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The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-23
MIRACLE MEN

Miracle Men''-that's the term applied to the soldiers of the United States in France by Joseph Scott, of Los Angeles, who is national commis- sioner of the Knights of Columbus to the battlefronts in France and who has just returned home after passing ten weeks in Europe in his official capacity.
 "The bravery and fortitude of the American soldiers at the front have filled the entire Allied world with admiration because they have accomplished miracles" said Mr. Scott.
 But our soldiers over there can not do it all. They must be given every support at home. No sacrifice which the civilian population may make will compare in the least de- gree with what our soldiers are sac rificing for us"
 "The 'untrained' men from Amer ica, the butts of a thousand jokes from the German army, have today turned the tide of battle and the kaiser and his minions are stumb- ling back to the Rhine in front of American bayonets.
 How my heart thrills when think of those bronzed boys wound ed, but ever smiling-who returned from Chateau Thierry and other glory-zones, where Americans routed the naughty Prussians.
 "Yes, although they were wound ed nigh unto death, their eyes sent messages to their comrades to finish the work they had already begun. It's wonderful, marvellous! No one knows the first thrill of patriotism until he has seen what I have seen in France.
 "The American at home who thinks he already has made his sac rifice had better get new grip on himself. He has only begun to suffer. English and French know and we must learn-that Germany never can be starved into submis- sion. They know-and we must learn-that the military power of Germany, with its kaiser, must be utterly crushed before there can be any peace.
 "Our boys in France know this. Our civilians at home must be made to know it." --.:"..- -.. .
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-23
YANKEE RIFLES SHOCK GERMANS
 ON WEST FRONT

PARIS.-The effect of American rifle fire has been one of the great surprise to the enemy during the re- cent engagements along the front As result the rifle is fast coming back to it's own as the dependable weapon for infantry fighting For time its place was challenged by the hand grenade and some of the English and French experts took the view that the grenade would grad ually supersede the rifle. Trench warfare had accustomed both sides to the grenade so that the rifle was seldom brought into use.
 :. Even with the two weapons avail able, the troops had become accust- omed to use the grerade rather than the rifle, and an enemy fugitive would often be chased until his pur- suer was near enough to throw a grenade, when a rifle ball would have brought down the fugitive from distance.
 All this has been changed, how ever, by the open fighting of the present offensive and the unusually effective use the Americans have made of the rifle. General Pershing has maintained from the first that the rifle was the indispensable weap- On for infantry. and while the gren- ade has not been neglected, every American unit has been thoroughly trained in rifle practice.
 Many of the National Guardsmen as we'll as the regulars were crack rifle shots, winners in tournaments and veterans of the rifle-ranges maintained at home. These ranges have become a notable feature of the training on this side, until the whole American organization has become specially proficient with the rifle.
 German prisoners all recount the same story, that the greatest sur prise came from the impetuosity of the American troops, and after that the sweeping fire of the American rifle caused the greatest consterna- tion and loss. Accustomed to wait ing for grenade attack at close quarters, the mass formations of the enemy were suddenly exposed to rifle fire at distance with every shot from trained marksman who was not blazing into the air but was picking out his tar get and sending his ball home
 This experience has fully sus- tained the American contention for the rifle as against the grenade, and French and English military experts are urged in the enthusiastic ap- proval they give the Americans as riflemen and in the view that the rifle has again demonstrated it's right to be considered the paramount weapon for infantry fighting.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-23
THRIFT STAMPS ARE
 OFFERED AS PRIZES

SALT LAKE CITY.-Following a plan adopted in other states where expositions or fairs are being held this fall, the Utah State Fair Asso- citation will dispense more than $25,- 900 in premiums and prizes in Thrift Stamps and baby Liberty bonds. Premiums aggregate $15,OOO, while prizes of $1O,25O will be paid for the horse racing program from Oc- tober 1 to 5, inclusive.
 The matter of acceptance of Thrift Stamps and bonds will be optional with the winners of such awards or prizes, but the directors plan to urge all to accept such awards and prizes. An attendance of at least 15O,OO0 is expected, es- pecially since the government has permitted reduced railroad rate.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-23

