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Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
Test termination Of Seed Germ.

Even where seed corn has been
carefully gathered and stored it
should be throughly tested in the
spring before planting. The
best way to do this. says the
United States Department of
Agriculture, is to make q seed
corn testing box and test 100 ears
separtely.
Each kernel that is tested
must be perfect and not injured
at the tip when it was removed
from the ear. Hand shelling
will give much fewer injured tips
than machine shelling.
and should be used with all seed
corn. If three or more kernel
out Of ten from any one ear fail
to grow it will be wise to test
leentinned on page 4
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21

where soldiers or sailors have no
dependents they should take the
insurance because it provides
against injuries which they may
sustain, that will incapacitate
them for the battles of life.
We appeal with confidence to
every patriotic citizen in Jackson
county to aid in bringing to
every defender of the Nation
from this county the benefits of
war insurance, that in the years of
peace which we all hope will soon
be their portion, they may have
some compensation for loss Of
limb or health.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
GENERAL PERSHINC BE-
LIEVES PERSONAL OF
THE AMERICAN ARMY
NEVER EQUALED.

The following cablegram has
been received at the War De-
partment from Gen. Pershing;
To The ADJUTANT GENERAL:
(For the Secretary of war;
In the fulfillment of its duty to
the Nation much is expected of
our Army, and nothing should be
left undone that will help in keep
ing it in the highest state of
efficiency. | believe the person
mel Of the Army has never been
equalled and the conduct has
been excellent, but to overcome
entirely the conditions found
here requires fortitude born of
great moral courage and lofty
spiritual ideas. Counting my
self responsible for the welfare
of our men in every respect, it is
my desire to surround them with
the best influence possible. In
the fulfillment of this solemn
trust it seems wise to request
the aid of the churchmen from
home.
To this end it is recommended
that the number of chaplains in
the Army be increased for the
war to an average of three per
regiment, with assimilated rank
of major and captain in due pro-
portion, and that a number be
assigned in order to be available
for such detached duty as may
be required. Men selected should
be of the highest character, with
regulations we'll established as
sensible. practical, active minis
tiers or workers accustomed to
dealing with young men. They
should be in vigorous health. as
their services will be needed un-
der most trying circumstances.
Appointees should. of course. be
subject to discharge for ineffi-
cheney. like other officers of the
National Army.
1t is my purpose to give the
Chaplains' Corps through these
forces definite and responsible
status, and to outline. direct and
enlarge their work into coopera-
tive and useful aid to the troops.
PERSHING.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21

Common labor Is
today the m o s t
sought after COM
modify in America.
It is very scarce
throughout the en-
tire country. Farm
ers of the South
are especially wor-
ried over the situ-
alton. During war
times the farmer
should be douhly
economical Of Sc
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
Bureau Of War Risk lnsurahes.
Washington, D. |.

Provision must be made for the
future. Our great Government
has undertaken in the most hu-
name and scientific manner ever
known to look after and take care
of its heroic defenders. Even
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21

The present law. providing
one chaplain for each regiment.
was passed when there were but
1900 officers and men in a reg
iment. Since then the number
of officers and men in on Infan-
try regiment has been increased
to $500 and more. A bill is
now before Congaess to author
ize the appointment of chaplains
at the rate of one to every 1900
men in all branches of the Mill
tary Establishment.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21
time LIMIT FOR WAR-RISK
INSURANCE APPLICAT-' [
-
IONS IS EXTENDED
TO APRIL II.

