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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-29
ALASKA FIRST
 OVER IN JOAN
 DRIVE QUOTAS Messages From All Parts of Country Tell of Quotas
 Oversubscribed.
EXPECT TO STRIKE
 STRIDE THIS WEEK
Fort Dodge, Iowa, Reached It's Quota of Two Million
 Midnight Friday.
By The Associated Press.


 Washington, Sept. 2S. Messages from all sections of the United States reached the treasury department to- day almost simultaneously with the opening of the campaign for the Fourth Liberty Loan telling of viii lages. towns, and cities which had within few hours subscribed their quotas of the $6,OOO, O,OO0,0OO
 The first report came from the ter ritOry of Alaska. A message reached the treasury soon after Secretary McAdoo arrived at his desk saying that Alaska Packers Association of San Francisco with a subscription of S1,37O,000 has completed the entire loan allotment for every town. vil- lage and fishing camp in the territ- tory.
 Parades and other patriotic dem- onstrations marked the opening of the campaign throughout the nation, while news from the war fronts in Europe, particularly from the secors where American troops were driving forward added to the impetus o1 first days campaign.
 While reports we're received from scores of communities reporting ov- CT subscriptions of allotments on the initial day of the great campagn, it was pointed out that the speedy and effective organization in smaller places which served to complete the allotted task so quickly had not brought in sums which will bulk lar-i gely when compared with the $6,OO0,- 000,000 capital.
 The treasury in statement tonight sad that the selling stride would scarcely be struck over the entire country before next week. It will be impossible to predict before that time whether the campaign may be said to have started successfully, the statement said.
 1.-The most encouraging note of all ill today's reports is that all com munities realize that the country has before it an enormous task in the raising of $6,000, ,O0O.O .O00.
 The concensus appears to be that over confidence is the SSeatast dan ger to be guarded against ufitil the loan actually is subscribed"
 Fort Dodge, Iowa, was among communities first reporting in a message stating it's quota of $2,000,- 900 was raised exactly at midnight Friday.
 A score of New York towns, includ- ing Irvngton. the former home oi Secretary Mcdoo had complcted their allotments at noon.
 La Grange. Ga, at 9 a. m. had oversubscribed it's quota, a message said.
 Glasscock County. Ga., Marigold Miss, and Jeanerette. La.,. were othe, cities in the south reporting sub scriptions equalling their assigned quotas.
 In Washington, the first bond was purchased by Secretary McAdoo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-29
AT NEW ORLEANS
 IN LOAN DRIVE

New Orleans, La., Sept. 28.-Explo- sions of camouflage bombs shortly after daybreak in all parts of the city a parade in which soldiers. sailors. Red Cross nurses and fraternal and commercial organizations participat- ed, and other features arranged by the local committee. formally open ed the Fourth Liberty Loan cam paign in New Orleans today.
 Altho the real work of soliciting subscriptions to the $28. .S0O.000 allot- ed to New Orleans wll not begin until Monday, it was announced that more than $2,000, 100000 had been volun- tarily subscribed during the day..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-29
WEATHER.

Arkansas-Sunday fair, warmer in east portion: Monday fair.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
What Your Jackson Co. Chapter Is Doing and What You Can Help It
 Do For the Soldier Boy.

In the two work rooms in Newport, we are getting out a shipment of made-up garments, pajamas and bed shirts, and smaller needed articles, at least once a month, and in surgi- cal dressings, we are using some thing over 150 yards of gause, which we cut and make into the various kinds of dressings, 25O yards of un- bleached muslin, in bandages, and 50 to 100 yards of outing, for the same purpose. We need old muslin to wrap these in. They must be securely covered and tied in bundles, varying from five to forty each so that they will reach their destination, clean and unsettled. Any bleached, or unbleach- ed material that will enable us to get 16 inch square out of it can be used. Old gowns, petticoats, pillow slips, pieces of sheetts-do net think becsa1e it is only half, or quarter of a sheet it is not worth while to offer it. We need too much of it not to find use for it. If we don't get it, we shall have to buy new stuff. We are using many bolts of outing for pajamas and many yards of unbleached and
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
2,340,000 HUNS
 0N WEST FR0NT
Fighting Activity On Important Front
 Is Showing Increase - French and Canadians Making Raids.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 New York, Feb. 14.-There is a slight increase of fighting activity on the French front In the Champagne district the French penetrated the third German line south of Bulle Mesnil on a front of about twelve hundred yards. The Germans are re- ported to be building new defenses and adding fresh troops to the west ern front.
 An Associated Press correspondent at French headquarters says the Ger mans now have probably 2,34O,O00 men on the front from the North Sea to the Swiss border.
 Nineteen British, four Italian and two French merchantmen are report ed sunk in the current statement of hsipping losses.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
ARTHUR McD0UGALD.

