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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30

officer spraug up. rushed by the pho
necr standing al the apparatus and a
second later there WAS n terrible deto-
nation-brldge and men were thrown
Into the air hundreds q raeters Just
as 9 river NJ high tide races along
taking with II ali manner ef debris. SO
tho surface Of the Marno Was covered
wlfh wood. nen. torn uniforms and
horses. Efforts 70 swim were futile.
JET soidlars continued 70 jump into the
river.
On the Other side the French began
70 slsaf1n such German soldiers as
stood there viii. rxisod baafs Thou
ssrs5s q prisoners. anpufneratle horses
ard machine guns fen Into the hands
u TIE enemy. Several ef cur company
were just about 10 recre with the
electric Dpyarnfus when something de-
sei0r~d which certain Of nNr number
hsd suspected. An error had been
made and Il gas too late 20 r-r..s- -
The sD2@r bridge. rhieb had not
been Used 90 aoy great extent by the
Germans. stosic hare been left stand
inzf
Il lad been the Duryose " The etaT
III co1nzazao 20 leave fhiz bridge 20
tsat IT, enemy n1szS.f centinps 1fs pur.
ssif ~ our fscop@ sstii certain nam
Der u Freneh,r<D had crossed The
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30

II was not much that he had to do
Merely make "a movement of his hands
Masses OF troops continued to rush
across the bridge until more than half
were safely over. The bridge further
above was not In such great demand.
and with the lessened congestion al
most ali who crossed here were
already safe. We could see how the
first OF the French units had crossed.
but the bridge continued TO stand.
The sergeant who manned the appa-
ratus at this bridge became restless
waiting for orders, and finally on his
own Initiative blew II up. Some
Frenchmcn and hundreds OF Germans
upon the bridge found their graves In
the Marne.
At the same moment the officer
standing next 10 me received the order
10 blow up the last bridge. He hest
tnted to obey. for he could stlll see
many Germans on the other side. He
could see the race for the road leading
10 the brldgehead as all sought safety
at the same instant. There terrible
panic roIgned. Many soldiers jumped
into the river AID tried to swim across.
The pressure became greater as tho
thousands still on the other side tried
10 get back.
The message over the wire became
more and more iEsistent. Finally the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30

Those who have lived with. rather
than glanced at, the Grand Canyon be-
come increasingly moved by It's giories
II has inspired more literature and
art than all the other scenic places OF
America combined. II Is the center OF
steadily increasing pilgrimage Of
painters. II perhaps may be said that
the Grand Canyon and the region Of
which II Is the climax inspire the high
est as well as certainly the most ex-
tensive expression OF lundscape art In
America today,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30
ero BE coSr.NUEDJ
IS Good as Ten Men.

Conveying systems whICI are very
crstly 10 install become good invest
rnents when there IL shortage OF la
Dor. An example Of this Is the long
overhead noEoraii erected in Toledo.
o., plant The electrically operated
crane Is handled By but one man. 1t
carries boxed automobiles from the
plant 70 the fat cars on the siding.
where the turning on Of the electric
motor lowers them into place. Form
eriy II took ten hands. with trucks and
gaDgways. 70 accomplish the same la
sor. The york does not require high
~ trained man. A woman csn do IT,
Popular science Monthly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30

Baltimore is the first Southern city
TO have women street car conductors.
Several OF the large retail stores OF
Newark. n. J.. have hired women to
drive their delivery cars.
Siam produces more than 40 vari-
cites OF rice, some Of which are ripcn-
ed IN 10 days from planting. while
others require six months.
There is nm opening In one side of a
Michigan inventors milk bottle
through which cream can be drawn
without disturbing the rest Of the
milk.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30
GERMANS, ROUTED BLOW UP BRIDGES, SENDING THOU
SANDS or THEIR OWN MEN TO THEIR DEATH

In pio-
the
log 70 the engineers OF the United Into
Hgum With the first invading that
their
soldiers
frontier
from their burning homes zppeins and OF the Ger
Notifications
Belgium.
Some soldiers who aid
whom thing
pity The throw bridges
tho the the French
slaughtered when surrounded they throw
civilians OF the French
opens
before the halt the foe after
nghIng
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30
CONVERSATIONS

