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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BOWSer Is
At Peace
Maybe He Won't
Kick Again

dCopynght. 1877. by the Mcclure Newsna-
per Syndicate)


Mr.. Bowser got out Of bed on q Mon
day morning, after his third call to
breakfast and proceeded to dress.
When he reached as far as his socks
they were not in sight. He did not
rush to the hall and call for Mrs. Bow
ser to come up on the gallop and ex-
plain matters. He looked around him
until he found one of them on his foot
and the other crushed into his shoe.
He had trouble in finding his collar and
necktle, and his watch had somehow
worked under his dresser, but he didn't
make a klck-not single kick. He
ate breakfast without a kick and, as
he walked up the street on his way to
the office, he smiled blandly at an old
horse limping down the street.
Mr.. BOwser didn't kick when he
came home. He didn't kick through
out the evening. He was as peaceful
as a pumpkin growing under the July
sun.
Tuesday morning he had the same
difficulty in finding his clothes to dress.
One shoe had gotten into the closet,
where he had thrown 1t during the
might at gnawing mouse, and 1t took
ten minutes TO remember 1t. The but
ton had come out of his shirt collar
and 1t took ten minutes more to find
st asleep in bed. Not one kick. Not
sOne swear word. Mrs. Bowser limited
that they would soon need more coal
for the kitchen range, but that did not
disturb Mr.. Bowser's placidlty in the
beast.
And, walking up to the corner, he
shook hands with three or four men
whom he hardly knew and told an old
woman that the war would soon be
over and everybody would be rich. If
a lonely old mule had come along and
brayed In Mr.. Bowser's ear he would
not have raised riot.
Tuesday evening at dinner Mrs. Bow
ser tlmidly mentioned that she wanted
to do some house cleaning next day,
and that she would get up In the morn
ing an hour earlier to do so. She held
her breath waiting for Mr.. Bowser to
say that he would stay home from the
office and put in the day with her,
and, Of course, that would have spoiled
the whole thing, but he didn't say any
thing Of the kind. What he did say
was that If she wanted any help she
could employ 1t and he hoped she
wouldn't tire herself out working too
hard, Mr.. Bowser got up Wednesday
morning as early as Mrs. Bowser did,
but he didn't take hold and sling rugs
and chairs about. He simply sat down,
and read his morning paper, much to
athe establishment of the cook, who men
toned to Mrs. Bowser that something
was surely going to happen. She was
mistaken, however. Not even frOwn
appeared on Mr.. Bowser's face. When
he came home in the evening, he found
everything as 1t should be, and made
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-01

labor as a general proposition. But
the farmers wife Is not in such for
tunate position. She can't very well
call In additional help.
Every increase In acreage upon the
farm means additional work for the
farmers wife. Every time another
hand" is employed. II Increases her
work, Of course. Already burdened to
the breaking point in normal times,
the farmers wife now finds herself
soreiy pressed to drag through the
days toll, made heavier By the In
creased acreage with Its attendant In
creased labor In the fields.
The farmers wife never has been
appreciated In this country to the ex-
tent she should be appreciated. She
doesn't Squire In the calculations as
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-01
Champ cIark's Way.

The Gillett way Is Champ Clark's
way. He was one Of the first minor
Ity leaders to delegate work to the
ranking minority members. HIS prede-
cessor. John Sharp Williams. was In
eilned TO take charge Of the minority
oil the time. I'VE are going TO get
control Of the house some time Clark
told his fellow Democrats. "and as
matters stand now there isn't one OF
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-01
CONVENIENCE N
HOME IMPORTANT
Relieves Housewife Of Many Of
the Burdens Under Which
She Labors.
WOMEN ON FARM NEED HELP
Modern Features Included In Plans for
Residence Equally Suitable for
the Country, Village or
Town.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building, for the readers OF this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer, he
Is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford. No. 1897 Prairie
avenue. Chicago. ILL.,, and only enclose
three-cent stamp for reply.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-02-01
Hahshura or Hanshurnf

