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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-11-13

Total contributions SlG7S375
ln connection with tie above fis-
nrcs 10 shoud ps explained that re-
4 ports have not been received from
u1us of the Community WAR Coun
/ oila fshop Aqua Dnlcc oi'rt Arm
3as lifuvurip. Dalalleu fanyieN aud
I'D ruWher 90 other councils aro known
20 have raised splendid amounts but
ih' reports ha,e not sct reached Cor
nUe Christi
THE Nictor Girls club oi the ,lrrs
Earn onu Give Division ct the l'nited
War Work Campaign has been on
snni2ed be 4orpus Christi and much
cnihuaiasm Is b,ilg worked up over
Che eampaisn
Every t.rl Waline Tor Victory" is
the slogan of The club ana every girl
between twelve and tNent, b. chat
lrugod TO snare in this campaign to
keep nur fighters iif The following
viii give an idea OF the requirements
and auGs oi fhe club
hrn gni enrolls in tne VICTORY
GIRLS She pledges herself to easn and
str eiutNi sum tol war work
sine should mike good her pledge
unl oi money earned pnfinE in fuil on
Zoo tnreo iHsttlments af the time
mh,n nunssfiptions Sc the mons and
Npnirus tmnaisn are PAYABLE
~nv wlii receive VICTORY GIRLS
button. alan d banner 90 hunn n tho
window off her hone, saving 70 girl
,hcrc IS enlisted for NielorA ON un
payment fhe will receive a receipt
certiiiDute
llonof nags Win be- awarded TO
schools and places of empluNmeut
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-11-13
GLEASON AND TATE ARE
READY FOR BIG MATCH
Champions Of Southwestern Army
Camps VIII Meet at Exposition
Park Friday Night

Interest is growing more ana more
keen iu tho cunning bout between TEX
as' Tate the Champion OF Camp Tray
Is and Kid Gleason the pride OF tho
Fourth Artillery which wlil be staged
On Friday night az camp Scurry
From the advance sale OF tickets for
Use affair IL promises 10 be splendid
success. An prcllmnaries for the big
fisht have been arranged satisfaction
iiy and IL is agreed ihat the winner
Will possibly 40 ny against Jess Wi.
lard. the worlds champion, fot an cN-
hihitinn bout
Both fighters arc in the prime of
condition Tate has the advantage in
weight over his opponent. but the lat .
Ter as shown by his record can make
up ln speed and skill for any de
ficiencN n weight
intcrcsiine preliminaries consisting
of % speedy iussle foi honor. between
Two ARTISTS of the mat. one from Camp
Travis and She other from Camp Scur-
iN ana also "a battle royal between flvo
hurN negroes foi purse.
Horne Apartments is open for busi-
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-11-13

PRELiMf Wrestling Match
between hENORiCkSON, champion OF
New England states and the champion
Of Camp Trayt.--A fast four round
boxing match and brittle royal be-
ivsuen five black boys, the winner TO re
cei.e twenty five doliars.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-11-13

Aticl cleaning out Inc Germans and
scourins he country iron, Chateau
lhieuy 20 thc Npsic with only ,ou-
pie of face Washes in three weeks. Gun
Immaculate soldiers regarded soap and
water as resembling "a million dollars
The y "a. e. A. handles twenty four
different brands of soap Ia it's post OK
changes aud fof The month OF Scptem.
Der October and November ordered
lso9,Ooo bars. More proof that ours is
lhe "oleanes. army IN the world"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-07
J. A. q. & GO.

In compiling and publishing a re-
view Of Ava and Douglas county. It
would be Incomplete without men,
tioning the store and mercantile es-
tablishment OF J A. G. Reynolds 4
Co. The Reynolds have been very
much In evidence in Ava since the
foundation Of the place as n town
In 1870 NJ. c, Reynolds and w. c.
Kelton founded what is now the J
A. q. Reynolds 4 Co. Stores. and
the business has been directly in the
family since that time. kelton was
with the business but a short time
but the Reynolds ''stayed"-almost
a half century in the same place. ut
the same stand and doing business
with the same people. A satisfied
customer and to retain the friendship
| Of their friends has always been their
hobby, and has won for them the
great esteem and the great business
which they now enjoy. No wonder
their business has grown; no Won
der their success has been great.
The Reynolds building was the
first building in Ava-the pioneer.
| Beset in the wilds and among the
timber. where the woodsman's X
had scarcely been heard. Now his
great and magnificent stock of gen.
| eral merchandise occupies the large
two-story b4,,ck on the northeast cor
ner of the square, and there is no.
body who knows Ava, but what
knows where the Reynolds Cor
ner" is.
In 1912 the NJ. c. Reynolds store
and general stock of goods was ac-
quired by a company composed OF
]. A. G. Reynolds. B. Judd and r., l..
Story. In a short time Mr.. Story re-
tired from the business. being sue
ceeded by l.. E. Reynolds. a son of
J. A. G. Reynolds. The business is
now efficiently managed and CAREFUL
" looked after by ]. A. G. and l.. e.
Reynolds and B. Judd. They still
carry forward with much pride the
Evolutionary custom of courtesy and
satisfied customers.
A visit to this store will convince
you that they are all royalty good fell
lows, and that they carry the most
complete stock of nice, clean, gener-
al merchandise. You will always
feel welcome and at home.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-07
SHE WON.

