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Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30
AGE Limit Extended.

Both Senate and House passed
the man.power bill the first of the
week which will bring into the
army draft all men from Is to 45
years of age. All efforts to change
the sge limits OF to direct separate
classification of youths under Fl
failed and the till was passed hy
both brsrehes practically without
change or amendment.
The work or fight" amendment
as retained in the original bill
follows:
That when any persons shall
b ave been placed in deferred or
exempted class for any of the rea,
Gns in this paragraph set forth, be
shall not be entitled to remain
therein unless he shall in good
faith continue, while physically
able so to do, to work at and follow
such occupation, employment or
business, ard if he fails SO to do he
shall sgain become subject to the
draft. The President shall make
regulations for enforcing this pro-
vision.
The proviso shall not apply in
I be case of q strike if the strikers
have submitted, or will at once
submit, the dispute to the War
Labor Beard, agIee TO abide by its
decision, and do at once resume
work ard continue work pending
uch decision. The said board shall
take up end decide all such dis
puteS as speedily as practicable"
Local authorities in all parts of
the country have been called upon
to cooperate with the Government
in bringing about complete regis
tration of men within the new
draft ages on the day to be fixed
soon.
Provost Marshal General CrOwder
announced that all Federal Mar
shals, Deputy Marshals and investi
getting aeents, and all police officers
of States. counties, townships, mu-
inequalities and of towns will be d.
rected to be ready to render what
ever assistance may be necessary.
The names of officers or agents
who refuse to do service will be
given to the proper District Attor
ney, with the view of prosecu-
ton.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30
To Boy Scouts.

In war language an Ace is an
aviator who hes five enemy planes
to bis credit and palm is awarded
for each additional one. In the
Boy Scout Organization ace medals
are awarded TO scouts. who sell
S250O0 worth OF War Savings
Stamps to twenty five or more
different individuals end a palm for
each additional $4,000.
Ebey Rouse is the first scout in
the local troop to be awarded such
medal by the treasury department,
which is in full cooperation with the
Boy Scout movement in all war
work. A number of. other scouts
will be in line fer medals before the
close of the year.
Two scouts have won medals ior
selling Liberty Bonds in the Second
and Third campaigns and will be
eligible for winning similar medals
in the Fourth.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Mr.. and MRS. George Smith and
son, Ernest left last week for two
weeks visit in Denver and Colorado
Springs and other points in Colo.
RADIO. Enroute home they will visit
relatives in Great Bend, Kansas. At
Denver they will visit Mrs. Smiths
sister, Mrs. Vim. Corder
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Dean Wilson has returned from
a several months stay at Blythe
vile, Ark, where he has been en-
ployed by an engineering COMPANY
at that place. After a short visit
here with his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
T A. Wilson, he will 90 to Colum,
bia where he will take up his duties
at the University.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

W, L, Reid. formerly of this city
but now of St, Louis. has bought
the Fayette Advertiser from Walter
Rideeway, of which he will take
possession September 1. Miss Mar
euerite Reid will be associated with
her father in the publication of the
Advertiser.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

II you wish to save money, you
should take advantage of Kespohl.
Mohrenstecher's extraordinary offer
ingsl If you have not received an
announcement of these offerings by
mail, write for one at Kespohl-
MohTenstecher's.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Wilfed Mucd, son of Will Mudd
and wife of this city, is one of the
1918 regsitrsnts who left for Camp
Funston, Tuesday. August 27. with
the Monroe County contingent:
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

AS an added attraction at the
1C0.mile auto race al Mobery, Labor
Day, Sept. End, the promoters of
this event have secured Miss
Elfrieda Msis, worlds champion
woman auto race driver who
will drive against time to set a
track record for one mile with her
high powered Mercer racing car
and also drive in competition in a
short event against one of the
fastest cars entered in the big 100
mile event. Miss Mais now holds
the woman speed record of So sec
ends for one mile on a mile track
and a record of Ito for one mile on
half mile dirt.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Mrs. E. 7. Griffith and two daugh.
tiers. Misses Josephine and Helen. of
Quincy are visiting relatives and
friends in this city and also attend
ing the chautauQua.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Miss Cleo Patton. of Quincy is en-
joyine a two weeks vacation in this
city with her parents, Miss Patton
is taking nurses training at Bless.
ing hospital in that city.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Maddox, OF
Hannibal were Monroe visitors Sat
urday and Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