Secretary McAdoo announce
that all persons in military and
naval services whose time for
making application for Govern
ment insurance would have ex-
pired before February IL have
been granted an extension of
time by Congress- so that they
may make application any lime
up to and including April r.,
1918. The joint resolution max
ing this extension was approved
by President Wilson Februar v
IL.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21


and enormous pit-holes still testi'
fly graphically to the violence Of
the long-drawn out struggle
which resulted in driving the
Germans back.
In the American fighting zone
were to be seen khaki-clad
working parties and messengers
intermingled with French sold
iers in blue uniforms. The
Americans were busy occupied
Immediately near the fighting line
in creating and improving the
wire entagnlements and the
trench systems. They had not
much liked this work while at the
training camps, but now they see
absolute necessity of this trying
labor of digging in and they are
putting all their will and strength
into the task.
Occasionally they are distubed
by the passage overhead of Ger
man air scouts who today display
ed great curiosity concerning what
was proceeding behind the allied
lines. These airmen were some-
times very daring, and then the
air would be filled with balls of
smoke as allied shells burst a.
long their paths.
Meanwhile the work went on.
the American thus engaged STOP
ping now and then to observe the
airmen's effort to escape from
the worrying anti-aircraft guns.
Times in the course of the day a
salvo of shells from the German
batteries came over amidst the
workers, but no one was hurt for
the men had learned before
reaching the front how to act in
such circumstances, and their
discipline was perfect. Farther
along toward the front line the
correspondent noticed an ever
increasing alterness among the
Americans troops and the front
line was reached after passage
through an almost interminable,
sinu0us communication trench.
Here all was acute watchfullness
and nothing could turn from his
immediate duty any American
soldier in the line.
Across no mans land, where
skilfully hidden were French and
Americans detached post sentri-
ces and machine gunners kept q
silent and tense lookout for any
enemy movement while especially
selected observers recorded the
fail explosion of American shells
from the batteries stationed far
in the rear which from time to
to time pounded the Germans
position with remarkable accu r.
ancy.
The correspondent had before
comming up watched these bat
teries and is able to testify their
efficiency. When an alarm was
given, the gunners, who had been
resting underground dugouts had
taken their stations and had their
weapons laid on the German po-
sitions assigned ready to fire
within fifteen seconds.
The range and thinning were
wonderfully correct. The cor
respondent. knowing the exact
objective, could observe the ex-
cellency of the gunnery.
The troops whether artillery or
infantry. live on the most cordial
terms with their French conrad
es and mentors. One of the
things most marked by the
French officers is the readiness
of,the Americans to acquire know
ledge from the French veterans
and profit from their experience.
All tendencies of the men to ex-
pose themselves unnecessary
repressed and the men already
/ r...~- tLo ,valua of procoti
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-02-21

up to and including April II
1918. The joint resolution max
ing this extension was approved
by President Wilson Februar y
IL.
TINE TOO SHORT FOR MANY.
This extension, the Secretary
explained, was made as a meas
ure of protection for a large
number of men who, because of
service at distant points and for
other seasons, did not have time
to apply. This related particu-
larry to those whose right to ap-
ply for insurance would have ex-
pired February IL. under the
original act. The extension OF
the time within which to apply
for insurance does not, however,
include the automatic insurance
which expired February IL. q 9
AUTOMATIC INSURANCE STOPPED,
ALI persons who have not ap-
piled for insurance will remain
uninsured by the Government
after February IL, until their
insurance is applied for and
granted. The automatic insur-
ance has stopped for all men in
service regardless Of the date of
enlistment. Delay in applying
for insurance is therefore more
dangerous than ever before.
CAMPAIGN WILL CONTINUE.
The vigorous and enthusiastic
insurance campaign which has
been going on at military and
naval units will continue. Men
who have not applied for insur-
ance should take advantage OF
the generous extension of time
and make application forthwith.
men who have applied for insur-
ancs in amounts less than the
maximum of $4,000 will be able
as a measure of protection for
themselves and their families to
increase the amount where it is
practicable to do so.
JACKSON COUNTY SOLDIERS SHOULD ACT.
The Jackson county soldiers in
the various camps who have not
availed themselves of this govern
ment insurance, should take ad-
vantage of it Immediately. The
cost is exceeding small, the aver
age being about siXty-ive cents
per month per thousand of in
surance. A policy for $4,000.
providing liberal annuities in the
event injuries sustained in line
of service, will cost about $3.50 a
month. Almost any of our sold
iers can pay even for the maxi
mum amount of insurance.
Where soldiers, or sailors, do not
themselves procure and pay for
the insurance their parents or
guardian can do so. Every par
ent in Jackson county should as
certain at once whether his son
has yet procured the insurance
and if not make application for
him. or see that he does it. All
communications should be ad-
dressed to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
GisI,.Ayer.