Not long since a leading metropoli-
| tan newspaper made an offer of one
thousand dollars in gold for the best
and most practical answer as to
| how to best manage men, and some
bright little woman captured tho
thousand by the single reply, feed
the brute"
OF course, the sentence was very
short and to the point. but it hit the
spot exactly, for the one sure way
to touch a mans heart is through
his stomach-this is a very homely
expression, yet how true to nature.
! When you attempt the job, don't hall
do it. Be thorough-begin by buy
Ing good groceries. pure foods that
are known to be clean, fresh, inviting
and appetizing, the kind, for In
stance, handled by j. T. Singleton,
over on the west side Of the Square,
| Ava, Mo. Do you know Of a better
kept grocery store than this one?
Hardly, for Mr.. Singleton has made
a decided success of his business
| solely on the merits Of his goods and
the tempting ann he has of dis
| playing them to the public. A hun
cry man with money in his pocket
! simply can't pass this fine grocery
house. If you are not a regular pat
ron of this very commendable store
perhaps you are not getting. all that's
coming to you.
Mr.. Singleton moved to Ava from
the farm in 1906, and his business
| growth has been steady and substan-
tial. His first adventure was in a
very small way, but you will now
| find him in the large, new Reynolds
Adams building comfortably and
conveniently located, and with gro
ceries, goods and wares neatly ar
ranged and packed to the ceiling. A
trial order will please him, and Will
help you to solve the problem as
"how best to handle men,"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-07
J. G, PAYNE

The subject of this sketch wac
born in Ohio, and at the age Of eight
years was an apprentice to Mr.. Jas.
| Mathison, Of Akron, n Of the Buck
eye states foremost painters and
decorators. Mr.. Payne served a
seven years apprenticeship and was
a journeyman painter at the age OF
Is years.
He has worked practically all e
the United States and Western Can
ada, coming. to Wright County. IN
1914 and locating at Mountain
Grove. He was engaged In the
painting and decorating business and
secured the contract to paint all the
buildings for fhe Missouri State
Poultry Experiment Station In the
summer Of 1915. Coming to Mans
field during the fall carnivals and
doing sign and bulletin work for Inc
Fair Association and a number OF
the prominent business men.
He secured and is now engaged IN
decorating the interior OF the new
Bank OF Mansfield, and has fuiiy
decided to remain in the Gem Guy
and establish an up-to-date painting
n decorating business, handling
the American Wall Paper Company's
exclusive line OF interior decorations
and will also conduct an up-to-date
sign and bulletin shop In connection
Mr.. Payne has had q wide expert
ence covering a span OF nearly Az
years md is thoroughly competent
to handle all business intrusted to
him in a very thorough and compe-
tent manner.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-07
Mountain Grove Creamery Go

