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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02
OUR PARAMOUNT DUTY

Many demands have been made
upon the people of America since our
entry into the world war. Many more
demands will be made. Some will en-
tail sacrifice, some will inevitably de-
mand suffering, some bill bring be-
|reavement; all will impose more or
less in convenience.
But we must meet them all cheer
fully.
Today our boys in khaki are driv-
ing the Germans backward through
Flanders toward the Rhine. More
than at any time since we entered the
fight they need our support and en-
|couragement. They shall have it.
Today our allies are needing funds
with which to keep up to the stand
ard their own armed efficiency; their
own national morale; their own
dauntless courage and hopefulness.
They shall have it.
Today Uncle Sam is asking for
more of the peoples savings with
which to help finance the war, to keep
the boys at the front supplied with
all the appliances of aggressive war;
fare, to supply the growing financial
needs of his allies.
AND HE SHALL HAVE 1T.
For our paramount duty right now
lis to finance this war. Nothing else
| is so important, nothing else so vital
to allied success, nothing else can be
of such intimate interest to the loyal
citizen.
All of us are proud of our boys at
the front, of what they have done, of
what they are doing. All of us are
confident they will eventually drive
the Hun back across the Rhine That
the day will come when they will be
hammering at the gates of Berlin.
| And the best way in which we can
give expression to this pride, the
most effective way we can applaud
them, is.sto put this fourth liberty
| loan over the top-big.
| This is no time to balk at incon-
venience, at personal sacrifices.
1t is time for everyone to do his
utmost.
So get ready.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02

alton. Some people pay excessively,
some pay little or nothing. The
strain on those who pay is going be-
yond reason. It is better to try to
level the bumps than make them
higher.
Judging by another remark, which
the Tribune makes in the same ar
ticle from which the foregoing ex-
tract is taken. it thinks that those
"who pay only modicum of taxes"
have no right to oppose any public
matter that calls for an increase in
taxes. That is very un-American
position to take. If citizen has no
right to oppose public proposition,
he also has no right to favor it, and
| that would restrict the decision of
public questions to plutocrats. Is
Friend McWhorter pluto?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02
HELD UP

A dispatch to the Star late Tues
day afternoon brought the news that
the measure calling for the submits
sion of the equal suffrage amendment
to the states had failed of passage by
eleven votes. It would take sixty
four votes to put the measure thru
the Senate. II received ffty-three,
and there were thirty-one against it..
1t is likely this measure will now
be put on the shelf until the war is
over. The rejection will be mortify-
ing to Mr.. Wilson, who gave it the
full weight of his infuence-so much
so that he lays himself open to the
charge of interfering with legislation.
His reason was that he considered it
one of the measures necessary to help
win the war.
We have no doubt that Mr. Wilson
is sincere, but how woman suffrage
in America will contribute to the de-
feat of Germany we cannot see.
We hope the matter of giving wom-
en- the vote will be left with the
states, as the trainers of the con-
stitution intended such measures to
be. The Star will support consti-
tutional amendment for equal suf-
frage submitted to the people of
Florida. We have been against the
amendment before Congress, because
the law so framed would give the fed
eral government the right to inter
fere in state elections. and we have
been surprised to find that very few
of the women of Florida knew OF
cared about principle that has been
most cherished of democrats-partic-
ularly southern democrats-for fifty
years.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02
FOUR-MINUTE MEN

