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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
Italians Take Islands Above MOnteIIO Plateau Capture Many Prisoners
Indications Are Fighting is of Serious Nature Progress of Attack Will Divide Austrian Armies Probable British Are in QuesnOy- American Forces Have Hill 36O-Enemy Loss in Effectives 5O,OOO.
(By The Associated Press)

London Oct 26-The Turkish minister to Switzerland has handed the British and French ministers to that country of fer virtually amounting to surrender according to Berne des patch to the Daily Mail
 m the last four days the Germans have lost nearly 15OOO prisoners and 200 guns according to unofficial estimates in The in effectiveness declared been not less than 5O,0OO
 While the British French and Americans slowly break through the stubborn German defense along the line south of Vaenciennes the attention of the Allied world is directed to- ward the front where Gen. Daz apparently has started ofen sve.
 Operations large scale appear have begun Thurs day Austrian official statement reported heavy ar ery fire from the Brenta to the Montello atea reported yesterday that Italian British and French ats lacked between the Brena and Pave rivers and advanced rough country for considerable distance At the time the Allies moved ahead and captured islands in the Pave above the Montello plateau.
 This stroke aimed at the line along the Piave until if reaches the mountains and then west the Allied a tack makes material progress the Austrian armies lands the and those holding the front in ans may be divided The number of prisoners taken would seem to indicate fighting of serious nature is too early to determine whether General Daz has really begun offensive merely directing operation which is in the nature diversion.
 British troops continuing their blow at the German line south of the bend of the Schd above Vaencennes there has been comparatively sow but it appear that the railroad between Quesnoy and Vaencenne has been ed and that the British in the outskirts of Quesnoy There
 apparent effort the part of Field Marshal Hag avoid
 direct assault against the Normal forest immediately so where the Germans sody enrenched and countless machine and light guns in position Northeast of Vaen ciennes the British and French advancing toward the Schedt
 The French the SerreOse front have continued their at tack the northern side of the angle They have gained at important points, but the Germans holding their front very strongly.
 Southwest of Damvilers and sector, American forceH have captured Hill 360 height which important for obser- Vaon purposes and which strongly defended by the Ger Near Grand Pre- the have forged still farther ahead and to be forming quite large pocket in the Ger man lines in the eastern side of the Agonne forest American heavy artillery has been pounding German points during the past two days
 British divisions in Mesopoamia fighting against the Turks may be expected that an effort to form junction between the forces along the gs and those operating north and east of Damascus.
 French roons 4ac,nv the southern
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
AMERICAN AvIATORS BRING DOWN
 P AIRCRAFT; |; RECEIVE CROSSES

Special mention is made in tn, communtque of the bravery of Lieut. Vaughan who, while on offensive pal trol, was engaged by about f1ftee9 airplanes, one of which he dived o4 and shot down in flames. He then at tackled ano her which was seen to fail after he followed it down to 2.00a feet,
 Other Heutenants mentioned as having brought down enemy planei included w. W. Lauer, Pittsburgh, and B. w, Springs, Lancaster, Pa.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
BODY FOUND IN
 RIVER IDENTIFIED

The body of the middleaged man found in the harbor near the Strat- ford avenue bridge shortly before noon yesterday, was identified as that of Thomas Kelly of 149 Asylum street, late yesterday afternoon.
 The police and medical authorities are of the opinion that the man met his death accidentally and was not murdered as was first reported.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
THREE FOR MINEoLA.

Draft Board sent three Septem- Der 12, 1918 registrants to Mineola, L. l., today. The young men who were voluntarily inducted through their own requests made at Washing ton, D. C., are Meyer Dworkin. of 16s Beach street, Samuel M Cohen, of 71s East DIain stret, and John F. Wa<GO. of 1QS1 ogden Etreet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

washington. Oct. 26-Eieven enc
 v aIrnlanes and one balloon were t-orpht down by American aviators b-1gaded with the British from Sept to Sept, 22, the War Department r,as informed today through a Royal Flying Corps communtque, British distinguished service crosses were Q awarded to Eieutenants 0. A, Waugh an. Brooklyn; T. J. Herbert. Cleve- land, M. L. Campbell, Wakeman. Ohio; L. A. Hamilton. Pittsfield. Mass; and J. A. Keatting, Chicago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
GEN. DIAz STARTS NEW OFFENSIVE:
 BRITISH IN OUTSKIRTS OF QUESN0Y
COnneCtiCut'S Own Division
 March Locates West Of Mouse
INFLUENZA RECORD.