Mr.. Russell Ayre and Miss Addie
Gish both of Talmage, were the con-
tracing parties at a quiet wedding
on Wednesday evening, March 81,
performed by Rev. Fred B. Benson,
of the NJ. e. church of Talmage. The
ceremony was performed at the home
of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph NJ. Gish. The bride carried a
large bunch of carnations. Miss
Beheur from Chapman, played Meu-
delsohn's wedding march.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. NJ. Gish, Geo. Colesom and fam
lily, Geo. Ayre and family, H. F.
Ayre and family, Leroy Ayre and
family, Mr. Beheur and family from
Chapman, Leslie Ayre, Will and YER
ME Gish and the Misses Ayre, Emily
Blunderfield and Emma Gish.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
Counter Attack is Now Expected to
Come.
FRENCH RESERVE TO FRONT
Battle Still RACES on West Front
All American Troops Of
fered by Pershing
to Help.

Paris, March, 20, 2 p. m.-The
French reserve army which is count
ed on for a counter drive, is moving
up and 1t is believed here that the
Germans have lost the battle. A big
counter stroke Is believed to be de-
veloping. Heavy rains prevail in all
the fighting area today.
General Pershing has offered all
the American troops for use in the
present battle.
Little change in positions is re-
ported at this hour.
Paris, March 20, 4 p. m.---General
Foch has been appointed supreme
commander Of the allied forces on
the west front. The German drive
lis halted.
London, March 29.-After an all
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
BUT Is PLANES
BY JULY FIRST
Army Officers Estimate of Deliveries
To France.
LITTLE NEW INFORMATION YET
Original Plans Called for 1900
Many Fighting Machines
Were Made OF u. 5.
Material.

Washington, March 30.-Inquiry
into airplane production was contin-
ued by the Senate military committee
today behind closed doors, with no
Indication when the investigation
would be completed. Commander
Briggs of the British Flying Corps
was questioned for several hours
and later Major General Squirer OF
the signal corps conferred with Sem
ator Chamberlain of Oregon, chair
man of the committee.
The investigation, according to va
rious senators, who have been pres
ent, has not revealed much that has
not already been made public. State
ments by army officers show, they
say, that while training machines
have been going over and many fight
ing planes have been made in France
by American mechanics from Amer
lean material, only about twenty-five
American made fighting planes will
be delivered in France by July /, in
stead of about 1900, as proposed
under the original program. Z
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
LABOR AND CAPITAL GET
TOGETHER ON WAR WORK

Washington, March 30-An agree
ment governing the relations of cap
iital and labor for the duration of
the war, which will be made the
basis of a national labor policy, was
reached here today by the labor
planning board after sessions lasting
more than a month. Terms of the
agreement will not be made public
until approved by Secretary of Labor
Wilson, charged by President Wilson
with the formation of a labor adj
ministration, but it was learned to-
day that the main purpose of the
conference.-the adoption of a plan
to prevent strikes-had been achiev-
ed. Labor representatives., it was
said, pledged the members OF unions
engaged in war work not to strike
until after government investigation
of differences between workers and
their employers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
new DRAFT BILL
. PASSED BY SENATE
All Men Reaching Age Fl Since June
Must Register.
WILL ADD 100000 MORE MEN
Bill Now Goes to The House For
Observation-Disclosures Quotes
Based on Registra-
ton.
WILL ADD 100000 MORE MEN

