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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-12
FULL TIME HEALTH OFFICER
70 Mason County Is Badly Needed
Can he Had by a Small Appro.
prlatIon Of County Funds.

The question often asked ID, What
one thing does our community need
most?" II we were not restricted In
any way we would say first OF all,
good health. Then good schools, good
churches, good roads, bumper crops
and along with all OF these cooper
alive community spirit.
We realize that these things cannot
come spontaneously and in order to
have them, we must look ahead and
find q solution OF the present problems
that will bring about their realization.
BY casting about us with keen precis-
ion, we find they are the outgrowth, In
other communities, Of an awakened
public spirit that has become dissatis-
fed with the old conditions and has
gained q vision of the larger sphere
these things should occupy In any
community. With sentiment so
strong and keyed to such high pitch,
q sentiment that has been awakened
to see the need and Is willing to do
it's part to dispel the clouds of dis
ease that for ages have been tearing
away the muscle, brain and sinew of
many OF our most useful citizens, good
health will come and the rest of these
important things will follow, and
there is no power on earth that can
hold them back
While In this county there Is no
little wealth and a greater or less
degree of poverty, the fact of the mat
ter is that the majority Of the people
are fairly well housed and the aver
age we'll fed. The following rather
surprising statement is borne out by
very intimate contact with the local
conditions revealed by an inspection
made last summer of several hundred
homes and number of public build
ings, churches and schools. Darkness
and poor ventilation prevailed, not so
much because of a lack of doors and
windows, but because the doors and
windows were tightly closed and the
shades were pulled down to keep out
the sunlight There seems to be a
personal dislike for fresh air and
sunshine among great number of
our people. These things, together
with our insanitary conditions, no
doubt contribute their share toward
the high death rate from tuberculosis
in Mason county.
So long as there are dark, poorly
ventilated and insanitary schools,
homes and churches; so long as tu-
berculosis continues taking it's toll of
the fairest and loveliest of Mason
county's citizenship; so long as the
value of fresh air and sunshine and
pure unaduterated foods remains I'M
known to a single citizen, so long will
there be work for an efficient health
organization and the combined efforts
of all the citizens of this county to do.
We are going to improve the condi-
tons of our roads this year and we
should do something to keep our peo-
pie well so that they may have the
pleasure of using them. We now have
before us a proposition from the gov
eminent and the commonwealth of
Kentucky whereby we can if we will,
remedy the basic fault in our public
health work by providing competent
supervision for it in the form of
small appropriation of our county
funds for an all-time health officer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-12
CORN MEAL AND SUGAR SHORT.
AGE

Augusta. KY, February 11-Au-
gusta has been without sugar and
cornmeal for nearly a week. The mill
here cannot get corn from distance.
and the corn here is too damp for
that purpose. They have received re-
quests for a smuch as a cerload for
several parts of the country.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-12
PUBLIC SALE!
| will sell at public auction on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1918,

at 1 o'clock p. m. my farm consisting
of 20 acres, located on the Murphys-
vile and Mayslick turnpike q of a
mile from Murphysville on Maysville
Rural Route No. 2. 1t has a good Z
room dwelling, good tobacco barn
and other necessary buildings Good
orchard and good supply water. Will
also sell six head of hogs, pair of
two-year-old mules, seven-year-old
work and driving mare.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
JOHN TUCKER, Maysyille II. 2.
H. C. HAWKINS, Auctioneer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-12
TOBACCO SALES RESUME TODAY

The Maysville tobacco market re-
opens today after a several days lay
off. The weather for the past few
days has been just right for proper
ly handling tobacco and as conse-
quence most of the growers in this
section have been busy getting ready
to bring their crops, or what remain
ed of them, to market All the Mays
vile houses are we'll filled and good
sales are expected today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-12
Personals

Miss Porter Perrie, Mrs. l.. o. Alex
ander and Mr.. Fred NJ. Fay were
Flemingsburg visitors in this city
Monday.
Mrs. Josephine Noyes Rogers, after
a short stay here, left yesterday for a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. A. S. Con-
ley, at Ashland.
Mrs. Tyree Kidder and Messrs.
Crayton and Joseph Tolle, of Dayton,
Ohio, were called here by the death
of their mother, Mrs. Thomas Tolle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01
RUSSIA'S PART IN THE WAR.
(Nicholas Goldenwaiser in the Outlook

