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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11
GERMAN PEOPLE in NEAR.PANIC
More Reports Tell Of Anxiety at Home
and Dissatisfaction in Army.

London, Sept. Public interest
today is quite equally divided be-
tween the uAbroken advance of the
allied armies and the apparent signs
that tbs German people are in a state
of nervous anxiety bordering on de-
moralization. More EDITORIAL space is
being given here recently to future
events than the retrear of the Ger
man army. The belief that some
! thing like panic has seized the Ger
r>am ipopulace is not based upon
stories from neutral sources which
have raised hopes in the past but up
on the uIerances of the leaders in the
Germ4 nation and the appeals OF
German newspapers to the public to
kaep its head, even while they admit
the seriousness of the military stu
fation.
The emperor's bold vein of assur-
ance, Chancellor Won Hertling's fran
chise speech, General Linsingen's
stringent order and above all Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg's proclama-
ton are cited as manifest efforts to
check the decay of the German spirit
which it is contended must exist to
have called them forth.
The Times, referring to the Franco
American arrival before "the great
pivotal position of the enemy in
France of which the Forest of st.
Gobadn forms the glscis,' says a
frontal attack in thus forest is out of
the question and now, as last year,
the French doubtless prefer to go
around, but have some very difficult
ground to cover before they are ON
the Chemin des Danes.
German Soldiers Dissatisfied.
General decentralization of the Ger
man population and widespread and
growing dissatisfaction in the Ger
man army, accompanied by mutiny
and assertions, are described is a dis
patch to the Daily Telegraph from
it's Rotterdam correspondent, under
dates of Thursday. The correspond
ent says that information reaching
him is so sensational as to inspire
skepticism, but declares that he has
received confederation from author
itative sources which establishes the
authenticity OF the information be-
vOpd a dOuht
He says that the German army is
filled with dependency and seething
with mutinous spirit and that alarm
ing outbreaks have occurred in sew
eral units, principally Bavarian and
Silesian
Reports Credited.
Washington, Sept. Repeated re-
ports Of disaffection in the ranks of
the German army, we'll authenticated
accounts of mutinies ON German war
ships and the known disaffection
,mong the various peoples OF the Aus
tro-Hungarian empire continue to at
tract the greatest interest here and to
stimulate speculation over the posi-
bility of a breakdown behind the Ger
nj n lines. Secretary Lansing indi-
Gated today that the situation was re-
ceiving careful attention.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11
PRIVATE WILLIAMS KILLED
Pike County Boy Loses Life in ,Ac
ton on the Western Front.

Murfreesboro, Sept. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. E. Williams hive been notified
by the War Department of the death
of their son. Private Charles F. Will
liams, who died from wounds received
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11
DEBs ON TRIAL

Socialist Leader Charged With Viola.
ton OF Espionage Act.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11

Cleveland, Sept 8-Eugene " Debs,
four times candidate for president of
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11

Ninety-two enemy machines were de-
stroyed and As disabled. There are
indications that the aerial reserves
of the enemy are seriously depleted.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11
Nv SIS

WANTED-Sawmill hands, So per day.
W. H. Adams Lbr Co., Arkinda,
Ark tt.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11
Colleges Will Open October lst--
Many Items of Interest
From Over State.

Little Rock, Sept. Especial to the
News. THE University of Arkansas
and Hendrix College have announced
that the date for their opening has
been changed to October l. This is
to ensble them to make full prepare
lions for taking care of the Student
Army Training Corps. The prospects
are that the schools of the state will
have very heavy enrolment the COM
ing years.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11

Gov. Brough went to Hot Springs
yesterday afternoon to deliver an adj
dress to the National Baptist Conven-
ton.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11

The following officers have been ap-
pointed for the Star City Home Guard:
w. A. Finch, Captain; r. N. Farrow,
1st Lieut.; j. G.. Finch. End Lieut..
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-09-11

The Comptroller Of the Treasury
has asked for detailed report of the
National Banks, at the close of bust
ness August 81. State Bank Commits
siorer Davis, however, dil not follow
the Comptroller in this ca! but ASA!
on, , for ri report of the quoting co.:.-
mittee of the bank at the close OF
business Sept. 10, to be made to the
Commissioner not later than Sept. Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
Benton City Man Had Been iii For
Months.