Washington, March 30.-The res
olution extending the selective draft
to men reaching the age of 81 years
since June5, 1917-the first regis
tration day-was passed today by
the senate without record vote af-
ter a futile attempt had been made
to add to it a provision for training
youths from 10 to 81 years of age.
1t is estimated that about 100000
men will be added to the registration
this year by the resolution, which is
one of the pieces of legislation on
which the war department is waiting
before announcing complete plans
for the next draft. 1t now goes to
the house for consideration there
with the bill to base quotas on num-
Der of registrants in class one in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
GERMANS DRIVE AGAIN ON
FRENCH LINES--H HUNS DIGGING IN

south 10 Montdidier, there has been
slow movement to the west, but
the hills west OF Montdidier are still
being held by the French. No ground
has been made against the French
along the southern side of the sal
lent driven into the allied lines,
while il is asserted that the French
counter attack from Lassigny TO
Noyon is still going on. The ex-
| IRENE depth OF the German wedge
now is about thirty-seven miles.
The German thrust in front of
Arras. while, according to Berlin, it
netted thousands of prisoners, has
apparently come to a stop before
Orange Hill. Telegraph Hill and the
Labyrinh, strongholds held by the
British in this sector. Repeated
mass attacks by the Germans on
these points have resulted in terrible
losses to them, without, however,
breaking the line and causing more
than Strengthening of the front be-
fore Arras.
General Foch, the great French
stategist, to whom has been attribut-
ed much of the credit for the victory
of the Marne in September, 1914,
has been placed in supreme command
of the entente allied forces in
France. AS indicative of this CO.
General Pershing has
gone to General Foch and placed at
his command all the American SOL
diers now on French soil General
Foch has, in addition to the men on
the actual battle lines, a strategic
reserve force, the size and location
of which is not known, but which,
from recent reports, probably is very
large. This force all along has been
expected to strike the blow which J
may deliver a knockout" to the
German offensive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
WHAT TO EXPECT.

Beloit Gazette: The investigation
made by the Federal Trade Commits
sion has convinced most people that
the packing interests control abso-
lutely the livestock industry of this
country in violation of law. The next
question is what will be done about
the matter. The packing interests
have made fabulous fortunes from
war contracts but the administration
has refused to favor legislation that
would have placed upon these pack
ers their just proportion of the bur-
dens of the war though the taxing of
wariprofits. The chances are that the
same policy will be followed in re-
gard to the present investigation.
There will be a great deal of flap
doodle and hot air. which will be
utilized by Heney in furthering his
political ambitions, but the packers
will not be sent to the pentitentiary
for violating the laws of the country
as would be done in the case OF men
OF less prominence and wealth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
COTTON AND WHEAT.

So far as the price of cotton is con
cerned, the facts are these: Spot cot
ton sold in New York in 1914 as low
as u cents. The average price for
the year was little under IL cents.
The average price in Chicago for
wheat in 1914 was S1.05. Wheat at
$2.20, therefore, shows little over
100 per cent increase, while cotton
at the prevailing price of last week,
So cents. showed nearly 200 per cent
increase. With cotton at 95 cents.
then, the relative price for whea:
would be SO.
There is a great cutlery from the
administration lest the wheat price
should be increased to $3.50.
Year in and year out the value of
the two crops. wheat and cotton,
runs about the same. At the pre-
vailing prices the effect of prir Elk
ing is to give the cotton planter up
ward of half a billion dollars more
for his cotton than the wheat grower
gets for his wheat.
But what can be done about Il?
The South raises cotton and Southern
congressman run congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
EOR THE SOLDIERS.

Congress has passed a good law
for the soldiers. Its main provisions
are:
Dependents may not be evicted for
non-payment of rent. Life insurance
may not be cut off because of de-
layed premiums.
Mortgages may not be foreclosed.
Homes on which partial payment
has been made may not be taken
away.
Property may not be sold to salts
fly taxes
Lawsuits may not be settled during
absence.
Protection is provided for overdue
assessments on mines, timber claims
o. farm claims.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
Johnson-Shirk.