J. H. Foster and daughters, Misses
Oneta, Mary and Stella and son,
Lowell, left Sunday for a motor
trip to Bartletsville, Okla.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Miss Margaret Smith returned
home Sunday from visit with her
brother, C E. Smith and wife in
PALMYRA.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Postoffice Inspector E O. Hallock
and wife. of Topeka. Kansas have
arrived in this city for a two weeks
vacation with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Senator R. S. McClintic was in
Jefferson City Tuesday where he at
tended the meeting of the Demo
cratic State Committee.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Misses Vivian and LYDIA Lake
after a several days visit with relt-
tives in this city returned to their
home in Hannibal
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Donnally, of
Needles, Cal, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. j. T. Elliott in this city
from Thursday until Monday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Mrs George Sidener and daughter
Vireinis, returned Saturday to their
home in Hannibal after a few days
visit at the home of Mrs. W, W.
Handley and Mrs. Mary Sharp.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30
On Familiar Ground.

obNuo HI thS OuItlC Va thO
Somme, find themselves Oh familiar
ground Every foot of territory
around Bapaume, for instance, has
been fought over, not once. but
many times, in this war. All Ie-
member the stubborn courage
with which the Germans defended
this town in the first battle of the
Somme and the dogsed persistence
with which the British pushed on,
few feet at time, until they
finally compelled the enemy to
give it up and retire to the Hinden-
burg line.
The first battle of the Somme was
nearly two years ago. The towns
that were desperately fought for
then are mere heaps of ruins now,
but they are being as savagely
sought and defended as they were
in 1915. There is a difference, how
ever.
Two years ago the new British
Army was receiving its first test in
an offensive on a large scale. It
stood the test, but it could only
gain few hundred yards at a time
after tremendous artillery prepar-
alton. No army could spare the
men OF munitions to break through
on large scale in that way against
an adversary Of approximately
equal numbers and resources But
the British were learning.
A year ago Byng made his cele-
brated plunge toward Cambria. u.s.
ing tanks without artillery prepara.
ton. He got through. but was over
whelmed for lack Of proper follow
up system In the present Offense
the British are using Byngs meth
ods. but with a difference The
tanks are sent forward in large
numbers. The advance is wide
front, instead of a narrow one, as at
Cambrai, and the tanks are proper
ly backed up by infantry. The re-
suit is generally gain of several
miles, which is held because the
Germans cannot successfully con.
cenlrate overwhelming forces
against it, as they did at Cambria.
Where a few hundred feet were
gained by the grinding, crushing
tactics of 1916, several thousand
yards are now gained with infinitely
smaller losses to the attackers. The
Germans may be only fighting a
"retarding action with view to
retirement to the Hindenburg line,
but they have fought desperately
and with every resource at their
command They are being pushed
back, howeve, because the British
have found a method of attack that
is irresistible.
There is this difference, also. and
it is likely to prove the decisive
factor Both sides realize that the
war has reached its most critical
stage. The third battle of the
Somme-the second was when the
Germans passed over it in their
famous advance of the early spring
is going to be the last one fought
over that historic region in this war
: The Allies enter this critical period
with confidence and enthusiasm.
They know that they have men and
resources to see it through. and that
final and complete victory is only
r question of pounding the enemy to
submission. The Germans are be-
, ginning to realize that they are
beaten; they are fighting a hopeless
fight; their great opportunity is
gone. This knowledge. supplement-
ed by the blows that FoCh is show.
/ erine upon them, cannot fail to
weaken their morale and hasten
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Miss LoriDe Roof, of Chilicothe
spent Monday in this city with her
friend, Mrs. w. W. TAFT.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ballard, of
Hannibal spent Sunday here with
the homefolks
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30
The Chautauqua.


