, and we are having a good
time together, so don't worry
! about me one minute, for we
are going to get the Germans.
Your son,
Henry Trisdale.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10

Division Intelligence School
A. E. F. France A. P, o. 762.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
William Tate Thinks There i.
Nothing Like Army Life.
Camp Sheridan, Ala.
Oct. ], 1918,

Dear Editor:
If you will allow two soldier
boys a little space in your paper,
will give you some of the exper-
fence we have had in army life.
There isn'tanything that beats
army life. 1t makes a man of
any boy that happens to the good
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