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The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14
THURSDAY, MARCH IA, 1918.


Your covenant with death shall
be annulIcd and your agreement
with hell shall not stand when
the overlooking scourge shall pass
thru. "-Isaiah. -
The "overhowing scourge" has
passed over Russia, just as it has
passed over Belgium and Serbia.
And our covenant with death still
stands. Our agreement with hell
still binds and throttles.
What is that covenant and that
agreement? 1t is that we will win
this war, if we can without disturb
ing the traffic in beer. We will
make the most of our labor, except
that we will waste some of it in
making beer instead of feeding
furnaces. We will save our food,
except we will rot some of it to do
service to Hindenberg. We will
tag our shovels and save coal ex-
cept that the millions of bushels
used to manufacture poisonous
drink may be wasted.
We could not help the folly and
treason of Russia. But we might
have forestalled it by winning the
war before the disaster came. Do
not take our word for it. Listen to
Lloyd George: 1--WE are fighting
Germany, Austria and Drink and
the greatest of these deadly foes is
drink" Divide our task into three
parts and the greatest part is the
Drink we must yield to at home.
If the allies had faced difficulties
only two-thirds as great would not
the war have been won before Rus
STA dropped out and went under?
There is no doubt of it. Drink,
says Lloyd George, is more than a
third Of our difficulties.
The simple truth is that we, the
allied forces of civilization, have
foreseen and provided for every
thing but unfayarah!e developments
in the situation. II Russia had
stayed, we would have won. If this
and if that. But if we had put
forth our full strength, we would
have had a margin of power top
ping any possible adverse develop
ment.
We have preferred to keep the
beer and take a chance. Possibly"
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14

The farmers are being importuned
by every agency to put in crops to
the limit. The advice is being CIV
en- by men who do not know any
thing at all about farming in Pow
ell county at least where every year
it comes under observation that the
total yield Of all products are cut
short because each farmer is over
cropped. Help is going to be much
scarcer than ever before on the
farm. Scores of farm hands have
gone from this county in the last
few years to Ohio towns where they
are now receiving from So to 81 per
day; the draft has taken also a
score or more of them away.
The only wise way the Times
can see an improvement is for the
Powell county farmers to increase
the production, not by planting
more but by planting less, heavy
manuring, fertilizing, lining and
thorough cultivation. A small crop
well put in, well fortified and well
titled will yield twice as much total
as twice the ground seeded to the
same crop not fortified at all and
half titled.
There has been enough manure
wasted carelessly in Powell county
this winter to raise 1000 barrels
more of corn on less ground than
will be titled, and there will be
enough more manure willfully vast
ed in the county between this time
and wheat sowing time this fall to
raise 1000 more bushels of wheat
than will be raised.
The agitators for larger produc-
ton certainly have got the wrong
idea of getting it in this county ac-
cording to our experience, and we
have had much of it.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14

A two story frame house
with o rooms besides bath room,
hall way, attic and concrete
cellar under house 32 feet square.
Also furnace in cellar and a
private water system with hot
and cold water on both floors and
in cellar with built in wash
laundry tubs with 3 compart.
ments, Barn and hen house aud
garden of nearly an acre. Twenty
fruit trees set out in yard. Clio.
sest house 10 Stanton College aud
close to depot. Owner desires to
leave state and bargain for quick
sale. Twenty five cords of dry
stove wood corded up In cellar.
Paul Derthick, Stanton, Ky
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14

More potatoes were raised in this
country last year than any previous
year: potatoes, Notwithstanding,
have been higher than ever before.
The present price We learn will pre-
vent the stock on hand from being
sold out. So many potatoes that
would be eaten will not be, because
of the high price. Other articles that
would keep will be eaten because
of the high price of potatoes. The
profteer has no patriotism; he has
no conscience. He has only the love
of self and money, and love for the
latter is the root of all evil" so
the good book says.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14

We have watched the vote of our
Representative, Clarence Miller,
pretty close and find no fault of his
from point Of support of the moral
issues at the State Capital. Every
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14
FOR SALE