Habsburg. as It IS spelled in the or.
igiDal German. the name being derived
from the castle Of Habsburg. or Hab-
iehtsburg (Hawk's Castiel. On the bank
OF the Aar. In the Swiss Canton Of
Aargau. In this way 1t is also spelled
IN the Encyclopaedia Britannica. but
In this country it IS generally spelled
with a p
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
A Mere Detail

American Father-Where Is
Bessie?
American Mother--She'll be back
in a few minutes. She stepped
out 70 set marrisd.-LifA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
Press Censorship in America

An Eastern Port, Sept. 26.--
Troops from an English transport
were landed here today. They
were officially received by Mayor
Mitchell ana other prominent cit
liens.
A Western Port, Sept. 3.-The
members of the imperial Japa-
nese mission arrived here today.
The party was provided with an
escort from a L. S. cruiser in tho
harbor. Troops from the Preside
salutcd them at the Ferry build
ing.
An Inland City, Oct. ten
thousand naval reserves arrived
here during the week. They will be
sent to training stations on in
land bodies Of water near here
The naval reserve was well rep
resented in yesterdays patriotic
parade on Michigan boulevard
IIampoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
Done!

It was one of the last cars home.
All the passengers lay back in
their seats doing, and the con-
ductor alternately screamed weird
words into the darkness when the
tram stopped and drank hot tea.
Suddenly there came the tinlSle
of coin dropping on the floor ot
the tram, and the benevolent old
gentleman who was leaning bacr;
in the corner seat bent down and
picked something up.
ANY one lost half a CROWN
he asked.
Nine weary people searched in
their pockets and declared that
they had.
us it dated 1882" asked the
finder.
The ranks of the losers were
thinning. Four averred that their
lost coin did bear that date.
"And is it worn on one slde?"
Yes" glibly lied one passenger.
Then here you are" beamed
the old man, there's a half-penny
toward it."-London Ideas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
The Trouble

Willis-so your Women's Home
Defense League broke UP in a
row2
Mrs. willls-Yes. AS soon as
Mrs. Bump was elected General
she undertook 70 commander the
cook of ono OF the priyates.-Mlch-
igan Gargoyle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
Another AtrOcity

Little Ruth, who had been read.
ing about the German atrocities
in Belgium, went with her mother
TO the Museum Of Arts.
"Oh, mother she cried, stand
ing in front Of Venus de Milo,
look what the Germans did to
this poor woman."-Orange Peel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-19
Business as Usual

Business as Usual
Mary-What are you doing
these days2
Marie-Same old thing.
Mary-Are you, really? I
thought no went over 10 France.
Orange Peel.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
MAfSVILLE Is TO BIZ CONGRATU.
LATED UPON THE EFFICIENCY
OF HER POLICE FORCE

The promptness with which the DO
lice force of Maysville recently appre-
hended and brought to trial the two
daring automobile thieves stamps
them as being thoroughly efficient end
resourceful. Maysville is to be cen
graduated upon having such guard
ians of the lives and property of her
citizens. From the moment the theft
OF the machine was discovered Chief
Ort and Sergeant Mackey got busy
and their unfagging energy was re-
warded by the recovery of the auto
four hours after 1t was stolen.
The police force here have been
most effective in ridding the city of
those who prey upon her citizens.
This is being repeatedly shown by the
arrest of these engaged in bootleg
ging and kindred crimes and is in
strong contrast to the inefficient and
corrupt police systems of other cities
where they have connived at crime
and even received sums of money to
protect certain interests engaged in
vicious and unlawful pursuits
Maysville is to be felicitated upon
her police force. $50
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
AMERICAN TROOPS on MEUSE
SUBJECTED TO RAID by
ENEMY