Little Rock, Feb. 14.Arthur Mo- Dougald, we'll known tobacco sales- man, died at St. Vincent's infirnary at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning af- ter an illness of five weeks. He is survived by his father, Allen Mc. Dougald, of McRae; one brother, L M. McDougald, of Newport; two sisters, Miss Ada McDougald, teach- CT at the Arkansas Deaf Mute 1nsti- tuition, and Mrs. Cleve Watt, q Gib- son Wells, Tenn. The body was' seIlt to Brazil, Tenn, where he was boriis yesterday afternoon by Healey md Roth. The deceased had been q resis| dent of Little Rock for ten yea1a mt salesman for the R. J. Reynol16 Tobacco Company for the Int sl yesIs. tsa assl
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
MENACE GREATER
 THAN BOIL WEEVIL
 COMING THIS WAY

Did the cold weather kill the boil weevil?
 That is a question just now con- fronting the South, and it's answer is being awaited with deep concern not only by the farmer but by the agricul- tural scientist Neither of them know. Some say the pest has been effectually frozen, but others say he thrives in zero weather.
 Undoubtedly, great quantities of the wevill have frozen, but whether the proportion is sufficiently large to bring about an appreciable reduction in it's ravages remains to be seen.
 But there is another pest far more destructive than the weevil we know coming North out of Mexico-the red boil weevil, an Egyptian importation, which is said to cause the destruction of 75 per cent or more of crop.
 The old style boil weevil is men ace-the red boil weevil is disaster. It is already in Southern Texas, and the cotton raisers of the Southern states are taking counsel how it may be combatted.
 It has been reported that after several years of experiment the gov ernment has discovered an effectual antidote for the boil weevil, that IS to be given to the people. It should be as effective against the pink variety as the other kind.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
HUNS UNEASY
 ABOUT RUSSIA
Newspapers Believe Russian Demobil- ization Is sham and BOlsheviki
 Attitude Regarded Uncertain.

New York, Feb. 14.-Uneasiness over the Russian situation in German and Austrian official circles is indi- cated in reports published in the Ger man press. The Central Powers are said to be uncertain concerning the future attitude of the Bolsheviki. One Berlin newspaper says the an nouncement that the Russian army was ordered to demobilize is sham maneuver and that the alleged de- mobilization was halted three hours after the order was issued.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
zEFF M|MMs CASE
 NOW BEING TRIED
Jury In the Case of Minnie Willard, Charged With First Degree Mur-
 der Fails to Agree.

The trial of Jeff Mimms for mur- der in the first degree, in connection with the killing of Herman Harmon, lis in progress today. Most of the forenoon was taken up in selecting 8 jury. More than usual interest is be- ing taken in this case, on account of the fact that young Harmon was a popular member of Go. E. of the Ark ansas National Guard, and the fur ther fact that Chess Kelley was tried at the last term. of court and con- victed for this murder.
 c. M. Erwin of Newport and Ward and Wade of Batesville (now in the army, stationed at Camp Beauregard) are attorneys for Mimms and Prose- cutting Attorney Earl Casey repre- sents the state. This bids fair to be one of the hardest fought battles on the criminal docket of the present term of court.
 In the case of the State vs. Minnie Willard, which was on trial yesterday for first degree murder, the jury af- ter several hours of deliberation, was unable to agree. The date for the re- hearing of the case has not been set.
 The following cases have been dis posed of as stated below:
 State of Arkansas vs. Homer Richie which was appealed from justice court, nolle pressed.
 State vs. Bob Dupin, dismissed for want of prosecution. State -ys. Earl Compton, contempt of court for failure to appear as wit ness in case of state vs. Geo. Earls. Fined $500 and costs.
 State vs. Mart Earls, gaming; con- tinued and set for Monday of second week.
 State vs. George Earls, gaming; continued and set for Monday of se- cond week.
 { State vs. John Earls, gaming; con- tinued and set for Monday of second week.
 State vs. Zeke Galloway, selling H. quor; dismissed by court. The trial by jury of the case of the State vs. o. E. Thomson, charged with embezzlement, resulted in his acquittal on this charge, but defend ant was held in default of bail in the Esum of $1,OO0 to await the action of the present grand jury under charge of grand larceny. State vs. Roy Turrentine, gaming; dismissed by the court. Defendant now in the army.)
 State vs. Clara Sneed and Glover White, continued and set for Monday of second week.
 State vs. Glover White, carrying a pistol; continued and set for Mon- day of second week.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
Report of Red Cross ActiDitD

