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The Adair County news., 1918-01-23
Cane Valley.
Editor News

Editor News
l dropped into this beautiful
little town last Thursday and
was very deeply impressed with
its surroundings. 1t is situated
in a long valley and can be read
lily seen seen for three quarters
of a'mile before you reach the
main settlement.
| had a talk with several of
the natives and learned that
where the town is now located
all the territory many years be-
fore the civil war was owned al
most exclusively by two men
Jack Bridgewater and Charley
Massie. At that time they were
both slave owners and possessed
quite a lot of wealth for men in
those days. All that valley was a
cane break, and from this growth
the town when it started was
called Cane Valley.
| concluded while surveying
the premises that Cane Valley
could be made a lively business
point if the wide-awake men
would bestir themselves. | was
told that in population it was the
second town in the county, and
with proper industry. it could
increase its population several
hundred.
| gave a gentleman with whom
| talked some ideas that thought
would be beneficial if adopted
and he agreed with me. saying
that when spring opened he
would endeavor to start a move
for a greater Cane Valley. 1t
is now a much larger village
than some people suppose. There
are three church buildings, Bap-
fist, Methodist and Christian,
all of them having fairly good
membership. The people gen.
orally attend religious services
which is good omen for the
town.
l found ]. w. Sublett and his
brother and Ed Eubank in their
places of business, and the trade
they were receiving was fairly
good for a cold, disagreeable
day. The other business men
of the town were industriously
engaged.
While moving about the little
city learned that Mr.. A. H.
Judd, and Mr.. Sam Banks, the
two Oldest citizens, and both re.
tired merchants, were in feeble
health. but able to walk about
their premises. They both have
many friends, and when they
are called to try the realities OF
an unknown world, their infu.
ence for good will be missed in
Cane Valley.
My stay in the Valley was very
pleasant. | made quite a mum,
Der of acquaintance, favorably
impressed with all l met. My
ride to the Valley was disagree
able, as the weather was ex
tremely cold, but when | went
in for the night | felt we'll psit
for my journey.
On the Road.
The Adair County news., 1918-01-23
Hatcher.
On the Road.

This continuous winter wealth
er has worked hardshipson many.
A great per cent. of the house
holders hadn't made any prepa-
ration for winter, and are now
reaping the fruits of their negli-
gence' The outlook for fuel is
not fiattering, and many are
placing in stoves for the burn
ing of wood. Under the pres
ent pressure everyone should
strive to help the government
win in its efforts to establish
the principles of democracy.
Mrs. Fellie Johnston, (nee
Atchley), who has been a suffer-
er from dropsy for several
months, died at her home on
Meadow Creek, Thursday morn
ing. She is survived by her
husband and six children. She
professed faith III Christ in her
youth andslived true to her be-
lief until the end. Revs. N. A.
johnson and P. G. Long con-
Quoted the funeral services at
Liberty church. Her remains
were placed in the church GEM
etery.
Adair county is we'll represent
ed in official work in our county.
Mr.. T. R. Suits is deputy coun-
ty clerk; Fred Mclean deputy
circuit clerk; John Eubank city
marshal, and Mr.. VIM. Francis
an original Adair county citizen,
is county Judge. AS long as it
is necessary to r eceive outside
assistance, it pleases our people
to know that qualified material
is convenient, and ready to offer
their services.
Misses Lou Willie and Eleanor
Griffin are thinking of Offering
their services to the government
to do Red Cross work. They
are two of our most accomplished
teachers in public schools, and
the gap would be noticeable in
our teaching corps. They COM
pleted successful terms of school
this week.
On account of the cold wealth
err, circuit court was adjourned
several days ago to convene on
Monday, the 21st. Business in
court is light. The grand jury
seems to be interested in making
inquiries of the violators of the
laws, and indications are that
the usual number of indictments
will be returned.
AS soon as there is a holduI
in the weather the several oil
rigs in our county will begin
work. There are three wells
being placed on the Van Dyke
farm, near Merrimac, which in.
dictate fattering prospects fol
oil. Numerous gas wells have
been found near the line of Tay.
lor and Green counties,
Mr.. ]. M, Kearnes, of Column
bia, and Mr.. W. H. Speer. Of
our place, have formed a part
nership, and will open up first
class machine shop in Camp
The Adair County news., 1918-01-23

The body of John Koran, a.
Marion county farmer, was found
frozen to death in a snow-driftE
near his home
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
GERMANS GIVING GROUND
The German Troops Seem 70 Have
Lost Greatly In Fighting
Efficiency.