House and four acres of land near
Waltersville with good ouibuild.
ings and barn. Splendid chicken
range. VIM Smethers 1000 Bob.
lander Ave. Dayton, Ohio.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14

we say, I'VE are so much stronger
than Germany that we can beat
her even with this German mill
stone, the brewery, about our
necks." Meanwhile, Germany has
stopped the brewing Of beer. Meth
odist Clip Sheet.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14
'Pats Keeling m the lining of the throat"
FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR

COUGH tnt threatens to rip and tear the lining of
tho throat that to JOLT and jerk the chest beyond
endurance, and causes echong thump at the back
OF the head il hit with sedge hammer-such
needs COOLING soothing medicine like Fs
inflamcd q
Foey Honey and Tar Compound used
bronchial, rackng that
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14
What roley,s p:d ror enc Man

ID. EnterLn, Winston, Ga, wrltcs Several years ago
had terrible attack, both lunrs being inamed After
covering somewhat lungs "ceaed up and Iuered
severe palma which had for three months and ooun, get
we'll C0c bottle OF ce Honey and Tar Compound
and alone entirely cured took all the
and cleared my lungs II Is The mo valuable ediei-o over
usod I cheerfully recommend ~
This Old Standard ney right the Of trouble
almost relieves tho Toll H. clears
paf1tns ~ co--i- Go d1.-l3 and
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1918-03-14

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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-06-13

Methodist Church
JOSEPH B. RANDOLPH, Pastor
Sunday School Every Sunday 9:45
Fred j. Mcdonnell, Supt.
Sunday Morning Service HOO
Sunday Night Service $3.50
Mid-Week Prayer and Praise
ServiceWednesday Evening8:30
A cordial invitation is extended
to all to attend these Services.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-06-13
At the Local Churches

Presbyterian Church
JOSEPH G. STUART, Pastor
Morning Service HOO
Evening Service $50
Sabbath School 1000 A. M.
Christian Endeavor 7:30 P. M.
Prayer Meeting
Wednesday Evening $3.50
A cordial welcome is extended
to the public to attend all these
services.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

Of the state, that would like to follow
the example of the Progress club In
this matter. She hopes these sales
may become annual affairs in many
clubs.
The Argonaut club Of Bloomfield held
its first meeting of the year at the
home Of the president. Mrs. Allen G..
Pate, the occasion being the club an
niversary as well as presidents day.
Amidst an abundance OF bright au-
tunn flowers a ! o'clock luncheon was
enjoyed, after which roll call was re-
sponded to with quotations from James
Whitcomb Riley, whose birthday also
come. In October. The club voted unan-
imously to give 81 for each member
to the furlough house fund, as request
ed by the General Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs. The program Of the Argo-
maui for this season Is to consist of
a study OF the notable women Of the
Bible, together with topics connected
with the world war. Meetings are held
twice a month at the public library at
$3.50 in the afternoon.
Study Literature.
The Seymour Tuesday club is devot-
ing the club year to a consideration of
Victorian literature, together with some
modern topics, most of the latter bear
ing on the war. Carlyle, Ruskin, Ten
- SOllt DAGhCnS, NIX anu "nilam
Norris ara the writer's to be studied.
William L. Jenkins, Of Indiana Univer-
sity, Is to deliver four lectures during
the season. Among other topics are
French Idealism," Women in the
War" Poetry and Patriotism" HUI
NOR OF the War" and Problems of Re-
construction" The president of the club
Is Miss Katherine B. Jackson, and Mrs.
Grace Federman Is corresponding Sec
rotary. There are 20 active members,
nine associate and three honorary.
The latest additions to the Indiana
federation are the Equal Franchise
league Of Hammond, with rs members:
the Woman's Civic bureau of Indianap-
oils, with 100 members, and the Moth
ers' club Of Macy, with rs members.
The presidents Of these, respectively,
are Miss Alice Hess, Mrs. Frank J,
Lahr and Mrs. Mary A. Peters.
The corresponding secretary Of the
Indiana federation, Mrs. Emogene Taft
Lesh, requests that the name OF off
GERS for 19lS-l919 be sent to her at
Muncie.
Mrs. Edwin A. Knapp, former re-
cording secretary Of the Indiana Fed
Grafton Of Clubs, who for the last sew
eral years has edited the woman's page
OF the Kansas City Post, will remove
to California soon for permanent real
dence, Mr.. Knapp having business n
terests there.
Club women are reminded of the
urgent need for food conservation, and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
VERA BUTCHKREFF
AGAIN IN FIELD
Organizer of Russian Women's
Battalion Helping to Form
New Slav Army,