The Mountain Grove Creamery Company is a strictly home company
being formed in 1908 by H. w. Jensen, who has been President n
General Manager; J. A. Chase, who is Treasurer. and Others. This company
is the pioneer centralzer of the Ozarks and has made very rapid strides
in working up a good volume of business and in marketing Its producs
all the Southeastern states including Arkansas, Mississippi Tennessse'
Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Caronna'
Louisiana, as we'll al such central markets as Chicago, Philadelphia bs-
ton, PHtsburg and New York.
The poHcy of this company has always been n OF educauon III"
progress and any movement toward better things. dairy or otherwise hs
always had its support. One of the first o. testing oclauo " I'LL
section of the country was maintained there for several years IN "an-
agement also materially helped to organize tn calf club wh1ch mas rove
very satisfactory. Following is a comparative OF tn sales at te hom
plant located at Mountain Grove, Mo" besides which This company operates
plants at Carthage, NO. and Willow Springs MO-. Caftnase Ia 1oV'ooO
pounds and Willow Springs about 5OOOOO POUNDS OF ouuer it year.
Total sales July list. 1908. to December S1t, 19OS----------$ bo'ooooo
Total sales Jan, list, 1909. to December 3lt, lSoS---------- 1oo'Vo"VV
Total sales jan list, 1910, to December 3Ht lSlV---------- AoOooUVo
Total sales Jan. LIST, 1911, to December 3S, lS1l---------- o'VVoe
Total sales Jan. LIST, 1912, to December s, lSl2---------- 1oV'oV"Oo
Total sales Jan. LIST, 1913, to December 3N. 1s13-------- 26oooooo
Total sales Jan. list, 1914, to December 3A, 1914--------- 3SsOoooo
Total sales Jan. LIST, 1915, to December 3A, 19l5----------4OVoo'oV
Total sales Jan. 1st, 1916. to December Sst, 1916--------- 4oooOooo
Total sales Jan. list, 1917, to December 3st 1S17-----~---- 6eooooo'
The stations of this conpanys plants over two hundred In NUMBER ire
sc situated that n is accessible to any farmer In southwestern missouri
parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, while their direct shippAns
department handles cream from every point in III counry' enumerauns
among their patrons some 1000 cream prodWers q Sill '"F eto""
direct to the various plants.
Their leading brand of LITTER, Jersey Gold. and their superior society
BRAND Ice Cream are known to all consumers in their trade territory:
This company is increasing its capital stock and Is preparing 10 q u
much larger business the next year. The present officers and directors
Secretary, A. A. Fuerst.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-11-22
Delinquent Tax List.
OF CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO
TREASURER S OFFICE,
COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK,
STATE OF COLORADO,

Public notice is hereby given that will according law, offer
public office County Of Clear Creek
County. of Colorado, the
TWENTY THIRD DAY OF DECEMBER A D. 1918,
hour of O'Clock Of said
following situated
County which the the 1917 and have
paid shall be the and
penalties hereinbeow set down. owit:
To nFHrpEn
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
BOYS Yet PRESENT
GUESTS At Dance
Tompson School Vane, Rule by
Event for Civilians.

Young men not in uniform had
their innings at a dance held last
night at the Tompsor School Com
munity Center.
Many dances have been held for
men in uniform. but it remained for
the TOmpson School Association to
remember the many lonely young
civilians who have come from dis
tant States to enter the govern
IT ent service. Last nights dance
demonstrated by its attendance just
how much these newcomers to the
city appreciate the chance to enjoy
real homel!ke good time.
In addition to the dancing, there
was also a reception and an ad-
dress by Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, on
War Situation and Conditions" ."
Mrs. Hopkins discussed her work on
the housing committee OF the Coun-
Gil of National Defense, with es-
pecial reference to the solving OF
the many problems that are pre-
sented to the new resident of the
Capital.
Another dance for stranger civil
lians is planned to be given within
a few weeks.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
U.S.PAY CLERK :
HELD, ADMITS
EMBEZZLING
S. Mitchell Sent by Navy
Court-Martial to Bos-
ton Prison.

Annapolis, Nd, March 12.-Althoush
officials of the Navy Department at
Washington have not formally pro-
mulgated the findings and sentence Of
The naval court martial before which
he was tried here several weeks ago.
IL became known today that Samuel
Mitchell, a pay clerk in the navy, as
signed to duty with the supply depart
ment at the Naval Academy, was late
yesterday afternoon taken to the
naval prison at Boston. Mass, to
serve out a sentence.
Mitchell was arrested at Atlanta.
Ca, about two months ago on the
charge OF embezzlement, the o1ense
having been discovered during the
latter part of August last year, when
Mitchell suddenly disappeared from
Annapolis. The amount Of his short
age was stated to be 1900 or more
When he was arrested by United
States Marshal Stockham. of the Bal
timore district, Mitchell confessed the
charge. stating that he had several
times thought Of surrendering him
self
He said he had seen 80 many serv-
Ice men In the uniform OF the gov
eminent service that his conscience
troubled him and he wanted to face
the issue. When he was arraigned
before the Naval Court and con-
fessed, he made similar statement.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
FAKE FRENCH OFFICER
RETURNED TO PRISON
Duke de Neyers" Must Finish
Serving Long Term.

