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Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19

After all, this War Stamp Pledge
is matter Of honor with Tennesseans.
1t il q personal matter; conscience
matter between those who pledge and
their Government. When it was made
we were living through the trying
days of the great German Drive, and
we were all anxious. The civilized
world had summoned its full strength:
America was pouring living flood Of
men into France and up to the battle
lines. They pledged MS their lives.
We pledged them our all. We pledged
them the labor of our hands and our
money. They redeemed their pledges
at Chateau Thierry, at Cantigny, at
st. Mihiel, and in the shell-swept for
ests of Argonne. They fought; they
won; they died. They redeemed their
pledged in full, these boys from Ten
nessee. Shall we redeem ours? The
answer must soon be given TO these
men; they are on the way home.
RUFARD HARDY.
Vice State Director War Savings Ten
ness.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19

It is here desired to emphasize the
Importance of organization, for what
ever purpose sought, and to commend
the Smith county rural letter carriers
for their recent action in forming an
organization to be known as the Smith
County Rural Letter Carriers Asso-
citation. To best accomplish a pur-
pose, there MUST be concerted action
and there is much wisdom in forming
organizations. It is known that our
faithful letter carriers are underpaid
for their great services and that they
daily travel, cold or hot, over very.
very poor roads. OF course, to in
crease their salaries and improve their
roads would render great public ser
vice and 1T Is, therefore, hoped that
these two things will be among the
ends reached as result of the COM
bined efforts Of our rural letter car
rlers. This recent organization should
also serve to encourage like action on
the part of other classes In Smith
county and stimulate the organiza-
tfons already in existense to greater
activities. To the merchants, espec-
tally, does it appear that an organiza-
ton would prove beneficial. Let them
combine their efforts in a campaign
against people sending their money
out Of the county for merchandise.
The one hundred, or more, stores in
Smith county should be able to supply
the demand, and it is certain that thew
are entitled to home patronage Yet. /
It Is known that hundreds OF dollars
are going to other sections for mer- /
chandise that justly belongs to our
merchants. But only one-W. wv.
Chambers Of Dixon Springs-do we
know Of who raised voice and pen
against it. Let the merchants Join /
each other in an effort to attract more
patronage, especially home patronage.
and it viii not only increase their in 4
comes, but viii prove of benefit to the
public. The Courier is for Smith 4
county first, last and all the time, and
would ike to see Smith county en-
terprises and business establishments +
get their just share Of home patron
age. Let those who are in the habit
of sending their money TO other coun-
ties consider these facts and, at
least, try ont your local dealer first.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19

victim Aunt Mary Lynch. She was
80 years Of age. The bereaved ones
have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity. Sam Gass and daughter, Miss
Francis, have returned to their home
at Lebanon after spending several
days here with relatives. They We're
accompanied home by Miss Vera Skel-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Winfrey were
recent visitors of Mr. and HRS. Nose
Winfrey. Mrs. Ike Lynch died at her
home at 1 o'clock last Sunday morn
ing. Her death was due to influenza.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19

She was the daughter of Americas
Smith. She was buried Sunday after
noon at the T. x. Wooten burying
ground. We extend sympathy to the
bereaved ones. Mr.. and Mrs, Lon
Cheek and daughter spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
nj. B. Beane. Miss Mary Lou Wilker-
and Mrs Marion Sircy. Mrs. j. r.
Harper, Mrs. Eva Crook and Mrs.
Basil Shelton went to Carthage re-
Gently on business. Misses Sadie VIII
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19

and Mrs r. L. Craighead visited Mr..
and MRS. Tom Mccormick, Sunday.
Born Dec. 18th to Len Reese and wife.
q Coy. Mrs. Lester Andrews IS very
low with typhoid fever Lon Phillips
vas IN Macon county first Of the week.
Alton Meador has moved to BOWLING
Green. There was over 100 loads az
tobacco passed through here FIRST Of
the week going to Carthage. There
are several more loads ready to 90
sylaen they can get room. DR. C. w.
Robinson Of Aempville went to Sum-
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19

very sick. Jno. Law has sold his
farm to Joe Ballenger and has moved
to Lebanon, He is in search of better
roads ike every one else who are
leaFlng Smith county. @. L. West is
very SICK at this writing. Fred And
s 5. c mas returned from Camp Sewer.
?. =. Fred has been in camp over 4
Mack Woodland of Donoho was IN
Carthage Monday.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19
PICTURES
GENERAL PERSHING

Everybody will like to possess statue of
Gen. John J. Pershing, the distinguished
American general. We have them in
bronz and white. Get one while here.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19

kerson, Robb Winfrey and Claudine
Baker visited Miss Myrtle Gibbs Sat
urday night. Miss Julia Allen spent
Sunday with Miss Lydia Lynch Mr.
and Mrs. Willie Roze spent Saturday
night with the family Of Henry Gass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner HareI spent Sun
day with Dir. and Mrs. jim Beal.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19
DEFEATED.