" Er'er Tater ain't skeerin' up a EaDS wen he say we allS mus eat less wheat en less meat en save all de fat en sugar we kin. We has jist got ter feed dat big army CT fightin' s )ier boys. en we kin do hit by eatin' r.sht smart mo taters en garden sass en eatin' mo fish en game 'stid CT pork and beef Elf we alis don't gin ter feed dem sOjers right now we'll be feedin' somebody 'fo' long en it won't be us.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-23
MONTANA RESIDENTS
 ARE ASKED FOR HOGS

ROBERTS, Mont.-Residents of this section are being asked to do- nate young hogs to the local aux Hilary of the American Red Cross, and to feed them until next Febru- ary. It is planned to gather the hogs at that time and ship carload of them to market.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-23
ARMY HOUSEWORK

Housewives who clean their pan- tries once a month and believe they are wonderfully clean, should read the general order issued at Camp Lewis recently on this subject for
The Nenana daily news., 1918-09-23

of the elder statesmen, long time powerful in deciding the destinies of the empire.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
ALLIES GAINING GROUND

In summarizing the situation on
the western battle front, Chief of
Staff General March said the Ger
mans had evacuated or been driven
from 1000 square miles of Belgian
and French territory since July IS,
and that 400 miles has been regained
in the last week, and that all the
coal fields in northern France had
been re- conquered except a five mile
tract where the allies were advanc-
ing near the Belgian border.
General March also announced
that five American corps and di-
vision commanders were returning
from France to take important as
signments. Included is Major Gen
eral Mcmahon, who has been as
signed TO Camp Taylor, at Louis
vile, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
FORMER RESIDENT DIES

Friends here will be grieved to
learn that Mr.. Buckner Woodford,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wood
ford died at the Woodford home at
Boardman, Fla, the first Of last
week. Mr.. Woodford has made his
home in Florida for several years.
Prior to going there he was connect
ed with the Traders National Bank
of this city and was one of the most
popular young men ever reared in
this city. His death was caused from
pneumonia following an attack Of
Spanish Influenza. He is widely con-
nected in this and adjoining counties.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
W. J. FIELDS.
ATTENTION.!

No one can send Christmas par
eel to a soldier overseas without a
Parcel Label. Every soldier will be
given one such label, and will mail
it to someone at home. With this
label, one small package, weighing
not more than three pounds and
measuring 9x4x3 can be sent.
Last week, full instructions for
sending package appeared in all
three of the Mt. Sterling papers.
Read these and avoid mistakes.
Announcement of dates for bring
ing packages for inspection will be
made soon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
MARRY AT LOUISVILLE

Mrs. c. E. Hunt, of Prospect, KY,
announces the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Hattie Hunt, and Mr..
Samuel Ewing, of st. Matthews, KY,
which took place Thursday after
noon at three o'clock at the Seelbach.
The Rev. DR.. r. f. Daughtery, Of
Worthington, performed the cere-
mony in the presence of the two i'm
mediate families. There were no at
tendants.
The bride wore an attractive
three-piece costume of navy blue We
lour and a close-fitting hat of un-
cut blue beaver. Her flowers were
a corsage bouquet of Mrs. Wards
roses.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing left for Wash
ington, where they will remain for
several days, after which they will
go to housekeeping at st. Matthews.
Miss Hunt will be remembered here
as the charming and attractive sister
of Mrs. C. F. Thomas, having visited
her quite frequently when Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas made Mt. Sterling their
home and the news of her wedding
will be received with much interest.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29

As the election hand and the continuous session
duties Ranking Member of the House Military Com
impossible for the district per-
sonay solicit the support of friends which had much hoped
employ this method comforting with them regard
paign for reelection to Congress.
their campaign making hard m Oe' fight induce
all who his election the polls Tuesday November 9TH
advised early the campaign that the Republican Headquarters
Louisville had decided effective method
port his candidacy the back
fight feeling
that effort they would bring the polls their full and that
Sneda would the benefit that by the employ
method they antagonze friends
probably failure
polls through the belief that really had effective opposition
Gm Shoe methods by the oveconfdence by the
majority often resulted the defeat the candidate who
majority of the therefore that friends
viii be ovconfdnt of election the that they will fail
polls support with both their influence
on ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th.
Ranking Member of the House Military Committee
efforts the framing and of legislation essential
prosecution of the and the and protection
dependents my by your
eecon will be gratifying indeed and will be appreciated
by me beyond the power of words express
Thanking
efforts my behalf, am,
Yours very truly,
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
WILL TAKE SPECIAL TRAINING

