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The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
BAKERS INSPECTION
 PRODUCES RESULTS

WASHINGTON, April 3--Whatever may have been the original purpose of Secretary of War Bakers mission to Flu rope it has resulted in the complete unfcaton of Germany three most powerful enemies.
 By general agreement has become impressed upon the authorities that the American soldier with from sixty ninety days nstructon is fully ready to the front provided he is surrounded by veterans.
 Secretary Baker has been deeply impressed with the quick perceptbty of the American troops and predicts that the showing which the will make in battle will justify their thorough without waiting for the fall training
 GERMANY BOMBED FOR RESERVES
 Germany has been combed to find for the present drive As result the physical standard has been almost aban doned Compared to them the American units seasoned and selected troops
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03

ADOS|ER STATE $ NOW DRY"
 AS TIE SAHARA

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April B. X state of Indiana became "dry"
 nidnight Monday night. Hereafter sglll be illegal to manufacture, sell, Ye away or ship into the state liquor any form, except for medicinal and sramental purposes.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
DESTRUCTION IN
 WAKE OF STORM
 IN MIDDLE WEST.

ST. LOUIS, April 3.-Tornadoes killed six persons and injured scores of others, and caused many thou sands of dollars worth of damage in Missouri last night. The storm was particularly severe at Hunterville and Gray Ridge, two small towns, killing three persons.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
TAKEN BY STORM

WITH THE BRITISH FORCES IN FRANCE, April B. R British last night stomed and captured strong position south of Hebueme, which menaced the defending positions The recapure of Ayete is most important The Germans sacrificed many lives in their efforts obtain and hold Ayette The sector is of the most fiercely contested
 RECAPTURE OF AYETTE
 LONDON, April 3-Afer sharp figtmg last night the British repulsed determined German attack Fampoux, says British official statement. The British recaptured Ay cite, town about eight miles southwest of Arras.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
STORM HITS RAILROAD

Traffic was blockaded on the Cop per River railway yesterday, on ac- count of snow slides, but a train will leave for Chitina tomorrow morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
STEAMER DELAYED

Enc steamer Northwestern was to-
 
 \ at Nellie Juan, on her way west srd, and is not due in Cordova, Hthbound until tomorrow night.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
FAILURE OF DRIVE
 BRINGS PEACE TALK

LONDON April 3.-Count Czernin, the Austrian foreign minister addressing the Vienna municipal council yesterday said that Hungary recently almost the point of beginning negotiations but he added the wind had sud denly veee and the entente had decided to await develop mens which caused the entente hope that Austria would soon be on the defensive.
 Count Czernn said that Premier Clemenceau France had asked what basis she would negotiate peace Austria in agreement with Germany had replied that Asace
 the only obstacle to with France Cemen ceau had replied that it impossible to negotiate that basis
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
FUNERAL FRIDAY

The funeral of Gunnard Johnson will take place at II a. m. Friday, services being held at the undertake ing parlors by Rev. E. P Ziegler
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
ELECTION DAY IN OTHER CITIES
 AND RESULT

JUNEAU, April 3.-Valentine was reelected mayor at yesterdays mum icipal election by a majority of IT votes. Peter Carlson, E. J. Ellinger and Charles Hanson, on the Valen- tine ticket, and J. H. Montgomery, on the opposition ticket, were elected to the council.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
GERMANY BOMBED FOR RESERVES
MILLION AND HALF
 ARE UNDER ARMS

WASHINGTON, April 3-More than a million and a half Americans are under arms in the United States and Europe.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
WISCONSIN REDEEMS ITSELF BY ELECTION OF LENROOT
 AND SHOWING LOYALTY

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 3.-Congressman Irvine L. Lenroo Republican, is believed to have been elected to the United States senate Joseph Davs Democrat, who ceved President Wilson's support The returns at today gave Lenroot plurality of 5000.
 BERGER RAN THIRD
 ExCongressman Victor Berger, Socialist who is under indictment for sedition, third.
 Wisconsin politicians say that the returns prove the pa triotism of Wisconsin.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
WILL PROTECT SWITZERLAND
 IN MATTER OF FOOD SUPPLIES

WASHINGTON, April 3.ln endeavorng to protect ra European nations from the consequences of ruthless sub arnng of supply ships by Germany the United States is pairing farther than it's original promises Swtzer land to keep her supplied with food.
 If necessary Switzerland will be allowed to take grain through France.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
NEW OPERATIONS ONsGIGANTIC SCALE
 AWAITED WITH CONFIDENCE BY ALLIES