DR.. Z. S. Mckinney of GordonsviIl.s
was here Saturday and Sunday. Nj.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19
CANDIES

Guth & Liggett's famous candies ia boxes
ranging in price from cents to S.. You
need not go elsewhere to get the finest
candies.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19
RLIIFF CREEK.
Gee C for last week.l

The Death angel visited the home of
Jack Boze, Dec. 5, and claimed as its
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19
COMMUNITY SILVER

Patrician patterns in Community silver
the most serviceable silver on the market
and always in demand Everything from
complete sets to individual pieces.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-12-19
SMOKING STANDS
FOUNTAIN PENS

Waterman's Ideal fountain pens ranging
in price from $3.50 to $11.0O An ideal
gift to any one.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
RADIO TO CARRY NEWS TO ARMY

New York,-Arrangements to dis
tribute neighborhood news to all of
the American fighting forces abroad
have been perfected by the foreign
press cable service bureau of the COM
mittee on public information. which
is directed by Walter S. Rogers.
This new feature, designed to give
TO American soldiers such news as
they might eXpect to receive in let
1ers from their relatives and friends
if the mails could be depended upon.
will be edited by Herman Suter, a
newspaper publisher.
The service will be sent every day
by one of the big German wireless
plants which has been operated by the
government since the European war
started and used extensively for
American propaganda, including the
world broadcasting of President Will
sons speeches during the fifteen
months this country has been at war
The wireless reports will be deliv-
cred free of all tolls to military pub
LEGATIONS in France.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
KENTUCKY SCHOOL CENSUS
SHOWS MANY STUDENTS
Enrolment Of 6iS,S75 Children in
Kentucky Schools During
Last Session.

Frankfort, Ky, July Estate Su-
perintendent OF Public instruction V.
0. Gilbert has announced that the
total school census for the wear 1918,
under the new law passed at the last
session of the Legislature, providinG
that only those between the ages of G
and is are to be listed, shows Cassie
children within the school age OF the
number 433,356 live in rural districts
and 1885 live in rural districts and
115,519 in the independent city dis
tricts
There are approximately ZIP sub
district schools in the state, 1903 of
these being first-class schools having
more than 75 pupil children in the
census, 2,S30 second-class schools
having more than 80 pupil children in
the census, and 1914 schools having
more than % and fewer than 80 pupils
within the school age.
The last Legislature enacted a law
providing that no teacher in second
class school should be paid less than
$45 month and in a frst-class school
less than $50 month. leaving the sal
aries of the schools below 80 pupils
entirely at the discretion of the Coun-
ty Boards of Educatio n.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
OF INTEREST
IN THIS STATE
Logan May Retire

Frankfort, Ky.-That NJ. NJ Logan,
Chairman of the State Tax Commits
sion, will resign before the frost falls
is the report current here. 1t is said
he will practice law at Bowling Green
and develop his large rock asphalt in
terests. Chairman Logan came to-
Frankfort as assistant Attorney Cen
Frankfort as assistant Attorney
General He was elected Attor-
resigning that Office to accept APP
pointment on the State Tax Commits
sion and was elected its Chairman,
When asked concerning his report
ed resignation Chairman Logan said
that such information should come
from the Governors office He Meth
err denied nor confirmed the report.
saying there was nothing for him to
say concerning the report at this time.
At the Governors office nothing
could be learned about the matter 1t
is generally believed, however, that
Logan will retire from the Commits
sion about the first of September
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
THE RIPLEY FAIR

The Ripley Fair will be held on the
same week as usual, August 6, Z,
and ., 1918. and the indications are
that this old reliable fair will score
another success.
The concessions have been sold for
some time and there will be plenty to
entertain you.
The big premiums offered at this
fair insure a fine show of horses.
The 800 Roadster ring on We'd
nesday. The 800 Combined ring on
Thursday and the 500 Harness ring
on Friday will be worth the trip to
the Fair. Expert Horse and Poultry
Judges will make the awards. No
charge for teams or autos.
Go to the Ripley Fair Plenty of
good water and shade, Call at this
office and get catalogue of the Rip
ley Fair, The baby show is on Thurs.
day. Special premium on War Bread
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16

