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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-17
fishes that he will be unable show noerane un

in his temple. The three must nave
been killed by the same shell-burst.
The dugouts were all smashed in and
knocked about, big sQuare-cut timbers
spllntered into bits, walls caved In and
entrances choked.
Tommy, after taking trench, learns
to his sorrow that the hardest part of
the work is to hold 1t.
In our case this proved to be so.
The German artillery and machine
guns had us taped (ranged) for fair;
1t was worth your life to expose your.
self an instant.
Don't think for a minute that the
Germans were the only sufferers; we
were clicking casualties so fast that
you needed an adding machine to keep
track Of them.
Did you ever see one of the steam
shovels at work on the Panama canali
Well, It would look like hen scratch.
ing alongside of Tommy digging in"
while under fire. You couldn't see day.
light through the clouds Of dirt from
his shovel.
After losing three out of six men OF
our crew we managed to set up our
machine gun. One Of the legs Of the
tripod was resting on the chest Of
half-buried body. When the gun was
firing, 1t gave the impression that the
body was breathing. This was caused
by the excessive vibration.
Three or four feet down the trench,
about three feet from the ground, o
foot; was protruding from the earth
We knew 1t was a German by the black
leather boot. One Of our crew used
that foot to hang extra bandoliers Of
ammunition on. This man always was
q handy fellow; made use Of little
points that the ordinary person would
overlook.
The Germans made three counter
attacks, which we repulsed, but NOT
without heavy loss on our side. They
alse suffered severely from our shell
and machine-gun fire. The ground was
spotted with their dead and dying.
The next day things were somewhat
Quleter, bat not quiet enough to bury
the dead.
We lived, ate and slept in that trench
with the unburied dead for six days
1t was awful to watch their faces be.
come swollen and discolored. Towards
the last the stencil was fierce.
What got on my nerves the most was
that foot sticking out of the dirt. It
seemed to me, at night, in the moon,
light, to. be trying to twist around.
Several times this impression was so
strong that I went to 1t and grasped It
in both hands, to see If could feel O
movement.
l told this to the man who had used
1t for hatrack just before lay down
for little nap, as things were quiet,
and / needed rest pretty badly.
When I woke up the foot was gone.
he had cut 1t off with our chain saw
out of the spare parts box. and had
plastered the stump over with mud.
During the next two or three days,
before we were relieved. missed that
foot dreadfully; seemed as If I had
suddenly lost chum.
think the worst thing of all was to
watch the rats. at night. and some
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OVER THE TOP
By Arthur Guy Empey. an American soldier
From page 4

- -
From page
the floor Of the car; others said moth
ing, seemed to be stupefied, while some
had the tears running down their
cheeks. 1t was bitter disappointment
to all.
How we blinded at the engineer of
that train; Il was oil his fault ESQ we
reasoned) why hadn't he speeded up a
little or been on time, then we would
have gotten of before the order ar.
rivedH Now 1t was no Blighty for US.
That return journey was misery to
us; just can't describe 1t.
When we got back to rest bi!lets.
found that our brigade was In
trenches (another agreeable sun.
and that an attack was contemp
Seventeen Of the forty-one vii
get another chance to go o.
they were killed in the :"
think II that train had been on time,
those seventeen would still be alive.
hate to tell you how / was kidded
by the boys when I got back, but 1t was
good and plenty.
Our machine gun company took over
their part of the line at seven O'Clock,
the night after I returned from my
near leave.
At $50 the following morning three
waves went over aud captured the first
ana second German trenches. The
machine gunners went over with the
fourth wave to consolidate the cap
tured line or "dig In" as Tommy calls
1t.
Crossing No Mans Land without
clicking any casualties, we came to
the German trench and mounted our
guns on the parados of same.
I never saw such mess In my life
punches of twisted barbed wire lying
about, shell holes everywhere, trench
all dashed in, parapets gone, and dead
/ bodies, why, that ditch was full of
them, theirs and ours. It was regu-
lar morgue. Some were mangled hor-
ribly from our shell fire, while others
were wholly or partly buried In the
mud. the result of shell explosions cav
ing In the walls of the trench. One
dead German was lying on his back,
with rifle sticking straight up in the
air, the bayonet Of which was buried
to the hilt in his chest. Across his feet
lay a dead English soldier with bull
let hole in his forehead. This Tommy
must have been killed just as he ran
his bayonet through the German.
Rifles and equipment were scattered
about, and occasionally steel helmet
could be seen sticking out Of the mud.
At one point, just in the entrance to
a communication trench, was stretch
er. On this stretcher German was
lying with a white bandage around his
knee, near to him lay one of the
stretcher-bearers, the red cross on his
arm covered with mud and his helmet
filled with blood and brains. Close by,
sitting up against the wall of the
trench, with head resting on his chest,
was the other stretcher-bearer. He
seemed to be alive, the posture was Sc
natural and easy; but when got
closer ! could see large, jagged hole
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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12
ACTIVE SERVICE WITH
EXPE0l TiONARY FORCE

