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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
HINDENBURG FORMING
HUN ARMY SECRETLY

LONDON, Dec, 21.--The German govs
ernment has accepted Field Marshal
Won Hlndenburg's plan to form peo-
pies guard, or national army, accord-
ing TO a Copenhagen dispatch 10 the
Daily Mail. II Is said that the German
than ever All officers have received
instructions to keep the details secret
Women have been employed for auxil-
larry services.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
FIVE TRANSPORTS SAIL.

WASHINGTON, Dec 21.--Sailing Of
five transports bringing home troops
from France was announced today BY
sailed Dec II with 1858 officers, s,S37
men, 2l nurses. 10 French mission Of
ficers and several civilians,
The Aeolula sailed Dec l8 with 1929
sick and wounded, including l05 Off
GERS. Tjisondari sailed Dec is with IS
officers and 70 enlisted men; the Sam
land Dec, II with eight officers and
four civilians, and the Teran1s Dec. Is
with bne casual enlisted me-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21

mothers, just so sure az there are
Goodfellows,
VIII we fill her stocking? Goodfel-
toe, and II that isn't enough you'll find
a couple more to make up for the past
thank God you have made 1t possible,
and when | am happy with my own
little flock think that the JOY which
will he mine Christmas morning Will be
accentuated hundredfold In the
knowledge that you have remembered
those less fortunate least of these"
But l have good news, great news,
for you, too Our wonderful store
jamnied from floor to roof with the fin
est OF knit goods, the best Of Ameri..
oan-made toys, crates and barrels Of
fruit, hundreds of pounds of nuts and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
CZECHO-SLOvAKS CUT
OFF GERMAN BOHEMIA IA

PRAGUE, Dec. 2i--with the occupa-
ton of Eyer and Relohenberg. the
Cxecho Slovaks seem 10 have all OF
German Bohemia completely cut Oft
from German Austria.
German Bohemia IL unable to resist,
since the Austrian army does not exist.
The Czecho -Slovaks, on the other hand
even mobilzed 4 new ciass OF recruits.
/Eger la n Bohemian town % miles
west OF Prague, 1t Is puilt on a steep
eminence and was formerly an impor-
tant fortress, Reichenperg Is So miles
northeast OF Prague.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
Of
VIENNA SOUGHT
TO STOP RIOTS
Zurich Papers Publish Dis
patch From Capital Saying
Austria Has Appealed to
FoCh for Action.

PARIS, Dec. 81. (tIavas )--ZuricH
newspapers today printed a Vienna dlas
fresh disturbances, had asked the all
lied authorities to occupy the Austro-
Hungarian capital The sending Of
French British and American troops
for this purpose was requested.
Instead Of the 2500,000 tons OF ships
ping demanded Of Germany by the ale
lies TO carry out the provisioning Of
that country, mentioned in the armisv
tlce, the German authorities viii be
able to collect only 1000 900 tons, acs
eording to German advices by way OF
Geneva
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
R0MANONES EXPLAINS
REASONS FOR VISIT

PARIS, Dec. 2l.--Count Romanones,
the Spanish premier in discussing his
visit to Paris, said:
Spain cannot remain isolated at the
tained the best of relations with the
allies. In coming here to take ad-
vantage of the invitation given me by
President Wilson, l have profited by
talking with him, and also with mem
bers Of the French ministry. I have
conversed with Premier Clemenceau
and Foreign Minister Pichon and left
them with good impressions.
II believe my sojourn in Paris will
advance the interest of my country.
Spain does not enjoy absolute tranquil
llty at this moment because of the
Catalonian movement, for which hope
to find q satisfactory solution
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
JUVENILE COURT PLANS
RECALL THOSE OF 1908

The plan to have tine Juvenile court
affairs administered by a board of
ministers, representing all Of the de-
nominations of the city, is declared to
be but carrying out the plan originating
IN 1908 At that time tnere was created
'sthe advisory board o: the Juvenile
court" composed of Thomas B. King,
chairman; George w Pease and Mrs.
Mary b. West. p. Harry Kelly was
appointed Juvenile court Judge, and this
of six years.
Later Mayor Litty removed the mem
bers Of this board ana named one con-
sisting Of Charles j. Barnett, Rev Ben
Cox and DR.. A. H. rsorter, who are
present members Of the board, and win
be until superseded by those who may
be named among the clergymen of
Memphis,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
SUITE
GIVEN WILSON
DURING VISIT
King George Of England Re-
CeiVeS Acceptance Of PreSl-
dent to Invitation To Be
Guest at Palace in London.