With the British Army In France
In response to pressure applied first
At one and then another part Of the
line, the Germans opposite the British
on several portions Of the front con.
tinue to give ground. The German
troops which have been encountered
In the past few days, especially during
the operations In which outtersteen
ridge was captured and consolidated,
seem to have lost greatly In fighting
efficiency. OF nearly 700 Germans
captured during the Outtersteen ope-
ration, many surrendered tamely, after
securing their rations and personal be.
longinga.
There are indications that the Ger.
mans also are giving way In parts Of
the Merville sector. On the new
Somme front the Germans overlook no
opportunity to fight rear actions. They
appear ready to retire. but apparently
want to be pushed a little because In
the pushing operations they may be OF
forded an opportunity TO get in their
deadly work with machine guns.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
TAKE 60 WITHOUT A SHOT
PrvsslaA Machine 0unnsrs Wen Ann
ious 10 ovlt-rhsy wsrs the
Last Of Q Company.

With the American Army on the
vesie rront--SiXty Prussians were
taken prisoner by the Americans near
Fismetis. north OF Fsmes. without
either side firing . shot The Prus-
SLAMS were machine gunners and all
that refi.s;s n OF q company which had
been In line lcss tnass .aiaisssr-----.
The location OF the machine gun %
sitions having been reported by . pris-
oner. American dctachments were sent
out. and. according to the Americans.
tho Prussians were waiting TO b
taken prisoner The intelligence Off
Ger who questioned the Prussians ~.
serted that they nearly all had agreed
TO surrender II the slightest opportu.
nifty arose.
The Americans who took the pris.
oners do not claim any credit for the
capture. declaring that the Prusslans
virtually deserted their posts.
A German prisoner told an intell.
gence officer he believed that II the
battle line recedes to Germany prop
or. the fighting spirit OF the German
soldiers will he greatly stimulated.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
BIG GUNS COMMAND
VALLEY Of THE 0|SE
FRENCH LEADERS, BRILLIANT 10.
CAL THRUsTs WREsT GROUND
FROM THE ENEMY.
FRENCH TAKE 1900 GERMANS
Latest Success Gives Gen. Manoln's
Forces Command Of the Valley Of
oIse A. Far A. Mont Renaud.
Many Pnsoners Taken.

With the French Army in France
In brilliant local operations carried
out BY Gen. Mangin's troops. from the
Disc river near Ribecourt southeast
ward to Morsain, northwest OF Sois-
sons. important positions were wreJt.
ed tom the Germans. who left 1900
prisoners in the hands OF the French.
Gen. Mangin's forces advanced three
miles at the greatest depth Of the
front.
The first German line Of defense was
crossed over nearly the whole front
though the resistance was most vig.
orous at many places.
Gen. Mangin holds the line running
from Morsain along the southern edge
Of the ravins OF Audignicourt to Fo-
sette heights. dominating the plain Of
Carlepoint. and thence on to Pimrez.
across the Oise. This success gives
the French command Of the valley Of
the Oise as far as Mont Renaud.
With these routes commanded BY
Gen. Mangin's artillery. the only free
route for exit from the region Of Noy.
on and Lassisuy 10 the narrow gauge
line running north to Ham BY way Of
Guiscard. and the high road running
In the same direction.
Unless the German general. Won
Hutier, Is able to stop Mangin's ad
vance he will have only this narrow
outlet for his troops and material. a
the triangle between the Noyon
Chauny road and the road from Noyor
to Guiscard, while q good position .oI
defense. 10 not favorable for an intense
movement OF troops and transport.
The Germans consequently are fight
ing desperately to hold the preseu'
lines, while seeking a chance TO shake
off the grip Of the allies. break contac
with them and slip away. The resul
Of operations, while not spectacular
were entirely satisfactory, the Frencl
overcoming the resistance Of the Ger
mans in the region Of Lassigny an,
pressing on toward Plessier.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
THE ALLIES CAPTURE
100000 IN s WEEKS
DAMAGE six GERMAN ARMIES
SINCE JULY t6BRiTish
EATING INTO SEVENTH.
DESIGNS OF FOCH UNKNOWN
Believed Generally That Foeh's Ain
10 70 Strike Blown Causing En-
smy irreparable Losses In
Men and Material.

