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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
OVER fIEFEa
A MOTHERS LETTER.

Here is an extract from the letter
OF the mother Of son in the draft
TO an old friend of hers
Il hear sound quite like no
other and rushing to the widow !
see an airplane moving swiftly
through the ether and not SO lar
behind another gracefully circllng.
Isn't it wonderful? | am so alive
these days, so full OF wonder, love
and praise, so charged with some
thing that's likely to go or some
dav Il hope whatever 1t is Il VIII
xiii a German), so glad to be con-
scious OF it all can hardly stand 1t.
Do YOU understand what I'm driv-
ing at?
"Son is still here but that does
not signify how long he Will be. II
takes courage either way Tor botn
Of us; / ut there is no tim, i'll these
days OF doing things - be AFRAID
or to hesitate and we don't care II
we are scared y
There speaks the American spirit.
Speed. action, humor, determina-
ton, the sublime degree OF courage
which meets fear fearlessly face TO
face and smiles, unfaltering, until
il sinks away.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
1rlHllE DAILY GERMAN LIE

proclamations threatening towns
and villages with destruction with
out pity" unless wholesale fines were
paid, etc.
German War Practises' shows
in detail that all the things forbid
den by President Lincoln's General
Order No. 100 were practised by the
German troops in Belgium, France
and Poland, by order of the military
authorities, following out the teach
ings of German war chiefs for the
past fifty years.
A quartermaster on board Unit
ed States war vessel at Gibraltar re-
ports to the Committee on Public
Information that "the minds of the
American sailors at that port are
being poisoned with stories to the
effect that in New York the sailors
are regarded as slackers because
there have been no naval engage
ments, and that things have come
to such a pass in the United States
that a man in sailors uniform is
liable to be spat upon or tagged
with yellow ribbon" Loyal Amer
lean citizens who are corresponding
with sailors in the American fleet,
will do we'll to contradict this Ger
man propaganda in their letters. 1t
has its origin among German agents
in Spain.
A typical German lie has been
mailed" by Edwin Bjorkman, di-
rector of the Committee on Public
Information's Scandinavian Bureau.
Branting, leader of the Swedish ma
jority Socialists, recently gave out
an interview in which he said that
the people of Sweden were becom-
ing more and more pro-Ally in their
sympathies. Shortly afterward. a
cable from Amsterdam, published IN
many American newspapers, report
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
THE HOHENZOLLERNS SEE
AN ERROR.

They used to say of the BourbonS
that they learned nothing, and for
got nothing. Dispatches from the
Central Powers which discuss the
proposed parcelling out OF thrones
might indicate that the Hohenzoll-
erns and the Hapsburgs had the
same failing. There is evidence,
though. that the Hohenzollerns at
last, have learned part OF their les
son.
Austria. in its consideration OF the
future OF Poland in the event OF a
Central Powers victory, has always
demanded that the contemplated
kingdom be joined to the dual mon
archy in a personal union. The
Hapsburg emperor desired TO ere
are an autonomous buffer state over
against Russia OF which he would
be king even as he is king OF Hun
gary. 1t is this personal union which
potsdam vetoes. Even the Hohen-
zollerns have come TO see that per-
sonal unions such as the Hapsburg's S
actual kingship in Hungary and his
theoretical kingship in Bohemia do
not work. Germany fears, and right
ly. that the personal bond proposed
Is far too weak Tor times like these.
So the Hohenzollers insist upon
a league of nations. They suggest
that an Austrian archduke-Charles,
for choice-become the king of Po-
land. and they would have the new
kingdom equally the vaSsal. as it
would like equally be at the mercy,
of Germany and Austria-Hungary.
In the same breath they suggest that
a Mecklenburger prince be elevated
to a Finnish throne, and one from
Wuertemburg be king OF Lithuania.
A 6 rman governor general is to
rule Livland and Esthonia by way
OF prelude to the incorporation OF
these conquered provinces in the
empire.
When one remembers that the
Finnish diet has just rejected legis-
lation providing for 4 Finnish king,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
Acquaintanceship.