One of England's largest veterinary
hospitals is now run entirely by
women.
Argentina maintains a meteorologi.
cal station at on elevation OF 1000 feet
above the sen.
OF 1903 fires In New York last
yenr only 1872 were attributed to defec-
tive electrical installation.
The government Of Colombia has APP
propriafed n large sum 10 encourage
silk production In that country.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30
Men Of the Red Tri-
angle Must Be Ready
toDo Everything But
Go Over the Top

n American soldier, hard
ly more than q boy, was
reading a letter which
had just been delivered
to him at a concentra-
ton camp in France.
Six weeks before he had
written to his father and
10 his sweetheart. Ike
censor had mixed the
letter from his best girl
and as he sadly tucked it
away in his pocket he
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30

was heard to murmur:
II wonder what the old man viii
say"
That is what the Y. NJ c. A. won
ders, as today the association address
es to "the old man" an appeal for him
to pick up stakes and follow his boy
overseas to wear the uniform of the
Red Triangle. Before September the
Y. M. G. A. must recruit 1000 men and
women to share the burdens on the
western front with the more than $500
workers who are already there.
To those who do not know that the
British Y. M. @. A. has 10000 work
ers in the British armies, and that the
American Y. NJ. @. A. has been charged
with the responsibility of providing
recreation for the fighting men of the
United States and keeping up their
morale, II is perhaps inconceivable,
says a writer In the New York Trib-
une, that the men of this country
above draft age should be asked to give
up their business to go overseas with
their sons and their younger brothers
who are not too old to fight.
Part of the War Machine.
The facts are clear. The outstand-
Ing fact is that the Y. NJ. G. A., while
retaining its individuality as civilian
organization, is an integral part of the
military machine. And the association
is part of the military machine not
only of the American expeditionary
forces but of the French and Italian
armies as WELL
The Y. NJ. c. A. was In the great
war long before General Pershing land
ed on French soil. General Pershing
went TO the western front with several
clear-cut notions of how best the Amer
lean troops could do their part I'm the
winning of the war. First. he deter
mined that his army should be clean |
army he believed that the best use /
that could be made of man in uni /
form was TO put him In the fighting 1
forces; he sought to transfer as many |
Of the noncombatant functions of his /
agency. The Y. NJ. c. A. got the job
because the Y. NJ. G. A. had the organl-
satlon. Since then other volunteer or
yanizations have gone to France to
help. All are welcome. Salvation Army.
Knights of Columbus and so on. The
y" bears the brunt because OF It's size
Hut Keeper Does Little Of Everything.
This man with the Red Triangle on
lis sleeve is over draft age. The "Y''
would not have him there IL he were
Tot. He has no rank, but even the
ulcers salute him. because, they say,
le Is there through the impetus OF
ervice. The shells may fall all around
lin. but 1t Is extremely unlikely that
he Crolx de Guerre VIII ever be pinned
ipon his breast. He IS unarmed be-
ause capture by the Germans under
uch circumstances means death i'm
nedlateiy.
What IS his joh7
Well. his hut is the club OF the trench /
r billet. The "Yr Is the general store. {,
/ IS where the men meet when they I
re not On military duty. The man in
barge sells or gives away some of the I
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-08-30

The Germans, unable to with
stand the attacks Of the French.
begin their retreat, fleeing m
wild disorder. ,he next In
staIirent tells the story Of the
ending Of the battle OF the
Marine which saved Paris from
the prussian hordes.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
COUNTY BUILDINGS.

Among the many advantages Lon oke enjoys is that of being the county seat of this most prosperous county The city has good two-story brick courthouse, with slate roof, record vault, eight commodious office rooms, three halls, and large, commodious court room. This building was erect ed in 1885.
 The jail building is large and of an attractive appearance, built of brick, on a modern plan. It is covered with slate, has improved cells and other necessary improvements, but is not used much.
 Lonoke County officers are:
 County Judge. Hon J NJ. Gates.
 Sheriff, Pat M Swain.
 County Examiner, E. R.. Robinson.
 County Superintendent of Schools, w C. Davis.
 County Surveyor, W. '. Smith
 Coroner. s. A Southall
 Circuit Clerk. Fritz E Goodbar.
 County Clerk, E. M High.
 County Treasurer, Vance Crutcher
 County Assessor. ". A. Wallace.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
THE SCHOOLS OF LONOKE.