Russia holds present than 200000O Austro- German prisoners If every of the great allied bellg- erents (he United States Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan) will do much and each of the minor allied telgerent only oneenth much the central empires will lose in prisoner alone about 12000000 men. Plainly the wheels of their machine will be ground and will crash in ruin.
 The participation of the Russian bear in the has not only caused Germany and her allies loss power ilr prisoners soldiers killed per manently disabled but also has cost them billions Of money untold quantities of material, immense amount of energy and vitality and great tension upon their Of communication brought by wide which the central empires have to hold on the north and the east
 On the western French front the Germans have fought huge expense of steel and explosives On the Russian front they forced to fight hand hand and to avshy spend their power, for the Russians fought with bayonets against and they dearly sold every mile Russian soil So much for sas balance in the accounts of the transaction of the allies This balance still stands to her credit and in jus tice ought to be lost sight of
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01
KETCnlkAN WHARF co.
 C. M. TAYLOR Phone GA Agent
Phone GA

COOK THE TURKEY with our coal and it will be done to turn that rich golden brown produca he only with strong even heat. Bet ter order some right now. You'll need it anyway. Phone us the size and quantity you require and we'll see that it gets promptly to you.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01
PATRIOTISM NOT CONTAGIOUS.

Another shipment Of ready-to-wear articles for the comfort of the men lover there was made yesterday by the Kctchizan Red Cross chapter And just think, the men had nothing to do with the work with the exception of possi- blY tEso or three The credit is all due to copara
 lively few women whose patriotism may ho said to be increasing with their work. Between planning to make the men Hooverize and their work for the Red Cross, the women ere kept busy; yet we never hear them complain while the men are constantly grunbling, or spending their time at the bowling alleys or tallsing of aakiag eight-hour law aiX-hour law Patriot i'm is not contagious; if it was we would feel the eTect for cur women are nothing if not patriotic.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01
THE EIGHT HOUR LAW.

The opposition to the enforcement of the e:rht.Aear laq. in the territory, evidenced by r3anv petitions to suspend its operation, Jed Gov aranoe Strong to e2ll meeting February 5 of nose who niqht be interested to the extent of presenting their views pao and con-
 We believe it to be inopportune to foace re. forms on the industry of tha country. Fer is it not true that ever so often we are urged to de- vote every energy 10 produce materials and SUD- plies of every descripton and otherwise help the country in tlis national struggle? Then from a patriotic standpoint t is unfair that We should insist upon the enforcement of a law thatis det- rimert2l to the best interest of the country as q whole Specially at this time when neither energy, money or even life should be spared. IL would be well to look into the patriotism of the man who shall insist in the enforcement of that law while the war lasts
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01

IMITATION
 IS he sincerest form of flattery. that IS why it pleases HIS to hear that other iauudries claim to do work just like ours. It is a tribute to the excellence of our lauderinr which we fully ap- preciate But why not have the origi nal? Send us your washables and you won't have to say they are as perfect as ours. The work will be CUTS and the real thing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01
GOOD NIGHT, LADIES'"
eFrom te New York Evening Post. )

V7
 Gen. Pershing has put ban romance by his urg- ing that the Soldiers Godmoher League it's organ i.cd attempt introduce into the American army the institution Of dleul and marraine. He adduces his chief that the correspondence between lonely sol def8 in France and their godmothers side of the would clog the transport of necessary mail and supplies His secodary is that he does not want his soldiers corresponding with strange women Per haDs he imply that information of to the might be obtained by spies in this manner Per laps he is thinking of the proprieties In the American army and people to be TO- of highly picturesque feature of the Men ill tie lenchog are be dreaming Of fair unknoWns; ladies of all ages have the fun of betting huge bear ot person 3Q00 miles away. Gen. rshing has taken the joy of army letters On the other hand he has reduced the possibility of dissusonment when flleul meets marraine.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01
PASSING OF THE VULGAR RICH.

(Rcihard Le Galienne, in Nc Clure's Magazine)
 What might call of the social obesity of immense unwiedy fortunes is the increase that there is indeed something vulgar in possessing many thous- ands times than possibly make Of We hear far often than used to of declaring themselves satisfied with moderate which they really enjoy. The riche is disappearing senusat least this side of the water. T have, how heard that he has been somewhat painfully ent in England Of late years Be that it may, as stock iibe against America he is decidedly out of date
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01
fer instance, EveryhGdy's stomach will be in terested in that
SACRIFICING FATHER.
fAtlanta News-Telegraph.)

