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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-09-06
nozinn Fountain Pens,

An application of heavy oil to the
Joints of fountain pen will effectively
overcome the oozing out of ink at
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-09-06
Not Like Mother Made.

"You must not eat that cake, my
son. It will make you sick"
"No, it won't father. Mother didn't
make this cake"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-09-06

~ INMUDE, seated high among
3 ~ the pastures, was like peas
4 y ant in holiday garb of pale
green with the rivers User
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
HOW AMERICANS
CROSSED OURC0.
IOWA CAPTAIN LED HIS wHooP.
ING MEN THROUGH STREAM
IN FACE OF GERMAN FIRE.
tBy Associated pre.sD

with the American Army ON the
Aisne- Marine Front.-The crossing Of
the Ourcq river was effected by the
Americans Sunday in brilliant style
in the face Of great difficulties. the
Germans having destroyed the bridge
and placed their artillery and machine
guns in advantageous positions 90
resist the attempts at a passage.
The French and American forces
had planned TO cross the 0urcq before
daylight on Sunday. but the German
heavy artillery held the slopes lead
ing to the river under fire. which
continued all night. The Americans
repeatedly started to advance during
the night. but as often were held
back by the fire Of the enemy ma
chine guns and heavier pieces.
During one Of the lulls in the Ger
man firing Captain Allen T. Hupp,
Of Corning. Ia, worked his men up
to the center Of field. the slopes
Of which led to the ourcq. Just then
the Germans resumed their fire in full
force. Immediately Hupp and his
men dag in and held on where they
were until daylight.
Meanwhile the German artillery
had been quieted somewhat by the
heavier artillery Of the allies carry.
ing out counter battery work. Choos-
ing an opportune moment, Hupp's
men dashed to the river. jumped Ia
and waded across. cheering rs they
went.
Corporal Chris Berthelsen Of Siou'
City was among those OF the hrsi
wave TO cross the river. They imme'
diately went after the machine guns
ON a hill on the north bank Of the
oureq. The fire which they opened
on the enemy nest at this point was
so intense that the Germans raised
white flag. Anticipating nice
bag Of prisoners. the Americans rush
ed up. only to be opened again by
the enemy machine guns as they ap-
preached. Then the Americans LEI
loose with the full weight Of theiI
FIRE against the Germans. who again
raised the white flag. Twelve Ger
mans were killed and nine captured
in this operation.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
y ~ b M
- NEW POWER COMPANY.
vBy Associated Press.)

Buffalo. N. Y. July 3i.-one OF
the greatest water developing pro-
jects Of the many eertering about
Niagara Falls has been launched ON
the Canadian side Of the river. IL
eontemplates AN immediate produe-
ton Of 10000 electrical horsepow-
ev. or equal to approximately ane-
half the present total development on
both sides Of the river, and u may ex-
pand TO 900. 900 horse power.
Actual work on the new channel
was begun recently by the Ontario
Hydro Commission. There were nc
ceremonies and the launching OF the
work was virtually unknown to the
general public. The channel will en-
circle the city Of Niagara Falls, Ont.
one running from the yelling Rive
a tributary to the Niagara above thu
cataract. to the escapement below
oueenston heights. The power hous'
will be located on the river level al
most at the foot Of Brooks monu
ment
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
WORKING ON
THE WAR BILL
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. July 3i.-rederal
graduated excess tax on the use Of
automobiles running from $40 a
year on cars originally retailing at
not exceeding $500 to $50 on $4,000
cars and $50 additional for each
$500 above $1,000 was agreed on to-
day by the House Ways and Means
Committee. framing the huge reven-
ue bill. The tax applies directly to
owners. while tax Of ten per cent
on gross sales. agreed to yesterday
applies to manufacturers, but COM
mitteemen said owners ultimately
will have to pay all Of the tax. man
ufaeturers passing ID on in increased
prices.
The committee also agreed to tax
cents a gallon on the production Of
gasoline and a federal excise tax Of
s5 a year on the use of motorcycles.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
DRESSES
RECOVRED
MEN UNDER ARREST CHARGED
WITH HREAKINc INTO Ed
WARDS STORE.