Some congresmen 1 used TO know:
| tipped my hat with pride
Toward statesmen I am wont 10 chow
A difference dignified.
Now though their service / recall
With gratitude and joy.
I'm tempted to forget them all
] know a soldier boy.
! konw an artist whose great gifts
Make beauty smile anew
] know a speaker who uplifts
Our thoughts with presepts true.
And many other men 1 see
Whose talents they employ
For good. but none is dear TO me
As that same soldier boy.
Washington Star
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

that the Poles are fighting in France
and in Russia for freedom from the
Austro-German yoke, that the
Lithuanians have their peculiar ra-
cial aspirations and that the Livon-
ians and E.sthonians have theirs also,
however, it becomes apparent that
the wishes of smaller nationalities,
and those not so small, are reckoned
OF no importance in German coun-
ellis. The Hohenzollerns must, how
ever, be given credit for their reali-
zation of the shortcomings % the
Hapsburg system.
When they perceive their own
shortcomings as rulers OF subject
peoples, when indeed they see the
error of undertaking to hold other
races in subjection, there will be a
chance for peace in Europe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

The longest and shortest days Of the
year vary. In 1918 the longest day was
June 1s. fifteen hours and eighteen min
utes from sunrise 10 sunset. In 1917.
from June 1e to June %. inclusive. each
day was fifteen hours and seventeen
minutes long. Iu 1918. Dec. l9. q. %
and 25 will each be eight hours and
four minutes from sunrise 10 sunset.
whine the intervening days. Dec. 20. %.
and %. will each be one minute longer.
In 1917 only Dec. 21 and - were the
shortest days. each containing eight
hours and fourteen minutes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

ed that the Swedish government had
apologized to the Berlin Foreign OI-
flee for Mr.. Branting's statement.
Mr.. Bjorkman investigated ana
found that the Swedish government
had made no such apology ana hau
taken no official action whatever on
Mr.. Branting's utterance. Inc re.
port of the apology was a German
lie designed to arouse bad feeling to-
ward Sweden in this country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
Groves chill Tonic Tablets ana
Crove's Tasteless chill Tonic

Won con now get Groves Tasteess chii'
Tonic in Tablet form as wen as 81.
Syrup, the kind you have always
bought. The tablets are INTENDED ioi
those who prefer to swallow taD'e'
rather than a syrup, and as cohvelii,
ence for those who travel. GROVES >
chill TONIC TABLETS" contain exact'y
the same medicinal properties ana pro-
duce the same results as Groves Taste
less chill Tonic which is put up IN DOT
Ties. The price of either is 60c.-Adv
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Congressman Barnhart, who is the
publisher of daily newspaper, as
chairman OF the printing commit
tee OF the house, hit his colleagues
hard when he ;uggetscd to the
members that the custom OF "cX-
tending remarks in tn: Congress
sional Record Dc curtaied because
OF the shortage OF paper and if per-
sisted in it would compel the govern
r.cn. to commander stocks in order
to get paper needed for its publica-
tions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
SIDELIGHTS ON WAR NEWS.

| In Germany working hours of all
plants have been increased from eight
hours day to ten and even twelve, at
the same rate of wages.
Recent British and French expert
ments in munitions plants indicate ov.
ertime does not increase maximum pro-
duction by women workers.
Prussian officers on the kaiser's L.
boats try to carry out their presump-
tion that they are made Of stuff SUI
perior to their men, and they never
associate with them when submarines
are out on cruise.
The neutrality of Belgium was guar.
anteed in 1881 by the treaty Of London,
signed Nov Is that year. Austria.
France, Russia, Great Britain and
Prussia were parties to the treaty.
When the German empire was formed
it agreed to be bound by Prussia s
treaties, but violated this one in 1914.
For the convenience of military ad-
ministration. the country is divided into
SIX army departments bounded by geo.
graphical lines. They are called the
Northeastern department., the Eastern.
the Southeastern, the Central, the
Southern and the Western departments.
The Central department embraces the
states of Indiana, West Virginia. Ken
lucky Ohio. Michigan, Indiana, Illinois.
Wisconsin, Minnesota North Dakota.
South Dakota. Iowa. Missouri Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado. Hearquarters
of this department are at Chicago
Japan is not classed as a Christian
government or nation but the head of a
japanese mission welcoming the United
States on its entrance into the present
war said: I'VE of Japan took up arms
against Germany because solemn
treaty vas not to us "A scrap of paper
We did not enter into this war be-
cause we had any selfish interest to
promote or any ill-conceived ambition
10 crafty. We are in the war. we in.
sist on being in il. and we shall stay
IN IT, because as a nation and as in
dividuals we believe in the righteous
ness OF the cause for which we stand
and because We believe that only by
a complete victory for that cause
can there be made a righteous. honor.
able and permanent peace"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
Practical Sympathy.