Dear United States Army: My husban ast me to rite you reckmend that he supports his family He can't read don't tell him. Just take him. He aint good to .a He ain't nothin but drink lemmn essence an play the fiddle married eight year and gotta feed seven kids Of hssen. Maybe you kin git him carry gun. He's good squirrels and eatin Take him and wecum. need his grub and bed for his kids. Don't tell him this, but take him.
 MARY JANE WILKINSON.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01
WAIT i WHILE.

Reports of internal trouble in Germany; means lot either way you take it. If the trouble is of the male-beGeve kind it is intended 10 deceive the allied nations into the belief that activity in preparing for the spring drive is use- less, while the Huns will keep up their prepara- tions, If it is of 2 serious nature; it means the fall of the rulers of that country and incidentally peace.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-01

With a vision which looks far to the future Amesica is already facing the after-the-war- e'fact-the releGating of Hoover to the back seat,
Evening star., 1918-07-02

Hun Dependent on Food Issue.
AMSTERDAM. July In Q despon-
dent article on the present food situa-
ton In Germany the socialist news
Evening star., 1918-07-02
B0R[AND AMENDMENT
IS LEG|SLATVELY DEAD
Appropriation Bill Is Finally Pass.
ed by Congress With Opposed
Plan Discarded.

The legislative, executive and judi
passed by Congress late yesterday.
The House. which endeavored yester-
day to reinsert as q committee
amendment tho provision in the
original House bill stricken out by
the Senate when the vetoed bill was
returned. extending tho dat 1920 in
crease in salary to all government
employees, including those paid un-
der lump sum appropriations for es-
tablishment created after July /.
1916, finally agreed to the action of
the Senate in again striking out this
provision.
Protest, however, was made on the
floor Of the House by Chairman Sher
ley of the House appropriations COM
mittee, who said:
"The amendment that the Senate
has placed upon the bill Is an amend
ment restoring the bill to the exact
form in which 1t passed the Congress
with the exception of the Borland
amendment. In other. words. they
excluding from the 1920 increase
that have been created since July /.
1916. I still believe that in this
course q mistake is being made. 1t is
more important, however, that this
bill should be passed than that tho
two houses should have a wrangle
touching this situation. The matter
can be, and I hope will be, taken
care of economically by virture Of the
action of the administrative officers. I
therefore move that the House con-
cur in the Senate amendment"
The Borland amendment. which
would have forced the government
employees to work a minimum eight
hour day, is thus legislatively dead.
Representative Borland Of Missouri,
father of the amendment for which
he has been fighting for years, has
obtained unanimous consent to ex-
tend his remarks upon the subject In
the Congressional Record.
Evening star., 1918-07-02
GAVE ALL TO AMERICA.
Missouri to Celebrate Birthday An
niversary of Gen. Nathaniel Lyon

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, July 2.-The Mis-
souri, g. A. R.. with the other pa
triotic and historical societies Of the
state. are preparing for a suitable
observance this month of the centen-
NAL anniversary Of the birth Of Gen.
Nathaniel Lyon, whose vigorous ac-
tion at the commencement Of the civil
war saved Missouri to the Union.
Gen. Lyon was one Of the first Of
Evening star., 1918-07-02
Umbrellas and ParasoIs
For Little and Big People.
Canning Utensils
That Will Help the Patriotic Hous

Tin Gamers. 4-jar size, $3.50 each.
8 jar-size, S4.0O each.
Granite Preserving Kettles, 10,
IA and 16 qt., S1.3O, 91.60 and 41.SO
each.
Jar Wrenches, 10c each.
Waxed Jelly Covers, 100 in q
package. &c.
Duplex Forks, for lifting Jars
from the Gamer, 36c each.
Parowax, 20c cake.
Jelly Glasses, 85c and 45c doA
Fifth door. = street.
Evening star., 1918-07-02

peace treaty with the central powers
after a short discussion. Tho only
deputies who opposed the peace con-
ditions were Trancu, Cagaunescu,
Codreanu, Cuza and Averescu.
Evening star., 1918-07-02

paper vorwaerts OF BerliB frankly
points out that the general shortage
IL undermining the morale OF the peo-
pie Among them II declares the Quss-
ton of an early end to the traeio
world war has again become Of uf.
gent importance"
Evening star., 1918-07-02