The following citizens of Ocala
have been designated by the Liberty
Loan committee to serve as four
minute men, during the campaign, at
the Temple theater. one each night,
at eight o'clock on the date proceed
ing his name as appears below:
Sept. 30th: R. l.. Anderson.
Oct. LIST: R. F. Rogers.
Oct End: C. w. Hunter.
Oct. 3rd: D. Mel Ferguson.
Oct. 4th: R. A. Burford.
Oct. 5th: William Hooker.
Oct. 7th: J. j. Gerig.
Oct. 9Th: E. H. Martin.
Oct. 9th: Rev. j. R. Herndon.
Oct. 10th: D. S. WEIGH.
Oct. 18th: T. S. Trantham.
Oct. 14th: H. NJ. Hampton.
Oct. 18th: d. E. McIver.
Oct. 10th: Judge w. s. Bullock.
Oct. 18th: John L. Edwards.
Oct. 18th: L. w. Duval.
By authority of Liberty Loan COM
mittee of Marion county.
T. T. Munroe. Chairman.
- BUY LIBERTY BONDS -
SPEECHES FROM SOLDIERS
Speeches for the Liberty Loan will
be made by soldiers who have been at
the front. The soldier assigned to
Marion county will be at Dunnellon
next Saturday night, and will be in
Ocala all day next Sunday, during
which time our local committee will
make arrangements for him to be
seen and heard by our people.
BUY LIBERTY BONDS -
Gerig is giving away two cakes Of
Palm Olive Toilet Soap with fifty
cent purchase of theis goods. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02

Your attention is directed to your
patriotic pledge to the Red Cross War
Fund. The last payment is due and
payable October LIST. Kindly give
this your prompt attention if you
have not already done so, in order
that we can report all your pledges
one hundred percent paid.
Red Cross Finance Committee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02

mark is the badge of loyalty or the
brand of disloyalty. Your loyalty is
no use to your country unless you
fight or work or pay.
buy LIBERTY BONDS
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02
RED CROSS WAR FUND

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Williams news., 1918-06-14
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BIv-Alcorn

In the presence of a few inti- mate friends, Miss Georgia AL corn, of Williams, and MT. F. D. By, of Bellemont, were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon, at the Federated Church, Rev. o. s. Baum officiating. The bride was becomingly attired in a blue travelling suit, and pres ented most attractive appear ance. She is a young woman of fine personality and mental at tainments, having been until re- gently the principal of the Will Hams School. MT. By is a pro- minent sheep man. They have the best wishes of their numer- ous friends.-N. A. Leader.
 MT. and Mrs. By are spend ing the week at Grand Canyon. The wedding guests included Miss Lenore Frances, MT. Jack Bankhead and MT. c. c. By.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
BUY w. s. s. WHEAT CROP ESTIMATE

The condition of wheat in Arizona June1, was 80 per cent of a normal crop, accord ing to the government crop re- port issued at Phoenix, June 10. This forecasts crop of 942, ,O0O bushels, which is the same as the the forecast of last month. Last year on June 1 the condi- ton was 85, while the five year average is 93. The production last year was 825,OOO bushels and in 1916, 1,16O,O0O bushels.
 In Maricopa and Yuma counties the crop is very good, but in the other counties it is below the averge, due to lack of water for irrigation on some of the smaller projects, and dam age from insects.
 For the United States, condi- tions are above the average for both winter and spring wheat crops. The forecast June1 is for a crop of 931, 100000 bush els, which would be the second largest crop of record. The production last year was 65O,- 828,0OO bushels and in 1916 636, ,0O bushels. The record crop was that of 1915 when 1925, ,8O1OOO bushels were har- vested.
 Oats acreage in Arizona shows an increase of 10 per cent.
 The barley crop in Arizona will be about 135,OOO bushels less than was produced in 1917.
 s.y production in Arizona is estimated at abuot 517,OOO tons, as compared with 568,OOO tons last year.
 Fruit conditions are above the average. While the peach crop in Maricopa and Yuma counties is not as large as last year, the state crop will be slightly larger than last year.
 The canteloupe crop IS in very good condition. While the acreage is smaller than last year, the average yield per acre will be larger. The first cars will be ready for shipment July 1st.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
FIVE FOREST FIRES

Within this week there have been five forest fires near Will Hams, three over by the J. D.. ranch which started Monday, presumably by lightning, and one on Bill Williams Sunday, while the fifth was quite near town in a canyon a few blocks south of Sheridan Avenue.
 The three fires south of Bill Williams became quite exten- sive before finally controled and the two near town, given the high wind often blowing here might have threatened the town with complete destruc- ton. These latter blazes evid- ently were started by careless picnic parties.
 The present dry season pre- sents a serious fire hazard that will call for the cooperation of everyone within this forest, to prevent big fires.
 The Forest Service is handi- capped by shortage of men to fight fires, due to the war, and it will depend upon the people, more than usual, to save the forests. Every square mile burned over means a great loss to the owner it means less shoot ing ground for you, less breed ing ground for game.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
BUY w. s. s.
 Mitchel-Cray