Fred Allen Ramsey, son of Mr.,
and Mrs. w. H. Ramsey, of this city,
who has been in training at the Great
: Lakes Training Station, has been
chosen from a very large class to
go to Detroit, Mich, to take special
training for work on submarine
nhasW. This young man is only
ssveateen years of age and his selec-
tion for this special training is quite
a compliment to his ability.
We believe Mt. Sterling has as
many men in important positions in
Uncle Sans service as any city its
size In the country.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
CALLED TO OHIO

Mr.. L. G. Howard, Fuel Admins
traitor, Montgomery County, was
called to Portsmouth, Ohio Friday on
account of the death of his brother
Reuben Howard, who died in that
city Thursday night. The body was
taken to Ivyton, KY, for burial. He
was known to many Of our citizens
and was highly respected by all who
knew him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
AUTO ACCIDENT

Monday night while returning
from Owingsville, Mr.. Allen Prewitt,
son of Hon. H. r. Prewitt, with q
party of friends struck horse in
front of Mr.. Jack Owings' gate,
throwing the automobile into the
fence and badly damaging it. Luck
lily none of the young men in the
car were injured. The accident is
said to have been unavoidable, as
the horse ran out of a gateway i'm
mediately in front of the car, making
it impossible to prevent striking it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
.AUSTR0 HUNGARY
WANTS P Z A c Z
Dual Empire Accepts Wilson's Terms
And Is Ready to Surrender
At Once

According to reports received last
night, Austro- Hungary is ready to
surrender at once regardless of re-
suits of Germany's efforts to secure
peace. The following message has
been received at Washington:
'Tn reply to the note Of President
Wilson of the 18th (19th) of this
month, addressed to the Austro-
Hungarian government and giving
the decision of the President TO
speak directly with the Austro- Hun
garian government on the question
of an armistice and of peace, the
Austro- Hungarian government has
the honor to declare that, equally
with the preceding proclamations Of
the President, it adheres also to the
same point of view contained in the
last note upon the rights Of the Aus
tro Hungarian peoples, especially
those of the Czecho- -Slovaks and the
Jugo- -Slavs.
consequently, Austro-Hungary,
accepting all the conditions the Pres
ident has laid down for the entry
into negotiations for an armistice
and peace, no obstacle exists, ac-
cording to judgment by the Austro-
Hungarian government, to the begin
ming of the negotiations.
"The Austro- Hungarian govern
ment declares itself ready, in con-
sequence, without waiting the result
of other negotiations to enter into
negotiations upon peace between
Austro- Hungary and the States in
the opposing group and for an i'm
mediate armistice upon all Austro-
Hungarian fronts.
at asks President Wilson to be
so kind as to begin overtures on this
subject"
It is reported that Washington
looks with suspicion upon the move
made by the enemy as it was evi-
IDENTIFY made in harmony with their
ally Germany but as yet no official
announcement of the course that
will be pursued has been made. Re-
ports from all the battle fronts show
that our army and that of our allies
are gaining ground every day and
slowly but surely, the murderous
Hun is being pushed back.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
CAPTURES MOONSHINE STILL

Deputy United States Collector
Neal Guilfoile, of this city, accom-
panied by Deputy Collector G. L.
Hannah, of Frankfort, made a raid
on a moonshine still in Menifee
county last Wednesday and captured
a twenty-five gallon copper still
which they cut to pieces and brought
to this city. The officers believe they
have the operator located. Deputy
Guilfoile is making a splendid record
in office.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
BREAKS WORLDS RECORD