DATELESS-Local attacks kept both sides fairly busy in the outpost Back Of the lines preparations for renewal of the engagement vast scae to which the logic of the situation points,
 Entente officers view the situation in hopeful light
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
FRENCH GAIN GROUND

PARIS April 3The French official statement issued to- day says that French fire repused German attacks south of Moreul and Rooet The Germans gained footing only point in the French trenches The French gained ground north of PlemOnt
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03
FISH MARKET
At ketchikan

At ketchikan KETCHIKAN, April 3.-Halibut firsts, 13c; seconds, 1-2c; sable, 4c; red rock, Pc.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03

Hoben Mayor of Seward
 Special to the Daily Times) SEWARD, Alaska, April 3.-H, A. Hoben was elected mayor yesterday
The Cordova daily times., 1918-04-03

WASHINGTON, April 3-Count Czernins statement that France had suggested peace discussions believed be the beginning of German 'peace osensve with Cerz min acting at Germany's request.
 It is believed that Czernn's speech political man designed spread the impression that the allies fighting solely to Asace Lorraine.
 The peace timed to follow the breakdown of the Teutonic military offensive.
 Officials say that Czein wilfuly misrepresented statements made by Clemenceau.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27
Buffalo Valley R. 1,

June "a. Special to the Car
thage Oourier-Just a little
batch Of news from this section
from the pen of one who former
ly lived in Smith county. We
have just returned from Cor
louisville, one of the most beau.
tiful towns in any county as for
that matter, where we spent two
days at the Lebanon District
Conference Of the NJ. e. Church,
South. Heard some fine SER
mons and lectures and must say
that we enjoyed ourselves very
much, being most royalty en-
tertained in the pleasant home
of Mrs. Mollle Vantrease, for
rmerlY Of EImwood, where my
father. Prof. S. T. Clark, lived
and taught school in the latter
part of the 7O's and early SOS.
Ivisited my old friend and
kinsman, A. j. Ford, Fridry af-
ternoon, it. however, being sad
visit on account of tire death of
my uncle. Lemuel B. Clark. who
died at the home of his son at
Davidson, Tenn, on the Goth
and was buried at the old Bur-
ford grave yard near the Salem
Baptist church. Bro. j. w.
Swami, the pastor there, assist
ed by M. N. Ford, that man of
God whom | love dearly, con-
Quoted the funeral services, a
large number of friends being
present.
You know / get lonesome alone
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27
CHAMBERS & SAMSON, G fzSSEssef
w. W. CHAMBERS, R E4xSGysf SPRINGS

as my good wife and two dear
little children are in Montana on
a visit to her brothers and sis
tiers who live iii the far west.
They, however. will return soon.
w. w. Jared. one of our best
men and live stock traders, was
in Nashville Friday and Satur-
dav.
Prof. C. D. Daniels. Dean of
the T. P. |. college at Cooke
vile, was here Saturday and de-
livered a fine address on the
War Savings drive.
Mr.. Crit Maddux and his
little cousin. Miss Ogeal San
ders of r. 1, spent Sunday in
Lancaster visiting relatives.
Grady Maddux is very sick at
his home near here of malarial
fever.
The nice new modern brick
church lately erected at Old
Pleasant Grove is nearing com
pletion ard will be dedicated al
an earlv date. Our next Dis
trict Conference is to be held
there next year.
E, M. Dubois attended the
District Conference at Gordons
vile. returning Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy w. Cooper
and little son, Donnel, of Muir.
freesboro are spenking a few
weeks with Mrs. Cooper's father
VI. [. Mcdonald, of r. 1.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27
How'a This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for amy case offCatarrh that can-
not De cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
FaITs Gaharrh Cure has been taken
by catarrl1S sufferers for the past
thirty-fve years, and has become
known as the mist reliable remedy fer
Catarrh. HALLS CAtarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
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healing the diseased Aportions.
After yoAa have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for q short timeAyou will see
great Improvement inN your general
health. Start taking Nails Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid of s'arrh.
Send for testimonials, free
F. =. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.A
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27