The following table is the com plete record of the course of the influenza epidemic in this city. The number of new cases are shown by days since the first cases were reported on September 20, and the deaths that have occurred are shown weekly,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
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SET CLOCKS BACK TONIGHT

x x * At A. M. tomorrow morn- * * ing, all America will revert * * back to the old system of rec * < ording time. At that hour the *
 . clocks throughout the country A
 * will be set back an hour. Thus * at 2 A. M. you will place the 4 * hands of your clocks back to 1 | * A. M. If you go to bed before 4
 * A. NJ. @, set your clock back ,i * one full hour then. If you get H *: up at your regular time you will j * have regained the extra hour < * sleep that you lost when the S
 * clocks were set ahead on April j * 1. If you fear that setting the j * hands of your clock backwards H * will injure the timepiece, why A: then set it ahead ii hours. S * All regulation union roosters j * have been notified not to start j * their growing until hour later j * on Sunday morning. Railroad * time tables will be maintained
 * as usual, trains running accord ; * ing to schedule, figuring on the j * present time up until 2 A. M. a * and on the new hour after that ;
 # time. ;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
AMERICAN TONNAGE DOUBLED.

Washington. Oct. 26 - The total worlds shipping tonnage. members of the Senate military committee were told at their War Department con- feronce today, Is only seven per cent. less than at the beginning of the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
Germany Wi|| Restore A|saCe-LOrraine,, Wi|I
 Fulfill Wilson's Terms

Jn Address to Reichstag, Solf Foreign Secretary, Says His Country Will Loyalty and in Serse of Complete Justice Fulfill Program at All Points s-Denies DepredatiOns in TOurnai and VaIenciennes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

French troops facing the southern bulwark of the German defenses Ill France continue to make impcrlah dents in the enemy positions aloha the Serre and eastward. While tiie British hammer at the pivotal point around Valencehnes.
 Southwest of Marie the fIellol- have cautDrad Mortiers on the serre' while farther east in the region south east of Mortcornel-General Patains ro.- h.ro rrosshed through the Ger man lines on a front or iour anu ol,e
 half miles to a depth of two miles
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
HOUSE ADOPTS BILL.

Washington, Oct. 26-The house today adopted the resolution on the s6.ooo. .oOO. 900 military deficiency bill and it was sent to the senate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26

at certain points. The German de, lenses here were formidable, havins been prepared in 1917 and continu, ously reinforced.
 In the encircling Of Valenciennef the British have gained new successet north and south of the town. On thu edge of the Normal forest, on thl south, Field Marshal Haigs men hav1 taken EngIefontaine and Mt. Carmel hill. In the bend of the Sheldt rivet northwest of Valenciennes the British have moved eastward and caoturel
 (Continueo on page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-26
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- ctnity: Probably light rain tonight and Sunday; cooler.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
Protect The Farm Implements.

Money is lost to both the farm CT and the hardware merchant when the farm implements are left out to rust and rot. The hardware merchant will have to sell the farmer the same kind of little, old type, unimproved i'm. plement, because he does not have the money to buy better one. The estimated loss in Drew county due to the lack of care of farm implements is $3O, ,OOO % annually. All working parts of any farm machinery should be cleaned an oiled and the wood and metal parts repainted. It should then be stored in some good dry implement shed where it has protection from the decay ing influences of the weather. Housing, paint, oil and grease are essential to the long life and efficiency of farm implements.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