Ny bearers father and mother:
wanted to write you the first day
we came out O the attack but was
SO nearly dead on my feet | slept all
day and all the next night. Papa. for
four days and nights we gave those
square heads all we had. and believe
me, he thinks the American soldier
the d man he ever hit. Papa.
the most wonderful sight l ever saw
vas when about ten minutes before
we went over the top I walked IN and
down the company ANA every man
orouched in the trench, bayonet fixed
his jaws set and every heart on fire
Just waiting for the officers to lead
Ioff Don'c believe that sight viii
ever be seen again as we we're the
first Americans to go over the ton ANA
| every man had his mind made up to
get his man, and believe me. he go-
him and few extra When We first
hit the Boche trench the SQUARE
heads began to open I'D with ma.
chine guns and then our bows started
Papa they were crazy when they saw
their men fall The men were CRYING
and shooting every square head thar
showed up. Oh. it was great stun
1t was open season and plainly Of
game. got my man just as he start.
ed out Of dugout and I let him have
ia grenade. They came back ar ne
with five counter attacks. one tima
with tanks but we were a little FOO
good for them. It must have baan ,
living hell for the Boche or at laast
we did our best to make il 50 rost
several of my very good friends
wounded and killed but of course can.
not mention their names.
suppose you have alraaAr
read about our attack long before Won
receive this letter. Tell all thosa
young men there at home that orc
sun holding back they had battor
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12
Franklin Theodore Mole

After an illness OF many months,
Mr.. Franklin Theodore Mole passed
into the great beyond sometime dur
ing the night Of July 3rd. at the home
of his daughter, Mrs John H. Spencer,
where for several happy years he
had made his home Mr. Mole was
born November 3. 1919 in Hampton,
S. c.. and came to Florida in early
youth with his good wife They
founded a home and a splendid family
Of children to bless their declinging
years, many of whom are now living
Mrs, Mole passed 10 her reward few
years ago Mr. Mole. then broken.
hearted, gave up their home and has
since lived with their daughter, Mrs
spencer. He was a good man, and
the last years were full of afaiction
He bore his troubles bravely He was
a member of the Christian church and
in tho absence of the minister the last
sad rites were conducted by VIM.
W Fl8hton or the Baptist C1urcl, Mrs
c. Z Winston, Mrs. Susie Ellis, Miss
Susie Lou Ellis and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Lit
tie sang two Of his favorite hymns
Rock Of Ages and Abide With Ne.
He was laid to his eternal sleep in
beautiful Greenwood just at the close
Of perfect day the little Low mound
being perfectly covered with the
beautiful floral offerings sent by
friends Mr.. Mole leaves two sons and
three daughters. T. ?. Mole OF South
Carolina. Joseph Mole of Punta Gorda
Mrs c. Y. Porter Of Sanford, Mrs c.
y. Phillips Of South Carolina and Mrs.
J. H. Spencer Of this city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12
A NERVOUS wreck
from Three Years Suffering. Says
Cardu; Made Her Well.