US to express his gratitude to
those who so kindly favored his
sister during her illness and
death.
Mr., and Mrs. Sam Pickering
and sons. Samuel and Coleman,
were visitors at Red Boiling
Springs last Sunday.
Lum Mathews recently spent
several days at Red Boiling
Springs.
Mrs. HershaIl Petross of Horse
Shoe Bend, has been quite sick
for the past two week.
Rev. G. w. Ramsey of Difficult
passed through Carthage Mon
day en- route home from Hick-
man, where he filed his regular
appointment at the Baptist
church at that place Saturday and
Sunday. Rev. Ramsey spoke of
the War Saving Stamps Sunday
morning along with his regular
sermon. A large and apprecia-
tive audience was present at
each service. At the evening
service, the pulpit was filed by
Rev. j. Fl. Ramsey.
Lester Williams, who is one of
the carpenters working On the
big powder plant at Nashville,
was here first of the week. Mr..
Williams says one has to see it
before ne can get a good idea of
the immensely of this undertake
ing. From eighteen to twenty
thousand hands are at work on
| the plant and will all be laid off
July 4th. and the public will be
permitted to view the works.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Pickering
had as their weekend guests DR..
and Mrs. B. j. Rash and little
son of Nashville.
Mrs. Willie C. Gold. who is
now making her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Floyd Strick-
land, at Poteau, Okla. lis visiting
relatives h ere. Be fore
her return. she will visit her
daughter. Mrs. H. B. Smith, of
| Nashville.
Born. Sunday night. June %,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Samson, a
| daughter. Her name is Ruth.
| Mrs. E. w. Mcclellan and
daughters are visiting relatives
land friends at Willette and Red
Boiling Springs.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson
and family were the guests of
Gordonsville relatives last week,
They also attended the District
Conference.
Among those who attended the
District conference at Gordons-
vile last week. were Revs. j. L.
Smotherman, Fred B. Cox, Grin
Lynch. Mechanics Tom Armis-
tead. j. L. Smotherman, Fred
B. Cox and Miss Lizzie Lynch.
Mrs. F. p. McGinness spent
the weekend in Nashville with
: relatives,
Mrs. B. G. Adcock of Cooke
) vile was the weekend guest of
her daughter, Mrs, David Lee.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27
Patriot

Miss Vallie Herod, bookkeeper
in the Dixon Springs bank, was
recently stricken with an attack
of appendicitis and rushed to
Nashville for an operation and is
doing nicely. She was accom-
panied to the city by hermother,
Mrs. M. P. Herod, and DIR. l. H.
Beasley.
Louis Lee of Nashville, who
was killed in battle in France
last week, is a grandson of E. H.
BeasIey of near Dixon Springs
and he frequently visited in that
community. Louis was not 81
but when the war came on he
volunteered his services in the
marine corps. He was born on
the farm now owned by J. D.
Rollins.
Sam Haynie. who has been
with the First State Bank as
bookkeeper for the past several
months. will resume his old po-
sition as clerk III the dry goods
store of E. E. Turner next Mon
day. Mr.. Haynie cordially in
vites his friends to call and see
him at Turner's store.
The War Savings meeting for
the LIST civil district will be held
at the court house in Carthage
at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
June 28th.
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Pointer
and daughter. Miss Lillian. of
Algood were the guests of Rev.
and Mrs. F. B. Cox Tuesday.
Mrs. B. T. Hearn of Difficult
was visitor in Carthage Tues
day.
S. C. Petty and son. Roy
Casper, of Monoville were in
Carthage Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Ward,
Mrs. J. N. Fisher and Mrs. E
S. Hart motored to Nashville
Thursday. returning Saturday.
i Miss Allen Hill will come to
| Carthage Friday to be the guest
of Miss Elizabeth Anderson at
Locust Crest, the attractive
country home of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. d. Ward.
i L. f. Powell of Erick, Okla,
arrived here first of last week to
attend the funeral of his sister,
Mrs. Ed Burton, who died Mon
day, June IL, at her home near
Chestnut Mound. While here,
/ Mr.. Powell visited his uncle. B.
/ III, Dean and also relatives at
Difficult. Mr.. Powell renewed
| his subscription to the Courier
and expressed his great delight
in receiving the news, especially
from Difficult and Carthage. Mr..
Powell is former Smith county
boy, having left here some fif-
teen years ago. and he has many
friends here who will be inter-
esfn to know that he is making
a success. Mr.. Powell requests
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27

Jordan Williams of Rock City,
was visitor in Carthage last
Saturday.
Henry Denton of near Lock z.
was here Monday.
Mrs. Irby West and daughter,
Miss Helen, visited Mr.. West at
Hadley's Bend over last Sunday.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27
SUGAR.