ARCHANGEL. Nov. s. Correspond
ence Of the Associated Press.)-Vera
Butohkareff. organizer Of the famous
Russian women's battalion, is here aid
ing the organization of a Russo-AIlied
army. She has caused the following
proclamation to be posted In village
squares and In the country churches:
II am a Russian peasant and q SOL
der. At the request Of the soldiers
and peasants l went to America and
Great Britain In order to request these
countries for military help for Russia,
The allies understand our own misfor-
tunes, and ] return with the allied
armies which came only for the pur-
pose OF helping to chase out u deadly
enemies, tho Germans, and not to in
terfere with our internal affairs. After
the war Is over the allied troops will
leave Russian soil.
Il, on my W part, request all loyal
free sons of Russia without reference
to party, to come together, acting as
one with the allied forces, who, under
the Russian flag have come to free
Russia from the German yoke and In
order to help the new free Russian
army with all forces, including Russian,
to beat the enemy.
Soldiers and peasants: Remember
that only a full clean sweep Of the
Germans from u soil can give you
free Russia as you long for"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

Mrs. Cowles, president Of the general
federation. has lately made public a.
telegram from Herbert Hoover asking
our earnest cooperation in carrying
out the new regulations. More depends
upon us in this matter than many per-
sons realize, and 1t is a work that only
women can perform.
Judge Theodore Shockney spoke on
Woman and Citizenship" at the last
meeting of the Ticknor club at Union
City; The program included musical
numbers by Miss Myrtle Roe and Miss
Frances Koch.-Indianapolis Star.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

~ as regards blustery winds and hoary.
snowy vistas. One can not plan to burn
the log with any great amount OF wild
enthusiasm when one is apt to wake up
TO a balmy breeze coming in ones win
dow, and a lettering robin chipping
Merry Christmas" Nor Ia IL easy 10
give to the hearth its former and right
full zest, when the doors and windows
are wide open and the whistlinE wind
so necessary to c~oziness Is sadly miss
ing. There is no getting around the
fact that we are having more and more
Christmases OF the balmy variety, which
is excellent for the fuel administration,
but hard on the old-time holiday spirit.
II Is perhaps timely, to briefly scan the
interesting points In connection with
the Yule log, and ave them for dis
pensatiOn TO future generations.
According to historians, the Guul or
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

1t Is 10 be regretted that so many
Of our Oldest and prettiest superstitlons
are fast going out Of usage. We OF
course attribute this in a great measure
to the hustling, busy age In which we
are living-an age which is intolerant
OF too many customs which gave our
predecessors Such pleasure. We call
ourselves too sensible for superstition6,
Yet In our hearts we yeaTn for them and
the magic they cast about the seasons
we love to celebrate. Modernism isn't
entirely at fault, however, in all cases,
For instance, We may lay to climatic
changes the passing Of one OF the most
graceful and physically satisfying among
the old English customs-that OF burn
ing the Yule log; for our Christmas sea-
son has changed imperceptibly but sure
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
FAMOUS AFFORD HOUSE
NOW RED CROSS HOSPITAL

LONDON. Nov. 5.-Adford house. one
OF the landmarks Of Park lane. and
which has been placed at the disposal
Of the American Red Cross for the
treatment Of the sick and wounded OF
the American navy by Mrs. Frederick
Guest. wife Of the member OF parlia-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

Yule was originally a Pagan festival
among the Saxons, When they became
converted, they continued the custom OF
celebrating the day, as 1t fell also on
the same day as the nativity. When the
Normans came to England the feast Of
Noel was adopted-Noel being the
French Christmas. The idea OF setting
fire to a block OF wood is explained by
ne iaSt mat zoe y tbS eai de1 the u d Esast
the Light Of Lights came into the world.
And since logs were made before can
dies, they were used as a means of IL
Elimination as well as heat, thus start
ing q pretty custom. In some of the
mining districts great blocks OF coal
mas day.
or course WI are all familiar with the
superstition that In burning a Yule log,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Many Languages.

