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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
MUST USE LESS SUGAR:
ALLIED NEEDS GROW
Americans Asked to Use No More Than
Two Pounds Per Person
Per Month.
Shortage May Last Until Beginning of 1919,
When New Sugar Crop Arrives.

The sugar supplies throughout The
country, In homes, stores, factories and
bakeries, are at low ebb; the produc-
tlon from the American beet and
Louisiana cane crops have been dlsap-
pointing; the yield In Porto Rico has
llkewiee been smaller than antlclpat-
ed, and the inability Of the United
States and the Allies to secure sugar
from Java and other distant sources
on account Of the imperative call for
ships for the movement Of troops and
their supplies has materially reduced
the supply from such quarters. Added
to this already difficult situation, the
quantity needed by the Army and
Navy greatly exceeds earlier estl-
to France and Italy to take the place
Of the great volume lost through the
German and Austrian lnvasIons, dur
Ing which much beet land was over
run and many factories destroyed; we
have to supply certain quantities to
neutral nations under agreements; and
finally over fifty million pounds were
lost recently through submarine sink
inps off our Atlantic coast.
The Food Administration is conf
dent that the American people, with
the record of wheat savings behind It,
having by voluntary savings sent 140,-
100000 bushels of wheat to the Allies
after practically every bushel had been
exhausted from our normal surplus,
will with the same spirit save the
sugar situation of the world.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
Latinee to 5, Night 7:15 and $50. Adrnissio
WHAT ENGINEERS SHOULD KNOW

The question is frequently asked
what should a nah known in order to
be an efficient County Road Engi-
neer?
The fact is appreciated that in some
sections of the State we have only
gravel roads, in other sections maca-
cam or earth roads. We believe a
man should be best familiar with the
type of road that predominates in his
country. Generally speaking, he
should first of all know road work in
detail, possess considerable execu-
tive ability, be able to handle men and
know how deal with the public and
be thoroughly honest
If any roads are to be graded, he
should know exactly what machinery
to purchase and how to place men and
if necessary superintend the work. If
any stone is to be crushed, he should
know how to drill AMI load the holes
and how to distribute his forces so as
to crush the stone in the most econo-
mical way, should know how to fig
ure the cost of, concrete in place
gravel delivered at various points,
stone crushed and hauled along the
road. He should be thoroughly ia
miliar with the construction of any
type of road which might be under
taken in his county during the term
Of his office, as a matter of fact, he
should known in detail each kind of
work for which the county will spend
money under his direction.
A man might he a NEST excellent
lawyer and yet a failure as a drug
gist, or he might be a successful
'armer and vet valueless all cashier OF
Il bank. man might be a good bust
hess man, thoroughly honest and in
dustriious but if he does not know the
details of road work he will not make
good road man. 1t has always been
my experience that it costs n county
!oo much money to educate man in
the art of economical road construc.
ton and maintenance and it seems
that the proper thing to do is to EN-
ploy a man that knows and. if such is
done, 1t will be found that good viii
result from all funds invested il
roads. that he will be able to save t.
the county his salary many times il
the course of a season. 1t is, there
fore. hoped that not only the count!
officials but all citizens of the Stat
will appreciate the fact that they vii
receive n dollars worth of work TO
every dollar expended il they will EN-
Hoy men thoroughly trained in roat
work. and pay them a good salary
rather than to emplnY- someone VIII
knows nothing whatever about roa
work and spends most of his tim
loafing around the court house or at
. tending to his private business. Inas
much as the County Road Enginee
Handles practically so per cent an
sometimes more of the county's funds
, It is a important office and the prop
or man to select for the place shoul
. receive the careful consideration {
every taxpayer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22