Mrs. Clara Agnes Gray and MT. R. D. Mitchell were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Methodist Parsonage just before noon, Wednesday, June 12, Reverend Charles V LaFon- taine officiating. Only immedi- ate members of the families were present.
 Shortly after the ceremony the bride and groom left for Grand Canyon, where. they will spend several days, then return to Williams.
 Mrs. Mitchell, tho not long a resident of Williams, has won many friends here, while MT Mitchell has been here for over year, and has a host of friends who will congratulate him and wish the couple good fortune
Williams news., 1918-06-14
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FREE COOKING COURSE

Mrs. Mary Pritner Lock- wood, of the State Extension Service,. has rented house in Williams for June and July and while here would like to con- duct short course in War time cooking, for the women of Will Hams. This would be series of about eight lectures with cooking demonstrations, and the subjects would include any that the ladies care to request.
 The course would begin on about July l. The place where the lectures will be given has not yet been determined.
 As it would be we'll to have an estimate of the number who would join this class, those wishing to enroll now should phone IA.
 Mrs. Lockwood is State lead CT of the Home Economics de- partment of the Extension Ser vice, and is we'll informed on all questions concerning the new cereal substitutes for wheat, including milo maize. feterita, etc.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
NEW ECONOMY PLANS

MT. T. A. Riordan food ad- ministrator, called a meeting at Flagstaff last Saturday, at which all the business houses of Williams that have grocery de- partments, were represented. This was a most important meeting, dealing with food pro- duction, and with the plans of the administration for a further conservation, not only of food but of the man-power now so needed for other work.
 The result of this meeting was the meeting of the local business men, held at four P M. Tuesday.
 At this meeting the register ing of supplies and the issuance of food cards were arranged.
 The food cards will be in charge of but one person, prob ably the town clerk, who will have to be interviewed before purchases of flour, sugar and possibly other groceries, are to be made. This measure is made necessary by the establishment of central State buying point, at Phoenix, from which place local merchants may order SUD- plies for 30 days in advance.
 Other plans for shorter work ing hours were discussed. New arrangements were effected for receiving orders, whereby soli- citors will become a luxury of the past. The delivery question was discussed and it is expect ed that this expense also can be somewhat curtailed.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
BUY w. s. s. METHODIST NOTES

Services will be held as usu- al in the Methodist Church next 
 Sunday School at 1000 am.
 Preaching at HOO a.m., in charge of Mrs. LaFontaine.
 Evening services in charge of Rev. J. H. Massy, of Ash Fork, promptly at 500 pm. Every one cordially invited to be pres ent.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
Extending Business

Harry Dial has moved into the large store directly behind the one he formerly used and has enlarged his stock of goods considerably. Besides the sec ond hand business he carries a stock of ready-to-wear clothing and has a watch maker in charge of the jewelry depart ment.
 The entrance of the store is now on Front Street.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
5000 SOLDIERS, THURS.