Sheriff ]. J. Cliborne and Deputy
James Gresham and Policeman Joe
Wolfe arrested Allie Mullins late
Tuesday night at Latham with a suit
case which was found to contain six
dresses from the stock Of j. t. Ed
wards Co. He was lodged in jail on
a charge Of housebreaking.
Yesterday a man was arrested IN
Evansville by detectives who had IN
his possession the other six Of thS
twelve dresses stolen Saturday OF
Sunday night. when the store was
broken open.
The goods taken were valued 81
something like $500.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
UNCLE SAM
BECOMES A
HELLO GIRL

Washington. July 3l.-Control OF
telephone and telegraph lines was
taken at midnight tonight by the
Postoiiice Department and their oper-
alton placed under the general sup
ervision Of a special committee Great
ed for the purpose by Postmaster
General Burleson Later il was an
nounced that until further notice all
companies will continue their oper-
alton in the ordinary course through
the regular channels and all officers
and employees will continue in place
Of their present duties on the same
terms Of employment The plan Is
to coordinate the facilities Of various
companies to the best interest Of the
public and the stockholders.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
GREAT MASS MEETING CALLED
BY PROHIBITION LEADERS

Of trade. to open another wholesale
and retail house here would tend to
open up an illegal traffic in liquor be-
tween Hopkinsville and territory
which is by law now dry.
In the lengthy and very frank dis
cussion Of the matter before the Com
mission frequent and outspoken ref
erence was made to the odicus ha-
grant practice Of blockade running"
by Tennessee cars which come here
daily and return to Nashville or 9th
er points in that State heavily loaded
with booze" Numerous instances
were cited where these cars race
along at break-neck speed forcing all
ether traffic into the ditch to avoid
collision or possibly loss Of life or
limb.
At the close Of the discussion the
protesting delegation Withdrew all
protests and asked the commission to
issue the license to the Evansville
party and TO others who may apply
and that those who believe in stamp
ing out the liquor traffic altogether
would take steps to call an election
in the county at the earliest possible
moment After the delegation left
the City Hall the Commission voted
not to issue the license TO the Evans
willie man.
Immediately following the meet
ing with the City Commission the
protesting delegation went to an at
torney's Office where II was decided
to. hold n great mass meeting tomor'
row at the hour above stated. A
great crowd OF prohibition advocates
and all who wish to see the illega
traffic in liquor and blockade run
ming" stopped are expected at th'
meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
OPPONENTS OF LIQUOR TRAFFIC
AND BLOCKADE RUNNING"
WILL MEET TOMORROW
AT TWO p. NJ.
ELECTION MAY BE CALLED

Prominent prohibition leaders, bus
iness and professional men; farmers,
and ministers Of churches sent out a
call yesterday to all persons in the
county who are opposed to the liquor
traffic and to what is called "block-
ade running" to meet together In
Hopkinsvilie at the courthouse to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock p. m.
when definite action will be taken to-
wards calling or petitioning for the
calling, Of county option election
for the purpose Of voting saloons
and liquor out Of Christian county.
There has been strong talk foI
some months by people all over the
county. especially the farmers. about
the calling Of this election but il wa'
not until yesterday that the issue
came 10 definite head.
The turning point seems to have
been reached yesterday when num
Der Of business and professional mel
went in a body before the City Com
missioners protesting the issuance o
a wholesale and retail liquor licens'
to a party from Evansville. which re
Gently went dry. The protest wa
made upon the grounds that the 10
cation at Ninth and Railroad Street
is not proper place for a saloon AM
that, in view Of the fact that thre
saloons have recently closed for lael
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
NOTICE
To All Retail Croesrymsn and Nest
Dealers in Hopkinsvills. 4

At meeting Of the grocerymen
and meat dealers, held at the II. b. N.
A. oiiiee last night. Il was agreed that
no definite action be taken until 9TH
er information could be had from the
state representative Of the Conser-
walton Division War Industries Board
I have taken this matter up with
this department and hope to be In a
position TO advise you within the next
few days just what win be required
as 10 making your deliveries.
GARNER DALTON, Secy
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
MRS. SALLEE INJURED.