Boston, March 12-PhiH!p de CIa-
NANCY. the Duke OF Nevers," who
hrst, as French judge. and later as
a French general and representative
OF the Paris Government, imposed on
Two mayors OF Boston and as surgeon
general OF the French Army and
Navy was feted in New York a few
years ago. was taken to the State
prison at Charlestown today. He was
paroled from this prison last July.
The Duke" was arrested on Satur-
day. He pretended to be a French
officer in this country to instruct
American soldiers in the art of war
fare. Under this pretension he passed
number OF checks which proved
to be fraudulent.
De Clamancy had been paroIed at
the request OF the American Govern
ment because of his skill as a
draughtsman. He started his old ac-
tivities, however. in less than a week
He now goes back to finish a ten year
sentence for larceny imposed in 1911
The Federal authorities had re-
quested that De Clamancy receive the
heaviest sentence possible to prevent
him from doing further harm.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
MRS. DANIELS BEFORE
LOCAL SUFFRAGISTS
Secretary's Wife to Speak at N. A.
W. S. Tea Today.

Mrs. Josephus Daniels will speak
10 local suffrage workers at a tea
TO be held this afternoon at the
headquarters of the National Amer
lean Woman Suffrage Association,
1885 Rhode Island avenue north
west.
Prominent local women of the Of
hcial and army sets will receive
headed by Mrs. Edward p. Costigan,
OF Colorado. wife of the Tariff Com
missioner, Mrs. Costigan will be as
sisted by Mrs. Carl Vrooman, Mrs
victor Murdock. Mrs. Clifford Pinchot
Mrs. Theodore Noyes, Mrs. William
c. Gorgas. Mrs. V. Everit Macy and
Mrs. Cordelia Powell Odenheimer.
At the tea table will be leaders
OF the Congressional circle. includ
ing Mrs, Duncan U. Fletcher, Mrs
John F. Shafroth. Mrs. James r
Mann. Mrs. George r. Lunn, Mrs
George B. Francis. Mrs. Duncan U
Fletcher, Mrs. Charles S. Thomas
and Mrs. Joseph r. France.
Members OF the younger Con-
gressional set will assist at the tea
table.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
MANY women WANT
LITTLE BABY PAUL
Herald Story Discloses Number
Would Adopt War Cherub.

Blue-eyed Baby Paul lost one home
when his war-bride mother deserted
him.
Now. thanks to The Herald ar
ticle Of yesterday. he has the choice
OF four homes where with plentiful
food and toys he can soon forget the
first troubled months OF his life.
Yesterday morning The Herald pub
lished a story asking someone to
give Baby Paul a real home. Be
fore the day was over, four persons
had offered him homes. Two Of the
offers came from out-of-town people
and two from residents OF Wash
ington.
One little woman whose husband
is now in France wants TO take Baby
Paul and keep him for her very
own because he is the first war baby
OF Washington. She is very anxious
to have him. ct want to take good
care OF him and see him get big
and strong as he was meant to be-
she says.
A wealthy Washington couple also
wish to adopt little Paul and bring
him up as their own son. II this
offer Is accepted, Baby Paul will
have opportunities far above those
which fall to the lot OF the average
boy.
Just now, though, the sisters OF
st. AIMS Asylum. where Paul Is
being kept, say that 1t is best for
him 20 remain there for few weeks
until they get him well started on
the road to health. After that, his
various candidates for parents will
present their claims for him.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
YOUNG j. S. Marine
QUICKLY SELECTED
Alfred Darte. of Washington, As
signed to Guantanamo.

Alfred Darte, formerly of 1920 New
ton street, northwest. who enlisted in
the U. S. Marine Corps In December,
has been transferred from Paris Island,
S. c., to the Marine barracks at Guam
tanamo. according to information re-
ceived yesterday at the main recruit.
ing station Of the Marine Corps, R7
Star building.
Young Darte became a soldier of
the sea" on Christmas day, enlist
ing from this city. He received his
training at Paris Island, s. c., the
training station for the Marines, and
showed such proficiency as one OF
Uncle Sans Minute Men" that in a
few months he has been selected for
active service at a foreign port, which
is considered a distinction. He is the
son of Mrs. Mabel H. Darte, residing
at the address given.
Other transfers OF those enlisted
from points in this vicinity were:
George W. Myers, Wheeling, W. Va;
Leland Price, Grafton, w. Va; Solo
mon Thomas Pippin, Elk Ridge. Md. /;
and James c. Leonhart, Huntington,
w. Va.
Guantanamo. on Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba, has been ceded to the United
states by the Cuban government for
use as a naval station. At this large
nayal. reservation two regiments of
=. g. Marines are kept constantly in
training and on duty.
The Guantanamo naval station is of
great strategic importance to this
country, guarding the gateway to the
Fanama Canal, and young Darte's
assisnnent is one OF responsibility.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
RELATIVES Shown
real WAR films
Presentation at the Minor Normal
School. First Of Series.