Thirteen yearling colts by J. NAL
colin Forbes (4) 2:OS, owned by Mr..
James r. Mcgowan of this city, have
been given standard records this
Fall. This is a worlds record. Mr..
Mcgowan will sell these colts at the
Old Glory Horse sale at Madison
Square Garden next month.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
LOCAL BOY PROMOTED

Relatives here have been advised
that Second Lieutenant J. ]. (Jack)
Winn has been promoted to First
Lieutenant. Lieut.. Winn is stationed
at Camp jackson, S. c. Many
friends of this splendid young man
will be pleased to learn of his pro-
motion.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29

"The largest item in the program
Of food exports is 1O,40O,OOO tons
more than 4OO,OOO,OOO bushels-of
bread making flour and grains. Part
of that is the surplus of one Of the
largest wheat crops ever harvested
in this country-reduced again by a
shortage of corn. A substantial part
of this saving will come from the
conscious, deliberate saving of one
hundred million American citizens,
male and female, big and little. The
saving must amount to more than
one bushel of grain per capita. Eat
ing victory bread will save wheat,
but it will consume corn, so we must
not only eat victory bread, but eat
less of all kinds of bread. The food
conservation program this year
means the saving Of all food. Every
ounce saved sets free an equivalent
proportion of staples to carry out
the victory program.
"At one end of the scale is the
ceaseless stream of reports coming
to Washington from all over the
world showing the needs to be met.
At the other, is the effort of twenty
million homes to save as much that
the program can be fulfilled.
"Every American table should be
spread, and every meal should be
eaten until the war ends, with the
wants of all the world in mind, eaten
with war consciousness to guide.
This campaign is to be placed before
the twenty million homes by the new
home card. But putting it into effect
need not be postponed another day.
1t goes into effect as far as possible,
now. 1t is to be carried out by an in
tensive program of food saving j.
each family as a separate unit in the
invincible American army"
Buy Manhattan Shirts at
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
new FOOD CARD
TO BE ISSUED
Will Be Sent Out First Week in
December With Instructions
For Housewives

When the Kentucky housewife re-
ceives her new food card during the
week of Dec. l, she will have before
her the summarization of a universal
checking system which covers every
transaction wherever food is pro.
duced, transported, sold or con-
sumed. She will be asked to follow
the instructions contained on these
cards, not in the "hope" that good
will result, but with the absolute
certainty" that the cause of Amer
lea and her associates at war will
be immeasurably benefited thereby.
"From all over the world reports
come daily giving definite shape to
the program of the United States
Food Administration for victualing
the armies in Europe, the people Of
the allied countries and the hungry
nations behind the battle lines" Fed
eral Food Administrator Fred NJ.
Sackett said recently. Mr.. Sackett
considers the coming food card dis
tribution campaign the very corner
stone Of the American food program
during the remainder of the war, and
is devOting considerable Of his time
to cooperating personally with Ms.
Morris Clifford, State conservation
chairman, and Miss Alexina Booth,
State chairman for college women,
in their preliminary work of organ
izatiOn and preparation.
Asked to go into detail, Mr.
Sackett continued: early calcula-
tions of harvest are daily verified or
modified by the Food Administra-
ton, tally is kept on the increase of
shrinkage of food stocks. inventory
is corrected as resources of the last
harvest are more quickly or slowly
consumed, totals are revised for new
supplies discovered or expected sup
plies cut off.
"The shipping situation is review
ed daily. Ships are sunk, lost ships
are repaired; the yards in America
launch new vessels. In q month
250,000 soldiers from America 90 to
swell our fast gathering forces in
France, and supply and maintaining
them calls for more than a million
tons additional shipping. The daily
reports show how we are running
behind or gaining on tonnage.
"Shifts of war affect the plans.
We have taken 100000 German pris-
oners who must also be fed. But
what is that, when we are sharing
our resources with 220,O00,000 peo-
pie of the allies7
"Tho details of the program
change every day, almost every hour,
the main outline is not altered, since
the inter- allied food council agreed
that America should provide this
year 17,55O,OOO tons of food, an in
crease of so per cent. over last
years achievement.
"This vast program of food ex-
ports is to be met by home conser-
vation. We can send half as much
food again as before only as we save
it. We have nowhere near that much
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
CALLED TO NAVY