Mrs. Nick Sallee was painfully hurt
yesterday evening by fall from the
back doorstep at her home, at the
corner Of Eighth and Virginia SITS.
Her head was badly cut and she sus-
tanned serious bruises, but fortunate
" no bones were broken. She re-
ceivcd prompt attention and was
resting comfortably last night.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

IS ENCLAND'S
La TOILETTE
(By Associated Press.l

London. July 3i.-Another letter
on peace prospects, written by the
Marquis OF Lsnsdorne. was read at a
conference Of his supporters today.
The latest utterance proposes no
new policy, and eonsistes largely Of
criticism Of the allies for failure to
state their war aims more specifically
and urges them to take advantage
Of any opportunity for discussion Of
terms. Lansdowne is the only Brit
ish statesman Of the first rank list
ed as a pacifist and his letter will be
published largely in Germany.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
LOT OF LAUGH
IN Berlin
REPORTS
AMERICAN PRESS HUMoRisTs
ARE WILLING TO GIVE A
MEMBERSHIP TO MAN WHO
WRITES THEM.

Chicago. July Whoever the
inspired gentleman in Berlin may be
who is writing the German Official
communiques on the Rheims Soissons
battle situation. he has had a great
honor thrust upon him. On proper
application he will be admitted 10 full
membership in the American Press
Humorists, the national organization
Of newspaper humorists and cartoon
lists. which recently held its annual
convention in Chicago. The idea was
suggested to Douglas Mslloch. Chi
cago poet. and national president Of
the newspaper wits. and met with
his instant approval
"Sure." said Mr.. Malloch. 1--WE shall
be glad to take him in-although
he has not been able to take us in.
as yet. His is the funniest stuff
| have seen on the war. under
stand that the Germans think so well
oft that they runit on the front page.
They ought to run Il in the humorous
column. where Il belongs. When
ever | am downhearted. I always
read the German report, because II
is sure to be good for n laugh.
wonder IL Il couldn't be worked ur
into vaudeville sketch? But. no
it's too funny"
what about Il strikes you n
particularly goodl"
"well. for example. this statement
that having accomplished our pur.
posc-to bring on French counter.
attack-we are now goose-stepping
Il for the rear II that was the pur.
pose Of the German generals. you'll
have to admit they got results. And
IL you will read a little farther. Il
you are not laughing too hard. you
will learn that the Germans won q
thrilling victory by getting away
without being observed II they con
tinue TO meet with success Il looks
like they would soon taken Berlin
"The Germans thought the Amer
lean army was a joke"
1T was. II must have been, any
way the clown prince fell for il. An'
at last reports he is still falling
back The Amenicans arn't takini
prisoners-thcy'r overtaking them
"To what school Of humor woul'
YOU say the official German report
belong?"
"They belong to the deaf, dunn
and blind school Of humor. They ar
evidently intended for the inmates o
such institutions in Germany VIII
have not yet been sent to the front.
"But would you take a German IN
to membership"
"Why not? Three Of our member
Franklin 2. Adams. Grantland Ric
and +. Gregory Hartswick-are owe
there now trying to make the nc
quaintance Of the Germans. l hav
asked theni to try to organize a lC
cal heapter in Berlin"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
SATISFIED WITH HIS GETAWAY
CROWN prince HAS PAUSED
FOR A BREATHING SPELL

the Germans position there in grave
danger.
The French, British and Ameri-
cans are fighting their way forward.
To the east Of Fere-en-Tarden-
ois they have driven a wedge into the
encmy's line and seem to be In a pos
sition to compel a hurried retreat
from the extreme bottom OF the sal
lent.
The allied line today runs south
from scissors TO Grand Rozoy, then
turns to the east. II passes just north
Of Fere-en- -Tardenois and continues
to the apex Of the wedge at the viii
lage Of Vcsles. where II turns sharply
south
The allies advance in this region
has placed them in a dominating po-
sition.
All around the salient there has
been a continuous battle during the
last two days with the Germans
launching repeated counter-attacks
against the allied lines.
They all failed while the allies
have gained ground at vital points.
There now seems little doubt that
the Germans will retreat 10 the Vssle
river as soon as possible. any posi-
bility Of making a stand north Of the
ourcq being seemingly gene.
Against the new British positions
at Morris. in the Lys salient, where
the Germans were driven back Tues
day there has been heavy bombsrl 4
ment.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
BOMB GETS
TWO HUNS
(By Associated Press.)