Monday afternoon az 8 o'clock at
the big tent in the North Park. The
attendance on the opening after
noon taxed the capacity of the
large tent The advance sale OF
tickets, while not large enough to
meet the guarantee, was above the
amount sold on the opening day
last year. The program throughout
is the strongest ever presented in
this city. The musical part of the
program covers a wide range from
the best there is in band and or
chestra music to grand opera The
lectures ere men of note and will
present great thoughts The plat.
form is decorated with bunting. in
the middle of the platform hangs a
large American flag.
The opening program was render
ed by Blacks European Orchestra,
who gave a complete program in
the afternoon and a prelude in the
evening followed by DR.. Jay William
Hudson. His great lecture Amer.
ican Ideals" was a vision of the
true meaning of our America to
itself and to the worlds life. based
upon his observations and expert.
ences in a recent mission to France
from which place be has just re-
turned.
Tuesday afternoon the Cecilian
Chorus rendered a concert. The
spirit of patriotism was seen in
every number and was enjoyed BY
all. This Chorus appeared in prel-
ude in the evening followed by a
lecture by DR. E. E. Violette, world
frsveler. His lecture America at
War--Why?" was listened to by a
large crowd and his lecture was one
of the greatest lectures that has
ever been delivered in this city.
Wednesday afternoon Cly de vii.
son McCOrd, popular inspiratioDal
lecturer, gave a very interesting
lecture, his lecture being mostly
about every day life. Following
his lecture, Pearl ONeil, one of
Canada's most brilliant and sue
CessfUl readers and entertainers
Pearl ONeil appeared in prelude
in the evening followed by Capt
Richmond HobsoD, Hero of the Mer-
rimac. Lecture America and the
World War" He is one of Amer
ica's greatest spe akers. To him,
more than to any other American.
is due the credit for much of the
preparation we had made in this
great war. And his lecture held the
audience from the beginning.
Yesterday afternoon, Vierra's
Royal Hawaiians gave a delightful
program of Hawaiian music. "A
Night in Hawaii" was given. This
Company appeared in prelude in
the evening followed by lecture by
Bob Seeds, Humorist and Philoso.
pher, Bob Seeds is one of the most
popular and sought after speakers
in America. Everyone should hear
him. Bob will tell us The Way 1t
Looks From the Road
Friday afternoon DeJeu. Magician
and DeVito. Piano-Accordionist will
appear both afternoon aud evening,
followed by lecture by Dr. Roland
A. Nichols. Lecture, The Man
Worth While" in the afternoon and
George Eustace Pearson, Author of
the Princess Pat stories in the Sat-
urday Evening Post, will lecture at
the night session on the history and
adventures of Americas famous
Foreign Legion" the international
regiment of the British Army.
Saturday the closing day of the
Nbontaona tho NaUoesar 0rnhestTal A
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Little Miss Marlyn TAFT went to
Anabel, Monday for a two weeks
visit with her nd'parents. Mr..
and Mrs. George Scott.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Mrs. j, E Keller, of Moline, Kan-
sas is visiting at the home of her
brother, john Strean and family.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-08-30

Don't forget that Kespohl-Mob-
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Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-11-20


She is rather wee and very winning.
Her eyes repeat the blue on her Y.
W. G.. A. uniform that carries the
insignia of her service. Her hair
grey for all the shortness of her span
Of years, frames q face worn, not thin
but fine with a suffering that is more
than merely vicarious.
She has lived in the shadows, has
stood by while the thrns were press
ed down above tortured eyes, has held
the hands of those who knelt in their
Gethsemane. In very literal and un.
restricted sense, "She hath done what
she could for those who overseas en-.
dure what we, sheltered and safe, read
about. She is to tell her story in all
cities of our Southeastern, Department
as a National speaker for the Y. w,
C.. A. during the United War Work
Campaign to raise s250,O00,000 during
the week of November II.
At the recent United War Work Con.
vention in Jackson, she was wanted
for a speech in the main convention
hall while she was busy with commit.
tee work elsewhere. Several efforts
were made to find her, the program
Jagged. Presently Gypsy Smith was
missed out of a front seat; soon after
he returned leading her up the aisle.
At the foot of the rostrum he gathered
up with a sweeping gesture R. H
King, J. NJ Clinton, Capt. George S.
Dingle and o. w. Buschgen. AS the
audience rose to it's feet at sight OF
"Our Katie the five men, like prank.
ish school boys, made crescent back
ground for the one small woman, while
from five throats-bass, tenor and
baritone-rolled the lifting strains Of
"Katie''
To Katie Boyd George Mississippi
women owe the fact that today the
name of their grand old common
wealth is on the map Of national and
international service. Shall all women
by concert Of effort and sacrifice honor
her splendid achievement?
We owe her special sort Of allegt'
ance-a fealty of duty, of tradition and
affection. When she speaks one hears
again the vibrant voice Of her grand
father, J. z. George, as in legislative
halls during trying days of reconstrue
tion, he helped to mould the destiny OF
our generation. Her forebears indom
table spirit rings in her voice, ems
mates from her small supple frame
calls to you froaa her steady eyes.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-11-20
A TWICE-TOLD TALE
One of Interest to Our Readers.