Meantime, the shipping situation will
steadily improve, and the war ac-
tivities of this county will gain rap
idly in effectiveness. Next spring the
Allies should be ready for a sustain
ed offensive.
Crop conditions are down little
in some spots from the very high level
of "a month ago, but considering that
one of the most critical months of the
season has passed. the outlook, on the
whole, is quite as satisfactory as at
the beginning of July. The winter
wheat crop has been safely harvested,
and the weather has been generally
| favorable to the other grains. Corn
is. two or three weeks ahead of last
year, and the present outlook is per-
haps better than ever before at this
date In the season. The oats crop has
suffered from Drought in some places,
but will be one of the largest on rec
ord. Texas is dry and mainly on this
account cotton has lost ground more
than any other crop during the
month; it is down about 100000
bales in that time. Altogether, how
ever. this still promises to be great
year for agriculture.
General trade is all that could be
desired, although held in check in
some lines by inability to get goods
Business is in very heavy volume, fig
ures being inflated, of course, by the
night prices. The railroads are hand
ling freight in fairly good shape. In
terest centers in coal production
which is running little ahead of last
year but not enough to relieve anx-
iety about the supply next winter
The Government Boards continue to
extend their authority over the in
dustries, and the active control of UNI
skilled labor distribution begins Au-
gust list. Wages and prices are still
rising, except where the latter are
controlled by the Government.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List of unclaimed letters in the
Maysville Postoffice, week ending Au-
gust 81:
Alexander, Mrs. Matte
Brightwell, VIM. r.
Barbara, Mrs. Annie
Fleming, C. G.
Gray, Miss Estella
Gault, VIM. w.
Rose, Mrs. Bertha
Swisher, Miss Phyllis
Sparks, Arley
One cent due on above letters. per-
sons calling for same will please say
advertised,
NJ. II. KEHoE. p. NJ.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
Administrators
Sale

As Administrator of the estate of
the late David Douglas, will offer for
sale at public auction on the premises
one and One-half miles South of Sar-
dis on the Blue Licks turnpike on
AUGUST 30, 1918.
At 10 O'clock A. NJ.
The farm of 1905 acres upon which Is
located a good two story eight room
residence, two good stock barns and
other improvements.
This farm is well watered, well
fenced and in high state Of cultlya-
ton.
AT the same time and place a large
amount of personal property incIud-
Ing horses, stock and household and
kitchen furniture will also be sold to
the highest and best bidder. -
E. GEORGE DOUGLAS,
Admr. of David Douglas, Deceased.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
RESUME OF
WAR NEWS AND
BUSINESS STATE
Interesting Resume of General BUSH
ness Conditions Given in
Ranks Report.

In the August number of the Bulle-
tin, issued by the National City Bank,
appears a very interesting resume, of
the war news and General Business
conditions which follows:
The war situation has taken a very
satisfactory turn. The anxieties of
the Allies have related wholly to this
summers campaign in France, while
her full strength before the United
States troops could enter the fighting
line in force. The collapse of the
Third German drive makes it very i'm
probable that the enemy will be able
to make another effective attack
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
FEDERAL INQUIRIES into
LIVING EXPENSES MADE
Country wide Investigation is Started
by Government For an Adjustment
Of Wages Based on Added
Living Expenses.

Washington, August 20-Country-
wide investigation of the cost of liv-
ing was started today by the Bureau
of Labor Statistics to obtain data for
use in making wage adjustments. Six
agents began the inquiry in Baltimore,
calling on representative families in
different parts of the city. Informa-
ton will be gathered from the fam
lilies regarding their annual expendi-
lures for food clothing, housing, fuel
furniture and miscellaneous expenses.
This information is expected to be
useful not only to the Government,
but to the housewife as well, en-
abling her to known exactly what she
is getting for her money.
From data already gathered by the
bureau an increase of ner cent over
the prices prevailing ON June Is is
on twenty-five essential food articles
decreased. The fine cuts of fresh beet
dropped one per cent, navy beans two
per cent, and lard, lamb and coffee
less than fve-tenths Of one per cent.
A comparison of retail food prices
for July Is, 1918, with prices year
previous to that date shows for all
articles combined an increase OF
fifteen per cent. Fresh beef and
chickens show the highest increases
advancing thirty-siX per cent. In
creases averaging siXty-nine per cent
were shown for the fivc-year period
from July Is, 1913, to July Is, 1918.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
CALL TO YOUTHS OF 81 TO
REGISTER

All male persons who have reached
their 21st birthday since June 5, 1918,
will be required to register at the Of
fee of the local Exemption Board Au-
gust "a, between the hours of a. m.
and p. m.
MASON COUNTY BOARD,
SHERMAN Arm, Chairman.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
RED CROSS FAIR