bleached flannel and outing and mus lin. Below follows a list of things you could give.
 36 inch, good quality of muslin, new, in yardage or bolts.
 Outing, light colors (our men like "pretty colors,' and we don't blame them. Life is sober enough without having to take it's somberness in dark, dingy garments, especially when you are down and out for awhile.)
 Save and send us clean stocking tops, old flannelette, knitted under wear anything soft and absorbent that could be cut into four or nine inch squares. These will be sent to the boys for gun wipes. All the bits too small for anything else, we shred and make into pillows to tuck under tired, aching backs, or limbs. Noth- ing is wasted. Save us every bit of tinfoil you can get hold of. In small bits it is wasted, but all put together, it can be used. The children can col lect this.
 Save and send to us every little scrap of yarn thread you can get hold of-no matter how little-no matter what color. If it is only a yard or two, all of it will be crochet ed into little gay colored squares,
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
AN APPEAL TO THE
 WOMEN OF JACKSON co.

I take it for granted that every woman knows that our president has asked that all women of the United States register their names, and state in what line of work they are best qualified. I hope no one will disre- gard this request of President Wilson. Nowhere in the world is womanhood held in such esteem as in America, due to Christianity and our free gov ernment.
 If the women, one and all, can stand back of the diabolical ruler of auto cratic Germany, should not we back our president in all that he asks, but NOT COMMANDS? Not every wo- man has husband, sons or brothers Tn this great conflict, but if you haven't been called upon to sacrifice in that way, can you not in some other When we have won the victory for World Freedom, do you not want to feel that you have had part in It! If you do nothing, could you proudly say, "My Countryr Could you? Of course it's our inheritance, but shall we allow a red handed Kaiser to wrest it from us? This blessed free- dom that has been ours so long, we want other nations to enjoy, so l beg that every. woman will do her full share. knit, sew, conserve and REG ISTER.
 Mrs. E. k. Kelly.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
GRAND JURY ASKS
 SPECIAL SESSION
Body Sees Good Effect of Bone Dry Law and Asks Governor to Take
 Steps to Remedy the Statute.

No stronger endorsement of the bone dry law, and no more important appeal could be cited, that is con tained in the resolutions adopted by the Jackson county grand jury Thursday, in which is made an earn est appeal to Governor c. H. Brough for the calling of an extra session for the purpose of enacting prohibition laws to replace the statute shattered a few days ago by supreme court ruling.
 Following are the resolutions:
 Newport, Arkansas,
 Feb. 14th, 1918. To the Honorable c. H. Brough,
 Governor of Arkansas,
 Little Rock, Arkansas.
 We, the undersigned, members of the Grand Jury of Jackson County, Arkansas, for the present term of the Jackson Circuit Court, now in session, show to your Honor that the Bone Dry Law has heretofore been interpreted and enforced in our midst as preventing the importation of intoxicating liquor into Arkansas in any manner or by any means; we have seen the good effects of such a law 50 enforced; we also know that to permit the personal introduction of intoxicants into Arkansas, as can and is being done under the holding of the Supreme Court of February 4th, 1918, will cost Jackson County more in actual dollars and cents, each month, than it's proportionate cost of a Special Session of the General As sembly, to say nothing of the loss of labor, time and decreased efficiency. Also the crimes which we know will result will cause an increased public expense So from actual facts we know whereof we petition. To leave our state in this condition until anoth- CT regular session of the General As sembly is far too long for free peo- pie to wait to remedy defects in their laws which can be properly attended to before that time.
 For these reasons, and many oth- CTS which we could truthfully state, we do hereby petition and urge upon your Honor the great necessity of calling Special Session of the Gen. eral Assembly speedily to give us the relief which we need so much.
 J. A. Lindley, Foreman; W. & Morgan. A. M. Keton, H. M. William son, c. T. Bateman, w. s. Hinkle. VI L. Heard, w. B. Verdell, w. Y. Arm strong, W. F. Roberts, Grover Cleve- land, J. F. Phillips, J. c. Hogan, F. w. Beede, A. c. Cummings, w. H Nolen, Bailif and Coroner, J. D. Neal Clerk.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
10 INVESTIGATE
 SHIP CONTRACTS.
President Wilson Orders Inquiry Into Subject That Has Been Discussed
 Adversely.
Associated Press Dispatch.