Johnson H. Balm dropped dead at
o'clock Tuesday evening at his home
near Benton City. Mr.. Balm had been
i'll for about two months, but his death
was not expected at this time. His
death was due to heart failure.
He was born in Mercer county, Va,
in 1929. In 1878 he was married to
Miss Sarah +. Winthrop. He became
a member of the Baptist Church in the
early days, and was consistent
Christian, loving father, and a good
neighbor.
Besides a wife, Mr.. Balm leaves the
following children: Charles Balm, Of
Denver; Carl Balm Of Shoshone, Ida
no; Ernest Balm, of Caldwell, Idaho;
Mrs. Lawrence Clark, Of Brandon,
Colo; and Misses Julia and Maude
Balm of Benton City. He also leaves
two sisters and two brothers, Pear
son Balm, Of Elmo, Mo-; Hamilton
Balm, of Itasco, Tex; Mrs. B. h
Collins and Mrs. Jennie Balm, of Au
rora, Mo.
Funeral arrangements have not beer
completed, but the funeral likely will
be held Sunday at Liberty Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
Loyal pougfnss, Of Benton city, has

Loyal Douglass, of Benton City, has
enlisted in the United States Navy.
Private James Berrey, of this city, a
Mexico boy who enlisted in the army
early in the war in the National
Guards, and who has been stationed
at Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma, has re-
ceived an honorable discharge be-
cause Of poor health.
Mrs. Frank R. Sanford received a
letter from her son, Kenneth, not long
ago, telling her to watch the Pathe
Weekly for his appearance in the pa
rade which was reviewed in Baltimore
April 6, by President Wilson. Kenneth
is stationed with a motor repair unit
near Baltimore and was driving a
truck on the day Of the review. Part
of the review was shown at the Or
pheum here, but only the trucks drawn
by mules and horses were to be seen.
The portions which showed the motor
drivers were probably sent to other
places.
! Sanford sent his mother some kodak
. pictures of the parade. He says the
, trucks are called "big boys" by their
: drivers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY.

THOUGH rushed to depart from
G. Louis for Washington to assume
Nc new duties, United States Senator
xP. Wiley had tiMo to visit mis-
eburch and Sunday in that city. To
ana Of the adult classes he said:
AZ take my text from tae hearts of
more than 100000 Missourians, and
that text is, Win the War; This ma
ti,n can win the war by supporting
Ire Government, by standing by the
Administration, by backing the Pres
ident.
of YOU ask me what particular
service / am going to render, I will
saw that / am going to be loyal to my
beloved country and that l am going
to remain loyal to the church ant
faithful to God"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
LouTRE HAS S. S. CONVENTION
Excellent Talks and Music Were En-
joyed-Officers Elected.

The Loutre Township Sunday School
Convention was held Sunday after
neon at the Christian Church in Mar
tinsburg. The meeting was opened by
a praise service, led by the Rev. Cog
gins, and following was a prayer by
the pastor.
Excellent talks on the various
phases of Sunday School work were
given by Judge johnson. Harry Tur-
ner, both of Montgomery City, Gale
Johnson, Of Mexico, and the Rev. Cog
gins. Miss Ruth Cook, of Mexico, al
so gave very good talk.
These speeches were intersperset
with special music. Solos by Mjsse'
Mildred Stephens and frankie North
cutt, and duet by the Misses wat
kins. "The Star Spangled Banner
was given in pantomime by Miss Eul
| Kellerhal and Miss Winifred Stra'
, ton.
Il At the close Of the meeting, tn
, township officers were elected. II
nominating committee composed
E E. w. Rockwell, Lee Brown and '
n H. Coil nominated the same office
: who were elected for the ensuing yea
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

AIJpRAIN's splendid record in the
r.,rd Liberty Loan bond sales is one
a be proud Of. Large bond sales in
-. west end Of the county went to the
S,rks in adjoining counties, but re-
,.raless of this We went "Over the
,ons in most eommendable fashion.
We may have a few slackers in Au-
drain but they are in the mierOpseOpic
ninority and keeping mighty stlll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
1119 GARMENTS MADE
AT RED CROSS
WORKROOM IN APRIL
Surgical Dressings Class Has Shipped
1929 Articles.