LONDON. Dec. 2l.--King George has
son an acceptance Of his Invitation TO
be his guests at Buckingham palace
during their stay in London. They will
be Quartered in the royal suite GUS
tomaTily used by visiting monarchs and
win be entertained after a manner
similar to that usual in the case Of
royal visitors.
A meeting Of the war cabinet was
held today attended by representatives
OF all government departments, to ar
range details of the presidential visit
which will last from Thursday next
until Monday night or Tuesday morn
ing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
PLAN TO RELEASE BIG
FLEET OF TANK SHIPS

NEW YORK, Dec. 21..--Plans for the
prompt release from government re.
duisitlon of a part Of the fleet OF ia
tank steamships, lS of them Pacific
coast vessels, with an approximate ag-
gregate tonnage OF / 400, 900 deadweight
tons. were announced here today by the
United States shipping board.
Only those required for supplying the
army and navy Of the United States
with fuel oil. 1t was stated, will be re-
tained by the government,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
BAR PERMITS TO IMPORT
ALIEN LABOR TO U. S.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21,--No more
permits for the importation Of Mexican
the department OF labor announced to-
day and permits already granted VIII be
void after Jan. 15 Aliens permitted to
enter temporarily for war work will be
repatriated gradually, without interfer-
ing with agricultural or other work now
In progress.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
SWEDISH FLEET TAKES
OVER ESTH0NIAN WATERS

COPENHAGEN, Dec 21,--Whiie the
british fleet was homnardHg Bolshe.
visit forces near RevaL on the Gun of
thoniAn waters according to the LoiIal
LAnReiRer of Berlin Berlin adviceH 70
|4iie NMtfUfAsf n q tAfte 4sa ay tltee Bf1tlah
warshfps have not landef troops, but
have supplied Esthonian forces with
arms and ammunition, ebN
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
SUES FOR $4,000.

Lizzie Clark. administrator of the es..
tate OF George Herndon, Saturday filed
suit for damages In circuit court FOR
500, 600. The uetition alleges that Hern-
don, while at work on derrick boat
OF the defendant company ON Sept; =.
1918. was so badly scaided that he died
later. Negligence on the part OF tho
connany is claimed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
BOCHE ASSEMBLY TO
CONVENE IN MUNICH

MUNICH. Dec. 2l--Dr. Luppe mayor
Of Frankfort -on-t -the-Main, announces
that the German national assembly viii
meet there.
Chief Burgomaster Vagt has gone 10
Borlm to make arrangements for a
meeting,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21

Santa has to my home My papa died in the
war and | would be glad if you would fill my stocking,
would be glad if you would take pity her child thank
Ynu"-M
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
ENVOY TO DENMARK g
GIVEN S0LF'S POST

prnci, 5orfg pantsa,u or,,, ,,,t,,sta,.
to Denmark, has been appointed for
eign minister of Germany In succes.
sion to Or, w S. Solf, according to res
ports from Berlin.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21
ASSISTANT CHIEF I'LL.