this year, many of the club boys were able to make most excel lent records. H. NJ. Hayes pro- .duced only 30 bushels of corn on his acre, but this cost him only 40 3 cents per bushel. Iris Jack son produced the same number of bushels at a cost of ten cents bushel more. Jeff Hollinger and Howard Maxwell produced corn at cost of 6l and 4 cents bushel, respective. Other records not yet in may show better margin of profit than does the ones of these boys.
 Billie Wood grew 225 pounds of flesh on his pig in 240 days at a cost of 10.2 cents per pound of gain. Mabel Hart made her pig l63 pounds in 155 days at cost of only 10.S cents per pounds of gain, and Herndon Mccain pro-
 iuced on his pig at a cost of 1O.9 cents per pound. Harold Robin grew two filters of pigs from his SOW this year and reports a net profit of S26S 39 from his venture Il the SOW and litter club. Leroy Grouse reports a net profit of $l52 IS from his work in the SOW and litter club and, since this record has come in, his SOW has farrowed another litter of pigs.
 Ellis English made a profit of $71.0O on his acre of peanuts, producing these peanuts at cost of only 50.5 cents per bush. el, the value of the hay not be- ing considered in computing this cost. The hay would have paid all expenses and left a net profit of $lO.60 and the crop of peanuts. Ernest Rogers produced cotton at a cost of 10 9 cents per pound of lint and made net profit of $31 % on his acre. The boys are investing their money in War Saving Stamps and Liberty Bonds, thus securing their money in an interest paying in- vestment and continuing the pa triotic program of the Boys
 Club Work.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
MUST INCREASE HOG PRODUCTION.

The ten percent increase in hog production must be carried out, and this is our share figured on short corn crop. More at tention must be given not only to producing, but to saving ar increased number of animals and with cold weather when hogs run together more, every effort should be made to help elimi- nate the losses from cholera which cost the State s4,00O,00O last year. Ask the County A gent to teach you how to use the serum aad virus in vaccinating against this disease.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
In the Drew Chancefy Court.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given thst there has been filed in my ofice. as Clerk of the Drew Chan. cery Court, 6 petition for the confirmation of the title to the w. hf. of s.W. ar. of Section II. and the N W. ar. of W. ar, the 6. hf. of N.- w, qr., the B. hf. of W. hf Of s.W. qr., the N.. B. ar of s.w. qr., and that part of the NV. qr. of the e.H. ar described as begin. nins ct the NV. corner thereof, thence South 1s chains, thence East 7.70 chains, thence North IS chains, thence West ITO chains to point of beginning, of Section N; all in Township IS. South, Range 6. West. in Drew county. Arkansas, and the quieting of the title to the came in J B. Priest and Kate Priest, petitioners therein.
 The unknown heirs of Aquilla Greer, the unknown heirs of Alex McN Ford, the m. known heirs of J. 8. Ragland, the un- known heirs of John T. Ragland. the unknown heirs of Arrella c. Lafsoon, and all persons claiming said lands, or any interest therein. are hereby warned to appear in the Drew Chsncery Court, of Drew county, Arkansas, within the time required by law, and show cause why the title to said lands shor.d not Priest
 Witness my hand as Clerk of the Drew Chancery Court and the seal thereof this 3lst day of October, 1918.
 (Seal3 Nov. 1-6t.-h&h. Clerk.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

ey worse than ever before, to get
 the soldicr-boys back home and to provide for their comfort while so doing, stout, able-bodied youngsters, as we'll as others who can get along without the mon ey, are rushing to the Post Office and asking for a redemption of their War-SaVing stamps. We want all such people just to stop a moment and ask themselves what brand of American citizens they are, and what benefit their
 loans to the Government have
 been? Every conceivable excuse is being made for the redemption of these stamps; hard-luck stories are being told, and absolutely false statements are being made. Some people, who have not been in possession of these stamps two months are asking their redemp- ton. And, what makes matters worse, they seem to be uncon- cerned of the welfare of their Government and perfectly indiff- erent to the amount of trouble and expense they have put pa triotic people to in selling, regis tering and safe-keeping these stamps for them. To all those who are asking the redemption of their stamps, now, before ma turity, we desire to emphatically state that their loan to the Gov ernment was a hollow moekery and would have been much bet ter never to have been made. When the Government inserted the clause that in cases of extreme necessity these stamps might be redeemed be- fore maturity, it meant exactly what it said; and people are warned, now, that if they make a showing that such extreme necessity" exists, when they come in and demand the re- demption of their stamps, they had better be prepared to prove 1t when called on.
 The Federal Government is a solid institution, and when 1t contracts with one of it's citizens 1t expects carry out that con- tract to the letter, and further more 1t will see that the citizen carries out his part of the con. tractor know the reason why.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
Notice to RegiStrantS.