During the month of April, 1119
garments were made at the Red Cross
sewing room. At the surgical dress
ings room, 1929 articles were made
and ninety knitted garments were
sent out.
At meeting of the Red Cross board
of directors Tuesday afternoon, it was
a. nounced that the negro women will
meet Monday to make plans to form
Red Cross circle. They probably
will hold weekly meetings at the Gar
| field School, where they will have two
machines.
There are now eight units in Mex
leo working for the Red Cross. Most
of these work at the regular work.
room; two units have been formed at
the homes of Mrs. Frank Coatsworth
and Mrs. George Randle.
At the board meeting Tuesday, Mrs
]. T. johnson announced that the d
A. R. are planning an auction ant
rummage sale for the benefitebf thu
! Red Gross. Mrs. johnson, Mrs. W. 5
Eller and Miss Mary v. Houston ar
/ members Of committee to decide Of
a time and place. Mrs. johnson sal
/ they had thought of July in Hardil
Park. I1Hardin Park is used for tn
first day, the sale probably will b
continued for several days Of tn
/ same week in some store building.
HI A shipment was made from Il
workrooms Tuesday. The garments
this shipments made total ofSSOsei
out in two weeks.
The committee for the Round-J
Week Fund has given the $140.S2
the treasury for the local work Of Il
Red Cross. Two new branches ha
been organized at Flynt and Thorn
son. The people of Flynt district sa
ed the eggs gathered on Easter Su
day and gave the money they broue
to the Red Cross. The eggs We
worth $12.50. One member has SCI
Red Cross hen and will give the p
ceeds from the chickens to the Flu
The Burnham branch reports $;
as the proceeds of sale. This brai
finances its work.
The young women who work at
International Shoe Company
form 2 units for night work at
workroom. Last month, the sum
$1113.27 was expended for suppl
The workers are most anxious 70
fixed income so that they may kI
exactly how much they may spend
The surgical dressings rooms
open as soon as gauze is obtained
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
BEN ELLIOT
TO BUILD
NEW HOSPITAL
Mexico Architect Chosen For Big
Contract.

The Audrain County Hospital Board
Tuesday night decided to employ Ben
Elliott as architect for the new coun-
ty hospital which is to be erected as
soon as plans can be drawn and ma
terials and workmen obtained.
Eight architects submitted tenta-
tive drawings. The idea Of the board
was to find out about the ability oi
the architects and something Of what
sort Of building would be erected be
fore choosing the site. The site will
however, probably be picked tomor'
row.
Ben Elliott was the only local archi
tect who submittedaplans. He built tn
Elks' Home and the Hardin gymna
stun besides other buildings in tn
State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
NEWEST DRESS GOODS

Ladies' Georgette Crepe, Crepe de
Chine and Cotton Voiles, newest de-
signs.
120-2w1 Ricketts, & Emmons D. G. Co.
Appeal to Audrain Women
Let each of us contribute the price
of one hen to the Red Cross War
Fund. The campaign is from May 20
to May 27, inclusive. WORT each lead
er or chairman please take this up
with their respective branch or auxil'
iaries, and-help make it success? II
is so little for each of US, and should
bring several hundred dollars. Let vi
do not only our bit but our best, an'
help across the seas.
Miss Ella Dudley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
O. AUDRAN COUNTY. MISSOURI THURSDAY, MAY 8 1918
DIR. JENKINS TO
HOLD OPEN AIR
MEETING SATURDAY
Well known Lecturer VIII SPEAK On
Square II Weather Permits.

DIR. Burris A. jenkins will speak
here at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon
in the interests Of me second $780,
900 600 Red Cross War Fund Cam
paign. At his own request, he viii
speak at an open-sir meeting on the
Square, II the weather permits.
"Faeing the Hindenburg Line" Is
the title Of book written by Doctor
jenkins, who is pastor Of the LinwOod
Boulevard Christian Church of Kan
sas City. It is a stirring record OF his
experiences "over there" where he
was a war correspondent and has a
very interesting and instructive story
for you. Do not fail to hear him. Tell
your neighbor. Get him to come.
DIR. Jenkins is chaplain of regi-
ment and pastor of church Of nearly
two thousand adult members. His ad-
dresses on the war during the Nation
al Convention of the Christian Church
recently were the most interesting
features Of the Convention.
On May 10, we have the assurance
that DR. Frederic F. johnson Of st
Louis will give us two addresses, on'
in the afternoon and one at night. HI
comes very highly recommended b!
George Waverly Briggs, director O.
the Speakers Division for the Wa
Fund Campaign.
Mr.. Briggs also is trying to arrang
for DR.. ]. w. Hudson Of our Stat
University at Columbia to address u
during the week Of the Campaign Fl
has just recently returned fror
France, where he was sent on spec
ial mission for the Red Cross. W
shall be very fortunate to get him. Il
is wonderful speaker and all shou
hear him.
w. CLYDE JOHNSON,
l Manager War Fund Campaign.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
,rTHE END OF THE DAY