With the American Army in France
April 4-American forces now are oc-
cuying a sector on the Meuse heights,
south of Verdun.
This announcement was released
for publication tonight, simultaneous
ly with statement that the enemy
raided one of the American listening
posts in this sector after heavy
bombardment.
The enemy first vigorously bonn
barded the American first line and
communication trenches zigzagging
up the hillside, and then sent over a
raiding party which swarmed about
the listening post.
The further progress of the enemy
was halted by a strong fire from the
the American first and second lines
Because of the topography of the
Meuse heights region, there has been
little severe fighting there for many
months, and the opposing forces took
advantage of the inactivity to con-
struct fine dugouts, many of them be-
ing lighted by electricity.
The other American sectors were
reported quiet today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05

the management Of business what produces security
In the the affairs Of Bank especially
the conduct exercise
perence and throw around security known to the law
Our Bank being both State Bank and member
SYSTEM subject both State National
vision.
We have three fire and burglar proof steel vaults which
strength and make that equipped
locks and all modern appliances which the money securities
with safely kept
Every officer clerk and bookkeeper Bank a
dard bonding company.
We have overdue that has not been
money invested local securities and all in frstcass
Our correspondents the most reliable substantial
Of the country The most Of being carried
Reserve Bank, Of Cleveland Ohio
We members the American Kentucky
Citations and entitled the full protection Of both Associations
against fOrgers, swindlers and burglars
Our Officers and Directors Of business experience capacity
and give this Bank the careful consideration so
successful in their individual affairs.
Care and Safety wahwods Hepuness am
ge motto We would like have share business
attend to 1t the stated above will kindly
No account too small full appreciation.
too large for us to satisfactorily handle. Drop
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
STANLEY DENOUNCED
COyingtOn Citizens at Meeting Adopt
KesOlutiOns-VetO Has Aroused
Ire-Clergyman Strongly Crit.
icized Action Of Exc.
cutiye.

Governor A. o. Stanley was strong
ly criticized at mass meeting held
Tuesday night in the Hippodrome
theater, Covington, for his action in
vetoing bill prohibiting the teaching
of German in any institution in the
Blue Grass State that is maintained
by public funds. A resolution, adopt
ed unanimously, declared the action
of the governor was "un-American
and unpatriotic." The Rev. |. C. Hunt
pastor of the Madison Avenue Pres
byterian church of Covington, in a
speech denounced the governor. The
resolution adopted by the meeting
was presented by Attorney Harvey
Myers.
Kentucky stands with bowed
head" declared the Rev Mr.. Hunt in
his talk. "Her governor has betray-
ed her. Why? The man elected to
the proud place of governor by the
people has nullified the will of the
people. Kentuckians want to forget
that Owsley Stanley ever lived"
The resolutions adopted at the
meeting include the following:
BE it Resolved, BY the citizens of
Covington in mass meeting assemb-
led, that they do most earnestly con-
denim the action of the governor as
nand unpatriotic and as
tending to give comfort to the pro-
German element among whom there
is already signs of rejoicing
United States Judge A. NJ. ]. Coch-
ran presided at the meeting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
British Feel Force of Hun Blow

London, April 4-Field Marshal
Haig's report tonight from British
headquarters in France says;
"After heavy artillery preparation
the enemy launched a strong attack
this morning on the whole front be-
tween the Somme and AWE rivers.
On the right and center of the British
lines, the attack German infantry
were replused, but on the left the
weight of the assault succeeded in
pressing back our troops for a short
distance in the neighborhood of
Hamel on the south bank of the
Somme. The fighting is continuing in
this area.
Early in the afternoon the enemy
also attacked our line west of Albert
and was completely repulsed
During the last few days there has
been heavy fighting south of the River
Luce. A Canadian cavalry brigade
greatly distinguished itself in MANY
successful actions, both mounted and
dismounted.
South of the River Somme, the Ger
mans launched heavy attacks early
this morning, on the British and
Frenc forces, says statement issued
this evening by the British war office.
On the British front the enemy made
progress in the direction of Hamel
and the Boise de Vaire
"On the French front, Immediately
on the right of the British, the Ger
mans according to the statement,
gained ground in the angle between
the Rivers Luce and Avre."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
LIBERTY LOAN PLAY AT MAYS.
VILE HIGH SCHOOL