Tho principal literature Of tho league
has been translated into French, Hal
Ian, Spanish, japanese and German.
ana "a succession Of we'll known men
nave carried and are now carrying the
lehgueB message 10 the leading men
among our allies and the European
neutrais, There Is also constant inter.
change Of views by means OF CORE
spondence with leaders OF the League
OF nations movement in Europe and
WIN other statesmen Rnc mOlders Of
opinion there and in Japan. The
LeaHue 70 Enforce Peace Is nov or
gained IN all but three states Of our
country. ono Of its first steps was
the organization Of a committee on
information, with tho result that not
outstanding the unusual demands uuou
newspaper space. the league activities
lave been Hy~mpHtheticHlly and yener.
ouslE set forth throughout the country.
ana the almost universally favorable
attitude OF. tho press Is the best con
forts. ~" Va
It's executive and national commit.
ICES are made up Of leaders In labor
,"pltaI' agriculture, the church and cd
uN"(lou IN literature and wOmcn's or
EaHl2Rtions, Former President wUti., -,
Howard Taft is president Of the I.agts
ana has many times ably sci f1rtb 10
3lus and activities. one Of ths mos,
ta,uahle publications Of tho
non Is the Reference Book for SpeaE-
SSdrrsii c9gnIatning among other things
Ing lhlnEs Against Which We Ar.
Fighting by Mr.. Taft. Women wittp
..lU papers or talks to prepare in re-.
go 10 the league are urged Ia ssnd
Tor ms, as We'll as Mr.. Tah's "Msnars
NO" taemaiure Peace" both Of which
nay DO had by addressing tho tasnen.
neadQ4arttrs at 20 Fifth aysnue Ss,1s
~, ne former publication also rfgss
., usts'qent Wilson. MS well as snndrg
nan a. rrench and other allied states.
men ~ regard TO the league Of nation.
ldea. ne current League R%nlletIn Ar
49, enat PRESIDENT Wilson. IN bIs
New f9If speech on the eve 81 t Ibas
Lourun LIeTly loan drive, made III
or too obstinate 10 cknSoSWTto 9o denst
and proved Mat the league Of IN ~ ina
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05

bourne, has the distinction Of being
one Of the most picturesque hospitals
in London. One ward on the ground
floor opens upon a veranda overlooking
Hyde park. and with its rose-pink
quilts and screen covers Is a very at
t~ractive place. Apart from the gar
den, which Is exceptionally large as
gardens 90 IN this fashionable quarter
OF the residential West End. there is
a winter garden, where the sailor pa
tients sit when the weather is insult
able for seats out Of doors, and a wide
roof garden commanding an extensive
view Of the park.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Organized Two Years.

The league was organized more than
two years ago, Its fundamental propo-
sLtion being that those nations that
cherish international Justice and public
right should make common cause
against IL determined distuTher of the
worlds peace. This is why the win
ming OF the present war il the first and
most essential step toward r realiza-
ton OF It's aims. Al It's propaganda
strikes the keynote 81 loyalty and pa
triOtism, and Its var function has con-
stantly been TO keep the ideals OF in
ternational Justice and q common civ
tiLation clearly before the people as
an inspiration to the sacrifices upon
which victory must depend. The league
believes emphatiCally In the existence
OF what pr. james NJ. Beck calls the
supreme court Of civilization" con-
Sisting Of Cosmopolitan men In every
country, who put aside racial and ma
tlonal preJudiCes and determine the
right and wrong Of every issue between
nations by that slowly forming system
OF International morality which is the
conscience OF mankind II f. to
strengthen and develop such a constit-
uency that the league steadily carries
on a campaign OF popular education.
directed and led by some OF the wisest
heads and highest characters In our
country, -Four points its leaflets con-
stantly rciterato MS ends sought by the
league, az follows:
'~Emphasize the high purpose of the
war.
Take an active part in wln-the.wa
activities,
Oppose an inconclusive and German
made peace that would he only a
breathing space before another and
greater contest.
Plan the foundation for a perma-
nent league OF. nations to make peace
SeCnrn In the fnfMrn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
E. VTNG IT TO DAD
BY KATE WEsEB