Having in mind these things and knowing full we'll that you stand ready to answer every call made upon you in the name of the Nation we do not hesitate to again call upon you to give pub- licity to the fact that there is now pending in this State a Stacker Deserter Drive and to give warning to every registrant that he shall at all times keep on his person the following off l. cial evidence:
 Registration Certificate, Form 6S.
 Classification card, Form 1907.
 All Limited Service Glass men in this State have also been furnished Form 65 stating that he is 8 Limited Service man, which he must also keep on This person.
 Persons who have not regis tered cannot legally be in posses sion of any of the above ment- toned cards. Registrants who fail to keep these cards in their possession at all times are liable to be detained by Civil Authori- ties until same can be produced.
 Lloyd England,
 The Adjutant General.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
AGRICULTURAL.
By T.R. REID, County Demonstrator.

Everyone should realize the necessity for having on hand plenty of good seed corn from the best variety obtainable, and they should protect 1t from wee. wills 100000 bushels of corn were lost from this cause last year. Careful planning and united eff fort are absolutely essential for 1919 prosperity. Get together with your neighbors. The Coun- ty Agent will be glad to help you.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
IMPOSITION UPON THE GOV. ERNMENT.

One of the most fragrant and unwarranted impositions ever imposed upon the Government is now being started, and that is a redemption of war saving stamps, before they are due.
 The Government, in it's gener. osity for supporting humanity, provided, that in case of actual distress or great calamity these stamps might be redeemed be- fore maturity; and, now, when the Government needs the mon-
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

Now, that the war is over, and, in all probability, there will nev- CT be another, of any moment,
 turing the life of the present
 generation, it is we'll for the peo-
 .)le to turn their attention, their ability and resources to the upbuilding of the country. There are many things which have been sadly neglect ed during the four years of war. Among them are railroad and public highway building. No civilized country can greatly prosper without these great ar teries of commerce and travel, and one of the first things this country's attention should be turned to is the building of new lines of railroad, and extending of partly completed lines and the of public roads. Another prime factor in making life happier calls for individual and this is the improve. ment of homes and farms. Since the war-drums have ceased their rattle and the guns their roar, people should make up their minds to live at home, and to have a home to live at. One of the most vital problems of this country is going to be what is the rising generation to follow; and as agriculture and livestock growing offers the most fruitful field, every inducement and en- should be given this industry.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

There Is more Catarrh in this section of country than all other diseases put together, and for years it was supposed to be in curable. Dnctors prescribed local remedies, and by constantly fail ing ta cure with local treatment, pronounced itincurab.e. Catarrh is Q local disease, greatly in- fluenced by constitutional condi tinns and therefore requires constitutional Urea, ment Halls Latarrh Medicine. manufactur
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
Methodist Church.

10:00, Church School.
 II :OO Morning Worship, with sermon by the pastor.
 100, Epworth League.
 z :0O, Popular Sunday service. Special music by the orchestra.
 WEDNESDAY
 200, Mid-week service, led by the Pastor. The last prayer ser. vice of the year.
 Make ours your church home. RICHMOND WITTY, Pastor.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

ed bv F J Cheney & Oo., Tole- do, Ohio. is a constitutional remedy. is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mu- cous Surfaces of the System. One Hundred Dollars reward is offer ed for any case that Halls Ca tarrh Medicine fails to cure.
 Send for circulars and testi- monials
 F. J. CHENEY & O., Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