Amsterdam. July Si.-Field Mar
shall won Eichorn. the German COM
mander Of Ukraine and his adjutant'
were fatally wounded by bomb at
kiev Tuesday. says an official an
nounccmcnt from the Kiev capital
The bomb was thrown from cab
which drove close. to the carriage IN
which the officials were approaching
the Field Marshals residence.
The assassin and the cab driver
were arrested.
A later message announced thai
the two officers died last night.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
RUNS INTO LAMP POST.

Hamp Dean. an employee Of Gates
a CO., lost control Of his car last
night about eight o'clock while driv-
ing east on Ninth Street and ran into
the white way lamp post at the cor
ner Of Ninth and Liberty IN front
a the Westminster church. Slight
damage was done 10 the car but no
body was injured. Mrs. j. I. Han
hsry xxs passing along the sidewaih
and became frightened and fell wher
- |htisunptsd 70 jump out Of 'h'
wax Hcwsvsr. she was not injured
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
KILLED IN
AKRON OHIO

News was received last night Of
the death by accident Of Thomas Wit
ty. at Akron, Ohio. He was a son
Of w. S. witty and was an unmarried
man SO or 40 years Of age. He went
to Akron some time ago TO work in
a government plant. II Is presumed
that the body win be brought home
for interment.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
WAR KITCHEN.

Mrs. ]. II. Dagg. Of the County
Food Administration. win hold a war
kitchen at the Christian church next
Monday and Tuesday from 10 a. m
TO 4 D. m. and give demonstrations
In making wheatless. meatless and
sugarless dishes. Four special dc.
monstrators from the University oi
Kentucky will have charge.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
YESTERDAYS CASUALTIES

Washington. July 29.-rhe army
casualty list today contains the names
Of Corporal Whitelaw earns, Of Haz-
ard. severely wounded, Corp. Lafe c.
Walker, Of Greenup, and Priv. Thos.
II. Terry. Of Nippa, missing in act
ion.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

Nineteen years ago Henry Smith,
Of Bowling Green, dropped Span
ish coin on the floor Of his fathers
store and eonld not ind it. This
week the safe was moved and the
coin found where Il had been since
1899.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
TOBACCO KING, DIES.

winston-sal N. C., July 29.-
r. ]. Reynolds, 6s. head Of one Of
the largest tobacco manufacturing
concerns in the country, died here
to-day. His estate Is estimated to
be worth $40. ZOO. 900.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
FOURTH LOAN
CAMPAIGN
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. July sl.LThs cam
paign for the fourth Liberty Loan
will open Saturday. September 2s
and continue three weeks, ending
October 10. This was announced
tonight by Secretary MeAdoo.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
THESE LATER DAYS.

MAMA. what does il mean when
you're wiled and dined?"
That's and obsolete term, Harold.
Now you are only grepejuiced and
cornbreaded Life
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
ONLY FEW EXEMPTED.

Washington. July 3i.-only en-
ployes whose loss would retard ship
production. viii retain emergency
fiestv deferred elassihcRtiOn in the
draft. Il was announced tonight BY
the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

Mrs sallie Warheld will spend the
day in Nashville today.
Japan claims 57,4t2'l77 popala-
tion.
Michigan has 1875 cheese factories
in 1909.
Michigan had 27S ereameries IN
1903.
Japan will develop home steel IN,
dustry.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
EARLY REPORTS.