Paris.-The allied armies have
taken more than 100000 prisoners
since July IS. says Marcel Hutin In
the Echo de Paris.
The allies have damaged six Ger
man armies since July l5 and the Brit.
lsh are now eating into the seventh
with the spread Of the battle north
ward and over O front OF 10 miles.
Whether the enemy Is prepared or
unpvepared. allied efforts have had the
same results and the Germans have
been outgeneraled and outfought. Tho
past six weeks have been those Of
Gems Won Even. Won Hutier and vol
Boehn, Won Even. Won Hutier and Won
der Marwits.
The full designs OF Marshal Foch
are known only TO himself and per
haps one or two others. but It 10 be
lieved generally that his aim is not
- the Germans claim. to pierce theI'
line. but TO strike Q succession oi
blows to cause the enemy irreplacca
Bile losses In men and material and
70 force him TO make more or less dis
astrous retreats.
II that b the msrshal's plan. he II
pursuing Il with skill and unvaryins
success. Gen. Ludendorff ia beini
forced to expend his electives out o.
all proportion to his resources on
given sector OF the front, after whicl
another blow Is struck home on an
other sector. Al no place have thu
Germans apparently been stronl
enough to check the attack entirely.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
,,4s0,ooo Men Are Oversees.

Washington.- Gen. Peyton c. March,
chief of staff. at his conference with
member Of the Senate military Affairs
committee. announced that the United
States had l.<50.ooo men under arms
overseas and i.55o.ooo under arms 10
camps Ia the United States.
Eighty American divisions OF &b.ooo
men each, Gen. March told the house
military committee. should bc able to
bring the war TO n successful conclu'
sion In 1919" That Is tho number the
war department plans 10 have 10
France by next June 80.
Casualties In the United States over
seas forces. announced by the war and
navy departments during the week
ending August Is. numbered l.Sbt.
compared with %.siS for the previous
week Total casualties announced to
date number ii.<67. including s76 10
army list. The total army casualties
numbss iS7o7: marine corps. :.f6e
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
More Than 30 Are Killed.

tyler. Minn.-Between so and IS
persons were killed and more than
100 were injured by the tornado which
struck Tyler and tore the town to
pieces In twinkling,
The tornado tore through the heart
Of the town. sparing only one building,
Q motion picture theatcr. In which
400 persons werc sheltered. The
greatest loss OF life was In q restau.
rant. Eighteen persons were In tho
place when the brick walls collapsed
Sixteen were killed and tne other tive
we're seriouslx. Injured.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
London Police Quick b Act.

The smartness Of the London police
Is commented upon In the description
Of IN attempted suicide from Water.
loo bridge, "The Bridge Of sighs." A
man Jumped on the patapet, leaped In
to the air, made couple Of loops and
splnshed into the Thames. Inside Of n
Minute the police had picked him up
with a motorboat and dispatched an
ofIlcer 10 recover his hat and stick
from the bridge. He was duly charged
next morning md remanded for an
inquiry as TO his sanity.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
Dry Dock A. New Orleans.

New orleans.-At the local offices
OF the United States shippings board
Of The emergency fleet corporation. It
ia said that i0,00o.ton dry dock and
a large ship repair plant will be con.
structed at New Orleans Work on
the dock and plant will begin immedi
ately. and II is expected to have them
in operation by the first Of next yeaf.
The plant and dock will cost about
si.a6o,ooo and will be sufficiently large
10 accommodate the largest steamships
that enter this port. the announce.
ment says.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
NEWSPAPER Is HALTED.
May Not Publish Daily Without War
Boards Authority.

Helena. Mont-The Butte Weekly
Bullaiin has been advised by the pulp
and paper division Of the war indus
tries board that II can not proceed
with its plans for the publication OF q
daily newspaper In Butte without su
thority OF the war industries board.
The Montana council OF defense h.
sued an order Aug. - prohibiting the
establishment in Montana Of new pa
pers or the conversion Of weeklies or
monthlies into daiiies during the war.
Tho Butte Bulletin announced II
would pay no attention to the order
OF the state council. which took tho
matter up with the pulp and paper a.
vision OF the war industries board.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
SHORTEN BATTLE
FRONT FIFTY MILES
ALLIES MAINTAIN POSSESSION
OF INITIATIVE ~ MAKING
LIMITED ATTACKS.
THE TANKS DO GREAT WORK
British Make Steady Progress For
ward. Capturing vIIIaosa Taking
Prisoners and Guns From
Surprised Army.

Washineton.--Allied successes ON
the Marne. in Picardy and In Flanders
in recent operations have resulted In
q contraction Of the western battle
front by more than 80 miles. General
March. chief OF staff. announced. The
allies in engagements conducted the
past week. he added. have maintained
their possession OF the initiative by
making attacks on limited fronts and
at widely separated points.
At the beginning OF the German Of.
fensive In March the battle front In
France measured $50 miles. Now Il
is less than 200 miles In length and
the latest British gains are reducing
II further. General March said he
was without official confirmation OF
the results Of the British advance "a
the north Of the Scarpe.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
Give Salvation Army 100000.