/ Frankfort, Ky.-The Live Stock
Sanitary Board met here Friday and
outlined the activities of its represen-
tatives for the control and enradica-
ton of communicable diseases among
live stock, especially hog cholera, tu-
herculosis, sheep scab and foot rot.
The board has ten men in the field,
five Representatives of the state board
and five from the Federal Govern
ment. These representatives are eX-
erting their best efforts toward the
control and eradiction of animal dis
ease.
The act of the last session of the
General Assembly charging the scope
of the Sanitary Board requires that
all outbreaks of communicable dis
eases must be reported to either the
County Live Stock Inspector or the
State Veterinarian. Owners of live
stock or citizens possessing knowl-
edge of such outbreaks and failing to
report same will be deemed guilty OF
a misdemeanor and are liable for pun
ishment.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
UNCEASING MISERY
Some Maysyille Kidney Sufferers Get
Little Rest or Comfort.

There is little sleep, little rest, lit
tie peace for many sufferer from
kidney trouble Life is one continual
round of pain. You can't rest at night
when there's kidney backache. You
suffer twinges and "stabs" of pain, an
noying urinary disorders, lameness
and nervousness. You can't be COM
Portable at work with darting pains
and binding dizzy spells. Neglect
these ailments and serious troubles
may follow Begin Dusing Doan's Kid
ney Pills at the first sign of disorder
Thousands have testified to their
merit.
Proof in Maysville testimony.
John j. Bramel, bookkeeper, Wal
nut Street, says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills have been of great bene-
fit to me and in fact, ! attribute four
teen years of my life to them. II was
in 1902 that l was suffering a great
deal. After long use of Doan's Kidney
Pills, became we'll and had no bad
effects for many years. Recently.
however, / noticed my kidneys were
not acting right and my system was
generally weak. i knew 1t was re-
turn of the trouble and / didn't lose
any time In getting a box of Doan's
Kidney Pills at Chanslor's Drug Store.
They again gave me the same good re-
suits and consider them a wonderful
medicine"
Mr.. Bramel is only one of many
Maysville people who have gratefully
endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. IL your
back aches-if your kidneys bother
you, don't simply ask for kidney
remedy--ask distinctly for DOAN'S
KIDNEY PILLS, the same that Mr.,
Bramel had-the remedy backed by
home testimony. Coo all stores. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
when Your Back is Lame-Remem-
her the Name"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
DIVER REPORTS COLUMBIA TN.
FIT AT TIME OF TRIP

Peoria, lll.-That the steamer Co.
lumbia was unsafe for passenger traf-
flee when it started on the trip which
ended in its sinking with more than
500 persons, eighty-fve of whom were
drowned, was the report of w. e.
Dunscomb, a professional diver.
Dunscomb oncluded his eXamina-
ton recently and turned his re-
port over to the Tazwell county cor
oner's jury. He said he found a hole
stove in the vessels side more than
fourteen feet in length and four feet
in width, He said some of the times
were in a rotting condition.
1t is regarded probable that indict-
ments will be asked as a result of the
divers findings.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16