In the tIme q trouble. When Nc
-. east down and discouraged.
- would remsnber Thee in hope.
n Cod, as our refuge and cur
,,renrth. Give to Us. o Father.
ne help, the strength, the Joy
,hat thou hast promised TO those
vho put their trust in Thee. We
,,kit for Thy names sake. Amen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
MEASUREMENTS SHOW
: THAT BOYS GAIN
FROM MILITARY DRILL
r,.ss Of $50 Mcmillan Students All
Benefited by Training

The measurements now being taken
hv Major ]. c. stoy, of High School
boys who have been taking military
training all year show that every boy,
without a single exception, has gained
hv tbe years training. One boy in
,So ~ Junior class who weighed little
over eighty pounds when ho began
taking the drill, now weigh ninety,
Sour mounds. He has gained two and
. half inches in height and the same
amount in reach. His chest normal ,
and expanded, is now just two and
onc-hait inches bigger than it was " as
and his waist measure is three inches
larger. Other measurements Sh0"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
ABOUTOUR
SOLDIERS


Audrain county soldiers, when in
London, England, can find the Even
ing Ledger on file ut 13 Queen
Anne's Gate. The paper is sent reg
ularly and it is placed there for your
convenience. diff
Roy E. Paullin, of the U. S. Army,
stationed at Camp Funston, has re-
turned to duty after a short furlough
home.
Harold Willis Into Service
Harold Willis left yesterday for st.
Louis to enter the service Of the U. 5.
Marines. He passed the examinations
several years ago.
Henry Kunkel, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Kunkel, Of this city, who is at
the U. S. aviation field, Camp Dicks,
at Dallas, Tex, in writing the Led
ger, has the following to say: "We
are having lovely weather and am sol
diering in old-time fashion with all
the U. s. "pep." This is some place,
/ just like small city, about 500 Off
GERS and saluting all the time. Ned
Miller is here"
Mr.. and Mrs, E. W. Rockwell, o.
Benton City, have received lettel
from their son, Floyd, who is in the Y
S. Navy, that he has been "across" OF
hi5 vessel.
Home From France.
F. A. Sannebeck has received a let
ter from his son, Lieut.. M. j. Same
beck, announcing his safe returl
from France. Lieutenant Sannebec
: had charge, with other officers, Of
: shipload Of army equipment recentl
that went overseas. Wounded Unite
d States soldiers returned on the We
y sci.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
PRAIRIE AND NORTH
HALF OF LINN SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION
Rush Hill M. L. Church, Sunday, May
18th, 2:30 p. m.
song, "America."

Opening song, "America."
Prayer.
Appointment of Committees by
President.
OF. Hafner, "Starting s. S. on
Time"
Grant Morthland, working Up At
tendance"
ALB. Hale, "Why Organize Adult
Classes.
Ill. wilkins, advantage Of Sep
arate Class Rooms.
Miss Lizzie Williams, "iow Secre.
tary Should Procure Records.
George W. Coakley, Team Work.
Miss Josephine Wallace, "Modes OF
Teaching the Primary"
Song, "The Star spanglcd Banner
Recitation, "Mother's Day"
Miss Carter, '"The Need Of Gradet
Lessons"
Miss Ruth Cook, "opening Exercis
es When Graded Lessons Are Used.
Joseph Dye, "How to Hold Teen
Age Boys"
Roy Barkley, "Teacher Training a
Regular S. S. Hour"
Discussion by Mrs. Bolts and Mis-
Annie Miller.
en-. Fox, Conservation of Decisio
Day."
Report of Committees.
Election of Officers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
AUDRAIN COUNTY SELLS
s57s,s5O N BONDS
S'oll Persons Subscribe to Third
Liberty Lean Issue in County
and 1917 in Mexico
SAVINGS BANK LEADS
Sales in Town We're szss 800, Made
by Women and Other
Workers.