Julius S. Venturini, ASST Mt chief
of the fire department, is ously III
at his home, 2T0 South T street
with pneumonia. s
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-21

CONTINUED on Page 6, Column s.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15
Help for Bee Keepers.

f. c. Davis. specialits in bee culture,
has been added to the Agricultural Ex-
tension Division of the Louisiana State
University. Mr.. Davis is a native Of
Louisiana and a practical bee keeper
of long experience. He has recently
spent some time in Washington. ID. G.,
investigating the latest methods of bee
culture.
Louisiana is said to have more bees
in proportion to its size than any other
Southern state. but most of the hives
produce little honey on account of the
poor methods in use. 1t will be the du-
ties of Mr. Davis to assist bee keepers
who are already in the business to I'M
prove their apiaries and to encourage
others who are favorahly situated to
take up the work. The scarcity of
sugar makes the production of honey
of especial Importance ut the present
time.
Those who expect to produce honey
next spring should get in touch with
Mr. Davis now. as the most important
work in bee culture is during the fall
and winter Persons desiring his as
siStance should write to the Extension
Division. Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15
Washington. D. c.

The total casualties of the American
army in France up to the 10th were
pol The casualties during the week
ending with that date were 419S.
Fcod Administrator Hoover has re-
leased Louisiana second and third
sugars for general consumption. He
sent telegraphic instructions to the
federal food administrators of the va
rious states to notify manufacturers
that they may now buy these grades Of
sugar ut the rate of 125 pounds for
each 100pound sugar certificate.
The War Industries Board has issu-
ed orders that the Sunday papers must
reduce their consumption of paper 70
Per cent from that Of last year. Weekly
and daily papers other than Sunday,
must reduce Il per cent. Magazines,
are required first to reduce their stock
to standard weight basis and then
reduce the number of sheets used II
per cent as compared with the number
used last year.
Tho revenue bill has been amended
The proposal is to put tax Of , cents
on each 10 cents paid for all soft
drinks sold at soda fountains and
cent upon sales Of cents or less
Near-beer and similar fermented bev
erages would pay 10 cents per gallon
The committee expects to raise from
this source somewhere close to $1,000,
OOO.OO0, it was stated. The COMMITTEES
took the proprietary medicines and
patent medicines out Of the nlanufact
urets 10 rar cent tax and Sroupes
them i'll a 10 per cent stamp tax. Til.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15

of the Picardy plain and the Disc val
ley, and have encroached fuFther upon
the Lassigny Massif and the Thies-
court plateau. and further seuth have
captured the important town of Ribe-
court.
Since the Allied offensive began. on
July 18th. and UP to August 9th. the
Huns have lost 10000 prisoners.
Twenty-one German airpl&pes We're
brought down yesterday. Six British
machines are missing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15
Dr.. Crow in France.

DIR. H. l.. Crow, formerly located at
Elm Grove. where he was for some
time engaged in the practice Of his
profession. hut now in the service Of
the Government, has just written the
Banner from France to give in his new
address. He says:
Dear Editor: My address for the
past few weeks has somewhat changed,
as l am with the American expedi-
tionary forces overseas.
= The French people are wonderful,
and they have wonderful country.
Women are found doing practically
every kind of work. Fields are well
cultivated and the food situation Is
handled in the most economical way.
"Our. country is doing a great work,
and the American soldiers have given
a good account OF themselves In what
ever sphere of activity they have been
placed"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15
Share Your Sugar
With Allied Nations