On Thursday three thousand soldiers, from Camp Kearny, passed thru Williams enroute to eastern points. These sol diers came thru on five troop trains, the first coming at 9 a. m. and the last at 10 pm. Dur ing all this time the members of the Red Cross Canteen Service and many citizens remained at the depot and met the men.
 The Canteen Service rendered excellent service to the enlisted men, providing them with light refreshments and little com forts not provided in regular army life. These included stamped post cards, pencils, magazines, cigarettes, chewing gum, white man" matches, all kinds of candies in packages, and apples. There was not a thing passed which did not meet with appreciation from the soldiers, who stated that this was the first town they had passed thru which treated them so we'll. There are other towns in northern Arizona which are Canteen Service depets, but they do not take advantage of their authority to render the little courtesies to the soldiers.
 Abuot three hundred people were present to meet each train tho the schedule was so disar- ranged that no one knew when Ia train would arrive.
 Four trains were here by six o'clock and were taken care of and when No. 10 pulled in at I it was found that a car of sai- lors was aboard. They also were given some of the Red Cross cheer.
 The soldiers appreciate this attention more than anyone can realize, unless it is personally witnessed, and one hears the cheers of the troops as the trains leave town. The cheers do not stop until the trains are out of sight.
 Provisions even in a small way, for such a large number of men, are of necessity not without expense, and besides all of the donations of the mer- chants and residents, a large quantity of supplies was pur- chased. Thru the kind action on the part of w. w. Martin, of San Francisco, and Allen B. Jaynes, of Tucson, $25O was donated to the Williams chap ter by the Phoenix chapter. This will be considerable help.
 Williams has been fortunate Tn securing official recognition of the efficient work done here, all of which is conducted on a very businesslike basis, and has received merited confidence at Red Cross Headquarters in San Francisco. It is expected that the, Pacific Division will give proof of this confidence by providing financial aid which will help the local chapter to "carry on" the work of "send- ing them off with a smile."
 Added to the pleasure of ser wing Uncle Sam, was the arrival on the last train of a number of Williams boys, including Lyle Mclean, Bertram Phillips, Glen Reese and Voyght Miller. who received hearty welcome from their home town. A few Grand Canyon boys also found friends here.
 The rain of the afternoon and evening cooperated in the work by temporarily stopping while troop trains were in.
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Williams news., 1918-06-14
THE AMERICANS DUTY
The main duty of 1

The ma1n duty or the nOn- cOmbatant Americans briefly may be stated as follows:
 Increase production, econo- mize in consumption, lend your savings to the Government and hold your Liberty Bonds.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
REG|MENTAL BAND
 APPRECIATED IN WINS.

The famous band of the 15o U. S. Infantry, Arizona's regl- ment at Camp Kearny, gave Z concerts in Williams, one on Monday night and the second on Tuesday, of returning from Kingman.
 This tour is covering almost the entire state but Williams had expected to be passed by as there was no word received of the coming of the band until Monday afternoon.
 The band is composed of 2S Arizona men, many of whom enlisted from northern Arizona and they are receiving hearty welcome at every stop. The concerts given here have sell dom been equaled in excellence and after these programs, the men further entertained the citizens by furnishing orchestra music of the true jazz order, for dances in which a large per centage of the residents partici pated.
 The band is under the leader ship of Lieutenant Etzweiler, and among the musicians is AL bert Smith, who was born in Williams, and started his music career in the Williams Boys Rand. but his home is now at Flagstaff.
 Karl Goetze, Arizona's bril- liant "cowboy composer" sang songs of his own composition at the concerts, and by request also sang Arizona, My Ariz- ona" at the dance Tuesday ev- ening.
 The women of Williams pro- vided dainty light refreshments for the dance Tuesday evening, which proved even more enjoy able than the dance on Monday night.
 Every town is entertaining the men as royalty as possible, and the business houses of Will { Hams did all they could in up holding this policy. The pool halls furnished many smokes, and soft drinks, while Albert Lebsch kept open store for any man in uniform, giving free sundaes and sodas by the doz- en.
 Expenses of the trip are be- ing met by various towns along the route, and the state legisla- ton has passed bill to help in this matter. In Williams Col. Hughes, L. S.. Williams and ma ny others were active in taking up collection for the men. In the neighborhood of $2OO was given in this way, which was presented to the men.
 Lieutenant Clarence Wake field, of Tucson, and Judge Wheeler of Phoenix are accom- panying the band on the tour, which will continue for another week.
 The musicians left early on Wednesday morning for Flag staff, where the citizens had a splendid days program arrang- ed, including a picnic at Lake Mary, a concert in the after noon and big dance in the ev. enlng. A number of automo. piles from Williams carried a party of young people up fol the dance.
 BUY w. s. s.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
WILLIAMS RECEIVES
 BENCHES RAINFALL