Conrad Richardson, who enlisted
in the Navy July list, has been called
to report at Great Lakes, ILL.,, Nov.
1st. for training. Mr. Richardson
has been an employee of the StrOther
Motors Company, of this city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
CLOCKS TURNED BACK

All clocks were turned back an
hour Sunday in conformity with the
law passed by Congress. The great
day light saving plan meant great
deal to this country and we trust
that the plan will be followed every
wear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
ANOTHER FLU VICTIM

Mr.. Andy T. Lovely, son of Mr..
Noah Lovely, died Monday from
Spanish Influenza. Mr.. Lovely, who
who was a son of Mr.. Noah Lovely
of the Camargo neighborhood, was
well known and popular with q large
number of friends.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
WITH THE MOVERS

Mr.. Joe P. Sullivan and family
moved last week to their handsome
new residence on Clay Street.
Mr.. Isom Osborne and family
moved yesterday to their home on
Holt Ave, recently purchased from
Mr.. J. p. Sullivan.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1918-10-29
GOING TO FRANCE

Mr.. Lewis A. Judy will leave this
city next Sunday for New York
where after a weeks instruction he
will be sent to France for work in
the Y. NJ. c. A. Mr.. Judy is one of
our most estimable young men and
will make the Y. NJ. C. A. a splendid
worker. The best wishes of everyone
go with this splendid young man.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
CITY NEWS.

The delicious new soup made from
squads. Ask your grocer for it.
Raymond Connable, who under
went a surgical operation a little more
than week ago, is recovering salts
factorily.
Valley and Melrose church. F. ].
Swanson. pastor. Valley: Sunday
school at p. m. At o'clock P. H.
McEeth, assistant superintendent of
Anti-Saloon league, will speak on the
subject, Amendment Ratification {"
Melrose: Only Sunday school at 10
a. m.
Funeral services of Edward Bry-
ant were held Wednesday afternoon at
the Pilgrims Rest Baptist church
Resolutions were read on behalf Of
the church by Mrs. Florence Battle.
The deacon board of which Mr.. Bryant
was member, was represented by
Leroy Fields and the choir by yernil
South. Raise Me, Jesus" was effect
lively sung by Mrs. Maggie South, Mrs
Daisy Triplet rendered Face to
Face" very impressively. Rev. Boland
pastor of TIE Seventeenth street Bap-
fist church, conducted the services.
The obituary was read by Mrs. Ida
Byrd and fitting remarks were made
by Rev. Moore, pastor Of A. M. q.
church.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

Sem Zogg and Charles Collins Drap-
er, since held on charge Of violating
neutrality upon Instructions Of Fed
eral Judge B. F. Bledsoe that there
exists a conspiracy to intimidate
and Cypress American citizens In tho
enjoyment of their constitutional
rights"
The Investigation is levelled against
the activities Of the United States In
telligence department here.
The courts instructions to the
grand jury recited details of the al.
legged abuse of authority. The court
declared Myles. Zogg and Draper
were seized and imprisoned in a fed
eral military reservation without any
warrant, ball and chain placed up
on their legs, and information to
the members of their families was
denied in every respect.
The investigation has caused
breach between the department OF
the army and the department Of jus.
tice here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
Deaths in France.

United Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Private
Fred A. Cook, aero squadron, died No
vember %, as the result of an acct
dental gunshot wound while aboard
transport enroute to Europe, General
Pershing advised the war department
today. Cooks mother is Mrs. Fattie
Burnam, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Two other deaths from natural
causes were reported by Pershing as
follows:
Private Charles H Brooks. Haver-
hill, Mass, and Private Howard Hall.
Derby, Ohio.
Twelve more deaths were reported
late today. Among them were:
Private Steve Szckule, Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Private Martin E. Wagner. Pocatel
10. Idaho.
Private Nicholas ventroy, LaFay.
cite, La.
Private Sylvester Narcisse, no ad-
dress.
Private Ellis Hunt. Chelsea, s. D.
Private Clarence Downer, Cooks sta
ton, Ohio.
Private Walter Hapthorn, Carson.
Miss.
Private Percy Stevens. Gongales,
Texas.