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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
BY Fred A. Smith.

Copyright 1918. by tho New York Times
tho Chicago Tribune ana the Oknho1nA
Guy rimeHJ
WITH ACERICAN ARMY AT
FRONT, Aug. A llity-mlc tour
today behind the advancing Franco
American battle lines along the VII
lagos taken in the last iorty-eight
hours presents a memorable picture.
American boys are Fastening to-
ward the rapidly retreating front,
travelling aioot, horseback and IN
wagons Full OF the spirit of VIC
tory our men are marching along
side the little cavalcadeS OF women,
children and old men these last
,rudgng back into the Marne- -Nlsne
triangle TO their hillside homes,
which now have cen four times
scorched by the flame OF war and
which ior months were occupied by
Germans. Groups carrying chairs,
clocks and other household treas.
ureS are still displaying the old
spirit OF hopelulneSS and confidence
and show friendship for the Amerl.
cans in many ways
Girls Wear U. S. Insignia
Little girls coming back to adj
minister frs, aid to manned dolls
and shattered gardens are wearing
the insignia OF American officers or
buttons bearing the inscription
United States" Boys wander in
the grain fields blithely kicking
about German helmets camouilaged
with blue, red and gray paint or
make mimic war with Sllyaged
boche bayonets abandoned in the
hastJ departure for previously pre-
pared positions"
The business OF chasing the boche
and the business Of remaking homes
is going forward within. the sight
of observation balloons and battle
planes and within hearing Of the
big guns. Tomorrow gardens will
I've cleared, houses rid OF debris and
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
GIBSON INSTRUCTS BOARDS
TO RE-EXAMINE DRAFTE

All rcgi>trantS qualified as fl for
general military service will be re.
examined soon, according to instruc
tions sent out to the local and medi-
cal advisory boards yesterday by Ad-
iutant General Gpson The boards are
asked to make sure that no man IS
sent to camp who is physically unfit
for general military service.
General Gipson also states in his in
structions that it has been persistently
reported that in some instances mem
bers Of the medical advisory boards
have either never participated in the
examinations or do so rarely that the
board is seriously crippled on that ac-
count. In cases of that kind, General
Gipson asks that the physician resign,
as the efficiency of tho medical ad-
visory board must be kept up to high
standard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
Effect of Drouth
On Quota for Loan
Will Come UpToday

A representative of the Kansas City
federal reserve bank is expected in Ok
lahoma City today to confer with mem
bers OF the state council OF defense rel
ative to the drouth conditions in some
OF the Oklahoma counties
, Chester II. Westfall, assistant secre-
tary Of the state council, has sent ques-
tionnaires with data describing actual
conditions in the counties which have
suffered by having most OF the crops
burned up. This matter together with
data and material gathered by Con
gresham Jim McClintick describing
conditions in the Seventh congressional
district, will be given the federal bank
representative for his consideration.
Some OF the questionnaires state that
farmers, on account OF losing most OF
their crops, vii be able to paw only
about so percent OF their War Savings
Stamp pledges
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14

to the contrary YOU may hear in the
United States
The Zero Hour.
At times, especially before going
over the top in a charge or engaging
in trench raid he is going to suffer
a short agony Of intense fear but his
thoughts are not all ior himself. they
embrace the people at home as we'll, 50
he usually writes a farewell letter home
TO his mother wife or sweetheart. be
fore starting on one OF these hazardous
enterprises, telling her that he is going
over the top and that If his letter
IS received it will mean that he has
been killed.
! am speaking from personal expert
ence, and from what | have observe I
myself while in the trenches. Before
going on my last trench raid, in which
! was wounded three times, ! Scribbled
a note to my mother, on a slip Of pa.
per- telling her that was going on a
trench raid and did not expect to re-
turn 1t put this letter IN an addressed
envelope and turned it over 10 my cap
tain with request that it he mailed it
! should be killed. Later on in the
hospital, while looking over my ef-
icctS, came across this letter and
preserved it, the captain having sent it
with other papers left in his care to
the dressing station before leaving
France.
All Feel It.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
French Peasants Trudge Back
To Homes to Clean Up Debris
And Replant Little Gardens