Now York.-In recognition Of the 40
sistance rendered the wounded In
France by the workers Of the Saliva
ton Army on duty there. the United
States Steel Corporation sent 100000
20 the Army's war work committee.
Accompanying the donation was let.
ter OF congratulation to Commander
Evangeline Booth from Ebert II.
Gary. chairman Of the steel corpora.
tion.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
Seven Burned In Home,

Binghamton, NJ Y.-The charred
bodies Of Philip Roth. his wife aad
five children were found In the ruins
Of their home, IL miles east OF VIII,
seyville, Tioga county. The house had
been burned during the night
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
sNlPEp SIX GERMANS.

American Corporal In Front Trench
Makes New Record.
With the American Army in France.
A. corporal in an American front line
regiment. 70 which he was assigned as
q sniper. has made . record by &C.
counting for six men within three days.
Among them was . German sniper who
had given the Americans much trou.
bls. The corporal brought him down
by daringly crawling out toward tree
in which he was located.
Three OF the other Germans killed
by the corporal were picked off %
they incautiously showed themselves
at a trench junction 500 yards from
where he was stationed.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
JUMPS FROM AN AIRPLANg.
Ship Caught Fire and johnson Leaps
Out to HE Death.

Belleville. lll.-Allan d. Johnson Of
Fort Allegheny. Pa. was killed at
Scott Field. near here. when an air.
plane in which he was flying 1900
feet from the ground. caught fire and
fell 10 the earth.
Johnson. who was % years Of age,
had gone up In the machine alone. Of
ficers at the field attributed the acci
dent to leak In the oil tank. oil hav,
ing dripped on the exhaust pipe. When
the machine caught fire Johnson un.
strapped himself from the plane and
jumped. His body was mangled be
yond recognition.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
Worth the Money.

Corporal Frank Brunson Of Omaha,
Neb.. a member Of the oath balloon
company stationed at Camp Morrison,
Va, 1000 miles away, wanted to see
his new daughter who had Just nr.
Rived. Leave was granted but these
were the instructions he had 10 follow
on the way home: "wire headquarters
at every stop" Brunson snid II was
considerable trouble, but II was wor'
II to zee "daddy's baby girl"
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
Convicted OF esplonaoe

Madison. wis,-Louis + Nagicr. for.
mer assistant secretary Of state. was
sentenced TO 30 months in the peniten.
tiary at Fort Lcavenwor,h in federal
court here. Nagler had been convict.
cd for violating the espionage act
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
BOMB zEesRuooE AGAIN.
The British Also Drop Explosives on
the Docks AZ OstsNd.

London.-Concentratins their 81.
forts on Zecbrugsc. the German sub
marine base In Belgium. British avia >
tors. working with the navy. dropped
60 tons Of bombs on enemy positions
during the period from AUG. s. In Ad.
dition to operations against zeebruggs
bombs were also dropped on the %.
tend docks and the airdome at varsss
nae. where fires were observed.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
seNo DOWN a. AlRplANge.
PKtssR and Q Halt Tone Of explosivse
Dropped BY Britlsh Flyers-

London.-Twenty one German air.
planes were brought down by British
flyers August 20 and four balloons
we're sent down In flames, the war OF.
flee communique on aviation states.
Seven British machines are missing.
Fifteen and q half tons Of bombs were
dropped by British bombing planes on
various German targets, including the
docks at Bruggcs and an aerdome At
Phalempim.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
Prisoners Conference Pu, or

Paris,-At the request Of the Ger
man government tho German.Americaa
conference regarding war prisoners
has been postponed, according to .
Geneve dispatch published In the Echo
de Paris.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
Two Submarines Are Sum.

Brcst. France.--Two German sub.
marines have Just been sunk by Amer.
lean and French naval patrols. This
news was communicated to President
Poincarc while hs was visiting the
Aochs hara
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
$4,000 INDEMNITY sILL.

Senate Passes Measure TO Reeoup
Greek Sufferers In Omaha Riots.
Washington.--A senate bill provid.
Ing $4,000 to indemnify Greece. as TO
quested by President Wilson In a re.
cent message to Congress. for dam.
ages suffered by Greeks In South
Omaha. Mob. riots In 1909. was passed
by the House and now goes to the pres
ident
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29

John Made an Error, Looks Like.
'They also serve who only stand and
wnit."-Milton.
Maybe you're right, John: maybe
you're not; but they're not hanging up
nns service haES for the stunders aud
walters
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
British Make Steady Progress.