One of the greatest institutions in the State of Arkansas is located right here in Lonoke. Its importance is paramount to all of the other varied enterprises of the thriving little city. That is the Lonoke Public High School. Lonoke owes much of it's pres tige as school city to the guiding genius of Prof. J. J. Doyle, one of the foremost educators of the South, who was, after leaving here, elected State Superintendent of Public In- struction.
 The Lonoke High School is one of the best organized schools in the State, with the following leading men of the city on the school board: w. P. Fletcher, president; D. R Boone, vice president; w. w. McCrary, sec retary; c. A. Walls, c. G. Miller and W. P. Fletcher, Jr.
 Standing committees are: School Houses and Sites, c. G. Miller, w. w McCrary and D. R. Boone; Finance, C. G. Miller, E. O. Griffin and w. P. Fletcher, Jr.; Teachers and Schools, D. R. Boone, c A. Wall and w. P. Fletcher, Jr.
 The following is the faculty:
 Miss Nellie Davis, First Grade; Mrs. Floy Swain, Second Grade; Miss Maggie Austin, Third Grade; Miss Jessie Goodbar, Fourth Grade; Miss Carrie Mcintosh, Fifth Grade; Miss Ruth Bradford, Sixth Grade; Miss Zola Stanfeld, Seventh Grade; Miss Dixie Stokes, English and History; Fred McCollum, History and Science; Principal High School, Mathematics and Athletics; J. J. Doyle, Supernten- dent Latin and Pedagogy; Miss Vir- ginia Lee Turner, Director of Music.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

the first city in size and commercial importance in this section of the Grand Prairie district, which is just ly conceded to be one of the most Fertile and richest in natural re- sources and most productive in Ark ansas
 The beautiful little city of Lonoke, with her fine churches, schools, lovely homes, alert business men, mills and shops, is situated on ground apparent ly designed by the Creator for the sight of an important city, and when we consider her resources, developed and undeveloped, it can readily be seen that it is but a question of short time until she will attain the fulfill nlent of her destiny, for the vast scope of the territory on all sides is e unsurpassed richness and fertility, and is one in which every grain, cereal, fruit or grass known in tenn perate climate can be successfully grown.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
Christian Church

board was gratified to receive over 500 frank replies from farmers, which aided much in helping the business men secure a good market for the products of the county, and en- courage the greater production of the more profitable crops.
 Among other matters of interest, the board found that there were GA cows being milked in the area they designated as their trade territory, and that without even a creamery station in the town, the milk products of all but 56 of these cows is being shipped through Lonoke.
 The second and third mailing of questionaires in an effort to learn of the decrease or increase in crops as result of the propaganda through advertising in the local newspapers and otherwise, gave the business men some real surprises, showing conclu sively the good that may be achieved through the use of printers ink. The increase in 1917 over 1916 in corn was shown to be S1 per cent; in cot ton, 9 per cent; in COW peas, 61 per cent; in peanuts, 87 per cent; in cat. tic, 57 per cent; hogs. 49 per cent; poultry, ST per cent and other pro ducts in proportion.
 The special campaign to secure 2. greater production of wheat has re- suited this year in pledges from 25H farmers to plant good acreages
 In the dipping of cattle, Lonoky, farmers have made an enviable rec
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

the city government. The impor- tance of waterworks, public lighting, schools and streets, and other ad- juncts of first-class government are realized by those in charge to such an extent that Lonoke has every such advantage obtainable The city off cers are:
 Mayor, w w. McCrary.
 Recorder, A. B. Goodrum.
 Aldermen
 First Ward, T. C. Trimble. Second Ward, Fletcher Cox
 Third Ward, Hubert Howell.
 Fourth Ward, L. C. McCrary Alderman at Large, c G. Miller. City Marshal, Ed Eagle
 Night Marshal, Tom Morris.
 Chairman of the Board of Health s. A. Southall.
 Chairman of the Civic Improvement Department, Mrs. Jake Gates.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
MERCHANTS OF LONOKE.