Remember the Lewis county fair
September 4 to for Benefit of Red
Cross, On September there will be
a Service Flag of $50 stars dedicated
to our soldier boys now lighting for
Democracy and freedom, Hon, ED r.
Morrow to be the speaker Of the day,
Let all come and help the Red Cross.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
RAILROAD TINE TABLE
|Ia||ES||E h EE|IS|||'

Time table effective Sunday Feb
ruary 10th.
No. II leaves Maysville 6:sS q. m.
daily except Sunday.
No. leaves Maysvills $40 p. m.
except Sunday.
No. 2os leaves Maysvills $40 D. N.
Sunday only.
No. 10 arrives in MaysvillS S:46 o.
m.' daily except Sunday.
No. 21O arrives in Maysville 1855 D.
M, Sunday only.
No. 16 arrives in Maysville $40 D.
IN, daily except Sunday.
H. g. ELLIS, Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22

It's wanting the last word that
keeps most of the arguments going.
Selfshness is the hardest obstacle
the cause of freedom has to meet.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
LAUNDRY FOR CAMP TAYLOR

The War Department announced
that a laundry will be established at
Camp Taylor at cost of about $780,
900.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22

The biggest ambition any man can
have is TO be the good father OF
good son.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
TELEPHNNE MOVES
AND CHANGES

In order that your telephone may be
moved as near the time you designate,
your order should be given to us at
least FIVE DAYS in advance. This
Will enable us to plan the work offic-
iently
When the telephone Is moved, with.
in the building it was originally In
stalled, and does not require any out
side work. the charge will be s1.OO, all
other moves will cost $500 each.
Help yourself by helping usi
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
@g)E2@1EN
A1RzZ|55@xz

Correspondents tohl Jtsdse Dire facts as briefly "a
,ossJie. IFacn anything Of great Importance occurs
'se the Tclsgrdph Or ne T,laphone at our expense.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
chesapeake & Ohio Ry.

Schedule subject to cnanas ~lthOut notice
Effective Sunday May Goth.
East Bound
No. 8 will arrive 9:4s q. m
No. 2 will arrive 1850 D. m.
No. Is will arrive 1928 D. m.
No. 4 Will arrive S:49 D. m.
No. 16 departs 200 D. m.
West Bound
No. 10 will depart 5:25 q. m.
No. s will depart 700 a. m.
No. II will arrive 1000 q. m.
No. will depart $40 D. m.
No. will depart 1850 D. m.
Trains No. Is, II. IS and 10 are
Iaily, except Sunday.
W. W WIKoFB, Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
Two Fleming County
alarms For Sale

Mr.. George w. FOxWOrthy has list.
ed with US two very desirable farms.
Farm No. THE home farm, where
Mr.. FOxwOrthy now resides miles
East of Flemingsburg, contains 'I1e
acres, and has on It q good residence,
large stock barn, tobacco barn, two
silOs and the usual Outbuildlngs found
on q well.imprOVed farm; also an
abundance of fruit Of different var
ieties. About so acres Of this farm IL
In and the land is all In high state Of
cultivation.
Farm No. 2-COntalns o2k acres,
adjOins the town OF Mt Carmel, has
ON It new tobacco barnj and this
farm Is also In good state Of cultiVa.
ton. While there Is no house ON this
land, there is a nice home close 10 tho
farm that can DO bought very reasOn.
able.
For particulars rs TO price, etc, see
the undersigned or Mr.. FOxworthy.
THOS. [. EVAN & co
Maysville. Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22
.PATRONIZE
THE MOST UP-TO-THE-MINUTE
AND PATRIOTIC GROCERY
STORE IN THE CITY
OF NASHVILLE

Owing to the fact that Mr.. w. l.
Nauman and his brother Mr.. Richard
L. Nauman prOprietOrs of the w. 1.
Nauman & Bro. Grocery Store have
been called to fight for their country
and liberty their business will con-
tlnue under the management of their
sister, Miss Stella Nauman, who has
been connected with the business
ever since 1t was established. This
guarantees you the same service in
the future as In the past. Your pa
trOnage Is solicited. Give us a call.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-22

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Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
THIS SECTION IS
SUPERINTENDENT