 Washington, Feb. 14.-President Wilson today directed Attorney Greg ory to investigate the Hog Island shipyard contracts, which were the subject of adverse criticism before the Senate Commerce Committee, and determine whether there has been criminal misuse of government funds. The investigation was recommended by Chairman Hurley of the shipping board. The shipping board officials are of the opinion there is nothing worse on Hog Island than inefficient management and reckless spending of funds, but want to ascertain facts.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
BILLION DOLLAR
 DEFICIENCY BILL
Is Reported Favorably to the House for Immediate Needs of United
 States Army.

Washington, Feb. 14.-The billion dollar urgent deficiency appropriation bill, the largest of it's kind in the his tory of congress, was favorably re- ported to the house. Consideration of the bill, which provides for immedi- ate needs of war in the navy and oth- Ier departments, is expected now to begin.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
.AME ER|CANs HIKE
 PART IN ATTACK
Effective Assistance Is Given By Americans in the Champagne
 Sector.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Paris, Feb. 14.-It is officially am nounced that American batteries took part in artillery bombardment in C nection with large French raid if. the Champagne yesterday. Effec- tive assistance was given by the American gunners. (This is the first mention of American batteries in the Champagne.)
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

MT. and Mrs. c. w. Muirhead and baby daughter, of Weldon, are spend ing day or two with MT. and Mrs. c. |. Fox. Mr. Muirhead is having a pretty home built at Olyphant, where they will move this spring.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

The Independent has several sets of local resolutions petitioning the governor to call the legislature into extra session to enact prohibition laws which could not be printed to- day because of other matter taking up space. The resolutions will appear tomorrow.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Piece of jewelry found on Hazel street. Owner may have same by describing and paying for this ad. Call at this office. 264d2t.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Lee Short, splendid young m who has been employed as clerk ii postoffice here for some time, IT this afternoon for St. Louis, whers he will assume similar position at a postal station.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Joe Mclaughlin, of Tuckerman, was business visitor to the city this morning and made this office an ap- preciated visit.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Alfalfa, mixed feed, bran, cotton seed meal, oats at Bowen's Cash Store. 47wlmo.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
SIR CECIL SPRING.
 R|CE DIES TODAY
Former Ambassador From England to United States Succumbs to
 Heart Trouble in OttOwa.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Ottowa, Feb. 14.-Sir Cecil Spring Rice, former British ambassador to the United States, died this morning of heart failure at the government house.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

D~ayage of all kinds hand promptly. Phone No. 10. Cl ter Robinson. l6s X
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

subscribe for The Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-29
ON
EXEMPTION CLAIM
IS ELIMINATED