new tiles brought to repair MARION
roofs which are a distinctive fea-
ture of 1ihe landscape, and in each
one at least one Jagged shell hole
French troops along the road
coming from or going to the front
are full OF the traditional spirit and
good fellowship. Greeting our car
with waves OF the hand and occa-
sionally, from the side of the road.
some poilu would gaily hold up a
plat, OF beans in an invitation to
share his meal Officers wear
roses on their breasts or flaming
poppies. Their satisfaction is
shared by the American division
headquarters
Narrow gauge railroad cars, ma
chine guns and various minor par
aphernalla is scattered from the
Marne north Meanwhile the peo-
pie are getting back TO routine as
il after week end excursion.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14

ing German shell with the utmost con
tempt.
Going to the Trench.
Then he comes to the communication
trench, dread in his heart, fearing the
time when he will at last be in the
iront-line trench OF France Two or
three sharp "cracks"s overhead
nervous shuddcr runs through him
they are rifle bullets passing over the
top OF the trench lie is not hit Some
more Cracks" and at last he realizes
that he is safe from harm, because he
is down in a dltch-the trench He
stumbles on through the mud, and at
last whispered order is passed down
the line: In entering fire trench, no
talking; pay strict attention to or
ders." Pretty soon he makes an lb
rupt turn-in front of him is a ledge
seemingly cut into the wall Of the
trench--it is the fie step Standing
on this fire step. he sees two or three
darks forms looking over the top OF
the trench, their heads sllhoucttcd
against the sky line. The Old regiment
is relieved and files out through the
communication trench. His regiment
at last is holding a portion of the line
on the western front and II appears
abSurdly easy compared to what he had
feared.
Then Comes Relief.
After two or three DAYS in the
trenches the fact that anticipation is
worse than realization" is strongly i'm
pressed upon him. Later. relieved
from the front-line trench and entering
rest billets, he finds many amuse-
ments for the soldiers. Right here, |
| wish to impress upon you the fact that
, there is certain propaganda IN the
United States Of its source is traced It
will he found that it is OF pro-German
origin), spreading the report that Our
boys. when they reach France viii
have ample opportunity to mingle with
women OF questionable character. NO.
where in the world is a stronger Inc
drawn between soldiers and this class
of women than in France. In fact
when soldiers are quartcred in cities,
towns or villages, il is a court-martal
offense for them to be found in certain
segregated districts. This order or
regulation is strictly enforced by pro-
vost guards and patrols which con
stantlv watch these districts and ar
rest all soldiers found within the pro.
! hibited zones. unless they have docu
mcntary evidence to prove that they
are there on a specific military duty
So. mothers, Do not let this worr,
YOU in any way. no matter what storle
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14

WIHEN ,3 your o5 boy .,;" arrives We, in France
trench and It's dangers immedi-
atcb. but will be stationed miles be
hind the lines, occupying rest hillets. N
this point his real training will start
Then by slow marches. with a rest
lasting from a day to two weeks at
some hamlet or village between each
march, he approaches the firing line
After a few of these marches he will
gradually come within sound Of the
guns. He hears a deep far-away rum
bic, similar to a thunder storm In
stead OF this sound making him nerv
Gus and despondent, it has the opposite
effect exciting in him an cagerness TO
70 forward, always forward. And each
day the sound grows louder and louder.
Then some bright morning he will wit
ness his first aero combat, and an
other wave OF enthusiasm and patriot
ism goes through him he chaies at the
delay caused by frequent halts and slow
marches. From here on YOU will no
tice a decided change in his letters,
He Hears Guns.
As he approaches the line, the
the sounds of the guns take distinct
forms, and he. will be able 10 diStip-
guish the firing Of gun from that OF
a bursting shell Later on, he arrives
at the stations OF his own artillery
and is surprised to learn that the
....,J- - ,,,k;-h f.. hoe kesp lictpuiuu
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
fICARDY ADVANCE
IS SLOW, DUE TO
ROLLING GROUND
Hun Can Defend Positions
With Only Machine, Guns.