There were two keepers out shooting
on a Perkshire moor. one Of whom was
4 very large. bulky man. the other be
ing comparatively small and puny. The
fat man got badly shot. whereupon all
his companions in arms were heard 10
say by way Of sympathy was. Rim. man.
rim. an keep rinnin. 50 that We mayna
hae 10 carry ye sac far
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Carter county will be given the
opportunity to introduce some good
milk producing stock when the ship
ment OF Guernseys is put up foi
sale al the county fair.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
SHRAPNEL

"The heater boy today" says
Charles NJ. Schwab, "is young hero
who deserves "a place alongside the
drummer boy in that picture you
have seen so often-'The Spirit OF
76'." He does, indeed. And there's
good pictorial suggestion. Why
doesn't some artist give us life
like painting of ship riveter and
his heater boy?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Here is the very latest-one Irish
man accusing another OF being the
cause of the war. And the reasons
seem to be plausible at that.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Arraigned in police court for
drunkenness Where can they
possibly get the liquor?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
RUSSIA TWICE AS BIG AS CHINA,

A fair idea OF the comparative size Of
the countries Of the world may be OBJ
tained from this table which gives their
area in square miles:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

In the principal streets OF CONSTANT
nople and other cities Armenian and
Syrian girls are being sold as saves for
few dollars because their Turkish
masters are no longer able to feed
them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Work or Fight" seems to persist
in holding its place in the new army
bill--and why not?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Here is a little prediction: The
American army will penetrate Ger
bany within a fortnight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

In the British army a battalion of
1.os6 men re quires for its daily rations
G35 tvo-pound loaves of bread. I27
pounds OF bacon. more than 81 pounds
OF aalt and nearly l3 pounds Of pepper
to mention only a few Of the items.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Sure, a business deserves to make
profit in war time or any other
time, but when food dealer makes
2,lS3 per cent in year it seems
trifle excessive.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Sure, business deserves to make
la profit in war time or any other
time, but when food dealer makes
2,lS3 per cent in year it seems
a trifle excessive.
Add to the list of American vic
tories the act of the Uruguayan CON
gress making July 4 permanent ma
tional holiday for Uruguay.
What do you suppose the kaiser,
or Hindenburg, or Tirpitz. or Luden-
dorff would have to say if he made
a speech at Mount Vernon?
After the selective service men
have been picking up burnt matches
and cigaret stubs around the camp
for a little while, they're less dis
posed to throw that sort OF stuff
around so promiscuously when they
come home.
We gather from a recent report of
the federal trade board that there
are a whole lot of people in this
country who are tickled to death
with the high cost of living. But
they won't feel so good about it
when congress imposes 4 suitable
war tax on their excess profits.
Leon Trotzky, who used to work
in New York not long ago for about
Sl2 week. is said to have acquired
a big fortune since he came into
power in Russia and invested it in
South America. Trotzky has here
tofore been generally regarded as
mot a crook, only fool" Shall we
have TO reverse that
If this business of the allies cele-
brating each others holidays keeps
up, we'll soon have Fourth of Iulv
every couple of weeks.
The army finds that deaf mutes
lildke ideal aVlatorS, because the
noises don't bother them. Maybe the
deaf mutes have a better time right
along than most people suppose.
Some cities are now receiving as
high as 81 ton for garbage. The
reduction companies use everything
but the smell. And why couldn't
they bottle that and put it in gas
bombs for the Huns?
England hopes to raise the Lusi-
tania. If she succeeds, will the Huns
try to sink it again? Certainly-if
it carries women. children or wound
ed men.
Therell be another glorious holi-
day to celebrate. after a wear or
two-the date of the entrance of
the allied forces into Berlin.
Siberia used TO be the Russian hell.
Now out of Siberia Comes Russian
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Siberia used TO be the Russian hell.
Now out of Siberia Comes Russian
salvation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Prayer are said daily in the British
house OF commons, and 1t is a curious
fact that all the members stand dur
ing prayers. not kneel, as is the usual
custom.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