The Imperial Valley, in compari
son with the Yuma valley and other
sections of California, namely, Santa
Maria valley, Bakers field and Fres-
no then down around Santa Barbara,
and still further down, in San Ber-
nardino county and over in Orange
county, cannot compare with the Ell
Centro section in the opinion of Mr..
Stewart, who has for the past seven
years had agents in each of these
sections and travelled them every 8
mnoths. Naturally, in seven years,
Mr.. Stewart has had opportunities
to enter into business for himself in
any of these sections, except Ell Cen
tro, but he says the thought had
never entered his mind until this op-
portunity offered itself in the Impe-
rial Valley. When his opportunity
presented itself he was less than a
half-h in wiring to his firm and
asking them if they would release
him from his present position, which
he has held for four years. Mr.. Platt,
of the Platt Music Company, took
this matter up with Colonel Conway,
who is the highest official in the
Kimball Piano Company, and be-
tween them they decided that this
Valley offered in their opinion a
greater future to Mr.. Stewart than
the Platt Music Company could Of
fer.
Mr.. Stewart has taken a home in
lei Centro and is here to live and
make living, but he says that this
is one time in his life when he thinks
it is to his advantage to work with
out profit (for a few days. simply
to let the piano purchasers in this
section know that he has taken over
the business of the late r. l.. Har-
rell and to become acquainted him
self with the folks in this valley. Mr..
Stewart says he thinks this method
of advertising will get more people
into his store to look at. instruments
at least; even if they don't buy, than
he could possibly call on in six months
of house-to-house canvassing. Mr..
Stewart explained to The Press rep
resentative that in this sale he was
elling at cost, that is, swapping dol
lars with piano purchasers, not MAX
ing nickel, and at the same time,
not losing nickel, which is all right
for short time, to advertise his bus
mess and location.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08

American people are determined that
we shall not be defeated IN this IT,
tanlc struggle. President Wilson and
the Congress have solemnly dedicated
to this cause all of our national re-
sources in men and property-if needs
be-
The two most important things in
war are men and money. The Con-
gress will vote them from time to time
in such numbers and such amounts
as are deemed necessary to the ac-
complishment of American purposes.
Another large bond issue is i'm
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08

pending and it is to be hoped that
the bonds will be promptly subscribed
for. Those of us who are over the
military age or for any other reason
are debarred from fighting can pay,
and it is our solemn duty to do SO.
| practice what preach and invested
every dollar had, and some l bor-
rowed, in bonds.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08

The Marines are recruiting again
not only men for the Marine Corps,
but buyers for the Third Liberty
Loan Bonds as well.
Over in France on the battle line,
Marines are doing their share to
crush the powerful Hun. Over
Here, the recruiting organization
of the Marine Corps is working in
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
Wheat CrOp.

Wheat Crop.
Washington, April 8.-Winter wheat
production this year will be 56O,OOO,-
900 bushels, based on the condition on
April l. Rye 5000. 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
0URSUPREME DUTY.
BY Champ Clark.

Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
Somebody has said that "duty' is
he sublimest word in our langage. Our
supreme duty is to carry this war to
a successful conclusion. We have
never been beaten in any war in
which we have been engaged, and the
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08

defatigably in support of Che Libert1
Loan.
Buying a Bond means supporting
the greatest cause in the history of
man and, at the same time, making
a splendid investment. The security
is the best in the world; the United
States Government.
1t is up to every American citizen
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08

to show The boys "over there" that
we are behind them. An over-sub-
scription to the Loan would be the
finest kind of a message from home,
and a bombshell in the ranks of the
foe.
If you can't pay cash, buy a bond
on the installment plan-but BUY
A BOND
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-31
Services On Sunday /,
Open Meetings Now

DR.. j. H. SLAUGHTER. president of
the City Board of Health, notified the
Enterprise yesterday afternoon that
the ban had been lifted against ser
vicess in churchess effective next
Sunday, and that open air meetings
viii be permitted after today, Thurs
day. Reverend Townsley of the M.
E. Church notified the Enterprise
that the regular Sunday services, both
Sunday school and sermons, viii be
held at the usual hours next Sunday.
AS to when the schools and pic
ture shows win open and indoor meet
ings be permitted, it has not been de-
eided, but DR.. Slaughter expected to
a have ruling on these within the
next few days, and if the ban IS lifted
due notice viii be given the public.
No new cases of influenza were
reported in Bogalusa Wednesday, and
with the ideal weather prevailing it
is expected that few, If any, new
cases win develop as long as the good
weather continues.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-31
READY
FOR BIG DRIVE
ON NOV. II
Chairman Sullivan Hopes to
Raise Amount by Date
Campaign Is Opened.