PARIS. Mug l4-ln comparison
with the quick advance OF the first four
rdays the battle in Pioardy pow may
seem 10 be stagnant but nevertheless
the French have pushed nearer to the
Chaulnes Roye-L Lassigny-Noyon line to
which the Germans are cllnging dcN
perately II took the allies a fort
night 10 get the Germans from the
Marine "a the Nesle
In More Difficult Ground.
& The ground between the Ayrc and
the Oise is much more difficult than
north OF the Marie, being labyrinth
yf fsmall wooded hills in and out OF
which the troops have to worm them
selves. surrounding and reducing each
summit separately and succesSiycIv
II is no easy task because the enemy
laid out his positions long ago, 50 he
is able to defend them with groups of
licked machine gunnerS who have or
Lers-whch they invariably obey to
he letter-to resist until killed Con-
aeauently every inch Of ground re
1uires not only great determination IN
overcoming, but experienced skill
Tuesdays fighting put the French
more than a mile north OF Cambronne,
close to Attiche and Carmoy farms,
which are two big machine gun nests.
+, Advance Another HalfMile.
The French left, advancing on Las
signy, met with vigorous resistance
north of St. Claude farm and north Of
Moreuil-Lamotte. However, they sue
ceeded in fighting their way through
the woods and moved their line $40
yards northeast Of Curry. North OF
Curry they reached the southern edge
OF Loges wood and also penetrated the
park belonging to the Chateau OF Pies
sier de Roye They also reached Bel
val, north OF Plessier de Roye and
Thiescourt
The enemy still holds the greater
nart OF Thi"scourt wood and the for
midablc plateau OF Plemont
Within Mile Of Lassigny.
The French now have advanced their
line TO within less than a mile and a
half OF LaSSignv 1t will however,
undoubtedly require tremendous ei-
tort to capture either Lassigny or
Rove. The fall of Roye would auto
matically cause the evacuation of Las
signy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
War Stamp Workers
! To Meet August 30

f,etters are being sent by the war
assvingS committee today to all war
representatives in each town
sAud in Oklahoma county asking that
Sfhv select committees and arrange for
"a tally on either August 10 or 81
<.gs The rally will he for the purpose Of
eolleeting pledges made by school dis
ttkf0 chairman earlier in the season.
e pledges were given with the
bsd purpose Of bringing the quota
ffe the allotment and should be paid
mr. September if possible Stamp,
chs sed during August will effect a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
FIRST CALL
BY
ARTHUR GUY EMPEY
Author OF
over THE TOP
CHAPTER II.
Continued
To the Mothers.

yVJHEN your boy arrives in France
w he will not enter the front-Iine
w trench and its dangers immedi-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
German Prisoners
Drink Bad Water
To Avoid Transfer

4 ASHEVlLLE, N. c, Aug At
was learned today that there are l65
cases of typhoid fever among the in
termed Germans at Hot Springs, forty
tniies west OF this city and that six or
J more deaths have occurred
q The patients, who were yesterday re
slroved to a local hospital camp, are
fnaeorted TO have drunk unilltered
Rnch Broad river water with the
ention OF making themselves sick, so
29h the war apartment could not
ria9ved them to Georgia camps.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14

Through our trading department, 3l4
w. First street, we are enabled 10 ac-
cept your used furniture as part
payment on new and we can also ar
range easy terms on the rest il you
wish. Phone Walnut S73S.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14

A large assortment Of floor lamps
in all the latest designs in colors and
shapes. Stands and shades can be
purchased separately. Shades as low
as $500. Stands $3.50 up.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14

III has been said that the practice Of
medicine at best is simply game Of
sucsswork, because the action of drugs
gsries to a great degree upon different
Individuals but when medicine has
3ysd for forty years, constantly grow,
hs h sales and popularity there can be
, greater proof Of lis merit Such a
- d Lydia Z, Pinkbam's vege
= Cempound. that famous old root
- fsmedy. now recognized from
1hsre a she standard remedy
q ~ lAdy.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
500 MILLION DOLLARS
INVESTED IN W. S. S.

WASH1NGTON. Aug n-Ths
American people have bought S58O.OOO.
900 OF War Savings and Thrift stamp,
treasury reports showed today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14

ardor to die if necessary in the cause
that We all know to be right. | am only
an average American boy--no higher,
no lower | have a mother and know
the feelings that | experienced on sew
eral occasions will be experienced by
hundreds of thousands of American
boys when they also go over the top
(To be continucd)
--Nss
Unpaid telephone bills for the month
Of August are past due. II not paid by
5 p. M OF the 18th service will be
discontinued Southwest Bell Tel &
Tel Co. (Advl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
From Soissons TO Rheims.

hsn out in society we discuss the
3afiou from Swossong to ROM; when
- own ,legraph room. from Sol
40 Reems Ohio State Journal.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-14
The Song of the Dim