SUGAR.
Elsewhere you will find the rules
and regulations as To the use of
sugar. This blank explains fully
all the rules and regulations so
preserve a copy for future refer
ence and when you want to know
anything in regard to sugar,
refer to it instead of calling me.
The Administration writes,
''The regulations and affidavits
will not be furnished by the
Food Administration, out sug-
gest that you go to the office of
some newspaper, having job
department., and which has 10y
ally supported the Food Admin
istration, and get the paper to
print several thousand copies of
tile affidavits and sell them to
h merchants, announcing
through it's columns that they
have been authorized by the
Food Administrative to furnish
the same" | have complied
with the above by having the
Courier print the blanks like
the form on page 3.
FLOUR.
I am glad to say that we have
saved approximately 500, 900 lbs
or 1000 barrels of flour since
our flour Campaign begun. this
Hour at $3.50 per Darrell would
be worth $50. 900. 90 to the coun-
ty, and while some were inclined
to censure me III the matter, at
first, am glad to say that they
have changed their opinion and
rejoice with US that we have
saved and that our boys are be-
ing we'll fed IN the camps and
across the waters and that we
are none the worse off by having
eaten more corn bread and less
flour bread.
Following is copy of a letter
received from Mr.. Morgan in re-
gard 70 the flour made of new
wheat:
As to farmers wheat next
year we wish to support the
whole idea of farmers raising
their own supply of flour. Until
the National wheat supply is
definitely determined and the
allied necessities are likewise
arrived at, we cannot lay down
National program. AS tenn
porary basis we believe the fol-
lowing is the best coordination
Of all views in Southern States.
Farmers may draw supply of
flour from the milling or ex-
change of their own wheat for
the three months to October 1st.
They should not draw this from
mills IN excess of IL pounds of
flour per person per month for
use by their household and
tenants, and they should con-
tinue in respect to substitute
on the present basis until we
change general substitute pro-
gram for the entire country"
This simply means
i. Farmers, in exchange for
1918 wheat grown on land owned.
leased or cultivated by them.
may draw from mills a three
months supply Of flour to Oct. 1.
at the rate not to exceed II
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27

Ms. r. W. Tubb of Seattle,
Wash. came in Monday on
visit for the summer wit h her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. F.
Elrod, of X. /.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27


pounds per person per month
for use by their households and
tenants.
?, ALI persons other than
farmers as defined in paragraph
[, are limited to a thirty days
supply of flour either by pur-
chase or by exchange grinding
at the rate of II pounds per
person per month.
8. This does not release re-
tailers, farmers or any other
consumers from the $3.50 substi-
tute regulation.
a, This doesno effect bakers
substitute regulations.
BEEF.
Below is an order in regard to
the use of Beef, effective at
once:
CA) No boarding house. hotel,
restaurant or public eating place
shall place on their menus OF
serve boiled beef more than two
meals weekly; beefsteak more
than one meal weekly and roast
beef more than one meal week
lily.
(B) Householders shall not,
under any circumstances, buy
more than one and one quarter
pounds of clear beef weekly. Oh
one and one half pounds. lnclud.
ing the bone. per person in the
household.
The demands for beef for oul
army and our allied armies and
their civilian populations this
summer are beyond our surplus.
| On the other hand we have
enough increased Supply of porE
to permit commercial expansion
in its use. It will therefore be
a direct service to our armies
! and the allies if our people
| would, in some degree, substi
lutte fresh pork, bacon, hams
and sausage for beef products.
+ The above instructions ar,
mandatory. No option is allow.
ed and one subject to them. I
will be the duty of all county
fold administrators, deputies
hotel representatives aud loya
citizens to report any violation
| in order that the drastic penal
ties of the Food Control Act MAJ
be invoked against the offend
iers.
EGGS.
There is some complaint as Il
the Gambling of eggs. The time
has come when we must be pre-.
pared as we have had nearly {
month to make preparations K
candle eggs as required by the
/ Food Administration and We
will have to quit business if we
have not applied for our license
and secured the proper candlel
to do efficient Gambling.
Yonrs truly,
J. R. Curtis.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1918-06-27

/. Farmers. in exchange for
1918 wheat grown on land owned.
leased or cultivated by them.
may draw from mills a three
months supply Of flour to Oct. 1,
at the rate not to exceed IL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
GERMANY'S DER TAG"
FAILS TO MATERIALIZE
Date Set for Opening of Big
Drive Passes Unevent-
fully
LONDON, Feb. rs.