Miss Flossie Johnson, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Johnson, residing
north of Buckeye, and Alonzo d,
Shirk, private in Company H., at
Camp Doniphan, were married at
Junction City Tuesday afternoon.
Rev Mr.. Nelson of the Evangelical
church at Junction City performed
the ceremony.
Only immediate relatives attended
the wedding and Immediately after
the ceremony the bridal couple re-
turned to Abilene. The groom joined
Company H when 1t was first orga-
nized and he came home on fur
Tough for seven days from Camp
Doniphan. He wired for an extern
sion of time but as his request was
not granted he and Mrs Shirk, &C
companied by relatives left for Wi
chita. Mrs. Shirk will return to Abb
lene to reside. The many friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Shirk extend hearty
congratulations
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
CALLED BACK GENERAL FOCH TO
SUPREME COMMAND HUNS HALTED

day battle north and south of the
Scarpe, with Arras as the chief cen.
ter, the British forces have beaten
off the Germans, with heavy losses
to the enemy, according to the report
from Field Marshal Haig today. The
Germans threw at least seven divis-
ions into this fresh attack near Arras
but aside from forcing back outposts
were held in check
French pressure on the enemy is
continuing in the area of their coun-
ter attack south of Noyon, where
this morning they drove the Germans
back two miles on emile front.
With the British Army in France.
March 29.-Another sector of the
front was added to the north end of
the new battle line today when the
Germans attacked heavily on both
sides of the Scarpe towards Arras.
Bitter fighting took place from Cav
relle, on the north, to Boyelles, be-
low the river, and in some sections
the Germans succeeded in pushing
forward somewhat in the face of
desperate resistance. Whether the
enemy was really making a serious
threat against the battle SCARED city
of Arras cannot yet be said, but is
is patent that as a diversion, which
might prevent the British from NOV
ing troops and guns southwark to
the main battle front, it would be Of
advantage to the Germans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04

Topeka is surely a queer town. II
turned out In mass this week to
lectures by Lincoln Steffens, who
lauded the Bolsheviki as patriots and
advocated doing away with national
boundary lines and the amalgama-
ton of all races into one brother
hood. In Chicago Steffens was near
" mobbed by his audience but To-
peka seemed to like 1t. This sort of
liberality on the part of America is
doing much harm to the cause of
the war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
TAKE GERMAN WOODEN MILLS
Six New Jersey Factories Worth 20
Millions Seized by u. s.

Six New Jersey Factories Worth 20
Millions Seized by u. s.
Washington, March 3O.-Six great
German owned New Jersey wooden
mills, with a total valuation of more
than 70 million dollars, have been
taken over by the alien property
custodian, who has named governing
boards of directors to assume control
of them. The earnings of the prop
[erties during the war will go into
federal treasury for the purchase OF
Liberty Bonds.
The mills taken over were an
nounced today by A Mitchell Palmer
the alien property custodian, as fol-
lows: The Passaic worsted spinning
mills, the Botany worsted mills, the
New Jersey Worsted Spinning Com
pany, the Fortsmann and Huffman
Company and the Gera mills, all OF
Passaic, N. ]. and the Garfield
worsted mills, of Garfield, NJ ].
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
AUSTRIANS READY TO DRIVE
AGAINST ITALIAN FRONT.

Washington, March 29.-Forty
new Austrian divisions have been
distributed along the Italian front,
the Italian embassy was advised to-
day by cable from Rome, and the
activity has convinced Italian mill
tary men that the battle in France
will not prevent an offensive against
Italy. This view also is shared by
the allied leaders, the cable said, and
consequently not single man of the
Franco-British forces in Italy las
been withdrawn to re-enforce the
armies withstanding the great Ger
man attack.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-04-04
Why Girls Stay Home.

Topeka Journal: The government
positions" at Washington are not
what they are cracked up to be: A
Topeka girl returned home a few days
ago after spending several weeks In
the Washington service. She is an
experienced stenographer and unus-
ually efficient. She had served a num-
Der OF years in an important Santa
Fe general office department. In
Washington she was placed in the
bull PEN of a big war department
and in three weeks wrote just one
dictated letter The bull pen" is
large quadrangle where a number Of
girls are stationed for stenographic
service when needed. The trained
Topeka stenographer spent most of
her time copying letters and working
with girls whose business college GER
tificate were barely dry.
Another Topeka stenographer went
from the state house. She left an
$50 a month job to take 500
month job in Washington. But the
profiteers left nothing for the stenog
rapher, Now she is back in the
state house.