If District Chairman w. II. Sulli-
van and his assistants have their way
on the big War Community drive the
amount is going to be raised by the
time other communities have started
to work. Mr.. Sullivan has been al
lotted big sum to raise in Wash
ington, st. Tammany, st. Helena and
Tangipahoa parishes and already the
plans and details are being worked
out and subscriptions viii be asked
for within a few days.
District Chairman Sullivan has is
sued the following letter relative to
the drive to the public
i have been appointed chairman
of the NINTH District War Work
Campaign. This district consists Of
ST. Tamniany, Tangipahoa, st. Helena
and Washington parishes. A cam
paign viii be organized in each parish
under 4 parish chairman and an ex-
ecutive committee. In every war ac-
tivity uD to the present time everyone
Of the above mentioned parishes has
gone over the top. The campaign
begins November II and continues
for ere week.
ut is nay ambition for chr district
- u -
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-31

Der Of the hospital staff and recog-
nized as most able physician. He
is survived by his mother.
The following item from the Ever
green, Ala, correspondent Of the
Mobile Register Of October 26 viii
be Of interests to the hundreds Of
friends Of Or. Claude Dean:
''The funeral Of DR.. Claude Dean
was held from his mothers home ii
Evergreen Thursday. DR.. Deans
death occurred at Fort OgIethorpe,
Georgia, on last Sunday, after d brief
illness Of influenza, followed BY
pneumonia. DR.. Dean was a SON Of
the late James and Mrs. Dean Of
Evergreen, was a graduate Of Marion
Military Institute and a graduate Of
the medical department Of Tulane
University. After taking his degree
from Tulane and serving as inferno
in one Of the largest hospitals in New
Orleans, DIR. Dean located at Boga-
lusa, La where he had large prac-
tice, and remained there until few
WeeksNago, when he received COM
mission in the Medical Officers Re-
serve Corps Of the United States
Army and was ordered to Fort Ogle-
thorpe. Dr.. Dean was one Of the
most promising young physicians of
the South and was about thirty years
old. He is survived by his mother.
his brothers, Judge f. j. Dean, 4.
Dean, Byron Dean, Charles Dean, All
Of Evergreen, and Cullen Dean Of
Monroeville; and sisters, Mrs. John
sSalter, Mrs. Kelly and Miss Beulah
Dean Of Evergreen.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-31

It was one Of the most pathetic
accidents that ever occurred in the
city. The little fellow was employed
as a messenger boy BY Streck's Phar
macy and assisted in the support Of
his mother, the father is serving a
prison sentence for killing Alex Coop
er. Young knight and 4 companion
were playing in the street, shooting
fire crackers, and the driver Of the
truck kept blowing his horn. but the
youths we're too enshused ever their
play N hear the alarm There were
several eye witnesses to the accident.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-31
DR.. Connel and
Miss WheIan Marry

DR.. Max Connell, a popular dem
fist who has been located here for
the past several months, and Miss
Genevieve Whelan, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Whelan, and a teach
er in the Bogalusa schools, were mar
ried at the Church of Annunciation
last Thursday, Father Morris Off
ciating, in the presence of only close
relatives.
DIR. Connell and Miss Whelan came
here from Chippewa Falls, Wis.,, sew
eral months ago and their engage
Inent was known to intimate friends.
Both are popular in the social circle
and have been kept busy receiving
They have the congratulations of
their many friends.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-31
Road to PoplarviIle
Now Open to Traffic

The road between PQplarvilIe and
Bogalusa, which has been closed for
the past few weeks, owing to the
fact that new bridge was being
built, has been opened, according to
r. E. Roster, who is the Ford dealer
at Poplarville as wen as at Bogalusa.
Mr. Roster will be glad to supply in
formation to anyone intending to
make the trip, as there are some bad
places IN the road and he viii tell
yea how to avoid getting stuck. !"