LONDON. Fen' lp'
"rcr Tag" Let month ago by Ger
man newspapers for the launching OF
the long advertised victory onenslVe
by the Germans on the western from"
passed into history yesterday.
on tho British front Der Tag passed
with the usual small ralding operations
and customary artillery bombardments
ON the French front II was marked
by an increase In the French artillery
firing In Champagne. rotablv In the
sector OF Butte du Mesnil, where the
French. with tho an Of American guns,
made their big raid into the German
lines "wednesday.
North of tho Aisns French troops
penetrated the German line northeast
of Courcy and returned with a dozen
prisoners and a machine gun.
Violent artillery duels on the right
bank OF the Meuse. in the Nerdun dis
trict, and IN tho WoCvre, are mentioned
In the Paris report In Upper Alsacc
German raid south OF Seppois failed.
The British War Office reported an
Increase in hostile artillery activity In
the Qucant sector. which was part OF
tho original IIludcnburg switch line
wiped out last fail German prisoners
we're taken in patrol fighting around
Lens.
Belgian troops celebrated "Der
Tag" by defeating German raid cast
Of McrCkcm. near DiNmudc.
Quiet still prevails in the American
sector. The visibility Is extremely poor.
l'rom tho sounds being heard from the
GERMAN side Il IS evident the enemy Is
taking advantage Of tho opportunity to
strengthen his position, building ne"
tugo,its and probably new trenches and
iacrtur ,mplaCcmcnts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
BELGLANS RISE AGAINST
HEAVY GERMAN YOKE
Troops Used to Restore Order
in Several Cities-Court of
Appeals Deported
wASHINGToN. Feb. lG.


SERIOUS popular uprisings against the
German yoke in cities Of occupied Bel
gium wcro reported 10 the Belgian le-
cation here today in official dispatches
from tho Belgian Government at llavrc.
crowds have paradcd the streets Of
Antwerp, Malinos and Brussels and the
German authorities have been forced to
order out armed troops to restore order.
The manifestations have been preclpi-
tated by the activities of the new Ger
manophile political party. the Activists,
toward political autonomy for Flanders
The chief Justice and two Associate
justices of tho Belgium Court of Appeals
at Brussels were arrested by the Ger
mau authorities on February Q because
Of action of tho Court in ordering pro-
cecdings against tho Activists. All were
dcportcd to Germany. Tho Belgian
Parliament has protested to the German
Imperial chancellor against the Shame
ful abuse of power by the Activists."
ON Monday. February 4. COO Activists
at Antwerp were marhandled by an in
furiated crowd and had to he rescued by
German troops, which dispersed the
crowd.
Last Sunday crowds paEadcd the
streets of Malines. a delegation Of 600
citizens Storming the City Hall.
The situation was characterized by the
Belgian legation as "closc TO a reyolu-
ton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-16
FORMER TEACHER HELD
FOR ASSAULT ON BOY
Pupil at Longstreth Public School
Roughly Handled in Cloakroom'
He Charges

BENJAMIN Goldstine. formerly
teacher in the Longstreth Public School
at Ffty.eighth street and WILLOWS ave-
nue., was held in $500 bail for court by
MAGISTRATE Pennock. in Germantown TO-
dav charged with assault and battery
an PhilIips Brooks Conrad. thirteen
wears old, of $40 Malcolm street. q
pupil at the school.
Young Conrad testified that while he
was irving to get his overcoat In the
cloakroom at the school,. Goldstine gran
bed him and, after tearing his snlrl'
hustled him into the classroom the
boy said there we're about thirty other
boya in the cloakroom who were surglug
toward the hooks to get their coats ana
that he was the last boy In and the
teacher grabbed him instead OF remon-
strating with the boys who were acting
in a boisterous manner.
Tho boy also accused the teacher OF
indiscretion in his language to the pupils
in the class room while the SUBJECT oil
physiology was being considered.
Goldstine told the Magistrate that he
Is no longer connected with the school,
having severed his connection on jan
uary 81. lie gave his address as $3.50
South Second street.