Known as a solid, permanent anl substantial business city, the mar- chants of Lonoke are necessarily progressive and up-to-date This is easily brought home to the visitor when he first reaches the city, by the magnificent establishments lining the business streets. Everything has [
 metropolitan air. and the methods, the
 4adc ard influences of her merchant are felt over a wide range of terri rory Substantial store buildings, with unusually neat. large and attrac- lively displayed stocks of goods, un- der the capable management of intel
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
THE BANKS OF LONOKE.

Everything in and around Lonoke favors this city as banking center The country tributary is without doubt the most fertile of any part of the State and the farmers are notice ably prosperous. Lonoke banks are on good, sound, financial basis. They are officered by some of the most prominent and influential citi- zens and business men of the com munity. All the men connected with the banks are tireless workers for the growth and progress of the com and all have taken a very ac- tive part in the growth of the city and county.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

ord, for the month of October last, having dipped in all 48,275 head, ac cording to the official government re- port
 The keynote, What Can We Do to Benefit this Agricultural Section" method of working of the Chamber of Commerce. has also resulted in the furnishing and opening of a rest room for the women from the farms, whert they may make headquarters while in town. This has proven to be a most attractive feature and is being used freely by the ladies.
 The active work of this effective organization is handled by Secretars Chas. E. Carter, who with Q steno- grapher devotes the greatest part ef his time to publicity work for tha city. The first year the organization raised about S2,000 for this purpose and finding the results so profitable, this year they have pledged approx imately S3,o00 to the work. The fol lowing constitute the board of direc- tors: Chas. A. Wallis, president; Geo Rule, Jr., vice president; E. R. Robin son, treasurer; Chas. E. Carter, sec retary; w W. McCrary, w. P. Fletcher, Jr., W. T. Couch, w. H. yc,,no. ". !. Conery and R. K. Brad ford.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
CHURCHES OF LONOKE.

Lonoke is largely a community of people who feel their religious respon- abilities deeply and this element is represented by the leading Protestant denominations, the Baptist, Metho dist, Old School Presbyterian, Cum berland Presbyterian, Christian and Episcopal, all of which have elegant and modern structures in which to worship. Several other denomina- tions have small memberships here, and other churches may soon be con structed.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

One of the livest things about the progressive city of Lonoke is the chamber of commerce, which, since it's organization two years ago, has be- come the most enthusiastic commer- eial society in the county This busi- ness mems club was organized on the plan of electing a board of directors with the delegated power to direct all the affairs of the organization during their tenure of office, and they con- sequently select their own secretary and other officers, and plan the man. ner in which money shall be raised and expended.
 The object of this organization of business men is stated not to be so much the building up of Lonoke as the cooperation with the people of the surrounding territory in the up- building of the agricultural industry of this section, upon which all busi- ness depends in the final analysis. Consequently, upon it's organization and selection of officers by the board of directors, the first official work was to take survey of all the terri tory tributary to the town, and that is believed by many to be the most important thing the Chamber of Commerce has accomplished. On sending out their representatives, the
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

are under the direction of a mayor and subordinate officers. Every de- tail connected with the successful handling of the affairs of well-reg
 ulated municipality are in competent hands and the officers all unselfishly devote their best talents to the well fare of the people. During the past few years a substantial advance has been made in every department of
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
THE LONOKE PEOPLE.

Lonoke people know they have a good thing, and they are anxious to divide their prosperity, climate, and all opportunities with those from other sections not so blessed with her advantages. The spirit of business in Lonoke is exceptionally healthy and her business men transact business in business-like manner. They are courteous and affable. The people of Lonoke possess high degree of cul- ture and refinement, and are cosmo- politan enough to welcome all who come with the proper motives.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
HEALTH CONDITIONS.