IHt oUHY OF IHt UIW--
Tnkle, tinkle little dime.
Come into this bank OF mine
Every cent you leai BY chance.
Helps to purchase food for France
Khaki komcdy bv ScrGt Mai Ed
ward d. Rose (Howell Publishing
Compduyl
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-11-08

It rests with you. Think of this campaign as your
sole responsibility What you give will mean It's suc
cess You cannot leave this undertaking others. It
is YOUR campaign. In France, Americans are fight
ing this war as the result depended the way each
individual fights. AT home, this campaign rests with
you What will you give-decide to highland rnake
your share the biggest thing you ever didl
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-11-08

This advertisement contributed
the United War Work Campaign b
the following business men.
Farmers Exchange Bank
Overland Sales Co.
Union City Steam Laundry.
Childs Speciality House
P. Lyman, Merchant
]. A. Coble, Son G Co.
Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
partment Of Agriculture, Cooperat-

partment Of Agriculture, Cooperat-
 ing.
 Proper housing is essential to sus- cessful swine production, yet it is Of tentimes overlooked. Dry, sanitary, comfortable conditions must be pro- vided if one wishes the best returns In pork producing business. Sensible shelter Is in order because it saves feed, provides comfort, and saves money
 Swine are quite susceptible to the unfayorable influence of dampness, cold. heat, and drafts. The new born pigs farrowed in January, February or March must be housed lntelligently in warm. dry, well-ventilated quarters If good returns are to be expected.
 Plan to build hog house now to protect your hogs in the summer from the sun and to protect them from the cold next fall and winter Satisfae- tory houses for hogs should possess these requirements, namely: Warmth. dryness, abundance of light and sun- light, shade, ventilation, sanitation. safety, comfort and convenience The above hog house carries these require ments, and the following bill of ma terial will give you an idea of how little it takes to build good, ser viceable hog house.
 The Iowa Movable House has sever al advantages because the location may De changed when desired, isola- tion may be secured quickly, yentila- tion is promoted, construction simpli- fled, il is adaptable to the renter, and artificial heat in a few pens can cas- fly be supplied during the cold win ter months for the young pigs Thou sands of pigs froze this winter in Ark ansas. Let 8 not allow this to occu.. again. One man in Saline county saved only IT out of 52. Another man in Randolph county lost 22 pigs out of 22 Another man in Searcy cou ty had the same luck and thus it went over the entire state. If you ara in- terested in good hog houses write to the Extension Division, Old State House, Little Rock, Ark, for Bulletin on Hog Houses
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
Advance
WITHDRAWAL

Sometime ago 1 got fall which injured me so that it is impossible for me to undergo the hardships of an aggressive campaign. 1 started out a few days ago for a weeks campaign but the effects of my injury bore so heavily on me that l was compelled to return home after having gone some five or six miles. l therefore take this method of announcing the fact that l have withdrawn from the race for county and probate judge. I regret this necessity more because of the disappoint- ment that it gives many of my friends who have insisted upon me remaining in the race and make stay-at-hOme campaign than because of my own feel ings in the matter, as many have assured me that I would be elected whether I made a fur ther canvas or not. To these sanguine friends and many oth- CTS throughout the county who have voluntarily assured me of unstinted support I hereby give my sincere thanks and assure them that appreciate their words of encouragement and support more than I can ex- press in print.
 Respectfully.
 w. K. HARLAN
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

Hay and shredded fodder for sale. $20 a ton. Shredded fod- der is just as good as hay.
 J. T. Crawford. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

This is to give notice that by the first of June all parties to whom l am furnishing water must have meters installed or I will shut off their water supply.
 T. II. BEALS.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

J. E. McKell, District Agent of the United States Department of Agriculture, was in town on bus mess Monday.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

FOR SALE CHEAP Deer ing Binder, 3 horse, 6 foot cut, good as new, guaranteed in good condition. See or write me.
 W. R. Chandler, Judsonia.
The spectator., 1918-08-20
For Harvesting Wheat

As l believe. that many farm CTS are constrained from sowing wheat on account of not having a binder. wish to say. that there is on the market an attach ment to be put on the moving machine, which puts the grain in bundles where it can be hund by hand.
 This is practical method. where a smaller acreage is to be is to harvested and the attach ment only cost SIS, %.
 Ask you dealer about it.
 A. w. Milling.
 County Agent
The spectator., 1918-08-20
'' KAISER" IS COMING TO OZARK SOON
 WATCH FOR THE DATE