pected this years spring wheat har-
vest will bring the 1918 total up to
somewhat more than the 1917 harvest,
the prospect now indicating a har-
vest of 333,663OOO bushels of spring
wheat this season.
The oats forecast for Kentucky is
now S,0O1,00O bushels compared to s.
100000 bushels produced last year.
The United States forecast is now L.
437,01S,000 bushels compared to L.
5S7 ,2S6,000 bushels produced in 1917.
The rye forecast for Kentucky is
now 4OS,O0O bushels compared to 375,-
600 bushels produced last year, while
the United States rye crop this season
is expected to be 81 ,6O4 900 bushels
compared to 6O,145.OOO bushels pro-
duced last season.
The barley crop is expected to be
about 147, $50 bushels in Kentucky
this season compared to 100000 bu-
shells last year The United States
barley crop this year is expected to
be about 229,S5S,OOO bushels compar-
| ed to 20S,975,OOO bushels last year.
Acreage of potatoes in Kentucky
this year is slightly smaller than last
year, and the present prospects, due
principally to dry weather, promise
only about 4,625,000 bushels compar-
ed to 6,720,000 bushels produced last
year. The United States potato crop
is expected to be about 4O6,OO0,OO0 bu-
shells this year compared to 1885,,
600 bushels produced last year.
Tobacco acreage in Kentucky this
season is estimated at 431,3O0 acres,
compared to 474,OOO acres last year
Kentucky's production is now expect
ed to be about 34O,949,OOO pounds
compared to 426,6OG,OO0 pounds pro-
duced last year. This estimate of pro-
duction should be taken with great
caution, however. as tobacco, above
all crops, can recover quickly from
drouth and make a good crop when
apparently seriously damaged. The
acreage figures are safer basis of
calculation. The United States to-
bacco crop is now expected to be
about 1,1S7,O0O,0O0 pounds, compared
to 1,196,451 900 pounds produced last
year
Sweet potatoes in Kentucky are es-
timated at II 900 acres this year, COM
pared with 10000 acres last year and
the state crop at 1,059,000 bushels
compared to 100000 bushels grown
last year. The U. S. sweet potato
crop is estimated at 100000 bu-
shells this season, compared to S7,141,-
600 bushels produced last year.
Condition of hay in Kentucky is
now 90 per cent; timothy, SO per
cent; clover 9S per cent; alafalfa "a
per cent; millet SS per cent; pas
| lures So per cent; field peas 80 per
cent; field beans, 80 per cent; to-
matoes SO per cent; cabbage, 81 per
cent; onions 90 per cent; sorghum
for strip 80 per cent; apples SO per
cent; peaches s per cent. pears 81
per cent; grapes 60 per cent; ber-
ries 80 per cent; watermelons so per
cent; cantaloupes so per cent. ;
broom corn So per cent; wool cwt.
per fleece 40 lbs.
H. f. BRYANT, Field Agent.
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FEDERAL CROP
REPORT FOR
entire STATE
Although Month OF June Was CnIaN-
Orable to Most Crops, Prospects
are still Good Says
Field Agent.

Federal Field Agent II. 7. Bryant
has issued the following crop esti-
mate for the State of Kentucky:
The month of June was unfavorable
to most crops. as a whole, though
prospects are still good. The excel
lent wheat prospects of June l for
Kentucky decreased and the outlook
now shows shrinkage of several
hundred thousand bushels from esti-
mates of June l. Tobacco suffered
from the drouth and in some. districts
serious damage may have been done.
However, that crop is always able to
stand a great amount of dry weather
and may outgrow drouth damage that
appears serious.
The corn acreage in Kentucky is
approximately the same as last year,
100000 acres while the condition is
81 compared to SO per cent at this
time last year. Present prospects in
dictate a crop of 10S,576000 bushels
compared to 122,S5O,OOO bushels pro-
duced last year. The United States
corn crop now promises S,159,SS6,OOO
bushels compared to 3,159,494 900 bu-
shells produced last year.
These forecasts of production for
all crops may be increased or de-
creased in estimates to be issued later
depending on whether the conditions
between now and harvest time are IA
yorable or unfavorable.
The winter wheat forecast for Ken
lucky from the crop now being
threshed is 12,9S7OOO bushels com
pared to 100000 produced last year
A month ago the prospect was much
better, but some damage was done by
weevil or wheat nudge, and some
wheat did not fill so well as had been
expected due to rain or cold weather
The United States winter wheat pros
pect now indicates a crop of 557 ,339,-
600 bushel compared to 41S,O7OOOC
" bushels produced last year. 1t is eX-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
KAISER DREAMS OF MARyELS TO
FOLLOW PEACE

Amsterdam, Holland-How the Ger
man emperor pictures the future of
Germany is recorded by his favorite
war correspondent, the faithful Karl
Rosner of the Lokal Anzeiger.
One evening, after a busy day in
surveying operations from a chain of
observation posts, says Rosner, the
emperor, chatting with his encourage.
spoke with glowing enthusiasm of the
time when the forces now let loose
on destruction would again be placed
in the service of peaceful pursuits He
sketched far reaching advances in the
technical domain, in physics, chemis-
try, and scientific farming. The en-
peror forecast that all of Germany's
needs in nitrates would be covered by
extracting nitrate from the air.
The emperor then described "the
marvellous possibilities" of the new
gas motors and how purified waste
waters from metal works would serve
to fertilize the fields so that deserts
would blossom like the rose and make
arid regions self-supporting as re-
CARDS food.
with daring flights of fancy" con-
tinues Rosner, "the emperor predicted
the Harvesting of the rays of the sun
and the recovery of the oceans in
nermost treasures This will all come
to pass, the emperor assured his hear
ers, once Germany secures the strong
peace for which he is working"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
Phone Rates Roasted