Audrain county went over the top
in the Third Liberty Loan with s579,-
$50, which is s2S7,95O over the min,
imum quota Of $4,000. Mexico and
is tributary territory sold $3.50 800
worth Of bonds, or $500 over the
quota Of $4,000. There were sO11
subscribers in the county and 1917 in
Mexico and the district.
The Savings Bank led the sales with
$ll5.O00. and the North Missouri
Trust Company was close second
with sS9,750. The Vandalia Banking
Association sold $lO4,5OO worth Of
bonds and had 1868 subscribers.
Following is the tabulation for eacl
bank:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
Making Liberty Motors

Harry Lane, formerly of this city,
who is foreman of one Of the depart
ments of the Lincoln Motor Company
plant in Detroit, Mich, is intimately
connected with the manufacture of
the famous Liberty motor. Mrs. ]. H
Lane, of this city, is in Detroit at :his
time visiting her son and his wife.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
Welcome to Mexico.

r. l.. Gooch, of Montgomery City,
one of the proprietors and owners OF
the Mexico Hardware and Furniture
Company, has arrived and taken up
an active part in the management OF
the store. Mr.. Gooch expects his
family to arrive in Mexico about the
goth Of the month.
The Ledger joins many people II
this city in extending hearty ant
cordial welcome to them./
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
Az PSAs VI NSaAA4@
Election of Officers.

Miss Kathryn Murphy, the youngest
daughter of D. A. Murphy, who form
erly resided in Mexico for many
years, has been elected as one of the
teachers in the Nevada, Mo-, public
school for the ensuing year. Miss
Murphy is now attending the State
Normal school at Warrensburg, doing
special professional work and will
graduate this summer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

In this issue of the daily and week
Ledger will be found the announce
ment of T. J. Kelso as candidate for
County Collector, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary in
August.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
corresponding increase.

Among some Of the older and larg-
er boys, there is a smaller percentage
of gain, but each shows that he has
been benefited. This is the first
year Mcmillan has had the drill. One
hundred and fifty boys have been en-
rolled in the class, and fifty more OF
these are still to be measured. The
drill will be given next year.
Major Stoy deserves much credit fol
the splendid improvement shown BY
his pupils.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
Conduets Court In Warrenton

Judge E. S. CAN'T is in Warrenton
conducting court. He will be away two
or three days. Judge and Mrs. Can't
will move into their new home the
middle Of May.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
Court Chooses Road Overseer

The county court Monday approved
the bonds of Lloyd Buoy and M. L.
Sits as road overseers. Z. L. Hell
wig was appointed road overseer of
district No. 43.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

In this issue of the Weekly Ledger
will be found the announcement Of E.
A. Shannon as candidate for Audrain
County Probate Judge, subject to the
Democratic primary in August.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
CHEAP SHOES.

We still have Work Shoes that are
good. from s2.S5 to 1915 a pair.
Johnson's Variety Store. opqn till
1880, evenings. l2O-2wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
Iudra Carter in st. Louis

Judge Alex Carter is in st. Louis on
business. He Will return Thursday by
way Of jefferson City, and will confer
with the State Highway Commission
concerning the rock road between
Mexico and the Galloway county hne'
While he is in jefferson City, Judge
Carter will also call on the State
Board of Equalization in regard to
matters pertaining to the county
board of equalization, of which he is a
member.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
wooLl WOOL!

We will buy Wool or advance SOC a
pound and pay balance when Govern
ment fixes price. S. P. EMMoNs.
u1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

W. II. DAILY and W. ]. Tallen, OF
Moberly we're in this city on business
today
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

w. r. Buckner and John 7. Buck
ner motored homo from Excelsior
Springs Sunday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

Mrs. L. N. Gordon, Of Kansas City,
is visiting Judge and Mrs. W. W.
Bolts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Taylor, of Mar
.tinsburg, were visitors in this city
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

John S. Gatson, Of Vandalia, was in
this city on business Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

DIR. t. II. Winans has gone to the
ozarks, for ten days or two weeks, to
take a rest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

osteopathy. DR., shOuse. Phone So.
d&wtf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

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Subscribers Subscrintions
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Total SOIL $579,95O
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09
IMPORTANT
To SUBSCRIBERS

HExAmins date after your
name On margin Of paper or
wrapper. Remit promptly Be-
fore your time expires and you
won't miss an Issue Of your
favorito psper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-09

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