There are seldom any contagious diseases Q be found in Lonoke, and under the present stringent campaign conducted by the citizens of Lonoke in conjunction with the United States Army health officers, this is one of the healthiest locations in the entire country.
 Pneumonia and lagrippe are rare, diphtheria and scarlet fever almost unheard of, and typhoid very scarce article
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
Eberts

sold it to Fla Wright, who controlled and managed it for about one year when Jno C. England again became owner, keeping it for somthing like two years, when he sold it to J. E England. After few years the pa per was purchased by Capt w. T. Hicks, who soon sold to Thos. J. Hicks. He in turn sold the Demo- crat to W. F Hicks, who owned it until his death, when his daughter, Miss Willie Hicks, assumed control of the plant and continued with it until the first of September, 1906, when it was acquired by H T. Brad
 Il aad R. E. Bradford, and is now,
 = daath of Judge H. T Brad ford. owned and controlled by R. E. G.ed.ard.
 Tic history of the Lonoke Demo- crat is of much more than passing in terest, for during the years of it's ex- istence, it has been owned by editors numbered among our best people, and it's progress has been remarkable, having been at first printed on small army press, later on a Washington hand press. Now the plant contains fine Cranston press and has the latest equipment including linotype and folding machine, being fully equipped for competition with the best of city job offices.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

There are turning points in the history of all towns, and Lonoke, the county /seat of Lonoke County, has successfully passed that crisis and is now forging forward to a high place among the more important cities of Arkansas. Today, with about 5000 population, and the great Government aviation training school on Eberts Field, adjoining the city, Lonoke is
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
AN IDEAL CLIMATE

The climate of Lonoke is very mild during the winter, making it an ideal place in which to live Spring comes about five weeks earlier than in the northern part of Illinois, and the eli mate as Q whole is a marvel to the
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
Center of Large Farming and Plantation Interests Fie1d-Large Aviation Grounds for Training
 Government Pliers


farmer coming here from the middle states. The rainfall averages be- tween 45 to 5 inches, evenly distrib uted through the year.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
each one has a good advertising pat
The Democrat.

The Lonoke Democrat, or what lat CT became the Lonoke Democrat, was established by MT. Emack at De Valls Bluff in 1872, and was first known as the White River Journal. It was purchased from Emack by Bancroft and Carl Lee, who were the editors and publishers for some time. During the year 1873, Jno. c. Eng land purchased the plant and moved it to Lonoke and changed the name to the Lonoke Weekly Democrat, un- der which name it has been known ever s.nce. In 1875, Mr. England
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
The News.

The Lonoke Weekly News is one of the prosperous publications in this county, published at Lonoke, the county seat, by Postmaster George Rule, who bought the paper in 1910, when it was known as the Ledger. The paper was formerly published at Cabot and Des Arc, and was founded by R. F Wair, from whom Mir. Rule purchased the plant and publication. MT. Rule was appointed postmaster under the Wilson administration and is finding that post office work is not one of the easiest of jobs
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
NEWSPAPERS.

Lonoke newspapers are popular the county over There are two thriv- ing weekly papers in the city and
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

ligent and wide-awake men, are the
 order of the day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-15
FAVORABLE ACTION
ON PROJECT FOR
SANATOR|A EXPECTED

Gathering momentum through the
educational campaign OF the Okla
homa Tuberculosis Association, the
drive to secure needed hospitals and
Sanatoria for this state is expected
10 result in favorable action to that
end on the part OF the legislature at
the coming January session.
In bringing the Sanatoria plan 10
the attention OF the law makers, the
state association is StrcSSiug the fact
that already more than 400 Oklaho-
ma soldiers have been discharged
from the army because OF tubercu-
losis, while Others will follow as the
rehabilitation of troops proceeds,
There is not a public bed in Okla
homa where these brave defenders
can find treatment so Sorely needed
ii they are to have a fair chance for
recovery.
Data compiled at state headquar-
ters shows that more than 5000 per-
sons die OF tuberculosis in Oklaho-
ma each year. II is estimated that
there are approximately 10000 active
cases in the state at the present
time.
Governor-ele J. B. A. Robert
son has declared himself in favor
of the proposed system OF hospitals
and sanatoria and will bring the
plan to the attention Of the legis-
lature in his message.
State and county organizations
also, are lining up in the campaign
to save lives. The State Council of
Defense has intimated it will lend
its support to the campaign and the
county councils are expected to fol-
low suit.