All arrangements for the comedy,
ELIZA Comes to Stay have been
completed and capacity house is ex-
pected tonight in the Maysville High,
School auditorium when the Senior
Class presents this rollicking little
play.
The story of how SANDY" Verrall,
an attractive young Englishman,
finds himself in possession of a child
who has been left him ito cherish as
his own,' and of all the ridiculous
situations that arise, makes a most
entertaining and humorous plot.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
!. !. !. j. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !! !
PUT OUT NEW FLAGS

I. Tomorrow Is Liberty Day.
\. 1t Is the anniversary Of the
!. United States entry into the
\. great war. It will also mark
I. the beginning of the drive for
I. the third Liberty Loan.
I. On tomorrow there will be
!. hoisted handsome flag of
I. the United States on the big
I. flag pole which has just been
+ erected ON Market street. 1t
I. 1t should be a great day for
I. every Maysvillian and day
!. that we should all feel pa
I. triotic and show conclusively
!. that we are.
\. A flag should fly from the
I. house of every American and
I. in Maysville let us try not
I. only to have a flag out, but let
I. it be a new one, or, at least,
I. one that Is not so torn and
I. dirty that it is disgrace.
!. We are all proud of the flag
I. that stands for liberty and
|. right, so that we can show
I. our colors to the world and
!. prove that Maysville is 100
I. percent. American.
|. i. !. !. !. !. !. i !. !. i :. j.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
GERMANS RESUME OFFENSIVE
TERRIFIC ATTACK Is MADE by
HUNS on FRENCH LINES
Hun Troops Numbering Well Over a
Hundred Thousand Men Deliver
Assault on a Front Of Nine
Miles From Griyesnes
North TO the Amlens
ROye Road.

Paris, April 4-German troops num-
bering we'll over a hundred thousand
delivered terrific attack today,
against the French along a front of
nearly nine miles from Grevesnes to
north of the Amiens-Roye road. They
were met with storm of fire from the
French guns and although the as
saults were repeated time after time,
they succeeded in regaining only q
small section Of ground.
The French retained Grivesnes, but
the Germans occupied the villages of
Mailly, Raineval and Morisel.
The announcement by the war Of
flee tonight Of the new offensive also
says that powerful counter attack
by the French made progress between
Montdidier and Lassigny.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
PLAN FOR LIBERTY DAY AND
DOLLAR DAY

A meeting of the Trade Extension
Division OF the Chamber Of Com
merce was held yesterday at which
time the question Of making final
plans for Liberty Day was discussed.
The Secretary was instructed to urge
all merchants and citizens to hang out
new flags on that day. At the last
meeting OF this Division, April 20, was
set aside as dollar day. Further
plans were made and the Secretary
was instructed to get out some win
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05

The costumes and stage furnishings
have been carefully planned and re-
hearsals indicate that all the players
are most admirably suited to their
parts. The following is the cast:
Sandy" Verrall. .. Frank Browning
Dorothy ........... Margaret Smith
Montague Jordon1, Edward Barbour
Vera Lawrence. ...... Georgia Hicks
Lady Pennybroke. Lucy Jones
Uncle Alexander. Eugene Mccartney
Mrs. Allaway. ......... Hazel Shelton
Herbert ....... Roland Brittingham
The receipts 60 to the Liberty Loan
Fund. Seats are now on sale at the
Standard Drug Company.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
PARKER.TYLER

Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock
Mr.. Harry Tyler and Mrs. Flora Park
er Of Ripley, Ohio, were united In
marriage at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
q. p. Lee on West Third street,
Rev. John Barbour Of the First Pres
byterian Church performing the cere-
mony In the presence OF few friends.
Immediately after the ceremony they
left for Cincinnati and after o short
bridal trip will return to their home
in Ripley. Their many friends. here
wish them much happiness.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
Big Guns Put to Work BY Teutons

Paris, April 4-The artillery duel
north of Montdidier assumed great in
tensity last night, the French War Of
flee reported today.
Northwest of Rheims. in the Chemin
Des Danes sector, where American
troops are training, in the Cham
payne, and along the left bank of the
Meuse, French troops penetrated enc
my trenches and took prisoners, the
statement said.
East of Rheims, in the Avocourt
Wood. northwest Of Verdun, and north
OF st. Die, German raids fell down.
Field Marshal Mackenzen, German
commander on the Russian front, has
left for the west front, according to
Zurich despatch published in the
Petit Journal today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
CIRCUIT COURT