Just to think that our own boys
are in the midst OF battle scenes
like these
This was the most often heard
remark at the presentation of a
series OF war films before a get-to-
gether meeting of the relatives and
friends OF sailors and soldiers held
last night at the Minor Normal
School, Georgia avenueand Euclid
street.
Although the meeting was largely
Schools. Georgia avenue and Euclid
gram of war pictures and music
was also presented as a feature of
the evening. These pictures, de-
ricting many phases OF training
camp and trench life. aroused keen
interest among the audience, who
in each picture saw the grim reali-
ties OF war which their brothers
and sons are facing.
\ program of organized relief
work is being contemplated by
meetings of this kind to be held at
frequent intervals with the idea OF
CncouraginG the "Get-together"
spirit among the near relatives and
friends of men in the military or
naval service.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
TERMS STATES
RIGHTS KEY OF
WAR SUCCESS
.Monsignor Thomas Holds
Up Principle as Source
Of Past Strength.

States rights were held up as the
key to American success in the war
by Mgr. c. F. Thomas. pastor OF ST.
Patrick's Church, before an audience
Of Knights Of Columbus last night in
Columbus Hall. COS z street northwest.
THE source of our strength in times
past" said Mgr. Thomas, has been a
proper regard for States rights and
the limited Jurisdiction OF the Federal
government, II the American people
are to continue to endure and preserve
10 the end this standard must be car
lied out"
Father Thomas spoke particularly of
The vast resources of the United
states, the power Of the nation and
Ihe supreme need OF endurance to the
end. He compared the resources OF
the country with that Of equally pow
erful nations. and declared that It
would be the endurance of the Ameri-
can people which would win or pro-
long the war.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
REP. N0LAN'S LITTLE
DAUGHTER HOSTESS

Miss Corlis T Nolan. the little
daughter OF Representative and Mrs,
John !. Nolan. OF California, was hos
tess at a children's party In honor OF
her fourth birthday. The afternoon
was spent in playing games, and a
huge Jack Horner pie. from which
each child drew a favor, proved to
he a source Of great merriment. A
color scheme of white and yellow was
Charmingly carried out al the dinner
table. The birthday cake with It's
four dainty yellow candles WAS the
center OF attraction.
The guests Of Miss Nolan were:
Misses Betty Richards. Jeanne Ricn-
ardsl, Catherine Young. Betty Walsh,
Anna Wolfe, Mary Wolfe. Catherine
Mullowny. Emily Hensley and Mas
ters Conrad Kahn, Walter Hensley,
Robert Martin, David McCoach, Fred
erick Lee and Cooper Jacoway.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
women FORM joint
HOUSING Committee
Have Rented II Street House for
Strangers Arriving.

To assist in locating In good homes
women coming 70 Washington in con
nection with war work, a Joint Hous-
ing Committee has leased and fur
nished a house al I7O II street with
mstron In charge. The committee
consists OF Ars. II. p. Huse, chair
man; Miss Bliss Finley. secretary:
Mr.. William Woln Smith. treasurer
Miss Sophie siebert, Mrs. William
BetI. Mrs. John J. White. Mr.. Ed-
win A. Krauthoff and Mr. John T.
Garman.
Miss siebert 10 chairman Of tho
house committee and Mr. KrautLor
Of the welfare committee. About
eighteen girls can be accommodate.
the purpose being TO furnish them
with accommodations only until the
can obtain permanent quarters. Ths
rates will be as low as consis,er,
with making the enterprise a. near
self-supporting as possible. and the
home will be nonsectarian.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-13
AIR POSTAL LANDING
SPOTS HARD TO find
Army and Postofice Committee 10
Make Search.

Following the discovery that the
LCagve Island field in Philadelphia
VIII not be available for the postal
aiIpiGre landing on account of con-
tract government work there, a COM
Inittee Of the army and Of the postal
service will today begin an inspection
Of various sites there which might DC
made useful for the purposes Of Il
landing field in the Washington-New
York aerial postal route.
New iork's landing field has not yet
hcel decided upon. and before a final
rejection. the committee will make a
thorough investigation there.
The present requirement Of a start
ing and landing field about 1000 feet
square. is, according to officials. prov
ing difficult one, in view of the pro-
POSED general employment OF airplanes
for postal and commercial uses. The
department s now working toward the
development OF devices which will per-
init the starting and landing OF air
planes on much smaller field.