Texas CITY, TeE,-ln an interesting
statement LIS. 9. II. Sch;.!. O this town,
says; For three years I suffered urtold
agony with my head. was Unable to
DO any q ny work.
| just wanted TO sic1p all til inc for
that was The only ease ] could ge,. wden
| Was asleep. / became q nervous wfec'2
just from the awful suffering witt Fl.
head.
Twas SO nervous frat liz least noj5e
would make me jump out OF my bed
had no ereegy, and was Unable 10 H.
aag,ai.s. My son, yoQas acy, - -
10 All ny household duties.
/ was not able 10 do anything ua..l j
took Cardui. Itook three bottles IT ~,
and it surely cured HE OF those aW{..!
headaches. That has been three yeas
ago, and know the cure is permanent,
for | have never had any headache since
taking Cardui.
Nothing relieved me Until ilook Cardai.
It did wonders for me-"
Try Cardui for your troubles-made
from medicinal ingredients recommended
in medical books as being Of benefit in
female troubles, and 10 years of use has
proven that the books are right. Begin
taking Cardui today. NC-i34
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12
MAN POWER

We read much Of man power these
days; human power is a better term,
besause it emphasizes the fact that
the women and children also constt-
tute great factor in this war In the
final victory every man, woman. and
child in America can and should have
a part.
In comparing the man power Of ser
many with that of the United States
it must be borne in mind that a much
larger proportion Of the manual labor
Of the nation is performed, and
is expected by the German women
than by the women of America.
1t is said that in peace times the wo.
men constituted AZ per cent of the
agricultural and industrial labor Of
Germany They work in the fields, in
the factories in the mines. at the very
hardest and most laborious tasks, do
ing the work only done By men IN cals
country With a great proportion OF
the German men in the army, it Is not
improbable that women now constitute
BY far the larger half OF German
manual labor
The women Of the Uuited States are
In0oly. unselfishly, manfulLy, one may
say. bearing their share of the burdens
.of war, BY the grace Of God and the
power aud courage Of America tee
fate OF the German woman is not aud
will never be theirs But it will be
with their assistance and cooperation
and their full assumption of the bur
dens and duties of the day that the
United States is to exert its fun power
in Kidding the world of that intoleE-
able German kultur which makes
brute soldiers Of the men and slaves
of the womeE.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12
ONE CRIME AND ANOTHER

"A little more than four years ago
says the New York Herald, "there
was committed at sarajevo, in Bos-
MIA, crime which was destined to be
used as a pretext for war OF conquest
by Germany Neither Germans nor
Austrians had any particular concern
for Grand Duke Francis Ferdinand.
He married a Bohemian wife and
was under suspicion of too much
freindliness for the subject peop,es
Of the Slavic races. Many persons
familiar with the intrigues at Vienna
will always believe that his death
inspired by persons high in the mill
tary circle Of Austria. Germans had
less use for him than Austrians be-
cause he had manifested disposition
to be Independent Of the influence of
Berlin.
ION July 5, 1914, at a secret cot.
ference held at Potsdam and presided
over by the kaiser the leaders of Ger
many determined to seize upon the
assassination Of the grand duke as an
excuse for perpetrating the war for
conquest for which Germany had long
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

been preparing The heads Of German
finance who were present at that con.
ference asked for two weeks time
for the purpose of unloading foreign
securities held in Germany Upon
the expiration Of that two weeks-to
be exact, on July =, l9l4-the Austr3.
Hungarian government sem to Serbia
an ultimatum which was designed to
make war certain
The assassination Of Graad DUke
Ferdinand would long since nave been
forgotten had it not been for the use
to which the leaders of Germany put
it. Theirs was the greater crime"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12
The Department of Agriculture
Little Items About Big War Jobs That Are Helping
American Farmrs to Feed Nations