Lexington, Ky.-The Fayette Tele-
phone Company, which enjoys mo-
nopoly here and which a few months
ago increased its rates, has sent 4
communication signed by President
Thomas A. Combs to the Board of City
Commissioners announcing that, be
ginning August /, an increase of ~
cents per month will be made in the
charges for phone service from each
number. The Commissioners refer
red the communication to Corporation
Counsel James G. Denny.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
en-, at Both Opera House and the Gem.
RAILROAD Time TABLES
] q |1Ia

Time table effective Sunday Feb
ruary 10th.
No. II leaves Maysville 5:35 a. m.
daily except Sunday.
No, leaves Maysville $40 D. m.
except Sunday.
No. 2OS leaves Maysville $40 D. m.
Sunday only.
No. 10 arrives in Maysville 9:45 a.
m, daily except Sunday.
No. 21O arrives in Maysvills 2:s5 D.
M, Sunday only.
No. 16 arrives in Maysville $40 D.
m, daily except Sunday.
H. s. ELLIS, Agent
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
We Offer You Here Some
Very Unusual Bargains
in MaySViIle Homes

The 6Ve-rOUm house OF the Misses
McGhee's located at No. go Walnut
street. Water and gas In the house,
also nice garden, large enough, how.
ever, to raise sufficient vegetation to
supply small family.
The seyen.rOOm house of Mrs. Mary
ID. Marsh located No. SEQ Forest ave.
uue, Large lot bath, water and gas.
This Is one Of the very best neighbour
hoods In our city, and you will not
have IN opportunity to buy a home in
this locality every day. For particu-
lars as to price terms, etc, see the
owner or the undersigned.
COttage home Of Mrs. 4. II. Wilson
located No. as Forest AENAue, lot
with q great variety Of fruit, garden,
etc, also garage on back Of lot Wat.
er and gas In the house. Price very
cheap when location Is considered.
TROS. |. EVAN & CO
Maysville, XIV.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
just Twenty
Years Ago

1t was May. War against aggres-
sion existed then as now.
The American fleet under COmmO-
dOre George Dewey steamed into
Manila Bay, encountered the foe and
came of triumphant.
All the glorious traditions of the
American Navy were upheld.
And humanity won another victory.
Today, success depends upon food,
particularly wheat. The conserya.
ton of wheat, the avoidance of waste.
the patriotic cooperation of the pub.
lie, shall win for us again.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry.

Schedule subject 70 cranue ~ithou, uoiies
Effective Sunday May 26th.
East Bound
No. s will arrive 9:4S a. m
No Will arrive 1850 D. m.
No. Is will arrive 1928 D. m.
No. will arrive $40 D.. m.
No 16 departs 200 p. m.
West Bound
No. 10 will depart 5:25 a. m.
No. will depart 700 a. m.
No. II will arrive 1000 a. m.
No. will depart $40 p. m.
No. will depart 1850 p. m.
Trains No. 16, II, IS and 10 are
iaily, except Sunday.
W. W WIKOFF, Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16

Men are unable to see the epitaphs
on their Observation-Disclosures they
never attempt to live up to them.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
NO SLACKERS GET AWAY FROM
MASON BOARD

There is not an Exemption Board
in the state of Kentucky that is more
alert and careful about the men reg
stered with them. While several at
tcmpts to escape the military service
have been made by men registered in
Mason county, so far none have been
able to stay out from under the law
as the local Board here had been very
active in this regard
Nader is used in coloring red, and
red will make a COW madden.
When your friends are not trumps
it is up to you to discard them.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16

A man seldom gets it in the neck
for keeping his mouth shut,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-16
SOMETHING new

We have the following syrups and
fruit aavOrs and can serve drink fit
for q king.
Come in and try one of these new
flaVOrs:
CHERRY
CRUSHED NUTS
CHOP SUEY
ORANGE
PINEAPPLE
hector
MAPLE
LIME
LEMON
CREME DE MENTHE
CLARET
WILD CHERRY
BANANA
ALMOND
CARAMEL
COCO DUTCH
COCO ROOT BEER
RED RASPBERRY
BLACKBERRY
STRAWBERRY
TUTTI FRUTTI
MANILA
SARSAPARILLA
ROMAN PUNCH
PEACH
NI[IIgIlI[aI[A Ikl]ILlILa
7 West Second St. Phone 80.