With the British Army In Franco
Having smashed into Gen. Won Bellows
Seventeenth army during Q heavy fog
on q front Of moro than 10 miles. ex.
tending from the Ancre River to Moy.
enville. the British have made steady
progress forward. capturing villages.
taking prisoners and guns and inflict-
Ing heavy casualties on tho surprised
army.
Coming directly on the heels OF the
battle south Of the Somme. the scene
Of which virtually adjoins the field Of
the new operations. this blow exploits
to the limit the confusion created
among the German forces BY their re-
cent defeats.
Heavy fighting has occurred along
the embankment Of the Albert-Arras
railroad. which seemed to have been
easily reached by the storming British
infantrymen. who were assisted In this
task by tanks.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
REAP CROPS UNDER FIRE.

Italians Harvest Grain While Aus.
trian 0uns Roar.
washington.-Italian soldiers and
civilians have succeeded In harvesting
the grain on the right bank Of the
Piave River under fire OF the enemy.
according to official reports received
from Rome. The entire district was
swept, while the harvesters worked.
BY the enemy's artillery.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
WILL INCREASE WAGES.
New Orleans street Railway to In.
crease Wsoes ~, Per Cent

New orleans,--Directors Of the New
Orleans Railway q Ligh, Company do
cided to pay employees Of the company
the increase OF approximately nv per
cent awarded by the war labor board.
The increase. effective as OF July 1,
means a total OF s27b,OOO to be die.
tributed among the employees.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29
TO HALT INVASION Of
GERMAN PRISONERS
CHINESE GOVERNMENT SENDS
TROOPS TO SIBERIAN BORDER
TO PROTECT PROPERTY.
.i,%o,ooo MEN OVERSEAS
Gen. peyton G. March Announces ne
Number Of Men Now ovsrssas
and Under Arms In the
United States.

washinston.--The Chinese govern
meut has sent large force Of troops
to the Siberian border to prevent .
threatened invasion Of Chinese terri
tory by German and Hungarian pris.
oners OF war who Joined with the roo
guard and other elements OF the Boil
sheviki against the Ciecho Slovsks N
the Trans. .Baikal region.
The sending Of the Chinese forces
was taken to mean that every means
Of extending relief to the Czecho-
Siovaks. The active participation OK
the Chinese army on the Siberian bor'
der may have an important bearing on
developments there within few days.
according to officials here.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-08-29

vladivostok. second transport
carrying American troops arrived At
vladivostok The transport bearing
the first contingent Of American SOL
diers entered tho harbor after = voy.
axs OF seven days from Manila.
The state herald., 1918-02-15

"The president Of tho Russian dele.
cation At todny's tsundny's) sitting
stated that whilc Russia was dcsisting
from signing n formal peace treaty. II
declared tho state Of war 10 bc cndcd
with Germany. Austria.Hungary. Tur.
key and Bulgaria, simultaneously Civ.
Ing orders for complete utilization
Of Russian forces on all fronts"
Russia steps formally out Of the war
by act Of the Bolshcvik government.
which seized the roins Of power In Pct
rosrad last November and almost I'm.
mcdiatcly opened peace negotiations
The state herald., 1918-02-15
Surely Meatiess Day.


They didn't violate ''meatless day"
after all.
Food conservation hath Its heroes
and heroines no less than war.
A young housewife bought herself .
lamb stew. and that evening set II
forth for the delectation Of her hus-
band.
The stew was mostly lamb bone. the
husband thought, as he searched the
dish for bit Of meat.
His probe proved unsuccessful.
But he didn't say anything.
Neither did his wife. but she was
thinking n lot.
All Of n sudden the husband spoke
up.
"Why. this is meatless day." he
gnsped, horror struck In remembrance
His wife looked sadly at the dish.
ut is." she snid, grimly.
The state herald., 1918-02-15

with tho Central empires. Tho author.
ity Of this government seems virtual.
" unquestioned At present In northern
Russia and tho Tcutonic powers nj
ready have assured the cessation OF
even nominal hostilities along virtually
Al tho remainder Of the original long
llnc In tho east by signing a peace witt
the Ukraine and isolntlng RurnnnIn,
The state herald., 1918-02-15
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint Of water add OF. Bay
Rum, small box Of Barbo Compound,
and Y OF. Of glyccrinc. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix II at home a
very little cost. Full directions for max.
ing and use come in each box Of Barbo
Compound. It will gradually darksn
streaked. faded gray hair. and make II soiS
and glossy. II will not color the scalp, IL not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub of. Adv.