Good news bears repeating, and
when it is confirmed after a long
lapse of time, even if we hesitated to
believe it at first hearing, we feel se-s
cure in accepting it's truth now. The
following experience Of a Lexingtoh
man is confirmed after three and q
half years.
Henry C. Hall, grocer, E. Main St,
gave the following statement June
II, 1914: "My back ached all the
time and I felt sore and lame. q
could hardly bend over to wait on
customers. Headaches and dizzy
spells bothered me and my sight was
blurred. My kidneys bothered me a
great deal, too, and the secretions
passed, too often. Finally I bought
Doan's Kidney Pills at the Sawyer
Drug Co. and they relieved me az
most ct. once. I continued using
Doan's until every symptom Of kid
ney trouble left re" -
On February 2, 1918, MsFa1l ad-
ded: 81 think as highly Of HRan's
Kidney Pills today as I did when
recommended them nearly four year,
ago."
60c at all dealers. Foster MilbuTR
Co.: Mfgrs.: Buffalo N Y Il
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-11-20
TREsPAssERS, NOTICE

Notice is hereby gwen to all per-
sons. rot to hunt, fish or arespa*s iR
any manner whatsoever upon Our
lands as any ar,i al 'respassing is
strictly forbidden and those trespass-
ing will be punished to the full ex-
tent of the law.
A j. Sturkey,
w. P. Jefcoat,
V. S. Jefcoat,
Mrs A. J. Sturkie. -
Nov. 7-191S-4W6p.
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TRESPASS NOTICE.

This is to notify all persons that
hunting with or without license, fish
ing hauling wood or straw or tres
passing in any manner or form on
the lands of the undersigned is for
bidden under strict enforcement Of
the law:
M. l.. TAYLOR,
W. W. BARRE
GEO. c.. PRICE.
s. T. TAYLOR.
J. H. PRICE.
Lexington Electric Light and Power
Co.
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Belgium and France have suffered
most, and it is only right that they
should be heard from first and given !
due consideration when the time
comes :or the reckoning with tho
German problem.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-11-20
TRESPASS NOTICE.

All persons are hereby forbidden to
trespass upon the premises Of the gg-
dersigned by hunting, day or night.
with or without license. The law
will be strictly enforced against all
parties violating this notice.
D. E. SHARPE, ~
4t6pd. D. SIMPSON SPIRES
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-11-20

the streets OF Lexington. Lavalier is
uer VIII pleGse reCurn ana receive Ii
beral reward.
Mrs. D. R. HaltiWanger.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-11-20
FOR SALE.

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ngton one half clay; the other half
sand oam with clay subsoil. Pine
timber will cut one hundred and fifty
thousand feet OF lumber. Well wat
cred. Easy terms. Apply to
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New-York tribune., 1918-10-20
Fine Music
Develops Taste
BY Anna Ziexler

Berlioz claimed that music Increases
intcll llgence, awakcns ideas, intensifies
action, accelerates the. circulation OF
our blood and leads the thoughts into
best emotions - into infinite regions.
This ideal explanation is true Of every
great genius like Berlioz, and Of every
great artist, for both of these have
what may be termed cultivated sense
for inspired music. But what about
ali the others net so biessed3 Do these
have to remain forever in ignorancs CT
that wonderful exhilaratien which only
true art, true love and true religion
can give1 Spiritual life. however, is
given to every man, woman and child.
The daily struggle to survive and the
daily disagreeable contact with self
ishness and commercialism may shut
ont this joy from many people for
long time, but at any moment when
an individual really seeks for cuitiva-
tion in taste. music Of the best kind
is within reach, with or without ex-
penditure, and intelligent listening to
such music will inevitably bring about
the desired refinement Of Judgment
and taste.
From out Of this refinement and
New-York tribune., 1918-10-20
NEW YORK TRIBUNE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 90 1918
\

