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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
Exn.c, Iarcer Operations.

washington.-Co elimination
of the st. Mihiel salient by General
Pershing's army and cooperating
French forces, many army of1lcers
here believe, only Is the entering
wedge of operations Of far larger
scope.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
call for a Substitute.

A Cuban has invented a material
made of palm fiber, to be used as
substitute for cedar in cigar boxes. 1t
is now up to somebody to invent a
substitute for the hay in cigars.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
easIess SUNDAY to se Continued.

Washington.-Gasiess Sundays VIII
not be abandoned for while, the fuel
administration announced Friday.
Auto owners are still asked to keep
their cars in the garages on Sunday
until the gasoline reserve is further
built ND at eastern seaboard points.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
GlRLs!. USE LEMONS
FOR SUNBURN, TAN
TRY lei Make this lemon lotion
to whiten your tanned or
freckied skin.

Squeeze the juice of two lemons in
to a bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White, shake well, and you
have a quarter pint of the best freckle,
sunburn and tan lotion, and complex
ion whitener, at very. very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of Orchard White for a
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands and see how quickly the
freekles, sunhurn, windburn and tan
disappear and how clear, soft and
white the skin becomes. Yes 1t Is
harmless.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
"HARD SKIN" AND
FOOT CALLUSES
MagicI Peel them off without
pain or soreness

Don't suffer A tiny bottle of Freez-
one costs but few cents at any drug
store. Apply a few drops on the
toughened calluses or hard skin" on
bottom of feet, then lift those painful
spots right off with fingers. Corns also
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
Hard on Clothing.

Private Alfred Shurman of West
Point, who is fighting in France, went
into his first battle late in July. At
ter the fight, Private Shurman writes
home to a friend. he went to the quar-
termaster with a request for new
pair of khaki breaches.
whats the trouble?" asked the O.
M.
A Hun shell had exploded behind
him and had taken the seat out OF
his breeches. Private Shurman ex-
planned In fact, he illustrated by
showing the breaches.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20

If a girl has pretty face, no man
on earth can tell you what kind OF
clothes she has on.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
More important.

Dearest, love you so much would
die for you" That's all very well,
but can you make living for me!'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
The Eoot,st.

"He talks like a book"
Eyes, like an autobiography. Dos
ton Transcript.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20

United States shipyards employ
$4,000 persons.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
Naturally.

''What do you consider the best
fruits of romanceT" Il should say
the wedding date and the bridal pail"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20

1t is true that women squeeze their
feet into small Shoes-but their heads
never get too large for their hats.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
Going or Coming.

SIS your wife fond of good muster
mot particularly"
THAT'S good. Then she won't be
annoyed by my daughters practicing
during the day time. Those who are
lovers of good music are usually very
sensitive to the discords beginners oc-
casionally produce"
''But my wife can't tolerate inhar-
monious sounds"
That's all right. She will no doubt
get much enjoyment noting the prog
ress the girls are making"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20

T,ngland's oldest member of parlla-
men is Sammy Young, aged SO.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20

Arizona forbids barbecues for the
duration of the war.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20
ir,nor,an, 10 Mothara

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and sec that it
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20

See!
Dibney-"Those are the noisiest
chickens ever heard
Wife-"Well, they're Leghorns."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-20

The time to be an optimist is when
the many are doubters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28

Of the Mexican charge at Havana does
not imply a severance of relations.
Minister de Cespedes expressed conf
dence that the affair would prove
nothing more than a passing incident.
"The Cuban government is hope
full that the difficulties will find sat
isfactory solution" he said. "Cuba is
engaged in the stern task of fulfill
ing her duties, as an ally and as a
belligerent, to the great cause de-
Tended by the United States and the
nations of the entente. While willing
to defer to every just claim of friend
ly nations, and especially to those OF
any of our sister republics, the Cuban
government cannot depart from the
policy of vigilance and certain re-
strictions made necessary by the state
of war, without mourning great re-
sponsibilities. 1t is with a perfect
sense OF these, and at the same time
adhering to the principle that nothing
is defnitive among friends, prevailing
in the relations among the pan-Amer-
can republics, that Cuba will actuate
in this case. which l feel confident will
prove to be nothing more than pass
ing incident"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
INCREASE 80 PER CENT
$500, 100000 to Be Derived Annually
From Higher Tariffs on Railroads.