More than 100 eggs have been found
in the alligator. They are eaten in the
West Indian islands.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Add to the list of American vic
tories the act of the Uruguayan con-
gress making July 4 permanent ma
tional holiday for Uruguay.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

Recent British and French expert
ments in munitions plants indicate ov
ertime does not increase maximum pro
duction by women workers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

What do you suppose the kaiser
or Hindenburg, or Tirpitz, or Luden-
dorff would have to say if he made
a speech at Mount Vernon?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

ThereIl be another glorious holi-
day TO celebrate. after a year or
two-the date of the entrance of
the allied forces into Berlin.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-29

In Germany working hours of all
plants have been increased from eight
hours n day to ten and even twelve, at
the same rate of wages.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-04
CoUNEY aIEALTH SURVEY.
Campaign to Raise the Sum Pledged
is Moving Slowly.

A meeting in the interest of the
county health survey and the emf
ployment Of q rural trained nurse &.
which Mrss Nina Solomons, chair
man of the woman'S council Of de-
fense and Secretary Reardon Of the
Chamber OF Commerce were invited tc
speak. which was to have been helG
this afternoon, has been postponcG
until the next week owing TO wealth
er conditions. Mrs. j. z. Atkinson, u
Hagocd, the leader among the ladic.
OF that section working for tbs
health survey, writes that Raftine
proposed twelve months health cam
paign of education. and over the ide:
Of securing a. trained nurse for tht
rural districts, and that the people
of the Hagcod section can be depend
ed upon to Go their full duty in Sub
scribing the necessary money.
Rev. j. r. Mitchell. chairman o.
Manchester township committee o
the Sumter County Colored Council
Defense turned in twenty-nine dollars
to Lhe Chamber Of Commerce thi.
WSCk COH HIIiOU(tQ ny NOiOi w NASA~>N''
of that township for the health sur
vey. He says that the negroes o,
Mancheser haven't started contribut-
ing yet and that much more money
will be subscribed. Rev. Mitchell ano
other colored leaders say that the six
hundred dollar guarantee of the ne.
groes will be made for the health sur
vey.
So far nothing has been. done By
the Sumter County Council Of De.
fense towards raising the guarantee
Of $4,000 that this council made at
its last meeting. A few Of the ladies
of the rural districts are working to
collect money, but very little progress
is being made among the white peo-
pie so far. No committees have been
appointed among the men Of the white
council of defense, and no cemmunit.
or township organizations perfected
to raise the necessary funds guaran-
teed by the Council Of Defense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-04

their cheerful services; to the business
houses who released their employees
to give service; to the ladies, who
served. made and distributed nour-
ishment; to Messrs. Hardy and Ryt-
tenberg, and their assistants in the
transportation department; to Mr.
Reardon Of the Chamber of Com
.merce; to Mr.. Lennon Of the Food
administration who secured milk and
sugar for the committee; to the city
press; to the doctors Of the city who
worked SO untiringly among the sick;
to zDrs. Booth and DuRant for their
emergency administrations; to Camp
Alice, its nurses and it's board; to the
Tuomey Hospital staff for its ready
cooperation; to the Presbyterian
Church for offering and clearing its
basement for an emergency hospital;
to the Relief Committee of the Sum-
ter Electrical Works and its chair
man, Mr. J. A. Warren for valued
assistance rendered; to the City
Schools for the use Of the Girls High
School; to the business houses for
their gifts and reductions; to those
who gave food, fuel. funds, cloth and
clothing; to those who contributed to
make the Relief Headquarters COM
Portable and its equipment efficient; to
the people Of the country who sent in
eggs, milk and other supplies for the
use Of the committee; to all those in
fact who exemplified. day after day
for the month through which the re-
/ lief work was continued the highest
meaning Of the we'll known Sumter
Spirit" the spirit Of cooperation that
enabled the well to care for the sick
and to share with them and all tc
feel that an epidemic was not 50
dreadful a thing where a whole com
mun;ty stood willing and ready to
help.
Be it Further Resolved: That .
copy Of these resolutions be sent Mr.
Strauss, chairman Contra! Relic
| Committee; one to Camp Alice; one &c
the City Schools and. that they be
! published in the city aHd county press
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-04
Good Soldiers, All
Returning Comaaander Praises
His Men For Brave and
Faithful Service.