earnest seeking to understand what
true art means, a sense unknown be
fore, the truth in music dsve'n@s.
and with this sense comes willing
elimination of sham musicianship. The
hearer need not have an academic mu-
sicai education for this. But to attain
this degree OF wisdom one must listen
with undivided attention to each com
position. This is only fair to the com
poser and to the artist If this is
done unexpected joys will develop and
the musical taste will be cultivated
It is not difficult to find out what is
approved by the best musicians. If
you are q music student you will in
very short time find that the best is
the only music worth studying. Much
Of the best in music is less difficult to
play than cheap music. Also this bes.
music is not academic or boring.
Wheff you have arrived at the under
standing of musical art you will no
longer seek merely to be entertained
by music, but you will be stimulated to
thoughts Of spiritual beauty.
urge all students TO avoid vague
ness. You must not be the dupe of
anything, especially not of your own
emotion These emotions lead you 70
accept tawdry limitations of musical
art and to think them real. Learn to
ignore these limitations as you would
anything else that is pretcnce. Like
the best, and you will find that you will
know good music when you hear it.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-20
BOSTON

Mme. Flower. graduate Le;psic Conservatory
Germany; who for her wonderful voice was given
singer Melba, says: "Mr. Grants teaching is
fr -thcr enrichns my voice bas proven To that
he is in q class with tho greatest teachers Cf
Europe as we'll RS America"
Publishers Note.
Send for literature of Mr.. Grants noted carcc-
anG his world famous Pen Works on Singing.
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Box Is, Station a, Boston, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-20
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WHAT CRITICS SAY OF AIR. GRANT
There have been no greater masters than those
With whom he studied.-Rev. T.. ". Appcbce, late
Pastor, Glove Christian Church, Winoile. N. Y.
He is one Of the greatest singing teachers OF
this day. - William w. Robinson, former Night
Editor, Boston Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
HUNS ARE LOOKING
FOR DRIVE BY SEA

Amsterdam. Feb. 1.-THE German
press Is devoting more and more at
tention to the possibility of an en-
tente sea attack. The KoeInische
Volks Zeitung says in a recent issue
just received here:
THE departure from office of Ad-
mirai Sir John Jellicoe means the re-
turn of the idea Of naval offensive
against US, an idea always fervently
agitated by Winston Churchill and or.
gans such as Truth, Spectator and
the Saturday Review. The latter
journal. for instance, after discussing
the pros and cons of the idea, empha-
sizes that the most eminent naval tao.
ticians, including Admiral Fisher, ad.
vocated an offensive.
Changes have been made In all the
higher naval positions In England.
The school OF the Offensive prevails.
Churchill resumes his campaign. His
watchword In "at the enemy"
The project is to form two fleets
out of the 400 British vessels. one a
feet of combat. the other feet of
risk The latter Ia to attack our navy
in it's hiding places and annihilate It.
Then so argues Churchill. the Ger
mans will be reduced to the defensive;
they will have to give up-the U-boat
campaign and will have no time to
ruin England
IF the English seriously think Of
attacking US In the North sea and on
our coasts. let them come; the DER
man nset will - there 70 givs tksm
answer" M bt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18

Norfolk Fob, 1f.--A committed
composed of w. Fl. Hopkins. J. W.
Easter and !. It. Ballard will go TO
Washington Monday as representa-
tives of the sea food industry In this
section cf the conference that has
been called by the food adminlstra-
tion for Monday and Tuesday
This conference has been called to
consider the proposed rules and regu =
ations. with suggestions and recon
mendations regarding the same. with
the idea OF speeding up the produc-
ton Of sea food In an effort TO con-
serve other feodstuffs that are need
ed ny the men in the service OF the
government.
The Norfolk committee will take
an active part In tho discussion OF
the transportation OF their goods
after Il has been delivered 20 them
by the fisherman and oystermen.
This is the most serious question that
confronts the local derlers according
to MIR. Easter, although the fishermen
will be greatly benefited II some OF
the local laws are superseded by
others, making it possible for the sal,
water fisherman to follow UP the fish
without having TO wait for the fsh
to migrate to the point where his
license require him to operate ri
present. The proposed rules and
regulations would .supersede the con-
f,icting state and local laws for the
period OF one year.