Increases in passenger and freight
rates, to add about S900,000,000 an
nually to the operating revenues of
the railways, of the United States,
were announced yesterday by Director
General McAdoo.
The increases in rates are Initiated
to meet the wage increases Of $780,
100000 for railway employees announc-
ed yesterday to take effect as of Jan
uary /, 1918; an increase in the cost
of coal of $16O,OOO,00O over 1917, and
of 1921 $4,000 over the year 1915,
and other increased. costs of operation
which Director General McAdoo esti-
mates will be from s890,000,000 to
$3.50, 100000 more than for the calen-
Oar year 1917.
Operating revenues for the calen-
dar year 1918 should be about S4,-
100000 under present rates. The
S900,OOO,00O additional will, therefore,
amount to an increase of 10 per cent
in all rates, if applied as fiat rate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
AUCTION SALES
Auction Sale of Desirable House and
Lot on North Aired Street.

Pursuant to the terms Of deed OF
trust bearing date on March ID, l9lZ,
and duly recorded among the lana
records of the city of Alexandria, Va,
in Deed Book 81, page 5T2, said deed
of trust having been given to the
undersigned by Ruth V. Smith, admin
istratrix c. t. a., ct ais, default having
been made in the payment Oh tne note
which said deed of trust was given TO
secure, and at the request Of the holder
of the said note, the undersigned will
offer for sale at public auction, at the
Royal street entrance to the Market
building in the city Of Alexandria, Va,
at Il o'clock noon, on Wednesday, May
%. 1918, all that lot Of ground, WITH
the buildings thereon, in the city OF
Alexandria, Va, bounded as follows,
to-wt: =,
Beginning on the west side of AL
fred street 1876 feet inches south OF
Oroaoco street, and running thence
north on Alfred street 81 feet ~ IN
ches; thence west parallel TO Oronoco
street 113 feet 5 inches to an alley 10
feet wide; thence south on said alley
81 feet 10 inches; and thence east III
a direct line 113 feet 5 inches to the
beginning, with al rights and appurte-
nanccs to the same belonging or in
any wise appertaining.
The property is improved by a de-
sirable frame house.
Terms of salc-Cash. ConveyancinG
at the cost of the purchaser.
George E. Warfeld,
11f-td Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
BREAK is DENIED
Carranza Government Asks That the
Islands Charge dAffaires Remain
In Mexico City.

Carranza Government Asks That the
Islands Charge dAffaires Remain
In Mexico City.
Havana, May 2S.-The Cuban State
Department yesterday dispatched a
circular cablegram to the Cuban diplo-
mats in all foreign countries advising
them that diplomatic relations be-
tween Cuba and Mexico had not been
ruptured.
DR.. Guillermo Patterson, the Cuban
assistant secretary of state, yesterday
announced that a cablegram had been
received from the Mexican govern
ment asking that the Cuban charge
d'affaires at Mexico City, Senior San
tamaria, be allowed to remain for the
present at the Mexican capital so as
to permit him to participate in nego-
tiations for the settlement of ques-
tons pending between Cuba and Mex
leo.
Washington, D. c., May ga
statement issued yesterday by the
Cuban Legation here says the MeXi-
can government has informed the Gu
ban charge in Mexico that the recall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
HUNS SHELEPAR1s AGAIN
Long Range: Guns Resume E.A 1
After: Weeks. of SILENCE: !:

Paris,t,May 28.-Alftef a long in,
tervaL the Germans again began to-
lombard Paris with long-rangei guns
at 6!3Q 0e6lbck yesterday morning The
RESUMPTION. If the bon,banlme1,t was
an ppnw9elsenaa surprise tosStth p aiis-..
ians,. who mad moi, hsdi'a5Sfbe 6souna.off +:
expiodinask From ;tthiss guns :siflciS:
Mayl. There: was: no ipistakifs the
peculiar ping With %hicH;ths; shells
burst, however: and 1T ,imancai4 tely
was recognized: that. the: long-range
firing watson again. 49,. -. !;
The first shell was followed at fair
ly regular intervals, much as on .:the
occasions of previous bombardments,
making it seem probable that more
than one gun was in action. 1t is
significant that the bolinbatdment has
been resumed just as the! GERMANS. are
renewing their7offensive in the west.
The; original bombardment was opened
March %, almost coincidentS With the
start OF the great offensive; III PieardN;..
At least two of the mammoth pieces
were destroyed or. badly damaged
some time ago by the French artil-,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
FAILS TO SALUTE GENERAL
Officers and Men of Camp Lee Troop
Pay Penalty for Negligence.

Petersburg, Va, May 2S:-Both Off
GERS and men of headquarters troop
of the >Thirty5seventh division at
Cambs5Ne were ordered %coHfsnea TO
their qaaftsaf one week. fromoyes-
terday for failure properly tog:salute
theiE commaIfNNg general. =:
Al the unias%dT the sThirtytseventh
except the artillery; brigade, :Aave
reached the camp ::s.:%zS%s (! :
THetpfbces of filling the division
to whr""strength is progressing. Over
1,OOQ%n1en we're Transferred ,fron.sthe
depot brigade to The division today
and :2.5Do recently, drafted ?sPennsyl-
vanihns Will be |@$tisnsfeired tomor;
row. .. . ::....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
GRAND TONIGHT VIM. S. HART IN THE CAPTIVE GOD
:. GRAND TOMORROW, KATHERINE KAI1LRED IN "1Doi'S.

Smelling was suspended and on May
t'G one Of the German newspapers an
nounced that two of the big pieces
had been taken to the Krupp plant
for repair work. Such huge guns, it
was explained, ''could not be fred in
definitely without timely repairs"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28

lery, which adopted special measures,
in conjunction with airplane obser7a-
ton, to reach them in their location
Just, behind the western edge Of the
Aisne front; more than: seventy miles
from Paris.
Early, this month the long9-range
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-07-26
LATE WAR NEWS

Violent German counter-attacks and
rear guard actions in great strength
still fail to serve the German high
command as barriers to the advance
of the allied troops on the Soissons-
Rheims salient. True, they have aid
ed somewhat in slowing down the fast
pace set by the allies at the commence
ment of the offensive, but nevertheless,
on three sides of the now U-shaped
battle front further important gains
have been made.
Driving slowly but surely south OF
Scissors, the American and French
troops have pushed their front further
eastward toward that part OF the
Soissons-C Chateau Thierry railway line
that is still in the hands of the enemy,
and further south, along both sides of
the 0urcq river and the road leading
to Fere-en-T Tardenois, Germany's
great storehouse for the supply of her
troops to the south, important pene-
trations into enemy-held territory
have been made, until the maximum
point where the allies are fighting near
Coincy is about 10 IL miles from
their point Of departure last Thursday.
In the Marne region, north of Cha
teau-Thierry, the Americans and
French have met with the fiircest kind
of resistance for here the german ma
chine gunners and infantrymen are
striving hard to stay their progress
in an endeavor to extrieate large num-
bers Of the German forces who are in
danger of capture, and also to save
part of the great number of guns and
quantities of war materials which it is
to get out except by the
high roads over the undulating and
wooded country.
The advantage in the fighting, how
ever, has rested with the allied troops,
who have pushed onward past the vii
lage Of Epieds and ousted the Ger
mans from the greater part Of the
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-07-26
JOHN 7. .IACOCkS DIES