See Tobe Logan before you buy an Auto.
 Help Wanted at Bristo ow Hotel to wash dishes, sweep and milk.
 Rev. Sanders, pastor of the Null lberry Presbyterian and White Oak Churches is conduct ing a revival at White Oak.
 Apples. Apples, choice Jonath- an apples. 50ct bushel at pack ing shed.
 A. J. Tubb.
 Money to lend on improved farms. Easy terms. Il. M Guthrie, Ozark, Ark.
 Miss Bab McGraw of Altus spent Saturday and Sunday here as guest of Miss Regina Quail.
 Circuit Clerk, Elmo Hunter visited Thursday and Friday with his sister, Mrs. E. c. Gil- bert, at Cans, Okla.
 Miss Sula Kate Benson is visit ing at Mountain Top with MT. and Mrs. A. J. Tubb and family.
 Miss Lytta Davis, Chelsea, Okla. is the guest of Miss Sula Fleeman.
 J. D. Benson, Geo. w. Bar ham, and J. P. Clayton transact ed business in the Chancery Court at Clarksville Monday
 See Dr Black about your teeth. In my office Bristow Hotel Ozark for a week begin ing second Monday in each month.
 MT. and Mrs. E. R. Protheroe spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Bob Johnson in the Ozark Mountains near Bedding. Their daughter, Miss Beatrice, return ed home with them after a two weeks visit with the Johnson family.
The spectator., 1918-08-20
Two Franklin County
 Boys Wounded.

Prof. Agee received a letter from his son. Theron, saying he had been wounded in the arm by pieces of shrapnel shell but no bones were broken. He will be in the hospital a month or more.
 F. E. Stockton received word that his brother. George Stockton, had been wounded while on duty in France. but MT. Stockton has been unable to get a reply to his telegram asking about the sever ity of the wound.
 The government has been try ing to locate Mrs. Wyrick, daugh- ter of Bill Jim Davis of near Yale. From the nature of the inquiries. it is feared her son has been killed in France.
The spectator., 1918-08-20

J. M. Brinks of Hartford, Ark. visited his mother and sister Mrs. L. c. McWhorter, Saturday and Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Riddle and children near Honey Grove, Tex. is visiting relatives here in the country.
 Owen F. Agee has gone to South Carolina ot enlist in a marine corps.
 Lieut.. Alvan Clark of Camp Taylor. Louisville, Ky. in here on a few days furlough visiting with his mother. Mrs. Hub Coop CT
 The Ozark Red Cross Chapter deserves great praise for the good work they are doing for the cause. in making garments for dear boys. They are ship ping boxes each month to the Red Cross head quarters at St. Louis. Ther are some patriotic WOmen'of Ozark who are deyotinp much of their time in doing Red Cross work. Ladies your work is very highly appreciated, yes more especially by our wounded boys in France. The unite God bless the Red Cross.
 Many of the Ozark citizens have sown turnips since the rains and a large number have made new gardens.
 Mrs. Bost of Ft. Smith is visit ing her sister, Mrs. A. N. Hill.
 P. F. Jones has bought John Bonds gin at Webb City. Mr. Jones is moving his engine from Walker township where he has been running saw mill, and he purposes to remodel the Bond gin, and put it in first class run ming order.
 North Franklin Sunday School Convention will hold it's annual meeting Sept. l5. Plans not fully decidedly yet.
The spectator., 1918-08-20
White Oak Reunion

The annual reunion of the students and eX-studeuts of the White Oak Academy took place last Friday on the old academy ground Rev. E. M, Roach who is in his S9 year. addressed the reunion. The day was very joy usly spent in fact an repor.- 1T saNs he never saw more blissfnl occasion. A most eX- cellent and sumptumS dianrr was served at l2::30 Old fashion games were played There was q very exciting game of base ball played between the old man and the youngsters.
 There were old students from Oklahoma, Texas and other states in attendance.
The spectator., 1918-08-20
Registrars For
 Aug., "A, 1918

Ozark District Thomas Doug lass. G. c. Carter. J. P. Clayton. J. C. Wakefield, Geo. Fleeman. Charleston District Lee G. King, D. w. Bryan, A. Hedges. Vim. Fletcher.
 The place of registration will be the court house at both Ozark and Charleston.
 Very truly.
 c. C. Carter.