Squat Jelly Glasses. with nom
rusting tops. 4Oc dos.
Mason Fruit Jars, SSc, CSC and
9l.2O a doz.
e. 2. Seal Fruit Jars, oOe, S1.00,
9I.IO and e1.80 doz.
Mason Wide Mouth Self-Sealing
Fruit Jars, e1!45, o1.0S and e1.o5
doc.
Extra Jar Tops. Mason, 100 doz..
e. z. Seal. 35c doc.
Jelly Strainers.
American Beauty Jar Rings 1oc
doL
Evening star., 1918-07-02

ficers Of high rank to give up his
life for tho Union cause. receiving q
mortal wound at the battle Of Will
sons creek, August 10, 1851. From
early manhood his entire life had
been spent in the service Of his coun-
try.
After his death It was found that
he had bequeathed ao,ooo-almost
his entire property-to the govern
war.
Evening star., 1918-07-02
Cruel.


ff0A tie Be0tsA Tfanscyfpk
Miss Roxley-oldun-ons thing wor-
riss me, and that 10 the wedding trip.
1t will be horrid to have people know.
Her Dear Frisnd-Oh. don't worry.
Get him to call you ma" when you're
travelling. and they'll think you are
his mother,
Evening star., 1918-07-02

mond, dead in an open field here and IL
at large.
The Hammonds separated two weeks
ago. following domestic trouble. Ham
mond lured his wife and her daughter.
Mrs. Emma Brookelsby. to the field on
the pretext that he wished them to visit
an attorney with him and effect q rec
onciliation. He then drew q revolver
and shot his wife through the brain.
After the shooting Mrs.. Brookelsby
ned and notified the police
Evening star., 1918-07-02
W&J. SLOANE
ESTABLISED IS YEARS AGO
CARPETS and RUGS
In the Best American Weaves

We carry in Stock ready for immediate de-
livery, an extensive assortment of Domestic Car
pets and Rugs of the most dependable qualities.
The wide variety OF distinctive designs and
beautiful coorings assures satisfactory selec-
ton for all the rooms of the house.
It is advisable to make purchases NOW, as
prices will probably advance next Fall.
Deliveries will be made in the Autumn if de-
sired, goods being stored until then without
charge.
Evening star., 1918-07-02
SHOOTS SECOND WIFE DEAD.
George Hammond, Lures Victim to
Field and Kills Her.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. July George
Hammond. who served an eighteen
month sentence In the Ohio state peni-
tentiary for the attempted murder OF his
first wife four years ago. last night shot
Evening star., 1918-07-02

Rumania Ratifles Peace Pact.
AMSTERDAM. June se-According
to a telegram from Bucharest. the
Rumanian chamber of deputies. sit
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29
FOR SALE.
I57d5t W1t


 A fertile bottom farm in Jackson county, Arkansas, containing 527 acres, 40 acres in good cultivation four tenant houses.
 387 acres of fine commercial tim Der. Secuely levied and well watered sor a stock farm. Will grow corn. cotton and all kinds of grains and hay. Will yield this year, under un- favorable conditions, three-fourths of bale of cotton per acre, and aver age yield of corn per acre 60 bushels, Located five miles south of Newport, and three miles west of Auvergne, Accessible to two railroads. Terms one-fourth cash, remainder of pay ments one, two and three years with 6 per cent interest with approved securities. #
 Why pay rent when you can buy lands on these terms? John B. Hop kins on place will show lands to pros pective purchasers. Address com munications to s. D. Campbell, New polt, Ark. Time limit for sale No vember 1. 1918. 144d17t 27w2t
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29
W0MEN'S ARMY TO
 BUILD MORALE
Happy Idea Meeting Hearty Response
 Among Patriotic Women.