The following copy Of an Official orr
der was sent to Mr.. E. c. Lee. OF
Catchall, By his son, Private Vernon
Lee, who is a member of the unit
referred to in the order:
Headquarters. 1st Corp Artillery
Park, October II, 1918. ssssz3
TO Officers and Men, First Corp Ar.
tillery Park:
Having been relieved of command
Of this organization. I desire to say Al
few words before departing.
want to say that your work ins
the s- drive and present drive has,
been excellent throughout and under
most adverse circumstances and with
very unsatisfactory equipment,s
through rain or shine, night andSday.s
over bad roads and often under shell
fire, you have faithfully and fearless
.ly done your. duty without a. ndurS
mur.
You have conducted yourselves ulS.::
der all circumstances and conditions
as good soldiers that you are, and your
discipline has been excellent through
out, more than one visiting officer re-.
marking that it was. the best organ
san;zation in that respect they had
seen, and I trust you will keep the
good work up. s3S
You have my best wishes forsHyour
future success and happiness.
Good luck to you all. -.
1t. Col. F. A., u. 81. 49,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-04
In The Hour Of Victory
Capt. Theodore D. Ravenel Is
Killed in Action Nov. 10th.

The sad news has just reached
Sumter of the death Of Captain Theo-
dore D. Ravenel, Jr., who was killed
in action in France on November
10th. Captain Ravenel was in the
s1st Division, 316th Machine Gun
Battalion. He is survived by his vie
who was Miss Alice Childs;, and tws
small children, Theodore D., the third
and Clara Ravenel- Captain Raven
el was the eldest son Of Mr.. Theodore
D. Ravenel and Mrs. Elizabeth Fish
bourne Ravenel of Colleton county
and is nephew Of MRS. w. Loring Lee
and Of Mr.. A. Gillon Fishbourne OF
Sumter. He is also survived by sew:
eral brothers, among whom two are
also in the service, Corporal William
Ravenel, with the 30th Division il
France, and Lieut.. S. F. Ravenel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-04
Reception for Mrs. F. e. Nige,s.

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. G.
P. Osteen gave a beautiful reception
in honor Of her daughter-in-law, Mrs
F. E. Nigels, a bride of last week. The
house was elaborately decorated with
autumn leaves, smilaN and carnations
and was fitting setting for the bright
faces and lovely gowns of the many
guests who called during the after
noon. Receiv;i,; with Mrs. Ostee.
We're Mrs. Nigeis and Mrs. Emma Nc
Collough of Darl,:i ton. The bride
wore her wedding dress of Gecrsette
crepe and velvet embroidered il
pearls The punch bowls were pre-
sided over by Mesdames s. X. Nash
Y. L. Mcleod, jules Deas. and .. VI
Noise Mrs. Il. y. Stuckey ana Mis-
Pauline Haynsworth furnished de
lightful music during the afternoon
In the dining room the guests Wcr
served ice cream, cakes and inlntG by
a number Of ladies. Here the cello
scheme WIS p:nk and whit ca"..ic'.
out in the decorations and IT, I"
freshments
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-04

The past few months have taught
us to receive news Of the sudden
death OF those whom we love and re
spect with a degree CT calm tha;
would have seemed impossible a yea
ago We praise the good qualities OF
Che one who has gone. pay tribut'
20 the cause for which his life Wa
Welded express or sympathy 70"
those to whom he was especially near
md. dear, and go our way, consciously
oracin~ ourselves 20 withstand the ex
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-04
SuctccaiS I,.. Naon.

Ruenos Aires. Nov 2S-Tha ~
pointment OF Dr. Thomas Lebrcto!4 ::
Argentine ambassador to the iE.te
States in succession 20 Dr.. Romuio ::
Naon. is warmlG welcomed by th@ "
@cntine newspapers, LARGELY bos;','s
OF DR.. Lobreton's known pro-;tliy sen
lunentS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-04
A Correction.

The names of Mr.. AL Stafford and
Mrs. D. D. Noise were left off the list
Of nurses, who worked with the Civic
League Relief Committee during the
influenza epidemic, which was furnish
ed for publication.