as fall crop, cut and cured when
the pods show a ripening tendency.
cured in the shock. and then thresh-
ed. The product is very desirable
and has always a standard market
value.
Sweet Potatoes
The dry weather of spring and early
summer has retarded the planting Of
sweet potatoes to an unexpected ex.
tent This is one crop that should
be especially stressed by everyone
with any available land capable of
growing the crop 1t is not considered
advisability to plant in quantity after
the first Of July, but this year, OWNS
to delay for lack Of rain, we would
suggest continuing planting in early
July II the remaining draws in the|
seed beds are long enough after cut
ting of the roots they can be used as
vines Always plant on freshly made
beds. Stick in the vines butt END
down Don't inset any by the middle.
Fall Planted Grain Crop
This is a good time to prepare for
the planting of grain crops in October,
Oats have been above the average
in yield and acreage this year We
want a still further increase in acre
age this fall To that end seed should
be secured as soon as possible. Those
having their own seed should see to
it that nothing but the best is used
The same is true of rye
In the northern and western belt
OF the state where clay soils prevail.
wheat can be grown to advantage Al
seeding of at least two bushels per
acre should De maize Of the Blue Stem
variety This crop should be plant
ed early in October on a we'll pre-
pared seed bed,
Seeds Of all kinds are scarce and
farmers without their home grown
seed should make early preparation
to secure what they want before it isl
too late. The extension division OF
the University of Florida has a list
of available seeds which will be senti
to all applicants for same
Of American Independence
Day Australian troops yesterday
wrested from the Germans the village
Of Hamel east Of Amtens, occupied
Yaire and HameJ woods south Of the
village, and captured more than 1.50)t
prisoners. The Australians advanced
under cover Of q SNAKE barrage and
we're led BY tanks in breaking the en-.
amys liue over d four nile front ana
the German position to
iepta OF a mile AMI laif
The British war oface announces.
that American troops participated in
this attack vita the Australians. This
is the first time they have appeared in
this par Of the battle area and shows
that American arms are pretty genar
ally scattered over t1e entire battle
front
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Automobile
n
Repair
Shop
727 N. Magnolia
H. H. MEADOWS,
PROP.
MeadoWs-T aYIor

One Of the most quiet marriages of
the month was that on Saturday eve
ming when Mr.. Oliver P. Meadows and
Miss Made Elliot Taylor were Joined
in the holy bonds of wedIocll at the
home Of the pretty brides parents
Mr. and Mrs Joseph P. Taylor. east
Of the city Mr.. Meadows came down
a few days ago on short Through
from Camp Wheeler and will return
70 his post Of duty on Monday, leav-
his bride to follow later. To the hap
py Young couple the Banner extends
its very best good wishes.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Judge VIM Gober has returned
from a short business trip to Palatka.
Judge Gober and family are moving
next Wednesday to Lakeland to make
their future home. The family will
make the trip in their car. shipping
their household goods Ocala regrets
exceedingly to lose this splendid fam
lily. and wishes them prosperity and
success in their new home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

10 Alo. e must have good
mean 80 oee can reasonably hope
20 &c m sal ,s,,,.. -... ,teo
" men nus 3dweis are clOgged up "a good
snare OF tue time and the poison bat
should be expelled are absorbe. into
the system. producing heada ae aud
ind lsestion A few doses of aamber.
lam Tablets will move TIE bowels.
strengthen the digestion ami e.,e YOU
a chance to realize the real IN IA itt.
ing Try IL
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12
by c. K. McQuarrie, Safe AGENT
A Few Crop Suggestions


Once more the season has rolled
around to the time of year when the
Florida farmer can take stock of re-
suits obtained from his spring plant
ed crops and make plans for the plant
ing of fall crops, and under war CON
ditions and to the end that no land
is left lying idle during the fall
months a careful survey should be
made by all crop producers for the
purpose of determining the best crops
for fall planting
Fodder Pulling
We regret very much TO note that
this peruicious habit is still being
practiced and by farmers who should
know better The pulling of fodder
at the stage when the leaves make the
best feed cuts the quality
and quantity of the crop from
fifteen to thirty per cent, ami a field
Of corn where fodder has been pulled,
leaving the naked stalks standing, Is
a serious blot on the landscape and
procIaims the class OF its owner as
nothing else could, except a field full
of stumps. When fodder pulled corn
stalks and stumps are in the same
field it betokens a lack Of apprecia.
ton Of what good tanning stands for
FoIiow-up Crops
In this class can be included rice
which is a very important food crop
and which can be planted as late as
the first os July, especially in the
southern section Of the state. This
crop should not be planted to follow
corn unless the land is thoroughly
prepared ana an application Of al least
500 pounds per acre Of commercial
fertilizer is applied Immediately De
fore planting the rice seed.
The best foiiowNp crop after corn
is cowpeas o. beans These can be
planted in the corn mtddles about
tasselirg time and harvested by cut
ting the corn close to the ground and
shocking the crop, which is really the
only way (neeXt to SLIDING it, to save
the largest per cent Of the crop. These
shocks should not be too large G25I
to $50 stalks firmly tied as high asI
possible they will shed any ordinary
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