President Wilson has decided to attend the Peace Conference; and 1t is safe to say that his in- fluence will be felt and of great weight and importance in that assembly.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

If a large amount of the red tape was cut out of army affairs, our soldier boys would soon be back on their native soil.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

There has been no hitch in carrying out the provisions and conditions of the armistice. The Germans have surrendered their battle-ships, their submarines and their forts.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

With ham at 40 to 45 cents per pound, what is the reason hog raising would not be a good bus mess?
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

The unwelcome guest-the Kaiser in Holland.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
PROPOSED NEW CONSTITUTION Synopsis and Comments Improvements Made Over the
 Constitution of 1874.
PROHIBITION.

of
 
 scientific enforcement
 provision sanctioned by the Prohibition forces of the been pronounced punctueproof is only earlier date law that will be nation through ratification of pending amendment the Constitution reads into the Constitution principle already effect by long of local option had than the General xeby penalties and enforcement retained their legislative capacity There reform thoroughly accepted throughout the nation than the legal pohb traffic in all its forms and Liberalism consistently the days of the saloon and it's attendant evils Prohibition advocated by President Wilson as a necessary war measure
 LOCATION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS
 
 lawful authority hsu located
 This provision will prevent the constantly recurring agitation the University of Arkansas will make the location of the State Normal agricultural schools with great wealth of property annually increasing extent Being free from political cipped hampered in their operations and impaired in hes usefulness.
 MAJORITY VERDICTS.
 civil and misdemesnar Eve sxths of the jurors ind verdict"
 This is a wise provision that is being adopted n states will be the of greatly expedn2 court proceed ing. without eopardzng the rights of the gants It will mako impossible for two to mistria The t1ad where life liberty stake but in of minor mpnG be valid objection offered to the princ ot majority verdcs already being recognized the progressive J1as prudence of tie country.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

Entered al the Post Office at Mop.i"e' 'le trl as second class nail matter.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
Some Good Club Records.

Despite the unusual dry weath. CT period during the summer of
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

The war having ended, as all things will, the real estate busi. ness will soon begin to pick up, again, in this country. For the 9ast year or two nothing to count has been done in this line.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

Published Weekly at Monticello, Ark
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

sl per Year, in Advance.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
 MAJORITY yERDICTS.
SALARIES.

xx To- provides The Governor Secretary of stats Aaan9
  Agriculture Commissioner of State Lands and Highways Comms ot  diminished during their respective terms shall 
  Chanceors holding in he
 
 be provided 
 ae Circuit aa&
  General Assembly salary sxsed saeso . fouryear
 In spite of the popular prejudice against increase salaries rovons authorizing fair living salaries for the members of tho General Assembly, the judicial and executive officers of state among important reforms worked by the fers of the Constitution of 1918 The old that hs laborer worthy of his hre is certainly applicable in times s these to the executive legislative and judicial officers of The of living 1874 has increased conservatvey % cent and e outbreak of the European the te of life has fully per leeds the highest type of to fill it's responsible legislative executive and judicial departments and it universally zed that salaries preferable either to fees oen allowances.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

FRIDAY, NOV. 29TH, 1918.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29

igaln, Tn thlS country. For the 9ast year or two nothing to count has been done in this line.
 MT. Henry Ford, the great automobile manufacturer, has decided to quit the auto business and enter that of running a weekly newspaper. MT. Ford as evidently been reading some f that "get rich quick stuff.
 It IS a long way to Paris for Kaiser Wilhelm, yet he may get here, but 1t will be in chains, as n arch.criminal, to answer for ,e crimes of his soldiers, which ney perpetrated during the war.
 he world knows, and so does ne Kaiser, that just one word from him would have put a stop 0 the brutal atrocities commit ed on the inhabitants of Belgium nd France by the German sol. iers; and as he did not speak hat word he is just as guilty as ,ere the men who performed the leeds. An example should be nade of the hideous monsters .gho outraged decency and dis. raced civilization.
The Monticellonian., 1918-11-29
IEe MOHticellOnian

R. GOTHAM,
 Eaitor and Proprietor.