In spite Of the tremendous efforts
by the Germans to check the relent-
less pressure Of the allies north Of
The oureq river. Wednesday finds
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
ONE kENTUCkIAN.
(By Associated Press }

TTF N77WNIHEVN IV'''T
Washington. July 3l.-Among the
names Of nineteen enlisted men Of
the American army held by Germany
as prisoners, is Corporal Lee White
head. Jeffreys. KY, at Camp Linn
burg. formerly announced at Camp
Darmstad.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

The statement in our recent refer.
ence TO the boys who went TO Wash
ington State for war work was in
correct in one item. Frank Hulse
WAS not in class %, but went as a
uf.funteer in class t~o.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

News comes TO friends here from
Buck Boxley that he has been trans.
fcrred again and Is now in the ambu-
IsnceI service Of the medical corps.
He N stin nc Camp Beaureguard. La.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

Herman Whitaker left several
days ago for Nashville and enlisted In
TIM Marines and was sent TO Paris
Island for training.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

q. w. Smithland has received in
formation that his sons. Guy and
Austin Smithson. have arrived over
seas and are pleased with army life
in France.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

Germany is calling boys Of II 70
the eolors and England has extended
the age limit for military ssr'ies 70
l5 years.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

Mrs. Henry Frankel has six neph-
ews in the army and five Of them are
now in France. Tw Of them. Karl
and viii Kleeman. of Clarksville. are
known TO be in the big battle now
going oil
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

PLeasupe trips in the air are now
prohibited in London.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

John Robinson's Circus will be
here on August 80 and will show in
the Ford, field on North Main Street.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

Capt Austin BELL left for Green
leaf. Ca. last night, where he will
become a member Of the Medical Re
serve Corps ,ef the U. S. Army In
addition 10 being one Of Hopkins
ville's most prominent physicians. he
Is veteran Of the Spanish-Ameriean
War and acquainted with army life.
He leaves a splendid and lucrative
practice to join the colors and fight
for his country.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

There will be an increase Of one
cent s pound ON sugar.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
hkAh ~
FOLLOWING THE FLAG

The public Is invited to the un.
furling OF the service flag Sunday,
AurtfSt 9Th. nj Longview.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01

Pettus Baker. who arrived in
France June %. writes his father,
Bryant Raker, that he is in actual
service q eapera man in an airplanc
over the battle front He says: I'VE
are giving them fits whenever we
can catch 'em. Don't worry. Things
are going our way and the war will
soon be over ana we viii be home
nest year"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
Editorial Comment!
Innsssuusssuussssssi

Call $40 u you fell to get the
ksstuehisn promptly. And u you
have . news item, phone Il To the
same sumber.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-01
THE WEATHER.

Fair and warmer Thursday-Fri
day fair.
The Washington times., 1918-10-15

AS set forth previous page appearing all four Washington
newspapers the $500 maximum shoe price determined by the War
Industries Board effective and after June 1919 has been
accord with the Bebech policy during the half century existence of
this big shoe business.
Comparisons odious will attempt compare the
quality of shoes within the $2O price maximum with shoes
selling elsewhere above that price, We feel will suffice
attention the fact that the shoe styles have ever the light
The Washington times., 1918-10-15
But You Cannot Pay More Than $12
For Any Shoe You Buy at BERBERICHS

of day first at BERBERCHS and that these qualities have been
vouched for by guarantees that left question quality
Washngon's Largest and Most Progressive Shoe House has
earned that title through fifty years of service the shoe needs the
Nations Capital and the number and caber of BERBERCHS
eveowng clientele gives back the that these quality
catering patronage that while demanding quality first
ALL pocketing money savings that nowse take
away from that quality
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-04-20
BEAUTY or ORGANIZE BLOUSE
Garment Is Usually Trimmed with
Picoted Ruffles Of Self Material,
Finished with Touch OF Ribbon.

The organdle blouses OF the smocK
variety are lovely enough to nave
stepped from the porticoes and leafy
veranda Of Southern home. They
are feminine, indeed, as Dickens hero
ines, and perhaps little bit less In
firm. AS rule they are trimmed with
plcoted ruffles of self material and are
finished with touch Of ribbon. Among
those noted recently was one In a
peach shade of organdie with roll
Ing collar of the same material Dor
dered by picoted ruffles. tiny, and per-
haps six in number. The sleeves, which
were rather tight, terminated In bell
shaped cuff, also bordered by the
picoted ruffles, and at the top of these
cuffs Huttered out bit of narrow
grosgrain ribbon in French blue, note
repeated IN the tie of the collar.
Another organdie blouse comes IN
delicate blue and here the picoted ruf-
nes offer an opportunity for color
These are OF orchid, which deepens In