A card from DR. Smith to friends
in this city gives his destination as
Starnes, N. C., where he went a few
days ago after a most delightful visit
to his son. Lieut.. Morris Smith. Camp
Wadsworth, near Spartanburg. DR..
Smith is improving in health and is
feeling much stronger.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs W A Scott and three
children Of Deerfeld are the guests
of Mrs. SCOTS sister Mrs. D. W
Tompins and family
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

News was received in the city OF
Saturday that Sergeant G c. Woods
OF Company A lad been made Q me41-
Der Of the postal department for over.
sea service ana VIII report for duty
Immediately.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

An oversee card has just been re-
ceived announcing the safe arrival in
Z rance q Private Harold Meade for.
merly Of this city Private Meade is
n 'ne hospital corps aud is another
OF oealas sons thai will make bis
brilliant record in helping Uncle sam.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Private Curtis Conuor is 3t home IL,
a short furlough from Newport, R /
whree he is on duty in tae hospital
branch
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs Nathan Mayo and fam.
lily and several friends from Sumner
field spent a portion Of Sunday after
noon in the city and at Silver Springs
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

William the last has resigned for
thirty years az cost of about )
billion dollars ger reign, says the
Boston Eagle. And about seven and a
half million lives during his last four
years.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Mr.. Travis Collier spent Sunday in
the city with his mother, returning
to Gainesville where he IS engaged in
government work. Monday morning
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Mrs. R. A Sandifer is spending a
Few days with relatives in Wiu.ston
where she went fen days ago 10
attend the funeral Of his sister.ln.raw.
Mrs A. A. Price OF Jacksonville
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

get into i Ie they 1a3 .eu ehat
ha il would be dl1e-en. talo
with them J4st wait uu they see
one Of their friends absolutely blown
70 pieces BE- bis shell taaa hey
win wake u.s. ara riee the n an
that If coming
Mother please don't eor1 oout
me because ] VIII come ou $50 Eht
ard viii come lore after ue Va in
tle best = health
ann st.H Just a. f3t as eyer and
this renca life doesn't AFFECT me At
all.
Must hurry as am GA guard and
nearly time Tor guard mount
With lots OF love for you an / an.
Your only son.
b 4. GARDNER.
End Lieut. Ia s r. -Sth Inf
Note By B Il. Gardner sr The al
tack was The battle OF Cantigug which
took place on tle 18th OF May. and
the counter attacks continued through
the 10Th and s0th Howard wrote as
Just before entering into this attack
saying that he was going INFO D. md
mat his letter would De mailed by
\ NJ g A man after the batde
Started
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Mrs. Kate Clements Of North Lake
Weir is the week end guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. D. E. McIver.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12
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TO ANY LIVER
MEDICINE SOLD"
On Common Gratitude Col. w. A.
Terrell Expresses His Approval
Of Martins Liver Medicine
no One VIII Again Take
Caomel After Once


No One VIII Again Take
calomel After once
Trying 1t.
The following unsolicited letter
was recently received by the manu-
facturers of Martins Liver Medi-
cine:
In the absence Of any other rea-
son, common gratitude calls for an
expression from me of the wonder
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Liver Medicine. With a large ex-
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Liver Medicine, I have never found
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"hits the spot" and tones up the
dilapidated feeling and makes
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Martins Liver Medicine relieves
gently but effectively constipation,
starts the liver on its active func-
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appetite, and at night sleep is sweet
and restfui | have used three
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am prepared to say it does all and
more than you claim for it.
w. A. TERRELL,
Decatur, Ga.
Every bottle guaranteed to please
or your money back on return Of
empty bottle to your druggist. SOC
per bottle.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Miss Elouise Henry is the guest of
Miss Dorothy Chelfont at her pretty
home in Orlando.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j, T Meadows of Spar
were in the city shopping on Satur-
day and greeting their host of friends,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

. MT and Mrs. A. G. Gates have as
r n guest their niece. Mrs Chas.
n nlo"n and two interesting children.
Oari and Neil. from Webster