The jury in the case of Edward
Rand, charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud, was discharged last night at 8
o'clock after having the case for
twelve hours and failing to reach an
agreement.
Thomas Valentine, indicted for
selling softdrinks without a license,
was fined $25 and costs.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
GASOLINE TANK ABLAZE

A small boy threw a match at tho
Valentine grocery on East Second
street yesterday and set II on fire.
department was called out but the
but the blaze had been extinguished
when It arrived. The boy was taken
to police headquarters and given a
lecture.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
FUNERAL TOMORROW MORNING

The funeral of Mr.. Pearce Glas-
cock will be held from the home of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Glas-
cock, on Forest avenue, tomorrow
morning at $3.50 o'clock with SER
vices by DR.. John Barbour and Rev.
w. B. Campbell. Interment in the Mt
Carmel cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
HER FIRST NIGHT OUT

Louise Lovely in painted Lips"
An innocent girl taken to tenderloin
cafe where vice reigns supreme. Par
ents 1t may be your daughter who is
the next victim. Have your daughter
and family see this picture. 1t teaches
lesson. Pastime Monday, April 8.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
CAR OF CORN RUINED

A car Of corn shipped over the L. &
N. to this point for a party near Bur-
tonville was found to be ruined this
morning when the car was opened.
The car had become overheated and
the corn was cooked through having
sweated.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05

The funeral Of Miss Edna McDon-
aid, whose death was noted in yester-
days Ledger, will be held from Beth
any Christian Church Sunday after
noon at .2:30 o'clock Interment will
be made In the Bethany cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05

dow cards calling the attention Of
the citizens to the fact that April
20 Is to be Dollar Day.
The question Of holding another
luncheon with the bus drivers as
guests was brought up and It was
decided to postpone such an affair un-
til about the middle Of May. The Sec
retary was instructed to revise the
present Auto Bus schedule and incor-'
porate the names Of the new bus
drivers and have same ready for dis
tribution with the Dollar Day cards.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
ATTENDED LIBERTY LOAN CON.
FERENCE

Mrs. N. S. Calhoun has returned
from Lexington where she attended
conference of the county leaders of
the entire eastern section of Kentucky
which initiated the Women's Liberty
Loan drive in the Kentucky Division
of the Fourth Federal Reserve Dis
trict
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
Teut0ns Close Swiss Border

Zurich, April 4-The German-Swiss
frontier will be closed Friday, 1t was
announced here today.
The closing of the German from
tier at any point in the past often
has preceded important troop move
ments in that vicinity.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05

Mr.. Robert Hoefich OF Market
stree, left yesterday afternoon for
Cincinnati and will leave from there
for short trip through the West.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05

John ]. Pershjng, commander of
American forces in France, has been
decorated by the Belgian government,
1t was announced at the Legation
here today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
Many Killed In Allied Air Raid

Amsterdam, April 4-The allies re-
cent air raids on Coblenz Treves and
Cologne we're extremely formidable
II was learned today.
AT Coblentz 26 persans were killed
and 100 injured. The railway station
was partly demolished.
The Treyes railway station was hit
and great stores Of munitions we're
smashed.
In Cologne the station was heavily
damaged and II persons were killed
and go Injured.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05

The Rummage Sale will continue
this afternoon after o'clock and all
day Saturday from a. m. to 8 D. m.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-05
A NEEDED REFORM

The timid folks are trying now with
all their might and main,
To see If they can't bring about a
Fourth that's safe and sane.
They want no racket on that day.
Torpedoes are taboo.
They want to cut the cannon out and
niger chases, too
The crackless cracker is the thing
they're advocating now
But after all is said and done they
really must allow
There's one reform, the best of all,
for 1t we do beseech.
Oh, why don't someone introduce for
us the noiseless speech.