A new '.army" has been born. It is called the Sunshine Division," and it is made up of women-mostly young women--who are eager to become a
 part of definite organized effort to help win the war The soldiers will not bear arms and court death like their sisters among the Russians. Instead, tEeir line of duty will have to do with service that will strengthen morale, and help win the war by promoting life among the American and allied sol diers, rather than death among the en- emy--the final result according to
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

military authorities, being equally as effective in it's relation to victory.
 The women soldiers" of the Sun shine Division will enjoy a definite 'ess of war work which they have not had before unless they have be- come members of the leading war work agencies, such as the Red Cross. The plan, which had it's inception with a group which composed the concert party headed by Miss Wilson, the pres idents daughter, which gave concerts in nil the army camps, suggests a happy and suitable disposal of the available time and talent of patriotic young women not engaged in definite war activity. Interested persons are being referred to Maj. A. P. Oakes, at offices of the United War Work Actiy- ities, nallas, Tex.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

No. 1 of the City of Newport, Arkan- sas, for the fourth annual assessment of said district, have been placed in my hands. All owners of real prop erty lying in said district are required to pay their tax to me by the 1st day of December, 1918. If such as sessment be not paid by said date, action will be taken for the collection of said tax for the legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand on this the 29th day of October, 1918.
 LOU MINOR, 158d3Ot Collector.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29
NOTICE OF STREET IMPROVE
 MENT TAX.

The tax books for the collection of the special street tax on real proper ty in Walnut Street Improvement District No. 1, of the City of New port, Arkansas, for the third annual assessment of said district, have been placed in my hands. All owners of real property lying in said district are required to pay their tax to me by the 1st day of December, 1918. If such assessment be not paid by said date, action will be taken
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

for collection of said tax for the legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand on this the 29th day of October, 1918.
 LOU MINOR, 158d3Ot. Collector.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

Mrs. Margaret Suits and Mrs. Frances Burnett of Butler, Illinois, mother and sister of the late Fred R. Suits, also his two brothers, A. Ar thur Suits of Springfield, Mo-, and Hollis E. Suits of St. Louis, are here to be present at the funeral, which will take place Wednesday morning at ten o'clock.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29
NOTICE.

To Whom This May Concern:
 I will not be responsible for any debts or contracts that any one makes unless accompanied by written or der from me.
 l57d5t wit A. N. Trent
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29
TO THE PUBLIC.

We take this manner of advising the public of our resignations as members of the food administrations price fixing committee in Newport.
 H. c. Patton, dit B. W. Jamison.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29
NOTICE OF BRIDGE TAX.

The tax books for the collf ion of the Special Bridge Tax on real prop erty in Bridge Improvement District
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

Edgar Pipkin of Helena arrived this afternoon over the Rock Island to be with his sister, Mrs. Fred R. Suits.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29
of the Huguley-Jones Company of this city and is here on business.

Ernest Mcdonald was up from Weldon yesterday afternoon and stated there was 9 great deal of sick ness at Weldon, and a physician from Little Rock was expected this after noon to take the situation in hand, as the two physicians of that town were sick in bed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

MT. and Mrs. c. C. Cornell of Lit tie Rock are guests of her uncle and wife, Dr. and Mrs. H. o. Walker.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

R. D. Brown is among the sick of our city, suffering from a severe cold, but his friends hope to see him out in a day or two.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

Forrest Abernathy, who is very i'll with influenza, was reported better this morning. His sister, Mrs. For rest Jeffery of Batesville, came down last evening and is with the family.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

This Y N C. his he still holding wounded while NJ c that the boys furnished  
  "OurS -Bestfo
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

Rev. w. c. Mitchell left Saturday night for Memphis, where Mrs Mitchell will enter the Baptist hos pittal for an operation.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Pipkin of Ar kadelphia arrived last evening to be with their daughter, Mrs. Fred R. Suits, in her grief.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

c. A. Stedman spent Monday at at the capital city on business, re- turning on the night train.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

John W. Wallace is very much bet ter today, which is learned with pleas ure by his many friends.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

MT. and Mrs. w. B. Grant have bought the pretty home of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Gibson on Ash street, for merly the George R. Hays home.
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

c. w. Muirhead of Weldon was here yesterday and reports his wife recovering nicely from pneumonia, being able to sit up short while yes terday
Newport daily independent., 1918-10-29

Charles E. Hipolite came in from Cotton Plant yesterday afternoon for short stay between trains, re- turning from Devall's Bluff, where his father was buried Saturday. He reports Mrs. Lynch co be doing fairly we'll at her home in Cotton Plant, and Mrs. Hipolite will reman there until the first of next week.