Williams was drenched by an unusually heavy rainfall this afternoon, when .31 in. was registered at the Forest Service office. This all fell within one hour, between 2 and 3 o'clock. This added to the rainfall of yesterday, reported as .21 makes .61 in two days, with the sky still cloudy and threatening
Williams news., 1918-06-14
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES For County Sheriff

I hereby announce that I am candidate for the office of Sheriff of sCoconino County, subject to approval by the Democratic Party, at the Pri- mary Election, September TO-, 1918.
 T. E. PULLIA M
Williams news., 1918-06-14
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES For County Sheriff

I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Coconino County, subject to the will of the Re- publican Party at the Primaries September 10, 1918.
 J. O. HARRINGTON
Williams news., 1918-06-14
BUY w. s. s. SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT

Four young people from Flag were seriously injured Sunday evening at eight o'clock, when their automobile left the road at a curve and turned twice ov- CT in a ditch.
 In the party were the Misses Vina and Mamie Browning and Miss Frances Baxter, students of N. A. N. S., and James Hen nessey and Chester Paddock.
 The accident occurred four teen miles from Williams and probably was due to speed. A passing tourist automobile pick ed up the young people and brought them to Williams, for treatment. They were placed in the local hospital.
 All of the party received painful injuries, except Chester Paddock, who was not hurt. However the patients were all able to leave the hospital last night and went to Flagstaff on No. 10. Miss Vina Browning, who was driving the car at the time of the accident said that she started to apply the brake at the curve and accidently stepped on the accelerator.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
BUY w. s. s. Red Cross Work Stops

The Red Cross work rooms will be closed from now until July 1. This measure is request ed of the Pacific Division chap ters in order that the Red Cross Society may get together in the work, nationally, and overcome present competition among the dealers in goods used by the Red Cross, and to secure more efficient coordination in the making of surgical dressings, etc. Mrs. Helen McLeish, of San Francisco, is now in Wash ington, D. C., attending a meet ing there concerning this work. Upon her return the chapters will receive in structions as to what articles they will be ex- pected to supply, and in what quantities.
Williams news., 1918-06-14
Training Camp No. 2,


 New Mexico, 6-9-1S To the People of Williams and Friends; Greetings from the Soldier Boys of Camp Cody, Go. g.,
 We are having the time of our lives doing squads right and squads wrong They sure are whipping us through. We will soon be able to knock hell out of Kaiser Bill andthe blood y Huns.
 Wehave good tents, plenty of blankets, cots, and Sand We will be assigned to our regular companies about the 2Oth. We Have the Best Bunch of com missioned officers and non coms in the whole casual camp and our commanding officer, Major Philpot is sure a prince. He says he is for us, and we would follow him through hell. We have all = had a shot in the arm, army slang for inocu- lation.
 Give all our friends and neighbors regards,
 (Signed) Prlvates
 Robert Fix
 Jim Robertson
 Cicle Dodd
 Bert Rabbit
 Norman Dilman
 Chappo Also
Williams news., 1918-06-14
BUY w. s. s. Chairman of War Savings

Mrs. c. V. LaFontaine has been appointed Chairman of the local committe for the War Savings campaign, which will end on June 28. Mrs. LaFon- taine is appointing committees and getting the work we'll started. The cooperation of everyone in town will be need ed as $35,OOO.OO must be signed up for by June 28.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-10
POINTS FOR REGISTRATION DAY

Registration of all men in the Unit
ed States between the ages of IL and
As who have not previously registered
for selective military service has been
ordered to take place next thursday
Sept. IL. There are number OF
points which it is well for every man
within these ages to remember in or
der that he may not, unconsciously'
break the law and unwittingly pace
himself in the Stacker" class. Among
them are the following;
Every man who has reached his
eighteenth birthday and who has not
reached his forty-sixth and who has
not already registered under the 21-3l
order. is affected by the new regis
tration law.
This means every man-without ex'
ception. All must register, regard
less of physical condition, nationality
color or marital tites. The fact tha'
. man has dependents does not ex'
empt him from registration. In fact
there is positively no exemption from
registering. All are required to com
ply with the law.