Americas new sugar ration Of two
pounds month per person is equita,
BILE when compared with the sugar ra.
ton enforced by rigid governmental
order in England, France and Italy, ma
tions with which we are sharing sugar.
Each Allied nation-in the matter OF
sugar cOnsumpti0n-is sharing on near.
est possible equal terms the hardships
imposed by greatly altered conditions
In the world sugar situation.
Formerly classed as luxury, sugar
Is now a war time essential. The fair
and just division of this essential
In the hands Of the various Allie,
food controllers.
The United States Food Administr,
ton has asked this nation to observe
a voluntary sugar ration of two
pounds per person month.
In the other countries at war WIZ,
Germany sugar Is one Of the SCARF.
articles on every menu-whether II
the households of both rich and pOcr,
or In the hotels.
England today has sugar raticr
of two pounds per month per perso"
In France the ration Is pound and
half and In Italy It. Is one pound
month. And the prices in allied cou,
tries are from two to three times /; :.
high as in America.
II you 60 to hotel In England or
France these days and order tea cr
coffee they serve absolutely no sug
with 1t. II you want sugar you must
bring 1t with you.
In England 1t is allowable to us'.
one-seventh of an ounce of sugar
the preparation of each luncheon. ]
France many persons carry little sa.
charine tablets about with them f.
use in hotels and in England rich an
poor must take their sugar with the
II they wish to have sweetencd te.,
while visiting friends.
Before the war started France hal
625, 600 acres devoted to sugar produc
tion. BY 1917 the French sugar acre
age had decreased to 10000 acres
Today the French man or woman with
sugar card has no assurance whatever
that he or she will be able to actually
buy sugar. To buy It. one must first
find ii.
italy Has Estate Sugar."
Especially drastic regulations govern
the use Of sugar in Italy. Its manu-
facture, distribution and sale are close
~ controlled, and in part actually
taken over by the state.
Saccharine is permitted to be sold
and used as substitute for sugar and
the government manufactures mix
ture Of saccharine and sugar called
State Sugar" which Is largely used.
German Sugar Ration Adequate.
Germany. before the war. produced
great surplus Of sugar and exported
large quantities. Today the Germans
have virtually gone out Of the export
business. but have plenty Of cheap
| sugar for home use.
Wholesale prices prevalent In the
| AIlict! nations. according TO inforIna-
tfOn received by the United States
Food Administration are as follows: :
England, 10 cents pound: France,
| u cents: Italy. &c cents
| While these high prices are being
1 paid abroad the American wholesale
pr Ct: is being held ut 1h cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15

hot neglect to make preparations
ssaf Iali gardening. aud above all
1ssss attention t. the turnip patch
lhor mans friend.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15
Shreveport.

caddo Parish has 1907 registered
voters. Of which number 1t is estimated
1000 are In Shreveport. The registra-
ton Ii larger than ever before In the
history Of the parish.
Salim Joseph was fined $500 and
costs one day last week on a charge OF
running a blind tiger He fought
hack hy inserting the following ad-
ve.tisenlent III. local PAPER: : For
sale-sai ie-My property Reason for
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15

selling: Being prosecuted by some Of
the city detectives. Don't feel l can
make a living here for my family and
them. too.-Salim Joseph, 1856 Peabo-
dy Street
Four negro boys, ranging in age from
eleven to thirteen years, have confess
cd to having burglarized the Florsheim
residence last week They are in Jail.
The burglars set fire to the house, and
turned IN false alarm. notifying the
police department that a murder had
heen committed near the Centenary
College building.
At the lMeeting Of the Dixie Overland
Highway Association, held yesterday,
a resolution was adopted requesting
the Government to work all German
prisoners, alien enemies and ''conscien-
ticus objectors" OH the public roads.
Cotton for the seasons first bale was
received yesterday. but the gins were
not ready to gin it. 1t was grown by
Tim Motion. colored. on the farm Of
Henry Nicholson.
Loulsiana..
4 hill is before the Legislature doub-
ling the license on automobiles, the
money to 60 to the road fund of the
parishes in which the license is paid.
The Legislature ratified the proposed
national prohibition amendment last
Thursday. The vote stood-Senate, y
for and 20 against; House, CD for and
Al against.
The House Of Representatives adopt
ed resolution decking the pay Of a
member as long as he remains away
from his duties, unless leave of alb
sence has been given.
Thousands Of acres of timber were
| destroyed in the vicinity Of Lake
Charles during the recent cyclone.
About fifty lives were lost, including
twelve in the city of Lake Charles.
Governor Pleasant has granted a
reprieve to Mark Peters and Chester
Tyson, of Webster Parish. fixing the
date Of their execution for Friday,
December 18th. They are the two ne.
groes implicated in the murder Of the
Reeves family. The two white men
Henry Waller and John Long. impli
Gated Iii the murder. were sentenced to
life imprisonment. Governor Pleasant
insists that the two white men he tried
again. and il they are ordered hanged
the two negroes will be executed II
not, they will probably be sent to the
Penitentiary.
The Louisiana Association Opposed
to Woman Suffrage was welded int
formal statewide organization last
Thursday, with Senator Donengeaux
of Lafayette, AZ president, and Senator
Simmons, of st. Martin, as secretary
and state organizer. A statewide cam
paign will he organized Immediately
with the parish AZ Il separate unit. ant
each parish will be organized into it.
separate organization. Meetings vii
lie held all over the state. Women Op
posed to suffrage as well as men ar,
eligible to membership and will be in
vited to become enrolled. The entir
voting strength Of the state will be ell
listed and solicited by letter, Telegram
and word of mouth to begin the figh
against suffrage.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15