Dyersburg, Tenn, July 23-John I.
Jacocks, prominent business man of
this city was found in the bathroom of
his home early this morning desper-
ately i'll, and died before a physician
summoned by his wife, could reach
him. His untirely death result
ed from an attack of acute Indigestion
to which he was subject. Mr.. Jacocks
was the proprietor of the Jacocks
Drug Store for eight years, selling
the business to other parties two
months ago for the purpose of taking
a much needed rest at the tdvice of
his physicians. He had been assist
ing his successor in business and was
at the store as usual last night. He
was born in Haywood county So years
ago, was member and officer in the
Presbyterian church. He is survived
by his wife, son Henry, daughter
Ruth, brother Charles D. Jacocks of
Brownsville, two sisters, Mrs. Al.
Williford Of Memphis and Mrs. ]. 7.
Haralson of Brownsville. The remains
will be shipped to Covington Wednes-
day morning where interment will
take place.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-07-26
RED CROSS NOTES

We have received this notice from
headquarters: "We regret the incon-
venience to the chapters on account of
the delay of the July surgical dress
ings allotment. At the last moment,
When just ready to send it out, Wash
ington notified the woman's bureau to
change the directions for making ev-
cry pad and front pocket of our allot-
ment. This necessitates the printing
of new directions, making new calcu-
lations of material required and MAX
ing new samples. The labor of this
was great, but the result in the saving
of gauze is so large that we hope
chapters will exercise patience and be-
lieve we have been as expeditions as
possible"
We wish to repeat this request: All
who have socks finished are asked to
wash them, iron while they are damp
and bring them to headquarters, for
the chairman of this department wish
es to make a shipment Of socks right
away.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-07-26

Washington, July 23.-President
Wilson's proclamation taking over
for the duration of the war operation
of telephone and telegraph lines was
issued late today. 1t did not include
radio systems and ocean cable lines.
Government operation and control
begins midnight July 81.
Supervision, control and operation of
the wire systems is placed under the
direction of the Postmaster-General,
The presidents proclamation pro-
vides that the postmaster general, it
he so elects, may administer the lines
through the owners, managers, boards
Of directors or receivers. It provides
further that until the postmaster-gen-
eral directs otherwise the present man
agement shall continue.
The postmaster-general in his discre-
tion may hereafter relinquish in whole
or in part to the owners any telegraph
or telephone system over which he has
assumed control.
Regular dividends previously deelar-
ed and interest in maturing obliga-
tions shall continue to be paid unless
the postmaster-general directs other
wise; and subject to his approval the
companies may arrange renewal and
extension Of maturing obligations.
Postmaser-General Burleson, in a
statement explaining his plans in op-
Grating the wire systems, said there
NIL bonn change affecting the press
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-07-26

Catelet forest. In this region the al
lies now hold the village of Epieds and
Trugny-Epieds, which were captured
by the Germans and which were recap
tured Wednesday in a counter attack
by the Americans. Pressing onward,
the allies have driven their front be-
you'd Courpoil, which lies about six
and half miles northwest of Chateau
Thierry.
Along the Marne at several points,
notably in the region of Chartevese
and Jaulgonne and further east of
Treloup, the allies have put the north
bank of the Marne further behind them
in advances and captured a large num-
Der of cannon and machine guns and
considerable war material.
In the region between the Marne and
Rheims, where the German crown
prince has brought forward large num-
bers of picked reinforcements to stay
the British, French and Itaians, his
warriors are meeting with hard usage.
Following up the advances of the
French and Italians of Tuesday, the
British Immediately to the southwegr~
Of Rheims, apparently have begun a
movement which possibly pSftends
good results.
Gauged by the war maps, the new
inroads of the allied troops into the
German held territory necessarily adds
Gu1 hex to the extreme gravity oe the
sstration Of the Germans inside the
npg pocket ad with the lng ange
sTtliien spoti SIDES of the . aesyily
fighting points, With alrn Dank
them assiduous4s, and wish Jd dfan-
try attacking them ON all sldes with
rifle and light gunfre, their situation
seemingly is a hazardous one.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-07-26