WASHINGTON. Aug. 29-Conferees
on the manpower bill today eliminated
the Penrose amendment relieving the
registrants from claiming exemption
after Crowder explained that under
the amended draft regulations the dis
trict draft boards will be empowered
to fix the registrant's status whether
he claims exemption or not.
Senator Chamberlain announced
the new regulations were worked out
some time ago and are to be definitely
agreed on by war department officials
and will cover ground in
tended by the Penrose amendment.
An amendment providing insignia for
men honorably exempted was strick-
en- out. This marked the final agree
ment and conferees prepared to sub
init their report to both houses
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-29
SWEEP
TOWNS, CLEAR
EAMOUSTUNNEL
Australians Within Three
Miles of Important Som
me Bridge Below PerrOne
CANADIANS NEARING
CITIES; MOPPING UP
Byng's Troops Take Ginchy,
Important Stronghold,
Foe Dead Many.
BY LOWELL MELLErT.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH IN FRANCE.
Aug. 29.-The Australians have taken
Feuillers. Herbecourt, Assevillers and
Belloy. They are now within three
miles of an important Somme bridge
below Peronne. and Byng's troops
took Ginchy, an important stronghold
below Peronne.
The German dead directly west of
Bullecourt probably Outnumbered the
German prisoners taken there. The
British advance has been so rapid
that mopping up parties are kept
busy cleaning out enemy nests with
bombs and grenades.
The Canadians are within a mile of
Bullecourt and Hendecourt. They
spent the night cleaning out n mass of
dugouts filled up by Germans. even
including the famPIs 1000 yard tun-
mel running from Bullecourt to the
Senze river.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-29
CAMP LEWIS BAND
MAY Be SECURED
FOR THE ROUNDUP
If Camp Lewis Band is Not
Available May Get Van
couver Band.

The state Liberty Loan o-ganiza>
tion Is making every effort to secure
the Camp Lewis Military Band for the
Roundup. A letter received by W.
l. Thompson from Milton r. KEEP
per. manager Of the speakers bureau
of the Fourth Liberty Loan. states a
response to his telegram to Washing
ton urging that the Camp Lewis band
be sent to this city to feature the
Liberty Loan during the Roundup
says, Further consideration being
given to your telegram regarding
band. Same is being handled by pub
licity bureau and you will hear from
them"
You may rest assured that we will
do everything possible to secure this
feature for you and anything else you
ask" says Mr.. Klepper in his letter.
He suggests that should they fail to
get the Camp Lewis band they may
be able to secure the military band
from Vancouver Barracks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-29
AMERICANS ACTIVE
IN WESTFRONT FIGHT
Brigaged With French in
Holding Important
Sector.
nY Fred FERGUSON

Omitted Press staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE. Aug. 29.-Americans
brigaded with the French are holding
an important sector northwest of
Chavigny. three miles above scissors.
Their first class was n local operation
with the doughboys entirely success
ful and taking prisoners. 4 German
counter attack was completely bro
ken. American artillery violently
shelled enemy positions all night long.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-General
Pershing today reported that the
Franco Americans advanced Wednes-
day to the railway west Of Juvigny
capturing 200 prisoners.
Along the Nesle local hostile at
tacks forced our outlying detachmenCs
in Bazoches and Fismette to retire"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-29

Deunie 7. Wehbcr. Tumwater
WASH. wounded. degree undetermined.
Herbert ). Bristol, Portland. ore.
wounded. degree undetermined.
Rudolph NJ. Stumpf Seattle. Wash.
killed In action.
Lee l. Kressler. Buckley. Wash,
killed in action.
Corp. Walter T.. Matthes. sheridan.
ore. died uf wounds
Arthur u. Ferney, Weatherby. ore.
wounded severely.
Elbert r. Rice. Jerome. Idaho.
wounded severely.
Otth W. Sauceerman. Sutherlin.
ore. wounded In action. degree unde-
tcrmincd.
Edward NJ. Hursley, Payslbo. Wash.
wounded in action, degree undeter-
mined.
Elrie T. McGrew, Dayton, Wash,
missing In action,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-29
LIBERTY LOAN BUTTONS
ARE BEING DISTRIBUTED
WITH DISTRICT CHAIRMEN

mot perish from the earth. buy liberty
bonds" Another shows woman ot
desolated BelEium grasping her starV-
ing children to her breast and the
printed appesI upon ID reads. Must
children die and mothers plead in
vain Still another depicts a pair Il
bloody boots and bears the admonItian
Keep these of the G.. = a a
fourth shows Huunish ogre iutchinr
the ruins OF a French city in hrT
bloody hands and bears the insrrip-
tou. Beat back the Hun with u5ertsr
bonds"
A supply of these posters will be
received soon FOR distribution over the
ounty. The window flag used IN the
last campaign will also b. employed
in this campaign. each subscriber not
only receiving a button. bot On honor
flag also.