Economizing may possibly hurt, but
what Of the hurts of the men who fight
and die for you:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15

Many are giving their lives. You are
asked only to loan your money.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-15

The drouth may te broken uD your
way, Marse jim, but not so down here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
Seven Cent Newspapers.
Back from East.

Mrs. F.. j. Drake and mother, Mrs.
Catherine Beerman, returned home FRI
day from ten weeks sojourn on the
Atlantic seaboard. The first few weeks
Of their stay were spent in Connecticut
where they saw much of DR.. Drake,
who is a commissioned member Of the
medical corps of the army, he having
been stationed there for about three
weeks before sailing for France. After
his departure the ladies visited rela-
tives and old friends throughout the
east.
Letters received from DR.. Drake
since his going across say that he is
stationed with a single battalion in
one of the villages of southern France,
where his medical corps is caring for
civilians as well as the military per-
sonnet of the place.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
DOES ANYBODY
KNOW THIS PARTY?
Trying to Secure the Rights of a Wor.
thy Civil War Widow.

Editors Freeman-Journal In the
interest of civil war widow seeking a
pension, wish to locate Ella NJ. Stuts-
man, who was about three years old in
1868. Her parents, Solomon and Nancy
A. CAIillie) Stutsman, separated in
Hamilton county about that time. ]
am trying to trace the subsequent life
of the mother, Nancy A. Stutsman. She
probably remarked Her maiden name
was Nancy A. Killian. Her father was
carpenter at Webster City in the ear
ly sixties and she had a brother who
was an architect there. II can find
the daughter, Ella NJ. Stutsman, she
can probably give, me information con-
corning her mother.
If any old citizen of Hamilton county
can give me information regarding the
above questions, it will greatly aid in
securing the rights Of worthy widow.
Please address as below and oblige,
Very truly,
w. w. Fink,
ia Ovid Ave-,
Des Moines, Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
Death of a Brother.

Mrs. ]. ID. Riste received a few days
ago a message bearing the sad intelli-
gence of the death of her only brother,
Frank Hunt, which occurred in Mans
field, Ohio, Whence he had gone to at
tend to some business matters. Death
came suddenly and unexpectedly, pre-
sumably due to heart failure. Mr.
Hunt was resident Of this city some
years ago, called by the illness OF his
brother-in-law, J. d. Riste. He lived
here two years and during his stay
made manys friends who will remem-
Der him as whole-sOuled, genial kind
hearted man. He was generous, up
right and honest, which is consola'
ton to the grief stricken friends who
are now mourning his loss.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-09-09
MCADOO Will NOT I
VISIT THIS CITY
His Secretary Writes That
He is Too Busy to
Come.

III reply to his recent invitation tC
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo tc
visit Webster City during the fourth
Liberty loan campaign, Secretary J. c.
Want Hui this morning received the
following self explanatory letter from
Mr.. Adoo's private secretary:
Treasury Department, Washington
d. c., Sept. 8, 1918: My dear Mr.. Want
HUI: By direction of the secretary,
allow me to acknowledge receipt of
your letter of the 10th of August.
The secretary has returned complete
ly restored and fully prepared to UNI
dertake the many problems confronting
him. He deeply appreciates your kind
invitation to visit Webster City and is
sincerely sorry that it will not be pos
sible during the fourth Liberty loan
campaign because of the exceedingly
great pressure of matters in the treas
ury department and the railroad adj
ministration and the plan he has al
ready made.