crestly away, and for 8 while the two
OF them sat hand In hand without
speaking. Finally
Father, how did you ever think Of
the sweetest Christmas IN the world
Il hurts just a wee hit. but what a
joyful feeling 1t brings back, Why,
l q almost sCold little brother for
being late 10 supper, "a Jack for COM
Ing In with muddy feet. All the old
pictures, all the things l love the most.
aud-Ohl"
Her eye had esplsd the four-starred
service flag, which WAS hanging inside
a wreath Of holly in the front window
She took fathers head between her
hands.
Explanations.
Father, dear. tell me Just how far
plan, Have YOU gone TO all this bother
just for tomorrow. or is this. oh can
II be Il Is my little home AGAIN.
1t IS our only home. little mother.
The night ! reached Kansas City l took
the next train back. and | have been
here ever since, With Delia's able help
! have tried a. nearly as memory would
assist me, to make this our little nest
Of long ago. Your pink cheeks and
bright eyes tell me that you ara glad
that It wasn't too big a bunch to carry
out. BY the way. here are a few
al l.'hA1S eAA tAAN taiiAo Ava sVa NO-
day
Taking from his pocket a package OF
papers, he aid them In her lap. Her
eager eye saw four Cablegrams which
she opened with trembling fingers
Merry Christmas. Well and happy"
they all read. Through A mist OF tears
h smiled at father. Then as an Of
fetal document caught her attention
she looked up lauEhinEly.
Father have you decided me another
house and lot? / have about all l car
manage In the way OF real estate al
ready.
Don't know so much about that,
dear, Read what you have there"
Like an impatient boy father opened
the envelope for her.
WhereupOn mother adjusted her
spectaCles, and learned in terms beau
tifully expressed. that she was the
donor TO her government OF a hospital
for Convalescent soldiers. and that her
offer had been most gratefully accept
ed, A committee OF officers would ar
rive the coming week to make arrange
ments for the necessary Temodeling Of
Father" she smiled, ~radiantly.
Don't ever leave anything to me
again. / could never, never have
thought OF anything one-halt so nice, |
nor a hundredth 20 unselfish, l can
hardly wait to write the boys"
The door into the dining room
squeRked audibly,
"'Scuse me, ole miss, hut dis hyear
chicken and Gavin bread will get stone
cold ef you all don't get started putty
soon"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-05
Huns Silent Members.

Huns Silent Members.
The president OF the United States
believes that the central powers Should
become members OF the league at its
formation. but not in the sense CON
Ceived by their leading statesmen who
have approved OF the league OF nations
idea, BY no means, they will be mem
bers OF the league In the sense that
a convicted criminal Is still a member
Of society.
MIR. Wilson regards the formation Of
a league Of nations as n most essen
tial part OF the peace settlement itself.
He says. ut eau not he formed nov
II formed now II would be merely a
new alliance confined 10 the nations
associated against q common enemy. II
Ia not likely that 1t could be formed
after the settlement. 1t Is necessary
to guarantee the peace, and the peace
can not be guaranteed as all after
thought. The reason, to speak In plain
terms again. why II must be glaran-
teed Is that there will be parties to
the peace whose promises have proved
found in connection with the peace
settlement itself to remove that source
Of insecurity, II would be folly to
leave tho guarantee to the subsequent
voluntary action of the governments
we have seen destroy Russia and de-
'tlNV IuillAilhs W nat IN ~ b5lhCill
says about "~entangling alliances" Is
well worth pondering, az Indeed is all
Of the speech. This Is another doCu-
ment for club women to study In their
preparation for setting forth the sub
1ect OF the League to Enforce Peace.
1t is important that public opinion
should be educated along this line, and
| know OF no more effective manner of
forwarding this education than the
study and discussion in clubs. What Is
talked about in the club is afterward
considered at the homo dinner table,
and old and young are thus edited and
lei to make further Investigation.
There are three kinds OF members OF
the league, with annual dues as fol-
lows Active, IS; sustaining, $40, and
patron, S25.
Women Respond.
1t Ia gratifying to be assured that
club women are responding TO the re-
quest for contributions for the general
federation fund for sending women
over to the furlough houses In France,
and as soon as tho Influenza ban is
lifted and the club meetings can be re-
sumed II Is expected that checks will
literally pour In, For surely II must be
understood by this time that this Is a