Bauman's case is peculiarly sad one.
After war was declared, over year
ago, he was sent to Jefferson Barracks
and after three months training, he
received strain in his back which was
in weakened condition before enlist
ing. He was in the army hospital for
three months, then was carried to the
home of friends, where he remained
for five months. At the end of that
time it was decided that he could be
moved to his nome in this city, where
he has been confined to his bed in
plaster cast for three months. 1t is
to be hoped that during his stay in
St. Louis he will receive treatment that
will greatly benefit him. He received
an honorable discharge from the army
We feel that Saul deserves as much
praise as the fellows who are fighting
at the front. His affiiction is great,
but we hope not permanent.
Three letters have been received
from Dave Bacherig since he has been
in France. He is driving an ambu-
lance and he told of passing an old
woman in field who gave him the
most delicious bowl of strawberries
he had ever tasted. He said every
time he thought of the good
old. watermelons it made him home
sick, for they don't have them over
there. He also said he longed to get
q glimpse of someone from home.
Charlie Rarcroft left Wednesday s6r|
eArf sold
: Next Monday TWO more D0ys VIII
leave for Syracuse, N. Y. They are
Cleveland Williams of Bells and Thom-
as Cooper Of Holbrook city. Jim Fred
English is the alternate.
Tw colord men will leave next week
for Fisk University.
Beginning with August 5, for five
consecutive days 13 boys will leave
for Camp Shelby. These boys regis
tered June 5, 1918.
Stanley Alexander was in town this
week. He has an honorable discharge
from the army.
Paul Battle writes from France that |
he has been transferred from the ha-
chine guns to the care of the horses.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-07-26
OUR COUNTY SOLDIERS

Raymond Powell who was assigned
to Co. 26 in 157 D. B., Camp Gordon
has been transferred to Co. A, 3rd In
fantry, Rep. Reg. He writes that he
is well and likes camp life fine.
Lieut.. Lyman Chapman expects to
leave this week for overseas duty. Mrs.
Chapman is visiting Lieut.. Chapman's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Chapman.
Cullen Powell was a welcomed Wis
itor in town last week. It is not often
that we have the pleasure of seeing
one of Uncle Sans sailors.
Saul Bauman left the first Of the
week for st. Louis, where he viii be in
a hospital for medical treatment, and
he wishes to express through this col
umn his thanks to the good people of
Brownsville for the many kindnesses
shown him during his illness. Saul
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-07-26

From present indications the cotton
yield in Haywood county will be above
an average this year. Good reports
are coming in from all sections of the
county. The only unfavorable condi-
ton at this time is the report of rust
in some sections, but this is not of
such extent as to create much appre-
hension. The cotton acreage in this
county is estimated at from ten to
twenty per cent greater than last
year. Many farmers are apprehensive
at this time over the labor situation,
the indications being that there will
be difficulty experienced in getting
the crop picked.
The corn crop, from early indica-
ticns, promised to be a bumper, but
the continued dry weather during the
latter part of June and first of July
damaged the corn very much. Recent
rains have improved conditions very
greatly, but still, the old crop will be
short. Late corn is in splendid condi-
ton with indications for heavy yield.
From present prospects there will be
an abundance Of corn raised in Hay
wood county to supply home needs.
The hay crop is not up to an aver
age by any means. Lespedeza, which
is our greatest hay crop, is of little
value this year. The crop will most
probably not be over forty per cent Of
an average crop. The pea crop Is
usually large and is showing to
ssAaeh better advantage since tlse reiIiS'
with indications Of very good yield.
Sorghum is looking well with indica-
tions for a fine yield The planting
is larger than usual this season.
One of the finest indications of
home production in this county is the
unusually large number of hogs be-
ing raised. There are said to be more
hogs in Haywood county now that
have been seen here at any one time
during the past twenty-five years. An
other thing, they are in splendid con-
dition and being well cared for. =
All in all, Haywood county farm
conditions at this time are of a very
encouraging nature.